katielovessean's Journal

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6:51am: saddest bedtime story
The days leading up to the Christmas holidays sped by. Before Sean knew it he was on the train back to Kings Cross Station and from there back home for the holidays. When he arrived at Kings Cross he was met by his mother.

Hi mom said Sean as he gave her a hug. Welcome home Sean. I’ve missed you said his mother. I missed you too said Sean. Mom would it be possible to go to Diagon alley before we go home? Why do you want to go there she asked? I was wondering if I might find something for Belle for Christmas. Ok said his mother we can go but we have to be quick. Sean and his mother took the floo to Diagon Alley and they took a quick look around. They did not find anything that Sean liked. Well we had better hurry as our Portkey is in five minutes.

Meanwhile back in the Robinson household:

Mommy do I have everything for my trip asked Belle. Yes Katie you have everything that you need in your suitcase. What about my twirling dress? I want to take my twirling dress. we will put your twirling dress in on Boxing day just before you leave. We don’t want it to get wrinkled. Mommy I am so excited. Thank you for letting me go. I have missed Sean so much. I write to him all the time but it is just not the same. Do you think he has missed me? I am sure he has said her mother smiling. I am sure Sean is as excited as you are about this trip. It was Sean that asked his mother if you could come and visit for the week. It was exclaimed Belle!! Oh mommy he does miss me. I cant wait to see him I just want to give him a big hug and a big kiss. A kiss said her mother? Yes mommy a kiss. I love Sean and I want to give him a kiss. Well Katie when will the wedding be asked Mrs. Robinson sarcastically? Oh I figure when I graduate from school we will get married. Her mother just started to laugh. What is so funny asked Belle? Nothing dear. So we should start saving for your wedding in eleven years. Well at least we have time to save. Belle just looked at her mother confused at what she was saying. Did you wrap the gifts asked Belle? No I thought you could do that said her mother. ok can you show me how to asked Belle? yes just go and get them and I will show you how to wrap them.

Belle went to her room and brought out the gifts she had for the Sullivan’s. Here we are said Belle. well there are quite a few gifts here said Mrs. Robinson. Most of them are for Sean. I made him a few things. I hope he likes them. I am sure he will. I drew him another picture. So I have two pictures for him. Two asked her mother? yes I have the picture I drew back in August of Sean in his school robes that I drew again and one other one. He is going to have his own gallery of your pictures soon. He said he likes my pictures said Belle sadly. I am sure he does they are very good. thank you said Belle smiling.

Are you sure you will be able to get there with the gifts and your suitcase asked Mrs. Robinson? I hope so said Belle. what do I do if I can’t she asked slightly upset? If you can’t We will have to apparate you there said her mother. ok as long as I get there. Why don’t you try to go now and see if you can with a suitcase. Ok said Belle and she tried to get to Sean’s house. Mommy I can’t what is wrong? I don’t know said her mother. has there been any other time that you were not able to go to Sean’s? a couple of times I had tried but I couldn’t I found out later that Sean wasn’t even home at that time so I would have had to come home anyway. You can only go to Sean’s when he is home asked her mother? I think so said Belle. That could be the problem. Maybe Sean is not home yet from school. It sill is early and they have to get from Hogwarts to London and then from there to Belfast. We can try again tomorrow ok Katie. Ok I really hope I can get there. Don’t worry we will get you there I promise said her mother.

When Sean got home he asked if they could go out the next day to find some presents for Belle. His mother agreed. So the next day Sean and his mother went into the shopping district to find something for Belle for Christmas. Mom what should I get for Belle? What would a seven year old girl want for Christmas asked Sean? Well let me think said his mother. You could get her a stuffed animal. what about a teddy bear? That would be a good idea I know she likes teddy bears. We could get her some art supplies she loves to draw. Mom that could be her gift from Santa. She will love that said Sean. Ok that is what we will get for her from Santa. They looked around in the toy store and found a beautiful pink teddy bear. Belle will love this she loves pink said Sean. Alright then we will get this said his mother. while they were looking at the teddy bears Sean saw a Tinkerbelle backpack. Oh mom we have to get this for her, she will go spare when she sees this. Belle loves Tinkerbelle. Ok it is your money so you can spend it the way you want. Thanks mom. Mom do we have any copies of the pictures that you took in the summer asked Sean? Yes we do why she asked? I wanted to give Belle a picture of the two of us, do you think she would like that? I think she would love it. Lets find a frame for the picture. They found one that said on the bottom “ Best Friends”. That is perfect said Sean. Belle will love this. They walked up to the cash and paid for the teddy bear, backpack and picture frame.

Now we need to go to a clothing store and an art supply store and we will be finished with Belle said Mrs. Sullivan. A clothing store asked Sean? Yes I need to find something for Belle for Christmas. I was thinking of a pretty sweater and maybe a robe. That would be really nice said Sean. Let’s go. They walked down the street to a children’s clothing store and walked in. Could you please tell me where the girls clothing is asked Sean of an employee? It is just down this aisle and to the left. Thank you said Sean.

This way mom said Sean to his mother as he walked down the aisle. Mrs Sullivan followed Sean to the girls clothing section. What kind of sweater do you want to get for Belle he asked? I was thinking a cardigan that would be nice said Sean. They looked at the sweaters and found some that they liked. What about this one said Sean as he showed him mother a pink cardigan with small white roses on it. That is very pretty what size is that asked Mrs. Sullivan? This is a size eight said Sean. Size eight I think that would be ok she could then wear it for more than one year. She is quite tall for her age so that would be fine we will get that then. Now we need to find the robes.

They walked over to the sleepwear and found some robes for little girls. Mom what about this one. Sean showed his mother a fluffy pink robe. That is perfect is it her size she asked? No but let me see if they have one in her size. Yes here is one said Sean. Great then we will take that too. We are doing well said Mrs. Sullivan. Do you think we should get anything else she said? I don’t know said Sean. Why? I don’t know I just love this section. I know mom. I know that you think of Belle as your little girl also. Is that ok asked Mrs. Sullivan of Sean. I think it is great if it makes you happy.
They then walked down the street to a store that sold art supplies. We are looking for a kit of supplies for a girl that likes to draw. Could you recommend something asked Mrs. Sullivan to an employee. How old is this girl he asked? She is seven years old said Mrs. Sullivan. May I ask if she has talent in drawing ? Yes she is very talented. Alright then I would recommend this, he pointed to a kit that was enclosed in a soft case. This kit contains art paper, pencils, coloured pencils, pastels and charcoal. Is that the sort of thing you were looking for he asked? I am not sure if she uses pastels and charcoal but it would give her an opportunity to try so yes that is what I was looking for. Thank you I will take that. Very well if you will come this way I will ring up this for you. Do you have gift wrapping asked Mrs. Sullivan? Yes we do would you like it wrapped for you? Yes please that would be lovely thank you. The art supplies were wrapped and Mrs. Sullivan and Sean left the store. That was a very successful shopping trip said Mrs. Sullivan. I think so said Sean.

Do you need to get anything else asked Mrs. Sullivan to Sean? I would like to go to a department store if possible I need to get something for you and for dad. Alright we can go to Harrods if you want. That would be great. I need to go alone though I don’t want you to know what I have gotten you. Alright I will stay away while you shop. Thanks mom.

They went to Harrods and Sean bought his mother and father’s gift. While they were there Mrs. Sullivan bought a pretty pair of pajamas for Belle. Mom I thought you were done with Belle said Sean. I am but your father is not. He needs to get something for her so he will be giving Belle this. It is so cute I couldn’t resist it. Alright mom are we done now? Yes we are done do you want to go home now? Yes shopping makes me tired. Ok let’s go we can take a cab home.

10:22am: Saddest Bedtime Story
Belle visited Sean a couple of times a month over the next few months. Every time she visited they both had a very good time spending time together.

The summer came and it was the last time Belle would see Sean for a while as he was going off to school.

Sully. What am I going to do asked Belle? What do you mean asked Sean? Well will I be able to visit you at school asked Belle? I don’t know said Sully. What if I can’t visit you she asked? I guess we will have to start writing letters to each other said Sean. Letters you want me to write to you asked Belle? Yes I would said Sean. I will write to you and you can write to me. Where would I write to, what is the address I would write to asked Belle? I am not sure said Sean. I will ask my mom. I know that there has to be a way of sending mail as there are students that are muggle born and their families would write to them.

Belle I think I would really like it if you did write to me because this will be the first time that I will be away from home for an extended period of time. I think that your letters would cheer me up if I needed it. Then I will write to you every day. I will tell you all the things that are going on and what I am thinking. It will be as if I am right there with you. I don’t know if you need to write everyday but I would like a couple of letters a week. Maybe you could write once a week and I will have my mom write once a week and then I will get two letters a week. Ok said Belle. You know what said Belle. What asked Sean? I will draw you pictures to. You will said Sean? Yes I will what kind of pictures would you like asked Belle? I would like any of your pictures. You are a very good drawer. Ok then I will try to send a picture with my letters.

Belle, do you think that your mom would let you come to my house for Christmas asked Sean? I don’t know said Belle. Well if she would you could come and stay with me over the Christmas holidays. I will ask her said Belle. I think she would need a letter from your mom saying that it would be ok for me to come for such a long time. I will have my mom send your mom a letter saying that it will be ok said Sean.
I can’t wait until Christmas if I am able to come and stay with you said Belle. We will have so much fun. Can you get your mom to write the letter soon. I want to know if I will be able to come asked Belle. Sean just smiled at her as she was talking. I am going to miss this he thought. She is so cute when she gets excited. Yes I will talk to my mom right now and see if she could write the letter for your mom right now said Sean. Oh good said Belle. Then when I get home I will be able to give it to my mommy. I will send you a letter to let you know if I will be able to come. Alright said Sean. He walked into the house with Belle and went to speak with his mother.

Mom would it be ok if Belle came to stay at Christmas? Well Sean I guess that would be ok if her mother says it is alright responded Mrs. Sullivan. Would you be able to write a letter for Mrs. Robinson saying that we want Belle to come and stay asked Sean. Alright said Mrs. Sullivan. I will write the letter right now you can pick it up before Belle goes home. Thank you very much mom said Sean. You are welcome said his mother smiling.

Belle and Sean walked out of the house and walked to the play park. We can go on the swings said Belle. Yes we can said Sean. Will you push me asked Belle? I would be pleased to push you said Sean. Thank you said Belle. After the swings we can go on the marry go round. The marry go round asked Belle? Yes they put it in the park this summer. Oh that would be fun said Belle. I think so said Sean.

When they returned to Sean’s house his mother had the letter ready for Belle to take back with her. Give this to your mother and ask that she let me know if you will be allowed to come said Mrs Sullivan. I will said Belle. Thank you for inviting me anyway she said. You are very welcome said Mrs. Sullivan.

When Belle was preparing to go home she was walking with Sean to the garden. Belle looked at Sean with tears in her eyes. Why are you crying asked Sean? I am going to miss you so much she said as she burst into tears. Sean took her into his arms. I am going to miss you too he said. Please don’t cry he said. I can’t stand it when you cry. We will see each other soon. I am sure that your mother will let you come at Christmas. It is soo long until Christmas. Well we will write to each other and that should help with missing each other. I want you to write to me all the time said Sean. I want you to draw me pictures to. I will be looking forward to receiving them from you. You will write won’t you he asked. Yes I will and I will draw you lots of pictures. You won’t find another best friend when you get there will you? You won’t replace me will you she asked? Never he said. I have only one best friend and you are it. You can’t be replaced by anyone he said as he hugged her. Ok well I guess I should be going. Belle indicated to Sean to bend over. Remember I love you she said and I will miss you. She then gave him a kiss on the cheek. I love you too he said and I will miss you. Belle walked towards the bushes and disappeared.

A few days later Sean found himself in London at Kings Cross station awaiting the train that would take him to Hogwarts for the first time. I wonder what Belle is doing now he thought to himself. I guess she would still be sleeping as it is only six o’clock in Toronto. It will be funny not to see her thought Sean. I wonder if she will be able to come to visit me at Hogwarts? Mom said that it would be very unlikely but I hope she is wrong.

That same morning Katie came out of her room holding a picture she had just drawn. Look mommy what I drew she said to her mother as she handed her mother the picture. Who is this her mother asked? That is sully said Katie. It is said her mother? Yes isn’t he cute Katie said. What is he wearing asked her mother? I don’t really know said Katie. I just saw him in those clothes and I drew them. They look like Hogwarts school robes said her mother. Do they responded Katie excitedly. Yes they do said her mother. What is that crest her mother asked? I don’t know it was on the robes when I saw them in my head. Do you know asked Katie? That looks like a Ravenclaw crest said her mother. Ravenclaw ? what is Ravenclaw asked Katie? It is one of the school houses. There are four and Ravenclaw is one of them. Your father and I were in Gryffindor. The other two are Hufflepuff and Slytherin. Do you think that sully will be in Ravenclaw asked Katie? I don’t know but if I remember correctly his parents were in Ravenclaw so he might be. How would I have know about this asked Katie? I have never seen these crests before she said. I don’t know sweetie. I was going to send this picture to sully but now I think I want to keep it. I guess I could draw the picture again.

That evening at Hogwarts Sean is standing in a line of fellow first years waiting for the sorting ceremony. I wonder what I will have to do to be sorted Sean was thinking to himself. Just then Professor McGonagall came along with a stool and an old dirty hat. Now as I call your name you will come up here sit on this stool and put on this hat. When Sean’s name was called he walked up to the stool and sat down. He took the hat and put in on his head. He waited for a couple of seconds when he heard the hat cry out “Ravenclaw”. The students at the Ravenclaw table clapped and welcomed him. That wasn’t so bad he thought. I am going to have to write to Belle and tell her about that.

Later on when he arrived in his dorm in Ravenclaw tower he started to unpack his trunk. Well Sean is it said one of the boys in his dorm. Where are you from he asked? I am from Belfast said Sean. what is your blood status he was asked. Oh I am pureblood. Oh said the boy. Do you have a girlfriend? Well said Sean I have a best friend who is a girl. Do you said the boy. Do you have a picture of her? I have a picture that she drew for me said Sean and he reached into his trunk and withdrew the picture that Belle had drawn for him last Christmas. This is what she looks like said Sean. she is just a little girl said the boy. She must not be older than nine he said. I guess that is not so bad that means that she is only two years younger. She is pretty. Does she really look like this he asked. Yes she does that was drawn last fall so she does look older now. What is her name Sean was asked? Her name is Katherine but I call her Belle. Belle why? Well when we met she told me that she was Tinkerbelle and it sort of stuck. Will she be coming here when she gets old enough Sean was asked? I don’t know. It all depends on if her parents will let her come all this way for school. How far away does she live, doesn’t she live in Belfast like you? No she lives in Toronto. Toronto isn’t that in Canada he asked? Yes, so her parents might want her to go to school there said Sean. she is a witch asked the boy? Yes she is her mother and father are a witch and wizard. I forget that there are witches and wizards all over the world said the boy.

Sean then got ready for bed and when he was laying in bed he wondered what Belle was up to. She was going to start school soon. I hope this year is better than last for her thought Sean. I hope there is someone in her class that will be her friend.

It was about a week later that during breakfast Sean saw an owl flying towards him with a letter in its beak. When the owl got closer he could see that the letter was written not on the usual parchment but on pretty colourful Tinkerbelle stationary. He knew immediately that the letter was from Belle. When the owl dropped the letter in front of him he was very happy. Who is that from asked one of his friends? It must be from belle said Sean. Why would she write to you using that kind of paper he asked? She loves Tinkerbelle so I guess that is the stationary that her mother bought her said Sean. Don’t her family use parchment like everyone else he was asked? They live in a muggle neighbourhood so letters written on parchment would be very unusual said Sean. What are those the boy asked? Those are stamps. They are what muggles use on their post. As belle lives so far away she is not able to send her letters by owl post so she has to use the muggle post instead. Oh that must be a real problem he said. Not really her family are used to it. They live in Canada but the remainder of their family either are muggles or live in England and using muggle post is usual.

Sean opened the letter and started to read. As he was reading he could hear belle’s voice in his head. It was not until after he finished reading the letter that he found that he really missed Belle. He then re read the letter and he felt better. A couple of weeks later on a Saturday he woke up with the thought that belle will probable be coming today. Once he was fully awake he realized that belle would not be able to visit him until he went home for Christmas.

Sean wrote to his mother to see if belle was coming for Christmas. When he found out he was very happy. He was told not to let belle know until closer to the time. He agreed but he wished he could see belle’s face when she heard that she was going to be staying with him for a week at Christmas.

Sean and Belle continued to write to each other until just before Christmas. The week before Christmas Sean received a letter from his mother. It contained a letter from Belle. According to Sean’s mother Belle had sent Sebastian to her with the letter and asked that she forward it on as Sebastian could not fly that far at one time and Belle wanted the letter to get to Sean as soon as possible.

Sean opened the letter started to read.

Dear Sean:

My mommy just told me that I will be coming to see you at Christmas time. I am so excited. She told me that I will be staying with you for a week!!!! Can you believe it. It is just what I have been wishing for. I can’t wait until I see you. I will be coming on Boxing day. Do you have boxing day in Ireland? If not it would be December 26. I have to go now. I can’t wait to see you I have missed you so much.

Katie
(Belle)

PS I love you.


After Sean read the letter he started to smile. He could just picture Belle when she found out she was going to stay. I wish I had been there thought Sean. He hoped that Belle would enjoy her time with him.

What are you smiling about asked one of his friends? Oh I just got a letter from my girlfriend. She is going to be coming to see me during the Christmas holidays. She is coming all the way from Canada? Yes she is she will be staying for a week. It is going to be a lot of fun.

1:13pm: chapter 4- saddest bedtime story - working title
A few days later Sean found himself in London at Kings Cross station awaiting the train that would take him to Hogwarts for the first time. I wonder what Belle is doing now he thought to himself. I guess she would still be sleeping as it is only six o’clock in Toronto. It will be funny not to see her thought Sean. I wonder if she will be able to come to visit me at Hogwarts? Mom said that it would be very unlikely but I hope she is wrong.

That same morning Katie came out of her room holding a picture she had just drawn. Look mommy what I drew she said to her mother as she handed her mother the picture. Who is this her mother asked? That is sully said Katie. It is said her mother? Yes isn’t he cute Katie said. What is he wearing asked her mother? I don’t really know said Katie. I just saw him in those clothes and I drew them. They look like Hogwarts school robes said her mother. Do they responded Katie excitedly. Yes they do said her mother. What is that crest her mother asked? I don’t know it was on the robes when I saw them in my head. Do you know asked Katie? That looks like a Ravenclaw crest said her mother. Ravenclaw ? what is Ravenclaw asked Katie? It is one of the school houses. There are four and Ravenclaw is one of them. Your father and I were in Gryffindor. The other two are Hufflepuff and Slytherin. Do you think that sully will be in Ravenclaw asked Katie? I don’t know but if I remember correctly his parents were in Ravenclaw so he might be. How would I have know about this asked Katie? I have never seen these crests before she said. I don’t know sweetie. I was going to send this picture to sully but now I think I want to keep it. I guess I could draw the picture again.

That evening at Hogwarts Sean is standing in a line of fellow first years waiting for the sorting ceremony. I wonder what I will have to do to be sorted Sean was thinking to himself. Just then Professor McGonagall came along with a stool and an old dirty hat. Now as I call your name you will come up here sit on this stool and put on this hat. When Sean’s name was called he walked up to the stool and sat down. He took the hat and put in on his head. He waited for a couple of seconds when he heard the hat cry out “Ravenclaw”. The students at the Ravenclaw table clapped and welcomed him. That wasn’t so bad he thought. I am going to have to write to Belle and tell her about that.

Later on when he arrived in his dorm in Ravenclaw tower he started to unpack his trunk. Well Sean is it said one of the boys in his dorm. Where are you from he asked? I am from Belfast said Sean. what is your blood status he was asked. Oh I am pureblood. Oh said the boy. Do you have a girlfriend? Well said Sean I have a best friend who is a girl. Do you said the boy. Do you have a picture of her? I have a picture that she drew for me said Sean and he reached into his trunk and withdrew the picture that Belle had drawn for him last Christmas. This is what she looks like said Sean. she is just a little girl said the boy. She must not be older than nine he said. I guess that is not so bad that means that she is only two years younger. She is pretty. Does she really look like this he asked. Yes she does that was drawn last fall so she does look older now. What is her name Sean was asked? Her name is Katherine but I call her Belle. Belle why? Well when we met she told me that she was Tinkerbelle and it sort of stuck. Will she be coming here when she gets old enough Sean was asked? I don’t know. It all depends on if her parents will let her come all this way for school. How far away does she live, doesn’t she live in Belfast like you? No she lives in Toronto. Toronto isn’t that in Canada he asked? Yes, so her parents might want her to go to school there said Sean. she is a witch asked the boy? Yes she is her mother and father are a witch and wizard. I forget that there are witches and wizards all over the world said the boy.

Sean then got ready for bed and when he was laying in bed he wondered what Belle was up to. She was going to start school soon. I hope this year is better than last for her thought Sean. I hope there is someone in her class that will be her friend.

It was about a week later that during breakfast Sean saw an owl flying towards him with a letter in its beak. When the owl got closer he could see that the letter was written not on the usual parchment but on pretty colourful Tinkerbelle stationary. He knew immediately that the letter was from Belle. When the owl dropped the letter in front of him he was very happy. Who is that from asked one of his friends? It must be from belle said Sean. Why would she write to you using that kind of paper he asked? She loves Tinkerbelle so I guess that is the stationary that her mother bought her said Sean. Don’t her family use parchment like everyone else he was asked? They live in a muggle neighbourhood so letters written on parchment would be very unusual said Sean. What are those the boy asked? Those are stamps. They are what muggles use on their post. As belle lives so far away she is not able to send her letters by owl post so she has to use the muggle post instead. Oh that must be a real problem he said. Not really her family are used to it. They live in Canada but the remainder of their family either are muggles or live in England and using muggle post is usual.

Sean opened the letter and started to read. As he was reading he could hear belle’s voice in his head. It was not until after he finished reading the letter that he found that he really missed Belle. He then re read the letter and he felt better. A couple of weeks later on a Saturday he woke up with the thought that belle will probable be coming today. Once he was fully awake he realized that belle would not be able to visit him until he went home for Christmas.

Sean wrote to his mother to see if belle was coming for Christmas. When he found out he was very happy. He was told not to let belle know until closer to the time. He agreed but he wished he could see belle’s face when she heard that she was going to be staying with him for a week at Christmas.

Sean and Belle continued to write to each other until just before Christmas. The week before Christmas Sean received a letter from his mother. It contained a letter from Belle. According to Sean’s mother Belle had sent Sebastian to her with the letter and asked that she forward it on as Sebastian could not fly that far at one time and Belle wanted the letter to get to Sean as soon as possible.

Sean opened the letter started to read.

Dear Sean:

My mommy just told me that I will be coming to see you at Christmas time. I am so excited. She told me that I will be staying with you for a week!!!! Can you believe it. It is just what I have been wishing for. I can’t wait until I see you. I will be coming on Boxing day. Do you have boxing day in Ireland? If not it would be December 26. I have to go now. I can’t wait to see you I have missed you so much.

Katie
(Belle)

PS I love you.


After Sean read the letter he started to smile. He could just picture Belle when she found out she was going to stay. I wish I had been there thought Sean. He hoped that Belle would enjoy her time with him.

What are you smiling about asked one of his friends? Oh I just got a letter from my girlfriend. She is going to be coming to see me during the Christmas holidays. She is coming all the way from Canada? Yes she is she will be staying for a week. It is going to be a lot of fun.

The days leading up to the Christmas holidays sped by. Before Sean knew it he was on the train back to Kings Cross Station and from there back home for the holidays. When he arrived at Kings Cross he was met by his mother.

Hi mom said Sean as he gave her a hug. Welcome home Sean. I’ve missed you said his mother. I missed you too said Sean. Mom would it be possible to go to Diagon alley before we go home? Why do you want to go there she asked? I was wondering if I might find something for Belle for Christmas. Ok said his mother we can go but we have to be quick. Sean and his mother took the floo to Diagon Alley and they took a quick look around. They did not find anything that Sean liked. Well we had better hurry as our Portkey is in five minutes.

Meanwhile back in the Robinson household:

Mommy do I have everything for my trip asked Belle. Yes Katie you have everything that you need in your suitcase. What about my twirling dress? I want to take my twirling dress. we will put your twirling dress in on Boxing day just before you leave. We don’t want it to get wrinkled. Mommy I am so excited. Thank you for letting me go. I have missed Sean so much. I write to him all the time but it is just not the same. Do you think he has missed me? I am sure he has said her mother smiling. I am sure Sean is as excited as you are about this trip. It was Sean that asked his mother if you could come and visit for the week. It was exclaimed Belle!! Oh mommy he does miss me. I cant wait to see him I just want to give him a big hug and a big kiss. A kiss said her mother? Yes mommy a kiss. I love Sean and I want to give him a kiss. Well Katie when will the wedding be asked Mrs. Robinson sarcastically? Oh I figure when I graduate from school we will get married. Her mother just started to laugh. What is so funny asked Belle? Nothing dear. So we should start saving for your wedding in eleven years. Well at least we have time to save. Belle just looked at her mother confused at what she was saying. Did you wrap the gifts asked Belle? No I thought you could do that said her mother. ok can you show me how to asked Belle? yes just go and get them and I will show you how to wrap them.

Belle went to her room and brought out the gifts she had for the Sullivan’s. Here we are said Belle. well there are quite a few gifts here said Mrs. Robinson. Most of them are for Sean. I made him a few things. I hope he likes them. I am sure he will. I drew him another picture. So I have two pictures for him. Two asked her mother? yes I have the picture I drew back in August of Sean in his school robes that I drew again and one other one. He is going to have his own gallery of your pictures soon. He said he likes my pictures said Belle sadly. I am sure he does they are very good. thank you said Belle smiling.

Are you sure you will be able to get there with the gifts and your suitcase asked Mrs. Robinson? I hope so said Belle. what do I do if I can’t she asked slightly upset? If you can’t We will have to apparate you there said her mother. ok as long as I get there. Why don’t you try to go now and see if you can with a suitcase. Ok said Belle and she tried to get to Sean’s house. Mommy I can’t what is wrong? I don’t know said her mother. has there been any other time that you were not able to go to Sean’s? a couple of times I had tried but I couldn’t I found out later that Sean wasn’t even home at that time so I would have had to come home anyway. You can only go to Sean’s when he is home asked her mother? I think so said Belle. That could be the problem. Maybe Sean is not home yet from school. It sill is early and they have to get from Hogwarts to London and then from there to Belfast. We can try again tomorrow ok Katie. Ok I really hope I can get there. Don’t worry we will get you there I promise said her mother.

When Sean got home he asked if they could go out the next day to find some presents for Belle. His mother agreed. So the next day Sean and his mother went into the shopping district to find something for Belle for Christmas. Mom what should I get for Belle? What would a seven year old girl want for Christmas asked Sean? Well let me think said his mother. You could get her a stuffed animal. what about a teddy bear? That would be a good idea I know she likes teddy bears. We could get her some art supplies she loves to draw. Mom that could be her gift from Santa. She will love that said Sean. Ok that is what we will get for her from Santa. They looked around in the toy store and found a beautiful pink teddy bear. Belle will love this she loves pink said Sean. Alright then we will get this said his mother. while they were looking at the teddy bears Sean saw a Tinkerbelle backpack. Oh mom we have to get this for her, she will go spare when she sees this. Belle loves Tinkerbelle. Ok it is your money so you can spend it the way you want. Thanks mom. Mom do we have any copies of the pictures that you took in the summer asked Sean? Yes we do why she asked? I wanted to give Belle a picture of the two of us, do you think she would like that? I think she would love it. Lets find a frame for the picture. They found one that said on the bottom “ Best Friends”. That is perfect said Sean. Belle will love this. They walked up to the cash and paid for the teddy bear, backpack and picture frame.

Now we need to go to a clothing store and an art supply store and we will be finished with Belle said Mrs. Sullivan. A clothing store asked Sean? Yes I need to find something for Belle for Christmas. I was thinking of a pretty sweater and maybe a robe. That would be really nice said Sean. Let’s go. They walked down the street to a children’s clothing store and walked in. Could you please tell me where the girls clothing is asked Sean of an employee? It is just down this aisle and to the left. Thank you said Sean.

This way mom said Sean to his mother as he walked down the aisle. Mrs Sullivan followed Sean to the girls clothing section. What kind of sweater do you want to get for Belle he asked? I was thinking a cardigan that would be nice said Sean. They looked at the sweaters and found some that they liked. What about this one said Sean as he showed him mother a pink cardigan with small white roses on it. That is very pretty what size is that asked Mrs. Sullivan? This is a size eight said Sean. Size eight I think that would be ok she could then wear it for more than one year. She is quite tall for her age so that would be fine we will get that then. Now we need to find the robes.

They walked over to the sleepwear and found some robes for little girls. Mom what about this one. Sean showed his mother a fluffy pink robe. That is perfect is it her size she asked? No but let me see if they have one in her size. Yes here is one said Sean. Great then we will take that too. We are doing well said Mrs. Sullivan. Do you think we should get anything else she said? I don’t know said Sean. Why? I don’t know I just love this section. I know mom. I know that you think of Belle as your little girl also. Is that ok asked Mrs. Sullivan of Sean. I think it is great if it makes you happy.
They then walked down the street to a store that sold art supplies. We are looking for a kit of supplies for a girl that likes to draw. Could you recommend something asked Mrs. Sullivan to an employee. How old is this girl he asked? She is seven years old said Mrs. Sullivan. May I ask if she has talent in drawing ? Yes she is very talented. Alright then I would recommend this, he pointed to a kit that was enclosed in a soft case. This kit contains art paper, pencils, coloured pencils, pastels and charcoal. Is that the sort of thing you were looking for he asked? I am not sure if she uses pastels and charcoal but it would give her an opportunity to try so yes that is what I was looking for. Thank you I will take that. Very well if you will come this way I will ring up this for you. Do you have gift wrapping asked Mrs. Sullivan? Yes we do would you like it wrapped for you? Yes please that would be lovely thank you. The art supplies were wrapped and Mrs. Sullivan and Sean left the store. That was a very successful shopping trip said Mrs. Sullivan. I think so said Sean.

Do you need to get anything else asked Mrs. Sullivan to Sean? I would like to go to a department store if possible I need to get something for you and for dad. Alright we can go to Harrods if you want. That would be great. I need to go alone though I don’t want you to know what I have gotten you. Alright I will stay away while you shop. Thanks mom.

They went to Harrods and Sean bought his mother and father’s gift. While they were there Mrs. Sullivan bought a pretty pair of pajamas for Belle. Mom I thought you were done with Belle said Sean. I am but your father is not. He needs to get something for her so he will be giving Belle this. It is so cute I couldn’t resist it. Alright mom are we done now? Yes we are done do you want to go home now? Yes shopping makes me tired. Ok let’s go we can take a cab home.

Christmas came and Belle enjoyed herself but was really looking forward to going to see Sean on Boxing Day. First thing in the morning on Boxing day Belle got up and got dressed in her second favourite dress. Once she was dressed she went to her parent’s room and knocked on the door. Come in said her mother. Belle opened the door and walked in. What are you doing up at this hour asked her mother? I am getting ready to go to Sean’s said Belle. I need some help getting everything in my suitcase. I have to put my twirling dress in and I don’t want to get it wrinkled. Your twirling dress asked her mother? Yes my blue dress that I got last year, the one that I can twirl in and the skirt goes up around me. I am taking it so I can wear it on New Years Eve. Oh ok I will be up in a minute said her mother. Go out to the kitchen and I will make you some breakfast. I can make my breakfast, I just need some help getting the dress in my suitcase with out wrinkling it. Also I didn’t want to leave until I told you I was going just in case I can’t make it there on my own.

What is it asked Belle’s father as he started to wake up? It is just Katie she is getting ready to go to the Sullivan’s. Oh ok I’ll get up he said as he pushed off the covers. Good you go into Katie’s room and put her blue dress in her suitcase and I will make sure she gets breakfast. What time is it anyway asked Belle’s mother? It’s six o’clock said Belle. Six o’clock why are you leaving so early asked her father? Daddy it is almost noon in Belfast. I want to get there as early as possible so that I have as much time with Sean as possible. If I didn’t know better I would swear that you were in love the way you talk about Sean said her father. Belle just smiled. But daddy I do love Sean said belle. He is my best friend really he is my only friend.

Belle’s parents got up then and made sure that Belle had all of the things she needed to take with her. She had her suitcase, a bag of presents and her purse. Belle put on her coat and boots and stood in the living room and looked at her parents. Well I guess I will be off. Now remember Katie eat everything that is put in front of you and take this her mother handed her a ten pound note, buy Mrs Sullivan something for having you. I will mommy thank you for letting me go. You are very welcome said her mother. She hugged both her parents, took hold of the suitcase and bag. She then closed her eyes and thought to herself “ I want to go to Sean”.

7:26am: CHAPTER 3- SADDEST BEDTIME STORY
The next thing Belle knew she was in her bedroom. She looked down to make sure that it was not just a dream. She saw that she was wearing her new dress. I love this dress she thought. Mommy I’m home she said. Her mother came down to her room to see her. Katie did you wear the dress I told you that you couldn’t wear? Yes mommy but I was very careful. I got a new dress see she said. Isn’t it beautiful she indicated the dress she was wearing? It has a twirling skirt. Mrs Sullivan twirled with me. It was really fun. I have something for you. Mrs Sullivan told me to give this to you. What is it she asked? It seems that it is a letter. While her mother was reading the letter Belle hung up her party dress.

Katie could you come here asked her mother. Yes mommy. This letter is from Mrs. Sullivan. She has written that you have impressed her. She told me that you were the perfect visitor. You used your manners and were very respectful. She says that you are welcome to come and visit at any time. I am very proud of you. You acted much older than you are. You still are in trouble for disobeying me. Ok mommy. Belle’s mother gathered her into her arms and gave her a big hug. I love you sweetie. I love you to mommy.
Now we had better get ready to go to Aunt Tracey’s. I am ready said Belle. My hair is combed and my dress is clean. Yes I guess you are ready so I should get dressed said her mother. You should go and sit in the living room and wait for us to get ready.

Mommy said Belle. Yes love said her mother. I want to show you what I got for Christmas from Sully. Belle showed her mother the necklace and the earrings. They are beautiful said her mother as she took the earrings into her hands. I think that these are real sapphires said her mother. You said that Sully gave these to you? Yes mommy he did. Could you please put them in my ears for me? I want to wear them today. Ok said her mother and she bent down and put the earrings into Belle’s ears. Do they look pretty asked Belle? Yes Katie they do look very pretty. I want you to be careful with those. I will she said. Sully gave them to me and they are very special.

Sully read to me from the book we gave him. Did you know that Tinkerbelle is a character in that book? Yes Katie I did said her mother. I didn’t it is funny. Why Katie asked her mother. Because that is why Sully calls me Belle. I told him that I was Tinkerbelle when I first met him. You did? Why did you do that she asked. I wanted to be Tinkerbelle and I had my Tinkerbelle outfit. I was pretending that I was when I went to Sully’s. Oh said her mother.

Sully really liked the quill that I gave him. He said that he would be the only first year who would have one. He liked my picture too. Sully said that he was going to put it up in his room when he goes to school. He promised that he would not forget me when he goes. I had a really nice time. Oh Sully kissed me. He kissed you said her mother questioningly. Yes he said that when two people are standing under the mistletoe they have to kiss. So he kissed me. Did you like it asked her mother with a smile. Yes it was nice.

I met Sully’s father too. He is a very nice man. He laughed at me when Sully’s mother and I were dancing in the living room. You were dancing asked her mother? Yes we were we twirling. I had to twirl with this dress on. It was really fun. It was like twirling with you. Sully told me that his mother had always wanted a little girl. I guess she must have enjoyed having me there then. I think she did.

Now I have to get dressed. Go and sit in the living room and we should all be ready in a few minutes. Ok mommy said Belle. Katie! Yes mommy. I am very proud of you. You were very good today. Thank you mommy.

Belle visited Sean a couple of times a month over the next few months. Every time she visited they both had a very good time spending time together.

The summer came and it was the last time Belle would see Sean for a while as he was going off to school.

Sully. What am I going to do asked Belle? What do you mean asked Sean? Well will I be able to visit you at school asked Belle? I don’t know said Sully. What if I can’t visit you she asked? I guess we will have to start writing letters to each other said Sean. Letters you want me to write to you asked Belle? Yes I would said Sean. I will write to you and you can write to me. Where would I write to, what is the address I would write to asked Belle? I am not sure said Sean. I will ask my mom. I know that there has to be a way of sending mail as there are students that are muggle born and their families would write to them.

Belle I think I would really like it if you did write to me because this will be the first time that I will be away from home for an extended period of time. I think that your letters would cheer me up if I needed it. Then I will write to you every day. I will tell you all the things that are going on and what I am thinking. It will be as if I am right there with you. I don’t know if you need to write everyday but I would like a couple of letters a week. Maybe you could write once a week and I will have my mom write once a week and then I will get two letters a week. Ok said Belle. You know what said Belle. What asked Sean? I will draw you pictures to. You will said Sean? Yes I will what kind of pictures would you like asked Belle? I would like any of your pictures. You are a very good drawer. Ok then I will try to send a picture with my letters.

Belle, do you think that your mom would let you come to my house for Christmas asked Sean? I don’t know said Belle. Well if she would you could come and stay with me over the Christmas holidays. I will ask her said Belle. I think she would need a letter from your mom saying that it would be ok for me to come for such a long time. I will have my mom send your mom a letter saying that it will be ok said Sean.
I can’t wait until Christmas if I am able to come and stay with you said Belle. We will have so much fun. Can you get your mom to write the letter soon. I want to know if I will be able to come asked Belle. Sean just smiled at her as she was talking. I am going to miss this he thought. She is so cute when she gets excited. Yes I will talk to my mom right now and see if she could write the letter for your mom right now said Sean. Oh good said Belle. Then when I get home I will be able to give it to my mommy. I will send you a letter to let you know if I will be able to come. Alright said Sean. He walked into the house with Belle and went to speak with his mother.

Mom would it be ok if Belle came to stay at Christmas? Well Sean I guess that would be ok if her mother says it is alright responded Mrs. Sullivan. Would you be able to write a letter for Mrs. Robinson saying that we want Belle to come and stay asked Sean. Alright said Mrs. Sullivan. I will write the letter right now you can pick it up before Belle goes home. Thank you very much mom said Sean. You are welcome said his mother smiling.

Belle and Sean walked out of the house and walked to the play park. We can go on the swings said Belle. Yes we can said Sean. Will you push me asked Belle? I would be pleased to push you said Sean. Thank you said Belle. After the swings we can go on the marry go round. The marry go round asked Belle? Yes they put it in the park this summer. Oh that would be fun said Belle. I think so said Sean.

When they returned to Sean’s house his mother had the letter ready for Belle to take back with her. Give this to your mother and ask that she let me know if you will be allowed to come said Mrs Sullivan. I will said Belle. Thank you for inviting me anyway she said. You are very welcome said Mrs. Sullivan.

When Belle was preparing to go home she was walking with Sean to the garden. Belle looked at Sean with tears in her eyes. Why are you crying asked Sean? I am going to miss you so much she said as she burst into tears. Sean took her into his arms. I am going to miss you too he said. Please don’t cry he said. I can’t stand it when you cry. We will see each other soon. I am sure that your mother will let you come at Christmas. It is soo long until Christmas. Well we will write to each other and that should help with missing each other. I want you to write to me all the time said Sean. I want you to draw me pictures to. I will be looking forward to receiving them from you. You will write won’t you he asked. Yes I will and I will draw you lots of pictures. You won’t find another best friend when you get there will you? You won’t replace me will you she asked? Never he said. I have only one best friend and you are it. You can’t be replaced by anyone he said as he hugged her. Ok well I guess I should be going. Belle indicated to Sean to bend over. Remember I love you she said and I will miss you. She then gave him a kiss on the cheek. I love you too he said and I will miss you. Belle walked towards the bushes and disappeared.

1:24pm: PART 2 OF Saddest Bedtime Story
I am supposed to ask you something said Belle. I am just trying to remember what it was. My mommy asked me to ask you something. Belle stood there for a couple of minutes until she finally remembered. I remember now she said. I am supposed to ask you for your address and phone number. Can you write it down for me so I can give it to my mommy? I will get my mom to write it all down for you said Sean. Thank you said Belle. My mommy will be very proud of me that I could remember to get it.
Sully. Yes Belle. Tell me about your school said Belle. My school said Sean. Yes what is it like? Well said Sean. We have about twenty kids in my grade. The school has I guess you would call it kindergarten to grade five. So I am in the top grade at school. Oh my school goes from Junior kindergarten to grade eight. Grade eight asked Sean. Yes after that you would go to High school. What happens after grade five at your school? We go to secondary school. Grade six to twelve but it is called first to seventh year. It is the same as the way Hogwarts is set up. Will you be going to Hogwarts next year asked Belle? Yes I hope to get my letter saying that I have a spot there. Don’t you know if you will be going? No not for sure I have to wait to get my letter saying that I have been accepted. I should as both my mom and dad went there.

I want to go to Hogwarts said Belle. Why asked Sean. Because you will be there and it sounds like it would be fun. I am going to ask my mommy if I can go to Hogwarts. Wouldn’t that be fun if we went to the same school? I guess said Sean. I will be four years a head of you if you do go. I know but that will still mean that we will go to school together for three years. I have to remember to ask my mommy about that.

What do you want to do today asked Sean? I don’t know said Belle. Could you read a story to me? I will try to read along. My teacher told us that we should do that so we can learn to read faster. I will be happy to read to you. I have something for you said Sean. What is it asked Belle? Come with me said Sean. He lead her into the house. Come this way the thing I have for you is in my room. Your room I get to see your room. Yes why do you ask? My brother won’t let me anywhere near his room. He says I will break things. I trust that you will not break anything on purpose. Things happen. Sully why are you so nice to me. I am nice to you because I like you. You like me asked Belle? Yes Belle I like you. Well Sully I love you. You what said Sean. I love you said Belle. Why do you love me asked Sean? I love you because you are nice to me and you care about me. You take care of me like when I fell down you took very good care of me. My mommy even said so. That is what people do if they love you. Oh Belle I guess your right. Maybe I do love you too. Belle just smiled at Sean.

Here we are said Sean. This is my room don’t mind the mess. Sean opened the door to his room and led Belle into the room. Belle looked around and asked what mess? Well I have some books laying around and my homework is laying all over my desk. You have not seen my room said Belle. Sit down here said Sean. He indicated the chair for his desk. Ok said Belle and she sat down. Sean went into his cupboard and took out a wrapped box with fairies and stars on it. Belle saw this and got very excited. Is that for me she asked?
Yes Belle this is for you. Happy birthday. You remembered my birthday. Yes it is not everyday that a little girl turns six. Thank you very much said Belle as Sean handed her the gift.

Belle ripped off the paper and opened the box. What she found in the box was a t shirt. It was pink and it had a picture of Tinkerbelle on it. Belle loved it. Oh Sully I love this it has Tinkerbelle on it. When I saw it I thought of you. Do you like it? I love it she said and then ran over to Sean and hugged him and asked that he lean down. Then she kissed him. Thank so much she said with tears in her eyes. Why are you crying he asked? I am so happy and sometimes when I am happy I cry. Ok just as long as you are not sad. I don’t want you to be sad. I love you Sully. I love you too Belle.

You love me she asked? Yes I guess I do said Sean. Belle stood there for a moment and just looked at Sean. What asked Sean? I just for a second saw you all grown up. You were all dressed up and smiling. I wonder what that means said Belle? I don’t know said Sean.

Do you still want your story asked Sean? Yes please said Belle. Well lets lay down here and I will read a story to you. Ok said Belle. Sean first went to his book case and found a book that he would read. Then Sean laid down on his bed and gestured for Belle to come and lay down beside him. Belle climbed up onto the bed and laid her head on Sean’s shoulder and Sean began reading the story. The next thing they knew Sean’s mother was shaking them to awaken them. What is going on here she asked? What do you mean asked Sean? Well I have been looking all over for the two of you and then when I check on you here what do I find but the two of you in bed. We must have fallen asleep while I was reading Belle a story. Sean gestured to the book on his chest.

Oh you were reading well I guess that is ok said Mrs. Sullivan. I was just worried. Oh mom Belle’s mother asked if you could give her our address and phone number. I would be happy to do that I will be right back with a note for your mother Mrs. Sullivan said to Belle. Thank you said Belle. You are very welcome. Oh did you like your birthday present she asked. Yes said Belle I loved it. I am going to wear it to school on Monday. Sully is so sweet to remember my birthday. Yes he is isn’t he said his mother smiling.
Well I will be right back. When do you need to be home asked Mrs. Sullivan. I don’t know I usually wait for my mommy to call me but I guess I may not have heard her if I was asleep. I wonder how I could be asleep if I am already asleep? I really don’t know said Mrs. Sullivan as she walked out of the room.

That girl is very interesting Mrs. Sullivan thought as she walked down the hallway towards the front of the house. I think that Sean is quite fond of her. If they weren’t so young I might think that they were in love. Mrs Sullivan smiled at this. They have only known each other for a month but they seem to be connected somehow. It is very sweet really she thought.

Mrs Sullivan returned in a couple of minutes with the note for Belle’s mother. Here you are this is for your mommy. Do you have a pocket she asked? No I don’t but I guess you could put it in the box with my present. Oh what is this said Belle as she noticed a card in the box. Oh that must be your birthday card said Sean. A birthday card is it from you she asked Sean? Yes it is he said. Could you read it for me I don’t know if I can read it? I will be happy to read it to you.

To A Little Girl Who is Six

Today you are six and that is very special.
But not as special as you.
Wishing you a very happy birthday.

Love your Sully

When he looked up to see Belle she had tears in her eyes and so did his mother. Sully that was so sweet said Belle and ran over and gave him a kiss and a hug. I love you Sully. I love you Belle he said. Mrs Sullivan was watching this and it hit her they do love each other. Her little boy was in love. He is only ten years old but he was in love. Oh this could either be very good or very bad. There really was nothing she could do either way so she just smiled.

I guess I should be going home said Belle. I wonder if I just go back the way I came if that will work? So Belle ran out into the back garden and behind the bushes and found herself in her bed with her present. Belle got out of her bed and ran out into the living room to see her mother.
Mommy!! Belle called out. Yes Katie what is it she asked? Look she showed her mother the box with the gift in it. Who gave you that she asked. Sully did said Belle. He did said her mother. Yes and I love it. Isn’t it pretty she said. I am going to wear it to school on Monday. It is very pretty said her mother. Did you say thank you to Sully for the gift? Yes I did. Oh you know what? What said her mother? Sully told me he loves me. He did why did he do that? Because I told him I loved him. Well that is very nice said her mother.

Mommy I remembered to ask Sully’s mom for their address and phone number. Here it is. She took the note out of the box and handed it to her mother. I am very proud of you that you remembered her mother said as she opened the note and read it. This is very interesting said her mother. What is asked Belle? Oh nothing really said her mother.

Look at this said Belle as she showed her mother the birthday card that Sean had made for her. Her mother read the card and commented that it was very sweet. Katie can I ask you something asked her mother. Yes said Belle. Why do you think you love Sully? I love Sully because he is very nice and he likes me and he takes care of me and he makes me feel special. Also I get a funny feeling in my tummy when I see him. When I don’t see him I miss him. Is that love mommy? Her mother looked down at her and said I think so sweetie. I think so. Good said Belle.

Mommy do you think me and Sully will get married some day? You never know said her mother. I hope so said Belle. I saw something in my head today. What did you see asked her mother? I saw Sully as a grown up and he was smiling. I wonder what that means she asked? I don’t know said her mother.

Can I go to Hogwarts mommy asked Belle? When did you hear about Hogwarts? Sully told me about it today. He will be going to Hogwarts next year when he turns eleven. I want to go can I asked Belle? I don’t know said her mother. Both your father and I went to Hogwarts said her mother and I guess you could go to. I will write to the headmaster and see if you are eligible. If not I guess you will go to Casa Loma. I don’t want to go there. Why asked her mother. Because he is there; he being her brother. Bill will only be there for two years when you start. I know but it will be awful. He teases me all the time and tries to make me cry. I will talk to him about that.

What did you and Sully do today during your visit asked her mother? Oh we talked that is when he told me about Hogwarts. He gave me my present and he read me a story. Belle started to laugh. What is so funny asked her mother. During the story we fell asleep and Sully’s mom found us. She did not look to happy until we explained what had happened. Why was she upset asked Belle? It must have been a shock to see the two of you sleeping. Where were you at the time? We were in his room laying on his bed. You were said her mother. Did we do anything wrong asked Belle? No I guess not but why were you in his room? That is where he had my present. Also I had asked him to read a story to me so I could learn to read better. All we were doing was reading Belle said with a frown. We weren’t doing anything wrong. I know sweetie I guess we grown ups sometimes see what is not there. Don’t be upset no one is mad at you.

Belle smiled. I kissed him she said. You did where did you kiss him? In his room. After he gave me my present I thanked him and gave him a hug and then I kissed him. I like kissing him. Why her mother asked. It is fun and it makes me happy. You always said that a kiss makes you happy. Well it does. He kissed me back. Did he kiss you on the cheek she asked? Yes where else would he kiss me she said? I did kiss him once on the lips. But that was because he was sad and I wanted him to be happy. When did you do that her mother asked? The day I met him. He was sitting there so sad and I just kissed him and told him that he had to be happy now: and he was. So it worked.

Belle visited Sean a number of times over the next few months. Both Belle’s mother and Sean’s mother had yet to figure out how she had managed to accomplish this. The only thing they could figure was that Belle was some how apparating from her home to Sean’s home. If she was that would be very unusual as she was so young and never had been taught how to apparate. Also she had not set off any warnings through the ministry of magic who regulates apparition.

Belle’s mother decided to talk with her husband who worked along side the Canadian form of the ministry of magic. I wonder why if Katie is apparating to and from here it is not noticed she thought. I guess James should have an idea.

Before they knew it it was Christmas. I am going to go and see Sully on Christmas day said Belle to her mother. you are she said. Yes he has asked that I come and see him on Christmas. I think I will go after breakfast that way we will be sure to be finished opening our presents said Belle. That sounds like a good idea said her mother. remember you have to be back before dinner. I will be said Belle. I usually only spend a couple of hours with Sully at a time. What should I wear asked Belle? I don’t know said her mother what do you want to wear. I think I will wear my party dress said Belle. I don’t know if that is a good idea said her mother. you will want to wear that at dinner when we go out to your aunts. I know but it is so pretty and I will be careful said Belle. No sweetie I don’t think that is a good idea maybe you could wear one of your other dresses. Belle looked at her mother with a frown on her face. I really want to wear my party dress. I want to look good for Sully. I know you do said her mother but you will look very pretty in one of your other dresses. Ok said Belle. I will wear one of my other dresses.

Christmas day came and Belle and her family were up very early to open all of their Christmas presents. Mommy where did you put Sully’s present asked Belle. It is right over here she said pointing to a wrapped gift on the sideboard. Ok said Belle. I have to remember to take that with me she said. I drew him a picture too. I hope he likes my picture. I am sure he will said her mother. What did you draw for him she asked? I drew a picture of me. Her mother smiled. Why did you draw a picture of yourself she asked. So he will remember what I look like she said very seriously. Why do you think he will forget what you look like asked her mother? well said Belle. He will be going to Hogwarts next year and what if I am not allowed to visit. I won’t see him for so long he may forget who I am. I am sure Sully will not forget you said her mother. I hope not said Belle.


When it was time to go and see Sully Belle went down into her room to get changed. I really want to wear my pretty party dress she thought. I will be really careful and not get anything on it. So Belle put on the dress that she wanted to and put on her nice white tights and her nice mary jane shoes and made sure she had Sully’s gift and the picture she drew in her hand. She laid down on her bed as this was the way she made her way to see Sully. She closed her eyes and said to herself. I want to go and see Sully over and over until she found herself on the stoop of Sean’s front door. She knocked on the door and waited. It was just a few seconds until she saw Sean opening the front door and standing there with a big smile on his face.

Happy Christmas said Sean as he leaned down and picked up Belle and swung her around in his arms. I have missed you so much he said. I missed you too said Belle. He put her down and looked at the pretty dress she was wearing and commented. You look so pretty today. Thank you my mommy didn’t want me to wear this because she was afraid that I would get dirty. I had to wear this it is my best party dress and I wanted to look good for you. That is very sweet said Sean but get in here you will catch a cold if you stay out in this cold.

Belle looked around the house and saw all of the decorations. Everything is so pretty. I love the decorations. My mom loves to decorate for Christmas. So does my mommy. Oh I brought you something said Belle as she handed Sean his gift. What is this he asked? It is your Christmas present said Belle. Oh that is so nice of you. I made you a present too said Belle. You did what did you make me. You will see when you open it. Well come in I want to show you our Christmas tree.

They walked towards the living room as this was the room that the Christmas tree was in. Belle Santa came here last night. I know he came to my house too. Well he came and he left you something too. He did I got so many nice things from him. Why did he leave something here for me? I guess he knew that you would be coming here today and wanted to leave you something to open when you got here. That was really nice said Belle.

They walked to the doorway of the living room and stopped. That tree is so pretty said Belle. Just then Sean looked up and saw that they were standing under the mistletoe. Oh no said Sean. What said Belle? Look he said. What that is mistletoe. Yeah said Belle. Well when two people stand under the mistletoe they have to kiss. Oh said Belle. Then Sean bend down and gave Belle a kiss on the cheek. Belle just giggled. That was nice she said.

Belle would you like to open your presents now asked Sean? Yes I would, I have your present here in my hand. Belle handed Sean his Christmas present and Sean showed her over to the Christmas tree where they sat down and started to open the gifts.

Sean was the first to open his gift. I wonder what this could be he said as he unwrapped the box? Belle just smiled and hoped he liked the gift that she and her mother had chosen for him. Sean took the tissue paper off of the contents and found two things. One was a book. What book is this he asked? It is Peter Pan said Belle. Peter Pan asked Sean. Yes my mommy said that that was a good book for someone your age. Do you like it? Yes Belle I do like it. Did you know that in Peter Pan there is a character by the name of Tinkerbelle? No is there said Belle? Yes she is Peter’s friend. I didn’t know that said Belle. Have you read this book asked Belle? No but I have heard about the story. Oh good because I didn’t want to get you a book that you already had said Belle. What is this asked Sean when he removed the second item in the box? Mommy said that you can use that next year at school. It is an eagle feather quill. Oh I have heard of those not very many people have these especially first years. Thank you so much said Sean and he leaned over and gave Belle a kiss on the cheek. You are very welcome. Thank you mother for me I really like these said Sean. I will said Belle. Now me she said. Sean reached under the tree and pulled out a big box that had her name on the tag.

To Katherine (Belle)
From Santa

This is for me it has my proper name on it she said. What could it be she asked? Well open it and see said Sean. Ok she said and started to rip off the paper from the box. When she opened the box she started to scream. Ohhhhh it is sooooo pretty. It was a dress. A very pretty sapphire blue velvet dress. oh Sully I love this I am going to put it on she said as she started to pull her dress over her head. Oh hold on at least let me turn around before you take off all of your clothes he said with a smile. Why do you need to do that she asked. My brother sees me like this. Yes but I am not your brother. Ok so turn around and I will tell you when you can turn back around. Sean turned around and Belle took off her dress and folded it carefully and put the new dress over her head. Oh Sully look she said as she started to twirl around and around. It has a twirling skirt. She just started to twirl until she got dizzy.

I love this. Could you help me? What is the problem asked Sean. I can’t do it up at the back. Ok turn around and let me see. When she turned around he saw the problem. It has a long zipper and Belle could not reach the zipper. So he zipped up the back of the dress. There you go he said. Thank you said Belle.
You look very pretty in that dress. thank you said Belle. I love it so much. She sat down again and waited for Sean to open the drawing she made for him. Oh Belle did you draw this he asked. Yes I did. How did you do it? Well I sat down in my room and took out my mirror and just started to draw. It looks just like you. Why did you draw me a picture of yourself he asked? I drew it because I didn’t want you to forget what I looked like when you go off to school next year. I may not be allowed to come and visit you when you are at Hogwarts and I wanted you to remember me. I would never forget you. You are my best friend. Thank you very much I will put it up in my room. When I go to Hogwarts next year I will be sure to take it with me. Thank you said Belle.

There is still more presents for you said Sean. There is said Belle. Yes there are my presents for you. Oh ok said Belle. Sean handed Belle two small boxes. Oh Sully what could these be? Open them and see said Sean. Belle opened the first box and found a necklace. What does this say asked Belle? I can’t read writing. It says Beautiful Girl. Oh Sully you think that I am beautiful? Yes Belle you are very beautiful said Sean. Belle got up and stepped over to Sean and she put her arms around his neck and gave him a big hug. Thank you so much I love this I will wear it always. She then gave him a kiss on the cheek. Could you help me put it on asked Belle? Yes turn around and lift up your hair. Ok Belle turned around and lifted up her hair and Sean did up the clasp on the back of the necklace. There said Sean now everyone knows that you are a beautiful girl.

There is still one more thing for you to open said Sean. Belle opened the last box and found a small pair of sapphire blue stud earrings. Belle sat there with a stunned look on her face. She looked up at Sean with tears in her eyes. What is wrong asked Sean afraid that she did not like the earrings. Nothing is wrong said Belle. I love them so much and after the dress and the necklace. How did you know that I would like these? Well you are my best friend and also I asked my mom what a girl your age would like. You like them don’t you? Oh yes Sully I love them. Why did you choose this colour? I chose that colour because they reminded me of the colour of your eyes. Thank you so much said Belle. You are very welcome said Sean very proud of himself.

Where are your parents asked Belle? They are upstairs I asked that I be allowed to give you your presents by myself. Oh ok said Belle. They should be down in a couple of minutes said Sean.

Hello Belle said Mrs. Sullivan. Hello Mrs. Sullivan said Belle. Belle this is my husband Patrick. Patrick this is Belle. How are you Belle he asked? I am fine thank you Mr. Sullivan. What is your full name asked Mr. Sullivan. My proper name is Katherine Elizabeth Robinson. Katherine? How did you get the name of Belle? Sean gave me that name because when I met him I told him my name was Tinkerbelle. He decided that he would call me Belle. I like that name. Oh ok said Mr. Sullivan. Have you had a good Christmas so far asked Mr. Sullivan. Yes I have said Belle. Santa left me something here and guess what it was she asked? What was it he said? It was this dress. Isn’t it pretty she asked? Yes it is very pretty Santa left that for you here he asked? Yes it was under your Christmas tree. It had my name on it. I knew because the tag had my proper name and also the name that Sean calls me. I love this dress. She then started to twirl around and around. I can see why you would said Mrs. Sullivan. You can twirl. Yes I can and I love to twirl. Did you like to twirl when you were a little girl she asked Mrs. Sullivan? I did and I still do. Mrs Sullivan took Belle’s hand and started to twirl around with her until Belle became so dizzy that she sat down laughing. That was fun she said.

Sean and his father just stood there watching as the two girls twirled around the room. You know how much your mother wanted a little girl after you were born. Yes dad I do. I guess having Belle around helps her feel better. I hope so said Sean.

Well girls would either one of you like a drink asked Mr. Sullivan. Yes please said Belle. What would you like he asked. What do you have she asked? What would you like if we don’t have it I will conger it for you. Do you have apple juice she asked? I do believe that we do. Belle said Sean would you like to try pumpkin juice? What is it like she asked? I like it he said. She thought about it. No I think I will stick with apple juice. I know that I like that. Ok said Sean. Sully she said. Yes would you please bring me something I can put over my dress so I don’t spill? Sure he said with a smile. Belle turned to Mrs. Sullivan and said. I don’t want to spill on my new pretty dress. I tend to do that. Mrs Sullivan just smiled.

Sean and his father came back with the drinks. Here you are said Sean as he handed Belle her drink. And here is a tea towel to put over your dress. thank you said Belle. Belle placed the tea towel over the front of her dress from her neck to her waist. There she said now there won’t be any spills.

Belle said Mrs. Sullivan. Have you had a good Christmas so far? Yes I have. I got lots of presents and I love presents she said. Did you get everything you asked for said Mrs. Sullivan? No but I got enough. I knew that I would not get everything I asked for I wanted to give Santa some options. If I had gotten everything I asked for maybe someone else wouldn’t get anything. That would not be good. I agree said Mrs. Sullivan. How did this little girl get to be so insightful she thought?

Mom I should show you what I got from Belle for Christmas said Sean. He went to the tree and picked up the box with his gifts. He walked over to his mother and placed the box on her lap. Mrs Sullivan opened the box and pulled out the book. Oh Peter Pan that is a wonderful book. Then she pulled out the quill. Oh Sean this is lovely. Is it … Yes mom it is an eagle quill. I may be the only one in first year with one of those. Belle this is a lovely gift said Mrs. Sullivan. I wanted to get something that Sully could use when he started Hogwarts said Belle.

I am wearing my gifts said Belle as she showed both Mr. and Mrs. Sullivan her necklace and earrings. I love these she said. They are so pretty and they match my dress. isn’t that good. yes it is said Mr. Sullivan with a smile.

Belle would you like to go up to my room and I will read some of this book to you so you can hear about Tinkerbelle? Yes please she said. Would that be ok asked Sean to his mother? Yes that would be fine. What time do you need to be home Belle asked Mrs. Sullivan? My mommy told me that she wanted me home by eight o’clock your time. We are going to my aunts for Christmas dinner and she wants me home in plenty of time. That is fine said Mrs. Sullivan it is only four o’clock. I will be sure to call you when it is getting close to the time you need to go home. Thank you said Belle as she was climbing the stairs after Sean.

Sean and Belle entered his bedroom and he asked where she wanted to sit to hear the story. I will sit here on the floor and you can sit beside me. Ok said Sean and they sat down on the carpet in his room. He started to read the story and Belle leaned over and put her head in his lap and closed her eyes. Are you tired asked Sean? No but it just is better if I can close my eyes so I can picture what is going on in the story. We could lay on the bed if you wanted. Ok but if I lay on the bed I will probably fall asleep and get my dress wrinkled. Well we will just put one of my long t-shirts on you. That way no wrinkles. Ok said Belle. Sean went to his cupboard and found a t-shirt for her to put on. Thank you said Belle as she took the t-shirt from him. Could you help me she said as she turned around indicating her zipper? There you are said Sean as he lowered her zipper so she could remove her dress. As she started to pull her dress over her head Sean turned around. Belle put on the t-shirt. Would you be able to hang this up for me asked Belle? Ok said Sean. He took the dress and put it on a hanger and hung it up in his cupboard. There we go said Sean. Climb up and we can continue the story. Belle climbed up onto Sean’s bed. Sean sat down and indicated to Belle to lay down on the pillow.

Sean then started to read again. When he got to the part with Tinkerbelle Belle got very excited. I like this story said Belle. That is good that means I will be able to read you the entire story over the next few visits said Sean. I would like that. Sean read for a few more minutes when he noticed that Belle had fallen asleep. He put the book down, got off the bed and walked out of the room. He went down to his mother and asked that she call them by six o’clock because he was going to lay down with Belle and have a nap.

Sean returned to his room and stood there and looked at Belle as she slept. She looks so peaceful. She looks just like an angel he thought. If I was older I might think that I was in love. He then went over to the other side of the bed and gently pulled down the covers and covered up Belle before he got under the covers himself. When he got into the bed Belle became unsettled. It’s ok Belle it is just me he said. With that she calmed down and snuggled up to him. Sean laid there for a few minutes thinking. I like this he thought. I wonder if we stay best friend if we might in the future get married? She is so sweet and I do care about her. I don’t know why I am thinking this I am only ten years old. With that he fell asleep.

At six o’clock Sean’s mother came up to make sure that the two of them were up and awake. When she opened the door to Sean’s room she just stood there. They look so peaceful. What she saw was Sean laying on his back with Belle curled up beside him with her head on his shoulder. Sean had his arm around Belle protectively.

Sean!!! Belle!!! It is time to wake up. Sean was the first to wake up. Oh thank you mom. Belle … it is time to wake up. Oh ok said Belle as she started to stretch. I had a really good sleep. I didn’t have any nightmares. Do you have a lot of nightmares asked Sean? I have a nightmare a couple of times a week sometimes. They are really scary. I keep dreaming that someone is trying to hurt me or someone I am with. The only thing is I am older than I am in the dream. That is not good if you are having all of these nightmares said Sean.

We had better get up and get changed said Sean. Ok said Belle. Can you hand me my dress so I can get changed? Sure said Sean as he went to his closet and took Belle’s dress off of the hanger. Here you are said Sean. Thank you said Belle. Sean then turned around. Tell me when you have your dress on said Sean. Belle pulled the dress on over her head. I am done said Belle as she turned around toward Sean. Could you do me up she asked. Sean reached over and pulled up her zipper. There you are said Sean. Do you have a brush I can borrow asked Belle? Why asked Sean? I have to brush my hair said Belle. Here I will do it said Sean as he reached over to his dresser and removed his brush. Just sit down here and I will brush your hair. Ok said Belle. First I have to remove my hair clips. Belle reached up and undid the hair clips. Now sit down said Sean. Belle sat down on Sean’s desk chair and Sean stood behind her. He started to brush her hair. Sully you are so gentle said Belle. My mom sometimes forgets that it hurts when my hair gets pulled by the brush. That feels really good. I love having my hair brushed. You have such nice hair said Sean. When he finished he asked Belle for one of her hair clips and he put the clip in at the side of her head. Here hand me the other one now said Sean. He put the other hair clip in and then said “there you go tell me what you think”. Belle went into the bathroom and smiled. I look good she said. You did a good job. It looks like my mom did my hair. Thank you. You are welcome said Sean. We had better get downstairs or my mom will think we fell asleep again.

They walked downstairs hand in hand. I thought you two had fallen asleep said Mrs. Sullivan. No I just had to get changed and brush my hair said Belle. Well you look very pretty said Mr. Sullivan. Thank you said Belle. Would you two like something to eat asked Mrs. Sullivan? Yes that would be nice said Sean. How about some shortbread and hot chocolate? That would be great said Sean. Would you like that Belle? Yes that would be very nice. Sully could you please get me the towel that I had before I don’t want to spill? Of course said Sean. Thank you said Belle.
Sit down said Sean. I will be right back with the cookies and hot chocolate.
Belle sat down on one of the chairs in the living room. Now Belle where is it that you live asked Mr. Sullivan. I live in Toronto said Belle. Toronto? Yes sir. I live there with my mommy, daddy and my brother. How do get from your home here he asked? I don’t really know said Belle. All I do is lay down on my bed and say to myself that I want to see Sully and I end up here. That is very interesting said Mr. Sullivan.

What are the two of you talking about asked Mrs. Sullivan? I was just asking Belle about where she lives and how she travels back and forth from home here. Belle is a very special little girl said Mrs. Sullivan. I have been in contact with her mother and we can’t figure out how she does it. I guess we will find out some time.

Now Belle be careful the hot chocolate is very hot and I don’t want you to burn your tongue. Ok said Belle I will wait a bit to drink it. Would you like some marshmallows or whipped cream for you hot chocolate asked Sean? I would like some whipped cream if possible said Belle. Thank you. You are very welcome said Sean.

The four of them sat and talked for a while about Belle and her family mostly. Who is your mother asked Mrs. Sullivan? I think I may have gone to Hogwarts with your parents. My mommy’s name was Rebecca Black when she went to Hogwarts. Black? Do you mean that she is part of the Black family? Yes I don’t like the Black’s said Belle. Why asked Mrs. Sullivan. They are not nice to me. The last time I went to see my grandmother she said nasty things to me and my mommy told me that I would not have to go back and see her. She said something about being a half blood and a blood traitor. I don’t know what that means but my mommy got very upset and we left.
That is awful said Mrs. Sullivan. What does it mean asked Belle?

Well half blood means that you do not have pure blooded parents. It is very nasty thing to say to a child. So I guess that your father is a muggle born wizard? Muggle born asked Belle? Oh what I mean is your grandparents on your father’s side they are not magical correct? Yes just my daddy. That is bad enough but blood traitor is not necessary. Blood traitor is mostly directed to your mother as she did not marry a pure blood and the Black family is know for being very prejudiced against anyone who is not pure blood.

Are you pureblood asked Belle? Yes Belle we both are pureblood. Oh does it matter to you that I am not asked Belle? Not at all. You are a very sweet little girl and that is how we will judge you not by your blood status. Ok said Belle.

Could I ask what time it is said Belle? Oh it is getting late you had better finish up your hot chocolate. It is seven thirty. You have half an hour before you need to be home. I will get a bag for you to put your things in said Mrs. Sullivan. Thank you said Belle.

Here you go. There is your dress and the boxes from your gifts. I have included something for your mother please give it to her. I will said Belle.
Belle walked over to Mrs. Sullivan and reached up to give her a hug. Thank you for having me. I had a really nice time. You are very welcome said Mrs. Sullivan. She then walked up to Mr. Sullivan and gave him a hug. Merry Christmas she said to him. Happy Christmas to you Belle. Sean walked with her to the door. Sean bent down to Belle and gave her a hug. Belle hugged him back and gave him a kiss on the cheek. I am really glad you came said Sean. I am glad I came to. Belle indicated to him to lean down towards her. I love you she said to him. I love you too he said. Belle then just stepped off the porch and was gone.

12:55pm: my story- working title Saddest Bedtime Story
They met one afternoon in August of 1988. Our princess is named Katherine but her family call her Katie but is referred to as Belle and our prince is named Sean but is referred as Sully by Belle. Now on with the story.

One afternoon in August, Sean was sitting in his family garden. Sean was nine years old at the time and had just been to see a movie with his parents. The movie was Cinderella. It was the first movie he had seen as he and his family had just moved to Belfast from a small town and also it has to be noted he was a wizard and in the wizarding world, they don’t go to movies. Most don’t know what a movie is. Anyway, he was sitting in the garden wondering who he would marry. He looked up to the sky and asked. I wonder what my wife will look like. I wonder what she will be like? Just then, he heard a pop. I wonder what that is he asked himself. After the pop, he heard giggling. Who is there he asked? More giggling. Who is there? He asked again. Sean got up to see who was in the garden. He saw a pair of blue eyes peaking out from the bushes. Who are you? He asked. After he said that, a little girl came jumping out from behind the bushes giggling. Who are you Sean asked again. The little girl looked up at Sean and said. I am a fairy princess. A fairy princess said Sean. Yes, she said. Well fairy princess what is your name. My name is Tinkerbelle. Tinkerbelle? Yes Tinkerbelle. Ok said Sean. So you are a fairy princess. Yes I am. Aren’t you also a little girl? No, she said as she walked up to Sean and stuck her finger in his face I am not a little girl I am a witch. A witch I thought you said that you were a fairy princess. I am but I am also a witch. Oh, ok. You aren’t upset that I am a witch? No said Sean. Why asked the little girl. Well how do you know that you are a witch? My mommy told me. Why did she tell you you were a witch? I threw my brother across the room and he started yelling WITCH WITCH. I went and told my mommy what he was calling me and she told me that I should just go back to him and call him WIZARD. I asked why and she told me that he was a wizard and that I was a witch. I asked how she knew I was a witch and she told me that she knew because she was a witch and that my daddy was a wizard.

Sean looked at the little girl and smiled. What asked the little girl? What is your real name he asked? I told you my name is Tinkerbelle. Ok well I am going to call you Belle. Ok she said I like that. Well Belle, I am not upset that you are a witch because I am a wizard. You are she exclaimed. Yes, I am but I can’t tell anyone because it is a secret.

My mommy told me that I couldn’t tell anyone that I was a witch because they would be scared of me. Why would they be scared of me? She asked. Muggles are scared of what they don’t understand. Muggles she asked. Muggles are non magical people. Oh said Belle.

What is your name Belle asked? You can call me Sully. Is that your name she asked? It is my nickname. Ok said Belle. Where are we she asked? We are in my family garden. Ok said Belle. Why do you talk funny Belle asked? Why do I talk funny asked Sean? Yes, you sound like the leprechaun on the television commercial for Lucky Charms. I don’t talk funny I talk like everyone else I know. You are the one who talks funny. You sound American. That was the wrong thing to say to Belle. I AM NOT AMERICAN. I AM CANADIAN. Canadian asked Sean. Yes, I live in Canada. How could you live in Canada? Why do you ask she said? Well you are in Belfast. Belfast where is Belfast? It is in Ireland. My grandmother is from Ireland said Belle. How could I be in Ireland I just went to have a nap? I want to go home I am scared. Don’t be scared Belle I won’t let anything happen to you. Belle looked at Sean studying him. Ok I trust you but how am I going to get home. I don’t know but let’s just sit a while and think. Here sit down here. He helped her to sit down on the grass and sat down beside her. My mom is not home right now but we can wait for her and then she may be able to help us.

Tell me about yourself said Sean. Well said Belle. I am five years old but I will be six in September and I just finished Kindergarten. I can read, I know my alphabet and my numbers and I know how to say 1-10 in French. That is impressive said Sean. What about you asked Belle. Well said Sean. I am nine years old and I will be ten in a couple of weeks and I am going into fifth form. Fifth form is like grade five? I guess said Sean. Why? My brother would have been going into grade six if he was continuing in my school but he is going to a special school for wizards. Is he going to Hogwarts? Hogwarts? Yes that is the school I will be going to next year. No, he is going to a school called Casa Loma. It is in Toronto. I didn’t know there was a magic school in Toronto. It is a small school. He thinks he is such a big shot now that he is going there.

Belle looked at Sean questionly just then. Sully why do you look so sad? Do I look sad said Sean? Yeah you do. Why are you sad? I guess I am sad because I don’t seem to have any friends here. Belle looked at Sean again and said “You have me. I will be your friend”. You will said Sean. Yes, said Belle and then she put both of her hands on either side of his face and kissed him on the lips. Sean was quite shocked at that and leaned back and said “why did you do that? Because you were sad. My mommy always says that a kiss will get rid of sadness. So I kissed you now you can’t be sad anymore said Belle with a smile.

You are a special kid said Sean. Thank you said Belle you are special too.

Now how am I going to get home? said Belle. I don’t know said Sean. Wait said Belle. I think I hear my mommy. I had better go and she ran back the way she originally came. Belle are you there said Sean. There was no answer. He walked behind the bush that Belle was hiding behind and there was no one there. Was that a dream he thought.

Belle ran back in the direction she came and when she got there, she woke up. Oh said Belle. I guess that was a dream she said to herself. Mommy I had the most interesting dream. I dreamt that I went to ahhh I can’t remember where I was but I met a boy there. His name is Sully and he is nine years old and he is soo cute. I kissed him because he was sad so now he can’t be sad. Belle went on like that for a while. Once she was finished, her mother just smiled. I am glad you had a nice dream Katie are you all rested now. Yes mommy. Guess what mommy said Katie. What said her mother? I love Sully. You do said her mother. Yes I do. That’s nice said her mother.

A couple of days went by and Sean was again sitting in his family garden. He had taken to sitting there reading a book in hope that Belle would come back. It seemed strange to Sean that a little girl could get under his skin. He missed her. He wondered why he would miss a little girl that was most likely just a dream but he did. Just as he was thinking that he was wasting his time sitting there waiting he heard a “POP”. When he heard this he looked up expectantly.

There she was Belle. Belle you came back said Sean. Yes said Belle. I missed you Sully. You did said Sean. Yes I don’t really know why but I did. Well Belle I missed you to. Upon hearing this Belle ran over to Sean and hugged him. Surprisingly Sean was very happy that she did. Sean was not one to enjoy people hugging him but he liked that Belle had hugged him. What was that for he asked? I missed you so I hugged you said Belle. Ok said Sean.

How did you get home asked Sean. I am not sure said Belle I just ran towards my mommy’s voice and found myself laying in my bed in my bedroom at home. Do you think this is a dream asked Belle? I don’t know because I am awake. I have not taken a nap. I can’t explain what this is but while you are here we might as well do something. What do you want to do? We could go to the park if you want. That would be nice said Belle. My mommy won’t let me go to the park by myself. Well I will be there so do you want to go? Yes I would will you push me on the swing? Yes Belle I will push you on the swings. Oh good let’s go.

They walked up to the door of Sean’s house and told his mother where they were going. Who is we she asked. Oh Belle and I. Who is Belle asked Sean’s mother walking towards them. This is Belle she is my friend said Sean. Sean’s mother looked at Belle and smiled. Where do you live Belle? I live in Toronto said Belle. Toronto? responded Sean’s mother. Yes I have come to visit Sully today. Oh said Sean’s mother so you are visiting. Who are you visiting asked Mrs Sullivan? I am visiting Sully. No said Mrs. Sullivan. Who are your parents visiting? My mommy and daddy are not here they are at home. Mrs Sullivan just looked a little confused. Ok as long as your mother knows where you are it is fine if you go to the park. Bye mom we will be back in about an hour said Sean.

The walked down the sidewalk side by side. Belle reached over and took Sean’s hand. Sean looked over to her and smiled. Belle looked up into Sean’s face and smiled to. Off to the park we go said Belle. They attracted quite a bit of attention from all the mothers out in their front gardens. They looked quite cute walking along hand in hand. One of the neighbours asked Sean who Belle was. This is Belle, she is my friend. The lady looked at Belle and commented “you are soo cute” thank you said Belle. Where are you visiting from? I am visiting from Toronto. That is where I live. How long will you be visiting for? I am not sure about two hours said Belle that is how long my nap usually is. The lady looked at Belle confused at what Belle was saying. Ok she said have a good visit. Thank you said Belle.

When they got to the park there were a few boys the same age as Sean already there. Oh no said Sean. What asked Belle? Those boys are always bugging me. Are you sure you want to go to the park maybe we could find something else to do said Sean. No I want to swing on the swings and you promised to push me on the swings. Ok said Sean and they walked further into the park.

Who is this said one of the boys? Is she your girlfriend? You can only find little girls to be your girlfriend. When Belle heard this she could tell that this was upsetting Sean so she took her hand out of his and walked up to the boys and said.” You leave us alone or I will get you”. So you have little girls fighting your battles said one of the boys. Hearing this Belle swung her arm at the boys and they were knocked down to the ground. Go away she said. This scared the boys and they ran away. She is a freak could be heard as they left.

Why did you do that Sean asked. They were upsetting you said Belle. How did you do that? I don’t know that is what happened when I found out that I was a witch. My brother was bugging me and I just raised my hand and told him to go away and he flew across the room. You are doing wandless magic said Sean. I didn’t know that girls your age could do that. My brother can’t do that so I am not sure if everyone can. Am I a freak asked Belle? No Belle you are not a freak. Ok, let’s play.

Belle ran over to the swings and called for Sean to come and push her. Sean ran over and started to push Belle. Higher push me higher I want to swing over the bar. I am pushing you as high as I can said Sean. This is fun yelled Belle. You should try it. Ok I will so Sean sat down on the swing beside Belle and started to swing himself. Soon they were both laughing as they swung higher and higher. Soon Belle got tired of swinging so she slowed down her swinging and jumped off the swing. I want to play on the teeter totter now. Let’s go. So she ran over to the teeter totter but as she was running she tripped and fell down. She burst into tears. Sean ran over to her quickly. Are you ok he asked as he looked at her knee that was scrapped up. No I hurt my knee she cried. It will be ok said Sean. I will take you back home and my mom will take care of you knee. Ok said Belle through her tears.


Sean bent down and picked up Belle into his arms and carried her back to his house. While Sean was carrying Belle she wrapped her arms around his neck. Am I too heavy she asked? No Belle you are light as a feather. Ok she said. Does it still hurt Sean asked? Yeah it still hurts a little but it is better now. We will be back at my house in a minute. As Sean was walking back to his house the neighbour whom they had seen on the way to the park came towards them. What is wrong she asked? Belle fell down and scrapped up her knee and I am taking her home so my mom can take care of it. That is very nice of you Sean. You had better be on your way then. Thank you said Sean.

When they got back to his house Sean ran into the house and called for his mom. He looked all around the house but could not find her. Belle then called out to Sean. I think she left a note said Belle. What does it say asked Sean? Belle looked at the note but could not read it. I don’t know I can’t read these words. Oh I am sorry here let me see he said as he took the note from Belle.

It says that she has gone to the store and will be back soon. I guess that means that I will have to take care of your knee. Here come with me we will go to the bathroom and I will clean the scrapes and then I will put a dressing on it. Ok said Belle as she followed Sean down the hall to the bathroom.

Belle sit here on the toilet. I don’t need to go to the bathroom she said. I know as he lowered the lid to the toilet. I need you to sit down so I can clean the dirt and grass out of your scrapes. Ok said Belle as she sat down. This may hurt but I will try to be a gentle as I can. I know you will said Belle. I trust you. Sean took out a clean facecloth and ran it under the warm water to wet it then took the bar of soap and lathered up the facecloth. Here I go tell me if it hurts a lot. Ok said Belle a little scared. Sean leaned down and gently started to clean off the dirt from her knee. Does that hurt he asked. No she said. Good said Sean. I think I may need the tweezers to get some of the small bits of stone out of the scrapes. He opened the medicine cabinet and took out the tweezers. Stay very still while I do this I don’t want to hurt you. Ok said Belle. Sean carefully took the tweezers and removed a few bits of stone and grass out of the scrapes. There that should be better he said. Then Sean continued to clean the scrapes. When they were all clean he asked Belle if she was ok. Yes thank you. Sean then took out some gauze and tape and put the gauze over the scrapes and taped the gauze to Belle’s knee. There all better said Sean. Thank you Sully. It was no problem. Belle then reached up to Sean and pulled him down and kissed him on the cheek. I like you she said. I like you too said Sean.

The two of them went out into the garden and that is where Mrs Sullivan found them when she returned from the store. Oh I did not expect you to be home so soon she said. I fell down and Sully had to fix my knee said Belle. He had to fix your knee Mrs Sullivan asked? Yes look Belle showed Mrs Sullivan her knee and the bandage on it. Oh are you alright she asked? Yes I am fine. It still hurts a bit but it’s much better thank you. Sully was very gentle. When I get home I will have my mommy look at it. She is a doctor.
About that asked Mrs. Sullivan? Where is your mother? she is at home said Belle. At home in Toronto? yes that is where I live said Belle. How did you get here asked Mrs. Sullivan? I really don’t know said Belle. The first time I came here I had laid down for my nap and here I was. It was scary because I didn’t know how I was going to get home. When I heard my mommy calling me I just ran towards her and there I was in my bed at home. Mrs. Sullivan looked puzzled. I wonder how this could be happening? Mom I didn’t tell you but Belle is a witch said Sean. She is how do you know you are a witch asked Mrs. Sullivan? My mommy told me after I sent my brother across the room. How did you send your brother across the room asked Mrs. Sullivan? Well I was playing and my brother came up to me and started to poke me and I just swung my arm at him and told him to go away and he flew across the room and ended up against the wall of the living room. Really said Mrs. Sullivan. She can really do it said Sean. She knocked over those boys that are always bugging me in the park. I saw her said Sean.

You must be a very powerful witch said Mrs. Sullivan. What does that mean asked Belle? I am not sure but you should talk to your mother about this. She indicated the fact that she had travelled over 3000 miles in her sleep. I told her about coming here but I don’t think she believed me. I think when you get home she will believe you when she sees your knee. You laid down for your nap with out that bandage on your knee I think she will notice that it is there and will wonder how you got the scrapes said Mrs. Sullivan. Do you want me to give you a note for your mommy? No I think I can show her what happened said Belle.

Just then Belle heard her mother calling her. No one else could hear this. I have to go home said Belle. My mommy is calling me. Bye Sully Belle said as she gave him a hug. Bye Mrs. Sullivan said Belle. Then she ran off towards the back of the garden behind the bushes she first hid behind.

When Belle woke up she looked down at her knee and found that bandage that Sean had put on it. It wasn’t a dream Belle said to herself. Mommy mommy Belle yelled. Yes Katie what is the problem? Mommy I went there again said Belle. You went where her mother asked? I went to see Sully she said. Really said her mother. Yes said Belle. We went to the park and I fell down and I scraped my knee and Sully carried me to his house and he cleaned my knee and he put this bandage on it. Belle indicated the bandage on her knee. Belle’s mother looked down at her knee and noticed the bandage that was on her daughter’s knee that was not there before she went to have her nap. Where did you get that bandage on your knee she asked? I just told you mommy. Sully put the bandage on my knee. It is ok his mommy looked at my knee and said it should be ok soon. You met his mother asked Mrs Robinson. Yes she said I must be a powerful witch to be able to travel 3000 miles in my sleep. She is a witch too said Belle so I could tell her I was a witch.

Where exactly are you traveling to asked her mother? I think Sully told me it was Bel…. Bel something. Belfast asked her mother. yes that is it. Belfast. Oh my said her mother. what’s wrong asked Belle. Oh sweetie nothing I just need to talk to your father about something. Let me look at that knee of yours and maybe I can heal it for you. Belle climbed up onto the kitchen counter and let her mother take off the bandage from her knee. As she looked at the scrapes on Belle’s knee she asked” when you go to see Sully what does it feel like?” I don’t really know I just lay down for my nap and I think I want to see Sully and then I am there. Does it feel like you are being squeezed or anything like that? I guess it does feel a little like that. It is kind of fun. Like I am falling but I am not scared.

How do you get back home asked her mother. I run towards your voice said Belle. I was a little scared the first time I went to see Sully because I didn’t know how I was going to get home. Sully told me that he would ask his mommy to find a way to get me home but then I heard you calling me so I just ran towards your voice and I found myself laying in my bed. I thought it was a dream but now I know it wasn’t I couldn’t scrape my knee in a dream and it still be hurt when I woke up. There you go sweetie all better. Thank you mommy Belle jumped down from the counter and ran off. Katie yelled her mother. yes mommy. How did you scrape your knee? I fell down running towards the teeter totter. Oh ok sweetie try to be more careful next time. Ok mommy. Mommy!! Yes love. If Sully’s mommy says it is ok can he come to see me asked Belle? I guess we can talk about that. Can you remember something for me asked Belle’s mother. yes said Belle. The next time you go and see Sully ask his mommy for their address. I will said Belle. I hope I remember. I will try said Belle. Ok sweetie you go off and play.

A few weeks went by before Belle went to see Sully again. When she saw him she ran up to Sully and gave him a great big hug. Sully I missed you so much. I missed you to said Sully. I couldn’t come to see you as much as I am in school again and I don’t have an afternoon nap anymore said Belle. I will only be able to come on the weekends. Is that ok asked Belle? Sean just smiled. I will be glad to see you when ever it is that you can visit. I see that your knee is better. Yes my mommy healed it. She is a doctor. She is said Sean. Yes she is a baby doctor. She looks after women who are going to have babies.

How are you liking school asked Sean. I love school said Belle. It is so much fun. We are learning how to read better and I am learning how to write. I will soon be able to send you a letter in the mail. Mail oh yes said Sean I keep forgetting that you don’t use owl mail. Owl mail asked Belle? Yes that is the way most magical families send letters and packages. They use the family owl to send the packages and letters. We have an owl said Belle. But Sebastian does not do much except sit on the top of the house. Do you mean that he could bring you packages and letters from me asked Belle? Yes I guess he could except it would be a very long trip for him. I guess that it would be best to use the muggle mail.