[Hogwarts Between] Entering Diagon Alley - Amber &

[Brenda McCartney]

On 10/23/07, Zack Kunkel <outcast.zeta at gmail.com> wrote:
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> On 10/23/07, Tara Kunkel <tara.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.