Originally Posted by PhoenixAuror169 (Post 10582057)

Originally Posted by Dee-Dee (Post 10588001)

"1 Galleon, 1 Sickle, 24 Knuts," Helena said as she packed up the book and put both it and the magazine in a bag for the girl. Ah, just another day at work.

Originally Posted by Fred is awesome (Post 10687320)

Holli walked into the shop and smiled. She loved Broomsticks. She had been a Beater, with her twin, in Hogwarts. But this time she wasn't getting a Broom for herself. Nope! She was getting it as a gift for someone! She chuckled and walked up to the counter, holding the broom she was holding tightly.

She placed the Firebolt 600 onto the counter and smiled at the cashier. 'This is all, thnk you!' she smiled, taking her purse out.

Originally Posted by Dee-Dee (Post 10691333)

Helena smiled at the woman and began to wrap up the broom. "Just that is going to be 7 Galleons. You picked a good day to come in, as they just went on sale," she added with a chuckle as she pushed the wrapped package back across the counter to her.

Originally Posted by george is cool (Post 10700601)

Becky brought the moontrimmer 1500 and the beaters bat up to the counter, and pulled out her purse. Hmmmm. She put 9 galleons, 2 sickles and 5 knuts on the counter. Or was that wrong? Hmmmm?

Originally Posted by Dee-Dee (Post 10738822)

"Two Sickles less, dear," Helena said with a smile, sliding the extra two back across the counter and quickly wrapping up the broom and bat for the woman. "Have a lovely day."

Originally Posted by KP1 (Post 10785265)

Originally Posted by Dee-Dee (Post 10785415)

Helena was pulling her long brown curls back into a ponytail with a ribbon when a man approached the counter with a broomstick. She quickly straightened herself and put on a smile. "Hi, how can I help you today?" she asked, her eyebrows rising just slightly as she spoke on her pale features.

Originally Posted by FireboltAvis88 (Post 10806292)

Alyssa walked through the aisle and immediately headed for the shelves that contained supplies. Her parents had already bought her a Firebolt 600 and although she hadn't expected to use it that first year at Hogwarts, it was definitely put to good use when she was asked to be a permanent sub for her House Quidditch team. She liked her broom because it gave her speed despite the fact that it would have been more suitable for someone playing in the position of a Seeker or a Chaser, instead of a Beater. But Alyssa had already decided that this term she was going to try out for the team and who knows maybe this time as a Chaser. Right now, she needed to make sure that her broom was kept in tip top flying condition.

She went over to the shelves and grabbed a Broomstick Servicing Kit, a pair of Quidditch Goggles, and a Beater's bat, just in case she decided to continue playing in that position. She then carried them over to the counter to pay for them.

Originally Posted by cheeseStrings (Post 10806522)

"Hello!"
Janice walked up the counter, bringing the Nimbus, servicing kit, and the googles with her. She reached for her money bag, searching for that new shiny galleons her mom gave to her this morning. At last, she took out 8 Galleons and 12 Sickles to pay.

Originally Posted by FireboltAvis88 (Post 10806788)

Alyssa turned around when she heard a familiar voice behind her. She turned around and smiled," Hey Janice, how's it going? Stocking up on broom stuff. Whoa! You bought a Nimbus? Cool! My parents got me a Firebolt last term but I didn't bring it with me last time. It's going to be great flying with you again ths year. Hopefully, I'll make the team. There are a lot of good players out there."

Originally Posted by cheeseStrings (Post 10806938)

"Alyssa!!" Janice's voice raised into what seemed to be almost a scream. "I'm fine! You?"

Then, she widened her eyes and blinked several times. "Wait-wait-wait. Come again? A Firebolt?? A real Firebolt? A Nimbus would look like a joke besides it. It's a late birthday present from my parents. They couldn't possibly send a broom to school on an owl, could they?" She sighed. "Let me tell you something. I got into the quidditch team because I joined 1 one of the try-outs. I didn't even score a thing! But you're waaay better than me as a flyer."

Originally Posted by FireboltAvis88 (Post 10809583)

Alyssa hugged Janice as she was happy to see a familiar face. "Yeah, a Firebolt. I got it last year when I first transfered over from Salem, but you as well know, I didn't bring it last year since I wasn't planning on trying out. But I definitely plan on bringing it with me this year. A Nimbus is a good broomstick too, so you can't go wrong there. Maybe that's why I kept mishitting the bludger all the time. I was using the school's broomsticks. Hopefully, I'll have better luck this time if I get picked for the team. You'll definitely be picked. You're a great Chaser and with the Nimbus, you'll be even better."

Originally Posted by cheeseStrings (Post 10809969)

Right, Janice thought. She's American. She always forgot that Alyssa was from Salem. Janice closed her mouth right before she said 'salmon' with a question mark at the back. The last thing she wanted was Alyssa asking her why her facial expression changed so fast.

"Thanks. And if I got picked, you will too." She said as a-matter-of-fact ly. "When you're using a Firebolt, no one will stand a chance against you. And you're really smart! You're the top earner for Hufflepuf with almost 900 points. And me? Only 300. You will definitely be a prefect. I mean seriously."

Originally Posted by FireboltAvis88 (Post 10811085)

Alyssa laughed when Janice told her that she would make great Prefect material. "Oh Janice, thank you for the compliment but just because I did well last year in class doesn't mean that I would make a good prefect. I don't think that I have the leadership qualities that Professor Hadley is looking for. I think that there are better students like Penny or even you. I'll just be happy to be picked to play for the House Quiddith team." Alyssa said smiling at her friend.

Originally Posted by cheeseStrings (Post 10811789)

"Ha! You admit that you 'did well in class'!" Janice said teasingly. "But yeah, Penny could be a great leader too. Me? No. I don't want to be a prefect. But quidditch captain sounds nice," she mused. "Speaking of quidditch, who do you reckon will be the new captain this year, now that Kita is gone?" Gone. Goodness, it sounded like a funeral word.

Originally Posted by FireboltAvis88 (Post 10812050)

Alyssa was glad that someone else was thinking about the same question. She felt a big hole in her tummy and a lump formed in her throat when she remembered that Kita wouldn't be coming back this year. "I honestly don't know. It definitely has to be an older student. Do they pick Captains from 3rd year students? I doubt it huh. I would say Treyen but since he's already a Prefect, I don't think that Professor Hadley will want to overload him especially with NEWTs and all. Maybe Keefer or Isobel."Alyssa guessed.

Originally Posted by FireboltAvis88 (Post 10813094)

'So the OWLs should have gone out by now?' Alyssa thought to herself. 'I wonder whether Penny received any? I haven't heard from her in awhile, so I guess we won't know.' Alyssa sighed to herself.

"Keefer isn't in the team? I thought that he was trying out this term again. I hope that it's Isobel but then again she was Captain last year and she got hurt, so they might not want to place her in that position, until she heals. Oh well, I'll guess we'll find out who the Captain is when we get back to school. I hope whoever it is, is as nice as Kita was." Alyssa thought fondly of her friend whom she was continuing to miss every day. She kept looking out for her in Diagon Alley because she had mentioned that she was going to be here to get some things.