Deadly Magic
Chapter 6: Hogwarts…
Rin wiped her loose tears and got out of bed, grudgingly. Even though it wasn't really comforting, it was however, her sanctuary. She got ready to downstairs and fixed some breakfast for herself and the orphans. Noticing they were still asleep when she got downstairs, she decided she won't wake them until she finished her breakfast. She prepared six BELT sandwiches and ate one. She left the other remaining on a plate.
She cleaned up the orphanage briefly and was glad they cleaned thoroughly last day. She didn't have to clean up that much now. She got back upstairs and saw the other orphans up and about. What she hadn't expected were scowls etched on their faces.
"What is it?"
"HOW COME YOU DIDN'T WAKE US UP!?" They bombarded Rin and she fell over by the weight. She laughed lightly and struggled to get up. Knowing their 'older sister' wanted to get up they immediately got to their feet. Rin got to her feet and smiled down. They were still frowning and muttered darkly.
"Now, now, I figured you need some sleep so I fixed you up breakfast and cleaned up the house for you."
"You- didn't- have- to- do- that!" Cassie said straining to string the words together. Rin gaped widely. She had just her first sentence. It was a miracle! She was merely 2 and she got that sentence all together!
"Yeah I should've told you before, I taught her how to speak a little," Sophie said gleefully.
"What…"
"Going, bye!" Marcie, Sophie with Cassie, Tyler, and Marcus ran downstairs into the kitchen, leaving Rin stunned. They could be so weird sometimes. Just when you thought you knew them, a surprise comes out of no where. Rin walked back to her room with a first aid kit. She carefully tended her wounds and collapsed on the bed. She looked over to the letter and sighed.
'Might as well get over with it. That letter will probably in the garbage if she finds out,' she thought. She grabbed the letter and stared at the address for a long time.
To Miss Rin Hanna
13 Avenue Lane Orphanage, London
Upstairs grey bedroom
How did they know she lived in a grey bedroom? Her fingers unwillingly broke off the red seal wax and opened it. She took out a piece of paper and 2 sheets fell on her bed. She picked it up and read the first one.
Dear Miss Hanna,
We are pleased to inform you that you have been accepted to Hogwarts of Witchcraft and Wizardry …
Rin stared at the fist sentence in shock. There was a school for witches!? And she was accepted??? Her eyes forced herself to read the rest of the letter, informing her when the train will be picking her up, a bit of the school's history and some of the teachers there.
It is required of you to bring a pet of the following, a cat, an owl, a bat or a toad. Following this letter is a list of your required items and your train ticket to Hogwarts. The train will pick you up on September 11 on 11'oclock sharp at Kings Cross 9 ¾. We hope to see you at your new school.
Signed, Professor Minerva McGonagall,
Deputy Head Mistress of Hogwarts
Rin stared wide eye. I-I'm going to s-school…? She looked over to the list of supplies stating the letter was really true. No doubt about it even inside her something told her this was the real deal. But who had sent her to school was the question. Rin's first thought was the Mistress but thought better of it since she was really mean. The list had items all unfamiliar; ingredients that have the most unusual names like boonswang bones, ferticul beans etc. Also a broom, why do you need a broom for?
Rin almost laughed of how she thought at first it was for sweeping but she remembered that witches ride on them. Feeling very happy, she got out and ran downstairs to see the children. She excitedly told them about her letter and they all cheered. It was a happy moment and they all cherished it. All the children always wanted Rin to go somewhere now she had the chance. Something clicked into her mind that made her hesitate at the thought. What about the children? Will they be okay for a few months? They had to be.
"Uh, are you gonna be okay with this?"
"Yes, we're sure!" Sophie smiled widely and so did Tyler.
"When is it?" Marcus peered over on the letter and searched for the date.
Rin scanned through the letter again. "It's… it's the day after tomorrow."
"That's so early!"
"…I know that…" Rim looked tearfully and she stared at the children's concern.
"Just go okay," Marcus said after a few moments of silence.
"Yeah, we'll be fine. She never bothers us as much as she does to you. You know that," Tyler said quietly. Rin looked at the Cassie, Sophie, and Anika. The looked happy yet their eyes had shown hints of sadness. Rin grinned at the answer and quickly gave them a hug.
"I'll come back and send you stuff ok?"
"You better!" Anika grinned widely and put her arm around Sophie who was delighted. Just when everything would turn of the best, at the exact time, Marcie and her Mother came.
"What are you doing here girl? Aren't you suppose to clean up the dirty chimney?!" Marcie stomped over and pushed Rin aside to get upstairs.
"I won't have to anymore." Rin firmly kept her voice intact and carefully made her voice as steady and as forcefully. She didn't want to show any fear at all.
"What is that girl?" The Mistress came over to strike her across the face. Rin didn't move and let the impact struck her but she didn't move her head.
"I received a letter that I'm going to a school after tomorrow."
"Ha! Who on Earth would let a filthy human like you in a school?" she sneered.
Rin flashed the letter and the vile woman snatched it and scanned over the letter. Her eyes widened when she found the address. Apparently, she knew about this school.
"You will not go anywhere!" She attempted to push Rin down onto the ground but her feet couldn't move. Rin's eyes narrowed and her eyes flashed red less than a second. It was barely noticeable but it was there. Things shook and calmed down when Rin changed her face. The Mistress seized the long black whip which the orphan children had come to dear and pulled her arm back to release the blow.
It never came. A red light blasted through the doors and hit squarely on the Mistress's chest as she was blown across the room and hit against the wall. A dust cloud evolved around the blasted doors and a figure came through the clearing. All the children were shocked. It was clearly something not seen everyday. The woman lying on the floor was unconscious and a trickle of blood ran down of the corner of her mouth.
A female voice carried over the air, "I'm afraid you don't have a choice…"
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Sorry it took me so long to update but when I tried, it said something about an error. Sorry! Review please!