Harry Potter Fanfiction
Chapter Two
(Diagon Alley)
Avery walked on the crooked brick roadway of Diagon Alley, looking for the Weasleys'. She spotted Ollivander's and decided that this would be the time for her to get her wand. She opened the door and walked nervously up to the counter. "Ah, Miss Blackwood," stated Mr. Ollivander, "Your parents sent me an owl telling me you'd be here!" Avery nodded. "So, let's get that wand that you've been so looking forward to," Mr. Ollivander measured her waist, her legs, her arms, and even the skin between her nostrils! Well, at least she thought it was Mr. Ollivander at first, but the measuring tape was really moving on its own! The tape stopped measuring and dropped. Mr. Ollivander went behind the counter, and pulled out a slender box, opened it, and handed her the wand. "Twelve inches, Unicorn Hair, Holly, nice and supple," She held the wand, and gave it a wave. Before she knew it, the wand started glowing. Mr. Ollivander handed her the wand. Avery paid for it, thanked Mr. Ollivander, and left.
She walked along the road again, spotting Ron, Percy, Fred, George, Mrs. Weasley, and Ginny outside of Madam Malkin's Robe shop. "Hey, you guys!" she called. Mrs. Weasley looked over at her and said "Avery! We've been looking for you!" Avery rubbed that back of her head with her hand. "I went to get my wand." She replied. Avery walked along Diagon Alley with the Weasleys' after she had gotten her robes. "So, how long have you been out?" she asked Ginny. "'Bout two hours," She answered. "I've only been out for like an hour," Said Avery. "Oh, I thought your mother said you'd be here by ten." Molly said. "Nope," Avery replied. Fred and George were walking along ahead of the others talking. "So, do you think Avery will become a Gryffindor?" asked Fred, "Probably," Replied George, "But if she's not, what'll we do?" he continued. Avery caught up to Fred and George and said "Hey! Stop talking about me!" "We're not…" George answered, "Yeah right," Avery said and whacked George over the head with her wand.
Avery was talking to Fred that afternoon. "Which teachers do I have to look out for?" She asked. "Snape and McGonagall." The twins said, smiling. "I can't wait for school to start!" Avery squealed. "You won't like it as much as you think." Percy said, "Just because our families know each other doesn't mean I'll go easy on you! I am a Prefect after all!" "Jeez, Percy! You don't need to gloat about it!" Ron said, walking into the room. "When did you get here?" asked George, glancing over at Ron. "Mum says it's time for dinner, and Avery, your mum's here to pick you up." "Okay, I'll talk to you guys soon! See you on the Express!" Avery called as she bolted out the door. Mrs. Blackwood was waiting for Avery outside. "How was your day?" she asked, "Great, mum! I got my wand!" replied Avery, "Cool, what is it?" "Twelve inches, Unicorn Hair, and Holly." "I can't wait to tell your father!" They walked down the street towards the smell of mashed potatoes and gravy, turkey, and hot cocoa.
Yet again, Avery was lying on her bed, reading one of her new school books. "Fantastic Beasts and Where to Find Them…." She mumbled, flipping through her book. "Centaurs, Unicorns, Cerberus…" "Avery! Are you still awake?" Mr. Blackwood called. "Yes, dad!" she replied. "Come here, love!" he called again, as Avery opened her door and walked into the den, flopping herself onto the couch. "Hmm?" she said, her face buried in the cushions. "Aren't you going to get up?" asked Avery's father. "Maybe…" came a muffled voice from the cushion. "Did you get all over your school books?" asked Mr. Blackwood, "Yup." "What about the robes" "Uh-huh." "The wand?" He asked, "Yes, can I go to bed now?" 'Okay." Mrs. Blackwood said. Avery stumbled up the stairs. As soon as her head hit the pillow, she was asleep.
Avery awoke on September first, and dressed herself. As she walked down the stairs, she could smell scrambled eggs and toast. She sat at the table and realized why all of this was set out for her. "YES!" she yelled, "School starts today!" she wolfed down her eggs and toast, drank a tall glass of orange juice- pulp and all, and waited for her mother to get ready. When they were both ready, Avery got into the car, and buckled up. Her mother drove down the street and asked "Are you excited?" "Yes!" Avery said. They pulled into the parking lot and waited for the train in the station. The Weasleys' were already there, so she walked up to them, greeted them, and once the train got there, she hopped on, got into a compartment with her friends, and watched as her mother got smaller, farther away. She could tell that her first year at Hogwarts School of Witchcraft and Wizardry would be an interesting one.
(A/N YES! Second Chapter down! Please review, I'd love it if you could. Has Avery gotten less Mary-Sue ish?)