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"these are a character's words"

'these are a character's thoughts'

Voldemort's Firefly: Year One

Chapter 5: Shopping and Meetings

Time passed quicker than Hotaru expected. Soon it was August 31, the day before they had to leave for school. That morning, Hotaru went down to breakfast as usual, still thinking about what Rini had told her. An evil presence with an aura similar to a sailor soldier she thought. Who in the world could that be?

Sitting at the table, she started on her breakfast of toast, eggs and sausages. I'm gonna gain some serious weight.

"Everyone," said Mr. Weasley. "Today we're gonna get your school supplies. So finish up your meals quickly so we can get a move on."

"About time," mumbled Ron. "He's put it off long enough. I was beginning to think we'd go back to school without anything at all."

Hotaru just loved the ride in the Gringotts cart. She had to go with Mrs. Weasley to get her money out of her vault. Sure enough, Hotaru had a small fortune inherited from her mother from when she lived as a witch. Also, the Riddle fortune was there too ever since the Riddles mysteriously died some years ago. (check out book 4)

When the vault opened, Hotaru gasped. There were not only mountains of galleons, sickles, and knuts, but also heaps of precious jewels

Once everyone had their money, they split up into separate ways. Hotaru stuck with Ron since he knew where he was going and they both needed to get the same things. First they headed to Madam Mulkin's for their robes.

"Two for Hogwarts, dearies?" asked Madam Mulkin.

"Actually, it's just one," said Ron. "I've already got my brother's old robes." Right away he looked embarrassed.

"Well then you can sit right here near the door," said Madam Mulkin. Then she turned to Hotaru. "Come along dear, I've got another girl here getting set up. She's all a twitter for the new school year." She stood Hotaru on a stool beside a girl with bushy brown hair and slightly buck teeth.

"Hi! I'm Hermione Granger," said the girl. She spoke kind of fast.

"I'm Hotaru Tomoe"

"That sounds Japanese, is it?" Hotaru nodded. "I don't know much Japanese myself, only a few world and phrases. I've only been to Japan once and it was for such a short time that I barely learned anything. I was planning on transferring to a school there for this year but then I got my Hogwarts letter. At first I thought it couldn't be true and that someone was playing a joke on me but it did explain all of the strange things I could do. I decided to answer the letter and see what would happen and the next thing I knew a witch came to my house this morning to take my parents and I here to Diagon Alley to school supplies. Amazing, isn't it?"

"Uh… yeah, it is," replied Hotaru, a bit dazed at the girls speed.

"All done dear," said the witch hemming Hermionie's robes. Hermionie hopped down from the school and made her way to where her parents were waiting.

"Guess I'll see you at school, Hotaru!" she called as she left. Hotaru could only smile and wave back in reply, causing Madam Mulkin to stick her with a pin. Soon, she was finished and was walking out of the store with Ron.

"Who was that girl you were talking to?" asked Ron.

"Just a girl going to Hogwarts," said Hotaru. "I'm sure you'll meet her soon. What else do we need to get?"

Ron checked his list. "We need books, potions supplies-oh, and a wand for you."

"You don't need one?" asked Hotaru.

Ron looked sullen. "Nah, I got Charlie's old wand. We can't really afford anything new."

The two of them walked in silence to Ollivanders. Coming out of the shop was a huge man and a boy with messy black hair. The boy brushed against Hotaru as he went by, causing a sudden jolt of pain to stab her in her right wrist.

"Ow!" she cried.

"Anything wrong?" asked Ron.

"No, it's nothing," replied Hotaru. The feeling had gone as quickly as it had come. Once she convinced Ron that she was fine, the two of them went into Ollivanders.

The shop was small, with most of the space taken up by the many rows of wands. It was dusty and quiet and at first Hotaru thought that nobody was here but then a old man stepped out from behind one of the shelves.

"Ah, Miss Hotaru. I believe that is what you go by nowadays?" There was something about his eyes that made Hotaru think that he knew all about her.

"I remember when your parents got their wands," said Ollivander. "Your mother's wand was twelve inches, heather, with a center of unicorn hair. Quite useful for jinxes and hexes." Ollivander peered at Hotaru even more fixedly. "Your father on the other hand had a wand made out of yew, thirteen and a half inches with a phoenix feather core. Very powerful, and very dangerous."

'That proves it,' Hotaru thought, 'this guy definitely knows all about me'

Ollivander stared at her for a few moments, and then got down to business. He took her measurements and had her try all sorts of wands in the store. Just when Hotaru thought her arm was going to fall off from all of the swishing, Ollivander brought over a box with an excited expression on his face.

"This will do it I'm sure," he said. "Holly and dragon heartstring, ten and-a-half inches. Give it a wave"

Hotaru took the wand a felt a tingling sensation. She waved the wand and purple sparks flew out of it. At the same time she saw something in her mind's eye…

A lonely door stood in the side of a rocky hill surrounded by a desolate wasteland. A solitary robed figure with long red hair walked to the door. She seemed familiar somehow. She opened the door and went inside. The sprit Hotaru of the vision followed her. Inside there was an elegantly decorated tomb, quite a contrast from the outside scenery. The ceiling was high and arched like a church and the walls were decorates with beautiful paintings. But the red-haired woman paid no mind to the beauty of the place. She headed straight for a coffin of black marble in the center of the room. The woman then took out a pouch from her robe and took some powder out of it. She sprinkled the powder over the coffin while reciting some words: "Arise, arise from your eternal sleep. Awaken once again to help the forces of darkness. Come and become one with the body that is rightfully yours. Arise, Soldier of…

Hotaru snapped out of her revere. She looked around and realized she was still in the wand shop and from the looks of it her vision had only lasted less than a second.

"Yes, I believe this wand will do just fine," said Ollivander gently taking the wand from Hotaru so he could wrap it. Hotaru paid for the wand, woke Ron out of the nap he was taking in a chair, and the two of them headed out again.

"Okay, what do we have to get now?" asked Hotaru.

Ron checked the list. "Supplies for potions and schoolbooks."

"Here's an idea," said Hotaru. "Why don't you get the potion supplies and I'll go get the books. It will take less time that way."

Ron agreed, so the two of them split up. Ron made his way to the Apothecary while Hotaru went to Flourish and Blotts. Hotaru always loved bookstores. She was almost as much of a bookworm as Amy. As she browsed through the many shelves, she had to fight the urge to pick up several books she didn't need. Don't want to end up broke by seventh year! So Hotaru just picked up the books she needed for school, remembering to get copies for Ron. When she was done she started heading to the cashier. Turning a corner, she crashed into someone slightly bigger than she was. Hotaru fell down hard, knocking the wind out of her. The books in her arms went scattering across the floor.

"Watch where you're going!" said a sneering voice.

Hotaru looked up, eyes still dizzy from the fall. She saw a person with pale blond hair and cold blue eyes.

"Amelia?" she said hesitantly.

The person seemed shocked. "I think you've got me mixed up with someone else. I'm a boy. And anyways, how do you know that name?"

As Hotaru's vision cleared up, she now saw that the speaker was clearly a boy. His hair was shorter and his face was in a scowl, but she could definetly see a resemblance to Amelia that was too close to be a coincidence.

"Are you brother Amelia's twin brother?" asked Hotaru as she got up from the ground.

Recognition showed on his face. "Oh, you must be that girl she owled me about. Rini, is it?"

"No, I'm Hotaru." She bent down to get her books off the ground. "Rini has pink hair."

"Sorry. Here, let me help you." The boy bent down and started to pick up some of the books. "By the way, my name's Draco. Are you a pureblood?"

Hotaru was a little shocked by the frankness of the question. 'What does it matter?' she thought but answered him anyways. "Yes, I'm a pureblood but both my parents are dead."

"Sorry," said Draco, without sounding the least bit sorry. Instead he sounded satisfied. "Chances are you'll be in Slytherin."

At this point, the books were all gathered and the two of them stood up. "What makes you say that?" asked Hotaru as they made their way to the cashier.

Draco shrugged indifferently. "You're a pureblood. All purebloods end up in Slytherin, unless you a muggle loving fool." He lowered his voice, "My dad says that a coworker of his, Arthur Weasley, adores muggles. Can you believe it? That's probably why his whole family's as poor as dirt." Draco laughed. Hotaru didn't say anything. 'He definitely doesn't act like Amelia. Wonder if they're really related?'

Hotaru paid for the books and walked out the door with Draco. He turned to her and said, "Guess I'll see you on the train. I'll save you a seat in my compartment." Hotaru waved goodbye, not sure weather or not to look forewords to it.

That night, the Weasley children and Hotaru packed up their trunks. Hotaru was a little bit nervous about her first day, but the others assured her that she would be fine.

Placing her books in the trunk, Hotaru glanced over at the stuff on the bed waiting to be put in the trunk. Her purple drawstring bag caught her eye. Hotaru's stomach gave a funny jolt. She had almost forgot about the gift she left inside, the one from Haruka and Michiru. Reaching over, Hotaru grabbed the bag and reached inside. The rectangular package was covered in plain brown wrapping. Sitting on the bed, Hotaru ripped of the paper and revealed a plain-looking black book that was about the size of a notebook. As she opened it, a piece of paper fell out onto her lap. Hotaru picked it up and read:

Dearest Hotaru

This book, while it may seem boring and plain, is actually very special. It holds multitudes of information. Just think about what you want the book to show you and it will, in both pictures and words. Write in a question, it'll give you an answer. It can also act like a crystal ball, showing you what other people are doing or were doing. But, this book is only for matters outside of school. If you've got an assignment, you've got to do regular studying at the library! But we're sure this book will become very useful to you over the years.

Haruka and Michiru

Hotaru smiled as she put the note down. Taking the book in both hands, she tried to think about what could she possibly want to know. Then she thought of something, not quite sure if it would work: 'Show me my friends. What are they doing right now?' Then she opened the book.

She was slightly disappointed. She saw Rini and Amelia in Rini's bedroom, Rini on her bed and Amelia on a collapsible bed. Apparently they were having a slumber party, due to the large amounts of junk food on the floor. But they were both asleep. 'Of course,' thought Hotaru. 'It's probably 4 in the morning over there.' Hotaru closed the book, a bit happier than before. She put the book aside and resumed packing her trunk.

Thanks to reviewers from chap 4:

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