Hundred-Twenty-Five: A New Residence

Entry For NOJOMO #5

Love Changes You

Told From Kaden’s Point of View

Snape was gathering his cauldrons when I hurried back to class before he retired to the Slytherin corridors.

“Wait! Don’t transfer me partners!” I said out of breath.

“Mr. Shadows…you made her cry today. I will not consider changing my mind. If you want Ms. Delacour, I will switch her and Ezekial.” Snape then turned his body to the door. “It’s almost sundown Mr. Shadows. Don’t you have some place to be before you change into your…form?”

“I am not that kindof vampire.” I stated annoyed. “Well expect twice a year…but please. Listen – I can be good for her. Just today we had lunch…”

Snape interrupted me. “She cries again, you’re switched. That is all. Goodbye Shadows.”

Told From Ordinary Point of View

It had been a long day. I was beginning to feel like myself again. With the assistance of friends, I may be able to salvage myself. It’s funny sometimes how life works out the completle opposite of how we think it will. I never thought I’d be dining with Jazmine; much less someone who is only an acquaitance. Maybe falling in love with Zeke is bringing me back to earth.

“I’ve never seen this side of you before, Tanya.” Zeke said as he went over his Muggle Studies notes. “I mean….I saw a different woman today. Do you have your essay finished?”

“I do. It’s really personal and got me thinking a lot. There was a time in my life when I couldn’t use magic because of my home life had so much abuse in it….” I trailed off as I gave my essay for Zeke to read.

He was there for you, even when Voldermort killed Cho Chang. That’s when the friendship truly began. You lost one friend to death to only gain another in life. He was always there for you; you never even had to ask. Together, you two were inseperable. Of course as time went on, others also came. Harry, Jake, Kaden and now Zeke.

You’re not as caring as you once were though. You don’t show people you love them. You do selfish things to them and seem to only do things that benefit you. When Periwinkle diagnosed you with those disorders, you weren’t suprised at all..were you Tanya? Something inside your heart is missing. You need to held. You had your childhood snatched from you.

Not being able to use magic hurts doesn’t it?

Zeke put down the essay and began to console me. Hot tears were streaming down my face. I couldn’t hold it in anymore. I had to talk about it.

“…..One of my mother’s boy-friends would come in my room….” I couldn’t talk anymore. Zeke laid me down on the bed and we talked until I fell asleep. It felt really relaxing and reassuring knowing that I don’t always have to be perfect. Sometimes I am even allowed to be vulnerable. I’ve seen things that most people shouldn’t have to and from this day foward, I will try and handle it more efficiently.

“Are you okay?” I could hear Colin’s voice in my mind. He must feel my pain telepathically.

“Yes, thanks dear friend.” I said was my thoughts drifted into a slumber.

Told From Kaden’s Point of View

I walked to my next class though Tanya or Zeke wasn’t there. I am not sure where they’d be because they never miss class but I knew if I didn’t stay, the teacher would would surely give me a lecture.

I never noticed Kayleen being in this class before, but then again I hardly attend to notice anyone. I didn’t know what to do so I stood biting my nail. Should I go and sit beside of her? Will she think I’m stalking her? I don’t know! I decided to sit alone. To make sure it stayed that way, I put my books in the seat beside of me. I saw her glance at me once or twice but she quickly turned her head. I guess I must’ve done the same or I wouldn’t have noticed.

Around her arm, she wears a really chunky braclete. It doesn’t seem to fit her frame. I wonder about why she would do that. Was it Justin’s? I don’t know.

Curiousty was getting the best of me. I picked up my books and took a seat beside of her. I noticed that she too likes to sit alone.

“I’m glad you came and sit with us at lunch,” I said making small talk. I got closer and whispered in her ear. “Between you and me, Tanya needs females in her life.” We both giggled. “So what is that around your wrist?” I asked holding it in my hand. She quickly jerked her arm away.

“Oh…it’s just an accessory. Something I wear everyday.” She seemed very nervous. “I uh…” She started to stutter.

“Hey its okay. I am here not here to judge you…..” I could tell how uncomfortable she was feeling so I quickly changed the subject.