 Baht-ley - The Sweetest - TEAM 947!
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Originally Posted by Zoerawrr  Looking up, Jake recognised a fellow first year Hufflepuff. "Hey," he nodded. "Sure," and with that he up-ended the bag so the coins clattered loudly onto the counter. Counting them out, Jake handed the bag back before nodding again and reaching under the counter for a bundle of American currency. "Here you go," he smiled, handing it over and sweeping the galleons away.
"That's five hundred dollars there," he explained. "Be careful with how you use it... and, you know, good luck..." Jake added, tilting his head a tad.
Melanie gave him a small smile as she recognized Jake...She still didn't think he liked her much, but at least he was being nice and all. Melanie couldn't help but stare as the coins hit the counter making loud clattering noises. If she would have been in one of those old time cartoons money signs would have been in her eyes. Seriously. the girl had never ever seem that money... except for at the bank, but that was waaay different. this was her money and she got to spend it. Sure she had to spend it on clothes and supplies which definitely wouldn't have been her first choice... It was till money and-
Melanie's jaw dropped as Jake informed her of just how much money she had in that bag. He had to be kidding her... 500 US dollars! To spend!?
Either her school was rich or mad. Most likely both. Melanie eagerly took the money from Jake, relieved at how much lighter it now was. Wizards seriously needed to get some paper money or all the rich ones were gonna end up with back problems. Probably already did...
"Thanks and I will." Melanie said happily giving him a small tight smile and clutching the money bag in her hand she walked out the door. |