The next day, Dumbledore is standing in front of the orphanage looking at Adrian. Adrian is being squeezed into a tight hug by the matron and he is tapping her as he is suffocating from the strength of that hug. Dumbledore then asked," are you ready? ".
Adrian knew he is going to apparate. So he nodded, as Dumbledore apparated to diagon alley, Adrian felt the familiar feeling of apparation. As he landed he felt light before the gravity started to act on him again, a churning sensation appeared in his stomach, but it soon subsided.
Dumbledore said," that's very intriguing, I thought you'll feel uncomfortable. Most of the people who experienced Apparition felt worse ", Adrian just nodded while they entered the leaky couldron. As soon as Dumbledore entered everyone noticed him and Adrian who is beside him.
As Adrian looked around he noticed the muggle repelling charms, enchantments in the bar and other magical things. Not bad, there are things he needs to learn in this era especially the runic enchantments that suddenly have some new runes, the artifacts, and also the new charms that appeared.
Dumbledore took them to the back of the alley while Adrian's eyes glowed for a few moments. He observed the mana there with his mana sight. A personal skill he created, using mana to enhance sight to see the ambient mana and other signatures related to it.
This is how he is able to see the quantity of mana in others along with runes, circuits, mana signatures on objects etc., a very useful skill that took nearly ten years even under the guidance of Andros to develop. As Adrian's eyes glowed strangely, Dumbledore observed them. He frowned previously it's the same when he is with Adrian, his eyes glowed for a second.
Dumbledore didn't feel anything though from Adrian not even a magic probe, so he didn't say anything. ' could it be a special bloodline ability? And his appearance seems very familiar. Could I have been mistaken? There is definitely some thing that Adrian is hiding from me '.
As Adrian saw the entrance of diagon alley, he saw the spots where Dumbledore tapped gave special runes on them. As the entrance moved, Adrian saw diagon alley. Well it's really very good to see. Several shops and strange things flying around. People wearing medieval clothing and robes. Truly a sight to see.
As Adrian entered the diagon alley he can feel the dense mana here. Dumbledore is closely observing Adrian and his expressions. Adrian looked somewhat excited, the reason is because he only saw this in movie. Watching it in real life is very exciting. Dumbledore breathed a sigh of relief, ' he is just a child too. It's normal for children to get excited '.
Adrian don't know he is already on the watchlist of Dumbledore. Even if he is, he don't care. As they entered Gringotts, all goblins turned to Adrian. Their eyes cast on him for moment. As magical creatures they can feel other's magic. And Adrian felt very different compared to others.
He had a warm yet comforting aura around him that even made the goblins surprised. As Dumbledore withdraw the money he also observed this change in goblins and decided to investigate later. As they walked along the diagon alley, everyone is looking at Adrian.
As he entered the madam malkins shop, there he saw a family with an old lady by the side. The family turned to them as they entered the shop. McGonagall looked at him and asked," headmaster, why are you here? And this child, are you guiding him into diagon alley personally ".
She looked surprised. The last time Dumbledore did it is when Ton riddle appeared in Hogwarts. McGonagall turned to Adrian and became dazed for just a second there. " He is so cute, boy do you want to be model in my shop for children's clothes. I'll play some galleons ", madam malkin said.
Adrian looked startled, model? Him? He blinked and looked at them all as they became suddenly silent. Hermione looked at Adrian and looked dazed. The Grangers also looked dazed, they have never seen a child as cute as Adrian of course except their own daughter.
Madam Malkin is the only one who is trying to propose a business deal to Adrian who seemed to be bewildered and shocked by her. Dumbledore coughed and said," Madam Malkin, first let's settle with the clothes for these two freshmen. Then you can ask Adrian about the model role ".
Adrian turned to her and nodded. Madam Malkin also calmed down, she quickly took measures and get to work, afraid the boy will disappear. She told them to wait a few minutes. On side, Grangers are discussing things with McGonagall and Dumbledore.
Hermione sat beside Adrian who looked pretty bored. She initiated the conversation," I'm Hermione Granger, like you I'm also a freshman at Hogwarts ", she then quickly shut her mouth waiting for Adrian to rely, she is afraid her chatty nature will annoy Adrian.
Adrian turned to her and said," Adrian Wells. Nice to meet you Miss Granger ", he extended his hand with a smile while Hermione shook it in a daze. She snapped from it quickly and asked excitedly," I'm very surprised when I found I'm a witch. And also a little angry thinking this is a prank by others and they insulted calling a witch. It isn't until professor McGonagall arrived that I'm able to understand there is a wizarding world among us. My parents are also very surprised too. And where are your parents Adrian? ".
Adrian said," dunno. I lived in an orphanage as far I know ", he stated very calmly. ' family, I need to visit that place once ', he thought of his parents and teacher's grave in the Greek lands. He needs to pay a visit to the place. As he thinking Hermione thought her question may have hurt Adrian as he is an orphan.
Her eyes reddened as she scolded herself,' damn of all the questions why ask that? Stupid me ', she quickly apologized," I'm sorry I asked such question ", Adrian turned to her and said," nah, don't worry. It's okay. I'm used to this question already ".
Adrian shrugged while Hermione breathed a sigh of relief," are you excited to learn magic? After professor McGonagall visited my house yesterday I tried using magic. But I can't do anything, but then in frustration I broke a tea cup and a window in my room. Today professor warned me not to use magic as ministry will detect it and can expel me. So don't use magic outside Hogwarts okay ".
Adrian smiled and said," thanks for the remainder miss Granger ". Then Hermione is going to ask him about the orphanage address when Madam Malkin stormed and said," i finished sewing the uniform and also completed the other work. Now can we talk about the model role Mr wells ".