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August 31st:
It's 3 am and Santana is wide awake staring at the ceiling of her small bedroom. Santana hears a sound outside her door. She makes a small crack in the door. All she can see is a small light that didn't resemble any sort of flashlight she had ever seen. She was holding her breath trying to see if she could make out who or what was holding this light suspended in the air. Tilting her head she tries to see the strange apparition she leans too far and loses her balance landing face first on the floor.
"Found her." a voice whispered in the shadows.
"Excellent!" another voice in the dark spoke. "Lumos." A new light formed across the hallway and a face appears from amidst the dark. "Will Schuester" he spoke, "and this is Emma Pillsbury" the prior unknown light source now appearing on her face. "Santana Lopez I presume, yes?"
Still standing there in amazement all Santana could do was move her head up and down.
"Well we are here from Hogwart's to pick you up. We received your owl, and we will be your guide to school, as well as taking you to get your supplies" Emma proudly says. "But we must hurry, as to not wake your Uncle. So grab your things and we must be off"
Santana was still unable to move or even process the past five minutes of her life. She wanted to leave this wretched home so badly, but going with complete strangers was just as absurd. She heard a creaking noise upstairs. In that moment Santana made the largest and most important decision she has ever made in her life. She packs up her letter, what few clothes she has, her blanket, and the note pinned to her when she was a baby, and proceeds out the door with Will and Emma. As they reach the threshold of the door, a small voice is heard in the darkness of the house. "Be safe and learn to love." Santana knew that voice. She turns to the stairs and sees Isabel at the top of the stairs a single tear rolling down her cheek. With one last look at the house they were gone into the night.
"So how do we get there?" Santana looks at Will inquisitively.
"On these!" Will snapped his fingers and three brooms come swooping down out of the night sky.
Santana stares at the broomstick that lay there suspended in the air at her waist. "Well hop on." Emma announces. Santana's head snaps up to see Will and Emma already on their brooms. Mimicking the position that their bodies are in, Santana slides one leg over the broom and situates herself next to Emma. "Now it's simple really, just say 'up'" and with that single word Emma's feet are off the ground floating in mid-air.
Santana grips the broom tightly and clinches her knees to the handle. "Up" she whispers her eyes clinch shut. In an instant she is lifts off the ground and is positioned once again next to Emma. Unable to open her eyes, she realizes that she is no longer touching the ground and slowly opens her eyes. She looks around in amazement unable to comprehend the feat that she accomplished.
"What a natural" Will says smiling.
"I knew you would be" Emma smiles. "Now the rest is easy. It is as simple as tilting left or right, and forward or backwards" with this Emma leans forward and the broom eases onward when she leans back the broom halts.
Still exceedingly afraid Santana cautiously leans forward on her broom and begins the same flight pattern as Emma. 'This is easy' Santana thought feeling more comfortable as she continues with her first flying lesson.
"Now just follow our lead and we will be to the station in no time." Will states and shoots off into the moonlit sky. Emma follows directly behind him. Santana turns her head to look back at the only home she ever knew taking in the sight of how small it looks at this distance and thinks that her room must have been even smaller. With that final unwelcomed thought she is off like a lightning bolt to catch Will and Emma.
Seeing them ahead of her in the distance she notices that they are flying with their hands linked. 'How cute is that.' Santana's mind wonders.
They stop in the sky waiting for Santana to catch up. "We will be to the portkey soon" Will informs her.
'Portkey? What the hell is that' Santana just looks at him confused. "Ok" she muses. She continues to follow the two in the night sky and soon they make their decent down to an old run down Surf shop on the coast. "What are we doing here" Santana says with concern.
Emma hops off her broom and heads into the shack broom in-tow. Will and Santana follow. Once inside the shack a surfboard is leaning up against the counter. "This is a port key. It is a means of transportation for long distances, because flying on a broom would not be very comfortable." Emma states, trying to educate Santana.
"So somehow this surfboard is going to take us a long distance and be more comfortable than flying on this cool ass broom." Santana expresses to the both of them.
Will chuckles, "Yes but you must promise to not let go, not matter what."
Santana can see the look of concern in Will's eyes. "Yes sir." is all she can muster.
"Now all you have to do is grab this board but you must not let go. Do you understand?" Emma glances at Santana waiting on her answer.
"Uh Huh" She smiles and shakes he head. She takes a hard grip on her broom and bag. She watches Emma take hold of the board, then Will, and finally she reaches out and grabs hold. In an instant Santana feels as though she is being pulled from her hips into a black hole. And with that thought they are gone.
Santana trying to keep her eyes open sees nothing but swirls of all colors and then smoke. "Get ready" Will screams over the sounds of rushing wind. "We are about to arrive." With one final breath Santana landed with a thud onto a wooden floor. "Here we are" Will states proudly.
Santana looks up to see Will and Emma standing above her. "So I guess with time you learn to land better." Santana says chucking. The others let out a laugh.
"Welcome to The Leaky Cauldron, we are now in London." Emma sequels with excitement, "I am so glad to be home."
Santana is sure that her eyes might just pop out of her head. "Wh-wh-what do you mean London?" She exclaims now feeling dizzy, trying to drag herself off the floor.
Will who has made his way to the door opens it leading them down into the main area of the establishment. "Yes Santana, we are now in London" he points out a window to show Santana 'Big Ben'.
Santana cannot believe that sight before her eyes. "How is this even possible? We were just in Miami."
"Remember, I said long distances" Emma says with a wink as they continue their decent. Emma leads them around the room, then to the back, and out a door which lead them to a dead end wall.
Santana stands looking quite puzzled by their current situation. Will removes now what Santana can see resembles a wand and he taps it on the bricks of the back wall. Before her eyes the wall begins to fold on itself and opens up into a busy street. "Welcome to Diagon Ally Miss Santana Lopez" Will exclaims.
Santana steps through the hole in the wall and tries to take in all of the sights around her. There are other kids and teenagers running around with their parents into all the shops. Well takes the lead and Santana and Emma follow. Emma can tell that Santana is overwhelmed by all of the things that she is seeing and takes hold of her hand urging her to keep up. Santana's heart twinges at the feeling of someone holding her hand. It's not a feeling she has ever really experienced.
"So do you have your list of items you need for school?" Emma says trying to calm Santana's nerves.
"Well yes but I have no money for these items" she says staring down at the list she has pulled from her bag. Her eyes linger on the lists of things recorded in her letter.
HOGWARTS SCHOOL of WITCHCRAFT and WIZARDRY
UNIFORM: First-year students will require: 1. Three sets of plain work robes (black), 2. One plain pointed hat (black) for day wear, 3. One pair of protective gloves (dragon hide or similar), 4. One winter cloak (black, with silver fastenings)
COURSE BOOKS: All students should have a copy of each of the following: The Standard Book of Spells (Grade 1), A History of Magic, Magical Theory, A Beginner's Guide to Transfiguration, One Thousand Magical Herbs and Fungi, Magical Drafts and Potions, Fantastic Beasts and Where to Find Them, The Dark Forces: A Guide to Self-Protection
OTHER EQUIPMENT: 1 wand, 1 cauldron (pewter, standard size 2), 1 set glass or crystal phials, 1 telescope, 1 set brass scales, and Students may also bring an owl OR a cat OR a toad.
PARENTS ARE REMINDED THAT FIRST YEARS
ARE NOT ALLOWED THEIR OWN BROOMSTICK
Yours sincerely,
Lucinda Thomsonicle-Pocus
Chief Attendant of Witchcraft Provisions
As the make their way past shop after shop a blonde haired blued eyed girl catches her eye. She crouched down next to a building that's sign said it is called Magical Menagerie. She is scolding a cat. "Lord Tubbington how many times do I have to tell you that butter beer is not for cats?"
"Meow" the extremely large cat responded then turned its head and looked at Santana. Santana's breath hitched in her throat as the beautiful blonde stood from her spot on the ground to look at what caught the cats stare. As she rose to her feet Santana could tell that the gorgeous blonde was rather tall and was very fit. Her clothes hung off her curves in all the right spots. She shot the most beautiful shy smile at Santana and pushed a long piece of hair behind her ears. Santana's face was on fire. She snapped her head back forward and proceeded with Emma down the Alley towards a very tall white building.
'Gringotts Bank' is written on a slab above the tilted pillars of the building they are about to enter. "Do not speak unless spoken to" Emma whispers and tightens her grip on Santana's hand. They pass through the door and are greeted by two rows of creatures seated at high desks with quills and calculators. Their heads are down working on whatever is holding their attention. Will made his way through the row headed for the goblin that is seated at the very end.
He clears his throat and the head goblin looks up from his work. "Miss Santana Lopez would like to make a withdrawal from her vault.
"And does Miss Lopez have her key" the wrinkled old goblin says staring at Santana his ice cold glare penetrating right through her.
"Yes she does" Will states producing a key from his shirt pocket.
"Well then, be on your way." The goblin glares down at them all motioning for another goblin to lead us to our desired destination.
We make out way down through a series of tunnels, twists, and turns in a small bucket cart until it screeches to a halt in front of a vault. "Vault 429" the goblin barks out.
"Here we are Santana" Will offers her his hand as they climb out of the cart. The goblin approaches the door inserts the key and the door begins to open.
As the door opens a golden hue is seen emerging from all sides of the door. Piles upon piles of gold are seen in this massive room. Stacks taller than Santana loom over them as they made their way into the room. "Whose money is this?"
"Santana, this is the money that your mother and father left to you." Emma says as she slowly approaches the stunned girl.
"What do you mean my parents? You knew my parents?" What were they like? Are they still alive?" she rushes her sentences a look of hope in her eyes.
"Sweetie, we can't answer any of these questions, all we can say is this is your money and you will need to take some of this with you." Will says trying to keep them on a schedule.
Santana moves forward grabbing a purple velvet stringed bag that is lying on the piles of money. She quickly grabs handfuls of money and places them in the bag. She turns to Will and the make their way out of the vault and back to the cart. They make their way back up to the main office and back into the streets of Diagon Ally. "So, what's the first things on your list?" excitement on the edge of Emma's lips.
"Uniforms" Santana mutters. Now that they are back above ground her mind returns to the blonde she has seen before entering the bank. She scans the crowds of people trying to catch any glimpse of blonde flowing hair. The three make their way around the shops stopping at Madame Mankins for her uniform, Flourish and Blotts to acquire her books, Emma went to get her cauldron, and Will took a leave to get something special.
Emma and Santana make their way to Ollivander's Wand shop to pick up the last thing on her list. "The wand picks you" Mr. Ollivander states as he begins pulling down wands. "And I think I have just the one" One single box he pulls down and places in front of Santana. "Go ahead" he motion for her to open it. She slides the top off the box and picks up the slim white wood. As she is picking up the delicate wand he begins to describe it. "This beautiful wand it crafted out of rowan thus its milky white color and its core is a phoenix tail feather. This wand is powerful, and I think it belongs to you. Just flick your wrist" With that said she flicks her wrist ever so slightly. A powerful gust of wind spins around Santana's body blowing her hair up around her. Out of the corner of her eye she sees that same blonde outside the window staring mouth open as the brunette stands with her new wand. Santana blushes and hides her face. "I think your wand found you Miss Lopez." Santana shakes her head in agreement as she hands him his money and they make their way out the door.
She looks to her right hoping that the blonde was still in sight, but she had already disappeared. They make a few more rounds picking up odds and ends when Will catches up to them. "I see that you already have your wand. Congratulations!" he says as pulls a small cage from around his back. The most amazing owl is perched up on its landing staring intently at Santana. It is a beautiful white snow owl and Santana can't believe it. "She's all yours." Will says smiling.
Santana grabs the cage and stares back at the owl "hoot, hoot" the owl hoots. "Naya" she says, "That's what I'll call you" She smiles and loads her new owl onto a cart Emma had purchased. "Thank you so much Will!" She hugs him tightly.
"Back to the Leaky Cauldron" Will shouts. They make their way down the alley and back through the wall. A shady looking fellow approached Will. "Make sure these are at the station before 11 am." Will demands of the man. He politely nods and walks off pushing Santana's things. "We must get some rest before you trip tomorrow. It is going to be a long trip and you are going to need your strength." Will explains. He leads them up the stairs and to a room. "Here is your room Santana there is some sleep attire along with your school attire for tomorrow. Sleep well and we will see you in the morning" Will smiles and leads himself and Emma to the next door down.
Santana makes her way into the tiny room. She changes out of her clothes and puts on the silk pajamas that are lying on the bed. Lying down on the bed she tries to get comfortable, but to no avail she cannot keep her mind at ease. Thinking of calming thoughts the only thought she has is of the blonde she has seen in the ally. 'I wish I knew her name' Santana's mind wanders getting a full image of the girl in her mind. Soon after she is caught up into a realm of sleep. Tomorrow is going to be a big day for her more so then she will ever know.
Please review. Sorry for so much back story, but I want it to read like a real book. Oh, and yay for Brittany making an appearance.