A couple of weeks later found Katie and Sean along with their mothers in Diagon Alley. They were there to get all the requirements for school for both of them. Katie was getting her own set of books for school and was very excited. You know how much I like books she said to Sean has he laughed at her getting so excited about buying books. Sean had just returned from the Quidditch world cup and wanted to tell Katie all about the game. It was amazing he said the speed and of course Ireland won so that made it even better he said. I can just imagine said Katie. The thing Katie was most looking forward to was getting her wand. When they went into Mr. Ollivander's to buy the wand a shiver ran up her spine. When they walked out of the shop Katie had her new wand in her hands. It was cherry wood with a unicorn hair. I have my own wand now she said to her mother. Yes you do so you now have to show the responsibility and not use it when and where you are not supposed to she said sternly. I will be very careful said Katie to her mother. I am sure that you will be but just remember, if you use your wand when you are not supposed to you can get into some major trouble. I will be very careful she said.

They headed into Madam Malkins to get Katie her school uniforms and school robes. Sean also needed some new robes and he also had on his list that he would require dress robes. I wonder what we need the dress robes for he asked his mother? I am not sure but it must mean that there is going to be some kind of celebration or ball. Oh said Sean a little forlorn. A ball he didn't want to go to a ball. Would it be for all the school he wondered? No it couldn't because Katie didn't have dress robes on her school list. Oh well he thought as he is mother was looking at the selection of robes available. Katie was there looking too. Oh these she said as she pulled out a very nice dark forest green set of robes. These would look wonderful on you she said. Sean went and tried them on and when he came out of the change room all three females smiled. Yes these are the ones said his mother. You look so grown up wearing these she said with a small tear in her eyes. I guess my little boy is all grown up she said. Oh mom not here he said. Katie ran up to him and gave him a big hug. I think you look very handsome she said. Sean just smiled at this.

When they had picked out Sean's dress robes it was time for Katie to get fitted for her first set of school robes. She stood on the stool that madam Malkins had directed her to. The robes were placed over her head and when her head was seen next she had the biggest smile on her face. Someone is happy to be going to Hogwarts she said as she started to pin the bottom of the robes. I am said Katie. I have waited for so long to be able to go I can't wait.

After the robes were fitted Katie then went to pick out her blouses and skirts. It was decided that she would need both long and short sleeve blouses and two skirts. Katie was very happy to get her school uniform. When will I get my tie she asked? You will get that once you are sorted into your house said Sean. What do they look like she asked? Sean went over to the wall and showed her the four different ties there. So that is the tie you wear she said pointing out the blue and bronze coloured tie. Yes that is it. This is the tie your parents wore when they were in school said Sean pointing out the red and gold coloured tie. I think daddy still has his in his closet said Katie. I think I have seen that coloured tie in there. I think he does still have his tie said her mother.

What else do we need to get asked Katie as they exited Madam Malkins shop? Well let me see said her mother. We have parchment and some ink, we have the potions kit, we have your books along with some extras which I don't know when you will have time to read, we have the caldron. I guess we need to get your scales and phials along with your protective gloves. Ok said Katie.

What do you still need to get she asked Sean? I have to get an update on my potions kit and some parchment and quills. I have my books and uniforms so I guess that is all he said. Wait did you get your winter cloak he asked? Winter cloak she asked? Yes you will need that it gets cold at school. Mommy did we get a winter cloak she asked? No I forgot I will run back and get it you three go on to the apothecary and get the potion supplies and phials. I will be right with you said Katie's mother.

A few minutes later Mrs. Robinson came rushing into the apothecary with a large package in her hands. Can I see it asked Katie? You can see it when we get home we can't be opening it here she said. Mrs. Robinson shrunk the package and put it in Katie's backpack along with all the other purchases from this morning. See Sean didn't I tell you that is why kids are brought along when there is shopping being done. We are here only for carrying all the bags and boxes. Well all the bags and boxes are for you said her mother smiling. I know mommy I was only joking.

Once they had the supplies from the apothecary they stopped in at Eeylops Owl emporium to get owl treats for Sebastian. And lastly they stopped in to get the parchment and quills for Sean. Katie got some more parchment and some extra quills as she had broken some of the ones she had getting used to using them. Katie wanted to get more of the supplies but her mother told her that she could send her anything she needed and if need be they could always get more at Christmas.

Once the shopping was finished they headed to the leaky caldron for lunch. After they had eaten Katie's mom invited Mrs. Sullivan and Sean over for the afternoon. The mothers sat outside and talked while Sean and Katie sat inside for a while watching TV. I think when I get my own place I am going to have a TV said Sean. There is so much to watch on it. Katie just smiled. She found his fascination with TV funny. She of course had grown up having TV in her life while Sean hadn't. I guess it is the same for Sean when we come across some things magical that I haven't had much or any experience with,

When the day was over Sean and his mom floo'd home. But not after a leave taking that would have rivalled a Greek tragedy. You see Katie was going back to Canada to visit her grandparents who she had not seen in over a year. She would not be back until August 31. They promised each other to meet on the platform. Sean promised to meet her there and show her around the train and make sure she was settled.

Katie had packed her suitcase and was getting ready to go downstairs when Sebastian arrived with a letter. Where did you get that she asked? She took the letter off of Sebastian's leg and opened it. It was from Sean.

Dear Katie:

I hope this gets to you before you leave for your grandparents. I just wanted to wish you a good trip and tell you that I am going to miss you. Enjoy your time at home because come September you will be entering a wonderful and exciting place. It will be a place that you have never really experienced before. I know that you family in Canada don't really understand where you are going and what you will be doing but don't let that get you down. I will see you when you get back

Sean

Mommy look what just came for me she called out to her mother. Her mother read the letter and smiled. You have a good friend there she said. Is it really going to be that exciting she asked? For you, yes I believe so. You will just absorb all the different experiences and you are prepared for this year with all the reading you have done so you will be able to really listen to the professors and learn many things. I hope so said Katie.

We had better be going or you are going to miss your flight said Mrs. Robinson. I have packed all my supplies and most of my clothes for school in my trunk so I won't have much to do when I get home said Katie. Mommy is there any way you can stop it from flashing all the names of the school houses at least until I get the trunk onto the train she asked? I don't think anyone else will have a trunk like that. That is why I don't think I should said her mother. That trunk will be unique she said. Mommy I don't know if I want to be unique. Unique caused me many problems in the past. When did you grow up so much her mother said looking at her.

They got into the car and were off to the airport. When they got there and parked the car they headed for the terminal and checked in with the airline.

The two of them walked to her gate and waited for her flight to be called. Now remember to give this letter to your Gramma and have her take it to the ministry of health to extend your health coverage. They need this letter from the school to do that. I will said Katie. This is so strange said her mother. You have gone to visit most summers but you have never needed to fly there. I am going to miss you she said kissing Katie on the cheek. I am going to miss you too said Katie. This is the farthest I will be away from you ever in my life. Also it will be the longest period I have been away from home. Although I guess we should get used to it as I will be gone from home for almost ten months every year now said Katie. Oh please don't remind me said her mother. I don't want to start crying now. Katie hugged her mother as her flight was called. Bye mommy I will see you in a couple of weeks said Katie as she walked towards the door to the plane.

Katie's mother thought that Katie was so brave but really she wasn't. As soon as she walked through the door to the plane tears came to her eyes. She was going to miss her mother and father. She was also going to miss Sean. They had spent so much time together this summer talking about Hogwarts and also just spending time together that going the two weeks was going to be hard.

As she found her seat she pulled out her writing pad and started to write a letter to Sean.

Dear Sean:

I got your letter just before we left for the airport. Thank you for sending it. I am sitting on the airplane as I write this. I miss you already. I can't wait to start school and spend this and next year with you there. We are going to have a lot of fun along with doing a lot if work. You preparing for your NEWT's and me trying to learn all that I can. I hope the fact that we lived like muggles will not cause me too much trouble learning all that I need to know.

I hate being away from you. It reminds me too much of you being at school while I am at home. It would have been so much fun if you could have come with me to my grandparents but I know that it might be a little unusual to take your best friend with you when you visit your grandparents. It still would have been so much fun. The problem is it gets very boring as there are not many kids my age there and only if my cousins are visiting will I have anyone who is near my age. I can't tell them anything about Hogwarts as they don't even know that I am a witch. I don't know why they haven't been told but anyway.

I guess I will be seeing my brother when I get there so that should be good as I haven't seen him for over a year. He may not recognise me I have grown up so much ha ha. Please don't forget we are meeting on the platform on September 1.

See you soon

Katie.

PS I love you.

PPS you should see the looks I am getting just because I am using a quill to write this letter. I have to get used to using them so I thought why not.

Katie spent the following two weeks at her grandparent's house with her brother. Her grandparents commented on how much she had grown and how she looked so mature. Her brother on the other hand seems sort of sad. It seemed that he had missed having his little sister around and having her there was wonderful but he had to face her leaving again. Of course he would never say anything because seventeen year old boys would never admit that they missed their twelve year old little sisters. Katie did notice that he was not as dismissive of her. He seemed to want to spend time with her. He even talked to her about school and what to expect. He was impressed that she had learned so much prior to going off to school. I guess if I had done what you have done I would have done better in school than I did he acknowledged.

When the two weeks were up Katie again packed up her suitcase and her grandparents and brother headed off for the airport. This time it was them she was going to miss. She did not know how much she missed them until she was back home with them. She wished that she could bring her brother back with her. In some ways her brother also wanted to go with her but he had made his decision to stay there and as he only had one more year of school it wouldn't make much sense to transfer now.

At the gate Katie hugged and kissed her grandparents and even her brother allowed her to hug and kiss him too. She got on the plane and started to write a letter to Sean.

Dear Sean:

Well I am on my way home now. I have just gotten on the plane in Toronto and should be back in London in about six hours. I hope you didn't miss me too much. I know that I did but well I am a girl and a little sappy. I hope this will get to you before you head off for London and the train. I can't wait to see you.

I will tell you all about my time with my grandparents when I see you tomorrow or is that the next day I am not sure with all the time differences.

Love

Katie

PS What do you think if my quillship?

When she arrived back in London she found her mother waiting for her as she came out of immigration. It wasn't as easy as last time said Katie. Why asked her mother? They had so many questions about what i was doing in Canada and how long I had been there. Very strange thought her mother. Anyway did you have a good time she asked? Yes I did and you should see Bill he has filled out quite a bit. Also he was actually nice to me. I think he must have missed me even though he would never admit it. It was good that he was there because if he hadn't been I would have been so bored.

Well we should be getting home as you have to eat and get to bed so you will be rested for tomorrow.

Tomorrow ….. She was going to Hogwarts tomorrow. I can't believe that it is actually happening she said to her mother. It all seems like a dream.

Who would believe that just because I met Sean six years ago my life would change so much. It seems like it is finally the end of the Saddest Bedtime Story ever and beginning of a much happier story to come..... Or maybe not...........

A/N Well it appears I have completed this part of the story. It makes me very sad to see the end of these days. Please continue reading Katie and Sean's story in the next part which I can't seem to come up with a title for yet. As always please read and review. If you have any ideas as to what to call the next part of the story please let me know..