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Jan 25, 2015 17:04:38 GMT
Post by Dawnmist on Jan 25, 2015 17:04:38 GMT
Tessa nodded, brightening slightly at the prospect of seeing the others again. She thought about the hurried way in which she had left, and hoped that Bianca had understood her need to be with her parents. "Great. Thank you."
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Jan 25, 2015 17:16:16 GMT
Post by Copper on Jan 25, 2015 17:16:16 GMT
"Make sure to eat your breakfast." He gave her a quick kiss on the forehead before walking out.
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Jan 25, 2015 17:17:52 GMT
Post by Dawnmist on Jan 25, 2015 17:17:52 GMT
She sighed after he'd left, turning to the plate on her table and feeling her stomach beginning to turn. "Food... just what I feel like right now," she muttered, very much aware of the fact that the only one around to hear her was her cat.
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Jan 25, 2015 17:23:23 GMT
Post by Copper on Jan 25, 2015 17:23:23 GMT
There was a tapping sound from the window. A large eagle owl, recognizable as Giovanni's, touched his beak to the glass, a letter tied to his leg.
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Jan 25, 2015 17:27:18 GMT
Post by Dawnmist on Jan 25, 2015 17:27:18 GMT
Tessa felt a smile tug at her lips as she went to let the owl in. Finally. I feel like I've not spoken to anybody properly for ages.
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Jan 25, 2015 17:30:24 GMT
Post by Copper on Jan 25, 2015 17:30:24 GMT
Pollux the owl hopped inside, sticking one leg out to present the letter to Tessa. His wide, bright gold eyes did not leave hers.
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Jan 25, 2015 17:32:20 GMT
Post by Dawnmist on Jan 25, 2015 17:32:20 GMT
She took the letter carefully, sitting on the floor with her back to the radiator to open and read it.
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Jan 25, 2015 18:10:36 GMT
Post by Copper on Jan 25, 2015 18:10:36 GMT
Dear Tessa,
We all miss you. Bianca especially, Your wigs arrived, but they're still in the boxes. Leo's planning a pool party as soon as you get back. I'm sorry this note can't be much longer, I'm running out of ink.
Get better soon
Giovanni Falnix
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Jan 25, 2015 18:18:54 GMT
Post by Dawnmist on Jan 25, 2015 18:18:54 GMT
Tessa smiled, taking a piece of parchment and her pink gel pen from her desk, quickly testing the ink before scribbling a reply.
Giovanni,
I've missed you too, but I should be back within the next few days. Everything here is fine, but I can't wait to go to lessons again so everything can return to normal. The pool party sounds like a great idea!
Give my love to everyone,
Tessa xxxx
She read over the letter a few times until she was satisfied, and sealed it in an envelope to attach to Pollux.
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Jan 25, 2015 18:36:04 GMT
Post by Copper on Jan 25, 2015 18:36:04 GMT
Pollux clicked his beak a few times, sticking his leg out for the letter.
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Jan 25, 2015 18:37:31 GMT
Post by Dawnmist on Jan 25, 2015 18:37:31 GMT
She laughed softly, fastening the envelope securely to his leg. "Thank you, Pollux. Safe journey."
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Jan 25, 2015 18:38:55 GMT
Post by Copper on Jan 25, 2015 18:38:55 GMT
He touched a wing to her hair in a way that could be seen as affectionate before taking to the skies, leaving a few umber feathers in his wake.
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Jan 25, 2015 18:40:58 GMT
Post by Dawnmist on Jan 25, 2015 18:40:58 GMT
She smiled, returning her pen to the drawer and drawing up her knees to her chest. I hope mum and dad are okay when I leave.
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Jan 25, 2015 23:57:58 GMT
Post by Dawnmist on Jan 25, 2015 23:57:58 GMT
Twenty four hours later, the Ravenclaw fastened the straps on her trunk, making sure Nutmeg was still okay inside her carrier case. She had arranged to travel to Hogsmeade by portkey and then walk up to the castle. Her mother had been reluctant to let her go at first, but Tessa had argued that life had to continue at some point, and the sooner the better. Besides, she was itching to see Bianca again. And Nic, and Giovanni, and all of the others.
"Okay, I'm ready," she called, checking her watch. "I've got to leave in five."
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Post by Copper on Jan 26, 2015 0:01:16 GMT
Alfred was standing at the doorway. "I hope you're okay. Don't you forget to take your medication."
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Jan 26, 2015 0:04:41 GMT
Post by Dawnmist on Jan 26, 2015 0:04:41 GMT
She rolled her eyes, going to hug him. "Don't worry, I'll be fine. And I'll write every week to keep you updated."
From beside them, Izzy wiped at her eyes hastily with the end of her sleeve, receiving her daughter with a kiss to her forehead. "Come and visit at half term too."
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Jan 26, 2015 0:27:09 GMT
Post by Copper on Jan 26, 2015 0:27:09 GMT
"And don't push yourself too hard. And send us pictures of the wigs."
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Jan 26, 2015 0:31:31 GMT
Post by Dawnmist on Jan 26, 2015 0:31:31 GMT
"They're bright purple and wine red," she warned them, a sheepish smile crossing her face as she headed towards the portkey - an old paperweight of Izzy's. "But okay. I'll see you both soon."
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Jan 26, 2015 0:33:50 GMT
Post by Copper on Jan 26, 2015 0:33:50 GMT
Alfred put one arm around his wife, using the other to wave goodbye. "Don't do anything stupid."
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Jan 26, 2015 0:36:15 GMT
Post by Dawnmist on Jan 26, 2015 0:36:15 GMT
"I know," she protested with a laugh, picking up the paperweight and turning it over in her hands as it started to vibrate slightly. "Love you both." And the next moment she was gone.
Izzy leant against Alfred, a forced smile on her lips. "She'll be fine. And she said she'd write once a week. That's more than we used to get."
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