A/n: Thank you to hondagirl, MysticStoryteller, and fortune kookie 91 for reviewing the last chapter. Also major thanks to everyone who decided to give this story a chance and put it on their alerts/favorites list. Now, excuse my rambling, I do not own Harry Potter.

Convincing the Parents

Rose woke up the next morning, eager for her parents' response. Last night she had owled them and made sure to tie the ad onto a certain owl's leg. Rose swung her legs over the bed and dashed into the bathroom. After her shower and daily morning ritual, the young Weasley girl walked downstairs to the Gryffindor common room. Rose knew that no one, literally no one, in Gryffindor tower would wake up at this hour. Besides her of course.

Taking her chance to avoid her family (Merlin knows what they would do or say!), Rose set off for the Owlery. This was a letter she didn't really want to open during breakfast. Rose wasn't sure if she'll even get any breakfast...Shaking her head, she continued her journey to her destination. Rose bounded through the wooden oak doors and was lost among the many owls. Then she spotted Pig flying in just then. For once, it was a good thing Pig still got mixed up between heading towards the Great Hall and the Owlery. "Hey, Pig! Down here!" she called.

The small owl fluttered excitedly and flew down to one of its owners. Rose reached for the letter, careful to sidestep any owl droppings. "Thanks." She untied the parchment and unscrolled its contents. To her bemusement, a small, roundish red box fell into the palm of her hand. She glanced at Pig and then looked at the letter, trying to see if there was any explanation. There was only three sentences scrawled in black ink.

Throw onto floor and say, "Orior". New creation of Uncle George's. DO NOT try around any teachers or students

Completely confused, Rose did as the note said. "Orior," she said, feeling quite foolish. The next thing that happened was shocking. The second the box hit the floor, it burst into red flames. Rose gave a little shriek and leapt back. The letter fell from her hand as Pig and the other owls screeched in alarm. What was even more scary was the fact a copy of her parents appeared in front of her. Well, it looked just like them...except they were both a blue hue. Rose, looking around to make sure no one heard, inched a little closer to...her parents. If this was a new creation of Uncle George's, his creativity was running thin.

Blue Ron said, "Oh, good. It worked! Okay, um, well, Rose...we're not really there. It's a new invention of Uncle George's. The 'Visi-Boxes' helps you communicate with other people at a quicker pace. A great addition to the Dark Arts section..."

Hermione whacked Ron, giving him a look. "Never mind that, Ronald. Rose, what's with this sudden desire to change schools? Everyone you and I practically have ever known loves Hogwarts." Rose, still not quite over the shock of seeing her parents in front of her, just goggled at them. Hermione sighed and growled at Ron. "I told you that ordinary post was the best thing to do."

Ron looked sheepish as his wife reprimanded him. Rose cleared her throat and got the attention of both adults. "Well," she began nervously. Why was it so much easier to put everything she needed to say in a letter than saying it straight out front? "I wanted to expand the range of my studies. Go and fufill my potential."

Hermione raised an eyebrow. "That's absurd! Rosie, you can meet your full-potential here at Hogwarts! There's no need to go and transfer to another school." Rose felt disappointment traveling in her veins. She knew that her 'reason' was sorta of ridiculous. Of course, if her mum knew her real reason, Hermione would lose it. Rose tried to block out her mum's many reasons as to why she should remain at Hogwarts.

"No, I think we should let her go," said Ron. That brought Hermione to a short stop. Rose stared at her dad while her mum just goggled at him. Ron looked uncomfortable, his ears turning red. "If she feels the need to go to a different school in order to excel to her highest potential, she should be given the chance. I mean, we have the money and everything. Back then, my family could never have the possibility to even think like about it."

Rose suddenly knew why her dad was letting her go. He had told her, when she was younger, how he felt useless with no talent as a student. His brothers and sister were already known for something. His biggest issue was never getting any attention for it always went to Harry or Hermione. He doesn't want me to feel as if I can't shine, thought Rose. Feeling both guilty and pleased, Rose looked at her parents for their final decision.

Hermione glanced at Ron and then at Rose. Biting her lip, she said, "Oh, oh all right."

A smile formed on her face and Rose jumped up in joy. "Yes! Thank you so much!" she cried. Hermione gave Rose a wary but smiling look. Ron just grinned. Then her mum said, "Well, I better go contact the school." She disappeared and only Ron was left. Rose whispered, "Thanks Dad." Ron shrugged and said, "It was really nothing, Rose. Just do what you believe will help you. Of course, if I hear that you're fraternizing or...being too friendly with certain guys, I will take you out of the school faster than you can reach for your wand."

Rose rolled her eyes and laughed. "I doubt it, Dad." Ron gave her a dubious look, not knowing that his daughter meant that. She really did though. After the whole incident with Daniel, her self-esteem had fallen off the broom. "Bye Rose."

"Bye Dad. Don't drive Mum crazy."

Ron laughed and began to flicker away.

"And tell Uncle George to go easy with the flames next time!"

It was too late for the image disappeared. Rose looked at the spot of where her parents were a second ago. A huge grin began to form on her face. She was going! She, Rose Weasley, was going to M.A.G.I.C. Filled with excitement, only then did she realize how hungry she was. Forget Daniel and his friends. Forget what the rest of the school thought. For in due time, they'll be getting a taste of the new Rose Weasley!

Turning around, Rose left the Owlery and set off for the Great Hall for the last time this year.

Only one thought crossed her mind that was related to Daniel Smith as she left.

She wondered if her cousins left Daniel in one piece...

Unlikely.

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