Will and Nico spent an entire day packing, getting plenty of clothes. They were guessing how long it was going to be, but since it was a school they assumed it would be a year or so before they came back, so they asked Percy to watch their home and gave him an extra key, making sure there was nothing out of place in their clean house. The floors were swept, clothes and blankets were folded, the fridge cleaned of food as well just because they knew Percy would steal their shit. Will left a note for the couple on the TV stand by the remote, so Annabeth would know to keep Percy from getting into their stuff. Nico anxiously pulled Will out of the house, locking the door and hoping into a shadow in the early morning, it was still dark among New Rome, but they both knew there were guarding their home.
"Children, I'm glad you're here." Will jumped at the sudden sight of Hecate in front of them, she held a small bag with her, leather and bulky.
"Lady Hecate, why did you want us to wake up now?" Nico asked, his voice was quiet and he slunk away from the goddess, slightly uncomfortable with her presence.
"I wanted to give you your letter Nico... Originally it was supposed to send, but as you were trapped in the lotus hotel before the letter could be written and your claim to magic made, I've crafted you a letter to Hogwarts to make your experience all the more in depth." Hecate smiled warmly, seeming friendly to the young wizard and his husband as he took her offered letter. He put at it's wag seal and put it in his pocket, tightening his hold on Will's hand as he grabbed his suitcase.
"Er- How do we get to the school?"
Hecate chuckled softly, removing a key from her bag. She set it on their door, unlocking and opening it before she beckoned the two to follow her, leaving the demi gods confused as they entered the crossroads to their destination.
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The group walked quietly, the echoes of their footfalls creeping the couple out, they worried about something attacking them in this in-between space, it was uncomfortable and far too quiet. Eventually, Hecate opened a door with her key, beckoning them through to a small tavern.
"Now, I will leave you this key, it's to the Olympian vault, used only by gods and their children when they must Traverse the magical Lands. Give it to the goblins at the bank, there you may find the currency and any treasures you may need."
"What about supplies?" Will asked Hecate, frowning in dismay. Nico gently squeezed his hand when he saw his concern, but he glanced at his pocket when Hecate just pointed.
"Don't worry, your supplies list is in your letter Nico." Nico nodded, humming in consideration. "Are we sleeping here tonight?"
"Why yes! I knew you were a smart boy Nico, I just didn't know how intelligent you were. Alright, I'll leave you to it. Good luck, and please do enjoy your time at my school."
Hecate smiled at them for the last time before leaving through the door, returning to her realm and leaving the two demi-gods to deal with their own confusion. Will took a deep breath when he saw the bartender, going over to the bar and pulling Nico behind with him. The bartender looked up from washing a cup, smiling welcomingly at the two.
"Welcome you two! What can I do for you?" The accent was thick and Nico chuckled a little, his own accent was rather thick sometimes too.
"My husband and I are looking for Hogwarts, could you help us get our supplies?" Will put on a pleasant facade, despite being tired he managed to light up like a miniature son, exactly like his father's magical chariot.
The bartender tilted his head, surprised by the revelation but also how young the two were. He shrugged and put the bowl and rag down on the counter, pulling his wand out and exiting his small booth. He walked to the back, holding the backdoor open for the couple as they followed him. He looked at the two and then the wall, tapping bricks with his wand in a pattern that was all too familiar to him. He looked back at the couple as the wall opened and laughed at their surprised expressions. He laughed, leaving them to their own devices since he had to get cleaning done before the rush.
"Good luck shopping kids!"
Nico immediately got excited by the shops and building around them, pulling Will around to explore and dragging their suitcases with them. "Let's go Sunshine! We've got to get my stuff!"
Will laughed, following his excited and adorable Neeks. Getting a place to stay could wait for now.