There's a New Girl in Town

Chapter 4 The Lake

The lake is a little ways down a path in the woods. When we were safely covered by the trees behind us I pull off the cloak breathing in the fresh air. It was amazing to be free from the stuffy confinements of the cloak and see that world through my own eyes. It all seems so clear now seeing through the fabric made everything more blurry than it really was. I should have gotten glasses when I was really young but Mrs. Corellas thought that as long as I could still work that she didn’t need to spend money on me to buy them for me so I got use to seeing the world through a blurred vision. I folded up the cloak and stuffed it into the basket then ran ahead spinning. I felt free for the first time since I got to the Borrow.
“Man was it hot under there. Excellent idea Harry!” I exclaimed, “I was boiling. At first I thought that the cloak would be a brilliant idea but that’s not something that you want to wear all summer long. I felt like I was going to die but if it gets me to Hogwarts the I’ll suffer through it.”
The others laughed at me as we turned the corner I gasped. The sight before me was one of the most beautiful sights I ever saw. The lake sparkled in the sun light as it reflecting off the water. There was a slight breeze that made small ripples in the water creating patters with in the light. As the trees reflect across the water like it was a disco dance floor in the wild. On the far side away from the trees was a little area with lilies and water grass a few fireflies were flying around the flowers or lightly landing on the pads. On the side that we were standing there was a rope tied to a tree that swung out over the water. I could hardly move as I took in the exquisite beauty. The others walked pass me smiling as they began to set up the blankets and towels some of them were taking off their tops to get into the water. I pulled myself away from the wonder and went over to help.
I was helping set up the blanket when I heard a noise. Harry and I look up to see Hermione fully dresses in the water furious. Ron is on the side laughing when Hermione pulls him in and they start dunking each other. I hear Harry give a soft sigh and look away with a slight frown on his face.
“You know there only playing. Don’t get yourself worked up about nothing.” I said.
“I guess your right I just can’t help not getting jealous.” his replied.
“Go join them I’ll finish with the food. Go have fun.”
“What about you?”
“I’ll be there when I’m done, now go!” Harry left without a sound. Then I heard a splash and more laughing.
As finish up my work on land I started to hum an old song I always seemed to remember. I only knew the smooth melody I can’t remember if there were no words of if I just didn’t know them. It always seemed to comfort me and calm me down when I was sad. I finished and sat down with me feet dangling in the water blocking out the noise that the others were making. I stare out over the water thinking of the orphanage I felt bad for leaving it even if I knew I was time for me do something of myself for once. The orphans were the only family I know I was dropped off there when I was about two years old. I have very little memories of my life before that fateful night. I missed them so much and was wondering how they were all doing without me. I could tell that I was going into a daze as all of the memories came flooding back. The time when Sarah fell off the ladder and broke her arm, sing to Ashley at night to get her to go to sleep, crying on Kim’s shoulder when things got to hard. Playing hide and go seek when Miss. Corellas wasn’t there. Watching all of the kids grow up right before my eyes I felt like the mother that none of them had and they treated me the same way. All of the memories I learned to cherish over the years are there behind my tearing eyes flashed like a movie. I don’t notice when Ginny got out of the water and sat down next to me. I looked over to her when she put an arm around my shoulders giving a small jump in shock.
“What’s wrong?” she asks
I shrug and reply “Nothing really.”
“Something’s wrong or else you wouldn’t be sitting here with tear stained cheek,” Hermione says to me getting out and hugging me.
I force a smile, “No I was just thinking of the orphanage and some past memories. I’m fine though. Let’s have some fun,” I said as I slipped out of my now damp t-shirt and shorts revealing Ginny’s blue bikini and slipper into the water. It felt freezing but good on my hot skin. I dove under to get use to the water and showed up a little bit away right behind Ron. I went under right before he could turn around to see me and swam under his legs and tossed him. I pulled up grinning when he got up sputtering.
“Hey! You’ll pay for that,” he said as he started to chase me around the lake.
By this time everyone had joined in and it was one massive tag game. About an hour later we all got out of the lake and sat down to eat. We talked of everything and anything from Hogwarts to their summer trip to Egypt. I learned a lot about them and seemed to be accepted into their group immediately. By the time we were done it was about 4 o’clock and we decided to head home. I was rather reluctant to leave my new heaven. I didn’t want to put back on the clock but I knew we must go back before Mrs. Weasley got worried.
When we all got back to the house I went up to take a shower. I couldn’t take a shower alone; it would cause too much commotion and attention to me and my secret would be out. In order to prevent that Ginny and I took one together. I never thought a girl could look so good. I mean I know that I was bisexual but I never really thought about it before. Yet Ginny was beautiful I just loved her body. Her nice round breast were small but perfect. Her butt I noticed when she leaned over was round and tight, her hips how they swayed while she washed herself. I felt myself getting wet and was glad for the water to hide it. I could also swear that she was looking at me as well but it’s probably my imagination at work. I just hoped I could keep my feelings a secret about her while I was at the Borrow. At school I was sure that there would be other distractions but here in the same room and house I’d die. I just had to make sure that she or anyone else found out. A small voice interrupts my thoughts.
“Harriet?” she asked.
“Oh sorry I was kind of in my own world sorry. What did you say?” I responded sincerely.
“I was only wondering why you had gloves on all the time even in the shower.”
This is one part about me that I didn’t explain yet. Ever since I was young I had to wear a pair of soft cotton gloves that went a just past my wrists. I don’t really like to talk about it all I know is that it has something to do with my parents.
“It’s a long story about my past. Which we will not get into I don’t like to talk about it. If you ever see me without the gloves on you’re a very special person since I can hurt people when I touch them. Sorry if I only widen your curiosity.”
“It did but its ok, I can see that this is a closed topic.”
The rest of that night went well Hermione and I had another lesson which consisted of finishing first year potions and beginning defense against the dark arts. I Ron and Harry played chess with a little help from me on Harry’s part. It was a pleasant night. All of the Weasley’s children were delighted to have another person in the house. Especially Ginny who always wanted a sister to talk to in the mist of all of her brothers.

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