The Veil of Shadows and blood

A Day in the Muggle City

The sun hung high in the sky, casting a warm glow over the bustling streets of the Muggle city. The air was filled with the chatter of passersby, the honking of cars, and the occasional laughter echoing from nearby cafés. Harry, Draco, and Soren strolled side by side, their hearts lighter than they had felt in months.

"Look at that!" Harry exclaimed, pointing excitedly to a colorful storefront that displayed an array of peculiar trinkets and toys. "Let's check it out!"

Draco rolled his eyes but couldn't suppress a smile. "You just want to buy something ridiculous, don't you?"

Soren, with his white hair tousled by the breeze, chimed in. "I want to see what Muggles consider 'cool.' I've only heard about their stuff, never actually seen it!"

With a shared sense of adventure, the trio made their way into the shop. As soon as they stepped inside, they were immediately surrounded by bright colors and odd noises. Shelves overflowed with toys, gadgets, and trinkets that seemed to move on their own. Harry rushed toward a shelf displaying small robots that danced and made cheerful sounds.

"This is amazing!" he said, picking up a little robot that started doing a clumsy jig when he pressed a button. It spun around, clanked against the shelf, and fell over, eliciting a fit of laughter from Harry.

"Isn't that a bit childish?" Draco teased, though his eyes sparkled with interest. He leaned closer to inspect the dancing robot, momentarily forgetting his usual disdain for all things Muggle.

Soren was busy inspecting a row of brightly colored candies. "Guys, look at these! They look like they're from a magical shop!" He held up a packet of sweets adorned with cartoon characters, his eyes wide with excitement.

"Do they have magic?" Draco asked, an eyebrow raised, as if he were debating whether the candy would really do anything magical.

"No idea, but we should try them!" Harry said, already pulling out a few pounds from his pocket. His enthusiasm was infectious, and Draco, despite his attempts to remain aloof, couldn't help but join in.

As they moved to the counter, a kind old lady greeted them with a warm smile. "First time in a candy shop, dears?" she asked, her eyes twinkling with amusement as she took in their eager faces.

"Is it that obvious?" Harry replied, grinning from ear to ear.

"Just a little," she chuckled, ringing up their purchases. With bags in hand, they stepped back out into the sunlight, a sense of accomplishment washing over them.

"What now?" Soren asked, looking around at the busy streets filled with people, cars whizzing by, and the distant sound of music spilling from a nearby café.

"Let's find somewhere to eat!" Harry suggested, scanning the horizon for something enticing. His stomach growled audibly, reminding them all that it had been hours since they had had breakfast.

"Or we could sit by that fountain," Draco pointed out, gesturing toward a serene spot nearby where a beautiful fountain sparkled under the sunlight. The sound of trickling water created an inviting atmosphere, a stark contrast to the chaos of the city.

"Good idea!" Soren said, his eyes brightening at the thought. They made their way to the fountain, its cool mist kissing their faces as they settled on the edge, their feet dangling above the water.

Harry immediately opened the candy bags, pulling out a rainbow assortment of sweets. "First up, Muggle candies!" He presented a handful of vibrant treats like they were precious treasures.

"What do we do with them? Just eat them?" Draco asked, looking skeptical. He watched Harry pop a candy into his mouth, his expression transforming into one of delight. "You have to try this!"