As she opened the brochure and glanced at the pictures, a slight frown crept up on Lexi's face. Clearly, this brochure was a prime example of judging a book by its cover. She'd picked this up because the bright colors of it caught her eye. However, she'd opened it up to see that it featured some boring-looking hike through flowered meadows. Not caring to see any more, she closed the brochure and stuffed it back where it came from.

Hearing someone apologize for...some reason or another, Lexi turned her head towards the voice. She blinked a time or two when she figured out that she was the one the apology was directed to. Wait...what? Had she missed something? It all came together a moment later when the girl mentioned that Lexi looked familiar to her.

Allie. This had to be someone Allie knew!

"Oh, well, my twin sister, Allie Carlton, is the Senior Undersecretary. Maybe you know her?" Lexi suggested. "We almost look exactly alike, except she's a brunette, and I'm a blonde. Oh, and I have blue eyes, and hers are green." This girl knowing Allie seemed like the most likely scenario, as Lexi really didn't know that many people yet. Well, save for the people she'd hung out with during her Hogwarts years, that is.

Josephina had never been very good with social interactions; sure she could hold her end up decently enough, but to start them, it was not really her thing. So the fact that she had blurted out that the lady seemed familiar was odd [and embarrassing] enough. Especially when she was all into reading some brochure she'd picked up.

Flush coming quickly over her pale cheeks, Fina fumbled to open the brochure. She had learned when faced with social interactions it was best to appear interested, yet keep distracted. Not the woman was boring, but rather she appeared un-bothered and pleasant. Which actually made Fina feel worse in some sense.

Twin sister? Allie Carlton? Was it just Fina or did this woman seem to think her sister was more popular. But truthfully, having been out of the country for over five years, she had no clue who the undersecretary was. Yet -- Carlton -- sounded SO familiar, it was irritating.

"I," Fina frowned, trying to think back where she might have heard the name. "No. I don't think so, but wait, twin sister, you said? When did the two of you graduate?" Maybe? This woman did seem young enough.

Hearing his boss calling out again, Viggo turned to her and grinned. Aw, she was so kind and wonderful, Miss Brittany was. Sigh. He bowed slightly to her, "Thankyou, Miss Britanny, boss. And you also call on me if you need any heeelp!" Really, anything.


"Mhm!" Viggo chirped and nodded happily. Interesting read indeed! Well, she seemed to like it anyways.

...and hopefully she was liking the leetle dragon. That gaping...did it mean she liked the carving or was it like a silent scream or something? Eeeh...
"Oh...naaah..." he waved a hand to brush off her compliment...feeling a flush coming on from the nape of his neck. "I'm glad you like it." He really was happy! "I'm sure you can do something better than that...or maybe you're...' awesome ' at something else, hm?" Hidden talents and all that.

Oh. Businnes... awesome. "A trip for your parents?" Aw, that was a lovely thought. Viggo smiled brightly at her, but the look she was giving him made him smile softer and...squint at the girl. Why did it feel like she wasn't doing this out of niceness? "Hm." He said, cocking an eyebrow, not taking his eyes of her. "Are you looking for a...nice relaxin trip for two, or," at this the started to stroke his imaginary long beard again, "...a trip somewhere EXCITING where the traveller can encounter some thrilling creatures, entrancing places and will have an adventure that requires lots of time?" Hehe.





Hearing the leetle bell from the door ring again, Viggo turned to see... Godessess... lots more girls...women walk into the shop. Oh my. Well, this he had never thought would happen, a suummer job to assist fair ladies. Heeeeeeeeeeeeeeh. Both of them seemed to go straight for the brouchures, which was awesome - but they should see Miss Brittany's scrapbooks! And lookit, they had already started making friends, here, in this shop. How wonderful!

Clearing his throat and straightening his t-shirt and jacket, Viggo made his way over to the women, clasping his hands infront of him, a bright smile (grin) and the usual little bow. "Is there...anything I can help you two lovely ladies with?" Okay, easy there.

Because she was so convinced that her twin sister was the one this woman knew and thought she recognized, Lexi thought nothing else of the matter. Had she done so, she might have tried to place this woman---to see if she looked familiar or was some part of Lexi's past. As it was, though, she had cast the matter off as a case of mistaken identity.

That is, of course, until the woman point blank said she didn't think Allie was the person she was mistaking Lexi for. Hmm...? Lexi had been almost sure that had been the case. With brows wrinkled in thought, Lexi turned towards the woman. "Yes, twin sister...and we both graduated in 2061 from Hogwarts," she answered. Ohh! Maybe this woman knew her from school then! That would make sense and would explain how she seemed to think Lexi looked familiar. On the other hand, though, this woman looked a lot younger than Lexi---maybe she'd been a first year when Lexi had been a seventh year? "What year did you graduate?" She just assumed the girl had attended Hogwarts.

Lexi was so focused on figuring this woman out, that she didn't notice a young man approaching them. When he clasped his hands together, she jumped in shock. She hadn't been prepared for...well, that. "Oh, hi there," she said, greeting who she assumed was the shopkeeper or some other employee. "I was just looking at your selection of brochures and considering a holiday in Hawaii. That's just a thought for some other time, though."

Bored. Bored.

Bored bored BOREDDDD bored!

Outside Terrortours Travel Agency, Oliver kicked at some dirt with his foot and pulled a face. Man, shopping could be dull. He'd somehow managed to lose Miranda ah-gain. Sigh. He wandered along the street rather aimlessly looking for something to do.

He was vaguely looking in the window of the travel shop not really seeing anything except his own reflection which he admired for a moment before a notice caught his eye. Holidays in Transylvania with a Vampiric host? Heh. Now that sounded h-interesting.

Curious as to what other bizarre holidays this place could offer, he opened the door and wandered inside. He began to nonchalantly look through a brochure offering European holidays with the opportunity to meet a Veela. His eyes went wide and he stared in awe at what was on offer. Oooh now would you lookit the pretty ladies. STARE.

How much?

Blink.

Errrh.. it was times like this that Oliver wished he wasn't completely broke.

Grin still in place, he sort of twitched at the little startle he gave the woman. Great first impression there, Viggo. "Oh, I beg your pardon, miss. I didn't mean to interrupt your...perusing." But her words and 'Hawaii' made him relax. Atleast she wasn't running out of the shop or anything. "Oooh, Hawai-i," he accented the last 'i' and nodded. "Beautiful country... But for another time, you say? Ofcourse, we can plan the trip and decide on the date later... like the previous customer did." TOTALLY POSSIBLE!

He regarded the nice lady, wondering what she'd decide on, when he heard he leetle bell again... Oooooooooooooooooh, a...boy. Oh, well...guess that had to happen some time. HEhe.
He put on a softer voice, hoping not to scare more people today, his hands behind his back. "Hello, sir." Viggo approached the...boy, right? He didn't look much older than himself. "Is there anything you need help with?"

Oliver was in another world and didn't even hear the assistant as he approached him and spoke to him in a hushed voice. Turning the page of the brochure to admire more 'European beauty', he became aware of a presence next to him and looked up, then to the side and- MERLIN'S GRANNY! -jumped when he saw a smaller boy who was looking at him expectantly. An eyebrow cocked. How... weird. “Whachoo looking at, Ginger?” He turned to face the kid dropping the brochure in his hand to his side, the other was placed on his hip in a 'I ain't taking no attitude, girlfriend' kinda way. Ahem.

He eyed the Ginger!Kid and leaned forward a bit, his eyes narrowing. Eh.. he looked soooo familiar. He felt like shooing him away so he could continue his perusal of the vacations on offer. Where was the shop keeper anyway? He had questions to ah-ah-askkkkk!

Eh...this boy was...strange. And what was up with the sCARING!? Viggo wasn't THAT scary, was he? Dangit, he'd have to work on that...and it was working so well before.

Wait, was that a rethorical question? Viggo mirrored the boy's look, looking at him for a moment before turning his head a litte. "Um...I'm looking at you." Was he blind- Oooooooh, was the boy blind? No, he couldn't be...he had been reading a brochure.

Having the time to regard the boy, he squinted, actually tilting his head to the side and upward, as if seeing something interesting on the roof. His eyes came down to the boy again, and kept them there for a long time. It was like a REALLY CLOSE mexican standoff.

Hmmm... The boy was as tall as himself (?)...was he the same age too?
Viggo became a bit more business like, quite skipping the sweetness he reserved for his...previous customers. "Would you...like to see some of Miss Brittany's scrapbooks?" he asked, gesturing to the shelf on his right. "There are many fantastic destinations to choose from."

Your move...weird kid.
Hehe.

Silence. Was this kid... copying him? Urrh... he dropped his hand from his hip and merely raised his eyebrows while waiting for a response. He was looking at him? Woop deeee du.. What a come back! “I know I'm awesomely handsome but do you really have to stare?” He asked the ginger boy all deadpan like.

...Then more silence.

Oliver pulled an impatient face and was tempted to follow the kid's eyes to the ceiling to see if there was something interesting up there but resisted and kept his gaze fixed on the boy. ...Then he spoke again. At last. Wait. He WORKED here? “You work here? But you're about twelve.” Oliver smirked. And so the boredom had gone. Miss Brittany's scrapbooks? He crinkled his nose. “No. I want to buy a holiday. Can you help with that or do I need to speak to your mummy over there?” He nodded at the older woman who seemed rather busy.

Eh... the familiarness of the boy was hurting Oliver's brain. He narrowed his eyes and pursed his lips, trying his dandiest to place him. Nothing. Nuh.

It was...quiet in here. Viggo couldn't even hear his own breathing. Oh no, had he gone deaf!? No...wait, there it came. Or, the boy's voice anyway. Oh, wow, great 'joke'. "Yes...I work here." he nodded, making a face to show how obvious it was that he did. Twelve? Wait, he must be blind... The shop assistant frowned confused and waved a hand infront of the boy. Not blind but maybe impaired vision...

"Buy a holiday, well you came to the right place for it. Surely, the sign must have tipped you off?" He couldn't have run around asking everywhere, had he? He turned to look at whomever the young boy had nodded towards, and gave his Boss Lady a smile. "No, she's not my mother...And yes, I can help you pick a holiday destination." Like, duh.

Oh man, that voice was...poking his brain. It's like he could remember, but not. Viggo squinted at the boy again but soon decided he didn't want the headache. "So, would you prefer an adventurous or more relaxing place to travel to?" He smiled and waited.

And waited...for the annoying 'aha!' moment to present itself. Gosh, where HAD he seen this customer before!?

He did work here. Oliver frowned as he eyed him. Well... he would have to do. Heh.

Blinking, he leaned back a bit as a hand was waved in front of him. His mouth curled downwards. What was with that!? Deciding to ignore the weirdness of the moment, he smirked a leetle bit at the boy's sense of humour then placed the brochure he had been perusing back on the shelf. “Good.” He said to the confirmation that the boy could help. “I'm looking for... adventure. I want to go somewhere warm.. but not too hot, you know?" He said with a smile and gazed into the distance picturing this imaginary holiday he couldn't afford.

Carlton? Really, that name ... those features ... it all seemed so familiar. Which a moment later, Josephina's eyes widened as she realized it. The woman and her alleged twin sister graduated in 2061, one year before her. And it was her twin sister that she 'knew' after all, because she could now distinctly recall the brown hair, as they sat, pouring over books in the library. Except maybe it wasn't her twin? Ugh. Twins sooo confused her brain. Actually, they didn't pour over the books like she did; she was always in the library and they just visited . . . once and awhile.

"2062, from Hogwarts." She answered succinctly. "Allie had dark hair, yes? I believe I used to see her from time to time in the library. Or was that you? I'm pretty sure it was her actually . . ." She didn't speak much with her, but she did know her. And actually, Allie or maybe it was Lexi had helped her with a few issues she had when preparing for her Transfiguration OWL, now that she was really thinking about it.

"Unless... Wait... Was that you or your sister who helped me prepare for my Transfiguration OWL?" Surely the woman would remember, if it HAD been her. She wasn't exactly the most patient of students.


Josephina jumped slightly as some tall, skinny wizard greeted them. He looked like he was barely older than eighteen, which seemed sort of ironic for him to be working in a travel agency. Unless he was studying abroad? Hmm . . . "No... Yes... I mean..." Ugh, awkward. Why'd he have to go grinning all big and bright like that? Deep breath. "Just checking out your Peru brochures. Vacation destination possibly for next summer." Well as it was nearing September 1st, she knew she couldn't squeeze in a trip THAT FAR away between now and then. Though she did want to take a quick trip home to Italy before moving into Hogwarts for the next ten months.

... Sigh.
Allright, he would have to practice to not scare his customers away. Errr. "Very sorry for startling you, miss." He smiled softer now, hoping he hadn't looked all that...crazy or something.

"Ah, Peru. Another lovely Dragon nation." Viggo's eyes grew wide at this, aswell as his smile. Dragons, oh how they were awesome. "Would you like to see one of Miss Brittany's Scrapbooks? There are many lovely cities to visit." Totally. The woman didn't really seem that interested in buying a vacation right this minute, so he didn't really press to find out what type of vacation it was.

Good. Yes, good. Hehe. Viggo waited patiently for the boy to tell him his preferences and was happy that someone finally wanted some adventure in their life. "Ah, exellent choice." He nodded and gave the boy a shifty smile. "So when you say...adventure, you mean bungyjumping into a volcano," Hehe, he had tried selling that to the other nice lady before, "Or would you prefer a nice stay with a REALY Count in one of his houses in...Transylvania?" It did get a bit chilly over there though. "Or how about, getting a guided tour in Egypt by a Sphinx?"

What shall it be...ah, my good sirrr.

Liliana looked through the leaflets and brochures for all the different holidays. Hmm. Allie and Maizie would love a holiday...
'Excuse me sir?' she said to the shopkeeper 'Where are the best destinations to take children?'

Lexi shrugged a little, showing that she was truly not bothered at all by the fact that she'd been startled when the young...boy? man?...had approached. "Ahh, it's no problem. Really," she assured. She'd only been to Diagon Alley a few times since she'd moved back to Great Britain, and she'd actually been ran into twice, approached randomly by...one or two people, and then startled by this guy. You could say that Lexi was sort of getting used to bring approached in all sorts of different ways by random people she'd never seen before.

With a hopeful expression on her face, Lexi listened as the man tried to talk her into planning a future trip to Hawaii. She hesitated a moment, then she finally shook her head. "It sounds nice, but...well, I was really hoping that my husband would take me there on our honeymoon," she admitted. She sighed then added, "The only problem is, I don't even have a husband yet. Or a boyfriend, for that matter." She laughed a little then turned back to the woman who was still trying to place her.

2062, from Hogwarts? Realizing that she probably did know this woman, Lexi raised her eyebrows and, for the first time since she'd entered the shop, really studied her. Her eyes narrowed in thought as she thought back to her Hogwarts days...well, the days as a student, that is. Her concentration was broken when the woman mentioned Allie having dark hair. Lexi's face lit up, and she nodded in reply. "Yes, yes, that's my Allie," she said. "Allie's the brunette, and I'm the blonde." See---Lexi was right. This woman had known Allie!

Without even having to think about it, Lexi nodded in reply to the woman's question about the library. "Oh, yeah, that was Allie you saw in the library. Although I think a bit differently now, I can't sincerely claim that my student days were spent in the library," she said. "I was the twin down at the lake, more than likely." ...but wait. Transfiguration. Oh! "That was me!" she enthusiastically remarked. "...that was you? That was you!" Her face turned serious again, and she looked off to the side as she considered that. "...I was in the library?" she asked.

Fina had to admit that she was touched by his apologetic nature. Very sweet of him. "It's no worries," she returned the smile. Sweet boy he was.

"Yes, the home of the Peruvian Vipertooth," Fina said enthused. She did have quite the aptitude for magical creatures, even if she pursued further upon a different subject. "Quite fascinating creatures, the vipertooth is. As I'm sure Peru is quite the adventurous country. Scrapbook though, you say? I'd like that." Upon finishing up with this familiar woman.

No husband? No boyfriend? Fina couldn't help but overhear the woman telling the shopkeeper. Well at least that part made her feel better regarding her own relationship status. Nonetheless, Fina couldn't resist smiling at the possessive nature when the woman spoke of her twin sister. It was cute, to say the least.

"Hmm... Well I guess that makes some sense," Fina nodded, trying to recall details of the people she knew, but yet it was all rather fuzzy. OH! So it was her who helped her with transfiguration. But no, it wasn't in the library, if she could recall correctly. "Yes, that was me. Josephina Hadley, at your service," she mused. "...but actually, if I recall correctly, Professor Craft had suggested I go to you for assistance. Upon meeting you, I wanted you to assist me in the Library, and you said you'd only help me if we practiced on the grounds. Desperate for help, I conceded. Or at least it was something like that?" Details were fuzzy as this was like twelve years ago.

"Regardless, what brings you to London . . . Diagon Alley, now?" Fina asked, seeing as she hadn't seen anyone from her Hogwarts school days since well, 2062. But she didn't suspect it to be a common occurrence, seeing former classmates once one graduated, either.

Hehe! Of course it was an excellent choice. It was Oliver's wasn't it? So that automatically made it as awesomely awesome as he was.

His green eyes went wide with awe at the mention of bungyjumping into a volcano. BUNGYJUMPING INTO A VOLCANO! Oh MERLIN! Why didn't he have any money, eh? He didn't even hear the other suggestions and was nodding vigorously to the first suggestion. “Volcano. Jumping. Perfect.” He said almost too excited at this prospect to string a coherent sentence together. Nod nod nodnodnod.

Then something else occurred to him and he looked at the boy, his eyes shinning like a small child's on Christmas day. “Is it possible to, you know, fly a broom in there?” Woah. He needed to get some money from somewhere.. and fast.

Okay, good. So no slap to the face for startling her...or something. He gave her a small smile and then looked even happier when the lady mentioned Honeymoon. LOVELYYY!

But aw, she currently didn't actually have someone to take her to a honeymoon. In another situation, Viggo would be all sad and stuff because the lady didn't have a honeymoon partner, but today... "Bah, you seem like a strong confident woman - who needs a husband to take one on a honeymoon?" Really...like. "But I understand." He have her a long wink, hoping it didn't look all sleazy or anything. "When you are ready to go, I will be delighted to help you - and your futurea beau - to plan a wonderful trip." He bowed his head and then turned to the other lady.

Oh good, two no slaps to the face for startling. Hehe.
But this lady sure did know about the Dragons! "Oh indeed." Viggo nodded happily. Scrapbook! "Yes, ofcourse. I will be right back!" Nodding again, he scurried off to the shelves and picked out a couple of books to show the woman. Walking back to her, he practiaclly bounced as he flipped open the first one.

"Peru...has many wonderful places to visit. Like the wonderful old Incan city of Machu Picchu." That was like one of the most awesomest places in da worrrld. "That is a good opportunity to trekk. But if you prefer a more relaxing trip, I recommend visiting the beach in Mancora. It is most fantastic." Oh yes it was! "There are chances of horseback riding or simply float about in a boat." He chuckled at this last bit. Hehehe.

Expecting some questions from the boy, Viggo was pleasantly surprised at how great he thought the bungyjumping was. "Oh, it most certainly is..." his eyes suddenly glased over...but he was brought back to the present byt the rapid movements he could see out of the corner of his eye - Oliver's nodding head. Haha.

Ooooh, he looked mighty excited.
Viggo's eyes narrowed as he wondered if he had actually heard the question right. Fly a broomstick...in the volcano? "Um, no? Unless you want to get totally barbequeued...which I don't recommend." He winked at the boy. "Unless..." he leaned in closer towards the customer. "You rub yourself in with LOTS of anti-burning cream...then maybe." Ofcourse, he was joking. "There are some amazing volcano CRATERS you can fly in...no risk of fire there." Maybe?

Moooore customerrrrs! Whoop!
Viggo bounded off towards the other lady and bowed. "Welcome, miss!" Ah, her question! Simpleeeeeeeeeeeeeeee. "Oh, there are SO many places to bring your children along." And then one particular destination made his eyes widen. "How about...Legoland?" Ey, eeeey? He nodded and grinned. Scurrying off to grab another scrapbook, he hurried back to the lady. "It is a park that is concentrated on entertaining the younger children, with rollercoasters that are not as scary as the big ones. " Nod nod. He showed her a page. "Legoland has a few parks around Europe...aswell as the USA." Oooooooooh, he SO wanted to go there now! "Or were you perhaps looking for a more...relaxing trip?" Because even childrens needed a break. Yes.

'Oh, a relaxing trip, please!' she said, not sure that she could handle Legoland 'They're both girls, they're four. Do you have any cruises? Or somewhere on a beach? They love the sea'

Viggo couldn't help but chuckle at the woman's almost-exclamation. Yes, it probably could get a bit exciting with two kids in a VERY much more exciting enviroment. "Oh, how lovely," Viggo smiled and nodded, "Yes, yes I think we can help you..." Closing the scrap book, he showed her the next one he had in his hands. "The sea...any preference on seas?" Hehe, there were so many! "I do recommend these particular destinations... The Maluku Islands are located in the Molucca Sea and has wonderful beaches. It is quite tranquil due to it being a bit isolated and all." Because...people might prefer the main land? "Ofcourse, you have the possibility of going on a cruise once you get there. We have contacts who are able to offer you a fantastic cruise in a old-fashioned boat. Like this one," Viggo flipped the page and showed her the grand ship. Quite unlike the usual cruise ships around.

Maybe that sounded interesting?

A few minutes ago, Lexi had been sure she didn't know this woman and had never seen her before in her entire life. The more she listened to her talk, though, the more she began to see that yes, she probably did know this woman. She did remember helping her with Transfiguration, but she really didn't remember where she'd helped her or what she'd helped her with.

"Oh, well, it's nice to be reacquainted with you, Josephina. I...don't really remember too many specific details about my students years, but I definitely remember helping you," she said. Those had been the days when Lexi would have sworn up and down that she'd never be a professor. She always thought that once she graduated, she'd never have to worry about entering the doors of a school ever again. My how she proved herself wrong.

"I'm in Diagon Alley to buy a few last-minute items I need for the upcoming school year. I'm a professor at Hogwarts now. I teach Charms," she answered. She shifted her weight from one foot to the other then moved her shopping bag from her right hand to her left. She'd been walking or standing all day, and she was starting to get a little tired. She drew in a deep breath then said, "I should get going now. It was nice seeing you again!" she said.

Strong, confident woman? Hmm...that surely made Lexi feel really nice about herself. She smiled at the man then shrugged her shoulders. "Who knows? I just might be back in here one day soon to pencil in that holiday in Hawaii," she answered, laughing just a little as she talked. "Thank you so much for your help, though. You have a nice day," she said. With a little nod in his direction and another smile to Josephina, Lexi turned and headed out the door.

Finally getting the moment to start to actually read through the brochure, she barely got a paragraph down before the shopkeeper was back with the scrapbook. And immediately he began pointing out these wonderful places - so full of enchantment and adventure. "I . . . those places look fantastic!" Josephina agreed, hazel eyes aglow.

It took a moment before she realized Lexi was actually leaving, which brought her back to the present. In that she should leave too. "Thank you very much for showing me those and I will surely be back in a couple months when I'm ready to plan more details about that Peru trip." That wasn't just her being nice either; she liked this travel agency and its shopkeeper, so naturally, she would patronize it.

Josephina couldn't help but widely AGREE with this woman and was glad she wasn't the only one who had forgotten many of the finer details during their student years. It was only ten years ago, sure, but it truly felt like eternity.

Though it wasn't the fact that details of her student years were fuzzy that left the young woman dumbstruck. It was her next comment that hit her. I'm a professor at Hogwarts now. I teach Charms. And while she should have said something right then and there about how she too would be at Hogwarts in September, words failed her. "Ditto," she managed to mumble out after Lexi, in agreement over seeing her again. And we'll be seeing each other again sooner than you realize, was what she wanted to add, but again, words failed her.

Staring blankly after the long disappeared new colleague of hers, it took Fina a good few minutes before she turned back to the shopkeeper. Giving him a small smile, she nodded at him, "Have a good day," and then headed out the door.

'Oh, could I book that cruise here? That looks.... fantastic!' she exclaimed. 'How much is that? For three people?'

"Goodbye," Brittany called out to the two people who had left the shop. "Have a great day, and do come again." Viggo had been called out due to an emergency and she was left on her own, which was fine. There was only one customer here at the moment, anyway, and she could easily finish things up. "I'm so sorry, there was an emergency had Viggo had to rush out for a moment," she apologized. "Do you mind if I finish things up with you?"

'Oh, that's fine' smiled Liliana, glancing back at the twins. They were still looking at Disney leaflets. 'I was just asking to book a cruise from the Maluku Islands? This leaflet here..' she said, showing it to the assistant 'For three people - one adult and two children'