The Potion Master's Daughter
A/N: I literally had to calculate gallons and sickles and knuckles and stuff to US dollars in order to understand this shit.
Disclaimer: I do not own Harry Potter or Inuyasha.
Kagome hung off the side of Draco's bed, her legs entwined with his to keep her from completely falling off. The blond boy barely spared her a look, used to her behavior and occupied by the book in his hands. They were currently waiting for Theodore to arrive so they could all go shopping for the supplies listed in their Hogwarts' letters.
Draco had been the first to receive his, the same day as his birthday. Then Theodore a week after, and Kagome a few days after that. Unfortunately, her father had to leave as well to prepare for the new school year, which meant that she had been staying at the Malfoy manor. She didn't mind, she enjoyed being there. She just didn't see the point.
When she was six, Snape had sold their home and bought a new one on the same street that Draco lived, an effort to be closer to their makeshift family. It was only a few houses away, and definitely smaller then their manor, but she would have been perfectly fine alone in the house; she had the house elves to keep her company.
A loud "pop!" was heard downstairs before muffled voices met her ears. Soon after, footsteps on the stairs that stopped at the door. A knock sounded and then the door opened to reveal Theodore. Kagome pulled herself up instantly, a smile plastered on her lips.
"Theo!"
The small ten-year-old girl gave her friend a hug. Theodore was tall, even at this age. He was just a few inch taller than Draco and a few inches taller than Kagome. Her forehead came up to his chin and her stray black hair tickled his nose.
Theodore sighed and patted the girl on the head, prompting the girl to release him from her hold. Draco closed his book and stood up from the bed, smoothing out his pants. "It took you long enough to get here, Theodore."
The tall ten-year-old ran a hand through his dusty brown hair. "It couldn't be helped I'm afraid. My father wasn't home and hasn't been for a few days, probably stuck at work. I eventually just asked one of the house elves to apparate me here."
Draco nodded at his explanation before striding to them both. "Well, we should probably get going then. Mother will be coming with us, but we're expected to find our own supplies. Do you both have your lists as well?" Simultaneously, Theodore and Kagome pulled out their Hogwarts Acceptance Letters.
"Let's be off then."
Kagome looked curiously around the bustling wizard market. Theodore stood to her side, a bored look on his face, while Draco was speaking to his mother. After a few minutes, he returned. "Mother says we have four hours to get the shopping done and then to return to this area."
The three nodded at each other and began to walk. "I supposed we should go in order, yes?" Kagome asked, eyeing Madam Malkin's Robes of All Occasions. The boys merely nodded and followed her lead. As they entered the store a bell from above jingled.
A short and stout old woman with gray hair held up with needles shortly greeted them with a rosy smile. "Hello children, here to get sized for your Hogwarts robes I assume?" Theodore and Draco nodded and Kagome gave the woman a smile. "Wonderful! You three go find an empty stall and I will be with you right away."
The three did as told. Soon enough Madam Malkin came to Kagome and began to take her measurements, asking her to move this way and that. A pen and paper floated above her head as she worked, writing down her measurements. After several minutes of this Madam Malkin excused herself and Kagome was allowed to relax.
The bell above the store suddenly jingled again. Kagome turned her eyes, curious. There stood an obviously nervous boy, skinny like a twig and dressed in muggle clothing that was at least two sizes too big for him. He had a pale face and unruly jet black hair and a pair of glasses that sat slightly lopsided on his nose.
Madam Malkin made her way to him and Kagome heard her slightly gasp before she ushered him into an empty stall. Not long after, Theodore and Draco made their way to where she stood. "Madame Malkin already had our sizes on hand." Theodore explained.
Draco looked at his list. "We'll pay for our things here and then head to get the books, including your set." He gave her the classic Malfoy smirk. Kagome nodded and reached towards her pocket to get her coin purse. "Oh no, I got it. Just meet us in front of the ice cream parlor when you're done with your shopping."
Draco didn't wait for her reply, and neither did Theodore as they paid Madam Malkin and walked out of the door. She huffed in annoyance. Thankfully, Madam Malkin was soon back with some standard sized robes. Kagome quickly tried them on and stood still as the old woman focused her concentration on hemming the robe to her size.
After thirty minutes (although it seemed like forever) the woman was done. She now had five sets of the plain black robes, the black pointed hat, two pairs of dragon hide gloves, and one winter cloak. "That will be seven galleons and five sickles." Kagome quickly fished for the money, handing her eight galleons and waiting for her change.
She turned her head towards the stalls and her eyes connected with the boy from earlier. He stared at her curiously. She quickly turned back to the counter when her change was given back to her and said goodbye to the woman before leaving the store.
The next thing on her list was a wand, but she felt the need to get her equipment out of the way first. Plus, she wanted to see what new ingredients there were. Growing up with your father being a potion's master had it perks after all. By the time she was seven she could brew the basic potions taught as First Years.
She made her way to the cauldron shop first. Yes, she had one at home already, but it was an expensive gift the Malfoy's had given her when she was six, and if it broke or was stolen at school she'd be upset. She was in and out in only five minutes. Luckily, the owner had charmed her bag to make it feel light so she wasn't struggling to carry a cauldron the entire time.
She walked a few more minutes to her favorite Apothecary store. The owner knew her well, as she often visited and was one of her best customers. The old man greeted her with a smile. "Ah, come for the usual Ms. Higurashi?"
Kagome shook her head. "No actually, I'm starting my Hogwarts year and I was wondering if each term it'd be possible to send a package of ingredients to me? I doubt we'll be practicing much potions as First Years, but I love to experiment so my supply would go down much quicker than others."
The old man smiled at the young witch. She was just like her father with her love and fascination for potions. "I assume it'll be the usual then?" He asked. She nodded, "Just the basics, if I need anything else I'll ask Snape or send a letter." The shopkeeper nodded and she prepared the money for the two terms. For her reputation as a potion master's daughter and for being a long time customer to the store; she got all the best deals and only had to dish out fifty galleons for the two terms, and the shopkeeper even threw in extra.
Feeling satisfied, she left the store and made her way to another to set up a subscription. It was something she had learned about in the muggle world. Once a month she'd be sent a roll of parchment, a few ink bottles, and two quills for the price of five galleons. She'd introduced it to a few of the shops and they loved the idea. Sales had boomed after the other witches and wizards got the hang of it.
Once done she set off to Wiseacre's Wizarding Equipment. She found the telescope, brass scales, and crystal phials easily enough and gave the owner the fifteen galleons needed. The only items left were the wand and a familiar.
Ollivander's was closer to her, so she opted with the wand. Before entering, she watched the same messy-haired boy from Madam Malkin's from earlier. His eyes, green she finally noticed, pierced hers with curiosity, and to seem polite she smiled at him before making her way through the door.
Ollivander looked at her with humor. "Ah, the young Higurashi witch has finally come for her wand." Kagome smiled at the slightly insane man. "Yes, I do believe I've grown out of toy wands and sticks." The man chuckled at her before moving to find a few possible wands.
Kagome waited patiently near the register, the only sounds being Ollivander moving about. "Well, isn't this odd." Kagome perked up at his voice. He soon came around the shelves with a dusty white box in hand. Indeed, the box was quite odd, as it was rattling in his hands.
He looked up at her from beneath his glasses. "I suggest you get ready." She wasn't sure what he meant until he opened the box and the wand shot out of it. Instinctively, she held open her hand, clamping around the base of it. The warmth from the wand spread throughout her body.
"Well, it seems the wand has chosen you, it certainly didn't take too much time, though it seems it was impatient." Ollivander laughed. "It's a rare wand too, the only one in existence. Ten and a half inches. It's made of the sacred wood of a tree on a shrine in Japan, with a dragon heartstring core. I had to get special permission from the Japanese Ministry of Magic in order to take a sample when I went on an expedition such a long time ago. You must have a lot of potential in you to be able to wield a wand with so much power."
Kagome blushed at the compliment. "Thank you, sir." The man smiled. "That'll be ten gallons." Kagome thought the price was a bit high at first, considering Ollivander usually priced his wands around seven galleons, but considering hers was made from a rare wood and had been so much trouble to obtain it made sense. She quickly handed him the money and placed her wand in a bag with her other goods.
Just as she went to leave the shop, she ran into Draco and Theodore. "Kagome, we've been looking everywhere for you." Draco said, a hint of worry in his eyes. Even Theodore looked slightly relieved to see her. "Relax, I just went to get the rest of my stuff, are those my books?" She asked, pointing to one of the bags.
Draco nodded and handed it to her. "I asked the owner to charm it so it wouldn't weigh as much. Theodore and I have everything but our familiars. We were on our way there when we ran into you." Kagome grinned. "I just have to get my familiar too. Let's go! I want to get a cat!" Draco smirked as the young girl dashed ahead of them and fell into step with Theodore.
"What house do you think she'll be placed into?" Theo suddenly asked.
Draco looked at him curiously. "What do you mean? Slytherin of course!" Theodore looked at him with a bored stare. "I'm not too sure. Remember, you get placed in the house whose characteristics you value most, not the ones you have." Draco nodded slowly. "While Kagome can certainly be cunning and ambitious, even manipulative at times, she's also incredibly loyal, brave, and stubborn. She seems like the type of person to value the latter traits than the former."
Draco agreed in his head before he caught on to what Theodore was saying. "You don't believe she'll be sorted into Slytherin, do you?" Theodore shrugged. "I don't know what house she'll be sorted into, but if she isn't sorted into Slytherin, what are you going to do?"
Draco hadn't thought of something like that happening. The animosity between Slytherins and Gryffindors was practically ancient. He'd be able to get along with her if she were Hufflepuff or Ravenclaw, but would they be able to remain friends if he was a snake and she turned out to be a lion?
Kagome's bubbly voice brought him out of his quickly down-turning thoughts. She was widely grinning, her blue eyes sparkling in the sunlight. And, she proudly held a black two-tailed cat in her arms.
Wait.
He paused.
Two-tails?
Maybe Theodore was right in suspecting she'd be placed in Gryffindor.
A/N: Alright, this thing is finally getting longer. Wooooo. More details!
