Brad smiled towards Esteban when he spoke, thinking how he would cope with having to ferry back and forth over and over again. No he wouldn't be able to do that, specially during the summer holidays when Katherine was home, he liked spending as much time with her as he can. He didn't see her very much when she was at school.

"Yeah my jobs alright thank you" He said taking a swing of his drink. Now what to talk about? he thought biting his bottom lip, "Soo..." He began.

"I don't think there's an 'again', in this case." The umbrella over their table had decided to change its colour, and Jared's gaze had flickered to it for a fraction of a second, before Renée's question had caused a wry sort of smile to cross his face. "Some things are just perpetual." He'd gotten used to it, at least, and a long time ago at that. In fact, he had a feeling if Gabrielle decided to give up her habit of commenting on everything even remotely related to his appearance each time she saw him, he might actually miss that side of her. The thought reminded him of something she had said, a couple of days ago.

"She wants to meet you." His voice might have been a tad drier than usual. "I thought you should know -" In all truthfulness, it was the only warning Renée was likely to receive. Gabrielle's idea of a visit involved glitter and the person being visited having no knowledge whatsoever of any impending visits, until the visitor arrived. Sometimes, it also involved roller-coaster rides and large amounts of shopping bags. "That I have nothing whatsoever to do with whatever plan she has." Or plans, plans being likelier if he knew his sister at all.

Some of the amusement returned to his tones, as Renée responded to his earlier question. "Do mine ears deceive me?" He asked, grinning. He couldn't imagine she was enjoying the restrictions, even if they weren't needless.

As Jared responded to her, apparently quite accurate guess that his sister was the one making him rebellious, the wry grin couldn't help but reappear on Renée's face. Even as she ignored the spectacle of the umbrella over their heads changing color. "You do know that's just a sibling thing, right? Wanting to irritate the other." Of course, Sebastian went about it in an entirely different way from how Gabrielle got on Jared's case, but perhaps it was a gender thing. She hadn't had the pleasure of having any sisters, after all.

But then, that seemed almost destined to change as Jared had continued, and another laugh bubbled up. "She does, now?," she asked just as dryly, leaning forward a bit as she thought about the possibilities that could happen when she ended up stuck with his sister. Especially as he felt the need to warn her, and she instinctively sent him a vaguely mischievous grin. "Are you that afraid I wouldn't be able to handle 'whatsoever she has planned'?," she replied, echoing his phrasing. "I wouldn't expect her to have listened even if you had tried to involve yourself in the planning." That last part was actually sincere, even as it followed the mischief. A possibly jarring transition, if it had been with anyone else, but she knew he was used to her ways of dealing with conversations. Which was also what amused her about meeting his sister.

Plus, there was the little matter of the bulk of her time being taken up by the public relations insanity that was her latest book. And it seemed Jared had seen through her facetiousness like usual when it had come to that topic. "That entirely depends on what they are telling you," she responded, lightly yet still a bit cryptic. Old habits were hard to break, even though she knew there was no fooling him.

Ahhh, finally.

Jonathan's first stop after leaving the Hogwarts express. The day was really nice to begin with and the warm air might be a little warm but who cares? London is always cold on a daily basis. No argument for warmness here.

Although summer is not the best season for Jonathan. He doesn't know why but maybe it's because you sweat a lot during the summer days and it feels sticky and sometimes completely disgusting.

Before coming here, he already put his things back at the Takahashi's. They were all happy to see him of course. especially Aunt Kaori. She just couldn't stop facing the fact that Jonathan's taller and bigger. He's no longer the same kid that visited them 4 years ago. She acts like he's 5 or something. Really! Safe to say he escaped the house because of the warm welcoming. Too warm in fact.

He took a seat on one of the chairs. Not many students were here. BUT SOON they will. So it's nice to just hang around and sit down.

Speaking of which, he'll be doing some shopping later. Cass did invite him to her party and it would be rude if he didn't get her something. Now, what was it that she like again? ---- He has nothing on his mind. If he gets her clothing, it might not fit her. If he get her shoes, it might not be in the same foot size. Hair products? NO. Make-up? NO. Flowers? Pffffssshhh.... NO!

What do girls like anyway?

This is going to be a long day.......

Daichi walked through the streets with...empty shopping bags. He should really start his shopping by now but walking around was fun too. Looking at the other people and the fascinating things around him was always fun to look at.

He noticed that his feet had dragged him towards the Coloured Umbrellas. Ah, sitting here for a moment wouldn't hurt right? He zigzagged through the chairs and tables and found two Hogwarts Professors sitting and talking to each other. Daichi laughed softly at himself when he remembered Mrs.Duckles and that the rubber duck, that the charms professor had given him was still on one of his shelves in his room.

He wanted to say hello but figured that they were too busy talking and he didn't want to be rude so instead he turned around and saw a very familiar boy sitting in one of the chairs.

Daichi grinned and sneaked up to him from behind, he wrapped his hands around his face and covered his eye sight. "Guess .wwhooooo~" he chuckled. He had always wanted to do that hehe

Jonathan was happily eating his ice cream when suddenly a hand from behind covered his eyes. Shoot. Someone disturbing him while he's eating his dessert? That's not cool. Jonathan loves to enjoy his alone time with his favorite ice creams. This is just nice...

He is about to give a piece of his mind to the person who is trying to joke around with him but when he heard the tiny squeaky voice. The annoyance just left. "Yeah, who could it be Daichi?" he smiled. The little Slytherin always is familiar to him. Daichi, after all is like a little brother of his. Now, only if his parents would adopt him, no?

"Seriously, you should do your tricks better little mate." he laughed softly. It's been quite awhile since he last saw the little kid. Even at the end of the term feast, he never saw him.

Still having his hands covering Jonathan's eye sight , Daichi's mouth dropped open and he swiftly took his hands away. "Yah! How did you know it was me?" he dropped on one of the chairs and folded his arms over each other with a pout. The umbrella above them started to change to a red colour now. Did he have such a uncommon voice that it stood out? gaaaah.

Daichi stuck his tongue out at Jonathan and rolled his eyes. "I'm trying..." he said "but it just won't work" cue deep sigh.

"How are you doing?" he asked, changing the subject and rested his chin in his hands.

Jonatha laughed even harder when Daichi just felt defeated over what just happened. Jonathan's friends are always like this anyway. So having Daichi to do that just won't work anymore. "Because i have 5 eyes" he teased. "And maybe i can see the future to." pretending that he saw Daichi perhaps? No. Jonathan can't do divination. In fact he doesn't even listen to that subject. But surely this year, he will work as hard as possible. He has OWLs already. No reason to laze around with it.

he can do it.... He's a Slytherin! He will pass those OWLs.

"Let's just say I'm used to that" he giggled. Daichi looked cute acting like a prince. Rolling his eyes and pouting his lips. Jonathan used to do that when he couldn't get what he wants. At least now, that already changed. He could never do that anymore. Doesn't work with a 15 year old body. It would just look unappealing to say the least. "Try harder next time" teasing the little boy... again.

Jonathan surely missed the little one. "I'm fine" he said "Just happy" he added while taking a bite from his ice cream again. DELICIOUS. "how about you?" he asked him this time. "What have you been up to?"

"You have 5 eyes AND can see the future?!" Daichi looked in awe at Jonathan. He didn't know he had those cool talents! Yes, Daichi was someone who believed everything that is said to him so you cant blame him. And this IS the wizarding world, stranger things can happen right?

The slytherin was still looking at him in awe when he continued to talk. Where were his eyes then? He searched his face but couldn't see them. Maybe on the back of his head? Daichi unconciously stood up from his chair and walked around Jonathan to check his back out...no eyes. Yah! where were they?

Sitting back on his own chair, Daichi sighed at the mystery. "Ah not much.. i just met Evan at the ice cream shop!" he said happily , not that it was a fun meeting. It was a goodbye but still, he had seen him. "And..." he looked down at his hands with a guilty smile. " I tried to order firewhiskey..." he laughed out loud. "It didn't work...bleh" Why couldn't he try it huh?

Jonathan burst out laughing this time. He can't hold it in any longer or he will suffer suffocation if ever he did. This is just too hilarious. Really? No one has ever believed Jonathan's cockiness except for Daichi, apparently. He's too naive and cute. Jonathan pinched his cheeks. Something he should have done earlier. "You're really something Daichi..." he kept laughing still. He couldn't stop it, the kid was just epic.

But then Daichi started to roam around him. What is he doing anyway? The laughter turned into confusion this time. "Bloody---" Jonathan's head turned to where Daichi was "What in Merlin's name are you bloody doing?" he asked him, confused. Is he actually checking out if he had 5 eyes? He took the joke seriously?

Kids. They'll grow out of it someday.

Evan. Yup. He's graduated. Evan has been the awesome prefect. Perfect to be exact. He did his job so well. Everyone will miss him. "Oh yeah, he graduated already" he said. He'll no longer be there next term.

And.... Bloody hell. "You ordered---?" what?! A 12 year old ordering firewhiskey? Really?! "you've got guts mate" he smiled again. "No one orders that drink in your age" not even in Jonathan's age.

Fee walked into the cafe with coloured umbrellas and smiled.She really had missed that place.It was amazing how you could watch the umbrellas change their colours for hours without getting bored.Looking around the blonde was searching for the prettiest umbrella out there,maybe a place where you could enjoy the sunlight the most. Yep,totally.It was such a nice day today.

As the Slytherin let her eyes wander around the room she noticed an empty table to her right and mentally nodded to herself.There was enpugh suna nd the umbrella glowed light purple in the sunlight.How pretty.Hehe.Approaching it the girl thought about what to order.Maybe an ice tea?Would be nice.The 14 year plopped down on a chair and sighed happily.Finally it was summer.

Hands shoved into the pockets' of his white sweater, Marcelo walked down the street, looking for the people he had previously met. He wanted to see Amelia again, or Cora, at least. Turning his head towards the café with funny umbrellas, he smiled for a moment as he thought he saw Cora... but no such luck, it was just another blonde... come to think about her features, he halted in the middle of the street for a moment. She was pretty... enough to deserve a hi of his. Hehe.

"Olá!" he greeted with a charming smile. "I'm new here, and I don't know many people here..." His funny accent betraying all of that already, but he wanted her to know for sure. Because she should let him sit with her, and then she should show him around.

Fee sat at her table still thinking about if she should get an ice tea or something else.It was such a hard decision with all the delicious things they offered here.Really,who should you decide?!Twirling a strand of her now straight hair the blonde sighed a little.Sometimes she could be so complicated.

Just as she was about to get up and get herself something someone addressed her.Slightly confused for a moment the Slytherin turned her head to see where that came.And tah-dah,there he was the guy that smiled brightly at her."Oh hey",the 14year old smiled back.So he was new here?Obviously a transfer,not a first year.Cool,Fee liked to meet new people."If you dont have anything in your mind already,why dont you join me here?",the girl said friendly and offered him the seat next to her."I am Feenella by the way.,she winked while getting comfy in seat again.

William sits down, Nice colors for the umbrellas. Actually he sees the blue one and he feels blue right now. It seems he can't find anyone to talk to in Diagon Alley.

Marcelo's smile got bigger as she offered him to sit with her. Obviously, people were so friendly here, because he hadn't met anyone that denied his request to sit with them. Well, that was good; he could use them easily get to know them better. Hehe.

"Yeah, thanks," he said with a big smile as he sat across her. "And I am Marcelo. Nice to meet you." A hand shake. Of course.

Mikey made his way down the street. He'd done what he wanted to do and now needed somewhere to sit and rest. He sat down at an empty table and waited for someone he knew to walk by.

Maria sighed and walked down the street. She wasn't in a particularly good mood. She had bought all her second year supplies and now she just wanted to fume and brood. But she stopped when she saw a familiar head of brown hair. "Mikey!" she said, coming over and sitting across from him. "I can't believe them. I can't even peek in and check on Ad" she said, puttingher head in her hands. They all acted like she had no right to check in on her own damn sister.

Mikey looked up when Maria approached. He didn't even smile. "Hey" he said not knowing what else to say.

Maria sighed. She shouldn't take out her anger on Mikey. He hadn't done anything wrong.

Mikey sat back and looked at Maria slightly. Cue awkward silence.

Maria sighed and combed her fingers through her hair. She looked up at Mikey and reached over to take his hand. "I'm glad you got me away from them" she said. Mikey knew exactly what she meant.

Mikey looked at Maria properly. "You don't need to thank me" he replied running his thumb over the back of Maria's hand.

Maria smiled. "Yeah, I do. You've gotten me through all this stuff with Ad, and just been there for me. You don't realize how grateful I am" she said.

Mikey smiled slightly. "That's what I'm here for" he replied.