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The Color of Black
Chapter 2:Diagon Alley
She stared at it for a few seconds, and there was a funny feeling in her gut. She dismissed it as the aftereffects of the cool.
She walked back to Anne, who was now sipping coffee and reading the morning paper. Anne looked up and smiled.
"Thank you, dear," her mother said as she turned back to her paper. But Daphne was already heading back toward the stove to toss the D. Black letter when something stopped her.
It was though a mysterious hand had reached out and held her hand. So instead of chucking it out, she took it and went down the cramped hall and into her bedroom with it. Her curiosity had been roused and she ripped the envelope open, taking out the piece of parchment.
Her dark eyes scanned the page and she frowned...
"Meadows, Daphne.9"
Daphne gave a sigh of relief. She had enough N.E.W.T.s to take auror training. Ha! And her mother had thought witches were useless. Thinking of her mother reminded her of the memories she usually found comforting to lose herself in.
She stared at her black nails.
^*^*^*^*^*^*^*^*^*^ Hogwarts School Of Witchcraft and Wizardry
Headmaster: Albus Dumbledore (Order of Merlin, First Class, Grand sorc., Chf. Warlock, Supreme Mugwump, International Confed. Of Wizards)
Dear Ms. Black, We are pleased to inform you that you have been accepted at Hogwarts school of Witchcraft and Wizardry. Please find enclosed a list of all necessary books and equipment.
Term begins on September 1. We await your owl by no later than July 31. Yours sincerely,
Minerva McGonagall
Minerva McGonagall Deputy Headmistress
It was that weird letter and suddenly things started to happen. The reason that when she told Anne about going to London (conveniently forgetting to tell her about the Leaky Cauldron due to a row earlier that week) Anne let her go, no questions asked.
That when she got over to the train station and found she was broke, she got in free. It was all a little too strange, but here she was at The Leaky Cauldron, now sure that it was a joke, a prank and that she'd carried it a little too far with her curiosity and stupidity but somehow unable to leave. The dark and dank place stared down at her, and she stared up at it before walking in. She blinked a few times at the darkness before her, it had been so bright and chilly outside, and it was the total opposite in the building.
A few people sat at tables and the counter. An old man stood behind the counter, cleaning shot glasses. He looked up.
"Hello, lass, you're a bit young to be in here, so come back with your mam."He turned back to the glasses.
"Um...I-I ...uhh...I'm looking f-for Diagon Alley" she said, nervousness making her stutter and embarrassment making her blush. GREAT! She thought I CAN'T BELIEVE I CAME INTO A PUB LOOKING-but she never finished the thought.
"Looking for Diagon Alley? Oh! I can help ya there lass, come on now back here. Me name's Tom" he led her to the backyard and tapped on the bricks with a long polished stick.
The wall suddenly opened to reveal a beautiful, bright street.
"And that" he said dramatically, pointing" Is Diagon Alley." He left her then, only telling her to go by Gringotts. There at Gringotts, on an urge had said her name was Daphne Black. The goblin-type guy there asked for a key and she gave him her apartment key.
Surprisingly it worked; she guessed that there was no special key to the vault. But, whatever, she had money, and she went to spend it.
Daphne spent a long while there in Diagon Alley, before returning home where –surprisingly- her mother asked no questions to why she was late.
The ceremony was now over, and now she sat at the Gryffindor table for the final time to enjoy the Last Feast with the rest of Hogwarts. Daphne was thrilled to finally be considered an adult in the magical world.
The feast passed quickly for her, her excitement so great to finally leave the protectiveness of her mother, of everyone. She spoke a little to her neighbor, Colin Creevey, one of the most obnoxious, annoying persons ever.
The Dumbledore stood and spoke farewell words to the school.
"To all my students 6th year and below, I look forward to seeing you again next year. To those who are in their final year, I hope not to see you next year. To you all, safe trips back to your homes. Fare thee well"
And with that he sat back in his seat, and the school year was officially over. There was the usual stampede to the carriages and Daphne rushed with them. In the carriage, she turned for a last look at the school that had been her home for the past seven years. What she saw shocked her.
The school was old, decrepit, collapsing within itself. Flames burnt in the tallest tower and Daphne could feel the dark presence that surrounded the school.
Then she blinked, and the school went back to normal. She quickly turned around and sat rigidly, visibly shaken. She kept raking a hand through her dark strawberry-blonde hair and playing with one of her many studs.
On the train, she chose to sit in a compartment already occupied by Ginny Weasley, and Colin Creevey (who kept drooling over the beautiful Ginny).
Ginny was Daphne's closest friend, Ginny planned on going into medicine though, unlike Daphne. Ginny had (of course) the wild mane of red hair, big brown eyes and was about as tall as Daphne. Ginny was in love with a new boy every week, and some boys were lucky to be on this week's hottie list more than once.
Ginny pointed at Colin and rolled her eyes. For the first time all week, Daphne grinned. She decided to help her out.
"Hey Colin, I think your brother was looking for you. He said something about 'photographs' and 'screwed'" Daphne said, holding in a grin.
Colin leaped up "Oh God! They can't be..."and he ran out the compartment door. Ginny and Daphne waited about 5 seconds before laughing.
"The stupid git. He reminds me of someone..."Ginny said grinning "Oh yeah! Dear Ronnikins when he decided he was in, like, love with Hermione" Daphne was doubled over with laughing.
"Can't believe he fell for it! But, then I always had a talent for persuasion and you looked like you might need some help." She said, pretending to shine her sleeves.
Ginny stuck out her tongue and the rest of the trip was spent in great contentment (especially when Colin came back and they locked the door and pretended they were doing-yea)
But, Daphne could not completely wipe away the feeling of Dread that had come over her. Now especially, when Harry Potter had still failed to defeat the Dark Lord. She shook away those thoughts until she was alone in her new home and wasn't living in a cardboard box.
hiyall!!!hope yall likeed it, I added more just to please*hopeful look*potential fans.To kneh13:you do know me, this is who you think it is so hi!
The Color of Black
Chapter 2:Diagon Alley
She stared at it for a few seconds, and there was a funny feeling in her gut. She dismissed it as the aftereffects of the cool.
She walked back to Anne, who was now sipping coffee and reading the morning paper. Anne looked up and smiled.
"Thank you, dear," her mother said as she turned back to her paper. But Daphne was already heading back toward the stove to toss the D. Black letter when something stopped her.
It was though a mysterious hand had reached out and held her hand. So instead of chucking it out, she took it and went down the cramped hall and into her bedroom with it. Her curiosity had been roused and she ripped the envelope open, taking out the piece of parchment.
Her dark eyes scanned the page and she frowned...
"Meadows, Daphne.9"
Daphne gave a sigh of relief. She had enough N.E.W.T.s to take auror training. Ha! And her mother had thought witches were useless. Thinking of her mother reminded her of the memories she usually found comforting to lose herself in.
She stared at her black nails.
^*^*^*^*^*^*^*^*^*^ Hogwarts School Of Witchcraft and Wizardry
Headmaster: Albus Dumbledore (Order of Merlin, First Class, Grand sorc., Chf. Warlock, Supreme Mugwump, International Confed. Of Wizards)
Dear Ms. Black, We are pleased to inform you that you have been accepted at Hogwarts school of Witchcraft and Wizardry. Please find enclosed a list of all necessary books and equipment.
Term begins on September 1. We await your owl by no later than July 31. Yours sincerely,
Minerva McGonagall
Minerva McGonagall Deputy Headmistress
It was that weird letter and suddenly things started to happen. The reason that when she told Anne about going to London (conveniently forgetting to tell her about the Leaky Cauldron due to a row earlier that week) Anne let her go, no questions asked.
That when she got over to the train station and found she was broke, she got in free. It was all a little too strange, but here she was at The Leaky Cauldron, now sure that it was a joke, a prank and that she'd carried it a little too far with her curiosity and stupidity but somehow unable to leave. The dark and dank place stared down at her, and she stared up at it before walking in. She blinked a few times at the darkness before her, it had been so bright and chilly outside, and it was the total opposite in the building.
A few people sat at tables and the counter. An old man stood behind the counter, cleaning shot glasses. He looked up.
"Hello, lass, you're a bit young to be in here, so come back with your mam."He turned back to the glasses.
"Um...I-I ...uhh...I'm looking f-for Diagon Alley" she said, nervousness making her stutter and embarrassment making her blush. GREAT! She thought I CAN'T BELIEVE I CAME INTO A PUB LOOKING-but she never finished the thought.
"Looking for Diagon Alley? Oh! I can help ya there lass, come on now back here. Me name's Tom" he led her to the backyard and tapped on the bricks with a long polished stick.
The wall suddenly opened to reveal a beautiful, bright street.
"And that" he said dramatically, pointing" Is Diagon Alley." He left her then, only telling her to go by Gringotts. There at Gringotts, on an urge had said her name was Daphne Black. The goblin-type guy there asked for a key and she gave him her apartment key.
Surprisingly it worked; she guessed that there was no special key to the vault. But, whatever, she had money, and she went to spend it.
Daphne spent a long while there in Diagon Alley, before returning home where –surprisingly- her mother asked no questions to why she was late.
The ceremony was now over, and now she sat at the Gryffindor table for the final time to enjoy the Last Feast with the rest of Hogwarts. Daphne was thrilled to finally be considered an adult in the magical world.
The feast passed quickly for her, her excitement so great to finally leave the protectiveness of her mother, of everyone. She spoke a little to her neighbor, Colin Creevey, one of the most obnoxious, annoying persons ever.
The Dumbledore stood and spoke farewell words to the school.
"To all my students 6th year and below, I look forward to seeing you again next year. To those who are in their final year, I hope not to see you next year. To you all, safe trips back to your homes. Fare thee well"
And with that he sat back in his seat, and the school year was officially over. There was the usual stampede to the carriages and Daphne rushed with them. In the carriage, she turned for a last look at the school that had been her home for the past seven years. What she saw shocked her.
The school was old, decrepit, collapsing within itself. Flames burnt in the tallest tower and Daphne could feel the dark presence that surrounded the school.
Then she blinked, and the school went back to normal. She quickly turned around and sat rigidly, visibly shaken. She kept raking a hand through her dark strawberry-blonde hair and playing with one of her many studs.
On the train, she chose to sit in a compartment already occupied by Ginny Weasley, and Colin Creevey (who kept drooling over the beautiful Ginny).
Ginny was Daphne's closest friend, Ginny planned on going into medicine though, unlike Daphne. Ginny had (of course) the wild mane of red hair, big brown eyes and was about as tall as Daphne. Ginny was in love with a new boy every week, and some boys were lucky to be on this week's hottie list more than once.
Ginny pointed at Colin and rolled her eyes. For the first time all week, Daphne grinned. She decided to help her out.
"Hey Colin, I think your brother was looking for you. He said something about 'photographs' and 'screwed'" Daphne said, holding in a grin.
Colin leaped up "Oh God! They can't be..."and he ran out the compartment door. Ginny and Daphne waited about 5 seconds before laughing.
"The stupid git. He reminds me of someone..."Ginny said grinning "Oh yeah! Dear Ronnikins when he decided he was in, like, love with Hermione" Daphne was doubled over with laughing.
"Can't believe he fell for it! But, then I always had a talent for persuasion and you looked like you might need some help." She said, pretending to shine her sleeves.
Ginny stuck out her tongue and the rest of the trip was spent in great contentment (especially when Colin came back and they locked the door and pretended they were doing-yea)
But, Daphne could not completely wipe away the feeling of Dread that had come over her. Now especially, when Harry Potter had still failed to defeat the Dark Lord. She shook away those thoughts until she was alone in her new home and wasn't living in a cardboard box.
hiyall!!!hope yall likeed it, I added more just to please*hopeful look*potential fans.To kneh13:you do know me, this is who you think it is so hi!