Panoma Sprout patiently explained about the rules of magical world and what happens if you break them. Then she also told him about the scholarship program to children who can't afford. She then told him to hold her hand and said," this will be faster than any bus or taxi in the muggle world. Although you'll feel very uncomfortable, better not hold your breath if you don't want to vomit. Now grab my hand ".
Michael grabbed her hand while she apparated. Michael felt his body is being squeezed through something and they appeared near the leaky couldron. Michael has a blank face, seeing in movies and experiencing it are two different things. He felt his stomach is twisted and he almost vomitted.
His organs felt they're misplaced for a few seconds. Panoma smiled and said," apparition is a way wizards used travel. don't worry, Those symptoms are very normal for someone who experienced apparition for the first time. In fact, almost everyone who tried apparition for first time faced many more symptoms. You hold on well ".
She then took him to the leaky couldron while a girl greeted her," Good Morning professor sprout. How are you ma'am? ", looking at the girl with twin pony tails on her head, Sprout smiled and said," I'm doing well Hannah. How is business in leaky couldron? Oh! And this is a freshman just like you".
Michael extended his hand with a smile and said," Michael Warren, nice to meet you ", the girl shook his hand and said," I'm Hannah Abbot, nice to meet you too. Let's get along well in Hogwarts ", Michael nodded and said," sure Miss Abbott. Let's get along well ".
Panoma Sprout said," we're not in a hurry. We have all day today. You two can chat for a while. I'll have breakfast in mean time ", Hannah called Tom and Panoma Sprout ordered her food. Meanwhile Michael chatted with Hannah. He asked about her daily life while telling her about himself and also asked questions about wizarding world like the laws and other things. After knowing he is an orphan she even said generously," if you need stay in holidays, you can come to leaky couldron. Just some part-time work will be enough. We'll give you a 20 sickles per week, food and accommodation will also be included ".
She is a good and generous girl. Michael nodded and thanked her. After sometime Panoma Sprout arrived with a smile on her face and said," it seems you two get along quite well. Having friends is a good thing. Hufflepuffs stick together in Hogwarts. I'm the dean of house Hufflepuff. We're known for being kind, hardworking and loyal ".
Michael nodded with a smile while Panoma said," why don't we start the shopping now? ", Michael nodded while Hannah said," see you then Michael", Michael nodded and got to the back of the leaky couldron. There is a silver chest here in the map. He picked it up while Sprout explained the doorway," here see the trash can, from that three up and two across. Tap the brick thrice and you'll have the entrance to diagon alley ".
[ Treasure Map is being updated according to the wizarding world ]
An archway formed showing the diagon alley bustling with wizards and witches. Michael's eyes widened in shock. Not only because of the diagon alley but also due to the no of treasure chests in the diagon alley. There are so many. There are even golden ones here. He can't wait pick them all up.
Panoma Sprout smiled looking at his surprised face. Michael meanwhile looked at the diagon alley with stars in his eyes. Treasure trove, this is his treasure trove. Wait for me treasure chests, I'm coming for you. Sprout first took him to the Gringotts bank.
She made a withdrawal from Hogwarts vault and then took him to Madam Malkin's store. After taking measurements and buying clothes, Sprout took him to second hand store. In the wizarding world, clothing is cheaper but books, they're so expensive.
After about visiting three second hand stores, he was able to find all books needed for the school. Michael's not displeased with this. He is even looking forward, he picked many treasure chests on the way. They also found him a Couldron in good condition along with telescope with only few scratches on it and the brass scales that looked almost in their pristine condition.
Sprout felt a little pity for him and said," you can ask your seniors in Hogwarts to sell you their previous year books at cheap. They'll definitely agree to this after hearing your request ", Michael nodded and thanked Sprout.
Michael planned do that too later in Hogwarts. After that they bought some quillz, ink pots and parchment for him. The last one left is the wand. As for pet, he don't have many galleons left after that. Only 8 galleons are left from the money. So he needs to be careful about his expenses.
Michael followed sprout to Ollivander wand store. There he saw a golden treasure chest in the shop. But what shocked him more is the knockturn alley. There are many treasure in it too. 3 golden ones are in the knockturn alley. Michael wanted to go there and pick them up.
But he also knows it's not possible with his strength, he will be a test subject for a dark wizard if he goes there. It's equal to seeking death with his current strength. He needs to open all those treasure chests and see if he gets any good things. Otherwise it's better to give up.