After a few hours Katie started to yawn. I think it is time for me to go to bed she said. Good night. Katie kissed her parents good night and started off towards her bed room. Wait up said Sean as he followed after her. You don't need to go to bed now she said. Why not stay up and watch more television?
I don't want to watch more television. I am tired too. Oh ok well then lets get in our pj's and go to sleep.
They walked into Katie's room and got their pj's. I will go into the bathroom to get changed said Sean. Oh ok then I will change really quick said Katie. She changed into her pj's and was sitting on her bed when Sean knocked on the door. Is it ok for me to come in he asked? Yes come in said Katie. When he saw her pj's he commented. Those are really cute he said. Thank you responded Katie. I just got them this summer. They were pink ( of course) and had white polka dots all over.
Well we should get into bed said Sean. Ok said Katie. So they each got into their beds and were laying facing each other.
I really miss you when you are at school said Katie. I know you do said Sean. I can tell by how you write so much . I try to write back but well I am not very good at writing letters. I know but I do really like when I get a letter from you. It makes me feel like I am there with you. I cant wait to go to Hogwarts. I know that you will be in fifth year and will be really busy and my not have much time to spend with me but it will be better than not seeing you for months at a time. We could at least talk for a few minutes while we are doing homework or at meal time. I know I have said this before but I hope that I will be in Ravenclaw so that we can be in the same house. I hope you are in Ravenclaw too.
Sean do you think I will do well at Hogwarts she asked? Of course you will you are very smart and you already have shown that you have magic in you said Sean. I know that but what if I cant do anything else than what I have done said Katie with fear in her voice. You will do just fine said Sean. I had not been able to do as much as you have and I have done well said Sean. But you are a pureblood she said. It does not matter about that. I have heard that there is a girl who just finished first year and she is muggle born and she was top of her class.
Really said Katie excitedly. What is her name she asked? Her name.. well let me see oh yeah her name is Hermione Granger. That is a very nice name said Katie. She is a friend of Harry Potter's said Sean. Oh she is exclaimed Katie. Is she a nice girl asked Katie? I think so why he asked? Well I thought maybe she might be my friend when I get to Hogwarts said Katie. I don't see why she would not want to be your friend commented Sean. You are a very nice girl and very smart. She would be a fool not to want to be your friend said Sean sincerely.
Later on in the night Sean woke up hearing Katie moaning. Then all of a sudden she started to speak. " Please not him oh please not him. Please don't let him be dead". Sean rushed over to Katie and shook her awake. When she woke up she was crying.
Katie what were you dreaming about Sean asked? It was the same one that I have every so often she said breathlessly. It is the one where I see someone coming out of tall bushes dragging someone else. It is so scary.
You are safe now Katie said Sean. I know but I still feel a little scared. Sean took her in his arms to comfort her. When Sean embraced her Katie felt so safe and secure. She snuggled up to Sean's shoulder. There you are he said. You are safe now. I wont let anyone hurt you; you know that don't you? Yes said Katie.
Sean layed Katie back onto her bed gently. Now lets go back to sleep he said. Would you lay with me until I get back to sleep she asked? Please!! How can I resist that face he said to her. Ok move over but I can only stay until you get back to sleep. Alright said Katie as she moved over to the other side of her bed to make room for Sean. Sean layed down and Katie snuggled into Sean and closed her eyes.
Then next thing they knew Katie's mother was calling them to get up. When Katie woke up and noticed that Sean was still holding her she smiled. I had such a good sleep she thought. Sean it is time to get up she said into his ear. Sean woke up with a start. What he said. Where am I? Sean you are at my house. Don't you remember? Oh yeah, what am I doing in your bed he asked? Oh I remember he said. I was supposed to go back to my bed when you fell asleep but it seems that we both fell asleep around the same time. I think so said Katie. I had a really good sleep she said.
It is a good thing that your mother did not come in here to wake us up he said. She may not have liked finding us like this. We didn't do anything wrong did we she asked? No but that is not really the point. You are only nine years old and you shouldn't be sleeping with me in your bed. But you just fell asleep we didn't do anything wrong. I know that but others may see it differently. Anyway we had better get up or your mother will be down here to see what is taking us so long.
Sean was first out of the bed and he grabbed his towel and made his way to the bathroom to have a shower. Sean should I tell mom that you will be a few minutes asked Katie? Yes said Sean from behind the door. Ok
A few minutes later Sean made his way down the hall towards the dining room where he found Katie and her parents sitting down for breakfast.
Good morning said Mrs. Robinson. Did you sleep well she asked? Yes I slept very well. I am glad that the rollaway is comfortable. Katie probably told you that she had me charm it so that it would be more comfortable said Mrs. Robinson. Yes she did tell me that. she takes good care of me commented Sean.
Katie just sat there and smiled at Sean.
Mommy where is Bill? He must still be in bed. I will get him said Katie. She walked down the hallway into her brother's bedroom. Get up she said. He grumbled and turned over. Mommy said to get up now, breakfast is ready. Don't embarrass me in front of Sean. Please get up now. Bill just grumbled and covered his head with the blanket. Katie started to fume. You just wait she said very quietly. You just wait until someone comes over that you want to impress or someone you like. I will make sure that you feel as embarrassed as I do right now. With that she stormed out of his room.
When she returned to the dining room her mother asked about Bill. He does not want to get up. I told him that breakfast was ready so I guess he does not want breakfast. He can have breakfast when he gets up said her father. Of course Bill can do what ever he wants can't he she said angrily. Her mother just gave her a look. Sean looked a little shocked to hear all that was going on.
They sat and ate their breakfasts after that. What are the two of you going to do today her mother asked? I am not sure she responded. I think we may just walk around for a while and then maybe go to the park or maybe go swimming if that is ok. I don't see a problem there responded Mrs. Robinson.
After breakfast Katie went down to her room to get dressed. As she was passing her brother's room he came out. What were you going on about earlier he asked? Katie just glared. We were sitting down for breakfast like a normal family and you refused to get up to eat with us. How do you think that looks. It just seems that you are trying to make me look like a fool. First you back out on letting Sean sleep in your room now this. Why do you always want to make my life difficult she asked? Make your life difficult!! Who is it that has this entire family moving three thousand miles away just so they can go to school with their boyfriend? Do you think I want to move and leave all my friends just so you can go to Hogwarts? You could go to Casa Loma like the rest of us. But no you have to go to Hogwarts. You have to be special. Just because you don't have any friends so you won't be leaving anyone behind doesn't mean that the rest of us are happy about it.
Katie couldn't believe what she had just heard. She started to cry and ran to her room. When she got there she threw herself onto her bed and started to sob. Her mother was in her own room and could hear Katie crying. She ran into Katie's room to see what the matter was.
What is wrong she said to Katie? She was crying so hard that she couldn't speak. So she sat on Katie's bed for a moment. When Katie calmed down a bit she asked again. That is when Katie told her mother what her brother has said to her. Mrs Robinson was shocked. I knew he wasn't very happy about the move but I never expected him to say such things to you. Why does he hate me so much asked Katie? He doesn't hate you sweetie he is just angry that he has not gotten his own way. He always gets his own way responded Katie. He almost stopped Sean from coming. Daddy always is on his side for everything. Am I such a horrible person that everyone hates me. If so what can I do so that people will like me. It is really bad when your own family hate you. Sweetie I know how that is said her mother. Look at the family I came from. If you didn't do exactly what was expected you were disowned. I know mommy but we should be different from them. I think they were a little crazy she said smiling. I think you are right. Well maybe not all but most said her mother with a laugh.
I will have a talk with your brother about all of this just so you know. Ok mommy said Katie as she gave her a hug. Don't let him ruin your visit with Sean. Sean seems like a very nice boy. He really seems taken with you. Almost as much as you are taken with him she said smiling. Well mommy you know I love Sean. He is my very best friend. I know she said. Now run along and find Sean. Yes mommy. So Katie ran off to find Sean.
When Katie found Sean he asked what the matter was. What do you mean she responded? Well your eyes are red so that usually means that you have been crying. Who made you cry? Oh my brother. He said some really nasty things to me. But mommy is going to take care of it. What did he say asked Sean? Well he is not very happy about us moving to England so that I can go to school. He wants to stay here. He said something about how he has to leave all his friends and that I don't care because I don't have any friends. Katie said the last part with tears in her eyes. Oh Katie you do have friends. You have me don't you? Yes you are my very best friend in the world. There you go so don't pay any attention to what your brother has to say. Ok said Katie feeling better.
Now what are we going to do today asked Sean? Well I think we could ride bikes and I can show you the neighbourhood responded Katie. Oh hush there could be one problem said Sean. What is that? Well I don't know how to ride a bike said Sean. You don't? responded Katie. No I never learned how. Oh well let me think….. I guess we could go for a walk around the neighbourhood or we could go swimming at the pool. It is a little cold for swimming don't you think said Sean? No not really the pool is indoors responded Katie. It is a really nice day why don't we just go for a walk and maybe this afternoon we could go swimming said Katie. That sounds good agreed Sean.
Katie went to find her mother.
Mommy we are going to go for a walk around the neighbourhood if that is ok. That is fine. Will you be going anywhere near the store she asked? I think so said Katie. Oh good could you pick up some milk for me. I have to go in to work for a little while and I am not sure if I will be home before lunch and you will need milk to have with your lunch. Okay we can pick up milk.
Mrs Robinson gave Katie the money for the milk and a little more. You buy yourself and Sean a treat while you are there ok. Ok mommy. She took the money and put it in her pocket so that she would not lose it on the way. Now Katie if you need me just call me on my cell phone ok. Yes mommy I will. Do you have your keys for the house? Yes I do responded Katie. Good well have a good time on your walk. I will said Katie.
Mrs Robinson called out to Katie. Katie you seem to take a lot of walks with Sean. Why is that she asked? Well when I am with Sean I can walk with out feeling like someone could come after me. I feel safe walking with Sean. We go on a lot of walks when I am visiting him too. We have always done this. Even when I was little we would always go for a walk and usually ended up at the park to play on the swings. That sounds really nice commented Mrs Robinson.
With that Katie left to return to Sean.
We can go now said Katie when she found Sean sitting in the living room. Sean was giving Bill dirty looks while he was sitting there. Ok said Sean as he got up from the couch.