Chapter twelve

Evan and Sirius grinned at each other. They knew that the Weasley's were arriving and knew that one of the adults would not like what they would be told. Evan believed it would be Arthur who would make sure three of his sons ended up at the school. Paying less money will also be a factor. But Evan knew just how much Molly ran that family, which could mean the three Weasley boys do not end up with the education they should just because Molly would want all of her children educated at the school or none would be.

Arthur and Molly arrived by floo with their five children inside a warded room in the Irish Educational Institute.

'My name is Professor Tonks and I am the deputy headmistress of this school. As the letter stated, your children will have to take an aptitude test to be allowed entry into this school. We have rules and we have a standard that must be followed. The test are age appropriated so the oldest, Percival Weasley will be taking a test designed for his age. Do you have any questions before the children leave you to take their tests?'

'Yes, I do, who is the headmaster?' Molly asked.

'The headmaster and founder of this school is Professor Evan Wiseman Potter.'

'Potter, the uncle of the-boy-who-lived?' Ron blurted out.

'Children in this school learn not to speak without permission and only after they have raised their hand.'

'I apologise for my son's behaviour Professor Tonks. He was just surprised to hear that Harry Potter's guardian is the founder of this school,' Arthur said but he gave his children a look to make sure they remained quiet.

'I do have one more question. What if two of my children pass this test but the others don't? Will you accept all five?' Molly asked.

'No, as I said, we have a standard that must be upheld. Only the children who pass the aptitude test will be permitted to enrol in this school.'

'I don't think I like that idea.'

'That is your choice Mrs. Weasley, but it's the way we run this school. So would you like your children to take this test or would you prefer to leave?'

'They will take it and if some do not pass your test, the ones that do will be enrolling,' Arthur shook his head at his wife. He knew if his children was to have the best education they would have to come to this school. But Arthur had a feeling that his youngest son will not be a student at the Irish Educational Institute.

'Can I meet Harry Potter?' Ginny blurted out.

'No, you may not,' Andromeda pursed her lips at the young red headed girl. Her stance showed her arrogance, something Andromeda did not like.

'Before the children leave to do their tests, could you tell us what type of classes the students take and activities they can participate in?' Arthur asked.

'We have the standard curriculum that was offered at Hogwarts, but we have expanded to add more electives. You can chose healing, politics, law, curse breaking, warding, broom making, wand making and enchanting. There is history for both the magical world and the non magical world. We have magical studies and non magical studies. It allows students raised completely in the non magical world to learn more about the magical world. We also have classes on house hold charms and cooking. Those two classes are mandatory for all students. We found out that many students did not even know how to boil an egg. They were either raised with house elves or their parent's cooked for them. Over the last few years more and more students began to enrol in our school so we decided on smaller number classes with two teachers for each subject. Like right now Professor Frank Longbottom will take the students who struggle in defence, while his wife, Professor Alice Longbottom takes on the students who seem to have a natural gift at defence. When we started, Professor Potter taught that class as he is a very powerful wizard. Now we have two retired aurors. We make sure our teachers are experience in the subjects they teach. I teach politics along with healing, but I am the healer here at the school.

'As for activities, we do have quidditch but we do not have separate houses. The students could be picked to play for one of six teams. We also have many non magical sports that seem to be very popular amongst all students. I should mention that all students are required to play one sport, but they may play up to three if they wish and their time tables allow. The students are offered music lessons in a wide variety of instruments. There is also art classes, whether it's to learn how to draw, paint or they wish to sculpt. We offer duelling classes but we also offer martial arts, that is a form of self defence where you use your body, your hands, your feet and your legs.

'We also have a reward system, but not for house points. The students will earn individual points or lose them for rule breaking. Every three months the students can, if they wish, cash in those points for money. They may wish to leave the points until six months or the end of the school year. They can also earn points by helping in the library, the greenhouses, or with me in the hospital. Again, that seems to be very popular amongst the students. I have at least ten students that will help me in the hospital every week so they can earn points, which earns them money. They are usually the students who wish to go on to work as a healer or medi-witch or wizard. I do know that Professor Sprout has up to twenty students helping her in the greenhouses.'

'All that sounds wonderful Professor Tonks. I'm sure my children would like to earn themselves some money,' Arthur said.

'I don't see why my sons would need to learn how to cook and clean. When they marry their wives will take care of the home,' Molly said stiffly.

'The young woman that have left our school over the last few years have gone on to have great careers. I would say that there would only be five girls in the whole school who do not wish to work but would rather marry and have children while they were young. The world is changing and some woman wish to have a career. I studied to become a healer, worked for five years before I decided to start my family. Once my daughter was in school, I resumed my career. We actually encourage the girls to do this, as it gives them time to finish growing and learning before settling down and becoming a wife and mother. It also helps with the finance, which means more money when the children arrive. Now is there any more questions before your children take their tests?'

'No, I believe you have given us everything we need to know,' Arthur said.

Andromeda nodded then pressed a button on the wall. The door opened immediately.

'Mr Jordan, Miss Johnson, would you please escort Fredrick and George Weasley to Professor Black's office.'

'Yes ma'am,' Lee and Angelina smiled then gestured for the twins to follow who first looked shocked that their old friends was at this school. Now they were just hoping they could pass these tests so they can join their friends at this school.

'Why does it take two students to escort our sons to take their tests?' Molly asked.

'Friends, such as Lee Jordan and Angelina Johnson have different experiences and talents. If Frederick and George wish to know something on transfiguration during their walk, then Miss Johnson would be able to give them quite a lot of information as she excels in transfiguration. Where Mr Jordan excels in potions, so again, Frederick and George may wish to know more about that subject. We always team up best friends to do escort duty, which of course earns them points.' When Andromeda knew the Weasley's had finished with their questions, she turned to the next lot of students.

'Mr Longbottom, Mr Potter, would you escort Percival Weasley to Professor Tonks' office.

'But you're here Professor Tonks,' Harry grinned.

'That joke is getting old Mr Potter. I may have to take this up with the headmaster if you keep going.'

'Sorry Professor,' Harry forced himself not to grin, 'Mr Weasley.'

'Can Harry Potter take me?' Ron yelled as he stared at the boy who lived.

'No, Mr Potter has his assignment. Off you go boys.'

'Yes ma'am,' Neville and Harry said together then left with Percy following.

'Miss Granger, Miss Turpin, would you escort Ronald Weasley to Professor Flitwick's office please.'

'Yes ma'am,' the girls gestured to Ron who slumped but followed their girls.

'Mr Finnegan, Mr Thomas, would you escort Miss Weasley to Professor Potter's office please.'

'Yes ma'am.'

'Why is the headmaster conducting the test for our daughter?' Molly asked nervously.

'All the other teachers are busy right now and since Professor Potter came up with the questions for the tests, he felt he could help out. I must return to the hospital where I have three of my apprentices working on healing charms. I will show you to the staff room where you can wait, tea and a variety of food will be brought to you by our house elves.'

Andromeda did not like Molly Weasley. She had heard enough from Evan to know she would use anyone and manipulate anyone to get what she wanted. But just meeting her for these few minutes let her know that Evan was right. Arthur she thought seems like a nice man who was only interested in his children's education.

Andromeda opened the door to the staff room, 'Please make yourselves comfortable. The little bell on the table will call one of our house elves.'

'How long with the tests take Professor?' Arthur asked.

'Between forty five minutes and an hour. The children will be escorted back to you when they are done. Once all of your children has joined you then someone will be down to discuss the results. I should warn you, if you leave this room without an escort you will be rejected from the school where you will have to remain until your children join you. If you wish to look around, one of the house elves can organise an escort.'

'Thank you Professor, but I believe we will wait here. You have been most helpful.'

Andromeda nodded then left the room, but she made sure the ward was activated in case the two Weasley's decide to go for a wonder. She knew Arthur would not want to, but she also knew that Molly ruled that family. If she left, Arthur would go after her, whether to bring her back or because she would make him.