War

Chapter 3: What about my life?

Kaileigh had hardly slept a wink the previous night and prayed to Merlin that Dumbledore would come again today. Merlin did not let her down. At around eight in the morning when Kaileigh was taking a break from her chores he appeared in the doorway, like a muggle. He had even brought her some muggle candies.

"Kaileigh, tomorrow. Tomorrow, I will send someone to come and bring you to Hogwarts. I know you will be there a week before classes start but it will give you time to readjust to being a student there for the first time." Dumbledore didn't look as old today as he had the previous night and Kaileigh couldn't help but wonder why.

"Thank you. I mean it professor. Thank you so much. I have one question though. Will I be allowed to carry on life at Hogwarts this year as I have others??" There was a spark of faith in her now light blue eyes that usually did not reside there.

"If you are referring to your life in Hogsmeade then no. If you are to come to Hogwarts as a student then I cannot give you special rules from the others." Dumblesdore spoke firmly but gave her an apologetic smile.

Kaileigh's face fell. "But, what about my life?? My job, my friends?? I can't just leave them hanging. And how will I pay for my school if I don't work? Isn't there something I can do?"

Dumbledore shook his head. "Do not worry about money for school. I will look after that, it is my duty to you. Family cannot let family down, Kaileigh." With that he left the room. Before he left the door he turned around his face took on a parental expression. "Be ready tomorrow at midnight to be taken to Hogwarts."

Kaileigh sat where she was for a long time after Dumbledore left. A single tear ran down her face. "He doesn't understand, father wouldn't have wanted it this way. Nobody would have wanted it this way. I can't be caged. I have been caged for far too long. This year will be different, if I follow my plan, this year will be different. As long as I remember to STOP TALKING TO MYSELF!" She screamed the last few words. "Ok, just relax. If I keep getting worked up it can be detected and that would have ghastly consequences." With that Kaileigh got up, finished her chores for the day and started to pack her few belongings into a backpack. Anyone watching on would have noticed nothing out of the ordinary, some clothes, an excess of books and c.d's, a discman, make-up, candy, and a long thin case that looked like it held a toothbrush.

After packing her bag Kaileigh got into her bed and started to drift off to sleep. It was in her dreams that her true identity was revealed. She convulsed as in her mind's eye she saw a fairly tall man with shaggy black hair look up then fall back down behind a shadowy curtain. She also saw a young boy look on in horror.