Disclaimer: I don't own Harry Potter, I wish I did, but alas it can not be.

A/N: Okay so don't get all upset, not that I get many reviews anyways, but this will be the last chapter for a while. I am moving in 2 weeks and I need to pack and what have you so I won't have time to write a new chapter. So don't be surprised if it takes a month or longer for a new chapter. Also I notice this story has quite a few hits! Thanks for reading everyone, but it would be super jolly awesome if you reviewed! You could call it a going away present. Like I said in the beginning, in not so few words: I like reviews, reviews are GOOD!

BTW: To my reviewers: SilmarwenFaith- Thanks as usual! Wolf- thanks for reading, and a squib is a non-magical person born to one or more magical parents. Rofl- umm what? Thanks for reading if you did. SarahColdheart- I can't believe I screwed up where Luna was… lol I'm gonna pretend I did it on purpose. Thanks for reading!

Chapter 4: All in a Day's Work

When I arrived in the hufflepuff common room I was so tired. All I could think about was the fact that I, Samantha Jean Jacobs, was living this. It was real, either that or I was stuck in a very amusing dream. I went up to the dormitory and sat on MY bed. It was weird to think of it that way my bed, it was mine as much as Luna's was hers. I laid my head down and my heavy eyes closed. I didn't dream much that night. Only a humorous glimpse of my mother receiving a letter attached to an owl.

When I woke up the next morning It was back to the old grime to everyone else but my life was about to drastically change. Just as Dumbledore promised everything was taken care of. At the foot of my bed was a brand new trunk full of second hand supplies the likes of which I had never seen. In my size were robes, and clothes that seemed so odd. I saw a cauldron, paper, quills, and books! Lots of books it was as if the books I lugged around in high school were nothing compared to these. And on top of it all was an envelope neatly placed on top of a book about spells. I took the letter out of its perfectly folded envelope and read it

Dear Ms. Jacobs,

Welcome to Hogwarts we have been informed by Professor Albus Dumbledore, Headmaster of Hogwarts School of Witchcraft, and Wizardry, that by some accident you have been exposed to the knowledge of the wizarding world.

In ordinary circumstances a memory charm would be placed upon you to insure the secrecy of our world, however; it has also been brought to our attention that you have shown potential in potion making. Albus Dumbledore has taken you upon himself to take care of for your use in an experiment of his titled 3XL-402.

We would like to thank you for your participation and encourage you to follow what Professor Dumbledore advises you. We will keep in touch.

Sincerely, Malona P. Barksley

Ministry of Magic Officer

I thought wow! Look at me officially a part of the magical world. I placed the letter down and got into my school uniform. When I got downstairs for breakfast the great hall was full of hungry students I sat down at a table by myself, unable to find Luna. It was long at all before I heard a voice next to me.

"Samantha right?" she said,

'Yeah that's me."

"Oh is this seat taken?'

"No go ahead"

"My name is Ginny, Ginny Weasley"

'Oh Hi, your Ron's little sister huh?"

"Yeah I am, you met him?'

"Just a little yesterday."

"He is a bit over the top huh?"

"Yeah I guess a little"

"Listen Samantha…"

"Call me Sammy"

"Sammy, Luna told me about you. I wanted to let you know that I think your cool, and I won't tell anyone."

"Luna told you?"

"Yeah we are good friends you see and I sorta made her. We won't tell anyone. I promise."

"Okay, it's just all so overwhelming"

"I Understand. Do you have any questions? I'd be happy to answer any I can?"

"Yeah I have a few, but I have a meeting with Dumbledore in a few minutes so I don't really have time."

"Okay at dinner then. Meet me at that table over there" She pointed to a table in the very corner, to my delight.

The meeting with Dumbledore left me uneasy, and confused. So much of the Wizarding world was easy to understand from the books, but some of the world was so different. I left with more questions than I came with and none of my original ones answered.

It seemed the only thing that was accomplished was that it was decided that I need to go about my lessons as a normal Hogwarts student, and get acquainted with the students so they thought I was one of them. A spell was placed upon this wand of mine that made me able to accomplish some basic spells and charms, and around Christmas time I was to meet with Dumbledore again to learn the next phase of the experiment.

When I got done it was nearly lunch time, but I skipped it and opted to go to my dormitory and toy with all my new things, flip through books try to get some questions answered. When after several hours I couldn't find any. My stomach growled and I headed down stairs for dinner. I walked straight to the table Ginny had pointed out earlier. She and Luna were already sitting there giggling as I walked over to them.

"Hard day?" Luna asked,

"Not too bad, but I have so many questions."

"We will answer them, but first…" said Ginny very excitedly, "But first we got you something"

"What?' I asked,

"This" squeaked Luna as she lifted a cage up to the table. Inside was the most beautiful owl I had ever seen. It was a tawny owl and it looked magnificent.

"We thought you would like some way to communicate with your family. We call her Isis" said Ginny,

I was almost in tears here I was new and scared and these two girls had taken a liking to me almost as if we were always friends. I told them about my meeting with Dumbledore after that and we all talked quite candidly, though in very low whispers as to keep things to ourselves. It was the most welcome I had felt in a long time. The best thing was that I got questions answered lots of questions.

"So Dumbledore didn't die then?"

"No" answered Luna, "We thought he did, but it ended up being a rouse to fool Voldemort."

"You mean he-who-must-not-be-named" I giggled.

"Actually" said Ginny "Not many of us call him that, not after the war ended"

"It's over?'

"Yes, he was destroyed two years ago"

"How?"

"Harry Potter" said Luna, "he found all the horcuxes and destroyed them."

"Where were they?"

"Don't know." said Ginny "He hasn't told us"

"So Harry Potter is alive"

"Oh yes" said Luna, "Ask Ginny."

Ginny went bright red and hid behind her book.

"Ginny and Harry kind of have a thing going on"

"Oh?" I said "I think I read about that in the last book"

"Yes," said Ginny firmly, "We all know about me and Harry now, let us change the subject."

"Okay, okay," said Luna. "So Sammy what year did Dumbledore put you in?"

"Eighth, it's still weird that there are nine years!"

'You'll get used to it" said Ginny, "Luna and me are seventh years, your in the same year as Harry, Hermione, and Ron!"

"Cool" I said, "Is Ron and Hermione…"

"Together?" interrupted Ginny, I nodded, "Yeah actually they have been together since there sixth year. Mum is already planning the wedding."

We all giggled. After some more talk about my life before Hogwarts, and their lives, we decided it was getting late. We were the only ones in the hall. I gathered my things and we walked out together. Ginny separated from us after a while and headed up to the Gryffindor common room while Luna and I headed for the Hufflepuff one. I asked Luna why she was in Hufflepuff, and that I thought it was Ravenclaw. She told me that was another mistake in the books. We got up to our beds and hopped in. I was more tired than I realized, but I couldn't sleep until I got one more question answered.

"Luna?" I whispered

"Yeah?' she replied

"Is Snape bad?"

A/N: Sorry for the cliffhanger, see you in a month or so. Hope you like it. Remember REVIEWS ARE MY FRIEND. Review and maybe if I have time I will post once more before I leave!