The next morning Michelle woke up from a few hours of good sleep. It was a combination of processing the events from the night before and the excitement of meeting her half brother. She was meeting him at noon in Dumbledore's office. It was 8, so that's in four hours. She got out of bed, changed into some casual clothes and walked down the stairs for breakfast. She read for about an hour and started to get dressed. She left the inn and began walking towards the castle for the third time in three days.

She reached Hogwarts, pulled open the door to the Entrance Hall and made her way to Dumbledore's office. She had never been called to his office when she attended Hogwarts so she had some difficulty but she eventually found the statue that concealed his office and recited his password.

"Oh, hello Miss Turner," Dumbledore greeted from his desk.

"Hello Headmaster."

"I haven't been your Headmaster for five years, Miss Turner. Please call me Albus."

"I'll try," she said sitting down across from him.

Dumbledore nodded as McGonagall walked in with a chubby blonde haired boy.

"Did I do something wrong as usual?" he asked worriedly.

"Mr. Longbottom, this is Michelle Turner."

He looked up at her. "It's nice to meet you."

"You too, Neville."

"Miss Turner is your half sister," Dumbledore said bluntly.

Neville blinked. "She is?"

"I am, I've only known about you for a month," she explained running her hand through her chestnut hair which was pulled back with a butterfly headband.

Neville nodded silently. The duo was excused a couple minutes later to get to know each other. The silence was a bit awkward until Michelle broke it.

"So, how old are you?"

"I'm 14, my birthday is July 30th," Neville explained.

Michelle nodded. "My birthday is August 7th. I'm 23."

Before Neville could respond a platinum blond haired boy wearing Slytherin robes strutted up to them.

"Longbottom," he sneered.

Michelle suddenly felt protective over her half brother remembering what it was like being bullied by someone since she was bullied by Emily Tyler most of her years at Hogwarts.

"So, what house were you in?" Neville asked.

"I was a proud Hufflepuff like my mum."

Neville nodded. "I begged for Hufflepuff but I was sorted into Gryffindor. It took me five minutes to be sorted."

"I was a hatstall too between Ravenclaw though. So, you must be roommates with Harry?"

"We are but we're not that close."

The siblings continued strolling the corridors until Michelle had to go.

"It was really nice meeting you."

"You too, when is your next Hogsmeade weekend?" Michelle asked.

Neville thought for a moment. "I think later this month."

"I'm staying at 'The Three Broomsticks' for the duration of the tournament. You could come visit, no pressure."

"I'd like that."

"Bye, Neville."

"Bye Michelle."

She walked out of the castle and walked back to 'The Three Broomsticks'.

"You have a letter, Michelle," Rosmerta told her.

She nodded and took the letter from her. She walked up to her room and opened the letter. It was from her ex-boyfriend and good friend Kirley McCormack, also known as Kirley Duke. He was the lead guitarist of 'The Weird Sisters.'.

28/10/94

Dear Chelly,

It's been ages since we've seen each other. You want to meet up for a chat? I'll buy you some food.

Kirley

She smiled and grabbed a quill to write him back. They had dated for their last two years at Hogwarts and ended on good terms since both of them went off on their own ways but kept in touch sparsely.

1/11/94

Dear Ki,

I would love to. I'm staying at 'The Three Broomsticks' right now. Maybe we can eat there?

Chelly

He's one of the few people who could call her Chelly. The other two were her sisters.

She walked to the Post Office to send the letter and walked back to her room.

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A few days later, she received a reply to her letter.

4/11/94

Dear Chelly,

Why are you staying at 'The Three Broomsticks' ? Everything okay at home?

Ki

She giggled. Kirley was always quite protective of her. She appreciated it but she could take care of herself.

7/11/94

Dear Ki,

Everything is perfect at home. My sisters are thriving at school. My parents are incredibly happy. No worries. That's for me to know and you to find out.

Chelly

She sent the letter. They continued their correspondence.