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A few days before start of the term Ellen Grey followed Professor McGonagall up the stairs to Hogwarts castle; she felt incredibly stupid and wasn't quite sure how she got into this, but she needed a job and this was it. The whole concept of witches and wizards was ridiculous, she had dismissed the fact that such things were real when she was ten, but to now be proved that there are such people was unbelievable. Surprisingly it wasn't very hard to explain where she was going to Jane. All she did was tell the truth up to the part about magic.
Before her arrival Professor McGonagall had hurriedly explained some elements of their world. Which was basically just:
1. Magic -
E.g. Spells, charms potions ect. Owls-
Carrying post ect. And that things like radios, TV's ect. Didn't work.
Professor McGonagall opened the big oaken doors of the castle.
'I'll take you up to see the headmaster '
After walking up many flights of stairs Professor McGonagall stopped in front of a brick wall and said something. Ellen didn't hear exactly what she said but she was sure it involved the word chocolate. Whatever it was it made the wall open, revealing a stone staircase.
She stopped Ellen before going up the stairs and said:
'Just before I introduce you to the Headmaster there is just one thing I've been meaning to tell you.. I told Dumbledore that though you are from the non-magical world, you know some things, as your Aunt was a which. I hope you don't mind but it is very hard to find someone who is willing to take this job'
'No' Ellen answered 'that's fine. But surely there would be someone in this world who would take the job.'
' To be honest with you I didn't ask anyone from this world as there has been some...-' She stopped looking nervous 'incidents.' 'What kind of incidents' Ellen asked, it suddenly dawning on her that maybe it wasn't a good idea to take a job from someone who came from another world.
'Oh... nothing major, but there have been some incidents concerning... He who must not be named.'
'He who must not be named? Who is that.'
'Ughh... you'll find out in time.'
She beckoned Ellen into a circular room full of silvery objects; an old man with a long silver beard was sitting behind a desk. He looked up as they entered.
' Miss Grey how nice to finally meet you, I'm Albus Dumbledore the headmaster. Please, do sit down' He lent over his desk to shake her hand.
He motioned to a chair in front of the desk.
' I can't believe that Minerva managed to find a willing assistant and a muggle too. We wouldn't normally need one, but this year is going to be an especially busy one with the Triwizard Tournament and all.'
Half of these words Ellen didn't understand but she acted though she did, nodding politely in agreement.
'So what now?' she asked when nobody said anything for a few moments
'Well if you don't have any questions?'
'Yes. How do you know I'm not going to expose you to the outside world? '
' Would you?'
Ellen paused thinking about his question.
'Probably not.' She answered honestly
'Well then, anything else?'
'I don't think so.'
'Professor McGonagall, Have you worked out a place for Miss. Gray to stay?
'There is a spare room next to Professor Snape. Is there not?
Dumbledore's eyes sparkled with her remark.
' I do believe there is.'
He got up and followed them to the door 'If you have any questions about anything don't be afraid to come and see me. I suggest that once you get settled that you have a bit of a poke around. Have a look where you'll be working.'
Ellen was worried. Part of the conversation seemed very phony. Maybe. She thought. They were going to put her in the dungeons with the cave trolls or something.
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************************************************************************ Chapter 2. A Strange Beginning
A few days before start of the term Ellen Grey followed Professor McGonagall up the stairs to Hogwarts castle; she felt incredibly stupid and wasn't quite sure how she got into this, but she needed a job and this was it. The whole concept of witches and wizards was ridiculous, she had dismissed the fact that such things were real when she was ten, but to now be proved that there are such people was unbelievable. Surprisingly it wasn't very hard to explain where she was going to Jane. All she did was tell the truth up to the part about magic.
Before her arrival Professor McGonagall had hurriedly explained some elements of their world. Which was basically just:
1. Magic -
E.g. Spells, charms potions ect. Owls-
Carrying post ect. And that things like radios, TV's ect. Didn't work.
Professor McGonagall opened the big oaken doors of the castle.
'I'll take you up to see the headmaster '
After walking up many flights of stairs Professor McGonagall stopped in front of a brick wall and said something. Ellen didn't hear exactly what she said but she was sure it involved the word chocolate. Whatever it was it made the wall open, revealing a stone staircase.
She stopped Ellen before going up the stairs and said:
'Just before I introduce you to the Headmaster there is just one thing I've been meaning to tell you.. I told Dumbledore that though you are from the non-magical world, you know some things, as your Aunt was a which. I hope you don't mind but it is very hard to find someone who is willing to take this job'
'No' Ellen answered 'that's fine. But surely there would be someone in this world who would take the job.'
' To be honest with you I didn't ask anyone from this world as there has been some...-' She stopped looking nervous 'incidents.' 'What kind of incidents' Ellen asked, it suddenly dawning on her that maybe it wasn't a good idea to take a job from someone who came from another world.
'Oh... nothing major, but there have been some incidents concerning... He who must not be named.'
'He who must not be named? Who is that.'
'Ughh... you'll find out in time.'
She beckoned Ellen into a circular room full of silvery objects; an old man with a long silver beard was sitting behind a desk. He looked up as they entered.
' Miss Grey how nice to finally meet you, I'm Albus Dumbledore the headmaster. Please, do sit down' He lent over his desk to shake her hand.
He motioned to a chair in front of the desk.
' I can't believe that Minerva managed to find a willing assistant and a muggle too. We wouldn't normally need one, but this year is going to be an especially busy one with the Triwizard Tournament and all.'
Half of these words Ellen didn't understand but she acted though she did, nodding politely in agreement.
'So what now?' she asked when nobody said anything for a few moments
'Well if you don't have any questions?'
'Yes. How do you know I'm not going to expose you to the outside world? '
' Would you?'
Ellen paused thinking about his question.
'Probably not.' She answered honestly
'Well then, anything else?'
'I don't think so.'
'Professor McGonagall, Have you worked out a place for Miss. Gray to stay?
'There is a spare room next to Professor Snape. Is there not?
Dumbledore's eyes sparkled with her remark.
' I do believe there is.'
He got up and followed them to the door 'If you have any questions about anything don't be afraid to come and see me. I suggest that once you get settled that you have a bit of a poke around. Have a look where you'll be working.'
Ellen was worried. Part of the conversation seemed very phony. Maybe. She thought. They were going to put her in the dungeons with the cave trolls or something.
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