Chapter 4
Professor McGonagall approached Saph when they arrived at the castle. "Saphimire Eas?" she asked. At Saph's nod, McGonagall continued, "Professor Dumbledore would like a word with you. If you would follow me," Saph smiled reassuringly at her new friends before hurrying off after Professor McGonagall. When they arrived at the entrance to Professor Dumbledore's office, McGonagall gave the password, "Treacle Tart" and they went in. McGonagall left them after Dumbledore allowed them in.
"Sit, sit," he said, gesturing to an empty chair. He himself sat behind his desk, and, looking over his half-moon spectacles, he said, "Your former Headmaster had given me a very good report of you. You will be placed in sixth year and in Gryffindor. Though Headmaster Drether did also let something else slip." At this Saph stiffened and Dumbledore leaned forward. "He said that you are pleasure to teach," Dumbledore continued, putting emphasis on the word pleasure. "Did you forget to tell me something, hm?" Dumbledore asked kindly.
Saph took a deep breath and said, "You are asking for my autobiography, Professor." Dumbledore nodded, and said, "I'm listening. Do not be afraid." Saph raised a hand and asked, "I have a request to make. Please do not interrupt me while I am speaking."
Saph took several breaths before beginning. She told the professor about her mother and her father and what abuse she took from him. She told him about school and about the summer holidays. She talked about her summer jobs and what she had to do. When she was finished, Dumbledore was thoroughly shocked. Saph, however, still sat straight and proud.
Dumbledore stood up and walked over to the Pensive. He pressed the tip of his wand to his temple and placed the memory into the Pensive. He continued to do this for about 5 minutes. During that time, Saph sat uneasily in her chair, not knowing if she would be kicked out of this school. She hadn't told any one about her past and there she was, spewing out all her secrets to a complete stranger. But it felt better to be able to share the secrets in her heart and she felt that Dumbledore wouldn't go telling people about it.
When he was finished, Dumbledore came back and said, not unkindly, "You should go to the Great Hall for the sorting now; I will have to do something before I join you." Saph breathed a sigh of relief. 'Perhaps he isn't like the other principals or Headmasters. Perhaps I can find a place in this school. Perhaps I can become a normal girl.'