Virginia woke up as the smell of coffee aroused her senses. She gave a small cry as a streak of light penetrated the room and a happy face smiled at her. Her Aunt sat on the bed and handed her a tray.

" Morning Sunshine. Eat up and you'll be raring to go."

" Aunt you frightened me."

" Did I? Oh my sincere appologies."

Virginia smiled. " Breakfast in bed. I'm touched."

Mylene smiled. " Well I thought a nice breakfast might brighten up the day for you."

" You thought well " said Virginia. " I'm so used to having Solvern do it for me."

Mylene's face turned serious. " How are you feeling about going to Hogwarts?

Virginia sighed and left down the coffee. " As good as someone in my position can feel."

" If you dont like it there... you are welcome to come home Virginia. I'll home school you if I have too."

" I'll be fine " said Virginia. " I not someone who gives in so easy. Anyway I dont fear anything there but severe dislike. Sticks and Stones..."

" May break your bones , but words will never hurt you. Yes Virginia I've heard that one. However those bones can mend. Words can stay trapped in your mind for a long time."

" Aunt I will survive. I'm not afraid."

Mylene raised her eyesbrow.

" Oh alright. I'm a little bit afraid. But honestly. Just give me a chance. I may surprise you and beg not to come home for the holidays because I like it so much."

" I dont want to see you get hurt Virginia."

" Thats not possible " she replied. " As long as I know I have a home to come home to. I'll look towards the future and not behind at the past. Life is for living. Those who taunt me will pay for it in their later years because they will see they have become like the bullies they think they despise."

Mylene nodded. " Now eat up and get dressed."

Solvern appeared and bowed to Mylene.

" Ah Solvern. Good to see you. It has been so long."

The elf bowed again and then looked at Virginia who smiled.

" This is my Aunt Mylene Solvern. You remember her from my childhood."

The elf nodded.

Mylene smiled and walked towards the door. " It's a beautiful day Virginia. I think I'll go for a walk. I'll see you later."