Carly Mullet Chapter 45: Finally Some Good News, a harry potter fanfic

Disclaimer: I only own Carly.

Thanks to the reviewers again. I am sad to say that this is the beginning of the end. In a few more chapters the story of Carly Mullet will no longer go on…but onto happier news I had two different ways to end this chapter so I sort of added both…I don't know which one I liked better.

Chapter 45: Finally some happy news

Enjoy:

Christmas break blew by with nothing new happening. The American team had spanked Sweden in less then an hour. Witch Weekly, of course, had a follow up article on gossip about Carly. James' parents where gone for the rest of break and only briefly caught up with them to say good bye at the train station. When they arrived at the castle Remus was dragged away by Sophie and Peter joined James and Sirius while pulling operation wash Snape.

When classes had started up again all the teachers began to stress about the important N.E.W.T test coming up in six months. Needless to say Lily was not to be bothered during night time as she was studying. Everything went by smoothly, except James receiving less and less letters from his parents, until the first day of March when Dumbledore pulled Lily, James, Carly, Remus, and Sirius out of D.A.D.A. All five students sat across from their headmaster in his office,

"I have asked you five here for a certain reason." He studied each face before he continued, "As you all are now a part of the Order of Phoenix I must fill you in on what's going on." James and Sirius sat up a little straighter as Carly slumped lower into her seat. Dumbledore's gaze fell onto Carly who turned away, "We believe that the reason Lord Voldemort has been quiet sense Christmas is because he is planning something." Remus uttered a, 'Well duh…' under his breath. Dumbledore ignored him, "And I believe that it has something to do with you Carly." Carly's eyes became wide,

"Why? I mean besides giving him heirs, and being able to do wandless magic, what more could he want from me?" Carly asked in a shaky voice fearing the answer,

"We are not exactly sure, but from what we do know he not only has his eyes on you, but he has his eyes on the rest of you."

"Why?" Lily asked breathless,

"Besides the special things you all posses?" Dumbledore asked. Lily nodded, "He has come to see you five as a threat. Lily, you and James, have slipped through his fingers once. That is very rare; usually no one can manage that and live." Lily blushed as James puffed out his chest a little. After a few moments of silence Sirius spoke,

"Is that all professor?" He asked. Dumbledore nodded causing all five of them to rise out of their seats,

"Hold on Miss. Mullet I have something for you." Carly stopped and turned. Everyone else stopped also. Dumbledore was holding out an emerald green envelope with Caroline Mullet written across the front in lime green ink. "It is from a very close friend." Carly pulled out the green paper inside the envelope and read who it was from.

"It's from Harper Smith." She said. James rushed over and began to read aloud over her shoulder:

Dear Miss. Caroline Mullet,

A few months ago your captain from the American National team contacted me. She informed me that you where becoming good for a scout team and that you needed to find a real team. I of course wrote to your head of house and asked permission to come see your match against Ravenclaw in a few weeks. I will be coming to scout you out in order to see if you're ready for the big leagues. If so then you are welcome to come join the Ireland team as one of our chasers. Do not think this will be easy.

See you on the 20th,

Harper Smith

Manager of the Irish Quidditch Team

"Wow." Carly said after James finished. James on the other hand was hyperventilating. Lily waved her wand and handed James a paper back in which be began to breathe into.

"That's great." Remus said clapping her on the back, "Hope he likes the commentary." Remus added grinning and walking out of the office to go see Sophie. Carly turned to look at Dumbledore, who winked and stood up,

"It is now time for dinner." He said ushering the four out of his office. Carly ginned up at him. Dumbledore always seemed to turn a very pressing matter into a light happy matter.

When they arrived in the Great Hall Professor McGonagall walked over to James, "I have booked to pitch for every other night until the match started tomorrow, you better use that time wisely." James who was still breathing into the paper bag nodded. Carly could have sworn that McGonagall had winked at her before turning and leaving the Great Hall. Sirius was still reading the letter over and over again never believing what it said,

"So when you're on the team-"

"If I'm on the team." Carly interrupted. Sirius waved it off,

"Will you get like free tickets and stuff?" Carly shrugged.

The next few weeks swept by in a blur for Carly. Her birthday seemed unimportant compared to her future as a professional Quidditch player. James had practiced the Gryffindor team hard and late every night not even caring about the up coming tests in two months. Finally the day of the Ravenclaw vs. Gryffindor match arrived and Carly was actually nervous. Well she was always nervous when it came to important games, but this time it was worse. Lily had to drag her out of bed and into the Great Hall. Sirius and James had to restrain her from running out when she saw the new occupant at the head table. Harper Smith was sitting between Dumbledore and McGonagall chatting merrily to both teachers. Harper Smith was a stout man. He looked like he had the perfect build for a beater had he not been at least fifty years old. He actually reminded Lily of a leprechaun dressed in emerald green robes and a green top hat with red hair poking out.

"It's alright Carly, just eat something." Remus said shoving toast into her face. She turned away not speaking,

"Is she trying to get into her 'zone'?" A fellow Gryffindor asked. Lily nodded and was about to reply when James stood on top of the bench and cupped his hands over his mouth,

"Gryffindor team to the locker rooms!" He shouted. "Now this is a very important match today team." He said as they all sat and watched him pace. They all knew this but decided to let him have his fun. "Today's game relays on Carly's future and maybe the rest of yours one day." He said towards the younger players. James ranted for about fifteen minutes and would have gone longer had a loud whistle not sounded signaling the teams onto the field, "Alright lets go and kick some dumb raven ass!" James said mounting his broom and waiting for Remus to announce the players.

"Today we have our two best teams this year competing against each other for the Quidditch cup of Hogwarts." Remus' loud voice boomed over the stadium. The stands cheered loudly, "We have the smart house of the school, Ravenclaw…" he waited for the cheers from Slytherin and Ravenclaw to subside, "…competing against the bravest house of the school, Gryffindor!" The Hufflepuff and Gryffindor side went berserk. They were so loud that you couldn't hear Remus' voice announce the players from both teams. Carly mounted her broom as she faintly heard Remus call her name. Her eyes scanned the crowed as she waited for the captains to shake hands. Lily and Peter sat in the stands cheering loudly and Harper Smith sat with Dumbledore his eyes resting intently on Carly with parchment and a quill in his hand. Carly shook her head and focused back onto the game.

A half an hour later Gryffindor was in the lead with a score of 160-110. Carly had scored eight of those goals and didn't seem to be stopping as she made her way to the Ravenclaw end of the pitch. The quaffle was tucked safely under her arm as her other arm directed her broom to weave in and out of opposing players. Sirius seemed to be doing a good job hitting bludgers at the opposing seeker as Frank seemed to be hitting them to the people in Carly's way. Her eyes darted around as she looked for James or Stevens. James was right besides her as was Stevens. James nodded at her and she took off throwing the quaffle into the right hoop a second before the opposing keeper reached out and missed.

"And Mullet scores again making the score 170-110 Gryffindor in the lead." Carly's eyes darted to Harper for a quick moment. Harper was scribbling down things on his parchment without even looking. His eyes rested on Carly the entire time. "Oh and what is this? Both seekers are in a dive straight for the ground. Have they seen the snitch?" It was true all play seemed to stop as both seekers raced towards the flittering gold ball just inches above the ground,

"SIRIUS NOW!" James bellowed. Sirius seemed to regain himself and hit a rather angry bludger at the Ravenclaw seeker whose arm was outstretched. The bludger came in contact with the seekers head, who toppled off his broom and onto the ground. Keller the Gryffindor seeker bolted for the snitch and rose seconds later from his dive. The struggling gold ball in his hand.

"Gryffindor wins the quidditch cup for the sixth year in the row!" Remus yelled and ran towards the center of the pitch. Carly was the first to reach Joey Keller. She tackled him to the ground and hugged him. Joey grinned and was soon swept up by the Gryffindor supporters. James soon joined Joey on the shoulders of the Gryffindors with a large smile on his face and a huge gold cup in his hands.

Carly was pulled away from the crowd by Sirius who swept her up in a hug and kissed her. The broke apart from each other when someone tapped Sirius on the shoulder. It was Dumbledore, Professor McGonagall, and Harper Smith,

"Excuse us Mr. Black but would you mind handing over Miss. Mullet for a little bit. I'm sure your house is holding a party that would not be as good if you were not there." Dumbledore said. Sirius bowed and with one last wink at Carly he ran off towards the castle, "Now Miss. Mullet will you join us in my office?" Carly nodded.

A half in hour later the Gryffindor common room was silent. The Marauders had not allowed the party to begin with out Carly being there and the entire house was growing inpatient. The portrait hole creaked open and in walked Carly an emerald parchment clutched in her hand. She was a little surprised that the party was already over but quickly came back to her senses when every single eye in the room was on her, "What?" She asked slightly nervous now.

"So?" James and Sirius asked at the same time. Carly looked at them for a moment before realizing what they meant.

"Oh…" She took out her wand and enlarged the green parchment in her hand.

By signing this official PQL contract, I, Caroline Mullet, am an official member of the Irish National Quidditch Team.

The room burst out in a roar of cheers.

(AN: This is the alternate ending to this chapter. It begins with Dumbledore asking Sirius to let Carly come to his office.)

Daily Prophet and Witch Weekly Special edition

March 20th

After many tear jerking stories about You-Know-Who we finally have some good news to report.

Today the long and agonizing battle between the Irish National Quidditch Team Manager, Harper Smith, and the previous Chasers ended. Before Christmas break Smith had finally fired all three chasers who were asking way too much in pay. Smith had replaced two of the three chasers in early February by finding brand new players Moran and Troy. Today the Irish team can official call themselves a team with their new and final chaser Caroline Mullet. Hopefully we will see the Irish National team in this year's world cup. Many Cannons' fans will be distressed to hear this seeing as they hopped for an easy win, but alas the losing streak will continue on with these new found chasers.

Good Luck Ireland.

Please excuse all my mistakes in the making of the Quidditch teams. I sort of realized afterwards the the National teams where made from the exsiting players of other Irish teams. Sorry...Pluease bare with me on this. I really dont feel like going back and changing it now. Thanks you.

Thanks for RR,

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