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Summer was coming to a close for the start of a new school year was waning around the corner. Life seemed normal, all was well or well as it could. Aleksandra had endured the chaos of summer camp which the young girl had to admit could have been worse than it actually was. The girl still seemed closed off but the idea of losing her touch and being vulnerable still seemed to infuriate the young girl. To make matters worse a few of her favorite outfits seemed to have shrunk or the young girl had grown. In reality Aleksandra only grew two inches which is two inches taller than she was back in first year! Her platinum blonde hair was slightly longer cascading down her shoulder in little ripples of waves. Her gray eyes seemed dull and full of daze and no emotions as the young girl liked it. Keeping others questioning how she truly feels.

Aleksandra had gone to Diagon Alley with her Aunt Victoria to gather some school materials along with visiting Madam Malkins to get a few new outfits and school robes. The young girl's aunt had given her a handful of currency to help her buy the necessities. Shrugging her shoulders the young girl had made her way to Madam Malkins to do a little bit of shopping.

As the young platinum blonde haired girl entered the shop the array of fabrics and accessories assorted around the clothing shop. Aleksandra browsed the shop and the young girl knew she had an objective to get some new school robes and other things. Instead the young girl made a beeline to a few assorted outfits, dresses and other items that she had forgotten her main objective of getting fitted for some new robes. Instead the young girl examined a few dresses that seemed to be hanging. Being lost in her own world Aleksandra gathered a few outfits and a few dress robes. Along with a rather cute royal green dress the young girl seemed to like.

Gathering an armful of clothing the young girl seemed to wander to the front of the store to check out and pay for her items. As Aleksandra placed everything down to buy, the young girl started dazing off into space again. She honestly had no idea why she gathered a bunch of items not like she would use a lot of these outfits, but they were on sale and she also rather much liked the way they looked so did not care much.

While zoned out Aleksandra handed what currency she had to pay for her items. She seemed rather lost in thought when she heard the sales witch explain the girl was short some galleons the young girl blinked before glancing back towards the older woman. Scrunching up her eyebrows Aleksandra scowled. The young girl swore she did the math correctly and handed the right amount of currency. What was this old witch talking about being short?

Aleksandra sighed slightly annoyed, her gray eyes narrowed towards the older woman. The young girl seemed slightly confused. Was she actually short? Did she miscalculate the math in her mind? It was highly possible but why would she ever admit such a flaw. Aleksandra rubbed her temple between her forefinger and thumb grumbling under her breath. Seriously, how could the young girl even miscalculate this math. There had to be a mistake, maybe the math was wrong, maybe the older witch could not do math that seemed plausible to the twelve year old. Sighing once again in frustration the young girl continued to stare narrowed gray eyes at the older witch.

“There seems to be a mistake I gave you the proper change recount it or something.”

Aleksandra spoke clearly, her airy Scottish accent seemed stern but soft as a feather as the young girl continued to stare a stern gaze similar to a storm brewing over the horizon. After all Aleksandra was very certain her math was not wrong and she handed the right amount not only that it was all she had on her person so the young girl was ready to go down with a fight. But at the same time the young girl did question her actions: was this worth it for unnecessary items? The answer most definitely was that the girl needed to look her best for her second year. She may be a NPC but she wanted to at least leave an impression on people. During Summer camp Aleksandra realized one thing no matter how much she wants to be hidden she is doomed to a life of socialization may as well have pretty outfits that fit her dark lonely atmosphere right?

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Aleksandra narrowed her eyes towards the employee either they were daft or thought the young girl was an idiot. It was highly possible Aleksandra may have misread something, but the young girl refused to back down. No she would rather be shot with multiple spells than admit any faults.

Gray stone cold eyes narrowed like sharp sterling steel dagger blades aimed directly at the worker both child and adult seemed to refuse to stand down. Both seemed as if they would end in a stale match of stern expressions and dagger like glares.

All seemed to be silent as the air seemed to fill slightly thick from the tension. Aleksandra was debating on what to say, before the girl could open her mouth to protest a sharp voice seemed to break through the air like a knife slicing cleaning through its target.

Turning around slightly Aleksandra noticed an older girl stride over quickly, the older girl looked rather tall compared to Aleksandra though the girl herself knew she was short for a second year after all many of her colleagues were tall compared to her. The older girl’s appearance seemed to intrigue Aleksandra though the girl herself enjoyed wearing dark colors especially a nice obsidian black turtleneck or shirt was always a favorite of hers she had to admit the older girl seemed to radiate in her outfit giving the young girl the impression not to mess with this one.

Standing still Aleksandra stood quietly now with the newcomer standing close beside her. Aleksandra turned her attention from the random stranger as the silence lingered only for a second longer, before the older girl spoke up. With each word escaping the older girl's lips seemed to be accurate at least to Aleksandra the young girl stood quiet crossing her arms against her chest. The older girl was not wrong, the employee was definitely being unfair, maybe they just had something against small students or just her in general.

Noticing the employee was about to say something, the older girl held up a boney finger as she continued to speak about the situation at hand. As the older girl continued she let out a long sigh as she spoke once again mentioning how Aleksandra was poorly mistreated. Aleksandra thought quickly before uncrossing her arms holding her hands together gathering a teary look to her gray silver like eyes as if trying to pull off a puppy look or even just an innocent expression after all the girl was wrongly justice.

To Aleksandra’s not utmost surprise the older girl continued to speak more, bringing her father into this. The young girl seemed to feel at awe with the older girl. She was bold to say the least and knew how to manipulate the situation to their advantage. Aleksandra had much to learn and maybe this girl could help her. After all, Aleksandra needed to be a bit more intimidating and in control of her life.

Listening intently and watching the shop employee's expression Aleksandra had a feeling that the girls had won this little thing for sure. But the older girl was not quite finished talking as a bony hand was placed over the young girl's shoulder. As the last of the words left the older girl’s voice lingering in the air. Aleksandra could tell how the employee seemed to be a bit flustered and caved in allowing Aleksandra to buy her items along with taking a few extra galleons.

“Thank you for your cooperation”

Aleksandra spoke in a light tone, her scottish accent light and feathery.

Aleksandra turned towards the older girl bowing her head slightly down while holding her new purchases. Before looking back up at the older girl rather curiously this stranger came out of nowhere and helped the young girl though she did not seem to mind she helped greatly, but now Aleksandra was rather curious she was a lot older but not too older.

Aleksandra thought quietly for a second. Before giving her full attention to the taller girl.

“Thank you for your assistance. My apologies if I ended up disturbing your shopping.”

Aleksandra spoke softly; her tone was light and feathery while her Scottish accent was light to the touch.

Aleksandra felt slightly bad which was a rare feature for the girl. She did sort of ruin the older girl's time shopping. After all, shopping was the most important time for a young woman. After all it was like a free escape from reality Aleksandra supposed she never really knew, besides the fact that she enjoyed being alone and browsing at her own expense and speed.

Waiting for the older girl to respond back Aleksandra examined the older girls appearance her outfit was fairly nice, Aleksandra seemed to like the way it looked and th chunky boots seemed to be a nice touch this older girl definitely knew good fashion sense at least that was what Aleksandra thought.

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