AND SO THE STORY CONTINUES
They walked down the stairs and found Mrs. Sullivan waiting for them at the bottom. We should hurry we don't want to be late for the beginning of the movie. All I need to do is put on my boots said Katie as she headed to the front door to find her boots. Katie I don't think you will need boots today so if you want to put on your trainers that will ok said Mrs. Sullivan. What are trainers asked Katie? Those are trainers said Sean as he pointed at the shoes on the floor in front of him. Oh we call those running shoes. Oh ok then you can put on your running shoes if you want. Ok that will be better. She sat down and put on her shoes and then Sean helped her on with her coat. I'm ready she announced. Good for you said Sean.
How will we be getting there asked Sean to his mother? We could take the bus. The bus you don't mean the Knight Bus do you asked Sean? No dear the regular muggle bus. Oh that would be fun said Katie. I never get to take the bus at home. Well then that is what we will do said Mrs. Sullivan. This is going to be an adventure said Katie as her eyes sparkled with excitement.
They walked out to the bus stop. Katie was so excited that she started to pull Sean along by the hand. Hurry up; we don't want to miss the bus. I am coming as fast as I can remarked Sean. Katie just looked at him. Sean had to smile at Katie being so excited to go on a bus. Katie I am surprised that you are so excited to travel on a bus said Sean. Why asked Katie? Well you travel over 3000 miles every time you come to see me. You travel in a way that I have never heard of but traveling on a common bus excites you. It just doesn't make sense. I don't know but I hardly ever get to travel on a bus when I am at home. We either walk where we are going or my mommy or daddy drives us. The only time I do travel on a bus is if we are going on an outing at school and then we travel on a school bus which is nothing like a regular bus. Sean just looked at Katie and smiled.
Just then Katie saw the bus coming and pointed it out to both Sean and his mother. There it is she said excitedly. I want to sit by the driver if I can. I wonder if I could talk to the driver? Katie please calm down said Mrs. Sullivan. You are going to tyre me out before we get there. The bus stopped and let them on.
How much is it for me Katie asked the bus driver? How old are you he asked? I am seven responded Katie. Katie don't worry about that said Mrs. Sullivan I have tickets here. Mrs Sullivan put in two tickets for both Katie and Sean and then a ticket for herself. Do we need a transfer asked Katie? A what questioned Sean? A transfer you get them if you have to change buses or trains. No Katie we don't need a transfer we take this bus to where we are going. Ok where will we sit asked Katie? Why don't the two of you sit here. Mrs Sullivan pointed at two seats near the driver and I will sit just over there. She pointed at a seat a couple of rows behind. Ok said Sean. I will come and collect you when we are to get off the bus said Mrs. Sullivan. Alright thank you said Katie.
Sean, how much is it to take the bus for someone my age asked Katie? Why asked Sean? Well I want to give your mom the money that she spent for my ticket. My mom told me to pay my own way. She gave me money. Katie opened her purse. See, here is some paper money I am not sure exactly what it is or how much it is worth and she also gave me some of these she showed him some gold and silver coins. They say something like Gringotts what ever that is. When Sean saw this he told her to put those coins back into her purse and he would explain later about them.
I don't think that my mom would be very happy if you tried to give her the money for a bus ticket said Sean. I think she may be offended. But my mommy told me to pay for my own things if we went out. I know but just as she said to eat everything put on your plate there are limits. I think she meant such as this you can pay for your own movie ticket if you want event though I have a feeling that my mom will object. I don't think your mom meant to pay for every little thing.
My mommy also said that I should buy your parents something for having me but what would I buy? I don't know what your parents would like or want. I don't know but let me think about that said Sean.
They sat and enjoyed the trip and shortly they arrived at their stop. Mrs Sullivan got up and indicated to them that they should be getting up to get off the bus.
That was fun said Katie. I am glad you enjoyed your self said Mrs. Sullivan. We have to walk this way to the theatre. She lead the way and in a few moments they were standing out front of the movie theatre. Well here we are said Mrs. Sullivan. She looked at her watch and commented that they were just on time. We had better hurry and get our tickets and maybe a snack for the movie.
They entered the theatre and walked up to purchase their tickets. Katie reached into her purse and pulled out a 10 pound note. Will this be enough she asked Sean indicating the 10 pound note? Oh I am sure it will be said Sean. Do you have a note that has a five on it he asked? Katie looked and did not find one. No I don't will I need both she asked? No you will just get change from your note there.
When they reached the front Mrs. Sullivan indicated that they could just go on. But I haven't bought my ticket said Katie. Oh don't worry about that said Mrs. Sullivan I bought you ticket already. Katie stopped. But my mommy told me to pay for my self she said to Mrs. Sullivan. Don't worry dear it is fine. We had better get a move on or you will miss the start of the movie. They went along the hall to refreshment stand. What would you like asked Mrs. Sullivan? I will have some popcorn and a drink said Sean. What do you want he asked Katie? I think I will have some chocolate covered peanuts and a drink. Ok said Mrs. Sullivan. She then turned around and gave the two of them what they had requested. Katie again just looked at her. Sean leaned down and whispered just let it go for now we can talk about this after the movie ok. Alright said Katie.
Mrs Sullivan walked them to the door to their theatre. I want you to wait for me here when your movie is done if I am not here ok. Yes mom said Sean. Ok enjoy the movie. They went in and found seats and got comfortable to watch the movie.
When the movie was finished Katie and Sean came out of the theatre to find that the movie that his mother had gone to was not yet finished. We had better sit down over here and wait for mom to come out of her movie said Sean. Ok said Katie as she walked behind Sean. They sat down and waited. Sean, why did your mom not let me pay for my own ticket and snacks asked Katie? I guess she just felt that it was not a problem for her to pay. She does think of you as her little girl and well she paid for me so I guess she just paid for everyone. Oh ok but my mommy will be upset if I go home with all the money she gave me. What can I get for your parents for having me she asked Sean. Have you thought about that? I really can't think of any thing. I know that my parents like a nice bottle of wine but how would we get that we are too young.
Katie sat and thought for a moment. Then she smiled. Sean do you think that Mrs. Smith would do me a favour? What would you want asked Sean? I was wondering if she would buy me a bottle of wine for your parents? I don't know we could ask her. Ok we will ask her the next time we see her said Katie.
Sean could you help me asked Katie? Sure what do you need? Could you please explain what these are she said as she indicated the gold and silver coins in her hand. Those are gallons and sickles. Ok what are those ? I believe that a gallon is worth about 5 pounds. There are I believe 19 sickles to a gallon. Oh ok well how much is a pound worth in dollars she asked? I don't know we can ask my mom she might be able to tell us. Why well I seem to have about 5 of these gold coins here so I guess that would mean that I would have about 25 pounds worth. My mom also gave me some of these she showed him some paper money. How much is here she asked? Sean took the cash and counted it. It seems that you have 30 pounds here. That is a lot of money said Katie. I wonder why she gave me so much money to bring?
Your mom probably wanted to be sure that if we went some where that took wizarding money that you would have some. We might be able to use that money when we go to the amusement park later this week. Would you like to go to the amusement park? Yes I would I like going on the rides. Oh I can't wait. What day would we be going she asked? I am not sure but maybe tomorrow if you are feeling well enough. Well enough I feel fine. Can we go tomorrow please. Alright I will ask mom if we can go tomorrow.
Just then Sean looked up and saw his mother coming out of the theatre her movie was shown in. Oh no it must have been a tear jerker mom has been crying. Katie looked up and saw Mrs. Sullivan and ran over to her. Mom are you ok? Don't cry everything will be fine she said as she rubbed her back. Mrs Sullivan just looked down at Katie and smiled. It is ok Katie I am fine it was just the movie it was very good and I got a little teary. Oh alright as long as you are not upset said Katie very seriously.
Katie walked ahead of her back towards Sean. Mom is ok she is just teary from the movie. That is good I am glad that you checked said Sean as he smiled at Katie. I am sure she is glad that someone noticed.
The three of them went out of the theatre and walked towards the bus stop. How did you enjoy the movie asked Mrs. Sullivan? I liked it said Sean. It was funny. How about you Katie? Did you enjoy the movie? I did it was funny. I am glad that you enjoyed yourself said Mrs. Sullivan. Mom thank you for taking us to the movie said Katie. I really appreciate it. You are very welcome. I am glad you had a good time. Yes mom thank you said Sean.
Mom would you happen to know how much a British pound is worth in Canadian dollars asked Sean? Why would you need to know that asked his mother? Katie would like to know so that she can figure how much money her mom gave her to take with her here. Oh well I guess we can look that up in the paper you bought this morning. We can look at that as soon as we get home. Alright thank you mom.
While Sean and his mother were talking Katie was up talking with the bus driver. She asked him how he liked driving a bus and she told him that she was visiting from Toronto and how she loved traveling on a bus as she did not do it very often at home. The bus driver seemed to enjoy talking with Katie during their trip. When they reached their stop Katie said good bye to the driver and wished him a nice day. He was very nice said Katie. He didn't seem to mind me talking with him. Most adults just want me to be quiet. I guess I sometimes talk too much. It is just that I sometimes have a lot to say and as I don't have friends except for Sean I don't have anyone to talk to most of the time. They walked back to the house quietly.
Katie I know that Sean said that you didn't have many friends at school but I don't understand why? Why do people not want to be your friend asked Mrs. Sullivan? Well it all started last year. I was in the library at school and I was trying to get a book off a shelf that was just a little out of my reach and I was stretching to reach it. I guess some how I must have summoned it; that is what my mommy said. Anyway I was reaching for the book and the book came off the shelf and fell into my hands. One of the girls in my class saw this and asked me what I had done? I couldn't tell her so she decided that I must be some sort of freak. So she started to tell everyone that I was a freak that does weird things. The girls she was friends with started to call me names too. Since they were the most popular girls in the class everyone went along with them and decided not to be my friend. Now anytime anyone tries to be my friend the girls start on them and I guess they don't want to be friendless so they just leave me alone.
That is awful said Mrs. Sullivan. So what do you do during class and recess she asked? I sit by myself most of the time. Most of the time in class I have to do most activities by myself. We have an uneven number of kids in my class so when we are partnered up I usually don't have a partner. The only time I get a partner is if the teacher does the matching. Even then the person who is partnered up with me is not happy. One time the person who was partnered up with me refused to work with me. Of course that was one of the girls that had been calling me a freak so I guess they had to keep up appearances.
The only thing that help was my letters and visits here. When I visited here I knew that I had at least one friend. I think that is why I got so upset in the summer when I knew that Sean was going off to Hogwarts. I was afraid that he would meet someone else who would be come his best friend. Why would you think I would do that asked Sean? I had never had a friend for as long as this ever before. The only friends I have had have moved away and I have never heard from them again. So I was so happy that you continued to write to me when you started school. When I heard from my mom that I was coming here for Christmas I was so happy. I had hoped that I would be allowed to come for more than just the one day.
Katie I told you that I was still going to be your friend even though I was at school said Sean. I know that and I believed that you meant it but my other friends said the same thing. They told me that they would write to me but I never heard from them. When I received my first letter from you from Hogwarts I was so happy. I had my mom read it to me in case there were words I didn't know. Once she read it the first time I just continued to read it over and over again. Hogwarts sounded so exciting. It was then that I decided that I really wanted to go to Hogwarts. I had wanted to but I wasn't sure but after hearing about it I couldn't wait. I hope my mommy will let me go. She said that she would think about it.
I am sure that your mom will let you go said Sean. I am not sure said Katie. I am not sure if I would be eligible to go to Hogwarts? I am Canadian and I may have to go to the school there. My mommy said that she would write to the headmaster to see if I would be able to go. It would be so exciting if I could. We would be able to go to school together for three years. When I get home I am going to ask mommy if she has decided.
What are the two of you going to do until dinner asked Mrs. Sullivan? I guess we could read until then said Sean. Ok said Katie. So the two of them walked up the stairs to their rooms.
That little girl is so amazing thought Mrs. Sullivan. She is so devoted to Sean. I would not be surprised if the two of them end up together.
Katie and Sean walk into Sean's room and sit down. What are we going to read asked Katie? I don't know I guess you can read your book said Sean. I finished my book said Katie. You did when did you do that he asked? Yesterday when we were reading she said. Oh well let me see if I have any books that you might be interested in reading. I have some Hardy Boys books if you like those? Not really said Katie. Could you read to me she asked? I love it when you read to me. You just want to cuddle don't you he said smiling. Well I do like to cuddle and I do like it when you read to me so why not combine the two she commented. Ok up you get said Sean indicating his bed. Katie jumped onto Sean's bed and waited for Sean to get onto the bed so she could make herself comfortable.
Katie snuggled into Sean's shoulder and sighed. Is that better he said? Yes quite good. Good so here we go. Sean then started to read the Hardy Boys book to Katie. Katie just smiled she was so happy. She felt that this was the best place to be cuddled with Sean. Cuddled with her best friend.
Before Katie knew it Sean was shaking her to wake her up. I fell asleep again didn't I? Yes you did. I'm sorry. It's ok. I guess I just relax too much when someone is reading to me she said blushing. I don't mind, I had a little sleep myself said Sean.
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