A Magical Experience

Uptil now we read that Adonis and Luna both have awakened their magic. Adonis also has an idea of his gifts and both of the children got to know about their prestigious heritage. The family is venturing to wards Diagon Alley alongwith Adonis's first interaction with the magical world.

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( MC POV )

The Leaky Cauldron. It has been a place of significant importance in the magical world as it separates it from the muggle world. It has seen lots of stories, meetings, celebrations, wars unfold and still managed to stand and serve its guests faithfully. Looking at its dilapidated state could tell that it was like an unfazed old man who has experienced both war and peace. But it also show that it was still in stasis. There had been no changes in the interior or the service of the restaurant. This was something that I did not like in my previous life. Just the amount of untapped potential in this place increased my urge to claim it and turn it into a successful business altogether. 

"Hello Tom. How are you?" "Hello Mr. Lovegood. Just usual as always. A trip to the alley I presume?" a bald man with a hunchback greeted father as soon as we arrived. This was Tom Abbot. The owner of the Leaky Cauldron. To be honest he looked a little bit scary with his hunched back, black robes and his crooked smile showing of his uneven teeth, it just made him not pleasing to the eye. "Yes. Just taking the children out for a shopping trip." "Ohh Wonderful!! What cute little children you have Mr. Lovegood." complimented Tom. Hearing his compliment, I stood tall and tried to look mature which, just in turn, made me look even cuter and little Luna upon hearing the compliment, immediately burst out with a sunny smile with a little giggle. 

"Well they certainly know how to keep their old man busy" chuckled dad. "Anyways lets get back on track and be back home before night. Move along!!" Saying goodbye to Tom, father took the lead with me in tow holding little Luna's hand. We made our way to the back of the tavern into a small alley with a brick wall up ahead and a couple of garbage bins at the left side. "Father approached the wall, took out his wand and tapped on the wall in a circular motion five times. As soon as he did that the bricks started to fold and a space started to open up giving way to a immensely busy street with loads of people in different robes walking down the cobblestoned paths. There were many shops with different colors with your classic British storefronts with the sound of bells as doors were being opened and closed. 

We started to walk down the path taking in the various magical sights in the alley. There were children of our age running around in groups behind little creatures, young wizards and witches going on dates in restaurants, school children going from shop to shop for school supplies, elder people who were having ice-cream with their grandchildren, it was truly a sight to take in. Luna was also enjoying herself taking in the sights of her little adventure with her mouth slightly open in awe. I took her hand in mine, so as not to lose her in the crowd. "Come along children. We are almost there" said Dad. We followed down the path and finally came at a fork road in the middle of which was a tall and ostentatious building labeled "Gringotts". The building was mostly white in color with highlights of gold on it. We moved towards the building and found two little, vicious looking goblin guards standing on either side of the door which was made of gold (obviously). There was also the usual declaration that we find in every Harry Potter fanfic. 

 I totally ignored that and moved inside and felt Luna's grip on my hand tighten. I looked at her and she looked a little bit scared of the goblin guards. I smiled at her and tighten my grip on her hand and pulled her close to me. Only then did she relax a bit. After entering, we saw a huge hall with gold gildings everywhere along with hundreds of goblins wearing suits were sitting on high desks, counting gold galleons and weighing them on scales while others were scurrying here and there. We walked towards the head teller and father informed him that we wanted to access the Lovegood ancestral vault. The goblin raised his eyebrows at that and asked us to show the heir ring which was supposed to be its key. I willed the ring to be seen on my finger and it got visible. The goblin saw this and said, "Very well. Griphook!!! Take them to vault 782." Griphook looked at him nodded, turned around and said "Follow me" in a nasal voice. I willed the ring to vanish and followed the goblin with father and Luna in tow. 

We sat in the famous goblin "hell ride" which was no less or even worse than roller coaster rides in amusement parks. The funny thing is none of were even fazed during the whole ride. We wore the same blank expressions from start till the end of the ride. The car finally came to a stop after passing a waterfall in the dungeons and boy, do they have a space here, these vaults and dungeons were way deeper and longer than shown in the movie!! There were numerous vaults here and I think that was achieved by space magic. Anyways, that is out of my league for now. Lets focus on the adventure at hand. We were standing in front of vault no.782 and it was one beautiful door I tell ya. There were two trees carved on the door from both sides shrouding a hooded figure who was seated on a chair with an orb in his hand. There was a small slot in the orb where I had to insert my ring to open the vault. The goblin stood at the side watching everything with curiosity and greed. My father took Luna with him and urged me to go forward. I walked up to the carved hooded figure and inserted my ring in the slot. Immediately I felt a prick and blood started flowing from my finger to the orb through the ring. After a few seconds, I felt a cooling sensation on my finger and felt my wound repairing. The orb turned clockwise which created a chain effect and the complete vault door started to change. The trees started giving way by moving to the sides. The hooded figure was spilt in the middle and the door swung inwards. We stepped into the vault while the goblin waited outside. Immediately the torches lit up and a hall came into view. But surprisingly, the hall was empty.

We moved towards the centre of the room and found an altar with a hooded figure statue standing there. There was a beautiful flowerbed surrounding it. There was a sweet fragrance of flowers and an earthy scent floating in the air. The ring urged me to kneel in front of the altar which I did. I bowed my head and started chanting on my own accord, " Igne natura renovatur integra. Pax intus et foris. Astra inclinant, sed non obligant!!!"

( Meaning : Through fire, nature is reborn whole. Peace within and without. The stars incline us, they do not bind us. )

As soon as I completed these three chants, the surrounding magic started to materialize. Golden spots started to float and move towards the statue. The flowers surrounding it also started to bloom completely and soon a magical wave was sent in all directions with the statue in the centre. A sacred golden light started to fall on the place where I was kneeling. I did not know when or how, but I saw Luna kneeling on the floor with me. It looked like she was as also subconsciously guided here. The golden - green light falling on our body felt so comfortable, it started to nourish both of our bodies that our cells were greedily absorbing that energy with joy. I felt my magic core strengthening and stabilizing. There was a significant increase in my physical strength as well. I could feel the enhanced flexibility of my fingers that could help me in my casting of spells, the boost in my magic storage capacity and increase in my physical stamina. I could feel highlights of muscles on my body. There was a cooling sensation in my eyes as well. The ability that I had very difficulty in controlling previously started to listen to my commands and my senses were enhanced. Now I could turn mage sight on and off anytime I wanted. The preciseness with which I could judge the magical density of a person was also enhanced.

Luna was experiencing a similar phenomenon where her magic core got strengthened and stabilized as well as her charm got an increase. She became more cute and beautiful and her magical density also got a boost. I think she also got the same benefits that I received. After nourishing our body, the sacred golden - green light vanished, everything became clear to see and there were some words written on the stone the pedestal of the statue, "Noli surgere Dormiens leo" meaning "Don't wake a sleeping lion". These were our house words. House Lovegood has been the sworn vassals of the Uttermost Ancient and Most Noble House of Scamander according to some reading I had done in my free time at home. Upon looking closely,"Nithidon, the Guardian of Healing and Wilderness" was also written on the stone. I think this must be the name and title of the hooded figure So this hooded figure was a very ancient and powerful wizard who had druidic as well as elven blood who had dedicated his life to maintain balance in nature and the preservation of the Lovegood family. He is the one who had created our house, this vault and all the wards in it. The ancestor of the Lovegood family. 

 House Scamander was a house who had a natural affinity towards nature and magical creatures. One of the famous examples would be Newt Scamander who was a magical zoologist and an expert in everything about magical creatures. I felt that it was a good thing that we were vassals of an Uttermost Ancient and Most Noble House and a reputed one at that, but somewhere, in my mind, I felt a little irritated that we were subservient to someone else. There was an urge in my heart that told me to make my house an independent one. I think it was because of my reincarnation, I felt an innate pride and confidence that I cannot be subservient to anyone else. I have to stand on my own feet without bowing down to anyone else and to do that I will not shirk myself from utilizing all of the advantages and benefits I could get from my reincarnation and memory. 

After finishing my monologue, I looked around. Luna just stood up and smiled knowingly at me. We looked over to where our Dad was standing. He was standing there awestruck. Then as if sensing our gaze, he looked at our side and smiled widely and came near us. Just then we noticed, there was a box that magically appeared on the altar. I walked over to it and saw that it was an ornately decorated box made of silverwood with fine finishing and an elegant and classy tone. I placed my ring inside the socket and the box unlocked with a satisfying sigh. It felt as if it was happy to be opened after a long time. I saw that inside were some documents, a key with 3 rings, a pouch.

I was intrigued by the things I saw inside. Even Luna was peeping over to see what had we received in the form of inheritance.

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What was the meaning of the items in the box? How will the rest of the trip go? What changes are waiting to unfold in the wizarding world?

Keep reading to find out.....................

I have already decided which house Adonis will go to in Hogwarts. Stick around to find out.