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LilFox06 · 06-27-2009, 04:58 PM

This is my second FF. My first one currently has no readers, so if you like this check it out. There's a prologue kinda thing before the story starts, so I'll post that as well as the beginning of the story.

Enjoy!

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FORWARD:

“So how was it? Tell me EVERYTHING!!!” my cousin Rose exclaimed. Despite being two years my senior we were pretty much best friends. I smiled. I knew she was full of anticipation. After all, let’s face it, it was definitely a good story.
“Oh, come on.” she begged. “It’s not everyday that someone saves the world and ends up with the guy.”
“It is in the life of the Potters.” I proudly proclaimed.

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“Miss Lily Luna Potter,
You have been accepted to attend the Young Wizards Summit in partnership with the Department of International Magical Cooperation and the International Confederation of Wizards. This year’s council will be held at the Salem Academy. Be prepared to leave via portkey from Ministry Headquarters at 4:00 PM. You will arrive at Salem Academy at 9 AM.”

I quickly scanned the rest of the letter; it included an agenda as well as a list of recommended items to pack. I couldn’t believe it. I was going to an International Summit! It wasn’t too bad of an accomplishment for someone who had just finished her fifth year.

“Mom!! Dad!! Al!! James!! I got in! I’m going to America for the summer!!”

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Table of Contents:
Forward and Introduction: This Post
Chapter 1: Post 1 Post 2 Post 3
Chapter 2: Welcome to America Post 1 Post 2 Post 3 Post 4
Chapter 3: Week 1 - A Perfect Utopia Post 1 Post 2 Post 3 Post 4
Chapter 4: You Believe in Perfect? Post 1 Post 2 Post 3

**SeerCassandraTrelawney** · 06-29-2009, 03:37 AM

I'm interested to see where this fic goes! Be sure to post again soon!

LilFox06 · 06-29-2009, 04:19 AM

Oh yay! I've been writing all day just waiting for this to come up. And I have a reader already. I'm pretty excited about how the story is going so far. So hopefully you'll enjoy it too!

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Monday morning came both slowly and swiftly. My heart raced with every shopping trip and every minute spent packing. When I awoke that morning I could hardly believe the day had finally come.
“Calla. Here girl. Today’s the day.” Calla, my jet-black owl fluttered down from her place on my bookshelf. She was a spectacular black owl with stunning pink eyes. Well, maybe not exactly pink, but a light red. I stroked her feathers as James appeared at my door with a sudden CRACK.
Rose sat straight up with a start from the bed next to mine. Uncle Ron and Aunt Hermione, as well as our cousins were over to see me off. It seems that our families use any excuse to get together.
“James!!” I screamed while throwing my pillow at him, “You have got to stop doing that.”
He casually strutted in and seated himself on the foot of my bed.
“Just making up for lost time,” he said with his characteristic side-smile. Its true, I did miss my oldest brother. He graduated from Hogwarts a year ago and has been training to be an auror, just like dad. I hear he’s the most gifted recruit from his year.
CRACK!
“Al! Seriously, can’t you guys just walk?” I screamed. Boy, were brothers irritating!
“Oh. No. They… could never… do that.” Hugo panted as he entered through the doorway.
“Boys…” Rose said rolling her eyes.

The rest of the morning flew by fairly quickly. Everyone gathered around the table for a hurried breakfast. Mom was talking with dad about a recent quidditch match she went to for the Prophet. Al, James, Rose were telling Hugo about their jobs. James was in training to become an Auror like dad. Al was…well he just started in the Department of Mysteries, so I’m not quite sure what he did. Rose got a job as a healer at St. Mungo’s.

“More tea Miss Potter?” our house elf Kreacher asked.

“Yes please, thanks Kreacher.” I replied. Kreacher poured some more tea, bowed and walked away.

I looked over at Aunt Hermione and Uncle Ron. Hermione was talking to Winky, yes, talking. Ron was resting with his head in is hands and his elbows on the table. He looked positively bored. Apparently Hermione’s love of all magical creatures started when she was a year younger than I am now. After the war ended she finished her 7th year of Hogwarts (with my mom) and then went into the Department for the Regulation and Control of Magical Creatures. She was able to convince Winky and Kreacher to represent the elf race. Since then life has greatly improved for their race. Kreacher, however, refuses to be freed. He says my dad has done too much for him and it is an honor for him to serve us. He does wear clothes knitted by Hermione (and a locket), as does Winky. Winky is much the same way; she helps Hermione not only with work but around their house as well. Kreacher and Winky live together in our shed. Their son, Regulus, dad named him after one of his old friends or something, works in the Leaky Cauldron for Professor and Mrs. Longbottom.

“Oh look, we should all be off.” Dad announced looking at his watch.

Mom walked over to the fireplace and threw some floo powder into it. “This will probably be easiest then, best not get separated and say good-bye there. Lily, darling, how about you go first.”

I got up and headed into the fireplace. I turned around to take one last look at my house. Suddenly I was blinking back tears. I just stood there for a couple seconds trying to memorize them for the two months I’d be away. I looked at mom and her long flaming red hair and smiled to myself. I’d see that hair every time I looked in the mirror. I turned to my dad. Those eyes I’d see too. I then looked at both of my brothers. I hate to admit it, but I’d miss them. James looked just like dad. He had jet black hair that was always doing who knows what. And he also had emerald eyes just like dad and me. I looked at Al. He also had untidy hair, but his was a dark redish-brown color and he had blue eyes. I looked at Aunt Hermione and Uncle Ron. Then I looked at my cousins. Rose, who was my very best friend, she had characteristic red hair which, too bad for her, was bushy just like her mom’s.

Then my eyes turned to Hugo. “Would you go already?” he asked. Talk about a mood killer.

I took a deep breath. It’ll only be for the summer, I thought to myself. I won’t miss home too much; I’ll be off in America having the time of my life.

“Ministry of Magic.” I said from my place in the fireplace. And then the all-too-familiar feeling of traveling by floo overtook me.

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**SeerCassandraTrelawney** · 06-29-2009, 04:27 AM

You're FAST! Keep it up! And don't forget to read the other stories too!

Cassie1011 · 06-29-2009, 12:03 PM

Cool, I like it. Can't wait for the next part!

TheChosenOne · 06-29-2009, 01:52 PM

New reader!!!!! I really like your story!!!! PAMS!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

Spork! · 06-29-2009, 01:59 PM

Wow this is really good! I laiik it....

and^ I like your siggy.

LilFox06 · 06-30-2009, 02:10 AM

Yay!!! 3 new readers!! Thanks for the comments!! I'd love for you all to check out my other fic too. It has action, adventure, tragedy and romance and is set in Harry's 7th year. So the link is in my siggy, its called "Up Until This Moment..."

Anyway, here's the next post. Enjoy!

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“Ah. Miss Potter, you’re a bit early,” said a familiar voice as I stepped out from the fireplace.

“Minister.” I replied shaking the hand of Kingsley Shacklebolt. It’s amazing that even though I’ve been on personal terms with the Minister, it was still an intimidating experience.

“Your father and Ron on the way?” The minister asked.

“Yes sir.” I replied as my trunk and my brother James appeared at my side.

“’Morning Minister.” James said with a charming smile.

“Ah, yes, James. I hear you are our top recruit from our Auror Office. We’re glad to have you aboard. The Potters have a great legacy.”

“Yes sir. Thank you Minister.” James said turning a slight red from embarrassment. “Happy to serve the Ministry.”

“Harry. Ron.” the Minister said looking over James’ shoulder. He started heading toward them. He then turned back to me and added, “Good luck Miss Potter. Make us proud.”

Dad, Ron, and the Minister talked in hushed tones a little ways off as mom approached me. She hugged me tight. “Good luck and have fun Lily,” she said. “We’ll miss you. We love you. Write often.”

Aunt Hermione hugged me and said similar things. Then the two women headed off to work. Hermione clearly comforting mom on the way.

“Hey Lils.” James said. “I have a going away present for you.”

“Oh, I got one for you too.” Albus said popping out of the fireplace.

“You do? Aww, guys, you shouldn’t have.” I said excitedly. Hey, you were never too old to love presents, right?

“Well, we can just take back our presents then.” James teased.

“Oh no, that won’t be necessary.” I replied.

James handed me a gift bag. I looked inside and there appeared to be a shiny silk blanket.

“Umm… thanks. You do know it’s summer though, right?”

“Keep looking.” He responded with a smirk.

I stuck my hand in the bag and found a note. I looked down. ”Its an invisible cloak.” I stuck my hand inside the cloak and watched in amazement as it and my hand disappeared.

“What!!” I exclaimed. “No way! Where did you get this?”

“Dad.” James replied. “And now I pass it on to you.”

“Dad gave you that?” Al exclaimed extremely jealous. He then turned to face me again. He then handed me two pieces of a broken mirror.

“Thanks…” I said taking the pieces unsure of what to do with them. He then took one of the pieces back and whispered my name into it. I was amazed when his face appeared in my piece. He then returned the piece back to me.

“That, is a two-way mirror,” Al said. “I was going to give the other half to Rose, I know how you girls are. But I figured that maybe there was someone else you wanted to give it to. I don’t know…”

“Thanks guys. You’re the absolute best brothers a girl could ever hope for. I love you guys.” I said hugging them both. I smiled big looking at each of them. I’d miss them so much.

“We also have another surprise for you when you get back. But it won’t due you much good away from Hogwarts, so we’ll just wait ‘till you get back.” James said before he and Al turned to leave.

Next Rose came up to see me off. She hugged me. “Promise to write,” she said. “And don’t hold back on all the juicy details. I want to feel like I’m there with you. I’ll miss you.”

“Alright. I promise. I’ll miss you too.” I said to Rose. She then backed up a few feet and turned on the spot.

“Understood.” I hear dad say as the Minister left.

“What was that about?” I asked joining dad and Ron.

“Oh, nothing to worry about. Something just happened somewhere and the Minister wanted us to stay informed on it.” Dad said.

Uncle Ron turned to me. “Listen.” He said. “I hear that Malfoy kid is the other one from Hogwarts that’s going. I’ll give you the same advice I gave my daughter, beat him at… well, whatever you do at those Wizard Conventions.”

“Ok Uncle Ron.” I said giggling and giving him a hug. What was with him and not liking Scorpius? Ron then left, though I saw him waiting a few yards away for my dad.

“Well dad, you’re little girl is off to see the big world. Are you ready for that?” I said watching my dad. I knew he was having some trouble seeing me off.

“You just do good and be safe,” he said, plainly trying to keep his cool. “And let us know if you need anything.”

“Ok dad. I love you.”

“I love you too sweetheart.”

I watched my dad go off and meet Ron. “It’ll be ok mate. She’ll be fine.” I heard him say.

Then Hugo came up to me. I’d almost forgotten that he was with us.

“Shall we drag your truck to security then? Then they can take care of it.” Hugo suggested.

“No need for that,” said a tall red-head with horn-rimmed glasses.

“Thanks Uncle Percy,” we said together.

After a brief conversation Hugo and I left the ministry to spend the rest of the morning and early afternoon in Diagon Alley.

The morning and early afternoon flew by quickly. We spent an hour catching up with Regulus. Kreacher and Winky had the day off to spend with their son. Then we went to Uncle George’s shop. He graciously provided me with a bag of tricks to unleash upon America. Then we headed all around Diagon Alley with Roxie and Freddie. We stopped and Gringotts to exchange some gold for American wizard money. We also went to Flourish and Blotts and looked at books (I got one all about Salem). There were advertisements for the newest Rita Skeeter book. And wouldn’t you know it, it was a tell-all about my father. Then, we of course, went to Quality Quidditch Supplies and stayed there for hours. With a half-hour to spare I bid my cousins farewell and hopped the knight bus back to the Ministry.

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Spork! · 06-30-2009, 01:47 PM

You are really talented. ^_________________^

BLOOM · 07-01-2009, 11:29 AM

New Reader Here!
your story's good
PAMS!!!!

**SeerCassandraTrelawney** · 07-02-2009, 03:25 PM

Good post! (I thought I commented on this on tuesday, Odd...)

LilFox06 · 07-03-2009, 05:57 PM

here's another post, its the end of chapter 1
enjoy!

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I arrived at the Ministry with only 5 minutes to spare. I looked around for any indication of where I should be.

“Miss Potter, nice of you to join us,” said a very short and stout wizard. He was balding and wore large glasses. He reminded me of a fat teddy bear I owned as a child, that is, until James destroyed it.

“Umm… sorry… sir. I wasn’t aware there was a certain time we were to be here.” I replied.

“Lee Porter, Head of the Department of International Magical Cooperation,” he said holding out his hand.

“Pleasure.” I replied shaking it.

I followed him through the entrance of the ministry, past the security checkpoint, and up to the fifth level. When we got out of the elevator we walked down a long corridor and turned the corner. We entered the office together. There was an old gray boot on Mr. Porter’s nice mahogany desk. To my right Scorpius was receiving last minute instructions from his parents. I decided to awkwardly possess the left side of the room while Mr. Porter assumed his place behind his desk. He instructed us all to sit.

“The portkey is scheduled to leave in about a minute. Before you go I have a message from the Ministry. Please remember that you represent not only Hogwarts but also the entire Ministry. Lily, since you are underage we have notified the Improper Use of Magic Office. As long as magic is used on Salem grounds everything will be taken care of. The point of this conference is to make friends and future political connections. These students have been handpicked by their respective ministries to be their future politicians. If your futures include services on the International Confederation of Wizards, these will be your colleagues. Anyway. Your trunks have been sent ahead. Good luck. And enjoy.” Mr. Porter than checked his watch. “Places. The porkey leaves in 10 seconds.”

Scorpius muttered a quick good-bye and stood up and readied himself, his hand hovering over the boot. I stood up too and likewise prepared myself.

“And 3… 2… 1…”

We touched the boot. Then I felt like my whole body was being yanked and dragged by my waist. And just as swiftly the feeling ceased. As my feet hit solid ground I stumbled in to Scorpius and then fell completely bringing him down with me.

After a second I regained my thoughts. I noticed I was lying completely on top of Scorpius. I could see in to his clear gray eyes. They looked surprised. Not that I wasn’t surprised, I just knocked him to the ground. He then blushed slightly.

After another second he finally pushed me off. The force rolled me over a couple times.

“Potter.” He said curtly with narrowed eyes.

I replied with a “Malfoy” of equal intensity. I now understood my uncle’s dislike of the Malfoys.

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**SeerCassandraTrelawney** · 07-03-2009, 08:02 PM

Good Job!

1OldHPFan · 07-05-2009, 03:10 AM

New reader
very good so far

LilFox06 · 07-10-2009, 08:19 PM

Thank you, thank you!
And yay! I love new readers!

And here's the next post. Sorry it too so long.

Enjoy!

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Chapter 2: Welcome to America

In the valley below there was a large brick building. In the middle of the building extending into the sky was a huge bell tower that looked remarkably like the Big Ben. To the right of the school in the forested mountain area there was what looked like huge dirt domes. There were 5 of them. Looking further into the forest I could make out four small tree houses. On the other side of the school I could make out 5 log cabins. Behind those, deeper into the forest I could barely make out 4 building shapes, though I wasn’t quite sure what they were. I looked to my left; toward the lake expecting to see the same pattern of five larger buildings with four smaller one set further back. To my surprise there were two very modern looking houses on the edge of the lake. Curiously I looked below me. There were 5 square mud houses; I believe they are called adobes. Then there were four places carved into the sides on the mountain. They looked right off the pages of one of those ancient American civilizations books I once opened at Aunt Hermione’s.

“Wow. This is incredible.” I said looking over at Scorpius. “Can you believe we’re here in America?”

He ignored my question but was looking curiously at something in the valley. There were tons of what appeared to be glowing butterflies.

“What are those?” I asked staring in the same kind of trance.

“I’m not sure.” He said starting down the path for a better look.

Together we made our way down into the valley. We watched the fluttering, glowing butterflies. Within minutes we were weaving through the adobes and approaching the school.

“Hello there. Welcome to Salem.” said a very dream handsome-sounding voice.

I turned around very taken aback by the dreamy male specimen in front of me. He was tall with dark drown hair. He had the most amazing light brown eyes that I wouldn’t have a problem staring in to for hours at a time.

“I’m Jake.” He said holding out a hand. I could feel my eyes daze and my mouth open (and a little bit of drool forming). It took a couple awkward seconds for me to recover.

“Lily. From Hogwarts.” I replied in what I hoped was an irresistibly charming voice. I shook his hand letting my hand linger a little longer than necessary. I caught Scorpius rolling his eyes out of the corner of my eye.

Jake then turned to Scorpius as they exchanged introductions. Jake then led us toward the lake. As we walked he explained that he was a group lead. A group consisted of 2 teams and each team was 4 people. There would be a total of 4 groups competing in the competitions. Jake was in charge of the group that would be staying in Topflite. I was barely listening. I was busy mentally writing my first letter to Rose. I must have my imagination get the best of me because we arrived much sooner than I would have liked to at the lake. Jake said a quick farewell then he was off with the other group leads and the guy I assumed was in charge. They stood on a stage near the school facing the lake. The older man with graying hair stood up. He neared the front of the stage pointed his wand at his throat and cleared his throat loudly and amplified.

All the students immediately turned their attentions to this man. Looks like the fun was about to start.

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**SeerCassandraTrelawney** · 07-11-2009, 04:23 PM

Very cute

hermionesclone · 07-14-2009, 06:37 PM

New reader! I love this story! It's brilliant! I wonder what Lily's time in America will be like! That man (grey hair, i think) reminded me of Dumbledore in a way. Love the contrast, though! Can't wait for more!

LilFox06 · 07-15-2009, 03:12 AM

thanks SeerCassandraTrelawney!
yay! a new reader! welcome. welcome.
here's a new post, hope you like it!

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“Welcome students! My name is Jason Fox. I am the head of International Magical Cooperation here in the United States. For the next month all of you will be participating in classes, debates, and of course, social activities. There are a total of 32 delegates here from 21 countries. Larger schools have 2 delegates and smaller schools have 1 and were partnered with another nearby school. Each group is assigned with a group lead. Each group lead is a Salem graduate and an intern in our Department of International Magical Cooperation. We’ll draw for teams and house locations. There are four houses, so each of the groups will be located in one of our upper level dorms of their respective house locations. All house lounges, expect Topflite’s, will be open for groups to meet and socialize. Group leads will meet with their groups each morning to discuss the day’s events and lead them to event locations. Any time not occupied by the Summit may be spent on school grounds. Please remember that the school is closely monitored for inappropriate activity and you will be promptly sent expelled and sent home. You have been warned. After being released from this meeting you have the rest of the morning to meet with your group and group lead. You are also welcome to mingle with other delegates. Lunch will be served in the cafeteria at 1; your group lead will take you there. After lunch you will receive the Summit packet and report to your classes. Friday will be our first debate and Saturday we’ll have a welcome party. Once your team is decided feel free to leave and begin unpacking. And now, we will begin choosing teams.”

Jake handed Mr. Jason Fox a black velvet bag. Mr. Fox reached his hand in the bag and withdrew a slip of paper. “United Kingdom. Will a representative from United Kingdom please come forward to draw the country you will be teamed with.”

I looked as Scorpius who motioned me to go. I made my way up toward the stage, up the stairs, past Jake, and stood next to Mr. Fox. I stuck my hand in and withdrew a slip of paper.

“Japan.” I read.

I looked over the crowd and a girl with black pigtails and soft brown eyes come up the stage. She gave me a smile as she past me. She stuck her hand into a bag that Jake was holding. I hoped that she would withdraw the slip that said Topflite.

“Topflite,” she said.

I looked at Jake with a smile. He smiled back.

“I’ll see you guys right before lunch. We’re in the building on the right there.” He said to us pointing at one of the modern houses by the edge of the lake.

We hurried down the stairs and lead the way for Scorpius and a spiky black-haired boy I assumed was the other delegate from Japan. Soon we reached the entrance of the house and entered. It was amazing. It looked very much like my own home. We stepped in to a front room which connection into a kitchen and dining room area. To my left was door. On the door was a frame that read “Lily (U.K.) and Kazue (Japan).” On the right there was a door that read “Scorpius (U.K.) and Kazuo (Japan).” I walked around a bit. There were the most comfortable looking couches I have ever seen facing each in the in the middle of the front room. There was a table in between the couches. On the left was a fireplace. On the right was a huge gold frame that covered most of the wall. In the middle of the frame was a picture of an eagle with the word Topflite written in brown and gold under it. I walked into the kitchen and dining area. There was a brown table with four chairs. Behind the table, against the wall farthest from the front door was a whole kitchen, including a stove, sink, and something that looked similar to a muggle refrigerator.

“Wicked!” I exclaimed, my eyes taking it all in.

“Looks like we got roommates.” Kazue said pointing at the door leading off from the kitchen.

“Kayla (U.S.) and Seema (India)” I read.

“Jayden (U.S) and Amit (India).” Scorpius read from the other side of the kitchen.

We turned our heads at the door cracked open.

“Hey there ya’ll” said a silky sweet voice coming from a blonde haired girl. “I’m Kayla.”

“Jayden.” Said a tall brunette guy with green eyes.

“Seema.” Said and a dark-skinned Indian girl throwing herself into a couch clearly making herself at home.

“Amit.” Said the last person to enter our new summer home.

“I can’t believe I’m actually in Topflite. I’ve heard all sorts of stories about this place.” Kayla said touring the place.

“What do you mean?” I asked, my curiosity getting the best of me.

She smiled wickedly. “We call this place ‘The Elites.’ The government recruits four 6th years every year and they get sent here. We hardly ever see them. They are turned in to interns. During the summer before their 6th year a group gets owls and if they can find the house lounge they’re in.”

She crossed the room and placed her hand on the portrait of the eagle over the Topflite banner.

“This is the entrance to the lounge I think. Anyway, like I was saying, once people are sent here their lives are really top-secret. As you can see it’s almost like their own house. I hear they have their own house elves too.”

“Interesting.” Seema said popping off the couch. She too placed her hand on the portrait. “Looks like I’m not one of them.”

Giggling, Kazue and me both tried. Neither of us had an affect on the portrait.

“Well, shall we unpack then?” asked Amit. “Then we can get to know each other.” He added with a little wink.

We all headed off for our respective rooms. Out of the corner of my eye I saw Scorpius approach the portrait. He cautiously raised his hand, and much to the surprise of both of us, his hand went through and the eagle gave a screech.

He pulled his hand back and glared at the portrait the whole way to his room.

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hermionesclone · 07-15-2009, 08:20 AM

Woah! Really good post! I like the room they're in! It sounds so big and posh (in a good way). Wonder why Scorpius' hand went through? Can't wait for more!

**SeerCassandraTrelawney** · 07-16-2009, 01:35 PM

Great, keep it up!

LilFox06 · 07-18-2009, 07:53 PM

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Originally Posted by hermionesclone

Woah! Really good post! I like the room they're in! It sounds and posh (in a good way). Wonder why Scorpius' hand went through? Can't wait for more!

Thanks!! Yeah, very large and modern and 'elite'. haha, that is the question now isn't it.

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Originally Posted by SeerCassandraTrelawney

Great, keep it up!

Thanks! I love your siggy by the way.

Here's the next post. Sorry its a bit short. Enjoy!

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The rest of the morning was spent giggling with the other girls in the house. It’s amazing how you can just meet someone and it feels like they’ve been your friends forever. Our rooms were connected, with a shared bathroom in between. We unpacked with the bathroom doors open so that we could talk to each other.

My roommate Kazue is twins with Scorpius’ roommate Kazuo. They are pure bloods and attend a school in some place called Osaka. They’re considered the tricksters of their school. (She was very interested in the stash of things I got from Uncle George.)

Kayla is from a small Southern town. She, too, is a pureblood. Her father works in the American government and they are a very wealthy family. Although Kayla loves the environment in which she grew up she says she’s desperate for a change.

Seema is a half-blood. Her father is a rich, successful muggle businessman while her mother is just plain rich. So Seema grew up having the best of both the muggle world and the magical world. Recently her father has been interested in the dealings of the magical world and has doubled their magical fortune through his investments.

Kayla also told us about Jayden. He’s a muggleborn from California. His family owns multiple fruit groves. Amit is, like Seema, a half-blood. His father was a wizard, but left him and his mom when he was born. Amit was raised by his muggle mother. Originally he thought he was muggleborn until he found old trophies at his school that belonged to his family.

“So. Tell us about Scorpius.” Kazue said leaping onto my bed.

“Yes, please. He is cute.” Seema added walking in to our room. She finished unpacking. She was soon followed by Kayla who looked just as intrigued.

“Yes. I guess. If you like the brooding type.” I said.

Seema rolled her eyes. “How can you not like the brooding type? And besides, have you SEEN him? That tall body with that blonde hair and those cool gray eyes. I didn’t even know you could have gray eyes! There’s nothing that could be more attractive than that man.”

“Hey everyone. Ready for lunch?” Jake called walking in our new home. He came over and knocked on our door before poking his head in. “Ready to go?” he asked.

“I know one thing that’s definitely more attractive.” I whispered under my breath. Seema giggled. Then we filled out of the room. The guys were waiting for us. And then together we made our way out of the house and toward the school.

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hermionesclone · 07-18-2009, 08:30 PM

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The rest of the morning was spent giggling with the other girls in the house. It’s amazing how you can just meet someone and it feels like they’ve been your friends forever.

That is so true! Great chapter! Totally girly at the end (if that makes sense - in a good way)! Hehe! Couldn't stop myself from giggling with Seema! Anyways. Can't wait for more!

LilFox06 · 07-21-2009, 02:16 AM

just a little side note, i hope none of the names are offensive to anyone, i tried as well as i could to screen the names and just took them from a list of popular names. so sorry if they are...

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Lunch was fabulous. Everyone in the group seems to get along great. That is, except Scorpius. I mean, he talked with us, but he didn’t say much. It seemed he was carefully choosing his words. He also kept sending suspicious glances at Jake. Toward the end of lunch information packets we passed out.

I opened my packet and the first page featured a history of Salem.

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“The Salem School of Witchcraft and Wizardry was originally located in the woods outside of Salem, Massachusetts. The school, as well as the wizarding community relocated once rumors of witch-hunts reached their ears.
They shared the same adventure spirit as other frontiersmen of the day. They moved westward and eventually settled on the west side of the Rockies. Once that area became settled they made a deal with a local government leader to form their own secret community under the false identity of a Native American reserve. Their land was then gated off and entry by all from the outside muggle world was prohibited. Most wizarding families live in large neighborhoods and communities within the grounds, but those who don’t arrive by various means including floo powder and portkey. Those children who do live on the grounds, but farther away from school arrive by tram, bus, floo powder, or portkey, as decided by the community. Overage wizards are given the option to arrive by appariation or broomstick as well.”

I looked down at the bottom of the page, which featured a map. At the center of the map was the school. It consisted of a large square-shaped building. Surrounding this building were four clusters of small buildings at each of the four sides. Surrounding the entire school were natural barriers including a mountain range to the right and a large forest to the left. There was a lake to the south and a blend of forest and mountains to the north. 5 miles outside of the school on all sides were various communities. I counted at least 20 of them.

The next page (which I skipped since I read all about it when applying) was the history of the Wizard Summit.

The next page showed all the groups.

Quote:

Group 1: Group Lead: Jake
Team A: Scorpius from England (M)
Lily from England (F)
Kazuo from Japan (M)
Kazue from Japan (F)
Team B: Jayden from United States (M)
Kayla from United States (F)
Amit from India (M)
Seema from India (F)

Group 2: Group Lead: Sarah
Team A: Aleksandur from Bulgaria (M)
Camille from France (F)
Riley from Australia (M)
Ella from New Zealand (F)
Team B: Denshi from China (M)
Bao from China (F)
Karim from South Africa (M)
Emily from South Africa (F)

Group 3: Group Lead: Karl
Team A: Pedro from Brazil (M)
Julieta from Argentina (F)
Felix from Germany (M)
Aurora from Italy (F)
Team B: Ethan from Canada (M)
Mikayla from Canada (F)
Amir from Egypt (M)
Maya from Egypt (F)

Group 4: Group Lead: Kira
Team A: Carlos from Mexico (M)
Claudia from Mexica (F)
Arda from Turkey (M)
Merve from Turkey (F)
Team B: Vladimir from Russia (M)
Anastasiya from Russia (F)
Emil from Finland (M)
Nora from Norway (F)

The next few pages were accompanied with pictures and biographies.

I flipped to where agendas were listed. Week one’s theme was “International Standards and Trade”. Our Friday activity was a group debate and our Saturday activity was a welcome dance. Week two’s theme was on “Confronting Dark Wizards”. Our Friday activity was also a group debate. That Saturday’s activity was a trip to a nearby town. Week three was all about “Maintaining Friendly International Relations in Competition.” The Friday activity was a team competition. The Saturday activity was “a special surprise.” Whatever that meant. Week four was on “World Customs.” The Friday activity was another team competition. And the Saturday activity was a world tour for the winners.

“Wicked.” I said after I finished flipping through my packet. “Everyone as excited as I am?”

My group responded with very enthusiastic nods.

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hermionesclone · 07-21-2009, 04:41 PM

Yay! New post! I love the part about the history! It seemed so real, as if it actually did happen. It's really believable. I like the themes and activities things as well! Scorpius is being slightly weird. Hmm... Can't wait for more!