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A/N Anyone have a feeling Professor Snape and Kari might be dating. This chapter will be a good one trust me. After all questions get answered even if other questions end up getting asked.

Chapter 15/16 Easter Holidays.

"Amy, come on we'll miss the train if you don't get the lead out," Emily said.

"Emily, we aren't taking the train. All we are doing is going to my house and taking the Floo network directly to Malfoys," Amy insisted. "I can't find my English to Japanese dictionary."

"Do you even have such a thing?" Hannah wondered.

"I thought it was in my school bag," Amy said. "Yet it isn't in there. I even checked my locker in the Gryffindor Locker Room over at the Quidditch Pitch."

"Amy, it's not like you have homework for that class," Hannah said. "It doesn't even count for anything in your grades since it isn't an official class."

"Actually Hannah it does count. Miss Translet made arrangements since Emily, Geoff, Marcus, and a couple Ravenclaws are all taking the class with me for it to count toward our record. Since it's a small class there aren't multiple sections of it."

"You can borrow mine if needed," Emily said.

"Thanks Cous," Amy said.

They then headed out where Dobby was already waiting with a carriage.

"Why does it always seem like Dobby is able to snag a carriage when ever you go home on the weekend?" Emily wondered.

"I wish I knew Emily I wish I knew," Amy said.

Just as the door was closing Harry ripped it open and climbed aboard.

"It seemed quicker this way," he explained. "You all have everything you need?"

"I think so Professor," Hannah replied.

Before they knew it they were pulling up to the Potter house.

"How is it going girls?" Ginny wondered.

"Good mom, we gotta go," Amy said.

They then hit the fireplace and headed for Malfoy Manor where Rinty was waiting for them.

"Mistress Lynda hasn't arrived home from school yet and Master Draco is still at work. If you fine ladies would make yourselves comfortable."

"No problem Rinty. You of course know where to put our things," Amy said.

"Of course up in Lynda's suite of rooms," Rinty said.

"So what's the plan of attack?" Hannah wondered.

"This is basically our base of operations. Thursday morning we go to Diagon Alley stay overnight and come back Friday after dinner. Sunday about noon or so we are going to Epsom for Easter Dinner with your brother and sister along with Richard," Amy said. "Dress Robes for that."

"Won't we look strange going through London to Epsom in dress robes?" Emily wondered.

"Floo Powder, the fireplace in my bedroom is attached to the network," Hannah informed her. "That's how Amy and I returned to school that one time back in December. At least I think it was December," Hannah added thinking back to when Amy had slipped home without her."

A couple hours later Rinty came in.

"Mistress Lynda will be with you shortly.

When Lynda walked in she wasn't alone.

"Joshua, Abigale, this is a surprise," Amy said.

"I invited them over since I knew you three would be here," Lynda said.

"Abigale, in a way I'm glad you and Joshua are here. I had a bit of a chore getting my dad and Professor McGonagall to agree to this," Amy said.

"Agree to what?" Joshua wondered. "Also who is Professor McGonagall?"

"She is the headmistress at Hogwarts School of Witchcraft and Wizardry where Hannah, Emily, and I attend school," Amy said.

"It's a real nice place I attended a sporting event there with Lynda last fall," Abigale said. "It really looked good through my normal eyes. How would it look through the eyes of a person from your world?"

"About like it looked to you. You see Abigale, while you and Joshua think you are normal or as they say in our world Muggles you aren't," Hannah said.

"We aren't?" Joshua asked. "I'm totally lost Hannah."

"Joshua remember when Hannah and I visited last September and the vase started to fall but it suddenly floated in mid air?" Amy asked.

"Yeah you and Hannah denied causing it to float," Joshua said.

"That's because it was either you or Abigale doing it. Same with that piece of chocolate you had managed to make appear in front of you that time according to Abigale's story. Trust me Joshua we have proof," Amy said.

"How did this happen. I didn't think Muggles could give birth to people from your world?" Abigale wondered.

"Abigale, I'm from a Muggle household. Besides your mother is a witch living a muggle life," Hannah said.

"What about you Emily what parentage do you have?" Joshua wondered.

"Wizard and Witch. Up until last fall I never knew who my father was. Amy's dad though told me when he found it out while checking a book that gives a clue who has magical abilities for admittance to Hogwarts," Emily responded.

After another of Rinty's fabulous feasts Amy noticed how down Abigale was.

"Something bugging you Abigale?" She wondered since Joshua had gone home a couple minutes before but Abigale was spending the night.

"Just the fact that I can no longer think of myself as normal," Abigale said. "I'm more like a freak."

"Abigale, do you think of my dad and I as freaks or even Hannah and Emily?" Amy wondered.

"Not really," Abigale admitted.

"Then why look at yourself that way.

"Because you and Emily at least grew up looking at magic as normal. I grew up with my dad's and grandparents aversion to magic.

"Abby, who cares in this case what your dad's side of the family thinks. Go by what you think. After all you have visited your world even if you didn't realize it was your world," Amy said. "As far as getting to Hogwarts in the fall leave that to me."

"OK but I can tell it won't go over well with my dad," Abigale said. "I'll be lucky if he will even pay for my stuff providing I end up going."

"You will I'm sure," Amy said.

The next day they went out onto the Quidditch Pitch where they all did a bit of flying. Draco took the time to make sure Abigale was fully checked out on an old Nimbus 2001.

"Man this is something else," Abigale said. "Mr. Malfoy if my parents don't have a problem you mind if I spend the entire week here?"

"No I don't," Draco replied.

When they got in Draco sent his ministry driver to the Dursley residence to see if Abigale could stay until Easter. She was able to get permission. The next day the girls headed for a nice walk around the city. At one point they passed the Leaky Cauldron but didn't go in.

"What exactly is the Leaky Cauldron?" Abigale wondered.

"We'll be going there on Thursday so you will see. It's a restaurant and Inn and it's also the location of the gateway to Diagon Alley," Amy explained.

"What is Diagon Alley and how come I've never heard of it?" Abigale asked.

"It's an area full of shops that cater to the magical community," Hannah explained.

"Oh," Abigale said.

About five PM they met up with Draco at the Ministry building. Percy was on hand as well.

"Hello Amy," Percy said. "Emily, Hannah."

"Things going good Uncle Percy?"

"As best they can," Percy said. "You all heading for the Joke Shop?"

"Not until Thursday Uncle Percy."

"Well Carry on," Percy said.

"I made reservations for dinner at the Leaky Cauldron," Draco said.

They then headed back to the restaurant.

"Draco, what brings you by?" Neville wondered.

"Come on Longbottom you knew I was coming," Draco said.

Neville shrugged and walked away.

"Who is he exactly?" Abigale wondered.

"He is the owner of the Leaky Cauldron," Amy said. "His name is Neville Longbottom."

"He was in Gryffindor with Amy's dad. My dad though was in Slytherin," Lynda said.

"I see," Abigale said.

A Short time later Neville brought a big pitcher of pumpkin juice and several goblets over.

"What exactly is this stuff?" Abigale wondered.

"Iced Pumpkin Juice. It's very popular among the wizarding community," Amy said.

Abigale took a very reluctant sip.

"It's different that's for sure," Abigale said since she had a muggle palate. A few Ministry officials came over at various points Including Minister Vidulous himself.

The next day everyone pretty much hung out in the morning doing homework. That Afternoon they spent out on the Quidditch Pitch flying around. After about half an hour Abigale started to get sick so she returned to the ground.

"I was airsick going to the States one time, Sea sick everytime I go on a boat. I threw up on time going to Liverpool but let's face it finding myself broomsick is a new experience," Abigale said.

"Well you did try a couple crazy loops that most Witches don't even attempt," Emily said.

Amy of course had spent time flying around a set of goal posts. At one point Hannah threw a Quaffle toward Amy and Amy blocked it.

The next day a Ministry car arrived bright and early to take them to the Leaky Cauldron.

"Morning girls," Neville said. "Emily, your mom had to go out of town suddenly so you and your friends are to stay at your dad's tonight."

"Thanks Mr. Longbottom," Emily said.

"I doubt the magical world would fall apart if you all called me by my first name," Neville said.

"With Hecate on the loose you never know," Hannah said.

"Unfortunately, She struck four homes in Ireland in the last couple weeks 3 of which were Muggle," Neville said.

"Ouch," Hannah said. "Having something like that happen isn't good."

"How do you know Hannah?" Abigale wondered.

"Quite simple Abby, Hecate murdered my parents shortly after Christmas," Hannah said.

"Oh."

After they had breakfast Neville's treat they headed For Diagon Alley.

"Unbelievable," Abigale said. "Imagine an entire hidden world right inside London."

"Actually way below London," a passing wizard said.

Abigale noticed all the robed individuals and was glad she had the plain black robes Amy had givne her for her birthday on so she could blend in.

"So what's first?" Abigale wondered as she looked around. "How about that place Weasley Wizard Wheezies?"

"Later on we will but first I have something I want to check out in Gringotts," Amy said heading for the Majestic White marble building that housed the bank.

"Whoa, what is this place?" Abigale wondered when she entered. "Almost looks like a bank."

"Actually Gringotts is the wizard bank," Emily said.

Amy left her friends off to one side while she approached a goblin.

"Hello there how may I help you?" the goblin asked.

"I was wondering if this key went to a vault in your establishment?" Amy said showing the goblin the key to vault 2358.

"You know I think it might. Let me check the vault registry. Are you trying to return the key to it's owner or something?" the goblin wondered.

"Actually no Vault 2358 Diagon Alley where ever in here it is belongs to me," Amy said.

Just then the goblin found what he was looking for.

"You are Amy Lillian Potter I take it," the goblin said.

"Why yes I am," Amy said.

"Griphook?" the goblin hollered.

"Yes," Griphook said.

"Take this customer down to her vault," the teller goblin said.

"Sure no problem," Griphook said.

Griphook then followed Amy over to her friends.

"OK I've tracked the vault down. We are heading for it as we speak," Amy said.

"This I've got to see," Abigale said. Hannah agreed with her. They then boarded a cart.

"I better warn you these carts have one speed only," Griphook said.

"I hope it's a slow speed," Abigale commented.

"Nope fast," Griphook said. Fairly soon they were outside the vault. Griphook then opened it up.

"Whoa there is a small fortune under here," Abigale said. "Is that gold in those piles?"

"Gold Galleons, the largest denomination currency in the Wizarding world," Amy said. "Silver Sickles are next 17 of those equals one Galleon. Finally you have your bronze knuts it takes 29 to equal one sickle."

"How would that equate in British pounds?" Abigale wondered.

"I think the current exchange rate is maybe 6.25 pounds to the Galleon but you'll have to ask a teller," Griphook said. "Unfortunately we'll run out of air if we don't return to the surface soon."

Amy quickly took several small bags from her pocket.

"Let me just add these to my vault before we surface," Amy said emptying all but two bags of sickles into her vault and filling one bag with about 10 galleons.

"Got some shopping planned huh," Griphook said.

"I'll be here for two days so I will probably get a chance to do a little shopping," Amy said.

Fairly soon they were back in the Light outside of Gringotts.

"That place is something else," Abigale said. "What form of life is Griphook?"

"Goblin, Gringotts is run by them," Amy said. "Next stop Quality Quidditch Supplies."

"Thinking of smuggling a broom into Gryffindor or something?" Emily wondered.

"No Just checking them out," Amy said.

"How much does a good broom cost?" Abigale wondered.

"Depends on the broom. You have a ways to go before you need one though. First years aren't allowed their own broom. Otherwise believe me I'd have one by now," Amy said. "The Lightning 100 costs 425 galleons and that's what I'm thinking of getting if I end up having to buy my own."

"Sounds like a lot of money Amy you sure that's a good idea," Emily wondered.

"I'll need something reasonably fast for Quidditch," Amy said.

"Amy, did your dad play Quidditch at all in school?" Abigale wondered.

"All seven years. He was the youngest seeker in a long time. He had to get special authorization in order to have his original broom. It lasted him for a couple seasons. First game of his third year against Hufflepuff he had a bad reaction to the presence of a few Dementors and he fell off his broom and the broom flew into a willow tree and was damaged beyond repair. By the next game against Ravenclaw he had managed to replace it with a Firebolt from an anonymous person," Amy said.

"I thought Sirius Black gave him his Firebolt," Emily said.

"At the time Sirius was on the run so he couldn't very well reveal that fact. Once my dad met Sirius and learned the truth did Sirius admit to being the source of the broom," Amy said. "In an owl of course."

They then headed for the Quidditch Supply store. Amy headed right for the brooms.

"Cleansweep 17 O-260 in 15 seconds price 175 galleons, Firebolt 7 O-275 in five seconds price 290 galleons, Nimbus 2009 O-266 in 12 seconds price 165 Galleons, Comet 300 O-235 in 10 seconds price 375 galleons," Amy said reading off the speed rating and price of some of the more racing style brooms. She Then Spent several minutes reading the Full Specs on the next Broom

Lightning 100

This Broom has a fine Beech Handle with one of the finest Polish Jobs Around it is capable of going from 0-325 km/h in less then 10 seconds. The Twigs are made from the finest Birch and Willow Trees found in the United States. The handle is made extremely aerodynamic with it's ultra streamlined shape A fine broom for any Wizarding Sport. The braking charm is not only unbreakable but about the best of any broom around. Price on Request

"Whoa this broom is something else Amy. No wonder it's so expensive based on what you said. There is no way I'd ever afford a broom this good. Especially with a twin brother," Abigale said.

"You never know Abby," Hannah said.

"They have a real nice broom coming out next month known as the Thunderstick 1000. It sounds like a real nice broom. IT will cost close to 600 galleons but It can go almost 400km/h," the owner said.

"Whoa that is a fast broom. Seems almost too fast for a student to use," Abigale said.

"You all attend Hogwarts?" the owner asked.

"Three of us do. I start next year and Lynda the year after," Abigale said.

"I see. I happen to know that the Department of Magical Games and Sports is trying to decide if the Thunderstick will be approved for use at Hogwarts and other Wizarding schools. Heck I've had a few people put there name down on a list for when the Thunderstick comes out. I might end up selling out my first shipment before it even hits the market," the owner said.

They left soon after that and slipped over to Florean Fortescue's Ice Cream Parlor.

"Amy, how are you doing?" Florean asked.

"Good Florean, just enjoying my Easter Holidays," Amy said. "What do you have on special today?"

"The Mega Colossal Sundae. A Whole Pint of ice cream in your choice of flavor, Three Sauces of your choice And a lot of Whipped Cream.

"How much does that one cost?" Abigale wondered.

"Normally 7 sickles but Amy gets special pricing," Florean said.

"What special pricing unless you sent a bill to my dad you've never charged me for a single sundae since I was in kindergarten," Amy said.

"That's because I never charge you for your sundaes," Florean said.

The crew took the time to split two Mega Colossals. Their next stop was the Magical Menagerie.

"This is extremely interesting. All this animals look normal yet they aren't are they?" Abigale wondered.

"No they aren't," the witch behind the counter said.

AS they walked past the Apothecary Amy went in and bought a few things she needed.

When they passed Ollivanders Abigale wanted to go in and look for a wand.

"How about waiting until this summer to buy it. Besides I don't quite trust Ollivander," Amy said.

By this time it was almost lunchtime so they headed toward the Joke Shop. Just as they entered a Huge Bucket of water Magically tipped over them. Fred was working the counter and burst out laughing.

"Not funny Dad," Emily said.

"I think it was," Fred pointed out. "Soon as you dry off head on into the back room."

Fred then magiced them some towels. Abigale looked at her towel with suspicion.

"Why am I afraid to use this?" Abigale wondered. She finally did after she saw how Amy, Hannah, Emily, and Lynda were pretty much dry. When she got done she looked at her arm.

"What the?" She screamed when she saw she was covered in what looked like mud.

"I thought Emily had the trick towel," Fred indicated.

"Well your aim must not have been right dad," Emily said.

"This slimeball is your father," Abigale said shock almost evident on her face.

"That was about my reaction as well Abigale," Emily said.

"Abigale somehow you look familiar," Fred pointed out.

"Yeah I saw you and your brothers at the Quidditch Game back in November. I was attending it with Lynda. I'm Amy's cousin on the other side of her family. My surname is Dursley," Abigale said.

"No way you seem too pleasant. Trust me I've dealt with the Dursleys," Fred commented.

"I know my dad told me about the toffee," Abigale said. "Part of the reason I was a little unsure when I realized what was up."

"Yet you wanted to come here," Emily pointed out.

"I know and I notice our cousin waited as long as she could before she subjected me to it," Abigale said.

"I knew we would be busy with the rest of Diagon Alley," Amy said.

"Where is George?" Emily wondered.

"Day off he is trying to see if he can pull some pranks on Alicia Spinnett," Fred indicated.

"Harmless pranks or see if he can ruin Alicia's marriage?" Amy wondered.

"Hopefully harmless," Fred responded.

"I agree," Emily said.

"Amy, have you checked out the key yet?" Fred wondered.

"First thing Fred. Marcus was right it was at Gringotts," Amy said.

"Amy, from what little I've seen of your uncle is it safe to eat anything he gives you?" Abigale whispered to Amy.

Amy simply shrugged.

Fred managed to fix a safe lunch for the crew. Afterwards they headed back out. Their first stop was Madame Malkin's so Amy could show her cousin the robe place.

"It this where you bought my robes?" Abigale wondered.

"No We bought those in Hogsmeade near school," Amy said.

Abigale could resist having two more sets of robes made up. It was her plan to hide them at Lynda's.

The girls spent a good portion of the Afternoon at Flourish and Blotts looking at all the various books. Lynda offered to let Abigale read a book out of her library at home so she wouldn't have to spend a lot of money right then.

"Anyone want to go into Ollivander's?" Abigale inquired when she saw the wand merchant.

"Not really," Amy said. "We'll check him out this summer probably. After all you will need a wand for school."

"It just seems silly to be spending two days in a Wizarding area and not take full advantage of it. After all my dad probably won't let me come here this summer to shop," Abigale said.

"Abby, my dad is the assistant headmaster, He would figure something out," Amy said.

"I know but if I can't make it back here I'll show up at Hogwarts unprepared," Abigale said.

"I doubt you have to worry about that Abby," Hannah said. "If your dad won't let you go shopping just find an excuse to go to Lynda's or call me I'll probably spend part of the summer in Epsom."

They spent the rest of the afternoon exploring all the little hidey holes in Diagon Alley. They stayed away from areas like Knockturn Alley though.

"So how much shopping did you do today?" Fred wondered at Dinner.

"Not too much, we mainly browsed Mr. Weasley," Abigale said. "I wanted to do some serious shopping but Amy didn't figure it was a rush."

"Man there were times it would be end of August before my family got around to going school shopping. Yet last year Amy spent her birthday buying all her stuff and her birthday is in May," Fred commented. "Have you been to Florean Fortescue's Ice Cream Parlor at all?"

"Yeah before lunch. He had the Mega Colossal on special so we split two of them," Lynda commented.

"Harry one summer spent a few weeks in Diagon Alley and he practically lived on Florean's sundaes. Of course he spent a lot of time either studying or drooling over the Firebolt," Fred joked.

They mainly hung out around the joke shop the next day. That night they used the Fireplace at the Leaky Cauldron to head back to Malfoy Manor.

"How did everything go?" Draco wondered.

"It went well. Lynda said.

They spent Saturday morning watching cartoons and the afternoon doing some broom flying. Sunday morning Amy studied her brains out working on most of her classes. About 11:45 everyone Floo Powdered over to the Williams estate in Surrey.

"Ah Hannah, I hear you are safe," Richard said.

"Yes I am Richard. Hecate hasn't tried to get me yet," Hannah said.

"Let's hope she doesn't try she seems like a very dangerous person. To think I gave her access to your parents do she could pull off that deed," Richard said.

"You had no way of knowing," Hannah said.

"True but I just feel like I should have been able to do more. Heidi and Gerald really have it rough," Richard said.

Dinner proved somewhat solemn but they then returned to Malfoys were Amy, Hannah, and Emily then grabbed their backpacks and headed for the Floo Powder. Abigale was still on hand.

"How did everything go?" Ginny wondered.

"Oh man Mrs. Potter dinner with my family seemed utterly depressing," Hannah said. "Most of the time was spent talking about my parents."

"How were the clowns and Angelina?" Ginny wondered.

"Fred and George are doing good. WE only saw George the one day. Fred nailed Abby with a trick towel soon as we walked in the shop. Of course first he dumped a bucket of water on us. Angelina was out of town probably at a Quidditch match," Amy said.

"Spent some time with Dudley's kids huh," Ginny commented.

"A little bit with Josh but Abby was with us pretty much the whole time," Emily said.

"How much shopping did you do?" Ginny wondered.

"Not all that much," Amy said.

They went back to Hogwarts via carriage about two o'clock the next day by which time Amy had a lot of her studying done. Wednesday Morning she was eating breakfast when Screech showed up.

"Amy

I borrowed Screech to quickly send this owl. I'll be spending the rest of the school year at Lynda's. Her dad arranged it with my parents so I could stay there until summer. I'm still attending the same school I always did but I'm just living in a different spot. It's safer this way. You'll still have to use the relay to get ahold of my brother.

Abigale Dursley."

Amy sent Screech off and walked the owl over to the Staff table where Harry was eating and showed him the owl.

Closing Notes. Well sounds like the tension is getting a little thick. Not too many Chapter's left before this year is over. Next Chapter Amy goes up against the Badgers of Hufflepuff.