The next day when Sean and Katie got up in the morning Katie announced that they were going to go swimming. I didn't know that you had a pool in your backyard said Sean. We don't said Katie we will be going to the pool at the high school. Oh ok when do you want to go he asked? I was thinking maybe this afternoon when it gets hot. That way we will be nice and cool while we are walking home. That sounds good so what do you want to do this morning asked Sean? I don't know. We could read if you want said Katie. I didn't bring any books said Sean. The only book I have is the one I already read yesterday. I could ask my brother if he has any books you might be able to read.
They went to Bill's room and knocked. Come in he said. Bill do you have any books that Sean could read asked Katie? No all I have are my school books. There is an idea thought Katie. Could Sean borrow one of your books from last year asked Katie? Why asked Bill? Well he will be going into fourth year this year and you just finished fourth year. Sure I guess. Sean and Katie went into Bill's room and took a look at Bill's books. That is the book that has been assigned for fourth year charms said Sean. Can I borrow that one asked Sean? Sure no problem. Thanks said Sean and they left and returned to Katie's room.
Charms?? What is that asked Katie? Well it is when you put a spell to make something do something else. Like what asked Katie? Well for example the first thing we learned to do was make a feather float in the air. That can be used for other things but you start with a feather because it is light. How do you do that asked Katie? I can show you. Do you still have your wand that you got at the fair a couple of years ago he asked? No it got broken. Instead I have this stupid toy wand. I can't do anything with it. Katie went to get the toy wand to show Sean. Abracadabra said Katie see nothing. Sean just smiled. There is a reason that didn't work said Sean. Why asked Katie? Because that is not magic and you are too young to be doing magic. Let me show you how you would do it if this were a real magic wand. He showed her how to swish and flick. That is the wand movement you need for the Wingardium Leviosa charm. Wingardi what?? asked Katie. Wingardium Leviosa. Those are the words you need to say to do this charm.
Sean had Katie practice the wand movements until she got it right. Good that was really good said Sean as Katie was swishing and flicking the toy wand. Now try the incantation, Wingardium Leviosa. Wingardium Leviosa. That is good but make sure that you enunciate the words really carefully. Wingardium Leviosa. When she said it again the feather started to rise of the desk just a little bit. Sean look at that exclaimed Katie. I did something she said. I saw that try again he said. She did Wingardium Leviosa. That time the feather did rise off the desk about six inches. I just did magic didn't I she exclaimed. Yes Katie you did said Sean. But how did I do it if I don't have a magic wand she asked? Well I guess it was incidental magic. That is magic that children under school age can do with out a wand. I think I remember you telling me that you sent your brother sliding into the wall years ago didn't you he asked? Yes I did he was bugging me. See that may be just what happened. So I did magic that is so cool. I am going to have to tell mommy.
Mommy Katie called out. Mom has gone out for a few minutes said Bill when she got out into the living room. Oh when will she be home asked Katie? She shouldn't be long why? I wanted to show her something. What did you want to show her? I wanted to show her how I can do magic. Yeah right you are too young to be able to do magic and anyways you don't have a wand. I know that but I still can do magic I will show you come with me.
Both Bill and Katie walked back down to her room where she picked up the toy wand and made the feather raise up into the air. See I can do magic said Katie proudly. That is really good said Bill. You have got to show mom and dad when he gets home.
A little while later Mrs. Robinson returned. Mommy what until you see what I can do called out Katie when she came down the hall towards her mother. mommy I can do magic said Katie. Really responded her mother. yes I can and I don't even need a wand. Do you want to see said Katie excitedly. Sure lets see your magic said Mrs. Robinson thinking that it would be some type of trick. Katie pulled out her toy wand and exclaimed Wingardium Leviosa and the feather she had put on the table started to rise in the air about six inches. See mommy I told you I could do magic. Your right said Mrs. Robinson. Where did you learn that she asked? Sean taught me. He showed me the wand movements and the incantation. He was even surprised when I was able to do it. That is very good said Mrs. Robinson. I am very impressed not many witches or wizards are able to do wandless magic. You will have to show daddy when he gets home from work he will love to see what you can do said Mrs. Robinson. I will said Katie.
Mommy would it be ok if Sean and I go to the pool this afternoon asked Katie? Sure that sounds like a really good idea. Thank you mommy.
Katie went back to her room to find Sean reading the Charms book that Bill had lent him. Sean would you like to go to the pool this afternoon, I have gotten permission from mommy to go said Katie. Sure said Sean. What time do you want to go at he asked? We could go after lunch how about one o'clock? said Katie. That sounds good said Sean. Good said Katie.
What are you reading asked Katie? I'm reading the Charms book your brother lent me. This is going to be an interesting year said Sean. We are going to learn summoning and banishing charms this year. Really that sound interesting. Maybe Bill can teach you those charms so when you get to school you will already know how to do them said Katie? I guess so said Sean. So the two of them went to Bill's room to see if he could help Sean.
Bill could you please do something for me asked Katie when Bill answered his door. What is that he asked? Could you please teach Sean how to do what was that a summoning charm or a banishing charm? Why asked Bill? So he will be able to do them when he gets to school. Oh alright said Bill. Come in. Katie and Sean went into Bill's room and sat down on the bed. Do you have your toy wand with you he asked? Yes I do she said as she handed it to her brother. I cant do this with my wand as I am not allowed to do magic out of school said Bill. But I saw….. You saw nothing said Bill with a threatening look in his eyes. The incantation is Accio. So you flick your wand and say Accio …… For example if you wanted that book over there you would say Accio Book. It sounds really easy but it is not as easy as it seems said Bill. Here try it with Katie's wand said Bill as he handed Sean the toy wand. Sean tried it and Bill said that he was doing the right wand movement and saying the incantation right. Thanks said Sean. No problem said Bill.
Bill seemed to be treating Sean much better now. Bill could see how much Katie liked him and how well he treated Katie. He may think that she can be a bit of a pain but he liked it when people treated her well and Sean treated Katie the way she should be treated.
After lunch Katie and Sean packed up their swimsuits and towels along with some shampoo and soap for after their swim into a carry all bag and headed off towards the pool. When they had almost arrived at the pool they came across a play park. I didn't know this was here said Sean. Didn't I tell you about this park said Katie? This is my favourite one. It is close to home and not in the creek so I can come here myself. I have a lot of fun here. I usually come here before I go swimming if I have left home too soon. Well do you want to take a swing before we go to the pool asked Sean? Will you push me she asked? Of course said Sean smiling. They spent a good half hour swinging on the swings before they headed off towards the pool
A/N Thank you SilverBirch for all of your kind words. I always look forward to hearing how you like the story. All of the rest of you thank you for reading my story. I have over 900 reads but Please stop and review. I would love to hear what you think of my story.