Then next day when they woke up and had their breakfast it was decided that they would go to the convention centre where they were having amusements for the children. That sounds like lots of fun said Katie. I want to ride all the rides.
The two of them went upstairs and got dressed and came down stairs to Mrs. Sullivan.
Now I am trusting you to take good care of Katie while you are there she said to Sean. I will. I know responded Mrs. Sullivan. Here are the passes for the amusements; she handed Sean the two passes. And here is some money for some food for the two of you. I don't need any money for food because my mommy gave me some money for those kind of things. Oh ok she handed Sean some money and he put it into his pocket.
The best way for you to get there is by floo, so come over here. Floo questioned Katie? What is a floo? Oh I'm sorry said Mrs. Sullivan. I guess you don't use the floo network. It is a way to travel by fireplace. Oh how do you do that she asked? Well you walk into the fireplace and sprinkle some floo power into the flames… Flames!! I will get burned why would I stand in flames? No Katie these are special flames you will not get burned. I wouldn't let you get hurt she said. I know that but I don't understand how I can stand in a fire and not get hurt. Trust me she said it will be fine. Here you go with Sean and you will see. The two of them walked over to the fireplace. Mrs Sullivan lit the fire with a incendio charm and the fire started to burn. Now just step up to the fire and take some of this powder and throw it onto the flames. Katie did as she was asked and the flames became green. Oh she said. Now say "Convention Centre". She did and she felt the strangest sensation, it was as if she were falling. She clung onto Sean. It will be fine he said. Just then they tripped out of a fireplace at the convention centre. Here we are said Sean.
That was fun exclaimed Katie. I was a little scared at the beginning but it was really fun. Sean just smiled. Let's go he said as he took her hand. They walked up to the ticket booth. Sean handed the man there the two passes. He handed back to Sean two wrist bands. Sean looked at them and commented that he had been given the wrong ones. The man then looked closer to the passes and commented "oh". He then handed Sean two different wrist bands. Thank you said Sean. Here you go said Sean as he attached the wrist band to Katie's wrist. What was the problem with the other ones she asked? The other ones were for the muggles. If we had those we would not be able to go into the wizarding side of the amusements. I think you will enjoy it.
I hope so she said. Where do we go now she asked?
Follow me said Sean as he took Katie's hand. Katie just smiled. They walked towards the large convention floor. When they got there Katie was enthralled. I want to ride all the rides. Katie I should tell you that you may not be able to ride all the rides, they sometimes have age or height restrictions. Katie was not happy to hear this but accepted it. Alright but we had better get going if we are going to ride all the fun rides. They started out on the merry go round. From the marry go round they went over to a roller coaster and Katie go so excited.
I want to ride that ride Sean can we please? Let's see if there are any restrictions on that ride. They walked up to the ride to read the information. While Sean was reading the instructions Katie walked up to the sign that said "You must be this tall to ride this ride". See Sean I am tall enough to ride this. I am sorry Katie but you can't ride this it says here that you must be eight years old to ride this ride. That is not fair. I am tall enough to ride it and I am almost eight she said. Katie you are not almost eight you just turned seven a few months ago. I am sorry sweetie I really am. Are you going to ride it then she asked? No, why would I do that I am only going to ride the rides that you can ride. I wouldn't leave you on the ground and go on a ride that you wanted to ride but couldn't that wouldn't be very nice now would it.
No but you should be able to ride the rides you want even if I can't I don't mind if you wanted to. I could just wait here. No Katie let's find a ride that we both can ride. When they were walking around they ran into a couple of boys that Katie remembered. They were the boys that they ran into in the park a year or so ago. Well look here Sean and his little baby girl friend. Shut up said Katie. Leave us alone. Oh Sean still has to have his little baby girlfriend fight his battles for him. Shut up Seamus said Sean. Oh he does have a back bone. Where have you been Sean? Afraid to go to school? If you must know I am going to boarding school. Boarding school? Where? In Scotland. Oh had to get as far away as possible. With this Katie had had enough. If you don't leave I will make you she said. Seamus looked at her and knew not to push her. Well we have better places to be than hanging around the two of you. They walked away.
Katie why did you do that asked Sean? They were bullying you. I know what it is like and I don't want you to have to go through that. Oh Katie I am sorry but I can fight my own battles. I know said Katie but they just got me so mad. Thank you for caring so much. Sean squeezed her hand. Let's go find a ride to ride. Ok. They walked a few moments and found the bumper cars. Oh that is what we need to ride. Why asked Sean? Because that boy is going to and I am going to get him. Katie please be careful. Oh Sean don't worry I have had lots of experience in bumper cars. My brother used to take me to the bumper cars and I got really good at them. Those boys won't know what hit them when I am finished with them.
Sean and Katie each got into a bumper car and the ride started. The boys saw that Katie was on her own and decided to see if they could scare her. Katie was ready for them. When they started to come towards her she moved around them and then started in on them. Before they knew it was them that were scared. Katie was relentless. They were calling out for her to leave them alone. Just then the ride stopped. As they were walking away from the ride Katie said to them "Maybe next time you will pick on someone your own size". Katie started to laugh just then. Did you see their faces when I started to ram into them? That was so much fun. I don't think they will bother us again she said. Sean just smiled.
As they were walking around they found a ride that had swings on it. I want to ride that ride said Katie. Ok said Sean as he lead her over to the ride. It doesn't have an age restriction but there is a height requirement. I'm tall enough said Katie as she stood beside the sign that said "you must be this tall to ride this ride". Yes you are said Sean. Let's go. They got onto the ride and Katie just smiled. This is going to be such fun. As the ride started Katie started to laugh. What is so funny asked Sean? I don't know said Katie but I am having a lot of fun. Well that's good said Sean smiling.
When the ride was over Katie wanted to ride again but Sean told her that there were too many people waiting. Oh ok. We can come back later and ride again he said. Oh ok that would be good. Where will we go now she asked? Well we could go and have lunch if you want. Ok. They walked towards the concession stands. What do you think you will want Sean asked? I don't know, I think I want a hot dog. A hot dog that sounds good I think I will have one too.
When they reached the concession stand Katie found that they served poutine. They have poutine she exclaimed. What is poutine asked Sean? Poutine is a French Canadian dish that includes French fries, cheese curds and gravy. Katie told Sean about poutine and told him how good it is. I know it sounds kind of strange but it really is good she told him. Do you want to try it she asked? Ok I will try it. Ok how about we share one and see if you like it. If you do we can get another one. Oh ok said Sean. You go and sit down and get us a table and I will get the food said Katie. No Katie let me said Sean. No I want to do this if I need help I will call. Oh ok said Sean as he went to find them a table. Katie walked up to the stand and ordered one poutine, one hot dog and two drinks. She then paid for the food and walked back to the table that Sean found. See I can do it myself. I am not a little girl.
They started to eat. How do you like the poutine asked Katie? It is good. Katie just smiled. Do you want me to get another one for us she asked? No I think this should be enough. That way if we want something else later we will be able to have it. Oh how much do I owe you for lunch he asked? Nothing said Katie with a proud look on her face. Why asked Sean? Because I am paying. This is the only way that I can do this as your mother won't let me pay for myself when she is with us. But Katie my mom will be so mad at me if I let you pay for my lunch. Well that is how my mom would be if she found out that I hadn't, and she is scarier than your mom to me. Sean just laughed.
Once they were finished with lunch they sat and tried to decide where they were going to go to next. We could go over to the magical side if you want said Sean? Yes I would love that said Katie. I hardly ever get to see magic. That should be lots of fun. Lets go said Katie as she started to pull Sean out of his seat.
Where do we go asked Katie? We go this way. Sean indicated back towards the entrance. They walked towards the entrance. Where is it asked Katie? It should be just over here said Sean. They walked a few more feet and Sean then indicated that they should just walk forward towards the door on the other side of the entrance.
When they got to the door there was a woman standing checking wrist bands. May I please see your wrist band she asked? Sean and Katie showed her their wrist bands and the woman opened the door and let them in. Why is she checking wrist bands asked Katie? Well only magical children and adults are allowed in here. You have to remember that we are not supposed to let anyone know about us. Oh yeah I forgot.
When she looked up she saw a very large wooden door in front of her. What is that asked Katie? Sean looked at the pamphlet he was given when they came in and laughed. That is Hogwarts. What do you mean asked Katie? That is supposed to be a replica of parts of Hogwarts. Can we go in asked Katie? Yes said Sean. Ok lets go. They walked up to the door and pushed. For such a large and bulky door it was very easy to move.
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