"We'll be in the Leaky Cauldron, sweetie," said Lydia's mum as they all stood outside the wand shop. Lydia couldn't help but notice her parents kept looking around nervously. They obviously weren't quite comfortable being in the wizarding world yet. For the matter neither was Lydia, but she was determined to swallow her fears and doubts.

"I'll be fine, Mum," said Lydia. "I'll see you soon once I've got everything."

"Sure you don't want us to go with?" said Lydia's father.

"Nope, I've got this. Promise!"

Turning away from her parents, Lydia slid inside the shop before they changed their mind about letting her shop on her own. The interior of Ollivander's was dark and mysterious. There was also no one at all around, at least not that Lydia saw. Suddenly feeling quite nervous and unsure of herself, she stepped to the counter, looking around. What should she do next?

As if reading her mind, suddenly a tape measure shot up from behind the counter straight toward her! Instinctively, she shielded her face, but the tape measure was friendly. It merely began to take her measurements. Still not used to objects floating around with minds of their own, Lydia watched mesmerized as the tape extended itself down first one arm and then the other.

"Incredible," she murmured to herself.