Setting: The Summer Before Her First Year

A young girl made her way down the streets of Diagon Alley, fear and excitement glimmering in her eyes. Her first year of school! Her mother had told her stories, and so had her father. She wanted to explore the winding staircases, the old greenhouse, and even the kitchens, which she was told was where her parents snuck off to from time to time. Despite her excitement, she was also quite nervous about two things; what house she would be in, and friends. Meeting new friends or people wasn't her strong suit, as she had a shy demeanor and generally kept to herself while at home. The only one she had was her little brother, Julian, who was far too young to accompany her at 8 years old.

Her parents had dropped her off to buy her things, as they were in the midst of preparing for Julian's birthday, he was going to turn 9 in a few days! She didn't mind going on her own, but she didn't feel quite comfortable in the bustling streets. She felt as if everyone in the wizarding world was here today, and it was blistering hot. She had bought her robes, and her wand, and also her books! She still had to get potions ingredients, but she genuinely needed a break, she had been at this all day! And that's when she decided:

Ice cream.

She was quite lucky to be right near Fortescues, and she ducked into the shop right away. She quickly got into line, and pulled out 6 sickles for a Berry Delight! She loved anything fruity, and that sounded like the perfect thing to get. "One Berry Delight please!" she asked, and when she was given her delicious ice cream bowl, she quickly sat down in one of the small tables in the corner. Although the sounds of the people were overwhelming, the sweet flavor that entered her mouth made her feel better, and made her feel like she was the only one in her little bubble.

@Denise Garcia

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"Are you okay dear?" Loretta Garcia, Denise's mother enquired
Prior to their visit to Diagon Alley, they had used the Floo Powder to travel and Denise's head was encountering massive headaches. She could never get adapted to that mode of travel of intense spinning.
"Hah, Loser." Mike Garcia, Denise's elder brother teased her. He was soon going to join the sixth year in Durmstrang.
"Shut up Micky. You will also cry like a baby if I lock you up in a bathroom." Denise snapped irritably.
"Stop calling me Micky, will you? It sounds like a girl's name and upon that inspired from a cartoon!" Mike revolted.
"As if. Micky was a boy in that cartoon. You wouldn't understand that concept dear Mickyyy" Denise teased back
"Don't call me Micky gosh!"
"Micky Micky Micky Micky" Denise ran away from there, supposedly the fresh morning air was soothing her inner chaotic self. Even though the Diagon Alley was crowded and cramped, she could still feel tranquil with her jolly family.
"Don't run Denny, you might get hurt." Edwin Garcia, Denise's father responded, worriedly.
Meanwhile Denise noticed the Florean Fortescue's Ice Cream Parlour. Her mouth started drooling imagining the sweets she might get their.
"Mum, dad, can I please buy an icecream?" Denise pleaded.
"Dear, what about your school materials? We are supposed to get them for your start of session this year." Loretta stated.
"I can help with that. Nevertheless I have my own materials as well." Mike replied and winked at Denise. She smiled back, atleast her brother was of some help and still looked concerned about her.
"Okay, here take some galleons." Edwin presented Denise with a cute grey purse which has a bunny surrounded by flowers.
"Thanks dad!" Denise exclaimed. Edwin placed the purse on Denise's extended palm and she felt like a large lump was put on her palms. She carefully placed it in her side bag and made her way inside the shop after bidding her family a hearty goodbye.

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A bell rang softly in the background as she entered the shop. It smelled of fresh vanilla chocolate and a mild hint of raspberry. She went towards the counter and viewed the menu placed on it's table. She found Crunchy Baby Cone suiting her taste and ordered it. It only costed her only 3 sickles. She opened her purse but could only find galleons and no sickles. She nervously looking towards the cashier and explained her situation. He returned her a very professional grin and hastily went to ask for a change from his coworker, supposedly cursing Denise as well for bringing up such an unnecessary trouble. Anyways, she got her change of 14 sickles and merrily made her way towards a supposedly empty table with her treat. It was a mini cone with raspberries, crunchy chocolate in heart-shaped nubs, a cherry and a short bread cookie garnished upon the delight.
She looked around, only to find the whole area packed. Quickly yet cautiously she made her way towards the table at the corner. Only a girl sat there who has brownish blonde hair and mesmerizing brown eyes. Her skin was pale and reminded Denise of the first snowflakes of the season.

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"Hi there! Do you mind if I sit here? There is not enough space anywhere else you know." Denise pleaded to the girl, trying to sound as much approachable and polite as humanly possible for her. She fidgeted with the strip of her sidebag, wondering how the girl would react. It was her very first time talking to someone outside her neighbourhood and was putting hope after hope that the conversation doesn't turn out ugly.

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Mention: @Emilia Roberts
Backdated to: shopping in Diagon Alley before 1st September