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The Forgotten Prophecy
Written By: Jeeths
Chapter 10: The AnnouncementGinny walked down to the Great Hall from the Hospital Wing. Ron was still being an arse even after those brains attacked him! 'I just wish I didn't have six older siblings overbearing me at every waking moment! Well, every waking moment when I'm doing something they don't like. Other than that, they just ignore me! And when a boy even dares to become more than just friends with me, they have to fear for their life! They already scared Michael off, my first actual boyfriend!' Ginny headed over to the Gryffindor table, but not without glancing at a certain Slytherin and throwing an evil smirk. She then plopped down next to Colin, her one and only best friend. She began chatting, eagerly telling her story, but regretting it once she came closer to Sirius's death, however, she was spared the trouble. Dumbledore had an announcement to make.
"Settle down, settle down. I have an announcement to make concerning the fourth years, but I would like the rest of you to stay silent as I make the announcement. Now, Durmstrang, Beauxbatons, and Hogwarts have decided to keep relations up with each other as this war is progressing, for we should have school unity as well as house unity. Therefore, we have decided to send four of our fourth years to these schools in an exchange program, two boys and two girls. There will be one girl and boy attending Durmstrang while the other girl and boy attend Beauxbatons, and they will switch schools for the second semester. After their second semester is over, they will come back to Hogwarts and take their O.W.L.'s over the material they have learned. Now, if you would like to be one of these lucky students, then you will have to write an essay on why you would like to attend, and why you should be chosen, and hand it in to your head of house. You will be told over the summer if you have been chosen, and from there we will tell you what you need to do. That will be all," Dumbledore said, sitting down to continue his meal.
Ginny slowly took a sip of her pumpkin juice, thinking about what Dumbledore said. 'Exchange program, eh? I'd love to go on it, considering NO BROTHERS for a whole entire year, but think about how much it would cost…I mean, it has to cost something right? Even if I do have freedom for a year, would I be willing to go to Durmstrang for it?' Ginny picked up a drumstick and began chewing on it, 'I mean, they learn Dark Arts most of the time, or so I've heard. Well, I wouldn't just be going to Durmstrang, I'd be at Beauxbatons for half the year too. Wait, what are the chances of me even getting chosen for it? Very slim! I'm sure half the year is going to be trying for this. I'm sure I could always back out if I wanted to then. How about I try for it, and see if I get it, then, I can back out if I want to. I'll just be checking to see if I could get it. That's it.' Ginny came back out of thought and went back to talking to Colin.
"I think I'm going to try to get it," Ginny told him.
"Get what?" Colin said who was busy wiping off gravy from his robes.
"The admission to the exchange program! Weren't you paying attention to the announcement?" Ginny exclaimed.
"Well the announcement was about five minutes ago, you take a long time to think about things," Colin replied, grinning.
"Haha, very funny," Ginny said pulling a sour expression.
"I think I'm going to try and get it too, it'd be really fun," Colin said.
"Yeah," Ginny replied, thinking that even if she did get it, she wouldn't be having any fun. "Anyways, I'm thinking I'm going to start on that essay."
"Already! You're turning into Hermione!" Colin exclaimed.
"Haven't you noticed? I'm better than Hermione," she said.
"Hey!" Hermione exclaimed from two seats down, throwing her a dirty look. Ginny walked out of the Great Hall.
Ginny stumbled out of bed and walked down to breakfast in the kitchen of the Burrow clad in her pajamas. She was glad she decided to change to pajamas instead of frilly nightdresses. She walked into the kitchen to be greeted by her mum, Ron, and surprisingly Harry.
"When did you get here?" she asked, not really caring that it sounded rude.
"Just this morning, the Order flew me in," he said with a grin. Ginny walked over to the table and grabbed a piece of bacon.
"Ginny, dear, an owl arrived for you," Molly said, gesturing to the letter on the counter.
Ginny walked over to retrieve it. It said 'To Miss Ginevra Weasley'. Bringing it back to the table, she flipped it over to open the seal but promptly missed the chair she had been aiming for and landed on her arse. She made no indication of pain or a gesture to get up. She simply stared at the back of the unopened letter. Harry and Ron exchanged worried glances.
"Gin, you think you might want to open that?" Ron asked. Ginny just kept on staring at the envelope. "What's gotten into you?" he stood up and helped Ginny back into her seat, then proceeded to look over her shoulder at the back of the envelope. He was thoroughly confused.
Ginny stared at the seal. It had two crossing wands with sparks emitting from the tips. All of a sudden her slowed reaction quickened with the speed of light. She ripped open the seal with a squeal and unfolded the letter. Ron, who was still very curious, began to read the letter over her shoulder. Ginny, becoming aware of the presence above her right shoulder, excused herself to the disappointment and frustration of Ron, He bellowed after her, "Ginny, what the hell is in that letter that's got you all bloody riled up!"
"Ronald Weasley, watch your language!" Mrs. Weasley roared.
"Sorry Mum," Ron said as he sped off behind Ginny who was now heading up the stairs with Harry trailing behind him. He yanked on her wrist making her fall off the second step into Harry's arms. Ginny brushed him off.
"Ron, it is my letter, addressed to ME, therefore it is my property and I'll do as I please with it. If I choose not to show it to you, then it is not my problem. Nowhere have I seen it stated that I have to show my older sibling my letter. Now leave me be," she said quite calmly, going upstairs to her room.
The moment she entered her room, her mood completely changed as her thoughts drifted back to the parchment in her hand.
Dear Ginevra Weasley,
I am pleased to inform you that your essay was quite convincing and your grades astounding enough for you to be accepted into this exchange program. You will be attending Beauxbatons with another Hogwarts student from fifth year. After one semester is completed at Beauxbatons, there will be transportation provided to go along to Durmstrang. We will be expecting you and the other exchange student heading to Beauxbatons to use enclosed portkeys to travel to Beauxbatons. This portkey will become effective at 6:00 P.M. on August 30th. Also enclosed you will find a list of supplies available in London. Other necessities such as the uniform wardrobe will be contributed to you by the schools you will be attending. Enjoy the rest of your vacation and we will be looking forward to making your acquaintance.
Sincerely,
Headmistress of Beauxbatons
Mademoiselle Maxime
Surely enough Ginny was surprised that she had been accepted, even though she had the thought since her eyes caught sight of the Beauxbatons crest on the seal. It slowly began to sink in. She looked into the envelope and pulled out her supply list. This would cost her family a fortune buying all her supplies. Then she thought of her resolve to decline the opportunity. She looked into the envelope again and a glint caught her eye. She flipped the envelope over and out dropped the last content. It seemed to be a ring. She looked closer and inscribed on the band said "Beauxbatons". She slipped the ring on her finger for safe-keeping. Should she decline the opportunity of a lifetime?
To Be Continued…
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A/N: I apologize for taking so long. I was working myself out with my summer reading assignment and I still had to stay up till four the night before school started to finish it! I know, I know, how can such a reading fanatic such as me get bored of reading right? Well if you had 800 pgs on someone's boring and overly descriptive life from age 12 to DEAD, then you would fall asleep too! Lemme tell you a secret…I didn't finish the book, but I made it look like I did! Tee hee!
And then there's that whole time consuming thing called the first week of high school ever so yeah I apologize for trying to get adjusted! High school is pretty good and I only got lost a couple of times in that maze of a school!
Lady-Nimoe: I whole-heartedly apologize to Jen, I had no clue I had even taken your line! I must have remembered it or something, but mistook it as my own... I feel so embarrassed now…SORRY! Thanks for not being mad and still encouraging me though! I'm sooo glad I'm past J.K. Rowling! I have sooo much planned out! Yay!
Other reviewers, I thank you for all the compliments! Please give me more advice on how I could make this story better! And I promise you the more reviews I get this time, the closer the next chapter update is, now that I'm on a steady pace once again!
