Final Curtain
Author: Mysterious Phantom Shyraz
Disclaimer: J.K.Rowling owns HP, not little old me
Interlude
Hedwig, it seems, to be carrying a letter. One from a…friend? Ally? I'm not sure what to name him. We might have had our share of disputes but time had mellowed both of us out. Of course, there's always the impending threat of the war above our heads.
Ripping off the seal of the parchment, I read the carefully scripted writing.
It was amusing to see your bird pecking at my window yesterday night when I suddenly remembered there's important information I need to tell you. You might be better off coming here in person. I expect you to be here sometime this week…
"Weird letter." I had spoken out loud. Hedwig perched on the balcony railing, looking at me with expectant eyes. It seemed that I had closed the balcony door and she is waiting to be let in.
"Sorry girl, I forgot." She nodded her head, as though she understood what I said. Of course, I always knew she was a smart bird, no a very smart and special bird.
Opening the doors, she flew immediately towards the wooden perch. It was created, none other than myself, short after my arrival at this apartment. Not be very artistic myself, the perch was plain but had some leaves engraved on the standing pole. Looking back up at the clock near the kitchen, I realised I was late for my job.
"I'm heading off now. Watch the house for me ok?" I said as I locked the balcony doors. Hedwig goes out hunting early in the evening and always comes back before I leave.
Making sure I'm dressed warmly I walked out of the apartment. Even though it is nearing the end of the summer, the nights can be chilly. And I definitely do not want to catch a cold now. I have a suspicious feeling something will happen very soon…