The Eyes of the Heir

Chapter 4: Meeting Mr. Malfoy

Zoe's POV

We just received a letter from Hogwarts, where the list of things that we need to buy is on. Seems like Professor Dumbledore is aware that we're here in the burrow. Not a surprise though, Dumbledore knows everything.

We were now standing in front of the fire place because, according to the Weasleys, the fastest travel is through floo powder. And according to what I've read, Floo powder is a glittery powder used by witches and wizards to travel through the Floo Network. The Network connects most wizarding households and buildings. This powder was invented in the 13th century by Ignatia Wildsmith.

Ginny and I looked at each other with a smile as we waited for Mr. and Mrs. Weasley. Ginny is a nice girl, and smart. She knows a lot and does a lot of reading as well.

"When travelling by Floo powder it is important that you speak clearly, take care to get out at the right grate, keep your elbows tucked in, shut your eyes, don't fidget and don't panic."   Mrs. Weasley said

I nodded in enthusiasm. It's my first time travelling through floo powder and I'm so excited to try it!

"Ron, you go on first."  Mrs. Weasley said

Ron took a step forward and grabbed a handful of floo powder. He went in the fire place, took one last look, and then closed his eyes.

"Diagon Alley!"  Ron said as he dropped the powder on his feet, and green flames suddenly erupted, and Ron suddenly vanished, along with the flames.. It reminded me of the calm, green flames the fire place of the Slytherin Common Room emitted.

"Harry dear, you're next."  Mrs. Weasley said, and Harry looked at me nervously as he too took a handful of Floo powder, and said

"Diagonally!"  and threw the powder down to his feet as Green flames swallowed him. I furrowed my eyebrows... Did he say.. Diagonally?

"What did he say?"  Mrs. Weasley said

"Diagonally." Replied Mr. Weasley

We were all silent for the whole minute until Mr. Weasley cleared his throat..

"Okay.. Zoe, you're next.. and remember to speak clearly."

I nodded and took a handful of powder for myself, stepped in the fire place and took a deep breath

"Diagon Alley!" And repeated what Ron and Harry did by tossing the powder on my feet. My eyes were wide open as I got swallowed by Green Flames and I suddenly saw different fire places every second until finally, it stopped.

I smiled in admiration as Diagon Alley was right in front of me. I walked away from the huge fire place as I searched for a familiar face.

"Zoe!"  I heard someone say.

I looked at my right to see Ron standing by his toes as he waved at me to go there. I gave him a smile and walked towards him, bumping a couple of wizards and witches.

"Have you seen Harry?"  Ron asked

My face suddenly fell as I remembered Harry saying the wrong place in the fire place.

"He... said Diagonally instead of... Diagon Alley" I said and Ron's eyes were wide in surprise

"We have to look for him!"

"No, you wont." We heard Mrs. Weasley said, and we turned around to see her with a smug expression.

"Your father will be searching for Harry.. Now let's go get your books... what does the letter say again?" Mrs. Weasley said. and I got the list from my pocket