AN: Hello again I feel loved I got more reviews. I'm so happy. This chapter was pretty easy to write, so far its also the longest.
to sarah this is to answer your question, also thanks to Miaka, Kikou, and skitzo( my new buddy who was corrupted by me and a friend to get into HP)
Disclaimer: I dont own anything( though I wouldn't mind owning Tom Riddle, Severus Snape,Oliver Wood, Sirius Black, Remus Lupin, and Draco*The name of my dagger* Malfoy) It all belongs to the great JKR.
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Only one word could describe this place to Rosemary, amazing. There were people everywhere dressed in robes and some wore pointed hats doing their shopping, stores with advertisements that moved. She saw that everyone else had the same reaction even Petunia. Emily smiled at her group and said "It's impressive isn't it. Here's where we will obtain everything from the list. But first to Gringotts, follow me."
They maneuvered their way through the crowd, and passed a few shops. One sold Cauldrons. Rosemary always thought that all cauldrons were like the ones you see in story books, big black and scary, but now she saw that there was a variety. There were some that were huge and some that were no bigger than a coffee mugs. As she passed the window she even saw a silver one that came with a matching stirring spoon. When she looked up she saw that her group was a few shops ahead of her, she quickly moved her way back and saw that Lily was giggling at her expense, Petunia, however, tried to look like she didn't know her.
They kept walking and Rosemary wanted to look at some other stores but she had already made a fool of herself today and she didn't want to repeat it. The group passed another store and what they sold there caught Lily's eye. "Mom look that's were they sell the pets can I get one?" Lily gave Rosemary the 'Puppy Dog' look that melted her heart, "Of course darling, after we visit this bank I'll get you anything you want." Lily smiled at her Mom, her dark green eyes twinkling with delight.
"Ah here we are Gringotts," said Emily.
They had reached a snowy white building that looked like a sky scraper compared to the other little shops. Standing beside its burnished bronze doors, wearing a uniform of deep red and gold was something that Rosemary had only seen in pictures in a story book by the Brothers Grim. A goblin.
At this point Lily and Petunia each grabbed one of her hands. It seamed that some of the other children had the same effect, because Emily started chuckling, "Don't be afraid their only dangerous to those who are actually mad enough to try to steal from this place."
Everyone seemed to relax, that is except Petunia, who was started shaking. "Mom can I go wait outside?" Rosemary wrapped Petunia in a tight hug and said, "They won't hurt you, just stay close to the group and everything will be all right." Petunia gave her mother a small smile. When they walked up to the goblin he bowed and let them pass through only to face a silver door that had something engraved.
"Don't bother reading it, all it says is that you would have to be pretty mad to steal from here."
A couple of goblins bowed them through the silver door which lead into a vast marble hall. What they saw through the silver door made Petunia shake even more. Hundreds of goblins doing their jobs, some behind counters weighing coins, scribbling in large ledgers. Other goblins were showing people through other doors that led to who knows were.
"All right now please go to any available counter and change your money the goblins will help with any questions." They all did as they were told and made their way to a goblin. When Rosemary and her daughters made their way to a goblin who looked like he was going to fall asleep any second now. Lilly smiled sweetly as she yelled,"EXCUSE ME!!!"
The poor goblin thought that it was his boss so he pretended to be busy. The three females started giggling at the goblin, even Petunia, whom was starting to get used to the goblins. The goblin in question saw that they were just costumers and visibly relaxed. "Welcome to Gringotts my name is Balthazar how may I be of help today."
"We would like to exchange some money to your currency," said Rosemary, whom had taken out a small purse."Do you know how much, in British pounds, douse it cost for school supplies?"
"Yes, ma'am, let me check my ledger."
He opened a large black ledger and flipped through a couple of pages, "It should take about One Hundred muggle pounds to buy Hogwarts school supplies, but if I were you I'd change about one hundred fifty for extra things and pocket money its what most parents do."
Rosemary nodded and took out three hundred pounds. Balthazar took her money and started pilling coins on the counter, as he did this he explained what they were each called and their worth. He then took a couple of velvet bags he went up to Lily and asked her what color she wanted, "I want the green one it matches my eyes." After the coins were placed in the bag, Balthazar handed it to Rosemary.
"Thank you for doing business with us I hope you come again," said Balthazar as he waved good-bye.
"See Petunia, that wasn't so bad." Petunia smiled at her Mother as they made their way outside the white building. When they reached outside they saw the rest of their group along with Emily, "Ah there you are, now that we are all here I can let you on your own you'll learn more about this place that way. Please be meet me back here at 4 O'clock so that I tell you how the children are to get on the train to Hogwarts."
They separated and Rosemary asked Lily for her list. As she looked at it Petunia asked her something, " Mom may I go to that Ice Cream Parlor we passed earlier? I'm kind of tired."
Rosemary considered it for a moment and finally agreed, "Here take a couple of coins and look around if you wish, but be careful." Petunia gave her a peck on the cheek and hurried off. Rosemary then turned to Lily and said, "I guess its just you and me."
Lily smiled and took her mothers hand, and walked to a place called Madam Malkin's Robes for all occasions. Inside they were greeted by a short smiling witch dressed in pastel blue. " Hogwarts?" Rosemary nodded, "Your the third one today, there is only one left at the moment, come with me."
At the back of the store there was a girl about Lily's age with a second witch. She had long brown hair in a ponytail, brown eyes, and looked like she was about to scream of boredom. But when she saw Lily she immediately started talking, "Hi I'm Cassandra McGonagall, what's your name?"
Lily smiled, " Lily Evans, are you a first year too?"
"Yep, I can't wait to get started, my aunt works there she's head of Griffindor so that's what I'm hoping to be too. What house do you want to be in?"
Lily looked confused and asked her what she was talking about. "Oh I'm so rude. You're muggle born right?" Lily nodded,"Well there are four houses Griffindor, Hufflepuff. . . "
Rosemary was happy that her daughter was adjusting so well. She was looking at some of the robes and saw some that caught her eye. One was a deep green that matched Lily's eyes, it was made of silky material and was trimmed with silver. Another was the same color as Lily's hair, a deep red, and had flowers embroidered at the hem. The last one was black with silver and blue stars that shimmered in the light. She asked a free witch how much they were, and if she could have them fitted for her daughter. "Yes, ma'am, we also have some less formal if you like." Rosemary nodded and picked out a few more, and a couple of cloaks. When they were done Lily said good-bye to her new friend.
They next went to the bookshop were they bought all of the books on the list and some that Lily found interesting. Then they went and got the standard cauldron and some scales to weigh her potions ingredients. Then they went to the Apothecary were a nice wizard helped them out.
When they were done Rosemary checked the list. "What do you want to get first, you wand or a pet?"
"I want my wand, I want Petunia to help me chose a pet."
They looked around for a bit until they found a shop called Ollivanders. From what Rosemary could see it was very dusty. They entered anyway, their was a chair of to the side and the place reminded her of the Library in her old boarding school. Strict, dusty, and dark.
"Good afternoon," a soft voice said from the corner, an old wizard in his mid Fifties stepped out of the shadows.
Rosemary swallowed before saying hello. The old man went up to Lily who looked nervous, "Your eyes look familiar, are you related to. . . "
At this point Rosemary interrupted and said, "Both me and her father are muggles."
Mr. Ollivander looked like he didn't believe her but didn't say anything. He turned back to Lily and asked her name. After she had introduced herself he asked her what hand she used the most. When she stuck out her right hand he took out his tape measure. As he was measuring he started to explain about the history of all of his wands. The tape measure kept measuring while Mr. Ollivander brought a couple of boxes from the shelves and finally told it to stop. After a trying out a few wands they finally found one that shot out red and green sparks.
"Ten and a quarter inches long, swichy, made of willow. This is a very good combination for charm work, Ms. Evans."
Lilly smiled at him while her mother paid seven gold Galleons for the wand. Mr. Ollivander bowed as they left the shop.
They headed towards the Ice cream parlor in search for Petunia, when they got their they saw that she wasn't there. The went up to the owner and asked it they saw a blond girl with blue eyes wearing a blue skirt and matching shirt.
"Yes, she was here about 15 min. ago, she left after she bought her ice cream, she then went towards Knockturn Alley."
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AN. Cliffhanger, mwahahahahaha:::cough cough:::
If you want me to give you the next chapter you must either review or email me
please^_^
to sarah this is to answer your question, also thanks to Miaka, Kikou, and skitzo( my new buddy who was corrupted by me and a friend to get into HP)
Disclaimer: I dont own anything( though I wouldn't mind owning Tom Riddle, Severus Snape,Oliver Wood, Sirius Black, Remus Lupin, and Draco*The name of my dagger* Malfoy) It all belongs to the great JKR.
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Only one word could describe this place to Rosemary, amazing. There were people everywhere dressed in robes and some wore pointed hats doing their shopping, stores with advertisements that moved. She saw that everyone else had the same reaction even Petunia. Emily smiled at her group and said "It's impressive isn't it. Here's where we will obtain everything from the list. But first to Gringotts, follow me."
They maneuvered their way through the crowd, and passed a few shops. One sold Cauldrons. Rosemary always thought that all cauldrons were like the ones you see in story books, big black and scary, but now she saw that there was a variety. There were some that were huge and some that were no bigger than a coffee mugs. As she passed the window she even saw a silver one that came with a matching stirring spoon. When she looked up she saw that her group was a few shops ahead of her, she quickly moved her way back and saw that Lily was giggling at her expense, Petunia, however, tried to look like she didn't know her.
They kept walking and Rosemary wanted to look at some other stores but she had already made a fool of herself today and she didn't want to repeat it. The group passed another store and what they sold there caught Lily's eye. "Mom look that's were they sell the pets can I get one?" Lily gave Rosemary the 'Puppy Dog' look that melted her heart, "Of course darling, after we visit this bank I'll get you anything you want." Lily smiled at her Mom, her dark green eyes twinkling with delight.
"Ah here we are Gringotts," said Emily.
They had reached a snowy white building that looked like a sky scraper compared to the other little shops. Standing beside its burnished bronze doors, wearing a uniform of deep red and gold was something that Rosemary had only seen in pictures in a story book by the Brothers Grim. A goblin.
At this point Lily and Petunia each grabbed one of her hands. It seamed that some of the other children had the same effect, because Emily started chuckling, "Don't be afraid their only dangerous to those who are actually mad enough to try to steal from this place."
Everyone seemed to relax, that is except Petunia, who was started shaking. "Mom can I go wait outside?" Rosemary wrapped Petunia in a tight hug and said, "They won't hurt you, just stay close to the group and everything will be all right." Petunia gave her mother a small smile. When they walked up to the goblin he bowed and let them pass through only to face a silver door that had something engraved.
"Don't bother reading it, all it says is that you would have to be pretty mad to steal from here."
A couple of goblins bowed them through the silver door which lead into a vast marble hall. What they saw through the silver door made Petunia shake even more. Hundreds of goblins doing their jobs, some behind counters weighing coins, scribbling in large ledgers. Other goblins were showing people through other doors that led to who knows were.
"All right now please go to any available counter and change your money the goblins will help with any questions." They all did as they were told and made their way to a goblin. When Rosemary and her daughters made their way to a goblin who looked like he was going to fall asleep any second now. Lilly smiled sweetly as she yelled,"EXCUSE ME!!!"
The poor goblin thought that it was his boss so he pretended to be busy. The three females started giggling at the goblin, even Petunia, whom was starting to get used to the goblins. The goblin in question saw that they were just costumers and visibly relaxed. "Welcome to Gringotts my name is Balthazar how may I be of help today."
"We would like to exchange some money to your currency," said Rosemary, whom had taken out a small purse."Do you know how much, in British pounds, douse it cost for school supplies?"
"Yes, ma'am, let me check my ledger."
He opened a large black ledger and flipped through a couple of pages, "It should take about One Hundred muggle pounds to buy Hogwarts school supplies, but if I were you I'd change about one hundred fifty for extra things and pocket money its what most parents do."
Rosemary nodded and took out three hundred pounds. Balthazar took her money and started pilling coins on the counter, as he did this he explained what they were each called and their worth. He then took a couple of velvet bags he went up to Lily and asked her what color she wanted, "I want the green one it matches my eyes." After the coins were placed in the bag, Balthazar handed it to Rosemary.
"Thank you for doing business with us I hope you come again," said Balthazar as he waved good-bye.
"See Petunia, that wasn't so bad." Petunia smiled at her Mother as they made their way outside the white building. When they reached outside they saw the rest of their group along with Emily, "Ah there you are, now that we are all here I can let you on your own you'll learn more about this place that way. Please be meet me back here at 4 O'clock so that I tell you how the children are to get on the train to Hogwarts."
They separated and Rosemary asked Lily for her list. As she looked at it Petunia asked her something, " Mom may I go to that Ice Cream Parlor we passed earlier? I'm kind of tired."
Rosemary considered it for a moment and finally agreed, "Here take a couple of coins and look around if you wish, but be careful." Petunia gave her a peck on the cheek and hurried off. Rosemary then turned to Lily and said, "I guess its just you and me."
Lily smiled and took her mothers hand, and walked to a place called Madam Malkin's Robes for all occasions. Inside they were greeted by a short smiling witch dressed in pastel blue. " Hogwarts?" Rosemary nodded, "Your the third one today, there is only one left at the moment, come with me."
At the back of the store there was a girl about Lily's age with a second witch. She had long brown hair in a ponytail, brown eyes, and looked like she was about to scream of boredom. But when she saw Lily she immediately started talking, "Hi I'm Cassandra McGonagall, what's your name?"
Lily smiled, " Lily Evans, are you a first year too?"
"Yep, I can't wait to get started, my aunt works there she's head of Griffindor so that's what I'm hoping to be too. What house do you want to be in?"
Lily looked confused and asked her what she was talking about. "Oh I'm so rude. You're muggle born right?" Lily nodded,"Well there are four houses Griffindor, Hufflepuff. . . "
Rosemary was happy that her daughter was adjusting so well. She was looking at some of the robes and saw some that caught her eye. One was a deep green that matched Lily's eyes, it was made of silky material and was trimmed with silver. Another was the same color as Lily's hair, a deep red, and had flowers embroidered at the hem. The last one was black with silver and blue stars that shimmered in the light. She asked a free witch how much they were, and if she could have them fitted for her daughter. "Yes, ma'am, we also have some less formal if you like." Rosemary nodded and picked out a few more, and a couple of cloaks. When they were done Lily said good-bye to her new friend.
They next went to the bookshop were they bought all of the books on the list and some that Lily found interesting. Then they went and got the standard cauldron and some scales to weigh her potions ingredients. Then they went to the Apothecary were a nice wizard helped them out.
When they were done Rosemary checked the list. "What do you want to get first, you wand or a pet?"
"I want my wand, I want Petunia to help me chose a pet."
They looked around for a bit until they found a shop called Ollivanders. From what Rosemary could see it was very dusty. They entered anyway, their was a chair of to the side and the place reminded her of the Library in her old boarding school. Strict, dusty, and dark.
"Good afternoon," a soft voice said from the corner, an old wizard in his mid Fifties stepped out of the shadows.
Rosemary swallowed before saying hello. The old man went up to Lily who looked nervous, "Your eyes look familiar, are you related to. . . "
At this point Rosemary interrupted and said, "Both me and her father are muggles."
Mr. Ollivander looked like he didn't believe her but didn't say anything. He turned back to Lily and asked her name. After she had introduced herself he asked her what hand she used the most. When she stuck out her right hand he took out his tape measure. As he was measuring he started to explain about the history of all of his wands. The tape measure kept measuring while Mr. Ollivander brought a couple of boxes from the shelves and finally told it to stop. After a trying out a few wands they finally found one that shot out red and green sparks.
"Ten and a quarter inches long, swichy, made of willow. This is a very good combination for charm work, Ms. Evans."
Lilly smiled at him while her mother paid seven gold Galleons for the wand. Mr. Ollivander bowed as they left the shop.
They headed towards the Ice cream parlor in search for Petunia, when they got their they saw that she wasn't there. The went up to the owner and asked it they saw a blond girl with blue eyes wearing a blue skirt and matching shirt.
"Yes, she was here about 15 min. ago, she left after she bought her ice cream, she then went towards Knockturn Alley."
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AN. Cliffhanger, mwahahahahaha:::cough cough:::
If you want me to give you the next chapter you must either review or email me
please^_^