Chapter 7

Starting School

CRAWFIELD HOUSE- 6:30AM

BEEP BEEP BEEP BEEP came the noise from Brooke's alarm. Brooke turned the alarm off and sat up. Her stomach gave a jolt. Today she was going to school! Brooke got out of bed and grabbed the school clothes she'd set out the night before and her School Robes, which had no emblem on them yet. Brooke went into her bathroom and turned on the shower. Inside the shower she let the hot water run down her back and allowed it to wake her up a bit. Brooke washed her hair and died it to a dirty blonde colour, than stepped out of the shower. When she had pulled on her pleated skirt and shirt, she put on her black robes. She used a simple drying spell that couldn't be detected by the ministry to dry her hair. She plaited her hair and let it fall down her back.

Brooke came out of her bathroom and made her bed. She straightened her room and checked to make sure she had everything. Than she made her way down stairs to the kitchen and sat at the table. "Morning Baby!" said her mum, coming over and kissing her on the forehead. Her mum placed pancakes, bacon and eggs in front of her. "Morning Mum". Brooke picked up her fork and began eat her breakfast slowly. Her mum came and sat next to her drinking her cup of tea.

"Don't be nervous Baby. You're a smart witch. You'll fit in fine. You made friends really easy in Australia it won't be any different here. Hurry up and eat we have to be out of here at 7:30 so you can be sorted and told a little bit about your house, teachers, classes etc." Brooke smiled and her stomach flip-flopped "Thanks Mama". "Your Welcome Baby"

Brooke got up from the table and headed up to her bedroom. She passed her father on his way to the kitchen. He kissed her forehead "Morning Honey! Are your nervous?" asked her father. "Morning dad. Yeah I'm nervous actually I'm terrified" admitted Brooke. "Don't be Honey, everything will be fine" said her dad as he walked into the kitchen. As she walked up the stairs she could faintly her dad greeting her mum. Brooke walked up the second flight of stairs and walked down the hallway to her room. She did one more check she had everything and put her fluffy cat Athena in her carry basket. She dragged her trunk and the carry basket down to the entrance hall and than made her way back to the kitchen. She heard snatches of conversation "No, She seems fine." She heard her mother say. "Twin…. Are we doing the right thing" said her father. Brooke was confused who are they talking about?

"Mum, I'm ready" called Brooke from outside the kitchen. Her mum came out dressed in blue wizard robes. "Alright we can go now" said Her mum. Her dad came out and gave her a hug "Bye Honey. I'll miss you! We'll hopefully see you at Christmas honey" said her dad. "Bye dad" whispered Brooke. She went up to her mum who was holding a shoe. "Grab Athena in her basket and I'll take your trunk Baby" said her mum. Brooke grabbed Athena than grabbed onto the shoe. "Headmasters Office" said Elizabeth. Brooke felt a jolt behind her navel. She found herself on the floor in a big office. "Welcome to Hogwarts Brooke" said a Voice. Brooke got off the ground and sat in a chair. Her mum was sitting in one beside her looking at the headmaster. "Hello Headmaster" Brooke smiled meekly.

Dumbledore stood up and got a hat off the shelf. "Brooke, this is the sorting hat. You simply place it on your head and it will tell you what house your in" he said handing it to her. Brooke put it on her head. "My, My, You're a hard one to sort. You've got brains for Ravenclaw but there's the courage of Gryffindor. Ah and some Slytherin" said the Hat to her. "No don't put me in Slytherin" whispered Brooke. "Alright, better be GRYFFINDOR!" Shouted the hat. "Congratulations! You're in Gryffindor house. Your Head of House is Professor McGongall. There is a house cup awarded every year. You have to earn points to get the cup. We also have a quidditch cup and there are trials for it soon. I believe you want to be an Auror"" said Dumbledore.

Brooke nodded, "And you want to take Care of Magical Creatures and Herbology also" continued Dumbledore. Brooke Nodded "I've got all my books already Headmaster" Dumbledore smiled "Very Good. Here is your timetable. It's 8:30am. The students should be in the great hall by now. SIR NICHOLAS! WHERE ARE YOU?" shouted Dumbledore. A ghost came through the wall "Yes Headmaster"

"Could you please show Brooke and Her mum to Gyrffindor common room so she can settle in?" The ghost nodded "Of course Headmaster- Follow me" Dumbledore smiled "Good bye" and he left. Brooke and her mum followed Sir Nicholas to a portrait of a fat lady. "Password" asked the portrait. The ghost turned to Brooke "The password is Mimbus Mimbletonia." Stated the ghost. Brooke nodded and repeated the words. The portrait swung open and they climbed inside. They were in a beautiful common room in red and gold colours. The ghost led them up to the sixth year dormitory. There was an unoccupied bed by the window. Brooke took it and her mum helped her unpack. They looked around a bit than asked the ghost to show them how to get outside.

Brooke and her mum where led down to the great doors. The ghost also pointed out where the great hall was. When they were outside they thanked the ghost and walked around.

Hogwarts- Boys Dormitory: 8am

Sun came through the window and was shinning on Harry's face. He stretched and sat up. He smiled evilly as he remembered changing everyone hair. He looked over and saw Green haired Ron, Orange Haired Neville, Fluro Green Dean and Fluro Orange Seasmus. Harry chuckled and went to have a shower. He came back to find the others still asleep. He smiled "Sonorus" he whispered. "WAKE UP YOU LOT! BREAKFAST TIME!" shouted Harry. "WHAT?" shouted Ron, Neville, Seasmus and Dean. Neville actually fell out of bed. Harry said the counter spell and spoke again "I'll meet you guys at the great hall. Its breakfast time." He watched four retreating backs make their way to the bathroom. Harry walked down the stairs to find Ginny. She gave a peck on the cheek and put an arm around him "Morning Sunshine. How are you feeling this morning?" Ginny gently put her hand on ribs. "I feel better- but don't press to hard. Should we wait for Hermione and Ron" Ginny nodded. No one else was in the common room and they sat on the couch. Harry was slumped on the couch with Ginny running her fingers through his hair. She lifted his shirt a little and traced the word freak that wouldn't disappear.

She stopped and gave Harry a gentle hug. "What was that for?" asked Harry. "For being the best boyfriend in the world". Just than Hermione and Ron appeared at the bottom of the stairs. Hermione's purple hair was pulled back and she was eying them as if she knew they did it. Ginny and Harry ignored the glare and went down to breakfast. Harry had waffles and orange juice. He was taking a sip when the morning post came in. A brown owl came and landed in front of him. He took the letter.

Dear Harry and Ginny,

You don't have to worry about telling us what happened we were right there! We disguised our selves as students and cast shield spells over ourselves so our hair wouldn't change colour. It was hilarious! Tell Ginny that her plan was bloody brilliant and came off nicely. I especially loved Snape and Draco's Hair. What a laugh. If you need any help with future pranks. Just send us an owl.

From Fred and George.

Harry laughed and handed the letter to Ginny. She laughed than folded up the letter. McGonagall came round with their timetables. (NOTE: During there first week at school they follow days 1-5. During there second week they follow Day 6-10. Than on every odd week eg, 3,5,7. They follow days 1-5 and on every even week eg 2,4,6,8. They follow days 6-10.)

Harry's and Ron's looked like this

WEEK 1

MONDAY TUESDAY

8:30am-9: 30amBREAKFAST BREAKFAST

10:00am-11: 30am Transfiguration DADA

11:30am -1:00pmCharms DADA

1:00pm-2:00pm LUNCH LUNCH

2:00pm-3: 30pm PotionsCOMC

3:30pm-5:00pmPotionsHerbology

5:00pm-5: 50pm FREE PERIODFREE PERIOD

5:50pm-6: 40pm FREE PERIOD FREE PERIOD

7:00pm-8:00pmDINNER DINNER

8:00pm -8:50pmAuror Theory FREE PERIOD

8:50pm-9: 40pmFREE PERIODOcculmency

WEDNESDAY THURSDAY FRIDAY

8:30am-9: 30amBREAKFAST BREAKFASTBREAKFAST

10:00am-11: 30amAuror Training Potions Transfiguration

11:30am-1:00pmAuror TheoryPotions Transfiguration

1:00pm-2:00pm LUNCHLUNCHLUNCH

2:00pm-3: 30pmCOMCCharmsHerbology

3:30pm-5:00pmHerbologyTransfigurationCOMC

5:00pm-5: 50pmTransfiguration DADA Charms

5:50pm-6: 40pmFREE PERIOD FREE PERIODFREE PERIOD

7:00pm-8:00pmDINNERDINNER DINNER

8:00pm-8: 50pmAdvancedDADAOcculmencyAuror Training

8:50pm-9: 40pmAdvanced DADAFREE PERIODFREE PERIOD

WEEK 2

MONDAY TUESDAY

8:30am-9: 30am BREAKFASTBREAKFAST

10:00am-11: 30amAuror TheoryCharms

11:30am-1:00pmAuror TrainingDADA

1:00pm-2:00pm LUNCH LUNCH

2:00pm-3: 30pm Herbology Transfiguration

3:30pm- 5:00pm COMC Transfiguration

5:00pm-5: 50pm Potions Herbology

5:50pm-6: 40pm FREE PERIODFREE PERIOD

7:00pm-8:00pm DINNERDINNER

8:00pm-8: 50pm FREE PERIODAdvanced DADA

8:50pm-6: 40pm OcculmencyAdvanced DADA

WEDNESDAY THURSDAY FRIDAY

8:30am-9: 30am BREAKFASTBREAKFAST BREAKFAST

10:00am-11: 30am Herbology Charms Herbology

11:30am-1:00pm PotionsCOMC Charms

1:00pm-2:00pmLUNCHLUNCHLUNCH

2:00pm-3: 30pm Auror TheoryDADA Transfiguration

3:30pm-5:00pmAuror Training Potions Advanced DADA

5:00pm-5: 50pm Auror Training Potions DADA

5:50pm-6: 40pm FREE PERIODFREE PERIOD FREE PERIOD

7:00pm-8:00pmDINNERDINNERDINNER

8:00pm-8: 50pm FREE PERIOD Occulmency Auror Theory

8:50pm-9: 40pm FREE PERIOD FREE PERIOD Auror Training

"BLOODY HELL!" shouted Ron. Harry nodded "Bloody Hell is right! Exleast we get free periods during the day!" Ron nodded but looked pale. "Cheer up. We've got double transfiguration after breakfast. Plus we don't have Snape for potions". The rest of breakfast was spent in silence as they all worried about their day.