Chapter 242: Exploring the Diagon Alley!
Darcie's first lesson ended at 3 in the afternoon.
No books had been used. Nor her mentor had cited any resources. Madam Villanelle had instead focused on outlining the things she would cover in the next few months, and then the things had taken a turn to discuss her adventures.
How time went by once her mentor had mentioned a particular meeting with a 300-year-old vampire? Darcie did not know.
They entertained a few customers, but the crowd, as mentioned by the manager, would remain thin until the new year. From January's end to February's beginning onwards, with the new session of events and competitions, things would get busier.
Madam Villanelle tucked Darcie's purse to her waist and then took out a whistle. "If you encounter anything unpleasant, or feel anything unusual, then blow into it. OK?" she said, her eyes wary and concerned. "No matter where you are, it will let me know your exact location, and I will apparate to you."
Darcie nodded. "I wouldn't have to though," she said, putting the whistle into her purse. "I will have Dobby with me."
"Dobby?!" Madam Villanelle raised an eyebrow.
"Dobby..." Darcie repeated, "Dobby the house-elf."
"Oh!" her mentor nodded knowingly. "That's good. Off you go, then. Remember, keep to the main alley, and as per your parents' instructions, you must be back to either the bookshop or hotel by 5 pm."
Darcie knew it was Madam Villanelle who had suggested this instruction to her parents, but this was scarcely a thing to mention.
For now, she could barely hold herself back from going out.