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Post by abigailbennett on Jun 3, 2006 10:39:30 GMT -5
The Bennett house sat right in the middle of two other houses on a rather busy street. It consisted of two stories, the normal front door and windows scattered throughout the building, along with a stoop and some potted plants in the window sills which could be seen from the front. It was a dark gray color, made of cement or something like that, and wasn't the most appealing household, but a person should never judge a book by its cover, for the interior of the home was beautiful.
Two young girls now raced up the steps into the house and threw open the door. Their faces were flushed and huge grins brightened their faces. Abigail and her little sister Elizabeth had just been playing on the sidewalk; the forgotten red kickball rolled and hit the side of the house. Hungry for lunch (for noon had since passed and the church bells were tolling one o'clock), the girls ran through the hallway and into the kitchen where David stood making three ham and cheese sandwiches.
"Plain ham and cheese for Abby," he sent the plate down the cleared island where the incoming second year caught it with a gleam in her eye. "Ham and cheese without the crust," the second plate followed, and Liz caught it. "And ham and cheese with mustard for moi." Winking at his daughters, David took a seat at the small kitchen table. Abby and Lizzy sat on either side of him.
Abby had been home from Hogwarts for a few weeks and was thus far enjoying her break. Her dad had already taken her and her sister to the park and the movies; his joy at his daughter's return was blatant in his never-ceasing smile. Swallowing the first bite of her sandwich, Abigail said, "So Dad, you remember when I told you Krissy might be coming to visit?"
Her dad nodded as he chewed. He had already said it was okay, for Abby asked him the second she got off the train in London. "Well, I got an owl from her the other day. She's coming today." Elizabeth squealed excitedly. David swallowed and nodded again. "That's fine," he replied. "The guest bed's already made up." Abigail grinned and took a sip from her drink.
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Post by Krissy Fleming on Jun 3, 2006 11:06:14 GMT -5
A few weeks into the holidays and Krissy was now making her way to Reading. She had been having fun traveling around. Had already visited the main part of London and went to Ireland and seen Pat a few times and traveled to a few places with him. Her next stop after Abi's place was America.
But she had sent her owl out to Abi the other day letting her know that she would be coming to stay. Krissy was excited to see her friend again. Because although she was having the time of her life traveling and doing new things she still missed her friends.
Krissy walked up the street towards Abi's house, following the directions she had recieved from Abi which she had hastily scribbeled upon a napkin in the middle of a restaurant. Her backpack was slung over her back. A sleeping bag was rolled up and attached to the bottum of her backpack. She decided this time not to take a tent, a sleeping bag was all she needed and if it rained she would juststay ina hotel for the night or find shelter somewhere. Her bag wasn't very big as she wasn't carrying too much. But a frypan was dangeling from the bag, being attached to it by some rope, making a small clinking sound as she walked.
Krissy looked at the numbers on the houses, watching to find the right one. Finally she located the house number she was looking for. Krissy stood back to take in Abi's house. Krissy smiled. It was a wonderful looking house. She just hoped she did have the right house, and street for that matter. As Krissy had never been there before in her life.
But there was no point standing out the front looking like a lost goose. Krissy walked up to the front door and knocked. Hoping she had choosen the right house.
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Post by abigailbennett on Jun 3, 2006 11:52:45 GMT -5
An elderly man opened the door with an annoyed look upon his face. Dressed in a bath robe and his white hair sticking up at all ends, Mr. Hones scowled down at the red head that had appeared on his doorstep. "I'm not buyin' any girl scout cookies," he growled at the girl before slamming the door in her face. Krissy had knocked on the door next door to Abby. Abigail heard the gruff voice and knew immediately what had happened. Throwing open the front door once more, the twelve year old ran onto the stoop and looked over at her friend.
"Krissy, over here!" she called excitedly while waving to the backpacker. Abby noticed the backpack, frying pan, and sleeping bag and wondered what kind of adventures the Huffle had been having as she toured the world. Liz came up behind Abby and hid behind her, peeking out at Krissy, as David stood in the doorway.
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Post by Krissy Fleming on Jun 3, 2006 12:17:11 GMT -5
Krissy was shocked by the sudden abrumptness and rudeness of the man at the door. Which is why she hadn't let out a word before he slammed the door on her once more. Krissy stodd stairing at the door that had just been slammed in front of her for a few seconds. but she wasn't sitting confused for long as second after the door had slammed she heard her besties voice. Krissy turned in the direction of the voice to see Abi run out on the doorstep of the house nextdoor. Krissy grinned. She also noticed the little one hiding behind Abi and recognised Abi's dad in the doorway.
Krissy glanced back at the door she was in front of. She really couldn't resist it. She knocked on the door once more and then ran over to where Abi and her family were. She immidiately gave abi a big hug. "I've soooo missed you gurl" Krissy said with a big grin to Abi as she released her from her hug. Krissy then turned and smiled to Abi's father. "Its really nice to see you again" Krissy said politely to him.
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Post by abigailbennett on Jun 3, 2006 15:36:58 GMT -5
Abigail grinned as she returned Krissy's hug, though she shot a worried glance at Mr. Hones' door. She grabbed Krissy's arm and pulled her inside past her father as the old man reopened his door brandishing a broom as a weapon. All Abby heard him say was, "Stay away from my house, you hooligans!" before David brought Liz in and shut the door behind them.
They now stood in a blue-carpeted hallway. Elizabeth stood behind her dad's leg, and David smiled down at her before directing his attention to Krissy. "Welcome to our house," he smiled sincerely at her. "You're welcome to stay as long as you like; we've already made up the guest room for you, or you can stay in Abby's room if you like." Krissy had already made a good impression on him over winter break, and her politeness only added to that good impression.
"Let's go put your stuff up in my room," Abigail said. "Then we can eat lunch. Wait, are you hungry?" The second year couldn't wait to ask about Krissy's travels. She grabbed the girl's arm again and led her towards the staircase which was on the left side of the door right when you walked in. Elizabeth followed them up the stairs and onto the second landing as David returned to the kitchen.
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Post by Krissy Fleming on Jun 3, 2006 20:47:24 GMT -5
Krissy allowed Abi to drag her insdie the house but giggeled as the man came outside brandishing a broom. She knew she probably shouldn't have knocked again but she just really couldn't help it. He had so been asking for it. Krissy's eyes scanned all around the hall way taking in the blue carpet. It was a very nice looking house.
Krissy smiled back to David as he welcomed her into his house. He seemed to like Krissy which was good. It was always very bad when friends parents didn't like you much. Krissy had been about to say staying in Abi's room sounded good when Abi said they should go put her stuff in her room. Krissy smiled.
Krissy followed Abi to the staircase, closely followed by Elizabeth. "Yeah I am a little hungry" Krissy said to Abi. "I've been cooking most of my own food over the last week or so and I'm not that great of a cook" she said laughing. Krissy did have a tendancy to burn things. "So lunch would be marvelous." When they reached the second landing Krissy turned around and smile at the little girl. "Hello" she said with a gently smile to her "Whats your name?" Krissy had forgotten Abi's sisters name and figured she might as well ask.
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Post by abigailbennett on Jun 3, 2006 21:04:18 GMT -5
The three girls reached Abby's room, and Abigail entered first. "Sorry for the mess," she blushed slightly while glancing at the numerous papers and pens which littered her desk. The floor was picked up at least, for she wanted to clean it up a little before Krissy's arrival. Referring to eating, the Huffle said, "We were just eating lunch. My dad can fix you something to eat. What do you like? Sandwiches, soup? I think we have some salad in the fridge from last night, or we could make pizzas from the freezer."
"You can sleep in my bed, or on the blow-up mattress that's in the closet, or you can sleep in the guest room, or we can move the guest bed into here." Abby wanted to offer the girl a lot of choices and make sure everything went perfectly.
Krissy than asked what Lizzy's name was. The small girl replied meekly, "Elizabeth." She had the same long brown hair and small voice as Abby, though David's blue eyes. The eight year old twisted back and forth and put her finger to her mouth.
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Post by Krissy Fleming on Jun 3, 2006 21:26:13 GMT -5
Krissy smiled at the little girl. "Well thats a lovely name isn't it" She was a cute little girl, and Krissy did note she had Abi's long brown hair.
Krissy laughed as Abi offered her so many forms of bedding "I'd be happy on the floor" said Krissy with a laugh. "I only took my sleeping bag with me for backpacking, decided I would chance it an hope it doesn't rain, I really couldn't be bothered to carry a tent with me" Krissy laughed it had been fun all the same.
Krissy looked around Abi's room. It wasn't messy at all. "This ain't messy, my one back home's usually knee deep" Nothing was messy to Krissy really, she had a likeness for mess anyway. "And anythin' is good to eat, what ever is easiest for your dad" Krissy smiled, she didn't wanna be a burden.
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Post by abigailbennett on Jun 4, 2006 8:23:45 GMT -5
"No, you've been sleeping on the ground I'm sure since we left the castle. Sleep in a bed, it's got to be more comfortable than the floor." Abby didn't want to force the Huffle to sleep in a bed, but she didn't want her guest sleeping on the floor either. "And tell me what you want to eat. What do you prefer? Trust me, my dad won't mind making it. He isn't doing anything now anyway. Oh, and you can just put your stuff down anywhere." Leaning against her bed, Abigail surveyed her room. There was plenty of room for another bed, and her dad could just shrink and levitate it into the room that night.
Elizabeth giggled and suddenly darted out of the room; she ran downstairs into the kitchen with her dad and returned to her sandwich.
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Post by Krissy Fleming on Jun 4, 2006 8:40:11 GMT -5
Krissy laughed. "Of course I'll sleep in a bed but I'm just letting you know I don't mind what kind of bed I sleep on, like I said I'd be happy with the floor. But beds are even better" Krissy laughed. She very happily though, removed her backpack from her back and placed it against a wall. Though it looked of regular size Krissy had actually charmed it to fit more than what it could actually normally hold. Which did mean it was a bit heavier than a normal backpack would normally be too.
Krissy laughed as the little one giggled and then ran away. "Well, thats strange" Krissy said jokingly with a small grin. "SO how have your holidays been so far?" Krissy asked Abi happily. Glad to be back with one of her best friends.
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Post by abigailbennett on Jun 4, 2006 8:44:14 GMT -5
Abigail rolled her eyes as her sister ran out the door. "Yeah, tell me about it. She's really shy, I guess." A lot like me actually. "And so far so good. I've been spending a lot of time with my dad and Liz. We've gone to the movies and to the park, and my dad was going to take us to the zoo this week. Do you like the zoo?" She figured Krissy loved animals by the fact that she had three pets. David was trying to do everything possible while Abby was back home; he missed her so much during school and kind of spoiled her when she was home.
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Post by Krissy Fleming on Jun 4, 2006 8:55:27 GMT -5
"Oh well shes kinda cute" Krissy said with a glance out the door to the direction Elizabeth had run off too. At Abi's next statement Krissy grinned. "I love the zoo!" she said excitedly. She actually planned on becoming a vet when she was older. For both magical and non magical animals. "Sounds like you've been having loads of fun so far then" Krissy said with a big smile. "I've been having a ball too!" Krissy said excitely. She had traveled about to quite a few different places already and was planning on going to America after staying with Abi. Krissy hadn't been to america before.
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Post by abigailbennett on Jun 4, 2006 9:01:48 GMT -5
That was good to hear; they could all spend a day at the zoo together (though Abby would have to warn Krissy that they'd be surrounded by muggles and would have to keep the magic talk to a bare minimum). Abigail wasn't really interested in the zoo though; she wanted to hear all about Krissy's travels.
"So, what about you? Where've you been? How's backpacking across the world? Did you meet any interesting people? Did you take pictures?" Her questions spilled out one after the other, but Abby couldn't help it.
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Post by Krissy Fleming on Jun 4, 2006 9:23:18 GMT -5
Krissy grinned. Abi's excitement was enough. Krissy sat down on Abi's bed. "I've had soo much fun so far!" Krissy said excitedly. "I spend the first week or so in diagon alley where I met up with Pat and he was going backpacking too so we decided to go together. So we went to ireland and Scotland" Krissy said the excitement showing in her face. She had never been to either of those places before now and had had a blinder of a time.
"Oh yeah!" Krissy said suddenly jumping back off Abi's bed and rushing over to her bag, she picked up the bag and carreid it back over to Abi's bed. "I got ya summit" Krissy opened the zipper of the bag. Krissy began to pull a few things out and sit them upon Abi's bed. A few of the items Krissy pulled out were about the same size as the bag, so to a muggle it would seem amazing that she could fit it all in. Though Abi would know what had happened.
Krissy finally found what she had been searching for inside her bag. "Close ya eyes!" Krissy said with a grin, keeping the present inside her bag until Abi shut her eyes.
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Post by abigailbennett on Jun 4, 2006 9:31:47 GMT -5
(Just in case you forgot, the school's in Scotland)
Abby jumped up on her bed as well and sat across from Krissy. A grin spread from ear to ear as Krissy told her to close her eyes. "Aw, you didn't have to get me anything," she said, though she was very glad she did. "But Ireland? That's so cool. Did you visit the Blarney Stone and go to Dublin? How's Pat?" She asked all of this while still closing her eyes and folding her legs into an indian-style position.
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