[Hogwarts Between] Entering Diagon Alley - Amber & Kadyn

[Zack Kunkel]

On 11/2/07, Brenda McCartney <brenda.mccartney at gmail.com> wrote:
>
> [I think we got stuck on a cross-post.  I've fixed it here.  Carry on,
> folks.]
>
> > > > > > > "Don't worry. I'm sure there will be other first years who are
> new
> > to
> > > > > > > all of this as well. And the teachers are all very
> understanding,"
> > > > > > > Harriet offered as Ryan let the group through the back door
> into a
> > > > > > > small courtyard. "It's that one dear," she said to her husband
> > > > > > > pointing at a brick in the wall before the
> > > > > >
> > > > > > "Well, everyone is somewhat new to magic. No first year will
> gave
> > really
> > > > > > performed magic yet. So some grew up around it, it doesn't make
> a
> > > > > > difference. The only thing that does is natural talent." Kadyn
> > speaks
> > > > this
> > > > > > last part with a strange tone in his voice. "For instance, I
> grew up
> > > > around
> > > > > > magic, but I'll probally have no talent with a wand." He grins
> as if
> > > > making
> > > > > > a joke, but he honestly believes it to be true.
> > > > > >
> > > > > > "You use wands? Can you also use your hands or a staff?" asked
> > Amber.
> > > > >
> > > > > "It depends upon the type of magic," Harriet offers. "But most
> wizards
> > > > > and witches use wands as a sort of focus for their energies. Wands
> are
> > > > > very special. No two are the same, just as no two wizards are the
> > > > > same. The trick is finding the right wand." She looks directly at
> her
> > > > > son. "The right wand enhances your own natural abilities. But you
> will
> > > > > both have a chance to pick out your wands soon enough."
> > > > >
> > > > > Harriet smiles at her husband as she waits for him to open the
> > entrance.
> > > >
> > > > "Yeah, yeah, yeah, can we just go in already?" Kadyn had been trying
> to
> > hide
> > > > his anxiousness, but he had his own reasons. The money he had been
> > saving
> > > > for his new rat was burning a hole in his pocket. But Kadyn knew he
> > couldn't
> > > > let his parents know that this was his main reason for wanting to
> go.
> > >
> > > Phil seemed to feel more comfortable now that the group had found the
> > > right door.  It was all coming back to him as they made their way
> > > through the tavern and into the back alley.  "Yes, I remember now.
> > > Amber, watch this!" he exclaimed, nudging her and pointing at Ryan as
> > > he faced the brick wall.
> >
> > "It's a wall..." Kadyn failed to see what was so special about it.
>
> The bricks sprang to life as Ryan touched his wand to the wall. They
> jumped to the corners of the wall and revealed an alley way crowded
> with people scurrying about. Chatter, laughter, and excitement filled
> the ears of the small group now walking into the bright and bustling
> atmosphere of the wizarding world.
> "Whoa..." said Amber. That was all she could say.
>
> Diagon Alley was unlike anyplace Amber, and to a lesser extent Kadyn,
> had ever seen.  Buildings rose and leaned precariously, like a
> toddler's block tower, but strangely seemed very solid.  Shop signs
> moved of their own accord, shouting about the wonderful wares within.
> Sometimes they even argued with each other or chatted in rapt
> conversation.  People bustled about on the street dressed in layers of
> rich colors, many struggling under the weight of iron cauldrons, huge
> hardbound books and stiff broomsticks, though some seemed to manage
> more than a full load quite comfortably.  Music and laughter - the
> sounds of excitement - filled the air.


"cool..." It was alot like Hogsmeade and what he had heard of the Ministry
of Magic combined. it was so... strange. He had seen things like it other
places, but it still had a weird awe about it. "Let's go check it out
Amber!" Kadyn started walking forward

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