Pandora

Chapter 1

“Dora!” Mum called from the bottom of the stairs. I groaned and got up from my small desk. I had to finish my summer assignments before term started which was in a week.  I walked to the door and opened it. I saw Mum standing at the bottom of the stairs with her arms crossed. She looked much like Bellatrix. My awful Aunt, except kinder. 

“What?” I asked rudely.

“Don't talk to me in that tone.” She said. “Nymph is here. She wants to see you.”

“Mum, I'm so busy.”

“Too busy to visit with your sister? She's leaving again tomorrow morning.”

“Why does she come if she can't even stay a weekend?”

“Because she wants to be in our lives even if she is an Auror. Now come on.” Mum waved for me to come down. “If you're able to waste ten minutes with me, I'm sure you can waste some to visit with your sister.” I rolled my eyes and ran down the stairs. She wrapped an arm around me. When we got into the ktichen I saw Dad and Nymph talking on the couch. They both looked up. Nymph got up first.

“Hey you!” She exclaimed wrapping me up in her arms. I breathed in her familiar scent remembering how good it felt to be in her arms. I held on longer than usual. “You okay?” She asked in a quiet voice so only I could hear. I let go.

“Nymph, I haven't seen you in who knows how long!” I exclaimed punching her in the arm. She laughed while rubbing where I had punched her. “Hey, maybe you could help me with some assignments till dinner is served.” I smirked.

“Come on.” She said grabbing my hand. “We'll be back.” She led me up the stairs into my room. I sat down on my bed. “What kind of assignments do you have?” She asked walking over to my desk and looking at all the scattered books, parchment paper, and quills. 

“I have an assignment from Snape.” I complained. She looked at me with disgust.

“How much?”

“Four rolls of parchment paper.” Nymph gasped. “I have two done already.” 

“Still two more to go!” She smiled.

“Sadly.” I sighed. “I've been at it since I woke up.”

“When was that? You have a tendency to wake up late in the summer holidays.”

“Actually I woke up at 9 today, so shut up.” I said. Nymph laughed. We were silent for a few minutes. “Hey Nymph, can I tell you something?”

“Of course. What is it?” She sat on the bed beside me.

“Last night I had a dream about Bellatrix. She captured me and tortured me.”

“Dora, she's in Azkaban. I wouldn't worry too much about it.”

“Nymph, you know how my dreams are.” I said. "And plus, Voldemort is back. He could help them escape."

“Some of them come true. Not all. And I promise you, that one will not come true.” I nodded satisfied with her answer.

“Why are you leaving tomorrow?”

“Some of us are picking up Harry from his house.” She said. “Hey! Maybe you can come!”

“Really?” Nymph nodded.

“The Weaslys, and Hermione will be there.” I smiled then frowned.

“Mum probably wouldn't let me go.”

“Why not?”

“You know how she can be. She'll say, 'It's too dangerous out there'.”

“Well you could always ask Dad.” Nymph said. I smiled.