This started just as the ‘Cartographers Kitten’ did as a challenge to write a short eight hundred word story but this time I intended to write two parts of eight hundred words each; I missed the target by about eight words so I’m going to let them stand as they are, I think 1% off isn’t too bad. However, whilst writing and rewriting No.4 I decided to write a prequel to it which will simply be known as ‘Before No.4’.
Anyone who is a fan of JK Rowling’s work will recognise the protagonist and the locations in a matter of seconds and whilst my work will never be a rival to the original it was great fun writing a short piece for one of my favourite literary characters.
I hope you enjoy them.
Best wishes
Charlie
Charlie Rufus 