Trying to avoid capture ((Caitlin))

[Solitaire Keighley H7]

Solitaire was happy to be finally getting back to the world she knew. Where being home meant being ignored and able to sneak into the nearest muggle village. Solitaire did well as a muggle, she blended nicely and was always able to remember not to show herself as a witch. She wasn't able to use magic out of the school, which made it even better. Taire had grown up misunderstanding of muggles, and believed them to be bad, but after a few years at school, she realized that wasn't the truth. Not all muggles were horrible people, some were good. Taire knew some of these good muggles, they let her hang out with them when she managed to sneak into the village. Even though they didn't know her well, they didn't ask questions. She suspected that they just assumed she had horrible parents, and ever since her first year at school, they were right. Her parents had stopped paying her nearly as much attention, for they weren't pleased with her sorting. At first, neither was she; but she had come to learn to deal with it.

Taire's journeys into the muggle village had created a new passion for Taire, she had found some of the kids she hung out with racing muggle cars. This intrigued her, and made her want to learn more about them. How they worked, what kept them together, how they were built. Even wanted to understand what made them go. Luckily at this time, she made a friend as well. A guy, but more like an older brother than a friend. He looked out for Taire, made sure she made it home safely, and that no one picked on her because she went away for the school term. Taire had met Dominick when he caught her staring at his car. He was three years older than her, but she didn't mind that at all. The two quickly bonded and before Taire knew what was happening, she was sneaking out of the house every afternoon to meet Dom as she called him, and his friends. Dom confided in Taire quite often, and it made his other friends jealous. They couldn't understand why he felt so close to her. Dominick had a sister Taire's age but was killed in some sort of unusual accident when she was only ten. Taire felt bad for Dom, and did everything she could to be there for him. It was for Dom that she was now sneaking out of the house.

Taire had not been home more than just a couple of days and things were already getting back into their old routine. Her parents, naturally mad at her for being one of the two only members of the Kieghley family to be sorted into what her parents considered one of the lower houses, went from making sure that she was alright to ignoring her. This she was used to, and it made it easier to get away from her parents. Today, Taire put her favorite muggle outfit in her muggle backpack, and headed toward the door. Her dad spotted her and looked at her expecting an explanation. "I'm um.. going to meet a friend from school in the village, and we are just going to wander around a while. Nothing to worry about." Taire didn't like lying to her parents, she would rather get caught sneaking out than lying to them. But she did what she had to do. She was supposed to be learning how to race this year, instead of just how to work on the cars. She couldn't have been more excited.

Taire made her way into the village, not really expecting anyone from school to find her there. She had only told three people where she lived; Cass, Dare, and Caitlin. She had recently met Caitlin but really liked her. Taire had given all her friends her address in hope to see at least one of them over the summer. She had Dom and a few of his friends, but it would be just amazing to share her little hide away with her few school friends. Taire spotted Dom at his usual hang out. She rushed over, and surprised him. She hadn't been able to write to Dom and tell him when she would be home, for she couldn't get to a muggle mailbox before she left Hogwarts. He didn't yet know that she was a witch, and she wasn't sure if she should tell him or not. Dom was getting ready to start a race, and promised Taire that he would teach her more later, but for now he just wanted her to ride with him. Taire ran into the bathroom of the shop, and changed into her favorite outfit. It was a dark pink tank top, and a pair of baggy black pants. She donned a pair of muggle sunglasses, and had her hair pulled back and held in place with an elastic. Her bangs hung loosely around her face for they weren't as long as her hair just yet. She added her favorite black combat boots, and quickly jumped in the car. Not even taking the time to be sure that her parents hadn't had one of the servants follow her. She didn't care. It gave her one other chance to be free. Free from her thoughts, and feeling her veins pulsate again. Soon the race began and Taire was in her own little world.

As quickly as the race had began, it ended. Taire started to get out of the car happily and carefree, but saw a familiar face in the crowd. It was one of her friends from Hogwarts. Taire knew that her secret passion had gotten found out, and that her secret may not be safe anymore.

[Caitlin Martinez G7]

Summer. Summer had no meaning anymore. Not for Caitlin. Hogwarts was her life, so when summer started and school was let out, the boredom didn't wait long to set in. Sure, Caitlin got to see Tyler during the summer, but something had been off whenever they hung out. Maybe she was just being paranoid, but he seemed to be distracted even more so than usual. Today didn't seem any different. They had been outside his house for nearly 40 minutes. She was sitting n the grass, leaning on hre elbows; an he was playing his saxophone. Tyler was a tall guy, about 6'3". He hated his height, but Caitlin liked it; only because she felt safe around him. She always had. Tyler was just one of those guys who could take someone down if need be, but wouldn't hurt a fly otherwise. He cared too much about anyone to do something if it wasn't to protect them.

He was talented at the sax, even though he didn't think so. Caitlin liked to just listen to him play, she cherished music; especially music her best friend was able to make. Tyler suddenly stopped playing and looked at her, "There's something I had to tell you." Caitlin sat up and looked at him with concern. Her stomach churned; not only because she was worried but because of their pact. A couple of years ago, Tyler and her made a pact that whenever one of them told a seret, the other would have to too. Cailtin had no secrets from Tyler, except Hogwarts. But that was for a good reason. By now, Tyler had taken the sax off from around his neck, and was sitting beside her; his left arm behind her. Caitlin leaned against him and breathed in his scent. It had a small calming affect on her, until he spoke again; "You know, I hate keeping things from you, but I couldn't tell you. Actually, I still don't think I can, but you're my best friend and I love you - so I'm going to anyway."

He took a deep breath, and Caitlin held hers, "Her name is Myranda." Myranda. Caitlin had her that name before. Where? Tyler saw the look of ocnfusion on her face, "Myranda, I dated her the year you went off to boarding school and then she moved to America?" Oh. Her. Caitlin nodded. She remembered hearing about Myranda. She remembered how jealous she was of Myranda. "Well, she's back, and we've been hanging out a lot lately. I'm erm, uh, thinking of asking her out, but I wanted to know what you thought." Caitlin couldn't think of anything to say. Why had Tyler decided to ask her this? He knew it would put her in an uncomfortable position, he had to have known that. He knew Caitlin better than most everyone, so why was he making her squirm under this question? Caitlin stood up from her place on the grass, and started away from him. Her arms crossed and her head down. She stopped when she was a couple of feet away and raised her head, "Just, do what you please."

Moments later, she was in her house and standing at her fireplace. It had recently been connected to the Floo network and she could get around anywhere as long as the fireplace at her destination was connected to it as well. In her hands she held a slip of paper with the address of Solitaire Kieghley. She didn't want to pop in unannounced though, so she got out a map of the Floo network. There was a wizarding pub near her house that Caitlin could Floo too, so that's exactly what she did. She stepped into the fireplace, the powder in her hand and then threw it down on the floor while saying the name of the pub distinctly. Caitlin flew out of the fireplace, and stood up - brushing the soot off her jeans and looking around. There was a door and Caitlin pushed it open to reveal a back alley. She made her way through the alley and saw that it was a village, everyone seemed to be so busy.

Caitlin started to head off in the direction she had hoped would be Taire's house, but that moment a sound made her jump and she turned. She followed the sound of a car racing, and then when she reached the place - the car door was just opening to reveal Taire. A smile spread across Caitlin's face and she crossed her arms. This was something that she hadn't been told. OK, yes, they had met just a bit before school got out - but still, Caitlin liked Taire and thought they had instantly clicked. One would think someone would tell a friend they raced cars, even if it were illegal. It was then Taire spotted her, and she seemed to be a bit upset. Not angry, but a little disappointed? Was that the correct word? Caitlin grinned and started to make her way over to the girl, stopping a couple of feet short, "What other secrets do you have, Taire? I mean, if they're anything like this - I'm dying to know." She teased.

[Solitaire Keighley H7]

Solitaire was not shocked that Dominic had won yet another race and she was happy to be riding by him for every victory he had, but today she felt something was missing. She felt a bit empty inside. She hadn't heard from her school friends in a while and it was beginning to make her worried. She wished that she could see them or at least talk to them. As she stepped out of the car that had just crossed the finish line first, she heard a very familiar voice. Turning toward the sound of it, she saw her friend Caitlin. She rushed over and hugged Caitlin. "I wasn't expecting you." She said happily.

"I'll tell you about all my secrets, there are only two. But I can't tell you out here in front of everyone. My parents don't approve of me sneaking into a muggle village regulary. So they tend to send spies to see what I'm doing while I'm here. I do know somewhere we can go to talk though." Taire said with a thought. She knew that Dominic knew about her being a witch and that he probably suspected that this unknown school friend was one as well. He would be alright with it though. "We can go to his place." She said pointing toward Dominic. "That's the one place that I know my mother's spies will not try to sneak into." Taire smiled at the thought of this. She was glad to have a place to hide. "I'll even introduce you to him later." She said smiling. Dominic was a good friend and she would be able to assure Caitlin that there was nothing more between them. She had even told him about Darien, and that was something that she tried her best to keep to herself.