But still, there was no gasp or outcry. Her skin was really, really soft, but I knew shouldn’t thinking that. This was a spanking, and I had to show...that I meant it. I let my hand swish down with considerable force this time. A loud smack filled the air, and I felt the impact resonate in my arm. Her body shook, and a small “Ow!” told me that I had finally managed to get through. I hit the other cheek just as hard, and I felt her body wiggle with it. “Ow!” she complained. “That stings!” “It is. While it was not given as a threat Vicky knew this is what would happen if she sought to betray their trust. The Minister was given the photographs of the rapist which had been drawn up in conjunction with Jenny. He was also handed the article for the Daily Prophet Luna had penned. She told him she would also publish these in the Quibbler.When they left the Minister's Office, Luna informed her that they were now going to have lunch with the man who was probably the most famous person in the. “Yeah, I’m good. Just got some bad news is all.” Mallory remained outside the door. Her lips tingled from Daphne’s kiss. “Daph, I’ll see you later. Hope everything’s okay, Carmen.” “Thanks, Mal. I’ll call you in a few if that’s okay.” She called over her shoulder. Mallory nodded. “Okay, then. See you.” ---Daphne sat on her bed and sipped her cola. She watched mournfully as Carmen stared at her blank laptop screen. “Carmen are you sure you’re okay?” She eked the words from her throat, afraid to. I made sure mom saw how happy I was to pull on my cap andapron, my petticoat, and heels.Our relationship changed in more subtle ways as well. I curtseyed to mymom when she entered or left a room, I spoke when spoken to, and Ireferred to her as "Ma'am". She in turn referred to me simply as "maid".I would stand in perfect silence with my hands folded in my lap, behindher chair as she tasted the dinner I had prepared. When she signaled thatis was acceptable, I went and ate my own portion in the.