Chapter 2
At Hogwarts Jackie and Nastasya were still asleep while Dumbledore waited at their bedsides for the girls to wake up. Nastasya was the first to wake up her eyes flickering as they adjusted to the lights of the room she wondered where she was confused by the candle lights and realising she couldn't be in a hospital.
"Jackie" She called out confused as she opened her eyes wider she gasped as she turned to her side and saw Professor Dumbledore sat between their beds. "Jackie Jackie I think we are either dead or we are dreaming"
"Ah you are awake finally we were wondering when you would come round" Professor Dumbledore spoke as he smiled at her.
"You're not here surely this is all just a dream" Nastasya said as she blinked.
"No this is not a dream child you are both here at Hogwarts" he answered her.
"But we can't be I'm what you would call a Muggle and you died when you fell from the Astronomy Tower in 1997" Nastasya replied confused.
"But my child I am here the year is only 1994 and as for being Muggle well indeed the pair of you are Muggleborn, but you are definitely of what we would call Magical blood" he informed her. Nastasya gasped as Jackie woke up and turned to look over.
"I really must have hit my head hard because first I looked up to find George carrying me and now I see you talking to Dumbledore" Jackie said groggily.
"Jackie you're ok!" Nastasya exclaimed "I think this is actually real" she said as she looked at her.
"It is now you are both fifteen is that correct" the girls nodded. "And you come from the year 2012" he confirmed the girls nodded again as they took in the information they were hearing from the Wizard that they never in a million years expected to be speaking to. "Neither of you have a wand yet am I right?" this time the girls shook their hands. "I will get Mr Olivander to come and see the pair of you in the morning" he said as he stood up. "Now the pair of you should get some sleep.
"But Professor Dumbledore what's going to happen? What about our parents? Our families? We haven't been sorted into houses we can't just walk in to Hogwarts now can we?" the girls bombarded the wizard with questions.
"I'm afraid that you will not be able to go back, you belong in the wizarding world now. As for the sorting we will sort you into a suitable house in the morning. You are both right about your ability compared to others of your age group so it is likely that I will put you back two years I will have you start in your forth year next term and for the remainder of this term you shall undertake private lessons with myself and the rest of the staff. Now if that is all good night girls" he said with a smile as he walked away and left the room the candles going out as he did so.
"What do we do?" Jackie whispered as she looked over at her friend in the bed next to her.
"I don't know I mean god this is all really exciting but so shocking and unexpected it really can't be real can it?" Nastasya said as she looked at her.
"I don't know I think maybe we should get some sleep and then we can try and get our heads around things when we wake up in the morning and are still here" Jackie said sleepily.
"Yeah good night Jackie" Nastasya said as she smiled at Jackie then curled up on herself shutting her eyes and attempting to let sleep overcome her.
The next morning Jackie awoke to sunshine shining in through the windows she blinked and tried to adjust to her surroundings when she realised to her amazement that she was still in Hogwarts it really hadn't been a dream.
"Nastasya" Jackie whispered as she looked over at her.
"Yeah" Nastasya murmured sleepily her eyes still shut.
"We are still at Hogwarts it really wasn't a dream" Jackie said. Nastasya's eyes flew open and she looked around the room in shock and amazement as Professor McGonagall walked inside to greet them.
"Good Morning girls I hope you had a good night's sleep how are you feeling?" she asked.
"Ok just a bit shocked" the two girls answered the woman honestly.
"Well it is a lot to take in. Now girls if you'd like to come up with me to Professor Dumbledore's office Mr Ollivander and Madam Malkin are waiting for you so that we can get wands and dress robes for you. While we are there we will also sort you into your Hogwarts house" Professor McGonagall informed them the girls hoped down from their beds thanked Madam Pomfrey and followed the deputy head up to Dumbledore's office.
Once the two girls stepped into Dumbledore's room they gazed around entranced at seeing the office that they had read about and seen on film for real.
"Good Morning Miss Parker, Miss White I would like you to meet Mr Ollivander and Madam Malkin. We will present you with a wand, get you sorted into a house and then fitted out into some dress robes" Professor Dumbledore explained. The girls were awestruck as they looked around and simply nodded.
"I'm nervous this is far worse than when I was doing this on Pottermore" Jackie whispered to Nastasya as she looked at the sorting hat and Mr Ollivander.
"I know what if I get put in Slytherin that will blow my chances with Fred" Nastasya replied.
"Oh so you are going to try and get together with Fred are you?" Jackie laughed.
"Well he's not with Angelina yet, he's gorgeous I'm not going to let him get away that easily while I'm here am I" Nastasya smiled as she looked at her.
"Of course" Jackie giggled the truth was she wouldn't mind getting together with a certain twin either.
"Professor?" Nastasya asked suddenly as Mr Ollivander approached.
"Yes?" Professor Dumbledore replied.
"How are we going to pay for this we don't have any wizarding money" Nastasya said.
"Do not worry about a thing any money that you had in your Muggle bank accounts have been transferred over to an account at Gringotts" Professor Dumbledore smiled as he nodded for Mr Ollivander to begin.
The girls watched as Ollivander took out a trunk which he set down on the desk as he opened it the case magically expanded to reveal a large array of wands.
"Now then girls who would like to go first" the old but familiar voice that the girls recognised spoke. Jackie stepped forward and smiled. Ollivander looked at Jackie examining her for a moment before he selected a wand from his trunk. He opened the box taking it carefully from it's packaging and handing it over to Jackie. Jackie took the wand carefully and waved it softly pointing at an object in the corner smoke appeared and a small spark near the book case of Dumbledore's office. "Let's see one more time" Mr Ollivander spoke he examined Jackie once more before rummaging through his selection once more and handing her a second wand which Jackie carefully took. The second that the wand landed in her fingers the room lit up with a white glow and Jackie could swear that she heard music. "This my child is the wand for you. English Oak, Ten and Three Quarter Inches, unicorn core. Like you the core of this wand is loyal and kind not suited to dark magic. The Wood of English Oak is again loyal and demands an owner of courage, strength and fidelity. Merlin himself is believed to have had a wand of English Oak" Jackie smiled gratefully.
"Thank you sir" she smiled at Mr Ollivander stepping back as she held her wand carefully in her hand.
Nastasya stepped forward next Mr Ollivander looked at her and studied her for a second before selecting a wand from his trunk. After a moment he took the wand from its case and handed it over to her. It was an instant match with Nastasya the room again lit up and like Jackie had earlier Nastasya could hear the sound of the soft magical melody. "Acacia, Nine and Three Quarter Inches Dragon Heart String Core." He smiled at her before looking back at her "this wand wood is loyal to its owner and unlikely to produce magic for anyone other than its rightful owner. This however varies with the core of the wand that is known to change Allegiance if it is won from it's master. It is capable of flamboyant and very powerful spells".
"Thank you" Nastasya smiled as she took the wand gratefully and walked over to where Professor Dumbledore was now stood with Jackie.
Dumbledore motioned for Jackie to sit down in the chair beside him as he walked over with the familiar hat. Jackie had to smile excitedly as she saw the sorting hat and heard it singing it's familiar tune.
Oh you may not think me pretty,
But don't judge on what you see,
I'll eat myself if you can find
A smarter hat than me.
You can keep your bowlers black,
Your top hats sleek and tall,
For I'm the Hogwarts Sorting Hat
And I can cap them all.
There's nothing hidden in your head
The Sorting Hat can't see,
So try me on and I will tell you
Where you ought to be.
You might belong in Gryffindor,
Where dwell the brave at heart,
Their daring, nerve, and chivalry
Set Gryffindors apart;
You might belong in Hufflepuff,
Where they are just and loyal,
Those patient Hufflepuffs are true
And unafraid of toil;
Or yet in wise old Ravenclaw,
if you've a ready mind,
Where those of wit and learning,
Will always find their kind;
Or perhaps in Slytherin
You'll make your real friends,
Those cunning folks use any means
To achieve their ends.
So put me on! Don't be afraid!
And don't get in a flap!
You're in safe hands (though I have none)
For I'm a Thinking Cap!
The second that it was placed on her head Jackie could hear the familiar voice speaking to her.
"Ah smart and loyal but I sense that this does not place you in either Ravenclaw or Hufflepuff as I see stronger traits. You are both kind and courageous and will do anything to stick up for your friends and family. Although I could easily place you Hufflepuff you show all the qualities of a true Gryffindor" the hat spoke Jackie smiled happily and hoped down off the chair.
"Right Miss White you next" Professor Dumbledore spoke. Nastasya stepped up and took a seat in the chair as the sorting hat was placed atop of her head.
"Ah ha while you show qualities of Slytherin with ambitious, achievement driven and leadership qualities I sense that your heart truly belongs in Gryffindor you show all the qualities of someone that is courageous and fierce and I sense that you are far too caring and kind to belong in Slytherin." Nastasya smiled as she took the hat from her head and jumped down to join her best friend.
"Oh we got in the same house!" the girls exclaimed happily and hugged as they jumped around rather excitedly. Professor Dumbledore chuckled.
"I'm sure Professor McGonagall and the rest of the house will be happy to have you join them. Now let's get your sorted out with some robes" he smiled at them as Madam Malkin gestured for the girls to approach as she took out her tape measure and fabrics.
"Now you have your robes sorted we can get you on the way to the common room and your dormitory at the moment it will just be the two of you sharing a room obviously we are aware that this has come as a big shock to you and you will need time to adjust. I have also got for you a list of all the lesson choices that you can choose from if you can please let me know by this evening if possible so that I can draw up your timetables. Now is there anything else you would like to know?" Professor McGonagall spoke.
"Well there is one thing" Nastasya said as she looked at Jackie then back at Professor McGonagall"
"What is that dear?" Professor McGonagall asked her.
"Well we are Muggle born and due to the circumstances we have no home to go to during the holidays, also to sign our permission forms for Hogsmeade weekends" Nastasya said as she looked at McGonagall sadly while thinking of her parents and sister back at home. Jackie sniffled and Professor McGonagall reached over to them handing each of the girls a hanky from her pocket.
"Professor Dumbledore will be looking for somewhere for you to stay in the summer along with someone that you can turn to for advice when you need it. Don't worry about Hogsmeade weekends due to the circumstances you have my own personal permission to be able to attend Hogsmeade" she spoke as she looked at them the girls looked back at the head of house and smiled.
"Thank you Professor" the two of them spoke small smiles appearing on their lips.
"Now why don't you run along to see your new house mates, the password to the common room is Fairy Lights" the older witch smiled at them. The two girls smiled and stood up leaving the room and heading down the hall ways to try and find the stairs to get them to the Gryffindor Common Room.
The girls walked through the corridors of the castle staring around in amazement at everything they saw as they passed; it was exactly how the imagined it would be but even better. Wands in hands, portraits decorating the wall talking to them or each other as they passed ghosts floating around their heads. They stepped foot onto the winding stairways of the Castle making their way towards the Gryffindor Common Room and dormitories still not quite believing that this all wasn't a dream. Being here was everything that they had always hoped for and more and now it was finally happening right in front of their eyes.
As they reached the final steps towards the common room they could hear the fat lady singing, the girls felt a rush of excitement at the sight.
"Password" she asked her eyes moving to the newcomers at the door.
"Fairy Lights" The girls answered simultaneously as they grinned at her.
"Very well, I haven't seen you around before" she looked at them still not opening the doorway, to let them through.
"We are new just got here last night we have been in the hospital ward" Jackie answered.
"So you're the ones that are the talk of the castle. Welcome to Gryffindor" she raised her glass and opened the door way.
"Thank you" the girls replied stepping inside they found all eyes starring in their direction.
Jackie and Nastasya were suddenly awe struck right in front of them stood the people that the girls had always dreamed about seeing, those who they had only dreamed existed. Looking around the room they saw many a familiar face Neville Longbottom, Dean Thomas, Seamus Finnegan, Lavender Brown, Angelina Johnson, Oliver Wood. Jackie had to do a double take as she saw him he was just as handsome as she had always dreamed of. Next to Oliver Wood the girls saw the twins and Lee Jordan and their eyes lit up then finally there they were staring at the boy who lived and his sidekicks Ron and Hermione. The twins bounded over towards the girls Lee in tow.
"Just knew you'd make it into Gryffindor!" George said,
"Simply Brilliant" Fred added.
"Splendid" George said and with that not caring that they had barely even spoken to the girls the boys engulfed them in a double hug. Jackie and Nastasya looked at each other not quite believing this very moment was happening here they were being hugged by the Weasley twin's two boys that the girls had always dreamed about having. It was hard to believe that ever since the accident their wildest dreams had come true.
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All characters apart from Jackie and Nastasya and their families belong to J K Rowling.
Thanks for reading. :) Constructive criticism welcome but no flaming please.
Jackie x