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A/N: Thanks for all the reviews – Greatly appreciated!! – Hope you like this chapter?
** Sorry to say that this will probably be the last chapter until the middle / end of June due to work commitments but I promise that as soon as I can I will post another chapter – Summer is coming which means I will have a lot more time to write **
Thanks to all the faithful reviewers that have been with me from the beginning – Very glad you are still enjoying reading this story.
BACK TO THE MINISTRY
Leaving the Black's house had been heart breaking. Both Lorenzo and Jonas had cried and clung to the tall teenage girls. Aggy and Lily had promised they would write to the two little boys and Mrs Black said she would bring them to the train station to see them off to school.
Arriving at Wizard services was a much smoother affair than at the beginning of summer. The girls found Betty waiting for them, smiling and greeting the girls like long lost friends.
"Leave your trunks here" she said pointing next to her desk "They will be taken up later." Smiling at her the girls moved their trunks into the desired position. "Ok girls you are in the same room, so don't forget to shout for the 'red room'…As it is nearly lunchtime why don't you head up to the refectory and beat the rush." Pausing for breath she continued "Come back here after lunch and I will give you your itinerary for the rest of the week"
Aggy and Lily nodded at her saying "Thanks Betty" and they headed for the fireplace. Entering the refectory a couple of seconds later they headed for a table next to a big window that looked out over Diagon Alley. It wasn't long before the refectory started to fill up with Ministry employees and the girls were caught up in a whirl of greetings. They spent the next half-hour smiling, waving and saying "hello" to everyone they had met at the beginning of the summer holiday.
Entering the room Simon Lupin was busy chatting to his partner and didn't notice the girls at first. Turning around after accepting his lunch he smiled and tapping his partner on the arm and said, "Come on over here"
Hearing someone coming towards them again the girls looked up and smiled. Lily glanced at Aggy who looked a bit twitchy.
Simon Lupin Said "Hello girls…Do you mind if we join you?"
Waving at the seats Lily said "No not at all…We would love for you to join us" Smiling at him she said "it's nice to see you again"
Glancing at both girls he said "I must say it has definitely been quiet at our place since you girls left" taking a bite of lunch he said "Did you have a good time at Sirius's house?"
Both Lily and Aggy couldn't help but smile and Aggy said, "It was definitely lively…The twins are very cute"
Looking at her Mr Lupin said "Yes Remus was quite concerned when he returned"
With a confused expression on her face Aggy asked "Why?"
Trying to keep a serious face but failing miserably he said "Something to do with competition for you affection"
Rolling her eyes Aggy blushed and then started laughing "Oh…Jonas"
The rest of lunch was spent chatting about Quidditch and the coming school year. As Mr Lupin stood to leave he put his hand into his pocket and removed an envelope. "Remus sent this for you" and he dropped the envelope in front of Aggy, smiling "Bye girls…Probably see you later in the week" and with that he was gone.
Picking up the letter Aggy said, "We only left them this morning…When did he get time to write this." Opening it Aggy smiled and thought God he is mushy at times
"So what does he say" asked Lily
Skimming the letter Aggy left out the personal stuff and said "That the boys are coming to Diagon Alley on Wednesday and can we meet them"
Looking at her friend Lily said, "Well lets go down to Wizard services and ask Betty" watching Aggy nod, both girls went over to the refectory fireplace.
Sitting down in Wizard services the girls asked Betty if they could meet the boys, checking the paper in front of her Betty made a quick alteration and nodded at them.
Tapping the parchment on the desk Betty said, "Right the rest of the weekend has been set aside for you to complete your summer homework." Taking breath she carried on "For the rest of the week except Wednesday your presence has been requested by the experimental charms department…You are to report to them by nine thirty every morning"
Lily's eyes lit up at the thought of the possibilities and Aggy shrugged.
Watching their faces Betty smiled and said, "Ok girls I believe you will need to go to your room and then head for the library"
Standing up they said "Thanks" and Lily gave her a beaming smile.
By the time Sunday night arrived the girls carefully packed their completed homework safely away at the bottom of their trunks.
*****
Working in the experimental charms department turned out to be quite exciting for both girls as they got to work on a project that involved some a charm for the Auror's.
Both girls chuckled as it was explained to them that they would be working with the invisibility charm again. Miss Flitwick went on to say that they were to work on the charm so that it could be used on witches and wizards.
As they entered the lab lily said "Miss Flitwick…We did some work on the charm while we were a way and have already managed to alter the charm to do that" waiting for the older women's reply Aggy and Lily shifted uncomfortably under her gaze.
Smiling she said "Well how about a demonstration?"
At this the girls relaxed, relieved that she had not told them off. Taking out her wand Lily said "Aggy go and stand over there and I'll cast the charm"
Miss Flitwick was very impressed at the skill and work of the girls.
"It seems I will have to find you something else to do," she said smiling
Flicking her wrist Lily performed the counter charm and Aggy reappeared. Both girls beamed at the look on the Head of the experimental charms departments' face.
Aggy said "Well it could still do with some work…We have only managed to get it to stay on for twenty minutes before it wears off"
"Ok I'll leave you to it then and check in on you before lunch" she said and as she reached the door "I'll be in lab 2 west this morning if you need me" and she was gone.
For the next two days the girls worked on the charm and managed to extend the shelf life of it considerably. Anybody coming into the lab on Tuesday would have thought the lab empty with just a pair of quick quote quills in operation.
By the time they headed for dinner on that night the charm had been extended to five hours before it faded away and the person reappeared.
*****
Breakfast Wednesday morning found two excited girls diving into the refectory. Chatting loudly about the fore coming excursion into Diagon Alley. They were meeting the boys at ten thirty in the Leaky Cauldron due to the boys arriving by floo powder.
Dashing from the fireplace in Wizard services the girls shouted "Bye to Lizzy" who was working that day as they made for the door and out into Diagon Alley.
It wasn't long before they were sat sipping a butter beer near the fireplace waiting for the boys to arrive. The first to appear covered in soot was Sirius. Both girls hugged him and Tom brought a butter beer over for him.
Sitting down he reached into his robes and retrieved two pieces of parchment. Glancing at them he handed one to each of them saying "The twins sent these for you." They had received drawing from the twins at the same time they both said "Cute"
Just then James's head popped out of the fireplace and he was soon sat next to Lily. Greetings over James slipped his arm around Lily's waist as the four friends chatted as they waited for the rest to arrive.
Next came Annie who was closely followed by Danny and close behind them was Marie. Seven teenagers now patiently awaited the arrival of Remus Lupin.
Before long they were all headed back into Diagon Alley. As the entranced transfigured before them and for anybody watching they would have seen four beautiful teenage couples being framed for a second by the old brick arch.
A plan was made and it was decided that Gringott's would be the first port of call and then Madame Makin's for new school robes. While the boys headed into the Quidditch supply shop the girls went into the new dress robe shop.
As the girls left the shop with new dress robes they were to busy talking to notice the people that passed them. That was until Lily felt someone bang into her. She found her self being pushed back against the door, looking up she came face to face with Lucius Malfoy.
A sneer on his face he whispered into her ear "We have some unfinished business Evans" glaring at her he said "Beware" but before she could say anything he was gone leaving her stood there.
Noticing Lily had not followed them out Aggy turned just in time to see the blonde head move past Lily and disappear into the shop. Going back over to Lily Aggy said, "Are you alright?" watching her friend nod "What did he want?"
Pulling her self away from the shop doorway Lily said "Nothing just being his usual charming self" and hooking her arm through Aggy's she dragged her friend after the others and towards the ice cream parlour where they were to meet the boys.
The rest of the afternoon was spent getting the remaining school supplies they would need for their seventh year.
As it was nearly time for them all to return the friends found them selves back in the Leaky Cauldron. Sitting around a table having one last drink.
Marie said, "So do we know how is going to be head boy and girl yet"
At this all eyes turned on Lily and James, both who shrugged and James said, "I don't know why your looking at me…I don't know anymore than any of you"
Rolling his eyes Sirius said "Get off it Prongs…There is no way they are going to give it to anyone but you"
Shoving Sirius on the shoulder he said "Get lost Padfoot…with the amount of detentions I've stocked up…It's not likely" smiling at Lily he said "But Lily on the other hand is a sure bet"
Rolling her eyes at him Lily said "Yeah right…simply knowing you lot will scupper my chances" and with that she pulled her tongue out at him.
Discussion of head boy and girl was soon forgotten, as it became time for the friends to head off home. Hugging each other and mumbles of see you on Saturday; it wasn't long before only Lily, James, Aggy and Remus were left alone. The two young couples savoured a final embrace before both boys disappeared into the whirls of green flames. Slowly the girls made their way back to the Ministry building and into Wizard services.
*****
On Friday Aggy got her wish to be back with the Auror's, the girls had been asked to demonstrate the use of the invisibility charm that they had been working on.
They explained the background behind the charm and went through the correct annunciation. Finally giving a practical demonstration with inanimate objects first and then with living bodies.
Standing at the back Mr Lupin beamed with pride as he watched two of his sons friends inform the group of professional Auror's on the value of using this charm in conducting their work.
As the session was coming to an end Mr Lupin made his way towards the girls who both smiled at him.
Moving towards him Aggy said, "Did we do ok?"
Taking her by surprise Simon Lupin put his arms around her and hugged her saying "You did fantastic" letting her go he hugged Lily and said "I'm very proud of you girls…well done"
This earned him beaming smiles from two very relieved and happy teenagers.
******
Going to bed that night both girls were very jittery about going back to school. Both were also apprehensive about being taken to the Hogwart's express by anyone other than their parents.
*****
A/N: End of another chapter – Hope you enjoyed it? And not to many errors!! – Next chapter will see the start of the seventh year
Thanks for reading – Please don't forget to click the button and leave a review – they really keep me going and fuel my creative streak
Madame Padfoot
A/N: Thanks for all the reviews – Greatly appreciated!! – Hope you like this chapter?
** Sorry to say that this will probably be the last chapter until the middle / end of June due to work commitments but I promise that as soon as I can I will post another chapter – Summer is coming which means I will have a lot more time to write **
Thanks to all the faithful reviewers that have been with me from the beginning – Very glad you are still enjoying reading this story.
BACK TO THE MINISTRY
Leaving the Black's house had been heart breaking. Both Lorenzo and Jonas had cried and clung to the tall teenage girls. Aggy and Lily had promised they would write to the two little boys and Mrs Black said she would bring them to the train station to see them off to school.
Arriving at Wizard services was a much smoother affair than at the beginning of summer. The girls found Betty waiting for them, smiling and greeting the girls like long lost friends.
"Leave your trunks here" she said pointing next to her desk "They will be taken up later." Smiling at her the girls moved their trunks into the desired position. "Ok girls you are in the same room, so don't forget to shout for the 'red room'…As it is nearly lunchtime why don't you head up to the refectory and beat the rush." Pausing for breath she continued "Come back here after lunch and I will give you your itinerary for the rest of the week"
Aggy and Lily nodded at her saying "Thanks Betty" and they headed for the fireplace. Entering the refectory a couple of seconds later they headed for a table next to a big window that looked out over Diagon Alley. It wasn't long before the refectory started to fill up with Ministry employees and the girls were caught up in a whirl of greetings. They spent the next half-hour smiling, waving and saying "hello" to everyone they had met at the beginning of the summer holiday.
Entering the room Simon Lupin was busy chatting to his partner and didn't notice the girls at first. Turning around after accepting his lunch he smiled and tapping his partner on the arm and said, "Come on over here"
Hearing someone coming towards them again the girls looked up and smiled. Lily glanced at Aggy who looked a bit twitchy.
Simon Lupin Said "Hello girls…Do you mind if we join you?"
Waving at the seats Lily said "No not at all…We would love for you to join us" Smiling at him she said "it's nice to see you again"
Glancing at both girls he said "I must say it has definitely been quiet at our place since you girls left" taking a bite of lunch he said "Did you have a good time at Sirius's house?"
Both Lily and Aggy couldn't help but smile and Aggy said, "It was definitely lively…The twins are very cute"
Looking at her Mr Lupin said "Yes Remus was quite concerned when he returned"
With a confused expression on her face Aggy asked "Why?"
Trying to keep a serious face but failing miserably he said "Something to do with competition for you affection"
Rolling her eyes Aggy blushed and then started laughing "Oh…Jonas"
The rest of lunch was spent chatting about Quidditch and the coming school year. As Mr Lupin stood to leave he put his hand into his pocket and removed an envelope. "Remus sent this for you" and he dropped the envelope in front of Aggy, smiling "Bye girls…Probably see you later in the week" and with that he was gone.
Picking up the letter Aggy said, "We only left them this morning…When did he get time to write this." Opening it Aggy smiled and thought God he is mushy at times
"So what does he say" asked Lily
Skimming the letter Aggy left out the personal stuff and said "That the boys are coming to Diagon Alley on Wednesday and can we meet them"
Looking at her friend Lily said, "Well lets go down to Wizard services and ask Betty" watching Aggy nod, both girls went over to the refectory fireplace.
Sitting down in Wizard services the girls asked Betty if they could meet the boys, checking the paper in front of her Betty made a quick alteration and nodded at them.
Tapping the parchment on the desk Betty said, "Right the rest of the weekend has been set aside for you to complete your summer homework." Taking breath she carried on "For the rest of the week except Wednesday your presence has been requested by the experimental charms department…You are to report to them by nine thirty every morning"
Lily's eyes lit up at the thought of the possibilities and Aggy shrugged.
Watching their faces Betty smiled and said, "Ok girls I believe you will need to go to your room and then head for the library"
Standing up they said "Thanks" and Lily gave her a beaming smile.
By the time Sunday night arrived the girls carefully packed their completed homework safely away at the bottom of their trunks.
*****
Working in the experimental charms department turned out to be quite exciting for both girls as they got to work on a project that involved some a charm for the Auror's.
Both girls chuckled as it was explained to them that they would be working with the invisibility charm again. Miss Flitwick went on to say that they were to work on the charm so that it could be used on witches and wizards.
As they entered the lab lily said "Miss Flitwick…We did some work on the charm while we were a way and have already managed to alter the charm to do that" waiting for the older women's reply Aggy and Lily shifted uncomfortably under her gaze.
Smiling she said "Well how about a demonstration?"
At this the girls relaxed, relieved that she had not told them off. Taking out her wand Lily said "Aggy go and stand over there and I'll cast the charm"
Miss Flitwick was very impressed at the skill and work of the girls.
"It seems I will have to find you something else to do," she said smiling
Flicking her wrist Lily performed the counter charm and Aggy reappeared. Both girls beamed at the look on the Head of the experimental charms departments' face.
Aggy said "Well it could still do with some work…We have only managed to get it to stay on for twenty minutes before it wears off"
"Ok I'll leave you to it then and check in on you before lunch" she said and as she reached the door "I'll be in lab 2 west this morning if you need me" and she was gone.
For the next two days the girls worked on the charm and managed to extend the shelf life of it considerably. Anybody coming into the lab on Tuesday would have thought the lab empty with just a pair of quick quote quills in operation.
By the time they headed for dinner on that night the charm had been extended to five hours before it faded away and the person reappeared.
*****
Breakfast Wednesday morning found two excited girls diving into the refectory. Chatting loudly about the fore coming excursion into Diagon Alley. They were meeting the boys at ten thirty in the Leaky Cauldron due to the boys arriving by floo powder.
Dashing from the fireplace in Wizard services the girls shouted "Bye to Lizzy" who was working that day as they made for the door and out into Diagon Alley.
It wasn't long before they were sat sipping a butter beer near the fireplace waiting for the boys to arrive. The first to appear covered in soot was Sirius. Both girls hugged him and Tom brought a butter beer over for him.
Sitting down he reached into his robes and retrieved two pieces of parchment. Glancing at them he handed one to each of them saying "The twins sent these for you." They had received drawing from the twins at the same time they both said "Cute"
Just then James's head popped out of the fireplace and he was soon sat next to Lily. Greetings over James slipped his arm around Lily's waist as the four friends chatted as they waited for the rest to arrive.
Next came Annie who was closely followed by Danny and close behind them was Marie. Seven teenagers now patiently awaited the arrival of Remus Lupin.
Before long they were all headed back into Diagon Alley. As the entranced transfigured before them and for anybody watching they would have seen four beautiful teenage couples being framed for a second by the old brick arch.
A plan was made and it was decided that Gringott's would be the first port of call and then Madame Makin's for new school robes. While the boys headed into the Quidditch supply shop the girls went into the new dress robe shop.
As the girls left the shop with new dress robes they were to busy talking to notice the people that passed them. That was until Lily felt someone bang into her. She found her self being pushed back against the door, looking up she came face to face with Lucius Malfoy.
A sneer on his face he whispered into her ear "We have some unfinished business Evans" glaring at her he said "Beware" but before she could say anything he was gone leaving her stood there.
Noticing Lily had not followed them out Aggy turned just in time to see the blonde head move past Lily and disappear into the shop. Going back over to Lily Aggy said, "Are you alright?" watching her friend nod "What did he want?"
Pulling her self away from the shop doorway Lily said "Nothing just being his usual charming self" and hooking her arm through Aggy's she dragged her friend after the others and towards the ice cream parlour where they were to meet the boys.
The rest of the afternoon was spent getting the remaining school supplies they would need for their seventh year.
As it was nearly time for them all to return the friends found them selves back in the Leaky Cauldron. Sitting around a table having one last drink.
Marie said, "So do we know how is going to be head boy and girl yet"
At this all eyes turned on Lily and James, both who shrugged and James said, "I don't know why your looking at me…I don't know anymore than any of you"
Rolling his eyes Sirius said "Get off it Prongs…There is no way they are going to give it to anyone but you"
Shoving Sirius on the shoulder he said "Get lost Padfoot…with the amount of detentions I've stocked up…It's not likely" smiling at Lily he said "But Lily on the other hand is a sure bet"
Rolling her eyes at him Lily said "Yeah right…simply knowing you lot will scupper my chances" and with that she pulled her tongue out at him.
Discussion of head boy and girl was soon forgotten, as it became time for the friends to head off home. Hugging each other and mumbles of see you on Saturday; it wasn't long before only Lily, James, Aggy and Remus were left alone. The two young couples savoured a final embrace before both boys disappeared into the whirls of green flames. Slowly the girls made their way back to the Ministry building and into Wizard services.
*****
On Friday Aggy got her wish to be back with the Auror's, the girls had been asked to demonstrate the use of the invisibility charm that they had been working on.
They explained the background behind the charm and went through the correct annunciation. Finally giving a practical demonstration with inanimate objects first and then with living bodies.
Standing at the back Mr Lupin beamed with pride as he watched two of his sons friends inform the group of professional Auror's on the value of using this charm in conducting their work.
As the session was coming to an end Mr Lupin made his way towards the girls who both smiled at him.
Moving towards him Aggy said, "Did we do ok?"
Taking her by surprise Simon Lupin put his arms around her and hugged her saying "You did fantastic" letting her go he hugged Lily and said "I'm very proud of you girls…well done"
This earned him beaming smiles from two very relieved and happy teenagers.
******
Going to bed that night both girls were very jittery about going back to school. Both were also apprehensive about being taken to the Hogwart's express by anyone other than their parents.
*****
A/N: End of another chapter – Hope you enjoyed it? And not to many errors!! – Next chapter will see the start of the seventh year
Thanks for reading – Please don't forget to click the button and leave a review – they really keep me going and fuel my creative streak
Madame Padfoot