Emma Melody Vane: Harry Potter Fanfic

Midnight at the Lake

Emma's POV

It's been a fort night since Valentine's day. I've decided to meet whoever my Valentine was, to thank him for the chocolates. I haven't told anyone. I set my wand to wake me at a quarter to midnight. When I woke I got out of bed grabbing my cloak. I'd fallen asleep in my every day clothes. "Coal" I say and feel him hand me his harness. I strap it to him slowly. Making sure it's down right. "The lake" I say once I was standing up holding his harness.

A part of me was apprehensive about going tonight. For several reasons. For one it's a Sunday night and I have school in the morning. Also there's still the chance this is a prank. But I have to know. Besides I still want to thank him for the chocolates.

(Time skip)

We have reached the lake undetected. I hear the gentle waves on the shore of the lake. I let go of Coal and slowly sit down. Wishing I could see the night sky. Coal soon yips and I hear something walking on the leaves. "Who's there?" I ask as I get to my feet.

"I didn't think you'd come" a male voice says. His voice sounds familiar. But I can't think of a name. I turn towards his voice and feel Coal sit beside me.

"I wanted to thank you for the chocolates. Honeycomb is one of my favourites" I tell him.

"I'm glad you liked them" he says sheepishly.

"What's your name?" I ask him curious.

"I won't tell your my name, not yet" he tells me. "I want you to get to know me before you know my name" he states.

"Do you think I won't like you if I knew your name?" I ask him confused.

"Yes" he says.

"I'm not judgemental, I am very open minded" I tell him.

"I just don't want anything to get in the way" he states and I feel him touch my cheek. I flinch surprised. "Sorry, I forgot you can't see" he says.

"It's ok, you just startled me" I tell him. "What do I call you then?" I ask him.

"Smok" he says. (Little competition, Smok is a word in another language. Whoever guesses the word and language. Can name Emma's future child for the Epilogue: 19 Years Later. Good Luck)

"Ok Smok, call me Emma" I tell him.

"Of course, so what's this handsome fella's name?" he asks me.

"Coal" I say as I hear Coal sniffing something. I feel his tail wag against my leg. "He licks you" I state.

"I'm glad, wouldn't want an angry dog on my tail" Smok says with a chuckle.

"Do you have a pet?" I ask him curious.

"I have an owl, my dad had two Irish Wolf hounds and we even have peacocks" he tells me.

"That sounds lovely, any siblings?" I ask.

"None, you?" he asks me.

"I have a little sister, she'll be starting next year" I tell him.

"Do you want to go for a walk?" he asks me. I nod my head and he links his arm with mine. We begin to walk and I hear Coal follow us. "So what house do you think your sister will be in?" he asks me.

"She wants to be in Gryffindor" I tell him. "I think she only wants that because she's worried about me" I state. "Her and mum are pretty protective of me. Since the accident that took my sight and my father's life" I tell him.

"I'm sorry to hear that, I can't imagine losing mum or dad" he tells me honestly. "Lets talk about something else, what's your favourite subject?" he asks me.

"Charms" I tell him. "Though I used to love flying and star gazing" I tell him.

"I like flying, maybe I could take you for a ride on my broom" he says.

"That would be nice" I tell him. "Harry took me for a ride on his broom once after Quidditch practice. It felt nice flying" I tell him.

"There's nothing else like it" he agrees. "I also find Alchemy fascinating" he tells me. "Though I see both flying and alchemy only as hobbies in the future" he states. "What does your future hold?" he asks me.

"I don't know, there's not much I can do on my own. I can't brew potions alone, I can't duel, or perform spells without a little guidance. I can't even eat without someone else cutting up my food" I tell him sadly.

"I'm sorry, forget I asked" he says sheepishly.

"No it's ok, just it sucks. I pray that one day someone finds a way to return my sight. We have magic, yet we can't cure blindness" I say bitterly.

"I'm sure someone will come up with something" he tells me. "We should probably get back, we both have class tomorrow" he states. I nod my head and he leads me to the entrance hall. Where I grab Coal's harness. "I can walk you to your common room" he tells me.

"I'll be fine, Coal knows the way" I tell him. "I hope we can do this again" I tell him.

"I'll send you a letter" he tells me. "Good night Emma" he says.

"Night Smok" I say. "Dorm room" I tell Coal and we walk away. When reach the portrait hole he sits. I say the password and hear it open. He leads me through the common room to my dorm room. I change into my pjs after removing Coal's harness. Then crawl into bed falling asleep with a smile on my face.