HELLO EVERYONE!

I'm so sorry for the seven month hiatus, real life can throw some serious curve balls. I'm finally able to put more into this story and have not abandoned Sadie and the boys.

I had this chapter ready to go so I'm going to post this for now and take some time to dive back into my little world. It may take me a few months to be posting regularly again, but don't lose hope; Insatiable lives on!

Also... I re-read the story and I don't like how the first chapters read and I'll be spending some time to go back and re-vamp them to my liking.

Thank you to all the new Favorite/Followers and reviews, please keep it up, I'm glad that the audience continues to grow despite my slacking off.

With all the love in our fanfic world,
Ladygnome

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Fourteen-

Sadie and her mother spent the rest of their afternoon shopping in Hogsmeade, even though Sadie's heart wasn't in it, she smiled and laughed with her mother knowing she was just trying to lift her spirits; all the while trying to ignore the gnawing in her gut that was steadily increasing. Still she tried on all the dresses her mother continuously stacked in her dressing room and came out twirling happily for her in each one. She feigned her excitement when her mother insisted on getting a dress that was exponentially too fancy to justify buying. But despite the clawing anxiety in her throat she could not help but enthusiastically pick out a large stack of books when her mother told her to chose whatever she wanted from the bookstore. Finally arriving back at the castle the ladies walked up to the third floor together and exchanged hugs in front of Sadie's dormitory entrance.

"Are you sure you wouldn't like to come talk with the headmistress and I? It is your training I wish to discuss with her."

"That's alright mom, I'm really exhausted and I just want to lay down. I trust the two of you to find a suitable arrangement."

"Ok Peanut. I had a wonderful day with you, it was so good to spend time together again. Maybe I could come visit more often?"

"I'd really love that. But maybe write me to let me know in advance next time."

"Of course, I'm sorry it slipped my mind this time. I was just so excited to come see you and visit Hogwarts again that I came straight here when I left Cyprus."

They hugged again and Amelia kissed her daughter on the forehead.

"Stay safe Peanut. I love you."

"I love you too mom."

Sadie lugged her bags down the tunnel and stepped in to the common room where Anthony, Neville, Susan and Hannah were lounging on the couches.

"Hiya Sadie." Neville said with a smile.

"Hello Neville. Hey guys." She smiled at everyone.

"Ooo were you just in Hogsmeade? Who were you there with? What did you get?" Susan asked excitedly nodding at her bags.

"My mom just returned from a trip abroad and wanted to take me to lunch, then insisted on shopping. I'm going to go lay down for a bit, I'm knackered, I'll see you guys later ok?"

"We're heading down to supper in about fifteen minutes if you want to walk with us." Hannah offered.

"I'm still full from my lunch, thanks though." She forced a friendly smile and ducked into her room as quickly as she could without being rude.

She crossed the room and dumped her bags on the floor of her closet before flopping on her bed. Calm and numb she laid there, staring at the ceiling and soon sleep over came her. Once again she was running down the familiar cobblestone path with the white columns streaking past her vision as she forced her body forward; away from the crumbling abyss behind her. She woke up with a scream when the darkness overcame her once again and she shot up straight in bed, her heart pounding frantically and her skin slicked with sweat.

She jumped off the bed and began pacing back and forth in front of the window wringing her hands. Her magic was electric, buzzing around her dangerously like a swarm of wasps. Her mind was running rampant with fear and anxiety, flipping through different scenarios and she soon worked herself into a frenzy. Her eyes shot up when she heard the click of her bedroom door and Ginny walked through, gasping when her eyes met Sadie.

"Whoa Sadie, are you ok? What's happening?"

Ginny ran over to her new friend, arms outstretched to embrace Sadie, but stopped just short of arms reach. Unsure if it was safe to actually touch her or not. Sadie looked terrifying, her eyes were dark and haunting, glistening with tears. Her fingers were red, raw from tightly wringing and there was a visible crackling aura surrounding her. Sadie covered her face and tears flowed through her fingers.

"I'm so scared Ginny. Every bit of information we turn up is worse than the last."

"What's happened?" Ginny asked softly, taking a step towards her friend, but still not daring to touch her.

There was a soft knock at the door and the girls turned to see Marcus and Theo standing in the open doorway. The sight of them made Sadie's stomach clenched in anger, knowing that their attraction to her was not true, that it was her magic drawing them in; messing with their emotions. Even if it were real, she would never be able to pursue a relationship with either of these wonderful guys and the unfairness of it all filled her with rage. Flicking her hand towards them with fury and slammed the door shut with such force the wood exploded into thousands of splinters raining over the two men who were now ducked down, shielding their faces with their arms.

"FUCK!" Sadie screamed.

Ginny removed her wand from her pocket and waved it at the door, repairing itself and cutting the guys from view. She turned back to her friend and taking a deep breath she reached out to hold her hands. She could feel the buzz of Sadie's magic on her skin, like she was vibrating at a high frequency, but it had no effect on Ginny and she let out the breath that she had been holding in.

"What's going on Sadie?" She said with concern.

"I think, I think I'm, having a panic attack." She stuttered out through jagged breath.

"Ok has this happened before? What will help you calm down? Do you need your music?"

"Y- yes. Yes, I- I need to meditate." Sadie tried to take deep breathes as her heart pounded in her ears.

"Is there anything you need for that? Anything I can help with."

"Would you please go tell Professor McGonagall what's happening. In case I can't get under control."

"Of course. Is there anything else you need."

"No I just need to meditate; and Mcgonagall needs to know what's going on."

Ginny nodded and pulled her new friend into a firm hug before sprinting out the door. Sadie crossed the room to her closet and striped off her dress pulling on a pair of shorts and a tank top. Grabbing her speaker off the top of her vanity she reached into the bottom drawer and pulled out a black silk drawstring bag. Back in front of the window she sat cross legged and turned on her speaker, soft meditation music flowed from the enchanted device while she opened the silk bag in front of her. Sadie lit the end of a bundle of sage, sweeping the smoke around her body and placed it on a abalone shell in front of her. She arranged large clear quarts crystals around the sage and picked an amethyst stone and a golden quarts out of the bag. Clutching one stone in each hand she placed her fists palms up on her knees and closed her eyes taking deep breaths through her nose and exhaling slowly from her mouth.

When Ginny stepped out of the room she came face to face with Marcus and Theo, looming over her.

"What's going on?"

"Is Sadie ok?"

They asked at the same time and she held up her hands to stop their questions.

"She's having an issue with her magic and judging by her reaction to you lot, she does not want to see you. I would suggest you bugger off, I'm going to get McGonagall and if either of you have made an attempt to get in that room I'll hex your bollocks off."

The boys backed away and sat on the farthest couch across the room. Ginny ran through the tunnel and down the hall to the Gargoyle statue hiding the entrance to the headmistresses office. She shouted the password at the statue and it jumped out of the way, Ginny took the stairs two at a time and banged loudly on the door at the top; barging into the room she found McGonagall sitting with Madame Pomfrey having tea.

"Excuse the intrusion Professor, but it is urgent. Sadie seems to be having a panic attack and her magic is out of control. She's trying to meditate to get it under wraps but she asked me to come get you in case she's unable to."

"Oh dear! Poppy you'd do best to join me as well. Thank you for coming Miss Weasley."

The three ladies hurriedly made their way back to Sadie, rushing into the room to find her sitting calmly in front of the window with her back to them. McGonagall and Pomfrey made their way to either side of her and the mediwitch began running diagnostic spells on her for several minutes.

"She appears to just be in a deep meditation, and a very deep state of Occlumency. Her magic is slightly volatile, but it is already showing signs of improvement in the time we have been here. I'd say she'll be fine as long as she remains in this state till her magic has fully settled."

"Occlumency, really?"

"Yes, it is common practice among magical meditation, to separate the mind from the magic so to speak. Her level of occlumens appears to be is quite impressive for a witch her age; although I suppose that does makes sense for her level of magic. In this state there will be no way to wake her until she is ready to wake herself."

"How long do you think she will take?"

"There's no way to tell for sure Minerva, it could be hours it could be days. It will be up to her to bring herself out."

"Thank you Poppy. I will let you know if I require you to return at all." The two women nodded at each other and Madame Pomfrey left the room. McGonagall stood and turned to Ginny who was perched on the edge of her bed.

"Miss Weasley, may I ask a favor of you."

"Yes Professor."

"Will you please stay with Miss Walton until she fully returns to us, even if that means missing classes tomorrow. I would feel more comfortable knowing she is not alone."

"Of course Professor."

"Thank you, and if anything concerning should happen, please inform me immediately with a protronus."

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Monday and Tuesday came and went with no change from Sadie. Ginny stayed with her the entire time and sent McGonagall and Pomfrey an update each evening. It wasn't until late Wednesday evening when Sadie finally stirred from her meditative state.

Her eye's fluttered opened and she slowly set down her crystals as she stood and stretched her stiff limbs. She spotted Ginny sitting at her desk with her back turned working on her homework. Sadie walked up and tapped her on the shoulder, causing her friend to jump with a start.

"Blimey Sadie, you gave me a heart attack." Ginny said clutching her chest as she stood to embraced Sadie in a a warm hug.

"Sorry Gin, I didn't mean to startle you."

"That's fine. It's nice to see you moving around again, you really had me worried. How are you feeling?"

"I'm still feeling a mess over everything, but I feel good with my magic, I'm fully in control again. I mostly just feel like I need a shower and a meal."

"That's good to hear. I need to let McGonagall know you're up and about, she told me to alert her as soon as you did." Ginny produced a patronus and the silver horse dashed from the room to deliver the message.

"How long was I meditating?"

"Three days, it's ten o'clock on Wednesday right now."

"Wow really?" Sadie asked with surprise.

"Is that not normal?"

"No not really. The longest I've ever been like that is a day and a half, my magic is getting harder to reel in once I start losing control. I'll have to be very careful from now on and meditate for often."

A silver cat swiftly slid through their bedroom door interrupting their conversation.

"Thank you Miss Weasley for informing me about Miss Walton. Both of you have been excused from classes for the remainder of the week, I will have Miss Bones bring your homework to you both." The cat turned to face Sadie. "Miss Walton I hope you are feeling well. Please come to my office tomorrow afternoon at two o'clock so we may talk in person."

The silver cat dissipated into a shimmering mist and the two girls looked at each other.

"The guys have been waiting in the common room every moment they haven't been in class this week, they're worried about you too."

"Ugh, I don't want to deal any of that right now. But I need a shower, will you run interference for me so I can sneak up there."

"There's no way I'll be able to stop Marcus once he see's you, not without causing him bodily harm. Him and Theo hound me with questions relentlessly whenever I leave the room. Draco has been with them and has seemed out of sorts; although he hasn't asked me about you directly."

Sadie sighed and ran her hands down her face.

"Ok, here's what we're going to do. You go and get us some food, like lots of food and some dessert too, I'm starving. I'll use a disillusionment Charm and slip out behind you."

Ginny did as she was asked made her way to kitchenette and began taking her time filling a platter of food for the girls; with burgers, fries, chips and a whole plate of cinnamon buns.

"Feeling a bit peckish tonight aren't we Weasley." Marcus chuckled from the couch.

"Oh you know, just a light bedtime snack." Ginny laughed and clumsily rushed through her door.

"What was that all about?" Marcus turned to Theo. "She's barely eaten anything this week and now she has enough food for four people."

As he was saying the words Marcus and Theo's eyes grew wide and they both dashed for the girls bedroom door. Marcus hammered his fist on the door rattling the slab of wood in it's frame.

"Let us in Weasley, we know she's awake." He yelled through the door.

Ginny opened the door and stepped out closing it quickly behind her.

"Fucking bugger off Flint, She doesn't need the likes of you banging on her door, whether she's still meditating or not."

"We just need to talk to her. We need to know she's ok." Theo spoke softly but with hope in his voice. "Will you please ask her to speak to us."

"I will not. You'll hear from her when she wants to talk to you." Ginny snapped at him. "Now like I already said, kindly fuck off."

"Not until I talk to Sadie!" Marcus practically growled at Ginny.

"Seriously Marcus, back off." A voice came from behind them.

They turned around just as Sadie's disillusionment charm faded away. Her hair was wet and she was wrapped in a plush white towel, but she looked well. Theo and Marcus both let out a sigh at the sight and each took a step towards her, but she held up her hand to stop them.

"Ginny is absolutely right. I'll talk to you when I'm ready and not a moment sooner. What on earth makes you think you have the right to harass Ginny and demand to see me. As if I don't have enough to deal with right now, I don't need your added stress to the situation."

"But-" Marcus started to speak and take another step toward her. Sadie stepped out of the way and walked around to stand next to Ginny.

"I think my friend here has already said everything that needs to be said tonight. Kindly fuck off." With that the girls turned and closed the door between them and the stunned Slytherins.

Theo and Marcus jumped when someone clapped them both on the back.

"Well done boys." Blaise laughed. "I hope that was worth waiting around for three days."

"Of course it was. We know she's ok now." Theo said shamelessly.

Blaise rolled his eyes at his friends and left for his room, Marcus and Theo followed suit and soon the common room was quiet once again.

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