Chapter 3 – Money and Magic
"So, where do we need to go to get all of this?" Zoshia asked still in awe of all the shops she was determined to go in.
"I think that first we should, either, go to Madam Malkin's to get your school robes, or to Ollivanders to get your wand" Emilia said making herself sound important.
"Maybe I should get my wand last..."
"What you have got to be joking!" Emilia yelled at her sister
"Only joking, Emilia," Zoshia laughed "Of course I want to get my wand first."
"Ok then," Emilia said now smiling "but can I look at your list, first?"
"Yeah, sure" Zoshia said as she rummaged in her bag and pulled out a piece of parchment and handed it to Emilia.
"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)
Please note that all students' clothes should carry name-tags at all times.
The Standard Book of Spells (Grade 1) by Miranda Goshawk
A History of Magic by Bathilda Bagshot
Magical Theory by Adalbert Waffling
A Beginner's 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
The Dark Forces: A Guide to Self-Protection by Quentin Trimble
1 Wand
1 Cauldron (pewter, standard size 2)
1 set of glass or crystal phials
1 telescope
1 set of brass scales
Students may also bring an Owl OR a Cat OR a Toad.
PARENTS ARE REMINDED THAT FIRST YEARS ARE NOT ALLOWED THEIR OWN BROOMSTICKS." Emilia murmured the list to herself as to remember it off by heart then said to Zoshia "Well then, we need to go to Gringotts to swap our money for galleons" and with a smile Emilia gestured Zoshia to follow her and skipped off.
As they entered Gringotts wizard bank Emilia stopped skipping and looked more serious. "What are these things?" Zoshia whispered to Emilia looking a bit frightened.
"Goblins...don't mess with them Zosh, I'll do the talking" Emilia said as she walked up to one of the counters "erm, excuse me"
"How can I help you?" Said the goblin baring its teeth in what looked like an attempt of a smile.
"Erm, yes, well, we'd like to exchange this money for galleons, please"
"Of course you would now wouldn't you. How much have you got?"
"I've got, erm, £500" Emilia said trying to keep her nerves at bay.
"Well then that would exchange for about 102 Galleons. Would you like to hand over the money?" he said as he held out one thin, boney hand. Emilia looked quite shocked as she opened her purse and handed the money to the goblin. "Here you go then."
With that Emilia grabbed Zoshia by the arm and pulled her away "thanks."
As they left the doors Emilia let out a sigh and said "aren't I glad to get out of there!"
"So, Emilia, where did you say we're supposed to go to get my wand?"
"Ah yes, Ollivanders, aren't you excited, Zosh?" Emilia laughed. So they walked away from Gringotts and towards Ollivanders.
"I wander what kind of wand I'll get." Zoshia said as they entered Ollivanders. The bell above the door rand and a man with greying hair appeared on a ladder. "A-ha more customers." The man said with a toothy smile which must have been quite charming when he was younger.
"Hi."
"Hello." Zoshia and Emilia said together excitedly.
"Well then. Who is the lucky lady to be purchasing their first wand today, then?" He asked. Zoshia raised her hand happily as if she was at school.
"Well I presume that you," he gestured at Emilia "have already got a wand."
"Yes I have. I got it last year for my first year at Hogwarts." Emilia smiled "proud Hufflepuff, you know."
"Did you mention a name?" he said
"No, Emilia and this is my sister Zoshia." Emilia said proudly "Fenton."
"Aah, I remember you. Hmm, as I remember your wand was a bit of an experiment. They don't usually go well together at all. Sycamore and phoenix feather, I believe." He smiled "is it ok?"
"It's absolutely, spectacularly, perfect"
"Hey, we're supposed to be getting my wand, not talk about yours" Zoshia said sounding slightly annoyed.
"Well then, let's get to business" and at that he went away for a few moments and brought out a wand in a blue box and offered it to Zoshia. "Pine with dragon heartstring."
She took it from him and stood there. Emilia nudged her and whispered "Zosh, wave it!" Zoshia waved the wand and a vase nearby smashed. So Ollivander went back to get a different one.
"Obviously not that one, Zosh!" Emilia laughed. And Ollivander came back with a wand in a black box and handed it to Zoshia. "Oak with unicorn tail hair." And Zoshia waved it and the vase cleared itself up. "Ooh, I like this one!" Zoshia said with a smile.
"That'll be 10 Galleons then." Ollivander smiled again as the girls paid for the wand and left the shop.