Well here's the next chapter … thanks for your reviews, if you left them.

"Hey guys, what are you wearing to go to the circus tonight?" I asked the twins as I walked into their room. I couldn't decide on what to wear, so I decided to see what everyone else was wearing.

"We're dressing up like clowns!" Trevor said as he walked towards his closet.

"Really?" I asked.

"Yeah, red noses and all," Ty said, as he pulled the red clown nose he got from Grandpa out of his bed side table drawer.

"Do you really dress up like the performers when you go to watch the circus?" I asked. Good thing I came in and asked, or I wouldn't have known.

"Oh yeah, Grandpa is the ring master, and I think Johnny is being the lion tamer," Trevor told me.

"You could be the lion Fire! That's perfect for you!" Ty laughed.

"Ha Ha, you're hilarious," I said with a glare, and left their room. I made my way down the hall to Johnny's room.

"Johnny I need your help!" I said as I fell onto his bed.

"What's the problem Fire?" He asked, as he glanced over the top of his copy of Hogwarts A History. He had bought it last week, when he went school shopping with mum. His brown eyes were laughing at me, for over reacting, like I always do when I can't make decisions.

"Well, I didn't know that we had to dress like the performers to go to the circus! What do you think I should be?" I asked.

"Huh?" He asked as he set down the book, and gave me his full attention.

"Well …" I started.

"Wait, let me guess. You stopped in the twin's room before you came in here," he said with a smile.

"How did you know? … It's just that their room was closer. They're NOT my favorite, and you know it. Anyways, where did you come up with the idea to be the lion tamer?" I asked.

He started to laugh, "Wow Fire, how are you still so gullible after seven years?"

I looked at him questioningly for a second, but then I understood, "Oh … they're just such good liars!"

Johnny shook his head, "How are you going to survive while I'm gone?"

I turned over onto my stomach, and rested my head on my hand, "See I've got a plan."

"Oh really, and what might that be?" He asked with a raised eyebrow.

"Well, I could hold you hostage, like you guys always did to me and Lil when we were younger. Then you couldn't go to school until I allowed you to, which would be when I could go too," I finished with a giggle.

"As brilliant as that is Fire, I'm not sure mum will go for that," Johnny joked.

"Don't you worry. I have a back-up plan. It's just in the beginning stages at the moment," I said as I stood up, "Anyways, you think my jean shorts, and green tank top would be good? Mum said it's probably hot in the tent, so I think that will be good …What do you think?" I asked.

"Sounds good to me," Johnny said as he picked his book back up. Dad was always laughing about how Johnny was just in between my mum and him. He could joke around, but was also really smart, and a fast reader.

I left Johnny's room and decided to go see what mum was making for dinner.

"Hey sweetie," mum said as I entered the kitchen.

"Hey mum, what's for dinner?" I asked as I sat at the table.

"Steak, baked potatoes, and green beans," she answered quickly.

"It smells good. Do you think my jean shorts, and the green tank top will be good for the circus?" I asked.

"I think that's a reasonable choice, but I've never been to the circus, so I don't know. Your dad went once with Uncle George. You could ask him," she said with a smile.

"He's home already?" I asked in surprise.

"No, he's still at work, because Uncle George is out of town, remember? But, you know how much he loves it when you visit him at the shop," Mum explained.

"Oh, can I go all by myself?" I asked hopefully. She never lets me floo by myself.

"Only if you promise to floo straight there, and make sure you're back in time for dinner," she told me as she put the potatoes in the oven.

"Okay! See you in a while," I said as I hurried towards the fireplace to floo before she changed her mind.

As the green surrounded me, and then disappeared, I realized how exciting this really was. It was the first time she let me go anywhere by myself! Before you know it, I'll be apparating like Teddy!

"Daddy?" I called into the storage room.

No one was in there, so I made my way to the front room. He was working at the register, so I crept around the counter, and got in line behind the old lady who he was helping. I giggled to myself. He hadn't seen me!

The old lady paid and walked away, so I ducked down. After a few seconds I jumped up, "HI DAD!"

He jumped, and looked surprised, "Fire??!"

I began laughing and ran back around the counter, "I tricked Daddy! I tricked Daddy!" No one ever pulled a prank on him.

"So what brings you to this neck of the woods?" He asked as I gave him a hug, and he lifted me up onto the counter to sit.

"Well mum said I could come and visit you! Since Uncle George isn't here, she thought you might be lonely. Plus the twins tricked me, so I wanted to ask you something," I said with a smile, as I picked up one of the color changing lollipops on the counter.

"What'd you want to ask me?" He asked as he checked out a customer.

"I can have this, right?" I asked him as I started to unwrap the lollipop.

"Of course, Princess," He said as he finished helping the customer, "Was that really what you wanted to ask me?"

"No … I was just wondering, do you think I should wear my jean shorts, and green tank top. Will that be good for the circus?" I asked excitedly.

"Oh, that's tonight? Well, you sure put a lot of thought in it, didn't you? I think that will be fine," He said as he helped his next customer. I could tell he wasn't really thinking about it … but he IS really busy at work today.

"Yeah it's tonight! I can't wait to go. Too bad you and mum can't go …" I began.

"Maybe next time," he said with a sad smile, "Want to come in the back with me? I have to find something?"

"Sure!" I said as I hopped off the off the counter and hurried into the back room. Dad followed me in and began to check boxes, "Dad what sort things are there at the circus?!"

"Lot's of things, like lions, elephants, clowns, and tight rope walkers. You'll see them tonight," he said with a smile.

"What's a tight rope walker?!" I asked confused.

"It's a girl who wears a pink tutu, and she walks on a rope high in the air," he explained as he found what he was looking for, and took it back to the customer. I continued to eat my lollipop, while I thought about the tight rope walker. The circus sounded soooo cool! I can't wait for tonight!

"So, how's your day been Princess?" He asked as he had a break.

"Not as busy as yours, but the twins were being mean. They TRIED to trick me, into thinking we had to dress like the circus performers to get into the circus … it's a good thing Johnny told me we they were lying!" I and crossed my arms.

My dad smirked, "Want to get them back?" He was always trying to prank the twins when they pranked people.

I started to giggle, "yes!!!!"

…

"Okay sweetie, just floo home, and bring this to Johnny. Then make sure he knows to pack a change of clothes," dad explained as he walked me to the fireplace.

"Okay daddy," I said as I stepped into the fireplace.

"See you soon Princess," he said with a smile, "remember the plan!"

He disappeared from view, and then I was home. I hurried up the stairs, and into Johnny's room, "Hey Johnny!!"

He looked up from his book, and froze, "WHAT are you wearing Fire?!"

I looked down at my outfit dad and I had made. It was a pink tutu, with pink tights, and a pink shirt. I have to play it cool, "What, you don't like it?"

I just handed him the lion tamer outfit. A red coat with gold buttons, and black pants and boots, "Let me guess, dad had something to do with this?" Johnny asked suspiciously.

"Yup, now give me what you really want to wear to the circus, and I'll put it in my book bag I'm bringing," I explained.

"O …kay," he said as he handed me his basketball shorts, and shirt.

"See you at dinner!" I laughed as I left the room. I hurried into my room, put our clothes in my book bag and took it down stairs. We would change back once dad dropped us off at Grandma and Grandpa's. The twins would be stuck in their outfits, haha!

I walked into the kitchen to see that dad was already home.

"…Please Mione, just play along. Maybe they'll remember this next time they try and trick her," dad was saying.

"Fine Fred, but only because they'll think it's funny," mum said with a sigh. She saw me, "Sapphire, will you go get your brothers for dinner?"

"Sure mum!" I said as I ran upstairs. "JOHNNY, DINNER," I yelled as I passed his door. "TY, TREV, DINNER," I yelled as I stopped at their door.

I saw Johnny walk down stairs as I waited for the twins. He winked at me and went down for dinner.

The door opened, and the twins came out wearing clown outfits. Face paint and all.

"Wow your costumes look cool!" I said, and made my way downstairs.

I could hear them laughing as we made our way down stairs, because they thought they had me beat. I'm glad dad thought of this prank …

I sat down in my seat, and waited excitedly for them to get here. They entered the kitchen and paused for a minute, when they saw Johnny. I wouldn't have even noticed it, if I hadn't been watching them closely. They glanced at each other, but continued on to the table.

"Your costumes look good boys," mum said as we began to eat, "I'm surprised you made them on your own."

"Thanks," Trev said looking confused.

"Mum," Ty finished.

"Mum had to help me with mine," I said sadly. As the boys ate, I smirked at dad. This will teach them to try and pull one over on ME.

We ate dinner quickly, and were getting ready to apparate to Grandma and Grandpa's. I was dancing around the family room pretending to be a tight rope walker, while Johnny sat on the couch reading. The twins on the other hand were debating in the corner. I could tell they didn't know what to think about all of this. What made this plan perfect, was that mum was playing along too.

"Okay lady and gentlemen, it's time to leave!" Dad said as he came in the room. I grabbed my book bag, and he picked me up. The twins took my mum's hand, and Johnny took dad's.

"ARTHUR, THEY'RE HERE!!" Grandma's voice was the first thing I heard when we arrived. I looked around at the familiar room, and ran to my Grandma.

"Hey sweetie! What are you wearing?" She asked as she hugged me.

"I just wanted to show you my Halloween costume for this year. I wanted to show Johnny too since he won't be home. I'm going to go change now. Come on Johnny," I said with a sweet smile.

We hurried and changed into our normal clothes. I made my way down stairs, and saw that Lily, Albus, and James were here.

"Hey guys," I said with a smile.

"Hey Fire," Albus said, and went back to laughing at the twins' outfits.

The twins looked at me, "What?"

I smiled, and felt Johnny come in the room, "Now boys, maybe this will remind you to behave while I'm away."

They glared at me, and went to find dad to see if he'd let them go home and change quickly before the rest of the cousins arrived.

…

"Can't I spend the night at your house Grandma?" I asked as we arrived back at the Burrow.

"Maybe next time sweetie, but you're tired from the long night at the circus. It'll be more fun if you wait till next time," Grandpa said.

"Okay …" I said sadly.

"Let's make a deal, next time you come over we'll examine the soubenirs we bought at the muggle circus. Wasn't it interesting? Who would have thought that muggles could do that without magic!" Grandpa said happily.

Suddenly, dad apparated to pick us up … I gave a goodbye wave, and he apparated us home.

"You can tell us about it in the morning. All of you, up to bed , now. It's late," mum said as we arrived at home.

I slowly made my way upstairs, and went into my room. I changed into my pajamas, and brushed my teeth. I was tired, but decided I had to stay up just long enough to write to Joey.

Joey,

Hey Joey! I missed you tonight. It was too bad you had to visit you're other Grandparents this week. I'm sure you're having fun, but the circus was AWESOME! We all had a lot of fun, but it would have been better if you were there. We got to ride elephants, saw real lions, the clowns were funny, and even saw a man fly out of a canon! Oh, and there was this lady who walked across this rope really high in the air. I wish I could be in the circus, it seems like the perfect job. Yeah, Grandpa found out they get paid to do all that stuff … anyways, remind you to tell how I tricked the twins when you get back .See you then.

Love,

Sapphie

I set down the special quill dad gave me, that helped me spell, and went over to Wallie. Wallie was the owl we just got for Johnny to use at Hogwarts. I was babysitting him until Johnny left for school next month.

I was glad he was in my room, so I could send him off with the letter for Joey. After I shut the window, I walked over to my bed and tucked myself in. Wow, today was tiring …

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