Good Day Sunshine

[Leah Winters]

It gotten to where Leah was more prone to taking a walk in the early mornings when the sun had just risen and she was more likely not to meet anyone in Obsidian Harbour. It was the perfect time of day for a walk for it was not at all hot nor very cold either. She hummed as she walked the cobbled streets happy to have some form of exercise no matter how slight. She was bored with it all, and walking in the morning hours seemed to be the only thing that broke her out of the dullness, something that fiercely irritated her. It had become the same thing, staying up until the AM's watching muggle television, eating the same cheap cereal, watching television yet again, taking a nap, watching television, going to bed and starting it all over again the very next day.

It was no way to live so she was forced to find someway to break out of the system. Perhaps there would be other ways to toss up her life as well. The Death Eaters had not met up in quite some time, which annoyed her, but perhaps soon. That was most certainly not boring. Leah yawned and went over to a bench placed off the cobbled streets. Her legs were beginning to get tired so she sat and began to watch and listen to the birds chirp, happy to have found an activity.

 

[Maddiie Holland]

Maddiie was beginning to get used to Alexander not being home. While he was away she did everything she could to keep herself busy at the shop and her extended studies in Hawaii continued now that it was mostly Delilah and herself occuping their tropical home, a sanctuary that was peaceful and to quiet at times. Today however she had some more managing up to at the shop while Delilah stayed with Lila and her little uncle Liam at home. Maddiie was greatful she would at least have someone to look after Delilah. Or else she would be on a endless search scouting for someone to watch her baby while she work at the owl emporium. A mother instincts were always strong even if the person in front of her had a bachelor degree in child physiology, she still will need to know the person well. Maddiie was at times pickie but Delilah deserved best, without her daddy around she surly did.

Maddiie was busy walking the streets, her lace jacket snuggle her form after apparating to the Harbor. She was humming something original when she notice and saw a familiar figure sitting alone. When she was just inches away did she notice it to be Leah Winters. "Well what a surprise to see you about" Maddiie said this with a hint of sarcasm in her voice. "How you've been?" Maddiie ask her while pushing her hand into her pockets to keep cool. Her face still the same, but Maddiie a little more lengthy now. If she knew better she look just a little like her mother Christina. No one hadn't say this yet, but she knew it. She was looking more and more like her mother each day. Taino Indian was taking over her rapidly but there was not much Maddiie could do about it. She deal with it, and embrace her mothers looks even if met remembering that she was gone.

 

[Leah Winters]

It was quiet in the early hours, so peaceful that for a few minutes Leah allowed herself to close her eyes and think of things far more pleasant. Her heart raced as the three faces of Ioan, Link and Hades appeared in her mind. Three men who she currently allowed herself to gain feelings for. One was married, the other hated her, and the third was caught up in a love hate relationship with another woman. It was so stupid to allow her heart to act before her mind but unfortunately that was the way the female form acted. She sighed feeling a bit depressed. The minute of thinking about things more pleasant had come to abrupt end when those three men popped into her brain.

"Well what a surprise to see you about"

Leah's heart jumped as she heard the unexpected voice. The obvious snarkiness was prominent which made Leah realize it must be Maddiie. They had never gotten along, which was no surprise, she did not generally get along well with other females. Something about fighting for the center of the pack must be the problem between the two. Leah stood up slowly and faced the woman before her. It had been such a long time since they had laid eyes upon each other, she had changed, grown more into her looks. She could see now why Alexander married her. "Well, well look what the hounds dragged before my feet." She said spitefully. Leah would not give her the upperhand, for Maddiie was not an ignorant girl when it came to insults. "I've been great, how have you been?"

 

[Maddiie Holland]

" Watch it now, I control that pack" Maddiie quickly responded null like back to Leah. Maddiie never kept quiet when she was next to Leah, only time she held her tongue was when Alexander was in their presents. She had no reason to hold back anyways, it was natural for old enemies to bicker. For Alexander sake and sainty, she hope she can call Leah an ex rival. "That's nice to hear, still attending Hogwarts?" Maddiie question her, her fingers playing around to whatever that laid in her pockets. Deep inside she could feel her wand, she carried it with her now no matter what. After the summers past and all that happen to Maddiie, it had been fatal attraction. If it weren't for Zazuka and Alexander she wouldn't have been here. Maddiie wasn't taking her chances living in New Zealand, but working hear was another story. Least she could still come and visit and go back to Hawaii as she please. To her amazement not many heard her stories, she was thankful for that too. The last thing she wanted to be was another media wh0re.

 

[Leah Winters]

" Watch it now, I control that pack"

Leah smirked. Maddiie had always been quick with the comebacks which made her a worthy rival. "Oh really?" She was not at all worried about that, for it was most likely a harmless remark, not something to take to seriously. It would probably be best to settle their disputes for the time being. The rivalry was between two students at Hogwarts, and it was ridiculus to continue a foolish rivalry between two adults.

"I left to learn things of my own accord." She replied. "You graduated, correct? My apologies for not watching the ceremony."

 

[Maddiie Holland]

"Yeah with Alexander surprise he didn't invite you, since your practically his only family" Maddiie shrugged. She didn't care much for Leah but care greatly about Alexander. If being her friend made him happy so be it. A lot you had to put up with when you say I do at the end. "Another surprise you weren't at the wedding too" she took the liberty to showcase her sets of ring. It made her happy when she wore them but sort of sad because Leah knew the truth about her feelings to Alex at first. They hadn't been genuine, she didn't have the heart in loving Alex back. Maddiie still remembered the rushing of events but ;consequently, she fell in love with Alex. Maybe it was that day when he saved her and had almost risk his life when he fought against Chase. Maybe just seeing that split moment when she was close to death she remembered Alex being there for her no matter what, and loving her when her sickness reacted. She still remembered and for that, she will always love Alexander for that."But than again..." she came back to her thoughts. "I was terribly busy that day, so I wouldn't blame you..." she said less intense now.

 

[Leah Winters]

"He did invite me, I regretfully could not make it." Leah said calmly. "I do hate ceremonies. You will never find me at one." It was true, the constant speech making and sitting there for hours watching the clock and wishing for it to be over was something she simply could not tolerate. "I haven't seen Alex in a while. We've unfortunately lost contact. How is he?" She was a bit concerned since it had been months since they'd went for a butterbeer or written a letter. They had been classmates, and although they had not gotten along the whole time, she did care for him, for he was a very good friend.

 

[Ashton Winters]

Stupid boy, go back and wait for your sister to arrive home before you get in trouble. Ashton ignore the voices this morning, Leah didn't care if he wander so early on his own. Besides he needed the walk, to get away from the sanity building inside by staying indoor. Its not healthy either too, were the words his mother would use to describe Ashton behavior. How he use to stay inside for hours end, half the time just staring at the four walls around him. She use to say this when he was younger, but after meeting his old friend Simon, she grave that mistake. Ashton would act more into his unusual behavior, though Simon did nothing but told him stories. Stories that may frighten the faint hearted, he repeated the same ones to his youngest siblings. That's what drove his mother to madness and lock him up for a week. Ashton remembers those days clearly even if they were nothing but distant now. Ashton kept walking, his head bowed down as he raided the harbor for something to occupy his time.

 

[Maddiie Holland]

Maddiie explain a little of Alexander whereabouts. "He's traveling a little" she slid away details so that Leah wouldn't know everything about him. The trust between the two woman was hardly there. Maddiie may have given up the fued back in Hogwarts, but she wouldn't trust Leah if it came down to it. Alexander did mention her in the recent letters, asking Maddiie to contact her, just to make sure she was doing well. Maddiie hadn't seen her since that letter, till now. She would send her word back to Alexander who is unfortunately training in the Fields. Army fields to be exact. "What you've been up to since you left Hogwarts? Anything productive?" Maddiie ask a little hostile, she didn't mean to come out like that. In fact she wouldn't have mind to just keep contact so Alex will know she was doing well. However something inside of her was making her crawl on the inside. Maddiie shiver as the feeling sink in. She concluded the weather here was getting to her fast, perhaps she was coming down with something. Maybe?

 

[Leah Winters]

"Ah. I'm sure he would rather not spread the word of where he is." Leah said outright. She didn't mind much, Maddiie didn't seemed to worry to much about him, so neither would she.

"What you've been up to since you left Hogwarts? Anything productive?"

"Just a little of this and a little of that." Leah said carefully waving away her answer. No way would she confide in Maddiie about the group she was in. She knew Maddiie was one of the ones who despised the dark arts, and so she would tread carefully around the woman.

"Hey." Leah suddenly saw Ashton. She was unaware that he was up already. "Come here..." She commanded, feeling a bit annoyed.