Lex: Yay we updated! See we can update. *shifty eyes*

Vex: More apple cider!

Lex: ….*takes away Vex's apple cider*.

Vex: …fine then T_T… Bring out the dancing monkey! *does the twist with a Chimpanzee*

Lex: Vex! Stop dancing with that monkey!

Vex: O_O but it's a chimp.

Lex: We have no time for your monkey-chimp business; we need to get on to the disclaimer!

Vex: Oh fine then, but first *takes a deep breath* WE FINALLY SHOW UP IN THE STORY WHOOOT! And we'll have drawings of us next up date! WHOOT…. Okay I'm good…

Lex: Try to see which one of us is which. We'll put a spoiler tag at the end.

Vex: With all that said, take it away Hagrid.

Hagrid: These lasses here own nuttin in the 'arry Pootter world.

Lex: Don't you mean Potter?

Vex: *snicker* he said Pootter.

Hagrid: Sorry, Vex made a typo.

Vex: On with the show-movie-thing uh…um yea… Whatever it is just start it already.

Lex: Please review as reviews make us happy like when we eat licorice or chocolate.

"THERE IS NO WAY I'M GOING THROUGH THE WALL! W-wait wha? S-stay back! I'm warn-ning y-…"

The scene opened to a lively street bursting with color and oddities.

"Welcome," the giant named Hagrid said, "to Diagon Alley." The small raven-haired boy accompanying him, Harry was his name, gasped at the sight. He looked over his shoulder and saw two figures approaching the archway before it shrank instantly back into solid wall. Harry opened his mouth to question about the two figures but was promptly cut off by the giant as he began leading him down the busy street. "It'd be best if you'd keep up 'arry". And so the pair headed off to do some school shopping.

*CRASH*

A dripping figure tumbled through the reopened archway.

"You pushed me into a wall!" the girl shrieked while turning to her short-haired friend who was walking calmly through behind her.

"Through a wall Cerys. There's a difference you know."

"But still Thais! I could have-" protested the girl now known as Cerys.

"No time to complain. We have too much to do with too little time," interrupted Thais while pulling out a small scroll.

"Aren't you exaggerating a bit?" Cerys said while eyeing the puny scroll. Raising an eyebrow, Thais opened the scroll and watched its long descent down until it reached the cobblestone floor. "Dear lord of all things chocolate! What's on that list?" She said, eyes bulging slightly

"Let's see shall we," Thais said while clearing her throat. " First-year students will require: Three sets of plain work robes (black), One plain pointed hat (black) for day wear, One pair of protective gloves (dragon hide or similar), one winter cloak (black, silver fastenings), and Please note that all pupils' clothes should carry name tags."

"That's not too bad, and that's no reason-"

"All students," She continued, "should have a copy of each of the following: The Standard Book of Spells (Grade 1) by Miranda Goshawk, A History of Magic by Bathilda Bagshot, Magical Theory by Adalbert Waffling, A Beginners' guide to Transfiguration by Emeric Switch, One Thousand Magical Herbs and Fungi by Phyllida Spore, Magical Drafts and Potions by Arsenius Jigger, Fantastic Beasts and Where to Find Them by Newt Scamander, and The Dark Forces: A Guide to Self-Protection by Quentin Trimble."

"Okay now that we finished-"

"Other Equipment," she continued with a smile, eliciting a groan from her companion, "1 wand, 1 cauldron (pewter, standard size 2), 1 set glass or crystal phials, 1 telescope, 1 set brass scales. Students may bring an owl OR a cat OR a toad OR any pre-approved animals included on the separately enclosed list."

"…. Are you done yet?"

"Parents are reminded that first years are not allowed their own broomsticks."

"…."

"Now I am done."

"Now that I can talk," Cerys said while flinging out her arms, "I'd like to point out that it's 10 in the morning. Plus," she continued, "we're not doing anything until we eat some ice cream at Florean Fortescue's Ice Cream Parlor."

"… Fine… But that leaves no time for dilly-dally." At this Thais proceeded to walk into the fray of shoppers, leaving Cerys dashing after her.

"Thais! Where are we going?" Cerys whined in a very child like manner.

"We need to have money for us to buy anything and I plan to get the brunt of our shopping done today." Cerys made a face and began to mimic her friend as she struggled to keep up in the rushing crowd. "Oh and Cerys? I don't want any of your tomfoolery today. We don't have time for it."

"Tay-tay! I am appalled! How could you think that I will do anything like that?" questioned the girl with a mischievous twinkle in her eye.

"Today's going to be a long day," muttered a gloomy Thais.

"Lighten up will ya? Worry lines on an eleven-year-old are quite unbecoming."

"Shut up and follow me." Thais said, resigned.

"No, I don't wanna." She earned a look for that one. "Okay, okay. I'll go," Cerys complied. "Sheesh, a girl tries to have some fun only to get her head bit off."

"I heard that."

"….Dang."

Maneuvering through the alley, Cerys began to gaze in wonder the available wares Diagon Alley had to offer. Even Thais looked around; when she thought no one was looking of course. One meticulous open stall caught the two girls' attention.

Cerys aimed a particularly strong puppy dog look at Thais, trembling lip and all. "Fine," Thais grumbled, "only two minutes understand?" With that, Cerys ran to the closest stand that lay outside the shops and browsed through the vast variety of merchandise presented. Shaking her head Thais began to glance at the many books displayed in a nearby window.

A slow smile betook Cerys's face as she peered at all the oddities offered.

So much fun stuff here! And destructive stuff too…thought Cerys as she reached for a near-by vibrating gumball. No. I can't, Cerys thought glumly pulling back her hand. I promised Tay… Hmmmm…I wonder what this glowing ball does. Oh! There's a display card. "This is a new highly advanced entertainment ball," Cerys read aloud slowly, "It's perfect for hours of play time fun…" Lost in the excitement of the moment, Cerys neglected to read the rest of the display card. Ooo I want hours of play time fun! What is this called anyways? "B.O.M," she read allowed. B-O-M Barrel-Of-Monkeys… Neat! But it's so fragile looking. I'd better just place it on the corner an-

"BOMB!" shrieked the muggle-born wizards who where in hearing range of Cerys.

"No it's just a toy-"

"Run for your lives!" After that all hel- uh candy land broke loose

No! It's dropping! At that the ball exploded and dozens of miniature monkeys descended on the now panicking crowds. Better get out of here! "Hey Tay, enough dilly-dallying like you said! Let's go to Gringrotts!" she said hastily while dragging her friend in a random direction that, on a compass, would read 'Away-From-Here'.

"What's the hurry?" Thais asked suspiciously while being towed away by her friend. "I don't want to leave yet! I found a book that included an in-depth detailing on the explorations of Marco Polo over there!"

"Why do you want a book on a pool game? Never mind, well you need money to buy the book, right? So I'm doing you a favor! Oh here we are, Gringrotts, let's go inside!" Cerys hurriedly opened the door, shoved her friend through, and slammed the door before Thais could notice the rapidly growing army of miniature monkeys overtaking the street.

CRASH! OOOoooAHAH! MY LEG! IT GOT MY LEG!

"Did you hear that?"

"Hear what?" came the innocent reply.

"You did something didn't you," said Thais accusingly narrowing her eyes, "What did you- never mind, I don't want to know."

"I have no idea what you are talking about," Yes! Off the hook! "but we need to get our money."

The girls walked to the head teller as every other teller had a long line, and this particular teller was serving only one other family. The family consisted of three platinum blonds dressed in elegant clothing. Everything about them – their clothes, their posture, the air around them – screamed rich and self empowered. Yes, we all know who this family is. They are the Malfo-

"Hurry up you bunch of stuck up blondes! We have been waiting here forever! Get your money and move!"

"Don't be rude!" Thais scolded.

"But it's been three hours," Cerys whined while stomping her foot. "You know that question about how long it takes for a blond to screw in a light bulb?"

"Yes, why?" Thais answered hesitantly.

"Well forget the light bulb. The joke should go 'How long does it take a blond to make a bank withdrawal'."

"Excuse me? Who are you peasants to tell me, a Malfoy, to hurry up," sneered the youngest blond. "Further more," he continued, "you obviously don't need as much time to make a withdrawal."

"May I ask what gave you that idea?" Thais questioned in a cool voice.

"Your clothes, your posture, the very air about you screams-" he paused making elaborate hand gestures, "underbred, under privileged, and under furnished. I mean just look at your hair," he finished with a grimace.

"Why you big-big meany!" stuttered Cerys who was past the point of words. Before Cerys could calm down enough to form words, the two adult blondes finished their business and promptly turned to leave.

"Draco, we're leaving," said the older blond male.

"I'll be just a moment Father, I'm going to stay behind to make sure my 'friends' don't have any trouble with their withdrawal."

"… I expect you to meet your mother and me outside of Madam Malkin's shop after you're finished here."

"Yes Father."

"And Draco? We will have a discussion about these…friends … of yours when we get back home. Is that understood?"

"Of course Father." With a nod, Mr. Malfoy Senior strode over to his wife who was waiting at the door and left.

"I hope he gets attacked by the monkeys," Cerys quietly muttered following Thais as she made her way over to the teller counter.

"I would like to withdraw the necessary amount of gold needed to purchase all the items on this list as well as sustain my friend and me here for a week." With that, she passed the goblin the lengthy scroll of school supplies with a young Malfoy grinning maliciously at them from his place in a near by corner.

"Key please," the goblin implored after looking briefly over the list.

I bet those two are mud bloods. I wonder if they'll try to use one of those plastic cards or those silly strips of colorful paper. They probably have only 200 galleons between them! Humph teach those two a lesson. Really where do they come off rushing a Malfoy? It's not like they have to be anywhere worth being. I mean look at their clothes! Hah they'll be so embarrassed when they leave with so little. Father will probably wonder why I addressed those commoners as friends… By any means watching those two get embarrassed will out way the consequences. No good-

"Why is he staring at us like that?" Cerys whispered pointing to the now still Malfoy, his face scrunched up as if he were engaged in some sort of long-winded internal rant.

"I do not know," Thais said while undoing the clasp of her necklace. "Nor do I particularly care," she finished while successfully sliding off the solitary dusty gold key that had hung there. "Will this do?" She asked presenting the tiny ancient key to the goblin.

With a curt nod, the teller goblin snatched up the key and hurried away to receive the requested amount.

"You plebeians think that you have enough money for your needs?" scoffed the blond. "You mudbloods probably don't even have enough gold to buy robes, what those rags you are trying to pass as clothing." At that remarked, the temperature suddenly dropped a few degrees and the young Malfoy felt a chill go down his spine as the hairs on the back of his neck began to rise.

"Oh? And what is your name oh great Malfoy?" Thais questioned coldly with a raised eyebrow.

"I am Draco Lucius Malfoy of the pureblood Malfoy House. And you peasants are?" asked newly introduced Draco, his tone making it obvious he didn't care for the answer.

"I am Thais Coraline Dina Annette Daphne Olivia Lex. Though my surname is probably not one familiar to you, I assure you that I am a pureblood and have enough money," came Thais's flat cold reply; the temperature dropped another couple of degrees.

"And I am the awesome Cerys Taite Vex, half-blood prankster extraordinaire. My mother's family was pureblood and my father was supposedly a half-blood...bred… Any who, so yeah! We have enough money!" Cerys exclaimed and blew a raspberry at him.

"Hmmmm…I'm not very impressed as there isn't any proof. Come back and say your introductions again when you do," taunted Draco.

"Oh we won't. Too much of an unnecessary bother you see," Thais said, waving his aside his taunt. Just then the goblin returned carrying two decent-sized bags.

"Here you are," he conceded in a raspy voice, "two bags containing 500 galleons each. Because of the amount your withdrawal, we included two complementary demon bags; so that the weight and bulk doesn't hinder your shopping."

"Thank you very much sir," Thais replied with a polite smile. "Come 'n then Cerys, oh and remember to close your mouth Draco otherwise you might catch a fly," She said while heading for the door, Cerys following close behind.

"Like I said, yeh'd be mad ter try an' rob it," said the large giant named Hagrid while walking through the door.

"Excuse me," Thais said politely while sidestepping the giant while walking through the silver doors that lead out into the market place.

"Hmm you have pretty eyes," Cerys said to the small boy slightly hiding behind the hairy giant.

"CERYS! WHY ARE THERE PEOPLE RUNNING AROUND COVERED IN MINI MONKEYS?"

"Uh-oh. Well I got to run, maybe I'll see you later ya?" Cerys said with a smile before slipping through the door after her friend. The poor raven-haired boy stood there in shock after being addressed by the strange girl. She said I have pretty eyes…Maybe she's going to Hogwarts too? Harry thought as he followed Hagrid to the head teller's counter. Out of the corner of his eye he saw a blur of platinum hair slink out the door. I think I'll like it here, Harry decided as he and Hagrid arrived at their destination.

"Morning, we've come ter take some money outta Mr. Harry Potter's safe." Yes Harry thought I think I'll like it here.

Lex: Hey you guys. Let's see if you figured out who was who. Vex the envelope please.

Vex: *passes the envelope to Lex* Here you are, my dear friend.

Lex: Thank you. *opens envelope* Wait a minute! Vex! The paper isn't in her-

Vex: And the answers are – Lex is Thais (tay-iss) and I am Cerys (sair-iss)! Good job to those who got it right. You get a virtual cookie.

Lex: Vex!

Vex: Till next time everyone!