I really hope I don't get tired of writing this story because I thoroughly enjoy writing this story right now :)
I hope you guys enjoy chapter 2!
"Diagon Alley"
Not long after the Evans family and Professor McGonagall were on a train heading into London.
They got off at a station in downtown London, the oldest part of London.
"This way" McGonagall said and slipped into an old run down pub named 'The Leaky Cauldron'.
"Surely you're not getting a drink" Rose Evans said "we are here for our daughter's school supplies."
"Well the easiest way for Muggles to enter Diagon Alley is through this pub here" McGonagall said and smoothly moved through tables and people with drinks until she got to the back exit. The group of people went out the door but were stopped by a large brick wall in front of them. McGonagall whipped out her wand and gently tapped certain bricks and as soon as the last brick was tapped the bricks started to shift until they moved enough to the side for the party to walk through.
"Welcome to Diagon Alley" McGonagall said "this is were most wizards and witches do their shopping."
"Oh"Lily whispered in awe as her eyes sparkled, taking in the magical sight in front of her.
"It's...incredible" Mark Evans commented.
"Wow" even Petunia couldn't contain her awe.
"Let's get started then" McGonagall said "I say we should start at Gringotts bank to exchange some money into Wizard currency."
Not too long after, Lily and her family came out with pocket fulls of Wizard money.
"Your list begins with books" McGonagall said "and the best place to buy books is Flourish and Botts right over here. It's a bit crowded because a lot of families are getting their children's school supplies."
McGonagall led Lily into the building and they managed to push their way through to gather all the books on Lily's list.
Lily's parents stood behind her as they stood in line to check out.
"Have a nice day Mr. Potter" the lady smiled at the man in front of Lily.
"It will be once I find my boys" the man laughed and walked away "James! Sirius! Where did you run off to?!"
"Next" the old lady called Lily forward.
Lily put her books on the counter and the lady smiled at her and McGonagall.
"First Year?" the lady asked and Lily nodded excitedly.
"She's Muggle born so I'm helping her today" McGonagall said and the old lady smiled at her.
"Then she is in good hands" she said "that'll be 7 galleons and 3 sickles."
Lily counted out her money carefully and gave it to the woman as she bagged up her books.
"Thank you" the old lady beamed warmly "and have a nice day."
"You as well" McGonagall said and led Lily out of the store "what's next on the list Miss Evans?"
"3 sets of plain work cloaks-black" Lily read.
"Ah the clothing" McGonagall nodded "you can get all your clothing at Madam Malkin's Robes for All Occasions.
She pointed to a shop before she led the family in.
"I will come back once you are all fitted but it can take awhile and I have some errands to run for Professor Dumbledore" McGonagall said and left the building.
"Please take a seat and Madam Malkin will be with you in a second" the lady at the desk said to Lily.
Lily and her family sat down.
"This is quite exciting" Rose smiled at Lily "who would've thought, our daughter's a witch."
"No wonder why you can do all those freaky things" Petunia said.
"Petunia!" Rose scolded "they are not freaky!"
"Mum" Petunia said "she's made things explode before!"
"I wonder why that it" Mark asked.
Lily shrugged.
"It only happens when I get very angry" Lily said "or when I'm scared."
"Interesting" Mark nodded and the door opened again and in walked a tall boy with pure white hair slicked back to make it look at least a little better.
"Mister Malfoy" the lady at the desk said "how can we help you?"
"I seem to have finally outgrown my robes" the boy said in a smooth tongue but it radiated arrogance and superiority.
"Well take a seat and we will serve you after this young lady" the woman said and gestured to Lily.
"I will not be served after a first year Mudblood" Malfoy said "I demand to be served next."
"Hey, kid" Mark said "we were here first. It won't kill you to wait."
"How dare you speak to me!" Malfoy said "you don't have the right to be in this shop let alone speak to me! I cannot stand this environment. I shall leave then come back once this family of Muggles is gone."
He turned around dramatically and marched out of the shop.
The lady shook her head and sighed.
"I'm sorry about that folks" she said kindly "you'll find that some wizards and witches are kinder than others."
"It's alright" Lily smiled, unfazed by the rudeness of the boy "I'm sure I will never see or hear of him again so it doesn't matter."
"The woman smiled at her fondly and looked down at her book as a very sickly looking boy came out from the back.
"You're all done Mr. Lupin" a woman said from the back "just wait out there while we finish the robes and package them up."
"Thank you!" the boy said politely and sat next to Lily "I'm sorry, is it okay if I sit here?"
"Yes of course" Lily nodded immediately.
"Thank you" he said "are you just starting Hogwarts as well?"
"Yes" Lily nodded "I got my letter today."
"Excellent" he smiled softly and extended his hand "my name is Remus Lupin."
"Lily Evans" she smiled back and shook his hand.
"Evans?" he asked "I've never heard of that wizarding family."
"I'm not from a Wizarding family" Lily smiled.
"Your parents are Muggles?" he asked.
"What are Muggles?" Lily said and scrunched her eyebrows together.
"Non-magic folk" Remus said "it's not a term used to be rude it just easier to say Muggle than non-magical folk."
"I suppose you are right" Lily admitted and smiled softly "but to answer your question, yes my parents are non-magical."
"It's alright" Remus said "most wizards and witches don't come from Pureblood lines anymore. You really only have a few wizarding names that are still Pureblood like Malfoy, Potter, Longbottom, Black, Weasley...all those families are straight magical with no Muggles at all in their bloodline. Now that'll change once anyone in the family marries a half blood or a muggle born."
"Is it good to be Pureblood?" Lily asked.
"Depends on who you ask" he chuckled "some families are proud of their bloodlines and will disown anyone who even dreams about relations with a Muggle or non-pureblood. The Malfoy family is like that. They are proud purebloods and are very nasty to any non-pureblood. The Weasleys though? They love Muggles! They are very kind to muggle borns and half bloods. It's not even political it's just pride. I'm a half blood, my dad is a wizard and my mum is a Muggle."
"Here you are Mr. Lupin" the lady from the back came through the curtains and smiled at him "your robes are done.'
"Thank you" Remus said kindly and stood to take the stacks of robes away from the woman before he looked at Lily "I'm sure I'll see you again at school but until then have a good day."
He smiled and left the shop so Lily could go back and get fitted.
Lily was fitted with her robes, got her books, cauldron and anything else she needed except for the key instrument any witch or wizard needed.
"A wand" McGonagall said and led Lily and her family to Ollivanders "this is by far my favorite part of any school shopping trip I take muggle born children on."
The professor held the door opened for the family but before Lily made it all the way through the door she was knocked over by a boy running out of the shop and another one laughed as his friend fell.
"James Potter!" the elderly man behind him scolded "you need to watch where you're going!"
"Sorry dad" the boy, James got up and brushed his robes off before he looked at Lily.
"I'm not the one you should apologize to" his dad said as the other boy snickered behind James's father.
"Sorry" James said and Lily stood up and brushed herself off.
"It helps to slow down as well" she said, almost in a huff because of just being knocked over.
"Oi!" the boy behind James's dad came forward "it was an accident!"
"I know" Lily said, gentler now, "I'm just offering some advice."
Lily walked into the shop and her family followed but outside James looked at his friend.
"Sirius" James said "I'm gonna marry her someday."
Sirius laughed and the two boys ran away with the father chasing them.
"Whoa" Lily whispered as she walked into the shop "do all those boxes have wands in them?"
"Yes young one they do" an elderly man came into the waiting lobby with a grin "I do not believe I know you."
"I'm Lily Evans" she smiled and he shook her hand.
"A pleasure to meet you Miss Evans" the man said "I am Ollivander."
"Like the name on the shop?" Lily asked.
"Yes Miss" Ollivander smiled and swooshed away "let's get you fitted for a wand."
He disappeared into the store and Lily watched as he climbed up a long ladder to the top of the shelf and picked out what seemed like a random box.
"Elm and dragon heartstrings; 11 inches" he said and carried the box to Lily. He opened it and handed her the wand inside.
"What do I do with it?" Lily asked once she was holding it.
"Give it a wave" he said and she followed orders. When she waved the wand a stack of papers went flying off the counter and scattered around the room.
"Nope" Ollivander snatched the wand fro Lily and disappeared again only to come back with another box.
"Pine and unicorn hair; 10 inches" he said and Lily took it and waved it. A few light bulbs in the chandelier above them shattered and rained down.
"Nope!" he snatched the wand out her hand just as quickly and swooshed away only to come back a couple whole minutes later.
"Willow and phoenix feather" Ollivander said and gingerly held the wand out to Lily "10 and a quarter inches."
Lily gently took the wand and instantly a wave of warmth flowed through her and something about holding this wand felt right. She waved it and out came a shower of red and gold sparks.
"Wonderful!" Ollivander said gleefully "just wonderful! Miss Evans I believe we have found your wand."
"Couldn't I have used any wand sir?" Lily asked curiously.
"You could" Ollivander admitted "know one thing Miss Evans, the wand chooses the wizard so unless the wand chooses you you will never reach your full potential. That's what makes your wand intriguing. Phoenix feathers are very rare and wands that have them as a core are very picky as to what wizard they choose to take command over them. It's always incredibly exciting when a wand with phoenix core chooses a wizard but one thing is clear from today. Miss Evans, you may come from no magical ancestors whatsoever but with this wand choice I know we can expect wonderful things from you because Phoenix feathers only choose wizards and witches who have the potential."
Lily beamed happily and smiled at her wand as Ollivander boxed it up for her and they paid.
"Well" McGonagall said as she bid the Evans family goodbye outside of the Leaky Cauldron "our time together has come to an end. Your train ticket is in your envelope Miss Evans and we can''t wait for you to join our school on September 1st."
"Thank you for everything Professor" Lily beamed happily.
"You are very welcome" McGonagall nodded and even smiled tightly, she already liked Lily, "I will see you in Transfiguration class on the first day."
With that she turned into a cat and trotted away.
"I can't wait until September 1st" Lily smiled before her and her family left to go home.
So...what did you guys think? Should I continue it? I'm open for feedback, always looking for feedback (good and bad)
Until chapter 3! Have a good night!
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