Hogwarts: Before Cho
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Chapter 5: Pondera Inverto!
"My, my Daxius, what a fine Owl!" praised Flitwick, gazing at Screech. "He must have cost you a pretty penny."
"Actually, I helped that man in the Magical Menagerie and he gave him to me far cheaper." replied Daxius.
"Well, where are my manners, this is my old friend Winston. He owns the Quality Quidditch Supplies store." introduced Flitwick.
"I sell carpets, broomsticks, Quidditch gear and kits, books, and holsters for your wand," said the burly man, numbering them off on his fingers.
"Let's step inside, shall we?" motioned Flitwick.
Inside was a large area, with people bustling about. On the walls were brooms on display, carpets clung to the walls, and books were on shelves.
Daxius saw a section called 'Holsters' in which some children of his age were cluttering about, holding up things for their mothers to see. Daxius himself spotted a holster which strapped to the left forearm, much like Quidditch armour. It was hardened black leather on the out side, a soft white leather lining the inside. Daxius tested it and found it to be a perfect fit. He purchased it and with a quick thanks to the cashier walked outside with Flitwick.
"Yes, we only need a potions kit and were done." said Flitwick.
The Apothecary was just ahead and Daxius was amazed at what was inside. Herbs of unknown origin lined the shelves, barrels of unidentified substances sat on the floor and crushed animal bones in jars filled up the shelves.
"A 1st year Potions kit, please." said Flitwick to the man behind the counter.
Daxius paid the man 26 Sickles and was pleased to leave. The place had stunk of rotten eggs.
They were walking back to the Leaky Cauldron, Daxius reading his 1000 Basic Charms and Hexes when a familiar face confronted them, bloodied face and murderous look on his face. It was the thief Daxius had met in the Magical Menagerie. At the sight of his expression Flitwick became absolutely terrified and fainted, and Daxius was thinking of what he could possibly do. Thinking quickly, Daxius pulled out his wand from its holster and quickly yelled out:
"Pondera Inverto!"
And, once again, he fell over like a bag of cement.
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