Del has been burning the midnight oil doing research regarding potion schools. The tasks given for the previous years can be as easy as ABC or as difficult as nailing a jelly to a tree. However, Del was confident that she will complete the task and she was convinced that she will join Sam George's Potion School, class of 2017.
Several hours later, the Roses arrived at Giethoorn, a village in the Dutch province of Overijssel. Del could not believe her eyes. The village is outstandingly beautiful. It looked like it was straight out of a fairy tale book which is a dream come true. One of the many interesting things about Giethoorn is that vehicles are only allowed up till the entrance. The only way to explore the village is by boats, bicycles and your cute little feet. What a way to go green.
Without wasting any time, Del and her family jumped in a canal to start their adventure. There was so much to see that Del could not be bothered to snapchat her trip. White sheep on the right hand side, quacking ducks on the left. Along the waterway, precious cottage houses and exquisite cafes can be seen. "Giethoorn is totally my aesthetic," said Del, as she whipped her phone out and snapped hundreds of photos.
The pleasant view of Little Venice, the cold air and the sound of water swishing was greatly calming. Evidently, Del almost fell asleep even while listening to the tour guide's upbeat explanation. She took this opportunity to think thoroughly about the task as her mind was clear and she was in a good mood. Plus, what better way to think about life than in Giethoorn?
In the midst of sorting out her mind and thoughts, Del saw a beaming green light coming from a house with thatched roof. Instantly, Del thought of the light from her hotel bathroom. She looked through the window as closely as possible and saw a figure standing before the light. A lot came to her mind but she could not just jump off the canal and knock on the door.
Ten long minutes later, the cruise finally ended and Del informed her parents that she wanted to have time alone to explore and take pictures for her blog. Certainly, she had something else in mind as well. Del rushed to the cottage house where the green light was seen. It did not took her long to get there because she remembered the house clearly. White bricked walls with thatched roof and long windows. Lucky for her, each one of the houses in Giethoorn are unique.
"I can do this. Just a single knock, 'Hi I'm Del' then I am good. Phewh. Okay. I can do this." She monologued.
As she was about to knock on the door, a young man in white t-shirt approached her. "Hey, looking for someone?" asked him.
"No, I was just about to.. I mean, Hi. I'm Del."
"Mason. Mason Huckleberry. Hi."
"So um, may I speak to you for a moment?" said Del, after realizing that she has been silent for a few minutes. "Sure, have a seat." Mason replied.
Sitting on a bench with a stranger by his house was quite intimidating. So, Del went straight to the point.
"Right. Okay. The green light. You saw it. Have any idea how to pass through and get to WOP?" Del inquired.
Mason's reaction mirrored shock, fright and confusion.
"Come again?" he replied, looking puzzled.
"I know, I know. Long story short, I saw the same beaming green light at my hotel and saw yours when I was on the canal. Now, want to help a friend out?" Del asked, hoping that he would say yes.
"No harm can be done, right? Come on in. We can talk inside." He answered.
In the span of 20 minutes, both Del and Mason shared all they knew about the task, the green light and everything in between. They exchanged twitter usernames for further discussions before Del took her leave. Immediately, Del got a notification reading "@notmason followed you" .
On her way back to the meeting point, Del managed to take some pictures of the village to post on her blog. Despite the short time she had left, the pictures turned out better than she expected.
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It's dinner time and The Roses were back in Amsterdam.
@delphiniumr_ : Wonderful day in Giethoorn. Absolutely breathtaking! 😍
@notmason : @delphiniumr_ you need to come back and figure this out together.
@delphiniumr_ : @notmason soon. I need to sort a few things out. ttfn.
It has been an unbelievably long day for Del. She figured it was time for her to hit the hay as it was way pass her bedtime.
send to: Calla Antonio
"Call me first thing tomorrow. Del x"
at 00.19 a.m.
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