Chapter 2 :

Two weeks passed since she found out she was a witch. She learned as much as she could about the wizarding world by asking her mother as many questions as possible. It turned out that her father knew about the wizarding world as well. He was sad that his daughter was leaving the country to go live at Hogwarts but he also understood that this was an important part of her life. Ruby was growing more and more excited but was also anxious to leave. Tomorrow they were all leaving for London to get all her school supply and then in a couple of days she was leaving for Hogwarts.

She was currently in her room checking the stuff she packed when her parents entered.

'-Hey Honey can we come in?' her father asked.

'- Yes, of course, dad what's the matter ?' she asked

'- We are leaving tomorrow for London and we wanted to talk to you about a couple of things.' Her father said while looking at his wife for her to continue.

'- Tomorrow we are traveling by floo powder. It is a glittery magical powder used by witches and wizards to travel by the Floo Network, which connects the fireplaces of nearly every wizarding household and building. Through the use of Floo powder, witches and wizards can enter a fireplace at the origin building and exit a fireplace at the destination building.' Her mother explained.

'- That sounds cool and terrifying at the same time.' Ruby said and her parents chuckled.

'- When thrown into a fireplace, Floo powder turns the previously normal flames into harmless, emerald green flames that rise higher than before. One must toss a handful of powder into a fireplace connected to the Floo Network, walk into the flames, and state the desired destination loudly and clearly to ensure arrival in the proper location.' Her mother continued.

'- When you travel by Floo powder you must speak clearly, take care to get out at the right grate, keep your elbows tucked in, shut your eyes, don't fidget and don't panic.' Her mother ended.

'- Sounds like a lot to keep in mind.' Ruby said and she sounded afraid.

'- No worry floo powder is perfectly normal and safe in the wizarding world.' Her mother comforted her.

'- And there is another thing.' Her father said looking a little sad.

'- You will be far away from home and we won't see you until Christmas. I want you to have something which will always remind you of home.' Her father continued.

'- I think you remember the part where it is stated that you are allowed to bring a pet, a familiar. We want you to take Lia with you.' Her father ended.

Lia was her cat. They finally got her a cat after years of her begging to get one. The cat meant the world to her and she was very happy that her parents agreed on taking her with her. She was feeling a lump forming in her throat when she hugged her parents.

'- That would mean the world to me.'

The next day they were standing in front of the fireplace.

'-Remember what I told you and everything will be fine.' Her mother said.

'- I'm going first and then you will follow. When you see me you know you can get out.' Her mother grabbed some powder walked into the fireplace and said loud and cleary:

'- Leaky Cauldron.' Then her mother disappeared and it was her turn. Nervously she took some powder and stepped inside the fireplace. The fire felt warm and not burning hot like she expected it to be. She relaxed a little and then it was her turn to say the destination.

'-Leaky cauldron.' She said as loud and clear as possible. Everything was suddenly spinning very fast and she began to feel sick. She saw glimpses of different houses and she tried to keep her eyes open but that was hard with all the ashes and flames. Then it stopped and she stumbled in a bar. Her mother was waiting there for her. She sat down and tried to calm down. That was quite the ride. She preferred the plane, even if it meant that their travel journey would be longer. Shortly after her father followed. She finally lifted her head feeling a little better when she fully could see her environment. They were standing in a pub. Despite being quite small it was very welcoming. All three of them moved into their rooms. Ruby had a room all for herself. She was very excited to see her first glimpse of the wizarding world. She was so excited that she walked straight to her parents begging to make their way down to Diagon Alley.

Her mother told her all she wanted to know about Diagon Alley so when they walked tot he brick wall she was mentally prepared to what they were going to see. But she was nevertheless overwhelmed with was she saw. There were shops selling robes, shops selling telescopes and strange silver instruments Ruby had never seen before, windows stacked with barrels of bat spleens and eels' eyes, tottering piles of spell books, quills, and rolls of parchment, potion bottles, globes of the moon... Her head was spinning. They walked past a shop called Quality Quidditch supply and she couldn't stop smiling. She was running to every window and her parents were watching her with amusement.

'- Calm down honey.' Her father said laughing

'- Are you seeing the things I see? Because I can't believe what I'm seeing much less calming down.' Ruby said.

'- We are here to buy your school supply. I think we should start with your books and then we get you the school robes and the other things. In the end, we go to Ollivanders to get you your wand.' Her mother said and ruby nodded excitedly. So they started at Flourish and Blotts. Ruby was overwhelmed by the sight of this many books. They didn't leave with just the required books. Her parents bought her some more books like Hogwarts a History because she insisted. Ruby could be very stubborn when she had to be. Not that she had to because her parents happily bought her the books. They made their way over to Madam Malkin's Robes for All Occasions, and then to the cauldron shop. Then the moment she was waiting for arrived. They finally made their way to Ollivanders to get Ruby a wand. With every step, she grew a little more anxious. What if they made a mistake? If she wasn't a witch? And what if there was no wand working for her?

When they entered Ollivanders Ruby was hiding behind her mother. There were thousands of narrow boxes containing wands piled up to the ceiling of the tiny shop. There was a thin layer of dust on the boxes. Ollivander was an old man with pale wide eyes looking at them.

'- Ah Miss Black a pleasure to meet you again. Cedar and dragon heartstring, 11 inches if I remember correctly ?' Olliver said looking expectantly at my mother.

'- It is Fineau now but yes Sir you remember correctly.' My mother said without giving away any emotions she was feeling.

'- Ah I see and you are here for your daughter. I was expecting you a little bit earlier.' Ollivander was looking at Ruby but she said nothing. She had an uneasy feeling in her stomach and she didn't know what to think about Ollivander.

'- Should we proceed?' Ollivander asked and Ruby nodded.

He handed her different wands but she reacted quite badly to all of them. She was getting frustrated but Ollivander was more and more excited.

'- You're quite a hard one. But with your family, I expect nothing less. We can expect great things from you Miss Fineau.' Ollivander said calmly. His gaze on Ruby.

'-I think I just know the wand you need.' He said while leaving to grab it.

When he handed her the wand Ruby held her breath. As soon ass he touche dit she felt complete. Sparks were coming out of her wand and she immediately felt a connection. A bond.

'- Your wand is made out of Vine and your core is a phoenix feather. 11 inches just like your mothers.' Ollivander said with a grin on his face.

'- As I said Miss Fineau we can expect great things from you.