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Chapter Four: Saying Good-bye
That night, Jenna's parents held a going away party for her. They didn't tell the guests the entire truth, just that Jenna was going to a boarding school in the country. Her parents had decided that, since the magical community had remained hidden for many centuries, it was not up to them to reveal it. Thankfully, since Professor McGonagall's visit, they had both come around to having a witch or two in the family.
Jenna couldn't fall asleep that night. She was too excited and nervous to sleep. She tossed and turned for hours, until Lena crawled in bed with her. She planted a wet kiss on Jenna's nose and whispered, "I love you," before curling up beside her. Jenna wrapped her arms around her little sister and pulled her close. A few tears escaped her eyes and landed on the pillow. Jenna would miss her family, especially Lena.
Jenna must have fallen asleep, because her mother woke her up the next morning by pulling open the curtains. "Rise and shine! Today's your big day!
Jenna popped out of bed, after extricating herself from Lena's grasp and got dressed for the day- overalls with blue embroidery and a matching t-shirt. She slipped on some sandals and brushed her long brown hair, which was then plaited and wound into a crown on her head. By that time Lena had gotten up and attached herself to Jenna's leg. Jenna couldn't get her to let go, so she had to drag her down the hall into the kitchen.
Mother had made Jenna breakfast, but she couldn't eat anything. Finally, the doorbell rang. Jenna stood up with much more care than the day before and made it all the way into the living room, where she then tripped over her suitcase. Lena got the door again, and Professor McGonagall entered.
"Um, hi!" Jenna said brightly from her seat on the floor. Professor McGonagall snorted- her version of laughter. "Let's go!"
Lena started crying. "I don't want Jenna to go!"
"Oh, sweetie, don't cry." Jenna knelt and wrapped her arms around her again. "I will be back for vacations and stuff."
"Don't go? Please?" Lena sniffed.
"I have to."
"Then take me with you."
"I can't." Jenna looked up at the professor for assistance.
"It's time to go. Gather your things," Professor McGonagall said. Jenna disentangled herself form Lena again and turned to say good-bye to the rest of her family. Renae was slightly scared of Jenna now that she knew Jena really was a witch. She didn't return Jenna's hug. Jenna took hold of the handles of her two suitcases and smiled at her family. Mother burst into tears.
"Um, I guess we'll be going then," Jenna said, slightly alarmed at this show of emotion. Professor McGonagall pulled out the portkey and they were gone in a rush of wind.
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