Chapter 16-Amber
Ok, so before I start, I am going to describe Fred and George's room as I envision it. It doesn't say in the book. So ya. Also, the picture attached is Amber.
I cleared my throat and walked forward so I was in the door frame. I smiled and looked around the room.
"Come on in Christine." George looked up from his trunk. I walked in and saw two beds, which I assumed were the twins. There were two dressers and a body length mirror on the wall. There was a head mirror above each half sized dresser, which were on either side of the door.
"Nice room. It is a bit bigger than Gin's." I walked in further and set my stuff down so I could sit on my trunk. Amber cooed lightly and I smiled at her. "Where should I put everything?" I turned around and faced the boys. They both finished unpacking and leaned against the wall.
"Um, your owl can go in the corner over there." George pointed to a little owl cage hanger. I hooked her cage there and she began to rock it slowly, signaling she was hungry. I taught her signals to use to show what she needs. Amber is a very smart owl in that sense.
I unlatched her cage door and she hopped out onto my shoulder and nuzzled into the crook of my neck and cooed. I walked over to my bag and took out my bag of owl food. Amber started hopping up and down. "Shhhh, you'll get it." I laughed at her anticipation.
She stopped hopping and looked down. "Aww, don't be embarrassed. Here you go." I got a handful and put it in her food bowl. She flew into her cage and cooed happily. She started eating so I latched her cage back up.
I turned around and Fred and George had there mouths open. I immediately panic. My eyes widened. "Oh gosh, what?" My voice had panic laced in it. George didn't budge a muscle. Fred blinked and looked at me. "Y-Your owl..." They both pointed at Amber as she continued to eat and coo.
"Amber? What about her?" I sighed in relief that it wasn't something about me. "She's so..." George started. "Smart." Fred finished. I smiled and winked at Amber and she winked back.
"Ya, I taught her most of what she knows. My uncle helped. She is extremely intelligent for an owl. And adorable." I laughed and heard Fred mumble something. "What was that?" He looked up and shook his head. "Nothing. I just said she is cute." He smiled and walked toward the cage. Amber started backing up and looked at me.
I put out a hand and stopped Fred. "Wait a second." I walked over to Amber's cage and she hopped to the door, shaking slightly. I unlatched the cage slowly and she stayed put. I slowly stroked her back and hummed "This Is Gospel" by Panic! At The Disco. It's how I get her to calm down.
She looked up at me with a worried look. She looked past me at Fred who looked really confused, and then back at me. This meant she didn't know if she should let him touch her. I nodded and she cooed. I backed away and Fred slowly walked forward.
Amber hopped onto the door frame as he got closer. He reached forward and slowly stroked her back. She moved her head in his hand and cooed. He laughed and backed up. Amber flew out of the cage and onto my finger. She walked up my arm and sat on my shoulder.
"What's her name?" Both boys said. "Amber. I named her after the gem. Amber has shear beauty, so should my owl." Amber cooed and rubbed against my head. I stroked her head and smiled. She flew up and did a loop, which means she wants to go explore. She then turned to me and waited for an answer. I sighed and opened the window. I looked back at her and nodded. She sat on the window ledge and pecked my cheek. That is how she says goodbye.
"Bye. Be back in an hour." She cooed and flew into the sunlight. I closed the window and smiled at the twins. "How old is she?" George asked. "She is 5 now. She's growing up so fast." I wiped a fake tear away and smiled. "So, where do I set up?" I ran a hand through my hair and walked up to the boys.
"Oh, right." Fred walked over and pushed the wall. A panel moved to the side and a twin bed came out, set with a teal bed sheet and duvet. I squealed and ran over to it. There was a memory foam pillow!
"Oh my Godric! Thank you so much!" I hugged George and then Fred. He picked me up and spun around. When he put me down I pulled away and fell down. I laughed and held my head as my dizziness died down. Fred helped me up and I hugged him again.
I took in his scent. Musty wood and cinnamon. Mmmm...
I pulled away and unpacked my bed items, keeping the other stuff in the trunk. I sat down on the bed and, boy was it COMFORTABLE! I closed my eyes and smiled. I sat up when I heard a tap on the window. Amber was back and had a letter.
I opened the window and she flew in, dropped the letter on my bed and flew into her cage in a swift and graceful swoop. She closed and latched the cage and nestled under her blanket and closed her eyes. I chuckled and pulled her cage blanket out of my bag.
I walked up to her cage and lifted the blanket. "Do you want me to cover the cage?" Amber shook her head. I put the blanket on the windowsill for later.
I went to my bed and picked up the letter. In a neat font was written:
~Christine Penrose~
On the front. I opened it and pulled out a letter.
Christine,
Hi! It's Noah. I assume this is your owl? If not, STOP READING THIS STRANGER!
Anyway, how is your first day going? Mine is going good. By the way, your owl is very pretty. Please write back.
Sincerely,
Noah Caster
I smiled and closed the letter, planning to write back later so Amber could sleep. "Who's that from?" George asked, wiggling his eyebrows. I rolled my eyes, threw a pillow at him and laughed.
"A new friend I made. Noah Caster. He's a 5th year Hufflepuff." I crossed my legs and caught the pillow as George threw it back.
"Wanna play Exploding Snaps?" Fred pipped up.
I nodded and George jumped up. Fred set it up and we all got ready for the game when there was a huge
CRASH
"What was that?" We all said.
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And another chapter bites the dust!
I hope you enjoyed! I sure love writing it!
How do you like Amber?
I love you all so so much!
Love y'all!
~Amber
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