“Dear, are you sure you don’t want us coming with you?” Gloria Molley asked her eleven years old eager daughter.1180Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡpbIcRRrXjl
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Ophelia nodded, smiling so widely that she felt her face stretch.1180Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡDbxJE7sqqP
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Truthfully, Ophelia Molley has never felt so excited about something in her life before. Her memories concerning her real mother have grown vague and insignificant. She could still remember Lillian’s name and face but she could hardly remember how she sounded like when speaking or the things she did for her daughter. Ophelia spent three years in the orphanage before Gloria and Richard Molley adopted her and even though she didn’t want to leave and start a new life, Dumbledore’s words encouraged her to move forward. Life with her new family was greater than she ever imagined and when she became aware of her unique set of skills, her life became significant.1180Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡ5bczXvjLD8
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On the morning she received the letter from Hogwarts, Ophelia was eating her breakfast, not excited but not cranky either; just normal.1180Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡu83N4LRDqA
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“What’s this?” Gloria asked, finding a letter specifically sent to Ophelia. “Have you made a pen pal, Pheli?”1180Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡ4m16bIttZZ
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The girl looked at her mother, confused before jumping on her feet and taking the letter. She read the first few paragraphs before she remembered the man in the park. She could never forget that pale face that felt so familiar, those cold eyes that made her feel cornered even if she could run away whenever she wanted to and the way he grew flowers in the air with what looked like a weirdly shaped stick.1180Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡq5PGVFNrGN
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HOGWARTS SCHOOL of WITCHCRAFT and WIZARDRY1180Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡfpVqsIo77Y
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Headmaster: Albus Dumbledore1180Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡcYigWyLoJN
(Order of Merlin, First Class, Grand Sorc., Chf. Warlock,1180Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡnrLCAm5Zgy
Supreme Mugwump, International Confed. of Wizards)1180Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡBLClpJ0oeB
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Dear Mrs Molley,1180Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡputY8fJVG3
We are pleased to inform you that you have been accepted at Hogwarts School of Witchcraft and Wizardry. Please find enclosed a list of all necessary books and equipment.1180Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡTHMYkgU7lZ
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Term begins on 1 September. We await your owl by no later than 31 July.1180Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡiriw3V1e1R
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Yours sincerely,1180Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡZDsEXKxvHf
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Minerva McGonagall1180Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡN75D9Bg6fU
Deputy Headmistress1180Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡGsXtkhseaN
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“Owl?! Do they even use owls these days?” Gloria exclaimed, reading the letter over Ophelia’s shoulder.1180Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡCO34IY2G4l
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Curiosity has always been a trait of the Molley family and unknown to them they passed it on to Ophelia.1180Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡZBIM5lQkCm
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The birthday girl gave her mother the first page and continued to the second.1180Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡ3365qZAV9i
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HOGWARTS SCHOOL of WITCHCRAFT and WIZARDRY1180Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡ7ZdzHeNQok
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UNIFORM1180Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡF78V4Nczns
First-year students will require:1180Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡjyYsDFfWWp
1. Three sets of plain work robes (black)1180Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡ1h8Ji5FkG6
2. One plain pointed hat (black) for day wear1180Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡd0m7cmRGjR
3. One pair of protective gloves (dragon hide or similar)1180Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡomZF0D9Iw8
4. One winter cloak (black, with silver fastenings)1180Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡekQ9L7aFeU
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Please note that all pupils’ clothes should carry name tags.1180Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡalhK15mCWT
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COURSE BOOKS1180Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡQqwK5tuMVb
All students should have a copy of each of the following:1180Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡKAcyjZ60Gx
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The Standard Book of Spells (Grade 1)1180Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡ070DWyAqyI
by Miranda Goshawk1180Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡ5RskanYGnR
A History of Magic1180Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡYc7RPq1QZv
by Bathilda Bagshot1180Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡjXubDPJqNq
Magical Theory1180Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡBkmEMR3qaz
by Adalbert Waffling1180Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡZW3gQcQWu8
A Beginner's Guide to Transfiguration1180Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡXIOELCARxq
by Emeric Switch1180Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡW1jPeL3BhD
One Thousand Magical Herbs and Fungi1180Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡZW33tL5nLf
by Phyllida Spore1180Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡjbycn1eXic
Magical Drafts and Potions1180Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡcKURyNlh1Y
by Arsenius Jigger1180Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡj3ErGWm2d4
Fantastic Beasts and Where to Find Them1180Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡIJYvIriPHF
by Newt Scamander1180Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡAkWyHeEfMc
The Dark Forces: A Guide to Self-Protection1180Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡTBsWNFEJMJ
by Quentin Trimble1180Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡk20LPVjrdO
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OTHER EQUIPMENT1180Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡwqRkaBZXM2
1 wand1180Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡaHEaFnMPgP
1 cauldron (pewter, standard size 2)1180Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡM5FGDVPHla
1 set glass or crystal phials1180Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡ9Bur8gb2A3
1 telescope1180Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡuLZLlRKxJV
1 set brass scales1180Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡJGeHBYqstA
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Students may also bring, if they desire, an owl OR a cat OR a toad.1180Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡoHmRkZ9Ia3
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PARENTS ARE REMINDED THAT FIRST YEARS1180Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡadBJovS6aK
ARE NOT ALLOWED THEIR OWN BROOMSTICK1180Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡjXKNO76MIB
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Yours sincerely,1180Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡkreqJF7TGS
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Lucinda Thomsonicle-Pocus1180Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡnZUVHOJRw7
Chief Attendant of Witchcraft Provisions1180Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡBhHt4KBDFP
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Gloria snatched the page from Ophelia and read it twice, each time her eyes peeking over the parchment to see how Ophelia was reacting. She wasn’t. That letter meant much more than anyone could imagine and the one thing she noticed right away was the name of the headmaster: Albus Dumbledore. That was the man that reached out to her and helped her when her mother died and he was the one sending her the best present as of yet.1180Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡWGRIhAyMhH
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“Where do these people live? Such peculiar stuff can’t be found on the streets of Britain. Maybe a hundred years ago but not anymore.” Gloria added, her ramble going on and on if someone wouldn’t interfere.1180Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡLMcZBkTRBu
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At the right moment, Richard Molley walked downstairs and smiled at his daughter. He had something hidden behind but his surprise was cut off.1180Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡEplaKBQU2V
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“Richard dear, Ophelia got a letter from a place called Hogwarts. It says here that it is a school for young witches and wizards. Have you signed her up for something and didn’t tell me beforehand? Again?”1180Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡAw7OCpEQ47
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Richard looked very offended by his wife’s incrimination but curiosity led him to find out what was happening. He walked passed his daughter and placed her present on the table before reading the letter. Much like Gloria, his eyes widened and he had to read it a few more times to fully comprehend it was real.1180Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡclHoxjGevw
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“Well, it is strange.”1180Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡZnNXplfqPg
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“I know the headmaster.” Ophelia interrupted before the two adults would say something bad. “Albus Dumbledore, he visited me in the orphanage before. I’m sure he wouldn’t send a joke to me on my birthday.” She added, lying before worrying the Molleys further.1180Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡktPIu4fVya
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It took Gloria a whole week to calm down and understand that her daughter truly wanted something in her life and nothing could change her mind. Richard used his connections to the Scotland Yard in order to find more information about Hogwarts but no one knew anything.1180Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡsEl4XFZyTM
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Unfortunately, that led to a very ugly fight between Gloria and Richard, dispute that forced Ophelia to sneak out and wander the neighborhood on her own, at dawn.1180Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡUkkA6Sgbrb
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The sunlight was dimming and the twilight was incredibly beautiful. Ophelia ended up in a newly renovated bus stop. It was a bit chilly but very comfortable outside making her feel content that she found a place where she could be by herself.1180Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡ55iCzgt9xM
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Now, after looking from side to side, making sure no one was walking by, Ophelia raised her hands in front of her and swayed them graciously. Sparkles of blue light were following her hands, moving cutely into different shapes when moving her fingers. She smiled, drawn into the magic she was doing. Yes, now she knew it was magic.1180Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡd4abTl1SGq
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“You got the hang of it very fast, haven’t you?”1180Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡY25Ls1V8JZ
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Ophelia’s eyes widened and the shapes vanished. She looked around, scared that someone actually saw her and would probably call her out on it.1180Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡitU4qjiFIi
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But no. It was the man with eyes that could stir something in her, something that has been sleeping for a very long time.1180Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡXacKQ7Cjot
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“I know you. We met last year in the park. You were right, I can do things that my parents can’t. It’s amazing!” She said, a wide smile appearing on her face.1180Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡOrV19WSky1
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For a second, the pale man felt the desire to see Ophelia dead. The reason was her smile, which looked the same as Lillian’s but then he saw the glint in her eyes and knew it was up to him to lead Ophelia towards the right path.1180Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡhZkc3mDvhh
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“I got a letter from a school called Hogwarts. My parents are fighting right now; my mum wants me to go because she thinks it would make me happy.” She started, the pale man sitting next to her.1180Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡH2vCPYZG1a
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“You should go. Hogwarts is a good start for you. They will teach you everything you need to know and I can even help you, if you want it of course.” Those gentle words didn’t sound as gentle, especially when his eyes met hers.1180Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡOfO49u6B5k
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“But what about the necessities and reply? I don’t have an owl and-“ She stopped when the handsome stranger opened his hand towards her.1180Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡgfMI1sJ2Gx
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“I can help you with that too. You only have to accept it.”1180Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡvGBYkht2Pc
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“I don’t even know who you are or at least your name.” She said naïve enough to believe he would be explicit.1180Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡIAV1qJ6D9A
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Those icy eyes of his twinkled bemusedly before he responded.1180Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡX28hK8rdxY
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“You and I, we’re the same, Ophelia. We belong to a world far above what usual people can see. We have magic; old, strong magic and we can do wonders with it. You just have to trust me.”1180Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡdcs5l7ZFYM
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Those words were only the beginning of what Tom Riddle was about to create. Oh, he was going to craft Ophelia into his heir and he was sure he would not meet any defense because Ophelia’s desire and curiosity for unknown were going to lead her right into his nest.
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Ophelia Molley has always been a girl who thought that nothing in the world could make her squeal in delight, not after her childhood has been engulfed in uncertainties. Once she grabbed Tom’s hand, she felt like her world slimmed and felt her stomach turn upside down. Her surroundings passed by incredibly fast and when they finally stopped, Tom pushed her forward and let her see the world she was part of.1180Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡVhmHPjXz9n
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There were shops selling robes, shops selling telescopes and strange silver instruments Ophelia had never seen before, windows stacked with barrels of bat spleens and eels' eyes, tottering piles of spell books, quills, and rolls of parchment, potion bottles, globes of the moon and other stuff that she could not even name.1180Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡqXVBe0LBln
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“Diagon Alley. Every student buys his necessities from here.” Tom explained, pulling his cloak over his head.1180Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡ9I6k6Cft06
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“But what about money? I don’t have any right now and-“She stopped when she saw Tom putting his finger on his lips as a gesture to shut up.1180Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡEhQdyupzrW
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Tom smirked under his cloak, assured that Lillian definitely left her daughter enough for a comfortable life. Therefore, he led her towards a magnificent building down the northern part of Diagon Alley. Ophelia’s eyes widened when they got in front of it and gasped when she saw someone very small, about a few inches smaller than her, standing at the door.1180Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡJkiY4fcfq6
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“What now?” She asked, looking at Tom for answers.1180Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡQQuvr0PBia
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But the man vanished. Ophelia licked her lips and fidgeted nervously, afraid that something will happen and she won’t be able to get out, like back in Aviemore.1180Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡEuylEbqLDk
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“Is there something wrong?”1180Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡPiRcIjCh0E
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Ophelia’s eyes widened even more and she spun around in order to face whoever was behind her.1180Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡ8eLvhz2qPK
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Unlike what she imagined, it was a boy older than her with grey eyes and long blond hair. He was looking down at her with some kind of authority which was strange because he didn’t look that important. No one around them seemed to pay attention to him.1180Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡicztkU2Ffc
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“You’re blocking the entrance.” He spoke again, his tone low and empathic.1180Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡiyjSQ6LT1r
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“What is that?” She asked, seeing how he was the only person she could ask.1180Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡhhXyYkpOce
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The blond raised an eyebrow, a bit appalled by this little girl in front of him. His eyes narrowed at her, scanning her face thoroughly. Those elongated pale green eyes made her look like a fox but at the moment, she looked scared.1180Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡxb5gbZIGH2
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“Are you a mud blood?” He asked, leaning in. “You know, muggle born. You woke up one day and you could make things that others around you couldn’t.”1180Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡIP68ZCpE0e
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Ophelia blinked, her eyes’ glint shifting from fear to confusion and curiosity. She nodded slowly, unsure if she should take that as a good sign or not.1180Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡMCMN4P5ese
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“What are muggles?” She asked, making the blond react with even more stupor.1180Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡcFPZQmdTVw
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“Where have you been living?!” He exclaimed, “Muggles are people with no magic. Mud bloods are witches and wizards born from muggle parents. There’s also half bloods which are wizards born from a muggle and a witch/wizard. And then, there are people like me, pure bloods, born from both magical parents. Now, which one are you?”1180Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡpBYQF8gU3c
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“I don’t know. I came here with-“ Ophelia stopped, realizing the stranger never told her his name. She groaned, frustrated that she let such an important detail bypass her. “He said he’s like me. That our magic is old and strong.”1180Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡ4stkPAW0gZ
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The blond leaned back and seized the little girl up. She was probably eleven years old and she came to buy her stuff for Hogwarts. Her hands were empty and she was dressed in light clothing, didn’t have a wand and looked thoroughly like a lost puppy.1180Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡAyvvS3fVS8
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“That’s Gringotts Wizarding Bank. You can exchange currencies from muggle money to wizarding money.” He explained, his tone still empathic and still looking down at her from the corner of his eye, like she was a pest.1180Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡ24DOcOiQjz
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“But I don’t have any right now.” She continued, having no idea what to do.1180Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡI31fW9tHtI
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The blond sighed and nudged her aside, “Then don’t block the entrance, stupid mud blood.” He grumbled, walking up the stairs and entering the bank.1180Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡhb0ViDtMyX
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Left all alone, Ophelia moved aside and looked at everyone passing by, with no idea where to go or what to do.1180Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡZwmGqbKbZq
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It was a few hours later when she found herself in front of a shop called Eeylops Owl Emporium. She peeked inside and smiled when a brown sharp looking owl turned and stared right into her eyes. Those black eyes of his seemed to be speaking to her so she entered and went straight to him.1180Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡUVGi2I3meO
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“Interesting owl, isn’t he?”1180Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡgQYHo5eldP
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Ophelia felt her heart beat out of her chest when she felt a cold hand touching her shoulder. She looked up at him and frowned.1180Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡXnPyrbqhoc
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“You left me alone in front of the bank.”1180Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡLj3UkNBJbb
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Tom couldn’t help but chuckle lightly. She was frustrated and was finding him strange and a bit suspicious but she still followed him out of the store. 1180Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡ2b5yeRs4UL
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“That owl looked lonely. “ Opelia started, “He looked at me with so much intensity and sadness. It made me feel bad for him.”1180Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡBsBGPU68Hw
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“You do need an owl. Sometimes, they choose you to be their master. Owls can be very loyal if they get attached to their master.” Tom explained, his mind going back to Lillian’s white owl that vanished from the face of the earth. “Some choose to die when their master dies.” He continued.1180Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡm9V6LRsM3h
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“Well, that one looked like he would just fly away if his master dies. He looked independent but lonely.” She said, her eyes following a pair of children her age that were running with sticks in their hands. “What are those sticks for?” She asked, stopping when Tom did.1180Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡjndOGmk2ye
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“Here.” He gave her a few gold coins before pointing at the store across the street. “These are enough for a wand. Afterwards, I will take you home. It’s getting late.”1180Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡxCojhmXe6g
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“But what about the other stuff and-“ She stopped when she realized he already vanished from her side.
