A Witch's Heart

Chapter 22

Watching her was like seeing a different person. I've seen her upset before but never had she been angry. I was used to seeing the shy, timid girl in the back of the classroom but the little thing a fire within her. And that wand she never said anything about it before, it came out of no where. She was trying to control her breathing taking deep breaths. Her eyes were closed and everyone left to I've her space. Being introduced to her grandmother the first day I arrived her I could feel the dislike between the two. Asking about it she would always brush it off and change the conversation to something else "everyone's gone now" I told her. She slowly opened her eyes and looked up at me "I have never done anything like that before" she admitted. By the looks off it I think she put herself in shock "well I find this side of you a bit attractive" I said taking her hand. She raised an eyebrow "just a bit?" she joked before standing to leave for the bedroom to get ready for later.

A knock on the door interrupted me "come in" I called out. I was surprised to find Severus standing at the doorway "is everything alright?" I asked. He cleared his throat "yes" his voice was in its usual monotone "I wanted to thank you" he said. I was confused "thank me, what for?" I asked "I've been Fluers professor for many years. I could see how unhappy she was but never questioned why. Then when she found you she changed became happier but more troublesome" he said "I've heard dad say she became friends with the Weasly twins" I said "Yes I soon found out she was purposely getting herself into trouble so she could spend time with me in detention" I laughed at the memory when she told me her plan to get close to said man "I'm assuming she told you what happened?" he asked "actually it was my idea that she just told you her feelings. oh she was petrified of the thought of it" he raised an eyebrow "oh really" crossing his arms he waited to see if I had anything else to say "trust me I have plenty to say but I have a date to go on. Maybe we can talk over some tea" I suggested "after all you will be my brother in law in a few months" I said as I walked around the bed to put on my shoes "that would be nice" he said. I was fixing myself in the mirror "something's bothering you" I jumped at the comment I couldn't help but see the way you flinched at breakfast" I went stiff not being able to move "I don't know what to say" looking down at the floor I was nervous to face him "there was this girl" I started "she said I didn't belong at the school" he gestured to the seat at my dressing table "everyday it was the same once she saw me I was dragged to a secluded part of the school by her friends. they would hit me, kick me and cast spells on me until I bled. I had to start casting charms to hide the scares but it was to exhausting to keep up" there was a frown on his face " I went through a similar thing in high school but its a bit more complicated. James Potter, Harrys father would torment me. I lost my best friend to him" he said "did you ever heal from it?" he sighed at the question "over time yes but I made terrible decisions because it of" I nod "I'm ashamed of my body. Every time Hecate and I get somewhat intimate I pull away" realising what I just said I covered my face with my hands "I'm sorry I didn't mean to say that" he chuckled " I believe the best thing for you to do is tell her. Make her understand" he said. I nod "thank you" I said this time no explanation was needed.

Everything about her was perfect. The way her hair blew with the slight breeze. How the yellow dress she wore fitted perfectly to her body as she walked towards me "are we all set?" I asked "yes I've checked everything three times already" she said. I took her hand and let her led me to the unknown place. She wouldn't tell me where we were going, saying it was a surprise. It was cute to see how excited she was for it "I came across it by accident and ever since wanted to share this place with you" she said leading us through trees until we came across a small trail "were are we?" I asked "hold on we're nearly there" I stayed quiet the rest of the journey until she stopped "you have to close your eyes" I did what she told me and aloud her to lead me the rest of the way "now open" and so I did. I have never seen anything like it. The lake glistened in the sun. Birds chirping and flowers in full bloom scattered the ground. A blanket had been laid under a tall tree that sheltered us with a basket. We moved toward the blanket a sat down the smile on Freya's face never leaving.

After eating I leaned against the tree as Freya laid on my lap as she read one of the many tales from her mother book. My hand reached up to loosen my braid from its bun to be more comfortable. Freya stopped reading and placed the book beside her the looked up at me "what is it?" I asked. She turned on her stomach "you should have it down more often" she said undoing the braid itself "its such a turn on when you take your hair down like that" her hands stopped after saying that. I smirked "and why is that?" I couldn't help but ask knowing that she would be embarrassed "well I'm" the paused as she tried to find the right words "it makes you look fierce like some sort of warrior you know" I chuckled as she stumbled over her words then catching her lips in mine.

It was a gentle kiss but I could feel the desire burning through her had she deepened it. I rolled her over onto her back so that I was on top of her. she pulled away "you really like the position don't know" I grinned before catching her plump lips again. Minutes went by until my hand reached for her thigh. I could feel the change she had then her skirt began to rise up and my hand feathered her skin before she pulled away. Sitting up and covering herself again. I sighed but didn't say anything, thinking that she just wasn't ready "not like this" she said her faced covered so I couldn't see her. She stood "there's something else I need to show you" sadness was lacing her voice and I wanted to know what made her change like this within a few minutes. Following her she stopped in front of and old house. It was small and built in a strange way "what is this?" I asked "I bought it" I looked over at the brick home again then faced her "for us" she answered the question she knew I was about to ask.

Inside everything was already set up and in order. No dust could be found. She opened a red wooden door at the top of the house to show a bedroom. It was small but sill spacious at the same time. The bed was in the middle of the room with four post around it that had red curtains tied around it "I wanted this place the minute I saw it" she said "please, sit on the bed" something about the way she spoke set something within me that I couldn't explain. I did what she asked and waited "I've got a secret that I think I'm ready to share with you" I had no time to say anything a she turned so he back was facing me. I could see she was fumbling with the buttons on her dress then she removed her arms from the sleeves and let the yellow material fall in a puddle at her feet. She stepped out of it, her bare feet hitting the carpet floor. Slowly she began to turn around with an arm covering her bare breasts. Fully facing me she removed the arm dropping it to her side. Standing there in nothing but a pair of underwear I finally saw her for the first time without clothing. And for the first time I finally understood why. Tears threatened to spill as I made my way towards her. Going on both knees I took her hand and brought them up to kiss the tips of her knuckles.  She was trembling. My forehead resting on her stomach "there ugly. I'm ugly" she cried out "no, you're beautiful" I said looking up at her seeing those big teary eyes.