Saturday, May 06, 2006
Part 27 - Miriam's Point of View
So, I went upstairs, towards Harry’s bedroom. I knocked the door, but no one answered.
Me: Harry? Are you there?
Harry: What do you want?
Me: Well, the dinner is ready…
Harry: I’m not hungry…
Me: Is Dora with you?
Harry opened the door. He looked very sad.
Harry: No, she isn’t here…
Me: No? So, where did she go?
Harry: I’d like to know that too… Mr. Weasley told her that she had to go somewhere with him… Have they already arrived?
Me: No… But what happened?
Harry: I don’t know… She didn’t tell me…Well, let’s go downstairs…
Me: Alright…
We went downstairs and we saw Nymphadora, Mrs and Mr Weasley in the living room. Mrs Weasley was hugging Nymphadora, who was looking very sad and crying. We ran towards them.
Me: Dora…
Harry: Dora! What happened?
Harry hugged his girlfriend, but she ran towards her room, crying.
Harry: What happened?
Mr Weasley: I think you should ask Nymphadora, Harry…
Harry: Alright…
So, he followed her. I stood in the living room, very confused… what happened to her? Why was she crying? Where did she and Mr Weasley go?
Mrs Weasley: Mimi? Mimi?
Me: Yes, Mrs Weasley?
Mrs. Weasley: The others are in the kitchen having dinner. I think you should join them…
Me: Alright…
I went to the kitchen and sat near Ron and Hermione. I wasn’t hungry, so I was eating very slowly. I was still confused about what happened.
Ron: Mimi? Are you with us?
Me: Humm… what?
Hermione: I was trying to tell you that we’ll need two more characters to our play.
Me: Oh! I’m sorry, Hermione. Yes, you’re right!
Ron: You don’t seem alright… What happened?
Me: Well, when I went upstairs to tell Harry and Dora that the dinner was ready, Harry was alone. He told me that Dora had gone somewhere with Mr Weasley… And then, when we went downstairs, we saw Mrs Weasley hugging Dora, who was crying… then, she ran upstairs…
Hermione: That’s strange…
Me: Yes, it is… I’m still trying to figure out what happened…
Ron: Why don’t we go upstairs and ask her?
Me: I don’t think we should do that…
Ron: Why not?
Hermione: Maybe she needs to be alone…
Ron: Oh, come on!
Me: Well, alright…
Hermione: Okay…
So, Ron told Mrs Weasley that we weren’t hungry anymore and we went upstairs. Ron, I and Hermione entered in Nymphadora’s bedroom. She was sat on her bed, crying hard. Harry was near her.
Harry: What are you doing here? Don’t you see that Nymphadora isn’t alright?
Me: Yes, we noticed that, and that’s why we are here! She’s our friend too and we care about her! And you shouldn’t be so rude, Harry!
Harry: Who are you calling rude, Evelyn?
Me: You!
Nymphadora didn’t say anything, but she was crying even more now.
Harry: See what you did…
Nymphadora: It’s alright, Harry… they can stay…
Me: Thanks…
We went towards Nymphadora and sat near her.
Ron: What happened, Dora?
Harry: She doesn’t want to talk about it… she didn’t tell me…
Me: But we can’t help you if you don’t tell us what happened, Dora…
Hermione: Mimi is right… Tell us what happened…
Nymphadora hesitated a bit, but she decided to talk.
Nymphadora: My parents are in Azkaban…
Harry: What?! Why?!
Nymphadora: They are Death Eaters…
Me, Ron, Hermione & Harry: WHAT?!
Nymphadora started to cry again…
Nymphadora: They are Death Eaters… they want me to be a Voldemort’s follower…
Me: That’s so bad…
Ron: Well, they don’t want you to be You-Know-Who’s wife…
Yes, Ron was talking about my aunt… I started to feel bad… Nymphadora’s parents wanted to give her to Lord Voldemort too…
Nymphadora: What are you saying, Ron?
Ron: Humm… well… it’s a complicated story…
Me: It’s my story…
Nymphadora: What? Tell me…
I was so sad now… I was remembering all of it and I just didn’t want to talk about it, but then I saw that Nymphadora wasn’t crying anymore… she wanted to listen to me, so I told them.
Me: Well, do you remember when Ron and I got lost in the forest? We found some fairies… one of them is about my age… she’s Aislin Silver, my cousin. Her mother, Jacqueline Silver, told me that I am the Princess of the Faeries, because my grandmother was the queen. I was so happy when she told me that, but then Dumbledore told me that Voldemort told my aunt that he wants to marry a princess of the fairies or he’ll destroy their world, so, my aunt decided to… *I started to cry*… to give me… to him… she wants Voldemort to marry me! *I was crying hard*
Harry: That’s confusing…
Nymphadora: And sad… but she is not your mother! You didn’t even know her…
Me: That’s true… but… one day she’ll find me and then… I’ll have to…
Hermione: Marry Voldemort…
Ron: No you won’t!!! You won’t marry anyone but me!
I hugged him, I was still crying, but that made me feel a lot better…
Nymphadora was crying too, and she was right… it must be so bad… her parents want her to follow Voldemort…
Suddenly, Ron showed us a shiny thing.
Me: Ron? Where did you have my necklace?
Ron: Inside my pocket… It’s shining again…
Harry: What’s that?
Me: The necklace which my aunt gave me…
Nymphadora: Let me touch it…
Ron, I and Harry were already touching it, and when Nymphadora touched it too, something strange happened…
I felt everything spinning around me and when I opened my eyes, I saw a very dark garden… Definitely, we weren’t in the Burrow anymore… Ron, Harry and Nymphadora were there too. They looked very confused.
Harry: What happened?
Ron: I don’t know… but I don’t like this place…
Me: Maybe the necklace was a Portkey…
Nymphadora: Yeah… but why didn’t it work the first time you touched it?
Ron: Because… well, maybe they’ve just activated it now…
Harry: I suppose you’re right…
That place was dark and cold and we were scared and confused. We decided to explore it. Ron was holding my hand.
Harry: Where are we? I really don’t like this place…
Me: You’re not the only one… I think we’re lost…
Nymphadora: Well, but Hermione will tell Mr and Mrs Weasley that we disappeared…
Me: Yes! And they’ll look for us… I just hope they can find us before it’s too late…
Ron: Oh no…
Me: What happened?
Ron: Death eaters…
We turned around and saw a group of death eaters coming towards us. Luckily, they hadn’t seen us…
Harry: RUN!!!!!!!
We started running, but we didn’t know where to hide… Ron was still holding my hand while we were running and after a while, we didn’t see Harry and Nymphadora anymore… We hid under a big and dark tree.
Me: Ron… I’m so scared…
Ron: Don’t be… everything will be alright… *he gave me a sweet kiss*
Me: Yes, but are the death eaters still looking for us?
Then, someone spoke…
Someone: Oh yes… we are! But we found you, princess…
I knew that voice and that made me freeze!
Me: Draco! What are you doing here?
Ron: He’s a death eater, as well as his father…
Draco: That’s correct! I didn’t know you were so smart, Weasley… Maybe you are learning some things with Evelyn… well, maybe she’s not as useless as I thought…
Me: RON!
But it was too late… Ron had already punched Draco’s face.
Draco was furious and his nose was bleeding. Then, Draco’s father appeared.
Draco’s Father: Be nice to our special guests, Draco! You should respect the princess, afterwards, she’ll be the Lord’s wife… By the way, I am Lucius Malfoy. Nice to meet you, princess.
Me: I can’t say the same…
Lucius: How rude, princess… The Dark Lord won’t like that…
Me: I don’t care… I won’t marry him! Never!
Lucius: We’ll see… Draco, take the princess inside.
Draco: Ok… but what do I do with Weasley?
Lucius: Put him in the dungeon… he’s unimportant…
And he left… Draco was smiling at us with his usual evil smile.
Draco: How lovely… Weasley and Evelyn… the lovebirds… It will be a pleasure to separate you!
I saw Ron searching for his wand, but he didn’t have brought it with him.
Draco laughed.
Draco: Ah! Where’s your wand, Weasley? You’re not able to fight!
Me: Shut up! *I hugged Ron*
Draco: Ah! Why are you defending him, Evelyn? Can’t you see that he’s asleep?
Me: Wha…
Draco casted some spell on Ron and he fainted.
Me: RON!!! Wake up! Please, my love, wake up! WHAT DID YOU DO TO HIM, YOU STUPID COWARD?
Draco just laughed and casted the same spell on me.
I didn’t know how many time passed when I woke up. I was in a big room, placed on a bed. The room was a bit dark, but it had a lot of candles which emitted kind of a green light. I got up and sat on the bed. I was so scared… I didn’t know where I was and I didn’t know anything about my friends. Then, someone entered in the room. I was even more scared. But then I saw that it was Nymphadora. She wasn’t hurt. I ran towards her and hugged her.
Me: Dora! I’m so happy to see you!!! What happened? Where are we?
Nymphadora: This is Voldemort’s mansion…
Me: No…
Nymphadora: Yes…
Me: But… what happened? Where’s Ron? And Harry?
Nymphadora: Harry’s really hurt… a woman called Bellatrix Lestrange casted so many Cruciatus curses on him… he’s in the dungeon… he’s fainted… I’m so scared for him…
Me: Oh… that’s terrible… but how about Ron?
Nymphadora: I don’t know… I didn’t see him…
Me: Oh no… *I started to cry*
Nymphadora: The death eaters sent me here… they want me to be near you… I really don’t know why… but they’ll put a dark mark on my arm tomorrow… *she was really scared and started to cry*
Me: Oh… please, don’t cry… we’ll find a way to get out of here…
Nymphadora: No, we won’t… Voldemort plans to marry you tomorrow!
Me: WHAT?
But she couldn’t answer. Someone entered in the room. It was a man wearing black clothes, but I couldn’t see his face. He was scary…
Me: Are you… Lord Voldemort?
Voldemort: Yes… you are intelligent, princess…
Me: Thanks…
Voldemort: I think you must know that you’re going to be my wife…
Me: Yes, my Lord. But, I can’t marry you…
Voldemort: Why not, princess?
Me: Humm… because…
I tried to think about something clever to say… I had to tell him something… something very bad… which would change his mind… then, I had an idea. He wouldn’t want to marry me after that, well, until he discovers the truth…
Me: I can’t marry you, my Lord, because I’m pregnant… Ronald Weasley is the father.
Voldemort left without a word and Nymphadora was looking at me with a confused face.
Part 27 - Nymphadora's Point of View
Me: I trust you. I know that you’ll beat him. And I’ll be by your side… Won’t I? Harry? I’ll be at your side… right?
Harry: I… I don’t know…
Me: Harry? What do you mean by ‘you don’t know’?
Harry: I don’t want him to find you. You know, if he knows about us… I mean, that I have a girlfriend that I love; I’ll find you to find me… I just don’t want you to get hurt.
Me: Listen, if he wants to find you, I’ll find me anyway. If he takes you, he’ll have to take me too.
Harry: you don’t understand. You can’t be serious…
Me: I’m bloody serious Harry!
Harry: Promise me to be careful…
Me: I promise, and you don’t ever try to play the hero* tears in the voice*
Harry: Mmmm… okay, I promise. I’ll just try to stay alive…
Me: Yeah… Don’t leave me, I need you… *cry*
Harry: Don’t cry sweetie.
And so he took me in his arms and kissed me softly on my lips. The kisses became to be more and more passionate and then, Harry stopped brutally.
Me: What’s wrong?
Harry: I thought I just saw… someone…
And so he stood up and walked by the door to see if anyone has seen us.
He opened the door and stood there for a few seconds.
Me: Baby? What is it?
Harry: Nothing. There’s no one up there.
Me: Maybe we should get back downstairs.
Harry: I don’t want to.
Me: What do you want to do then?
Harry: J you know what I want to do…
Me: Harry!! Come on! Let see where the others are!
Harry: Aaaaalllright L
So I took his hand and I stroke it slightly.
We went downstairs and I saw the twins playing outside through the window and then…
Voice: Hey lovebirds!
Me: Hermione! J So good to see you here!
Hermione: Yeah, sorry, I couldn’t come earlier, Harry told me that you awoke on Christmas.
Me: Did he? *looking at him*
Harry: J I had to.
Me: thanks. So, Hermione, how have you been?
Hermione: I’ve been very well, missing all of you guys! That’s terrible! I can’t live 2 weeks without seeing you!
Harry: J We know how much you love us!
Hermione: J Yeah I do.
Harry: Where did you go this year? Same place?
Hermione: Yeah, I spent as usual my Christmas’ holiday in Paris with my parents. It was great fun! What did you get?
Harry: My girlfriend backJ, and some stuff…
I heard them talking but I wasn’t focus anymore on what they were saying. Hermione said she went to Paris. Then it makes me think about my parents, my old school, my old friends… I didn’t have any news from anyone for a very long time now.
My parents didn’t show any sign of life since so long.
Hermione: Dora? Are you here?
Me: Mmm… What?
Hermione: Anything wrong?
Me: I’m fine JL
But I don’t think I convinced her. But Harry bought it without problems.
Hermione: Mmm… Where are Ron and Mimi?
Mrs Weasley: I told Mimi to go to the attic for her dress.
Hermione: Dress?
Mrs Weasley: Yeah, they have planed to make a contest of plays.
Hermione: Okay, I supposed she is with Ron… L
Me: Don’t be sad Hermione; I’m pretty sure you’ll find someone very soon J
Hermione: I hope so…
Harry: Oh girls….
Hermione and me: Oh boys….
And we all start laughing. Harry held me around my waist and Hermione decided to look for Ron and Mimi.
Harry: And what about us?
Me: What?
Harry: We didn’t decide yet what we’re going to play?
Me: I don’t know. I don’t even know if I want to play…
Harry: Oh L you don’t have too if you don’t want.
Me: You really want to do it?
Harry: I’d like to, but only if you are with me.
Me: Okay so what do you want to play?
Harry: I’ve heard Mimi that you love Romeo & Juliet story… So maybe, you’d like to be my Juliet…
Me: And having you as my Romeo!!! AAARRGGHHH!!!!
Harry: *laughing* Thanks, I knew that I’ll disgust you one day J
And so he started to tickle me! I was laughing so hard. I could barely breathe.
Me: Harry!!! *hahahaha* Stop!! *hahahaha* stop it!!! *hahahaha* I can’t breathe!! *hahahaha*
Harry: Okay… I’ll get you later!
Me: I’ll win this time!
He approaches me and he kissed me softly on the lips and on my cheeks.
I couldn’t help but smile because he was so tender. It felt good.
Mrs Weasley: Oh Arthur, see this, aren’t they cute?
Mr Weasley: Yeah, it reminds me when we met…
Mrs Weasley: Yeah me too, but don’t speak about it in front of the kids…
Mr Weasley: Yeah you’re right... KIDS!!!! LUNCH IS READY!!!
Harry: Come on! I’m starving!
So we went in the kitchen to have our lunch. Mimi, Ron and Hermione didn’t show up when we start and they came a bit later and join us.
After this, they all went on a couch and start talking about the script of their play with Ginny and Harry joined them and I stood all alone.
I was looking through the window and I thought about my parents. Why on earth they did show up since I was in coma? Why they didn’t send me cards or nothing else?
I made me sad to think that they had probably forsaken me.
Then, I heard somebody running in.
Mr Weasley: Dora?! DORA?! Where are you?
Me: Over here Mr Weasley!
Mr Weasley: There you are! I have some news…
Me: Some news? From who?
Mr Weasley: Well, Cornelius Fudge…
Me: What does he want with me?
Mr Weasley: He wants to see you. Now.
Me: Why? Why the Minister…
Mr Weasley: Ex Minister
Me: Why the ex minister of Magic wants to see me?
Mr Weasley: He has to talk to you.
Me: Mr Weasley, if you know something, just tell me.
Mr Weasley: I’d tell you if I could, I can’t tell you, I’m not allowed.
Me: What’s going on?
Mr Weasley: Come with me, we’ll go to the Minister by Flow Powder. Take your coat.
So I run to my bedroom and I put my shoes on, and I took my coat. And I got back downstairs.
Harry: Hey sweetie! Where have you been? And… where are you going?
Me: I’ll tell you when I’ll come back okay?
Harry: Where are you going? Why are you leaving?
Me: Harry, it’s too long to explain, I supposed that Mrs Weasley knows so ask her and tell the others if they want to know. I have to go.
Harry: Wait, I’ll go with you!
Me: No, Harry.
He seems so frustrated that I said ‘no’ like this.
Harry: When will you come back?
Me: I don’t know. Don’t worry, I’ll come back. Have fun with the others. I love you.
Harry: Mmm, wait honey; just tell me where are you going?
Me: Ask Mrs Weasley, I’m late sorry.
Harry: Say…
Me: I don’t have time baby, I love you bye.
And Mr Weasley took my hand and led me into the green flame which were already burning and twisting like mad in the fire place, leaving Harry in front of it.
So, I hold Mr Weasley’s hand tighter because it was spinning so hard and it start to give me nausea and a headache.
Mr Weasley: Here we are.
So I start walking to the office where I saw ‘Minister of Magic’ written on the door.
Mr Weasley: Wait Dora!
Me: What are we waiting for? It sounds like it’s a bad new, so I want to know what it is quickly.
Mr Weasley: I know but listen first.
Me: What?
Mr Weasley: Whatever the Minister will say to you, I want you to know that Molly and I consider you like our own daughter. We took care of you while you were unconscious, and we hope that you fell well in our house.
Me: That’s very kind of you and I felt really like home with you J
Mr Weasley: Plus – I haven’t finished – don’t answer the Minister… I know you’re kind of wild and you don’t like to be upset by someone and all… but this time, I have to ask you, not too reply to the Minister, alright?
Me: I’ll try…
Mr Weasley: Okay, here we go…
So he took my hand again and led me to the office. Having him holding my hand feels like he really believed that he is my father. And it feels good.
So he knocked on the door and I heard someone approving us to enter the room.
So Mr Weasley, let me hand go and wink at me with a faint smile.
And I entered.
I was kind of dark. There was just the light from the fire place and a desk with a man behind it.
Man: Hello, Miss Tonks.
Me: Minister.
Minister: Does anyone tell you why you are here?
Me: No.
Minister: Well, that’s good. I was in the regret to bring you here because we have some news for you…
Me: Alright, I’m listening.
Minister: I have to ask you to be brave… I know you’ll be… with such a family like the Weasley behind you, who are here to support you…
Me: Can you, please, tell me?
Minister: Mmmm… it’s about your parents.
Me: Really? Where are they?
Minister: In Azkaban actually.
Me: WHAT???!!!!
Minister: They have been found near the Burrow few hours ago, wands in hands, cursing Unforgivable Curses on a poor kid. And, Aurors found them… I’m sorry to announce you that they have the Dark Mark on their arms. Did you know it?
Me: Of course not!! How can this happen? I’ve been in coma for a very long time; I didn’t know they were with Voldemort.
Minister: How DARE YOU PRONONCE HIS NAME IN THIS OFFICE!!!!
Me: I’m sorry… I can’t believe it L
Minister: We think that they were looking for you, and for Mr Potter.
Me: For me? Why? They didn’t even come when I was in hospital.
Minister: They couldn’t showed up because there is too much of security in St Mangoust and they could have been caught.
Me: And Harry… Oh my god!
Minister: What?
Me: He is my boyfriend. If they want me, if Vol…. you-know-who wants him, and me… Oh my god! He is in danger because of me!
Minister: I’m sorry to give you bad news like this.
Me: Can I leave?
Minister: yes, but be prudent. Don’t walk around… the Death Eaters are still looking for you and Mr Potter. Your parents’ wants you back, they want to get you and send you to You-Know-who to become, like them, a Death Eater…
Me: I don’t want to be a Death Eater… L
Minister: Anyway, take care.
Me: Thanks, bye…
When I got out, Mr Weasley was standing in front of me and he took me in his arms like a father, and I cried hard. The only thing he said was ‘I’m sorry, don’t worry, we’re here’
He led me to the fire place to get back to The Burrow.
So, once again, I was spinning around and I had nausea.
When I get back to the Burrow. The only person I saw was Mrs Weasley who was almost crying, she took me in her arms in a mother embrace. The others weren’t in the living… probably outside, having rehearsals for their plays, not knowing that their friend’s parents are Death Eaters and locked in Azkaban.
Part 26 - Miriam's Point of View
Mrs. Weasley was really angry. She was screaming at us.
Mrs. Weasley: RONALD! ANSWER ME!!! WHAT ARE YOU DOING HERE?
Ron: I… I… we… well, Nymphadora wanted to be with Harry, so I decided to leave them alone…
Mrs. Weasley: AND WHY DID YOU COME TO MIRIAM’S BEDROOM?
Ron: Because… because…well, she’s my girlfriend and I didn’t want to go to the living room…
Me: We’re really sorry, Mrs. Weasley…
Mrs. Weasley: Oh, don’t be, dear. You can go to the kitchen, the breakfast is ready. And you, Ronald Weasley… DON’T DO THIS AGAIN!!!!
And she left us. We got up.
Ron: I’m sorry…
Me: Don’t be… by the way, good morning! *I kissed him*
Nymphadora: Your mum was really angry, Ron…
Harry: Yeah, she screamed at us too…
We went to the kitchen and had a delicious breakfast. Mrs. Weasley wasn’t angry anymore and Nymphadora ate more than yesterday.
Fred: Humm… we already know about yesterday night…
George: Yes… so, how was it, Won-Won?
Ron: Shut up…
Fred: Fine… we’ll ask Harry.
Harry: Shut up…
George: They don’t want to tell us…
So, they spent the breakfast laughing and telling jokes about us… But it was funny!
After the breakfast, we went outside to play Quidditch.
Fred: Let’s play! Boys against girls. What do you think?
Me: I think that the girls will win…
Nymphadora: I agree! Let’s play!
Harry: No no no! You can’t play, Dora!
Nymphadora: But why?
Harry: It has been a while since you rode a broomstick! I’m afraid… you can get hurt…
Nymphadora: I’m going to play!
Harry: No! You won’t! You’ll go inside, with me!
Nymphadora: Oh…
And they went inside, but Nymphadora was really upset.
Fred: Well… does anyone want to play?
Me: I do!
George: You can’t play, Mimi! Ron doesn’t want his wife to get hurt! *we all laughed*
Ron: I don’t her to get hurt, but of course you can play, Mimi!
Me: I’d play even if you didn’t let me… *I blinked*
So, we started playing. The teams were boys against girls. Me, Hermione and Ginny were the girls’ team, but Fleur wanted to play too, so she was in our team too. Ron, Fred, George and Bill were the boys’ team.
It was a really cool game! Both teams had a seeker and a keeper, but only one chaser and one beater. I was the chaser and I scored some goals! Ginny caught the snitch, so we won!
Me: Well done, Ginny!
Ginny: Thanks!
We went inside and saw Harry sat on a couch.
Me: Hi! Where’s Dora?
Harry: Upstairs.
Me: Are you angry?
Harry: NO! Leave me alone!
Ron: Hey! Don’t talk to Mimi like that!
Harry: I can talk to everyone the way I want to talk!
Me: What happened, Harry?
Harry: Nothing!
Ron: Harry…
Harry: Go away, you two!
Me: But… Harry, we just…
Harry: Ron, do me a favour and kiss your girlfriend… that will shut her up…
That was really rude from him! Me and Ron left him and went upstairs, looking for Dora.
Ron: I’m sure Harry isn’t alright…
Me: I noticed that…
We arrived at Nymphadora’s room and knocked the door.
Nymphadora: Who’s there?
Me: It’s Mimi…
Ron: And Ron. Can you open this door, please?
Nymphadora: It isn’t locked. Come in.
Me: Thanks…
So, we entered in the room. Nymphadora was sat on her bed. She was really sad…
Me and Ron sat near her.
Me: Dora… what happened?
Nymphadora: Nothing… it’s just… Harry cares too much about me… I’ve been sleeping for four weeks and I want to have some fun now… but he doesn’t understand that…
Me: Yes… he was really rude to me some minutes ago…
Nymphadora: Oh… I’m sorry… we argued.
Ron: Don’t worry… he loves you!
Nymphadora: I know… I just wanted to play Quidditch…
Me: Hey! I’ve got an idea! Why don’t we make a contest of plays? I love acting…
Nymphadora: Me too! That’s a great idea! And Harry won’t say that I can’t participate!
Me: Exactly! We can make some groups and each group presents its play. Then, we’ll see who wins!
Ron: I like this idea!
Nymphadora: Me too! I’m going to tell Harry!
Me: Alright!
And she left us. I was happy… Harry would like this, because his girlfriend wouldn’t get hurt. Suddenly, Ron kissed me.
Me: What was that?
Ron: You are brilliant… you are always so kind to everyone… I love you…
Me: I love you too! *and I kissed him*
Then, we heard someone laughing. It was Fred and George.
Fred: Hey lovebirds! Are we invited for your wedding?
George: Wedding? They already are in honeymoon!
I threw them a pillow. Then, we told them about the contest of plays.
Fred: That’s cool! Me and George will do the best play!
George: Yes! We are the best actors ever!
Me: Ah ah, very funny!
Then, Mrs. Weasley told us that the lunch was ready. Everyone went to the kitchen. We spent the lunch talking about our plays.
Ron: I have an idea! Why don’t we do “Romeo & Juliet”?
Me: That’s a good idea… but we can’t do it, because Nymphadora really likes this play… I’m sure she and Harry will do it…
Ron: Oh… alright. Do you have any idea?
Me: Yes, I do! How about “Corpse Bride”? Of course we’ll do it a bit different from the original story…
Ron: Okay!
Fred: Me and George have already decided! We’ll play “Sleeping-Beauty”.
George: But you are the sleeping-beauty! I’ll play the vampire!
Me: Sleeping-beauty and vampires?! That’s odd…
Fred: We know! That’s why we’ll win the contest!
Then, I noticed that Harry and Nymphadora weren’t having lunch anymore…
I was worried… why Nymphadora and Harry weren’t having lunch with us anymore?
Me: Where are Nymphadora and Harry?
Mrs. Weasley: Nymphadora told me that she didn’t want to eat anymore, so she left. Harry followed her.
Me: Okay…
I finished my lunch quickly and went outside.
Me: Harry?
Harry: Mimi… I’m sorry for the way I spoke to you…
Me: Never mind… Where’s Dora?
Harry: I don’t know… she left the house… I can’t find her… I’m so worried… *he was almost crying*
Me: Oh… come on, Harry… I’m sure she’s alright… Let’s try to find her.
Harry: You are a very good friend!
Me: Thanks… *Harry hugged me*
Then, I saw Ron near us, looking at me.
Ron: What’s happening here?
Me: Harry is very worried about Nymphadora… we don’t know where she is…
Ron: And that hug is supposed to bring her back?
Me: Oh, Ron!
Harry: I’m sorry… I’m going to look for Nymphadora.
And he left us, screaming Nymphadora’s name.
Me: Ron… why are y…
Ron: Let’s look for Nymphadora.
And so we did. We spent the afternoon looking for Nymphadora and calling her name, but we couldn’t find her. We were very worried about her… Mrs. Weasley was very worried too. I was a bit sad… Ron didn’t spoke to me very much.
When the night started coming, Mrs. Weasley told everyone to go to the kitchen. The dinner was ready. It was delicious too, but I wasn’t hungry…
Mrs. Weasley: Mimi? Are you alright?
Me: Yes, Mrs. Weasley…
Mrs. Weasley: But you didn’t eat your chips… Ron told me that you love chips!
Me: Yes, I do.
So, I made an effort to eat all my chips.
After a while, I saw that Nymphadora had just arrived home.
Mrs. Weasley: Where have you been? I’ve been so worried!
Nymphadora: I’m sorry, I didn’t want you to.
Mrs. Weasley: Why did your escape?
Nymphadora: I just wanted to be alone… I think I need to rest.
Mrs. Weasley: Oh and look, you have scratches on your legs. Where did you go?
Nymphadora: Nowhere important.
Mrs. Weasley: Off you go if you want to.
Nymphadora: Thanks.
I wanted to talk to her, but she went upstairs.
Mr. Weasley: Harry? Why don’t you go talk to her?
Harry: That’s what I’m going to do! Thanks, Mr. Weasley.
So, Harry ran upstairs.
When I finished my dinner, I went to the living room. There was a chess-board, which I think was Ron’s.
I started to play chess, alone. Then, someone came near me. It was Ron.
Me: Please, don’t scream at me… I was just playing chess… see? Nothing bad happened to your chess-board!
Ron: Actually, I was going to ask you if you want me to play with you…
Me: Oh… sorry. Yes, of course I do!
So, he sat in front of me and we started playing.
Me: Ron… about what happened this afternoon, I want you to know that…
Ron: Harry was really worried about Nymphadora. He was almost crying and you just tried to cheer him up, right?
Me: Yes! How do you know?
Ron: Harry told me…
Me: See? Why don’t you trust me?
Ron: I know I should, but it’s hard for me to see the fairy I love hugging my best friend…
Me: Well, it’s hard for the fairy you love to see the redhead she loves kissing Lavender Brown…
Ron: Hey! That wasn’t my fault! She forced me!
Me: I know… Promise me that you will always trust me!
Ron: I promise!
Me: Ok! I promise that I will always trust you too. *we kissed*
Ron: I’m tired. I’m going to bed.
Me: I’m going too.
So, we told everyone goodnight and went upstairs, holding hands.
Me: Good night!
Ron: Good night and sweet dreams! *we kissed*
When I opened my room’s door, I saw Harry and Nymphadora sleeping in the same bed. That was sweet! I left the room.
Me: Ron! Ron, come here!
Ron: Wha… oh… those two!
Me: They are cute!
Ron: Yes… well, it seems that I’m going to be alone in my room…
Me: Wait! Stay here… stay with me…
Ron: Great! Well, I’m going to put my pyjama and I’ll be right back, alright?
Me: Okay!
And he left. I put my pyjama and some minutes later, Ron came back.
Ron: I like your pyjama.
Me: But this is the same one I wore yesterday…
Ron: Yes, but I like it.
We laughed.
Me: Oops… let’s try not to wake them up…
Ron: Yes…
Me: Tomorrow we’ll start to prepare our play.
Ron: How many characters will we need?
Me: Three, to start.
Ron: Okay… I’m tired…
Me: Me too…
So, we entered in my bed. Ron put his right arm around my waist and I put my head on his chest.
Me: Good night, sweetheart.
Ron: Good night, my love.
And we kissed, over and over again, until I fell asleep.
I woke up in the middle of the night. I had a nightmare and I was frightened and confused…
Me: Ron! Save me, please save me! I don’t want to go… they want to kill me… please save me!
Ron: Humm… Mimi, what happened? Save you from what?
Me: The darkness… the shadows… they want me… they’ll kill me… I don’t want to go… I don’t want to die… save me!
Ron: Mimi! Wake up! It was just a nightmare… everything is alright now…
Me: Oh Ron, I’m so scared…
Ron: Don’t be… it was just a nightmare…
Me: I know… but… *I started to cry*
Ron: Shhh… I’m here now… I protect you…
Me: Thanks for being here… I love you, I swear I do!
Ron: I love you too… but now, try to sleep again.
Me: I can’t… Ron, can I ask you something?
Ron: Everything!
Me: Read me something, please…
Ron: That helps you to sleep again?
Me: Yes.
Ron: Alright. But I don’t have any book here, so I’ll recite you a poem which I wrote in my book, ok?
Me: Okay! *I kissed him*
His arm was still around my waist and my head was still on is chest. He started to recite the poem, however I didn’t hear it, because I fell asleep again.
Some hours later I woke up. I kissed Ron and he woke up too.
Ron: Good morning, butterfly!
Me: Good morning! But… why did you call me butterfly?
Ron: I think you look like one… you’re sweet and cute and you are a fairy so, like them, you have wings…
Me: Okay… I can be your butterfly… *we kissed*
Then, we heard Harry and Nymphadora talking.
Nymphadora: I love you.
Harry: What?
Nymphadora: I said I love you.
Harry: That’s the first time you say it to me.
Nymphadora: That’s the first time I say it to someone…
Me & Ron: Awwww, that’s so sweet!!!
Nymphadora: Oh… you’re awake… good morning, lovebirds!
Me & Ron: Good morning!
Harry: Well, I think that I should go… we don’t want Mrs. Weasley to scream at us again, do we?
Me: No… but how about a pillow fight? *I threw Nymphadora a pillow*
Nymphadora: Oh… you’ll see! *she threw me a pillow too*
And we started a pillow fight. We were running around the room and laughing. Then, someone entered in the room.
Fred: Good morning, lovebirds!
George: We heard too much noise… is this your honeymoon?
Me: No… but this is our pillow fight! *and I threw him a pillow*
So, they came in and started to play with us! This was really funny! And then, Mrs. Weasley entered in the room…
When Mrs. Weasley came in, we all stopped. There were feathers everywhere. Ron was with Harry with one hand around each other neck and a pillow in the other hand, ready to hit. Nymphadora and I were facing the twins. Nymphadora’s hair was green and had many feathers in it! I looked at Mrs. Weasley. She was really angry. Fred and George tried to hide behind me and Nymphadora. Then, she approached.
Mrs Weasley: All of you. You HAVE TO CLEAN THIS UP RIGHT NOW!!! I DON’T BELIEVE HOW IRRESPONSIBLE YOU ARE!!! OH I SEE YOU TWO, DON’T TRY TO HIDE BEHIND THE GIRLS!!!
Oh no… she called us “irresponsible”! No one had called me “irresponsible” before, and I couldn’t take it. This stupid pillow fight was my idea and I was going to clean everything! And then, Nymphadora started laughing… this situation wasn’t funny!
Me: Don’t laugh. That’s not funny! We’re in trouble!
Nymphadora: *laughing* and so what?
Me: And so, we have to fix it up.
Nymphadora: Oh calm down! This is just some feathers, we are young, we have the right to have some fun, we’re on holiday…
Me: Being on holiday doesn’t mean to be irresponsible!!!
Nymphadora: Miriam, I like you very much, you’re my friend, we share things but I hate when you try to tell me what to do or not to do. This is my life and whatever you say, it won’t change anything.
Me: Oh!!! Is that so?
Nymphadora: Yeah it is indeed!
Mrs Weasley and the others were looking to me then to Nymphadora, and back to me and Nymphadora…
Nymphadora went to Harry’s bed, stood up on it and screamed:
Nymphadora: WE’RE ON HOLIDAY!!! WE’RE FREE!!!! HAVE FUN!!!!!
Everyone started laughing and even Mrs Weasley had a smile on her face. I didn’t laugh and I wasn’t smiling, because I thought that wasn’t funny. And then, Mrs. Weasley left.
I was really upset now.
Me: If it’s like that, I don’t know why I should stay here anymore! I’m leaving!
Nymphadora: No you won’t! It’s too easy to runaway!
Me: I’m not running away, I said I’m leaving.
Ron looked at me with a worried face. Maybe he didn’t want me to leave…
Nymphadora: This means exactly the same. You leave because no one is agreed with you. Being responsible is too much for us, sorry if we are not as serious as you wish…
Me: I’m the one who started this fight!
Nymphadora: Yes, and you’re the first one to feel guilty about it.
Me: I don’t care, I’m not at MY house. In MY house when a parent said we have to stop, I stop.
Nymphadora: You’re right, leave. Return to YOUR home, with YOUR parents, and YOUR laws.
Me: Do you mean that?
Nymphadora: That’s what you say… in YOUR home…
That was enough! I was so upset now… I was almost leaving!
Fred & George: STOP STOP STOP STOP STOP!!!!
Fred: Girls, are you realizing that you’re arguing about some feathers?
Nymphadora: No, I’m not arguing about this, I love having feathers actually! J I’m arguing because I laugh and my laugh disturbed a responsible girl…
Fred: Actually, yeah, you look really good with feathers ;)
Nymphadora: I know, I know *laugh*
Fred: I knew there was something between us… *laughs*
Nymphadora: *laughs*
Everyone was laughing! I have to admit… that was funny! I was smiling, but Ron was crying for laughing!!! And then I noticed that someone wasn’t laughing… Harry. I think he took it seriously, but Fred and Nymphadora were just kidding!
Nymphadora murmured something in Fred’s ear and winked at me and Ron and we winked back. Then, she and Fred spoke out loud.
Nymphadora: Fred?
Fred: Yes my love?
Nymphadora: ‘that was a good one!’ What do you think if we take a walk by the road? You’ll tell me poems and you’ll say all the things you used to…
Fred: ‘not bad’ Yeah, why not! I’ll take your hand and we’ll walk… together… hands in hands… like two… two… two…
Nymphadora: *start laughing* two what?
Fred: I don’t know, you want to be two what?
Nymphadora: I want to be… *she dropped his hands and walked to Harry* I WANT TO BE!!!
Ron, George and I were laughing, but Harry was still furious and jealous… Then, Nymphadora came towards him.
Nymphadora: I WANT TO BE… *looking at Harry in his eyes* in your arms J
Harry: Do you know how much you’re stupid?! J
Nymphadora: I was kidding honey and you took it seriously that what I wanted!
Harry: Here, you can have my arms…
Harry took Nymphadora in his arms and he started to kiss her neck.
Then, Ron grabbed my arm and led me towards the back of the room.
Ron: You scared me, you know? For a while, I thought that you really wanted to leave…
Me: For a while, I thought that too… Do you want me to leave?
Ron: Of course not! I want my butterfly to stay with me…forever!
Then, he put his arms around my waist and kissed me. And then, someone spoke.
Harry: Are we bothering you?
We stopped and looked at him… but everyone was looking at us! I was so embarrassed that my face turned red… I’m sure Ron was embarrassed too, because his face turned red as well.
Nymphadora: Hey! Don’t be so red, you’re such a beautiful couple!
I murmured “Thanks”, but I don’t know if she heard that…
Nymphadora: But please, be careful, I don’t think Molly would like to become a grandmother that early… I think you should wait a bit to have a baby.
Oh… I didn’t know what to say or do, I felt even more embarrassed and Ron too. Our faces were redder!
Ron: *RED!!!* I think we should clean the room.
Me: *RED!!!* That’s a good idea!!!
And that’s what we did. Nymphadora took a bit of time, because each time that the twins found a feather flying around, they tried to catch it and put it in Nymphadora’s hair. That was really funny!
When we finished, we went downstairs to have breakfast. Everyone was already eating.
Ginny: Hey! Why I wasn’t invited for your pillow fight?
Ron: Don’t worry… next time we tell you to participate!
Me: No! It won’t happen again!
Ron: Being responsible again, Miss Pink Mimi?
Me: I’m always responsible!
Ron: I know… By the way, where are Harry and Dora?
Ginny: They already finished their breakfast and went upstairs.
Ron: To Harry’s bedroom, I suppose…
Me: Ron! That’s not your business…
Ron: Yeah… sorry *he laughed*
When we finished our breakfast, I went to talk to Mrs. Weasley, who was washing some plates.
Me: Mrs. Weasley?
Mrs. Weasley: Yes, dear?
Me: Well, I just want to tell you that I’m really sorry for what happened this morning… we won’t do a pillow fight again.
Mrs. Weasley: Oh, it’s alright, dear. As Nymphadora said, you are young and need to have some fun…
Me: Yes, but I’m always very responsible… no one had called me irresponsible before and…
Mrs. Weasley: Oh, sorry for that! Relax, I’m not angry!
Me: But… but… it was my i…
Ron: It was my idea!
No, it wasn’t his idea, but I loved how he defended me!
Mrs. Weasley: No problem… but don’t do it again, alright?
Me & Ron: Alright!
Me: Mrs. Weasley, as you must know, we are preparing a contest of plays and we wanted to know if you have some old clothes or something…
Mrs. Weasley: Oh! Yes, I do! I have many boxes with old clothes which belonged to my grandmother. They’re in the attic. You can use them, if you want.
Me: Thank you very much!
We left the kitchen and went to the living room. We sat on a couch.
Me: Ron, why did you tell your mum that it was your idea?
Ron: Because I want to protect you… besides, you didn’t do the pillow fight alone!
Me: Yes, but…
Ron: It was a noble attitude… you were the only one who talked to her…
Me: I needed to… I needed to tell her that I was sorry…
Ron: I love you, butterfly!
Me: I love you too!
And we kissed, over and over again. And then I remembered that we had to go to the attic, so I stopped.
Ron: What happened?
Me: I think we should stop now… we have to go to the attic.
Ron: Oh… okay. Let’s go.
He grabbed my hand and we went upstairs. When we passed Harry’s bedroom, Ron stopped.
Me: What happened?
Ron: Ah! I knew that they were here!
Me: Harry and Dora?
Ron: Yes! They’re talking…
Me: Ron, let’s go… we shouldn’t spy them…
Ron: Wait a bit! What are they doing? *and he opened the door, but just a little bit*
Me: Ron!
Ron: Oh… they’re snogging… and hugging…
Now I was curious too.
Me: Let me see!
Ron stood back and I could spy them too. Yes, Ron was right, Harry and Dora were snogging… And then, they must have heard us, because Harry stood up and came towards the door.
Me: Run! They heard us!
And we started running upstairs, towards the attic. Luckily, Harry and Nymphadora didn’t see us.
Then, we arrived and came in the attic. It was a bit dark.
Me: Wow… this attic is really big…
Ron: And scary…
Me: Yes… and it’s really dark… I can barely see you…
Ron: Wait… I found some candles!
And he turned them on.
Me: It’s better now!
But the attic was still a bit dark… not as dark as before, of course.
Ron: Well, let’s find the boxes and get out of here!
Me: Alright!
We started to look for the boxes, but they were very difficult to find… After a while, I found a big box.
Me: Ron! Come here! I think I found a box…
Ron: Cool! Open it!
Me: Alright…
When I opened it, I saw some clothes… they seemed really old, but they were beautiful too. We started to look for some dresses which we could use in our play. Then, I found a light grey one… well, I suppose it was white, but it was really old, so it seemed grey. It looked like a bride’s dress…
Me: Ron! What do you think about this one?
Ron: Is that a bride’s dress?
Me: I don’t know… but I think so… it’s beautiful, isn’t it?
Ron: Yes… that’s what we need for the play.
Me: Exactly!
Ron: Put it! I want to see how you look wearing a bride’s dress!
Me: Now? Here?
Ron: Why not?
Me: Alright… but close your eyes! I have to take my shirt off…
Ron: Well, it’s dark here… I won’t see very much!
Me: Ron!
Ron: Okay, okay! *he laughed and closed his eyes*
So, I took off my shirt and put the dress. It was very beautiful.
Me: Okay, you can open your eyes now…
Ron: Alright… *he opened his eyes* Wow… you look beautiful!
Me: Really?
Ron: Yes! You are such a beautiful bride…
Me: Thanks…
Ron: You know what?
Me: What?
Ron: How about if we get married?
Me: Married? In the play?
Ron: No no! In the real life!
Me: But… we’re so young… we didn’t finish school yet… we’re in 6th year and we’re only sixteen years old…
Ron: I know… but I know people who got married at this age…
Me: Oh Ron, I love you… I swear I do… and I’d love to marry you, but it’s just… I think we’re too young…
Ron: Promise me that we’ll get married as soon as we finish school!
Me: I promise!
I was so happy! Ron has just asked me to marry him! I gave him a hug and he kissed me. We were snogging when someone came in the attic.
Someone: Humm… I’m sorry… I didn’t want to disturb you…
Me: Hermione! Come on in! We were just looking for some clothes, to our play.
Hermione: Ok… can I participate?
Me: Of course! We’re going to play “Corpse Bride”.
Hermione: Really? Oh, I love that story! You’re going to play Corpse Bride, I presume… *she looked at my dress*
Me: Yes! I found this beautiful dress inside that box *I pointed towards the box in which the dress was*
Hermione: Yeah, it’s really beautiful!
Me: Yes, it is. What time is it?
Hermione: It’s lunch time. Mrs. Weasley has already told us to go to the kitchen.
Me: Oh… ok!
Ron: Alright, I’m going to the kitchen. Hermione, could you help Mimi with the dress?
Hermione: Of course!
So, Ron left the attic and Hermione helped me taking the dress off. Then, I put my shirt and we went to the kitchen. Everyone was already having lunch. The lunch was delicious, as always.
After lunch, Ron, I, Hermione and Ginny went to the attic to pick some clothes to our play. After that, we went to the living room to write the script.
Me: Alright, I suppose that all of you know Corpse Bride’s story…
Ron, Hermione & Ginny: Yes.
Me: Good! But I wanted to make our play a bit different from the original story. Do any of you disagree?
Ron, Hermione & Ginny: No.
Me: Alright! Let’s choose our characters! I’ll play Emily, the Corpse Bride.
Ron: I’ll play Victor, of course!
Hermione: I’d like to be Victoria!
Ginny: No! I want to be Victoria!
A few minutes later, we decided that Hermione would play Victoria and Ginny would play a very clever skeleton that helps Emily.
We spent the afternoon writing the script.
Hermione: It’s finished!
Me: Yes! Tomorrow it’s rehearsal day and the day after tomorrow is the contest of plays!
Ron: Cool!
Ginny: What we going to do now?
Mrs. Weasley: Now you’ll have your dinner!
Ron: Great! I’m starving! Where’s Harry?
Me: He must be with Dora. I’m going to look for them.
So, I left the living room and went upstairs.
Part 26 - Nymphadora's Point of View
Me: Oh… you’re awake… good morning, lovebirds!
Miriam & Ron: Good morning!
Harry: Well, I think that I should go… we don’t want Mrs. Weasley to scream at us again, do we?
Miriam: No… but how about a pillow fight? *she threw me a pillow*
Me: Oh… you’ll see! *she threw me a pillow too*
And we started a pillow fight. We were running around the room and laughing. Then, someone entered in the room.
Fred: Good morning, lovebirds!
George: We heard too much noise… is this your honeymoon?
Miriam: No… but this is our pillow fight! *and I threw him a pillow*
So, they came in and started to play with us! This was really funny! And then, Mrs. Weasley entered in the room…
And it was like the time has stopped. There were feathers everywhere. Ron was with Harry with one hand around each other neck and a pillow in the other hands, ready to hit. Miriam and I were facing the twins. I had so many feathers in my hair that I thought I looked like a hen with green hair! J I let the pillow I had in my hand gone and I looked at Mrs Weasley’s angry face… We were in trouble… in great trouble…
Then, Mrs Weasley approaches us.
Mrs Weasley: All of you. You HAVE TO CLEAN THIS UP RIGHT NOW!!! I DON’T BELIEVE HOW IRRESPONSIBLE YOU ARE!!! OH I SEE YOU TWO, DON’T TRY TO HIDE BEHIND THE GIRLS!!
I feel Fred who had pushing me in my back. He put his head in my back and I start laughing.
Miriam: Don’t laugh. That’s not funny! We’re in trouble!
Me: *laughing* and so what?
Miriam: and so, we have to fix it up.
Me: oh calm down! This is just some feathers, we are young, we have the right to have some fun, we’re on holiday…
I could see the twins smiling at me and nodded their heads together.
Miriam: being on holiday doesn’t mean to be irresponsible!!
I had enough.
Me: Miriam, I like you very much, you’re my friend, we share things but I hate when you try to tell me what to do or not to do. This is my life and whatever you say, it won’t change anything.
Miriam: oh!! Is that so?
Me: yeah it is indeed!
Mrs Weasley and the others were looking to Miriam then to me, and back to Miriam and me…
I went to Harry’s bed and I stood up on it and I screamed.
Me: WE’RE ON HOLIDAY!!! WE’RE FREE!!!! HAVE FUN!!!!!
Everyone started laughing; even Mrs Weasley had a smile on her face except Miriam who had a straight face. Mrs Weasley leaves us and she winked at me. She knew that we were going to clean it up and it was just for fun. That way, she’ll never know that we spent the night with the guys.
Miriam: if it’s like that, I don’t know why I should stay here anymore! I’m leaving!
Me: no you won’t! It’s too easy to runaway!
Miriam: I’m not running away, I said I’m leaving.
Me: This means exactly the same. You leave because no one is agreed with you. Being responsible is too much for us, sorry if we are not as serious as you wish…
Miriam: I’m the one who started this fight!
Me: yes, and you’re the first one to feel guilty about it.
Miriam: I don’t care, I’m not at MY house. In MY house when a parent said we have to stop, I stop.
Me: you’re right, leave. Return to YOUR home, with YOUR parents, and YOUR laws.
Miriam: do you mean that?
Me: that’s what you say… in YOUR home…
Fred & Georges: STOP STOP STOP STOP STOP!!!!
Fred: Girls, are you realizing that you’re arguing about some feathers?
Me: no, I’m not arguing about this, I love having feathers actually! J I’m arguing because I laugh and my laugh disturbed a responsible girl…
Fred: Actually, yeah, you look really good with feathers ;)
Me: I know, I know *laugh*
Fred: I knew there was something between us… *laughs*
Me: *laughs*
I looked at the others, they were laughing so hard! Miriam was smiling and Ron was crying for laughing! I looked at Harry. He was… so… furious. I could see in his eyes. He wasn’t laughing. I think he took it seriously. So I decided to play a bit more. Just to see how long he could take it so I murmured in Fred’s ears:
Me: Just play along… go on. I want to see how far Harry can keep his straight attitude.
Fred: Alright.
So we speak out loud this time and I winked at Ron and Miriam and they winked back.
Me: Fred?
Fred: Yes my love?
Me: ‘that was a good one!’ What do you think if we take a walk by the road? You’ll tell me poems and you’ll say all the things you used to…
Fred: ‘not bad’ Yeah, why not! I’ll took your hand and we’ll walk… together… hands in hands… like two… two… two…
Me: *start laughing* two what?
Fred: I don’t know, you want to be two what?
Me: I want to be… *I drop his hands and I walk to Harry* I WANT TO BE!!
He has still looking furious or jealous, I don’t know…
Me: I WANT TO BE… *looking at Harry in his eyes* in your arms J
Harry: Do you know how much your stupid?! J
Me: I was kidding honey and you took it seriously that what I wanted!
Harry: Here, you can have my arms…
And he took me in his arms and he started kissing my neck.
Fred: HEY! Don’t steal my girlfriend from me! *laughs*
Harry: Shut up! She is too beautiful for being with you!
Fred: I was kidding mate!
Harry: Me too! *laughs*
Me: Awwww, it seems that we gave some people good ideas here…
Harry: Are we bothering you?
Miriam and Ron were kissing in the back of the room. It was funny to see how red they turned when they saw the rest of us looking at them.
Me: Hey! Don’t be so red, you’re such a beautiful couple!
I think Miriam said something like “Thanks’ but she was too embarrassed to say it louder.
Me: But please, be careful, I don’t think Molly’d like to become a grandmother that early… I think you should wait a bit to have a baby.
They looked more embarrassing if it was possible.
Ron: *RED!!!* I think we should clean the room.
Miriam: *RED!!!* That’s a good idea!!
And we cleaned all the room. It took a bit of time because each time that the twins found a feathers flying around they try to catch it and put it in my hair.
I love my hairs like that =D
After we’re done, everyone went downstairs to have breakfast. and then Harry and me leaving the others to get upstairs and go cuddle on his bed.
Harry came and take me in his arms by my back.
Harry: You’re beautiful.
Me: You too. J
Harry: I don’t have your hair… I don’t have your face…
Me: but you have me J
Harry: Really?
Me: Yeah
Harry: So what was that all about?
Me: What?
Harry: Fred…
Me: Fred and I were playing to make you jealous…. And it seems that it worked!
Harry: I have to admit that you’re a good actress…
Me: Thanks. Someday, I’ll try to play the girl who tried desperately to seduce you…
Harry: You don’t need to… it’s already done.
Me: I mean… not like that… more than that *laughs*
Harry: *blush* More?
Me: Yeah… more, more, more, more MORE, oh Harry MORE!!!! *laughing so hard*
Harry: Yay, shh, what the others will think, shhhhhh!!!
Me: *laughing* this is not their business anyway… if we want to…
Harry: Shhh
Me: What? Do you have a problem talking about s…..
Harry: Not here!
Me: Sexuality?
Harry: no, it’s not a problem. It’s just that… well; it’s not the good place and the good time…
Me: Well, maybe you’re right… but you won’t escape. I need to talk about it, with you.
Harry: I need to talk too about it, but not here baby okay?
Me: Okay.
And I went to kiss him on his soft lips.
Me: I love you
Harry: love ya too.
And we stood here for quite a long time, without speaking.
Me: Harry?
Harry: yes?
Me; do you think we’ll get married and have kids?
Harry: we’re young…
Me: I know, but we’re in our 6th year. Some students are already married at our age you know?
Harry: I know, but I want to take my time…
Me: Me too.
Harry: it doesn’t mean that I don’t want to marry you, of course I want to. J but, I’d like to wait after the end of school… and after…
Something wasn’t sounding good in his voice.
Me: After what?
Harry: Voldemort…
Part 25 - Miriam's Point of View
Nymphadora really wanted to play with snow.
Nymphadora: Oh, come on, Harry!
Harry: No! I don’t want you to get hurt!
Nymphadora: But…
Harry: I said no! Let’s go inside!
And they went inside.
Me: Harry really cares about her… Hey!
A snowball hit my face. Ron was laughing.
Me: Oh… you’ll see! I want my revenge!
Ron: Catch me if you can!
And he started running. I followed him. Fred and George were building a snowman.
After a while, I couldn’t see Ron anymore.
Me: Ron? Where are you? Ok, I admit, you won!
Ron: Ah! I know! I’m the best!
Me: Oh… here you are!
I threw him a snowball and started laughing too.
Ron: Hey! That’s not fair! I wasn’t ready!
Me: I don’t care!
I started running, but he caught me. Then, I slipped and fell… and Ron fell over me. We started laughing.
Ron: Sorry…
Me: No problem…
We got up and went inside. Everyone was there. We sat on a couch near Harry and Dora, who were kissing.
Me: You know something?
Ron: What?
Me: I’m a bit sad and worried…
Ron: Why?
Me: It’s Christmas day and my parents didn’t send me anything… not even a letter saying “Merry Christmas”…
Ron: Oh… don’t be sad, sweetie… I’m sure they have a good reason…
Me: Wow… you remind me someone when you talk like that…
Ron: Who?
Me: Myself!
Then, someone knocked the door. Mrs. Weasley opened it. When I saw who it was, I ran towards those persons.
Me: MUM!!! DAD!!!
Mum: Merry Christmas, sweetie! *she gave me a big hug*
Dad: Merry Christmas! *he gave me a hug too*
Me: Merry Christmas! I was worried about you…
Mum: I had to stay in St. Mangoust until now.
Me: Alright!
Mrs. Weasley told them to come on in and introduced my parents to everyone. My parents were surprised… I think that they’ve never seen such a big family. Mr. Weasley asked them to stay for dinner and they accepted. This Christmas was being really good! My parents sat on a couch near us.
Mum: So, are you enjoying your Christmas holidays?
Me: Yes!
Dad: I like your new pullover!
Ron: Oh… my mum made it.
Dad: It’s really beautiful… Did you get more presents, Mimi?
Me: Yes, I did! I received some books, one of them was written by Ron.
Mum: Really? Oh… so sweet! I’d like to read it too!
Me and Ron smiled. He was holding my and.
Dad: By the way, we have a present for you!
Me: Cool! Give it to me! Give it to me!
Dad: And what’s the magic word?
Me: Daddy, give me the present pleeeeeeeeeeeeaaaaaaaase!
Yeah, I was really like a little child when it was about presents…
So, my dad gave me my present and I opened it really fast.
Me: Oh… it’s… it’s… beautiful! Thank you!
Yes, it was a very beautiful pink dress… it was like a princess’ dress.
Mum: So, do you like it?
Me: Yes! I love it! I’m going to put it right now!
So, I went upstairs, towards my room.
When I entered in it, I saw Nymphadora there, sat on her bed. We shared the room. She was a bit sad…
Me: Dora? Are you alright?
Nymphadora: More or less…
Me: You look sad… what happened?
Nymphadora: My parents didn’t come… they don’t want to be with me, not even when it’s Christmas time…
Me: Oh, don’t say that… they are your parents! They love you!
Nymphadora: No, they don’t… they didn’t send me a present, but I don’t need it. I just wanted to be with them…
Me: Oh… I’m sure they’ll come when they have time…
Nymphadora: But they didn’t come to St. Mangoust when I was there, did they?
Me: Humm… well… look! My parents gave me this dress.
Nymphadora: It’s very beautiful!
Me: I’m going to put it.
So, I put that beautiful dress.
Me: So, what do you think?
Nymphadora: Ron will like it!
Me: Really?
Nymphadora: Yes! Well, let’s go downstairs!
Me: Okay…
And we left the room. When we were going downstairs, we saw Harry.
Harry: Dora! Where have you been?
Nymphadora: In my room…
They were talking, so I went downstairs and left them.
When I entered in the living room, everyone was looking at me.
Me: Hi!
Ginny: You look beautiful!
Me: Thanks…
Ron hadn’t said anything. He was sat on a couch, near Fred and George. Then, Harry and Dora came downstairs and joined them. They were talking very softly, like they were planning to do something.
Fred: Hey! It seems that Pink Mimi is now Pink Princess!
Me: Very funny…
Harry: It seems that you’re going to be very happy…
Me: Me? Why?
Nymphadora: You’ll see!
She got up and put some music. It was a very beautiful music from the Weird Sisters, called “Magic Works”.
Me: What’s happening?
Ron got up and came near me. He held my right hand.
Ron: Well, I think that everyone knows it, but I never asked you… and I want to do it in a traditional way, so *he went down on one knee* Miriam Evelyn, would you like to be my girlfriend?
Oh… that was so wonderful… I couldn’t speak!
Me: I… I… Yes, Ronald Weasley. I do want to be your girlfriend! *I hugged him*
Ron: I love you… *and we kissed, while everyone applauded*
We were so happy… that was a great Christmas present too!
Fred: Hey! What are we waiting for? Let’s dance!!!
So, everyone started dancing, even my parents!!!
After a while, Mrs. Weasley told us that the dinner was ready. Everyone went to the kitchen. And yes, the dinner was delicious too!
We spent the rest of the night talking and laughing. Everyone was really happy. I saw Harry and Nymphadora snogging lots of times… but me and Ron did the same…
Finally, it was time to go to bed.
Mum: Well, me and dad are leaving.
Me: Now? It’s so early…
Dad: Early? It’s 3 am…
Me: Oh… it’s late! But I don’t want you to go now…
Mum: We have to go… we’ll miss you, sweetheart!
Me: I’m going to miss you too! *I hugged both of my parents*
Mum: Good bye, sweetheart!
Dad: Good night and sweet dreams!
Me: Bye!
They told everyone good bye and left. After a while, everyone went to bed.
I put my pink pyjama and fell asleep, but I didn’t have sweet dreams… I think I had a nightmare, because I woke up very scared and nervous… Then, I saw that Nymphadora was leaving the room.
Me: Dora? Where are you going?
Nymphadora: I… I’m… I’m going to the bathroom, yes, that’s it. I’m going to the bathroom.
Me: Alright… I’m going to have a glass of water.
I got up and left the room too, but I noticed that Nymphadora wasn’t going to the bathroom… she led towards Harry’s bedroom. Strange…
I went downstairs, to the kitchen, and when I came back to my room, Nymphadora wasn’t there yet. I went to my bed and tried to sleep again, but someone knocked the door.
Me: Who’s there?
Someone: It’s me, Ron.
Me: Oh, you can come in.
Ron: Thanks…
He opened the door and entered in the room. He was wearing his blue pyjama.
Ron: Did I wake you up?
Me: No… I went to the kitchen to have a glass of water.
Ron: Alright… well, I’m here because…
Me: You share your room with Harry, and Nymphadora is there, right?
Ron: Yes… how do you know?
Me: I saw her leading towards Harry’s bedroom.
Ron: Oh… yes, she’s there… and I didn’t want to disturb them… so…
Me: You prefer to disturb me… *I laughed*
Ron: No no! I don’t want to disturb you… I just didn’t want to disturb them. So, I was thinking… can I sleep here?
Me: Here?!
Ron: Yes… well, I can go to the living room, if you don’t want me here…
Me: No no! You can stay…
Ron: Thank you.
He got in my bed and I gave him a pillow.
Me: Well, now that you’re here, I won’t have any more nightmares!
Ron: Of course not… I will protect you…
Me: Good night, Ron.
Ron: Good night, sweetie. *he kissed me*
He was holding my hand and playing with my hair. I fell asleep very quickly.
Some hours later, I woke up with someone screaming. It was Mrs. Weasley.
Mrs. Weasley: RONALD WEASLEY! WHAT ARE YOU DOING HERE? AND WHY IS EVERYONE GOING TO DIFFERENT ROOMS? FIRST, I FOUND NYMPHADORA SLEEPING WITH HARRY AND NOW I FOUND YOU HERE!
Wow… she was really angry… Harry and Nymphadora were behind her. I was sure she screamed at them too…
Part 25 - Nymphadora's Point of View
Mrs. Weasley: RONALD! ANSWER ME!!! WHAT ARE YOU DOING HERE?
Ron: I… I… we… well, Nymphadora wanted to be with Harry, so I decided to leave them alone…
Mrs. Weasley: AND WHY DID YOU COME TO MIRIAM’S BEDROOM?
Ron: Because… because…well, she’s my girlfriend and I didn’t want to go to the living room…
Miriam: We’re really sorry, Mrs. Weasley…
Mrs. Weasley: Oh, don’t be, dear. You can go to the kitchen, the breakfast is ready. And you, Ronald Weasley… DON’T DO THIS AGAIN!!!!
And she left us. They got up.
Ron: I’m sorry…
Me: Don’t be… by the way, good morning! *I kissed him*
Me: Your mum was really angry, Ron…
Harry: Yeah, she screamed at us too…
We went to the kitchen and had a delicious breakfast. Mrs. Weasley wasn’t angry anymore and I ate more than yesterday but not very much more.
Fred: Humm… we already know about yesterday night…
George: Yes… so, how was it, Won-Won?
Ron: Shut up…
Fred: Fine… we’ll ask Harry.
Harry: Shut up…
George: They don’t want to tell us…
So, they spent the breakfast laughing and telling jokes about us… But it was funny!
After the breakfast, we went outside to play Quidditch.
Fred: Let’s play! Boys against girls. What do you think?
Miriam: I think that the girls will win…
Me: I agree! Let’s play!
Harry: No no no! You can’t play, Dora!
Me: But why?
Harry: It has been a while since you rode a broomstick! I’m afraid… you can get hurt…
Me: I’m going to play!
Harry: No! You won’t! You’ll go inside, with me!
Me: Oh…
And they went inside, but Nymphadora was really upset.
Harry: What?
Me: What what?
Harry: Do you do this on purpose?
Me: What, WHAT the hell did I do?
Harry: you were ready to ride this broom and what would you do if you fall?
Me: I’ll stand up and do it again!!
Harry: You’re not serious. Can’t you see!! You are FRAGILE!!! You’ve just waken up from a long coma!! I don’t want to spend the rest of life watching you by your bed!
Me: What‘s that suppose to mean?
Harry: it means that I don’t want to loose you!
Me: No, it means that you got so bored when you spend your day next me that you just don’t want to waste your time. And you know what, that’s perfect, if you think so, I leave you alone.
Harry: that’s not what I meant, that’s not this!! Dora, honey, this is stupid, come back!!
Me: No, leave me!!! Do like my parents, do like everyone else, just leave me!!!
I went upstairs. I was crying and punching the walls. My hair has turned so red that it was almost scary!
I was thinking about what Harry said, my parents’ absences… and I was there, in this house, in another family house, everyone was having fun outside… I argued with my boyfriend… maybe it would have been better if I wasn’t awake. Yes…
Then, I heard a knock on the door. I hide my eyes because there were all red from crying so hard.
Me: Who’s there?
Miriam: It’s Mimi…
Ron: And Ron. Can you open this door, please?
Me: It isn’t locked. Come in.
Miriam: Thanks…
Miriam: Dora… what happened?
I didn’t really want to talk to anyone at the moment.
Me: Nothing… it’s just… Harry cares too much about me… I’ve been sleeping for four weeks and I want to have some fun now… but he doesn’t understand that…
Me: Yes… he was really rude to me some minutes ago…
Me: Oh… I’m sorry… we argued.
Ron: Don’t worry… he loves you!
Me: I know… I just wanted to play Quidditch…
Miriam: Hey! I’ve got an idea! Why don’t we make a contest of plays? I love acting…
Me: Me too! That’s a great idea! And Harry won’t say that I can’t participate!
Miriam: Exactly! We can make some groups and each group presents its play. Then, we’ll see who wins!
Ron: I like this idea!
Me: Me too! I’m going to tell Harry!
Miriam: Alright!
I went downstairs to find Harry who was sitting on the couch.
Me: Harry?
Harry: yeah?
Me: The others have planned to do something… a contest of plays… You wanna come and play?
He didn’t say anything. He just stood here and he didn’t answer.
Me: Harry, I’m talking to you!
Harry: I don’t wanna play.
Me: Having your way then…
And I left the room without saying another word. I went for a walk all alone and when I came back Mrs. Weasley told us that the lunch was ready. Everyone went to the kitchen. Everyone was talking about their plays.
And me and Harry weren’t really eating…
I wasn’t hungry. And for the first time since I was here, I wanted to be somewhere else. I wished I could be asleep again…
Me: I’m sorry, I’m not hungry anymore, can I leave the table?
Mrs. Weasley: But you didn’t eat anything dear just take …
Me: No, thanks, I really need to leave *tears* the *tears* table *start cry*
I stood up and I run out of the house. I didn’t know for how long I run and how many kilometres I’ve done. But I stop by a lonely tree and I climbed on the branch to the very top. From there, I could see the top of the Burrow. And with the wind coming, I could heard people calling my name. I stood here for a while and when night start coming, I decide to get back to the house.
I walk back and when I arrived. Everyone was around the table, having dinner.
Mrs. Weasley: Where have you been? I’ve been so worried!
Me: I’m sorry, I didn’t want you to.
Mrs. Weasley: Why did your escape?
Me: I just wanted to be alone… I think I need to rest.
Mrs. Weasley: Oh and look, you have scratches on your legs. Where did you go?
Me: Nowhere important.
Mrs. Weasley: Off you go if you want to.
Me: thanks.
So I went upstairs. I lay down on my bed. I didn’t even notice if people have seen me or something.
I heard a knock on the door.
Me: Who’s there?
Voice: It’s me.
Me: Come in Harry.
And he opened the door.
Harry: I’m sorry. That’s all I can say.
I start to cry. Hard, so hard that I thought I couldn’t stop.
Harry came around me.
He took me in his arms. He said that he loves me and that he was sorry, sorry, and sorry… and I cry until I fall asleep in his arms.
When I woke up in the morning, I was still in Harry’s arms. We had fallen asleep and Miriam and Ron were asleep in the same bed too even if Mrs Weasley told them not to. When I moved a bit, Harry woke up.
Harry: Good morning.
Me: good morning.
He came and kissed me softly.
Harry: How are you?
Me: I’m… okay. I’d like to know why my parents are not with me. Why did they forsake me?
Harry: I don’t know sweetie, but we are here, you’re not alone.
Me: I love you.
Harry: What?
Me: I said I love you.
Harry: That’s the first time you say it to me.
Me: That’s the first time I say it to someone…
Miriam and Ron: Awwww, that’s so sweet!!
Part 24 - Miriam's Point of View
We followed my plan. Ron went to the boys’ dormitory and took Harry’s invisible cloak and his Marauder’s Map. Then, we used it do discover a hidden passage to Diagon-Alley. When we arrived, we entered in the Leaky Cauldron and we used a bit of Floo Powder to go to St. Mangoust.
So, we arrived and were really happy, because no one caught us!
Ron: This hospital is huge! How will we find Harry and Dora?
Me: Well, I think we should ask someone…
Hermione: Let’s ask the receptionist!
Me: Good idea!
So, we took off the invisibility cloak and led towards the reception.
Me: Good morning… we’re looking for a girl called Nymphadora Tonks. She entered here yesterday night and she is in a deep coma.
Receptionist: Good morning. I think I know who is she… she’s the metamorphic girl, from Hogwarts, right?
Me: Yes, exactly!
Receptionist: She is in the 3rd floor, room number 12.
Me: Ok! Thank you very much!
We left the reception and went upstairs, towards the 3rd floor. When we arrived, we saw Professor McGonagall talking to Harry, so we decided to put the cloak on… but it was too late… she saw us and came towards us.
Professor McGonagall: WHAT ARE YOU DOING HERE?
Hermione: We… we just…
Me: We wanted to see our friend Nymphadora…
Professor McGonagall: Well, you shouldn’t be here! But I know that you are worried about your friend… alright, you can stay here, but only for a few minutes!
We told her “Thank you!!!” and she left. Harry came towards us.
Ron: Hi Harry.
Harry: Hi Ron. What are you three doing here?
Hermione: We want to see our friends of course!
Harry: Is this my invisible cloak? And THIS, you took the Marauder’s map with you! Are you insane?!!
Me: Shhhh, don’t worry, we were really prudent, no one except you and McGonagall did see us.
Harry: I hope so.
Me: Don’t worry! So, how is she?
Harry: I don’t know, the doctor and nurses came out saying that they almost lost her, she had lost a lot of blood… *tears in the voice*
Hermione: But she is not…
Harry: No no no, of course not. If she was, I’d be dead too.
Wow… Harry was really worried about her!
We talked a bit more and everyone tried to cheer Harry up. Dumbledore saw us, but he didn’t say anything. I’m sure he perfectly knew that no one at school gave us permission to get out of the castle, but I think he understood that we were really worried about Harry and Nymphadora.
Harry: Maybe you should leave, it’s getting really late.
Me: But we didn’t see her yet.
Ron: And how about you?
Harry: I’m staying. They are preparing her room. I‘ll see her there.
Hermione: You sure you don’t want to go back to the castle?
Harry: I’m sure.
Hermione: J Okay, if it’s that you really want. I’ll take the lessons for you and Dora; I’ll send them to you by owl everyday.
Harry: Thanks.
Ron: Hey, we’ll see you both very soon and anyway, you two will spend Christmas at my house, so in the worse case we’ll see you in 2 weeks.
Harry: Yeah.
Me: Bye Harry.
Harry: Bye.
So, we put the invisibility cloak on and we left.
We went downstairs and when we arrived to the 1st floor, I saw Mrs. Weasley talking to a doctor. And that doctor was… my mum.
Me: Mum…
Ron: No, sweetie, that one is MY mum! We aren’t married yet… so she isn’t your mum! *he laughed*
Me: No, no! I meant the other one… the doctor!
Hermione: The doctor is your mum?
Me: Yes!
So, we took off the cloak and walked towards them. I was going to say “Hello” to my mum, but Mrs. Weasley spoke first…
Mrs. Weasley: Miriam! Ron! Hermione! What are you three doing here?
Ron: Hi mum! We came to see Harry and Nymphadora.
Mrs. Weasley: Alright… I was talking to Doctor Joanna Evelyn… It’s funny… she has the same surname as you, Miriam!
Me: I know… that’s because she’s my m…
Mum: Do you know Miriam, Mrs. Weasley?
Mrs. Weasley: Yes, I do! She is a lovely girl, and very intelligent too… she’s Ron’s girlfriend. *I blushed a lot… what would my mum think?* Why did you ask?
Mum: Because Miriam Evelyn is my daughter.
Me: Hi mum!
Mum: I didn’t know you had a boyfriend, Mimi!
Me: I… I… please, don’t be angry with me, mum! I was going to tell you! I swear!
Mum: I’m not angry with you… I want you to be happy, but keep your excellent marks, alright?
Me: Of course, mum! *I hugged my mum*
Mum: Well, nice to meet you, Ron!
Ron: Nice to meet you too, Mrs. Evelyn.
And we talked a bit more. After a while, we put the cloak on and left.
*FAST FORWARDS 2 WEEKS*
It has been 2 weeks since Nymphadora has been brought to St Mangoust. She didn’t wake yet. Harry has been returning to the castle some days and then he came back to see if she was up. Of course, she wasn’t.
Ron asked me and Hermione if we wanted to spend our Christmas holidays at his house. Of course I said yes, but I sent my parents an owl to ask their permission. They were a bit sad, because this was the first time I wouldn’t spend my Christmas holidays with them, but they said yes.
Doctors decided that Nymphadora wasn’t in danger anymore, so they decided to take her to the Weasleys’ house for Christmas, even if she was still unconscious. There was a nurse who came everyday to see if anything was better and to replace or change the needle for her alimentation.
Mrs Weasley was very protective of her. She considered her as her own daughter. There were still no signs of Nymphadora’s parents even if Dumbledore tried everything he could do to explain how much it was important for when she’ll wake up to see that her parents took care of her.
Nymphadora’s body was not as whiter as before. She had some colour back, her hair were back to a normal black colour. But it wasn’t the punchy colours as she used to have, just black.
Harry was still very sad, and he didn’t spend much time with us. Most of his time, he was by Nymphadora’s bed and we joined him sometimes for a play or something to try to distract him from all the pain he felt. He was hoping so hard that Nymphadora will wake up at any second. He was sure of that, she’ll wake one day.
Me and Hermione spent the first two days doing our homework, while the others were playing Quidditch. The next days, we were always having fun with the others, but we spent some time with Nymphadora too. Then, the Christmas day arrived.
*CHRISTMAS DAY*
I didn’t know what time was it, but I knew it was Christmas day. I love Christmas!
I woke up with a kiss…
Ron: Merry Christmas, sleeping-beauty!
Me: Merry Christmas, my prince! *I kissed him*
Ron: Come on! Get out of your bed! I want to give you my present! I want my present to be the first one you’ll receive today!
Me: Ok, sweetheart!
So, I got up and Ron grabbed my hand. He led me towards his bedroom.
When we entered in it, I sat on his bed and he gave me my present, which he had hidden under his bed. As soon as he gave it to me, I unpacked it and I saw a very beautiful book. It had a pink velvet cover with something written in golden letters. It was in the old language of the fairies. It was the book’s title: “Flying in your wings”.
Me: Thank you… it’s just… beautiful!
Ron: You’re welcome… I thought you’d like it… the best book for my favourite fairy! It’s a love story about a fairy and a wizard… it has some poems too. The main characters are called Miriam and Ronald…
Me: What? You wrote it yourself?!
I couldn’t believe it… I knew that Ron didn’t like to read very much and I never thought that he could write a book! That was so sweet from him…
Ron: Yes, I did… Hermione helped me a bit too…
Me: Oh… thank you… I love you! *I gave him a big kiss*
Ron: Humm… that was a good present!
Me: Oh! Sorry… come on! I want to give you a present too!
Ron: Cool! Let’s go!
Ron grabbed my hand again and we started running downstairs, to open our presents. We saw Harry.
Ron: Merry Christmas Harry!
Me: Merry Christmas Harry!!
Harry: Merry Christmas to you two!
Ron: Are you coming to open your presents?
Harry: Go ahead, I’m going to say hello to Dora, I’m coming.
And he left us. We went downstairs and sat under a mistletoe.
Ron: So, where’s my present?
Me: Wait! I’m going to get it!
I ran towards the Christmas tree. I took the present I’ve bought for him and came back to him.
Me: Here it is! Close your eyes and unpack it!
Ron: Alright…
I gave him the present and he unpacked it very quickly, like a five year old kid! When he opened his eyes, he couldn’t spoke…
Me: Sooooooo?
Ron: A F… A FIREBOLT?! YOU BOUGHT ME A FIREBOLT?!
I laughed.
Me: Yes, I did!
Ron: Wow… you must be crazy!
Me: Yeah… I’m crazy about you! *I laughed again*
Ron: But… but… a Firebolt is too expensive!
Me: Don’t be silly! I know you really like my broomstick, so I decided to give you one too!
Ron: Wow… thank you very much!
Me: You’re welcome!
Ron: I love you!!! I don’t know what to say…
Me: Don’t say anything…
So, he kissed me hard… over and over again. That felt good… it was a great Christmas present too!
Suddenly, Ron stopped.
Me: What h…
Ron: GINNY!
Ginny: *laughing* I didn’t want to disturb you… LOVEBIRDS!!!
Ron: Shut up…
Ginny: LOVEBIRDS! LOVEBIRDS!
Ron: Let’s go back to the living room, Mimi.
He grabbed my hand and we led towards the living room, to unpack the rest of our presents. I received so many presents! I got a beautiful pink pullover made by Mrs. Weasley, Hermione gave me a collection of three books about fairies, Harry gave me one about unicorns, Ginny gave me a pink scarf made by her, Fred and George gave me some things from Zonko’s and chocolate frogs. I received so many presents! But I found something strange… where were my parents’ presents? But I didn’t have much time to think about that.
Hermione: Merry Christmas!
Me: Merry Christmas Hermione!
Ron: Merry Christmas Hermione!
Hermione: Did you like my present, Mimi?
Me: I loved it! Thanks!
Hermione: You’re welcome! I loved the books which you gave me too! Well, I’m going to the kitchen. See you later!
Me: Bye!
When she left, Fred and George came in.
Fred: Merry Christmas lovebirds!
George: Merry Christmas!
Me & Ron: Merry Christmas!
Fred: So, what did you gave to each other?
George: Humm… I know! Ron gave Miriam a wedding ring and she gave him a thousand kisses! *the twins laughed*
Ron: No! But she gave me a Firebolt!
Fred: What?!
Me: Yeah… he gave me a book wrote by him and I gave him a Firebolt!
George: Wow… how lucky Ron!
Fred: Humm… I’ve got an idea… would you like to be my girlfriend too, Mimi? *we all laughed*
Me: Humm… no, thanks.
Fred: Alright… we’re going to unpack our presents.
And they left. Me and Ron were still laughing about Fred’s idea. Then, we saw Harry.
Harry: Hello lovebirds!
Me: Oh hi Harry! So, what did you get?
Harry: I got some chocolate, a new kit for my Firebolt, some books which I believe some of them are from you…
Me: And what make you think it was from me??
Harry: Because it’s talking about fairies haha!
Me: J yeah, those ones are from me J
Harry: And of course my famous and annual pullover from Mrs. WeasleyJ. And you, what did you get?
So, me and Ron showed Harry what we got.
Harry: And Ron, what about your bloody present you tried to open under the tree?
Ron: What are you talking about?
Harry: I saw someone with red hair talking all alone under the Christmas tree, I thought it was you because of your hair. This person was really upset because he or she can’t open her present…
Then, Mrs. Weasley came out of the kitchen.
Mrs. Weasley: Special Christmas breakfast today!! Everyone come and sit!! Hurry up!!
Wow… I was impressed… it was cool to see so many people in the same place, at the same time: me, Ron, Hermione, Harry, Ginny, Fred, George, Bill, Fleur, Charlie, Mr. & Mrs. Weasley. It must be cool to have a big family!
So we all start eating and drinking whatever we want. The twins were laughing about some jokes they told to Bill and Charlie. I was sat in front of Ron and we were throwing little pieces of paper to each other while we were eating.
Fleur: Stop it! You look like two little kids!
We didn’t say anything, but we laughed.
Then, I heard someone speaking, under the Christmas tree. But who was there?
Mrs. Weasley: Ginny!! Will you come here!! And stop insulting this present!! You are not going to spend the rest of your life under this tree!
Ginny: But I’m here Mum.
Mrs. Weasley: Oh you’re here Ginny, I’m sorry. So who is it? Fleur?
Fleur: I am here and I don’t have red hair.
Mrs. Weasley: Hermione? Miriam?
Miriam and Hermione: We’re here.
So, Mrs. Weasley walked towards the tree. When she came near it, she gasped and dropped her tray on the floor. Then, she ran towards Nymphadora’s room.
We were quiet and stood up. Now, we could perfectly hear someone speaking near the Christmas tree…
Person: Bloody present!! I can’t open it!! Oh please come on! Why is it so quiet, come on, talk, sing, it’s Christmas for Merlin’s sake!! Does anyone of you have seen the scissors?
Harry: I’ve got them.
Person: Can you give them to me honey?
Harry: Honey?
Person: Why? You don’t like when I call you honey Harry?
Harry: Can you please just, come out of under the tree?
Person: I can’t! My present is blocked under the tree; I really want to have it. It’s the one you offered me Honey.
Harry: Stop saying Honey! I’m not your Honey! I’m Dora’s honey alright!
Person: Are you stupid or something?
Harry: WHAT?! Get the hell out of here!!
Person: Ouch, don’t scream at me baby!
Harry: I said get the HELL out of here!!
Person: Wait minute! Here.
When that person came out, everyone stopped. It was Nymphadora!
Me: NYMPHADORA!
Nymphadora: Merry Christmas everyone.
Harry: Dora?
Nymphadora: Yes? So you really don’t like when I call you honey, *take a baby voice* my sweetie babyJ. Why are you all looking at me like this? Like my hair? I took ginger one for the occasion, just to make sure that I’m an assortment to the family J
Wow… she was awoken… that wasn’t possible…
Harry: You’ve awoken!
Nymphadora: Of course I am! I’m talking to you, honey!
He didn’t say anything. I was so happy to see that she was alright again! I ran towards her and gave her a big hug.
Me: Nymphadora! You are alright!
Nymphadora: Yes, I am…
Harry: Mimi! Get off her! She has just awoken…
Me: Sorry…
Nymphadora: It’s alright…
Harry gave Nymphadora a big kiss. Then, Mrs. Weasley came downstairs.
Mrs. Weasley: Nymphadora! It’s really you!!! *she gave Nymphadora a hug too*
Everyone was happy. Nymphadora was alright now!
Mrs. Weasley: Oh dear, you must be starving! Come on, you need to have a great breakfast!
And everyone went back to the kitchen. Nymphadora sat near Harry and Mrs. Weasley was always giving her more food, but she did it to everyone else…
Mrs. Weasley: Mimi, do you want some more toasts?
Me: No, thanks, Mrs. Weasley… I can’t eat any more food now…
Mrs. Weasley: Are you sure? Come on, just one more toast… with lots of butter, dear! *she gave me a toast in a plate… I couldn’t refuse it*
Me: Alright… thank you. But this is the last one!
I saw her serving more food to Nymphadora and Harry. Everyone was really happy!
We spent the morning talking about our presents and things like that. I wanted to ask Nymphadora if she remembered who did that to her, but I thought that she needed to rest and to be with Harry, so I didn’t ask anything.
After a while, Mrs. Weasley came out of the kitchen.
Mrs. Weasley: Everyone to the kitchen! The lunch is ready!
Oh no… my stomach was still full with the breakfast.
But the lunch was wonderful! Mrs. Weasley cooks very well. Her food is delicious! And her desserts are marvellous! We spent the lunch laughing, because Fred and George were telling jokes and me and Ginny started to sing Christmas songs!
After lunch, we went outside, to play with snow. We made a snowball fight, but Harry didn’t let Nymphadora participate, because he didn’t want her to run or to get hurt. They went inside.
Part 24 - Nymphadora's point of View
Harry: You’ve awoken!
Me: Of course I am! I’m talking to you, honey!
He didn’t say anything. Maybe he wasn’t happy that I was there.
Then, I saw Miriam running toward very fast and she gave a HUGE hug!
Miriam: Nymphadora! You are alright!
Me: Yes, I am…
Harry: Mimi! Get off her! She has just awoken…
Miriam: Sorry…
Me: It’s alright…
I didn’t really understand why Harry was so rude with Mimi. I mean, I’ve been ‘sleeping’ for the past weeks and it was odd how he was reacting…
He approached me and kissed me.
Then I heard behind me a voice I didn’t know.
Mrs. Weasley: Nymphadora! It’s really you!!! *she gave me a hug too*
Me: Yeah, yeah it’s really me… I’m sorry, but, who are you?
Mrs. Weasley: Oh sorry dear, of course you don’t who we are and where you are… Well, I’m Ron’s mum, you can call me Molly and you are at our house. We took care of you while you were unconscious.
Me: Thanks. J That’s very kind of you J
Mrs. Weasley: Well, as you can see, it’s a bit tiny in here for so many people…
Me: Oh not at all, it’s perfect really! I didn’t have the time to visit the rest of the house yet because I was blocked under your tree…:/
Mrs. Weasley: I’m so glad you awoke!
Me: Thank you J
Everyone seemed to be happy. I was feeling good but still a bit weak.
Mrs. Weasley: Oh dear, you must be starving! Come on, you need to have a great breakfast!
And everyone went back to the kitchen. I sat near Harry and Mrs. Weasley was always giving me more food, but she did it to everyone else…
I wasn’t really eating what she gave to me. I was just playing with my food in my plate.
Harry: Babe?
Me: yeah?
Harry: You didn’t eat anything? You okay?
Me: I’m alright.
Harry: You sure? I think you need to eat something…
Me: No, it’s okay, really, I’m fine.
Harry: You want to go for a walk.
Me If you don’t mind I prefer staying in the house, I’m returning to my bed.
Harry: Okay, can I come?
Me: of course. J
So Harry and me spend some minutes in my bedroom. We talked and kissed for a while then I heard Mrs Weasley calling for the lunch.
Mrs. Weasley: Everyone to the kitchen! The lunch is ready!
As this morning I didn’t eat much.
Mrs Weasley wanted me to eat more and more but I really wasn’t hungry.
After lunch, everyone went outside, to play with snow. Everyone made a snowball fight,.
Me: Wait for me! I wanna play!
Harry: Honey! Don’t!!
Me: Oh, come on, Harry!
Harry: No! I don’t want you to get hurt!
Me: But…
Harry: I said no! Let’s go inside!
So we went inside the house and I sat on a couch, watching the others playing out…
Harry: Honey?
Me: yeah?
Harry: You’re not with me, you don’t talk…
Me: It’s just… why you don’t want me to go out?
Harry: I don’t want you to get hurt.
Me: But…
Harry: Listen… I’ve seen you hurt, with blood all over you, you weren’t even breathing, I saw you lying down for about 4 weeks without sign of life, I’ve missed you so much… I don’t want to lose you again.
Me: Take me in your arms.
So he did. And he was stroking my hair and my cheek. And we start kissing when the others came in. Ron and Miriam sat near us.
I heard Mimi talking about her parents. I reminded me about my parents. She wasn’t the only one didn’t have news from her parents.
I was still in Harry’s arms and I had tears in my eyes. Christmas wasn’t completely how I excepted it.
Then, I heard someone knocking on the door. Mrs. Weasley went to open the door
Miriam: MUM!!! DAD!!!
Miriam’s mum: Merry Christmas, sweetie! *she gave me a big hug*
Miriam’s dad: Merry Christmas! *he gave me a hug too*
She presented me to her parents.
And then, I felt so sad. I really needed to stay alone for a while.
Me: Harry, I need to go upstairs…
Harry: Oh you want me to come?
Me: If you don’t mind, I’d like to be all alone… for a while.
Harry: Oh right L
Me: I’ll be back in a few minutes.
So, I stood up and I ran crying upstairs.
After some minutes, Mimi came in. I stopped crying
Mrs. Weasley told them to come on in and introduced my parents to everyone. My parents were surprised… I think that they’ve never seen such a big family. Mr. Weasley asked them to stay for dinner and they accepted. This Christmas was being really good! My parents sat on a couch near us.
Miriam: Dora? Are you alright?
Me: More or less…
Miriam: You look sad… what happened?
Me: My parents didn’t come… they don’t want to be with me, not even when it’s Christmas time…
Miriam: Oh, don’t say that… they are your parents! They love you!
Me: No, they don’t… they didn’t send me a present, but I don’t need it. I just wanted to be with them…
Miriam: Oh… I’m sure they’ll come when they have time…
Me: But they didn’t come to St. Mangoust when I was there, did they?
Miriam: Humm… well… look! My parents gave me this dress.
Me: It’s very beautiful!
Miriam: I’m going to put it.
I knew that my parents didn’t come while I was in the hospital because Mimi has changed of subject to quickly.
She put her dress on.
Miriam: So, what do you think?
Me: Ron will like it!
Miriam: Really?
Me: Yes! Well, let’s go downstairs!
Miriam: Okay…
And we left the room. I’m happy that Miriam came up. That cheered me up a bit. When we were going downstairs, we saw Harry.
Harry: Dora! Where have you been?
Me: In my room, I was thinking about things…
Harry: Wanna tell me?
Me: It doesn’t matter. I’m happy to be with you, you know.
Harry: J I’m happy too. Well, you know, Ron told me that he was about to ask Miriam to be his girlfriend tonight…
Me: Really?
Harry: Yeah, but shhhh, don’t say anything, it’s a secret…
Me: Ok, I won’t say a thing.
He kissed me softly and took my hand to the living room.
When we arrived downstairs, we joined George and Fred.
Fred: Harry, did you tell her?
Harry: Positive!
George: Now, you won’t say anything right?
Me: Don’t worry. Give me some room, I wanna sit.
So I sat between the twins who took me in a brotherly hug. Harry sat across me and he looked at me and the twins suspiciously.
Fred: Hey mate don’t worry, she’s like our sister to us, she is all yours ;)
Harry: I don’t know what you’re talking about.
George: Listen to this liar!!
Fred: Mr Potter, are you that jealous?
Harry: I’m not!
I was smiling. They made me laugh.
Fred: hey George, look our sista is smiling at last!!
George: Yup, glad to see this smile is back…
Me: I missed you guys…
Fred & George: we know!! People always missed us when they don’t see us for a long time…
Fred: Hey! It seems that Pink Mimi is now Pink Princess!
Miriam: Very funny…
Harry: It seems that you’re going to be very happy…
Miriam: Me? Why?
Me: You’ll see!
Finally, I glance at Harry to reassure him. I considered the twins like my brothers too, something else would ever happened.
I got up and put some music. It was a very beautiful music from the Weird Sisters, called “Magic Works”.
Miriam: What’s happening?
Ron got up and came near Mimi. He held her right hand.
Ron: Well, I think that everyone knows it, but I never asked you… and I want to do it in a traditional way, so *he went down on one knee* Miriam Evelyn, would you like to be my girlfriend?
Oh… that was so wonderful… I couldn’t speak!
Miriam: I… I… Yes, Ronald Weasley. I do want to be your girlfriend! *I hugged him*
Ron: I love you… *and we kissed, while everyone applauded*
We were so happy… that was a great Christmas present too!
Fred: Hey! What are we waiting for? Let’s dance!!!
So, everyone started dancing, even Miriam’s parents!!!
After a while, Mrs. Weasley told us that the dinner was ready. Everyone went to the kitchen.
We spent the rest of the night talking and laughing. Everyone was really happy.
I spend most of my time snogging around with Harry and I noticed that Ron and Miriam did the same.
Finally, it was time to go to bed and we all say goodbye to Miriam’s parents.
So I gave a goodnight kiss to Harry and I went to bed. I was thinking again about my parents and I start crying again.
That was enough; I needed Harry to comfort me. So I decided to leave the room and go to Harry’s bedroom.
Miriam: Dora? Where are you going?
Me: I… I’m… I’m going to the bathroom, yes, that’s it. I’m going to the bathroom.
Miriam: Alright… I’m going to have a glass of water.
So she stood up and went to the kitchen while I was going to Harry’s room. I didn’t take the precaution to knock and I entered directly.
Voice: What are you doing here?
Me: Who’s that?
Voice: Ron.
Me: You scared me.
Ron: Sorry, why are you here?
Me: I can’t sleep so I wanted to see if Harry was awake…
Ron: He’s asleep
Me: I know. Sorry, if I woke you up.
Ron: Never mind… Say… Mimi is all alone?
Me: Yeah.
Ron: Do you think you’ll go back to your room or spent the rest of the night here?
Me: Why? Oh I see… Go, I can go, I’ll stay here with Harry. You can take my bed and stuck it with Mimi’s one, that’s make a bigger bed. J
Ron: Do the same with my bed, I’m going.
And So, Ron stood up and leave the room to find Miriam.
It leaves me and Harry all alone in the room.
Me: Harry… Harry…
Harry: mmm…
Me: It’s me
As soon as I said it was me, I saw his emerald eyes popping open.
Harry: What are you doing here? Everything’s okay?
Me: No…
Harry: Tell me…
Me: Why my parents didn’t come?
Harry: Oh… I don’t really know.
Me: you sure?
Harry: I’m sorry about your parents, but I don’t know why they are ignoring you…
Me: Can I stay here?
Harry: What? Where?
Me: In your bed?
Harry: What if Mrs Weasley or someone else find us in the morning.
Me: I don’t care; I want to be with you.
Harry: Come here…
And so he let me entered in his bed and he put in arms around my waist and his head on my shoulder. And without even noticing it, I fall asleep…
Me: Well, now that you’re here, I won’t have any more nightmares!
Ron: Of course not… I will protect you…
Me: Good night, Ron.
Ron: Good night, sweetie. *he kissed me*
I woke up with someone screaming. It was Mrs. Weasley.
Mrs Weasley: WHAT THE HELL IS GOING IN THIS ROOM!!!!
Me: What? Who? Where? Huh?
Mrs Weasley: what are you doing in Harry’s bed?? Harry, why is she in your bed?? Tell me!!
Me: I couldn’t sleep so I decided to go to my boyfriend’s room…
Mrs. Weasley: and Where is…. RONALD!!!!!!
So Harry and me stood up, he took my hand and we walk out of the rooms in pyjamas.
Harry: you don’t even say hello to me. – he says in a yawn
Me: Sorry… Hello sweetie
And I kissed him.
Mrs Weasley! Hum hum!! YOU ARE NOT ALONE!!! …..RONALD!!!!
Mrs. Weasley: RONALD WEASLEY! WHAT ARE YOU DOING HERE? AND WHY IS EVERYONE GOING TO DIFFERENT ROOMS? FIRST, I FOUND NYMPHADORA SLEEPING WITH HARRY AND NOW I FOUND YOU HERE!
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