Chapter thirteen

One by one the Weasley children were all escorted back to their parents that were waiting in the staff room. Their escorts remained in the room with them. Last to arrive was Ginny Weasley along with their escorts and Professor Potter.

'Everyone find a seat,' Evan said then sat with Harry next to him.

'They're almost identical,' Ron said staring at Evan and Harry.

'I assume you are talking about me and my nephew.'

'Yeah, it's like you could be father and son you look so much alike.'

'I am almost identical to my brother James, who as you know is Harry's father. Now let's move on shall we.'

'Yes, we are anxious about how our children's did in the test,' Arthur said.

Evan opened the file, 'Percival is a very intelligent young man who has definite goals. He see's himself working for the ministry, the English ministry, then working his way up in the hope he will end up minister for magic. That is possible if he keeps applying himself. He has only one flaw that we could detect. His belief that any authority figure should not be questioned. I may be the founder and headmaster of this school, but I admit that I can make mistakes just like anyone else. I encourage my students to question any orders they are given, even by me,' Evan looked down at the file, 'I see no reason to turn away such a bright young man,' Evan looked at Percy who grinned, but it was a smug grin. Evan knew the staff would get him out of is arrogant attitude, sooner or later, 'Percival is welcome to become a student here.'

'That is wonderful news,' Molly smiled, 'What about prefect? Percy was going to be a prefect at Hogwarts this year.'

'We do not have prefect, or head boy and girl. We feel the students can use that time for their studies or their after school leisure activities. This school has extra security personnel who patrol the school. But as Percival is a very bright student, he can put his efforts towards his work and earning points which will gain him money. I'm not sure if you were told, but the fees here at the Irish educational institute is half what Hogwarts charges. Also, student do not need to buy books, or robes. All class books are supplied for every student but they may buy additional books if they wish too. As you can see by my nephew and the other students here, they wear a nice, neat uniform. No robes, no hat. I'm sure you find it difficult having to pay five lots of fees along with items such as books and robes. One last thing, if Percival takes up his spot here at the school then all his equipment that he does need to buy must be bought in Gach Run alley. The Irish ministry support this school, so we support their economy by having our students spend their money there. The supplies are marked with our school symbol.' Evan gestured to the large symbol of a dire wolf.

'We understand and yes, fees and items such as books for so many does cost a lot of money,' Arthur said.

'Now to Fredric and George. I am discussing them together as it seems they are not only identical but their ambitions and their goals are the same. They are very bright and are willing to work hard to achieve their dreams. I truly appreciate when a student is willing to work hard so they can have the careers they want. The twins will do just that. They are both welcome at this school.'

'This is great, thank you headmaster,' Arthur nodded to his twin sons who were grinning.

'Now I am sorry to say but Ronald and Ginevra are not suited for this school. I have a report here from the teacher who conducted Ronald's tests along with another member of staff who witnessed it. And I have the file I filled out on your daughter. Your son has no ambition at all and feels he can cost along just because he is a pure-blood. He also believes he deserves more just because he is a pure-blood. And your daughter answered every question with the same words, something that I will never allow to happen.'

'Before I get to Ron, what did Ginny write?' Arthur asked.

Evan looked down at Harry before facing Arthur Weasley, 'She wrote Mrs Ginevra Potter. I will never allow Harry to associate with a girl that clearly wants him for his fame. She does not know Harry and going on her test, she will never know him.'

'I don't want to know her,' Harry whispered, 'Just another fan-girl.'

'Yes, I know son,' Evan patted Harry on the shoulder, 'There have been many girls who have tried to gain Harry's attention, they usually end up in detention. Harry is just like any other student in this school, he does not want people to become friends with him just because of who is he. Your daughter feels it's her right to have the-boy-who-lived as her husband. We strive to teach all students to the best of their ability so they can go on to have a wonderful career. Our records indicate we are doing just that and our success rate is ninety seven percent. Yet your daughter only see's a life as a wife of the famous boy-who-lived.'

'My daughter has always been obsessed with the story of the-boy-who-lived. She hoped one day to meet him and yes, marry him,' Arthur said, 'Thank you for your honesty. Now about Ronald?'

'As I said, he has no ambition at all. He feels he deserves a better life than the one he has now. The only goal he is aiming for is a quidditch career. Now I spoke with many of the scouts who visit the school looking for talented people. Yes, they do want exceptional quidditch players, but they also want their players to do well in school. Quidditch careers are short, normally. Sooner or later those players will need to find work, away from quidditch. If one of the players go on to coach or manage a quidditch team, they will need a good education that will help them with those careers. Another thing with your son Mr Weasley, Mrs Weasley, he has the belief that as a pure-blood he has the right to be best friends with my nephew. Again, I would not allow that to happen. I allow Harry to choose his friends and he has many who are loyal to him. But since Ronald is not suited for this school then it won't be possible.'

'Don't want to know him either,' Harry murmured.

'Harry,' Evan said.

'Sorry Professor.'

Evan nodded then turned back to the Weasley family. 'So now the decision is up to you. Three of your sons are welcome here, two of your children are not. I know you would need to discuss this further so you can decide what is best for your children. I will need to know if Percival, Fredrick and George will be students at my school no later than two weeks and it will be the only time they are offered a place at this school.'

'We will send you an owl as soon as we decide. We thank you for your time Professor Potter and we thank your staff as well. Molly, children, let's go home.'

Evan waited until Ted escorted the Weasley's back to the room with the floo before he turned to face the students.

'Did any of you notice anything suspicious about any of the Weasley children?'

All the escorts shook their heads, 'Did that girl really write Mrs Harry Potter?' Neville asked.

'She did. Alright, I believe lot have earned some time to yourself. Just behave.'

'We will. Thanks professor,' they all said together.

Evan headed back to his office where his senior staff were waiting, 'So what happened?' Sirius asked.

'I could tell Molly wanted to start shouting, but Arthur's hand on her seemed to keep her quiet. She did not like the fact that her youngest two will not be allowed to attend. But I noticed she was more upset for her daughter than her son.'

'She wants Ginny to get close to Harry and the only way that could happen is if she was here,' Andy said.

' Yes, she wants her daughter here near Harry. She even said it after I said I would never allow it. But Harry said he didn't want to know her, that she was just another fan girl.'

'What is your opinion? Will we be seeing three Weasley children?' Ted asked.

'Yes, we will. Arthur did tell Andy that the ones who passed the tests will be students. He will just need to force his wife to comply. But there is no way that Percy, Fred and George will stay away. They will speak with their father, probably separately. Arthur is the head of the family, he will have the final say. But he may speak to his wife about Ron and Ginny's attitudes. Times are changing, the English ministry has barely enough people to keep it running and they know now that it was because of the pure-bloods like Malfoy's attitudes. Molly needs to teach Ron and Ginny that being a pure-blood will not help them in anyway, not anymore. They will have to earn their jobs by working hard. I don't believe Ron will change, all he cared about was eating and quidditch, Ginny may change, it's hard to say right now. One thing I will give her, she was a damn good quidditch player. If she can get over being brainwashed by her mother about Harry, then she could become a good person and a great quidditch player. Ron is just too lazy, I can see him earning a passing score is subjects like astronomy, care of magical creatures, and maybe potions if Molly teaches him and makes sure he pays attention. He was hopeless at transfiguration, barely past charms, only past defence because of me and Hermione. If it wasn't for Hermione and some of my help, he would have repeated first year. Even if he turned around and wanted to learn, I still wouldn't allow him here. He was a bully and believed he could say anything he liked to people like Hermione and Luna.'

'We'll still make sure they can't have anything to do with Harry,' Sirius said.

'I know, but he has a mind of his own and his not afraid to say what he thinks. He will never allow anyone to take advantage of him or use him. Okay, we might as well get back to work before dinner.'

Evan waited until his staff/family left before he began going over ideas for the school. He would like to do so much but he knew he had to draw the line somewhere. He used a good chunk of his money to begin this school, Sirius also used a lot. They supplied everything and paid for the buildings to be built. They had more, a lot more than Hogwarts ever did. Maybe it was time to leave some of his ideas, unless he found they were needed. He would wait and see.