Grabbing the letters from my sister, I set them down on my dresser and sped down the stairs. I searched for Barron, our Barn Owl. Out of the corner of my eye, I see my niece Nadia on the floor looking through a picture book. Was that mine? It looks familiar.
Hey Nadia, what are you looking at? I asked.
Nadia beamed at me replying "It's a picture book full of magical creatures. I found it in one of the boxes you brought over when you moved in."
The page was set on a picture of a Bowtruckle and a Grindylow. Since when was she interested in the plant parts of magic? Not really thrilled with the idea of my niece going through my personal stuff, considering some of it is personal, I stayed patient considering she was only 9 yrs old and very curious about everything around her.
"I don't mind that you read my books, but next time could you let me know when you do. I might freak out that I lost something important to me, and some things are private, okay?" It wasn't merely a question but a statement saying stay out of my stuff unless given permission in the nicest way possible.
"Okay sure, I'm sorry Y/N, is this book personal though"? She asked.
"It was when I was younger, however, I have a bunch of textbooks that I can look through to find information about magical creatures at Hogwarts. If you want to, don't get rid of it in case I need it for any reason, but you can keep it if you want" I say. "Do you know where Barron is? Your mom asked me to give him water since he just returned with my friend's letters".
"Wait really, I can have this, thanks Y/N, you're the best! I think Barron is in his cage resting in the living room. Mom moved the cage from the dining room cause Barron was starting to get cocky thinking he could sneak some of the chicken meat away"-Nadia
You smirk. "I know I'm the best, don't forget it," you say giving Nadia a wink.
You walk into the kitchen and turn on the faucet while grabbing a bowl out of the cabinet. For the life of you, you cannot multitask if someone asks you to do it unless it is of your own accord. You fill it 75% of the way and shut off the sink. Walking into the dining room, you see that Barron is indeed resting inside his cage. But he hears you walk in and begins fluttering his wings.
"Hey Barron, you awake buddy? I got you some water". Placing the bowl on the counter next to his cage, he screeches at you in excitement and resolution. Noticing his change in demeanor, you quickly put it inside his cage. Clearly, he does not want to move around much. Alright sorry! Why is this entire family including you stubborn?! Y/N shouts.
Are you okay? You hear a voice behind you, sounding concerned.
"Yeah, I'm good, it's just Barron like you, and I are very stubborn sometimes".
"I know I am stubborn, but you Y/N, are a thousand times worse than me," Anna says.
"Tchhh, only when I need to be, or when I need space. I'll come down for dinner around 7, I want to read the letters my friends sent me. Then I want to make sure I know what textbooks I need for classes this year" - Y/N.
"Okay, hurry though, I'm making your favorite, enchiladas and stir-fried steak. I love you".
"Sweet, thanks sis, I love you too!" -Y/N.
You go back upstairs and close the door. I still have to get used to the extra attention since I moved here. I'm only used to it when it is with Xana, Nik, and Harry you thought.
YOU ARE READING
Silent Destiny
RomanceSlow run with Y/N and Professor Snape's friendship possibly turning into something more. Of age when the relationship actually begins! Y/N is starting to grow up into a powerful witch in her 6th year and has many potential abilities to unlock in her...
