Helllloo. This is a new story that I've been working on. My love of Harry apparently has no bounds... Haha. Read if you'd like and review if you feel up to it ;)

"Mom, Dad, guess what?" Exclaimed an exuberant Justin as he made his way through the front door.

"What is it, hunny?" Teresa asked absentmindedly, her head still buried in the cook book that was on the counter.

Alex snorted from the couch, plopping her magazine down onto the coffee table. "What is it this time? Dean's list again? After getting it every single semester, Justin, the novelty kind of wears off."

Teresa finally looked up, glaring at her daughter. "Not to me, Justin. I'm very proud of you for getting Dean's list again!"

"What? No! The semester didn't even end yet, it's only -" He sighed. "Forget it. I was going to tell you that Professor Crumbs came by, and-"

"I didn't do it!" Alex yelled, standing up immediately. "Whatever he told you, I swear I had no part in it."

"Will you shut up!" Justin said, exasperated. "This wasn't about you, Alex. Although I am curious to know what's got you so nervous."

She bit her lip, looking back and fourth between her mother's cocked eyebrow and Justin's smirk. She let out a nervous giggle. "Psh, what? I'm not nervous." She sat back down onto the couch and looked over at her brother. "Justin, wasn't there something you wanted to tell us?"

He rolled his eyes, but Alex knew she had him. He was too excited about whatever news he just got to let one of Alex's pranks get in the way. "Professor Crumbs just came by to inform me that I'm one of the lucky WizTech students to be chosen to participate in this years Tri-Wizard tournament!"

"What!" Jerry exclaimed, rushing over to his eldest son with a huge smile. "Son, that's incredible! I always dreamed about becoming champion - All the money and the glory.." He trailed off, his mind wandering.

"Money? Glory?" Alex had finally snapped into the conversation. "What is this competition?"

Justin, grinning, started to explain. "Different wizarding schools from all over the world compete in it. Well, one student from each school does. The student gets picked from the Goblet of Fire -"

"The Goblet of what?" Alex asked, eyebrows raised and her lip quivering. It was all she could do not to laugh.

Justin's grin faded. "The Goblet of Fire is a tradition, Alex. It's enchanted to pick only the best."

"Well, we know you won't be competing then." She laughed at her own joke, no one joining in.

"Alex, this is a really big deal for your brother." Jerry explained, "It's not all the time WizTech gets to be involved. Or anyone in our family."

"Yeah, and if the Goblet picks me, think of how much experience this will give me for when I have to compete in our wizard competition. I'll have it in the bag." He smirked.

"Hey!" Alex shouted. "This is unfair, why don't I get a shot?"

Justin laughed. "You?"

"Well, sweetie," Jerry said, obviously trying to find the right words to coax his daughter. "You're, uh, not old enough yet."

"Or skilled enough, or smart enough -"

"I am too!" Alex yelled, cutting off Justin.

"Alex, please," Teresa said, stepping in. "I want to know more about this Tri-Wizard thing. Is it dangerous?" She asked, concern masking her face.

Jerry waved his hand dismissively, "He'll be fine! We don't have to look at all the facts or anything."

Teresa raised her eyebrows. "If my son is about to sign up for his death sentence, then I am not allowing this to happen!"

"Mom, I'll be fine, I promise." Justin said assuringly. "Listen, this year the Tournament is being held at Hogwarts. It's known for being a safe haven. So, if I get you and Dad's permission, I'll be able to go with the other WizTech students who were chosen."

"Hogwarts?" Jerry asked, "That's all the way in Ireland, isn't it? Or was it England? Maybe Scotland.."

Justin sighed. "Hogwarts location is secret, Dad. But, I mean, yeah, it's guessed to be in one of those areas."

"All the way over there?" Teresa asked, her voice strained. "For how long?"

"Uh, well, the better half of the school year." Justin explained.

"I don't know," Teresa sighed, looking tense. "That's a long time to be away from home. And what about your school work?"

"Professor Crumbs already has it arranged." Justin said matter-of-factly. "Don't worry, Mom, I'll be getting all A's." He winked.

She sighed. "Jerry, how do you feel about all of this?"

"Helloooo," Alex said, waving her hands. "What about me over here? Do I get to go to Hogwarts too?"

"No, Alex, there is no way. You're staying here." Teresa said sternly, not giving it a second thought.

Jerry nodded. "Yeah, Alex. Maybe you'll get the chance when you're old enough." He turned to Justin, "I think it's great. When do you leave? And are fathers permitted to go?" He asked hopefully.

Justin laughed, "Of course you guys can come to the tasks - Not you, though, Alex."

She crossed her arms and glared at him. "As if I'd want to go see you lose."

"You're just jealous." Justin said.

Alex huffed. "Of you? No. Of the guy who gets to beat you? Yes."

"You know what? Even if I don't get picked for the tournament, getting away from you for a few months is reward enough." He said bitingly.

Alex opened her mouth angrily, ready to retort, but Teresa was too fast.

"Enough!" She warned, her index finger raised. "Alex, go to your room. Or better yet, go help out Max in the sub station so that your father and I can actually talk civilly about this with Justin without you interrupting!"

Justin was beaming as Alex reluctantly dragged herself downstairs.

"What's wrong?" Harper asked immediately when she saw Alex's frown. "You look upset."

Alex groaned. "My parents are so annoying!" She complained, sitting down on one of the stools and crossing her arms. "Justin gets to go to Hogwarts for an entire school year with this amazing chance to compete in some tournament that is apparently really famous and I'm stuck here."

"Wait, what?" Harper asked, eyebrows scrunched in confusion. "What tournament? And what's Hogwarts?"

"It's another wizarding school. It's in England. I think." She shrugged. "Either way, I need to find a way to get there."

"You know what?" Harper said, grabbing a dish towel off the counter. "This sounds like something I don't want to be involved in. So, I'm just gonna go back into the kitchen and pretend like I never even saw you."

Alex rolled her eyes and gave a chuckle of laughter as her friend walked away. She didn't mind too much, she wasn't expecting Harper to contribute to her plan anyways.

First thing was first: She needed to find Professor Crumbs.

"What are you so happy about?" Justin asked Alex suspiciously as she skipped into the living room, sporting a toothy smile just two days after the news hit about the tournament.

"Oh, nothing," Alex grinned. "Just the fact that your poor, helpless younger sister couldn't bear to be without her brother's guidance for so long and was permitted to go with you to Hogwarts."

Justin's mouth dropped. "What - No - How?" He spluttered. "You can't be serious? That couldn't of worked! Professor Crumbs knows you, he would of known you were lying!"

"Duh," Alex retorted. "Which is why I talked to his wife." She smiled devilishly. "She was very sympathetic."

Justin's eyes grew ten times wider, his fist clenched together so tightly that his knuckles became white. "MOM!" He screamed, "DAD!"

Alex rolled her eyes. "Here we go.." She muttered as her parents came bolting down the stairs.

"What is it?" Teresa asked frantically, "What's happened?"

Justin gritted his teeth. "Alex," He began, "Is plotting a way to get to go to Hogwarts and no doubt sabotage my chances of getting picked for the tournament!"

Teresa looked swiftly to her daughter, a glare in her eyes. "What did I say to you, Alex?"

"But Professor Crumbs gave me permission to go!" Alex argued, "Obviously he thinks I can handle it."

"What?" Justin gaped, "The only reason he permitted to you to go was because -"

"We don't need the details." Alex said through clenched teeth, looking towards Justin with a warning glare.

Jerry scrunched his eyebrows, "The Headmaster of WizTech gave you permission to go?" He asked, clearly not believing her.

Alex nodded, "He did! And I can prove it." She said, determination in her voice as she reached into her purse and pulled out a letter sealed with the WizTech stamp.

A flash of disbelief crossed over his face as he read the letter. "Wow, he really did." He muttered to himself.

"Yes, he did," Alex nodded. "Now all you have to do is sign your name on that little solid line and I'm all set to go!"

"Now, wait just a minute!" Teresa said frantically. "Alex, I don't care who gives you permission to go. This is ultimately my decision and I still say no!"

"See, I knew you were going to say that." Alex sighed, soon followed by a smirk. "But, if you fully read what that permission slip entails I think you might want to reconsider."

Teresa eyed her daughter suspiciously as she grabbed the slip from her husband. Her eyes scanned the paper, Alex watching with glee as they became wide.

"You-" Teresa spluttered, still staring at the piece of paper. "This would be guaranteed? Your grades would be taken care of..with all A's?"

Alex nodded, smirking. "Yup."

Teresa bit her lip, looking towards her husband. He sighed. "I wanna do the 'good parent' thing here and say no, Alex should have to work in order to get good grades but, this is Alex."

"Exactly!" Alex said excitedly, jamming a pen into her mother's hand. "Now sign!"

Teresa sighed. "Well, it is your junior year and these grades are extremely important for college. And God, do I want you to go to college." She took once last glance at Jerry, who nodded, and signed her name on the solid line.

First chapter, complete! I already have a couple others finished as well so if you like the story I'll definitely post them :)