"I never learned mind magics."The raft had loosened its bindings in the night, flexing over the waves as they bobbed in the water. He busied himself t...ghtening them again, and using some more cloth he had still remaining to tie a couple of new lashes where larger gaps could be found in the planking. She watched him impassively."I grow thirsty." She said plainly. She looked at him. "If our shipmates do not come back to us, we will not last long, perhaps only two days."He nodded. "Aye. Without. You're old enough to not be glued to us for the evening.” “Don't worry,” James said, “I know when mischief isn't appropriate.” “Let's hope so,” Ginny sighed. Albus and his family Apparated to the Minister's house, which meant side-along Apparition for Albus. He hated side-along Apparition. It felt like he couldn't breath. It was worse when the person who was Apparating him was also Apparating another person, which was always the case in his family. It was the curse of being the. My defensive skills and leadership were the only things keeping me from riding the bench, but I knew that it was only a matter of time before that wouldn't be enough.I stopped at 7-Eleven on the way home to grab a cup of coffee. While there, I ran into a lady I knew from campus library. She was the type of woman that I'd secretly admire, but would never actually date because of personal insecurity that stemmed from immaturity. She was a heavy set white girl with huge breasts and a big belly.. No, Ma'am. I......I'll be right down." "See that you are, cunt. Don't make me wait!" I hung up and panic struck me as I thought of who I might encounter as I walked down the long hallway to the stairs and then down one flight to the hall leading to Ashleigh's apartment. Our building has six apartments per floor, four floors, and only one staircase. Only the tenants in the apartments on the ground floor don't use the stairs. A quick trip to the bathroom to pee and add deodorant to my hair.