~"I am completely and utterly devoted to you." His eyes still on me, brushing more hair from my face and tucking it behind my ear.
"It's me and you," I whispered, my forehead coming to lean again his, "always."~
Arabella Potter needs to learn how t...
After a very loving goodbye from our Godparents, Harry and I apparated back to Hogwarts.
It was still rather early, giving ourselves enough time to get changed and head down for breakfast before classes.
"Thank you." I spoke quickly, as he walked up the stairs up to the common room.
"What for?" Harry questioned.
"For coming home, I think the four of being together was just what I needed."
Harry's arm reached around and pulled me in as we reached the top of the stairs, squeezing my shoulder, "You're very welcome Belle."
I smiled, taking in a big breath of air before we headed into the common room. It was still rather quiet, only a few pupils up early to study or chat before heading down for breakfast.
"Hi Arabella", a Gryffindor girl chirped quietly, sending me a kind smile before going back to scribbling on her parchment.
"Hi" I almost whispered, smiling back at her and saying goodbye to Harry before heading up.
I made it to my dorm and was greeted by Hermione waiting on the other side of the door.
"Arabella you're back!" she squealed, embracing me tightly. "The dorm room and I have missed you."
"I've missed you too silly" I chuckled.
She released me from her hold, and I looked onto to my bed to see my uniform placed very neatly on my bed, looking freshly cleaned.
"Did you clean my uniform Hermione?" I rolled my eyes and laughed.
"I wanted you to look as perfect as possible for your first day back!" she insists.
"I've missed classes for one day!" I argued, laughing again. "And although I have managed to shower and wash my hair this morning, I don't think a polished uniform will distract from the eye-sore that is my face."
I pulled a face at myself in the mirror. The cuts on my lip and cheekbone had started to heal, looking a lot less painful to touch. The bruising was a lot less black and blue but were still rather visible.
"Well I think you're gorgeous no matter what." Hermione reassured warmly.
"And what about everyone else?" I whine.
"Sod everyone else." She smirked, impressed with herself and causing me to chuckle.
"Well," I turned to her, "thank you for getting my uniform ready." I smile reassuringly, before getting changed.
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Once I was changed, Hermione helped me make my hair a bit more presentable. I left it wavy with a few small braids dotted throughout. I also managed to cover up some of the bruising, making them a lot less noticeable.
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