Chapter 2- unanticipated encounters
We got up disorientedly, brushing dirt off our clothes. We quickly gathered our items. "We should probably go get you two a wand." My dad suggested. Ollivanders was only a short distance from where we landed.
We turned the corner and walked into the shop where the man happened to be busy with a chocolate-brown long-haired boy about our age. "Okay. Unicorn hair and birch. Here you go!" Ollivander said as he handed the kid his new wand. On his the way out I could have sworn the kid winked at Kale. She saw it too and looked at me. We giggled and stepped up to the counter. "Ahh! The Mazurs, and a Stone! I was beginning to wonder if I'd ever see your family again! Well let's start with Jinx here." He said as he hands me a wand. It was beautifully carved out of oak. "This here is oak and dragon heartstrings." I held it and flicked a few times but it didn't do anything. We tried this with a few other wands until we found the one. It lit up like fireworks when I flicked it. " Wonderful! Phoenix feathers and Willow! Now for the Stone girl." He said smiling at Kale as he handed a wand. Immediately it took a liking to her and lit up just like mine. The carving was simple yet elegant. "First try! Unicorn hair and maple. Lovely choice. Let's ring you up now shall we?" My parents paid him and he gave us our wands. We thanked him and walked out of the shop.
We finished up any leftover shopping and went to the train station. After carefully slipping onto platform nine and three quarters so as not to bring attention from the humans.
Yes humans. I refuse to call them muggles because they are just as good as the wizarding kind if they could reach their potential. They just don't know their potential.
The train is going to leave soon so I grab my stuff, hug my parents goodbye, and start to move towards the train with Kale in tow. "Wait! There are a few things we want to tell you." I walked back over to them. " Keep a close eye on these Potters. Some sort of danger always surrounds them. Do you have your equipment?" I nodded and patted my trunk. They nodded and hugged me again. I resumed heading to the train. Kale and I found an empty compartment and dragged our stuff in.
A few minutes before the train was scheduled to leave there was a knock on the door. I opened it and there were two guys standing there about our age. One was the kid from the wand shop earlier. "Hey is it okay if we share your compartment with you? All the others are full or won't let us join them." We looked at each other and debated with expressions. Finally I looked at them and nodded. They smiled and walked in as I jumped over on Kale's side. They sat down and we sized each other up awkwardly for a minute. The one we saw in Ollivander's was very tan and lean with mossy blue eyes that I can see now that I have a closer look. He has a very laid back posture and a lazy grin. His friend however is a little similar yet completely different. His posture implies that he is disciplined and ready for action. He has warm amethyst eyes though and offers a slight smile. He has dark medium cut hair and an olive skin tone similar to my own false skin tone.
"Hey. Your hair is turning green." Kale whispered to me. I gasped and quickly combed my fingers through my hair, turning them back to their original bronze tone. I hope they didn't notice that. My hair does that occasionally, like when I'm not paying attention. It goes to my real hair color, which happens to be bright green usually. I happen to be a metamorphmagus. Did I mention that before? Well it basically means I can change my appearance at will. It started when I was younger. My hair turned from bronze to green and a lot of other features changed. My parent freaked for a bit until they realized what was happening. Eventually I learned how to control it and look normal again.
"Well I suppose it would be nice to introduce ourselves. My name is Dante. This is Cobalt." The darker haired one said. Cobalt smiled hugely at us and we shook their hands.
"I'm Jinx. This is Kale. It's nice to meet you." I said, smiling at Dante. We chatted for a bit about where we are from and how we met our friends. Dante is from Brazil, and Cobalt is from Greece. Apparently they met while shopping for school supplies. Both families have stayed in Knockturn alley for a bit before the start of school and they met and hung out with each other during that time. We told them about how I was mostly Egyptian and how Kale was Italian but was staying with my family. We conversed and laughed most of the ride until the conversation faded.
After awhile I can see something in the distance. The top of what looked to be a tower. As we get closer I can see the rest of the building. It's huge! It's like a castle! I wake up Kale, who somehow fell asleep and we stare out the window with Dante and Cobalt. Once we get to the stop there's a mad rush to get off the train. Outside there's a giant hairy man directing first years over to the lake. I guess that includes us. All of the first years are herded into various boats. Once they're all filled we begin the short journey toward the castle to start a much longer one.
~ hey. longest chapter so far. hope you liked it! thanks to the people who care enough to follow the story, and your opinion on it would be greatly appreciated! umm well i guess thats it then... hey and if any of you want me to check out your story just message me!
- THE Mango