Missariene Marol: Harry Potter FanFiction

Chapter 3: M.A.G.I.C. My Amazing Guide Informant Copy

August 17, 2018 (continued)-

"Here, I forgot to give you two these." Mr. Gobbins handed Andrew and me a box. I opened mine and saw a strange thing that looked like a head mask. You know, the type that robbers wear in movies. I picked up the mask and before I could speak, Mr. Gobbins beat me to it. "That's a M.A.G.I.C., a popular piece of technology in the "wizarding world". The great programming specialist Professor Caiden invented it. This headpiece is like a tour guide booklet for people like you two. Every student has them; it can be used for contacting, bank purposes, information, etc. Wear it and you'll get what I mean." I looked down at the head mask, and then put it on.

Suddenly, something strange filled up my mouth. I couldn't help but taste it. It was sweet. I started chewing and swallowed the sweet. As soon as I did, a light flickered in front of me. There in front of me, was a 3-D hologram of this girl in a witch hat and black jacket with jeans.

"Hi, my name is Sophie and I am your M.A.G.I.C. meaning, your 'My Amazing Guide Informant Copy.' I shall give a tour of this device and the 'wizarding world.' First I will show you a visual of our world." Sophie moved to the side and in her place was a miniature 3-D image of land. I waited patiently as she talked continuously. She said things about places such as the Beauxbatons Academy of Magic or the Hogsmeade Village and what not. Though she talked an awful lot about this one place, Diagon Alley. "Diagon Alley is a shopping district where many go to buy things. This is where we're headed to, we're going to buy you're school supplies and necessities. The currencies we use are different from the 'muggle (non-magic humans) world'. We use, in decreasing value, Galleons, Sickles, and Knuts (which are gold, silver, and bronze.) You may keep track of your money and possessions at the Gringotts Wizarding Bank, this is where Selsaur Gobbins last worked at. A new system of security was established especially for students, all students are assigned lockers and are urged to use them for any needs. Aside from lockers, there are vaults also being established. So far, Gringotts has over 1000 vaults and counting as well as over 3000 lockers being made."

"What is the difference between lockers and vaults? Why not just have only one of them, what is the need of the other?" I asked.

"Vaults can be accessed by more than one person but cannot be used during or at school. While, lockers can only be used by the student assigned to it and can be used at any time and place. You also get the option to deposit an amount and/or a thing from your vault to your locker so it can be available. Vaults are mainly for families or other groups."

"Oh, okay. Can you tell me if I have a locker?" I asked.

"Yes, you do. You also have an existing vault. On the name of the Marol family."

"Oh, really! Can I know what's in that vault?"

"The Marol family vault consists of over 10,000 Galleons and many items that have been left for you by Helen and Trion Marol."

I looked at her in disbelief. My parents had left things for me to see. What were the items? Could one of them tell me something about my parents? In fact, this is the first time I've heard of their names. No one had time to tell me about them, not even my Godfather. Their names give off a good tune in my ears, Helen and Trion.

"Shall I continue my tour?" said Sophie, interrupting my thoughts. I nodded my head in agreement.

"As I was saying, Diagon Alley is where we'll be getting your school supplies. Places that we are going to probably visit are:" Then suddenly a list appeared.

Shopping List:

Gringotts Wizarding Bank- to retrieve money

Flourish & Blotts- to buy your books

Madam Malkin's Robes for All Occasions- to buy your school uniform

Ollivanders- to get you a wand

Potage's Cauldron Shop- to get you a cauldron

Wiseacre's Wizarding Equipment- you might need some things from there.

Then the list disappeared. "Now you know most of the things you should know about the 'wizarding world'. I will now tell you some things about Hogwarts School of Witchcraft and Wizardry. The latest headmaster is Harry Potter who was appointed last year. He created a new system of house placements and rules. Before, the school consisted of 4 houses, Gryffindor, Slytherin, Hufflepuff, and Ravenclaw, now it consists of 5 houses, Gryffindor, Slytherin, Hufflepuff, Ravenclaw, and No House. No House is for those students who have the potential to be in more than one house. Headmaster Harry Potter was one of these students but at the time there was no such a thing as No House. Along with the new house placements, there is also a system of honor students. In every year, there are honor students who are chosen from each house, one girl and one boy. Once chosen, you stay as an honor student till graduation. This arrangement is similar to a student body council. The honor students act as representatives for their own 'kind'. For example: last year, Aurelia Canon became the female honor student for Slytherin. She is now the representative of all the female students in the Slytherin House for the year of 2017. So far, this is all you need to know. And I am guessing that we have gotten near our destination by now." Saying all that, Sophie disappeared and I slowly took the headpiece off. Taking a moment, I tried to digest all the things I learned today. I looked at everyone, then at Andrew. It seemed like he took everything easily since he looked completely fine compared to me. But of course, its not like he realized like me that he's rich and has things from my parents left behind. I wonder if his family also has a vault and if so, did his parents leave anything behind for him and the other three. When I was thinking, Mr. Gobbins spoke up.

"How did you guys like you guides and tours?"

"Sophie was nice I guess, she sure talks enthusiastically and I learned a lot. Thanks a lot for this, Mr. Gobbins." I said.

"You mean she talks a lot." Said Andrew. I shot him a glance.

"How was your time, Andrew Heinz?" asked Mr. Gobbins. This was the first time I've heard of Andrew's last name, Heinz.

"His name is Falkor. Too shy and irritating to talk about. Though I did learn a lot from him." Andrew said. I couldn't believe he actually complimented someone, kind of. I have had a lot of first times happen today.

"Mr. Gobbins? Now that we've all become friends, why not give you a nickname?" I asked.

Mr. Gobbins looked at me for a second, and then looked back outside. "I've never had a friend." He stated.

"So now we are your first friends." I said. "Now what should we call you?" I thought. Then the perfect nickname came to mind. "How about Gobby?! It's perfect. It matches with your sweet personality. How about it?" I asked looking at him. He smiled ever so slightly so I guess I should take it as an okay. As soon as I said that, we arrived to our destination. Diagon Alley.

Till tomorrow then...

I don't own Harry Potter but I sure do own everything that you don't recognize from the Harry Potter series.