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Chapter 8
"Mother Raven"
We all went back to bed after me family history lesson. I couldn't help but to think about my emotional moment with George. I couldn't believe it. I could see that he meant something to me. The kiss didn't lie. I never really did go back to sleep, I just stared at the ceiling. Out of nowhere the wind started blowing rapidly and a giant raven appeared at the window outside. It's sleek black feathers glistened in the moonlight.
I stood up and went to the window to watch the bird. It didn't move. It just cocked its head and watched me. I looked through my journal to find a clue. It said my mother was in raven claw at Hogwarts. I opened the window and the bird flew in. Ginny stood up and was at my side.
"What's with the bird?" she asked.
"I don't know." I held out my arm and the bird perched itself on my arm and I walked downstairs. The bird flew onto the table and kept its eyes on me. Ron came downstairs.
"What's with the bird?" he asked.
"Mom?" I asked to the bird. The eyes of the bird widened and it turned into a beautiful woman in a black dress. She had bright green eyes and long brown hair cascading down her perfect face. She was so beautiful. I've never seen a woman more so. A tear rolled down my cheek.
"Mama". The woman smiled and nodded as a tear flowed down her cheek. Ron and Ginny looked at each other then back at me. This woman is so beautiful. This woman, is my mother. Ginny laid a gentle hand on my shoulder. I couldn't speak. This was all coming to fast. I cant handle this. She stood up and made a move to walk towards me. But I backed up right away. I cant do this. She left me alone. She left me afraid.
"Oh baby." I started crying uncontrollably . Ginny held me close to her. Mother made another step towards me but I kept backing up.
"What's going on this time?" shouted Mr. Weasley. Everyone comes downstairs. All of them looking grumpy. It's now almost six thirty so only a little over two more hour of sleep. My mom shot her head around to face them.
"Who is this?" asked Mrs. Weasley as she rushed to my side.
"My name is Rowan Hale." she finally spoke up. I cringed at her name. Everyone's mouth dropped at that name. I could see Fred and Georges concerned look at me.
"Good lord, Rowan Hale. What are you doing in my house?" Mr. Weasley had a touch on anger and a touch of fear in his voice. My mother sighed and looked over at me. Who was now collapsed on my knees on the floor.
"Well, as you know that is my daughter on the floor and I still have a right to make sure she is ok.". Everyone gave a look to each other then Mrs. Weasley spoke up.
"Yes you do have a right as her mother, but you also erased her memories. You hid her from who she is!" She snapped. My mother just stood there and took it. I looked up at her as she looked so calm. She took Mrs. Weasleys yelling. She didn't even retaliate. She finally spoke up.
"I do deserve that. But do you think I would be here if I didn't care?" she asked sternly. I stood up. I walked in front of my mother and looked her in her eyes. She didn't say a word, or move. Then I hauled out and punched her in the mouth and she fell back against the table. I could see Fred and George mouth out "damn" under their breathe. That did make me smile. I backed up a few steps and watched as she stood up. She sighed deeply and finally spoke up.
"Alright, I really deserved that. I also deserve your hatred Gracie." Her deep green eyes gazed into my deep silvery blue ones. I must get my eyes from my father.
"I really want to hate you, but I cant. I cant hate you, but I don't know why. You left me! You erased my memories! I don't know really any magic because no one trained me because I never knew! But for some reason I still cant hate you." I growled at her. Her gaze fell to the floor. A small smile came across her face.
"What are you smiling about?" I asked.
"Nothing. I deserve hatred from you. I guess I'm just happy your not hating me right now."
"I really should hate you, but as I said I cant."
"What I did was wrong in some peoples eyes, but at the time it felt right to me. You have no idea what John is like. He will stop at nothing to kill you. I thought I could do something about Johns threat towards you. O that's why I erased your memories and put you with muggles so maybe I could have hidden you from him long enough to find out what to do about him. But I couldn't, he is relentless. That's also why I left you the journal so that when you turn seventeen you could open it. I gave the key to the woman down your street to give to you on your birthday. I'm sorry fro what I did, but to tell you the truth, I don't think you would have done it any different if you were in my place." Maybe she's right. Maybe I would have done the same thing. Why cant I hate her? I am so mad but I cant seem to hate her.
"Please Gracie. I am so sorry. But if I didn't care about you I wouldn't be here right now. I promise you that your memories are already coming back on their own." She held out her pinky. I tried to remember what that meant. I linked pinkies with her and we both kissed our thumbs. I remember, that was our special promise.
"I love you Gracie, and I will do whatever it takes to keep you alive, even if I have to sacrifice my own life to keep you safe." I could see her honest and loving look in her eyes. It was real. I tightly wrapped my arms around her and cried. All the Weasleys smiled the mother daughter moment.
"I love you to mom, and I'm going to hold you to that."