A Troubled Time / Sebastian Sallow

Chapter 20

Lucy smiled excitedly as she walked between the two boys, looking at the new scenery. It reminded her slightly of Hogsmeade, just slightly larger and more shops. Lucy held a warm cup of butterbeer as she browsed the streets, dragging the boys into any shop she could find.

"As much fun as this is, I suggest we head back to our rooms and retire for the night." Ominis stretched his back, exhausted from all the walking they did. It was already their second day in Diagon Alley and they were thoroughly enjoying it.

"That'll be perfect. I have a surprise for you both." Lucy smiled excitedly.

"I don't know how I feel about this." Sebastian raised an eyebrow at the girl.

"Your surprises scare me more than hers," Ominis shook his head, "I definitely trust her more than you."

"Hey, come on now I've done some good things here and there." Sebastian defended himself.

"The things you did first year does not count." Ominis threw back at him.

Lucy let a laugh escape her lips, "It'll be perfectly safe, I promise." Lucy held her hands up in defense.

"Come on now, the Leaky Cauldron awaits." Sebastian took the lead once again, taking the other two back towards the inn they were staying at. They walked into the buzzling pub, seeing a vast amount of witches and wizards socializing and drinking.

The three walked past the tables filled with food and people, making their way upstairs to where the rooms were. The rooms seemed small from the outside, most doors being just shy of a few inches from each other, but, once inside, the place seemed to grow. There was a nice living room and kitchen area where they could grab food from the pub and eat at the table, away from the rowdy crowds downstairs. There was a simple bathroom with a shower, much like Lucy was used to back in her own time period. Finally, there was a bedroom which Sebastian and Ominis shared while Lucy offered to stay on the couch. It took some fighting before the two finally agreed. Lucy set her bag down, stretching her arms. She opted to take the same satchel she wore the day before, even though she wore a different outfit. It was slightly weird seeing the boys wear something besides their Hogwarts uniform.

Ominis wore a cream colored sweater with a green tie underneath while Sebastian wore an all black ensemble with a bow tie and vest as well. All three of them looked as if they were attending a different function. Lucy giggled at the thought, looking between the two men as Sebastian began to undo his bowtie.

"What's so funny?" Ominis raised an eyebrow.

"Oh, Ominis. If you could see us you'd laugh. It looks like you are enjoying a cozy night in, Sebastian is dressed to party, and I sort of feel like a pirate dressed like this." She laughed as she played with the black, double layered skirt keeping her warm in the winter air. The bodice was brown as was the shirt beneath it, paired with a dark teal tie.

Sebastian let a chuckle escape his lips, "I just noticed. Perhaps we should coordinate more tomorrow."

"On the contrary, I'd rather it look like I'm not with you two." Ominis plopped down in one of the chairs, pointing his wand at the fireplace and setting it ablaze.

Sebastian scoffed, throwing the tie on the table and hanging the vest he wore up, leaving him in only a black shirt and black pants, "I'll choose to ignore that. What's this surprise you were talking about anyways.

"Oh," Lucy beamed, grabbing two of her bags once again, going over towards the two boys, "Back where I lived, my close friends and I would give each other gifts for christmas." Lucy began digging in the large brown nab sack she had with her.