Ronnie Weasley and the Shadow of Legacy [Harry Potter Fanfic]

Ch. 7 First Day of Classes

As sunlight streamed through the tall windows of the Gryffindor dormitory, Ronnie Weasley woke up, feeling a mix of excitement and a touch of nervousness for her first full day at Hogwarts. Glancing around, she saw her roommates—Hermione Granger, Lavender Brown, and Parvati Patil—still nestled in their beds. Quietly, Ronnie slipped out of bed, gathered her school uniform and toiletries, and tiptoed to the bathroom to freshen up.

Once washed up and dressed in her Hogwarts robes, Ronnie felt ready for the day ahead. She returned to the dorm and saw Hermione stirring awake, blinking sleepily in the morning light.

"Good morning, Hermione!" Ronnie greeted with a smile.

Hermione slightly stretched and sat up, her hair a little wild from sleep. "Good morning, Ronnie!" she replied, smiling back. "Are you excited for breakfast?"

Ronnie nodded eagerly. "I wonder what they'll have for breakfast in the Great Hall! And I'm also curious about what classes we'll start with."

Hermione looked thoughtful. "I hope we start with something interesting—maybe Charms or Transfiguration!"

As Lavender and Parvati began to wake, Ronnie waved to them before heading downstairs to the Common Room. There, she spotted Harry Potter, with his signature messy red hair and bright green eyes, already dressed in his school uniform. Neville Longbottom stood beside him and gave Ronnie a shy smile when he saw her.

"Morning, Harry! Morning, Neville!" Ronnie greeted them cheerfully.

"Morning, Ronnie!" Harry replied, looking equally eager for the day. "I didn't expect anyone else to be up this early."

Ronnie grinned. "I couldn't sleep much longer. There's too much to look forward to!" She paused, glancing between the two boys. "Are you both ready for breakfast?"

Neville nodded. "I'm starving, honestly. I didn't eat as much as I should have at the feast."

Harry chuckled, rubbing the back of his head. "I am still getting used to eating such a good amount of food. So, I am excited about what we will have for breakfast."

Ronnie laughed, feeling a little more at ease with her new friends. "Let's head to the Great Hall together, then! I think Hermione and the others will be down soon."

The three of them made their way out of Gryffindor Tower and down the grand staircases of Hogwarts, their footsteps echoing in the quiet morning halls. Their excitement was contagious as they approached the Great Hall, ready to see what their first full day at Hogwarts would bring.

As Ronnie, Harry, and Neville stepped into the Great Hall, they were greeted by the lively buzz of students from every House gathered around their tables, eagerly awaiting breakfast. Spotting her brothers among the familiar faces of Gryffindor House, Ronnie beamed and nudged her friends.

"Come on, I want you to meet my brothers properly," she said with a grin.

They wove their way through the tables to where Percy sat at the Gryffindor table, speaking to some younger students in a sophisticated, almost formal tone. Beside him sat Fred and George, looking mischievous as ever, sharing a whispered joke that had them both chuckling.

Ronnie approached Percy first. "Percy!" she called, getting his attention. Percy looked up, adjusted his horn-rimmed glasses, and offered a warm, slightly formal smile.

"Ronnie, good morning!" Percy greeted her, his tone proper as always. His stern demeanor softened as he noticed Harry and Neville beside her. "And who are your friends?"

"Percy, this is Harry Potter," Ronnie introduced, gesturing to Harry, who gave Percy a shy but polite nod. "And this is Neville Longbottom," she added as Neville smiled and mumbled a quiet hello.