Weathering Emotions

Mystery Man

Mystery Man

"Hey, watch where your walking!"

"Sorry!" Diagon Alley was always crowded at this time of the evening, and I was in a rush to get to my little flat above Madam Malkin's Robes for All Occasions. I had work in 20 minutes at the Leaky Caldron. I dashed through the store and up the stairs hollering a quick 'Hello!' to Madam Malkin when I passed her. Once in the small flat I grabbed my black apron, changed into jeans and a green t-shirt, and pulled my hair into a ponytail. I dashed back down the stairs, and through the store hollering a quick 'Bye'. Once at the Leaky Caldron I greeted Tom, grabbed my pad, tray and pen, then set to work.

"Hello, my name is Aryanna and I'll be your waitress tonight." I looked at the giant bushy-haired man in front of me, "Is there anything I can get you?" He looked at me almost in a sad way before he broke into a smile

"Well Aryanna, I didn't come 'ere fer anything. Only ter bring ya a letter." I looked at him and furrowed my eyebrows; confused. I know the only letters I get are bills and invites, sometimes. One letter I've been dreaming to get is Hogwarts, but I was supposed to get that 4 years ago. I doubt that I'd ever get that letter though, I'm 5 years behind! And wait a second! How does he know my name? He drug me out of my thoughts

"Here ya go Aryanna, yer Hogwarts letter." My eyes widened and I dropped the tray I was carrying. I looked at him in utter disbelief

"Wh-What, m-my Hogwarts letter? But, I'm like 5 years b-behind everyone."

"Oh, I'm sure there'll be plentyer people that'll help, be sure ter read all of the letters in that there envelop." I beamed at him, thanked him, and took his order of a butter beer. Once he left and I served many witches and wizards I left for my flat. I skipped all the way, beaming and clutching my letter tight to me. I flopped onto my bed and opened it, flinging the envelop to the side. I read through the first paper, then read through everything I needed. I was about to put in on my night stand when I noticed a paper hanging out the envelop on the floor. I grabbed it and opened it slowly.

Dear Miss. Fairview,

As you are aware you have missed five years of your Hogwarts education. In order to ensure you won't be left behind too much, a Auror will be helping you for the rest of the summer. After you shift at The Leaky Caldron, Nymphadora Tonks will be waiting for you in your flat for your lessons. Enjoy your holiday and see you September 1st.

Sincerely,

Minerva McGongall

I beamed, spun around and squealed like a little girl. Once I finished I realized something, I never learned that Mystery Mans name.

***Song of the Chapter: Hedwig's Theme***