Author's Note: First things first! This story was published under my brother's name, so if it seems familiar, that's why. It was published under Wordnerb93. However, it is my story. Here's the first chapter again.

I don't own Harry Potter, or the characters in the books, but I do own Elaine Goyle.

Elaine's POV

We walked from the cauldron shop in Diagon Alley to the Apothecary to get my potions ingredients. It only took a few minutes, and the stationary shop for quills, ink, and parchment took less. At Flourish and Blotts it was very crowded and I knew I did not want to go in.

Apparently my mother felt the same. "Take Gregory and get in line. You can get all the books while we get everything else Elaine needs," my mother ordered.

My father and brother headed into the store while my mother and I continued down the road. As I followed my mother's golden head away I glimpsed a sign. "No wonder it's so crowded, mother. Gilderoy Lockard is there," I said.

She nodded absently, "Madam Malkin's first."

We entered the shop and my mother spoke to Madam Malkin. Then I was put on a stool while she put my robes on and started to pin them. Even though I always knew I'd go to Hogwarts, I was secretly excited when I got my letter. I'd known since the time I had been playing in the rose garden when I was six-years-old and I had turned some red roses white, but the letter made it official.

"All finished," declared Madam Malkin. My mother thanked her as she paid and we moved on.

As we passed the Magical Menagerie someone stopped my mother to talk, so I looked in the window. I saw the most beautiful, dusky black kitten, with white paws. I put my fingers on the window and she put a paw on the inside of the glass, just where my fingers were.

"Elaine! Come along," my mother insisted. I let my eyes linger on the exquisite kitten just a second longer, then tore my gaze away to follow her. The little ebony kitten had captured my heart.

I drifted after my mother to Ollivander's, trying not to be pulled into the crowd. We glided into the shop- at least my mother did. I always felt clumsy around her. With her golden hair always perfectly done and her graceful step, she was the most beautiful person I knew. My hair was as golden as hers, but longer, down to my waist. This morning she had curled it meticulously in anticipation of our trip to Diagon Alley to buy my Hogwarts things. After fighting through all the crowds I felt wrinkled and my hair was windswept. My mother expected me to look my best, just as she herself always did. I tried very hard not to sigh because she still looked meticulous.

"Ah, Mrs. Goyle," greeted Ollivander, "Weren't you here just a year ago with your son?" My mother nodded and gestured me forward. "Your daughter, I presume? What is your name, dear girl?" he questioned.

"Elaine, sir," I murmured.

He nodded. "Come; let's see what you shall need."

He went and pulled a few boxes off the shelves and brought them to me. He handed me one, supplying the information, "Holly and dragon heartstring. Eight and a half inches." I swished it, but gave it back when Mr. Ollivander frowned.

"Oak and unicorn hair. Ten inches. Quite sturdy," he added. I waved it, but he took it back quickly. "That won't do!" he muttered.

He went to another shelf and scanned through the boxes. "I do believe this one will do the trick," he declared. "Willow and unicorn hair. Quite pliable. Ten and a half inches." I took it, holding it for a second, then waved it carefully. Wind swirled gently around me. "Yes," Ollivander smiled, "That is perfect. That didn't take long. I'm sure you are itching to finish your shopping. Have a nice day." We paid and left.

"We need to meet your father and brother at Flourish and Blotts now. They should have made it through that line," my mother announced. I nodded, but I had caught sight of the kitten in the window of Magical Menagerie. I almost ran into my mother before I realized she had stopped. "Your list says you may bring a cat, if you wish. We may as well see if we can find something suitable." she said briskly.

As we headed into the menagerie, I breathed, "Oh, mother! Thank you. May I have this one please?" I led her to the kitten.

"She'll do," she consented. In just a few minutes I was carrying her out the door in her small case.

We walked quickly to Flourish and Blotts in search of my father. I saw a pale boy enter the store as we approached it. To my surprise, my mother addressed the man about to follow him. "Lucius Malfoy," she announced, "It has been quite some time since I saw you last. That was your son Draco?"

"Yes, it was. How are you, Helen? Narcissa mentioned she saw you a few months ago. This must be your daughter, Elaine, is it? She looks just like you." Mr. Malfoy praised, tilting my chin up.

"You and your family must come to see us again soon," my mother insisted, as my father and brother walked out of the shop.

"Of course," Mr. Malfoy replied, nodding to my father, then he walked into Flourish and Blotts.

"Did you get all the books?" my mother asked, checking twice while my father nodded. "Good, we finished as well. Let's go home now; I believe I've had enough shopping for today. Let's head back to the Leaky Cauldron," she declared.

So there it is! Again... Please review! I'd love your opinions, but no flames. Even if you don't like it, I really don't mind as long as you take the few seconds to explain. I'm always trying to be better. Thanks!