I wish
Author: Taryn
From: Redmond, USA
Age: 16
Date: 5th Aug 2004, 2:46 AM
Rating: 5
Comment:
Title: I wish
There it was. The mirror I had heard so much about, The Mirror of Erised. I was told that it would show me my hearts desire....but what was that? Well, I would be finding out soon enough. As I crept towards the mirror, I half expected to see a reflection of..well, of the mirror itself. I had never really known what the one thing I desired above all else, and it drove me mad. But finally, I would know.
As I drew myself in front of the mirror, I shut my eyes tightly. After all of this anticipation, I was afraid that I would be dissapointed. I stood there for minutes, Eyes closed, drawig in shaky breaths. Finally, I opened one peircing blue eye, afraid of what I would see.
But, oh my!! I threw my other eye open, and adjusted my half moon glasses excitedly. Was it...it was!! How had I not known?? I laughed in glee, and danced arounf the room. Finally, finally I knew what my life were all about!
After my excitement died down a bit, I reverently knelt down beside the mirror. I gazed into it dreamily. There was no way that I would be able to return to my dormitory tonight, because the sight before me was much too grand, much to wonderful to leave!!
After minutes (or perhaps even hours, I'm not sure at all) a sound behind me shook me from my trance. Slowly, I turned my head, afraid of what I might see.
'Well, young Albus, I should have known.'
It was the headmaster!!
'Oh! Er, Professor Dippet, I can explain, I was just--'
'Albus, you must go back to bed.'
'Oh, but sir!'
I glanced back longingly at the mirror.
'Albus, many men have wasted their lives in front of the mirror. Please do not throw away your mind for something as frivolous as a mirror. No matter what it shows, it is not worth it. And know that I am speaking the truth when I say that what is in the mirror will be quite impossible for you to accomplish. Now scurry off to bed.'
Sadly, I threw one glance back at the mirror, at my dreams! A trudged back up to my dorm, and threw myself into bed. I layed there for quite some time, but sleep would not come to me.
Then, an idea came to me! If I could not watch the mirror, then....I could recreate it!!! I quietly got out of bed, and knelt down by my trunk. It took me no time at all to find what I was seeking.
With one quick look around the room to make sure no one else was awake, I crept down the stairs to the common room, holding my prize carefully.
I found a mirror hanign on the wall soon enough. I ran to it, and held up my object. I looked into the mirror, and grinned.
There was Albus Dumbledore, 2nd year Gryffindor. He was grinning, and holding a pair of thick woolen socks.
A Storyteller Topic - The Mirror of Erised
The Mirror of Erised shows you the things you want the most. For Harry, it showed him his parents. If you looked into the Mirror of Erised, what would it show you - what is your hearts desire.
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