Chapter 20: Christmas at number 12

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When we arrived, Eliza and I rushed straight to the hospital wing. Eden smiled weakly when she saw us there.

"Hey.." she whispered. Eliza and I immediately started sobbing and hugged her.

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We stayed there for about 4 hours, not wanting to leave, but Madam Pomfrey convinced us that it would be better if we did.

Eden was discharged a week later, and we all headed to Grimmauld Place for Christmas Day. Mr Weasley was back.

Eden was now on strict medication which Eliza and I had to make sure she took. She told us why she tried to...you know. It took a while to get her to reveal it, but she did eventually. She said that her mum was killed in an accident while exploring for her job. She said that it pushed her over the edge. Her father had already left when she was a baby, then Andie was killed and now her mum. It was just too much to handle.

Oscar was hesitant to let Eden leave Hogwarts for Christmas, but he was convinced that she was in the safe hands of Eliza and I.

For Christmas, I got a necklace, bracelet, some earrings and a leather jacket (all from Draco. He spoils me!). Then I got a load of sweets, the usual jumper from Mrs Weasley, books from Hermione, a new hairbrush and some more earrings from Eliza, a pair of Dragon Hide boots from Eden and some other stuff from everybody else.
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Dear Diary,

Things are getting better. Eden is getting better. Life is getting betting.

Scarlett x
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I walked into the dining room later in the day and stared from a livid Sirius, a shocked Remus, an annoyed Harry and Eliza.

"What's going on?" I asked, gripping my diary in my hands.

"Snape wants to teach Harry Occlumency." Eliza said coldly.

"Occlumen-What?" I asked.

"Just what I said!" Harry snapped, glaring at Snape.

"Occlumency is the art of being able to block your mind." Eliza said "It's especially used against Legilimenses like me." she explained "And Snape also wants you there as back up, in case things go too far."

I sighed "Why do you need me if you're teaching Harry Occlumency, Professor?" I asked.

Snape explained "Professor Dumbledore wants him to close his mind. You, however, can let me know when I get in too far with your Necromancy."

I sighed "Fine. Fine, I'm in." I said "But if anyone asks-"

"Potter is coming for remedial Potions and you are helping me tutor him." Snape said, collecting his cloak and starting out.

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Short chappie, as it's my BIRTHDAY!

It took me literally five minutes to type this out, but there you go!

How will Harry's lesson's go? What will happen next?

Read on to find out!

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