So very bored. (open)

[Katya Rominov]

Sometimes, she thought, having the freedom to do whatever wasn't all that great. Now late afternoon, Katya walked aimlessly down the Alley, wondering if she should go home. She should go home, but what would matter, there was no one for her to go home to. Her father was supposed to come to the Alley with her, but he was called in to work. So, she had come by herself. Part of her thought it was great that her father trusted her to come alone, despite the fact she was only eleven, but the rest of her wished she was still small enough to require him to come. Oh well, as her mother had been so fond of saying, If wishes were horses, beggers would ride. Katya sighed, kicking another rock with the toe of her ballet flat.

Perhaps things would be better when she started school where she could start meeting people, maybe a few friends. She sighed again, school was still almost a month away. Who was she kidding, she wouldn't make any friends, she sucked at it. Katya even tried dressing more like the other kids she saw at the Alley, trading her blouses and skirts for jeans and a t shirt. There was nothing else left to do. She had bought all her school things, new clothes, and far too many new books. Perhaps she should get a pet, but they were so much work. Not that she minded work, it's just now that her mother had passed away, she wanted a bit to be a child again. Well, pets were out then, at least right now.

Katya's stomach grumbled, solving her need for something to do. She turned from the direction she was heading, back towards the Leaky Caldron. A salad sounded responsible. Chips were what she was craving though, so she ordered them. A large plate of chips and a large chocolate malt. After paying and receiving her food, Katya found an empty booth in the corner and sat. She slowly ate, as she had been taught, and looked around, people watching. It was one of her favorite past times, after all.

[Ivy Pattinson]

Ivy was famished; She hadn’t eaten all day. Life had simply become too busy and with each activity Ivy slowly became distracted and forgot to eat. It wasn’t till she was finished with a yoga lesson, an all time Buckett favorite, did she begin to realize how long it had been since her last meal. The class did not seem impressed as they sat mediating to the rumbles of her empty stomach. Ivy pretended it wasn’t her at first then began to grow slightly embarrassed as the grumbles and noises began to sounds like she had gas. Choosing to not stick around and chat with the ladies after class, Ivy quickly made a stealthy exit and bee line to the Leaky Cauldron.

Ordering the largest drink they had to offer and a chicken burgers with the lot, Ivy made her way with her table number in search of a free spot. The Cauldron was busy with patrons today, she doubted her meal would be delivered within the allocated 15minutes. As she made her way towards a free spot she noticed a light blue cardigan lying on the floor. Ivy bent down and looked to the closest table to ask if the item belonged to anyone. She spotted a young girl first who was sitting in a booth alone, drinking a large milkshake. “Excuse me but did you drop this?” Ivy asked holding up the cardigan.

[Katya Rominov]

Once again, Katya thought about going home. And once again, she wondered why, since there was no one home to wonder where she was. Everyone thought that Aurors' had the worst hours, but that was only because no one was allowed to complain about Unspeakable hours. It didn't matter though, she was having fun here. The young witch watched as people walked back and forth, an old man that had no business drinking. A few couples and pretty boy probably a few years older than her. A pretty blonde witch, old enough to be her mother, but just barely. It's not as though age mattered as much with magical people.

She watched as the other witch, ordered her food and looked for a table. Katya turned from her watching, grab a chip and sip from her shake. Apparently the woman had walked a bit closer, asking her a question. She had gotten way too hot and taken it off. Frowning, Katya glanced down and saw her sweater was no longer tied to her waist. "Um, yea, that is mine. Thank you for finding it." She slid closer to the edge of the booth and held her hand out for it.

It was quite busy today, Katya thought as she glanced around. The manners that had been drilled in her head screamed at her. Warring with her shyness. In the end, though, the manners won out. "Um, it looks very busy. Would you like to join I?" Wait, that wasn't right. She could say it right, just had to concentrate. "I mean, would you like to join me?"

[Ivy Pattinson]

“No worries,” Ivy smiled handing over the cardigan. She was about to move on and find a table when the young girl asked if she’d like to join her. “Oh no it’s ok,” but Ivy looked around and saw there was limited seating. “Actually … change that,” she said looking around at the packed tables, “Are you sure? That would be great really, I think everyone in Diagon Ally is here” and slid into the booth opposite the girl. 


“I’m Ivy, what’s your name?” she asked folding her arms across her chest. She was lucky the girl had offered her a seat, there really wasn’t much choice and Ivy would have most likely ended up having the burger in the park instead and it looked like it was about to rain too. “So are you hear alone?”

[Katya Rominov]

Katya took her sweater and carefully folded it before setting it beside her. She was actually a bit grateful that the witch decided to join her. That way she didn't look quite so pitiful sitting all by herself. Ivy is such a pretty name, Katya thought. Much better than hers. "My name is Katya. It is pleasure to meet you." She grinned brightly at the older witch and continued. "I am alone. I had to get my school things. My father was supposed to come with me, but he was called to work." She sighed softly. Some days she hated his job.

Pushing it aside, Katya concentrated on the moment and smiled again. She pushed the plate of chips towards the center of the table. "Please, help with these while you wait for food. Large is much bigger here than at home." she laughed, popping one of the chips in her mouth. "So, do you work around here?"