Hogwarts at Christmastime
Michaela was going home for Christmas this year. There was no ball because not enough people were staying. And she was still missing Charlie. Sure they wrote letters but she was still wishing he was here. The good news is since they had 3 weeks off from school and the Ministry of Magic was holding a ball for New Year's Eve. Mr. Weasley being a MOM official would attend with his family. Charlie would be there! Her parents could meet him. Hermione was coming to the ball with them too.
Charlie's Hut
"Hey Mike are you going to the Ministry party?" said John. "Yea how about you Charlie?" "I'm going" Charlie answered. "Guess who else will be there?" "Who?" said Mike "Michaela" said Charlie. "You'll get to meet her!"
The day of the ball
Michaela's hairstylist was coming to do her hair and makeup. Her dress robes were bought from a store in New York. She and her mother may not live in New York but they still shopped there. The dress robes were pure silver glitter. The style was off the shoulder with long sleeves that flared at the wrists. The robes hugged all the way to her calves then flared in a mermaid style. Her shoes were the glass pair she wore to last year's ball. When her hair was finished she was amazed. It was done in elegant curls and twisted on top of her head. In her hair was these tiny diamonds that sparkled when the light hit them.
The Ball
They arrived at the ball about 7 o'clock. Michaela decided to wait outside of the castle where the ball was being held for Charlie. When the Weasley's arrived she kissed Mrs. Weasley and chatted with the others, telling them that Hermione had gone inside with Michaela's mother and father. The Weasley family all went inside with the exception of Charlie. He looked at her thinking "gosh she looks so pretty," and she did. Her violet eyes looked sparkly against the sparkle of her dress and matching cloak. And the diamonds in her hair reflected her gorgeous smile. Charlie offered her his arm and they walked in together, both resisting the urge to start making out. She walked over to Hermione and asked if Harry had arrived. Ever since Sirius's name had been cleared two years ago he was the head of the Auror Society for the protection of Magical Beings, one division of the Ministry. Actually Mr. Weasley being Deputy Minister gave him the job. Harry, Sirius and Sirius's date Arabella arrived. Charlie led her over to meet his friends Mike and John. They talked for a few minutes before they began to dance again. Ron and Harry found partners in the Minister of America's daughters who turned out to be very nice. Their names were Kara and Chloe. Hermione found a very nice looking date from Australia named Ethan Cooper. Everyone then grabbed a Portkey to Michaela's house where the biggest party ever was held. The next morning all were happy as they took portkeys home.
*Michaela's Journal*
Well last night was the ball. I was so excited to see Charlie! The after-party as great, well for me it was. Charlie and I spent most of it in front of the fire making out. He told me he loved me. Needless to say I'm ecstatic. His friends were really nice too. I guess I should go start packing I have to go back to Hogwarts soon.
Romania
"Did you like her????" Charlie asked his friends. "Yes she was really nice." Said John. "But she was a hot one!" exclaimed Mike. "I told her I loved her." Charlie informed them. "Whoa Charlie that was a BIG step!" "Yea I know."
Back at Hogwarts
Michaela had to decide what to do when she got out of Hogwarts. She spent much time in Prof. Dumbledore's office talking about it. She decided she wanted maybe to teach for a year or so and maybe work in the MOM. Dumbledore offered her a job teaching Charms since little Prof. Flitwick was retiring, but that wasn't until the following year or two. She needed a job until then. Plus she needed some time away from school to grow up and find out things about herself. After all she was only 18. After an owl to her father describing a plan he said he would get her a job at the Ministry. A week later the four friend's fates were decided. Harry was going to work with Sirius at the Auror Society. Hermione was going to school to be a Mediwizard. And Ron was taking a job at the Ministry also. The four decided to share an apartment after graduation. They would look sometime in the summer after all pass their apparition test. Michaela felt her life was sweet and complete. Everything seemed settled and organized. She also was going to start a business in Hogsmede called Wizard Couture by Mademoiselle Michaela. It was going to be a shop selling wizard makeup products, dress robes, hair supplies, all aimed at young Hogwarts girls.
Apartment Hunting
The group was trying to decide where to search for an apartment. They found one almost immediately. It was in Diagon ally and was a large spacious penthouse with four bedrooms. The price wasn't bad after Michaela and Herm fake seduced the landlord into knocking 200 galleons of the monthly price. They could move into the appt. in a month.
Moving Day
"Mom, its ok, I'm just an apparition away!"
"I know baby but I am going to miss you!"
"I know I'll miss you and dad both but I've got to go"
Michaela and her friends were moving into their new appt. She was excited to be on her own for once.
Two weeks later
The apartment was set up and everyone had started work. Today was Saturday and everyone was at Michaela's mother and father's house for a barbecue and to swim.
The party was going great. Every one's jobs were great and Michaela loved living with her friends.
First Hogsmeade weekend
It was the opening weekend of Michaela's shop. Charlie was there to help her. She was hoping her shop would be a success. Everything was perfect, down to the pink, purple and silver "Help Wanted" sign in the window. She was hoping that a Hogwarts girl would be able to help her, because the shop was only open on the weekends, due to the fact that she had work at the Ministry during the week.
Her shop turned out to be a booming success! All the girls were rushing to her for tips on colors and makeup application tips. She was going to love this she could already tell.
Epilogue and Authors notes
Ok this story is WAY too long. There is going to be a sequel coming up soon. It will detail Michaela's life at Hogwarts as a teacher and her and Charlie's love progression.