Charlie's With Sherlock
Charlie always has been an animal lover. So when our neighbors moved in with a Newfoundland Retriever he was ecstatic. What was excellent was that the dog loved kids. He was actually like a big kid. I remember one day vividly when Charlie walked over and asked if Sherlock or as he said it Shewrock, could come over and play.
"Mum? Can I go see if Shewrock can come swim with me?"
"Of course, dear. But, come right back."
"Yes, Mum," he said and ran over to ask.
When he came back with a giant black dog in tow, I knew that Sherlock was coming to swim. So both boy and dog leaped into the kiddy pool that Arthur had gotten for the kids. All the while, soaking Arthur as he lay nearby reading a Muggle book.
"Charlie!" he screamed in good humor.
"Yes, Daddy?" Charlie asked innocently.
"You and Sherlock got me wet."
"Oh, sorry, Daddy," he said and ran back to play with his best friend, Sherlock.
Charlie and Sherlock remained good friends until Sherlock and his owners moved a year later. Charlie was heartbroken. It goes to show that things are not always as good as they seem. In this case, it was good while it lasted but since he belonged to our neighbors, when they left he had to go too.