Chapter 4:

"Harry Potter!"

Nadine's POV:

This is it. This is really it. We're really going to Hogwarts.

"How'll we get our school supplies? I haven't seen any wizarding store on our way here." I said, as I unpacked my clothes from my luggage and hung them in my walk-

in closet.

"I heard that Aunt was going to take us to this Diagonally place," Eve said, admiring how large our rooms were. My Aunt's husband really got lucky with his job. We

are going to be rich in no time.

"Eve, Won't it cool if we met Harry Potter? I heard he was going to the same school; Hogwarts!" I said. My eyes widened. "I saw him in the Daily Prophet."

"Harry Potter? Honestly, Nay, why would you want to meet him, anyway? He's just a show-off celebrity. You know how they're like." Eve snorted with disgust.

"Nadine! Eve! Come down here. I'll have to take you to Diagon Ally for your school supplies! Hurry!"

We cast a look at each other and stormed downstairs. "And where is this Diagonally?" I said rolling my eyes.

My Aunt's face looked firmly at me. "If you take that attitude, you'll never get anywhere in your life. London is wonderful. You'll get to meet knew people."

"Sure, I'd love to meet new people. It's my dream," I said sarcastically. Eve held her laughter. My Aunt hurried outside in the car after throwing me "The Look".

I transformed my face into my Aunt's and mimicked her. Eve held on to the staircase from laughter. I transformed back to myself. I am a metamorphmagus. I can

change my look at will. But who needs that gift when you have a twin sister?

I suddenly felt bad for my aunt. I mean, she's raised us since our parents died. I guess I could cut her some slack, for ruining my life.

I got into the car, and apologized to her. Though I hated doing that.

"Ah, here it is." she said after a while.

"This?" snapped Eve. "This dump?" she said gesturing to the Leaky Cauldron.

"Eve!" cried my Aunt. I let out a hearty laugh.

"No Muggle can see 'The Leaky Cauldron'. Remus Lupin told me it was on the left. But, where on earth is Diagon Ally?" My aunt said, speaking more to herself than

to us.

"Let's get in," I said.

Eve and I went into the bar. It was dark and gloomy. Hooded figures lingered in corners. Whispers were heard. I felt dizzy. No smile was planted on the faces of these

people.

"You'll find more cheer in a graveyard," I snickered, as Eve smirked. "Let's say we ask him..." I motioned with my head to the bartender. Eve and I sat up on one of the

stools and said, "Excuse me. Could you please tell us the way to Diagon Ally?"

The bartender smiled. "well, you two must be new here. Well, I'm Tom." He held out a hand. "It's right over here. Out in the back. I'll get someone to help you over

here. Miss Spencer. Would you be kind enough to help these two fine young ladies here?"

A witch with long blode hair, and strips of blonde stood up and walked over to us.

"Hello, I am Professor Spencer. I will be your Professor for Defense against the Dark Arts this year." She smiled warmly at us. She was too young to be teaching. She

was like in her early 20's. "You do go to Hogwarts, don't you?"

"Yes, we do." Eve answered.

"Well, than I shall lead you to Diagon Ally." she smiled happily at us. I felt like I was going to throw up. Eve obviously felt the same.

"Ah, here we are!" she said joyously. "I'm sure you'll love Hogwarts. I've been taught there too!" she said.

"Um, Professor, this is a brick wall." I said. We were standing in the middle of a small ally.

"Oh, right" she muttered. She tapped her wand on the brick's. They slowly opened to reveal a whole new city of wizards and witch.

I watched aghast. Well, this isn't as impressive as back home. But I couldn't help smiling slightly.

"Now, I will leave you to buy your school supplies." She stalked off into the bar.

"Ok, now what do we do," Eve said in a bored voice.

"Ok, where's the wizarding bank. I hardly have any Gold with me. And here's our list." I handed her the list.

"Oh, look! It's obvious, isn't it. Look at that nig white tower. Gringotts is it?" Said Eve pointing to a milky white tower.

"Let's get our gold."

We entered. The shiny stone floor reflected to be---Goblins? I have alot to learn about this place.

"Exchange." I said to a Goblin.

He gave us our exchange and a new account with a key.

Now, for the supplies.

As we hurried down the stairs, I tripped and fell face forward. As Eve helped me, I heard her gasp. I looked up at what she was gaping at.

A boy no more than 16, with unruly messy jet-black hair and round glasses appeared in front of my eyes. I caught my breath. The Harry Potter? It can't be.

"Are you okay there?" he said in that strong British accent. He offered me a hand which I took.

"I'm Harry Potter." He said smiling. His swept his bangs away from his forehead only to reveal a scar. So ancient; so old. Full of anger and memories. I tried hard not

to stare at it. Curiosity got the better of me.

"Hi, I'm Eve, and this is my sister Nadine Skairek." she said, not able to take her eyes off him too.

"Nice to meet you. This is Hermione Granger and Ron Weasley, gesturing to a tall figure and a bushy-brown girl. So you aren't from around here. I could tell by your

accents."

"Oh, yes, we're from Lebanon." Eve said. Harry and his friends raised an eyebrow.

"Never heard of it." said the boy called Ron.

"Oh, Ron, it's in Asia." said Hermione. "So, tell me about Lebanon, it must be fascinating!" cried the bushy-brown haired girl, jumping excitedly."

"Come on Mione! We don't want to be taught a lesson now. Let's show them around.

Harry, Ron and Hermione helped us buy our supplies. and we learned surprisingly alot about them. I think my year here will be better maybe...Or so I thought.