Once again I'm so sorry that this is late but I did warn you. My life is slowing down now, so I should be able to update faster than I have these past few times. Also, I just couldn't get into this chapter. It wouldn't work for me, so it's taken twice as long to write, not counting all of my delays. It was mostly the Diagon Alley idea, I even thought about nixing it altogether, but I figured out a plan where it would not only be pushed back a chapter, but I could bring in important plot stuff. Those delays are basically done, except for my English report which is about halfway done. I probably should be working on that…

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Chapter 7: Gray and Cloudy

(Nessie's POV)

It took about a month to get everything done. We packed up the house and said all of our various good-byes.

Carlisle settled things at the hospital, but with some difficulty. They didn't want him to leave.

We said good-bye to Grandpa Charlie and Grandma Sue (they've been married for about seven years now). Grandma Sue cried and Grandpa Charlie had a hard time holding everything in.

Jake had a tough time too; he didn't know what to do with the pack. They wanted to come with us to England, but there's no way they could have came to Hogwarts. Also Quil had Claire and Seth had his wife and imprint, Larissa, who was pregnant with their first child. Larissa would have happily moved to England (she's obsessed with British people), but Claire was too young to leave her family, and Quil wouldn't leave without her. We made a plan for them to visit us for Thanksgiving. It would be the first trip of many.

Our house in England was similar to our house in Forks, except it was slightly bigger. Jake and I had our own private suite complete with our own bedroom, bathroom, living room, and kitchenette. Grandma Esme was adding on to our old house so that we could have the same set up there too.

We finally finished unpacking on August 24. Carlisle had a new job and Mama and Daddy, Uncle Emmett and Aunt Rose, and Uncle Jasper and Aunt Alice were enrolled to attend Oxford for the next few years. Jake and I were almost ready for our trip to Hogwarts, all that was left was to go and get my school stuff.

The next day dawned gray and cloudy. The perfect day for Mama and Daddy to come shopping with us! I was so excited; I couldn't wait to experience this new world.

The doorbell rang and Jake chuckled. When he saw my questioning look his smile grew even bigger. "I was just thinking that at least this time we'll make a better impression on the wizards, since no one's about to be killed this time." He laughed even harder and I joined in.

Grandma Esme walked into the living room with two strangers, once again a man and a woman. The man was huge: a giant, bearded man in a large overcoat that was a bit scary looking. The woman was a full-figured woman with a strong, square jaw and a long tight French braid running down her back. She wore black robes with gold trim, and looked almost as intimidating as Professor McGonagall had.

"Hello," the woman spoke in a crisp voice. "My name is Professor Bones. I am the Transfiguration teacher and Deputy Headmistress at Hogwarts. This is Professor Hagrid. He's the games keeper and Care of Magical Creatures teacher."

"I'll be the one takin' ye ta Diagon Alley today," Hagrid said.

"You're not coming too?" I asked the woman. Why would she come if she wasn't coming with us?

"No, I'm only here to make sure that the spell that will make you appear younger appear younger functions properly. It's a tricky spell, and some adjustments might have to be made, adjustments that only I, or the headmistress herself can do. Here put this on and let's see what happens."

She handed me a necklace. It was a plain gold chain with a large, seven sided ruby hanging from it. The chain was long enough that I could hide the gem between my breasts. I assumed that the jewel was the focal point for the spell, and made a mental note to take extra care of it. I slipped the necklace over my head and felt the changes the instant that the ruby hit my skin. I could feel my face make subtle alterations and I shrank even shorter than I already was. When I felt the changes stop, I turned to my family. "So, what'd you think?" My voice was higher than usual too.

They just stared at me. The silence was broken when Jake and Uncle Emmett burst out laughing. "What? What's wrong?" I asked, not trusting their reactions.

"Ness, go find a mirror." Jake sputtered between laughs. I ran to the bathroom and saw myself looking exactly the same as when I was physically eleven. However, there was one not so small difference. Instead of becoming a normal A-cup or less eleven year old girl, my breasts had held on to all of their D-cup glory. Now what eleven year old is a D?

I walked back out and looked at Professor Bones. "Can you fix this?" Not that I wanted my girls to shrink, but I really wanted to fit in, for once. Professor Bones chuckled and nodded. Her wand came out and after a few waves and some magic words, my poor babies were gone. Still, it was probably for the best.

"There, that's better." Professor Bones said as I examined my new chest with a frown. "Now, I really must be going. I still have a lot of work to do back at the castle. I'll see you next week!" She left after we murmured our good-byes and our thanks. That was strange, it was still summer, how much work would a teacher have to do?

"Well, we have anover stop ta make before we get ta Diagon Alley, so we'd better get goin'" Hagrid said, interrupting my thoughts.

"Sure," Daddy said. "Just one second." He pulled Jake aside and they engaged in a heated argument that was too low to hear. When they finished, it was obvious that Daddy had won.

"Ness, Edward," Jake shot Daddy an evil glare. "feels it would be best if I stayed behind. Apparently it's not up for discussion." He added when I started to voice my own objections.

I settled for giving Daddy my own evil glare and thinking murderous thoughts so that he would understand how pissed I was.

"Nessie," Daddy sighed when he heard my thoughts. "You're going away in a few days. This is the last time we're going to be able to spend some quality time with you for a long time."

My face softened at that and I couldn't help but smile. "I understand Daddy." I hugged him and Mama when a loud honk sounded, startling us apart.

"It's jus' so beautiful." Hagrid sobbed into a large, tablecloth sized handkerchief. "But, we really mus' get goin'. Like I said, we have to make anover stop before we can get all o' yer stuff."

We said our goodbyes to everybody and climbed into our black SUV. We had gotten it when we thought that it would be a nice thought to drive the pack around in one car. The idea turned out to be pointless, because they all had rathered riding separately in the fancy sport cars, than together in a plain, old SUV. Men…and Leah. Hagrid gave us directions and we soon stopped at a cozy house in a little town called Godric's Hollow.

"Jus' be a second," Hagrid said as he climbed out of the car. I looked out the window and saw a voluptuous redhead answer the door: Damn, I missed my curves.

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(Ginny's POV)

I heard the doorbell rang so I started moving towards the door, all the while yelling at my children to hurry up. "Hello Hagrid," I smiled when I opened the door. "I can't believe it's this time of year already."

"Me neither." Hagrid said as he walked in. "Harry home?"

"No, I'm afraid he got called into work." I said, shutting the door behind him. "I really appreciate this. After last year, Harry and I decided it might be best if we didn't bring the kids to get their Hogwarts stuff."

Last year, Harry and I were basically attacked when we were out getting James everything he needed for school. Neither of us liked it, but strangely James enjoyed it. I guess he really is his grandfather. Anyway, we decided not to risk it this year and asked Hagrid if he could take James and Al to get their stuff when Teddy said he wouldn't be able to. I hate this! No one else has to deal with this, only Harry and me. Harry because he's well, him, and me because I'm married to Harry Potter, I had my own important role in the war, and I'm currently the captain of the Hollyhead Harpies. Sometimes fame is nice, but often it's just plain annoying.

"The boys are almost ready – James! Al! Hagrid's here! Get moving!" Hagrid just chuckled: he knows our home is normally a mess, and today was no exception. James and Al came rushing down the steps followed by a grinning Teddy and a frowning Lily.

"Teddy, what evil thoughts are you planting in my children's heads today?"

"None, Mama P. You know I'm a good boy." Teddy finished with a look-I'm-so-innocent grin. "Oh, and sorry I couldn't take them, to Diagon Alley. I finally have a job interview lined up, and I really can't miss it."

"It's fine, Ted. You know I understand how important this job is to you, and don't try to change the subject!" I suddenly felt very much like my mother standing there with my hand on my hips and a glare plastered on my face. "Lily, what did he tell you?"

"Nothing, Mom." Lily covered for her almost-brother. "Can I go to Diagon Alley too?"

"Sorry, Lils," Hagrid answered. "But I'm takin' anover girl an' her muggle parents. Wer goin' in her car and there isn' enough room for you ta come too."

"Oh, but I wanted to see Roxy." Lily pouted. Usually her pout got her whatever she wanted, but she had forgotten that her father wasn't there to give in to her.

"No, Lily. I'll take you to your uncle's another time when we aren't so busy." I told her. Lily didn't like this and stomped up the stairs to her room. Great, another brooding Potter, just what I needed. "Okay, boys give me a kiss, and be good for Hagrid. Oh, and don't cause the poor muggles any trouble okay?"

"Mom," they both groaned, but they gave me a kiss. Teddy tried for one which earned him a smack on the head for trying to be funny, even though he had succeeded. Everyone started laughing and I watched them get ready to leave. While they were trudging down the front steps, the already gray and cloudy skies opened up. The rain was so heavy that it was as if the heavens were crying out of pain.

While I was waving good-bye, I saw one of the panes of glass in the car roll down. I glimpsed a face in the now open window of the muggle vehicle. It was of a very pretty young girl with large brown eyes and long bronze ringlets pulled back in pigtails. She was looking at Al with a strange expression on her face. I couldn't figure out what it was. Then, as if she felt my gaze, she turned her eyes on me and I saw in her stare knowledge that no eleven year-old could possess. I suddenly felt a chill run down my spine as I looked from her to Al, and somehow knew that this girl would bring my youngest son immeasurable pain.


Tada! There's Chapter Seven! Magic number seven, and my lucky number too! I know the chapter is shorter than the last few, but I thought that a short chapter was better than making you wait even longer. The next update will be coming a lot faster, especially considering the fact that I'm snowed in. Instead of getting out of school on June 16, I'm now getting out the 23. Yay, snow! It sucks; I can't even appreciate snow days anymore, although I do get time to write…

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