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Rusty walked out of Ollivanders with his new wand. He put the wand box into his magical backpack that was enchanted to magically expand when thing were put into it. He could have put his new wand in the box and into his backpack, but it was to precious right now, so he decided to hold on to it. While still holding the wand in one hand, Rusty took his supplies list out with is other hand. He checked it for the next thing he would need. Rusty smiled to himself as he saw the next thing on the list was school robes. While most boys would groan having to go clothes shopping, Rusty had always loved going shopping for clothes. He had come from a very special and high status family who always cared what they looked like. This meant Rusty had been dressed up in nice clothes since he was a child. He had always loved going to Madam Malkin for different robes and shirts. Today though would be his first time going since the disappearance of his parents. For some reason, this didn't bother him, and only made him more excited.

Rusty happily made his way down the street to Madam Malkin's robe shop for all occasions. He walked into the store and heard the familiar jingle of the bells above the door. He finalyl decided he didn't need to hold his wand anymore, so he knelt down in the entrance of the store and slid his wand into the box. He zipped up his bag and check the supplies list again for more details on exactly which robes he would need. He smiled to himself and folded up the list. It's time to start the shopping journey.

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When Rusty reached the back of the store, he noticed there were many kids around his age there. Guess he wasn't the only one doing back to school shopping today!

What Rusty needed was standard black robes for when he first arrived to Hogwarts. After he was sorted into his house, he would receive new uniforms to match his house colors. Rusty made his way to the boys section, where he saw a rack full of black Hogwarts robes. Now to find ones in his right size. He dragged his hand along the fabric of the robes, until he stopped at one. He pulled it from the rack and held it up to his chest. It seemed to be the right size, but how to be sure? Rusty looked around for a shop clerk to help him find a dressing room. His eyes scanned the door until they landed on a witch who was sitting at the check out counter. This witch was Madam Malkin.

Rusty had met Madam Malkin many times. She used to help him and his parents with their shopping. Whenever they had to attend big events such as parties, promotions, funerals, or more, the Singers would always go on a trip to Madam Malkins. Hopefully she would remember him?

"Um... excuse me ma'am. My name is-"
"Rusty Singer! How lovely it is to see you. I was wondering when you would come in! Shopping for your Hogwarts robes dear?"

So she did remember him. Great! Now he could skip the introductions and get straight to trying on.

"Yes I am ma'am. I was wondering... could you help me find a dressing room? I'd love to try this robe on!"

Madam Malkin gave an enthusiastic nod, and led Rusty to the back of the shop where the dressing rooms were. She pulled out her wand and unlocked the room. Rusty walked in and closed the door. He took off his shirt and put the robe on. He admired himself in the mirror and a wave of excitement hit him. It was real. He was going to Hogwarts. He looked like a real Hogwarts student here!

Rusty exited the dressing room and showed Madam Malkin his look.

"Just like your father."

Rusty smiled a bigger smile then he had in years.

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