The First Friend
“HATE TO GIVE THE SATISFACTION ASKING HOW YOU’RE DOING NOW”
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“HOW’S THE CASTLE BUILT OF PEOPLE YOU PRETEND TO CARE ABOUT”
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The First Friend
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Today was a day of shopping in Diagon Alley, in preparation for the school year. She had already walked around about a dozen stores along with her parents, gathering items, and just stacking the boxes and the paper bags in her father’s hands. He was already carrying no less than ten heavy books, a wand in a box that he by his daughter’s command had to be extremely careful with, a tin cauldron, and a bunch of knick knacks that none of the family even knew the names of.
Locket had decided to visit Madam Malkin’s shop last, since she always found it so boring and tiring trying on clothes. She left it for the end of the shopping spree so that after it she could just go back to Leaky Cauldron, eat lunch, and lay in bed all day going through the books that she got. Her parents sat at a bench outside and let her go in to try on clothes. It took her some time to convince her mother to let her pick out her own clothes, but finally she did it and proudly, like she was all grown up, she walked into the store alone.
Just then she was met with an annoyed remark from an unknown girl who’d addressed her as someone called Danae. Then the girl turned around and was met with a wide-eyed Locket who was confused at being scolded like that. The girl quickly explained and apologised and Locket relaxed. She probably thought I was some family member of hers. Oh, God, I totally understand why she would say that, Clara always bothers me, no matter what I do. she thought and offered the girl a warm smile.
The girl introduced herself as Electra, in what seemed like an attempt to break awkwardness. Wow, such a unique name! I have to know more. Locket squealed internally, and mentally made herself prepared for her first attempt to integrate herself into the wizarding world.
“Nice to meet you Electra! I’m Locket, Locket Tarot. But you can call me Kit… or really, whatever you’d like! Have you been shopping for a long time? Cause, oh my God, I’m so tired. What have you got there?” she glanced at the clothes in the girl’s hands. “What a pretty comb, so shiny!” Locket remarked.
She had no worry of coming off weird to the girl, she didn’t even think about that. All she thought about was finding her first friend in this magical world, and who knew, maybe this girl is even in the first year as her, then they could definitely get to know each other better!
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ᴍʏ ᴘʀᴏꜰɪʟᴇ ᴘɪᴄᴛᴜʀᴇ ᴡᴀꜱ ᴅʀᴀᴡɴ ʙʏ ᴛʜᴇ ᴀᴍᴀᴢɪɴɢ /ɪɴᴀɴᴇ
The First Friend
Electra was slightly surprised by the girls bubbliness,but simultaneously glad it wasn't as awkward as she had expected.
"Oh thanks. And yes,I've been out all day! Although I like shopping so really,I have no reason to complain."
Electra tried on the robes above her outfit and took a look in the mirror. Perfect.
Then she decided to try the comb and give herself an intricate braid,one of the hairstyles she thought looked gorgeous but didn't have the patience to do herself.
The results were immediate
Finally,I won'thave to waste hours doing my hair.,she thought
"Anyway,Locket,tell me about yourself. Are you a first year,like me? Oh and which house do you think you'll be sorted into? Personally for myself I think Slytherin,because almost my entire family had been placed there"
Putting on the next set of black robes,Electra couldn't help but imagine herself with green robes and tie.
Suddenly an idea popped into her mind
Would getting Locket a matching comb be a good enough way to start their friendship? Gift giving had always been her love language and she believe that having matching objects is also great. Many of the little trinkets or jewellery in her room were objects she shared with her friends,physical tokens of their bonds,so that even when their ways parted,they wouldn't forget eachother. Not to mention that out of the many items Electra was hilding,Locket immediately noticed the comb.
She turned to Locket and innocently asked
"By the way, do you think you need or at least want a comb like this?"
"Oh thanks. And yes,I've been out all day! Although I like shopping so really,I have no reason to complain."
Electra tried on the robes above her outfit and took a look in the mirror. Perfect.
Then she decided to try the comb and give herself an intricate braid,one of the hairstyles she thought looked gorgeous but didn't have the patience to do herself.
The results were immediate
Finally,I won'thave to waste hours doing my hair.,she thought
"Anyway,Locket,tell me about yourself. Are you a first year,like me? Oh and which house do you think you'll be sorted into? Personally for myself I think Slytherin,because almost my entire family had been placed there"
Putting on the next set of black robes,Electra couldn't help but imagine herself with green robes and tie.
Suddenly an idea popped into her mind
Would getting Locket a matching comb be a good enough way to start their friendship? Gift giving had always been her love language and she believe that having matching objects is also great. Many of the little trinkets or jewellery in her room were objects she shared with her friends,physical tokens of their bonds,so that even when their ways parted,they wouldn't forget eachother. Not to mention that out of the many items Electra was hilding,Locket immediately noticed the comb.
She turned to Locket and innocently asked
"By the way, do you think you need or at least want a comb like this?"
The First Friend
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“Lucky! Of course this is supposed to be an exciting process, but I just want to go to that ice cream shop on the corner and get myself a treat, or return to the inn we’re staying at and get a rest,” she sighed, but that excited smile that had braced her face remained, just because she was so excited to finally be chatting to another student about her age, and not her parents with whom all the conversation revolved around technicalities and boring things like that.
Her eyes wandered around the shop as the girl named Electra tried on her robes, along with the comb. Locket wanted to chat a bit more, but just before she could say a word, the girl seemed to have had the same idea, and spoke before her.
She excitedly took a breath in and started chattering, which was completely in her element.
“About myself, huh? Well, I really love science, which I would guess is not really a wizard thing, but maybe you have the equivalent of it, like… potions! I’m sure I’ll love that class! Also, I just love colorful things, like that comb of yours it’s so prettily decorated. I also really like decorating my own stuff. You see this bracelet - I made it myself! Or-or this pin - I molded it out of clay. Pretty, isn’t it? And I am a first year, glad to hear you are too! Maybe we’ll get some classes together,” she dreamed with a sparkle in her eyes, Then the conversation neared the question she wasn’t so sure about: “and house? Slytherin? I’m not sure what those are? You see, I’m from a muggle family, so I don’t really know that much about Hogwarts… and really, anything from the magical world…” she admitted slightly embarrassed, but Electra seemed to be so nice, maybe she would explain it to me? thought Locket hopefully.
Then, Electra turned to her, after she’d been looking and trying on her robes the whole time and asked her innocently: “By the way, do you think you need or at least want a comb like this?” and Locket’s eyes lit up.
“It is quite beautiful! I would for sure want one like that,” she said with a smile. “Though I’m not sure if my parents will let me buy it myself,” her smile dulled a bit. “They'll probably say to just use my old comb that I already have,” she said, a little disappointed, but then returned that excited smile back on her face as if nothing had happened. “What about you? Tell me about yourself, and whatever Slytherin might be…?"
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ᴍʏ ᴘʀᴏꜰɪʟᴇ ᴘɪᴄᴛᴜʀᴇ ᴡᴀꜱ ᴅʀᴀᴡɴ ʙʏ ᴛʜᴇ ᴀᴍᴀᴢɪɴɢ /ɪɴᴀɴᴇ
The First Friend
Electra gave Locket a small nod when she mentioned science,pretending she knew what that was,although she felt her ignorance would be obvious. However her eyes lit up when she realized she could be useful by telling her all about Hogwarts.
"I like the arts too! Especially painting. Oh and,about Slytherin. Hogwarts has a house system which means we will be sorted into 4 sort-of-teams based on qualities. As much as it might make no sense to you right now,a talking hat will do it. And there is the House Cup,which the house with the most points wins. I can tell you more if you want but that's the basics."
Electra paused as she heard Locket's explanation about the comb
"Yes,but this one is special! You can do any hairstyle you want with it. I'd lend you mine after I buy it,but it only works on the owner. Do you want me to get you one?"
Electra stopped abruptly,lowering her eyes to the floor when she realized how much she had spoken. If her parents were there, they would surely say she was annoying to the other girl,and pressuring her.
"Sorry for rambling",she added, awkwardly shuffling with the items she was holding and turning to look at Locket,eager for her reply
"I like the arts too! Especially painting. Oh and,about Slytherin. Hogwarts has a house system which means we will be sorted into 4 sort-of-teams based on qualities. As much as it might make no sense to you right now,a talking hat will do it. And there is the House Cup,which the house with the most points wins. I can tell you more if you want but that's the basics."
Electra paused as she heard Locket's explanation about the comb
"Yes,but this one is special! You can do any hairstyle you want with it. I'd lend you mine after I buy it,but it only works on the owner. Do you want me to get you one?"
Electra stopped abruptly,lowering her eyes to the floor when she realized how much she had spoken. If her parents were there, they would surely say she was annoying to the other girl,and pressuring her.
"Sorry for rambling",she added, awkwardly shuffling with the items she was holding and turning to look at Locket,eager for her reply