“Dear, are you sure you don’t want us coming with you?” Gloria Molley asked her eleven years old eager daughter.1330Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡXPva1vWIES
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Ophelia nodded, smiling so widely that she felt her face stretch.1330Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡ5NxiDeEUte
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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.1330Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡsZK9DQ24UW
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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.1330Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡV0BbaWZKdA
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“What’s this?” Gloria asked, finding a letter specifically sent to Ophelia. “Have you made a pen pal, Pheli?”1330Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡtKhO3Mgn89
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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.1330Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡv5Y84jUuMO
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HOGWARTS SCHOOL of WITCHCRAFT and WIZARDRY1330Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡZtOU7GQ6vT
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Headmaster: Albus Dumbledore1330Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡXcpVt6eXxJ
(Order of Merlin, First Class, Grand Sorc., Chf. Warlock,1330Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡCOicdTW1Li
Supreme Mugwump, International Confed. of Wizards)1330Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡ3RRrEbOe5j
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Dear Mrs Molley,1330Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡ92HKSfQkWg
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.1330Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡyglTDmobeS
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Term begins on 1 September. We await your owl by no later than 31 July.1330Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡmOVR8gIG5R
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Yours sincerely,1330Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡEKZIbNDx7J
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Minerva McGonagall1330Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡFzEcBy8nOo
Deputy Headmistress1330Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡ8a1Cdm0wOl
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“Owl?! Do they even use owls these days?” Gloria exclaimed, reading the letter over Ophelia’s shoulder.1330Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡbVtEAYbFEf
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Curiosity has always been a trait of the Molley family and unknown to them they passed it on to Ophelia.1330Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡXJMYQuBjDG
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The birthday girl gave her mother the first page and continued to the second.1330Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡInJenoYw0b
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HOGWARTS SCHOOL of WITCHCRAFT and WIZARDRY1330Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡ3UlnWWn3vr
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UNIFORM1330Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡ7nkt2ljTPJ
First-year students will require:1330Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡAEovYHW9rj
1. Three sets of plain work robes (black)1330Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡ6ARMnDdTki
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3. One pair of protective gloves (dragon hide or similar)1330Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡfw4MkMfH3j
4. One winter cloak (black, with silver fastenings)1330Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡXZOtkRpd6R
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Please note that all pupils’ clothes should carry name tags.1330Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡoYBn7CVgM1
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COURSE BOOKS1330Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡ4kTfanafIq
All students should have a copy of each of the following:1330Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡTC9joOYLV2
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The Standard Book of Spells (Grade 1)1330Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡjQ5IisXWBF
by Miranda Goshawk1330Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡUkC849WsyD
A History of Magic1330Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡV6JDxh3Fzz
by Bathilda Bagshot1330Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡUrLsFpyAv5
Magical Theory1330Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡOh76zA390a
by Adalbert Waffling1330Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡSMA68QFzqA
A Beginner's Guide to Transfiguration1330Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡakq40qung3
by Emeric Switch1330Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡvRNZ74IATY
One Thousand Magical Herbs and Fungi1330Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡjUMA6iZ0ZS
by Phyllida Spore1330Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡxC0XoPgaXM
Magical Drafts and Potions1330Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡZuoasGhOAR
by Arsenius Jigger1330Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡA4HoU7lc42
Fantastic Beasts and Where to Find Them1330Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡLyADPIhEqU
by Newt Scamander1330Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡyG05QbFz4l
The Dark Forces: A Guide to Self-Protection1330Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡRM6uJ0IUnF
by Quentin Trimble1330Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡ0bqyg3Qf05
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OTHER EQUIPMENT1330Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡPScx8XHqfx
1 wand1330Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡ9iatYbvTJr
1 cauldron (pewter, standard size 2)1330Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡ5drs7RgRJP
1 set glass or crystal phials1330Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡc2eLRi1JIa
1 telescope1330Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡGU8ZnuOAHp
1 set brass scales1330Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡN2N8smaFm3
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Students may also bring, if they desire, an owl OR a cat OR a toad.1330Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡe6G3s1gu5l
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PARENTS ARE REMINDED THAT FIRST YEARS1330Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡWXfmSjOujV
ARE NOT ALLOWED THEIR OWN BROOMSTICK1330Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡrivEu18gFw
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Yours sincerely,1330Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡvd5DjtkXeN
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Lucinda Thomsonicle-Pocus1330Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡRzDSywSMG5
Chief Attendant of Witchcraft Provisions1330Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡBCheSvSnLX
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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.1330Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡnbLQEeKv2r
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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.1330Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡRNKqgdcVmE
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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.1330Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡ8DHgoON9zR
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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?”1330Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡEg0ok4MrUY
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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.1330Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡvEIcXEZcEw
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“Well, it is strange.”1330Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡtLmTmzy2MC
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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.1330Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡsswMKkycnv
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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.1330Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡYkJhCLcRP1
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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.1330Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡseEh30Bvwh
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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.1330Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡzEuCbWjB0e
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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.1330Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡVJQIOJG9lY
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“You got the hang of it very fast, haven’t you?”1330Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡoCiVpFHq4Y
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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.1330Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡtgLxGtMyti
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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.1330Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡFq92IlrfO2
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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.1330Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡbVOco49nuO
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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.1330Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡNFDU0NPjEz
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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.1330Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡM77I7bsTYb
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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.1330Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡR5r59OyHmx
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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.1330Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡBSq1kpojwA
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“I can help you with that too. You only have to accept it.”1330Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡZWMXPev7xe
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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.1330Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡyO1WbYiOXI
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Those icy eyes of his twinkled bemusedly before he responded.1330Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡiDfujs9I5z
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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.”1330Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡ67sM3SJznX
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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.1330Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡFqvCsPpg3i
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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.1330Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡoEL9FhyQLR
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“Diagon Alley. Every student buys his necessities from here.” Tom explained, pulling his cloak over his head.1330Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡ7aypAFsIEz
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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.1330Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡpTuP6MI47e
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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.1330Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡcsS9tUTezm
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“What now?” She asked, looking at Tom for answers.1330Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡ53jWawgwWA
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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.1330Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡIyhpvjk8eA
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“Is there something wrong?”1330Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡIeKgNGyGDA
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Ophelia’s eyes widened even more and she spun around in order to face whoever was behind her.1330Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡBbGTzdOeTQ
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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.1330Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡG9m7RsRZjV
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“You’re blocking the entrance.” He spoke again, his tone low and empathic.1330Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡuG9FquiVbF
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“What is that?” She asked, seeing how he was the only person she could ask.1330Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡLgbh77TMlP
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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.1330Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡdqwQwEEnF7
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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.”1330Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡdKGH2xhmsn
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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.1330Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡNykfjvXgfT
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“What are muggles?” She asked, making the blond react with even more stupor.1330Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡaZk5reymNP
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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?”1330Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡXrESAjqWXN
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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.”1330Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡgXXlJgCmnP
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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.1330Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡEnGLVMgxi5
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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.1330Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡ4ZywKb4syS
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“But I don’t have any right now.” She continued, having no idea what to do.1330Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡhWt7k0tieA
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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.1330Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡS7o5DJn536
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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.1330Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡmo3niKxxmV
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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.1330Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡIAiF55SrQs
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“Interesting owl, isn’t he?”1330Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡPUM2m3SDGN
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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.1330Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡ1DAA6BTFaL
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“You left me alone in front of the bank.”1330Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡS3LVNumwsG
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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. 1330Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡBjTU8EheT1
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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.”1330Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡyUtyMXcT8y
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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.1330Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡ2qWHxTahpL
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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.1330Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡyhSWo1eKvz
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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.”1330Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡi7Gpcc6mtx
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“But what about the other stuff and-“ She stopped when she realized he already vanished from her side.
