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Chapter 3
Minerva McGonagall walked quickly back to her office where she could write to Ginny Weasley about her advanced courses. After her unsettling conversation with Dumbledore she really needed to do some type of work to take her mind off everything. She had never had reason to doubt his decisions, but at the moment she was coming extremely close. She quickly finished the letter and went up to the Owlery to send it, not noticing that every ghost at Hogwarts seemed to be missing.
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Ginny awoke to a faint tapping sound coming from the window. She got up, briefly acknowledging that she was now in her room, and went over to see a small gray owl trying to get in the closed window. She opened the window and let the tiny owl in. The owl quickly dropped the letter it was bearing and her desk, and then left. She went over to her desk and read the letter.
Dear Miss Weasley,
I wish to inform you that the Headmaster and I would like you to take advanced courses this year. You would receive advanced credits instead of the normal seventh year credits. You will be in classes with two students from Ravenclaw. Your parents have already consented to letting you train as an Auror this year. The Defense Against the Dark Arts Professor will train you during your free periods. Your Father said that you probably would want to accept this offer, so I have already enclosed the supplies list for this year. If you wish to decline this offer please reply by owl. If you do not reply I will assume that you have no problem with this arrangement.
Sincerely,
Professor M. McGonagall
Deputy Headmistress
Ginny couldn't believe it. This was really happening. She ran quickly down the stairs to find her parents and show them her letter. She stopped suddenly when she saw her mother sitting alone at the kitchen table.
"Where is everyone Mum?" she said, sounding worried.
"Fred and George are repairing their shop. Ron and Hermione are at Hogwarts. Your Dad and the rest of your brothers are busy doing things for Dumbledore." Mrs. Weasley said, looking upset.
"Oh," Ginny said, relief evident in her voice, "They are all okay then?"
"Yes, thank goodness," her mum said.
"Will they come home before school starts?" Mrs. Weasley's expression turned extremely sad.
"No, I'm afraid not. Professor Dumbledore said it wouldn't be safe. He thinks that your dad and I should go into hiding and would like to have you report to Hogwarts today. You are supposed to leave immediately."
"Mum, I need to get my supplies and books for my advanced courses. We have to do that before I leave for Hogwarts," Ginny said.
"I'm sure Ron will get anything you need for your courses, and you know that you don't have to take advanced classes this year. Your Father and I won't be upset no matter what you choose." Mrs. Weasley said, looking like she really wanted Ginny to reconsider taking those courses.
"Mum, I want to take the courses," Ginny said earnestly.
"I know, but-"
"Mum, I am going to do this," Ginny interrupted.
"Fine then. You need to go by Floo Powder to the Three Broomsticks. It's the only place in Hogsmeade with a fireplace intact." Ginny got a horrible feeling in her stomach at her mother's words. What kind of damage would she find at Hogsmeade?
"I need to go pack." Ginny said suddenly.
"I have already packed your things. Don't worry, I didn't go in your room, I used a summoning charm." Mrs. Weasley added quickly, noting the look on her daughter's face.
Thank the Gods, Ginny thought.
" I need to go get something from my room and then I'll leave," Ginny said, running up the stairs to get the Muggle diary from her nightstand. She found it and went down the stairs.
"Goodbye Mum," Ginny said with an odd feeling that it would be a long time before she saw her mother again.
"Goodbye dear. Do remember to behave yourself," Mrs. Weasley said, giving her daughter a huge hug.
Ginny grabbed a handful of Floo Powder and threw it into the fire. She stepped in and shouted "The Three Broomsticks!" She was now on her way to Hogwarts, oblivious to the devastation the year would bring.
(A/N) Thanks to everything who reviewed, especially RackeltheRacoon. Next Chapter should be up soon. Please Review!
-Lady Rose
Chapter 3
Minerva McGonagall walked quickly back to her office where she could write to Ginny Weasley about her advanced courses. After her unsettling conversation with Dumbledore she really needed to do some type of work to take her mind off everything. She had never had reason to doubt his decisions, but at the moment she was coming extremely close. She quickly finished the letter and went up to the Owlery to send it, not noticing that every ghost at Hogwarts seemed to be missing.
*~*~*~*~*~*~*~*~*~*~*~*~*~*~*~*~*~*~*~*~*~*~*~*~*~*~*~*~*~*~*
Ginny awoke to a faint tapping sound coming from the window. She got up, briefly acknowledging that she was now in her room, and went over to see a small gray owl trying to get in the closed window. She opened the window and let the tiny owl in. The owl quickly dropped the letter it was bearing and her desk, and then left. She went over to her desk and read the letter.
Dear Miss Weasley,
I wish to inform you that the Headmaster and I would like you to take advanced courses this year. You would receive advanced credits instead of the normal seventh year credits. You will be in classes with two students from Ravenclaw. Your parents have already consented to letting you train as an Auror this year. The Defense Against the Dark Arts Professor will train you during your free periods. Your Father said that you probably would want to accept this offer, so I have already enclosed the supplies list for this year. If you wish to decline this offer please reply by owl. If you do not reply I will assume that you have no problem with this arrangement.
Sincerely,
Professor M. McGonagall
Deputy Headmistress
Ginny couldn't believe it. This was really happening. She ran quickly down the stairs to find her parents and show them her letter. She stopped suddenly when she saw her mother sitting alone at the kitchen table.
"Where is everyone Mum?" she said, sounding worried.
"Fred and George are repairing their shop. Ron and Hermione are at Hogwarts. Your Dad and the rest of your brothers are busy doing things for Dumbledore." Mrs. Weasley said, looking upset.
"Oh," Ginny said, relief evident in her voice, "They are all okay then?"
"Yes, thank goodness," her mum said.
"Will they come home before school starts?" Mrs. Weasley's expression turned extremely sad.
"No, I'm afraid not. Professor Dumbledore said it wouldn't be safe. He thinks that your dad and I should go into hiding and would like to have you report to Hogwarts today. You are supposed to leave immediately."
"Mum, I need to get my supplies and books for my advanced courses. We have to do that before I leave for Hogwarts," Ginny said.
"I'm sure Ron will get anything you need for your courses, and you know that you don't have to take advanced classes this year. Your Father and I won't be upset no matter what you choose." Mrs. Weasley said, looking like she really wanted Ginny to reconsider taking those courses.
"Mum, I want to take the courses," Ginny said earnestly.
"I know, but-"
"Mum, I am going to do this," Ginny interrupted.
"Fine then. You need to go by Floo Powder to the Three Broomsticks. It's the only place in Hogsmeade with a fireplace intact." Ginny got a horrible feeling in her stomach at her mother's words. What kind of damage would she find at Hogsmeade?
"I need to go pack." Ginny said suddenly.
"I have already packed your things. Don't worry, I didn't go in your room, I used a summoning charm." Mrs. Weasley added quickly, noting the look on her daughter's face.
Thank the Gods, Ginny thought.
" I need to go get something from my room and then I'll leave," Ginny said, running up the stairs to get the Muggle diary from her nightstand. She found it and went down the stairs.
"Goodbye Mum," Ginny said with an odd feeling that it would be a long time before she saw her mother again.
"Goodbye dear. Do remember to behave yourself," Mrs. Weasley said, giving her daughter a huge hug.
Ginny grabbed a handful of Floo Powder and threw it into the fire. She stepped in and shouted "The Three Broomsticks!" She was now on her way to Hogwarts, oblivious to the devastation the year would bring.
(A/N) Thanks to everything who reviewed, especially RackeltheRacoon. Next Chapter should be up soon. Please Review!
-Lady Rose