Faith is Stronger (Harry Potter Fan fiction)

Chp. 6 Furry Good byes

“Sometimes the smallest things take up the most room in our hearts.” – Winnie the Pooh

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 Jacky's P.o.V.

The pale blue skirt fell to my knees in jagged lace ends, running my hand over the sheer material to smooth it unnecessarily; it was layered, so you couldn’t see through it. I pulled on a darker blue sweater with birds patterned across it. I clasped my kitty necklace, which was just a bunch of cats in different poses linked together forming a necklace. It was made out of china and was from my late grandfather. My hair was quickly pulled up into a messy bun and I gently grabbed Vines’ box.

Most determinedly, I had lassoed the Gryffindors who had missed Herbology first and second period and dragged them down to the Greenhouses for half an hour of spreading manure on Venomous Tentacula bulbs. They weren’t so happy with me but I didn’t care. It was necessary to keep up my grades and I loved those plants. Mainly because they were so funny looking.

I blinked and started down the staircase. Katie and the other girls were getting ready and I sent a patronus to the boys to remind them of the funeral. I left the common room and traveled quietly out of the castle, holding the box respectfully.

“What do you think Vines? Do you like it here?” I asked as I placed him gently on the ground and surveyed the plot. It was a thick stretch of ground, with the forest on one side and the lake on the other. It was far enough inland that the grave wouldn’t be washed out.

I took out my wand and pointed it at the ground.

“Fodere penitus.” I chanted. There was traced a good-sized square and I watched the earth rise up and pile off to the side. I did it three more times until I had a six-foot deep hole. I took a few branches lying on the ground and transfigured them to a platform to hold the box over the hole.

“Hey” Hermione said as she and the rest of the trio appeared. Gryffindors were trickling across the grounds. Nearly most of them. Katie was with Leanne and wearing a beautiful summer dress of dark blue. All of them were holding white roses. I smiled softly and greeted them as they came. Katie was crying as she stared at the box holding Vines.

I waited ten minutes for everyone to come. A few Ravenclaws and Hufflepuffs even showed up. I even waited five more minutes for a certain Slytherin but he didn’t show up.

“One more thing.” I murmured, pointing my wand at the box.

“Transverto lignum” I pictured what I wanted in my mind, guiding the spell as the box wavered under my spell. It fluidly transformed into a smooth cedar casket that even had metal fittings on it. Katie gasped.

“It’s beautiful. Thank you.” she cried. I hugged her tightly and then backed away.

“We’re gathered here today to celebrate the life of Vines. He was born twelve years ago, probably on a sunny day under the sky. He was the beloved pet of Katie, and as handsome a cat as one could find.” I started it off.

“Anyone with stories of Vines is welcome to step forward and speak.” I stepped back and waited. But there was no need to wait long. People came up, sometimes rushing to get there first. Over and over, it was repeated how he could make you feel better with a lick and a purr or just by sitting on your lap and listening as you talked or how he always knew when to show up when you needed him.

“He was my best friend.” Was all Katie was able to say. It was fully dark now and I looked at Hermione, who waved her wand and orbs of blue flame hovered in the air above us, giving light.