After the Sullivan's left Katie looked up at Sean and smiled. Have I told you how proud I am of you she said? You did so well this year and you have been accepted in the job you wanted. Well you have done really well this year too said Sean. For the second year in a row, you are top of your class. That is not something I have ever done said Sean. I would be top one year but someone else would be top the next year.
Katie just blushed at the compliment. I guess I must be one of the hardest working second years she said. I know that there are some students who are smarter than I am. I don't know about that said Sean. Remember you were able to do wandless magic when you were nine years old. I guess so said Katie. Some of it could be that I have had a year's more education than anyone else in my class. I just think it is because you are a brilliant witch said Sean.
Would you like to go for a walk asked Sean? I would love to said Katie excitedly. Well let's go said Sean. They walked along towards the Forbidden Forest. When they were a distance from the castle Sean reached over and took Katie's hand. When he did this Katie just started to smile and she looked up at him. Sean just looked down at her and smiled too.
They walked along for quite awhile until they found that the sun was setting and dinner was soon to be served. I guess we should hurry back before it gets dark. We don't want to miss the Closing Feast said Katie. It is your last Feast. Yes it so I guess we should hurry he said taking her hand and heading back to the castle.
Katie I have to tell you how much it meant to me that you were able to come to graduation. It wouldn't have been the same without you there. I know it was difficult but you were so brave and you got through it. It was difficult but I wanted to be there to show how proud I was and also to support you. I love you so much and I decided to worry about what will happen in September in September.
Have you heard back from your mom asked Sean? No not yet said Katie. I guess she didn't feel it was necessary as I will be home tomorrow.
Katie do you want to sit with me on the train ride home tomorrow asked Sean? Of course said Katie excitedly!! Well alright, I won't be able to sit with you the entire trip but I will come and sit with you when I can. Oh Sean that would be wonderful. I am looking forward to it said Katie.
They got back to the castle just before the feast began and they each walked to their respective house tables. When they sat down they each looked at each other. Once she sat down she was waved down the table to where Hermione and Ginny were sitting. Well how did it go asked Hermione? It was wonderful said Katie. Thank you again for helping me get ready. He was so happy I was there and he made such a wonderful speech. Did you know that he was receiving three awards? Yes he received the award for DADA, Charms and Transfiguration. He got all O's in his NEWT's I am so proud of him.
Well the graduation ceremony was over a couple of hours ago where have you been all this time asked Ginny? Sean and I went for a walk around the grounds. It was wonderful I love going for walks with Sean. When we see each other during the summer we always go for walks. We talk and just enjoy the trip we take. That sounds really nice said Hermione. I think harry and I should go for more walks.
After the feast professor Dumbledore made a speech about how everyone had to work together to fight the dark forces that wanted to bring Voldemort into power. He spoke of how if everyone did not pull together to fight we would all lose. He also spoke of how it had been found that Sirius Black was innocent of all charges. When Dumbledore spoke of this Sean looked at Katie and Katie looked at Harry.
Afterwards everyone returned to their common rooms. Katie packed the last bits in her trunk and got into bed and fell asleep.
The next morning when Katie woke up she was wondering why she had tears on her cheeks. Then it hit her and she started to cry again. This time the tears didn't last very long and no one in her dorm even knew she was crying as they were still all asleep. She got up and had a shower. Afterwards when she was getting dressed to go down for breakfast one of her room mates asked her how she was doing? I am fine she responded. Well I was just wondering as I know that your friend has graduated. Katie didn't realize that they knew about Sean. Yes he did and I am handling it as well as I can. I will miss him next year.
What is he doing after school she asked? He was accepted in the Auror Academy, so he will be starting training in a couple of weeks. Well that is good as he will be in London and don't you live in London? Yes I do, I hope we will be able to see each other often during the summer. When she finished packing she locked her trunk and went down to breakfast. Do you want to come with me? I am going down for breakfast asked Katie. Sure said Julie. They walked together down the stairs and sat together as they ate their breakfast.
Sean saw Katie sitting with Julie and was happy that she would have someone to eat with when she comes back in September. When Katie saw Sean she smiled at him. He is so cute said Julie. Yes I know said Katie but you have to remember he is mine. I was there first. Yes of course said Julie.
They ate their breakfast when they were on their way back to Gryffindor tower Sean came to talk to Katie. I will meet you outside of Gryffindor tower and I will help you with your trunk if you want. That would be wonderful but we will also have to go by Ravenclaw tower because I told Luna that I would walk to the train with her. That is fine said Sean. We will all walk to the train together. Alright said Katie I will be ready soon, if you could give me about half an hour said Katie. That would be good as I need to go to my room and get my trunk and all my stuff. I will be back in about a half hour. See you then said Katie as she went up the stairs with Julie.
Where and when did you meet him she asked Katie? Katie told an abridged version of their story. Leaving out the popping as most people would not understand that. I am surprised that he would have wanted to be your friend as you are so much younger than he is. I think at the time he sort of looked at me as a little sister. He had always wanted a little sister. I guess I must have just grown on him said Katie.
When they got upstairs Julie and Katie checked their dorm and made sure they had all their possessions packed in their trunks. I guess it is time to go home said Katie. I guess so said Julie. I am going to wait for some people so I will see you on the train and if we don't see each other we will see each other in September. Yes we will said Katie. Have a wonderful summer said Katie as she pulled her trunk down the stairs.
When she exited the portrait hole out into the hallway she found two people waiting for her. There was Sean and Luna. Oh did I take longer than I said asked Katie? No sweetie said Sean. We just were a little faster than anticipated. We have to go the owlery to pick up Sebastian said Katie. Yes I know said Sean. Let's go. Sean put a lightening charm on both Katie and Luna's trunks so it would be easier for them to carry them. Oh Sean this is so much better said Katie. You have got to teach me that charm. Alright said Sean. I will teach you in the summer. Katie smiled at this. We had better get going if we are going to get to the owlery and get to the train on time. They made their way down the seven flights of stairs without anyone falling and out to the owlery. When they got there Katie called for Sebastian. He came quickly but when he saw the cage he was not a happy bird.
Sebastian you have to get into the cage said Katie to the owl. When we get home you can come out right away. Also if you are a good boy I may let you out on the train. So get in please. Sebastian walked towards the cage with his head down as if going off to slaughter. Once he looked into his cage he found a wonderful treat. There were two strips of bacon. (You see Sebastian along with being a very lazy bird Sebastian would do almost anything for a strip of bacon. Katie was sure if she asked him to spin on his head he would if he got some bacon for doing it. Anyway back to the story) Sebastian was a very happy owl as he munched on the strips of bacon. See it is not so bad being in your cage now is it. Sebastian just looked at Katie with his big black eyes.
Katie I will carry Sebastian if you want. Thank you said Katie. They then all walked to the train with Sean carrying Sebastian along with his trunk pulled behind him. When they got to the train Sean lifted in all the trunks and put them into an empty compartment. I will leave you two here for a while. I have to go and talk to the prefects and arrange the patrols of the train. I will be back in a while, alright. Alright said Katie. We will be here.
Sean left to go to the heads compartment to talk to the prefects and arrange the patrols. This was going to be one of the last responsibilities he would have as Head Boy. Katie and Luna made themselves comfortable and started to talk about what they would be doing over the summer holidays.
Shortly after Ginny and Neville came along and invited Katie and Luna to come and sit with them. Luna wanted to go as she knew that Ron would be there and she wanted to be there with him. She looked at Katie with a pleading expression on her face. Katie smiled and told her to go if she wanted as she was thinking of having a nap and she would just wait for Sean to return. When he gets here I will ask him if he wants to come if so we will follow in a while. Are you sure asked Luna? Yes I will be fine said Katie.
Remember when Sean comes back come on down to our compartment said Hermione. I will if he wants to.
When they were gone Katie laid down and closed her eyes. The next thing she knew someone was shaking her shoulder. When she opened her eyes there were the most beautiful pair of green eyes she had ever seen. Wake up sweetie said Sean. You must have been really tired to be able to sleep on this train he said. Well I guess I was said Katie wiping her eyes. Where is Luna asked Sean? Oh she went down the train to spend sometime with Ron and his friends. She left you alone he exclaimed!! It is ok said Katie. They invited me but I wanted to stay here so when you came back we could spend some time together. They said that when you came back that we should come down there, I told them that we would if you wanted to. Do you want to go down there and sit with them asked Katie? No I think I would rather sit here with you cuddle. Katie just smiled and cuddled up to Sean.
This is the way to travel said Katie leaning her head on Sean's shoulder. You like this do you he asked? Yes of course I do said Katie. This is how I dreamed we would travel to and from school. Well I am glad that at least once we were able to travel like this said Sean.
They spent the next hour or so just sitting and holding each other. It was then that Sean noticed that Katie was napping again. He just pulled her close and let her sleep. He knew that she was happy and content like this. It was a few minutes later that Luna arrived back in the compartment. As she entered Sean indicated to her to be quite. Is something wrong with Katie she whispered? No she is just tired said Sean. I don't think she got much sleep the last few nights. Also she doesn't sleep much at school she is so busy studying and reading. I know that she usually spends the first couple of days home catching up on her sleep. Also it seems that I must make her best pillow as she usually does this when we sit quietly for any period of time.
Sean do you know how long it will be until we get to London asked Luna? I would guess about two hours. Why asked Sean? Well I was wondering if you and Katie wanted to come and sit with us in the compartment up the train? There are a few of us. There is Harry, Hermione, Ron, Neville, Ginny and myself. We would like it if you and Katie would come. I did tell Katie to bring you when you got back. She said but wanted to just spend some time together for a while. Why don't you go back and when Katie wakes up I will ask her if she wants to go. If so we will come down in a few minutes. Alright said Luna as she closed the compartment door quietly.
About fifteen minutes later Katie woke up from her nap. Did I fall asleep again she asked? I am sorry to say that yes you did said Sean smiling. I am sorry she said. Don't worry said Sean, I am used to it. Luna came by and wanted to ask if you wanted to go and sit with them for a while. I said that I would ask you when you woke up. So do you he asked? I don't mind but if you don't we won't. I know that you are not very failure with most of them. I don't mind all I want is for you to be happy. Well how about we go for a little while said Katie. Alright said Sean and he got up and put his hand out to assist Katie up off the bench.
They walked along down the corridor to the other compartment and knocked. Come in said someone within the compartment. They opened the door and walked in. Does everyone know Sean asked Katie? They all seemed to know who Sean was. Sean and Katie sat down and they all started to talk. They talked about what everyone was doing during the summer. Sean told everyone about starting at the Auror Academy. Both Harry and Ron were very excited to hear that Sean was accepted and both wanted to be Auror's when they finished their schooling. Soon Sean was looking out of the window and realized that they would soon be arriving in London. We had better be going said Sean we have to get our stuff in order to get off the train. Alright said Katie. I should be coming with you said Luna. The three of them wished the rest a wonderful holiday. Luna said that she would see them at home during the summer.
The three left the compartment and returned to their own compartment. They made sure that they had located everything. Sebastian was giving them a very angry look. What is the problem Katie asked Sebastian? Are you upset we left you alone? Don't worry we will be home soon and you can be out of that cage as soon as we are home.
Katie I will be right back I just have to go up to the front of the train and talk to the conductor to confirm some timing of our arrival. Sean left the compartment and Katie and Luna made sure that everything was in their trunks and put the cover over Sebastian's cage. Sean came back soon after. We will be in London in about a half hour. When we get there wait for me I will go and get a trolley to put our trunks on. Wait for me at the door down the hallway and I will meet you there. Alright said Katie.
When the train arrived in Kings Cross Station Sean left the compartment and went to get a trolley. While he was walking along he was assisting some of the young children to get their trunks off the train. He arrived at the door and found Katie and Luna standing there with each holding one of the handles of each trunk, on top of the trunks was Sebastian in his cage looking very leery about his situation. Sean just laughed when he saw the expression on Sebastian's face. Here let me take Sebastian said Sean. He took the cage and put him down on the ground. Now hand me one of the trunks. Katie and Luna gave Sean Katie's trunk first after that they handed off Luna's trunk.
Once they got off the train and made their way out into the muggle portion of Kings Cross Station. Luna saw her father and ran over to him. Trailing after her was Sean and Katie. Luna introduced her father to Katie and Sean. They spoke for a couple of minutes. Katie hugged Luna and wished her a good summer and told her that they would see each other over the summer. After Luna and her father left it was off to find their own parents.
The two of them walked along looking for a familiar face. Soon Sean heard Katie squeak and run along ahead.
Mommy she cried out as she embraced her mother. As Mrs. Robinson released Katie from her embrace Sean was arriving in front of the two. It is very good to see you Mrs. Robinson said Sean. It is good to see you too. Oh mommy you would be so proud of Sean. He was valedictorian and won three prizes. When Mrs. Robinson looked at Sean he was blushing. Really said Mrs. Robinson that is very impressive. I guess said Sean but what Katie is not telling you is that she was top student in second year. You were asked Mrs. Robinson looking at Katie? Yes mommy I was said Katie. Oh sweetie I am so proud of you. That is the second year in a row. I didn't even do that said Mrs. Robinson. Really exclaimed Katie!! Yes I think I was top of my class maybe two or three years that I was at Hogwarts. I think this requires a reward. What would you like she asked Katie? I don't know responded Katie. Can I think about it she asked? Of course said Mrs. Robinson.
Has anyone seen my mother asked Sean? They all looked around and soon saw Mrs. Sullivan walking towards them. She made her way up to Sean and pulled him into a hug. I know it has only been one day but I missed you. Also I want you to know how proud I am of you. One question though? What is that asked Sean? When did you grow up? It seems like it was only yesterday that I was here dropping you off for your first year at Hogwarts and now I am picking you up after you have graduated. It can't have been seven years. I am sorry to say that yes it has been seven years since that day mom. As Katie used to say I have grown a little bit everyday.
Erin would you like to come back to the house for a bit to eat? I have a feeling that these two don't want to say goodbye right now said Mrs. Robinson looking at Katie and Sean embracing. I get that feeling myself said Mrs. Sullivan.
A/N I am sorry it has taken so long to update this story but I had some internal struggle as to how to tell this part of the story. I hope you like this. please review and let me know what you think should happen now.
Disclaimer: I only own my original characters the rest i only play with. they belong to JKR.
