[Hogwarts Between] Entering Diagon Alley - Amber & Ka

[Zack Kunkel]

On 11/5/07, Kris Kunkel <kris.kunkel at gmail.com> wrote:
>
> > > > > > > > > > > "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.


"yeah, yeah, yeah, I'll be right there! Do you see any cheaper ones Amber? I
know I'll probally never be able to get one with Hesetu, but still..." He
kept looking at various brooms, not seeing any real changes in cost
anywhere.


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