Chapter 12: Old friend

A/N:... I forgot to mark the parseltongue exchange -.- My bad ^^' Also for future reference:

'thoughts'

"talking"

"parseltongue"

It was only after Holly started pulling the weeds in the garden, that she remembered something special, which she shouldn't have forgotten. Someone special.

"Hello Hatchling."

"Hello Robert."

Holly patted the scales fondly of her garden companion.

"Its been a long time since I've seen you."

"It has. I'm sorry Robert."

Holly bowed her head in apology. With everything that happened, she had completely forgotten about her new tiny friend. Her only friend. She hoped he would still accept her.

The tiny snake cocked his head, tongue flicking slightly, silently asking for an explanation.

So Holly obliged.