Beginning of a Legend Chapter 7
Rowena and her father seemed like nice people and Godric was right about their knowledge of magic. They seemed to know things that many others didn't. They had books that had been handed down generations in their family. The three of them believed that some of the magic they knew about would be new to many others. The bookshelves were filled with many old and new books alike. There were even some books stacked on a nearby table. Salazar walked over to the table, examining the books.
"This is amazing," said Salazar, picking up one of the old books. "My mother always liked making up spells, but nothing compares to these."
"Our family loved inventing new spells," said Rowena, opening one of the books. "I have learned almost all of them in the book now."
"I can't believe how many books you have," said Helga, scanning the many bookshelves, "and you have someone who can teach you magic. My parents work all of the time. They never have the time."
"My father justs doesn't care," said Salazar sadly, putting down the book.
"You know, I could probably teach you guys some of the magic I've learned," said Rowena.
"Really?" They all said in unison.
"Yeah, my father has been teaching me since I was a little girl," said Rowena. "I think you guys would be able to learn a lot. Especially since you are not able to be taught by your parents."
"That would be great, Rowena," said Salazar. "I like to have any excuse to get out of my father's house."
"Well, you're going to come live with me for a while," said Godric.
"I know," said Salazar, "but I don't know how my father will react and I still have to go back to get some things."
"We could go with you," Godric offered.
"Really?" Salazar asked, unsure.
"Of course," Helga replied. "We're your friends. You shouldn't have to go alone if you don't want to."
"I can't guarantee that my dad won't do anything to you," Salazar warned.
"We can take care of ourselves," said Godric, puffing out his chest. "Your father can try anything he wants. It will be three against one."
"How about four against one," said Rowena.
"You want to come too?" Salazar asked, surprised.
"Sure," Rowena answered. "I don't get out much as it is and I'm sure an extra hand couldn't hurt."
"I can't imagine your father would want to fight four people," said Godric, grinning.
"No, he prefers to have the advantage," said Salazar, smiling. "It might be a lot easier if all four of us went."
"I know this is a little off subject, but what are we going to tell our parents when we go back?" Helga asked, nervous. "I don't think my parents would be very happy if I told them that we decided to break into an abandoned home and follow a secret trail."
"My parents wouldn't either," said Godric. "They told me to stop wandering off and sneaking into abandoned homes."
"They actually had to tell you that?" Salazar asked, amused.
"I like to go on adventures," Godric defended. "It just so happens that there are many interesting things in abandoned homes. Along with a little trouble every now and then."
"Why does that not surprise me," said Salazar, smiling.
"Okay, well that still leaves us to make an excuse for why we have been missing all night," said Helga. "And I don't know about you guys, but I'm not so good at lying to my parents."
"Then maybe you should let me do the talking," said Godric.
"Why do I get the feeling that you have done this many times before?" Salazar asked.
"I have had some experience," said Godric, not liking the tone in Salazar's voice, "but that's not the point. The point is that I can get us out of trouble and then we can go to Salazar's house and get his things."
"When are we going to do this?" Rowena asked.
"That's a good question," said Godric.
"So you haven't quite got everything figured out have you, Gryffindor?" Salazar asked with a grin on his face.
"Don't start with me, Slytherin," he retorted.
"Nows not the time boys," said Helga, laughing at their argument. "I think the best thing for us to do is get some sleep. I'm exhausted."
"You can stay here," said Rowena. "Then in the morning we can head to Hogsmeade. I can get some blankets and you can sleep on the floor. I hope that will be alright."
"It beats the ground in the middle of the forest," said Salazar.
"Yeah," Helga agreed.
Rowena walked over to a small closet and took out a few blankets and handing them to her new friends. She then walked over to a corner where a few lone pillows laid on the floor.
"I know it is kind of a small place for five people," said Rowena, handing the pillows to them. "We are not used to having people over."
"It's fine," said Salazar, laying down on the floor. "It's much nicer than my house."
Godric and Helga sat on the floor next to Salazar, pulling the blankets up to their chins. It was a small place to sleep, but Salazar felt more comfortable there than he had ever felt in his own bed. He was beginning to think that things were going to get better and he now had good friends who were there for him. It was a different feeling, but he was beginning to like it. He laid his head down on the pillow looking around the new house as Rowena turned the lights out. He closed his eyes and drifted off to sleep with a smile on his face.