For once the dreadful London weather seemed to have taken a different course. It was warm today, warm for here i mean. No wind to push the moist cold air into your bones no rain pouring down on you endlessly. Hence why i decided to walk around , while doing errands. Diagon Alley despite my initial impression was not bad ,once you know your way around it. I even managed to find , a curious ,albeit tiny bookshop which held such an interesting collection of books i have not read. The steady weight of the bag in my hands made me exited . If any of them are good i can add them to my collection home. Maybe create a small new shelf in the library. " Books from the wizarding world" . The streets around me were busy . Everyone rushing to get somewhere. I selected my outfit carefully this time , so i can blend in with the rest of the wizards. I still got weird looks every now and then, but much lesser than before. A commotion of arguing voices dragged my attention away to a crowd up ahead. People of various looks gathered around a stand. Upon aproaching in curiosity i saw it's a news stand and as the letters above it materialised , my curiosity died. "The daily profit" Latest ministry raid is a splendid success " the letters shone above the stand , before disappearing. It made me roll my eyes in annoyance . If I wasn't a fan of the ministry before, it was progressively worse now after Hadara.
- If you ask me they should have done that years ago. That rundown hole has been spitting out criminals for years. A person beside me cursed out and i looked down towards the paper in his hands. As soon as i saw the familiar name i rushed towards the stand , pushing people out of my way and ignoring their offended remarks.
- One of those. I spoke leaving money on the counter and snatching a paper.
"The ministry of magic has once again proved their capability of defending the peace by stopping an attack in the city of Hadara.
Dark wizards attempted to break prisoners out of an auror detaining building.
The prisoners in question being highly dangerous individuals , known for their affiliation with the dark arts. The ministry rapid response overuled the threat easily and the perpetrator is now behind bars.
Shtain Melar known for his series of gruesome murders of young wizards , has been safely reported behind bars. Another splendid success for the minister of magic who addressed this news exclusively for us.
Read the interview down bellow.
Yours always Rita Skeeter."
The page said and i fought the urge to flick a lighter and burn the whole stance down. Looking down the picture they posted i saw a familiar face of the crazy man staring back at me.
Lies. Lies upon lies. They already had him in custody and just used him as a scapegoat. As much as this information made me gloat, it also made me worried . These news seemed to be taken as the absolute truth , judging by the people around me. They had no idea what happened and to make it worse ,they didn't seem care for the truth either. The boys crossed my mind for a moment , but i received a letter confirming they made it to their destination safe and we're currently under the protection of Morello. Not all was in vain , but the paper staring back at me felt like a mockery to my efforts. I threw it to the ground and ventured forward in an attempt to distract myself. I was out here to look for an owl , before i am to pick up Amelia i reminded myself , as i passed various shops.
A small green sign with a bird on top came into view and i headed towards it, pushing the glass door.
The inside of the shop was a lot bigger than it looked. Various cages around me , all empty and with different designs. A huge desk an an elderly man standing behind it was stationed in the middle.
- Excuse me i am looking to purchase an owl.
- Of course miss. Do you have any preference to type or color? The man asked and spawned into action.
One thats not gonna fly away as soon as it sees me i wanted to say , but instead i just shook my head. He ushered me forward and opened a door at the back.
The multiple clap of wings reached me immediately and once we walked inside i marvelled at the creatures. So many of them ,perching on various sticks and branches . Different types of cages all around.
- On the right side we have more common types , on the left are rarer depending on your financials. The man said strolling forward. I approached a cage to my right with a beautiful brown bird. As soon as i was close the bird went frantic swishing its wings in the cage.
- Some of them a skitish miss . We blame their breeding . Please follow me to the left. The man said and smiled in a very salesman kind of way. Atleast he was trying I thought. As i walked down the line's watching the birds i was met with the same reaction . It made me feel progressively worse. What's wrong with me?
- Sorry miss dunno what's got their feathers ruffled today. Here let me take out one. The man said and opened a green cage in front of him. A beautiful white owl with dark spots stood inside. It grabbed his hand and extended his wings as soon as he picked it. I felt jealous of the interaction.
- This one is our newest one. Nest was born this year. She is expensive , but has a mild character. Give me your hand. The man said and looked at me . I hesitated as i scanned the bird and as soon as i extended my hand forward , it reacted and flew away in an instant. Disappointment downed on me and i pulled my hand back . The man stared at me with suspicion. He tried though. Escorting me to different birds , just to have the same thing happen time and time again. By the end he kept his distance as well. Venturing backwards i passed the desk leaving some coins behind.
- Thank you for your help anyway. I spoke and stormed out. Anger rose like a flip of a switch as the various birds crossed my mind and i banged the door way too loudly. A flash of blonde zapped through and before i knew it i slammed into someone.
- Merlin . A soft voice said pulling me out of my stupor and i saw the girl fall to the ground , various papers spreading all around her. She quickly began gathering them up.
- Miss i am so sorry. Please let me help. I rushed out and kneeled down collecting the papers , while the girl turned her face to me . Platnuim blond hair in long ,messy curls that looked like she slept in them and green blue eyes.
- It's alright. My head was up the clouds I didn't see you there. She replied with a soft smile.
- It was my fault i should have watched where i am going . I said while she raised herself up. She was so much shorter than me and it made me concerned maybe i hurt her.
- You okay did i hurt you?
- Just a tumble i am fine. I am Luna . Luna Lovegood. She said with a bright smile and extended her hand forward. Most people would be pissed i ran into them , what a curious girl i thought.
- Carnage Abrasax. I replied and shook her head with the same smile.
- Here . These are yours . I said and extended the papers forward. A glimpse of a title caught my eye and i paused halfway.
" Hadara a city long abandoned to fend for it's own. Mysterious disappearances the ministry overlooks for the sake of profits." It sparked my interest and i began reading.
