Chapter 7 - Return Ⅱ (1/2)
Clean and bathed, Rowan detangled her raven hair until it shone. Though her sleek straight hair now descended neatly down her back. She was given a closet filled with clothing in her size. Frankly, how they knew her exact size was an utter mystery, but it was quite convenient and a nice touch.
After having looked through the closet, Rowan picks a pair of trousers with a matching shirt and sweater to wear. Fully dressed, she studies her reflection with satisfaction as her reflection in the full-length mirror preens itself. Rowan rolls her eyes and turns to study the bedroom given to her.
The grand bed has a luxurious soft grayish blue cover and soft pillows that are simply to die for. There is glimmering wood bed stands on either side with a golden tree-like shaped lamp. Directly across from the bed on the other side of the room is a grand window looking out to the lawn with tastefully dark violet curtains to be pulled shut or open with a golden tassel.
Between the bed and the window on the left beige wall is an expensive red oak study desk with a comfortable looking chair. On the right side of the room is a grand bookcase filled with very few books for now. Behind her next to the clothes closet is a dresser filled with all sorts of clothing and undergarments. With another inner door leading to a white marble tiled bathroom with all sort of toiletry under the grand marble sink with an overhanging golden mirror. There are soft white bathroom rugs across the ground, a grand golden clawed bathtub and even a porcelain toilet, which Rowan is certain had a diamond engraved flushing handle.
Just wearing soft socks, Rowan crosses the luxurious red carpet under her feet over to the large window. She climbs onto the windowsill that has soft padding and pillows made for resting against. From the window, she can see the grand front lawns glistening before her. The warm morning sunlight gently rains down onto her as she studies the grounds.
Rowan's eyes gleam as she sees a beautiful, brightly colored peacock strut across the grounds as if it was lord of the palace. The peacock opens its mouth to let out an arrogant cry, which cannot be heard from inside the manor. She stays put until the feathered peacock struts around the house and into the back.
Rowan curiously gets up and opens the door as she peeks on both sides of the elegant hallway to see that it is clear. She almost steps out until she forgets she has no shoes on. She hurries back and slips on a pair of slippers, before skipping out across the hallway and opening Severus's room.
Severus is still putting on a sweater when Rowan skips inside and flops onto the bed. ”I feel that we look like pompous country gents,” Rowan scoffed as she stared up at the star-patterned ceiling enchanted to move with the stars.
”Huh, why didn't I think to check out the ceiling?” Rowan thought to herself. ”I wonder if my room has that feature too?”
Severus hides a grin at Rowan's comment and instead says, ”Well, the manor is rather big.” Big was an understatement it was HUGE.
”Yup, but it looks like they don't like us very much,” Rowan murmured.
Severus pauses in buttoning his collar and mutters, ”Maybe, but at least they'll only give us a cold shoulder.” And that was something they were both used to. There was a reason the other school children picked on them. Their parents did not appreciate the twins being there.
”True,” Rowan muttered as rolled onto her stomach.
The bedroom window is slightly ajar as the faint sound of birds can be heard from outside as they sing their little hearts out. ”Do you think, he'll come after us?” Severus interjected ruining the gentle atmosphere.
”Even if he does, I doubt he can do anything to us given that this is the home of at least one wizard and two witches',” Rowan mused out loud.
Severus nods with a faint smile and pauses as he eyes Rowan with a raised eyebrow. ”Didn't they give you a dress to wear?” Severus pointedly inquired.
”There were dress options in the closet, but I can't ever recall having worn a dress before,” Rowan solemnly replied.