TRUTH ➱ Fred Weasley [on hold]

2 | 𝐎𝐑𝐃𝐄𝐑 𝐎𝐅 𝐏𝐇𝐎𝐄𝐍𝐈𝐗

'Keep the ones that heard you when you never said a word'

chapter two
order of the pheonix

Professor Dumbledore didn't have much to say. All the main discussions were already done in the hospital wing, namely, how she reached Hogwarts, what did she know about this universe and how she knows about all the future events. The only thing he discussed in his office were the arrangements for her stay for the summer, until she goes to Hogwarts as a student. It was decided that she would be taken to the headquarters the next morning by a trusted person until then she would have to spend the night in Hogwarts only.

It was past midday to hear any news about when she will be going to the headquarters and Lisa was growing anxious for the time being.

She was relieved when finally a knock was heard on the door of the extra staff bedroom where she was staying and she opened the door, quite surprised to see that Professor Dumbledore had himself come there.

"Professor, good afternoon." greeted Lisa as they began walking through the corridors, towards Professor Dumbledore's office.

"Evening, Ms. Parker." he nodded before continuing. "You look quite excited to go to the headquarters."

"Oh," she chuckled awkwardly, her cheeks tinting red from embarrassment. "I didn't know it was this obvious."

"Nothing to be embarrassed about." chuckled Professor Dumbledore. "Young minds like yours should be nurtured. The seed of curiosity must be tended quite cautiously."

"Anyway," he cleared his throat as Lisa smiled awkwardly. "Ms. Jones will be here soon. She will be escorting you to the headquarters, where you will stay for the summer break until you return here to study as a fifth-year student."

"The same as Harry's, right?" she asked excitedly as they headed up the spiral staircase past the gargoyle to Professor Dumbledore's office.

Her mouth fell agape at the sight before her. Numerous paintings, countless magical instruments, a huge collection of books, everything was more realistic than she imagined. She didn't get the chance to look around closely when she came to Professor Dumbledore's office last night for the discussions about her stay.

She was busy gawking at the paintings to notice that blonde woman from last night enter the office until she called out her name.

"Lisa Parker." a voice called out, snapping her out of her dreamy staring at the old headmasters' and headmistresses' paintings.

"Come on," beckoned the Jones woman, "time to go to the headquarters."

The word 'headquarters' immediately brought a huge smile on her face and filled her heart with a warm feeling. She was very excited to meet everyone. The Golden Trio, the Weasley Twins, Marauders (even though there were only two of them remaining), Mr. and Mrs.Weasley, Ginny, all the other Order members and even Kreacher.