A/N - Ok, first chapter and again, honest opinions are welcome

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"Mom! Steph's gonna be here any minute!"

"I know sweetie! Are you packed yet? You know that if you forget something, I'm not bringing it to you!"

"Ya Mom, I know! And yes, I'm packed and… She's here!" Speff exclaimed as the dark green Lumina pulled up in the apartment parking lot. Out of the passengers side a 5' blonde teenager exited. The trunk popped open as she ran to it and pulled out two huge suitcases and a small carry on. She looked up at the window where her best friend was standing. The tall, brunette, brown eyed girl who she'd known her whole life. Her head disappeared from view & seconds later was visible running down the steps toward where she was standing. They both enveloped into a tight hug.

"I can't believe the Weasley's are letting us stay with them in England for a month! This'll be awesome!"

I know! We're so lucky that he got that job! And that they have lots of room for us to stay. And guess what! They have kids our age! So we'll have people to hang out with when Dante's at work!"

"Sweet! I just have to get my stuff and we can go! Oh… and say goodbye." She added as she looked at her mom who in the car. She ran over to the drivers side window and kissed her mom's tear streaked cheek.

"Do you have to go? What can you do in London that you can't do here?"

"Be in London mom! I'll miss you but I'm not letting this opportunity pass me by. I'll write you as soon as I get there." She finished and kissed her mother again.

"OK, but be good and don't be a bother on the Weasley's! And try to stay out of trouble."

Stephanie gave a mock hurt look. "Trouble? Me? Spare the thought." And with those words, the car drove away.

"Well, I guess we should get going… to the closet then?" Speff said cheerfully.

"Can't wait!"

Dante had bewitched his closet to be a one-way portal to the Weasley's shed. Mr. Weasley was going to activate his side at exactly 12:00 pm, and it was 11:55.

The girls ran up the stairs carrying Steph's suitcases. "My God woman! Why do you need all these for a month of vacation?"

"Mom packed practically me whole closet when I wasn't looking."

Speff sighed as Dante opened the front door. "The portals about to open. Hurry up and get to my room!"

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A/N - Minor cliffy, not much of one though... It will get better,I promise