"If only I had just one day
I want to peacefully fall asleep
intoxicated with your sweet scent...

Just one day, if I can be with you
Just one day, if I can hold your hands
Just one day, if I can be with you
Just one day (just one day)
If only we can be together"  .... BTS 'Just One Day'

Familiarly silhouetted, the trees were finally in view at the top of the hill.  It was close to midnight when I finally reached the path to the Chipenden cottage. I rang the bell and waited anxiously to see my brother Tom.  

This area beyond the village was avoided by most.  Everyone knew the Spook lived here and there was all matter of wicked witches and who knows what else buried in his eastern garden.   By no means was that the only reason people avoided the Spook.  It was like the dark was attracted to him knowing he was their enemy and always trying to destroy him.

The path shimmered in the moonlight from the dew and frost that had started to form.  Light streamed from a window like a beam beckoning me in, but I knew better than to enter the Spooks garden without being invited.  My boots crunched on the path as I paced waiting for someone to come for me.  I wanted to run towards the house now that I was here, I was very afraid I was being followed.  I couldn't wait to see my brother Tom and tell him what had happened.  My stomach was in knots and I could barely contain my tears hoping I hadn't really lost her.  After days of traveling alone, it felt like it took forever for them to come to my aide.

Tom was the first to come running down the path.  The moment he saw me he called out my name, "James!" Seeing the worried look on my face he was immediately alarmed.  "Where is Grimalkin?  Is the head safe?"

"Yes, I have it.  She told me to bring it here but she disappeared, Tom!"  James sounded at his wits' end.  "You must help me find her!" 

Narrator:

James was weary from worry and exhaustion.  It was a long way and he had no clue where she could be.  He couldn't take the stress anymore and collapsed at his brother's feet.  Tom called out to the Spook and Alice to help him.  They were already running out when they heard his call.  Tom carried his brother on his back while Alice carried the sack.  They waited for James to recover himself so they could ask him questions.  

Alice held the frantic boy in a hug comforting him as he shook, while Tom went to make some tea to calm him.  The Spook busied himself making some scrambled eggs and toast.  James looked like he hadn't had a meal in days.  He looked into her eyes pleadingly, "please help me find her like you did Tom.  I love her Alice."

Alice sucked in her breath shocked that he could feel so strongly for Grimalkin in such a short time.  The Spook put the food before him and told him to tuck in.  James devoured the meal while the others thought about what they should do.

As he finished, James started to tell them what he knew.  "I was guarding the head till she came back from rescuing you.  I hid in the abandoned town just outside the arena.  That night, I waited in the dark with that ghastly thing. I thought it was the hardest thing I had ever done.  I was close to losing hope when suddenly she appeared.  She told me you were safe.  She had gone willingly to give her life to save yours and had succeeded with her plan." 

"I am grateful to her," Tom said soothingly.

"We left quickly taking a different path than how we had come, but just when I thought we had gotten away, we were attacked.  A slew of gaunt creatures with stringy hair and drenched in blood attacked us.  She fought them off skillfully, but suddenly a dark shadow took her and she disappeared along with the sack.  The creatures left leaving me behind.  I waited for her to return to me but it was nearly dawn and she hadn't returned.  I decided to go for help when suddenly the sack appeared before me.  I thought it was a sign that she is still alive.  We have to help her!"

Tom nodded his head but Alice said, "No Tom!  Grimalkin is the strongest witch I know. She can get herself out of any trouble.  You two will only get in the way."

"Alice, look in your mirror.  Tell us what you see," Tom asked.

"Tom, I love you.  I just got you back.  Don't go."