Belle visited Sean a number of times over the next few months. Both Belle's mother and Sean's mother had yet to figure out how she had managed to accomplish this. The only thing they could figure was that Belle was some how apparating from her home to Sean's home. If she was that would be very unusual as she was so young and never had been taught how to apparate. Also she had not set off any warnings through the ministry of magic who regulates apparition.
Belle's mother decided to talk with her husband who worked along side the Canadian form of the ministry of magic. I wonder why if Katie is apparating to and from here it is not noticed she thought. I guess James should have an idea.
Before they knew it it was Christmas. I am going to go and see Sully on Christmas day said Belle to her mother. you are she said. Yes he has asked that I come and see him on Christmas. I think I will go after breakfast that way we will be sure to be finished opening our presents said Belle. That sounds like a good idea said her mother. remember you have to be back before dinner. I will be said Belle. I usually only spend a couple of hours with Sully at a time. What should I wear asked Belle? I don't know said her mother what do you want to wear. I think I will wear my party dress said Belle. I don't know if that is a good idea said her mother. you will want to wear that at dinner when we go out to your aunts. I know but it is so pretty and I will be careful said Belle. No sweetie I don't think that is a good idea maybe you could wear one of your other dresses. Belle looked at her mother with a frown on her face. I really want to wear my party dress. I want to look good for Sully. I know you do said her mother but you will look very pretty in one of your other dresses. Ok said Belle. I will wear one of my other dresses.
Christmas day came and Belle and her family were up very early to open all of their Christmas presents. Mommy where did you put Sully's present asked Belle. It is right over here she said pointing to a wrapped gift on the sideboard. Ok said Belle. I have to remember to take that with me she said. I drew him a picture too. I hope he likes my picture. I am sure he will said her mother. What did you draw for him she asked? I drew a picture of me. Her mother smiled. Why did you draw a picture of yourself she asked. So he will remember what I look like she said very seriously. Why do you think he will forget what you look like asked her mother? well said Belle. He will be going to Hogwarts next year and what if I am not allowed to visit. I won't see him for so long he may forget who I am. I am sure Sully will not forget you said her mother. I hope not said Belle.
When it was time to go and see Sully Belle went down into her room to get changed. I really want to wear my pretty party dress she thought. I will be really careful and not get anything on it. So Belle put on the dress that she wanted to and put on her nice white tights and her nice mary jane shoes and made sure she had Sully's gift and the picture she drew in her hand. She laid down on her bed as this was the way she made her way to see Sully. She closed her eyes and said to herself. I want to go and see Sully over and over until she found herself on the stoop of Sean's front door. She knocked on the door and waited. It was just a few seconds until she saw Sean opening the front door and standing there with a big smile on his face.
Happy Christmas said Sean as he leaned down and picked up Belle and swung her around in his arms. I have missed you so much he said. I missed you too said Belle. He put her down and looked at the pretty dress she was wearing and commented. You look so pretty today. Thank you my mommy didn't want me to wear this because she was afraid that I would get dirty. I had to wear this it is my best party dress and I wanted to look good for you. That is very sweet said Sean but get in here you will catch a cold if you stay out in this cold.
Belle looked around the house and saw all of the decorations. Everything is so pretty. I love the decorations. My mom loves to decorate for Christmas. So does my mommy. Oh I brought you something said Belle as she handed Sean his gift. What is this he asked? It is your Christmas present said Belle. Oh that is so nice of you. I made you a present too said Belle. You did what did you make me. You will see when you open it. Well come in I want to show you our Christmas tree.
They walked towards the living room as this was the room that the Christmas tree was in. Belle Santa came here last night. I know he came to my house too. Well he came and he left you something too. He did I got so many nice things from him. Why did he leave something here for me? I guess he knew that you would be coming here today and wanted to leave you something to open when you got here. That was really nice said Belle.
They walked to the doorway of the living room and stopped. That tree is so pretty said Belle. Just then Sean looked up and saw that they were standing under the mistletoe. Oh no said Sean. What said Belle? Look he said. What that is mistletoe. Yeah said Belle. Well when two people stand under the mistletoe they have to kiss. Oh said Belle. Then Sean bend down and gave Belle a kiss on the cheek. Belle just giggled. That was nice she said.
Belle would you like to open your presents now asked Sean? Yes I would, I have your present here in my hand. Belle handed Sean his Christmas present and Sean showed her over to the Christmas tree where they sat down and started to open the gifts.
Sean was the first to open his gift. I wonder what this could be he said as he unwrapped the box? Belle just smiled and hoped he liked the gift that she and her mother had chosen for him. Sean took the tissue paper off of the contents and found two things. One was a book. What book is this he asked? It is Peter Pan said Belle. Peter Pan asked Sean. Yes my mommy said that that was a good book for someone your age. Do you like it? Yes Belle I do like it. Did you know that in Peter Pan there is a character by the name of Tinkerbelle? No is there said Belle? Yes she is Peter's friend. I didn't know that said Belle. Have you read this book asked Belle? No but I have heard about the story. Oh good because I didn't want to get you a book that you already had said Belle. What is this asked Sean when he removed the second item in the box? Mommy said that you can use that next year at school. It is an eagle feather quill. Oh I have heard of those not very many people have these especially first years. Thank you so much said Sean and he leaned over and gave Belle a kiss on the cheek. You are very welcome. Thank you mother for me I really like these said Sean. I will said Belle. Now me she said. Sean reached under the tree and pulled out a big box that had her name on the tag.
To Katherine (Belle)
From Santa
This is for me it has my proper name on it she said. What could it be she asked? Well open it and see said Sean. Ok she said and started to rip off the paper from the box. When she opened the box she started to scream. Ohhhhh it is sooooo pretty. It was a dress. A very pretty sapphire blue velvet dress. oh Sully I love this I am going to put it on she said as she started to pull her dress over her head. Oh hold on at least let me turn around before you take off all of your clothes he said with a smile. Why do you need to do that she asked. My brother sees me like this. Yes but I am not your brother. Ok so turn around and I will tell you when you can turn back around. Sean turned around and Belle took off her dress and folded it carefully and put the new dress over her head. Oh Sully look she said as she started to twirl around and around. It has a twirling skirt. She just started to twirl until she got dizzy.
I love this. Could you help me? What is the problem asked Sean. I can't do it up at the back. Ok turn around and let me see. When she turned around he saw the problem. It has a long zipper and Belle could not reach the zipper. So he zipped up the back of the dress. There you go he said. Thank you said Belle.
You look very pretty in that dress. thank you said Belle. I love it so much. She sat down again and waited for Sean to open the drawing she made for him. Oh Belle did you draw this he asked. Yes I did. How did you do it? Well I sat down in my room and took out my mirror and just started to draw. It looks just like you. Why did you draw me a picture of yourself he asked? I drew it because I didn't want you to forget what I looked like when you go off to school next year. I may not be allowed to come and visit you when you are at Hogwarts and I wanted you to remember me. I would never forget you. You are my best friend. Thank you very much I will put it up in my room. When I go to Hogwarts next year I will be sure to take it with me. Thank you said Belle.
There is still more presents for you said Sean. There is said Belle. Yes there are my presents for you. Oh ok said Belle. Sean handed Belle two small boxes. Oh Sully what could these be? Open them and see said Sean. Belle opened the first box and found a necklace. What does this say asked Belle? I can't read writing. It says Beautiful Girl. Oh Sully you think that I am beautiful? Yes Belle you are very beautiful said Sean. Belle got up and stepped over to Sean and she put her arms around his neck and gave him a big hug. Thank you so much I love this I will wear it always. She then gave him a kiss on the cheek. Could you help me put it on asked Belle? Yes turn around and lift up your hair. Ok Belle turned around and lifted up her hair and Sean did up the clasp on the back of the necklace. There said Sean now everyone knows that you are a beautiful girl.
There is still one more thing for you to open said Sean. Belle opened the last box and found a small pair of sapphire blue stud earrings. Belle sat there with a stunned look on her face. She looked up at Sean with tears in her eyes. What is wrong asked Sean afraid that she did not like the earrings. Nothing is wrong said Belle. I love them so much and after the dress and the necklace. How did you know that I would like these? Well you are my best friend and also I asked my mom what a girl your age would like. You like them don't you? Oh yes Sully I love them. Why did you choose this colour? I chose that colour because they reminded me of the colour of your eyes. Thank you so much said Belle. You are very welcome said Sean very proud of himself.
Where are your parents asked Belle? They are upstairs I asked that I be allowed to give you your presents by myself. Oh ok said Belle. They should be down in a couple of minutes said Sean.
Hello Belle said Mrs. Sullivan. Hello Mrs. Sullivan said Belle. Belle this is my husband Patrick. Patrick this is Belle. How are you Belle he asked? I am fine thank you Mr. Sullivan. What is your full name asked Mr. Sullivan. My proper name is Katherine Elizabeth Robinson. Katherine? How did you get the name of Belle? Sean gave me that name because when I met him I told him my name was Tinkerbelle. He decided that he would call me Belle. I like that name. Oh ok said Mr. Sullivan. Have you had a good Christmas so far asked Mr. Sullivan. Yes I have said Belle. Santa left me something here and guess what it was she asked? What was it he said? It was this dress. Isn't it pretty she asked? Yes it is very pretty Santa left that for you here he asked? Yes it was under your Christmas tree. It had my name on it. I knew because the tag had my proper name and also the name that Sean calls me. I love this dress. She then started to twirl around and around. I can see why you would said Mrs. Sullivan. You can twirl. Yes I can and I love to twirl. Did you like to twirl when you were a little girl she asked Mrs. Sullivan? I did and I still do. Mrs Sullivan took Belle's hand and started to twirl around with her until Belle became so dizzy that she sat down laughing. That was fun she said.
Sean and his father just stood there watching as the two girls twirled around the room. You know how much your mother wanted a little girl after you were born. Yes dad I do. I guess having Belle around helps her feel better. I hope so said Sean.
Well girls would either one of you like a drink asked Mr. Sullivan. Yes please said Belle. What would you like he asked. What do you have she asked? What would you like if we don't have it I will conger it for you. Do you have apple juice she asked? I do believe that we do. Belle said Sean would you like to try pumpkin juice? What is it like she asked? I like it he said. She thought about it. No I think I will stick with apple juice. I know that I like that. Ok said Sean. Sully she said. Yes would you please bring me something I can put over my dress so I don't spill? Sure he said with a smile. Belle turned to Mrs. Sullivan and said. I don't want to spill on my new pretty dress. I tend to do that. Mrs Sullivan just smiled.
Sean and his father came back with the drinks. Here you are said Sean as he handed Belle her drink. And here is a tea towel to put over your dress. thank you said Belle. Belle placed the tea towel over the front of her dress from her neck to her waist. There she said now there won't be any spills.
Belle said Mrs. Sullivan. Have you had a good Christmas so far? Yes I have. I got lots of presents and I love presents she said. Did you get everything you asked for said Mrs. Sullivan? No but I got enough. I knew that I would not get everything I asked for I wanted to give Santa some options. If I had gotten everything I asked for maybe someone else wouldn't get anything. That would not be good. I agree said Mrs. Sullivan. How did this little girl get to be so insightful she thought?
Mom I should show you what I got from Belle for Christmas said Sean. He went to the tree and picked up the box with his gifts. He walked over to his mother and placed the box on her lap. Mrs Sullivan opened the box and pulled out the book. Oh Peter Pan that is a wonderful book. Then she pulled out the quill. Oh Sean this is lovely. Is it … Yes mom it is an eagle quill. I may be the only one in first year with one of those. Belle this is a lovely gift said Mrs. Sullivan. I wanted to get something that Sully could use when he started Hogwarts said Belle.
I am wearing my gifts said Belle as she showed both Mr. and Mrs. Sullivan her necklace and earrings. I love these she said. They are so pretty and they match my dress. isn't that good. yes it is said Mr. Sullivan with a smile.
Belle would you like to go up to my room and I will read some of this book to you so you can hear about Tinkerbelle? Yes please she said. Would that be ok asked Sean to his mother? Yes that would be fine. What time do you need to be home Belle asked Mrs. Sullivan? My mommy told me that she wanted me home by eight o'clock your time. We are going to my aunts for Christmas dinner and she wants me home in plenty of time. That is fine said Mrs. Sullivan it is only four o'clock. I will be sure to call you when it is getting close to the time you need to go home. Thank you said Belle as she was climbing the stairs after Sean.
Sean and Belle entered his bedroom and he asked where she wanted to sit to hear the story. I will sit here on the floor and you can sit beside me. Ok said Sean and they sat down on the carpet in his room. He started to read the story and Belle leaned over and put her head in his lap and closed her eyes. Are you tired asked Sean? No but it just is better if I can close my eyes so I can picture what is going on in the story. We could lay on the bed if you wanted. Ok but if I lay on the bed I will probably fall asleep and get my dress wrinkled. Well we will just put one of my long t-shirts on you. That way no wrinkles. Ok said Belle. Sean went to his cupboard and found a t-shirt for her to put on. Thank you said Belle as she took the t-shirt from him. Could you help me she said as she turned around indicating her zipper? There you are said Sean as he lowered her zipper so she could remove her dress. As she started to pull her dress over her head Sean turned around. Belle put on the t-shirt. Would you be able to hang this up for me asked Belle? Ok said Sean. He took the dress and put it on a hanger and hung it up in his cupboard. There we go said Sean. Climb up and we can continue the story. Belle climbed up onto Sean's bed. Sean sat down and indicated to Belle to lay down on the pillow.
Sean then started to read again. When he got to the part with Tinkerbelle Belle got very excited. I like this story said Belle. That is good that means I will be able to read you the entire story over the next few visits said Sean. I would like that. Sean read for a few more minutes when he noticed that Belle had fallen asleep. He put the book down, got off the bed and walked out of the room. He went down to his mother and asked that she call them by six o'clock because he was going to lay down with Belle and have a nap.
Sean returned to his room and stood there and looked at Belle as she slept. She looks so peaceful. She looks just like an angel he thought. If I was older I might think that I was in love. He then went over to the other side of the bed and gently pulled down the covers and covered up Belle before he got under the covers himself. When he got into the bed Belle became unsettled. It's ok Belle it is just me he said. With that she calmed down and snuggled up to him. Sean laid there for a few minutes thinking. I like this he thought. I wonder if we stay best friend if we might in the future get married? She is so sweet and I do care about her. I don't know why I am thinking this I am only ten years old. With that he fell asleep.
At six o'clock Sean's mother came up to make sure that the two of them were up and awake. When she opened the door to Sean's room she just stood there. They look so peaceful. What she saw was Sean laying on his back with Belle curled up beside him with her head on his shoulder. Sean had his arm around Belle protectively.
Sean!! Belle!! It is time to wake up. Sean was the first to wake up. Oh thank you mom. Belle … it is time to wake up. Oh ok said Belle as she started to stretch. I had a really good sleep. I didn't have any nightmares. Do you have a lot of nightmares asked Sean? I have a nightmare a couple of times a week sometimes. They are really scary. I keep dreaming that someone is trying to hurt me or someone I am with. The only thing is I am older than I am in the dream. That is not good if you are having all of these nightmares said Sean.
We had better get up and get changed said Sean. Ok said Belle. Can you hand me my dress so I can get changed? Sure said Sean as he went to his closet and took Belle's dress off of the hanger. Here you are said Sean. Thank you said Belle. Sean then turned around. Tell me when you have your dress on said Sean. Belle pulled the dress on over her head. I am done said Belle as she turned around toward Sean. Could you do me up she asked. Sean reached over and pulled up her zipper. There you are said Sean. Do you have a brush I can borrow asked Belle? Why asked Sean? I have to brush my hair said Belle. Here I will do it said Sean as he reached over to his dresser and removed his brush. Just sit down here and I will brush your hair. Ok said Belle. First I have to remove my hair clips. Belle reached up and undid the hair clips. Now sit down said Sean. Belle sat down on Sean's desk chair and Sean stood behind her. He started to brush her hair. Sully you are so gentle said Belle. My mom sometimes forgets that it hurts when my hair gets pulled by the brush. That feels really good. I love having my hair brushed. You have such nice hair said Sean. When he finished he asked Belle for one of her hair clips and he put the clip in at the side of her head. Here hand me the other one now said Sean. He put the other hair clip in and then said "there you go tell me what you think". Belle went into the bathroom and smiled. I look good she said. You did a good job. It looks like my mom did my hair. Thank you. You are welcome said Sean. We had better get downstairs or my mom will think we fell asleep again.
They walked downstairs hand in hand. I thought you two had fallen asleep said Mrs. Sullivan. No I just had to get changed and brush my hair said Belle. Well you look very pretty said Mr. Sullivan. Thank you said Belle. Would you two like something to eat asked Mrs. Sullivan? Yes that would be nice said Sean. How about some shortbread and hot chocolate? That would be great said Sean. Would you like that Belle? Yes that would be very nice. Sully could you please get me the towel that I had before I don't want to spill? Of course said Sean. Thank you said Belle.
Sit down said Sean. I will be right back with the cookies and hot chocolate.
Belle sat down on one of the chairs in the living room. Now Belle where is it that you live asked Mr. Sullivan. I live in Toronto said Belle. Toronto? Yes sir. I live there with my mommy, daddy and my brother. How do get from your home here he asked? I don't really know said Belle. All I do is lay down on my bed and say to myself that I want to see Sully and I end up here. That is very interesting said Mr. Sullivan.
What are the two of you talking about asked Mrs. Sullivan? I was just asking Belle about where she lives and how she travels back and forth from home here. Belle is a very special little girl said Mrs. Sullivan. I have been in contact with her mother and we can't figure out how she does it. I guess we will find out some time.
Now Belle be careful the hot chocolate is very hot and I don't want you to burn your tongue. Ok said Belle I will wait a bit to drink it. Would you like some marshmallows or whipped cream for you hot chocolate asked Sean? I would like some whipped cream if possible said Belle. Thank you. You are very welcome said Sean.
The four of them sat and talked for a while about Belle and her family mostly. Who is your mother asked Mrs. Sullivan? I think I may have gone to Hogwarts with your parents. My mommy's name was Rebecca Black when she went to Hogwarts. Black? Do you mean that she is part of the Black family? Yes I don't like the Black's said Belle. Why asked Mrs. Sullivan. They are not nice to me. The last time I went to see my grandmother she said nasty things to me and my mommy told me that I would not have to go back and see her. She said something about being a half blood and a blood traitor. I don't know what that means but my mommy got very upset and we left.
That is awful said Mrs. Sullivan. What does it mean asked Belle?
Well half blood means that you do not have pure blooded parents. It is very nasty thing to say to a child. So I guess that your father is a muggle born wizard? Muggle born asked Belle? Oh what I mean is your grandparents on your father's side they are not magical correct? Yes just my daddy. That is bad enough but blood traitor is not necessary. Blood traitor is mostly directed to your mother as she did not marry a pure blood and the Black family is know for being very prejudiced against anyone who is not pure blood.
Are you pureblood asked Belle? Yes Belle we both are pureblood. Oh does it matter to you that I am not asked Belle? Not at all. You are a very sweet little girl and that is how we will judge you not by your blood status. Ok said Belle.
Could I ask what time it is said Belle? Oh it is getting late you had better finish up your hot chocolate. It is seven thirty. You have half an hour before you need to be home. I will get a bag for you to put your things in said Mrs. Sullivan. Thank you said Belle.
Here you go. There is your dress and the boxes from your gifts. I have included something for your mother please give it to her. I will said Belle.
Belle walked over to Mrs. Sullivan and reached up to give her a hug. Thank you for having me. I had a really nice time. You are very welcome said Mrs. Sullivan. She then walked up to Mr. Sullivan and gave him a hug. Merry Christmas she said to him. Happy Christmas to you Belle. Sean walked with her to the door. Sean bent down to Belle and gave her a hug. Belle hugged him back and gave him a kiss on the cheek. I am really glad you came said Sean. I am glad I came to. Belle indicated to him to lean down towards her. I love you she said to him. I love you too he said. Belle then just stepped off the porch and was gone.
The next thing Belle knew she was in her bedroom. She looked down to make sure that it was not just a dream. She saw that she was wearing her new dress. I love this dress she thought. Mommy I'm home she said. Her mother came down to her room to see her. Katie did you wear the dress I told you that you couldn't wear? Yes mommy but I was very careful. I got a new dress see she said. Isn't it beautiful she indicated the dress she was wearing? It has a twirling skirt. Mrs Sullivan twirled with me. It was really fun. I have something for you. Mrs Sullivan told me to give this to you. What is it she asked? It seems that it is a letter. While her mother was reading the letter Belle hung up her party dress.
Katie could you come here asked her mother. Yes mommy. This letter is from Mrs. Sullivan. She has written that you have impressed her. She told me that you were the perfect visitor. You used your manners and were very respectful. She says that you are welcome to come and visit at any time. I am very proud of you. You acted much older than you are. You still are in trouble for disobeying me. Ok mommy. Belle's mother gathered her into her arms and gave her a big hug. I love you sweetie. I love you to mommy.
Now we had better get ready to go to Aunt Tracey's. I am ready said Belle. My hair is combed and my dress is clean. Yes I guess you are ready so I should get dressed said her mother. You should go and sit in the living room and wait for us to get ready.
Mommy said Belle. Yes love said her mother. I want to show you what I got for Christmas from Sully. Belle showed her mother the necklace and the earrings. They are beautiful said her mother as she took the earrings into her hands. I think that these are real sapphires said her mother. You said that Sully gave these to you? Yes mommy he did. Could you please put them in my ears for me? I want to wear them today. Ok said her mother and she bent down and put the earrings into Belle's ears. Do they look pretty asked Belle? Yes Katie they do look very pretty. I want you to be careful with those. I will she said. Sully gave them to me and they are very special.
Sully read to me from the book we gave him. Did you know that Tinkerbelle is a character in that book? Yes Katie I did said her mother. I didn't it is funny. Why Katie asked her mother. Because that is why Sully calls me Belle. I told him that I was Tinkerbelle when I first met him. You did? Why did you do that she asked. I wanted to be Tinkerbelle and I had my Tinkerbelle outfit. I was pretending that I was when I went to Sully's. Oh said her mother.
Sully really liked the quill that I gave him. He said that he would be the only first year who would have one. He liked my picture too. Sully said that he was going to put it up in his room when he goes to school. He promised that he would not forget me when he goes. I had a really nice time. Oh Sully kissed me. He kissed you said her mother questioningly. Yes he said that when two people are standing under the mistletoe they have to kiss. So he kissed me. Did you like it asked her mother with a smile. Yes it was nice.
I met Sully's father too. He is a very nice man. He laughed at me when Sully's mother and I were dancing in the living room. You were dancing asked her mother? Yes we were we twirling. I had to twirl with this dress on. It was really fun. It was like twirling with you. Sully told me that his mother had always wanted a little girl. I guess she must have enjoyed having me there then. I think she did.
Now I have to get dressed. Go and sit in the living room and we should all be ready in a few minutes. Ok mommy said Belle. Katie! Yes mommy. I am very proud of you. You were very good today. Thank you mommy.
Belle visited Sean a couple of times a month over the next few months. Every time she visited they both had a very good time spending time together.