The face became familiar. He looked like a villain from my story books. I stared at him puzzled. He just smiled and told me "you know what to say" Truth be known, I don't think I did. But suddenly, as if by default, I whispered "I wish the Goblin King would take me away"
Like that, we were gone from Hogwarts and underneath the world. The man that was once holding me was now sitting on his throne smiling at me.
"Come close little one. I won't hurt you" He reached his hand out towards me. I was at first reluctant to grab it but almost immediately, I grab his hand after my second debate with myself. He held me in his lap and cuddled me as if I were his own. I leaned my head against his chest. He sang to me a different song. It soothed me incredibly so. I heard soft footsteps walk into the throne room. From the sound of her feet the women who entered was, no more than 18. She was small and probably looked like she was 15 or 16. I didn't look up to get a better look. By then my eyes were shut and I was almost asleep.
"What are we to do with her?" The women asked.
"For now, she will rest here. Afterwards I will speak with whoever is taking care of her. After that, I don't quite know. All I do know is that she must be away from the real world for a little while." The woman probably nodded in agreement for she said not another word. I had blacked out by then, so I could not tell.
The next day I woke up in the hospital wing. Molly had explained to me that when I was found I had a note and a crystal ball next to me. Being only five, I asked if she knew anything else. She just shook her head slowly.
"The one thing I do know is that you were brought back by a man with a mullet. He had instructions for Snape and the others. Highly doubt they'll follow them though seeing as we have you back." She handed me a note "Also, this was meant for you for when you woke up" With that, she left the room.
The hospital wing was cold that day. Cold and empty. It was winter break and all of the students were at home opening gifts. I was only opening a note left by a man with a mullet. He seemed familiar. I opened it and read it slowly.
Marguerite,
I am sorry to have brought you back to your world. But know this I left a crystal ball with you. You can talk to me whenever you need me. And if you need to escape, just say "Iwish the Goblin King would take me away"
Jareth
His name struck a chord inside my brain. He was the Goblin king many children feared. And for a five year old, I wasn't too scared of him.
I picked up the crystal ball that was on the bedside table. I smiled to myself. Nobody knows but me. I thought to myself. Nobody will ever know.
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I picked my project thanks to a reveiwer who reminded me this exsisted. Thank you!