Diagon Alley

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The excursion to Diagon Alley took place on August 27th. Transport had been arranged via portkey, with groups of seven assigned a portkey every ten minutes from 9AM. They would be greeted by a second Ministry Rep, and given the instruction to wait until all Outsiders had arrived.

As they arrived at the Leaky Cauldron, each Outsider was provided a complementary drink and an item from the breakfast menu, as the two Ministry Reps handed out envelopes to each Outsider. Contained in the envelope, they would find a letter from Hogwarts School, a list of required books and supplies, and a simple map of Diagon Alley highlighting the shops to visit.

"As you're aware," one of the Ministry reps said, addressing them all, "the Assistance Fund is unlikely to cover everything listed were you to buy them brand new, and as such we would strongly advise seeking out second-hand items where you can. For those studying adult courses, Flourish and Blotts is the exclusive provider of the course materials - these are produced at a low cost, specifically to allow the grant to cover them.

"Please keep your letter with you. On visiting the wandmaker, Ollivander, you will need it as proof of identity, otherwise you will be required to pay full price for your wand."

"Once you've all had your breakfast, we'll be moving on to Gringotts, the Wizarding Bank, where you can collect a portion of your grant. From there, you may explore Diagon Alley as you see fit. Please ensure you have all items listed before we leave, as well as any additional items such as stationary and bags."

"Lunch will be served here, at the Leaky Cauldron, at twelve thirty. We will be leaving for the Hogsmeade camp from here at four thirty."

Comments

[no1troll]

[He perks up at the idea.]

Yeah! I haven't gone to the book store yet, but there's a potions one, isn't there? I bet magic can fix it! They fixed my legs from not working, so it should be easy!

[chibi_tanuki]

That's true! I wonder if they could use strengthening potions for my legs...

[no1troll]

Oh, is that what's wrong with them?

[He peers down curiously.]

I was wondering, but then I remembered when I was in a four wheel device like you, and I didn't like thinking about how it happened, or even that I was in it, on account of feeling really bad about myself sometimes. So maybe I thought it would be better if I didn't make you think of it.

But it looks like I did anyway, though... sorry.

[chibi_tanuki]

I've been weak after a long time of having a disease that weakened the use of my legs. Even now after recovering, my legs are still weak.

It's fine though. I'm used to it. [The lie was practiced, and slipped through easily. No need to tell anyone about the book.]

[no1troll]

[He nodded. Even if he was expecting a lie, Tavros wouldn't have picked up on it.]

I'm sure you can find someone to help make your legs stronger, definitely. Maybe you can even do it yourself when you get to the school, wouldn't that be cool?

[His attention was divided between her and a cage full of tiny frogs whose colour changed every time they hopped.]

[chibi_tanuki]

Hopefully yes. I'll have to talk to the doctor they have on staff first before I manage to make a decision.

[no1troll]

Uhhh... "doctor?"

[chibi_tanuki]

The person in charge of medical administration really. Like a healer.

[no1troll]

Oh! Like the person who fixed my legs. Yeah, that's definitely who to talk to!

[chibi_tanuki]

Ah then I'll go talk to her or him then.