[Hogwarts Between] Entering Diagon Alley - Amber & K

Thu Nov 8 20:23:31 EST 2007

On 11/6/07, Tashayar McCarthy <wow_its_tashayar at yahoo.com> wrote:
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> *Zack Kunkel <outcast.zeta at gmail.com>* wrote:
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> On 11/5/07, Kris Kunkel <kris.kunkel at gmail.com> wrote:
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> > > > > > > > > > > > "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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>  Amber scanned the rack. Each broom was just like the next. The shiny
> stained stick attached to the wiry bristles at the end. The only difference
> was the price and the name. She slid her hand down the handle of one called
> "Flying Ace" and pictured herself zooming down the street of her
> grandfather's house, annoying her grandmother. She could just hear her voice
> shrieking "Amber, you get down this instant!" She looked at the price tag.
> "Kad, the cheapest one is this one, it's 200."
>
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"hmm... maybe for christmas, but not today. To rich for my blood if I want
to buy Hesetu..." "It would be awesome though..." Kadyn thought
"Maybe I'll even get to play quiditch next year." That reminded him. "As
long as I have one by next year, Amber, I'll be fine. I gotta make the
quiditch team though."

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