Chapter Two
Tools of the Trade

Birthday Gifts--From

1. Silver comb—Father

2. Manicure box—father

3. Enchanted mirror set (3)—Mother

4. Sunscreen—Mother

5. White winter cloak—Aunt July

6. Trunk—Uncle John

7. Polaroid camera—Cousin Sissy

8. Enchanted Wooden Owl—Cousin Tomas

9. Music box—Cousin Grace

10. Moving dragon model—Cousin Andrew

11. New wizards chess set, gold and silver—Pansy

12. New silk blanket—Pansy

13. Forever Rose—Pansy

14. Self-inking quill—Crabbe

15. Pack of cards—Goyle

16. Quill that draws animation—Blaise

17. Sketchbook journal—Blaise

Books, All From Mother

18. The Awakening Blood (What To Do When Recessive Magical Creature Blood Manifests) by Dr. Horace Scope

19. Wandless Magic (Why It's Important and How To Do It) by Whist Handleflick

20. Controlling the Power (A Psychological Study of the Effects of Emotion on Magic) by Dr. Soloman Phillis

21. The Arts of Magic (How to Incorporate Artistic Talent Into Spells) by Galavander Snitch

22. The Anatomy Book (A Guide to What We All Have and What It Can Do) by Grey Hawking

23. Arithmancy (A Detailed Explanation to the Mathematical Divinations) by Whotta Dorth

24. The Mirror (How to Look Your Best) by Sara Worthit

25. Useful Enchantments (All You Need For the Everyday) by Whist Handleflick

26. Photography (How to Use the Magical Polaroid to it's Full Potential) by Smil Click

27. Checkmate (How to Beat Even the Most Skilled at Wizard's Chess) by Tinka Boutique

28. Dusty Paintings (A History of Wizard Art) by Dr. Unie Versiti

29. What To Do (When People Love You Way Too Much) by Soloman Phillis

30. How To Sneak (Spells of Subterfuge and Illusions) by Neva Cot

31. Devilish Hexes (Play Tricks on Your Friends and Wreck Havoc on Your Enemies!) by Whist Handleflick

32. Useful Potions by Dr. Horace Scope

Looking down his list of books and gifts, Draco couldn't help but think that his mother had likely been talking amongst the family about what he would be receiving for his birthday. She more than likely had an inkling that the veela blood was going to manifest, as well.

But it didn't matter. Not really, anyway.

Now he had plenty of reading material for when he got back to school.

And the mirror set was going to be useful. One to stay home with mother, one to go with Draco, and another to give to the person of his choice. His mate, maybe?

At the thought of the unknown partner, the rich, spicy scent washed over him again, and Draco closed his eyes. He really hoped that he found his mate before the school year was over. Or, better yet, on the train…

He was especially happy about the sketchbook and animation quill, though; he'd have to thank Blaise well for that.

Pulling out the sketchbook and opening it to the first page, Draco dipped his animation quill in ink and began to draw.

He drew a noble cartoon version of himself, hands on his hips and a proud tilt to his chin.

When he finished the drawing, he pulled back to watch it move.

The Cartoon Draco strode confidently to the edge of the page, then looked up at The Real Draco.

"Where's my throne?" The cartoon speech bubble appeared by his head and Draco couldn't help but grin, quickly drawing Cartoon Draco a magnificent throne. "Thank you."

Cartoon Draco strode over to his new throne and sat down, his hands resting on the arms of the chair. He reclined comfortably and his face grew smug. "This is where I belong."

Draco smiled as the cartoon froze, knowing that that was the end of the animation.

After a moment, he sighed, closing the sketch journal.

It was only a week before school started, and he had to pack.