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Updated August 31 2008
The four eleven year olds burst into chatter as soon as Professor Snape disappeared into the rain. Tobi sighed; already he could see several trips into Diagon alley in the future. He was getting exhausted already. Plastering a bright smile onto his face he cheerfully joined into their conversation.
"So, where do you want to go first?" Tobi inquired cheerfully.
"The book store," Tom replied earning himself off looks from his fellow first years.
"Erm, Tom," Rin ventured. "We've already gone to the bookstore."
"Yeah, but all we did was follow Professor in, he got five sets of second hand first year books, brought them to the casher, we paid for them and then he rushed us out," the bookish boy reminded her, "I want to get more books on Wizards, plus." He lowered his voice and leaned in conspiratorially, "I say a book on prank charms."
"Wicked," Forge approved. "But I want to try wizard's ice cream, first." He looked happy at the very thought of the sweet treat. "I wonder what flavors they have."
"Ice cream and books can come later," Rin declared loudly, causing several of the people sitting nearby to glance at them in annoyance. "We need to get a pet first!"
"Pets are kind of expensive though," Gred murmured softly. "I mean, I have some money from my parents but…" He reached into his pocket and showed them the 10 sickles he had left. "Each of us only has 10 sickles left."
"I have some money too," Tobi admitted, thinking about the yen in his backpack. "I'd have to get it changed into this currency though."
"Well, I'd hate to be a party pooper little firsties, but your little shopping spree will have to wait," a deep voice said from behind them. "It's pouring out," He added as an explanation. The five first years turned to look at the boy who spoke. He was tall, his long black hair was tied back with a green band and golden eyes sparkled at them from his smirking face. He looked a lot like Itachi in Tobi's opinion, the only difference being his eye color and lack of bags.
"Who are you?" Rin asked rather rudely, looking star struck. Upon gaining the older boy's full attention she blushed and looked down.
"How rude of me. I'm Luiz Smith, a sixth year Slitherin." He gently lifted Rin's hand to his lips and kissed the back of her hand softly. "May I have the honor of knowing such a charming lady's name?"
If it was possible Rin became even redder. "My name is Rin Foster." She glanced up at him quickly then began to fiddle with the hem of her shirt.
It seemed as if the Slitherin was about to say something. Before he could he was interrupted by a boy eating lunch at a nearby table. "Are you coming or not, Luiz."
Luiz put one finger up in a 'one moment' gestured. He bent down and whispered something in Rin's ear. Then he winked and left to join his friends at the table.
Forge grinned before bursting into song, "Luiz and Rin sitting in a tree-"
"Shut up," the girl of the group whispered fiercely, snapping out of her trance to glare threateningly at the singing boy.
Said boy ignored her. "K-I-S-S-I-N-G" His singing stopped abruptly, even though his mouth was moving. Tobi couldn't help but notice Rin looked immensely satisfied.
At some point during the groups encounter with the Sixth year Tom had claimed a spot at one of the smaller tables that replaced yesterday's long table. He was currently reading their history of magic book while idly eating a sandwich.
Gred grabbed Forge's collar and dragged the mute boy over to join Tom. Forge still hadn't noticed he was mute, and when Tobi read his lips the boy was still singing the song. After a pause, Rin and Tobi joined them at the table.
As soon as the two sat down Forge noticed no one was hearing what he said and began to glare furiously at Rin. Tobi could feel the anger build up in the air, just as the ninja was about to do something to calm Forge down, the anger abruptly disappeared, and Rin's glass exploded.
Rin jumped, shrieking in surprise. Tom was just glad Rin wasn't holding the glass when it exploded. Gred didn't seemed fazed at all for some reason. Forge looked guilty, Rin's silencing didn't hurt him, but the glass might have. Tobi grabbed Rin's hands and examined them through his uncovered eye. Good, she wasn't hurt.
Rin glared at Forge and he looked apologetically back at her. 'Sorry,' he mouthed. She sighed and released her silencing. 'But' She thought, 'I can't forgive him too often or he'll think I'll forgive anything.' "It's ok," she forgave, "It was an accident."
Forge smiled. Relieved, and the five continued their lunch.
(Gred-noble Forge-Popular Tom-Book worm Rin-Hyper girl Luiz-sixth year Slitherin.)
Lunch passed without any more incidents, and once lunch was over the four eleven year olds dragged Tobi out to explore Diagon alley. The wizarding shopping center had yet to finish dripping and many people were still taking shelter inside.
Rin made them go to the pet shop first. When Gred mentioned she didn't have enough money to get a pet she just smiled and carelessly informed the quiet boy that there was no harm in looking. The ninja expected the other two boys to argue but it seemed Rin was milking Forge's guilt and Tom's concern to the fullest. Tobi wanted to check out the pets anyways so he just smiled and agreed with the girl. There's no harm after all.
Tobi entered the magical animal store, in front of the others. He graciously held the door open for the group and when Fin passed by she patted his shoulder (the highest she could reach) and praised him, "Good boy."
The home sickness struck like a thunderbolt. He missed annoying Deidara, he missed pleasing Zetsu. He missed drinking with Kisame, he missed pissing off Hindan and playing poker with Kakuzu. Tobi knew it had only been one night, and he had been away longer on missions. He'd never been so far away before.
He stood there holding the door open for nobody, lost in thought.
"Catch it!" the shop keeper shouted a second before a brown blur few past Tobi. The boy reached back and swiftly grabbed the animal, while the freed door closed with a twinkle of a bed. "Thank God," She murmured. "He's a handful." The woman walked up and accepted the animal from Tobi.
"How much is it?" Tobi asked hopefully. He's always wanted one.
"Five Gallions."came the prompt reply. Seeing the ninja's downcast face the shopkeeper offered tentatively. "You're a Hogwarts student right?" Receiving Tobi's nod she continued. "If you work the register for the next two weeks until Hogwarts starts, I'll give him to you."
"Deal!"Tobi beamed, and followed her to the register. "Guys!" he called the the four eleven year olds marveling at the animals, "I'm gonna work here so you'll have to find someone else to take you around."
The others awwed in disappointment but didn't complain. They later left with a group of Third and Second years.
The long days were filled with work and watching people go by the store. Many strange people were in the alley; there was a family that looked like albino clones of one another, there was a large red head woman carrying large piles of supplies while trying to carry a long wrapped object Tobi figured was a broomstick. There was even a funny father and daughter that came to the store. They pointed at empty cages and marveled at unseen animals that didn't exist. They were funny and nice, Tobi liked them.
Tobi also spent the time flipping through his copy of "Magical Beasts and Where to Find Them" book and trying to identify the animals. The first pet he managed to find was the Fire Crab. The Fire Crab actually looked like a tortoise with a jeweled shell. What was funny was that the animal farted flames. There were also Puffskeins, and strange skipping black rats.
Never the less the days flew by, and soon it was August 31st , work was over and the other four first years had spent the day with him in the store. The owner spoke. "Dumbledore says it's OK, to bring it to school," she told him, depositing the promised animal into the ninja's arms. "I'll send it's case to your room for you."
"Thank you!" Tobi thanked turning to leave with his friends.
"Wait! I feel bad making you work that much for only five Gallions, so..." She poured 10 more galleons into his hand. "Enjoy your last evening before school!"
Tobi called a Goodbye leaving with his four friends, carrying the new animal on his shoulder. The five got ice cream, while Tobi payed for them. His new pet even got a small banana ice cream. For the first time he could remember, Tobi was happy. It didn't matter that he was several years older than the others, they were friends. It didn't matter just then that tomorrow his mission will begin and school will start, but for now Tobi was happy with his friends.
Tobi left Diagon alley with his friends by his side and a monkey on his shoulder.
(Gred-noble Forge-Popular Tom-Book worm Rin-Hyper girl Luiz-sixth year Slitherin.)
Just as the boys returned to their room, Tobi spoke. "Arg! I forgot to get a trunk!" The others, who'd been forced to pack by Rin earlier that day looked at him.
"The store might sill be open." Tom pointed out.
Tobi nodded and opened the door. "I'm just gonna leave him here," he said pointing to the monkey. The door swung open to reveal four trunks in the room. Tobi walked over to unfamiliar trunk and looked at the card on it.
Happy Early Birthday/Christmas Tobi!
It was signed by the store owner. Tobi laughed, "Looks like I don't have to go get one after all."
Done! And no, Tobi wasn't paid that much. A galleon's basically worth 10 dollars so Tobi only got 150 for working everyday from 8-5 that's 126 hours. Only a little more than 1 dollar per hour.
He got a monkey though so it's all OK.
Thank you Kinkatia! I'll write something for you if you want!
Right. Do you want me to separate the train and the sorting? Also does anyone know any official first years in fifth book?