Two months later Sean was on the train heading to King's Cross Station to head home for the spring break. While he was on the train he was thinking about what he and Katie would do when she came to see him. It had turned out that they both had the same week off so she would be able to come to see him a few times this week.
The day after he got home he was sitting doing home work when he heard a knock on the door. I wonder who that could be he thought. When he got to the door he found Katie standing there with a big smile on her face. Hello can I come in she asked. Sean leaned down and picked her up. I have missed you so much he said. Katie just giggled. I missed you too she said. I came as soon as I could. By the time I got home from school yesterday and had dinner you would have been in bed already. I know I am so glad you came. Come in. he held the door open and directed her in. My mom will be so glad to see you. Mom he yelled. What is it Sean she responded? Guess who is here? Who? Katie. Katie oh I will be right there. Mrs Sullivan came down the stairs and walked up to Katie and gave her a big hug. How have you been. I have been fine she said hugging Mrs. Sullivan back.
Sean I wanted to thank you for the bear I love him. I took the card to school and everyone was wondering who I had gotten the big card from. I told them that I had gotten it from my best friend who happened to be a boy. I think they were jealous of the fact that I had such a wonderful card and everyone else had the regular Valentines. How did you manage to mail it from school?
I didn't my mom mailed it for me from home. Oh, also thank you for the kisses. The what he asked? The kisses. The chocolate kisses. I really enjoyed them. I shared with my mom and dad. Oh that is good.
I guess my mom must have included them thought Sean.
Well now that you are here what do you want to do he asked? I just want to look at you. I missed you so much. Well I don't think that you should spend the day sitting here looking at me. How about we do something. We could go for a walk or we could talk? I think we could go for a walk. I would like that. Ok a walk it is.
Mom!! Yes Sean. Katie and I are going for a walk is that ok? That is fine but be home for lunch. Oh speaking of lunch did you have breakfast this morning asked Sean? Yes I had a bowl of cereal. Oh ok then let's go.
They started off on their walk. Without thinking about it they reached for each other's hand and walked like that. While they were walking they talked about all the things that had been going on at school and in Katie's case at home.
I was so happy to receive the picture that you sent said Sean. I have it on my bedside table at school. You do? Yes, when I got it some of the guys were asking who the picture was of. So I told them that it was you. They were impressed with your art. They said that you really did look like your drawing. They also said that they thought you were really cute. They wanted to know when you would be coming to Hogwarts. I told them that if you did come it would be in a few years. I think that I may have a run for my money when you get there. You will probably have the boys lining up to impress you. Do you really think so? No boys seem to like me at my school. Well they are just stupid then. You are a very cute and smart girl. They would be lucky to be your boyfriend. I don't need another boyfriend said Katie. I have you don't I? Yes you do said Sean squeezing her hand.
They walked for quite a while when Sean noticed the time. We had better be getting back. So they started off back to his house. When they got back to his street they met up with Mrs. Smith. How are Mrs. Smith asked Katie? Katie is that you? Yes it is. You have grown so much since I last saw you she said. I have? Well it has been three months. You are growing like a weed said Mrs. Smith. Like a weed questioned Katie? Really fast said Sean. Oh I guess so. So are you visiting for long asked Mrs. Smith? No not for very long said Katie. Well have a good visit and if I don't see you I guess I will in the summer. Yes you will said Katie. You have a good day. I will thank you said Mrs. Smith.
When they got back to Sean's house Mrs. Sullivan was waiting for them. Lunch is almost ready so go and wash your hands and come sit down. They went and washed their hands and then made their way to the dining room for lunch. Just after they sat down Twinkle came out with their lunch. Oh my favourite said Katie. Grilled cheese and tomato soup. Yes Miss Katie said Twinkle. I even remembered to put some butter in the soup just as you like it. Thank you Twinkle said Katie.
They sat and talked and Katie told Mrs. Sullivan all about what was going on at school. I know you said that the girls at school were impressed with your Valentine's Day card. Yes they were said Katie. Sean looked puzzled. You are not the only one who gets letters from Katie said his mother. Oh really that is good. Katie does like to write letters said Sean. Now I have two pen pals said Katie. I now get lots of mail said Katie smiling.
What are the two of you going to do this afternoon asked Mrs. Sullivan? I don't know said Sean. What time do you need to be home asked Mrs. Sullivan to Katie? I have to be home for dinner so I can stay for quite a while. I guess it would be around nine o'clock here. Oh then you can go home when I go to bed said Sean. I guess so said Katie.
They ended up spending most of the afternoon in Sean's room talking and snuggling. I missed this said Katie. It was a good thing that you sent me the bear so now I have something to snuggle with that is bigger than a doll. Did you know that the bear smelled like you do said Katie? It did said Sean? Yes it did so I could snuggle with it and pretend that it was you. I like pretending. Life is more fun when you can pretend. I guess it is said Sean smiling.
Do you have homework asked Katie? Yes we do have some homework that was assigned for the holiday break. Oh should I go home so that you can get it done she asked? No Katie I don't want you to go home. I don't have that much and I can get it done later. It is not good to put off homework. What do you have to do she asked? Well I have an essay for History of Magic and for Potions. Have you started on them she asked? Yes I have and I am almost finished my essay for History of Magic. I only have about five more inches to do. How long will that take she asked? Oh about an hour with having to look things up so that is not too bad. The other essay will probably take about three hours so I can get that done tomorrow.
Sean do you have any paper I can draw on asked Katie? Yes I think I do why? Well I thought I could do some drawings and you could finish your essay. I love to draw you so it would make me very happy to do it. Oh alright said Sean. Sean went into his drawer and pulled out a few sheets of paper. Would this do he asked? Yes that would be perfect. Do you have some pencils? Yes I do how many do you need? Oh I only need one but it has to have a good eraser. Here you are said Sean as he handed her two brand new sharpened pencils. Thank you so much she said as she took the pencils.
You finish your essay and I will just sit here and draw. So that is what they did. Sean spent the next hour writing his essay and Katie drew him writing his essay. Once Sean was finished Katie showed him her drawing. Do you like it she asked? It is very good. You always make me look better than I actually do. No Sean I draw you the way I see you. That is how you look to me.
The afternoon passed quickly. Before they knew it Mr. Sullivan had come home from work. Dad guess who is here said Sean. Who asked Mr. Sullivan? Me said Katie. Oh Katie it is so good to see you. It is good to see you too she said. When did you arrive he asked? I got here this morning. How have you been he asked? I have been fine thank you. Good to hear he said. Well I have to go and get changed. Dad, what is it that you do? What do you mean he asked? Well my daddy is a police officer and my mommy is a doctor but what do you do? Oh well I work for the Ministry of Magic in London. Oh ok but what do you do there? I work in the Department of Mysteries. I am an Unspeakable. What is an Unspeakable she asked? Well that is the problem because I am an Unspeakable I can't tell anyone what it is I do. Not even mom she asked? Not even mom. She knows as much as you do about what I do at work. Oh do you enjoy it she asked? Yes I do it is always interesting. Katie thought for a moment and then said I guess maybe I will be an Unspeakable when I get bigger. If it is fun then that is what I want to do. Both Mr. and Mrs. Sullivan smiled at this.
Katie I thought you wanted to either be a healer or an auror like I want to be said Sean? I do but I have to keep my options open she said. When Mr. and Mrs. Sullivan heard this they broke up in laughter. What is so funny she asked? Oh Katie sometimes you sound just like an adult. It just sounds funny hearing that coming out of a little girl's mouth. Katie was a little confused but decided to just ignore the laughing adults.
Mr Sullivan went upstairs and got changed. By the time he came back down dinner was on the table. Come sit down for dinner said Mrs. Sullivan. They all went into the dining room and sat down at the table to eat. When dinner was finished they all went into the living room and sat to listen to the wizarding wireless. Katie I didn't see the drawing you were working on said Sean. Can I see it he asked? Sure I left it upstairs in your room. I will be right back. She went upstairs and was back down in a few moments.
Here you are she said as she presented Sean with the picture she was drawing. This is so good. He showed the picture to his parents. That is good said both Mr. and Mrs. Sullivan. Do you go to classes to learn to draw they asked? No I just seem to be able to draw well. I have always enjoyed drawing. I used to draw things on my chalkboard when I was little. I would draw flowers and my dolls that sort of thing. It was just recently that I started to draw people. The first picture I drew of a person was the one I did for Sean last Christmas. It took me a few months to draw it and make sure it was right. The only problem with that was I kept growing and changing so it made it very difficult.
Sometimes people who see my drawings say that they look different to what the person looks like. I don't know why. I draw people like I see them. I have almost used up all the paper that was in my art kit already. My mommy is going to go and get me more paper so that I can continue to draw. She seems to like my drawings too. I always have my pictures put up in my class at school when we have art class. The teacher always makes sure to put them up on the top of the board so no one can ruin them. Ruin them what do people do to your pictures? They rip them off the wall or sometimes they write on them. So since that happened the teacher puts the pictures up as high as she can.
Do you want to keep this she asked Sean? Could I? Of course you can, I would be happy if you did. I think that if my mommy sees another picture of you she will scream. She tells me that I am obsessed with drawing you. I can't help it if you are my favourite subject she said smiling. That is so sweet said Sean as he took the picture from Katie. I am going to put it up in my room. This is how Katie sees me. Katie smiled
A couple of hours later it was time for Katie to go home. Would it be ok if I came again later in the week she asked Mrs. Sullivan? That would be wonderful. I will look forward to your visit. Thank you said Katie as she got ready to go. I will walk you out said Sean.
I am so glad that you came he said. I had a really good time said Katie. I will be back in a couple of days. They gave each other a big hug and kissed each other on the cheek. Bye said Katie and then she was gone.
Katie returned to Belfast a couple of days later. She and Sean spent the day together and enjoyed each other's company. It was not much time later that Katie realized that Sean was again returning to Hogwarts for the remainder of the school year.
Sean I am going to miss you so much said Katie. I am going to write to you everyday until you come home and tell you everything I am doing. Would that be ok she asked? I would love it said Sean. Just remember that you should send any letters after the middle of June here because they may not get to me by the time the term is over. I will, please write to me as much as you can. It makes me feel better when I hear from you. I will write as much as I can. You know I am not the best at writing but I will try my best said Sean.