Reading Between the Lines
Disclaimer: I do not own Harry Potter but everything you do not recognize from the books is mine!
Wow... Kayllin Abbot thought to herself, It's the last day of the school term!
She jumped out of bed and walked over to her roommate, Anna.
"Wake up," she said as she shook her, "It's the last day and we do want to make it to breakfast on time for once..."
"Alright, I'm coming,' Anna replied groggily, "Why are you so peppy in the morning?"
A little later, the two waltzed down to the cafeteria where they met their other friends. David, Ryan, and Allison were already waiting for them.
"Oh my goodness, I think it's the earliest either of you have ever come to breakfast!" David joked.
Anna blushed and retorted, "Well, at least I make to class on time." Unbeknownst to him, Anna had the biggest crush on David, but was to afraid to say anything about it.
Kayllin finished her breakfast give her boyfriend Ryan a quick peck on the cheek, and hurried back to her room to pack. As she did she thought to herself, The year is basically over now, I'll be a sixth year next term and I'll be only a year away from graduation! Wow! I remember my first day of school!
Flashback
"Do you have everything you need?" my mother asked her voice wavering.
"Yes, I do," I replied trying to sound brave. In reality I was scared to death. I was going to a new school, and not just any school. Salem Academy of Witchcraft and Wizardry.
"Don't worry about her. She'll be fine." My dad smiled at me. My dad always made hard situations look so easy!
I gave a shaky smile back and blushed when mother started to cry.
"Now don't forget everything I told you," she said as she sobbed.
"Of course," I said and looked up as I saw the bus pull up.
I looked around at all the children and parents huddled around the bus stop. How were we all going to fit inside a normal school bus!
My mom asked the same question aloud. My dad gave another one of his crazy grins and replied, "This is a school for magic, right?"
I laughed and gave my parents a hug and a kiss before I boarded the bus.
As I entered I saw a long aisle, I saw a long line of compartments. I entered one near the middle and I was surprised to find two people, a girl and a boy, already inside.
"Hi, I'm Anna Lassing, first year," the girl introduced herself first. She offered me a seat next to her. I smiled; I liked the warm glow that she gave off. She smiled back, her warm eyes glowing.
The boy introduced himself next, "I'm Ryan Blakefield, first year also. What's your name?"
"My name is Kayllin Abbott. I'm a first year too." I said smiling.
"I'm guessing your, either the oldest, the youngest, or an only child, right?" Anna asked smiling.
"I'm an only child, but how did you know? Did you use magic?"
"I could tell because your mom is crying. I've heard from my older brother who is a second year that mothers always do that if they are sending their youngest, oldest, or only child out to school because it makes them feel old. Ummm... I'm guessing you also grew up with muggles."
"What are muggles?"
"They're non-magical folk," Ryan said.
"Oh... I'm guessing there is a lot I have to learn," I said.
"Yep," Anna said, "but don't worry, we'll help you out."
End of Flashback
She smiled sadly and turned to her desk to get her books for first hour.
The day sped quickly and soon it was 12:00, time for the all-school assembly. Professor Raymond, the headmaster, called for the attention of his rowdy children, meanwhile Ryan Blakefield whispered to Kay, as he liked to call her, "I need to tell you something important before we leave."
"Ok, but couldn't you just tell me now?" she asked quietly.
"After the announcements," he responded solemnly.
"First, I would like to again congratulate our seven-year graduates. As well as everyone else for a great year of school. Secondly, this is a matter of grave importance. The British Minister of Magic has confirmed that He-Who-Must-Not-Be-Named has returned to power.
At this the entire auditorium exploded with whispers. Kayllin turned quickly to my right and whispered "You don't think he'll come here, to America, do you?"
"Probably not. You-Know-Who has got more on his hands taking over England. Don't worry about it," he answered back putting on a brave smile, but Kay could see that he was terribly frightened. She grabbed his hand and squeezed it tightly.
Displeased that the news had caused so much disorder, Professor Raymond cleared his throat and continued, "This is terrible news for the wizarding community, but looking back although You-Know-Who's presence was felt strongly, it will take quite a while before he comes here." At this he turned to gaze over the crowd of students, " As much as I would advise you to be careful over the summer, I ask you not to worry too much about him."
With that, Professor Raymond dismissed the assembly. Everyone exited the auditorium slowly; they were all in a daze. Kayllin slowly followed David out of the auditorium, and outside to the fountain. He smiled at her.
"This is my favorite place, you know," she said softly.
"Yeah, we have a lot of memories here... like when you got Anna to transfigure her school book into a frog..."
"...I remember that she was too stubborn to admit she couldn't do it..."
"and we ended up chasing a book with frog's legs all day..." he smiled.
" We only have two more years before we leave," she said, "I'm gonna miss it here."
"Well..." David started, "That's what I wanted to talk to you about. I've told you my parents were aurors, right?"
"Yes, of course," Kayllin said confused, "What does that have to do with anything?"
"It has to do with everything," he said quietly, "I may not have mentioned it to you but my parents moved to England to help out the Ministry of Magic when You-Know-Who first came around and now that he's back we are going to move back to London. I won't be coming to Salem next year. I will be attending Hogwarts."
Kayllin couldn't speak. She felt as if the wind had been knocked from her. This was her boyfriend who she had known for since they were eleven and all of a sudden he was moving to another country.
"I thought..." she stammered her bright blue eyes filling with tears, " we were supposed to... I can't stand you living so far away... Everything is going to be so different... How will I see you?... Isn't it dangerous to live there, I mean You-Know-Who is back? When did you find out?"
"I found out two nights ago," he said calmly, "I didn't want to move, but my parents made it clear to me I had no choice in the matter." He laughed bitterly at this. "It won't be too dangerous... and we can still visit each other. I have a week until I leave for Britain"
"Only a week?" Kayllin sobbed.
"Yeah," he said sadly as he held her. He hated having to tell her this, in this way but he had no other choice.
