A/N: This was going to be a halloween update, but I forgot. But nevertheless, HAPPY HALLOWEEN for yesterday. Hope y'all had fun trick o treating. I can tell ya, there were some crazy costumes out there in central London last night!
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She stepped through the doorway. The door creaked shut behind her and momentarily she was surrounded with darkness as the landlord fumbled to open the blinds up and let the sunlight shine in. There was the bare minimum of furniture. The wall paint was flaking and the kitchen had space for only one person to stand and cook.
The little cottage, apparently had no plumbing or electricity at the moment. Not that this bothered her too much, she was of age, she could just use magic, but still it was the concept of not having these basic utilities.
The nearest shop was three miles down a twisty and confusing pathway. When her sister came to help her move in, she was shocked at the state of the cottage and the limited space.
"Are you completely sure about this?" her sister had asked and she had replied in the affirmative. Victoire had shrugged and continued to carry the carton in the bedroom – the only other room.
"There is literally no space to swing a cat (o-nine tails)" Victoire has said, almost sadly but Dominique just smiled. After seventeen years of being surrounded by noise, family and just generally, people, she was looking forward to a new beginning. She didn't care that she would be living on much less than she was accustomed. She didn't care that she could no longer continue living her luxurious life of before and she was perfectly content. It was a chance to be independent. And she was excited about the prospect.
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A/N: Aww, I liked this one. Hope you did too! Review, you lovely people and I will give you e-cookies. –Vitzy-