Loretta banged loudly on my bedroom door; I rolled over in bed as she poked her head in the room.

"Time to wake up sleepy head"

I smiled, "What time is it?" I asked sleepily.

"Nearly nine," she walked into the room and sat on the end of my bed, "I was thinking that maybe we should go and get your supplies; just in case your parents aren't back in time"

I shook my head, "Sorry Loretta, but no. they promised that they would be taking me shopping"

"I know they did, but school starts tomorrow"

"I know" I mumbled.

My parents were meant to be back on my birthday, three days ago, to take me shopping for school. To most people it wouldn't be a big deal that they couldn't go with their parents; but to me it was. My parents were always away on work and tomorrow would be one of the biggest days of my life, something all of us would remember.

I had just turned thirteen and they weren't even here for my birthday; luckily for me, my two best friends were here with me to make up for my parent's absence. They were both two years older than me, but that didn't stop us from being the best of friends.

They even offered to take me to get my supplies, but like Loretta I told them no.

"Maybe we could call Brittany and Jake to meet us there, I'm sure they wouldn't mind…"

"Loretta, please; I want to go with mum and dad"

"What if they are not back in time, you can't go to school with no supplies"

"If they aren't back tonight then I will let you take me in the morning"

Loretta nodded, "Get cleaned up and come downstairs for breakfast; I have to open up soon"

I nodded and watched her walk out of my room leaving me alone with a knot in my stomach. I climbed out of bed and looked out of the window.

I glanced both ways, hoping to see my parents walking down the street; but the street was deserted. It was one of the only wizarding towns in the world, no non-magical people lived here.

I pulled out my mobile and texted my two favorite people in the world:

What am I going to do?

They aren't back yet…

I put my phone on the bedside table and went to get a change of clothes. When I had found something to wear, I walked out of the room; down the hall and into the bathroom.

I thought maybe going for a shower would help the pain in my stomach, mum always said that going for a shower will make you feel better, but it didn't seem to work this time.

I slowly walked back to my room, my phone was vibrating; I ran to it and quickly answered.

"Hello"

"Bee, it's me; I just got your text, you can't leave it any later then you already have. If they aren't back tonight then you're not going to have enough time to get your supplies and then get to school" said Jake hurriedly.

I smiled, "I've already talked to Loretta about getting my things in the morning if mum and dad don't get here tonight. Jake," I said quietly, "I want them home, but I think something bad has happened"

"Like what?"

"I don't know, I just can't get rid of this feeling"

"I'm sure everything is fine bumble bee" he replied.

"I hope so, I will talk to you later, and if I don't then I will see you at school. My breakfast should be ready by now and Loretta will get annoyed if I left her waiting any longer"

"Ok, see ya and try not to worry"

I hung up and took a deep breath before heading down stairs.

I walked down the spiral staircase at the end of the hall; Loretta was the owner of the most popular bar in town. She was taking the stools off of the tables when I entered.

"About time you got your butt down here"

I smiled and walked into a room off to the side.

I sat in front of the only plate at the table, pancakes and golden syrup along with a hot chocolate. Loretta walked in and grinned at me.

"Your grand-father is meant to be coming here to see you this morning"

I groaned, he was only coming to persuade me to let him take me to get my supplies.

My grand-dad was the most powerful wizard I knew. He was the head master of the school I was to be starting at tomorrow. He is also really old; he doesn't act like it though.

There was a loud knock at the door which made both Loretta and me jump. We laughed at each other as Loretta left the dining room.

"Oh, hello there minister, Gregory, Janice" said Loretta cheerfully, "Sorry to disappoint you but I don't open for another half hour"

"That's fine Loretta, were not here for a drink; were actually here on business" said the minister.

I rose slowly from my seat and crept to the doorway into the bar, I stood there quietly listening to the conversation.

"I'm taking it as bad news?" asked Loretta quietly.

"I am afraid so, if my sources are correct then Bianca Worthington is staying with you"

"Yes, do you need to speak with her" I heard Loretta walking back, I didn't move.

"That won't be necessary Loretta," said the minister, Loretta stopped, "I suppose you can say I am a coward, but I do not wish to face Bianca with this news"

"Ok, what is going on?" asked Loretta seriously.

"Natalie and Vince Worthington were found dead this morning"

Loretta gasped, I felt like the whole floor beneath me gave way. I crumpled to the floor and sat there with my head in my hands, I couldn't bring myself to cry.

"That can't be," said Loretta in an urgent whisper, "there has to be some kind of mistake"

"There is no mistake Loretta, they were found about five miles from here; no doubt they were on their way home and got ambushed"

"How am I going to tell her?" she sobbed.

"Were really sorry about this"

"Does Roderick know about this yet?" asked Loretta, still in tears.

"We've just been to see him; he said he was coming up here"

I couldn't stop myself, the tears burst out of my eyes before I could even try and stop them. Loretta must have heard me because she was running towards me, the minister and his guards behind her.

"Oh honey, everything is going to be ok" she knelt down next to me and pulled my head towards her so that my crying was muffled.

"Minister, if you'll excuse us" whispered Loretta.

She stood up and pulled me with her. She walked me out of the dining room and back up the stairs. Everything was blurry, I couldn't see where we were walking; I realized where we were when Loretta laid me down on my bed.

She lay next to me, pulling me close to her.

"You shouldn't have found out like that" whispered Loretta.

I couldn't speak.

Minutes later, my door burst open and my grand-dad walked into the room. He was wearing a long black travelling cloak; Loretta left my side and left me and my grand-dad alone.

I sat up and he pulled me onto his lap.

"I'm so sorry Bumble bee" he whispered.

"It can't be grand-dad, they're meant to be here"

He took a deep breath, "I know"

We sat there for hours, none of us moving or speaking. Just letting the tears flow from our eyes, when I couldn't cry anymore, I lifted my head to look at grand-dad.

His light green eyes stared into mine, I felt safe with granddad. I knew that if I still had him then everything will be fine, I would be safe and hopefully happy.

"Did you want to come back up to the castle with me?" he asked, standing up.

I looked around my room and then shook my head.

"I want to stay here the night granddad"

He nodded, "I will be back to see you tonight"

He kissed me on the cheek and left the room. I lay back down on my bed and looked at the ceiling.

I was meant to be starting school tomorrow, but I really didn't want too.

I looked at the door, Loretta had just walked in.

"I know this is a bad time, but would you like me to go and get your supplies?"

I shook my head and sat up once again.

"I'm not going" I said calmly.

Loretta opened her eyes widely, "What do you mean you're not going?"

I took a deep breath, "I don't want to go to school tomorrow, I am sure granddad will understand"

"You know if you don't go tomorrow then you can never go"

I nodded, "I think granddad would be able to arrange private classes or something for me"

"Honey, I know how you must be feeling; but this pain doesn't last forever. It will get better and I just don't want you making a decision that you are going to regret"

"I know that, granddad is coming back tonight so I will tell him myself"

"You sure about this?"

I nodded, "I've never been more positive, I don't want to go"

Loretta didn't argue with me about it but I knew she disagreed. She left me alone in my room for the rest of day, no one disturbed me. I couldn't even bring myself to tell Brittany or Jake about what had happened. I had the feeling that if I mentioned it I would break down again and I didn't want that.