Hello and Welcome
dear readers. First, I want to apologize for the delayed chapter, with the
summer school mock-diploma coming up thinks have been busy. I spent the
afternoon at the Indigo Bookstore near my house and found myself longing to
write more for the story (I was planning to delay a week).
Well without further
ado,
I don't own the story Harry Potter or any of the
original J.K Rowling Characters, this story is purely fictional and for
entertainment only.
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James smiled softly as he was handed the familiar object.
Sleek black wood, polished and well cared for, that formed the handle lead to the
bristles which were soft, yet sturdy. Carved carefully in cursive gold
lettering was the edition number 310, the latest Nimbus model in the line Vesta.
He mused, while stroking the handle lovingly, of mounting the broom and flying
away to feel the cool crisp wind rush around him slicking back his hair, while
reaching speeds that only a Vesta could produce. After handing him the broom,
Teddy went around with Professor Avalon and the Trisswell students handing out
broomsticks and rectangular mirrors of black glass to the students. They were
at ease now that the dragon had departed, and had begun to move about
inspecting the mirrors curiously and raving about the brooms.
He was handed a mirror by Nicia Rhys, the eccentrically
dressed girl who reminded him of his strange aunt Luna. Close up, she looked
less crazy than when she first arrived. “Nicia Rhys, right?” he asked, curious
about the odd girl and her odd gadgets.
She was tall—almost as tall as he was— 5’9 to his 6’2. Her
pink hair was tied in a high ponytail with two strands curling down either side
of her face. Her lanky body twisted at the hips as she turned to face him. As
she looked up he was met with large brown doe eyes.
“Call me Rhi” she said keeping the contact where others
would look away. Odd. He thought,
smiling internally. His lack of response made her turn fully towards him; a
worried look donned her face, wrinkling the pretty features.
“Sorry, am I making you uncomfortable?” she asked, “I do
that sometimes”
“No, I’m fine” he remarked,
surprised by her upfront attitude. He extended his hand, “James Potter”
Nicia –or rather Rhi looked at his extended hand then back
to her own arms which were occupied with precariously balanced mirrors. She maneuvered her hand out from the pile to
unsteadily shake his hand.
“Nice to meet you James”
“Do you need some help with those?” he eyed the mirrors
suspiciously, not entirely trusting their stability.
“Oh would you?” she sighed gratefully. He fell into step
with her, helping to hand out the mirrors to the students who were chittering
excitedly about the brooms.
“So what are these things exactly?” He asked, waving one of
the mirrors around. Rhi’s eyes lit up.
“They’re cellphones, though probably not the kind you’re
used to” She passed a phone to Lily.
“Cellphone?”
“You know a cellphone to call, text message all that jazz” She
handed out the last few cellphones to a group of third years. James shook his
head.
“A cellular device”
she said despairingly, “a portable telephone?” she was met with a blank face.
She looked at him
with an expression of utter amazement. “You know what a phone is, right?”
“Kind of” James grimaced, “however we use owls, not
telephones”, she gaped at him momentarily,
“I’ve never met anyone who’s never used a phone before”
“Well there’s a first time for everything,”
She mumbled what sounded like ‘unbelievable’ and ‘British’.
James laughed at the stunned girl, who looked up at the sound.
“Unbelievable” she repeated, shaking her head. “Alright
then, here” she reached out and took the phone. James watched as her long
slender fingers expertly whizzed over the screen. Holograms sprung from the
phone and she begun to click and tap buttons which activated more screens and
charts. She reached out to an image of an ear piece and pulled it— literally
pulled it— out of the hologram. She pushed a button on the side of the phone
and the holographic screens retracted. She handed him the device.
“Come closer” she said and James leaned downwards. She
placed the earpiece in his right ear. “Alright now say “Activate,” James echoed
her words and he heard a beep.
“Say, call Nicia Rhys”
He complied; She then lifted her hand to her own ear and murmured a few words.
“Alright, you’re now speaking with me” she held her hand
over the speaker on her device. “Fly, straight above us”.
By then they had captured an audience who watched curiously
as James mounted the broom.
“Wow James, aren’t you the obedient one” Rose remarked, a
few students laughed and Rhi’s mouth curved into a small smile.
“Shut up” he growled before kicking off. He hovered around
fifteen feet above them.
“Alright, can you hear me?” her voice sounded from his
earpiece.
“Yeah, clear as if you were right here with me” He laughed,
before swooping his broom around and speeding across the field. He heard a
cheer rise form below him, while laughter sounded from his ear.
“Enjoying yourself?” she laughed
“Oh, yeah” He replied, “Now let’s see how fast this thing
can go”
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“This is the Begin Tower” Calliope announced, while gliding
into the colossal building. They planned to stay the night in the city, rooming
in Trisswells city dwellings. A building known as the begin tower where
students of the academy could board while being in the city. Apparently, only
the ninth years stayed in the city on a regular base, due to the program where
they had a year to pursue individual study.
The towers lobby was decorated with sleek modern furniture
broken up with occasional vintage pieces. It had a professional feel, yet
comfortable as well. The students buzzed excitedly, looking around with wide
eyes. It was more like a hotel then a school building, Lily thought. Signs
pointing to the rec room and pool caught many people’s attention. As the group
spread out to explore the new room, Lily looked up. The ceiling was decorated
with silvery tiles that reflected the activity below. It was nothing compared
the majesty of Hogwarts. While the new world was enchanting, Lily longed to be
back at the castle. Back home. But she couldn’t stand another year at the
castle, at least not until the next year.
“It’s no Hogwarts Lil” a voice sounded from behind her,
“never will be”
She froze. She would know that voice anywhere, but she never
thought that she would hear it here. She remained frozen, too shocked to move.
Footsteps. They stopped directly in front of her. Her head was bowed, she
refused to look up. She took a deep breath, and then looked up.
“Oliver” she whispered hoarsely.
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DAN DAN
DAAAAAANNNNNN!!!!!!!
>>>>>Three
guesses, who is he?
A little less than I
would like, but it felt like a good place to stop. What do you think of the
technology starved Hogwarts students? Tell me your favorite character so far,
I’m thrilled to know who the most popular character is!!! And let me know what
you think!!! J
Please feel free to comment with your
ideas or criticisms, tell me what you like and don’t like. I love to hear from
you all personally.
If
you notice any spelling/grammar errors please notify me and I will fix them!
Let
me know if you like the story and wish me luck!
~Starlite
Muse
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