Title: A Day in the Life 1/?
Author: Shinsneko
Spoilers: Book 5 of Harry Potter, season 7 of Buffy, season 4 of Angel
Pairings: D/G... more later on
Summary: Ginny is sent on a mission for the Order, she has to recruit warriors for the fight against Voldemort, and she has to find them in America...
Disclaimer: I own nothing, JK Rowling owns all HP characters, and Whedon owns all the Buffy and Angel stuff, I think he has Angel not with the sure on that one...
"Alright then, if you feel that this is truly necessary then there's nothing I can do but do it." With a resigned sigh Ginerva Weasley, more commonly known as Ginny, gave the answer with extreme reluctance. Looking around at all the members gathered at Number 12 Grimmauld Place she knew that it was up to her to do the task assigned.
"My dear I would not ask this of you if it weren't of the utmost importance. I know it shall be a challenge but I and everyone else has faith in you. Ever since after your first year you've been doing everything you can to help bring down Voldemort and excelling at Defense Against the Dark Arts. This is not something to take lightly, but again I and everyone here believe that you can do this task, we know that you are the only one who can do what needs to done."
Professor Dumbledore looked Ginny straight in the eyes as he said this, knowing that it was imperative that she take the task assigned to her, for she was the only one who could do this mission. Looking over to Remus Lupin and strangely enough the one who believed that Ginny was the only one who could accomplish this task, was Professor Severus Snape. Snape had been adamant that Ginny be assigned this duty. She was considered a minor member in the Order of the Phoenix, but this was an extremely delicate situation that needed her special talents. Ginny was a very persuasive young woman when she wanted to be, what with six older brothers she had to have learned something.
"Professors I will do as you ask and not complain, but before I do will you please tell me a little about the people I am to meet and try to convince to help us?"
"Of course Virginia, here are files on each of the people we need assistance from. This will be a very difficult situation and I know you are up to the task but I must make it extremely clear that you can not come back until you have convinced all of these warriors that we desperately need their help." Replied Snape, handing over thick folders filled with parchment and photos. He still had that greasy hair and scowl but it all seemed less severe, eh who knew Snape could look semi-non threatening or bat like?
Looking down at the thick folders in her hand followed by a slight grimace you could hear a mumbled, "Eh, let's get cracking shall we?"
I once saw a fox running in our garden, it was a beautiful creature. It wasn't magical in anyway, but it looked happy and free and oh how I envied that fox, though it would be better to refer to her as a vixen. The vixen scampered and played how I wish I could have done the same. Looking closer I noticed that she kept looking at the forest, like she was waiting for something, or someone. She had white forelocks and the rest was a nice russet red with a white tipped tail and ears. She'd jump around chasing butterflies or just roll in the grass, but she seemed happy. Then out of nowhere she took off straight to the woods, at the edge was a large white wolf. She ran straight to it, I was confused. But that's ok, in the end I watched them wander off into the woods together, I never saw them again but I hope they're happy.
As I sat remembering the vixen and her wolf I couldn't help but feel envious of her freedom. It has only been a couple of hours since I got this assignment but I already feel overwhelmed by it. How am I to go to America, convince two vampires, two rogue demon hunters, the one known as the Destroyer, a genius, a demon, THE slayer, one who was once the key... whatever that is, a very powerful witch, and a muggle to come back with me to England and help us because I'll be damned if I know how. To top it all off they were all scattered over that bloody country. Well not all over, just throughout California. Couldn't they all just stay in one bloody place, I mean really, isn't there enough to worry about already? But alas I must do this because apparently I'm the only one who can convince all these people to help, and why me I ask you? Sure my first year sucked major bullocks but still, couldn't we just leave that box closed huh? There's still one thing left in that box and I need that desperately now. Ok no more pity party I've had my party thank you. Now to figure this out...
"Alright how am I to get to America, be able to locate those we need and then get them back here? Is there transportation provided or do I just hitch a ride? Another question, how will I know who they are, all I got here are words not photos and another thing, why the hell am I going alone?" Done with my rant I sat down in the chair I had previously been occupying.
"My dear Ms. Weasley you are to get to America by plane, as to locating those we need to contact you will know them from the moment you meet them, getting back may be a little tougher but we can manage, transportation will be provided but you must first learn a few new skills, and you are not going alone. There will be a contact in the Americas waiting for you there at the airport when you arrive. You already know this person but I must stress to you that you need to get along with this person, it is imperative. I can not say anymore only that we are counting on you."
With his hands folded on the kitchen table Prof. Dumbledore stopped speaking. He gave a little sigh at the end and I felt kinda bad, but not enough to regret anything I'd said. I'm nervous now, not knowing what's going to happen but I know it's gonna be big.
"Learn a few new bloody skills my bloody arse!"
Merlin be damned! This is getting out of hand, damn crazy muggles! What were they bloody thinking creating those death traps on wheels, ok so their not that bad. But you try learning to drive one when all you've ever done was ride in a couple or them very few times before. What the hell was a gear shift and what does it do and why do I need to know that?
"Alright alright I'll try again, if it dies or what not you can bloody well find me a luxury broom! I'd rather get a blistery ass than cause the death of a million muggles when this thing blows up!"
Exasperated Prof. Snape just sat in the passenger seat of an old VW Bug wishing to all the gods and goddesses he could think of that they had an automatic automobile and not a manual it would be so much easier.
"One more time Ms. Weasley, put your foot on the gas lightly, put the car into gear, release the clutch SLOWLY and go." Holding his breath and what he now referred to as the "oh shit bar" ya know the one, the small handle attached to the ceiling above the passenger doors; anyway he was just hoping he never had to do this again, ever. It was a wonder those muggles ever got any where, floo and appearation were so much easier. Feeling the car give a slight shudder and then movement he looked over to driver's seat to see Ms. Weasley smiling madly as she zipped about the back yard of 12 Grimmauld Place.
"I got it; I got it, I GOT IT! Woooo!" Feeling very sorry for any muggle that had the poor fate to run across this one behind the wheel he slowly let go of the "oh shit bar". Watching as she practiced shifting and starting and stopping he realized he was getting slightly nauseous. Noticing the car jerk to a sudden stop he was relieved, only to look over at Ginny and see her sparkling with excitement and mischief.
"Prof. Snape can we go out in muggle London so that I may learn to drive in traffic?" Seeing Snape go even paler than he already was she bet that answer was a no.
"Ms. Weasley I don't see why not, but I must have a more suited teacher take you out. I shall return with such a person momentarily." Watching Snape almost launch himself from the car she couldn't help but giggle. Oh the fun she could have with this! She must get one of these wonderful machines for herself and soon! Thinking of all the fun things she could do and how none of her brothers could do this was a heady feeling. Wait, none of her brothers? Oh boy, whoopee for me! There will be a time when I can lord this over their heads and... oh damn! Some of her brothers had driven a car but it was an enchanted one so that didn't really count did it? Nope not at all. Oh well good for her. Tap Tap Tap Looking over at the passenger window she saw Remus Lupin standing outside.
"Remus hi, hop in! We're going to muggle London so I can learn to drive in traffic! Isn't that exciting?" Watching him pale she had to giggle again, gods this was fun!
Not listening closely she waited to hear the door snap shut and was off like a shot. Hearing a small scream of surprise from Lupin she looked over to see him grabbing the same bar Prof. Snape always held onto.
"Watch the road, watch the road! Oh god the bushes, Merlin no, A WALL!" Whipping around to look out the front window Ginny spun the car into a tight 90 degree turn and headed for the road. Giving out a little whoop of glee accompanied by a sigh of terror and mutterings of future torture sessions that involved a certain potions professor and they were off.
"Never, never, never, ever again will you get me in a vehicle with that Hellion behind a wheel! I don't even want to be in the same country as her when she is driving, thank the goddess she is going to America where she can drive AWAY from me!"
Shuddering in fright and slight shock Remus headed to his room for a little wind down, with a bottle of whiskey and a long nights sleep.
"Hi all! That was bloody marvelous! I never knew muggles were so intelligent they created that beautiful piece of machinery out there. I must get one of those when I come back from my trip."
In tromped a glowing Ginny, wind blown hair and sunglasses askew.
"Is Remus ok? He looked a little peeked while I was driving and so I decided to take him home. Did he go up to his room already? Oh poor Remus I hope he feels better, I want to go driving again. I just love driving it's so much fun! The freedom, the purr of the engine, the command of such a large amount of weight, oh the exhilaration."
Looking at Prof. Snape and Headmaster Dumbledore Ginny was surprised to see such happy faces. Not that Snape looked happy, just smug, which is kinda creepy. Snape and smug, Snape the slug, Snape the pug, Snape and the mug... oh must stop with the rhymes. Oh well back to business.
"So professors, when do I head off to jolly ol' America? I'm still in school you know; I have to complete my seventh year. Oh maybe I can just graduate early and not have to take the N.E.W.T's? That would be great no N.E.W.T's... such a dream. So back to the first question when do I leave? I'm ready when you are."
Resigned to her fate Ginny was ready to get going, time waited for no one, even if you did have a time-turner.
"Ms Weasley you will be leaving for the muggle airport at noon, your plane leaves at two o'clock and I don't know what time you shall arrive at the airport in Los Angeles. Your contact should be there waiting for you when you arrive. We have all the necessary papers you shall need to get through any security. Since this is such an important and special mission the minister has granted you the allowance of being considered an adult concerning magic use. From now on you are considered an adult by the wizarding community and are allowed to use your magic anywhere. You still have to get a license for apparartion but that is only a technicality. While in America they have different laws about magic use and they are far more lenient about its uses. So I can only suggest you do what you deem is necessary and right. Now about your family, you can't tell them what you are doing exactly, but you can tell them that you are away doing Order business. About your schooling, since the minister deemed you an adult you do not need to take your N.E.W.T's but it is encouraged you study when you get a chance and take them voluntarily. I know you don't want to take them but they are very important later on life. So are you ready to embark on a new chapter in history and in your life?"
Roaming around the kitchen while Dumbledore went on about what was to happen Ginny became nervous all over again. Nodding her head in affirmation she slowly sat down at the table.
"Ya know headmaster you can really kill a joy buzz without even trying."
Looking up she saw the twinkle in her teacher's eye and knew that eventually it all would be all right. They just had to fight for it.
"On one hand I'm excited about what's happening and my part in it, but another part of me is terrified and just wants to go back to being seven years old again with no cares in the world. I know what I have to do and I'm not afraid to do it but, I just really... I don't know what I'm feeling but I'll eventually figure it out. So ya, I'm kinda ready for what's coming."
Now they were all seated around the table, Headmaster Dumbledore, Prof. Snape, even Remus Lupin. You could feel the tension in the air; almost see the thoughts running through everyone's heads.
"Ginny we have the utmost confidence in you and your abilities, we know there is no one else for this job. Destiny has a funny way of showing itself to you but when it does it's like a smack from the Womping Willow. Everyone has a place and time to do something, now is your time and gathering these warriors is your place."
Completely taken aback by what Prof. Snape just said Ginny could only gape in astonishment.
"Th-thanks Professor, I appreciate you all having so much confidence in me, I won't let you down." Putting her head slightly down Ginny left it rest there for a minute. Then with a snap her head was up again with a giant smile on her face.
"Now that that's all out of the way lets have a little fun and go out to eat. Anyone up for some Chinese? Come on people, it's my last night in Merry Ol' England for a while so we should go out. I'll drive!"
Getting up and racing to the stairs to change Ginny turned around to glance at the three men at the table. They all looked worried and nervous, but there was also hope mingled with their fears.
"Maybe we really should do something with what's left in that box hm?"
"Oh goddess turn off the sun it hurts." Rolling over in her bed Ginny glanced a look at the clock on the bedside table, it read eleven.
"Oh goddess I got an hour till we gotta leave, oh goddess."
No I wasn't freaking out, not really. Do you notice the sarcasm in that statement? Ok everything will be ok, it'll all be fine. Here we go, gonna get ready to go. But uh, need caffeine first, must have caffeine. Trudging downstairs I can smell tea. Hot, caffeinated, sugary tea, YUM! Oh I must get some.
"Caffeine is my Shepard; I shall not dose. It maketh me to wake in the lecture hall, it leadth me beyond the sleeping masses. It restoreth my buzz; it leadth me in the paths of consciousness for it's namesake. Yea, though I walk through the valley of the shadow of addiction, I shall fear no decaf. For though art with me; thy cream and thy sugar they comfort me. Though preparest a steaming tea before me in the presence of fatigue. Thou anointest my day with pep; my mug runneth over. Surely richness and taste shall follow me all the days of my life: and I dwell in the house of tea forever." Ain't that the truth?
Ah, the little things in life. I have a horrible tea addiction my mum thinks I drink to much. You can never have to much tea, ever. Looking around the kitchen I don't see anyone, but I do spot the kettle. Oh the wonders of a magical household. Slowly but surely making my way there I grab a mug, some tea, sugar and a loaf of bread. One must eat to keep up her strength; breakfast is the most important meal you know. I pop the bread in the toaster I gotta admit those muggles are genius sometimes. Must get the tea. The steam rising from the water is a beautiful thing; you get the first whiff of your tea with that steam. Oh, now for sugar lots of sugar, lots and lots of sugar. I really love my tea sweet. Okay now what to do for the rest of the time here. I'm all packed, have my orders, owled my family and told them I had Order business and told them I would owl them when I could. So that was all taken care of. Grabbing my toast I headed upstairs to my room. Checking my clock again it's now eleven twenty; I should start getting dressed and putting my things in the car. What fun, more driving, yeah! So I finish my toast, chug that tasty tea and head off to the loo for my morning constitutional.
"Ginny are you ready to go?" Turning I saw Remus standing in the door to my room.
"Ya, I'm ready let's get this show on the road."
It's gonna be ok, it's gonna be ok, it's gonna be ok. What am I saying? It's all gonna go down the loo and it will be my fault. Dear goddess I'm gonna accidentally end the world! Alright get a grip, we'll do fine we just gotta keep a level head and have confidence, we can do this. Shuyah, right. Oh man I'm at the car, getting in, not the driver, oh well pooh! Ok we're now in traffic heading towards the airport, we're here! No, no you can not make me get out of this car, wait I guess you can. Damn wingardium leviousa! Ha let's see you get me in there, hey wait no fair! Not nice to threaten with the Imperious, meanies! Ok we're at the terminal now, yes I'm gonna cry you cranky bat looking potions man! Hugs all around, even cranky bat looking potions man gave me a stinted hug. Oh goddess here it comes, I got through that security with no problem, gotta love the versatility of a wand. Now boarding, no boarding, nuh uh not for this chick going home now or maybe not. Damn those men they thought of everything! Now sitting in a seat all by myself, nice and cushy seat it's a nap seat. Will definitely nap to America. Oh dear goddess, what do you mean dropping masks full of air or unplanned landing, I knew I should have just gotten the damn broom and blisters! Here we go, lift off. Not to bad there's a nice lady with a pillow and blanket coming my way. Oh how nice it's for me, I get to sleep now. Will not get up until we land.
"Ok where is this supposed contact? I definitely don't recognize any of these people."
Apparently Americans don't like babbling Brits, well sod them! They do not have my problems, let alone my responsibilities. Wait a tick, who the sodding hell is that? I know that head, but what is it doing in a muggle airport? Please don't tell me it's my contact I think I'll have stroke. Oh I've been spotted, now that head is coming this way. Ok so maybe that is my contact, but what the hell is he doing here?
A/N: Here's the fun part, after you've read this I hope for reviews and such but you don't have to, I will not beg, just ask ( So I enjoyed it, how bout you? The other characters will be introduced gradually, but I promise there will be much with the fun... it's a bit long now that I look at it...
Author: Shinsneko
Spoilers: Book 5 of Harry Potter, season 7 of Buffy, season 4 of Angel
Pairings: D/G... more later on
Summary: Ginny is sent on a mission for the Order, she has to recruit warriors for the fight against Voldemort, and she has to find them in America...
Disclaimer: I own nothing, JK Rowling owns all HP characters, and Whedon owns all the Buffy and Angel stuff, I think he has Angel not with the sure on that one...
"Alright then, if you feel that this is truly necessary then there's nothing I can do but do it." With a resigned sigh Ginerva Weasley, more commonly known as Ginny, gave the answer with extreme reluctance. Looking around at all the members gathered at Number 12 Grimmauld Place she knew that it was up to her to do the task assigned.
"My dear I would not ask this of you if it weren't of the utmost importance. I know it shall be a challenge but I and everyone else has faith in you. Ever since after your first year you've been doing everything you can to help bring down Voldemort and excelling at Defense Against the Dark Arts. This is not something to take lightly, but again I and everyone here believe that you can do this task, we know that you are the only one who can do what needs to done."
Professor Dumbledore looked Ginny straight in the eyes as he said this, knowing that it was imperative that she take the task assigned to her, for she was the only one who could do this mission. Looking over to Remus Lupin and strangely enough the one who believed that Ginny was the only one who could accomplish this task, was Professor Severus Snape. Snape had been adamant that Ginny be assigned this duty. She was considered a minor member in the Order of the Phoenix, but this was an extremely delicate situation that needed her special talents. Ginny was a very persuasive young woman when she wanted to be, what with six older brothers she had to have learned something.
"Professors I will do as you ask and not complain, but before I do will you please tell me a little about the people I am to meet and try to convince to help us?"
"Of course Virginia, here are files on each of the people we need assistance from. This will be a very difficult situation and I know you are up to the task but I must make it extremely clear that you can not come back until you have convinced all of these warriors that we desperately need their help." Replied Snape, handing over thick folders filled with parchment and photos. He still had that greasy hair and scowl but it all seemed less severe, eh who knew Snape could look semi-non threatening or bat like?
Looking down at the thick folders in her hand followed by a slight grimace you could hear a mumbled, "Eh, let's get cracking shall we?"
I once saw a fox running in our garden, it was a beautiful creature. It wasn't magical in anyway, but it looked happy and free and oh how I envied that fox, though it would be better to refer to her as a vixen. The vixen scampered and played how I wish I could have done the same. Looking closer I noticed that she kept looking at the forest, like she was waiting for something, or someone. She had white forelocks and the rest was a nice russet red with a white tipped tail and ears. She'd jump around chasing butterflies or just roll in the grass, but she seemed happy. Then out of nowhere she took off straight to the woods, at the edge was a large white wolf. She ran straight to it, I was confused. But that's ok, in the end I watched them wander off into the woods together, I never saw them again but I hope they're happy.
As I sat remembering the vixen and her wolf I couldn't help but feel envious of her freedom. It has only been a couple of hours since I got this assignment but I already feel overwhelmed by it. How am I to go to America, convince two vampires, two rogue demon hunters, the one known as the Destroyer, a genius, a demon, THE slayer, one who was once the key... whatever that is, a very powerful witch, and a muggle to come back with me to England and help us because I'll be damned if I know how. To top it all off they were all scattered over that bloody country. Well not all over, just throughout California. Couldn't they all just stay in one bloody place, I mean really, isn't there enough to worry about already? But alas I must do this because apparently I'm the only one who can convince all these people to help, and why me I ask you? Sure my first year sucked major bullocks but still, couldn't we just leave that box closed huh? There's still one thing left in that box and I need that desperately now. Ok no more pity party I've had my party thank you. Now to figure this out...
"Alright how am I to get to America, be able to locate those we need and then get them back here? Is there transportation provided or do I just hitch a ride? Another question, how will I know who they are, all I got here are words not photos and another thing, why the hell am I going alone?" Done with my rant I sat down in the chair I had previously been occupying.
"My dear Ms. Weasley you are to get to America by plane, as to locating those we need to contact you will know them from the moment you meet them, getting back may be a little tougher but we can manage, transportation will be provided but you must first learn a few new skills, and you are not going alone. There will be a contact in the Americas waiting for you there at the airport when you arrive. You already know this person but I must stress to you that you need to get along with this person, it is imperative. I can not say anymore only that we are counting on you."
With his hands folded on the kitchen table Prof. Dumbledore stopped speaking. He gave a little sigh at the end and I felt kinda bad, but not enough to regret anything I'd said. I'm nervous now, not knowing what's going to happen but I know it's gonna be big.
"Learn a few new bloody skills my bloody arse!"
Merlin be damned! This is getting out of hand, damn crazy muggles! What were they bloody thinking creating those death traps on wheels, ok so their not that bad. But you try learning to drive one when all you've ever done was ride in a couple or them very few times before. What the hell was a gear shift and what does it do and why do I need to know that?
"Alright alright I'll try again, if it dies or what not you can bloody well find me a luxury broom! I'd rather get a blistery ass than cause the death of a million muggles when this thing blows up!"
Exasperated Prof. Snape just sat in the passenger seat of an old VW Bug wishing to all the gods and goddesses he could think of that they had an automatic automobile and not a manual it would be so much easier.
"One more time Ms. Weasley, put your foot on the gas lightly, put the car into gear, release the clutch SLOWLY and go." Holding his breath and what he now referred to as the "oh shit bar" ya know the one, the small handle attached to the ceiling above the passenger doors; anyway he was just hoping he never had to do this again, ever. It was a wonder those muggles ever got any where, floo and appearation were so much easier. Feeling the car give a slight shudder and then movement he looked over to driver's seat to see Ms. Weasley smiling madly as she zipped about the back yard of 12 Grimmauld Place.
"I got it; I got it, I GOT IT! Woooo!" Feeling very sorry for any muggle that had the poor fate to run across this one behind the wheel he slowly let go of the "oh shit bar". Watching as she practiced shifting and starting and stopping he realized he was getting slightly nauseous. Noticing the car jerk to a sudden stop he was relieved, only to look over at Ginny and see her sparkling with excitement and mischief.
"Prof. Snape can we go out in muggle London so that I may learn to drive in traffic?" Seeing Snape go even paler than he already was she bet that answer was a no.
"Ms. Weasley I don't see why not, but I must have a more suited teacher take you out. I shall return with such a person momentarily." Watching Snape almost launch himself from the car she couldn't help but giggle. Oh the fun she could have with this! She must get one of these wonderful machines for herself and soon! Thinking of all the fun things she could do and how none of her brothers could do this was a heady feeling. Wait, none of her brothers? Oh boy, whoopee for me! There will be a time when I can lord this over their heads and... oh damn! Some of her brothers had driven a car but it was an enchanted one so that didn't really count did it? Nope not at all. Oh well good for her. Tap Tap Tap Looking over at the passenger window she saw Remus Lupin standing outside.
"Remus hi, hop in! We're going to muggle London so I can learn to drive in traffic! Isn't that exciting?" Watching him pale she had to giggle again, gods this was fun!
Not listening closely she waited to hear the door snap shut and was off like a shot. Hearing a small scream of surprise from Lupin she looked over to see him grabbing the same bar Prof. Snape always held onto.
"Watch the road, watch the road! Oh god the bushes, Merlin no, A WALL!" Whipping around to look out the front window Ginny spun the car into a tight 90 degree turn and headed for the road. Giving out a little whoop of glee accompanied by a sigh of terror and mutterings of future torture sessions that involved a certain potions professor and they were off.
"Never, never, never, ever again will you get me in a vehicle with that Hellion behind a wheel! I don't even want to be in the same country as her when she is driving, thank the goddess she is going to America where she can drive AWAY from me!"
Shuddering in fright and slight shock Remus headed to his room for a little wind down, with a bottle of whiskey and a long nights sleep.
"Hi all! That was bloody marvelous! I never knew muggles were so intelligent they created that beautiful piece of machinery out there. I must get one of those when I come back from my trip."
In tromped a glowing Ginny, wind blown hair and sunglasses askew.
"Is Remus ok? He looked a little peeked while I was driving and so I decided to take him home. Did he go up to his room already? Oh poor Remus I hope he feels better, I want to go driving again. I just love driving it's so much fun! The freedom, the purr of the engine, the command of such a large amount of weight, oh the exhilaration."
Looking at Prof. Snape and Headmaster Dumbledore Ginny was surprised to see such happy faces. Not that Snape looked happy, just smug, which is kinda creepy. Snape and smug, Snape the slug, Snape the pug, Snape and the mug... oh must stop with the rhymes. Oh well back to business.
"So professors, when do I head off to jolly ol' America? I'm still in school you know; I have to complete my seventh year. Oh maybe I can just graduate early and not have to take the N.E.W.T's? That would be great no N.E.W.T's... such a dream. So back to the first question when do I leave? I'm ready when you are."
Resigned to her fate Ginny was ready to get going, time waited for no one, even if you did have a time-turner.
"Ms Weasley you will be leaving for the muggle airport at noon, your plane leaves at two o'clock and I don't know what time you shall arrive at the airport in Los Angeles. Your contact should be there waiting for you when you arrive. We have all the necessary papers you shall need to get through any security. Since this is such an important and special mission the minister has granted you the allowance of being considered an adult concerning magic use. From now on you are considered an adult by the wizarding community and are allowed to use your magic anywhere. You still have to get a license for apparartion but that is only a technicality. While in America they have different laws about magic use and they are far more lenient about its uses. So I can only suggest you do what you deem is necessary and right. Now about your family, you can't tell them what you are doing exactly, but you can tell them that you are away doing Order business. About your schooling, since the minister deemed you an adult you do not need to take your N.E.W.T's but it is encouraged you study when you get a chance and take them voluntarily. I know you don't want to take them but they are very important later on life. So are you ready to embark on a new chapter in history and in your life?"
Roaming around the kitchen while Dumbledore went on about what was to happen Ginny became nervous all over again. Nodding her head in affirmation she slowly sat down at the table.
"Ya know headmaster you can really kill a joy buzz without even trying."
Looking up she saw the twinkle in her teacher's eye and knew that eventually it all would be all right. They just had to fight for it.
"On one hand I'm excited about what's happening and my part in it, but another part of me is terrified and just wants to go back to being seven years old again with no cares in the world. I know what I have to do and I'm not afraid to do it but, I just really... I don't know what I'm feeling but I'll eventually figure it out. So ya, I'm kinda ready for what's coming."
Now they were all seated around the table, Headmaster Dumbledore, Prof. Snape, even Remus Lupin. You could feel the tension in the air; almost see the thoughts running through everyone's heads.
"Ginny we have the utmost confidence in you and your abilities, we know there is no one else for this job. Destiny has a funny way of showing itself to you but when it does it's like a smack from the Womping Willow. Everyone has a place and time to do something, now is your time and gathering these warriors is your place."
Completely taken aback by what Prof. Snape just said Ginny could only gape in astonishment.
"Th-thanks Professor, I appreciate you all having so much confidence in me, I won't let you down." Putting her head slightly down Ginny left it rest there for a minute. Then with a snap her head was up again with a giant smile on her face.
"Now that that's all out of the way lets have a little fun and go out to eat. Anyone up for some Chinese? Come on people, it's my last night in Merry Ol' England for a while so we should go out. I'll drive!"
Getting up and racing to the stairs to change Ginny turned around to glance at the three men at the table. They all looked worried and nervous, but there was also hope mingled with their fears.
"Maybe we really should do something with what's left in that box hm?"
"Oh goddess turn off the sun it hurts." Rolling over in her bed Ginny glanced a look at the clock on the bedside table, it read eleven.
"Oh goddess I got an hour till we gotta leave, oh goddess."
No I wasn't freaking out, not really. Do you notice the sarcasm in that statement? Ok everything will be ok, it'll all be fine. Here we go, gonna get ready to go. But uh, need caffeine first, must have caffeine. Trudging downstairs I can smell tea. Hot, caffeinated, sugary tea, YUM! Oh I must get some.
"Caffeine is my Shepard; I shall not dose. It maketh me to wake in the lecture hall, it leadth me beyond the sleeping masses. It restoreth my buzz; it leadth me in the paths of consciousness for it's namesake. Yea, though I walk through the valley of the shadow of addiction, I shall fear no decaf. For though art with me; thy cream and thy sugar they comfort me. Though preparest a steaming tea before me in the presence of fatigue. Thou anointest my day with pep; my mug runneth over. Surely richness and taste shall follow me all the days of my life: and I dwell in the house of tea forever." Ain't that the truth?
Ah, the little things in life. I have a horrible tea addiction my mum thinks I drink to much. You can never have to much tea, ever. Looking around the kitchen I don't see anyone, but I do spot the kettle. Oh the wonders of a magical household. Slowly but surely making my way there I grab a mug, some tea, sugar and a loaf of bread. One must eat to keep up her strength; breakfast is the most important meal you know. I pop the bread in the toaster I gotta admit those muggles are genius sometimes. Must get the tea. The steam rising from the water is a beautiful thing; you get the first whiff of your tea with that steam. Oh, now for sugar lots of sugar, lots and lots of sugar. I really love my tea sweet. Okay now what to do for the rest of the time here. I'm all packed, have my orders, owled my family and told them I had Order business and told them I would owl them when I could. So that was all taken care of. Grabbing my toast I headed upstairs to my room. Checking my clock again it's now eleven twenty; I should start getting dressed and putting my things in the car. What fun, more driving, yeah! So I finish my toast, chug that tasty tea and head off to the loo for my morning constitutional.
"Ginny are you ready to go?" Turning I saw Remus standing in the door to my room.
"Ya, I'm ready let's get this show on the road."
It's gonna be ok, it's gonna be ok, it's gonna be ok. What am I saying? It's all gonna go down the loo and it will be my fault. Dear goddess I'm gonna accidentally end the world! Alright get a grip, we'll do fine we just gotta keep a level head and have confidence, we can do this. Shuyah, right. Oh man I'm at the car, getting in, not the driver, oh well pooh! Ok we're now in traffic heading towards the airport, we're here! No, no you can not make me get out of this car, wait I guess you can. Damn wingardium leviousa! Ha let's see you get me in there, hey wait no fair! Not nice to threaten with the Imperious, meanies! Ok we're at the terminal now, yes I'm gonna cry you cranky bat looking potions man! Hugs all around, even cranky bat looking potions man gave me a stinted hug. Oh goddess here it comes, I got through that security with no problem, gotta love the versatility of a wand. Now boarding, no boarding, nuh uh not for this chick going home now or maybe not. Damn those men they thought of everything! Now sitting in a seat all by myself, nice and cushy seat it's a nap seat. Will definitely nap to America. Oh dear goddess, what do you mean dropping masks full of air or unplanned landing, I knew I should have just gotten the damn broom and blisters! Here we go, lift off. Not to bad there's a nice lady with a pillow and blanket coming my way. Oh how nice it's for me, I get to sleep now. Will not get up until we land.
"Ok where is this supposed contact? I definitely don't recognize any of these people."
Apparently Americans don't like babbling Brits, well sod them! They do not have my problems, let alone my responsibilities. Wait a tick, who the sodding hell is that? I know that head, but what is it doing in a muggle airport? Please don't tell me it's my contact I think I'll have stroke. Oh I've been spotted, now that head is coming this way. Ok so maybe that is my contact, but what the hell is he doing here?
A/N: Here's the fun part, after you've read this I hope for reviews and such but you don't have to, I will not beg, just ask ( So I enjoyed it, how bout you? The other characters will be introduced gradually, but I promise there will be much with the fun... it's a bit long now that I look at it...
