Chapter Three
"Now little Hadrian, before we dine. Would you like to tell me your favourite things to eat?" asked Mrs Potter. "I don't know ma'am." she frowned but it was replaced by a smile quickly. "Please don't call me ma'am, call me aunty Dorea. And if you don't know what to eat, why don't we have a feast today hmm? We are celebrating after all." celebrating? celebrating what? "Excuse me aunty Dorea, what are we celebrating?" she picked me up and rested me on her hips. "Why your arrival, of course." she smiled at me as she said this. I'm so confused, I don't understand why these people are being so nice. it was if Aunty Dorea was reading my mind because she said "it's because you are a lovely boy. We are very blessed that you are going our family." I stared up at her awe, she gave me a big long hug and it was nice.
We reached the dinning room and she placed me in the seat next to her. "Flutter!" she called. A strange little created poofed in, it had big floppy ears and large eyes. "Flutter, we are having a celebration. So we would like for you and the others to prepare a small feast for us. Also could you ask James and Charlus to join us in the dining room?" Flutter nodded vigorously and poofed away. Seeing my confusion Aunty Dorea explained that the creature was called a house elf and that it was a servant of some sort and just because it's a servant doesn't mean that it right to mistreat them, like some families do. I nodded in understanding, it's not nice to bully others.
several minutes later Mr Potter and a older boy walked in, they sat directly opposite of us. "You must be Hadrian, I'm James." he extended his hand, I nodded and shook his hand. "How old are you Hadrian?" asked James. I don't know.. I looked at Mr Potter for help. "Hadrian is five as of today, James." answered Mr Potter. "Today? Why didn't you tell me Charlus! I need to at least prepare a cake for the boy." scolded Aunty Dorea, while Mr Potter grinned sheepishly. "Don't worry Hadrian, we can still make today a brilliant day! We can play quidditch and maybe mum and dad will let us visit Diagon Alley because the shops don't close until ten and it's only four thirty now. Doesn't that sound fun?" I looked at James and nodded "Yes, it does." I'm not sure what quidditch and Diagon Alley is, but James seemed to think they would be fun. "Splendid idea James." praised Mr Potter.
The food magically appeared on the table. Everyone seemed amused at the shock on my face. "Magic my dear boy." said Mr Potter. "Now Hadrian, healer Brown has instructed me to monitor your diet. So whatever Dorea puts on your plat I won't you to eat as much as you can, alright?" he looked very serious when he said this. "Yes Mr Potter." he smiled at me. "Hadrian, Mr Potter is to formal and besides we are now family, so please call me Uncle Charlus." I blushed and looked down. "Yes Uncle Charlus."
Aunty Dorea placed a plat in front of me which had some chicken, mash potato, a slice of beef, several carrots and spoon full of peas. I noticed Aunty Dorea whispering something to the Flutter, but I decided not to question. I ate as much as I could leaving only a quarter of my chicken and three carrots. Uncle Charlus and Aunty Dorea praised me for eating so much. After everyone finished their meal Flutter walked in carrying a big chocolate cake, she places it on front of me. The cake had five colourful candles and it was decorated with stars. "Close your eyes and then blow out the candles. Remember to make a wish Hadrian." encouraged Aunty Dorea. I did as I was told and as for my wish, I wish the Potter will always smile. Uncle Charlus cut everyone a piece and then told Flutter to share the rest among the other elves. The cake was delicious and very sweet and chocolate I especially like the icing stars. Once everyone had finished the leftovers and plates poofed away. "How shall we go about getting to Diagon Alley, Charlus? Floo or apparating?" it wasn't Uncle Charlus who replied, but James "Floo mum, I mean com on we only just ate. We don't want anyone being sick." the adults laughed. "Yes James your quite right." chuckled Uncle Charlus. Aunty Dorea led me to the living room. "Hadrian you shall be flooing with me, alright? Charlus and James won't be far behind us. Oh and don't be frightened. Flooing is similar to apparating, however we use a fireplace and a special powder for it to work. It also doesn't feel quite as nauseating as apparating." I sighed in relief, I've had enough of apparating for one day. Me and Aunty Dorea stepped in the fire place "hold on to me very tight Hadrian." I nodded. she took some powder and through it at the floor "Diagon Alley!" she yelled.
We we're soon in a restaurant of some sort. "Hadrian this is the Leaky Cauldron. Once Charlus and James arrival we shall go." she smiled down at me, she sat down placing me on my lap. several minutes later Uncle Charlus and James came in through the fireplace. Now everyone was here we left Leaky Cauldron. although I was confused because we reached a dead end. "Don't Worry little Hadrian, it's concealed by magic so muggles non magical people can't enter it." explained James "Ohh I see." James laughed and ruffled my hair. Uncle Charlus tapped the wall with his stick several times and it opened up to a large street with lots of people. "Wow." I said it was the only way to describe it, everyone laughed. "Now Hadrian, where would you like to go first? Magical Toys? Flourish and Blotts? Zonko's?" asked Uncle Charlus. "I don't know..." I don't know which one to choose. "Charlus, how about we go to Magical toys first so that he has something to play with." advised Aunty Dorea both men agreed. "Come on Hadrian!" Shouted James as he hoisted me up on his shoulders.
Once we reached the shop Uncle Charlus said I could have any five items I wanted so after a long hard decision I choose a stuffed lion, a stuffed stag, a puzzle, some colours pencils and some paints. James seen my choices and smiled "Good choices little man. I especially like the stag." I beamed at him.
We went to Zonko's and James bought some pranks and then we went Flourish and Blotts next because James had to get some school books. Once we existed Uncle Charlus handed me a bag "look in side lad." I peered inside, it was a book about animals! I hugged Uncle Charlus. "Hahaha I thought you would like them."
It was gone nine o'clock when we got back to the Potter's. I began to yawn "I think it's time for someone bedtime." laughed James but was quickly silenced by Aunty Dorea's glare. she came towards me and lifted me up "Come on Hadrian. Why don't we get you some milk and cookies before I get you ready for bed hmm?" I nodded sleepily, my head resting on her shoulder. After some milk and cookies Uncle Charlus and Aunty Dorea put some night-ware on me and tucked me, both placed a kiss on my forehead before saying goodnight. "Remember Hadrian our room is directly across from yours. If you have a nightmare or need us for anything don't hesitate to come and get us." reassured Aunty Dorea. I nodded and whispered goodnight, I fell asleep almost immediately.
