A/N: Figured I should update this while I can. It's an extra long chapter for those who requested it. I just started updating it again. It's been sitting in my files for about 7 ? months now. So, might as well put it to use.

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The weekend passed by like nothing. Saturday morning I apologized to Professor Sinistra for not coming to class, and I left with sleepless nights of watching and recording the movements of the constellations of Orion, Ursa Major and Ursa Minor for a week. My work load was really piling up. I thought that there was going to be no break! Sunday, I finally got an owl from Kate, she sounded very happy:

Dear Joyce,

I explored our jungle out there. I met a few Bowtruckles, I was careful enough not to go near their trees. Is it true that they can really pry your eyes out? Once I swore I saw a phoenix rise from his ashes one time when I woke at dawn. Mum said she'll get me a kneazle! I hope we can go to Diagon Alley soon! Oh yeah, mum asked if u wanted anything from there. I hope you're having fun at Hogwarts. Probably more fun then home school. Mum is making me learn Latin. It's interesting enough, but its getting a little bit boring. She says maybe I'll start Greek Mythology soon, I'm thrilled. Oh, Kirley has a new girlfriend if you haven't read the Daily Prophet yet. Some bird from London who is a well known singer, Calista Astoria. I haven't met her yet, but she sounds nice. I like her name, Calista...Calista….it sounds pretty. Anyway, last week I visited Kirley, he says he's going to see you soon. What does that mean…anything I should know about? He also says for you to work on your scales. Don't try to break any windows! Hahaha! I'm just kidding, you have a pretty voice. But honestly, what did he mean by seeing you soon?

Well enough about my life, how about yours. Met anyone interesting? Anyone dad should know about? Just kidding again! I won't tell! Do you have any new friends? How's the classes are they hard? Fill me in on the details!

Love your sister,

Kate McCormack

It was good to hear from my sister. I wonder what Kirley meant to. So right away I responded.

Dear Kate,

Great hearing from you! Bowtruckles can really gouge out your eyes, unless you offer them wood lice. Latin isn't that bad, your gonna need it, really. So study hard! Greek Mythology is cool. Great stories. Name that Kneazle of yours Stardust! That's a way better name than "Flurilyn" Flurilyn sounds like the weather. School's awesome. Its bigger that Beauxbatons. I have met interesting somebody's. Our Gamekeeper and the Care of Magical Creatures teacher, is as big as Madame Maxime! All of my teachers are nice. Professor McGonagall, the transfiguration teacher, is pretty strict. You do not want to be on her list. Professor Flitwick, the Charms Teacher, is quite a character. He's probably as tall as you and has a high squeaky voice. Professor Snape, the "Potions Master". 0o0o0o scary title. He's quite…menacing. My History of Magic teacher, Pro. Binns is…well, a ghost. He drones on and on for 45 minutes. If you have him in the morning, bring a pillow. Our Defense against the Dark arts is quite….something. You may have heard of him, Gilderoy Lockhart. I haven't learned anything interesting from him, besides that his favorite color is Lilac. My favorite subject right now is astronomy with Professor Sinistra. It's nice to look at the stars.

Quidditch try-outs are coming soon; of course I'm going to try out! But guess what! Harry Potter, THE BOY WHO LIVED, is seeker! And he's only 12! He was the youngest seeker in a century in the school. And Kate, you would never guess who is the team captain, Oliver Wood! I don't think you remember him, you were only 2 when you probably last saw him. Oliver was my best friend, if you were wondering.

I'm baffled on what Kirley meant, about seeing me. I do practice my scales, once a while and no broken windows yet! Still I'm just as confused as you are.

I met a few good friends. They are nice and funny. It's still the beginning of term so, you'll never know!

Love,

Joycelen McCormack

I was wondering what the heck Kirley meant…..Monday came along, finally. Kate, still haven't had a replied. The day seemed to just go in slow motion. Which really bugs me. When the time came, it seemed to blur right on by. I stepped on to the quidditch field a little bit unsurely. The night's air was crisp and breezy. I put up my hair in a ponytail, looking to see where the rest of the team is.

"Oi Joyce! There you are!" a familiar voice said. I turned around, and there was Fred and George, already in uniform.

"Why is it we always need to find someone Fred,"

"No idea George, I guess it's our job!"

I laughed.

"Where is everyone?" I asked.

"Wood is giving them a 'pep' talk. It's usually a prolonged sobby speech. We only just got out. They should be coming soon."

Just as Fred finished the rest of the team was making their way to the field, along with a couple of other students, who were probably going to try out along with me. When they finally reached us I got a closer look at the other players. There was Wood (of course), Angelina, a girl with brown hair, a boy, about 12, who looked unhealthily skinny with untidy hair. They were all wearing scarlet robes except for the other students. The new comers were a girl with black hair about 13 and a boy with brown hair, about 14.

"Okay, this is how this works out. I will divide the team in half. So it will be balanced out." Oliver gave instructions on what to do. I nodded curtly.Oliver turned to the boy with untidy hair.

"Harry, I'll need you to sit this one out, since we are only trying out chasers."

Harry? Harry Potter? I stole a quick glance at him, and then looked at his forehead; sure enough there was the scar. Harry looked a bit uncomfortable, so I looked away. He nodded sleepily, yet understandably to Oliver. He turned and walked away.

"Okay, Joycelen and Melanie will be with Fred and Angelina on one team," Oliver pointed to the other girl and me.

"John, you'll be with me George and Katie."

We mounted our brooms,

"At the sound of my whistle, 3 2 1" tweet!

I shot off the ground the second the whistle went off. I felt the wind rush past me as I streaked along the stadium. Then I quickly focused my attention to the game. The other chasers were pretty good. I felt kind of intimidated. My family would have been ashamed of me. Pride I called it, a McCormack's curse. I dodged a bludger that was hit by George. I flew next to Katie and she almost jumped at my sudden presence. Then dropped the quaffle that she was holding in surprise. I swooped down and caught it. Then I quickly flew off to the opposing goal, and tried to score. Key word: tried. Oliver, being the 'spectacular' keeper he is, saved it. Damn. He threw the quaffle to John, who wasn't really looking. John missed the catch, and Melanie swooped down next to him and caught it. She went to score, which she also failed. I once again retrieved the quaffle, after many attempts evading Katie and John. I went up to Oliver, who was smiling smugly since he has saved every one of my attempts to score. Oh, I'm going to wipe that cheeky grin off his face. I feinted throwing to the left of him, which he went for foolishly and I scored, into the right goal hoop. Oliver faltered for a bit, and then recovered. Cheekiness gone, now he was determined. I gave him a falsely sweet smile, and then flew off.

At the end of the try-outs, I walked across the field, only to be held up by Angelina.

"Hey, good job Joyce! I hope you make the team!" She says.

"Yeah, I hope." I said.

"What's wrong now?"

"Nothing." Not convincing, great Joyce.

"There is something, what is it?" She asks once again.

"Fine, my sister sent me a letter about my cousin. She says I'll be seeing him soon. It's just puzzling," I admitted.

"Oh, well why?"

"Well, Kirley told me, before school, that he might take me on tour with him. I thought he was kidding so I didn't take it seriously."

"Tour? As in with him…as in with the Weird sisters…TOUR?" Angelina was stunned. "Joyce, you do know this is a once in a lifetime thing right…I mean, once you say no, there's no turning back!"

I nodded slowly, considering all this for a second.

"Do...Do you think I should, I mean, if he ever does offer, go on tour with him?" I said thoughtfully.

"Yes...Hell Yes!" She added excitedly. I smiled a little at her obnoxiousness.

"Mmkay, I'll think about it." I said, sighing.