Muggle Year
by Virgi Ca

Chapter 2: Muggle Sister-in-Law

A/N: The whole story will have a lot of relation to the second book of the series, 'Harry Potter and the Chamber of Secrets.' Just a note. Thank you very much for the reviews!

The normal version without any weird signs (if any) and pictures drawn: http://muggleyear.wildimagination.net/index.htm

'Lesley!' Virginia squealed, running up and throwing herself into Lesley's arms.

'Whoa watch it there Gin, think you just broke my ribs.' Lesley laughed, giving her favorite Weasley a girl a big hug.

'When did you come? Why are you here? When are you going?' Virginia demanded.

'Hey, doesn't the favorite brother deserve a hug too?' Charlie asked in mock hurt, tapping his sister's shoulder.

Virginia grinned and turned to hug Charlie. He was her favorite brother because he understood her the most, since she was a baby girl, and always acted like a parent to her, much like Bill. But Charlie really cared about her and knew what she really was like.

'Why did you come back home Charlie?' Virginia asked breathlessly, pulling back.

'They just came back home Ginny.' Mr. Weasley said.

Virginia sat down next to Charlie, looking at him expectantly.

'Well, I've been changed to different quarters for a year.' Charlie explained. Lesley grinned and wrapped her arms around his waist.

'Yes, I'm coming back to London too.' Lesley said.

Virginia looked at them suspiciously, feeling something fishy. Lesley was indeed a total Muggle, how the two fell in love was a total fantasy, since muggles were usually terrified by wizarding people. But when Lesley met Charlie, sparks flew and bang, a year later they were engaged and their wedding would be next summer.

'So, anything new around Romania?' Ron asked. He, Harry and Hermione were seated on the couch while Percy was in the kitchen and Bill was sitting on the floor across the couple. Fred and George were surprisingly at the chest board, playing a game of chest, but the chest board looked suspiciously like one of their new inventions, because the queen kept doing a hula dance whenever one of the opposing side's chest were beaten, while the king did cartwheels in front of the queen.

Charlie shook his head, 'not really, I mean, all the routine work, chasing dragons and stuff.'

'And you never get bored.' Virginia said.

Charlie shook his head and grinned, pulling his girlfriend closer to him.

'So, what are you doing back here Lesley?' Virginia asked.

Lesley smiled mischievously, 'a studio hired me to work as a dance instructor for a yearly contract, so I've decided to move to London for a change.' Lesley's home was in Scotland, but she had somehow left it and went travelling for a few years before she met Charlie in Romania.

'Oh really, that would be so much fun to teach dancing.' Virginia said.

'Right.' Lesley grinned.

'So, your going to stay here for the summer until the kids go back to Hogwarts?' Mrs. Weasley asked hopefully.

'You bet.' Charlie grinned.

'Unusual.' Ron muttered, looking at Harry and Hermione, who nodded their heads in agreement.

'Checkmate!' George cried, and instantly numerous white queens and kings sprang from the chest board and started to hula and cartwheel across the Burrow, between Mrs. Weasley's hysterical screams and the roar of laughter from the others.

'Frederick and George Weasley, I am going to kill you two!' an angry Percy yelled, charging into the living room with his ministry papers torn by the chests.

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Virginia woke up to the sound of faint running water. She sat up from her mattress on the floor and stretched, rubbing her eyes. It was still very early in the morning and the household was quiet. She saw that Lesley's bed was empty but Hermione was still sound asleep on the mattress beside her, a book of Charms in her arms.

Virginia smiled and stood up quietly, tiptoeing to the closet. She pulled out the clothes she wore yesterday and put them on, yawning all the way. She was about to pull her hair up in a ponytail when the door creaked open quietly and Lesley walked in, her hair dripping wet.

'Morning Ginny.' Lesley whispered, grinning sheepishly.

'Morning.' Virginia whispered back. After a few minutes, they walked down to the kitchen together.

'So, how's that routine I taught you at Christmas doing?' Lesley asked, sticking her head into the refrigerator, 'milk or juice?'

'Milk please.' Virginia replied, she thanked Lesley and sat down at the deserted kitchen table, 'it's doing fine, but I still feel a little rigid and not up to the beat sometimes.'

'Hmm…' Leasley drank her juice thoughtfully, 'let's give it a go outside, see how you've improved.' Virginia nodded and drank her milk in one gulp.

When Lesley had been introduced into the Weasley family, it was the summer before her third grade, just before their trip to Egypt. She had come to know that Lesley was a performing dancer for a dance company and constantly went on these tour performances before she met Charlie and had been dancing all her life, since her first pair of ballet shoes she received as her five year old present. When Virginia had learnt that she knew how to dance she immediately jumped at the opportunity and begged her to teach her. Of course Lesley was more than willing to and Virginia had been taught by her for two years already.

Lesley was a slim and gorgeous girl, with dark blonde shoulder length hair and hazel eyes. She always had a smile on her face and was extremely friendly and pleasant to the people around her.

The two walked up to the hill that looked over the place and Lesley plopped down onto the grass, 'now, you can start it and I'll see what can be improved.'

Virginia cocked her head, 'but don't we need the music to get the rhythm?'

Lesley shook her head, 'no, if you always have music, then it will only cause you to follow the music, but not dancing along with it.'

Virginia nodded and raised her arms in the starting position, and started the ever so familiar routine that had accompanied her the whole school year.

Lesley looked at Virginia's swift moves. She was graceful, strong and had flexibility. She more than familiar with the steps, but she was actually dancing the music out, putting in the music element without even actually listening to it. In her opinion, she was capable of being a real dancer if she just put in more training.

'Wonderful.' Lesley exclaimed, clapping her hands.

Virginia smiled and sat beside her. 'Really? I've been practising a lot the past year.' More than you think.

Lesley nodded thoughtfully, 'hmm, maybe I should teach you tango and maybe even jazz. Your quite familiar with ballet now.'

'Hmm, that would be a good idea.' Virginia said. She loved it when Lesley taught her new things.

Lesley stood up and brushed her bottom, 'I'll go back and get the CDs I've brought.'

'Sure, you can use my player, it's in the first drawer.' Virginia said.

'Sure thing.'

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'Hermione! Wake up! Breakfast's almost ready!'

Hermione stirred and opened her eyes at the sound of Ron's voice. She pushed her body backwards and hit her head on something hard.

'Ouch!' Hermione exclaimed, but before she could move her head, a thick stack of books fell onto her, she screamed and covered her head frantically.

'What happened?' Virginia's voice cried and she burst through the doors. She winced guiltily at the book-covered Hermione. 'I'm sorry, I forgot to warn you about the books on the shelf.'

'That okay.' Hermione coughed, waving the dust from her face, 'just got startled, no hurt done, I guess.' She picked up the book that was on her lap and raised her eyebrows. 'The Standard Book of Spells, Grade 6. Ginny, this book is our level, what's it doing in your room?'

Virginia knelt down to pick up the books. They were actually the fifth, sixth, and seventh year books that were from Fred and George. 'Well, it should have been with Ron, but he didn't want to put it in his room because he had too much of his quidditch rubbish stacked in his room, so he put it here. Since I had free time I flipped through them. There's actually another stack in Fred and George's room.'

'Oh.' Was all Hermione said before she stood up and put the books back on the rack. A stack of green volumes caught her eye and she turned, her eyes bugging out. 'Ginny! These are all advanced medical books!'

Virginia looked up to what she was referring to, 'oh yes, I bought these last year at a second hand book shop when Madame Promfey asked me to help her. Can't do no good without good preparation.'

Hermione nodded, obviously impressed by the books she had. Not even she had ever read these books.

'Ginny, Hermione, Breakfast!' Lesley shouted from downstairs.

'Coming!'

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'Hey! Letters from Hogwarts!' Ron cried as a flock of owls perched themselves on the window sill.

Virginia and Charlie went to the window and gently pulled the four letters from the owl's feet.

'What?' Ron cried as he scanned through his letter than was written in elegant green writing, 'why do I have Muggle Studies books?'

'Me too.' Harry said, peering over Hermione's shoulder, 'You have it too.'

Hermione ceased her forehead, 'But I still have my old subjects, why are they giving us Muggle Studies? I didn't take it since third grade.' She rolled her eyes at the thought of the stupid time-turner.

'Gin, what have you got?' Charlie asked, snatching the letter ('Hey!') from Virginia's hands. He raised his eyebrows.

'What is it Charlie?' Bill asked from the couch.

'Ginny, is this your list of books?' Charlie asked, looking at his sister strangely.

'Yes!' Virginia said hotly, her face a little flushed.

'But why are you told to buy a Potions textbook for sixth grade?' Percy asked, peering over her shoulder.

'WHAT!' Ron exclaimed, snatching the letter from her hands, he scanned and gave it to Hermione in confusion.

'Ms. Virginia Weasley, please note that you are required to buy the following textbooks for the next academic year at Hogwarts School of Witchcraft and Wizardy. The Standard Book of Spells Grade 5, An Advanced History of Magic for O.W.L, Guides to Higher Levels of Transfiguration Vol. 1, Herbology for Advanced Learners Vol. 1, Beasts and Creatures Vol. 2, Advanced Potions Grade 6, Learn about Muggles Advanced Edition.' Hermione looked at Virginia questioningly.

'I think Dumbledore must have made a mistake, how could you be having Year six Potions.' Mrs. Weasley said, Mr. Weasley nodded.

Jeez, just because I'm not famous for grades doesn't mean they have to say that the Headmaster made a mistake. Virginia grumbled mentally, grabbing her letter from Hermione. 'No, Professor Dumbledore did not make a mistake, I am taking Year Six Advanced Potions.'

'What? You mean you know?' Percy exclaimed.

'And why aren't you taking Defense Against Dark Arts?' Harry asked, 'I hear that Professor Lupin is coming back.'

'Ginny, you know about this, you're not surprised at all!' Ron said, glaring at his sister.

Virginia sighed. 'Yes, I know about all this. These are my special arrangements for next year because I'm taking a private tutoring section of medical studies with Madame Promfey.'

'Medical Studies?' Bill asked.

Virginia nodded, 'Yes. Professor Snape had told Madame Promfey that I've been excelling my Potions and far ahead from my other schoolmates, and so he suggested that I skip Grade 5 and take up Medical Studies in preparation for the future.' She almost whispered the last phrase.

Every was silent as to what she had said. Everyone knew she was referring to the war that might break out anytime once Voldemort has resurfaced again.

'Hey, then that means your going to have Potions with us!' Hermione suddenly realized, smiling brightly.

'I suppose.' Virginia said, 'and also I think I heard Professor Dumbledore talking about compulsory Muggle Studies this year.'

Ron groaned, 'we didn't have this kind of stuff last year!'

'What about your O.W.Ls in Potions?' Mr. Weasley asked.

'Well, Professor Snape said it wouldn't be a problem for me in O.W.L Potions, so he recommended that I directly take Grade 6.' Virginia replied.

'Muggle Studies…' Harry said uncertainly.

Virginia shrugged, 'Well, your Muggle Studies will be far more easier than the ones who are really take Muggle Studies, which will be changed to Advanced Muggle Studies. You don't have to take O.W.L in Muggle Studies either, I think it's just a general knowledge.' She looked at her letter again, reading the note at the bottom.

Ms Weasley, please be reminded that you will not be taking Defense Against Dark Arts and that you are required to find Professor Snape on the 2nd of September after breakfast to settle your special time-table arrangements with Madame Promfey. He will be waiting for you in the Medical Wing. Please be reminded also to buy an extra cauldron, silver, size 4 for advance potion brewing, the extra allowance will be supplied to you when you show this letter to the Goblins in Gringotts. Also a set of brand new potion ingredients and an advance set of scales will be required as well.

'Mom, I'll be needing a new cauldron.' Virginia said, 'Size four for advance.'

'A Silver one?' Bill exclaimed, 'that's really potions.'

'Oh dear, that costs a lot!' Mrs. Weasley said in a worried tone.

'Uh, the school has given me extra money.' Virginia said.

'Boy, Dumbledore must be very serious about your arrangements.' Percy commented with a bit a jealousy, not even he had been treated like that.

'Percy…' Mrs. Weasley warned, then turned to Virginia, 'Ginny dear, are you sure you can handle Year Six potions? I mean you haven't even learned Grade 5 yet.'

Virginia shrugged, 'Well, I guess all the books Ron doesn't read until school starts gives me the advantages.' Ron glared at him while Hermione shook her head in disapproval.

Mr. Weasley sighed and nodded, 'Well, I guess we need to go to Diagon Alley this afternoon, would you like to come Lesley?'

Lesley smiled and nodded, 'I'd love to.'

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'DIAGON ALLEY!' Virginia bellowed, and instantly sucked into the floo powder network. A few seconds later she was standing on the street of Diagon Alley, which was as crowded as always.

'Oh my!' Lesley cried a second later, holding her forehead.

'You okay?' Charlie asked worriedly, appearing behind her.

'Yes, I'm fine, just a little startled.' Lesley replied, smiling sheepishly.

'Must be unexpected.' Ron said as he appeared behind Charlie, stepping out of the fireplace.

'Let's go!' Mr. Weasley said, heading for the snow white tower that was the Gringotts bank.

Virginia tapped her foot annoyingly when the Goblin at the counter looked at her from head to toe. 'Are you done with the letter?' she asked impatiently.

The Goblin nodded slowly, 'I will personally take Ms. Weasley to Vault six hundred, the Hogwarts Vault to get your 50 Galleon allowance.'

'What?' Virginia gasped, 50 galleons was a LOT!

'But, would Ginny deserve that much? I mean we might not be able to repay the debt…' Mrs. Weasley said uncertainly. Harry looked at his feet guiltily.

'The letter we got from Professor Dumbledore clearly stated 50 galleons and the rest will be allowed to your own free use.' The Goblin said.

'You mean, I don't have to pay back?' Virginia asked.

The Goblin nodded and gestured her to follow him through a door that was right beside the counter.

Virginia had never felt so much money in her pocket before and it was practically dragging her to the ground.

'Dear gods Gin, how on earth are you going to spend so much money.' Ron asked. Hermione and Harry nodded in agreement.

'Well, I know that those Silver Cauldrons cost at least 25 galleons, so there won't be much left once I've bought it.' Virginia grumbled. She hated the sudden attention her family gave her, especially Harry and Hermione.

'A very interesting place.' Lesley breathed. Charlie grinned.

'Lesley,' Virginia turned to face the blonde, 'I want to go to that shop to buy some supplies, can I go with you?'

Lesley looked at her strangely, then nodded, 'sure.'

'We'll be going now, be back in an hour.' Virginia said before anyone could protest and dragged Lesley towards the Leaky Cauldron.

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'Phew, thought I'd never breath again.' Virginia said as they walked through the stone wall. Lesley looked back and was surprised as the door closed itself.

'What? Why?' Lesley looked at the girl in confusion.

Virginia sighed, 'I hate the attention, I mean I thought I could keep it a secret, I don't want anyone to know that I'm taking year six potions.'

Lesley smiled and patted her head, 'it doesn't matter, as long as your recognized by the teachers.'

'I guess.' Virginia said. All these years of being 'the Weasley that didn't show herself' had earned her a reputation of not being known by anyone and she wasn't about to let it go. Her eyes lightened up when she saw the familiar dance shop.

'Welcome my dears.' A kind women behind the counters greeted, 'oh my, Ginny and Lesley, haven't seen you two for at least a year!'

Lesley laughed, 'come on Agatha, you know we miss you.'

'I'm flattered.' Agatha smiled warmly.

Virginia gazed at the assortment of clothes, shoes and other hair accessories. She was immediately attracted by a leotard and practising suit that was hung on the wall. It was silvery black with pale green straps and the leotard was also the matching green.

Lesley smiled and took it down. 'Try it on!'

Virginia looked at her uncertainly, 'but…'

'Please do dear.' Agatha urged, lifting the curtains to the dresser room.

When Virginia looked at herself in the mirror, she blinked. She felt like a real dancer on stage, with warmers at her legs and pink ballet shoes.

'It suites you perfectly Ginny!' Lesley exclaimed, she turned to Agatha, 'on me please, and with those tap dance shoes as well.'

Virginia gasped and grabbed Lesley's arms, 'Lesley, it costs a fortune, don't buy it! I mean, I'm not even a professional dancer!'

Lesley shook her head, 'you are capable for being one. Please consider it a present for the future star of performance from her honorable instructor.'

'But – '

'No buts!' Lesley said sternly, 'you deserve it.'

Virginia lowered her head and smiled, 'thank you very much.'

'No thank you, I mean it, you really deserve to have good dancing equipment, I wouldn't want you to spring your ankle or something.' Lesley turned to Agatha and took her wallet from her handbag.

Five minutes later Virginia was carrying the huge shopping back with the words 'Agatha's Dancing Equipments' printed on it, still muttering thank yous. She suddenly stopped at an old bookstore and stared at it. 'Lesley, would you mind going back to Diagon Alley and tell Mom, I don't want her to have a fit if she finds us missing.'

Lesley smiled, 'sure think, we'll wait for you in the Leaky Cauldron after, let's say forty-five minutes. You have to get your books too don't you?' Lesley added.

'Oh!' Virginia totally forgot, and after goodbyes Virginia walked into the dusty bookshop which was filled with old dust covered books. She walked to a shelf at the very back corner, surprised that no one was in the shop.

'Dark Medical Skills.' Virginia read in a whisper, then took out the leather bounded volume. She gasped when the whole bookshelf suddenly turned and she was thrown into a dark room, the book in her hands.

'I see you've come, Miss Virginia Weasley…' a croaked voice said.

Virginia looked up and stared at a stopping man with dark greasy hair and very dark eyes.

'I've been waiting for you.'

End of Chapter 2

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