| Dugbog
Join Date: May 2010 Location: Iowa , United States
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Second Year | 
Ok here goes Chapter two .Its long, but I had to include some important deets . Loving the comments , so keep them coming = )
Chapter 2
September 1st
It was still dark out, but Ella knew the sun would rise within the hour. She lay in her bed trying to force her eyes shut. She had been up all night packing and re packing and re reading any books she could find about Hogwarts. It is safe to say she had not slept the entire night. She tossed and turned and when she thought she finally was ready to sleep, the sun peaked through her curtain and the alarm went off.
She stretched a bit and went toward her window. The sun light felt warm, but the chill of fall was in the air. Today is the day, she said out loud. Ella loved London, and often spent her days reading a book at the leaky cauldron, enjoying the atmosphere of the company of others just like her. After all in America, the wizarding population was scattered, the only family near Ella’s hometown was 45 miles away. She loved how everyone was just like her. She fell in love with the city life. One of the best things about London was, Her eldest sister Jenny, lived near by and often visited.
Ella proceeded to get ready, and make sure her hair and makeup and clothes looked good. Ok. Ready she thought. She glanced at her alarm clock, WHAT!!?!! Only 7 am. Oh Lord. Ella plopped on her bed. I just want to leave already! As she began round 10 of checking her packing, her mother interrupted her thoughts.
“Ella, someone is here to see you!” her mother seemed to be in a good mood. Ella got up peeked out her door and saw her older sister coming up the stairs.
“JENNY!” She ran and hugged her. “I haven’t seen you in a week, what’s going on?” “Im here to see my little sister, off to school!” “I’m riding with you guys to Kings Cross” “That is great” Ella was smiling big.
Jenny was twelve years older than Ella, but they were the closest out of the four Greene sisters. Jenny was a hard worker and started working for the Daily Prophet at age twenty two. She was often cast aside to write the fluff pieces, but always wanted to become a feature writer. The editors knew she was good, but Rita Skeeter, could get a story, maybe not the most truthful story, but a story none the less.
“I see your taking inventory” “ Aww the Greene trait, cant just pack once, got to make sure everything is laid out on the floor, then pack in order of weight then take out and re pack then take inventory at least 20 times” They both laughed.” Actually I was at ten, so …..” “Of course I will help!” “Let me get your notepad.” “Ok here we go”
1. “Three sets of plain work robes (black)” … “CHECK”
2. One plain pointed hat (black) for day wear…. “CHECK”
3. One winter cloak (black with silver fastenings)…. “CHECK”
4. One set of dress robes (any color, conservative style) …. “CHECK”
The checking , went on until they finished the books , equipment , muggle clothing and toiletries. “Well, it looks like you are all set!”
Jenny sensed something was weighing on Ella’s mind. “ What’s wrong?”
“ I just loved Salem so much ,and I’m worried they wont accept me here” "Trust me El, I was the same way , I was twenty two , without my parents , coming to live in another country , I was scared and worried I wouldn’t fit in. But look, its been four years and yes I wish I was making more and getting more recognition, but I thank God, for my life.” “Trust me, I have seen Hogwarts, even met Albus Dumbledore, you will love it.” “I went to Salem, for seven years,and had the time of my life,but that one glance at Hogwarts made me wish I could travel back in time, and somehow go there.” Jenny smiled to her self, as if she was dreaming about Hogwarts.
“Jeez, Jenny maybe you should take polyjuice potion and go as me.” Ella laughed. “I’m serious , Dumbledore is the best headmaster ,and you will love it there” “ If only the prophet would get that. I feel like there is only a few of us Dumbledore supporters and the head of the pack of haters is Rita Skeeter.”
“Listen, Jen The truth always prevails, I know the prophet doesn’t get that , but trust me your time will come.” “God, you sound like the older sister!” “Love you” “I love you too big sis”
10:00am Kings Cross Station. Platform 9 3/4
“Wow, and hour early this is great, dad.” Ella, didn’t want to be late, but an hour early seemed a little ridiculous. “Greene’s are punctual, Ella and the sarcasm is not needed.” Her father said proudly. Ella and Jenny giggled. “I’ve heard that same line for 26 years.” “Lisa and Angela, both wish they were here, but they wish you the best” Lisa and Angela were Ella’s middle sisters. “Oh do they know” Ella couldn’t help the sarcasm. “Ella Rae Greene, I told you to cut the sarcasm.” “Sorry Dad!” Just then, a tap came on Ella’s shoulder.
“Excuse me, are you Ella Greene.” “Ummmm Yes” “Hi, I am Hermione Granger, and Professor Dumbledore , wanted me to show you around and get settled on the train.” “Oh, that’s great!” Ella’s parents seemed please. “I will meet you right over there at quarter till and then we can meet everyone.” “Ok, thanks” Ella smiled, well she seemed nice , her thoughts seemed to ease.
10:45 am
Hermione Granger was ready at exactly 10:45am. Maybe she is related to the Greene’s, Ella thought. “Ok, ready?” Hermione seemed anxious too. “As I’ll ever be” They laughed. They walked on to the train and quickly found a seat. “Wow, you two are early. “ Ella this is Harry Potter, and Ronald Weasley” “Hello, they echoed.” “We are all in Gryffindor.” Ella , read on the houses , and hoped to also be placed in Gryffindor.
“Hello, Nice to meet you.”
Fearing it would turn awkward, Hermione began asking Ella, every question known to man kind.” They all starting laughing and soon the awkwardness was shed away and Ella relaxed knowing everything was going to be ok.
I promise next chapter, she will be at Hogwarts = )
I know I made some paragraph's kinda long , but I needed to show the relationship between Ella and Jenny.
I Will Post another chapter this week.
Enjoy = ) |