Easter visits ((Faith))

[liz]

Liz smiled and chattered calmly with Faith as the excited the Hogwarts Express and moved into the muggle world once again. Noticing the blond head of her brother flirting with some girl a bit over Liz rolled her eyes towards Faith: “Oh, there he goes again. I’ll go and get Carter so he can drop us off.”<br>Liz rolled here eyes once again as she made her way over and was greeted by a huge bear-hug and a kiss on the fore-head from her brother, which caused the girls Carter had been talking to glare at Liz.
The brother and sister made her way back and with Faith joining htem again made their way out to the parking lot.
“Carter, meet Faith, Faith – this is my brother Carter,” Liz made quick introductions as she hopped into the car.
“It’s a pleasure to meet you, Faith,” Carter said grinning charmingly at Faith as he started the car and started driving as the three held up an easy conversation.

The drive was short enough though and reaching the dock Liz waved her brother good-bye.
“Mom packed some food for you two as well. It’s in the boat,” Carter said pushing his head out of the window before driving off again.
“That’s my brother. He’s a bit weird sometimes, but I love him,” Liz told Faith with a smile as the girls started towards the dock where the ‘Flying Dream’ was swinging on the waves, “The wind is good and there aren’t too much waves today either, so I doubt you’ll get sea-sick.”
Reaching the ‘Flying Dream’ which had been recently washed as Liz noticed, Liz climbed on board swiftly and gracefully with movements that showed experience.
“Come on – it may seem a bit unstable, but the plank won’t go anywhere,” Liz told Faith with a smile enjoying the light breeze.

“You may look around while I cast off ad then we have to secure the sails. You can try driving this beauty when we are out of the dock. She’s sensitive so don’t worry. Besides there aren’t any trees to crash into on the sea,” Liz told Faith once more as she moved over the boat, checking the topes and small details necessary before casting off.
With her white knee-length pants, blue tank-top and a white blouse on top of everything else, Liz fitted on top of the yacht and her white sneakers didn’t slip as she started working on the first sail, heaving it up, as Liz glanced over her shoulder to see how Faith was doing.

[bellatrixlestrange]

It was finally the start of the easter holidays and, as Faith stepped from the Hogwarts Express to the gret, shining surface of Platform 9 and 3/4 it seemed nothing could dampen her mood. Next to her was her good friend Liz Connely, who had invited Faith over for Easter break. Faith felt the usual nerves arrise as they crossed the barrier into the muggle world. Faith was a pure-blood and had very little contact with muggles. This made her increasingly aware and self-concious when she was around them, especially in such a huge a place as Kings Cross. She always feared that she would say something or do something stupid, that would risk the safety and secrecy of the wizarding world.

Liz seemed very comfortable and rolled her eys jokingly as she spotted someone among the crowd. No-doubt she had seen her brother, Carter who was supposed to be meeting them there. Liz disappeared for a second, leaving Faith standing nervously, leant against a barrier as the thousands of muggles milled around her on the platform. Thankfully, Liz appeared soon enough in the company of none other than Carter, who was older than the two. They headed out to the car park and Liz made time for introductions as they ducked into the car. Ofcourse, Faith already knew who Carter was but it was polite all the same.

"Nice to meet you too," Faith said with a smile, never shy, "And thanks for picking us up and stuff."


It wasn't a long drive and soon enough Faith could see a strip of water on the horizion and the dock swung into view. They both waved Carter off as he drove off, mentioning that there was some food in the boat. The boat, Faith suddenly rememberd the reason why they were there and spun around to see Liz's family's vessel, bobbing up and down like a toy one as it dipped with the waves. It was a beautiful site, bright white and gleaming in the glaring sun that hung overhead. Liz commented on her brother being wierd and Faith laughed. She knew exactly how wierd siblings and relatives could be, having more than enough her self. Faith was also glad to hear Liz assure her that it the boat was quite stable and there wasn't much chance of her getting sea-sick. Faith was instantly relieved. She was always one for new experiences, and, ofcourse she had been on boats before, but those had been small wooden ones in Greece and the odd cruise liner. The 'Flying Dream' left a completley different scenario.

"Just promise me," Faith said, grinning, "That if I fall in, you won't just leave me there."



Five minutes or so later and Liz was looking completley at home, snaking over the top of the boat, checking the sail and securing knots. Faith, was leaning over the back, her long blonde hair caught in the fresh breeze, breathing in deeply. It was a great feeling.

"I have to go on boats more often," She told Liz, turning round and smiling, "Lucky you having your own. I'm quite jealous."

"Are we setting sail soon, then?" Faith enquired pleasantly.