Alexia and Miriam rose from their rest, turned
toward the window and saw the baby blue snow that remained after the night
of the harmless blizzard.
Miriam turned to Alexia and gave her a questioning
look. Then, she telepathically voiced out to her "Should we consult
the Princess?"
Alexia answered as Joycie stirred about on her
bed "Yes... and she asked us to call her Joycie, remember?"
"Good morning!" Joycie greeted the two happily
and lively. "Forgot to tell you, I can read minds... all minds, especially
if I want to." She said eyeing Miriam with a smile. "It's okay.
I knew a bit about this. Happens every 500th Friday the 13th."
"Ohhh. Do you think it means something?"
Alexia asked cautiously.
"I think so. But, I don't know what."
Joycie said, nervously but she shrugged the subject. "You know, it's too
early in the morning to worry about the Future." She said, trying
to smile again and lighten up the two girls' anxious and doubtful intuitions.
"You know, we ought to keep a light air, don't you think?"
"Yeah, especially when you have to sing in the
wee hours of morning!" Miriam supplied.
"Oh! Don't remind me!" Joycie said as she walked
over to her closet and pulled a plain, black robe.
"Oh, but you're actually looking forward to it,
milady!" Professor Dumbledore's voice and image came and appeared
from a mirror.
"Oh, good morning Professor!" All three
girls called out to the vanity. It had been enchanted to show people
who want to communicate with the owner but has some privacy. Then,
Joycie continued, "Is it time to go down to the Great Hall, yet?"
The old man chuckled, "Actually, I would like
to introduce you to the other 'uninformed' Professors who will be teaching
you. And I certainly think that Madame Poppy Pomfrey and Madame Pince
would be most delighted to meet you." He said, the twinkle in his
eyes shining with amusement.
"I'll be looking forward to all things that's
going to happen today. Oh, Professor, if possible could you ask Old
Peevsie's presence?"
"Yes, Ms. McGonagall-Snape." He answered
slightly holding back from laughter.
"How did they take the news, Gramps?"
"They were delighted, but would never admit it.
I'll see you in half an hour, granddaughter."
Then, his projection disappeared.
"Oh well, let's get on with dressing, girls."
And they did.
*20 Minutes later*
"Okay, finished." Joycie broadcasted to
the whole room. She conjured a full-length mirror.
She looked stunning, even though what she wore
is a Hogwarts' robe. It's black... long and silky-looking.
Accented her fair, ivory skin, ebony hair, tall height, slender figure,
onyx eyes and rosy lips. Her long, shiny, night-colored hair is pulled
up in a high ponytail with a few strands curled at the sides of her face
with a ring of forget-me-nots and white roses as usual. She also
had a slight scar on her face… the shape of a star… no a Pentagram. But,
it's covered up, so no one can notice it.
"Wait, you forgot something, Joycie." Alexia
told her.
"Oh, yes. I forgot about that bit.
Thank you for reminding me." Joycie waved her right hand over herself
and glitters showered on her and her hair had a few strands of silver and
baby blue.
"Perfect!" Miriam and Alexia exclaimed at the
same time and continued simultaneously, "You're so sophisticated and charming!
Chic!"
"Thank you." Joycie said shyly, humbly and
courteously. "Shall we go, gals? I believe that we've been
leaving the Professors and the others waiting. And I was informed
to be always punctual." As she said this, she walked over to her
bedside table and obtained her wand.
Alexia and Miriam nodded as they gave her the
last once-over. Then they smiled and gave her a look that said 'All
set, and ready to go.'
"Then, lets." All left the room and ambled
briskly toward the Great Hall not expecting to see the Hall filled with
the Hogwarts inhabitants as they reached there and heard Professor Albus
Dumbledore making some speeches.
