The next morning found Katie laying in her bed thinking about the night before. She had gone on her first date with Sean. Here she was eleven years old and she had gone on her first date with the boy she loved. The fifteen year old boy that she loved and who she thought might just love her too. Should she do what she usually does and go and wake him up or should she try to act more mature and let him wake up on his own? Katie thought about this for about a minute when she decided that maturity could come tomorrow she wanted to see Sean; he was so handsome when he was asleep. Also she could sneak in a couple of kisses while he slept.
So she crept down the hall and softly knocked on his door. Come in said Sean from behind the door. Rats thought Katie, he is awake. Good morning said Katie as she opened his door. Thought you could catch me asleep did you he said smiling. How did you know she said laughing? Katie how many times have you snuck into my room and scared me almost to death by jumping on me or crawling in bed with me and getting us caught by either my mother or yours? Well you can't help being irresistible and well I cant help needing to be near the irresistible you she said smiling. Sean just laughed at this. So am I to expect to be woken up every morning by you sneaking in to my dorm and you jumping on me he asked? Sounds good to me said Katie.
Sean got up and started to chase Katie around the room it was not long that Katie figured out that she should let him catch her so she slowed down a little and then she was caught. Sean picked her up and threw her on the bed and started to tickle her. Stop she cried as he continued to tickle. Stop she said between the gales of laughter. Do you promise to not jump on me while we are at school to wake me up he asked as he was positioned over her? Yes she cried out and he stopped tickling. Katie got up and then called out but only if I am trying to wake you up as she ran out of the room. Sean sat down on his bed and waited to get his breath back.
He began to wonder what it would be like if she did come in daily to wake him up? He decided that it wouldn't be so bad but it really couldn't happen. He couldn't have her coming to his dorm everyday not with all the guys there. She might see things that she really shouldn't. Guys can be a little gross and she doesn't need to see that. He gathered up his towel and went off to have a shower. While he was in the shower Katie returned to his room and made his bed and put out some clothes for him. She put out the clothes she most liked on him. She had just finished when she heard the shower being turned off. She hurried along towards her room and got dressed herself.
When he came back to his room he noticed that his bed was made and the clothes were set out for him and smiled. He got dressed and went to Katie's room to see if she was still there. She wasn't so he made his way downstairs to find her in the kitchen making breakfast. What do you want for breakfast she asked? I will have what ever everyone else is having said Sean. Alright said Katie then it will be eggs, bacon, toast and tea she said. That sounds really good he said. Can I help at all he asked? You could put on the kettle for me she said smiling. Right away he responded and put on the kettle. Just as he had done this Mr. and Mrs. Robinson came down the stairs. Something smells good said Mr. Robinson. You can just sit down breakfast will be ready in a couple of minutes said Katie. Katie was just putting some toast into the toaster. When these are done could you put in some more for me she asked Sean? I would be delighted he said with a smile. Thank you very much said Katie returning to her eggs and bacon.
The eggs and bacon were put out on dishes and brought out to her parents who were enjoying a cup of tea that Sean had already brought out to them. It is nice to wake up to breakfast already being made said Katie's mother. I make breakfast on the weekends said Katie as she brought out toast. Would anyone like some juice she asked before she sat down to eat? I would said Mr. Robinson. What would you like daddy asked Katie? Orange juice he said. Alright said Sean I will get it for you, Katie you sit and start your breakfast. I don't mind cold toast. Sean came back out with four glasses and the pitcher of juice. Just in case anyone wants some later he said as he sat down. Thank you said Katie smiling.
They ate and talked for a while until Mrs. Robinson said that she had to get ready to go to work. It was very nice to see you again Sean she said to him. Thank you for having me I had a wonderful time. You are very welcome Katie was so happy that you could come for the evening she said. I am sure I will see you soon said Mrs. Robinson as she went upstairs to get dressed.
What time do you have to go home asked Katie to Sean? I don't know I guess I should head home in a little while I guess my parents will be wanting to see me he said smiling. You could always come along with me if you wanted he said. Can I daddy she asked her father? Please!!!! Alright but be home for dinner at six. Yes daddy I will be home before six she said excitedly. Come on Sean we have to get you packed again and get you home. Thank you Mr. Robinson for letting Katie come with me, my parents will be very happy to see her. They miss seeing her while I am away at school. It is fine said Mr. Robinson, this way I will get to watch what I want to instead of having to watch what Katie wants to watch. She just does not understand the importance of watching sports on TV said Mr. Robinson.
Katie had Sean all packed up and ready to go in a couple of minutes. Do you think it will be warm enough to go for a swim asked Katie? I don't think so said Sean. Alright so I won't take me swim suit with me said Katie. When they were ready they went downstairs to the fireplace and threw in some floo powder. Bye daddy said Katie. I will be back before six I promise she said as she disappeared.
When they got to Sean's house they were greeted by Mrs. Sullivan. She rushed to Sean and gave him a big hug. I have missed you so much she said as she hugged him. Did you have a good time yesterday she asked? Yes mom I did. I brought someone with me he said as he moved away to show Katie standing behind him. Oh Katie it is so good to see you she said gathering her into her embrace. How have you been she asked Katie? I have been fine Katie responded. I have missed you too mom she said. Well come in said Mrs. Sullivan. Have you eaten this morning she asked? Yes I cooked breakfast for everyone this morning said Katie. Well good for you said Mrs. Sullivan. Mrs. Sullivan then called for Twinkle. When Twinkle saw Katie she ran up to her and hugged her legs. Miss Katie you are here she called out. Yes Twinkle I am how have you been asked Katie? I have been fine, I have missed you and Master Sean she said looking at Sean. Twinkle would you please take Sean's trunk up to his room for him asked Mrs. Sullivan. Yes ma'me said Twinkle and the trunk along with Twinkle disappeared.
They sat for a while and talked about school. Sean told him mother what had been going on. About how their DADA teacher was actually a werewolf and had to resign because of this. It was too bad because he was the best DADA teacher we have had and I think I did really well on my OWL's because of that said Sean. Katie told about how she had gotten Outstandings in everything except Geography. Mrs. Sullivan was very proud of both of them. When will you get your results asked Mrs. Sullivan to Sean? I think it will be at the end of July said Sean. Around the time I get my letter said Katie. Yes I guess so said Sean.
We will have two things to celebrate at the end of the month said Katie. Once I get my letter we will have to go to get my school supplies in Diagon Alley she said. Yes sweetie we will said Mrs. Sullivan.
Do you two want to go for a swim asked Mrs. Sullivan? I can't said Katie. Why asked Mrs. Sullivan? I didn't bring my bathing suit said Katie. Now Katie don't I always have a swim suit for you every year said Mrs. Sullivan? Yes I guess you do acknowledged Katie. Well go up to your room and you will find it in the cupboard waiting for you she said. Alright said Katie. Come one Sean we have to get changed to go swimming. Who said I was going swimming said Sean smiling? Katie just looked at him. Don't you want to go swimming with me she asked? Of course said Sean regretting teasing her. Come on he said taking her hand and they walked up stairs to get changed.
They all swam for a while. Mrs. Sullivan didn't leave the shallow end as she didn't really know how to swim very well. They did have a really good time playing and having races across the pool. Sean let Katie win one race but he did keep it close so she wouldn't know. Soon it was time for lunch. Twinkle brought out a plate of sandwiches and lemonade for them to enjoy. After lunch they decided to just enjoy the sunshine.
Sean what classes are you going to take next year asked Katie? Well I guess that all depends on how I did on my OWL'S. If I did as well as I hoped then I guess I will take Transfiguration, potions, Herbology, DADA, Ancient Runes, Arithmancy, Charms and History of Magic. That is a lot of classes said Katie. Yes but not as many as I took this year. I am not taking Care of Magical Creatures, Astronomy or Muggle Studies this upcoming year. Why asked Katie? Well I don't really need those subjects for my Auror training and I don't think I could handle that many classes at NEWT level.
How many classes will I have next year asked Katie? Well you will have all the subjects I am taking except for Ancient Runes and Arithmancy so you will be taking seven subjects next year. Also you will be learning how to fly a broom. I will said Katie with concern. I don't know if I want to do that she said. It will be lots of fun said Sean. Once you learn I will take you up flying on one of the school brooms. We will have lots of fun I promise said Sean. Alright said Katie.
The summer passed quickly with Sean and Katie taking time out to do some preparation for the upcoming year. Katie began to re read all of the books for first year (she had her brother's books) and then started to read the books for second year. Sean reread his books from fifth year so he would be ready to start on sixth year books once he was finished. Sean also had to do his summer homework in preparation for sixth year.
The end of July came quickly and Katie was getting anxious. Everyday she was looking for her letter from Hogwarts. If it didn't come she didn't know what she was going to do. Sean also was getting a little anxious; he was waiting for his OWL results. It was the final week of July when a letter came for Katie. When she saw it she just started to stare. It is here she said to herself. She went to pick it up and saw that it had a wax seal on the back of the envelope with a letter H and the small picture of a Lion, Eagle, Badger and a Snake. On the front of the envelope it said
Miss K Robinson
1584 Harmony Street
London England
When she opened the letter there was enclosed two sheets of parchment. The
first one read:
Hogwarts School of Witchcraft and Wizardry
Headmaster: Albus Dumbledore
(Order of Merlin, First Class, Grand Sorcerer. Chief. Warlock, Supreme Mugwump, International Confed. of Wizards)
Dear Miss Robinson
We are pleased to inform you that you have a place at Hogwarts School of Witchcraft and Wizardry. Please find enclosed a list of all necessary books and equipment.
Term begins September 1. We await your owl eagerly.
Yours sincerely,
Professor M McGonagall
Deputy Head Mistress
Hogwarts School of Witchcraft & Wizardry
The second page was as so
Uniform
First year students will require
sets of plain work robes (black)
2. One plain pointed hat (black) for day wear
3. One pair of protective gloves (dragon hide or similar)
4. One winter cloak (black, silver fastenings)
5. White blouse/shirts
6 Grey/Black Pants or School skirts
7 Black socks- boys/ tights, knee socks or stockings- girls
Please ensure that all clothing has the students name labelled onto the garment.
Set Books
All students should have a copy of each of the following:
The Standard Book of Spells (Grade One) by Miranda Goshawk
A History of Magic by Bathilda Bagshot
Magical Theory by Adalbert Waffling
A Beginner's Guide to Transfiguration by Emeric Switch
One Thousand Magical Herbs and Fungi by Phyllida Spore
Magical Drafts and Potions by Arsenius Jigger
Fantastic Beasts and Where to Find Them by Newt Scamander
The Dark Forces: A Guide to Self-Protection by Quentin Trimble
Other Equipment
1 wand
1 cauldron (pewter, standard size 2)
1 set glass or crystal phials
1 telescope
1 set brass scales
Students may also bring an owl OR a cat OR a toad
PARENTS ARE REMINDED THAT FIRST YEARS ARE NOT ALLOWED THEIR OWN BROOMSTICKS ( From Harry Potter and the Sorcerers Stone)
Along with the pages was a ticket. This must me my train ticket. It was beautiful to Katie. This would allow her to travel on the train along with Sean.
When she was finished reading the letter she called out to her mother. mommy my letter is here!!! It is finally here she called out. When her mother came out to the kitchen she found Katie standing there holding the letter. She had tears in her eyes. Mommy I get to go to Hogwarts in September. I get to go to school with Sean. her mother was so happy for her. she took her into her arms and hugged her. I am going to learn how to do magic she said. Yes sweetie you will and I bet you will be head of your class. I hope so said Katie. I have worked very hard preparing for school.
Mommy would it be ok if I went to see Sean asked Katie? I want to tell him I got my letter. That would be fine said her mother. Have a good time; Sean may have gotten his results for his OWL's. Alright mommy when should I be home Katie asked? Be home for dinner. Ok mommy I will bye mommy said Katie as she popped away.
Katie landed on the front lawn of Sean's house as per usual. She ran up to the front door and knocked. Who is it came from inside. It is Katie she called out. Katie??!! Just a moment. The next thing she knew there was Sean standing at the door. Hi sweetie what are you doing here he asked? Katie just smiled. What is it he asked? I got something that I wanted to show you said Katie smiling. Well come on in and show me he said getting out of the way and allowing Katie to enter the house.
What is it that you got asked Sean? I got this said Katie holding out the envelope with her letter from Hogwarts. I got my letter she cried out excitedly. You did I am so happy said Sean giving her a big hug and a kiss on the cheek. Yes and I am soo happy she said hugging Sean. This means that I will be able to go to school with you in September. We will be able to ride the train together and I will have a friend at school to do homework with and to talk to and spend time with. I won't have to wait until Christmas to see you she said with tears in her eyes. I have waited for so long for this she said. I know said Sean hugging her tighter. I have waited five years for this. Yes I know. Did you know that we have been friends for six years now said Katie? Has it been that long said Sean? Yes next week it will be exactly six years since I popped into your garden. That was the best day of my life said Katie. It was the best day of my life too said Sean. I got a best friend out of that visit. Yes and a future wife said Katie. Yes of course said Sean I did get a future wife too.
What is going on out here said Mrs. Sullivan? Oh Katie how are you dear she asked? I am fine said Katie. I came to show Sean something. What is it asked Mrs. Sullivan? It is this said handing her the envelope. You got your letter said Mrs. Sullivan smiling. Yes I did said Katie excitedly. I am so happy for you said Mrs. Sullivan taking Katie into an embrace. I think Sean has something to show you too she said letting Katie go.
You do what do you have to show me asked Katie? Well I got my results from my OWL's said Sean. Well how did you do asked Katie? Sean just looked blankly well see for yourself he said going over to the table and picking up the envelope that was sitting there.
Oh no thought Katie. He didn't do as well as he had hoped and now he is disappointed. Well remember to be comforting she said to herself. You love him and you don't want him to be sad.
The O.W.L results for Mr. Sean Sullivan
Passing Grades
O - Outstanding
E - Exceeds Expectations
A - Acceptable
Failing Grades
P - Poor
D - Dreadful
T - Troll
Ancient Runes - O
Arithmancy- O
Astronomy- O
Care of Magical Creatures – E
Charms - O
Defence Against the Dark Arts – O
Herbology - O
History of Magic - O
Muggle Studies- O
Potions- O
Transfiguration – O
Congratulations on receiving 11 OWL's. You will be required to let your head of house know which courses you wish to continue with by August 15.
Yours Sincerely
Minerva McGonagall
Deputy Headmistress
Hogwarts School of Witchcraft and Wizardry
Oh Sean you did so well said Katie. I am so proud of you. well I got the outstanding in Muggle Studies because of you he said. Why asked Katie? Well when ever I was asked a question I would always think of how you did something or how you said things worked. If it weren't for you I would never have been able to do so well he said hugging her. Katie just smiled.
Do you have to go right back home asked Mrs. Sullivan? No mommy said I could stay until dinner, why asked Katie? Well dad is coming home soon. Why is he sick said Katie thinking that would be the only reason to come home in the middle of the day? No I owled him that Sean's OWL results had come and he want to know right away, so he is coming home in a couple of minutes. Good I can show him my letter too said Katie. He will be so happy to see the letter said Sean.
Soon Mr. Sullivan arrived home via the floo. Well we have a full house today he said when he saw Katie. I have something to show you she said. You do well let's see said Mr. Sullivan. Katie handed him the envelope. You got your letter he said as he looked at the envelope. Yes I did she said smiling. I am so happy for you he said. I am going to put it in my scrap book, I want to remember this day forever said Katie. Good for you said Mr. Sullivan.
I hear someone else got some mail today he said. Yes dad I did said Sean looking forlorn. Well let me see said Mr. Sullivan not sure what to say. The way Sean looked it would seem as if he did very poorly. Sean handed him the letter and stepped back. Mr. Sullivan opened the piece of parchment and started to read. As he read his smile got bigger and bigger. By the end he had a tear in his eye. Sean I am very proud of you he said reaching to give Sean a hug. I couldn't have asked for better marks. This is grounds for a celebration. We should go out for dinner all of us he said looking at them all. Oh I can't go said Katie. Why not asked Mr. Sullivan? Mommy told me to be home for dinner responded Katie. You could go home and ask her if you can go to dinner with us said Sean. alright I will do that just a moment said Katie. She took some floo powder and called out Harmony House and disappeared.
When she staggered out of the fireplace her mother was a little startled. You are home early she commented. I came home to ask you a favour said Katie dusting herself off. What is it asked her mother? well Sean got his OWL results and his mom and dad want to take both of us out for dinner but I said I needed your permission so can I go she asked pleadingly??? Please???? I guess so said her mother. how did Sean do she asked? He did really well said Katie. He got nine Outstandings and two Exceeds Expectations I think that is right she said. That is really good said her mother. well tell him that I am very proud of him and congratulations. I will mommy and thank you said Katie giving her mother a hug and a kiss on the cheek. She ran upstairs and changed into a pretty sundress. As she was heading to the fireplace she said to her mother I will be home right after dinner . If they ask you to stay overnight you can said her mother smiling. Oh thank you mommy. I have to go now bye mommy. She took some floo powder and called out P and E in a pot and disappeared.
I can go Katie called out as soon as she arrived back at Sean's house. Good said Sean steadying her as she stumbled. Do I look pretty enough for our dinner she asked? You will be the prettiest girl there said Sean hugging her. Katie just beamed.
It would be a while until they would be heading out for dinner so they all decided to have a swim. There was laughing and cries of happiness all afternoon. They all had a wonderful time. If anyone were to look in on them they would assume that they were one big happy family. Katie had just become another child for Mr. and Mrs. Sullivan.
They went to dinner and once they were finished all were stuffed. Oh I guess no one has room for dessert said Mr. Sullivan slyly? That all depends on what is for dessert said Katie. Well I believe that they have a special dessert tonight he said. And here it comes. It was of course strawberry shortcake. Oh dad she said smiling. It had a little banner stuck into the cake" CONGRATULATIONS Katie and Sean" Katie had tears in her eyes when she raised her head. Thank you so much she said. You didn't need to do that, this is Sean's night. I am glad that he did said Sean. I wanted to share this with you he said hugging her. Katie just smiled.
They each had a small piece of cake and decided to take the rest home. when they got home all were happy and very full. I should be heading home said Katie. Oh do you have to leave said Sean? well yes Sean I have to go home. I guess said Sean. I can come back tomorrow she said. I know but just a second. Sean went to talk to his mom. When he came back he asked Katie if she wanted to stay over. Mommy said that I could if I was asked so yes I would love to stay over. Good said Sean. we can plan all the things we are going to do at school in September he said. A while later they both went up to the guest room and sat and talked for a couple of hours. Soon Mrs. Sullivan was in telling each that they should be getting to bed. Sean left, went to his room while Katie stayed and got changed into some pyjamas and got into the bed there. Oh I hope it will be like this at school thought Katie as she fell asleep.
A/N I think only one more chapter until we are done with this part of the story. I hope you will follow me along with the next part. as always please read and review. If you have any ideas or suggestions please let me know. I want my readers to be happy with the story. I can't promise I will do everything I am asked but I will take all suggestions and try to use them.