Chapter 7: The Mirror of Erised
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I tiptoed out of the dormitory as silent as possible to escape Filch and Ms. Norris. I couldn't get caught. Not on the first night anyway. I walked along the hallways hearing nothing except occasional grunts or a "Quiet!" from the paintings. I walked till I arrived at my destination. The Mirror of Erised. My brother said he'd been there once before, but he hadn't told me what he saw when he gazed into it. As I walked around the small room I wondered what Sean would see. After a minute of letting my mind wander, I looked into it myself. I saw myself being chosen as chaser for the Slytherin quidditch team. I am hoisted up on Malfoy's shoulders and I'm grinning as the crowd cheers me on. I turn away. It must have been nothing more than a dream. If my father was truly upset my deepest desire would be him, wouldn't it? I closed the door, ran back to my dormitory, and jumped into bed.
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