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Chapter 2 -
It was a day full of clouds, a typical Scotland day. It was freezing and snowing outside the castle and the owls were protected inside one of the towers, much like in Hogwarts. In truth, every wizard house had a space to shelter their owls, it was costume.
Katrin was taking morning breakfast with her mother before work. They were in a not too big room, with a table suited for twelve. The house elf, Maureen, had put a glorious breakfast on the table, even though it was only for two. The others members of the family went already to work, but because of the snow they went by floo network. Katrin didn't like that method of transportation, it was a little unpleasant. If one person pronounced the word incorrectly an accident might happen. Once her cousin went to a totally different place by accident, and it was not fun for them. The most practical way of transport was teleportation or flying; that of course was Katrin's opinion. Her mother also preferred teleportation, despite the possible danger of splinching.
Looking in silence at her mother, Katrin started thinking in the better way to tell her about her plans of visiting Middle Earth. Would her mother be mad at her? And the rest of the family? Maybe she could go there while pretending to be on vacation on somewhere else…yes she could definitely do that! But that would be lying…Katrin had her head full of doubts, because she really wanted to go and have her mother's approval and at the same time she feared her mother wouldn't agree. If only she wasn't the only child her mother had. Katrin would ask Maureen to take care of her mother, yes she would do that.
"Mother" Katrin called watching her mother stopping reading the Daily Prophet and putting her attention on her daughter "I wish to tell you something that I have decided".
"Tell me my dear" Katherine's eyes shined with expectation "is it about your new colleague Andrew Knight" that expression full of expectation scared Katrin.
"No, that's not it, mother. I'm sorry to disappoint you" her mother sighed with disappointment "mother, I get that you don't want me to be single and lonely but…"
"My dear, at your age I was already pregnant with you. I just want you to be happy. Even the new healer, that Malfoy boy, he's already married and his wife is pregnant" Katherine explained, but Katrin rolled her eyes with annoyance, not believing that they were again talking about her lack of husband. Sure she didn't want to be alone, but she didn't find the right person for her yet. If her father was present, he wouldn't pressure her like that; at least that's what she thought.
"Ok. Listen. Lately I've been having these dreams about Middle Earth, you know…father's realm. And I really feel that it's about time that I go there. My gut tells me to go and I will".
Katherine remained in silence while absorbing what her daughter just told her. She knew that this day would come and she couldn't do anything to avoid her departure. She wasn't happy about it, but she also knew that it was important for her daughter. If Brandin was still alive he would go with her. Katherine always felt guilty about her husband. She knew that he never returned because of her and Katrin. She had been selfish for not encouraging him to go back, that's what she always felt, but she loved him too much and didn't want to lose him.
"Katrin, you are my only child and I know you too well and because of that I know that I cannot detain you here. I confess that till today, there are moments that I doubt the reason you were put on Hufflepuff, and your stubbornness is that reason." Katherine paused for a moment but continued "I know that you must go, that's the right thing, and if you're having the dreams you say so it only means that it's true and you must go. And that's what your father would want too, I'm very sure of that" Katrin smile upon hearing what her mother said, but one part of her felt sad. She rose from her chair and went to hug her mother with affection. A few tears left Katherine's eyes "Just promise me to be safe and to come back in one piece".
"Yes mother, of course, after all I couldn't leave you forever" Katrin said with a broad smile, kissing her mother's cheek.
"You have to read your father's journal. He wrote it for you specially, there he tells all about Middle Earth and his people. You must read it before you go" Katrin nodded with agreement "It's in his room" her mother informed with a weak smile.
"Thank you, mother. I'll go there later after work".
A few moments later, Katrin snatched her backpack, her wand and went to the fireplace. Grabbed the floo powder with one hand and tossed it to the fireplace, walking to the flames. "Aurors Academy!" Katrin enunciated more loudly than she usually talked, afraid of not saying clearly. Her mother laughed after seeing it.
When Katrin arrived at the Academy, she was greeted by the new auror, Andrew Knight. He smiled behind his glasses and sandy blond hair. She forced a polite smile in return, feeling a little too small at his side. The young auror was almost two meters tall, intimidating a lot of people, but regardless of that, he was very nice and handsome. But Katrin didn't feel anything for him, despite her mother eagerness.
The building was warmer today, probably because of all the cold causing the marble walls to be even chillier. Someone must have lightened all the fireplaces and put spells to warm the place. Katrin even saw some elves running across the hall with their little clothes, while doing their shores. Those elves were free, and received payment at the end of the month; they enjoyed working at the Academy, feeling useful after being set free by their masters. They used to belong to old families that sided with Voldemort. Now they had a new purpose.
The building of the Academy was beautifully built, had more than 100 years old. It used to belong to a muggle banker that went throw bankruptcy. At the entrance had several columns with five meters tall, made of brown and grey marble. The floor was stunning with beautiful designs. At the center there was a saying: "We are the guardians of the witches and wizards. We patrol the night like fierce dragons. We are mighty as long as good magic prevails on our hearts". Katrin loved the phrase; it was out there after Voldemort was defeated.
"How are you today, Fundin?" Andrew asked politely, forcing a conversation.
"I'm fine, thank you for asking and you?" again, Katrin pretended to be nice to get over that conversation "Have you seen Potter? I must talk with him" she added.
"I'm ok, but I could be better" Andrew answered with a smirk. Katrin felt slightly uncomfortable with his expression and what he really wanted to say. On the previous week, during New Year's celebration at the Ministry, Andrew had invited several times to dance. She refused every time. In her mind she felt that she had been a little mean, but Katrin didn't wanted to encourage him. "Potter is at his office. He arrived an hour ago" the auror said finally answering her question.
"Thank you very much!" Katrin exclaimed and quickly went to the main elevator. Inside of the elevator, the four walls were made of wood, and against the wall was a bench. She smiled because it had been her idea after going to a muggle store.
The corridor was long, and Harry's office was the last one. Katrin hurried to the place, knocking three times on the door. She heard Harry's voice telling her to enter, so she did. Inside, Harry was looking to his shelf. He seemed to be searching for a specific book. Katrin pressed her lips feeling a little guilty, because she knew the book he was looking for was in her backpack.
"I'm pretty sure the book you're looking for is with me" Katrin started with a guilty smile, while opening her backpack and taking a book with a silvery cover. Harry smiled with amusement and took the book she held in her hand.
"Thank you, Katrin. Indeed this was the book I was looking for. How are you? It's very cold told today, isn't it?" Harry seemed well humored; otherwise he wouldn't be so chatty in the morning. Katrin smiled, she enjoyed seeing her friend so happy in the morning. More than anyone, Harry deserved all the happiness he was getting.
"I'm fine but" she paused a little, feeling indecisive "lately I've come to the conclusion that I must take a long vacation permit" she said bluntly seeing the surprise in Harry's eyes "It's due to a family problem!" Katrin added. Harry made a meditative expression and sited on his chair.
"Well, I suppose if you need to…" Harry paused for a little with his hands flexed together and with the fingers crossed "You're lucky, my friend, I'm the person to give you the permit" Harry joked "But it's everything alright?" he asked without delay.
"Yes, but I must take some time to meet my father's family. I never met them, you know? I have this gut feeling telling me to go" Katrin said feeling her heart beat a little too fast due to the anxiety she was feeling.
"I understand. Family it's something very important" Harry said that with a smile, looking to the portrait of his family "I finally have my own family and I can't imagine my world without them". Katrin nodded without knowing what to say. "When will you leave?"
"I'll go as soon as I'm ready" she informed looking at her hands, feeling more nervous. Perhaps it was because she was going to the unknown. Maybe if she was a Gryffindor, she wouldn't be so nervous.
"You do well, but remember to take everything that you might need" Harry advised taking a book from the shelf. It was called "All a wizard need to survive" and had a green cover.
"Thank you, Harry" Katrin put the book inside her backpack "Today you seem more happy than usual" she commented with a frank smile. Harry smiled widely.
"Yes and I am! Today my daughter just made involuntary magic" Harry explained obviously excited. Katrin smiled again, imagining her friend's happiness.
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Days have passed since Katrin begun to read her father's journal. She immediately became fascinated by what was written. Her father explained how is life was before marrying her mother. He talked about his family, his childhood in a reign called Erebor. She became marveled with the description of the city and devastated when she read about the destruction caused by the dragon Smaug. It was very sad what happened to her father's kin.
Thinking about that, made Katrin realize that it was also her kin, because even though she didn't seem like one, she was half dwarf. But her father described dwarven maids with beards, and she didn't have one. In fact, the only thing she could say she had in common was her height or lack of it.
Would they accept her? Or would they despise her for not being a full dwarven? She felt insecure, but she would go even with those doubts.
Another thing that made her confused was the fact that the dragons that she knew didn't have that kind of power of destruction. And by the way her father wrote, it seemed like Smaug was still alive. That information was certainly scary. How could one kill a creature like that? Her mind went spinning with thousands of options.
Katrin learned her father had two older brothers, Balin who was the oldest and Dwalin. Brandin was the youngest. Balin worked for many years as a counselor and diplomat adviser for the king. Dwalin was a warrior and blacksmith, and often teached dwarves how to fight. Her own father, Brandin, was a jewelry maker, like he did in her world. But not just any jewels, Brandin craft the finest pieces for the royal family and for the riches dwarves. According with her father's journal, Balin and Dwalin lived in the city of Ered Luin or Blue Mountains. In one of the many pages, he had drawn a map and written explanations.
Katrin started to prepare for her travel to Middle Earth, gathering a lot of books, clothes and two tends. Her mother made her a bag full of potions that would be useful, plus a book with healing spells.
She now had the understanding that the type of live was similar to the Middle Ages, not modern at all. So that meant Katrin should take proper clothes with her and even some kind of weapons. And if their way of living was like in middle ages, she should be aware of her mannerisms.
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