Virginia opened her letters as Latila came in. The owl edged around the bed and hid under the covers her brown fluffy feathers visible. Virginia laughed.
" Hey come out of there...you silly thing. I was only joking about using you to stuff the pillows. I swear."
The owl peeked out.
" Please " said Virginia. " I want my letters."
It gave a wary looked and hopped over.
" Good Girl " said Virginia and she prised the letters from her beak.
She opened them one by one.
" Ah " said Virginia. " Here's one from Hogwarts. Miss Keller you are required to be on platform nine and three quarters on the first of September signed Minerva Mcgonagall. Well Latila. It's as simple as that."
The owl hopped on one leg as it pushed another letter towards her.
Virginia opened it. It was from Tommy.
She glared at Latila. " You're trying to set me up aren't you?"
The little owl hooted and frowned at her giving her the well you're the one talking to an owl look.
She read the letter outloud.
Dear Virginia. I know I seem persistent and maybe I'm an idiot to even like you.
" Yes Tommy you are an idiot to like me."
But I really wish you would give me a chance to become your friend.
" Oh Tommy , Tommy. I'm the daughter of an insane murderer. Generally we dont have friends."
I really enjoyed the day we had together. It made me feel good to be by your side.
" Actually Tommy I felt nausous , wondering if someone was going to attack me again."
" And I like you Virginia. Actually I really like you. Virginia I love...
" WHAT " screamed Virginia and she dropped the letter down in shock. The tiny owl fluttered above her.
" Jesus Christ " she mumbled. " You give them an inch and they take a mile. What is that boy on...drugs. Someone must have zapped him with a curse. Writing such words in a letter...Oh I dont know."
Latila cuddled up to Virginia. She glared at her. " You've been edging him on haven't you?"
" Dont give me that look Latila. Now look here Missy. I am perfectly able to deal with my own affairs and the fact is I think you have been edging him on. Hmmm I'll just finish reading the letter shall I? Ahh here we are ...listen to this."
Your owl keeps pecking me everytime I put my pen down to finish the letter. But she stopped as soon as I wrote the above sentence revealing my feelings. Strange isn't it?
Virginia scowled at the owl. " Yes Latila it's very strange isn't it?"
Latila flew above the ceiling as Virginia hopped up from the bed.
" I have a wand " muttered Virginia.
There was a loud crack in the room as Solvern appeared. He looked in shock as Virginia had her hands clasped around Latila's tiny neck. Virgina smiled and dropped the owl as she landed on the ground with a small thud.
" Ah we were just playing."
Latila pecked her leg viciously.
" OUCH " screamed Virgina as she kicked her leg. The little owl jumped backwards.
" Aww isn't that cute Solvern. Little Latila is playing games with me. Come out , come out Latila. So I can strangle you " she muttered under her breath.
The house elf coughed and Virginia turned around.
" Yes Solvern."
" My Lady. I got an urgent letter from Azkaban Prison. Your Mother has requested that she speak with you immediatly."
Virginia laughed. " No way am I going to that hell hole. Tell her to find some other victim."
Solvern sighed. " My Lady. I am not one to disobey but she has requested that you come immediatly. My Lady she sounded desperate."
" She's always desperate Solvern and you know who and what she is. I cant believe you would defend her."
" I dont my Lady... but this is your Mother."
Virginia sighed. " Did she tell you what she wanted."
The house elf shook his head. " Only that it was urgent."
Virginia sighed and grabbed a pen and piece of paper.
Dear Tommy.
Thanks again for your letter. I am sorry that I do have time to reply in great detail but an urgent calling has come upon me that I could not possibly refuse. So all the best.
Virginia.
She placed it in an envelope and handed it to the little owl who once again refused to take it.
Virginia snarled and made a rude sign with her fingers. The little owl lunged for her hand and Virginia caught her by the wing. " Once you come back my dear. We are going to have a little chat about your dreadful attitude. I'm hoping this is just a faze you are going through in the maturity of a female owl. Now scram Latila before I get my sewing needle out and I add you to the furniture. That sofa over there would go nicely with a live pin cushion dont you think?"
