Disclaimer: I don't own anything from the Harry Potter world. Though I do own the Dragon Flame, Anblick, and the Isle of Flame.
A/N: Hello again! Yes, I'm updating again! I can't help it, I'm really enjoying writing this! Thank you to everyone who reviewed! Hope you enjoy this!
Ch.4.
"You like the room then, I take it?" Anblick asked with a smile.
"Are you kidding? It's awesome!" Harry grinned.
"Excellent," Anblick replied. "Now, to business. You are clearly in need of new clothing. As a royal, you must have formal wear, as well as casual clothing, all of which must be made of the finest materials. Mull!"
A few moments later, Mull walked into the room, bowed and looked to Anblick.
"Your Majesty?"
"Bring the royal tailor, please," the king requested.
Mull bowed again, and left swiftly. A few minutes later, he came back with a handsome man dressed in a smart green tunic. The man bowed and conjured a stool in the wardrobe room.
"Your Highness, if you would kindly step onto the stool," he bowed his head.
Harry did as he was asked, and stepped lightly up onto the stool. He let the man measure him as many ways as he wanted to, and then listened to the man and his grandfather discussed styles and colours.
"I think that blacks, reds, and blues will suit him most, perhaps with white as well…" the tailor muttered.
"Yes, perhaps with greens and purples," Anblick replied.
"Of course," the tailor nodded. "What styles would you wish for me to make?"
"He must have formal and casual wear. Robes, tunics and trousers. Maybe some muggle-style clothes, perhaps," Anblick answered. "How soon can you have them ready? Casual clothes are of the utmost urgency."
"Well, I can probably have a few sets of casual clothes sent over by this evening, and the rest of the clothes ready in two days, Your Majesty," the tailor bowed.
"Very well," Anblick excused the man.
Harry stepped down off the stool.
"What else are we doing this afternoon?" he asked.
His grandfather smiled.
"Well, you need to be measured for circlets," he replied.
"Circlets?"
"You're a prince, Harry," Anblick laughed. "You cannot attend functions without something adorning your head! Come with me."
Moving to a drawer, the king opened it to reveal three tiaras. They were all silver, though slightly different in design. One was decorated with diamonds, one with sapphires and one with amethyst.
"These were your mother's," he said, sadly. "I thought that you might like them."
Harry moved closer and caressed one gently.
"Thank you, Grandad," he whispered.
"Your Majesty, Your Highness," came a voice from the doorway.
The two royals turned to see an unfamiliar man bowing to them.
"Ah, come in, I was just showing the prince some of your father's work," Anblick smiled.
"I only hope that my work can compare," the younger man replied, graciously.
The crown-maker stayed for around twenty minutes or so. He measured Harry and then made some notes, conferring with the king over the design and gems to be used. Eventually, Harry and Anblick sat on the couch in front of the roaring fire.
"Is there anything else on the agenda for today?" Harry asked.
"Almost," came the reply.
The door opened and Harry turned to see Mull and a younger boy walk out of the corridor into the room proper. Between them, they carried Harry's mother's trunk, which they placed against the wall.
"Harry, I would like you to meet Schutz. He is to be your companion, as Mull is mine," Anblick explained. "He will be loyal to you, and a good friend. He is the son of your mother's Ladies maid. His job is to do random chores for you."
"Is that necessary?" Harry asked, feeling daunted and shy.
"Of course!" Anblick replied. "You know so little, Harry. You cannot do all things yourself, you must have help for some of them. Schutz is happy to help. When he heard that it was to be your birthday, he volunteered for this job. Is that not so, Schutz?"
"Yes, Your Majesty," Schutz smiled. "I would be honoured to have this job, Your Highness."
Harry looked at the boy, he was around Harry's age, maybe a year or two older, with chocolate eyes, creamy skin and honey-coloured hair.
"Ok," Harry smiled and nodded.
"Excellent!" Anblick stood up. "I must go and write that letter to your headmaster now, so I will leave you and Schutz to become acquainted and perhaps explore the palace and gardens?"
Mull following respectfully behind him, the king left the room. Harry turned to Schutz.
"Well, why don't you show me around?" he grinned.
"Yes, Your Highness," Schutz bowed his head, and walked with Harry out of the room.
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Harry returned to his bedroom later that night, companion in tow to discover that his belongings from the Dursleys had arrived. With Schutz's help, he unpacked them onto various shelves.
Soon, Schutz ran a warm bath for him and laid out a towel, pyjamas and a robe in the bathroom.
"Your bath is ready, Your Highness," he said. "I shall turn down the bed, and then, if I may go to supper?"
"Of course. Thank you," Harry replied. "You are dismissed for the night. Enjoy yourself, Schutz."
The brown eyed boy bowed and left.
As Harry lay relaxing in the bath, he reflected on the day. First, at midnight, he'd learned he was adopted and that he was a prince for a magical race. Then, he'd learned a little about his people, and moved out of the Dursleys into a magnificent palace. He'd met his grandfather and learned that most of his family were from Slytherin, and that he should be resorted.
At dinner, which he attended in an informal dining room with his grandfather, Harry had learned that Dumbledore was allowing him to be resorted, and had seemed to take the news he wasn't a Potter particularly well. On top of that, Anblick had informed him that starting tomorrow, Harry was to train in his new powers in the mornings, and then spend some time in the king's company, learning laws, and mannerisms for the time he would take the crown.
"And the worst thing is, although it's been happening all day, I'll probably never get used to the constant bowing and mutterings of 'Your Highness'!" he thought, chuckling to himself at the thought that that was the only part of the day he was willing to complain about.
Climbing out of the bath, Harry dried off and pulled on his soft pyjamas, sent earlier by the tailor. Moving back into his room, he walked over to the bed, and climbed between the warm sheets. His mattress was deep and soft. Closing his eyes, Harry willed the fire-lit chandelier to go out, as Schutz had taught him earlier. Blanketed in darkness, he let the soothing thrall of sleep wash over him. After all, it had been an eventful and tiring day.
A/N: I know, kinda boring, but I had to have a little filler, so we can get to the interesting part. Only a couple of chapters and we go to Hogwarts, though!
Replies to Reviews.
PhantomNight- Well, this chapter was more filler than the last, but onto the more interesting stuff next chapter!
Amanda burke- thanks! I'm happy that you think it's good!
KniGhtInwAitiNg- I'm glad you like his room! And, you got more about his wardrobe! Yes, Harry will be getting dance lessons. What's the good of a prince that can't dance. Especially as there will be a ball soon..oops! maybe I shouldn't have said that! Oh well.
Brionyjae- Thanks! I put quite a bit of thought into the palace. I wanted it to be very cool and a but mystical. I also needed a good explanation for why Harry should be in Slytherin. Plus I thought that Dragon Flame, with a slightly higher conscious than normal wizards would be in Slytherin. Especially royalty, in case they needed to manipulate the nobility or something. I'm sure I don't think of everything, but thanks for the compliment!
Aznfyre- Now why would I drop hints? That would just ruin it! (psst! See KniGhtInwAitiNg's reply for a spoiler!)
BalrogGodZanus- I'm glad that you're feeling better! Of course you can call me Calliope! It would be an honour to be named after her!
Shania Maxwell- Well, Harry's going to learn more soon! Next chapter, actually. Hogwarts soon as well. And the Slytherins may surprise you!
Ryo Sama- Thanks for the compliment! Also, I like to try to be original, so…Dragon Flame arrived in my mind! Thanks for reviewing!
Thank you to everyone!
Love,
Len