"Where are you going?" Kari asked.
"Hogwarts," Jes said as a broad grin spread across his face. Together they rushed upstairs to tell their parents, not even bothering to skip the last step, which complained loudly with a creak. About fifteen minutes later, the whole family was downstairs at the kitchen table, talking about what was going to happen next. It was now about seven in the morning, and their mother Lindsay, insisted on making them a celebration breakfast. The twins were then shooed out of the kitchen. As Kari flopped down on the couch, she began to hear very serious voices from the kitchen, that is, until Jes turned on the television, so that he could watch the news.
Almost an hour had passed by the time they were allowed back into the kitchen. Upon entering, they found a large plate of sausages, bacon, toast, and their favorite, chocolate-chip pancakes. Although normal people usually have this kind of thing for breakfast, Kari's jaw dropped. Because their mom was such a health-nut, they were rarely given such things as this. Let's eat. Kari thought to Jes. He nodded and led the way to the table. They ate and ate until they were filled to the brim. Kari looked over at her father, who began to speak.
"Kids, I don't know how to tell you this, but your mother and I have decided to move to London." He put up his hand so that they wouldn't interrupt. "Since you will be going off to Hogwarts soon, we think that it would be better for all of us if we lived closer to there. Besides, you were born in England, and that is where your parents lived before they died. "Jes opened his mouth to say something, but realizing Kari's glare, shut it again. Her father continued.
"I know this is kind of sudden, but if we start packing now, then we should be moved in time for your birthday."
"Alright kids, why don't you go upstairs and start packing, there are some boxes in the back of your closet," their mother said.
Jes and Kari were speechless as they walked up to their room. This was the first time Kari had ever seen Jes speechless. She went to the dresser and started to pull things out, as Jes pulled the boxes out of the closet. About five minutes later, Kari was finished with the dresser, and started to take things off of the wall. As she took down the calendar, she counted the days until their birthday, which was July thirty-first. Only five more days until they were fifteen. It was now Friday, July 26. Kari looked over at Jes, who was writing something on a piece of parchment. She read his thoughts, even though she knew she shouldn't. He was sending a letter to Veronica, telling her about the letters they had just gotten, and the news they had just received. Kari hated the look he had on his face right now. Her eyes turned from a dark brown, to a grueling black, and Jes sensing her gaze, turned and looked her hard in the face. He had tears in his eyes as he gave the letter to Ragus, their owl. She was a brown tawny owl, which had beautiful yellow eyes. The owl flew out of the window just as Kari spoke.