9 Mar 2019, 01:00
A Disastrous Shopping Experience
Being as busy as usual, her Mother had apparated Aurelia to a diagonalley, dropped some galleons into her palm and then apparating off once again. Aurelia had until 3p.m., more than ending time to shop for a few textbooks. Not that she lacked any, her trusty herbology had fell in mud once and even though it was still in rather good shape, Thellea had insisted her Daughter get a new one. Aurelia also had to get more quills and ink so here she was in the streets of diagonalley making her way down to the bookshop.
Her hands slipped into her the pockets of her coat. Snow fell from the sky and its flakes drifted down to the earth. Aurelia never liked Scottish winters as they were to cold than what she was used to, but nevertheless, she had to get things done. After a few minutes down the alley of shops, Aurelia finally found one she was looking for. Pushing the door open, Aurelia stepped inside Flourish and Blotts and was greeted by welcoming warmth and the smell of new books.
The person, whoever she or he is, that was supposed to be the bookshop assistant, was no where to be found so Aurelia couldn’t ask where the Herbology textbooks were located and had to manually find them. She took on of the cauldron baskets in her arms and began to skim the bookshelves. If she wasn’t wrong, they were sorted in the alphabetical order of the authors... or was that the library?
Her hands slipped into her the pockets of her coat. Snow fell from the sky and its flakes drifted down to the earth. Aurelia never liked Scottish winters as they were to cold than what she was used to, but nevertheless, she had to get things done. After a few minutes down the alley of shops, Aurelia finally found one she was looking for. Pushing the door open, Aurelia stepped inside Flourish and Blotts and was greeted by welcoming warmth and the smell of new books.
The person, whoever she or he is, that was supposed to be the bookshop assistant, was no where to be found so Aurelia couldn’t ask where the Herbology textbooks were located and had to manually find them. She took on of the cauldron baskets in her arms and began to skim the bookshelves. If she wasn’t wrong, they were sorted in the alphabetical order of the authors... or was that the library?
Last edited by Aurelia Notresvace on 10 Mar 2019, 03:50, edited 1 time in total.
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“One can never be too careful,” STM — 5 | EVA — 19 | STR — 5 | WSD — 12 | ARC — 5 | ACC — 9 |
Lovely Creature — Evasive Manoeuvres — Monster Hunter — Terrible Presence
9 Mar 2019, 13:57
A Disastrous Shopping Experience
It was winter, which meant there were a lot of snow outside. As for Luna, she would not mind about the fact that snow was everywhere, reading outside was still one of the things that she loved the most in her free time. However, she decided to go to the Flourish and Blotts shop today, because the girl wanted to buy something new, but that thing had to be books, which was why she chose to visit this hop. Just like usual, Juven, her Gryffindor father, brought her there using the Floo Network and reminded her that she should be back home before dinner. He gave her a small bag, telling her that there were some galleons before teleported back home.
Luna waived at him until he totally disappeared and entered the shop. There were not many people here, which was quite good because the girl was not interested in going back the manor right after arriving here. She wanted to buy some potion books, sadly the little Slytherin had already forgotten where to find those. She decided to wander around the shop, if she was lucky, maybe she might find what she needed or some more interesting books? At least, Luna hoped so.
Just because I said you were bad does not mean that I am mean. It shows that I am honest.
Luna waived at him until he totally disappeared and entered the shop. There were not many people here, which was quite good because the girl was not interested in going back the manor right after arriving here. She wanted to buy some potion books, sadly the little Slytherin had already forgotten where to find those. She decided to wander around the shop, if she was lucky, maybe she might find what she needed or some more interesting books? At least, Luna hoped so.
Just because I said you were bad does not mean that I am mean. It shows that I am honest.
13 Mar 2019, 09:37
A Disastrous Shopping Experience
Aurelia ran through the bookshelves, lightly brushing her index finger on the spines of the books skimming through them looking for the Herbology textbook. The last time she visited the bookshop down daigonalley was two years ago, a few days before she was put into one of the Hogwarts express compartment and shipped to the ancient castle only to start her first year.
It wasn’t a surprise that they had moved the books since then. Aurelia had all the time in the world to spare so she didn’t mind manually looking for a book out of a few hundred. Though it might have been more efficient if she simply asked the shop keeper, he ( or she ) might be busy at the moment.
After walking down an isle or two, Aurelia finally found it, right on the fifth shelf of the bookshelf was lined neatly with green books. Herbology. Aurelia gave a slight pout, it would take some effort to get it down. The person who had decided to arrange the books in that order might not have been thinking when he made that decision since mostly younger years required that book. Even though Aurelia was taller than average for her age, the fifth shelf was the highest one and doubtful she was that she could reach it.
It couldn't hurt to try. Or so she thought. Aurelia stood on her toes, extending her arms at the max, she reached for the book. It had brushed the side of one of the green books. Almost there, curling her finger, the book moved about an inch. Years of ballet and expertise balancing was of some use after all.
It wasn’t a surprise that they had moved the books since then. Aurelia had all the time in the world to spare so she didn’t mind manually looking for a book out of a few hundred. Though it might have been more efficient if she simply asked the shop keeper, he ( or she ) might be busy at the moment.
After walking down an isle or two, Aurelia finally found it, right on the fifth shelf of the bookshelf was lined neatly with green books. Herbology. Aurelia gave a slight pout, it would take some effort to get it down. The person who had decided to arrange the books in that order might not have been thinking when he made that decision since mostly younger years required that book. Even though Aurelia was taller than average for her age, the fifth shelf was the highest one and doubtful she was that she could reach it.
It couldn't hurt to try. Or so she thought. Aurelia stood on her toes, extending her arms at the max, she reached for the book. It had brushed the side of one of the green books. Almost there, curling her finger, the book moved about an inch. Years of ballet and expertise balancing was of some use after all.
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“One can never be too careful,” STM — 5 | EVA — 19 | STR — 5 | WSD — 12 | ARC — 5 | ACC — 9 |
Lovely Creature — Evasive Manoeuvres — Monster Hunter — Terrible Presence
21 Mar 2019, 16:55
A Disastrous Shopping Experience
He'd come for another book to add to his collection but the events of the experience would be much more enjoyable than he anticipated. While he walked up a flight of stairs to get to the section his book was located in. Geoffrey paused momentarily to watch as a nearby youth attempted to get a book. His hand rested upon the rail of the stairs. His grip tightened as she struggled get the book. Did she not realize that just beside her was a stack of those ghastly 'The Monster Book of Monsters'. What could've been so urgent the staff left a stack of those unattended he did not know.
But he watch as the book wobbled on the shelf falling into the stack of books, causing them to fall to the ground. The straps binding them had broken on a few of the books & they began to rampage throughout the store. He couldn't help but chuckle at the sight. "That'll be interesting..." he would say loud enough for her to hear. Least she would have the book she wanted, if she could get passed those ghastly things. Not that he didn't find them an informative read, but he'd lost a good pair of gloves to one of those books when his curiosity got the better of him once before.
Having since learned how to handle them he was not overly concerned but he noticed one of the books heading for a student who's face seemed familiar, well her hair as well. With a sharp whistle he yelled "Purple, behind you!" granted one could have said he could've warned her earlier but if he'd done that he wouldn't have been able to capitalize on the warning & what would hopefully come next. Meanwhile his gaze briefly snapped back to the girl who'd caused the incident wondering how she would react.
Chunks of pages were flying through the air & many patrons were running around in confusion. Some tried assisting with the books only adding to the chaos when they were attacked for failing to use the proper method to calm them. Now to see what would happen & decide what to do.
Stamina-4 Evasion-5 Strength-3 Wisdom-10 Arcane Power-7 Accuracy-6 Traits; Part-Veela & Lovely Creature
But he watch as the book wobbled on the shelf falling into the stack of books, causing them to fall to the ground. The straps binding them had broken on a few of the books & they began to rampage throughout the store. He couldn't help but chuckle at the sight. "That'll be interesting..." he would say loud enough for her to hear. Least she would have the book she wanted, if she could get passed those ghastly things. Not that he didn't find them an informative read, but he'd lost a good pair of gloves to one of those books when his curiosity got the better of him once before.
Having since learned how to handle them he was not overly concerned but he noticed one of the books heading for a student who's face seemed familiar, well her hair as well. With a sharp whistle he yelled "Purple, behind you!" granted one could have said he could've warned her earlier but if he'd done that he wouldn't have been able to capitalize on the warning & what would hopefully come next. Meanwhile his gaze briefly snapped back to the girl who'd caused the incident wondering how she would react.
Chunks of pages were flying through the air & many patrons were running around in confusion. Some tried assisting with the books only adding to the chaos when they were attacked for failing to use the proper method to calm them. Now to see what would happen & decide what to do.
Stamina-4 Evasion-5 Strength-3 Wisdom-10 Arcane Power-7 Accuracy-6 Traits; Part-Veela & Lovely Creature
23 Mar 2019, 15:17
A Disastrous Shopping Experience
Today was supported to be normal. Especially, when she went to the shop and didn't need to talk with any "friends" of her parents. And it was... No, actually, that was what she hoped. Buying the books that she wanted and went back to the Choi Manor safety were what she wanted, however, the situation didn't seem like it would allow her to do that.
When she was going to put the dark blue book, which looked kind of old and attracted to her, back to the shelf, she heard a loud noise near her. Assuming that was just someone dropped a book, or maybe more than one, Luna decided not to turn back to see what was 'actually' happening and continued what she was doing. She had seen people dropped the books in this place many times... The book was not placed in a high place, which was one of the reasons why she picked it...
Was that calling her? Well... that was a bit rude. Alright, she knew that lavender was the color of her hair and eyes but... Before the Slytherin could think more, she realized what that person warned her about when she turned around. Stepping a few steps back, she almost took out her wand and gave the book an "Incendo". Money was not the problem, but the rule was. Not being allowed to use magic outside Hogwarts... Terrible. Of course, Luna knew how to stop the monster book. It was just, doing that without casting the Shield Charm... Rolling her eyes, she quickly picked up the book and gently stroke its spine before it could hurt her."Purple, behind you!"
Luna put the book down when she saw the book was completely subdued and turned her gaze on the guy who called her "Purple". Look kind of familiar... But she was not really sure if they had met before, however...
"Thanks for warning me about it."
He still warned her about it, we couldn't change that fact. Suddenly, the girl went to the blond hair girl who was near her and grabbed her arm, pulled her to the place that Luna just stood. There was a monster book that was near Aurelia, and the blond hair could step on it anytime. That was the reason why Luna just pulled her like that. She let go of the Gryffindor's hand and talked with a calm voice.
"I apologize, you look like someone that I know."
That was not completely a lie, Aurelia actually looked familiar to her, just like how Geoffrey was. However, Luna still could not remember where they met...
Just because I said you were bad does not mean that I am mean. It shows that I am honest.