The next morning Katie woke up and as she was laying there she remembered it was Christmas so that means PRESENTS!!!! Katie got out of her bed and put on her robe and made her way down the hall to Sean's room. She knocked and when she didn't get an answer she opened the door. Sean it is time to get up she called out. It is Christmas so get out of bed she said laughing. Yes dear he said as he sat up in the bed. As he was reaching for his towel Katie pulled the towel out of his hands. You can stand to be smelly until after presents and breakfast. But I won't take too long he said. Are you going to have a shower and then put your pajamas back on she asked? No I would get dressed he said. Well then defiantly no, we open gifts in pajamas and robes we don't get dressed until the afternoon she said. So come on we need to put on the kettle she said.
As she went by her room she called out for Sebastian. He flew onto her shoulder. Merry Christmas Sebastian she said to him. You will get some bacon today aren't you happy? He seemed to nod at this. They went downstairs and put on the kettle and prepared to make tea. Ok Sebastian go and wake up mommy and daddy so we can open presents. Sebastian flew off up to the third floor and shortly afterwards you could hear Katie's father curse. Sebastian flew back down and landed on his perch in the kitchen. Here they come said Katie as she heard her parents coming down the stairs.
Why did you send that blasted bird to wake us up asked Mr. Robinson? He needs something to do said Katie. I don't like being pecked to death just so he has something to do. Merry Christmas daddy said Katie handing him a cup of tea. Oh thank you he said as he took a sip of tea and merry Christmas to you too. Merry Christmas mommy said Katie as she handed her a cup of tea. Merry Christmas love and thank you for the tea.
Ok now everyone had a cup of tea so we are ready to open presents said Katie. Yes love we are said her mother. Good because I have dying to know what is in that box at the back of the tree said Katie sitting herself beside the tree. This is my spot I hand out the presents she said to Sean. You do that at my house too he commented. Yes I know I just like handing out presents said Katie.
Now to get to that tormentor said Katie as she went to the back of the tree. It is not here she said. Where did it go she asked? I know it was for me because I saw the tag on it. What she saw was a small box. What is this she asked picking up the box? It has my name on it. Katie opened the box and found another box. Ok this is not funny she said. Let me see said her mother. Put it down over here. Katie put down the box and Mrs. Robinson pulled out her wand and said Engorgio. The box began to get larger. What is it she asked? It had a symbol for Hogwarts on it but there were names flashing all over it. The names rotated first Gryffindor then Ravenclaw and finally Hufflepuff. That is a school trunk said Sean. But why does it have so many names on it she asked? Well this trunk will settle on a name as soon as you are sorted into your house at school. For example if you are sorted into Gryffindor then the house crest will appear and it will show along the sides Gryffindor. The same would happen if you are sorted into Ravenclaw or Hufflepuff. Oh that is really nice said Katie. I can start to put some stuff in right away. Thank you Sean she said.
Then next gift to be opened was the picture that Sean had made for Mr. and Mrs. Robinson. This one is for you from Sean said Katie handing the gift to her mother. She tore the paper on the box and opened the box. When she took the frame out of the box she gasped and tears came to her eyes. Oh Sean this is beautiful. When did you have this done she asked? It usually takes a week or so to get them printed. We had it done when we went to the mall said Sean.
I had three pictures done one for you, one for my mom and dad and one for myself. I thought it would be a treat for Katie to have her picture taken. Oh Katie you look so pretty. Mrs. Robinson showed the picture to her husband. Oh yes pumpkin you do look so pretty.
So that is why you had make up on said Mrs. Robinson. Yes mommy I tried to take it all off but I guess I missed some. They didn't use a lot on you it seems just some lip gloss and blush. Did you have fun she asked? Oh yes mommy it was so much fun. They took lots of pictures of me in different poses. I felt so grown up she said smiling. I am glad you enjoyed it said her mother. This is very thoughtful of you Sean. Thank you so much. You are both very welcome.
The next gift was for Sean. What is this he asked? It is from Katie. I wonder what it could be? When he opened it the box he was shocked. He pulled out a t-shirt. It said CMoM on the front and Auror on the back. Where did you get this and what does this mean indicating the front decal. CMoM is Canadian Ministry of Magic said Katie.
I wrote to the Minister you know the man we met when you were visiting. Well I wrote to him and asked if I could get anything that would relate to the Auror department. I told him what I wanted to do and why as you want to be an Auror. I expected him or someone to write back telling me how much it would cost to get anything like that but instead I got a box of stuff in the mail. There was a letter with them saying how impressed he was with us. He remembered our visit and he said that he wanted to give us these. I was so happy I knew you would love this stuff.
He sent two sets one your size and one mine. There is the t-shirt, a hat and a jacket. The jacket is soo cool. It doesn't say anything on the back but if you look there is a flap on the back of the jacket. Yes I see said Sean. Well pull it down. He did and on the flap there was the word AUROR. That is soo cool. I guess they use these when undercover said Katie? Is that right she asked her father? Yes dear he said. Oh thank you so much said Sean. You always get me the most interesting stuff. I usually go back to school with stuff that no one else could ever get. I was such a celebrity in first year when you gave me the Canadian Quidditch jersey. They were not even available in Britain. All the guys were so jealous. They all wanted one but I told them that you had to know people. And you knew me said Katie smiling. Yes I did.
They took turns opening all the gifts and Katie got lots of good stuff. Her parents got her some of the equipment that she would need for school in September. She got a cauldron and a potions kit. Her grandparents sent her a telescope. She also got some rolls of parchment and some quills. Those are so you can practice using them said her mother. You will not be using pens at school so you need to know how to use a quill. The things that she loved the most were the books. These are some extra books that you might like to read said her mother. There was a very large and heavy book. It was Hogwarts a History. Oh mommy this is going to be a wonderful book to read it tells all the history of Hogwarts back to the beginning of the school. I can't wait to read it she said. I love everything she said. Now I can make some of the beginning potions in my potions book said Katie excitedly. Oh no you can't said her mother. Why asked Katie? In case you make it wrong I don't want you blowing up the house. I won't blow up the house she said. If you want I will make my potions in the kitchen where you can watch said Katie. No love no potions said her mother. Oh no fair.
Katie opened fairly heavy box and found a beautiful skirt in it. What is this she asked? Oh my that is beautiful commented her mother. That is a kilt said Sean. It is the family tartan. The family tartan said Katie so I am part of your family? Of course you are said Sean. You have been for years ever since we met it seems. Do you like it he asked? Oh yes I love it, but how do I keep it on it doesn't seem to have a zipper or buttons. You keep it on by doing up the strap on the side. See here you wrap it around yourself and do up the strap and the kilt will stay on. How do you know this asked Katie? Well I guess I can't keep it a secret anymore said Sean. I have one myself. Katie was shocked. You wear a skirt said Katie? No I wear a kilt that is much different. I know said Katie I was just teasing you. Do you go regimental asked Mr. Robinson? What does it mean to go regimental asked Katie? Sean blushed. Sean what does daddy mean she asked? James you have embarrassed him said Mrs. Robinson. Will someone tell me what that means called out Katie? Sean what does that mean she asked again? Sean could not speak. I am sorry I embarrassed you said Mr. Robinson. I guess I have forgotten what it is like to be fifteen. It is ok said Sean. Will someone tell me what that means said Katie getting frustrated? Later said Mrs. Robinson.
Katie there seems to be one more present said her mother. There is I didn't see anything else said Katie. It is here in the tree. Oh it has your name on it said Mrs. Robinson. It is from Santa she said. Santa said Katie looking at Sean. Is this from you she asked him? No Katie do I look like Santa he said? No but I always get a gift from Santa when I come to your house at Christmas. I know but you aren't at my house so I guess Santa came here last night after we all went to bed and left the gift for you he said.
Katie looked confused. She opened the wrapping and found a box. When she opened the box she found the Tinkerbelle earrings. They are from you said Katie. They are Tinkerbelle earrings and you are the only one who knows about me wanting to be Tinkerbelle she said to Sean. Am I the only one who ever gave you anything with Tinkerbelle on it he asked? No said Katie. Did Santa give you anything with Tinkerbelle on it he asked? Well yes but… so you can't prove it was me. Anyway when would I have bought them I have been with you all the time we have been out of this house? Also the wrapping is different from all the other presents I or my parents bought for you. Katie looked at the paper and did notice that it was different. Than who gave me these she asked questioningly? Sean just smiled. Don't you like them he asked? I love them said Katie, I would just like to know who gave them to me so that I could thank them she said. Well why don't you do what you usually did just thank Santa said Sean. Ok thank you Santa said Katie smiling.
Well is that all asked Mrs. Robinson? Yes mommy I think that is all for now said Katie. Good it is time for breakfast. Oh good said Mr. Robinson I am starved. Do you need any help asked Katie? Yes I guess you could help said her mother. Katie got up and grabbed Sean. Let's go she said as she pulled him along. Where am I going he asked? We are going to help said Katie. Oh we are are we he said laughing. Yes we are said Katie.
What can I do asked Sean? Well you could put on the kettle for tea and you could pour four glasses of orange juice said Katie. I will put the plates out so that when mommy is finished cooking they will be ready. I have to put the clementines around the rim of the plates. Why asked Sean? Well I found that if you do this the skins will dry out a little and when you eat them the juice just pops in your mouth. It is really good she said. She peeled the clementines and sectioned them and put the sections around the edge of each plate. Also it looks pretty she said.
Now we need the coffee cake said Katie. She cut four pieces of coffee cake and put each on the plates. While we do this daddy picks up all the boxes and wrapping paper. Equal distribution of labour said Katie smiling. Well I will go and help him get that done so that we will be ready to eat as soon as the food is cooked said Sean.
A few minutes later Katie called her father and Sean to the table for breakfast. Sean this is a traditional Robinson Christmas breakfast said Katie. I hope you enjoy it she said. I am sure I will, everything looks wonderful and smells great. They had the coffee cake, scrambled eggs and bacon, the clementines, orange juice and tea. Once they had finished they were all very full but contented.
This is funny said Katie. What is asked Sean? Well it was around this time that I usually come to your house at Christmas said Katie. Yes I guess it is said Sean. I have to get up before light when I used to go to your house. Mommy always had to get out of bed early to see me off. I won't have to do that anymore she said. No I guess you won't said Katie. It will be a normal time of the day you will be getting up. Also next year I can actually come on Christmas day if I am invited said Katie quickly. You will be invited well why would you need an invitation said Sean? You are part of the family and family does not need an invitation. Katie just smiled at that.
After breakfast Katie cleared the table and put all the dishes in the dishwasher. Now we have to work on dinner said Katie to Sean. Already he exclaimed! Yes it takes a long time to cook a turkey. Mommy put it in just before we started opening presents and it will cook until around four or five this afternoon. We have to baste the turkey every half hour or so all day long. It is a lot easier when there is a house elf to do all this said Sean. I guess so said Katie but it wouldn't be as much fun.
We can go and have our showers and then start on peeling potatoes. It takes lots of potatoes to feed seven people especially when at least two of them love mashed potatoes said Katie. Who would those two people be he asked? That would be daddy and I. we love mashed potatoes especially with gravy. Gravy that sounds really good said Sean. It is said Katie. My mommy makes the best gravy ever. Even better than my grandmother. I think is because she is used to making potions. She had a feeling about these things.
The two of them were about to leave the kitchen when poor Sebastian looked at Katie so sad. What is wrong Sebastian she asked? Then it hit her he didn't get his bacon. Oh I am sorry she said taking a few rashers out of the fridge for him. Here you are she said as he gobbled them down. Now are you happy she asked? He ruffled his feathers in response.
After their showers they sat in Katie's room reading. Sean read a school book and Katie read Hogwarts a History. As she was reading she would show Sean illustrations from the book and asked if it really looked like that? He would answer and they would go back to reading. About an hour later Katie jumped up and ran out of the room. Where are you going asked Sean as he ran after her? I have to baste the turkey she called out. If I don't it will be so dry.
When she got downstairs she found her mother basting the turkey. Oh mommy I am sorry I forgot about basting. It is fine I was here anyway. We could peel the potatoes if you want said Katie. That would be wonderful said Mrs. Robinson. She handed Katie a potato peeler and Sean a paring knife. Why does he get the knife asked Katie? Sean is used to using sharp knifes said her mother. He uses them in potions class and he won't cut himself. Will I have a knife for potions class asked Katie? Yes dear you will but you will have to be very careful with it when you do get it. Oh I will said Katie. I wonder how many times Dora cut herself in potions said Katie? Why asked her mother? Well she tends to well trip over her own feet said Katie. I know I used to do that but I am much better than I used to be.
Once the potatoes were peeled they cut them up and put them in a big pot. I didn't know it took so much work to cook said Sean. We have always had a house elf and Twinkle has always cooked for us. At school we have the house elves that cook also. Well I guess I will have to teach you how to cook if we are going to be getting married; unless you are going to get us a house elf to do all the work said Katie. It might be fun to learn to cook even if we do get a house elf said Sean.
They stayed downstairs talking with Katie's mother for a while until it was time to go upstairs and get dressed for the evening. What are you going to wear asked Katie? I think I will wear my white shirt and dark pants said Sean. I am going to wear my new skirt said Katie with a nice jumper. What colour should I wear with it she asked Sean? Well I do like you in pink if you have a pink jumper I think that would be nice. Do I have pink what am I new. What does that mean he asked? Oh I am sorry I guess I picked that up at school. I guess it means … I am not exactly sure what it means. Anyway yes I do have many pink jumpers. See how I am picking up the lingo. I would have said sweater before. You are doing much better fitting in with the language. Soon you will be saying Happy Christmas he said teasingly. Never said Katie. It will always be Merry Christmas; I will convert everyone I promise. Sean just laughed.
Sean will you please tell me what it means to go regimental? Katie why don't you ask your dad he is the one who brought it up said Sean uncomfortablely. He won't tell me said Katie. I guess I will have to look it up. Just then she leaned over the banister on the landing and asked her dad if he had ever gone regimental and he said that he had. So what does that mean she asked again? Mr. Robinson said nothing. There you go said Katie to Sean. I will just have to look it up in the dictionary.
Katie went into her room and pulled out the dictionary. When she read what it meant she gasped. She got dressed and brushed out her hair. I guess I look ok she thought. Once she was ready she walked to Sean's room and knocked. Come in she heard. She opened the door to find Sean standing there looking wonderful. Oh Sean you look so handsome she said running over to him to give him a hug. Oh you smell good too she said. I do said Sean? What do I stink all the time he laughed? No, it is just that you smell really nice tonight. What is that smell she asked? Well it is aftershave said Sean. Aftershave why would you need aftershave asked Katie? Because once in a while I do need to shave you know he said. I am fifteen years old. I may not need to shave everyday but once in a while I do. I want to look my best for tonight he said.
Katie decided to change the subject. Sean I have one question. Have you ever gone regimental? No said Sean. Good now I have daddy. Let's go we are going to embarrass him now said Katie with an evil look on her face.
Daddy called out Katie. Yes pumpkin said her father. Why would you walk around with out any underwear when wearing a kilt? Why would you feel the need to do that she asked? Mr. Robinson could be seen turning six shades of red and a little purple. His wife had not sympathy. She started to laugh. You know James never to give Katie a quest for knowledge. She will find out anything if she puts her mind to it. He was speechless. How did you find out what it meant asked her mother? I looked it up in the dictionary. I am shocked at you daddy she said. There you are going around with no underwear and you are trying to embarrass Sean. Who by the way has never gone regimental said Katie proudly. Mrs. Robinson exploded with laughter at this comment.
You asked for that said Mrs. Robinson. You have to remember Katie is very protective of Sean and his feelings. Also she is a sponge for knowledge. It took about an hour for Katie's father to stop blushing. Sean was beginning to feel bad for him.
When will Aunt Andromeda and Uncle Ted be here asked Katie? They should be here very soon. Good because I want to open more presents said Katie. More presents exclaimed her mother!! Didn't you get enough presents this morning she asked? Well I guess so but really mommy can you ever get too many presents??? Katie's mother started to laugh at this comment. You always make me laugh she said. Katie just smiled.
About an hour later there was a knock on the door. There here called out Katie. She ran to the door to open it. Merry Christmas she called out to the people on the front stoop. Happy Christmas to you called out her aunt and uncle. Come in said Katie as she moved out of the way to let them in. where is Nymphadora she asked? She will be along in a moment said her aunt. Oh something smells good she said. That is mommy's cooking said Katie. She is a very good cook. I don't know how she learned to cook said her aunt. My grandmother taught her. Mommy said that she would burn everything when she first got married. That sounds familiar said her uncle. Andromeda took a swipe at him. It wasn't that bad she said. Yes dear it was. I almost starved to death the first few months of our marriage. Well at least you didn't put on the usual weight that a married man puts on. No I lost twenty pounds he said.
Just as Katie was hanging up her aunt and uncles coats she heard a pop. Oh Dora is here she said to herself. She opened the door. Merry Christmas Dora she said. How did you know I was here Nymphadora asked? I didn't knock anything over. No but I heard the pop when you apparated here said Katie. Come in said Katie. She let Nymphadora in and took her coat. Oh good smells said Nymphadora. Yes mommy's cooking said Katie. I miss home cooking said Nymphadora. I would burn water. Katie laughed. Didn't your grandmother teach you how to cook asked Katie? Well she tried but well after I spilled or dropped or burned the food she gave up. You need to find a man who can cook for you said Katie. Where would I find one like that she asked? I don't know Sean can't cook but I am going to try to teach him.
Why would you need to do that asked Nymphadora? Well he will need to cook for himself and me when we get married. Married you are only what eleven years old. I know but we decided that we would get married when I graduate from Hogwarts back when I was seven. I even have a ring. He gave you a ring when you were seven. Yes he did, it is so pretty it has a diamond chip. You would need a microscope to see it but I love it. A what asked Nymphadora? It is a muggle thing that allows you to see very small things. Mommy used it when she was in medical school and in her residency.
How would you know you wanted to marry him when you were seven she asked? Well I loved him said Katie. I have loved him since I was almost six. Our agreement was that if we didn't meet someone we loved more than we loved each other we would get married when I graduate. That allows Sean to go out into the world and see if there is another girl he would fall in love with. I am hoping that he doesn't said Katie. You really should hold on to him he is a one of a kind said Nymphadora. I know said Katie smiling.
Look who just popped in said Katie. Everyone gave Nymphadora a hug and she sat down. Can I get you anything to drink asked Sean? Oh I will have a Butterbeer she said. Coming right up he said as he went into the kitchen. You do have him trained well said Nymphadora to Katie. No he just had wonderful manners.
They talked for a while and Katie told everyone what she got for Christmas. They liked the kilt. That looks really pretty on you said her aunt. It is Sean's family tartan said Katie proudly. She showed them her new school trunk. They were all impressed I guess you won't be sorted into Slytherin said her aunt. Anything but Slytherin said Katie. I think I would come back home if they put me in there she said. Well you would have family with you in Slytherin. Draco is in Slytherin. I don't want to be in Slytherin I want to be in Ravenclaw with Sean. If I can't be there then I want to be in Gryffindor. What about Hufflepuff asked Nymphadora? That would be ok said Katie.
Shortly after Mrs. Robinson called everyone for dinner. Oh mommy I didn't help you I am sorry. Don't worry I had Sean helping me, he was very helpful he was able to do things that you couldn't like carry the turkey to the counter and mash the potatoes so there were no lumps. Katie looked a Sean and smiled. Thank you for helping mommy she said to him giving him a kiss on the cheek. Sean just smiled. Anything for you sweetie he said in her ear. Katie lit up like a Christmas tree.
They ate dinner and talked enjoying the food and conversation. When they finally pushed themselves away from the table they were very full. That was the best Christmas dinner I have had in a very long time said Andromeda. You are a wonderful cook Becca. I did have help said Mrs. Robinson. Sean and Katie helped quite a bit. They peeled the potatoes and basted the turkey. Katie smiled at this comment. I have to learn how to do it so that I can cook when I get older.
I think we can hold off on desert until later said Mrs. Robinson. We should get to the presents or Katie will go crazy. She does love her presents. They all went into the living room and Katie sat down in front of the tree and started to hand out the presents. Her aunt and uncle loved the picture that she drew for them so did Nymphadora. I didn't know we had an artist in the family she said. I will put this up as soon as I get home. It will class up my flat she said. Katie kept handing out presents but never found one for herself. When they were all handed out Katie looked under the tree thinking that maybe she had missed some. There were no more there. She had been forgotten she thought. I am not going to cry she said to herself. She went to get up and said to everyone that she would be right back. Her mother could see the look on her face. James she called out looking at him. Oh sweetie did you think you were forgotten he asked? Here you are he said wheeling out a dress form. It was covered in what would be a school uniform. There was school robes, a white blouse, skirt and knee socks. Katie turned to her aunt and uncle and cousin and thanked them very much for the gifts. She then excused herself for a moment.
Sean went running after her. What is wrong he asked as she started to cry? That was not a nice thing to do making you think you had been forgotten he said. I could see how upset you were getting as you kept looking under the tree for something. She just started to cry even harder. It is that but I also noticed that most of my gifts I can't even use for another nine months. I know that it was supposed to make me feel as if I would be going soon but in away it seems so far away. Oh sweetie I am so sorry I can see how you would feel bad about that. He gathered her into a hug.
Katie's mother came along to see how she was doing. I am so sorry for what your father did she said. I told him not to do it that way but he wouldn't listen. I know that you felt that you had been forgotten but you know that you weren't. I know that mommy. I just was so confused as to where my present was, everyone else had at least one but there wasn't one for me. Your father should know you better than this said her mother giving you a big hug. Are you coming back she asked? Yes I will be back in a moment mommy. Alright she said and returned to the living room.
Rebecca went up to her husband and asked to see him in the kitchen for a moment. You had better go and apologize to your daughter for that stunt. She is so upset. You know how she is, you know that she would feel forgotten. I told you in the beginning that this was a very bad idea. Now do you believe me. Alright I will go and apologize. I am sorry I guess I wasn't thinking. You think said his wife!!
Katie's father went to find Katie and apologize to her. I am so sorry pumpkin he said when he found her sitting in her room. It was a stupid idea and I know it hurt you so I apologize. I know you didn't mean to hurt me daddy but you did. I tried so hard not to be a baby about it but it still hurt. Everyone else had a present and there I was just sitting without anything. I was embarrassed, not only for me but for everyone else. Why asked her father? Well I guessed that maybe they just forgot to bring my gift or thought that they had bought one for me but didn't. I could just imagine how I would have felt if it had been me and I had forgotten someone at Christmas. I would have felt so bad. Oh Katie you are a very special little girl. Daddy I am not a little girl anymore, I am eleven years old. I know but you will always be my little girl even when you are as old as me he said. Will I ever be as old as you she said smiling? Well I guess it will be hard to believe but yes I assume you will eventually be as old as me he said. But daddy when I am as old as you you will be so much older. When I am thirty eight you will be sixty five years old. That is ancient!! She said laughing. I guess it is said her father. We should be getting back he said as he took her hand and helped her get up and walk towards her door. Daddy said Katie. Yes. Don't do that again ok she implored. Alright said her father. Katie smiled and walked with him back to the living room.
Is everything ok asked her mother when she returned to the living room? Yes mommy everything is fine said Katie. Good said her mother. We need to have some desert she said. What is for desert asked Katie? Well there is a choice pumpkin pie or strawberry shortcake. Strawberry shortcake you know what I want said Katie. Yes dear I do said her mother. Now could you ask everyone else what they want said her mother? Yes mommy I will I will be in shortly with the orders said Katie.
Katie came back with the orders for desert. While her mother was cutting the pie and cake Katie put on the kettle for tea. The two of them put the pie and cake on a tray and along with a big pot of tea they went back into the living room to serve. When the desert was finished they sat and talked about many things especially about Hogwarts. Katie told them all that she had learned from her book some of which the adults didn't know. They did know that no one is able to apparate into or out of Hogwarts. That explains why I couldn't go and see Sean when I wanted to said Katie. I almost got there but was sent back she said. Well next year you won't need to do that to see me said Sean. I will be in your face everyday, you will be sick of me by Halloween he said. I don't think so said Katie smiling. I don't think I could ever be sick of you.
Shortly after Katie's aunt and uncle along with Nymphadora decided it was time to go home. There were tears and hugs. It was so wonderful to spend the holidays with you said Andromeda. We have missed so much said Rebecca. We will not let that happen anymore said Andromeda. I think we should have Easter at my house said Andromeda. That sounds good said Rebecca. We will talk tomorrow or sometime next week. After that they were gone.
Katie are you ok asked her mother? Yes mommy I am fine. I think I am just a little tired. It has been a long day and very exciting. I will finish helping you clean up and then I will go to bed she said. Never mind the clean up that should only take a couple of minutes if I use magic. You go up to bed sweetie. Good night said Katie as she hugged her mother. See you in the morning she said. Are you coming Sean asked Katie? I will be up in a few minutes ok. Alright said Katie.
Once Katie was upstairs Sean went into the kitchen to speak with Mrs. Robinson. What is it she asked? Well I know what is upsetting Katie said Sean. It is something we didn't think of when we bought her gifts. She told me that she loves everything she got it. The thing is almost everything she got for Christmas she can't use for almost a year. I think she sees it as a tease. Here are all the things you want but you can't use them, just look at them and imagine using them. The thing that brought it all to a head is the gifts from Mr. and Mrs. Tonks. She was so looking forward to going to school this year and she had talked all about how she was going to get her school uniform and then she gets the uniform but can't wear it for nine months.
I never thought of that said Mrs. Robinson. I guess it would bother me if I got all these things I wanted and couldn't use for such a long time. It would be worse with the disappointment she had. Thank you for telling me I will talk with her about this. You really do care about her don't you she said. Yes I do, I think I may be well... I think I may be falling in love with her.
Mrs. Robinson was a little shocked. In love with her she asked? Yes mame. Most people who hear Katie talking about when we get married think it is just a dream but I really think I will marry her. We have a very special connection. I know it seems strange but I know that it is unusual to feel like this at my age. I promise you one thing I will never push her into doing anything she is not ready for. I do realize she is so much younger than me but I … You love her. I can see that said Mrs. Robinson. You seem to anticipate what will make her happy and you do what ever you can to accomplish it. Speaking for myself I am glad that you are in Katie's life. You have made such a difference in it. You gave her hope that things would be better here. You helped her get through those years in Scarborough.
So I guess we really should start saving for that wedding in what seven and a half years. Well we at least have some warning. I do believe that you will make her happy. And about not pushing her it may be you that gets pushed. Katie sometimes tries to grow up too fast and she may try to be older than she is. Try to explain that she is young and has plenty of time to grow up. I will tell her but I am her mother and I really don't want her to grow up. In some ways I would love her to stay this age.
Oh you had better be getting up to bed she will think I have kidnapped you said Mrs. Robinson laughing.
A/N Well we are getting closer to the end of this part of the story. It is getting hard letting go of Katie as a little girl. I hope you enjoyed this chapter and as always review. Thank you to those who review I really enjoy reading your thoughts about the story.