Abracadabra
Chapter 2: Confusion
Disclaimer: I don't own Harry Potter. Every Harry Potter character in this story belongs to her. Yata yata yata ya… You know the drill.
"It has happened," states a misty, flowing voice behind Dumbledore, "The Awnings will arrive within the week."
"We must send the acceptance letters then. Minerva, will you please take care of that? "Dumbledore asked calmly. He acted like Hogwarts accepted Americans in hiding everyday.
"Yes, headmaster."
"What would you like me to do professor? Perhaps a palm reading or some tea," the misty, flowing voice asked rather excitedly, "My inner eye is telling me that the future hold great surprises that will bring…"
"Death and Devastation as usual I suppose, Professor Trelenway?" Dumbledore asked, his bright blue eyes twinkling merrily behind his half moon glasses, "I do not wish to know the future if it holds all the disaster that your inner eye sees. Go prepare your lesson plans for tutoring the girl. She will most definitely want to take Divination."
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"Savannah, Alan, come into the living room. We need to have a family meeting," Fred Colling's voice boomed through the house, "Hurry up!"
That's just great Savannah thought Just when I was about to ask him about the dance he goes and declares a huge family meeting which is probably about something stupid like Alan flushing his socks down the toilet. Savannah walked down the hall grinning at the memory of the day that Alan flushed her dad's socks down the toilet. He called a big family meeting about respecting other people's property and she got grounded for two weeks for laughing when he punished Alan. Ahhh… those were the days. She thought.
Savannah got into the living room before her brother. She was glad to see that her father didn't look angry. Her mother looked as confused as she felt. Sitting in armchairs were her father and some guy she didn't know. He could have only been about twenty or so. Her mother, who was sitting on the couch, motioned for her to sit down next to her. Savannah took her seat and waited for the meeting to start.
"Dad," Savannah asked, "Um, the back to school dance is coming up and I was wondering if I could, like go?"
"We'll talk about that later, sweetie. (ha ha sweetness is my pen name. Ok I'll shut up and go back to the story…) This is important," her dad answered as Alan walked into the room.
"As I have told you already," Fred Colling began. Savannah could tell this was no ordinary family meeting, "I witnessed a crime. The criminal was finally caught and the diamond was recovered." The family had relieved, but confused looks on their faces. Fred and the stranger seemed to be the only people who knew what was going on.
"So what's wrong then," Savannah's mother asked anxiously, "What's the matter?"
"Well," Fred continued hesitantly, "Joey over he is a part of the witness Protection Program. He has investigated this crime thoroughly and the agency has come to the conclusion that…"
"Our little jewel thief just happens to be a part of a chain of dangerous criminals," the man named Joey finished Fred's sentence for him," You will need to be relocated immediately, preferably to a small town out of the country. We usually don't ask where people want to be relocated but since me and Joey are old friends, I will let you choose."
Joey talked so enthusiastically that he reminded Savannah of Percy Weasley from the Harry Potter series. She made a mental note to herself, If we really do have to relocate; I am definitely bringing those books with me. They are the only things that can keep me sane with all the things going on right now.
"You will need to pick now or I will be forced to choose for you," Joey said.
"London," Mrs. Colling suddenly said, "I've always wanted to go to London."
"I'm sorry but London isn't my idea of a small town Mrs. Colling."
"I know, but I want it to be somewhere near London," she replied.
"So is it that," Joey asked, "Is near London ok with you guys?"
"London?" Mr. Colling asked Savannah and Alan.
"Yes, London," Savannah answered sadly. She knew there was no way in the universe that she would be able to go to the back to school dance now.
"LONDON!!!!!" Alan screamed, "I CAN'T WAIT!!!" Savannah was glad that Alan wanted to leave, but she didn't.
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"The letters had been sent," Professor McGonagall stated. She nervously shifted her glasses, "I wonder how their parents will react. I mean the move is going to be so fast and they might not be ready for the shock of knowing what they really are."
"They already know," Dumbledore said, "I taught Rita and Fred when I was a professor here. They were both very bright. They've had their reasons for not telling the kids."
"So the kids will be surprised?"
"Extremely."
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"Is it all packed?" asked Mrs. Colling
"Yes, mom. Everything is here. What's my name again?"
"Alexia," Mrs. Colling answered, "Your name is now Alexia."
"It's hard to just change your name you know. Could I have a nickname? Like Lexi?"
"Yes, honey. That would make the name change more convincing now wouldn't it? I suppose a nickname would be good for both you and your brother."
"Mom the dance is tomorrow night," Alexia groaned softly, "Peter will think that I stood him up."
"I wish you could go honey, but you're not Savannah anymore and you can't go as Lexi Awnings," Rita Awnings said rather sadly. She wanted her daughter to have a good time just as much as she wanted to stay in America, "Besides, your new school will probably have a dance."
"I suppose," Lexi answered sadly, "It just won't be the same." She paused. "Mom, why can't I tell my friends about the move and my name change. I'm sure they wouldn't tell, and I'm going to miss them so very much."
"I wish that you could tell them too, but you know what Joey said."
"Yes I know. No communication. Your secret's safe with no one. You must not blow your cover. If you do you will all be in danger," Lexi said rather sarcastically, mimicking Joey, "Everything is just so confusing."
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Harry woke with a start. He was sweating and his scar was burning. Confusion. It was the very same thing he had felt every day after his meeting with Voldemort. The word kept running in his head. But why?
His thoughts were interrupted by Aunt Petunia's screaming
"Get down here you filthy, ungrateful little pest. Today's Dudley's birthday and he is holding a dance party tomorrow night. You will be staying with Mrs. Figg for the weekend."
Great. Harry thought I get to spend the weekend at Mrs. Figg's house with her annoying cats. What could be better?
Author's Note: Sorry I haven't posted in a while. School is really keeping me from writing this too much, but I have a break in a little while(you can read all about it in my review if you haven't already)
Now I will take the time to thank my faithful reviewers
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I will try to post ASAP but I can't promise anything. I will have to bow down and worship this computer for cooperating with me today!!! I am gonna call the next chapter a move, a meeting, and a party. Grins evilly read some more or I'll curse you! J/k lol!!