Katie got home and asked her mother if they could go to Hogsmeade in May to see Sean? Her mother said that she would book that day off and yes they could go. It would be fun to see Hogsmeade in the spring; it is very pretty at that time of the year. So they put that on the calendar.
The day before they were to go Katie was frantic. What should I wear she asked her mother? Wear what ever you want. Jeans and a sweater or top which ever you like said her mother. You don't understand mommy I want to look pretty for Sean. His friends may see me and I don't want to look like a little girl. You don't want to look eleven questioned her mother? Well no I would love to look at least twelve or thirteen. I don't want his friends to think I am a baby. Katie you will be at Hogwarts next year, they will figure out that you are eleven years old. Katie just felt frustrated I want to look pretty so what should I wear she asked? Well you could wear your kilt and a white blouse. Oh that would be wonderful said Katie. Sean will like that I am wearing the kilt his parents gave me and I will look pretty. Thank you mommy.
The next day came and Katie was up and ready very early. Can we go now she would ask her mother? No Katie we will go in a little while. Remember Sean will not be in Hogsmeade until around ten o'clock. I know but I want to be there waiting for him as soon as he arrives. You don't know the meaning of not letting him know how you feel do you said her mother. What do you mean she asked? Well, some people think that you should not let a man or in your case a boy know that you like him as much as you do. Why mommy if he doesn't know that you like him he may not want to be with you. I know but they figure that most men want what they can't have. Well Sean can have me when ever he wants said Katie smiling. Katie don't say it that way I could be misunderstood. Oh ok said Katie.
The time came for Katie and her mother to floo to Hogsmeade. When they got there they brushed themselves off and Katie had to go to the washroom to make sure she didn't have any ash on her face. When she was sure that she looked fine she came out and met up with her mother. They should be arriving in a moment said Katie's mother we could go outside to meet him if you want. Katie was out the door before she could finish her sentence.
She stood expectantly waiting for Sean to come through the gates from the school. As soon as she saw him she felt this need to run to him. I am not going to act like a baby I can wait for him to get here she thought. That lasted about ten seconds. As soon as she saw him looking for her she started to run. When Sean saw her she started to smile. Katie launched herself into his arms. I am here she cried out. I can see that he said giving her a hug. I am so glad that you could make it he said. How bad was she he asked her mother? Not too bad but I think we would have been here at around six this morning if she had her way. Well I didn't want to be late and have Sean waiting for me said Katie. I am sure you would never have me waiting said Sean.
Well I will leave the two of you and go and explore on my own said Mrs. Robinson. What time do I need to meet you asked Katie? Well what time do you Sean have to be back at school? We have to be back by six o'clock said Sean. so I would say at about quarter to six would be a good time as that will give Sean enough time to get back to the castle before six. So I will see you back here at quarter to six alright. Yes mommy I will be here said Katie.
I have a full day planned for us said Sean as they started to walk along the street. They have lots of nice stores to look at and we can go and have lunch in the Three Broomsticks. Katie looked up at Sean and smiled. Alright show me Hogsmeade she said and took his hand.
They started off at Honeydukes. I heard they have a wonderful strawberry candy here said Sean. They do said Katie excitedly. Can we get some asked Katie? Of course said Sean, have I ever denied you anything. Thank you said Katie smiling. They went into Honeydukes and Katie was dumbstruck, there were so many kinds of candy and sweets. Katie didn't know where to look first. There were candy and sweets that she had never heard of but wanted to try. I talked with mommy and she said that I could buy some candy while I was here so what should I get she asked Sean? I don't know there are so many kinds of sweets. How about we look around and then you can decide. We will find that strawberry candy first though questioned Katie? Yes we will find the strawberry candy first said Sean.
They found the candy and much more. When they came out of Honeydukes they were loaded down with many types of candy and sweets. With Honeydukes I am surprised that everyone is not huge. Eating all the candy said Katie. I guess but it is only a few times a year that we are allowed to come to Hogsmeade so you have to spread out the candy so you don't run out said Sean.
As they were walking Katie noticed the posters on the windows of the stores. Do they really think that Sírius is dangerous asked Katie? Yes they do, they still have the dementors guarding the castle. We should really stay away from the gates to the school said Sean. Why asked Katie? Well the dementors are there and they are horrible. They make you feel so bad when you are near them. Then why are they here she asked? They guard Azkaban so everyone figures that they can catch Sírius if he shows up again. But Sean what if he is not guilty like mommy feels? Well I don't know. I believe that if they catch him he will be taken back to Azkaban. He shouldn't be there if he is not guilty said Katie. I agree but what can we do we are only kids said Sean.
After looking in some of the shops they headed to the Three Broomsticks for lunch. When they went in they found it full of students and some teachers.
If you look over there you will see some of your family said Sean. Katie looked to where Sean was pointing. What he saw was a very pale boy with a pointed face and very blond hair. Katie looked at him. That must be Draco said Katie. Yes it is said Sean. Well who else could it be said Katie? I don't have many well anyone else near my age in the family that live here. I wonder who he looks like said Katie? What do you mean asked Sean? Well does he look like my aunt Narcissa or uncle Lucius?
Well don't you know what your aunt looks like asked Sean? No I have never seen her and mommy doesn't have any pictures of her family. That is so sad said Sean. I know but what is sadder is that we don't even have pictures of mommy growing up. Mommy would tell me that I looked like her but I only have her opinion to go on. The only picture we have of mommy before she and daddy went to Canada is the graduation photo. So I won't really know if I look like her until I get closer to seventeen.
Well I can tell that you look like your mom even now. You looked like your mom for years. When mom and I were coming along the street when I came to visit a few years ago I could tell which was your house because I saw your mom. You were just a smaller version of her. It was appropriate that you were known as Dr Robinson Jr when you were little. You were a miniature version of your mom at the time. That is what everyone used to tell me said Katie.
If you want my opinion I would say that you just may out shine your mom when you get older. What do you mean asked Katie? Well I think you may just turn out more beautiful than you mom. I doubt that said Katie. Why asked Sean? Because my mommy is soo beautiful. I will never be that beautiful she said. Well unfortunately we don't know what she looked like at eleven. She may have looked just like you do now. I am sure that it will turn out that you will be even more beautiful than she is. Katie just smiled. I know that she will be even more beautiful thought Sean. She is more beautiful now so by the time she is even my age she will be breathtaking.
Once they finished their lunch they started to walk around the village for a while. Sean do they have a park where we could play on the swings around here asked Katie? No sweetie they don't. Oh well where do the kids around her play she asked? I really don't know said Sean. That is a good question.
They ended up stopping and sitting on a bench at the edge of the village and talking for a while. After their talk Katie just cuddled up to Sean and he held her in his arms and they just sat looking around. This is really nice said Katie. Do you think we could do this next year when I come to Hogwarts asked Katie? We wouldn't be able to sit here next year because you won't be allowed to come to Hogsmeade until you are in third year. We can sit and cuddle next year though. Well that will have to do said Katie.
I really miss cuddling with you when you are away at school. That is why I have to be in Ravenclaw next year so we can cuddle. Where are we going to do this cuddling asked Sean? Katie smiled. Well we could cuddle in your bed said Katie smiling broadly. No I don't think that would be a good idea said Sean. Oh ok well how about in the common room. We could cuddle up in one of those squishy chairs by the fire. You want to cuddle in front of everyone asked Sean? Well where will we be able to do our cuddles? I don't know but I will find a place said Sean. We only really need to find a place for one year said Katie. Once you are in seventh year you will have your own room so we can cuddle there with out being disturbed.
Why would I have my own room in seventh year asked Sean? Because silly you will be head boy and the head boy always gets his own room said Katie impatiently. I am only a first year prefect Katie. We don't know if I will be head boy in seventh year he said. Yes you will said Katie. You are the best student of your year and well I just know that you will she said. You have more faith I me than I do said Sean. Well that is what a best friend/girl friend is supposed to do have faith.
After a while of sitting and cuddling they decided to walk around for a while longer as they still had a couple of hours until Katie had to meet up with her mother. This time around they found a bookstore. Oh Sean can we go in asked Katie? Yes of course we can. Oh Sean I love bookstores said Katie. Sean smiled knowingly. I know you do he said. You love anywhere there are books, just wait until September he said then you will be able to go to the library in the castle. You will be in heaven. There are books on every subject you could think of he said. Don't tease me said Katie; you know I want to see that library. I know but it is not long until you will be able to spend lots of time in there.
We can do homework together in the library. Yes we can said Sean. You can help me and I can help you, we will be partners in studying she said smiling. Yes sweetie we will be said Sean. I just hope you don't get sick of spending all that time in the library with me said Sean. I could never get sick of spending time with you said Katie. We could spend twenty four hours a day together and I would never get sick of it. We are best friends so we love spending time together and I have to say we have not spent enough time together over the years. We have lots of time to make up for she said smiling. I look forward to making up the time said Katie. Me too said Sean smiling.
Once they had looked at almost every book in the store they made their way out of the store having only bought two books, both Sean thought would be a good idea for Katie to read before starting school the following year. I know that these will not take you much time to read but it will give you a hand up on what you will need to know for first year. I know how you like to be ahead of the class in your reading. This should help. Oh thank you so much, you are always thinking of me said Katie gratefully. You are my girl so who else would I think about he said. The fact that I can't seem to get you out of my mind is inconsequential thought Sean.
The time came to meet up with her mother and Katie was a little sad. I had a wonderful time today she said to Sean. So did I responded Sean. When will your year be over asked Katie? Sean told her and she promised that she would be at kings cross station to meet him. I promise to write to you as much as I usually do but I will not expect any letters from you as I know that you will be studying for your OWL's over the next few weeks said Katie. I know that you will do wonderfully. When you finish your exams then you can write to me and tell me all about them. I want to know all the details. I will said Sean.
I am going to miss you very much said Katie but I know you will be home soon. We can spend the summer together getting ready for September. We can both do our reading between swims and walks to the park. I am going to make you proud and get top marks in my exams in June said Katie. As soon as I get my marks I will write to you and tell you everything she said. I may be the youngest in the class but I am going to have the best marks she said. I have no doubt that you will be top of your class said Sean. They found a private place and each kissed the other. I love you so much said Katie. I love you too said Sean.
They met up with Mrs. Robinson at exactly quarter to six as agreed. Well did you two have a good day she asked? Oh yes mommy said Katie and she then told her mother everything they had done for the entire day. I now even know what Draco looks like said Katie. You do how asked her mother? We saw him in the Three Broomsticks. I don't know if he looks like his father or his mother said Katie. Well does he look a little like you and I asked her mother? No he has a very pointy face and he is as white as a sheet she said. Then I would say that he looks like his father. Narcissa is very blond but she does have some of the Black features.
We had better be going as Sean has to get back to the castle said her mother. Say you good byes and let's be going. Katie gave Sean a big hug which her returned. Always remember I love you she said to him. I know and you know I love you too responded Sean. Yes I know. Dream of me said Sean. I will that way I will have sweet dreams said Katie. Sean just smiled and walked off towards the castle. He turned just before he got to the entrance and waved. Katie and her mother waved back.
When Sean got back to the castle he was confronted by his dorm mates. Who was that girl you were with they asked? Why inquired Sean? She is very pretty, is that Katie they asked? Yes that is Katie said Sean. She must not have decided to come to Hogwarts then one of them said. I know said another didn't you see her in that school uniform she must be going to Beaubatons said a third. Oh I wish she was going here he said. Well what is she like they asked? What do you mean asked Sean angrily? Well how is she you know in bed? What exclaimed Sean!!! Well she is so pretty and she seemed so glad to see you. You two seemed to disappear for a couple of hours so well…… I will not even dignify that with an answer said Sean. He was feeling very angry that they would make those types of assumptions. Katie is a very sweet girl and no one should be saying those kinds of things about her Sean thought. Alright don't get so mad we were only kidding said one of the boys. She is very pretty but she seems younger than I imagined. She must be about fourteen by now. Sean didn't know what to say. Do I tell them that she is eleven or do I let them think what they want? Before he could respond they were called down into the common room for a house meeting.
A/N We come closer and closer to the end of this part of the story and well I feel bad leaving them. I will continue so everyone will know how all this ends ( if everyone survives is another story) Thank all of you for reading my story. Please review I would really like some ideas as to where to take these two in the future. I may not take all ideas but I will consider everything.
Again thank you to Silverbirch for all his encouragement. I appreciate all the imput.