Harry, Kat, and the Chambers of Secrets ➩ Book 2 [Harry Potter] | #Wattys2016

[CHAPTER 1] Summer Experience

Harry Potter & the Chamber of Secrets

     When is a secret not a secret? For Kataleen Wilton, it's when only your friends know. And you'll soon discover why.

DISCLAIMER: I only own my own characters. The wonderful, magical setting and other main characters in Harry Potter are creations on the lovely J. K. Rowling, so all rights go to her.

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Third Person:

"How's Kataleen's birthday cake?" Arlin said, hanging colourful streamers from one stretch of the wall to another. "Remember, Mum. Her favourite is milk, mangoes, and strawberries."

"Gee, Kiel, it's still in the oven!" Mrs. Beryl said frustratedly, scratching the back of her head as she wiped her other hand with her red apron.

"Why the rush, anyway? It's still 2:00," said Mr. Beryl, as he hung up a streamer that said, Happy Birthday Kataleen.

"Yeah, Kiel. Oleander wouldn't be home until 3," added Mrs. Beryl, snapping her fingers as colourful flowers zipped from the garden and to the ready glistening blue vase at the centre of the table.

"Mum, she said she'd prefer Kataleen over her second name," Arlin sighed, hopping off the ladder. "But I want everything to be absolutely perfect."

"Wow, Kiel, you're taking the brother career seriously," said Mr. Beryl with a wan chuckle.

Arlin seemed to sense his uneasiness, as he squinted and went nearer his father. "You all right, Dad? You seem... worried."

His father vigorously shook his head, as both boys caught Mrs. Beryl's sharp gaze. "No, no, son. It's just that... It's just that I'm getting worried you'll get too attached to Ol -- Kataleen, and treat her too much like Arleen."

Mrs. Beryl sighed, nodding. "For all we know when someday, her father comes for her, you'd be too attached to let her go."

"Mum, you saw the letter. Her father is entrusting her in our care."

"It's just odd," she murmured. "Old Harvey doesn't trust much."

Arlin sighed, waving his wand as balloons blew up and went to different corners of the house. "Let's just hurry up, or she'll be here before we can finish her birthday surprise."

His parents sighed, getting ready and about.

Kataleen

"Kataleen!" a voice called happily, waving me over to a stone-bordered pond.

I was busy touching the roses near the garden. I turned my head around and smiled. "Arlin! Why are you here?"

"Just wanted to see you," he smiled, as I stood up from my crouching position and ran towards him.

"Argh!" I yelled, tripping over a rock and falling face-first into the pond.

My face in the water, I opened my eyes. The first thing I saw was pitch black darkness, and suddenly rushing figures came for me, making me jerk my head out of the water.