The next day was very difficult for Katie. This was the day before Sean was to go home. Katie had been trying to not think about this as every time she did she would begin to get very sad. Sean knew that Katie was going to be sad so he tried to make this day as happy as he could.
Katie why don't we go for a nice long walk and maybe go to the park and play on the swings said Sean in the morning after they had breakfast. Alright said Katie trying not to show how sad she was. If every time we spend any length of time together I am like this Sean won't want to visit again or he won't want me to visit him thought Katie. Let me get my shoes on said Katie as she did up her sandals.
They left Katie's house and immediately they were holding hands. Sean you know I love it when you hold my hand said Katie. You do said Sean. Yes, you are the only one who really holds my hand not my wrist. Also you don't pull my along. You walk at my pace. Most of the time when someone is holding my hand I have to run along beside them as they are walking too fast for me. Well I like holding your hand said Sean. It makes me happy to hold your hand. Why is that asked Katie? Because you are my friend and well I love you. Katie just smiled when she heard this. I love you too she said.
Sean are we different she asked? Different, why would we be different he asked? Well, I don't know that many girls that have a boy as their best friend. Even less have a boy who is older than they are as a best friend. Also we are well close she stuttered. We... we kind of love each other. That is not something that happens to kids my age. I don't even think that it happens to kids your age very often either. That may be true but it does not make us different. It makes us lucky. We are lucky to have each other to love said Sean. I know I am lucky to have you said Katie. I don't even want to think what my life would be like if I had not met you and you had not become my friend said Katie. I feel the same way said Sean. That was the straw that broke the camels back for Katie. She just started to cry.
Oh Katie please don't cry said Sean. I tried so hard not to let you see me cry said Katie. I didn't want you to see me get upset. I seem to do this every time we spend any length of time together and I have to leave to go home. I understand sweetie said Sean hugging her. It will be easier next year. I know you are sick of hearing this but when you can come and see me when ever you want and I can come and see you too. Also you may find that you will get sick of seeing me so much when you get to school. You may decide that you want a break from me. That would never happen said Katie. I would never get sick of seeing you. It will be wonderful to see you everyday. It may be you that gets sick of me. You have never been exposed to me on a regular basis. It may turn out that you understand why everyone doesn't want to be my friend said Katie. That will never happen said Sean.
They sat down on a park bench and just held each other. You are such a wonderful girl said Sean. I miss you very much when I am at school. I know that I don't write as much as I should but I just want you to know how special you are and I don't want you to ever doubt that I am thinking about you everyday. I can't wait for you to get to school next year. This just made Katie cry even more. Sean could not think of anything to do to make Katie feel better. So he did the one thing he had promised himself not to do because Katie was so young. He kissed her. Not just a peck on the lips this was a really good kiss.
Katie was shocked. He is kissing me she thought. Sean is kissing me!!!! When the kiss ended Sean apologised. I am so sorry I did that he said. I shouldn't have please forgive me. You didn't want to kiss me asked Katie? Was it a mistake she asked? No it wasn't a mistake I just shouldn't have done it said Sean. It was wrong of me to do it. You are too… ugly said Katie. No Katie you are beautiful. Then why was kissing me a mistake she asked? Well you are only nine years old. I know I am only nine but I will be ten in a couple of weeks. Why did you kiss me she asked? Why? Yes why asked Katie? Well I guess I kissed you because I wanted to make you feel better. I wanted you to know that you mean a lot to me and that I care a great deal for you said Sean. Do you kiss a lot of girls asked Katie? No I don't I have only ever kissed three girls in my life and one of them I didn't actually kiss she kissed me. Who have you kissed asked Katie?
Sean felt a little uncomfortable but continued. Well I have kissed you of course and the only other person I have kissed would be a girl by the name of Hermione Granger. I know that name said Katie. Where do I know her name from she asked? I think I mentioned her to you when I got here said Sean thinking. Yes you had asked me if you thought you would do well at Hogwarts and I told you about her and how she is at the top of her class at Hogwarts. Why did you kiss her asked Katie? Do you love her she asked? No Katie I don't love her. Actually I kissed her because she reminded me of you.
She does how asked Katie? Well, she is a very good student and was in the library at school and one day I found her there crying. I asked her what had made her cry and she told me that everyone hated her because she knew all the answers. They were calling her a know it all. She just seemed so sad. She told me how since she got her letter she had been looking forward to coming to Hogwarts. She had hoped that she would be able to make friends there. You see she also was teased at school. She didn't know what it was but she knew that she was different. You see she is muggle born so she didn't know that she was a witch. I saw her crying and I heard her story and I was thinking of you. I remembered what you had said to me the day we met about how if you give someone a kiss they can't be sad. So I kissed her. It was just a small short little kiss.
So you kissed Hermione but you were thinking of me asked Katie? I guess sort of. There are a lot of things around school that remind me of you. Since we did that tour of Hogwarts at the amusements a few years ago I will be sitting in class and remember you sitting there looking around so that you would be able to see in your mind where I was when I was at school.
Katie you know that I really do care about you don't you said Sean? Katie paused for a moment looking up at Sean. Yes I know you care about me and I also know that you take good care of me. I don't know what it is but I don't like the idea of you kissing other girls said Katie. I think you may be jealous said Sean. Jealous asked Katie? Yes you don't like the idea of me spending time with anyone else but you. Well yes that is true. I want to spend as much time as I can with you. But I don't have a problem if you spend time with your other friends I just don't like those other friends to be girls. Especially if those other girls are your age and pretty. The two things that I am not.
Katie how many times do I have to tell you; you are a beautiful girl. Also I don't care that you are younger than me. I knew that when we first became friends. I have accepted that you will always be younger than me so why can't you. I know you want to be doing the things that I am doing. I understand that but we are going to be friends for a very long time and in a few years the age difference will be meaningless. Once you are twenty and I am twenty four it won't matter the age difference. THAT IS TEN YEARS FROM NOW exclaimed Katie. That is a lifetime for me. I know I just wanted to show you the older you get the less the difference will mean. Katie …. Katie had tears in her eyes. Katie what is wrong asked Sean?
Are you mad at me asked Katie? No sweetie I am not mad at you he said. Why would you think that? I don't know said Katie. Oh sweetie come here. Sean took Katie into his arms and held her. How could I ever be mad at you? You are the sweetest girl I know and you care about me so much. I… well... well what asked Sean? I … I love you said Katie. You are my very best friend in this world and I just don't want you to be mad at me and well I don't what any other girl to take you away from me. Is that bad she asked? No Katie that is not bad said Sean smiling. I just want you to know that no other girl could ever take me away from you ever. What if you fall in love with them? They may not want a little girl hanging around you all the time. They may want you all to themselves? I would never fall in love with anyone who would not want you around I promise. We are a package set. If she wants me she has to take you too.
Are you looking for a girlfriend when you are at school she asked? No why would I do that? I have you. You are the best girlfriend I could ever have said Sean. I am your girlfriend asked Katie? Well you are a girl and you are my friend so I guess you are my girlfriend. Also I seem to remember me promising to marry you when you graduated from school. How could I do that if I am already married? Also how would I explain to another girl that I have to leave her and go and marry you? So I guess you are stuck with me.
Katie just smiled. If I am stuck with you then you will be stuck with me too she said. Why is that asked Sean? Because I want to marry my best friend so since you are my best friend I guess I will have to marry you. Why would you want to marry your best friend asked Sean? Well I heard on some television show that you should be friends with the person you marry. Well than if you are best friend your marriage should last forever. You already know everything about each other so no surprises. Don't count on that Katie said Sean. Anyway wouldn't it be boring knowing everything about each other he asked? I don't know commented Katie.
We will have to make a pact said Katie. What kind of pact asked Sean? We will have to promise not to fall in love with anyone else said Katie. You have to promise not to fall in love with all the pretty girls at Hogwarts and will I will be there when I graduate so that we can get married said Katie. Oh no you have to promise not to fall in love with all the boys at Hogwarts when you get there said Sean. That shouldn't be a problem said Katie. I doubt that any of the boys at Hogwarts will fall in love with me so you don't have to worry about that said Katie.
Why wouldn't they said Sean sincerely. You are a very very pretty girl. All the boys will be following you around asking for dates and wanting you to fall in love with them so that they can give you lots of kisses said Sean. I doubt that said Katie. You have no idea how pretty you are do you asked Sean? I am not that pretty at all said Katie. Yes you are who told you that you weren't pretty? Oh I don't know everyone said Katie. All I ever hear is how ugly I am. And how they can't stand looking at me I am so ugly. I don't know who said these things to you but they are very wrong. If it was girls who said it they only did because they are jealous of how pretty you really are. You are pretty on the outside that is obvious but you are also very beautiful in the inside and that is the most important thing anyway.
I personally think that I am very lucky to have a girl as beautiful as you being my girlfriend. I am sure that all the guys would be so jealous of me if they could see you. I will have to beat them off of you with a stick. Katie just laughed. Yeah right I would love to see that she said. You will in just one more year. Then it will be stick beatings said Sean laughing.
Are you going to be ok when I go home asked Sean? Honestly said Katie? Yes honestly. I don't think so said Katie. I will survive but I will be sad for a few days. I just miss you so much said Katie. I don't really have anyone else to talk to when I am not with you. You always make me feel better about myself. I will just warn you that you may get cried on tomorrow. I will try my best not to completely lose it. That is all I can ask for said Sean. I have a secret said Sean. What is that asked Katie? I will be sad too said Sean. You are not the only one who misses their best friend. For days I keep expecting to hear you knocking on the door or calling out to me. Especially after we have had cuddles when you are gone I keep expecting to see you there when I wake up. Really exclaimed Katie!! Yes really said Sean. I told you how I cried when you went home that Christmas that you stayed for the week. I was just better at holding it in until you left. Once you were gone I cried. Especially after you came back to me and kissed me on the cheek and told me that you loved me. I almost lost it then and there said Sean. I can tell you this because you are my best friend and wouldn't tell anyone else. Wouldn't do my reputation any good for it to be found out that I cry. I wouldn't tell anyone said Katie I promise. I know said Sean.
We had better get back to your house you mom with think I have kidnapped you said Sean smiling. I wish you would said Katie. I know said Sean taking Katie's hand and walking back to the house.
When they got back to Katie's house Sean found a pile of clothes on his bed. What are they doing there asked Sean? Oh mommy must have come and done the laundry while we where out said Katie glancing at what Sean was pointing at. See she did some of my clothes too. I have to hang them up so that they wont get all wrinkled. I guess mommy thought that this way you mom wouldn't have to do all the laundry when you get home. Mom doesn't do the laundry Twinkle does. Your mom didn't need to do this. You have to remember mom is out of habit having a house elf around.
I bet there are times that she wishes that we did have one. Especially when we were babies. That would have been a big help keeping the house clean and doing the laundry and cooking. Especially cooking.
When my parents got married my mommy couldn't cook at all. She had never learned how. She grew up in a house with four or five house elves. So she never had to do any cooking at all and then she went to Hogwarts and the food is provided there. I have heard lots of stories about how mommy would burn dinner all the time. That is why she has taught me how to cook. I have been learning how to do simple things like make potatoes and cook vegetables. I even know how to cook pasta. By the time I am all grown up I will be able to cook almost anything said Katie. We won't need a house elf to cook for us.
My mom knows how to cook she just is out of practice said Sean. I think Twinkle came to us around the time I was born. We lived out in the country so it was just easier to have Twinkle. We lived in a big farm house it was so much fun there. I guess mom and dad thought it would be good to have a house elf as they were hoping to have a large family. But it turns out they only had me. I know that you wanted to have a little sister said Katie. I am sorry you didn't get one. That is ok I have you. Probably better than a little sister. You don't get under my skin and pester me all the time. I think Bill would argue that point. I think he would have loved to have traded places with you. I think he would have shipped me off to your house years ago if he would have managed it and mommy would have agreed. I would have taken you. That is so sweet said Katie hugging Sean.
I guess I should pack these clean clothes in my suitcase said Sean. I guess said Katie. Sean put the clean clothes into his suitcase, zipped it up and returned it to the closet. Here said Sean I will help you hang up your clothes. Sean took one of Katie's blouses and a hanger and hung up the blouse. This is the blouse you were wearing when you had your fall said Sean. This looks really cute on you. It does said Katie? Yes pink looks really good on you. It brings out the colour of your eyes. I have a lot of tops that are pink said Katie. I know I can see all of them said Sean indicating all the tops in her closet. When they were done hanging up and putting away all of Katie's clothes they went out to the living room to watch some TV.
When Mrs. Robinson came into the living room to see if they wanted any lunch Sean thanked her for doing the laundry. You didn't need to do that said Sean. Twinkle would have done it when I got home he said. It was no problem I was doing laundry anyway said Mrs. Robinson. So what do the two of you want for lunch asked Mrs. Robinson? I don't know said Katie. Her mother could tell from Katie's face that she was sad. I have an idea said Mrs. Robinson why don't we go out to a restaurant for lunch as a special treat. Why don't we go and have some ribs or something like that? Katie smiled and got very excited. I would love that she said thank you mommy. I will be ready in a couple of minutes she said I just have to wash my face and hands. Katie ran down the hall to the washroom.
How is she doing asked Mrs. Robinson to Sean? I am not sure she is trying to be so brave he said. We had a nice walk and we talked about what things will be like next year. I tried to emphasize that it will only be one more year and she will be at Hogwarts. She is such a sweet girl and I really care about her. I hate that it hurts her so much when we are apart. I hope things will be better next year. You do know how much it meant to her that you came to visit don't you Sean asked Mrs. Robinson? Yes she has wanted me to come to visit for a few years. I am just glad that you and mom were able to arrange everything. It has been very interesting.
What do you mean asked Mrs. Robinson? Well I had heard of all the things that she was living with like the girls who were tormenting her. I just didn't imagine that it was really that bad. Also it has been interesting seeing how muggles live. How did you get used to this he asked? You came from one of the most prominent wizarding families in Britain. Well it was an eye opener at the beginning. But after a while I could see how in some ways the wizarding world was so far behind in thinking. Here I have found a world where almost nothing is impossible. Yes some of the conveniences are missing but some things are so much better. Think about it. If I want to speak with Mr. Robinson all I have to do is pick up the phone and I can talk to him right away. We can have a conversation on the phone. To do that in the wizarding world it would take forever. Sending owls back and forth. Living here has not been that bad. I do miss home though and I think I am glad to be going back. It is time. I can't hid out here forever. I think it is time to go back home. It has been twenty years. I look forward to seeing my sister when we go back. I don't get the opportunity to visit her. I guess I haven't seen her in well since I went back for our reunion nine years ago.
I'm ready called out Katie as she came back down the hall. Katie had put on the pink blouse that Sean had commented looked nice on her. You changed said Sean. Yes I wanted to look presentable when we go to the restaurant said Katie. Sean just nodded. Well we had better get going said Mrs. Robinson.
The three of them climbed into the car and were off to the restaurant. I love this said Katie. What do you love asked Sean? I have eaten out more since you came to visit than I have in the last couple of years. I could get used to this she said. Well don't said her mother. It will be back to my cooking after this. That is ok said Katie. I like your cooking. It is just so much fun going out to eat. I feel like a princess. You are a princess said Sean. Katie just looked at Sean and smiled. I am she said. Well you're my princess said Sean. Katie just smiled and blushed. Mrs Robinson smiled to herself. He is so wonderful to her. I can see the two of them falling in love with each other. I know that Katie loves him in her own way but I think Sean might have deeper feelings that he has admitted to me or his mother she thought. Erin told me that he admitted that he had feelings for her a few years ago but until I saw that way he is with Katie I wasn't sure. He just might love my little girl. That wouldn't be so bad I think. He is a very nice boy.
When they got to the restaurant Katie was the first out of the car. Come on I want my ribs she said excitedly. She grabbed Sean's hand a pulled him along. I'm coming he said laughing. Katie, they are not going to run out of ribs in the next five minutes said her mother. I know said Katie smiling but anyway let's go she said. They got into the restaurant and were seated. You seem very happy said Mrs. Robinson to Katie. I have decided to enjoy today because I don't think I will like tomorrow. That is a good idea, you never know what tomorrow will bring said her mother. But mommy I do know what tomorrow will bring and I don't want it to happen but I can't stop it so I have decided not to think about it right now.
They ordered lunch and talked about what had happened while Sean had been there. It seems we have packed a lot into a short period of time said Mrs. Robinson. We have had almost tragedies, visits all over the place and confrontations with nasty girls. I personally have had a wonderful time said Sean. I never realized how interesting the muggle world was. I would just like to thank the both of you very much for giving me such a good time said Sean. It was so much more than I anticipated. We wanted to show you as much as we could said Katie. The next time you visit me I will not be living here. I will be living in London. Yes and that will be good said Sean.
I will be able to visit more as I will be able to travel by Floo to your house then. We can visit at your house and at mine. Mom will love it said Sean. Why asked Katie. You will be able to visit even if I am not at home he said. That is true said Katie. I can only visit when you are at home. I tried a few times to come and visit you at Hogwarts but couldn't seem to make it. That is because of the wards around the school said her mother. They are very strong.
When lunch was finished Sean tried to pay but Mrs. Robinson would not allow it. You save your money said Mrs. Robinson. What am I going to do with all this money if I don't spend it now he asked? Well I guess I could buy it from you for either gallons or pounds said Mrs. Robinson. Would you like that? I think I would because when will I be back here to spend it said Sean. Well you could come and see me at Christmas or Easter said Katie. I would love that she said excitedly. Ok how about I hold off on cashing in the funny money and we will see if mom can arrange for another visit in the New Year said Sean. Why the New Year asked Katie? Because you always come to see me at Christmas. It is a tradition. I guess said Katie smiling. I do love visiting at Christmas she said.
Mrs Robinson paid for lunch and they left the restaurant. Is there anywhere you two would like to go that you have not gone yet she asked? Katie thought for a few moments. Could we go to the Bluffs asked Katie? That is a wonderful idea said her mother. It is beautiful there and you can enjoy the day there. Let's go said Mrs. Robinson.
When they arrived at the Bluffs Sean was amazed. Is that the ocean he asked? No Sean that is Lake Ontario said Katie. That is a lake it is so big. Most of the lakes I have ever seen you could see the other side of it. How big is this lake he asked? I don't know said Katie all I know is it is very big and on the other side of the lake is another country. On the other side of this lake is the United States she said. Really said Sean amazed. That is cool.
The three of them enjoyed the afternoon. They walked along the water's edge and to Katie's surprise her mother went on the swings with her and Sean. Why are you so surprised asked her mother? I don't know said Katie it's just that you are a mommy. Yes dear but I have not been a mommy my entire life. I was a little girl myself years and years ago. I liked playing on the swings. Well at least when Bella was not around I did. Why asked Katie? Well she tended to try to scare me by walking right in front of me and making me jump off so that I didn't hit her in the head with my feet. I fell so many times and scraped up my knees because of her. So I am not the only one who scraped my knees said Katie? No sweetie you are not said her mother.
They returned home just in time to find Katie's grandparents pulling into the driveway. What are Gramma and Grandpa doing here she asked? I don't know said her mother. Who are those people asked Sean? They are my grandparents said Katie. They are my father's parents of course said Katie.
Oh they are muggles aren't they asked Sean? Yes they are said Katie. They all got out of the car and met up with Katie's grandparents.
Hi Gramma said Katie to her grandmother. Hello Katie how are you she asked? I'm fine she said. And who is this handsome young man she asked? This is Sean said Katie. Oh so this is Sean said her grandmother. We have heard wonderful things about you she said to Sean. Sean blushed. Sean this is my grandmother Mrs Marie Robinson and this is my grandfather Mr David Robinson. Sean shook Mr. Robinson Sr's hand. Grandpa this is Sean Sullivan. It is very nice to meet you he said to Sean.
It is a good thing you got her now as we have just returned and you would have had to sit in the car and waited for us said Katie's mother. we did come by a little while ago and found no one home and decided to go for a coffee and see if you would return soon said Katie's grandmother. Well come on in mom said Mrs. Robinson.
They all went into the house and sat down in the living room. Can I get anyone anything to drink asked Katie? It was decided that the adults would love a nice cup of tea and the kids would have a cold drink. I will help you said Sean as he got up from his seat and went with Katie into the kitchen to get the drinks for everyone. I think they wanted to meet you said Katie. They don't usually come unannounced like this she said. I guess they must have just remembered that you were here now and decided to risk it and came down. Where do they live asked Sean? They live north of here about fifty miles away. They live in a small town. Is it nice there asked Sean? It is nice but not very exciting for a kid my age. I am usually there at this time of the year. That is why I am usually not visiting you on your birthday.
Sean and Katie walked out of the kitchen carrying a tray with a pot of tea , two cans of pop and a plate of cookies along with all the is needed for tea. Here we are said Sean as he placed the tray on the coffee table. Thank you very much Sean said Katie's mother. Sean just smiled you are welcome he said.
So Sean you are visiting from Ireland I understand said Katie's grandmother? Yes mame said Sean. Where in Ireland do you live she asked? I live in Belfast said Sean. I was born in Belfast said Katie's grandmother. Do you know of the Holy City she asked? No I have never heard of that said Sean. It is an area in Belfast that all the names of the streets are places in the Bible. I lived on Nazareth Road. I am sorry said Sean I don't know where that is he said. I haven't had much of a chance to explore Belfast as I am away at school for most of the year and during the summers I have a lot of homework to do. Also I am just now old enough to explore on my own anyway. Where is Nazareth Road he asked? It is near the city hall she said. I know where that is said Sean. That is on the other side of Belfast from where I live said Sean.
You mentioned school where do you go to school asked Katie's grandmother? Gramma he goes to Hogwarts just like daddy said Katie. Oh, so you are a … I am a wizard yes. I told you that said Katie. He is at Hogwarts now and after next year I will be there too she said. Are you sure you want to go there asked her grandmother? Wouldn't you like to go to school here in Canada? No Gramma I want to go to Hogwarts. I want to go to school with Sean and I want to go to the same school mommy and daddy went to. I am just going to miss you all so much when you all move back to England. I know Gramma but I will be visiting every summer. It is just not the same she said.
They all talked about a number of things for a while. When are you returning home asked Katie's grandfather to Sean? I am going home tomorrow said Sean looking at Katie after he spoke. Katie had a smile plastered on her face but her eyes gave her away. It is going to be until Christmas until I will be able to see Sean said Katie trying to be brave. The time will go by quickly said her mother.
So you will be flying home said Katie's grandfather? No my mom has arranged for a portkey to take me home said Sean. You do know what a portkey is he asked? No what is a portkey asked Mr. Robinson sr.? It is an object that is charmed to transport the person holding it to another location. This portkey will take me from here to my house in Belfast. What do portkey's look like? They can be anything actually. The one that brought me was a soup can said Sean. I am not sure what the portkey that is taking me back is. You happen to know he asked Katie mother? Yes, your mother left it with me before she left. It is a luggage tag. I attached it to your suitcase so it would not get lost.
After a while Mr. Robinson arrived home. Well this is a surprise he said to his parents. What brought you down here he asked? We were just wanting a drive so we decided to see if we could meet Katie's Sean. He seems like a very nice boy. But isn't he a little old for her said Katie's grandfather? I think so but they have been friends for four years. So James is he like you born to… what do they call us muggles? No dad he is a pure blood like Rebecca. His parents aren't like Rebecca's are they? No dad they are very nice people. His dad was head boy the same year that Rebecca was head girl.
When Bill came home it was decided that they would have something easy for dinner. How about spaghetti said Katie? That sounds good said her mother. I can make it said Katie. I know how. Alright said Mrs. Robinson but be very careful. I will said Katie. Come on Sean we are going to cook. She took Sean into the kitchen and put him to work.
What do I need to do he asked? Well as you have never cooked before I guess you could make the garlic bread. I will put on the water for the pasta and will mix up the sauce. The two of them worked very well together. They had dinner made in short order. Bill was sent to the basement to get some extra chairs and the extra leaf for the table. You don't need to do that said Katie's grandmother. Well if we don't I guess Katie would have to sit on Sean's lap to eat dinner. I don't mind said Katie excitedly. Well I would said her father. Oh drat said Katie laughing.
They ate dinner and complemented the cooks on the fine dinner they were eating. Katie will be a better cook than me said her mother. Well dear I can't think of a worse cook than you when we got married said her father. You burned toast. It was just that I had never cooked before said Mrs. Robinson. I am a good cook now. Yes mommy you are. You are the one that has taught me how to cook. I will in turn teach Sean how to cook over the next few years so that when he is living on his own he will not starve said Katie. Really said Sean smiling at Katie. You don't want me to starve he asked? No I don't think so she said.
After dinner they sat around for a while. But the thought of Sean going home the next day was starting to wear on Katie's bravery. She excused herself and kissed her grandparents and parents and said that she was very tired and needed to go to bed. Sean got up and said that he too should be getting to bed too as he was going home tomorrow and needed to start getting used to the time difference.
So the two of them walked down the hall towards Katie's room. Just as she got past the turn in the hall she started to cry. Sean took her into his arms and held her. It will be ok he said. I promise it will. He picked her up and carried her to her room. She just clung to him and cried. I don't want you to go. I know that you have to but I still don't want you to. Why can't you stay and go to school here? Just for one year until I can go to Hogwarts with you. I am sure I can convince mommy to let you stay. Please she said. Oh Katie in some ways I would love to stay but you and I know that I can't. If I did I could never be a prefect and if I am not a prefect I would not be able to be Head Boy like we planned. It was you that wanted me to be Head Boy. I know it is just … well. I know sweetie I will miss you too. I promise the year will go fast. Before you know it it will be Christmas and we will be together. I will try to come home for Easter break and then it is just a few weeks until summer and you will be moving. Please don't cry love. It hurts my heart when you cry. Katie just looked at him and tried to smile.
I will get you a facecloth and you can wash your face that will help said Sean. While I am gone get changed into your jammies. Alright said Katie. Sean picked up his pajamas and went into the bathroom to change and get the facecloth for Katie. When he returned he knocked on the door and opened it. Katie was sitting on her bed. When he came in she looked up at him. Her eyes were red from crying. Oh Katie he said as he sat down on her bed and handed her the facecloth. Here you are wipe your face it will make you feel better. She did and it did help a bit. I hate that you are so upset about me leaving. I wish it was not so hard on you he said. He hugged her tight. Katie put her arms around Sean and hugged back. Can we cuddle asked Katie? Yes I think we could cuddle for a little while said Sean. You get under the covers and I will lay on top. I can cuddle with you until you go to sleep. How about that he asked? That would be wonderful said Katie.
Katie got into bed and under the covers and Sean laid down beside her and pulled her into his arms. Now you close your eyes and go to sleep he said to her. She closed her eyes and just enjoyed the cuddle. It did not take long for Katie to fall asleep. Just after she did her mother came down the hall and quietly opened the door. Sean looked up from where he was holding Katie on her bed. How is she asked her mother? Better said Sean whispering. She just fell asleep he said. Alright said her mother. Good night. Good night said Sean.
The next morning found Sean waking early and getting all of his things packed before Katie woke up. By the time she did he had everything in his suitcase and it was out in the living room.
How did you sleep he asked Katie as she laid on her bed? I slept ok she said. Thank you for cuddling me last night it made things so much better. You are so welcome. I enjoyed the cuddle too he said. Katie just smiled. When he really looked at Katie he noticed that her eyes were still a little red and swollen. He got up took the facecloth from the previous night and wet it with cold water and brought it back and wiped her face. This should help he said. She just looked at him.
Sean I have to tell you something. What is it Katie? Sean I love you … I love you so much she said. Oh Katie I love you too. Sean you are my very best friend in the world and I love you so much it hurts me here she said pointing to her heart. I know I am just a little girl and I tend to cry a lot but please don't ever stop being my friend. Why would I ever stop being your friend he asked? I don't know you might get tired of a crying little girl. Never he said smiling. You only cry because you feel things deeply. There is no shame at having feelings. In time you will be able to control your feelings and not cry as much but that only comes with time. Believe me when I tell you, you will never be able to get rid of me he said. Even if you wanted to. I will stick to you like stink sap. What is that she asked? You don't want to know, it is awful stuff. Katie started to laugh. That is what I want to see smiles. Think about it this way in one year from now you will be in your new house in London and we will be probably going to Diagon Alley for all your supplies.
Ok one more year said Katie. Think about this you will not even have to deal with Jennifer this year. She will be at a different school. You have survived for four years with the others you can last one more year. I think things will be better with out Jennifer there. No one to egg them on. I hope so said Katie.
What time is your portkey she asked? I am not sure said Sean. I will have to ask your mom she will know. Where is your suitcase she asked? It is in the living room. I packed everything this morning while you were still sleeping. I knew it would be difficult if you had to watch me. We had better get up and have some breakfast said Katie. I am starving.
They went into the kitchen to find Mrs Robinson making breakfast. Sit down you two breakfast will be ready in a minute. Thank you mommy said Katie as she and Sean went to sit at the dinning room table. Here you are said Mrs. Robinson as she placed the plates on the table. Dig in. when she sat down to eat too Sean spoke up. First of all I wanted to thank you for the wonderful time I have had during my visit and I wanted to thank you for letting me come for the visit. You are very welcome said Mrs. Robinson we enjoyed having you here. Also I was wondering if you could tell me when the portkey will activate? It is scheduled to activate at nine o'clock said Mrs. Robinson. So you have a half hour.
Sean and Katie went down to her room for a few minutes alone before he left. Come here he said to her. She went over to him and he picked her up and gave her a big hug. Remember I will always be thinking of you. Christmas will be here before you know it. I know said Katie and I can't wait for it. I will be writing to you today so that when you get to school you will have mail arriving the next day. I know you will. I will try my best to write as much as I can. He bent over slightly and kissed her softly on the lips. I love you sweetie remember that and try not to be so sad. I know and I will try my best.
They then went back out to the living room and found her mother sitting waiting for them. You don't have much time she said. It is almost nine. Here you are Sean she said as she handed him his suitcase. Do you have everything she asked? Yes I made sure this morning. Alright she said now Katie you come over here and Sean you are best to stand over there. She did this so that she could keep a hold of Katie so that she would not try to grab onto Sean and go with him. It is just a minute off now. Tears started to come to both Katie and Sean's eyes. Bye they said to each other as the port key activated.
A/N This is a very long chapter but I felt there was a lot to say on this day. I hope you enjoy it. And as always please send reviews.