Author's Note.
What a pleasure it is to meet you once more. I'd like to thank you for continuing on to chapter two. I may have said this before, it's very encouraging to find that people are reading past the first chapter.
I do not own the characters, the plot, or the setting of Harry Potter. Nor do I own the characters, the "plot", or the setting of My Immortal.
This story is rated MA for later chapters. Please enjoy or...rage quit... Whichever comes first.
Chapter Two
A Change For The New Year
The Hogwarts School of Witchcraft and Wizardry, crammed into the Great Hall. Some of us take our seats to wait patiently for Professor Dumbledor's announcement. Others run around from table to table, spouting ideas of what they think said announcement could be.
"I'll bet he's going to give us permission to run about the girls' dorms!" Fred winks at the girls in front of him and they giggle. Hermione looks at him in disgust.
"Honestly, Fred."
George slams his hands down on the table shouting, "What if we get access to all the other common rooms?"
Sitting beside Willow and Harry, I shudder along with the rest of the students at our table. The thought of seeing what Slytherin harbour in their common room. Dumbledore strides in to the front of the room for all to see. Students who aren't sitting find seats now. After another minute of shuffling around, everyone is at their respective table. Dumbledore turns to face us, clearing his throat. With a broad smile, he opens his arms wide, "My students! I trust you've all had a most eventful Summer?" A pause for wild cheers and whoops and hollers, then noise dies down for him to speak again.
"Excellent! Now, before I make the anticipated address, I would like to welcome our first years!" More clapping and cheering fill the Hall.
"And what better way," he says, "to welcome new students then with the school song?"
Now there is moaning, even from the staff. Luckily, Professor McGonagall rushes to our rescue.
"I'm sorry Dumbledore, but I do believe we are pressed for time..."
"Oh? Oh all right. Time for the announcement then!"
I could swear I'd seen the Great Hall itself shift foward with the weight of great interest upon us.
"Well," Dumbledore begins, "the faculty and I have decided we allow a brief trial period. A trial period of where the students of Hogwarts will not be required to wear school uniforms!"
This time, I am amongst those celebrating with utmost enthusiasm.
Professor McGonagall interrupts with the raise of her hand, where silence falls in an instant.
"This trial will be two weeks in length!" Her shrill voice engulfs the Hall. "There are still rules to be followed regarding the dress code."
Low groans come from many directions in anticipation of a long list of "what not to wear". Surely, she did not disappoint.
"There will be no tight clothing. All attire must be properly fitted, sagging of the pants will not be tolerated. Low cut shirts are forbidden!" The list goes on and on and on. "And most importantly, you must wear your house badge at all times! They are being passed out to you now!"
We are instructed not to lose them, as there are no extra. Ten points will be taken off of the house of any student caught without one. On hearing this, almost reflexively, Gryffindor turns its eyes on Neville Longbottom, well known for frequent freak accidents and his tendency to misplace things.
"I've improved!" Cries Neville, " I swear it!"
"Oh!" Exclaims Dumbledore, "I've almost forgotten! We will be venturing out to Diagon Alley tonight, where this year's celebration of the new term will be held! And a shop where house accessories may be purchased!"
"And remember," calls McGonagall over the crowd, "these changes are to last for two weeks! Good reviews will bring permanence, anything less and it's back to uniforms!"
Our time in the Great Hall comes to an end, classes are to start soon.
Author's Note.
If your jaw dropped while reading this chapter, then Willow is an Oracle! Lol I'd like to believe it's safe to say, see you all next Saturday. Thanks again for reading.