[Hogwarts Between] Kadyn, Cyrus, and Amber on the train

[Zack Kunkel]

On Mon, May 19, 2008 at 1:36 PM, Margaret Dean <margdean at erols.com> wrote:

> William Dean wrote:
>
> > From: "Zack Kunkel"
>
> > On Fri, May 16, 2008 at 8:12 AM, Tashayar McCarthy <
> wow_its_tashayar at yahoo.com> wrote:
>
>  > >      Amber held her hands out as Kadyn placed the rodent
> > >      in her palm. She was a little startled by the claws,
> > >      but knew he wasn't hurting her. He was so small and
> > >      light. How could her grandmother have been scared of
> > >      these little guys? She gave him back. "He's
> > >      brilliant"
> > >
> > >      "Thanks." He placed him back on the seat. Kadyn then
> > >      looked towards the cage next to Cyrus. "What's that?"
> > >
> > >      Cyrus's book lowered far enough for the others to see
> > >      most of his face, which was still a little flushed.
> > >      "It's my owl," he said. "His name's Barnaby."
> > >
> > >      "OOO!" said Amber getting up from her seat
> > >      and sitting next to the cage, "can I see him?" She
> > >      started to lift up the covering of the cage.
> >
> > "Sure," said Cyrus. "Go ahead. He's a Scops Owl. Not a native species."
> > A disgruntled hoot eminated from under the cover. "Oops..." said Cyrus,
> > his face turning bright red. "I forgot. He is a native species, actually.
> > Musta been thinking of the other one." His voice trailed off into an
> > embarrassed mumble.
> >
> > Inside the cage was a small, mottled-brown owl. Its feathers were fluffed
> > out, giving it a rather pompous air. The little bird was glaring
> > disapprovingly at Cyrus.
> >
> > [OOC:  He looks like this:
> > <http://www.fairislebirdobs.co.uk/Migration_Studies/ScopsOwl30thJuly.jpg
> >]
> >
> > "I didn't know their were owls that small." Kadyn had gotten out one of
> > his school books on potions, and a glass bottle, full of a drink from
> > his parents cafe. He took a swig and asked "Does either of you know when
> > the trolley comes around? I didn't bring any food..." His stomach
> gurgled,
> > and he took another drink out of the bottle.
> >
> > Amber grasped her stomach. In her excitement and hurry, she forgot all
> > about breakfast and lunch for that matter. "Does the trolley bring food?
> > And does it take human money?"
> >
> > "It'll bring around food alright, and of course it takes 'human' money!
> > Did you mean muggle money, in which case, no, you need wizarding money."
> > He reached into his pocket and pulled out a galleon. "Also, it only
> > serves wizarding food, though you'll like it anyway."
> >
> > Amber reached into her pocket and looked at the queen's face smiling
> > back up at her from the bill. This was what Kayden called 'muggle' money.
> > Er... Can I borrow some money? Unless they take the stuff my grandfather
> > gave me. Muggle money right?"
> >
> > "What did your grandfather give you? It might be wizarding money, and if
> > not, of course. I still have all the tip money that i didn't spend at
> > Diagon Alley, I think about 2 and a half galleons." He pulled the money
> > out of his pocket, and started to count it, then took another swig from
> > his bottle.
> >
> > "I know this isn't wizard money. I use- I mean used to use it every day."
> > She looked somberly at the twenty pounds her grandfather had given her
> > for the trip.
> >
> > "hmm... how much is that worth in muggle amounts? maybe ill trade you a
> > sickle or a couple of nuts for it." He finished counting the money, and
> > sighed. "A summers worth of tips sure disappears fast..."
>
> While they were discussing money, there came a loud clattering
> noise in the corridor outside.  The door of their compartment
> slid open and a plump, kindly-looking witch peeked in.
>
> "Anything off the trolley, ducks?" she asked the three children.


"uhm... can you give me costs for "Bertie Bott's Every Flavor Beans", and
chocolate frogs?" Kadyn had a fairly large collection of Chocolate frog
cards at home, but was still missing quite a few. He turned back to Amber
and Cyrus. "Do either of you need anything?"

>
>
> [OOC:  For character interaction purposes it would be useful if
> someone buys Chocolate Frogs.  ;)]
>
>
> --Margaret Dean
>  <margdean at erols.com>
>
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