Chapter 3: Preparation for Hogwarts

After coming back from Diagon alley, Edwin had started to study, one would expect him to cram all the subjects before attending Hogwarts, but he would study in short amounts and won't move on until he can understand what he read, which caused his studding to be slow but productive

with learning the basic theory of subjects like potions, history of magic and herbology which require little to none magic.

Edwin wanted to try out magic but he was afraid of the ministry of magic one of the things Edwin remembers of the ministry of magic was that they are mostly useless and have a rule of underage magic.

With Wendy spending her preparing for a fashion show at the end of August, Edwin would get his opportunity to go back to Diagon alley to get more items that he will need, the problem of getting enough time to go was solved by Yasbel who was coming back from their grandfather The day Yasbel was coming back Wendy would be busy so Doc (nickname for their grandfather) would drop her off in the afternoon and stay the night.

Edwin took the opportunity provided and told Wendy that he would be staying home " Alright and remember don't pick any trouble because your bored and don't leave !"

" I wouldn't dare to mum," Edwin said with a bright smile which was uneasy to Wendy

As soon Wendy drove off Edwin went and put on the robes that he had gotten it is a plain black robe with silver lining and headed off to Diagon alley, which would have been rather easy if Edwin had not gotten lost to the Leaky Calderon. after he manages to find it Edwin went in the people that were there saw that he was wearing robes and just paid no mind to him.

Edwin first went to Gringotts to exchange his money and then to the second-hand bookstore to see if there were any books with notes inside being sold but there weren't any and he left empty-handed, Edwin had searched all over Diagon alley for the mind arts book and found out occlumency being more available than Legilimency.

After purchasing the two books Edwin left for the Apothecary that has all the ingredients for first years potions Edwin only has enough money to Purchase the list of items once which was too much for him and he just decided to leave the potion making for school.

Due to Edwin having 375 Galleons remaining he walked around to see if there was anything that he would need, passing Knockturn alley Edwin was tempted to go in and see what they have but he didn't.

Edwin just returned to Leaky cauldron which was empty with the exception of the barkeep, Edwin's face looked like he hasn't slept in some time " what could get such a young lad like you so down eh?" the barkeep asked

The barkeep looked like a nice person so Edwin told the barkeep the problem that he was having with coming to Diagon alley and finding out getting the ingredients to cost a lot more than expedited

"if you want the ingredients so bad why don't you get it?" the barkeep asks

"I think it is a waste... I will learn it eventually just a matter of when" Edwin replied " plus Hogwarts have free ingredients..which I can use and have advice on using it "

" Too true lad... I know someone who blew up half of his house makin' a potion" the Barkeep stated" nearly killed himself "

Edwin turned wide eye and avoided looking at the barkeep realizing that he could have blown up his house or even poising his family " thanks for the advice Mr. "

" Just call me Tom "

" Alright Tom... thanks for the advice " Edwin stated "

on the way home Edwin started to think about what the future had in store for him and the things that may happen freaked Edwin out people that will die but harry would save everyone else, should I intervene Edwin's mind was in a chaos knowing the future wasn't easy for him. things from the past came up as he tried to remember what will happen.

" it doesn't involve me... The chosen one will save the wizarding world"

Night had come and Edwin was still deciding on the path he will take, Yasbel and Doc had already come to back Edwin was listening to all their excitement, Doc had noticed that Edwin wore a gloomy face when he should be the most excited out of everyone.

" what got you down kid?" Doc asked " and don't say nothing I know something is wrong"

" Nothing gets past you Doc" Edwin stated, " Ever had an option to spend your life to fix some or just live your life?"

"shit kid.. that deep but I don't get it makes it simple for me"

" Say you know someone else future and you know it's gonna be hard without help, should you try and make that person life and everyone else own better or just live your own?"

" Hmm that's hard kid, Does this has something to do with your nightmare if so just live your life you'll figure it out" Doc Said " Once you start you'll know what to do "

The Evening continues with every having a good time Edwin had come to a decision that he couldn't know what was going to happen and just leave it, " when the time comes I will make a decision"

Yasbel who heard Edwin talking to himself " what did you say"

"nothing, how was vacation"

" Don't try and change the topic Mr wizard" Yasbel grin " anyway cheer up..."