Stay - Yang Jungwon 양 정원

𝐖𝐎𝐍𝐑𝐈𝐍 𝐃𝐑𝐀𝐁𝐁𝐋𝐄: 𝐇𝐨𝐠𝐰𝐚𝐫𝐭𝐬 𝐀𝐔 𝐩𝐭. 4

Description: How they met; takes place in 1991 in the non canonical Harry Potter AU!

Chaeri POV:

Chaeri pouted as she stared at the tall bookshelves of Flourish and Blotts. Her parents were waiting by the door, not knowing where to look. Just awkwardly standing there.

For starters, Chaeri had no idea where to even buy the books that she needed for Hogwarts. The place was so crowded with multiple wizards everywhere with so many stacks of books. She saw other teenagers that were what she assumed to be students buying books that weren't on the list.

On top of all that, there were so many books that looked so interesting but Chaeri only had so many galleons in her purse.

"Need some help?" Chaeri looked up and saw the shop keeper holding a bunch of books in his hands.

Chaeri nodded. "Yes, please. I'm a new—"

He waved her on, "New student— Oi! Do not touch those! Those are very fragile. One second." And just like that he rushed off. Leaving Chaeri even more confused and overwhelmed than before.

So she paced. And paced. Not really knowing what to do. Every time she thought she'd grab something, she over thought it and just walked away.

Half of Chaeri considered going to her parents, saying that she doesn't want to go to Hogwarts anymore and she would prefer to go to that boarding school they planned to send her to in France when she's older. 

Just as Chaeri placed her coin pouch back in her coat pocket, she felt a tap on her shoulder. 

Whipping her head around, hoping it was the shop clerk, she was surprised to see a boy her height.  His fluffy black hair nearly covering his eyes.  He had a cauldron full of books hooked on his arm.  And a kind smile on his face. "Going to Hogwarts too?"

Chaeri shyly nodded, "I'm hoping so.  If  I can find the right books."

"I can help!" The boy said excitedly. "My parents are both wizards.  And I have an older sister who went to Hogwarts."

"Oh." Chaeri glanced outside where her parents were. "I'm the first of my family."

"Muggle born then." He commented, earning a confused frown from Chaeri. "Muggles are people who are none magic." The boy smiled and put out his hand, "I'm Jungwon Yang."

Chaeri shook his hand, smiling more, "Chaerin Song.  But everyone calls me Chaeri."

"So what do you need, Chaeri?" Jungwon asked, looking at the shelf that Chaeri had been staring at for the past ten minutes.

Chaeri showed him the list that none of has been checked off besides a wand. "I have no idea where to start.  The shop keeper didn't really help me either," she muttered. A pout forming on her face.

Jungwon laughed and took the list from her, "We're in the same year then!  I have all the same supplies.  I'll just show you."

Chaeri nodded.  Feeling relieved now that she has someone who can show her the way, "Okay... thank you."

After finding everything that Chaeri needed, Jungwon helped her carry the books. "Chaeri! Where are you— oh there you are!" Chaeri looked over the top of her book stack and saw her parents walking in.

"Mom, dad! I found everything." Chaeri said proudly. "Jungwon helped."

"Who?" Her father asked.

"Me." Jungwon chimed. "I'm Jungwon Yang. I'm also a first year at Hogwarts."

Both of Chaeri's parents seemed to let out a breath of relief. Their daughter not only seemed to make a friend but also someone who can help show her around.

Chaeri's mom smiled and ruffled the boy's hair and then took the books fro him, "Why thank you, Jungwon." She turned to Chaeri, "Ready to pay?"

"Mhm!" Chaeri looked at Jungwon, "Maybe I'll see you at Hogwarts."

Jungwon grinned, "I hope so! It was fun meeting you, Chaeri." He said before going off to find his parents.

Chaeri's dad chuckled, "You like that boy huh?"

Chaeri shrugged, "I just think we're gonna be really good friends, you know?"