Disciple of darkness

7

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The summer day was in full swing, and the sun's rays gently touched the garden of the Kovalenko estate. Christina and Anna were sitting on a large blanket under a spreading tree. Anna, Christina's younger sister, always admired her older sister and looked forward to stories about her life at Hogwarts.

- Christina, tell me something else! - Anna asked, her eyes shining with impatience.

Christina smiled, glad to be able to share her memories.

– Okay, Anna, – she began, sitting down more comfortably. – Remember I told you about how the girls and I had fun at Hogwarts?

Anna nodded vigorously, her hair bouncing in time with the movement.

- Yes! Tell me, how did you meet Emma and Lillian?

Christina thought for a moment, remembering that day on platform 9 and 3/4.

– We met on the train on the way to Hogwarts, – she began. – We quickly found a common language and became friends. Emma turned out to be very smart and entered Ravenclaw, and Lillian was kind and hardworking, she ended up in Hufflepuff. We still remained close, despite the fact that we ended up in different faculties.

Anna looked at her older sister with admiration.

- Christina, I also want to go to Hogwarts one day and make wonderful friends like you!

Christina hugged her sister tenderly.

– I’m sure everything will work out for you, Anna. You too will find your true friends and experience your own amazing adventures.

The day went on and Christina continued to tell Anna about her adventures at Hogwarts, about her classes, Quidditch games and funny things that happened to her and her friends. Anna absorbed every word, dreaming of the day when she too would go to the school of magic and wizardry.

That evening, lying in her bed, Christina felt happy and peaceful. She knew that many more amazing moments and adventures awaited her ahead, and she was ready to share them with her loved ones.

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The morning of Christina's thirteenth birthday turned out to be sunny and warm. Light rays of the sun penetrated through the curtains into her room, gently awakening the girl. Christina stretched and sat up on the bed, feeling joyful excitement in anticipation of this special day.

As soon as she opened the door to her room, Anna appeared in front of her, who was looking forward to her awakening.

– Happy birthday, Christina! - Anna shouted, rushing to her sister with hugs.

- Thank you, Anna! – Christina smiled, hugging her back. - What are we going to do today?

Anna smiled mysteriously.

- Mom and Dad have prepared a surprise for you! Come quickly to the kitchen, they are waiting for us!

Christina followed her sister down the corridor, and the closer they got to the kitchen, the stronger the smell of delicious food. When they entered the kitchen, Christina saw her parents - Victor and Elizabeth - ready to congratulate her.

- Happy birthday, dear! - Victor said, hugging his daughter. - We are very proud of you.

A festive breakfast was laid on the table: fluffy pancakes with berries and cream, freshly squeezed juice and Christina’s favorite chocolate cake. Everything looked so appetizing that Christina immediately worked up an appetite.