First on the list of things to do is get my robes so the professor takes me to Madam Malkin's to get fitted. It took about 30 mins. I ordered the most expensive robes made with the best material and enchantments. The quality of life stuff that everyone wants. I have no problems with money. The problem is the witch who owns the shop is evil! I think while walking out the shop rubbing my red cheeks. I glare at McGonagall feeling betrayed. She just scoffs and looks away trying to hide her smile. Glad someone's enjoying themselves.
Next on the list is books and this made me happy as when we walked into Flourish and Blotts. As McGonagall asked the clerk for the entire first year curriculum I browsed the store. I found everything I was looking for. Books on nobility and etiquette, The political situation of the last century, recent history, and finally the only book about Merlin. It's just a bit of history and his accomplishments but I don't know them.
Why did I get these books? Well it's obvious by the explanation as with these i won't be a clueless muggle raised orphan. I'll be a knowledgeable muggle raised orphan. I also got the book about household spells because who wouldn't want to know how to use quality of life spells. I'm surprised it's not taught in Hogwarts.
After that we got the tools I needed. We first went to Potage's Cauldron shop and got myself the best cauldron I could. Then I got a telescope from Wiseacre's Wizarding equipment and picked up the phials and bronze scale's. All that's left is a pet and a wand. Saving the best for last of course.
Professor McGonagall looks at me "all that's left is the optional pet and a wand Mr. Ambrosius"
She informs me and I nod.
"Yes professor, I think I'd like to go get a pet. As i would like a cat"
As soon as she heard those words she bloomed a big smile. "Perfect Mr. Ambrosius! You can never go wrong with a cat. They are the best!" I nod in agreement as I am a cat person as well.
Once we enter The Magical Menagerie I start to look around at all the pets. Searching for a good pet and partner. As I browsed I locked eyes with a silver fur cat with golden eyes and black fur on its paws making it look like it had boots. It looked like the breed was a Maine Coon but it was the size of a regular cat. After about a second of acknowledgement between us I went up to it and took it out. She purred and climbed on to my shoulder and rubbed her face on my cheek.
I think for a bit and say " I will name you Selene after the moon." she meowed in agreement and i nodded and went to pay for her. She was part kneazle so she's a very smart one. I bought a cage with an enchantment on it to give her more space in there. And I also bought a bunch of fish and of course some catnip.
When I introduced her to Professor McGonagall it seemed as if they got along as she was petting Selene and treating her like a queen. I shook my head and started my way toward Ollivander's.
Inside Ollivanders it was just as described hundreds of wands in bookshelves the shop looked like it was in an organized mess with a bit of dust here and there. An old man walked up, disheveled grey hair and his silver eyes shone as if he could see through anyone.
"Miss McGonagall, 9 1⁄2 inches long, made of fir wood, with a dragon heartstring core."
"Yes, right as always" she said, rolling her eyes.
Then he looked at me "first year at Hogwarts I assume, which is your wand hand?" "right" I say as I let him take measurements.
"The wand chooses the wizard young one, I hope we find your match." he says slowly
"chooses? Is it alive?" I ask in fake confusion
"Not alive, no. Each wand is different, no two wands are the same, each has their own characteristics that they gain from what they are made from. Wands are not sentient but can feel the wizard who holds them. If they are a match you will gain a partner, loyal to you for life, a bond every witch or wizard knows and as felt as we rarely are separated with our wands."
I nod in understanding "Now Mr.? I'm sorry I never asked your name." he asked
"Aeryz Ambrosius " I said politely.
His eyes go wide and looks at McGonagall for confirmation and she nods, in an almost fervent voice
"It is a great honor to be able to give a wand to Merlin's descendent!" He turns and rushes away saying hurriedly "This will go down in wand making history!" I look at McGonagall while giggling at the old coot. She just shakes her head and sighs.
After 45 mins of trying different wands Ollivander shouts "THIS MUST BE IT!" At the moment me and my professor are quite tired and hungry so when we hear this we both straighten up. The old man comes carrying a very old and dusty black wand box that looks like it hasn't been touched in hundreds of years.
"My great grandfather made this wand after traveling from seeing the last of the white dragon die. 11 1⁄2 inches, made of Alder wood, with an Ancient white dragon heartstring core." I look at the beautiful wand in front of me.
The wand was white sleek and elegant, the tip of the wand gold while the shaft of the wand had slight carvings in it to make it seem like the wand had scales. The handle was covered with gold with an intricate pattern. It looked like the wand was meant for nobility.
I pick it up and instantly feel like I've regained something I've been missing my entire life. I wave it, a controlled fire bursts from the tip and turns into the shape of a dragon and flies around me in joy. The warmth of the fire felt like sunshine on a beautiful day.
After the magic spectacle the wand just performed I thanked Ollivander and got ready to pay but he refused saying that it was his honor I decided to buy a hit/auror wand holder and a wand cleaning kit. After we leave I tell the professor that i will stay at the Leaky Cauldron until Hogwarts which is a month away. She nods and bids farewell and I thank her for everything with a big smile that made the stern women smile back and almost pinch my cheeks.
POV DUMBLEDORE'S OFFICE
McGonagall enters in a rush giving no time for nonsense as she arrives in front of the desk.
"Hello Minerva, care for a lemon drop?" the old man says joyfully.
"No thanks headmaster, this is not the time." she says quickly
"of course, of course how was the day with that boy?" he asks "that's why I'm here headmaster the boy did an inheritance" she paused as now she's got Dumbledore's full attention as he leaned forward.
"He is found to be the descendent of Merlin an Ambrosius the boy's name is Aeryz Ambrosius!" she finished.
Making Dumbledore go wide eyed as he started thinking about what absolute absurdity he just heard. Shocked!, is all the second coming of Merlin could be. in a worried voice "how was the boy at the orphanage? What was the boy's personality?"
"The matron said he was a good and smart child who was like a big brother to the children and always helped everyone he could. She said he wouldn't play with the kids much because he would rather read nearby and always had his nose in books and his grades were always stellar."
she paused and saw Dumbledore relax and nod as she was speaking.
she continued "while he was out with me he was a polite child who was very respectful but also curious about everything. He seemed mature but showed childish excitement about magic. And also likes cats." She said smiling fondly.
Dumbledore smiled and said "it seems you like the boy minerva"
she nodded "He is a good boy" finishing telling the big news she then left.
Albus Dumbledore sat back in thought, As no doubt the boy will be powerful. Maybe I can finally guide one genius correctly.
He sighs at his past with Grindelwald and Voldemort. Knowing that this one is a good seed makes him excited, as worries and skepticism are gone. He then thinks of Harry and what this year has in store. It will be quite the year for these two he chuckled internally, with a twinkle in his eye. He decides to get up and have a talk with the talking hat.