Chapter 7
Erik Draconis
Kate and Tonks had already ordered their new uniform and went off in search of a dress each of wear to the Halloween and Christmas balls which had been arranged at Hogwarts that year. Kate was extremely pleased as Halloween was also her birthday. She and tonks had narrowed it down to two dresses each and now had trouble deciding. Tonks had a yellow prom dress in one hand and a long powder blue one with long sleeves in the other whilst Kate had hold of a gold and red corseted dress, much like the colours of the Gryffindor house crest and a midnight blue silk one, similar to Tonks'. Tonks was trying both with different hair colours in order to decide. She gave up and went to ask Finn, who would also be her date, his opinion. She returned and hung the blue one back on the rail and settled for the yellow one with flowing black hair which would put up on the night. She returned her hair to its bubblegum pink and headed off to find the boys.
Kate followed carrying both dresses- she couldn't choose and so had decided to buy both, as Madame Malkin had introduced a discounted offer system for that year because of the extra robes the Hogwarts students would be buying.
"I can't decide, so I'm getting both, Tonks..." She paused as she saw the tall dark haired boy being measured for robes by Madame Malkin's assistant. Finn were waiting to be measured and Charlie and Tonks sat together on the chairs waiting for him and Kate. Tonks turned to look at her as did Charlie. The dark haired boy looked up when he heard her voice.
"Katherine." He sighed, a smile spreading across his face. Kate had a look of terror in her eyes and a mask of strength on her face.
"Erik." She said, simply and moved closer to Charlie, handing her dresses to Madame Malkin to put with her other things. Charlie wrapped his arm around her waist for comfort.
"Katherine, my love I have missed you. You didn't write I was worried you did not get my message." Erik said as he was de-robed and they were taken away for altering. Finn stood up next on the podium, he shot both Kate and Tonks an odd look.
"I got your message. Don't 'my love', me. Erik, my boyfriend Charlie and friends Finn and Tonks. Guys, Erik Draconis, ex Durmstrang student and new Hogwarts intake. Been given a house yet?" Kate asked harshly.
"Yes, Gryffindor, my dear. Why the harsh tone, Katie?" Erik asked and Kate's stomach sank.
"I don't want anything to do with you. Goodbye, Erik and good luck at Hogwarts." Kate said turning to Madame Malkin who handed over her purchases and money exchanged hands before Charlie paid for his too having been measured before Erik. Charlie and Kate considered waiting for Tonks and Finn but Finn encouraged Charlie to leave with Kate.
"We'll meet you at Florean's. Go on." Finn said and Kate was grateful to be out of Madame Malkin's. once outside and away from the windows, Kate let out a shuddery breath.
"That was Erik?" Charlie asked.
"Yes, jumped up toe rag." Kate muttered.
"I hate him already." Charlie said and took Kate's arm and led her towards the ice cream parlour across the street.
"Me too. Glad you agree, love." Kate smiled at him, most definitely glad she had Charlie on her side.
