I apologise in advance for the long Chapter, but I wanted it to be perfect, and in as much detail as possible, I hope you all like it, and pre warning, if you haven't seen Harry potter you probably wont a clue what any of this chapter is about!


Jeff pulled the car into a car parking space, he could see the look of excitement on Sophia's face as she realised where they were, John was being his normal self and texting away happily not even noticing that the car had stopped.

"We're here then kiddies" Dixie opened up the car door, letting herself out, before opening the back door to let out John and Sophia.

"Jeff please tell me you remembered the tickets" Dixie saw the look of panic on Jeff's face, he pulled out his wallet and searched through it, she could see the worry plastered on Jeff's face. "Jeff you better not have left them indoors" Dixie glared at him, but breathed a sigh of relief when Jeff pulled out the tickets.

"Cool it you mad woman, I've got them"

"Yes well maybe I should look after them from now on" Dixie took the tickets from Jeff, John and Sophia looked at each other, giggling at their Dad's childish behaviour.

"Dad where even are we?"

"London, Warner bros studio. Where they made Harry potter"

"Is this where they actually made the films Dad?" Jeff could see Sophia's face of disbelieve and amazement, while John stood there stunned. Jeff locked the car, and made sure Dixie had hold of Sophia's hand as they walked across the road.

When they got outside the studio, they saw a large group of people at the side, they wondered what had caused all the attention. People were taking their pictures next to large chess pieces, the same large chess pieces that were used in the first movie.

"Dad can we take a picture to?"

"Course we can" Jeff handed Dixie the camera, while him Sophia and John joined the que of waiting people, once they got their turn, the three of them posed together, Jeff put his arms protectively around either of his children as Dixie smiled taking several photo's. They moved away from the chess pieces to give other people their turn.

"They're bigger than what I thought they would be" John looked at the Chess pieces, they were huge, around 3 times the height of himself. "I know, come on there's more to see inside" Dixie smiled, encouraging them all to go in.

They went through the automatic doors, into a welcome area, to the left side there was a set up. With the hand prints of Daniel Radcliffe, Emma Watson and Rupert Grint. Jeff led them over, and they all put their hands in the prints to compare hand size's.

"Emma's hands are tiny! They are even smaller than mine!" Sophia exclaimed, Jeff nodded in agreement smiling, he was glad he decided to bring his kids here, it was going to be a magical day.

They went further in, they could see everybody in a que to go into the main area. Dixie checked the time of the tickets, "Jeff we still have another hour" She sighed running her hand over her head, they had to wait until half twelve before they could go in themselves.

They amused themselves in the mean time by going into the Starbucks for lunch, Jeff nearly choked finding how much it was for just one drink, by the time he had paid for them all to have a drink and something to eat, he had spent a lot more money than he intended. He didn't get his kids often though, and he didn't want to let money stop him having a good day with his children.

When they went back to the que area, Jeff looked up and around, he spotted things he didn't before. The flying car was hanging from the ceiling in the corner of the room, and in the other corner was Harrys luggage that he took with him on the train. He pointed these out to John and Sophia while Dixie took some more photo's.

They joined the que, themselves, once they got to the front, they could see harry's cupboard. Jeff looked at it, pointing out some of the things to Sophia, before the divorce him and Sophia had always watched the films together, he read the books to her as bed time stories, he was glad he had the opportunity to bring her here.

Finally they were lead into a room with another group of people, and shown a quick film, based on all the Harry potter films. Jeff sat in the middle of John and Sophia, and Dixie sat on the end next to Sophia, she could see the happiness in Jeff's face, she had never seen him so happy. Once the short film was over, the screen was lifted and there was a door, the door that lead to the great hall, everybody was rushing to get to the front to get a good picture.

One of the women who worked there stood by the door, and explained the significance of the great hall in all the films. "Now, we need to open the door, is it anybody's birthday today?" The woman asked, Jeff put his hand up and the woman smiled at him.

"If you would like to come up here sir"

"No it's my daughter, she's 13 today" Jeff lied, Sophia felt herself blush as the woman beckoned her over. She reluctantly went over, so embarrassed but excited at the same time. Dixie was trying to stop herself from giggling, it wasn't Sophia's birthday at all.

"Aren't you a lucky girl. Teenager at last, bet your Mum and Dad are worried. Now, If you stand here, I would like you to slowly push the door open" Sophia followed the instructions very carefully, pushing open the large golden door, revealing the great hall. Dixie took lots of photographs as she opened the door, allowing everybody to enter the great hall.

Dixie looked around in awe, snapping photo's of every single detail, from the golden plates set out on the long table, to the fake people at the front. Dumbledore and McGonagall statues were set out, exactly as they would have been placed in the films, it was all so real. They were only allowed 10 minutes in there, so Dixie was taking as much photo's as she could, to capture all these memories for Jeff to keep safe forever. Jeff took over taking photo's, so he could get some photo's of Dixie and his kids together.

They moved to the left of the great hall, and they were all given a stamp book, called a Harry potter passport, where they had to collect all the stamps to fill it up. Sophia was also given a badge to say it was her birthday, Dixie couldn't help but giggle when Sophia was given the badge.

"I can't believe you did that Jeff" Dixie whispered into Jeff's ear quietly, making sure nobody could hear.

"Well they don't know do they, if it means she gets stuff for free then I'm all for it" Dixie laughed at Jeff's comment, and continued to walk. They saw all the costumes that Luna wore, and all the wigs that were used for the Wesley's family. It was a large warehouse type hall and there was Harry potter props everywhere. From the potions room, to the Grinfindoor common room.

There was even little screens with films, showing how everything had been made. They found a little photo opportunity, where you got to sit on a broom in a green room, so the background could be changed to make it look like you were flying. They all had their photo's taken on a broom, and were each given a ticket with a number on after so they could look at the photo. Jeff decided he was going to buy all of them, no matter what they looked like, although he wasn't sure if he would buy his, he would need to look at it first. He told Dixie to wait with the kids by the chamber of secrets snake door while he brought them.

After buying them they continued their tour, they made sure they had seen everything in that building as it was one way, so once they were in the second building they couldn't come back. They went back to Dumbledore's office, as John wanted some more pictures. Jeff was surprised when they spent over three hours in the first building, they still had the outside bit and another whole building to go. He wasn't worried though, he wanted this to be the perfect day, he didn't want to rush.

They went to the outside bit, and Jeff was thankful when he saw lots of picnic benches, they spotted an empty one on its own in the corner away from everybody so it would be quiet. They went and put their stuff on it, looking around all the outside bits. The knight bus was there, along with the statue from the graveyard in the 4th film, Jeff was even surprised when the private drive house was there.

"Dad they're selling butter beer over there, and ice cream. Can we have some?" Sophia asked, giving Jeff her best puppy dog eyes.

"Well you can have the ice cream, if it is real beer then no you can't have it. If it isn't alcoholic then you can have some butter beer. Do you want some John?" Jeff got his wallet from Dixie's handbag, while Dixie changed the batteries in the camera.

"Yes please" John replied, ruffling his hair back.

"What about you Dixie?" Jeff asked, turning around it looked like the que was getting longer.

"Sounds like a plan" Dixie watched him as he got into the que for refreshments, it gave her some time alone with John and Sophia.

"How you enjoying it so far then you two?" Dixie finished putting in the new camera battery, feeling glad she had brought several new ones for the day.

"Good, I still can't believe Dad said it was my birthday though" Sophia giggled, the embarrassment had gone now, she wore her badge with pride. They continued talking until Jeff came back with the drinks and ice cream on a tray, he looked like he had seen a ghost, Dixie bit her lip, she wasn't going to mention money any time soon, her and Jeff were going to be bankrupt by the end of the day, but they would cope.

They drunk their butter beer, and ate their ice cream in the shade, it was a hot day, and Dixie didn't want anybody getting burnt. After they finished, Jeff told them all to keep their cups that the butter beer was served in, as he had paid extra so they could all keep a cup each. Dixie placed them in a plastic bag carefully and kept hold of them.

Dixie suggested that they all have their picture taken outside number 4 private drive, they found another couple, who took the photo for them, they stood there as the woman clicked the camera several times. Dixie then returned the favour for them, before they walked along the bridge. Dixie held Jeff's hand as they walked across it, it was only short, but the floor was tilted to one side and she didn't want to fall over. Sophia nudged John, who had stolen the camera from Dixie, he took a mug shot of Dixie and Jeff holding hands on the bridge. The picture showed their backs, and them walking, John looked back at the photo feeling proud of himself, he thought it was very sweet, and he hoped his dad would like it.

They went into the second building, when they went in, it showed all the wigs and mermaid moulds. It also showed a film about how they did the make-up of the goblins. In a glass cabinet, it also showed one of the monster books, and when you pressed the button it moved, John and Sophia both took it in turns to push the button, they then saw the model of doby who was also protected in a glass cabinet, Jeff felt a rush of sadness remembering the poor house elfs fate. They were about to move onto the next section, when Jeff turned, seeing Dixie was deathly white and uncontrollably shaking.

"Babe what's wrong" Jeff went over to her with obvious worry and concern.

"Jeff look" Dixie pointed in the corner of the ceiling of the small room, it was dark and small, almost claustrophobic, most of the room was taken up with the massive spider hanging from the ceiling, the one that they used in the second film. Jeff could see Dixie's panic, he knew her one and only fear was spiders, she had a massive phobia of them.

"John, can you take Sophia through to the next part and wait for us please" Jeff handed John all the bags, he knew he was going to have a hard time getting Dixie past the spider. John nodded, and took Sophia's hand, leading her from the spider room and out of sight to the next part.

Jeff then turned back to Dixie, taking her hand and holding it tight. "Babe it isn't real. OK"

"Jeff what if it falls on me? Jeff I'm not going in there" Dixie remained shaking, trying to blink back the tears. She never cried in front of Jeff, let alone in public! This is when Jeff realised how serious it was, "Dix you have to go in there, we don't have to stay, just walk in, and into the next room" Jeff tried his best to convince her, but Dixie was having non of it, she shook her head, and started to hyperventilate, feeling her chest become tighter.

"Jeff I can't, it's gonna fall on me" Dixie felt tears running down her cheeks, she felt embarrassed and humiliated, all because of a spider. Jeff rubbed his temple, and then wiped Dixie's tears away, taking her to the side away from all the people so she wasn't the centre of attention. "Princess what if you close you eyes? I'll guide you through the room?"

"You won't let me fall will you?"

"Never. Come on" Dixie closed her eyes, feeling both of Jeff's hands in her own, guiding her slowly. She kept her eyes firmly shut until Jeff told her it was ok to open them, part of her was scared he would have led her to the spider, told her to open her eyes and then leave her, but she trusted him.

"It's ok princess, you can open your eyes now" Jeff whispered in her ear, Dixie slowly opened her eyes, and she was in a completely different room, she was in the middle of Diagon Alley. It was all so real, railings stopped them from going to near the fake shops, Dixie turned to Jeff falling in his arms. "I'm sorry Jeff" She whispered, feeling like she had ruined his day, she had never cried infront of him since her Dad died, she wanted this to be the perfect day for him.

"Don't be daft Princess, you haven't spoilt my day" Jeff assured smiling at her, he wiped away the remaining of her tears, making her giggle. They moved on from the Alley, to another room which showed all the sketch's of the castle pinned on the wall as wall paper, Dixie traced her fingers on them, tracing each and every detail, all the drawings had been finished to perfection, she wished she was that clever, when they moved on they saw lots of little models in a glass cabinet of all the sets. This is where John and Sophia were, they looked at Dixie and Jeff smiling and waving.

"Dixie are you ok?" Sophia asked, rushing up to Dixie and giving her a massive hug. "I'm fine lovely, thank you, I'm just not a fan of spiders" Dixie smiled, the young girl had been so considerate and caring towards her and it made her go all warm and squishy inside.

They all thought the tour was over, as the next room looked very dark, they went down a corridor with some of the other people, and all gasped in awe at what they saw. It was the Hogwarts castle model, with calming music playing in the background. It was in the middle of the room, with a path around it to walk around, there was screens showing how they made the castle It had been sped up. The four of them watched it together, then Dixie went around taking many pictures, she was sure she must have had over a thousand pictures by now. The castle was huge, around the size of a house, and it had been made with so much detail put into it. So much care and precision.

The castle was the last part of the tour, and they came out at the gift shop. Jeff sighed to himself, this looked like it was going to be another expensive shopping trip. He brought the kids everything they wanted, he also brought a key ring for Dixie, he secretly brought John and Sophia a wand each, with one for Dixie, although part of him was scared what Dixie would do with the wand.

He told Dixie and the kids to wait outside while he paid, although he did nearly have a heart attack when he realised in total he had spent over £300 in one day, he didn't want to deprive his kids of anything though. He had brought several chocolate frogs for Dixie alone, and just for one it was £7.85, but everything had been worth it just to see the looks on each of their faces. After collecting his bags, he met Dixie and the kids outside the shop and they went back to their car.

John and Sophia climbed in the back, instantly putting their seatbelts on, both of them falling asleep instantly, they had stayed until closing time and it had really worn them out. Jeff smiled, and asked Dixie to take a photo of them both sleeping, once securing the boot and making sure the kids had their belts on Jeff and Dixie got in the front of the car.

"Thank you Dixie, I couldn't have done any of this without you"

"That's alright Jeff. Can we not say anything about the spider incident?" Dixie looked into Jeff's eyes, she was hoping he wouldn't open his gob about how she nearly had a panic attack about a spider.

"Course not princess. Let's get home, we have a long drive ahead of us" Jeff turned the car keys and started the engine, they had a long drive home, but it had all been worth it. It was a day he was going to remember forever.