It was like time slowed as I screamed sinking down as he grabbed the knife slowly advancing on the woman and Albus.
"No!" They screamed in unison and Albus suddenly looked very threatening as he pulled out a similar stick. I got up with trouble and launched myself at Ben. The woman let out a gasp as I was thrown into the cabinets.
"Stupify!" She yelled pointing her stick at Ben and a red jet of light flew out of the tip of it missing Ben my inches. He had a sick smile on his face and laughed loudly.
"Stop!" I yelled weakly at him and he went flying into a lamp. I started breathing faster as I looked at Albus and the women. Albus took a step towards me and I stumbled back, tears in my eyes. I was shaking my head holding my stomach and limping on my bad leg.
"Minerva help me with this." Albus said looking at the women, Minerva.
"Its..its okay Casper we're here to help you." She smiled, white-faced walking towards me.
"N..no….I..I..no" I stammered sliding again to the floor.
"Albus shes dying." Minerva whispered fearfully.
"N..no I'm not… this… I'll." I moaned in pain before continuing making Minerva wipe the tears escaping her eyes, "This….This happens, ju...just give...me..a..a..minute." Minerva gasped and Albus just looked at me a sadness in his eyes I wouldn't expect to be there. I just layed there for a minute then got up and found the bandages. I pulled up my shirt to see my stomach. Blood was still gushing out. I put my hand on the wound and concentrated. Soon the bleeding stopped and I washed my hand off before wrapping the bandage around my stomach.
I could just make out the sounds of Minerva sobbing into Albus's chest as he quietly talked to her. I felt suddenly jealous. When I cried I was kicked and stabbed not comforted. Comforting was foreign and I stopped for a second to watch them warily. Albus gave me a little wink and, confused, I dressed my leg and went to go sit in the armchair Albus had sat in with Ben.
Taking the hint Albus coaxed Minerva on to the coach where he helped her clean up her tears. I waited for them to finish trying to find a comfortable position while watching them at the same time. I accidentally brushed my leg up against the chair and gave a sharp intake at the pain. They must have heard because they moved to face me.
"Well now that that is done we have some things we need to talk about." Albus stated matter-of-factly. I narrowed my eyes at him but let him continue. "Casper you're a witch."
"I've been called worse I suppose." I murmured looking at Ben's unconscious body in the corner. They both looked at me in a pitying way that made me mad. "Listen if you're going to keep looking at me like that I'll just go back to cleaning."
"I'm sorry my dear I wasn't trying to offend you I was meaning to say that you can do, well, magic." Albus apologized ignoring my second comment. "You've already proved that today."
"Like..like my parents?" I whispered staring at my hands. "I mean my real parents not… not him." I finished nodding at Ben and wincing at the pain moving caused. Albus stared at me through his half moon spectacles for a while before speaking.
"Yes like your parents." He sighed finally before being interrupted.
"You..you remember Lily and James?" Minerva asked moving on the edge of the couch.
"Not much." I answered, "I..I remember there faces a bit and..and a green light and trying to wake up my mum but," I stopped again fighting tears, "But she wouldn't wake up… She tried to save the baby… and and laughter… a man…"
"You look just like Lily." Minera stated and then for a while everyone was silent, Albus looking thoughtful.
"Well seeing as you don't doubt your magical abilities here is some information about my school, Hogwarts." Albus leaned towards me and handed me a letter, careful not to touch me. I took it warily then opened it, it read,
HOGWARTS SCHOOL of WITCHCRAFT and WIZARDRY
Headmaster: Albus Dumbledore
(Order of Merlin, First Class, Grand Sorc., Chf. Warlock,
Supreme Mugwump, International Confed. of Wizards)
Dear Miss. Potter,
We are pleased to inform you that you have been accepted at Hogwarts School of Witchcraft and Wizardry. Please find enclosed a list of all necessary books and equipment.
Term begins on 1 September. We await your owl by no later than 31 July.
Yours sincerely,
Minerva McGonagall
Deputy Headmistress
HOGWARTS SCHOOL of WITCHCRAFT and WIZARDRY
UNIFORM
First-year students will require:
1. Three 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, with silver fastenings)
Please note that all pupil's clothes should carry name tags.
COURSE BOOKS
All students should have a copy of each of the following:
The Standard Book of Spells (Grade 1)
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, if they desire, an owl OR a cat OR a toad.
PARENTS ARE REMINDED THAT FIRST YEARS
ARE NOT ALLOWED THEIR OWN BROOMSTICK
Yours sincerely,
Lucinda Thomsonicle-Pocus
Chief Attendant of Witchcraft Provisions
"Minerva McGonagall, thats you." I said after reading the letter and looked up and her. She nodded looking stern once more. "I can't get all this in London." I saw them both smile a knowing smile and I stiffened.
"Professor McGonagall can take you to get your things tomorrow." Albus told me smiling. I suddenly got nervous.
"C..can't I go alone?" I gasped squirming as my stomach began to hurt even more. Albus and Professor McGonagall both jumped up as I fell on the floor. They tried to run towards me but like the knife and the bottle they were stopped short.
"Casper are you okay? Just hang in there." Professor McGonagall fretted firing spell after spell at the now visible force field around me. Albus was kneeling as close as he could get to me looking worriedly into my eyes.
"Casper my dear you need to let us help you." He said putting his hand on the field.
"N..n..no I..I'm fine." I whispered the edges of my vision getting darker and darker as I drifted into unconsciousness.
Authors Note- So I'm so glad you guys are liking Casper's story I love writing it and I'll keep uploading as long as you guys still like it. Also I don't know how you guys picture her, but I picture Casper looking like Birdy who is this artist I love. If you don't listen to her then you should trust me. But yeah this authors note is getting long soo... till next time :)