In the shadows (Open)

[arianna]

Arianna took a final glance around the shop, before pulling her cloak from the chair she had tossed it across. The only sound in the large, dark store was the angry battering of the rain outside, pounding against the dark windows. Drawing her hood, she pulled her wand from her cloak. With a flick, the shop was plunged into darkness. The large clap of thunder, followed by a streak of lightning briefly lit the eery store as Arianna crossed to the door, locking it tight behind her.

The wind howled in the angry thunderstorm, the alleys completely blurred by shadows before her. A small smile pulled at her lips. Of course, she loved the darkness. It gave her a sense of secrecy. As if she knew what others didn't. In an odd way, it was a feeling of power. She pondered the thoughts, her feet already accustomed to the path back to Hogsmeade from Borgin and Burkes. The rain had soaked a great deal through the cloak, a cold shiver running down her back.

"Damn rain," she murmured under her breath. And her hair had been perfect before. With a disgruntled flick, the tip of her wand lit the way before her. She was surprised to see anyone else in the allies, at this time, let alone in this weather.