Taking On The Magical World

"What does that one, that you have picked out, able to do?" The twins inquired.

I took a short glance at them trying to convey that I am busy here. Then I got back to petting my shape-shifting snake chain. Who cares about what these two are blabbering on and on about. When daddy here, was able to get you back and is now able to keep you forever.

"Hey!" George yelled and snapped his fingers in front of my face. "Are you even in there Caelum?"

I spin around on to them, then asked in an irritated tone. "Can"t you give a man and his loved one some privacy?"

"You do know that the chain bracelet is not alive, right?" Fred asked in a worried tone. I think, he believes that I have lost my marbles.

I clicked my tongue in displeasure. These fools do not even have a clue about how awesome and fearsome my snake chain. I guess I will have to show them an example.

I stare at the twins and ask in a solemn tone. "Do you truly, want to see the true prowess of my snake chain?" They nod their head slowly, unsure of where I am going with this. "Watch closely, and make sure to broaden your minds and allow your eyes to see past the mundane! Because today, you shall see true greatness!" I say to the twins nearly yelling at the top of my lungs near the end there.

They both look at each other with their eyebrows raised in skepticism.

Well, let"s see how the two of you look when you see what my snake chain can do.

I place the shape-shifting snake chain on to my left wrist and make sure to point it in a safe direction, then I said the activation command. "GO!"

The chain flew out of my wrist and coil around the dressing drawer I pointed it at. The twins loudly exhaled. They get off from the bed, then they went as close as possible to the two snakes and stared at them in fascination.

"What kind of magical item is this?" Fred asked me with a hint of craving in his tone.

"I call it, a shape-shifting snake chain," I answered back with haughtiness ringing in my voice.

George looks at me with hunger in his eyes. "Caelum, my good old buddy! What do you say to a little trade, huh? I am willing to trade you this shape-shifting snake chain for my pick. How does that sound?"

Fred snorts and waggas his index finger at his twin. "My dear twin, you sure have become stingy. I am willing to trade two of my items for this shape-shifting snake chain."

Before George could answer back, I spoke up and said. "Sorry guys, but there is just no way I could give you my little baby. I and it are connected by fate. So…"

I peeked at them as I was giving them a bull s.h.i.t answer and my skin crawls when I saw the looks on their faces. They really looked like they were ready to beat me, just so that they could have my item.

I hurriedly cleared my throat and said in a friendly voice. "You guys still did not look at the other items, you know that right?"

I pounded my chest, acting like I am the most trustworthy person ever and added. "I can guarantee you that they are just as good as my item and some are even better."

Before they could ask any question, I briskly grabbed their elbows and guided them away from the dressing drawer and back where the items where.

"Don"t worry about anything," I said straightening my back. "I will make sure to explain everything. This here is the Marauders Map, it reveals to you all of Hogwarts grounds. What I mean is that you will not only get to see every cla.s.sroom, every hallway, and every corner of the castle but also every secret pa.s.sage in the school and the location of every person. Next here, is the Mokeskin pouch, it may look like a small bag, but it is enchanted to allow it to have a much greater carrying capacity than any Muggle pouch of comparable size. Also, n.o.body but the owner can get anything out from it."

I look at the twins who are very interested in the two items I just described, but they do not have the same sparkle in their eyes as they had when they saw my snake chain.

I internally cry, if I leave things at that and say I don"t know what the rest can do. We will be back at the same standstill. Sigh, why did I have to open my big mouth and brag? I really put myself in a situation where I cannot get out.

My mind spins with ideas, and it comes to only one. I need to go for the broke!

Sorry, bros but I want my little snaky.

"Next is this lamp, once I saw it, I immediately recognise what it was. A soul trapping lamp! There is so much history behind this lamp. For starters, it was once held by a powerful dark wizard, who used it to trap the souls of many muggles and wizards." I took a quick glance at the twins and saw that they were really interested.

So, I continued on with more vigour. "Next is this caramel colored orb, which actually contains a storm." I picked up the next item and saw that it was the 8-sided compa.s.s, d.a.m.n why did I pick this useless one, it does not look amazing at all. Forget it, I already competed to this, so I might as well go through.

"This 8-sided compa.s.s is very rare it is able to point you back home no matter what. There was an interesting tale that comes with it..."

"Wait, I thought you did not know what these items could do?" Fred suddenly asked suspiciously. I paused mid-speech and looked at them nervously.

George also looked at me suspiciously and slowly said. "If I remember correctly you said, you do not have a clue about what these items do."