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-Jen
Ariella woke the following morning, and, squinting her eyes against the light, sighed. She'd open her eyes and she'd be back in her foster home. Slowly, she opened her eyes and sat up. Looking around, she smiled. She was still in the room in Grimauld Place. Hermione was sitting in her bed with a book on her lap, Ginny was just waking up as well.
Rellie smiled, and got out of bed, and pulled her bag towards her and grabbed clothes out of it. She pulled out a pair of skinny jeans, a black tank top, and a baby blue long sleeved, light weight cardigan.
She dressed quickly, and then ran a brush through her long, dark red hair, and put her bangs in place. She skillfully applied her makeup, and put on some flats. Hermione and Ginny were ready when she was, and they headed down to the kitchen together.
The boys were already there, and Sirius, Lupin, and Mrs. Weasley sat at the table with them, eating breakfast. The girls took seats, Rellie sitting beside Harry, and began to eat breakfast.
After a few minutes, someone entered the kitchen.
"Minerva, we weren't expecting you this early," Molly said, standing, "May I get you anything?"
"No thank you, Molly. I just came to bring the book lists, and bring the sorting hat for Miss. Potter."
Ariella stood, and saw a tall, older woman, her hair in a severe bun, looking out of place in an ordinary, black dress, much like the ones her foster mother had worn.
"Professor, this is my sister," Harry said, "Ariella. Ariella, this is Professor McGonagall," Harry said.
Ariella shook McGonagall's hand, "Nice to meet you, Professor." She said politely.
"You as well, Miss Potter. Sit down, please. I hate to come in and out, but I have matters to see to. I will be back for your tutoring tomorrow, once you procure a wand and the necessary items." She said. Rellis sat where indicated, and from her bag, McGonagall pulled out a worn, black pointed hat. She placed it upon Ariella's head, and they all waited, silent.
Ariella was about to ask what they were all waiting for, when suddenly, the hat spoke. No one else gave any sign of hearing it, so she assumed it was only to her. "Hmm, another Potter. Mother's brains, I see, and plenty of courage. And a thirst for more knowledge and friends. Very interesting. I have to say...GRYFFINDOR!" He shouted out the last word to the room at large, and they all cheered and clapped. Even the professor smiled, as she removed the hat from Rellie's head.
"Welcome to Gryffindor, Miss. Potter." She said. "I must hurry off now, but I will be back tomorrow, to begin catching you up."
They all bade goodbye to McGonagall, and then, Harry hugged Ariella, glad his little sister was in his house, as it'd make it easier to keep an eye on her.
Fred picked up the book lists that McGonagall had placed on the table, and passed them out to their owners.
Mrs Weasly mentioned something she had to get then hurried out, leaving the kids with Sirius and Lupin as they opened their letters. Rellie sat down as she opened the thick parchment envelope, and pulled out the sheets of paper inside. She read a letter from Dumbledore, explaining what teachers would be coming when, and what books she may want to get in addition to the books she'd need for fourth year. The second sheet was a list of the books, and other items she would need for Hogwarts, and the third was a permission form.
"Hogsmead?" Ariella questioned at large.
"The village near school, with all kinds of shops and stuff. We're allowed to go some weekends if you're above third year." Ginny explained. "Sirius can sign it and send it back to Dumbledore, he's who signed for Harry to go."
He took it from her and did just that, as she looked over all of the other things she'd need.
Harry looked over at Hermione, who was smiling, and he peeked at her letter. "Thought you'd get that," Harry said, as Hermione held up a shiny gold Prefect's badge.
"Of course," Fred said, "Who didn't? Question is, who else got the mark of shame."
"Hey!" Hermione said, "It's not a mark of shame! Ron, are you okay? You havn't said anything."
Harry took the few steps towards Ron, and his jaw dropped.
Ron slowly held up a badge like Hermione's.
"No way!" Fred gasped, and George added, "We were sure it'd be Harry!"
"You were sure what'd be Harry?" Molly asked absently, coming back in. She noticed Hermione's badge and beamed, giving her a hug, "Congratulations dear."
"Thank's Mrs. Weasly," Hermione beamed, then said, "But Ron..."
"Molly then looked at her youngest son, and saw the badge. "Ron! You got prefect! Oh how wonderful!" She exclaimed, smiling widley, grabbing him in to a hug, kissing his forehead. "Oh Ronnie!" She said, tearing up, as Fred and George snickered behind her.
"Mum, mum stop," Ron said, "Mum it's not a big deal!"
"Of course it is!" Molly gushed, "You must be rewarded for this, Ron, we best leave now so you have time to pick it out! Come along kids get your things and meet in the front hall! Oh, another prefect in the family!"
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About forty minutes later, after a interesting ride on the Knight Bus accompanied by Tonks and Lupin, they group stood at the end of the high street that was Diagon Alley.
"Woah," Ariella breathed out, in awe, as she looked around.
Smiling at her wonderment, Molly said, "Now, do we all need to visit the bank?"
With nods from Harry, and Hermione, they set off for Gringotts.
Ariella was in awe with the goblins, the amount of gold inside of the Potter's vault, and the cart ride. Feeling a little sick after it, the group set out.
"Molly, how about I go around with Harry, Ariella, Hermione, and Ron to visit Madam Malkins Ollivanders, and the book store, and you go with the others to get what everyone needs from the other shops. We can meet at Eyelop's in two hours."
Though she looked reluctant, Molly agreed, and Tonks went off with Harry, Ron, Hermione, and Rellie, and Ginny insisted on going with them as well.
They went to get robes first, since Hermione also needed new school robes. Tonks waited outside for them as the five teenagers entered the shop. Madam Malkin hurried Hermione and Ariella to the back to measure them.
All was peacefull for a few minutes, until they heard the door jingle from the front, and Madam Malkin went to see who had arrived.
"Mr Malfoy," They heard her say, "I'll be with you in one moment, I have some other customers."
"Malfoy," Ariella murmured, stepping down as the tape measure had stopped, and she went around the wall.
She saw her brother, Ron, and Ginny glaring across the shop at a tall, blond boy she recognized all too well. "Draco?" She asked, and at the sound of her voice, he turned. Hermione, Ginny, Ron, and Harry were all shocked as Draco Malfoy's usually hard face softened, and he smiled, though looked confused.
"Rellie?" He asked, "What are you doing here?"
"Rellie?" Ginny repeated, "You know him, Ariella?"
Ariella looked at them and nodded, saying something that shocked them all.
"He's my boyfriend."
