Life Is Unfair Like That (A George Weasley Story)

Chapter 1: I’m a Witch Guys. Wait, Did I Just Say Witch!? O.O
Hello, my name is Alexis Madison, but I go by Lexi. I have strawberry blond hair that just reaches past my shoulders. My skin is slightly pale, my eyes are blue, and I’m 5’8. I’m your average tom boy, who lives in the states. Yeah, I don’t live in the U.K. I’m living with my mom and brother in the small town of Carthage, Missouri. I love my music and I love to write fiction stories and fan fictions of any of the books that I’ve read. I love reading fiction books. I’m not much of a fan of nonfiction. Oh yeah, I’m eleven years old. Over the past eleven years, strange things have been happening. That’s what scared my dad off. Apparently, it’s normal because my mom and brother don’t seem bothered by it, but they do try to keep it hidden from the neighbors. It doesn’t bother me that they do that. I’m sitting in my room, lying on my back on my bed and I’m bored out of my mind. My birthday was two days ago and the only one who got me a present was my brother. I don’t really have any friends because of the strange things. My mom doesn’t work and she gets child support, but it’s not much. My brother, however, has a job at some place in London, so I don’t get to see him much, but he brings in a lot of money. The only thing he’d tell about his work was that it was a government job. That’s so helpful. Notice the sarcasm. I love him though and when he showed up the day before my birthday, I was so happy. Honestly, the best present he could get me is him coming home for a couple of days.
He got me some strange looking books, like A History of Magic. It was really weird. He told me that I’d understand when the time comes. What is this Hogwarts that has been mentioned on some of the titles of the books? I’ve been pondering this the past two days. It’s August twenty-second, Tuesday. I decided to give up on wondering and read all the books at least twice. So Hogwarts is a school and was founded by Godrick Gryffindor and three other wizards, whose names I couldn’t remember. It’s sad I know, I read each book twice too. Oh well, anyways, it’s all very interesting. History has always been my favorite subject, so I enjoyed A History of Magic. Anyways, I got bored with the books after awhile and sat up on my bed and stretched. God, I’m lazy. I guess that’s what happens when you live in America and there’s nothing to do in the little town of Carthage. I stood up and went to my closet and decided to get dressed. It was going on noon and I was still in my ninja turtle pajamas. Yeah, that’s right, ninja turtles. I grinned at the thought as I pulled on some purple skinny jeans, a rainbow Gir shirt, and my purple socks and black converse. I put on my silver charm bracelet that my brother got me on my tenth birth. I grabbed my mp3 and decided to go for a walk. I went down to the kitchen and grabbed a water bottle, since its summer. What’s weird is I’m not in school while all the other eleven year olds are. Oh well, I’ve never gone to school really. My mom used to home school me, so that I at least have some common sense and stuff. She stopped homeschooling me three months ago.
I thought it was weird, but oh well. I was out walking around for a couple hours and returned home with an empty water bottle and I had to go to the bathroom. When I was done with my business, Mom called me into the kitchen. “Yes, Mom?” She’s sitting at the table.
“Honey, there’s something I’ve got to tell you.” I nodded. “Please sit down at the table.” I sat down across from her. “Okay, you and I are witches and your brother is a wizard.”
“What? Mom have you been reading those fantasy books again?” I’m serious, she reads them constantly. She sighed.
“No dear, I’m serious.” She pulled out this stick thing. “This is a wand.”
“Okay?” I’m really confused. She aimed it at the sink and muttered, “Aguamenti.” Jets of water sprayed out the end of it and into the sink. “Holy-“
“Do you believe me now? How do you explain all those strange things that have been happening when you were little?”
“So, we’re witches?” She nodded. I sighed. “So that’s why Mark got me those books?”
“Yes, you’re going to be attending Hogwarts School of Witchcraft and Wizardry.” I nodded. “Have you read the books?”
“Yes, twice.”
“Good, your letter came in today.” She said giving me a bulky envelope. “I’ll let you go and read it.” I nodded and stood up. “Come down and talk to me when you’re done, I’m sure you’ll have some questions.”
“Okay.” I went up to my room and sat on my bed and opened the letter. There were two pieces of paper in there. The first one said:
Dear Miss Alexis Madison,
We are pleased to inform you that you have been accepted at Hogwarts School of Witchcraft and Wizardry. Please find enclosed a list of all necessary books and equipment. Term begins on September 1. We await your owl by no later than July 31.
Yours sincerely,
Minerva McGonagall,
Deputy Headmistress
Okay, that’s a little confusing. I thought as I got the second one out.
Uniform (I scoffed at this, of course they’d have a uniform)
First year students will require:
1. Three sets of plain work robes (black)
2. One plain pointed hat (black) for day wear
3. One pair of protective gloves (dragon hide or similar)
4. One winter cloak (black, silver fastenings)
Please note that all pupils’ clothes should carry name tags. (What are we, kindergarteners?)
Course Books
All students should each have a copy of each of the following:
The Standard Book of Spells (Grade 1) by Miranda Goshawk
A History of magic by Bathilda Bagshot
Magical Theory by Adalbert Waffling
A Beginners’ Guide to Transfigurations by Emeric Switch
One Thousand Magical Herbs and Fungi by Pyllida Spore
Magical Drafts and Potions by Arsenious Jigger
Fantastic Beasts and Where to Find Them by Newt Scamander
The Dark Forces; a Guide to Self- Protection by Quentin Trimble
OTHER EQUIPMENT
1 wand
1 cauldron (pewter, standard size 2)
1 set glass or crystal phials
1 telescope
1 set brass scales
Students may also bring an owl OR a cat OR a toad
PARENTS ARE REMINDED THAT FIRST YEARS ARE NOT ALLOWED THEIR OWN BROOMSTICKS
Broomsticks, really? Wow, this is just freaky. I sighed and folded up the page I just read and put it in my back skinny jean pocket. I went down into the kitchen and Mom was pouring two cups of tea. “Mommy, I’m confused.” I said pouting. She chuckled and put the cups of tea on the table. We sat down.
“I know dear, but I will all make sense once we get to London, I promise.”
“We’re going to London?” I asked my eyes going wide.
“Yes, I got us some tickets for a plane to leave tomorrow at noon. Oh, and I bet your wondering what type of government job your brother is doing, yes?” I nodded eagerly. “He works for the Ministry of Magic. The names they have for the floor levels and stuff is really complicated and long, so I forgot what he does.” She said smiling sheepishly.
“That’s really weird. So did he go to Hogwarts too?” She nodded.
“Yes, and he loved it there. I just know you’ll love it there and don’t worry about not making any friends; you won’t have any problems with that. The kids there are friendlier than the muggles who live around here.”
“Muggles?”
“Non-magic folk.” She said smiling.
“So we’re going to London tomorrow to get my things that I need for school?”
“Yes, but we’ve got to go to Gringotts to get some money first.”
“Gringotts, I’m assuming that’s a bank.” She chuckled.
“Yes, the most popular wizarding bank. I’ve contacted my friend Molly Weasley and told her that we were on our way there and she’s excited to meet you. She has seven children.” She said excitedly.
“Seven?” I asked my eyes almost popping out of my head.
“Yes, they’re all very wonderful children. Two of them has already moved out and are working. One, Charlie I believe, is in Romania working with dragons, and Bill, the other, works in Egypt. Percy is the third oldest, he’s got a perfect record in school and loves doing his work.” I rolled my eyes.
“He sounds like a goody, goody two-shoes.” I muttered. She chuckled.
“He is a little bit. The next oldest are twins, Fred and George, they’re pranksters those two are. They’re always pranking poor Mr. Filch, he works at the school.”
“They sound like fun people to hang out with.” I said grinning. She smiled.
“Well, there’s never a dull moment when those two are around, that’s for sure. Their next oldest is Ron, he’s a very awkward kind of person and definitely isn’t the brightest and is a bit thickheaded, don’t tell anyone I said this.” I grinned. “And the youngest is Ginny, she’s the only daughter.”
“Wow that sucks for her.” Mom shrugged.
“I think it will benefit her when it comes to boys messing with her. She’s a tomboy like you are and is a year younger. She wrestles with her brothers believe it or not.”
“I haven’t met any of them yet and I’m already starting to like them.”
“That’s good. Arthur, Molly’s husband, works at the Ministry of Magic too, so he and your brother are good friends as well. Mark has made friends with Bill and Charlie. Fred and George are two years older than you, Ron is the same age, Percy is I’d say a year or two older than George and Fred, and Bill and Charlie are about twenty or so, I believe. Well anyways, Molly said she’d meet us at the Leaky Cauldron.”
“The Leaky Cauldron?”
“It’s a pub in London. There is an ally way in the back that will lead us to Diagon Ally, so we can pick up your school things.”
“Ah, so what’s the deal with broomsticks?” She smiled.
“I was wondering when you were going to ask that. There is a world famous wizard sport called Quidditch and I have a good feeling that you’ll like it a lot.” She said grinning. “I can’t really go into details since I don’t know much about it, so you’ll have to ask Ron, or Fred and George. Those three are fanatics when it comes to Quidditch.” She sighed. “It’s getting late, we’ve got to eat dinner and go to bed and get ready for tomorrow. Oh, I almost forgot, Molly and her family isn’t exactly the richest, they have less money than we do actually and they’re all very sensitive about that, so don’t bring it up around them, okay dear?” I nodded. “Good.” She got up, whipped out her wand, and started waving it about, and pots and pans moved by themselves. “I’ve been waiting for ages to do this.” She said when she saw my shocked expression. I rolled my eyes and took a drink of my tea. I grimaced and spit it back into the cup. It was cold. She laughed. I stuck my tongue out at her. She chuckled and turned towards the stove and started adding random spices. “It’s easier to cook this way.” She said when I asked her about it. I shrugged.
“I’m going to go take a shower.”
“Okay dear, be quick though, supper will be done shortly.” I nodded and went upstairs. I grabbed my pajamas and went into the bathroom. After I was done in the bathroom and my hair was all dry and brushed out. I went down into the kitchen and Mom was just putting the food on the table. “Good timing.” She said smiling. I sat down.
“Thanks.” After dinner, I said good night and went to bed. I fell asleep as soon as my head hit the pillow. The next morning, Mom got me up and we were rushing around getting all my stuff packed and ready to go. We got to the airport an hour early. By the time we went through security and that crap, it was about fifteen minutes before we boarded the plane. When we finally got on the plane and sat in our seats, I pulled out my mp3.
“Oh, electronics don’t work around magic.”
“Oh that’s okay. Somehow I’ve gotten them to work by using magic.” I said shrugging.
“So that’s why those batteries never die.” She said chuckling. I grinned.
“I’m just awesome like that.” She smiled.
“Are you going to sleep?”
“I’m going to try at least.” She nodded and looked up at the little screen playing a random movie. I put my headphones in and turned the music up to where I couldn’t hear anything but the music and I closed my eyes. Sleep took over really easily and before I knew it Mom was shaking me awake. I turned my music off and we both got off the plane. I took this time to look around. The sky was looking gray, opposite of Carthage, which is sunny and clear most of the time. It was slightly colder here too. When we got through the gate, I gasped. Mark was standing there waiting for us. I took off, dropped my stuff a few feet away from Mark, and hugged him around his waist. He chuckled and hugged me back.
“I’m glad you both got here safely.” He said as Mom joined the hug. We let go of each other. “I have a car waiting outside for us; shall we go get your bags?” I nodded grinning. He smiled and ruffled my strawberry blond hair.
No One’s P.O.V
“Come on now, everyone, come on, come on. Fred and George stop teasing your sister. Nelly will be here with Mark and her daughter any minute now.” Mrs. Weasley said as she herded her family out of the Leaky Cauldron.
“So what’s her daughter’s name?” Ginny asked curiously.
“Alexis Madison, but I was told she prefers Lexi.” Mrs. Weasley said as they stopped just outside the door and got out of the way so people can walk in.
“I believe they’ll be arriving in a ministry car.” Mr. Weasley said thoughtfully.
“Is she our age?” Fred asked.
“No, she’s Ronald’s age, but she’s a very independent girl.” Mrs. Weasley said shaking her head. She remembered the last time she saw the girl, she was just two, but she wouldn’t let anyone help her. “She’s a bit of prankster too.” Fred and George grinned. “Don’t go and get any ideas.” She scowled at them.
“What are you talking about?” They asked oh-so-innocently.
“Oh you know what I mean, so don’t even think about it.”
“We promise.” They said crossing their fingers behind their backs. Mrs. Weasley sighed. Just then a ministry car pulled up next to them and there was some yelling or was it singing?
Lexi’s P.O.V
Mark and I were yell-singing the Barney song while Mom covered her ears. As we pulled up next to some people with really red hair, we got some weird looks. It was great. Mark and I cracked up laughing and Mom sighed as she got out. Mark and I haven’t done that for ages. Mark and I got out grinning. Mom shook her head. I looked over at the red heads and figured that they were the Weasley’s. “Molly, it’s been ages since we’ve talked.” Mom said grinning.
“I know I wish we could’ve had a better way to contact each other.” Mrs. Weasley said smiling. Before any of the Weasley’s could introduce themselves I stopped them.
“Let me guess, Percy, Fred or George, Ron, Ginny, Mr. Weasley, and Mrs. Weasley.” I said pointing to each as I went.
“Oh you’re good, I’m Fred by the way and he’s George.” Fred said pointing to his twin, grinning. I chuckled.
“Thanks.”
“No, I’m George and he’s Fred.” George said grinning. Their mom scowled at them. “Fine, I really am George.”
“I wasn’t really fooled actually.” I said finding the difference between them; their voices were slightly different and so was their hair.
“Oh and how’s that?” They both asked at the same time grinning. I shrugged.
“I get the feeling that you’ve done it before is all.”
“Oh she’s real good.” George said to his twin.
“Now then, shall we all go in, so I can check us out a room?” Mom asked. Mark was going back to work. I gave him a hug and then he left.
“Yes, let’s go.” Mrs. Weasley said and we all went in. This is going to be fun. I thought grinning.