Pick Up

"Albus," Minera McGonnagal, Deputy Headmistress and teacher of Transfiguration at Hogwarts School of Witchcraft and Wizardry, said to the Headmaster Albus Dumbledore. "Who shall we send to pick up Harry? I was thinking Hagrid would like to."

They are talking about Harry Potter, The Boy Who Lived, and the only being to ever surviver the killing curse. He had just turned 11 and was being sent his Hogwarts acceptance letter, but needed a chaperone to help take him to Diagon Alley, the shopping center for wizards and witches.

"Actually Minerva, I had wanted take him with Daniel at the same time." The Headmaster replied. "Hopefully make a friend before he starts his schooling. If they hit it off, I may have them stay at my manor until school starts."

Minerva blinked, not realising Albus actually had property outside of Hogwarts. "That sounds like a good idea. It will surely help the boy. You know I don't like those muggles."

"May I have his letter, and the letter for Daniel before you leave, please?" Albus asked twinkiling at the 'oh yeah' look Minerva had.

"Here you go." Minerva handed it over and left Albus to get the children.

After petting Fawkes, his phoenix and fimiliar, Albus was heading out of the wards of the school to apparate.

"Daniel," Albus called. "Daniel, we need to go pick up another student before going to Diagon Alley. Come on down, please." After waiting a minute an 11 year old boy with brown hair and eyes came bounding down the stairs.

"So I get my letter now?" Daniel asked exitedly.

"Yes, yes. It is in my pocket, you shall get it when we reach Harry's house. You two can open it together." Albus replied. "Now grab onto my stopwatch, the portkey will activate in 3...2...1."

Instantly they felt a pull behind their navel and were pulled to 4 Privet Drive, the Durley residence. They knocked on the door and waited for it to be answered. From inside they could here, "Boy, get the door, now." in a male voice. After a moment the door opened to show an 11 year old boy with black hair, glasses, and extremely baggy clothes.

Albus was shocked that this was Harry, he knew the Dursley's were well off and could pay for clothes. So what happened?

Daniel spoke first, "Hello, Harry. May I ask why you are wearing that?"

"This is what my relatives give me to wear." Harry answered. "Its all I ever had."

Both Dumbledores looked at each other. "Daniel, will you take Harry outside for a moment, please?" the elder Dumbledore asked in a 'I don't want him to see what I am about to do so I am speaking kindly' voice.

"Of course, Grandpa." Daniel said getting the hint and grabbed Harry's arm leading him away but turned back before the door closed. "Oh, and Grandpa?" When Albus turned back Daniel continued. "Take your time. We will be fine." Albus just smiled and went inside.

When the door closed Harry asked, "Whats going on?"

Daniel took a second to think then answered, "My Grandpa and I came to get you to go to Diagon Alley to get our school supplies. When we saw that you have been mistreated, the clothes and malnutrition being obvious." Harry blushed but Daniel continued. "We decided that the Dursleys will get whats coming."

Harry wanted to protest, they were his family after all. "You shouldn't do that. Vernon will be angry, and no offence, but your Grandpa isn't exactly strong. Plus, how would I pay for my schooling, Uncle Vernon won't? What school, too?"

Daniel kinda blinked "You do know magic exists, right?" Daniel asked.

Harry looked at him oddly, "No, my Uncle always said it didn't. Why?"

"Magic exists. I'd show you but I can't control mine yet. Not completely, anyway. You and I are wizards. So is Grandpa, he is the Headmaster at our school. You really don't know?" Daniel said. Harry said blushing. "No, I don't. My relatives say that magic isn't real."

"Well they are either lying or wrong. I wouldn't be suprised if they were just lying to you. Magic is real, you and I can do it. Like, uhm..." Daniel thought for a moment. "Have you ever done anything weird or something that just shouldn't have happened?"

"Like what?" Harry asked "When I was like 6 or something I floated. Like I was about a foot off the ground, kinda flyin' then my Dad saw me and I fell. Another time I walked on water. Friends have said I am the next Jesus. Kinda a nickname." Daniel answered. "So how about you?"

Harry scrunched up his face for a minute in thought. "Oh, I kinda jumped like 20 feet high once, and I made my hair grow back in a night once, too. That right?"

"Yes, exactly. The hair could mean something cool, though. I am gonna ask Grandpa when he gets back."

The boys jumped when the elder Dumbledore asked, "You're going to ask me what?"

"Oh, Harry made his hair-pardon the pun-grow back in one night. I was wondering if he is a metomorpher?" Daniel asked.

"Maybe, I will find that out later." Albus pulled his pocket watch from his pocket, again. "Now grab onto this rope, we are leaving. Don't worry Harry. You're never returning here. I also plan to repay you personally for what has happened. I am sorry I placed you here."

Harry wanted to protest. "You don't need to buy me anything. I can get along, all I need are my things from home."

Dumbledore looked pained and tried to explain. "Harry, I placed you here and believed I had you protected. I should have realised the people inside could do just as much damage as the people outside." Dumbledore said. "I should have checked at the very least that everything was okay in the house, but I didn't and for that I owe you a debt. Some money and a place to stay are the least I can do."

Harry understood this meant a lot to the elderly man and nodded. "Not too much. Just shirts or pants or something."

Dumbledore smiled and nodded. "You will get everything you need. Plus, I will be able to tutor you and Daniel before school." Dumbledore decided, thinking The boy needs everything, and he will have it.

With that the portkey went and pulled them to the entrance of Gringotts.

To all the readers please review. Also, I am going to make the relationships like Boy Meets World and have them together right away to get it out of the way. I want to know who should Harry, Fred, and George end up with. Ron is gone, replaced with F+G and Daniel and Hermione will be together. I was thinking PPFW and PPGW. Harry won't be with Ginny, want this to be different so staying away from normal pairings. Luna, Susan, Blaise all good or others you can think of. Diagon Alley next chap.