We know you'd be with us if heaven wasn't so far away -- Fall 2018

Lincoln Matthews wrote:When Juniper walked back, I held out my hand for her to take.  "Come... let's get to the cottage with the kids and the rest of the family," I said to her softly, squeezing her hand comfortingly.

I nodded and off we went. Once we were at the cottage, I looked for the kids and quickly found Elliot talking with Parker and Abel with Leo. I turned to my husband, "At least the kids seem okay."

I left Sedona while Will went in search for Nate.  I knew either he would find him or Faith was already with him -- at least, that was what I was hoping.  I saw Lincoln and Juniper come in and I went over to them, embracing both of them.  "how are you holding up, dears?" I asked them gently.

I saw my parents walk in and I looked at Parker.  "I'm going to go check in on them," I said to him, standing up and squeezing his shoulder as I walked towards my parents.  That was when Nana Cathie went over.  I smiled slightly and liked that everyone treated Dad just like he was really their family.  It helped me to know that everything was cool in our family like that.  When I got to them, Nana Cathie put her arm around my shoulder and pulled me closer to her.

I walked over to where Lucy and Ayden were.  "How are you doing?" I questioned, not entirely sure how the two fo them were holding up.  They had been having difficulties over the past year or so.

I nodded at Elliot whiel she stood up and went over to her parents.  I sighed heavily; there was such a mix of emotions from everyone who was there.  Students and professors were there as well, to pay their respects to one of the best Headmasters Hogwarts ever had.

I looked at Penny and shrugged.  "We're coping the best we can," I said to her honestly.  I was not entirely sure how Lucy was -- but I knew that this was extremely hard for everyone.

I nodded, having to agree with Ayden.  "That pretty much sums it up," I said, taking a sip of the tea that he had brought me.

Cathleen Clearwater wrote:I left Sedona while Will went in search for Nate.  I knew either he would find him or Faith was already with him -- at least, that was what I was hoping.  I saw Lincoln and Juniper come in and I went over to them, embracing both of them.  "how are you holding up, dears?" I asked them gently.

I was glad that Elliot came over to her Nana.  I smiled at her the best that I could.  "Things are alright," I said to her.  "Just as one would expect them to be."

I made my way over to Lucy and Ayden with Parvati.  I went to say something when Lucy saw me and stood up.  I was slightly surprised by the tight embrace she gave me, but then I realized we were basically family.  She knew how much her dad had helped me.  "I am so sorry, Lucy," I said to her gently.

I put my arm around Elliot when she came up to me.  "I know," I said to my grandson gently.  "You know you have everyone here for you, dear."

I kept my arm around Nana Cathie and looked at my parents, seeing how vacant Dad's eyes seemed.  I looked at my mum and could see her concern.

Constantine Black wrote:I jumped slightly when Evan spoke.  I took a deep breath.  "Yeah, it will be... but I was there," I said to him, pointing to my head.  "You know, with my Sight.  And... I can't handl eit."  I at least could admit that much.

I felt bad for the kid.  I knew it had to be hard dealing with Sight and everything that comes with it.  "Stan," I said gently, "if you are having a hard time, sometimes talking about it helps.  You have many people willing to be there for you.  I know that this is hard on everyone... but you still need to be able to talk about what you Saw."

I ran a hand through my hair and wished that Evan was right.  I mean... it would make everything so much easier.  How could I talk about what I Saw?  I swallowed hard and sighed.  "I know," I managed to say.  "But some things I just can't put into words."

Liam Collins wrote:I made my way over to Lucy and Ayden with Parvati.  I went to say something when Lucy saw me and stood up.  I was slightly surprised by the tight embrace she gave me, but then I realized we were basically family.  She knew how much her dad had helped me.  "I am so sorry, Lucy," I said to her gently.

I had seen Liam and went to him straight away, leaving Ayden behind.  I gave Liam the tightest hug I could because I knew how much Dad had helped him.  "Liam, you loss so much, too," I said, letting go and looking at him with tears in my eyes.  "I am so glad you were able to make the wake."  Then I looked at Parvati and smiled sadly.  "Thank you for coming, too, Parvati."

I nodded at Lucy and took a deep breath.  "Of course I came," I said to her gently.  "Your dad made an impact on so many people... I wouldn't be here if it weren't for him."