It's the last chapter and CHRISTMAS ! Who is happy? I sure am! So, I said that I would make this a long arse chapter! Then today or tomorrow night You will see, Rose in the Weeds II. Hold your applause! Fun fact: I got a new hat!
I don't own Harry Potter, but I do own the love for the series!
The last day of the year. Every child in the world waits and prays for that day. All but the children of Hogwarts. That day is when everyone gets with their friends and reminisces on what had happened over the year. Seventh years talked about their futures with their loved ones. Some went on adventures under the school to stop a Professor from stealing a stone. Not Jess's group though. They were planning what they would be doing for the summer. Ready to go home. Katie was drumming her fingers on her side as Zack talked about going to Germany for the summer. "You know that once school's over then we'll never see each other again." They all stared at Jess. " Why would you say that? We'll always be together. Friends for life." Casey said with full confidence. Sierra shook her head, "Jess is right, for once…."
"I've been right more than once!"
"We won't be together forever but we need to make the best of it. Like, go skinny dipping in the Lake. Or, or beating up Bulk. The little things." She completely ignored Jess. Katie stood up in triumph, "You're right! Not the skinny dipping, but the little things! Like, hanging out and messing things up. We all will get married and it might tare us apart, but we will all be in each others hearts!" They were all silent. The birds chirped and girls screamed as boys tried to kiss them. Jess frowned and her eyebrows came together, "That's off a video game." Sierra and Zack started to crack up as Katie sat back down. "It's the thought that counts." she muttered. Again silence, it was killing the summer mood. The thought that counts… Jess stood up and started to walked towards the castle. "Where are you going?" Casey shouted. She just kept walking, in, then down to the dungeons. The four looked at each other then took off after her.
Footsteps echoed off the walls. Water was heard from some part of the dungeons, it was dripping from somewhere and echoed loudly. Rather frightening you would say. Turning a corner Jess found herself in front of the Potions Classroom. Knock Knock "Enter!" It was as if Snape had thought the door would actually work for once. Jess tried it anyway but it wouldn't budge. She knocked once more and it swung open, the air from the swing blew her hair back. Snape stood there in a irritated manner, "What do you want Vance?" he growled. She put her hand out and smiled, "I'm sorry for acting like a snot this year. But I shouldn't act that was seeing my mother taught me better. So again I would like to apologize for adding to your long list of miscreants… including Potter." Severus took it and they shook. His hand her whole arm. "I have just one thing to say to you Vance. Don't repeat this year next year. Understood?" he asked. With her other hand she tapped her chin, "No promises. I'll keep Zack under control but that's all I can give you." He nodded, "Deal, now go pack." She was the first child to apologize for her actions. Maybe there was hope for her generation after all… Severus doubted it. "Jess! Come here this instant!" Her friends came around the corner as they let their hands fall back to their sides. " I was just speaking to Professor Snape. Don't get your knickers in a twist." Jess mumbled as she walked over. Snape closed his door and went back to his private room to pack. They stood there in silence… for the third time that day. Sierra then looked around in panic, "Where's Gibby!?" They all checked around. "Was he with us?" Casey whispered.
"He didn't come with you guys?" Jess asked.
"Who cares?!" Zack snapped. It wasn't that much of a shock for Zack to say. "Where's Potter?" Katie whispered. That one was a mystery that no one would be able to solve. Not even Katie, the Ravenclaw… Who is a freaking know-it-all!
The sun that blazed and heated the water of the Lake was finally going down. The stars were coming out and news of Quirrels destruction has spread quickly around the school. "Harry Potter destroyed him! With just his hands I heard. Voldemort was on the back of his head. My brother helped him too!" George swelled with pride at Ron who smiled at his lap. "Yea but still. He did kill him, but for a great cause!" Zack was exclaiming at every moment he could. They talked about it in the Great Hall till the doors opened and Harry walked in. "Great Going Potter!" Jess shouted at the top of her lungs. Claps and shouts had filled the room. Until Albus had stood and raised one of his hands. Silence fell over the room, "Another year gone! And I must trouble you with an old mans waffle before we sink our teeth into dinner. What a year.." It was like the beginning of a bad graduation speech, "… I bet your all happy for summer…" a few claps started but then died instantly. "Now, as I understand it, the House Cup here needs to be awarded! And the points go as followed: In fourth place with three hundred and twelve points we have Gryffindor. In third we have Hufflepuff…don't know why not last… with three hundred and fifty-two. Ravenclaw in second with four hundred and twenty-six… dang. And in first with a whopping four hundred and seventy-two is…Slytherin!"
Cheers erupted from the Slytherin table, they had won… again for the five year in a row. It was their moment… "However, I would like to award some last minute points." Dumbledore interrupted. Again, for the hundredth time that day it was silent. "First to Ronald Weasley, for the best game of Wizard Chess I have ever seen in my years of Hogwarts, I award fifty points. Second to a Ms. Hermione Granger, for the use of logic under fire, fifty points." Jess was banging her goblet on Draco's arm as he gripped her wrist in a death grip. "Third to a Mr. Harry Potter…"
"DAMN YOU OLD MAN!" Zack screamed from his seat. But Dumbledore went on, "For pure nerve and courage, sixty points." But that had to be it. Slytherin still had won… right? "And finally for showing bravery not just in front of your foes but in friends. Ten points to Mr. Neville Longbottom. Gryffindor table exploded in cheers while sobs came from the Slytherin table. Draco was sobbing in Jess's cloak as she laughed away the pain. "This means we need a change in decoration." Dumbledore pulled out his wand and changed the Slytherin green and silver to Gryffindor red and Yellow. "We failed, I'm sorry Professor Snape we failed you!" Sierra cried out.
"Our winning streak over! NOOO!" Zack screamed into the air while waving his fist.
The train ride home was a total disaster. Every single Gryffindor, but the Weasley twins because they were with them, stopped by the groups compartment to brag. Finally after the terrible journey the train stopped at its destination. "Come on Katie, my mum wants to meet you." George pulled her arm so Jess and Zack grabbed her bags and made their way off the train. "Mum, this is Katie. She's my… friend." Katie was frozen with a smile on her face. She's making herself look bad. Zack you know what we must do. They looked at each other, dropped the bags, and Zack started to scream. "Rats in my pants! Someone help, they're eating my butt!" Jess however was going the reasonable way, "End of the world is near. Buy things for your family to keep them safe. Pencil shavings will save your family! You sir…" she pointed to the man next to Mrs. Weasley, "Do you want to keep your family safe?" The man walked over and nodded, "Yes I do!" Fred was laughing but walked over to the two, "Dad these are my 'friends' Jess and Zack. They are really weird, so they fit in perfectly." Jess looked away blushing while Zack looked sick. "Jess's your 'uncle' here and so is my dad." The four who were talking looked over to see James and Byron walking over. (Byron is Mr. Pieper) "Pieper, Burgan." the man who they found out was Mr. Weasley growled. James made a playful smile, "Weasley."
"Pieper."
"Weasley."
"Burgan."
"Weasley."
"Zack." Jess said, trying to defuse the tension from the three. "What? You say my name?" Fred and George shook their heads at him while Katie unfroze herself. "Let's go kids. Katie, Jess, Zackary. Nice meeting you three." Mrs. Weasley said with a smile before they left. "Jess's come along, your mother is probably worried." James said, grabbing her shoulder and bags then steering her to the truck. "Bye, Katie I'll see you next week!" Jess shouted over her shoulder. Once on the road James slammed his hand onto the steering wheel, "Jess, what did I say before you left?" he was pissed but it didn't faze her. Like I'm supposed to remember that… "Some wizard families are better than others and… some people aren't worthy." A smile spread across the older wizards face, "Good, so why were to associating with the Weasley's? They are low down cheep trash muggle loving, blood traitors." That handsome face of his was dark. "Well, I was selling stuff to… Mr. Weasley… and Fred, George, and Ron are my friends. So I would naturally talk to them." Another slam on the wheel. "But sweetie, you're so much better than them! You're not a blood traitor, and it's not your fault your stupid git of a father is a muggle." he was growling now. HOW DARE YOU! "My father isn't a git. He's just not like us and… stop bashing on my dads side of the family!" Jess shouted at him. The truck was moving a bit faster now, to fast for Jess's liking. "Hun, haven't you realized this!? Muggle's, Mudblood's, Blood traitors. All not worth our time. Your cousin Jr., not worth your time. He's just a… twat." He was really pissing her off now, her favorite cousin was getting bashed by some jerk who was just a stupid prick. "Stop the truck! I want to get out!" she shouted, not realizing they were at her flat. "Fine, I'll see you soon sweetie." he said as she jumped down to the ground. What a freaking year, I can't wait till next year.
So that's it. The end of ROSE IN THE WEEDS I… When the next one will be posted is going to be a secret now that I've thought of it. Have fun waiting! ALWAYS!