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The Last Day

Finally the last day of school had come. I had made my decision. I was going to stay in England. My friends back home knew, and they were understanding. My mom said that she was happy for me and once I was settled into an apartment she was going to come and visit me. George and I were still dating and so were Devon and Angelina. I did excellent on my N.E.W.T.S, as did the other girls.
The twins did ok. Fred got one more than George did, but they were alright. They had gotten money that they had saved from Harry last year, and when they refused to take any money from me, I gave them each 5 thousand Galleons for their birthday. They had found a shop to buy in Diagon Alley. I found an apartment in Diagon Alley and was going to begin renting it out. It had three bedrooms, so George and Fred were going to move in with me.
The last day of school I did nothing but cry. I knew that I would see all my friends all the time over the summer, but I was just so upset that I had only been able to spend one year at Hogwarts. Griffendor won the House Cup, and Harry had been named captain of the Quidditch team. I went back to my room and packed while the other girls did the same. Dad and Dumbledore came by and asked to speak with me. I went down into the common room, and listened to their proposition.

"Krista, Dumbledore wants to ask you a few questions. He asked that I was here, so that you would know where I stand in this." dad said.

"Ok, what's up Professor?" I asked, very curious as to what he was going to say.

"Well, you did excellently on your N.E.W.T.S and you have showed strengths in Potions, Defense Against the Dark Arts, and Transfiguration. First, Professor McGonagall, Professor Lupin, your father, and Myself would like you to consider coming back next year, to be a sort of assistant teacher. You would help in Potions, Transfiguration, and Defense Against the Dark Arts. Also, if a professor, any professor is incapable of attending their class, you would be a substitute teacher for them. What do you think?"

"I think that would be great. I was just telling the girls how upset I was that I had only been able to come to Hogwarts for one year. That would be so cool. And I wasn't planning on going back to Massachusetts anyway. I've already found an apartment and roommates and everything." I said excitedly.

"Excellent." Dumbledore said. "Oh, also, Professor McGonagall believes that you would be an excellent animangus. She said that you have the talent, the patience, and the mind to pull it off. She thinks that it would be an excellent experience for you. If you choose not to do so however, we understand completely. Your father believes that it is also a good idea for you to do this, however, again if you choose not to, everyone will understand. What do you think?"

"I would love that. I have actually thought about it before. If McG -, um, er Professor McGonagall thinks that I can do it then I would absolutely love to." I said getting really excited.

"Wonderful. We will keep in touch with you over the summer and as will Professor McGonagall so that she may help you with your animangus potion."

"Ok, awesome. Thank you Professor." I said. "You should not be thanking anyone, Miss Snape. This was all your own doing. Congratulations on everything." he said and walked away.

"So you're cool with this, right dad?" I asked, making sure he wasn't just doing it because Dumbledore thought he should.

"Yeah, this will be really good for you. I'm glad you liked it here and that you will be coming back next year. Before you got here I thought you would hate me for taking you away from your mother and your life back in Massachusetts. I'm an very proud of you Kris." he said emotionally.

"Thanks dad, that means a lot to me." I said and gave him a hug. This time he didn't seem so detached as the last time I gave him a hug. I could tell things were going to be great.