Question and Answer ((Wendi))

[Myn Katrenya R2]

Hogwarts wasn't as fun anymore, it seemed. The dazzling sparkle coating newly-discovered magic had worn off shortly before the end of her first year, but her friends had kept her occupied. Then. over the summer, Myn had to adjust to the arrival of a seven year old cousin and an overbearing aunt who seemed to love her too much for someone who had only just met her. But Kerry and Mark were part of the family now. Myn had been counting on her friends to keep her from dwelling on the serious side of her nature but Zach was gone, May was still grieving for Leon, and quite rightly so, and Wendi...Wendi was acting weird and Myn hadn't probed to find out why. Some things just couldn't be shared, even between friends. She respected that, especially considering that she hadn't told anyone the full details of her life, or even the full range of her emotions at times. It just wasn't in her nature to share things without being pressed by people she trusted, and those few people rarely did press her enough for her to be completely honest. It wasn't that they didn't care - at least Myn hoped not - but rather that they presumed she would tell all in her own time. But when had she ever willingly shared her thoughts, feelings or anything else close to the heart?

However strong her resolution not to bother either Wendi or May, she really needed some help, Myn admitted silently. What was the difference between the bow used to greet the family of a friend or acquaintance and the bow used to greet an important pureblood? And why did it matter? More to the point, what on earth had possessed her to think that she could, in one year, learn what pureblood children her age had learnt over the span of twelve years? Wendi and May, being purebloods themselves, would surely know but was the wrath of Kerry - her self-appointed tutor for the pureblood etiquette that she would've learnt if her father 'had had as better choice in wives', as Kerry had worded it - really worth disturbing her friends? Could she really disturb May from her grief or Wendi from her thoughts, even in the name of her studies? Yes, yes, she could, Myn decided hastily after a quick glance at the assignment her aunt had bestowed upon her. Kerrys wrath was a fearful thing and the first thing Mark had warned her about, shortly before cheekily informing her that he would probably wake her up very early over the summer, just to annoy her.

Wendi or May? Myn mused thoughtfully. The decision was made for her when she couldn't find May in the common room. Wendi it was. Where could she find her? Hufflepuff common room, student lounge or wandering around Hogwarts somewhere. Myn closed her eyes and concentrated on her breathing, sorting through the possible places to find her Hufflepuff friend before picking out the most likely. The Huffle common room, of course. Myn knew where it was but would have to camp outside for a while, since she didn't know the password. It didn't take long for Myn to reach the common room and she sat outside the portrait calmly, ready to wait for as long as it took. Not for over an hour, though. Her patience had its limits.

[wendi]

Wendi sat on her bed in her dorm. She hadn't come out for air in days. Well, except for classes and meals. And even for meals, Wendi just picked up her breakfast and lunch from the Great Hall and ate it in her dorm. For dinner, Wendi went to the kitchens afterward and just asked her house elf friend, Delijah, to help her make something for dinner. Deli never minded since she did always seem to have a liking for Jamison. Wendi had been doing her classwork and homework, but she hadn't really been paying attention. Classes had only just started back up so Wendi wasn't behind yet, but she could be if she kept things how they were. She didn't feel like talking to anyone especially Jamison. Jamison had comforted her the day she got the letter from Keith, but not sense then. Wendi hadn't given him the opportunity too. Usually, Jamison would just leave her a ton of annoying letters, but he hadn't. Wendi hadn't even seen Jami since there first talk when she had Keith's letter. Wendi would have to talk to him eventually and she would. They had to talk about what to do and how to keep Keith out, it would just take some time. Wendi was still getting used to Keith being back. She knew she would never accept what he was trying to do, but Wendi had to feel better about it. Hopefully, she would over time.

Wendi's new kitten, Belle-Anna, was now resting upon Wendi's lap. Wendi had decided to leave Tootsie at home in London when Wendi's Gram seemed to take a liking to the pygmy puff. And when Wendi saw Belle-Anna at a Pet Store, she couldn't resist to not by the adorable tabby kitten. Belle-Anna purred lightly in Wendi's lab and Wendi stroke her kitten. Wendi looked completely unlike herself. Her hair was such a light blond and her skin was so pale. She hadn't really care about clothing and mainly she had stuck to pajamas and her school clothes. At the moment, Wendi was wearing her Hufflepuff jumper with her robes over it. It was cold outside, but Wendi hadn't been outdoors in ages so she didn't really notice the temperature difference. All Wendi thought about was Keith. Wendi had a dozen different ways that she really wanted to spend her second year, but Keith was the only thing on her mind. Time would only tell what he would do and time was the one thing that Wendi now feared.

By this point, Belle-Anna was getting restless. She was prodding and moving about Wendi's lap. It was apparent that she wanted to get out of the dorm. Belle-Anna hadn't been outdoors in a good while either. She had spent her time up in Wendi's dorm and playing about the Common Room while Wendi was at classes. Wendi sighed as she looked at the restless kitten. Maybe, a trip to the courtyard would do the kitten some good even if it was freezing outside. Wendi stood up from her bed. She put on a little yellow ski cap with the Hufflepuff Crest that she had on top of her dresser and she put on the Hufflepuff gloves that Gram had made her. Wendi then picked up, little Belle-Anna in her arms. Wendi smiled at her little kitten and then left her dorm room. Maybe this was a good thing. Wendi was sort of getting restless in her dorm. She hadn't seen any of her friends in weeks. Wendi had not a clue how May and Myn were doing. Wendi knew that May had to be still upset over Leon's death, but Wendi didn't know what Myn was up to. But, the question was, was Wendi ready to talk to anyone?

Belle-Anna meowed as she saw an orange cat by the name of Frankie. Wendi laughed lightly still clenching the kitten in her arms. Wendi waved at a couple of Hufflepuffs as she left the common Room. She was a bit tired, but this would do Belle-Anna some good and maybe even Wendi. As Wendi left the Common Room, she noticed someone sitting outside of the Common Room. Wendi smiled a bit as she recognized her friend. "Myn." Wendi said in her high pitched voice. "How long have you been here? i haven't seen you in such a long time." Wendi was just going to try and act normally, she decided. If she wished to tell Myn anything, she would. Wendi looked down at Belle-Anna. "Oh, this is Belle-Anna. She's new." Wendi said calmly. "What's up with you? I haven't talked to you and May for ages." Wendi said smiling a tiny bit.