…Christmas…
After dinner on Christmas Eve, we went to the living room to watch Christmas movies. Mrs. Levin made hot cocoa topped with ice cream and fresh whipped cream. We ate cookies and popcorn as we relaxed to enjoy the classics. I was curled up in Seamus' arms when I sensed something was wrong.
I put my mug of cocoa down and turned to Seamus. "What's wrong?", he asked. We were taking a break in between movies. "The snake is there.", I gasped. Madalyn and Maxwell sat up. "Your brother?", Madalyn asked. I nodded. "I don't know where he is but NNB's snake is there. He's in trouble.", I murmured.
"Their following the snake to a house. I don't recognize where they are.", I complained. Maxwell got up to get Mrs. Jones. I rolled my eyes. "What happened Del?", Mrs. Jones asked as the adults cam back in. "My brother just followed NNB's snake upstairs away from Hermione. They're speaking Parseltongue. I can't understand them. I don't recognize the village they're in.", I complained.
Mrs. Finnigan cleared her throat and produced a picture, "Did it look like this?" I stared at it for a moment. I winced in pain as my brother did the same. "He's on his way. NNB is on his way.", I shuddered, "That's the village. The snake is attacking them." Mrs. Levin brought a cup of calming tea over to me. I sipped it before putting it down next to my cocoa.
The pain became more intense then vanished. "They got away but just barely!", I gasped, "NNB is furious. He almost had Harry." The adults began whispering. "How did the snake hide?", Mr. Jones asked. I shivered and shook my head. the image was still in my mind. "You only have to say it once.", Madalyn held my hand.
"It poured out of a woman's neck. It was using her body like a skin. The woman died a long time ago, but nobody knows. I think she looks familiar.", I sounded confused even to myself. I jumped up and ran to the library. Madalyn searched with me. we found the book. "That's body the snake was using.", I said when we got back. Madalyn handed Bathilda Bagshot's book to her mum.
The adults left to go inform the other Order members while we went back to the classic movies and tried to relax. "Do you want to visit Godric's Hollow?", Madalyn asked me suddenly. I tilted my head in confusion. "Why would I visit Godric's Hollow? What is Godric's Hollow?", I asked. Maxwell smiled sadly, "Do you not know? It's where your parents lived before NNB got to them. That's the village your brother was at tonight." I frowned and thought back and nodded.
"I think so.", I managed after a minute. I clicked my locket open. I handed her the photo of me, my parents, and Harry on a couch. She smiled and Maxwell looked over her shoulder to look. "You have the same eyes as your dad.", Madalyn whispered. I smiled and Seamus scoffed. We turned to him. "You should have seen her reaction when she found the box her parents left for her to find.", he poked my arm.
Madalyn sat up eagerly and Seamus began telling the story while I finished my tea and cocoa. Madalyn shot me sympathetic looks every now and then but that didn't stop them from turning to stories our adventures outside of school. We were talking about the time me and my school friends tried to help Madalyn when Mrs. Levin came in the room and told us to head up to bed.
Reluctantly we went to bed. I stared out the window watching the snowfall. "Are you ok?", Seamus asked. I nodded. "I just hope they're ok.", I admitted. He wrapped his arms around me, and I let him lead me to the bed. I curled up in his arms and fell asleep.
I woke up in the morning to find him watching me. "Morning love.", he whispered. I groaned and covered myself with the blanket. "All the girls in Hogwarts, no, the world and I have to fall for the one who sleeps a lot, is a daredevil, and is the sister of Harry Potter. What luck!", he joked.
I softly punched his chest. He chuckled and pulled the covers off me. "I want to see what gift you got me.", he pouted. I jumped up. "Where's my gift?", I held my hands out. He sighed and flopped onto the bed dramatically. "Fine, I'll go tell Madalyn your gift to me is I can get a sleeve and you're getting a tattoo too.", I slipped into my slippers and robe and walked to the door.
Seamus picked me up before I got to the door and carried me to the couch. I squirmed beneath him and whined. "I was kidding!", I complained trying to get up. "I know. You just looked cute and I want to keep you to myself for a little bit longer.", he smiled and kissed me softly.
I put my hands under his shirt and began poking him. He took my hands out of his shirt and allowed me to get up. I sat in his lap and ruffled his messy hair making it even messier. Madalyn knocked on the door and entered. "I sensed someone talking about tattoos!", she danced her way in suggestively. Maxwell was just behind her. He apologized profusely as he dragged her from the room.
We followed them to the kitchen. Mrs. Jones, Mrs. Finnigan, and Mrs. Levin had made a buffet of food. I grabbed a sticky bun and took a bite. Madalyn took pictures of everyone. We took a photo together sharing a sticky bun. We laughed when we noticed Seamus and Maxwell in the background scowling.
"Now you two. I want the both of you on your best behavior today!", Mrs. Jones smiled pointing a spatula that had fudge mix dripping off it at us. "I don't know whether to be scared or hungry.", I mumbled. She tossed a piece of peppermint at me and I caught in my mouth. "20 points!", Madalyn cheered.
"Yet she can't understand Quidditch.", Maxwell teased. Madalyn turned blushing and stuffed a mug sized muffin into his mouth. I moved out of the way as they began playing with their food. "Merlin's beard!", Mrs. Levin exclaimed as Maxwell and Madalyn put sticky buns in each other's hair. Mrs. Finnigan was bouncing on the balls of her feet.
She was the most excited to open gifts. The dads came to get us but paused when they saw what a mess Madalyn and Maxwell were. Mrs. Finnigan was now whining and pouting like a 4-year-old. Mrs. Levin was trying to calm her down while Mrs. Jones desperately tried to clean Madalyn and Maxwell up. Seamus and I sat near the window eating some fruit and sipping tea.
Once we were settled in the living room, we began opening gifts. I gave the Levin's, the Finnigan's, and the Jones' gold necklaces with their significant other's name on them and miniature details that were important to them. Madalyn opened her gift from me and gasped. "This is from our Japan trip a while ago.", she had tears in her eyes. She pulled a 3-D sculpture from the box she was holding.
It was made of glass and was of two sisters hugging. "If you keep crying your going to make her cry too.", Maxwell began wiping her tears away. "Too late.", Seamus chuckled, "Geez you two." I was crying as hard as Madalyn.
Maxwell opened his gift after some prodding from Madalyn. It was a brand-new top of the line camera. "You'll spoil me.", he pouted. "Oh please.", Madalyn and I scoffed. Seamus rolled his eyes and I handed him his gift.
He examined it suspiciously. I began humming the Jeopardy! theme song. He took the hint and opened it. With a sigh he looked up at the ceiling. "What is it?", Mr. Finnigan asked. There were tears forming in his eyes. He held up a painting I'd done of all of the present and previous members of the DA. "You didn't even make it to the bottom of the box.", I poked his arm.
"Dean sent a gift for you.", Madalyn waved for him to continue. He kept looking and found a book about pyrotechnic magic. Below that lay a golden watch from me, Luna, and Ginny. I wiped a few fallen tears from his face. "So glad you like your gift.", I teased.
I began opening my gifts. I got a sketchbook from the Jones', paints from the Levin's, a pendant necklace from the Finnigan's, and a new set of earrings for all of my piercings from Madalyn and Maxwell. My eyes held unshed tears as I looked at my gifts. "I love them!", I cried.
"Where's the gift you got for her?", Mr. Finnigan asked Seamus. He was already reading the book he'd gotten. "She's wearing it already.", he replied. I frowned and lifted my necklaces from my shirt. In place of the promise ring was a new locket. Two hearts were engraved on the front and I clicked it open.
A mix of Seamus and my baby photos and pictures of us now were inside. My tears fell down my face in rapid succession. I sniffled and tried to continue looking at the photos, but my tears were obscuring my vision.
"That isn't the last gift though.", Madalyn laughed. Everyone began to get up and put their gifts away. Seamus pulled me to my feet, led me to our room, and we got dressed. We joined the others at the door. "You know where to go?", Mrs. Finnigan asked. Seamus nodded. Everyone apparated away.
"Trust me?", he asked holding out a hand. I grabbed it and nodded. he pulled me close and we apparated. My feet landed in the snow outside of an unfamiliar village. I looked around. Seamus kept close and held me close. I squeezed his hand. "Do you recognize this place?", he asked quietly.
I began walking. It felt familiar. "It's Godric's Hollow.", I mumbled. He nodded and we kept walking. He stopped in front of a house. The top of it was charred and destroyed. The bottom was covered in ferns and other foliage from lack of maintenance. I froze. "I'm right here Del.", he murmured in my ear. I was beginning to shake. Memories of screams, cackling, and flashing green light flickered across my vision. I turned and buried my head in his chest.
"It's ok.", he whispered, and I took a few deep calming breaths. I faced my old house again. There were notes on the gate from everyone who'd ever been here. I took a step forward and opened the gate. With Seamus by my side, I gathered enough courage to walk inside.
I walked softly inside not wanting to disturb anything. My heart hurt and I stopped put my hand over it. "What is it?", he asked. "This is where dad died.", I knelt down touching the floor. Silent tears streamed down my face. I continued walking around. we went up the stairs. I found the 'door' that led to the nursery where Harry and I slept.
I squeezed Seamus' hand and he squeezed back let me know he was still there. I walked in and stopped dead in my tracks. My crib lay untouched a few feet away next to Harry's crib. Seamus put an arm around my waist. "This is where mum died.", I pointed to a spot near our cribs. There was an outline of a young woman body in a protective stance in front of the cribs.
Seamus walked to the side of the room. I walked around remembering bits and pieces. Mum and dad smiling at me as I lay in the crib. Harry playing with me on the floor. I touched the spot where mum made her last stand of defiance. I sensed something. I looked underneath the cribs and found boxes that were untouched. Slowly I slid them out and Seamus came over. They were the size of the mattresses but addressed to me and Harry.
I sat on the floor and opened mine. Sobs racked my body. "What's inside?", he whispered. I opened it enough for him to see inside. Letters written to me for different birthdays and life events were organized inside. He closed the box and picked the two up. I took his hand as we left the house. I waved goodbye as we set off down the street.
He led me to a cemetery. Madalyn and Maxwell were already there waiting. "How'd it go?", Maxwell turned when he heard us approach. Seamus held up the boxes. Maxwell nodded as he examined my face. Madalyn turned and I saw a wreath on my parents' grave. "Your brother stopped by.", she pointed at the wreath. I walked forward and examined their gravestones.
Madalyn hand me a bouquet of flowers and I put it on their grave. I talked to them for a bit and then wished them well. I turned to the others who were also wishing them well. I pulled Seamus forward to stand beside me. "This is Seamus.", I opened my new locket and showed them the pictures.
"I'll take good care of her Mr. and Mrs. Potter.", I heard Seamus whisper. A smile spread on my face. "He's my … How should I introduce you to them?", I asked him. Madalyn and Maxwell snickered.
"I'm her husband.", Seamus joked holding my hand with the ring on it towards the gravestones. I tsked. "Aside from my friends and a few select adults is the only person I listen to. The only one who can get me to behave. Albeit he won't let me get a sleeve.", I sighed dramatically. Seamus smacked the back of my head lightly.
I pointed at the quote on the stone. "What if I got this as a tattoo?", I clasped my hands together hopefully. He looked at the sky instead of at me. "When I visit next time, I'll tell you about every time Madalyn and I snuck out of school.", I promised.
We made our way to the village entrance. Seamus pulled me close as we apparated again. When I opened my eyes, we were by the beach. "Your aunt and uncle have missed you.", he whispered. I looked around. He pointed at a house near the shore. Aunt Petunia spotted us from the door, and we walked over.
"Delmira!", she called. I opened my arms and she hugged me tightly. We talked for an hour. "What are those?", she pointed to the boxes. "We went to her old house.", Seamus answered when I couldn't. She nodded solemnly. Uncle Vernon patted her shoulder. "Did you visit her grave?", she asked me, "I haven't been since the funeral."
I nodded. "I put fresh flowers there and talked to her for a bit.", I sniffled. She got up and gave me tissues. "You cry so easily then you go back to being stubborn. You act just like Lily. Your just as stubborn if not more so.", she smiled but there were tears in her eyes. At the end of our visit, I hugged them both.
"Where to?", I asked Seamus. He pulled me close and we apparated. We landed near the Burrow. Ginny and Madalyn waited nearby. Ginny ran over and hit my arm. "Where on earth did you get it?", she asked. Seamus smirked. "What?", I asked innocently.
"My Christmas gift dummy!", she grabbed my hand and dragged me towards the house. Seamus and Madalyn followed, and we found Maxwell inside talking to the twins. Ginny dragged me over to the gifts I'd sent.
I'd sent Mr. and Mrs. Weasley a lovely sculpture of their family done in gold and glass. The twins were examining some special plants I'd sent. Ginny picked up her gift. It was a glass sculpture of a horse and a stag with gold banners and red gems. "I told you Italy and France.", I sat on the couch watching Seamus, the twins, and Maxwell examine the plants.
Ginny hugged me and put her head on my shoulder. "Are you going to start crying sis?", I whispered. She nodded. Madalyn smirked and tapped her shoulder. She pointed upstairs. We went up to Ginny's room. I sat on her bed and looked out the window.
"I'm really happy you like your gift!", I smiled. Madalyn scoffed as she flopped on the floor. "What have you two been up to?", Ginny asked wiping tears from her eyes. Madalyn smirked, "Punishments." Ginny's eyes went wide. "You should ask Del why she came into the gym sore all over the other day. Del was sorer than that day when she tried to walk a wild dragon. She went to sleep, so why was she so sore?" Madalyn teased as my face went red.
"Let's not go there.", I held my hand up. "I think we have to know.", Ginny crossed the room, "Since when did you start wearing the ring?" I sighed dramatically, "I had this mini-idea that if I wore the ring Seamus might let me get a sleeve, but I got something better. A new locket." I beamed as I held up the new locket.
Ginny rolled her eyes. "You two have been together since what. The start of our fourth year, and before you start, no all the flirting you two did in third year doesn't count.", she rambled leaving no room for interruption. Madalyn wriggled her eyebrows suggestively and winked.
I heard a mini explosion downstairs. The twins were setting of fireworks while Maxwell and Seamus laughed as the gnomes in the garden ran away. Madalyn rose from the floor and whispered into Ginny's ear. She grabbed a pillow and started hitting me. I gasped in surprise and dove out of the way.
"Madalyn! What did you tell her?!", I shrieked as I continued to try and run from the attack. Madalyn began humming as she flipped through Ginny's old schoolbooks. In my distraction Ginny tackled me and eyed me. "She still has a bit of a glow. You two really slept together!", I rolled my eyes, "You did!" I blushed and turned and whined at Madalyn.
"How was it?", she pinched my cheeks, "It must've been if you were sore all over." I went a deep shade of red and managed to get Ginny off of me. I tore from the room with them chasing after me. we passed by the adults in the living room and out into the yard. Mrs. Weasley called after us, but we kept running around the yard.
I threw a gnome at them as we passed through the garden. Using the distraction, I sped up and hid in the trees. "What's going on?", I heard Maxwell ask, "Del just disappeared into the trees." I cursed silently to my self and climbed the tree. They searched the trees looking for me. The twins and Maxwell helped search while Seamus leaned against a tree watching.
After an hour they trudged back. "We lost your girlfriend.", Madalyn sighed, "I'm sorry." He chuckled and pointed up the tree where I was. I waved. "Time to get down.", Seamus waved. I made my way down and when I was closer to the ground I jumped into his arms. "How long have you been up there?", Ginny scolded, "We've been looking for you!"
"Seamus knew exactly where I'd be. It's not my fault you didn't notice.", I pouted. Madalyn thumped my forehead and stormed off. Ginny tsked disapprovingly at me and followed after her. I laughed and followed them. I poked Ginny's cheek and made silly faces until she cracked a smile.
The guys followed us inside. "What were you chasing her for in the first place?", Maxwell sighed as Madalyn nibbled on a cookie. I blushed and began humming. Seamus eyed me carefully. "What were you three talking about? We heard you guys upstairs.", Mrs. Weasley came into the kitchen. Ginny went red and turned away. "We were talking about movies we wanted to go see.", Madalyn lied.
"Yes, I've never seen one of the movies you've directed Del.", Mrs. Jones came into the kitchen. I hid behind my hair. "I'd love to see them too!", Fred raised his hand. Mrs. Weasley looked around. "Am I the only who doesn't know what movies you all are talking about?", she demanded.
I hid in Seamus' chest. The twins snickered. "You should have heard her when she was talking about all the things she's done.", George teased. I whined quietly in Seamus' chest. He chuckled and wrapped an arm around me as the teasing continued. "I heard they're very good.", Maxwell nudged the twins. I could feel Seamus shaking with laughter.
"I don't want any of you to watch the movies I've directed.", I muttered, "Better yet I forbid it!" Madalyn and Ginny shared a look. Raising her hand Ginny spoke first, "We've already seen them all with Luna and Colin." The kitchen went silent. "All of them?", Mrs. Weasley scoffed, "When?"
I didn't listen as they explained themselves. Seamus pulled me to the side. "If I'm with you can I watch them?", he asked. I shook my head. "Really? Can I watch them with Harry then?", he continued a note of teasing in his voice. My eyes went wide, "No! You can watch them with me." He chuckled and pinched my cheek. "So cute!", he teased kissing me lightly.
In the end we watched some more Christmas movies. I started falling asleep in Seamus' arms and when I woke it was after midnight. Crookshanks purred nearby and leapt into my arms. I petted him until he calmed down as I listened to the conversation in the kitchen. "How many of those movies has she directed?", I heard Mr. Levin ask. They were talking about my movies again. "I lost count after 75.", Madalyn admitted. "She's got a real knack for sensing things.", Mrs. Jones laughed. "How was the visit to the house?", Mrs. Weasley asked.
I heard rustling. "She sensed that these were there.", Seamus spoke softly. I curled up beneath the blanket that was on me. "Merlin's beard!", Mrs. Jones exclaimed. "Lily and James wrote all of these for them?", Mr. Weasley sounded amazed. "I'm beginning to think they left a whole lot more for them to find.", Seamus chuckled. Ginny stirred nearby and I motioned for her to stay quiet.
"What else happened?", Mrs. Jones pressed on. "She walked around for a bit remembering bits and pieces. Then we went to their graves.", he sighed, "She wants to get the quote on their grave as her newest tattoo." "It must be something that means a lot to her.", Mrs. Jones sniffled. Crookshanks nudged my face with his nose and I pet him some more.
"It was really interesting watching her talk to them.", Madalyn giggled, "She got all confused. 'How should I introduce you to them?'" Laughter echoed around the room and I blushed. "Since you're awake Del why don't you join us.", Seamus called. I hadn't made a sound or anything. Ginny sat up in my place. "What are you taking about?", she asked.
I heard a chair move back and closed my eyes. "We were just about to watch one of your movies.", Seamus whispered in my ear. I jumped with Crookshanks. "Evil.", I mumbled. Ginny and I joined the others in the kitchen. "Did you really not know how to introduce him?", Mrs. Finnigan smiled. My blush darkened and I hid behind my hair. "I just got a little flustered.", my voice came out a little squeakier than I'd planned on and the room erupted into laughter.
Crookshanks leapt onto Madalyn's lap and made himself comfortable. I played with my hands nervously. "You're making her flustered.", Mrs. Weasley laughed. Seamus turned to me with a smile. "We should talk about other things.", I mumbled. The twins laughed and turned to Ginny. "We were talking about the movies Del has directed. Mum finds them interesting.", Fred snickered. Mrs. Weasley blushed and shot the twins a warning look.
I folded my arms across my chest and pouted. "Aww, is Del upset?", Madalyn teased. The teasing continued until we went home. I changed and crawled into bed. "Del?", Seamus whispered, "Are you upset still from the teasing?" I turned to him. A trace of a smile was on his lips. I turned back around and curled up.
His arms wrapped around my waist pulling me to him. "I'm not going to tease you.", he whispered in my ear. I closed my eyes and relaxed against him. "What is so bad about those movies you directed that you don't want us to watch?", he whispered. I turned my face to his. "Anything and everything.", I whispered. His hands clasped in front of me.
"Delmira!", he mumbled. With a sigh I rolled around and looked into his eyes. He raised an eyebrow and sighed. "Would it make you feel better if I stopped bringing it up?", he mumbled. "Isn't it obvious that my answer is yes?", I replied. He pinched my side and I softly punched him in the chest. A growl escaped his lips and I kissed him. "Sorry, I just thought we weren't pinching anymore.", I spoke softly. He hummed and I kissed him again. He rolled on top of me kissing me back enthusiastically.
I whimpered softly and he kissed down to my neck. I ran my leg up and flipped us over. My hands worked his shirt off and I sat back to admire him. "Are you going to watch me all night or…", Seamus began but I slipped my hand into his pants. "You were saying.", I smirked as I teased him. He groaned and I covered his lips with mine to smother the sound.
"You'll get us in trouble if you make too much noise.", I looked to the door. While I was distracted, he slipped his fingers into my folds. "I want you so badly.", I moaned in his ear. His thumb grazed my clit and he sat me up removing my hand from his erection.
I threw my shirt and shorts off and he pinned me beneath him. "Please!", I moaned in his ear as he kissed the sensitive spot on my neck. I was quickly coming to orgasm when he removed his fingers. I whined and squirmed. "You're quite fussy today. Maybe I should take my time.", he teased as he brought his lips back up to mine.
He lifted my hips and slid my panties to the side ramming into me before I could respond. I let out a soft moan and he kissed me lightly. "You'll get us in trouble if you make too much noise.", he mimicked. I lifted my hips to meet his thrusts. Seamus wrapped my legs around him. I moaned into the kiss biting his lip.
His hand traveled between us teasing my clit. I gasped and arched off the bed as a loud moan escaped my lips as I orgasmed. He clapped a hand over my mouth as I shook beneath him. As the stars in my vision went away, I flipped us over. I slid down until he was completely inside me.
Seamus groaned and I began to move slowly at first just to tease him a bit more. Then I picked up the pace as he played with my nipples and occasionally grazing my clit. I purposely began to tighten my walls around him as I slid down causing a groan to come from his mouth. He sat up and kissed me as his hands rested on my hips.
I was about to slide down him again when he forced me down causing me to moan into the kiss. Our climax was quickly approaching. After a few more forceful slams I orgasmed biting his neck softly in order to muffle the scream of pleasure coming from my mouth. The bite mixed with the tightening of my walls caused him to climax inside me.
I lay there on his chest as we caught our breath. My hands ran across his shoulders as his hand ran up and down my back. I sighed contentedly and he chuckled. "You know I think I'll cave and let you get a sleeve.", he murmured playing with my hands. I sat up and stared at him. "Are you joking around right now?", I looked around. He sat up and smiled. "Who am I to stop you?", he whispered the words kissing my neck.
I moaned softly then gasped in surprise. "Somebody's already ready for more.", I smirked as I felt his member poking me. He blushed and I kissed him. "Round 2?", he groaned as I bit his lip. "I think so.", I giggled, and he flipped us over attaching his lips to the sensitive spot on my neck.
…Back to School…
I sat on Seamus' lap the whole way back to school knowing we'd be sleeping in different dorms. As we made our way up to the school I began looking around. Ginny was too. "Where's Luna?", I asked, "Did she make it home safe?"
Neville shook his head. "You two didn't hear?" He informs about her kidnapping and how Death Eaters have already been hounding her dad. I frown and began thinking. "We're going to have to be much more careful this term.", I murmur. That night in the common room as everyone planned, I sat in a chair near the fire thinking. I slipped my robe off and draped it over the back of the chair.
Ginny smacked my arm. "You let her get a sleeve after months of saying no!", she hit Seamus too. I pouted. She looked back and forth at the two of us. "Say! How did she get you to change your mind? You know Madalyn told me the weirdest thing when you guys came over on Christmas.", she snickered. I snatched my robe and grabbed her by the back of hers. "Bedtime little girl.", I teased dragging her behind me as I climbed the steps.
"Just how many times have you guys slept together now?", she flopped onto my bed. "I lost count. I think he's purposely trying to wear me out, so I don't do anything stupid.", I grumbled climbing into bed. Ginny raised my shirt, "He got you good!" I put my shirt down and whined. "Your skin is practically filled with hickeys and tattoos!", she laughed. "Well, it's winter so no one will know unless they see me naked.", I stuck my tongue out playfully.
Classes got progressively worse and we were even forced to torture each other. Me and my friends began sleeping in the Room of Requirement after DA meetings. Neville, who's gran was openly defying the Ministry, stayed in the room so it could continue to be used. I walked through the well graffitied halls with my doll. It looked around corners and waved me forward when there was an empty hall.
Someone grabbed me and pulled me into a storage closet. They grabbed my doll and closed the door. I produced a small ball of fire in my hand to see. It was Ginny. "How's the plan going?", I asked after a silence charm had been placed on the room. "Great. Did you set up your part?", she watched my doll with a smile. The doll gave her two thumbs up.
"We just need to wait for Seamus and Neville then we can go back to the room.", she held up a finger to the doll who grabbed it and allowed itself to be hoisted onto a box. I rolled my eyes and flicked my unoccupied hand so we could see out into the hall.