When she saw where she was she laid down on her bed and started to sob.
When her mother heard her crying she came into her room to see what the matter was.
Katie are you ok she asked? Did you not have a good time? Katie just continued to cry. Katie what is wrong asked her mother? When Katie could gather herself together she started to speak.
I am going to miss him so much she said. Who asked her mother? Sean. Mommy I love him. I really do. I had such a good time there. Sean is so wonderful. She went on to tell her mother all about all the things she had done while she was away. She showed her mother the art kit she got from Santa, the pictures, the sweater, pajamas and back pack. I got a teddy but I left him there so I would have one if I stay again.
Can I mom. Can I go back and stay again? Well we will have to see. First you have to be invited back. If you are I don't see where there would be a problem. Katie continued on telling her mother all the things she had done. She showed her the wand that she had won. What are you doing with someone's wand her mother asked? It is my wand mommy. I won it. They were giving away wands? Sean said it does not have a core. So I can pretend to use the wand but I really can't.
Well it seems as if you had a good time. I did mommy I really did. The only thing I didn't like was this man who was at the Sullivan's party. He was very rude. What do you mean asked Mrs. Robinson? I introduced myself to this man and he asked me about you. When I was walking away he said that I was the daughter of the mudblood that you had married. He didn't exclaimed Mrs. Robinson!! Yes he did. But Mr. Sullivan asked him to leave as soon as I told him. That's good said her mother. You would think that a person would not use that type of language in front of children. But mommy that is what Grandmother Black called me. I remember she called me a daughter of a filthy mudblood and a blood traitor. I also remember how angry you got when you heard that. You took me out of there so fast. I am so sorry you had to hear that said her mother. Especially from someone who is supposed to love you. It is ok said Katie. I felt sorry for you. I know that you would never treat me like that. No matter what I did. You would always love me. That is right I would. Katie and her mother hugged each other.
Would you like something to eat asked Mrs. Robinson? No mommy I had lunch before I left. Lunch oh yeah it is lunch time over there isn't it. I guess we should unpack and get all of your dirty clothes. I don't think I have any dirty clothes said Katie. What do you mean asked her mother? I think Twinkle did all my laundry. Who is Twinkle? Twinkle is the Sullivan's house elf. She is really nice not like the elves at Grandmother Black's house. Twinkle likes me. That is good said her mother as she took the clothes out of her suitcase. Who packed this she asked? I did with some help from Sean. You did a really good job. Thank you.
Mommy do you think it would be ok if I had a little nap I am kind of tired. That should be fine. I will wake you in an hour or so. Alright said Katie as she laid down on her bed and fell asleep.
Meanwhile back in Belfast.
Sean closed the door and just looked at his mother with tears in his eyes. She saw the look on his face and rushed over to him and hugged him. It will be ok Sean. I know said Sean I didn't know I was going to react like this. I guess it just feels so final. Every time I see her leave I am afraid that it will be the last time I will see her. I some times am afraid that one of these days she won't be able to come here like that and we won't see each other again. I can understand that said Mrs. Sullivan.
Mom you are going to think I am crazy but do you think we could do something for Katie for Valentines Day? She told me that she never seems to get any Valentines. I want her to get a big Valentine. Well we could look for one if you want. I am not sure when they will be coming out in the stores. I could make her one. I think that would be even better. That way I can make it the way I want it. If I do this would you be able to mail it for me closer to the time? I would be happy to do that for you. Thanks mom.
Sean and his mother went out the next day to see if they could find something that Sean could use to make a Valentine's Day card. They found some Bristol board and some stickers that he could use. While they were out they saw a big bear holding a big red heart. Oh mom I have to get that for Katie. She would just love it. Alright. They bought the Bristol board and the bear and headed home. You are going to have to carry this said Mrs. Sullivan to Sean indicating the big bear. Ok said Sean as he picked it up and tucked it under his arm. She is going to love this said Sean to himself.
When he got home he started on the Valentine's card. It took him a couple of days to finish it but when it was done he was very proud of it. He had drawn on some hearts and stuck on stickers of cherubs and pink roses. He showed it to his mother and she read it.
Dear Katie
Roses are Red and Violets are Blue
I think I love someone and that someone is you.
Happy Valentines Day
Sean
That is really nice she said. I think that Katie will love it. I hope so said Sean.
Sean returned to school a few days later.
Sean was at school for about two days when during breakfast he saw an owl carrying a colourful envelope. Oh Katie has written me a letter. When the owl dropped the letter in front of him he grabbed it and tore it open. Oh is that a letter from your girl friend one of his dorm mates asked? Yes it is. I wonder what she has to say. He opened the letter to find a picture. It was one of Katie's school pictures. On the back it said " Katie Robinson 1989-90." Who is that his friend asked? That is Katie. She really does look like her drawing. I know isn't she cute. Yes she is when will she be coming here he asked? I don't even know if she will be able to come but hopefully in a couple of years. Sean then sat and read the letter that Katie had written.
It was full of all the things she had done since getting home from his house and how happy she was that she had gone. She told him that even though it may have seemed that she was really sad that she was better now. She told him how much she missed him and how much she was looking forward to seeing him during spring break. All in all he enjoyed reading his letter and when he was finished he put the letter in his trunk along with all of her other letters and he put the picture up on his bedside table.
A few weeks later Katie came home from school to find a big box sitting in the living room. Who is that from she asked her mother. I don't know she said. You don't, who is it for she asked? Well you had better read the label said her mother. She went over to the box and read the address. It said
Miss K Robinson
101 Bridgeport Ave
Scarborough Ontario
Canada
Its for me!! I guess so said her mother smiling. I wonder how has sent me a big box. Well it says that you have to wait until February 13 to open this. It is February 13 today said Katie. Well then I guess you can open it. Katie opened the box. First she pulled out the big bear. It is a bear she exclaimed. Oh mommy look at my bear I just love him. Her mother just smiled. I think there is more in there she said. Katie looked in and saw the card. There is a card in here. Well read the card and let's find out who has sent you a big bear. She pulled the card out of the box and read it. It is from Sean. Oh mommy look and she handed her mother the card that Sean had made for her. Her mother read the card and smiled. That is very nice. Mommy can I take my card to school tomorrow? I want to put it on my desk and show the rest of them that someone loves me. Yes Katie you can take your card with you to school. Good said Katie. Hey there is more in here she said. She picked up the box and turned it over and a bunch of chocolate kisses fell out of the box. He sent me chocolates. Well aren't you a very lucky girl. Yes mommy I am. I have the best friend a person could ask for. I am just glad that I sent him a Valentine too. I just didn't send a gift. That is ok I think he will have liked his Valentine. I hope so I put a lot of work into it. Do you think he got it in time. We sent it two weeks ago so I think he should have.
Sean did receive his Valentine and he loved it. He put it up on his bedside table for all to see.