When the commotion finally settled down the others finally noticed Noah.
"Oh, who might you be. Ginny introduce us, will you." the stout ginger haired women spoke.
"Ah yes. This is Noah and he's joining Hogwarts this year too. " Ginny pointed at me and said. "And Noah this is my mom, Molly Weasley. That's my dad Arthur Weasley. The twins are Fred and George Weasley, The tall one is Percy and the youngest one is Ronald, you can call him Ron. Those are his two friends Hermione Granger and H-harry."
She blushed ones again at the end which surprised Noah a little but he got used to her doing it whenever she spoke about the boy with glasses who he now new as harry.
The twins, Fred and George came up to me with a smile etched on their faces that Noah had seen before on pranksters.
"Hey mate nice to meet you.."
" Good to know there's someone to befriend our sister."
"She's quite shy so she hardly has any friends"
"Take care of her for us and... "
" We shall prank anyone..."
"Just give us a target.."
"I'll take you up on tour offer." Noah gave a slight smile and a thumbs up.
"Boys! don't pull him into your mischief let him focus on his studies. "Mrs Weasley didn't want her sons to be a bad influence on Noah so she quickly interrupted them.
The twins didn't miss to use this opportunity in their favour. " Mom we are going to meet our friend near them joke shop."
"Sigh!, Alright but no going to knockturn alley and don't waste money on joke products." Soon after the boys quickly ran away, as if afraid that their mother will change her mind.
Noah quickly diverted the topic "Mrs Weasley it's a pleasure to meet you. I'm Noah Evan's."
"Are you here to buy your supplies? where are your parents." Mrs Weasley enquired with a smile on her face.
"Mrs Weasley I came with Professor Mcgonagall. She told me to meet her near Leaky Cauldron once I am done with my stuff."
"Oh so you are a muggle born dear. Hermione here is a muggle born as well. If you have any problems don't hesitate to ask us."
" You should take Hermione's books. She's the topper in our year it could help you a bit. You might not even need to search your homework." Said Ron from the side. Hermione immediately glared at him.
"Just because you don't like to do homework doesn't mean others don't Ron." Ron was met with a disappointed look.
"Noah I can give you my books but remember to do you your homework on your own." Hermione said with a no nonsense voice and a serious face that reminded him of Mcgonagall.
"Of course I'll do my homework well. Thanks forthe books." Noah replied with a serious face. He knew not to argue with someone like her. He took the books from Hermione and put it into the trunk he bought a while back. He had no idea why she carried the books she didn't need. But he could guess that she was a book lover.
Then he turns towards the only one who hadn't spoken till now. He had messy hair, sea green eyes and a lightning shaped scar on his forehead that he tried to hide.
"You must be Harry Potter. are you famous. I saw you entertaining the news reporters back there." I said with a smile.
"Of course, my mate here defeated You-know-who, the strongest dark wizard of the century. " Said Ron with an excited face.
"Who's You-know-who." Noah was a bit sceptical about it but chose not to point out that an ordinary twelve could not even match up to an average adult wizard let alone one of the strongest wizards in existence.
"He's Voldemort. " Replied Harry in a calm voice but his eyes had a certain sharpness to it that wasn't there before.
Hermione noticed both his and Harry's feelings and whispered to Noah. " Don't ask more about it, harry lost his parents on that day and doesn't remember anything about it. He was only a baby back then."
Now Noah was all the more sure that the defeat of 'the dark wizard' must have something to do with his parents. But he decided to keep it to himself and changed the topic. " Guys can tou show me your wands I want to buy the best one possible. I hope it isn't too costly though."
"You don't know about wands, do you. You can't just choose your wand it's the wand that chooses the wizard. But I always felt that the lunatic was talking gibberish." Ron was the first to reply after a short laugh.
"Ron mind your language. " To Noah's surprise the one who spoke was the timid Ginny.
Hermione looked at the two of them and went on to explain a bit about wand lore. " Mr Olivander says that wand have bit of sentience and chooses the wizard based on his or her aptitude and character. I haven't found much in books but the wands choice depends on the type of wood used and the wand core. Harry's for example has Phoenix feather core and Holly wood. Oh and don't worry about the cost every wand costs 1 galleon. "
Noah's and Ginny's eyes shined with delight. Although they cannot choose their own wands this was more interesting and genuine. No one would be uninterested as the type of wand would represent their character and nature while most people wouldn't even know themselves.
"Why don't you kids go to Olivander's and help these two get their wands. We'll wait for you at Florean fortescue's icecream shop." Seeing how all the kids where getting along Mes Weasley decided to let them go together instead. She was happy that Ginny might have finally found it in herself to befriend someone.
"Yes, Mrs Weasley" Noah quickly replied while others followed. Along the way they talked about various things in Hogwarts. Noah and Ginny were extremely interested. Of course the trio never spoke about their adventures with Quirell. They didn't want to scare them.
Olivanders
makers of fine wands since 382 BCE.
It was located in the south side of diagon alley and looked quite ancestral. At most they might have done a few repairs throughout the centuries.
The golden Trio stopped outside and let Noah and Ginny go in. Ron wanted to go in too but
was held back by the other two.
Inside it was quite untidy and the shelves were stacked with wand cases. No one could be seen behind the counter. The atmosphere was quite eerie. Noah saw Ginny looking around uneasily. He went ahead and pressed the bell on the counter then suddenly a bald man popped out from behind.
"aahh" Ginny screamed and Noah was given quite a scare but luckily he didn't scream and embarrass himself. He guessed the room was soundproof or else the others would have rushed in hearing Ginny's scream.
" Sorry young lady, young man I didn't notice you. Now shall we get on with the wands shall we." although he said that he didn't wait for their response and didn't quite sound apologetic.
------------------------------------------------------------------------ Authors note: it's been a while since my previous update but can't help it I have to prepare for my entrance exam. it's a bit longer than usual. enjoy.