Chapter 7: Exchange

It was a few days later and Delaney was helping Mr. Armiger with some grading.

"You know for the past year I've been trying to talk Minerva into letting you do an exchange program at Hogwarts."

Delaney looked at her teacher and asked. "You have?"

"Yes, I have."

"I don't want special treatment just because I have a friend in England that I haven't seen since I was nine."

Mr. Armiger shook his head and said. "Don't worry, you're not getting special treatment. Although Hogwarts doesn't usually host exchange students."

Delaney nodded.

She wrote Neville back.

Dear Nev,

I'm so sorry to hear about Hermione. How is Harry taking it? On a happier note, my teacher who is McGonagall's cousin is trying to talk her into a letting me do an exchange program at Hogwarts for our third year. Isn't that exciting? We will finally get to see each other in almost four years. That is if she agrees. I wonder who I will stay with. I hope it's a family like the Weasleys or someone like that.

Your best friend,

Laney.

Neville received the letter a few days later and he couldn't help smiling.

"What are you smiling at, mate?" Seamus asked.

"Oh, nothing."

Seamus dropped the subject. The day continued.

Neville wrote Delaney back.

Dear Laney,

Harry isn't taking it well but that's not really surprising. They are best friends. I would be the same way if it were you. Though this thing only seems to be attacking muggle-borns. That is exciting that you might get to see Hogwarts. I hope McGonagall does agree. I wonder who you'll stay with too.

Your best friend,

Nev.

Delaney received the letter a few days later.

Mr. Armiger eventually informed Delaney that she had been accepted into the program. She was so excited she told Zach first and he was happy for her. She wrote Neville.

Dear Nev,

I've been accepted. I get to see you finally. I've really missed you. I'm so excited.

Your best friend,

Laney.

Neville received the letter and couldn't help but smile again. The day continued.

It was now close to Delaney's last day of school. She received a letter but it wasn't from Neville.

Dear Delaney,

Hello, I'm Molly Weasley. You're going to be staying with my family and I your third year. My husband Arthur works at the Ministry. Our eldest son, Bill is a curse breaker for our wizarding bank, Gringotts. He is 23. Our next eldest is Charlie, he's a dragon breeder in Romania. He's 21. Next is Percy, he'll be a seventh year when you attend. He's a Gryffindor. Next are the twins Fred and George, they will be fifth years when you attend, their Gryffindors as well. Next is Ron, he's your age and also a Gryffindor. Last but not least, is our youngest Ginny. She'll be a second year and she's a Gryffindor as well. That's enough about my family. Tell me about yourself and your favorite foods and such.

From,

Molly Weasley

Delaney smiled. She knew she would enjoy staying with them. The day continued. Delaney wrote Molly back. Molly told her that they were going to visit Bill in Egypt and if they happen to stay a few days longer she'll stay with Sirius and Remus until they came back.

They were at the airport. Though they were wizards Delaney's dad wanted her to blend in.

"I'm going to miss you, Lane," Zach said.

Delaney smiled sadly at Zach and said. " I'm going to miss you too, Zach Attack."

"But you're going to be safe with Neville. I know how much you've missed him over the years."

"Yeah, I have missed him a lot."

The two teenagers hugged goodbye.