A/N I know the first couple chapters have been short but eventually they will get longer. A Little difficulty with Fanfiction.Net in October and November is why the first chapter of this story was uploaded at the same time as the last four chapters of her first year

Chapter Three The End of Summer

Before anyone could even blink it was the 15th of August. This was of course the day that Emily was due to arrive.

"I have no clue whether she is taking the bus or the Fireplace," Ginny said.

"Who knows she could be taking a train from London or wherever," Amy said.

"Could be," Ginny said.

"Your family certainly seems interesting," Joshua said. "The ones I know of course which is basically the people in this house."

A short time later Abigale was in Amy's room looking at her bookshelf.

"Amy, what's this book for did you buy it for extra reading or something?" Abigale asked holding up Amy's copy of A Beginner's Guide to Transfiguration.

"That's the book mainly used in Transfiguration Class. Why do you ask?" Amy wondered.

"I didn't remember seeing it on my book list," Abigale said.

"Strange I asked Professor Finch-Fletchley back when before I started Hogwarts which book she was going to use and she was going to mainly use the Books by Emeric Switch and occassionally assign stuff from my mom's Book."

Abigale went into her trunk and pulled her booklist out.

"Strange, the Beginner's Guide isn't listed. Also my mom's book is listed as a required book. I'm going to ask my dad when he gets home," Amy said. An owl then flew into Amy's window. Amy didn't immediately recognize it. She did see the note on it.

Amy

I just got back from Diagon Alley. I took the time to buy a Nimbus 2009 so I can get ready for Quidditch Tryouts. Who knows I might make the team now that I'm really eligible. What positions are available?

Julie

"One of my friends from 2nd year Gryffindor," Amy told her. "She wanted to try out last year but was turned away due to rules regarding first years and brooms. I managed to be on the team due to a loophole but Julie and I aren't real good friends just your basic friends. Part of it is probably because I made it on the team and she didn't."

Amy took out a piece of parchment from her desk and wrote a quick note.

Julie

Hope you know how to play chaser

Amy

Amy then tied the note around the owls leg and sent it on it's way. Right about Lunchtime Amy saw a familiar looking triple decker bus pop into being near the house. She glanced out and saw a familiar figure step off the bus.

"Mom, Emily is here," Amy called out as quietly as she could since the twins were sleeping away.

"How is everything Amy?" Emily wondered.

"It's going good. There is something up at the school Emily I know it," Amy said.

"What makes you say that Amy?" Emily wondered.

"The first years this year don't have to buy the Emeric Switch book on Transfiguration. That seemed odd," Amy said.

"Did you ask your dad yet?" Emily wondered.

"I just found out today so I haven't had a chance," Amy said.

"I'd definitely ask him. Have you heard from any of our other Hogwart's Friends at all?" Emily wondered.

"I saw Marcus at Diagon Alley earlier this month. I received an owl from Julie Watkins this morning. She is getting ready for Quidditch Tryouts. Has a broom and everything," Amy told her.

"What kind did she get?"

"Nimbus 2009," Amy said. "We have one opening on the team so it will prove tight if there is a lot of competition for the one opening."

"In watching the tryouts last year it could prove real interesting," Emily said.

"I know," Amy said. That evening just as Harry was coming through the tunnel Amy received another owl this one from Josh.

"Gang

With school soon to start back up for the season I wanted to touch base with everyone and see how things are going. I already exchanged a few owls with Madame Conway and She is going to close out the list of people looking to replace Carla at fifteen people. People who don't see Madame Conway will not be considered. This is mainly because I want to get going on Practice as soon as possible. We managed to win the cup last year but that doesn't mean we will get it this year,

Josh

Gryffindor Captain.

Amy wrote Josh a quick reply then she went in search of her dad.

"Dad, two questions. One why is mom's book on Transfiguration on the required list this year?" Amy wondered "Also you mind if I borrow Hedwig to send an owl to somebody."

"As far as Hedwig goes no problem. AS for Transfiguration I don't have the full story and I knew this was the case at the end of last term. Therefore I really can't say at this time," Harry said.

"OK," Amy said.

Amy was soon in her room with Emily, Abigale, and Elly watching.

"Julie

I received this from Josh Arnold the House Captain after I sent the other owl. You might want to act quickly

Amy."

"Did you ask your dad about the Transfiguration book mixup?" Elly wondered.

"He wouldn't tell me," Amy said. "Oh well we'll probably find out in a couple weeks as it is when school starts up."

"I'd rather not have to wait that long in case I have to buy the other book for some reason," Elly said.

"Elly, if for some reason it is an error My mom stays here during the school year at least she did last year and She can always go into Diagon Alley and buy the other book if in fact you need it," Amy said.

"True but what if the Professor assigns homework out it before I can buy the book."

"You two can always borrow a copy from someone," Amy said. "Only second and third years use the Beginner's guide. Third years start using Intermediate Transfiguration. At least that's what a prefect told me."

"You two actually socialize with the prefects," Elly said amazement in her voice.

"Well yeah. One of them tended to hang in our room," Amy said. "She is real nice. I guess some prefects can be downright nasty but Melanie is real nice."

"Wasn't Uncle Percy a Prefect?" Elly wondered.

"Yes he was. From what my parents told me he was semi nasty about things. He actually reported my dad once for using magic in a corridor."

"So what's wrong with that?" Abigale wondered.

"You aren't supposed to."

"Look at it this way we'll be at school before any of the other students so we can get our stuff moved in before the other's arrive," Elly said.

"They will probably make you wait until dinner before you are sorted," Amy said.

"God I hope not," Abigale said. "What are my chances of a single room?"

"I don't think the Head Girl and Head Boy even have separate accommodations. You would share a room hopefully with Elly and the other first year girls in Gryffindor."

"Well that stinks," Abigale said giving the impression she didn't want roommates.

"Get used to it Abby," Emily commented.

"I'll do my best," Abigale said as Myrtle floated in.

"Up Girls," Myrtle wondered.

"Oh ah Hi Myrtle. When do you head Back?"

"I generally head back a day or two early so I can set up shop in my bathroom. I have to be back early this year though since it's my turn to make sure Peeves the Poltergeist doesn't case any trouble. Man I hate that job The Bloody Baron is the only one he will listen to and according to the Grey Lady The Bloody Baron is going to a year long Haunting Seminar in France this year."

"Man that stinks. Especially considering how you are part of my protective detail," Amy said.

"You got that right. I'll have to spend most of my time following him around. "

"Something will get figured out," Myrtle said. "You want me to make sure he does anything real nasty to the Slytherins."

"Occassionally look the other way when he targets them but he so much as frighten Marcus and I will make him look so Vibrant that where ever he is they won't need candles," Amy said.

"What is that all about?" Elly wondered

"When ever Amy is mad at Peeves he ends up looking like a rainbow. He graffitized a professors notes one time which is when she first did it. The Professors weren't impressed. Then Professor Finch-Fletchley got nailed by a cake Peeves dropped on her so Amy had at least one professors blessing and he looked pretty good. That time he lasted a what two three weeks," Emily said.

"Yeah then McGonagall made me change him back. Next time though even if they threaten me with expulsion I won't change him back ever," Amy said.

"Not good," Myrtle said.

"Well the rainbow look is an improvement but I bet you won't be able to keep it permanent," Elly said.

"I bet I will," Amy said.

"So how much did you procure from my dad in preparation for the coming year?" Emily wondered.

"Nothing. I have a few things left over from last year which should prove sufficient. I don't have too many pranks planned this year. Besides my big one last year backfired on me," Amy said.

"Yeah dung bombing the Potions classroom," Emily said.

"Emily's dad is one of the owners of that one joke shop in Diagon Alley. Weasley Wizard Wheezees or something like that. So many of the Shop owners I saw that day seemed weird," Ashley explained to her brother. "The guy at the Quidditch Store seemed to be the only sane one."

"There are a lot of strange characters working in Hogsmeade. Florean Fortescue, Madam Malkin, and the guy who runs the wizard's confectionery aren't bad. One thing I like about Florean is the fact that my money is no good there," Amy said.

The next couple days were quiet. The 18th was a pretty important day for one temporary resident of the Potter home.

"Morning Aunt Ginny, Uncle Harry," Emily said.

"Happy Birthday Emily," Ginny said.

"Thanks Aunt Ginny. Most years my mom and I would have a simple celebration wherever the team would bring us. This year let's face it a real grand celebration could almost be done up. "

"Assuming you could find time to plan such a celebration," Harry commented.

"I'm sure something can be figured out. Any chance we can borrow your Firebolt for the day?" Emily wondered as the other Hogwarts bound students started to filter in.

"So long as you all are extremely careful with it. No stunt flying," Harry said.

"You realize of course Emily that my Thunderstick will way outpace that relic," Amy said.

"I want to get some proficiency flying in. Besides we can get Abby and the others started on some serious flying," Emily said.

"Knowing me I'll probably get broom sick again," Abigale said. "Are Flying lessons mandatory?"

"I think so," Amy said.

"Great," Abigale said. "I'm dead."

"Abigale, I'm sure once you get our your broomsickness you will do fine on a broom," Ginny said.

"Here is the thing Mrs. Potter Abigale suffers from motion sickness in general. She came real close to getting sick on the train here from London," Joshua said.

Abigale of course gave her brother a mean look.

"Abigale, I suggest you talk to Madame Pomfrey before the flying lessons start and see if she has a solution. There might be a potion or spell you can use," Ginny suggested.

"Is she the potions teacher?" Abigale wondered.

"No The Potions Master is Professor Snape the head of Slytherin House. Madame Pomfrey is the nurse," Ginny informed her.

After breakfast they headed for a field behind the houses and took to the Air. Amy of course had Emily well paced.

"Your broom is definitely fast Amy," Elly said. "How fast is it's top speed?"

"According to the owner of Quality Quidditch Supplies 400 kilometers per hour. That's pretty fast," Amy said.

"I know," Elly said.

After Emily finished her proficiency flying Elly took a few laps of the field against Amy. Abby then decided to see if she could handle a couple laps. She was just beginning her third lap around the field when a Bludger happened to fly towards her. It knocked her off the broom into the field. A few older people were starting to break out a quidditch set.

"Sorry about that we didn't really see you all flying around," one guy said.

"You all aren't Hogwarts Students I would have noticed," Amy said.

"Scotland Jr. National Team. We all graduated within the last few years. Any of you play Quidditch?"

"I do," Amy said. "I'm the keeper for Gryffindor."

"What about your friends?" the guy wondered.

"Emily tried it but she doesn't really play. Elly played some Little League. AS for the other two they have no Quidditch Experience," Amy said.

"How do you know?"

"We lived in the Muggle World until this summer," Joshua said.

"We have some extra brooms if you all would like to work out with us," the same guy obviously the captain said.

"We'll pass," Emily said.

Instead they went into town to the Three Broomsticks and had lunch. About three pm they got home after locating where Harry's Firebolt had landed behind The Shrieking Shack. You could tell Amy had a plan up the sleeves of her robes. When they walked in they saw a piece of parchment.

"All five of you kids.

Best Dress Robes Leaky Cauldron 6PM sharp," the note said.

"Amy, why would your mom want us at the Leaky Cauldron in our best dress robes?" Elly wondered.

"Beats me," Amy said.

Even as confused as they were they managed to be at the proper place at the proper time in the proper outfit.

"So what's up with the mysterious note?" Amy wondered when she saw Ginny and Neville sitting at a table right before a firecracker went off.

"Small birthday get together for Emily," George said.

"George, how are my parents doing?"

"I have no idea neither of then trusted me with their intentions."

"We actually saw the Scottish Jr. National Quidditch Team while out flying. In fact they offered to let us work out with them but we refused," Emily told the group.

Soon as that a waiter brought the food. Right after that George used a summoning charm on a small pile of presents. Emily went for the long thin one first.

"Not quite as good as Amy's but it's good enough," Emily said unwrapping a Cleansweep 17 from her absent parents.

"They wanted to make sure you had something," Ginny said.

"This isn't what I'd expected. Especially since I'm not much of a Quidditch player."

"Well starting second year you are authorized a broom." Neville pointed out.

Fairly soon everyone headed back to the house. As the Days went by they slowly started getting things ready for the return to Hogwarts.