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Chp III-Belle of the Ball

The first Hogsmeade weekend arrived an event many students & professors were looking forward, well almost all professors.

"And the professors to escort Professor Umbridge around will be Professor McGonagall & Snape." Dumbledore announced as Snape made a disliked growl. "And now off with you & enjoy the day."

The professors parted and headed towards Hogsmeade with students trailing behind. Snape & McGonagall walked at the front of the line while Umbridge trailed behind talking away as usual.

"Now students be sure to return to the Hogwarts gates by 7pm. Remember should your actions reflect poorly on the school future trips will be relinquished." McGonagall said nodding as the students headed into town. Neville shuddered quickly passing Snape.

"Poor boy, the psychological effect will last for years." Umbridge said as Snape tuned her out & took note of Madam Florence's Boutique & made his way towards it.

"Excuse me Dolores I need to get new robes." McGonagall said

"Ah very well. I shall be at the 3 Broomsticks waiting for the Minister."

"Ah Professor McGonagall a pleasure as always!" Fudge yelled from his sled.

"Allow me Headminister." Hagrid said holding the now broken sled door. Fudge shock his head as McGonagall waved but also kept an eye on Snape.

"You as well Cornelius. However I must attend to some errands if you'll excuse me." McGonagall said heading towards the boutique.

"After you Dolores." Fudge said holding the door open & walking inside.

McGonagall found Snape in front of her sister's boutique shop, looking at the dress on display. It was a replica of the one Sophia wore the night of the Yule Ball, down to the poppy barrette & necklace. There was a sign next that said "Be the bell of the ball with this one of a kind Sophia Dress".

"It was a lovely dress." McGonagall said receiving only a silent nod.

Snape stood for Merlin knows how long as a flood of memories came to him. The pride he had seeing her look so grown up that night. Then the shame for what he did to her later on. If only he had listen to her, given her a chance, but that chance was gone forever.

Fudge & Umbridge took their seats in a private room in the far back. They had discussed many things including Harry Potter's latest detention.

"So I take it he learned his lesson?" Fudge asked

"I believe so, hasn't said a word at all in class." Umbridge said

"Good. Now about this mysterious girl, Sophia."

"No answers, however several professors mysteriously go to one part of the castle & kneel at what I believe is a grave. I think this girl has died, not transfered."

"Dolores do you remember the fifth wand that mysteriously appeared at the ministry last January?"

"Yes."

"Well it was placed with 4 original founders of Hogwarts & has a letter "S" carved on it."

"How strange? It wasn't broken. I wonder what made that wand so special?"

"I don't know. The records of the previous owner are sealed since it belonged to a Hogwarts student. Only the headmaster can open those records."

"So then it is obvious what needs to happen. Think of it this way, if we want to quiet Potter, who else was feeding him this lie, Dumbledore & who is Dumbledore?"

"The headmaster of Hogwarts. Ah ingenious Dolores, but we must start slow & work our way up." Fudge said noticing McGonagall & Snape looking for them. "We'll discuss this later. Minerva! Severus!" Fudge shouted as the two made their way over.

Hermione & Ginny gasped taking note of the dress in the window.

"It's Sophia's dress." Hermione said wipping a tear away.

"She looked so beautiful in it." Ginny said pointing to the sign.

"How appropriate." Hermione said as the door opened.

"I believe this dress is the talk of the town. You are the 20th people from Hogwarts to stare at it." Florence said

"How did you know we were from Hogwarts?" Hermione asked.

"Oh my sister informed me. I'm sorry I'm Florence McGonagall." Florence said

"McGonagall? As in Professor McGonagall from Hogwarts?" Ginny asked

"Yes, she is my sister." Florence said

"Blimey, you two look nothing alike." Ron said

"We know, people never could see the resemblance. Come in." Florence as the 5 Gryffindors entered the boutique.

"Oh goodness." Hermione & Ginny said both admiring the array of dresses the boutique has in every color.

"How long have you been here for?" Harry asked

"Just 6 months. I have another boutique in Diagon Ally. My sister suggested to open one in Hogsmeade and she was right. Its been rather sucessfull." Florence said handing them each some tea.

"So you made that dress for Sophia?" Hermione asked

"Yes, actually she had skectched out before hand. I just made it into a reality." Florence said.

"It was really beautiful." Ginny said

"So I heard. My sister had given me a picture of her in it. I was going to put it next to the picture, but I heard of her passing." Florence said sadly.

The Gryffindors and Florence sat in the boutique recalling the various stories about Sophia. Then the topic of Umbridge came up.

"She is the new DADA professor." Florence said as sipping her tea.

"She was at my hearing." Harry said explaining about the trial.

After hearing Harry's story, she quickly closed the shop & ushered the students into the backroom.

"Listen that woman is a nussiance & dangerous. Be careful around her." Florence said

"We know." Ron said

"No you don't. That woman is very sly & will do anything to obtain more magic." Florence began explaining about Umrbridge's past.

"Dolores Umbridge grew up in a muggle home, very muggle home. Not a single magical ability within her family. She did not go to Hogwarts, but to Beauxbatons Academy. Upon her graduation her parents disowned her. From that moment on she vowed to obtained as much magic as possible." Florence said

"What does Sophia have to do with it?" Harry asked

"Sophia's wand was not broken correct?" Florence said receiving nods. "Well if you do not know when you die your wand is broken in half, representing half of your life is over. Sophia's wasn't, which means her magic was strong. Umbridge knows that be careful about what you say around her about Sophia."

The five looked at each other in silence.

"What happens if she obtains Sophia's magic?" Neville asked

"Its not so much as to when she obtains the magic but how?" Florence said.

"How?" Harry asked

"Are you sure you want to hear this description?" Florence asked as as the five nodded yes. Taking a deep breath she began telling the process of removing strong magic from a human.

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