[Hogwarts Between] Entering Diagon Alley - Amber & Ka

[Kris Kunkel]

> > > > > > > > > > "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
> > >
> > >
> > > At first all Amber could do was gape at the crowded alley before her.
> When she realized that the rest of the group was walking away, she jumped up
> and zoomed past them looking at every oddity on the street. When she was
> done she ran up to Kadyn and said, "I love the wizarding world!"
> >
> >
> > "We won't leave this street Mom! I wonder if their is a broomstick shop
> around..." He started glancing in windows. He spotted one up ahead, with a
> broom of some kind in it. "Sweet! look at this Amber!"
> >
> > She followed his gaze to the shop window with a large broomstick sitting
> inside. Her eyes widened, she ran over the large plate of glass blocking her
> way and pressed her nose against it, A large smile spread across her face.
> > "Will I be able to ride that?" she asked, her eyes not daring to leave the
> broomstick.
>
> "I don't know. Flying doesn't neccesarily have anything to do with magical
> skill. Some of the best Wizards in the world can't fly well." He looked
> around the window for the  name, but didn't see one. "Not that it matters,
> they just apparate. Let's go inside! I wonder how much a cheep broom is..."
>
> The two young wizards entered the tiny shop to find it loaded with
> broomsticks and people of all shapes and sizes. Amber looked at the tag for
> the one nearest to her.
> "Clean Sweep 7" she read out loud, then she read the price "500!" She looked
> at Kayden, "These arn't cheap."

Ryan shook his head, keeping his daughter close as the two budding
friends scuttled ahead. "Mind you remember why we're here, Kadyn," he
called after his son, nodding toward Olivanders.

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