What Happened After- The next gen.

Summer was leaving and Fall was fast approaching. For the Potters and Weasley's next generation, school was about to start. For Allie Thomas, Lily Potter's and Jake Thomas's daughter, it was her first year at Hogwarts. She had been waiting for the fast approaching year, and was extremely excited to join her siblings.

The chimes of the Great Grandfather Clock, which Teddy Lupin had gave the Burrow as a present, rang loudly through the house. Alison Thomas yawned and sat up. Her head hit the low ceiling of her room, and she winced in pain. The Burrow had been rebuilt and renovated. Some wizard and witch workers had expanded the house so the whole Weasley and Potter descendants could fit together in the house, and Allie had been given one of the smallest rooms. Unfortunately not everyone had their own room, so Allie was considered 'lucky' in having her own room, although the room had extremely low ceilings and was small and cramped. Besides its lows, Alison accepted it gratefully.

"Allie, wake up and get your lazy butt out of your room!" Blake, Seth's twin and a trouble maker, banged on her door. "I'm already awake, Dragon breath!" Allie retorted as she climbed out of bed. "Then come on down, WizWack!" Blake yelled through the door. "Blake Tyler Weasley, we do not use such insults!" The sound of Morgan Garret, Blake's mother, called from downstairs. Allie suppressed a giggle. "Sorry, mum!" Blake called back and his footsteps retreated downstairs. Quickly, Allie combed through her hair with her hands and slipped into her slippers.

By the time Allie came downstairs for breakfast, everyone else was awake. The grandfather clock Teddy gave the Burrow always chimed extra loudly at 7 a.m., waking everyone up. Allie's mother, Lily, was holding a meeting. Every one of Alison's cousins was sitting on the couches, chairs, or the floor. They all seemed a bit bored. From inside the kitchen Allie caught a glimpse of every other adult in the kitchen cooking breakfast or sitting around, chatting. Allie tried to sneak into the kitchen unnoticed. Her mother was known for her annoyingly long meetings, and she could talk endlessly.

"Allie, where do you think you're going?" Lily stopped her from entering the kitchen. "I'm listing down everything you all should buy today at Diagon Alley for Hogwarts. You absolutely have to listen, for this is your first time to go to school." Lily gestured Allie back into the cramped living room. Sighing, she took a seat on the floor next to her cousin, Cole, who was going in for his second year. "Okay, so you all have your lists of the books and supplies for your year?" Lily asked and everyone nodded. "Good, now, along with that, everyone's going to get extra robes, in case you mess yours up. And also I want everyone to pack things for the winter, it gets awfully cold at Hogwarts when it snows. And Allie, we'll get you an animal for the school year. Oh, and everyone should buy a bunch of ink. I remember one time James didn't screw on his lid tightly and all his ink leaked out and stained his robes, so we need to be careful for that. Also, you'll want quills…" And Lily Potter droned on like this for a whole hour until breakfast was ready. An amused Roxanne Weasley popped her head out of the door and called, "Breakfast is ready!". Everyone leapt up from their spots and scrambled into the dining room.

After breakfast, everyone gathered around the fireplace to use Floo Powder. Great grand mum Molly Weasley held the enormous pot of white powder. "Alright, everyone takes turns! Harry, dear, you go first so you can help the kids." Molly held out the pot for Allie's Grandfather Harry. He took a small handful and stepped into the fireplace. "Now, watch closely, everyone, for a little refreshment on how to do it." Hermione instructed. "Diagon Alley!" Harry said clearly and threw the Floo Power to the ground. Green flames erupted and Harry disappeared. Even though Alison had seen her relatives do this before, she was always amazed at how Floor Powder worked. "Okay, I think he's there now. And remember kids, pronounce it clearly. I remember one time Harry said 'diagonally' and ended up in Knockturn Alley!" Molly gave a shake of her head.

"Okay, how about Allie goes next." Molly motioned Alison up to the fireplace. Nervously, she took a handful of Floo and stepped into the fireplace. "Pronounce it clearly." Molly reminded her. Allie nodded. With all eyes on her, Allie shouted, "Diagon Alley!" and flames shot up all around her. She felt herself shooting up and up, higher through the house. She squeezed her eyes tight and bit her lip.

Suddenly, the flames disappeared and she was in Diagon Alley with Harry in front of her. He caught her as she almost fell down because of the sudden gravity. "Thanks." She squeaked to her grandfather. He smiled warmly at her and she moved aside so she wouldn't be barreled over by her siblings as they appeared as well. They were in Flourish and Blotts, the bookstore in Diagon Alley.

Once everyone had arrived, and the bookstore was now packed because of the size of their family, the adults took charge in helping find everyone's books for the school year. Allie's Grandma Ginny helped her find the books she was need to have.

After everyone got their books, they walked out of the bookstore with bags in their hands. Ron, Bill, Percy, and Harry shepherded the huge family through the streets and to Madam Malkin's Robes for All Occasions. As they walked by, people stared at the huge family. Of course, even after many years, Harry, Ron, Hermione, Ginny, Allie and her cousin's parents, and even the kid's were famous. Seeing them altogether was a so called great deal to every witch or wizard. Allie didn't believe that she was so famous. She was only related to her grandfather Harry Potter. But still, the Wizarding Paparazzi loved to tag along with the family and get glimpses on their lives.

Finally, Bill managed to shoo away the paparazzi and the family entered the shop. Madam Malkin, who was still somehow alive (some people thought she put a hard curse on herself that allowed her to live forever so she could keep her business running), gaped at the large family. "H-H-Harry! Good to see you and your family again!" She said, surprised. Clearly, she wasn't prepared for the whole family to come knocking at her doors. Harry seemed to sense that. "If now's not the good time, we ca-." He was interrupted by Madam Malkin. "No, no! Please come in!" She ushered them inside the large shop. Allie looked around. Rows and rows and piles and piles of robes were on racks and shelves everywhere. A small desk was put out on the right side of the door were a sewing machine was positioned, a long purple robe laying next to it. Although it was cramped, it felt homey.

"Alright, so what do we have here today?" Madam Malkin asked Harry and clapped her hands together. As Harry explained everyone needed new robes, she busied herself by putting stools out in front of mirrors for the children to step up on. "Okay, who's first then?" She asked. Suddenly, Lily stepped up. "Dad, could we get Allie to go first? Then, while everyone else is getting fit in their robes, I can go buy a pet and a wand for the school year." Lily offered. Harry obliged and Madam Malkin helped Allie stand up on the stool. "Which color? Purple, yellow, green, silver, blue?" She asked Allie. "Ma'am, we only want Hogwarts Robes." Harry reminded her. Madam Malkin turned red in the face. "Oh, right, sorry." Clearly, she wasn't used to being around Harry Potter, and didn't want to disappoint him.

After Allie got three new robes, courteously of her mother, the two set off in direction to Eeylops Owl Emporium. "Now you can either get an owl, toad, rat, cat, raven, Puffskein, Fire-crab, poisonous orange snails, or a rabbit that can turn into a hat." Lily informed her daughter. Allie bit her lip, she had no idea what animal she wanted! "I don't know what I want." She admitted. Lily nodded slowly. "I know how you feel. Well, what animal do you not want? We can then narrow down the choices." Her mum asked. "I don't want a toad, Fire-crab, snail, rabbit, rat, or raven." Allie said, and then smiled as she realized that only owl or cat was left. She would just have to pick from those. "Okay then, cat or owl?" Lily asked as they finally reached the shop. Allie didn't really want a cat, so the choice was obvious. "Owl." Alison smiled as she saw the Snowy Owls, Barn Owls, Pigmy Owls, and Great Horned Owls. The two entered the shop. "Okay then, go pick out an owl while I go get the supplies." Lily told her daughter and walked up to the front desk.

The shop was packed with other students who would be going to Hogwarts. Everyone was ooing and awing over different animals, pointing to their favorite or watching the animals perform tricks in their cages. Allie marched straight up to the Owl section. Another boy was looking at the animals. He had dirty blonde hair and blue eyes, and he looked like a First Year.

Allie approached the boy curiously; she hadn't met anyone yet, and wanted to make friends before the year even started. He turned at her footsteps and took in her features; her wavy ginger hair and big brown eyes. Her small and petite figure, thanks to her grandfather Harry. He then met her eyes. "Oh, another Potter/Weasley." He raised his eyebrows. The tone of his voice made Allie prickle with anger. "Yes, is that a problem?" She challenged him, taking a step back. And she thought he seemed nice at first. "Yes. I don't get why you all are so famous. All you are is just related to the 'great' Harry Potter." He said. Allie glowered at him. "Well, my grandfather defeated Lord Voldemort! What did your grandfather do? Probably nothing as good as my grandfather. Besides, why does that make you suddenly hate me? You have just met me! " She retorted. He rolled his eyes. "I don't hate you! And my grandfather actually was an auror, so you don't have to act all snobbish and dramatic." He smirked. "Yeah, well my grandfather!" She said, her voice rising. "And I'm not snobbish and dramatic!" She said angrily. He smiled at her anger; he seemed to like it when he got her angry. "Of course. You know, your parents used to always get into a heap of drama, and trouble when they were in Hogwarts. You can say that you don't like fame, but my father tells me you all are just pampered scum!" He sneered. Allie wanted to lunge at him. She did not take insults easily.

The boy had his fingers subconsciously in a cage of a young, pretty Barn Owl. Suddenly, after he said what he just said, the Barn Owl screeched and bit his fingers, hard. He yelled in pain and yanked his fingers out of the cage. Allie burst into sudden laughter, anger melting away. The boy waved his fingers around, trying to make the pain ease. "You little, fleabag!" She clutched his hand and glowered at the owl, his face turning red with anger. But the Barn Owl wasn't intimidated, she hooted in soft laughter with Allie. Burning with anger, the boy whirled around and stormed out of the shop. "I'll buy you!" She giggled at the owl, how kept hooting softly with Allie.

Allie walked out of the store with her mother and her new pet. The young and pretty Barn Owl was named Lola, simply because she looked like a Lola. Her mum led her to Ollivander's where she would buy a wand. "Okay, so after we buy you a wand, we'll meet up with the rest of the group. We will have to go to the Cauldron Shop for new cauldrons, and then after that the Quality Quidditch Supplies shop for Chase, Bryan, and Annabeth." Lily laid out the schedule for the day, talking mainly to herself. "After that we could go get some ice cream at Florean Fortescue's Ice Cream Parlor. Then, we'll go to Weasley's Wizarding Wheezes to check up on George's shop. After that, it's back home." Lily finished as they entered the shop. Allie tried a bunch of wands, but the one that seemed to work best for her was Cherry Wood, 9 inches, Phoenix feather.

When Allie returned to her cousins, they admired her new owl, and wand. Everyone one of them, besides the kids who weren't going to Hogwarts (Jennifer and David, Hugo's daughter and son), had their own animal. Now, Allie finally had hers. The house had been teeming with animals all throughout summer. Owls flew in and out of the house, cats prowled around, rats scurried to and from their owner's rooms, ravens flew in the day, and fire-crabs just lounged around, watching the house's residents. Only one pet was lost, and then found in the summer. It was Luke's pet rat, who always seemed to run away.

Everyone went about Diagon Alley. Alison bought a cauldron for potions, and a few pranks from Weasley's Wizarding Wheezes. After that the family returned home to relax.