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An Unexpected Invitation
"Hedwig! Hello! Mom, do you remember Hedwig, Harry's owl?" Hermione asked, running over to open the window wider so that Hedwig could get in.
"Of course I do, Hermi. We've had enough letters delivered by her over the years, I'd be crazy not to remember her." Mrs. Granger replied.
"I'll go put her in with Athena," Hermione told her mom, heading up the stairs with Hedwig on her arm. When she reached her room, she gently untied the letter from Hedwig's leg and put her in the cage with her snowy owl, Athena. Athena had been a gift from her parents for being made Head Girl, and she and Hedwig had become best friends immediately. Now they settled in together right away. 'They probably have a lot to catch up on," Hermione thought with a smile. "Now to see about this letter," she muttered to herself as she slit it open and began reading.
Dear Hermione,
Hi! It's been a while since we saw each other last. I know it's only been two months, but it has felt like an eternity. I've missed you a lot, and I can't wait to see you again. You may wonder what I mean by that. Well, here's what I mean.
As you might have guessed, this isn't just a "Let's talk about stuff" kind of letter. Professor Dumbledore had something he wanted to ask you, but he decided that it would be better if I asked you. You see, he's the head of a group of Aurors called the Underground Phoenix. You probably have heard of them, knowing how many books you've read. Well, like I said, he runs the group, and he wants you and I to become members! He actually thinks we're good enough to become Aurors. I want to say yes, but I won't until I know you're answer. So as soon as you get this, send me an answer with Hedwig, and you may want to send Athena to Dumbledore with you're answer as well. I'm looking forward to hearing from you, and if you decide to join, maybe even seeing you. Send you're answer soon.
Best Wishes,
Harry
Hermione stared at the letter for a good three minutes, not entirely believing what she had just read. After the shock wore off, she felt a surge of excitement. "Mom! Mom! You'll never guess what happened!" she yelled, running down the stairs at full speed. "Well, actually nothing happened, but look at this!" She shoved the letter into her mother's hands and waited impatiently while she read it.
"That's great, Hermione! Are you going to accept?" Mrs. Granger asked her daughter.
"Ummm.yes. Yes, I am. It's just to good a chance to pass up," Hermione said, turning to walk back up the stairs. "I'm going to send Hedwig back to Harry with my answer right away."
Back in her room, Hermione took the two owls out of the cage, got a quill and some parchment, and quickly wrote two letters, one to Dumbldore and one to Harry. She tied one letter to Athena's leg and the other to Hedwig's, released the two owls out the window, and watched them fly out of sight. Turning away from the window, she looked around her room and sighed. "I guess I should pack some things I'll need, like my wand and some books." She smiled. "Oh, great! Now I have to repack those pictures! Oh, well." Hermione turned back to the window as she wondered when the response to her answer would come. She hoped it would come soon.
*Ok, there's the second chapter. I know that this one was kind of short, but I hope you liked it! Like before, I'll continue if people who review want me to. By the way, I don't own the idea of the Underground Phoenix. I got the name from a fanfic I read a long time ago, and it was the first name I remembered and the only good one I could think of. I really hope that whoever thought it up doesn't mind me using the idea. Thanks for reading this, and please review! Thanks to all the people who reviewed my last chapter:
Isis: I don't think I spelled anything wrong last chapter or this chapter. If I did, blame my computer's spell-check program.
Draco's Princess: I know that wasn't very "fluffy," but don't give up on me yet. I'm a major H/H fan, so there will be romance if I continue.
Mylanaus: Thanks for the good review; I'm glad you liked the fic. Like I said, fluff comes later on.
Satan's Little Princess: Glad you liked it. You had me a bit worried for a second, there.
Hermione Potter: Now you know what happens next! I hope you liked the continuation.
I appreciate all these reviews, and hope to keep getting good ones. I'm open to suggestions if anyone has any, even though I can't say I'll use every suggestion I get. Thanks again for the great reviews!
An Unexpected Invitation
"Hedwig! Hello! Mom, do you remember Hedwig, Harry's owl?" Hermione asked, running over to open the window wider so that Hedwig could get in.
"Of course I do, Hermi. We've had enough letters delivered by her over the years, I'd be crazy not to remember her." Mrs. Granger replied.
"I'll go put her in with Athena," Hermione told her mom, heading up the stairs with Hedwig on her arm. When she reached her room, she gently untied the letter from Hedwig's leg and put her in the cage with her snowy owl, Athena. Athena had been a gift from her parents for being made Head Girl, and she and Hedwig had become best friends immediately. Now they settled in together right away. 'They probably have a lot to catch up on," Hermione thought with a smile. "Now to see about this letter," she muttered to herself as she slit it open and began reading.
Dear Hermione,
Hi! It's been a while since we saw each other last. I know it's only been two months, but it has felt like an eternity. I've missed you a lot, and I can't wait to see you again. You may wonder what I mean by that. Well, here's what I mean.
As you might have guessed, this isn't just a "Let's talk about stuff" kind of letter. Professor Dumbledore had something he wanted to ask you, but he decided that it would be better if I asked you. You see, he's the head of a group of Aurors called the Underground Phoenix. You probably have heard of them, knowing how many books you've read. Well, like I said, he runs the group, and he wants you and I to become members! He actually thinks we're good enough to become Aurors. I want to say yes, but I won't until I know you're answer. So as soon as you get this, send me an answer with Hedwig, and you may want to send Athena to Dumbledore with you're answer as well. I'm looking forward to hearing from you, and if you decide to join, maybe even seeing you. Send you're answer soon.
Best Wishes,
Harry
Hermione stared at the letter for a good three minutes, not entirely believing what she had just read. After the shock wore off, she felt a surge of excitement. "Mom! Mom! You'll never guess what happened!" she yelled, running down the stairs at full speed. "Well, actually nothing happened, but look at this!" She shoved the letter into her mother's hands and waited impatiently while she read it.
"That's great, Hermione! Are you going to accept?" Mrs. Granger asked her daughter.
"Ummm.yes. Yes, I am. It's just to good a chance to pass up," Hermione said, turning to walk back up the stairs. "I'm going to send Hedwig back to Harry with my answer right away."
Back in her room, Hermione took the two owls out of the cage, got a quill and some parchment, and quickly wrote two letters, one to Dumbldore and one to Harry. She tied one letter to Athena's leg and the other to Hedwig's, released the two owls out the window, and watched them fly out of sight. Turning away from the window, she looked around her room and sighed. "I guess I should pack some things I'll need, like my wand and some books." She smiled. "Oh, great! Now I have to repack those pictures! Oh, well." Hermione turned back to the window as she wondered when the response to her answer would come. She hoped it would come soon.
*Ok, there's the second chapter. I know that this one was kind of short, but I hope you liked it! Like before, I'll continue if people who review want me to. By the way, I don't own the idea of the Underground Phoenix. I got the name from a fanfic I read a long time ago, and it was the first name I remembered and the only good one I could think of. I really hope that whoever thought it up doesn't mind me using the idea. Thanks for reading this, and please review! Thanks to all the people who reviewed my last chapter:
Isis: I don't think I spelled anything wrong last chapter or this chapter. If I did, blame my computer's spell-check program.
Draco's Princess: I know that wasn't very "fluffy," but don't give up on me yet. I'm a major H/H fan, so there will be romance if I continue.
Mylanaus: Thanks for the good review; I'm glad you liked the fic. Like I said, fluff comes later on.
Satan's Little Princess: Glad you liked it. You had me a bit worried for a second, there.
Hermione Potter: Now you know what happens next! I hope you liked the continuation.
I appreciate all these reviews, and hope to keep getting good ones. I'm open to suggestions if anyone has any, even though I can't say I'll use every suggestion I get. Thanks again for the great reviews!
