Prompt : monster
Word count : 215.
On May 2nd 1988, Lavender Brown woke up screaming. The bed sheets were wrapped too tightly around her small frame, and the restraints only served to frighten her more. By the time her mother had rushed to her side, the girl's blonde fringe was damp with sweat, and the front of her pyjamas wet from her desperate tears.
"Oh Sweetie, was it the monster again?" her mother asked, clutching her tightly and rubbing a hand in soothing circles over her back.
"Mm-hmm," Lavender sniffled, already somewhat calmed by her mother's presence.
"Shhh," the woman hushed. "Shhh, baby, it's alright. There are no monsters in here, I promise. No monsters are going to get you."
"Mm … okay, Mummy."
"Now, would you like some milk and biscuits?"
"Yes please!" the girl shouted, wriggling instantly out of her mother's embrace and running towards the door. The woman laughed.
On May 2nd 1998, Lavender Brown was mauled by a monster named Fenrir Greyback. It was silly, but the only thing she could think of as she lay broken and bleeding; as she was found by Dean; as her wounds were healed and dressed; as she drank the blood-replenishing potion; as she was shown her hideously scarred face for the first time, was how wrong her mother had been.
A/N : I hope you liked it, and reviews are always welcome.