Emerald // B.Z. #1 AU

Two

*EDITED*

Emerald

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The next day was fairly uneventful. I did as my father requested and gathered as much money that I might need for my time spent at Hogwarts. I should've just emptied my vault since I probably won't be able to go back to in until this war is over.

There wasn't much to look at in Diagon Alley, most of the shops had been emptied or closed altogether. There was however a joke ship down the alley a little way I might check out sometime later.

Deciding it was for the best, I went back to my room in the Leaky Cauldron, ordering some food and taking it with me to my room.

When I arrived there was an owl perched on my bed holding a letter, that I assumed was from Dumbledore.

I grabbed some owl snacks off of the nightstand and fed the owl, who flew out the window. I picked my letter off of the bed.

Miss Emerald Coal
Room 304 Leaky Cauldron
London, England

Is what is said on the front. How ok earth did Professor Dumbledore know what room I was in?

Oh well, I opened the letter and read it.

Dear Miss Coal,

I am glad to inform you that the Weasley family has agreed to house you for the next couple of years. Naturally, you will have to help with household chores, but I am sure they will treat you as if you were their daughter.

They have cleared out the spare room for you and a miss Hermione Granger, who will also be staying for the rest of summer since their twin boys are now moved out. Perhaps you'll visit their shop in Diagon Alley. I've heard it's doing fairly well.

I have sent Mr. Weasley to fetch you and bring you to their home, the Burrow, as they call it if you will, and he should arrive just before five o'clock.

Now while you are staying with the Weasley's both your father and I expect the best behavior simply because of the times we are living in amongst other problems.

If you ever have any issues do not be afraid to contact me.

Have a wonderful day Miss Coal.

Albus Dumbledore

I was beyond shocked. This family, who didn't even know me, just let me come into their home. I smiled widely. They must be wonderful people.

I threw my clothes I had taken out back into my Hogwarts trunk and closed it. I looked at the clock on the wall and it read 4:25. I didn't know the exact time Mr. Weasley would be arriving, however, I also didn't know what he looked like.

Oh, dear. How on earth would I know who he is? I thought for a moment. The Headmaster didn't exactly describe what this family looked like. Perhaps I should just wait in my room.

I decided against sending my father a letter because I was not supposed to be his daughter. So instead I sighed and lay down in my bed.

I don't know how long it was but I guess I took a nap because next thing I know I was being awoken by a loud noise in the fireplace in my room.

"Good lord this is a small fireplace." A voice spoke.

I quickly grabbed my wand, ready to use it if I must even if I wasn't seventeen for another six months.

"Miss Coal?" The voice spoke and the next thing I saw was a man with flaming orange hair.

"Who're you?" I asked with my wand still at the ready.