"Japanese" (Only used when speaking Japanese in a usually English speaking setting)

'Thoughts/Mindlink'

"Normal speak/English."

Disclaimer: I own nothing.

Draco Malfoy looked around the shop his father had taken him too curiously. He had never been allowed inside Borgin and Burkes, much less Nocturne Alley before. It was just as interesting as he had always assumed it was. Draco was fascinated by many of the things in the store. His father was busy doing business with the owner. Thus he paid little attention to Draco's wanderings.

'So, what do you think these are for?' Draco asked the voice in his head. He was looking at some blood stained knives. They had intricately designed handles. Many designs were carved into the metal. The metal of the handles seemed to shine like gold. The blades of the knives themselves were black. Making the bright red stains that coated them stand out even more.

The voice hummed in a thoughtful manner. 'I have no idea. They're probably cursed. My guess is they were created for torture or murder, or both.' The voice responded a little too cheerily for Draco's taste. 'Quite a piece of work don't you agree?' The voice sounded as though it was admiring the knives. 'They were crafted by a skilled blacksmith surely. It must have been someone with a real talent for the art!' The voice sounded as though it was grinning.

Draco nodded in agreement. 'They're probably worth more than their being sold for.' If there was one thing Draco knew. It was money. And the price in front of those knives, didn't match up to the quality of the merchandise. It was almost laughable really. But he wasn't going to correct the price. He didn't want to risk his Father's wrath later.

The voice seemed to nod. 'They're definitely worth more.' The voice agreed. 'But that's enough chatting about fine craftsmanship. I can't have been the only one of us to notice the cabinet over there open on its own can I?' the tone the voice was using made it clear that if Draco hadn't seen it. The voice would think he was an idiot of some sort.

Draco rolled his eyes. 'I saw it. I was hoping it was the wind. But we're not that lucky. Shall we take a look once Father goes in the back room?' Draco grinned. Wondering who or what was hiding in the cabinet. He hoped it was something worth finding. But he probably didn't have to worry about that. Cabinets that opened on their own as soon as you entered the room tended to be hiding interesting secrets.

He tried to be inconspicuous as he wandered near the cabinet. He shuddered as he caught sight of an array of human bones on display. Draco was sure that those bones were only on display for decoration purposes. They were probably even fakes. At least he hoped they were fakes. Then he passed a perfectly normal looking necklace. It was quite pretty actually. It was beaded, with blue and green like a peacock. The pendant that hung off it was colored around the edges with the same scheme. The gemstone in the middle was black. Probably obsidian that is if he remembered is gems correctly. Then he noticed the note card on the display case.

The voice the voice seemed to be raising an eyebrow. 'Cursed necklace, has taken the lives of four muggle owners to date. What a charming thing to have on display. . .' The voice said sarcastically. 'No really. That's just what everyone wants for their birthday.' The voice rolled its eyes, or at least that's the impression Draco got.

Draco snickered. 'What's not to love about cursed necklace that kills you when you put it on?' He smirked. 'I'm sure it's the must have gift of the century. I've heard things like that is all the rage in America.' Draco added walking away from the case.

The voice gave a triumphant cheer that seemed to echo in his head for a moment. Draco winced. 'I've finally done it! I've managed to give you a sense of humor! Now we just need to work on your friend making skills. And we might have you acting like an average human being by your thirteenth birthday!' The voice was undoubtedly grinning now.

Draco got the impression someone had wrapped an arm around his shoulder. He rolled his eyes at the voice. He pretended to examine a creepy withered hand. 'Aren't we supposed to be busting whoever is hiding in the cabinet? Really you get too easily distracted.' Draco wasn't sure when he started referring to the voice as a person, much less a separate entity from himself. But he didn't really care. The voice was able to hold up an intelligent conversation. Which was something which his current group of 'friends' could not do.

'Hey, you're me and I'm you. So I'm not the only one who get's distracted!' The voice was laughing now. Draco could almost picture its sickeningly happy grin. 'But yeah that sounds like a good idea. Whoever's in there might be trouble though. So be on your guard.' The voice seemed to be frowning. Draco got the impression it would rather be the one heading towards the cabinet. But he didn't really care.

Draco moved wasn't too far away. But something caught his eye. Ironically, it was another eye. It seemed to follow him wherever he went. But it just sat there innocently staring back at him. Draco didn't take his eyes off it. He frankly didn't trust anything in this store. It was all dark magic in one way or another. The shop was quiet. If he strained his ears he could tell exactly what his father was discussing with the owner in the back, not that he didn't already know.

The quiet just meant he'd have to be careful. Out of the corner of his eye Draco spied something, a flash. It was kind of like a reflection of the light, possibly one that came off glasses. Draco raised an eyebrow. 'Well isn't this interesting.' He had a feeling he already knew who was in the cabinet. It was just his style to get into trouble. In fact he was confident that he did as he strode over to it and flung the door open.

Note!

Mostly a filler chapter I'm aware. But it was a necessary one. The next chapter will be better. And may be out tonight depending on how fast I can get it written.

On that note. There aren't many chapters of this story left. This story will end with their summer vacation. And the next story, containing their Second year will begin.

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