Authors Note:
WE'RE ALMOST TO THE END OF THIS STORYYY!!!! so, I think we might have a couple more chapters, maybe 5+? I'm still unsure of who Rosie is going to end up with, I need to finish some plot lines like Emma and Nicolas and stuff, but I think I have a few ideas.
Also, let's do a vote. Who do you want Rosie to end up with? Comment please! I'd really love some ideas. Someone commented about Rosie and Regulus, but I'm kind of hesitant seeing as I already have a story about Regulus, go check it out if you want. So yeah, with that, let's get on to the chapter.
Third person POV:
Rosalie didn't know weather to feel happy or sad.
It was her graduation. Her magical journey was coming to an end.
It was almost funny, actually. She had been to five different counties for five different schools and ended up in the first one.
The day was perfect for the ceremony which was held outside on the beach. The blue sky was clear and cloudless, the hot sun beat down on them.
"Welcome to the graduation of 1978." Headmistress Jones welcomed all the families. In the crowd sat Petunia and Vernon, smiling for their sister (in-law).
"We will start by welcoming the students on stage in alphabetical order. Rosalie Evans."
The blonde smiled and stepped up onto the strange, black robes swishing around her legs. "Anna Hornet."
Rosalie was joined on the stage with Anna, who sent her a smile. "Penny Jacklyn." Her best friend stood next to Anna, and she zeroed in on Petunia, making her smile.
When all the names were called out, the Headmistress handed each of them their scrolls of parchment, bound by a ribbon of their house colour.
"This year, we have two awards to be given. One for the student with the highest N.E.W.T scores, and the other for a student with a compassionate heart, a colourful mind, and a pure soul. This year, it is my pleasure to announce the Anne Arrowhead of Intelligence award to Miss Anna Hornet of House Macrion."
The audience burst into applause as the starstruck girl revived her trophy, eyes misty with tears.
"And this year, the award of compassion is presented to Victor Hodge."
The audience burst into applause as the boy went to receive his award, lips stretched in a smile.
The Head boy and girl gave a speech, though Rosalie didn't particularly listen, opting to zone out.
After they had got back into the line, Headmistress Jones raised her wand, the graduates copying. Colourful sparks flew from their wands, and the sound of clapping and whistling filled the air.
She had done it. She had graduated.
Rosalie rushed down the steps and threw herself into Petunia's arms.
The sisters hugged tightly, then separated. Vernon opted for a firm handshake and smile. "Congrats Rosie!" Her sister said with a squeal, shaking her sister's shoulders. "I'm so proud of you." Rosalie smiled lightly. "Thank you, Tunney." She replied sincerely. "Have you packed all your things?" Rosalie nodded, pulling her shrunken trunk from her pocket. "Yeah. I just need to say goodbye to Penny. We won't be able to see each other until her break." Petunia nodded and watched as her sister turned and pushed her way through the crowd.
"Pen!" Penny turned around, not prepared for the fierce hug she received. "I'm going to miss you, Penny." Rosalie whispered, tightening her grip on Penny's waist. "I'll miss you as well, Ro." She replied, laying her head on Rosalie's shoulder. "But we'll owl, right?" "Every week." The blonde confirmed. "Good luck at University." "Thanks, Ro. Good luck for your internship." "Thanks, Penny. I love you." "Love you too, Rosie. Take care." "You too." They hugged one last time before separating, and Penny watched as Rosalie turned and made her way through the crowd.
—Line Break—
Going home to an empty house would never be easy for Rosalie Evans.
She had always been welcomed home with open arms and smiles. But the Evans household was quite still, and very quiet, the only sounds being the wind chimes blowing around on the porch.
Rosalie entered her room, smiling sadly at the packed boxes. Petunia would be moving into her own house, and Lily was moving in with her friends. That left Rosalie, the middle Evans sister, to move into an apartment by herself.
She dropped her trunk and sat down on the bed, her eyes covering every inch of the room. Memories painted the floors and walls.
The times she and Petunia had sat on their beds and gossiped, or when she and Lily jumped on the beds in an attempt to make her feel better after Petunia had started her first (and last) year at boarding school. The times they had fought and things had been thrown. The discolouration on the walls from where their posters had sat for years. The stain on the carpet from when she accidentally spilled nail polish.
Smiling, Rosalie pulled out her wand and pointed it at the stain. "Scourgify." Soapy water sprouted from the end of her wand and the stain was effectively cleaned from the pale carpet.
"Rosie?" Petunia called from downstairs. "Yeah?" The middle Evans sister called back. "We're going out for dinner. Do you want to come?" "Yeah, yeah, I'm coming."
She rushed down the stairs, pulling her arms through her coat. "Let's go," Petunia ordered, making Vernon and Rosalie look at each other. They snickered, but stopped when Vernon received a slap to the head. Instead of snickering, Rosalie burst into laughter. "Come on Rosie! Out! Otherwise you'll be walking." "I'm going!"
— Line Break —
July 8th, 1979
Dear Miss Evans,
I am pleased to say that your internship will begin on the sixth of August. Please find an enclosed of information, dress codes and such.
Your shift starts at 8am and finishes at 5pm. You can access the ministry of magic via floo or the magical telephone box. If using the latter, dial 62442 'magic'. Have your wand checked in and get your ID card at reception.
I await your arrival.
Amelia Bones,
Head of Magical Law Enforcement
Smiling, Rosalie placed the letter down and flopped back down on her bed, a silly smile playing at her lips. God she was excited.
"Hey, Rosie?" Lily appeared in the doorway, hair sloppily put into a ponytail.
"Yeah, Lils?" The blonde asked, rolling over to stand up.
"Have you seen my skirt?" Lily asked, eyebrows scrunching.
"Which one?"
"The grey one."
Sighing, Rosalie answered, "No, sorry Lils. In fact, I've got to do some study. I've just received a letter from Madam Bones. Did you check in Tunney's drawers?"
"Of course!" Lily facepalmed and went hollering down the hall.
Rosalie laughed and went to her bookcase. She rifled though the books and the stacks on her desk. "Ugh, I've gotta head to Diagon Alley. PETUNIA!"
"What?!" The eldest Evans sister called back.
"I'm going to Diagon Alley. I've got to pick up some books."
Grabbing her bag, she noticed the lack of ink in her inkwell. "And maybe a few other things as well." She murmured.
"Okay, just be back by six!"
"It's ten! I won't be gone for eight hours!"
"Don't give me attitude Rosalie!" Petunia yelled in a mothering tone.
She scoffed. "Yes mum!"
"What was that?!" "Nothing!"
Diagon Alley was still as cheerful and happy as it usually was, despite the fact that the prophet was saying that the war was at its height of terror.
Rosalie entered the bookstore and immediately went to the isles full of basic law books.
"Rosie?"
She dropped the book she was holding in a startle and turned around.
"Sev! Reg! Luc! Hey guys."
The three boys hugged her individually. "What are you guys up to?"
"We came to get some books." Regulus replied.
Rosalie tried not to choke. His voice had gotten deeper, like, handsome and totally gorgeous deep.
She cleared her throat. "Same. I got an internship at the ministry."
"What department?" Regulus asked as he bent down to pick up her book.
"Law enforcement. I'm gonna be Amelia Bones' P.A." Rosalie replied as she took the book from Regulus.
"Luc? Sev? What are you guys doing here?"
"Picking up some potion ingredients." Severus replied, smirking knowingly.
"I'm bored so I decided to come along." Lucius replied.
She rolled her eyes and picked up another book, looking at the tittle then adding it to her stack.
"I have to get going. Lots to do, you know."
"We should meet up." Regulus offered. "Three broomsticks one weekend."
"Sure," Rosalie agreed. "Owl me when, okay?"
"Of course. Bye, Ro." "Bye guys."
And as Rosalie left Flourish and Blotts, she hoped her face wasn't as red as she thought it was.
Authors Note:
I'm kinda thinking of doing Rosie/Regulus because idk.
But comment anyway, what do you want to see?
QOTD: If you attended Hogwarts, what would be your favourite subject?
Mine would be Charms or potions. I'd dread flying, god I hate heights.
See you guys in the next chapter!
-B💕