Rhibear ~ Madam Solo ~ Dark Brooding Girl ~ Accio Jedi ~ Gryffinclaw ~ Just a doll 82. Careful Setting: Dr. Severin Javert’s office; Rouen, France; 2067
Gaston listened, his eyes lighting up as Mlle. Manon spoke. She talked of magic wands, potions, and special schools. “You mean there are others like us?” he asked. She nodded.
Gaston grinned excitedly. He couldn’t wait to go to magical school! Maybe then he wouldn’t feel like such an outsider! “Wait until Maman and Papa hear-“
Mlle. Manon shook her head. “No, we have to be careful who we tell…” Gaston blinked. “Regular people, non-magiques… fear what they don’t understand. You’ve seen for yourself… so we stay hidden.” Gaston frowned; she patted his shoulder. “They’ll find out in good time.”
__________________ Old voices I had thought long since dead whisper of another life I might have led If I could take that second chance, If I could make my life anew, If only dreams came true... |