Mistress Of Magic

8 ~

"Thank you, Mr. Ollivander. May I also have a holster and cleaning kit please?" I ask politely as I place my wand back in its sleek black box, tying the matching silk ribbon back around it. Ollivander once again disappears in a flourish and returns a moment later with my request. The holsters were charmed so they would change depending on where on the body you wanted to place it. Since I already had one for my arm I decided to keep this one attached to my thigh. Instead of the same brown leather as my other one, this one was now a soft beaten black leather that was so soft it felt like velvet, so I knew it would be comfortable to wear. The straps were also thicker and reminded me a little of Lara Croft. The idea of Lara being a witch made me smile.

I thank him once more before paying and leaving. Once back outside I fight the erg to shiver as the air had become cooler in the evening breeze. Minnie and her friend had finally stopped talking and seemed confused to find themselves outside of the wand shops. I giggle as they both look around with a puzzled expression. "I got everything, Aunt Minnie." I give them both an innocent smile that makes them both smile in return. The lady says goodbye to us before walking away.

Minnie places her hand on my shoulder and guides us back to The Leaky cauldron, bags in hand. "I would have you stay with me but there is much that I need to do before the students arrive. Unfortunately, you are unable to come with me but Tom has agreed to let you stay at the Leaky, he will look after you" I give her a polite smile to let her know it's okay as she gives me a guilty look. "It's okay, maybe I can explore Diagon some more."

With that Minnie leaves me with Tom. I decide to order a late lunch before going back up to my room. "Tom, Can I order chicken nuggets and chips?" Yes, I was an adult in a child's body, I had every right to eat like one. Who am I kidding, I would have ordered the same either way. "Of course you can Little miss. McGonagall has already paid for everything for the next two weeks. Why don't you go up to your room and get settled in, I'll bring it up to you. You're in room 3"

"Thank you, Tom" I take the key from his outreached hand before taking my things upstairs. My room was across the hall from me so I didn't have to wander around to find it. Entering my room I take my trunk out of my pocket and unshrink it, placing it at the end of the bed. The room itself was simple, just a single bed with red covers, a side table with a white lamp, and a plain wooden wardrobe that was pushed into the corner. The window opposite the bed let in the light from the sun. I knew the room, as simple as it was, would look amazing once the colours from the sunset would flood the room.

I lock the door before jumping into my trunk. Bags in hand I just finished re-organising my clothes in my walk-in closet. The process was over quickly as Bipsy helped me. I let Accius out of his cage and he was currently sleeping on the new perch that I transfigured for him, along with a food and water bowl. Astara refused to leave my side so she was on my shoulders like a scarf. I added a temporary warming charm to my clothes so she was nice and warm without me getting too cold. When I did she let out little happy snake noises that made me smile. I transfigure some of Accius' food into mice for her and she ate all three before going to sleep.

Just as I hang up the last of my robes I hear a knock from the outside. I manage to leave Astara with Bipsy while I go to let Tom in. Once out of my apartment I open the door and thank Tom for bringing my food up. "Everything is charmed so when you're done it will appear in the kitchen, good night little lady"

"Goodnight sir" I close the door and step back into my apartment. I place half of the food onto a separate plate for Bipsy. I take both of our plates into my room, I hand Bipsy her plate, and she thanks me. "I'll be in my study if you need me, let Astara know when she wakes up""Of course Misses, Bipsy will do as Misses asks. Always" I smile and leave her to eat and clean the mess we made in my room. Once in my study, I focus on eating first before I add the finishing touches to Snape's gift. I had found a way to place some of my Parselmagic into an object for someone to use. Parselmagic was only possible if you were a Parseltongue and was ten times more potent than regular magic. It would aid him in his potion-making so I created a green pendant that he could wear under his robes, out of sight. Along with a small stone that could be infused into his wand by placing it into the hilt along with a drop of blood from him.

I didn't know how he would react to it, but hopefully, it would clear any charms on him if there were any. If not I could just tell him they are to help with the translated potions. He was after all a bit a nerd when it came to potions and would no doubt be excited about the prospect of learning more.

I finished up, my plate disappearing, before working a few potions. Astara had joined me halfway through eating and we now wrapped around me once more. 

~What mischief are you up to?~

~Just something to calm down the first-years ~ 

with that she shakes her head at me before going to sleep on my shoulder. I was creating a potion to go into the head boy and girls drinks. Once it was done Bipsy would make it appear in their drinks. Afterward, they would end up in a mascot outfit for their house. I had also come up with something that would allow everyone to see the best traits of each house, rather than the negative.

I can't wait to see Dumbledorks' face when my plan clicked in place. The best part was no one would even know it was me and most likely blame the twins first.