A/N Optional chapter title Turnip again
They walked down the stairs to the dining room where they sat in their chairs waiting for dinner
They walked down the stairs to the dining room where they sat in their chairs waiting for dinner. When Mrs. Sullivan came out of the kitchen Katie could smell the distinct odour of turnip. Oh no not again she thought. I hope she does not serve me. I hope I can serve myself. Unfortunately Mrs. Sullivan did serve Katie. She put a large spoonful of turnip on her plate. She added some potatoes and roast beef. With this she handed Katie her plate. Thank you said Katie and she looked at her plate. What would you like to drink asked Mrs. Sullivan? I would like a glass of milk said Katie. Would it be possible to get a glass of water along with my milk asked Katie? Of course said Mrs. Sullivan. Thank you responded Katie.
Katie took a forkful of turnip and ate it along with a drink of water. She continued like she did the day before and ate all the turnip first and then went on to eat the rest of her dinner. I hope I won't be sick like I was yesterday she thought.
After dinner they again sat in the living room listening to the Wizarding Wireless. Katie commented how different it was in the wizarding world. What is so different asked Sean? Well at home we would be watching TV. What is TV asked Sean? It is television. I don't know how it works but you can watch movies, television programs and sports. My dad loves to watch sports on TV. Can you watch Quidditch on TV asked Sean? I don't think so said Katie. I think if you could my dad would be watching and I have never seen anyone flying around on brooms on TV. That is too bad said Sean. I would love that.
After a while Katie started to feel very sleepy. I think I will go upstairs to bed she said. Wait for me said Sean. They walked upstairs together. Would you like me to tell you the story from today he asked? Yes please said Katie. Alright I will be in in a few minutes. You go and get changed into your pajamas and get into bed. Ok said Katie as she opened the door to her room. When she got in her room she thought that maybe she would be ok with eating the turnip and not get sick after all. Katie changed into her pajamas and got into the bed and waited for Sean.
Sean came in a few minutes later. He slid into the bed and Katie moved over so she was right beside him. Sean put his arm around her and started to tell the story. Katie started to feel very sleepy until all of a sudden she felt like she was going to throw up. Sean I feel sick she said. What is wrong he asked? I don't know I just feel sick. Here you are said Sean as he handed her the waste paper basket. Katie then threw up all of her dinner. Oh I feel really sick she said. Wait a minute I will get my mom said Sean and he ran off to get his mom.
Mom come quick!! What is wrong she asked? Katie is sick and throwing up. She said that she feels really sick. Just a minute I will be there in a minute. With that Sean went back to Katie's room and went into the bathroom and got a cool cloth and went over to Katie and started to wipe her face. Here you are this should feel better he said as he wiped her forehead. After that he went to get a glass of water. Here Katie rinse out your mouth. It will take the icky taste out of your mouth. She took a small sip of water and rinsed her mouth.
Just then Mrs. Sullivan came into the room and went over to Katie. What is wrong she asked? I feel sick and I threw up said Katie. Oh that is too bad Mrs. Sullivan said. What do you think made you sick she asked? Katie looked at Mrs. Sullivan and then looked down. It may have been the turnip she said. Why the turnip Mrs. Sullivan asked? Well turnip makes me sick she said. Oh Katie why did you eat it if it makes you sick? My mommy told me to eat everything that was put on my plate so when you put the turnip on my plate I had to eat it. But Katie you ate turnip yesterday and didn't get sick Mrs. Sullivan responded. I did get sick it just came sooner. I thought that maybe I wouldn't be sick this time but I was. When did you get sick yesterday asked Mrs. Sullivan? Right after dinner said Katie. Oh Katie you should have told me.
I'm sorry I will pack my stuff and go home. Why would you go home she asked? I have made you angry so I have to go home. Katie I am not angry at you she said gathering her into a hug. I just wish you had told me that turnip made you sick and that you had gotten sick. I wouldn't have served it again. I thought that you liked it you ate it so fast. I am sorry said Katie. Oh Katie it is ok. From now on you have to tell me if there is any foods that you don't like or make you sick and I won't make you eat them. I am sure that your mom did not intend for you to eat things that make you sick. She just didn't want you to be too picky in what you eat. I will eat almost anything said Katie. Well we had better get you into some clean pajamas. Mrs Sullivan went to her dresser and pulled out a clean pair and asked that Sean leave them for a minute.
How are you feeling now asked Mrs. Sullivan? I feel a bit better, but I still feel like I want to be sick said Katie. Ok said Mrs. Sullivan. I want you to try to drink a little. Take a small drink of water. Katie took a small sip of the water that Sean had brought her. Ok said Mrs. Sullivan when Katie did not get sick. Katie I want you to take small sips of water during the night, every time you wake up I want you to take a sip of water ok. Yes I will said Katie. Good now I hope you feel better in the morning. If you don't feel better in a little while come and see me and I will give you a potion ok. Ok said Katie.
Mom, can Sean stay with me in case I need him asked Katie? Yes I think that would be ok said Mrs. Sullivan. Thank you said Katie. Mrs Sullivan returned to her room and left the two of them in Katie's room. Well Katie I guess you should get back into bed now said Sean. I will get you a cold glass of water to put on the bedside table. Thank you, you take really good care of me. You are welcome said Sean.
Sean returned shortly with a cold glass of water and placed it on the bedside table before he got into the bed on the opposite side as Katie. Good night Katie he said. Good night said Katie. Under her breath she said I love you. Sean heard this and just smiled. What did you say he asked? Katie blushed I said that I love you. I love you too said Sean. Katie scrambled over to Sean and gave him a hug and kiss.
The next morning when Katie woke up she found that Sean was still there. He was sitting there looking at her. Good morning. Good morning how are you feeling he asked? I feel much better thank you. I finished my water she said as she indicated the empty glass on the bedside table. Good girl mom will be happy. I am just glad that she is not sending me home.
When have you been sent home before he asked? I haven't but to be honest this is the first time that I have stayed anywhere that was not family so I don't want to get into trouble. If I do then I won't be allowed to come back. Mom would not get mad at you just for getting sick. People get sick. You don't understand said Katie as tears came to her eyes. I only have you as a friend. If I was not allowed to come back here I would have no one who would be my friend. Katie now had started to cry. Sean reached out and embraced her. I will always be your friend. Don't worry about that. Do you promise she said looking up at him? You are at school with people that are your age and I won't be there for another four years if I am allowed to go. Don't worry I promise that I will always be your friend. I know that I am a cry baby but I really am scared that you will find someone else to be your best friend. I have never had a friend for this long. Well Katie you had better get used to me because we will be friends for the rest of our lives. Alright said Katie smiling. There we go I got a smile out of you.
We had better get downstairs for breakfast said Sean. Here you go he said as he handed her her housecoat. Sean put on his robe and they went downstairs and had breakfast.
I think you should just have some toast until we see how your tummy is said Mrs. Sullivan. If you can handle the toast you can have some more later. Ok said Katie as she ate her toast. What are the two of you going to do today she asked? I think we should have a quiet day said Sean. I think we can read and I can do some homework. If Katie is feeling well enough maybe we can go to the park for a little while what do you think mom? That sounds like a good idea.
Sean and Katie spent most of the morning in Sean's room; Katie was reading her book and Sean was doing homework. After a while Katie looked up at Sean and asked what he was studying? I am studying transfiguration. What is that asked Katie? It is how you can change something into something else. What do you mean she asked? Well for example we have just learned how to change a match into a pin. Oh that sounds interesting. What else can you do with transfiguration? Oh I don't know I heard that some of the older students are transfiguring desks into dogs. But those are the NEWT students so I don't really know how you would do that. Oh said Katie. Maybe your mommy could show you how you would do that. I guess we could ask her said Sean.
Ask me what said Mrs. Sullivan as she came into the room? We were wondering how you would transfigure a desk into a dog said Sean? They both looked at Sean's mother expectantly. I don't remember how to do that it has been a long time since I did my NEWT's. Let me think about that and I will let you know she said. I came up here to see if Katie wanted anything else to eat. Maybe some more toast or some eggs maybe? Katie thought for a moment. I think I would like some eggs please. How would you like your eggs she was asked? Could I have some scrambled eggs Katie responded? Scrambled eggs it is said Mrs. Sullivan. Would you like some too she asked Sean? No mom I am fine I will wait until lunch thank you.
Katie just come down in a few minutes for your eggs. Ok said Katie. Sean if you want I can share my eggs. No I really don't want any. Oh ok. Do you think we could go to the park this afternoon she asked? If you are feeling up to it sure. Good I can't wait. I have a better idea said Sean as he got up to go downstairs. Wait I am coming said Katie as she ran after Sean.
Mom do you think we could go to a movie asked Sean? What movie do you want to see she asked? I don't know. I think we would need to see what movies are playing in the area. If I can find one can Katie and I go he asked? I guess so. Ok I am going to go out and get a paper and we can see what is playing. I will be right back.
Katie sat down to eat her eggs and when she was finished Sean had returned with the paper. Katie what kinds of movies do you like he asked? Well I am only allowed to see children's movies so those are usually cartoons. Well let me see what is playing that is rated for you. Oh here we are I have found one. This should be good. What is the name of the movie? It is called "Honey I shrunk the Kids". I guess that would be good said Katie. Mom could you take us asked Sean? I guess so she said.
What is playing at that time that I might like? You could see the movie with us said Katie. No Katie I think that you two should see this movie on your own. I don't think I would like that movie. Sean could you please hand me the paper and I will see if there is a movie I might like. Here is one I think I will see this one. What movie mom asked Sean? Steel Magnolias it seems to have gotten good reviews.
So I guess you two should get ready soon so that we can go. Ok mom said Sean as he took Katie's hand and they went upstairs to get ready for the movie. Katie you go into your room and get dressed and I will put away my books. Meet me back here in ten minutes ok. Ok said Katie as she entered her room.
Ten minutes later Katie was knocking on Sean's door. I'm ready she called. Ok I will be out in just a second. Can I come in said Katie? Of course said Sean. Katie opened the door and found Sean putting away one of his books into his trunk. What is that she asked? What asked Sean? That Katie pointed at the trunk on the floor. Oh that, that is my school trunk. Your school trunk? Yes that is what I carry all my stuff in when I go off to school. I put my clothes, my books, my caldron and the rest of the stuff I have to have while I am at school. Do they give that to you when you get there she asked? No you have to buy it before you go. Oh do they all look like that she asked? Mostly they do some people decorate their trunks with stickers. What kind of stickers asked Katie? Stickers that have their school houses on them or stickers with their Quidditch team on them. Oh would I be able to put stickers with the name of my favourite hockey team on my trunk she asked? I don't see why not. It would be interesting as I am not sure if many people know about hockey at Hogwarts. I want a school trunk said Katie. You will have one when it is time for you to go to Hogwarts. You mom and dad will buy it when you go to get all of your robes and books and stuff at Diagon Alley. Do I have to wait that long asked Katie? I think so but you can always ask you mom and she may be able to get you one early. I think I will. Then I can pretend that I am going to Hogwarts and keep all my books in there. Ok said Sean with a smile.
We had better get downstairs because mom will be waiting for us said Sean. Oh Sean how much will I need for the movie asked Katie? I am not sure what it costs for the movies we could ask mom? I will just bring my purse with me and then there shouldn't be any problem I will have the money I will need with me.