CHAPTER 2 DIAGON ALLEY EXPOSED

Harry, Susan, Ashton and young James entered the Leaky Cauldron and quickly made their way to the back room where the secret entrance to Diagon Alley was. The entrance to Diagon Alley was slightly ajar which cause Harry and Susan a bit of concern.

"Hurry through," Harry said eyeing the entrance way strangely.

"That's weird," Susan said as they crossed into the magical realm. "I've never known it to stay open," She continued with a slight hint of concern in her voice.

"Me either," Harry responded as they headed toward one of the many bookstore along Diagon Alley. Harry, Susan and the boys climbed the stairs to Lord and Sauce and entered the bookstore through oblong glass doors along the front of the strange building. Standing in the entranceway Ashton noticed a section set aside for the first year's books. An average looking boy with a black bowler upon his head stood with his parents examining the books. The family decided to split up when Susan noticed Hermione standing in the care of Magical Creatures section.

"Herm," Susan yelled running over to her.

"Did you notice the entrance was open," Hermione asked, not stopping long enough to let Susan answer. "And, did you hear that the barrier at Kings Cross Station is wide open, and the Muggles have noticed."

"What is going on," Susan questioned as Harry and the boys came over carrying a large stack of books.

"Michael see you at Hogwarts," Ashton called to the boy in the bowler.

"Where are Ron and Rachell," Harry asked. "Rachell is with Mrs. Weasley. Mr. Weasley and Ron are stuck at the Ministry. Ron got called in late last night because of the barrier openings."

"Oh," Harry said remembering the open door in the hidden room behind the Leaky Cauldron.

"Are you coming up to the Burrow next week," Hermione asked as the Potters where just about to leave Lords and Sauce.

"Yes," Harry called back. "And tell Ron and that little angel we missed them."

"Ok," Hermione said a second before the glass doors closed behind the Potter family.

Standing on the street Harry could see into the small room behind the Leaky Cauldron, which caused him some concern, but he shook it off because his scar wasn't bothering him.