Carmen and Cammy's European Vacation
Disclaimer: Not mine
Chapter 19- The Big Payoff
"Man I am going to miss getting up early" I yawned. The year had dwindled down to our last day of classes.
"If you get a job you won't have to" Cammy replied making up her bed. Mine however remained completely thrashed.
"I thought I'd let you make all the money" I said with mock sarcasm. She raised her eyebrows at me.
"We'll find out if I get accepted" She looked worried.
"And if you do…"
"I'll train at St. Mungos"
"Then we'll stay here"
"Guess so" I stretched out to grab my bag.
"Well we better get going; classes will be starting soon" We walked out of the common room down the halls. I had transfigurations first. I sat down at my normal seat when McGonagall started the lesson. I wasn't sure exactly what she was going to teach because uh, exams were over!
"As you know this is our last day of classes, and I would just like to tell you how much I have enjoyed teaching you. This year has definitely been the most eventful" she looked over at me, fair enough. Later on however I found out about the whole Sirius Black thing. Well apparently I wasn't the biggest thing at Hogwarts. She talked more about living in the real world. Blah blah blah. Then it was time for potions, my last day with Snape. How sad. His speech was much like McGonagall's, except that it was in a complete monotone voice.
"I will miss you students" he droned. Oh yeah that was sincere.
"And your antics" that sounded more like him. He looked over at me, man I was just popular today! That class passed quickly just as the rest did. I walked down to the Great Hall only to see a mob of seventh years crowded around a bulletin board.
"What's going on?" I asked one.
"Exam results" she replied, "They're back!" I swallowed hard. Oh man, this was it. I carefully pushed my way through to find my name and I found it. Well I had had done well enough to have my name posted. I followed my fingers to the score and wait…I passed transfigurations! Better than passed! Woohoo! I jumped around cheering for myself. I also found out I passed all my other courses with flying colors. I met Cammy in the Great Hall.
"So?" she asked urgently.
"I passed!" I squealed. We jumped up and down.
"Congrats" Fred and George called across the table. I later found out they did well too.
"How did Oliver do?" I asked them.
"Well he didn't have to do well, he got accepted to Puddlemere United" He didn't tell me that! I spotted Snape coming around, oh no potions scores! I held my breath as he came to our table and handed out the pamphlets. Of course Cammy passed, Fred and George passed as well. But now it came down to my score. Oh crap.
"I don't want to open it" I said nervously.
"You have to" Cammy pleaded. I opened it and slowly read the paper. My heart stopped.
"Well I'll be damned" I said. Cammy looked like someone had just died.
"I passed!" I yelled happily. Cammy hugged me even more.
"I'm so proud of you"
"Me too" I stood up "I'm going to go find Oliver" I left the hall en route to the pitch; I knew he'd be there. Sure enough he was, but he was sitting instead of flying.
"Oliver!" I yelled coming towards him. I picked up a clump of dirt and hurled it at his head. He turned around.
"What?"
"Why didn't you tell me you're going to play for Puddlemere!"
"I knew you hadn't gotten your scores back yet and I didn't want to gloat"
"Well I passed" I said happily.
"That's great" he looked sad though.
"Uh Oliver?"
"Yeah"
"You're going to play international quidditch, why are you sad?"
"Where are you going after Hogwarts Carmen?" I shrugged.
"I don't know, if Cammy gets accepted to become a healer I guess we'll stay in Europe otherwise…"
"You'll go back to the States" he replied grimly.
"Maybe, but I just don't know yet" I put a hand on his shoulder, "but you should be happy, you're finally out!" he grinned.
"Yeah, I'm sure not going to miss classes"
"Me either"
"But that is the best thing about Hogwarts" an unknown voice said from behind us. We turned around to see Dumbledore.
"Carmen, can I have a word?"
"Sure" I replied getting up and following him.
"Carmen as you know your time at Hogwarts has been spent well interestingly. Have you thought about what you would like to do after you graduate?"
"Not really" He smiled.
"Well as you know, your opinions have often gotten you into trouble but they also have gotten you recognition"
"Really?" I asked.
"Really. In fact, the ministry is looking for an American delegate. I told them about you and they decided you would be perfect for the job"
"Really!"
"Yes. What do you think about it?"
"I think it's great!" I yelled throwing my arms around him.
"I'm very proud of you Carmen" he said walking off. Finally my big mouth had gotten me somewhere other than detention.
A/N: I'm very sad to say it, but there's only one more chapter left! So review for old times sake!