A/N: Still on the damn bus from Connecticut. I'm bored. I'm writing. Don't expect a work of art here. Review. (please)
Chapter 3: Announcements
Mom had cracked, I was sure of it. She had cracked and I was taking the brunt of her insanity.
"You're taking me to LONDON? For SCHOOL?"
"Yes, in fact, we're moving—"
"WHAT?"
"But I thought you said you wanted to go."
"I wasn't being serious!"
"Well, I think you should learn more about magic and the culture of the wizarding world—"
"I could do that without moving there!"
"—And you could study other things, like potions and Transfiguration—"
"I know all that!"
"—And get a job in the magical—"
"HELL NO!"
"And you'll see those boys you were playing with again."
That stopped me. I knew they went to Hogwarts, and Sirius really was, well, hot, but… I couldn't leave!
"James Potter, is that his name? Well, his parents are a very well-known pureblood family and Mr. Potter was kind enough to offer me a position in the Ministry of Magic. I accepted, and he found a house right near theirs. You could visit James whenever you want!"
I knew my argument was all futile, but I needed to make sure of something first.
"I surrender. But on one condition."
"I'm listening."
"I come home every summer. And some holidays."
"Fine. Start packing."
What did I say? Don't expect much. But I'm almost home! That's a plus. I'll stop rambling now. REVIEW! (please)
