Back to School Event: (quote) 'You learn something every day if you pay attention.'
1st September: a parent/guardian seeing someone off
Word Count: 277
goodbye (it's only for a while)
Hugo glanced up at his mother, his eyes wide. "I can't believe I'm finally going," he said. "I've been waiting since Vicki and Dom went years ago!"
"I'm proud of you, son," his mother said, smiling. "You're going to be a good addition to whatever house you go to."
"And don't listen to Rosie," his father added. "You do not have to be in Hufflepuff if you don't want to."
"Hey!" Rose protested. "I need someone with me. It's lonely on my own."
Hugo rolled his eyes. "You know everybody in Hufflepuff, Ro. It's not like you need me."
"I do!" Rose's eyes sparkled, so Hugo knew she was only joking. "It's not the same as you being with me."
"I can see you even if I am in a different house, Ro. Don't be so dramatic."
His mother laughed, whilst Rose's eyes widened. "Woah, our 'Go is finally standing up for himself," Rose teased, sticking her tongue out when Hugo rolled his eyes.
"You two had better get onto the train now," his father said, looking nervously at his watch. "It's getting late."
Hugo wrapped his arms around both of his parents. "I'll miss you," he whispered, suddenly feeling small. He wouldn't see them for months.
"We'll miss you too, 'Go. Remember: you'll learn something every day if you pay attention."
Rose shook her head. "The only thing you'll learn is whether or not Nev likes the plants he's working with on that day. Trust me."
"Rose!" his mother protested, and Rose's laughter echoed around them even as she leapt onto the train.
"I'll see you later, Mum," Hugo said, following his sister onto the train.