It had been four years since I graduated from Hogwarts. Four lonely years out in the big, wide world.

In my seventh year, I was excited, I thought that it would be as much fun as Hogwarts had been. But it isn't, not at all. I barely ever see my friends and family anymore, and sometimes when I do try to see them, they're all somewhere else.

That's what happened today. Dad was at the ministry, even if though it was the holidays and Mum had taken my twin, Molly out for some shopping. I didn't bother telling them I was here, there was no point in that.

So, I sit by a lake with a waterfall. It's been there as long as I could remember. It was my whole childhood and I knew that I could always go there, whether it be because of Molly's constant chatting, arguments in the house, or if I just needed some time alone.

I slowly dip my legs into the water, feeling much calmer as the cool water soaks my thighs. It's my hideaway, and I love it. As I always do when I come down here, I begin to think of things that had happened during my life.

A few weeks back, Auntie Muriel finally 'kicked the bucket', as uncle Ron said on that day. We all came to the funeral, as we all remembered Muriel very, very well. I certainly did; she once told me that I shouldn't be so loud all the time. I told her that it wasn't my fault that was who I was, and that was very fun to say to her.

I got my first ever job; one as a healer. Mum was one, and ever since I had been little, I had wanted to be one too. It turned out that I apparently wasn't calm enough or good enough to be a healer. Well, Mum said to me that she didn't mind, but I could see traces of disappointment on her face. When I arrived home that night, Dad hadn't been home, but Molly had, and she took the opportunity to tell me that she was hadn't been sacked from either of her jobs. I ran out the back door because as much as I love Molly, she has a tendency to gloat a lot; she got that from Dad.

I came here on that night; it was extremely dark and the wind was very loud, but that was what helped me find the shallow part of the lake. I went back after I felt that I was finally alright, and when I did, Mum hugged me and cried. It was one night that we never mentioned to Dad.

Back at Hogwarts, I loved being loud and having parties. Not that I don't anymore, it's just that I'm so busy, all the time. All the work and rushing around, there was hardly any time to spare. Anyway, at Hogwarts, I got in many detentions (not as many as James, but still). Dad was so upset when he heard that I had gotten into my first detention a week after school started. He wrote to me every day, telling me that I shouldn't have done this or I shouldn't have done that, and when we came home for Christmas, Dad embarrased me by telling me off in front of the whole family. Again, I ran here (with my scarf, jacket and gloves of course) and I pushed myself into a tree, seeing as the lake was too cold.

I realize now that only one other member of my family has ever found this place besides me, and that was Lily. Then, we were best friends, always doing everything together. I decided to take her to here, she wanted to know where I went when I ran off. So, I showed her, and she had the biggest smile on her face and said that it was so beautiful (pretty, at that point in time).

I cast a tempus charm, wondering how much time I had spent here. It was 4:15 in the afternoon, and I had to go back soon. I hop out of the water and begin to run, thinking of how beautiful the lake and waterfall seem as I run back from one childhood home to the other.


AN: This was for 'Poseidon' in the Greek Mythology Competition. Also, in case you didn't pick it up, the person who's the narrator is Lucy Weasley. Thanks for reading!