The Blind Witch

Chapter 8

AN: MOST SINCEREST APOLOGIES FOR NOT UPDATING, LIFE CAUGHT UP WITH ME

Next morning, I woke up to Hermione shaking me, telling me that classes start in 2 hours, giving me enough time to shower and dress, eat breakfast and find my first class at Hogwarts.  Thanking her for waking me up, I took a quick shower, and dressed. Once I was done, Hermione was already waiting for me. We walked down to the Great Hall, taking out time, as we still had an hour and a half until class started.

Once we were at breakfast, the owl post began to arrive. I heard a thump in front of me, and felt around for the package which was no doubt quite near. It landed on my plate, so it was reasonably easy to find. Unfortunately, the note was not in braille, so I couldn't read it. Harry read it out for me. "Dear Claudia, enclosed are your school books for this year. Please have one of your friends show you and your brother to my office after breakfast. Sincerely, Albus Dumbledore."

"We'll take you, and wait for you, as we all have the same class first." Harry said.

"Thanks"

"No Problem."

Not long after, we had finished breakfast, and began to make our way to Professor Dumbledore's office. When we arrived, we were faced with two gargoyles, unsure of how to get past them. But we didn't have to wait long, for Professor McGonagall came and let us in. I was then led up the stairs by Hermione, who followed my brother and Harry. When we arrived at the top of the spiral staircase, Harry, Hermione, and Ron (who had followed us up, not wanting to be left out), had to wait outside the door. Cautiously, my brother and I made our way into the room, using our canes, as the room was unfamiliar. "Good Morning children", Professor Dumbledore said to us happily, as if it were the best thing in the world to have two blind students in his office. "Good Morning sir" we both replied nervously.

"There's no need to be so nervous, I don't bite"

"Why did you call us here,sir?" I asked, as we actually didn't know why we were there.

"You were called here to have your books transcribed for you."

"Thank you sir", and then we turned to leave.

"One more thing before you go."

"Yes sir?"

"I have arranged for Kreacher to stay at the castle during the day, to help you to find your classes and such."

"Thank you sir, when will he arrive."

"Now, if you would be so kind as to call on him."

"Kreacher" I called, just as I would at home, whenever I needed something.

"Mistress Claudia! Master Joseph!"  He sounded overjoyed to see us, and I suddenly was being hugged around my legs by one over excited house elf.
" Hi Kreacher, can you show us to our first class?"
"Yes Mistress Claudia, Master Joseph."

Having safely reached our first class, we were soon met by Harry, Ron and Hermione, who were all wondering how we got here safely. Having explained about Kreacher, we were then met by Professor Snape sneering at us. He did not sound like a nice teacher.

AN: as mentioned before, I am sorry for not updating, which I guess you have all heard before. Can you also please comment on what this story is like, as I would like to know how to improve my writing.