Disclaimer: Everyone knows that I don't own Harry Potter......but my love sure does look like him. *wonders*
Chapter 6
Unexpected Pleasantries and an Odd Warning
After meeting back up with the group a few minutes later - Diagon alley was always so crowed at that time of year - the children and parents
all split up into groups to go and get their various needed items. Ron decided to accompany Harry to Gringotts since it would only take a
moment for his withdrawal to be made. You see, last year Hagrid had arranged for a bit of money to ready for Harry at this time of year to save
him the trouble of having to go down into the tunnels with the elves to get it.
They entered the establishment and Ron's eyes practically feel out of his head. "Bloody hell Harry, this place is huge. How do they manage to
find anything?" he asked, still in awe of the scene.
Harry chuckled and shook his head at his friend's obvious wonderment. "They're magic too you know. Plus this is just the sort of thing they do.
We do spells, they do money. It's as simple as that," said Harry as he stepped up to one of the desks.
A rather imposing (if such was possible for such a small goblin) looked down at Harry to inquire, "And how may I help you today?"
"Harry Potter to pick up his yearly allowance."
The goblin looked him over for a moment as if trying to verify that he was actually Harry Potter. Inside Harry seethed, how in the world could
he possibly not know who he was? He was Harry Potter, didn't they all know him?
"Yes Mr. Potter. We have your allowance. Driznel?" as the goblin behind the desk said this, another one came out from behind it to hand Harry
a rather large sack.
"200 galleons," said the goblin. Harry nodded and thanked them politely before he and Ron went on their way.
"200 galleons?! What are you gonna do with that much money?" Ron asked. Harry shrugged and soon they parted ways.
Each year Harry would visit Mr. Ollivander to say hello to him before going on his way to school. His wand after all was one of his most
important assets. However, he stopped short just inside upon seeing the other occupant of the store.
Draco Malfoy was laughing and in a nice non-sneering way as well. Harry couldn't believe what he was seeing. He was holding a rather
pleasant conversation with Mr. Ollivander and for the moment seemed to be a perfectly normal nice wizard. Draco chose that moment to turn
his head and check out the eyes he felt on him. His eyes narrowed somewhat and then softened. "Harry," he said with a slight smile.
"Draco," Harry replied, just waiting for the waters to turn rough.
"How's the shopping going?"
Harry blinked. That sounded like a nice normal inquiry. No sarcasm or dry wit behind it at all.
"It's going well, and yours?"
"Spendid, I just stopped by here to say hello to Mr. Olivander. I do every year before going to Hogwarts. My wand is one of my most precious
assets."
Harry's mind reeled. Hadn't he just told himself those same words? He and Malfoy thought the same thing on a subject?! How could this
be?!
"I…..I do the same," he stammered. He was now entirely unsure of how this encounter was going to go. This was turning out to be a very
strange year indeed.
"That's interesting. Not many people think to stop by and say hello. I don't know why. Personally I think it should be mandatory," said
Draco.
Mr. Ollivander chuckled, "Now now boys, no need to go gushing over me. Although, the thought is much appreciated."
Draco said his farewell to Mr. Ollivander and started over to the door. "I'll see you at school Harry. Good luck with the rest of your shopping,"
said Draco as he disappeared out of the door.
Harry shook his head once, twice, three times. No no it really happened. He and Draco Malfoy just had a pleasant conversation. How in the
world did that happen? Harry shrugged it off and as soon as he looked at Mr. Ollivander all thoughts of Malfoy quickly left his mind.
"I knew the day would come. It was only right what with the wand you have. I was hoping however that you would indeed turn out to be
our champion. Maybe….maybe you haven't abandoned us yet. That look on your face is one of shock, almost dismay. Oh be careful Harry.
The old world is coming back again. Don't be lost to us," said Mr. Ollivander. He turned and quickly went into the back of his store.
What in the bloody hell was all that about Harry would have liked to know. The old world is coming back? Don't be lost to us? Harry
wanted to know what was going, but judging from his past experiences, he figured they would all come in due course.
After everyone was all done with their shopping, again by floo everyone headed back to the burrow. The day had been exhausting and
everyone just wanted to go to sleep. They all trudged up the stairs and started to shower before going to sleep.
Just after eleven, Harry slipped out of Ron's room undected and made his way over to Ginny's. He knocked softly on her door and we he got
no reply he quietly entered the room.
She was sleeping Harry could see. It didn't matter; all he wanted to do was look at her for a bit before going to sleep. He stared down at his
sleeping angel and bent over to gently press his lips upon her forehead.
Harry stayed only a little longer watching her before sleepiness overcame him and he made his way back silently to Ron's room. He resumed
his spot next to his best friend and fell into a blissful sleep, the day's unusual events the farthest thing from his mind.
author's note: Ehhh........sorry it took long. ^^; I'll try to get the next one out a bit quicker.
Chapter 6
Unexpected Pleasantries and an Odd Warning
After meeting back up with the group a few minutes later - Diagon alley was always so crowed at that time of year - the children and parents
all split up into groups to go and get their various needed items. Ron decided to accompany Harry to Gringotts since it would only take a
moment for his withdrawal to be made. You see, last year Hagrid had arranged for a bit of money to ready for Harry at this time of year to save
him the trouble of having to go down into the tunnels with the elves to get it.
They entered the establishment and Ron's eyes practically feel out of his head. "Bloody hell Harry, this place is huge. How do they manage to
find anything?" he asked, still in awe of the scene.
Harry chuckled and shook his head at his friend's obvious wonderment. "They're magic too you know. Plus this is just the sort of thing they do.
We do spells, they do money. It's as simple as that," said Harry as he stepped up to one of the desks.
A rather imposing (if such was possible for such a small goblin) looked down at Harry to inquire, "And how may I help you today?"
"Harry Potter to pick up his yearly allowance."
The goblin looked him over for a moment as if trying to verify that he was actually Harry Potter. Inside Harry seethed, how in the world could
he possibly not know who he was? He was Harry Potter, didn't they all know him?
"Yes Mr. Potter. We have your allowance. Driznel?" as the goblin behind the desk said this, another one came out from behind it to hand Harry
a rather large sack.
"200 galleons," said the goblin. Harry nodded and thanked them politely before he and Ron went on their way.
"200 galleons?! What are you gonna do with that much money?" Ron asked. Harry shrugged and soon they parted ways.
Each year Harry would visit Mr. Ollivander to say hello to him before going on his way to school. His wand after all was one of his most
important assets. However, he stopped short just inside upon seeing the other occupant of the store.
Draco Malfoy was laughing and in a nice non-sneering way as well. Harry couldn't believe what he was seeing. He was holding a rather
pleasant conversation with Mr. Ollivander and for the moment seemed to be a perfectly normal nice wizard. Draco chose that moment to turn
his head and check out the eyes he felt on him. His eyes narrowed somewhat and then softened. "Harry," he said with a slight smile.
"Draco," Harry replied, just waiting for the waters to turn rough.
"How's the shopping going?"
Harry blinked. That sounded like a nice normal inquiry. No sarcasm or dry wit behind it at all.
"It's going well, and yours?"
"Spendid, I just stopped by here to say hello to Mr. Olivander. I do every year before going to Hogwarts. My wand is one of my most precious
assets."
Harry's mind reeled. Hadn't he just told himself those same words? He and Malfoy thought the same thing on a subject?! How could this
be?!
"I…..I do the same," he stammered. He was now entirely unsure of how this encounter was going to go. This was turning out to be a very
strange year indeed.
"That's interesting. Not many people think to stop by and say hello. I don't know why. Personally I think it should be mandatory," said
Draco.
Mr. Ollivander chuckled, "Now now boys, no need to go gushing over me. Although, the thought is much appreciated."
Draco said his farewell to Mr. Ollivander and started over to the door. "I'll see you at school Harry. Good luck with the rest of your shopping,"
said Draco as he disappeared out of the door.
Harry shook his head once, twice, three times. No no it really happened. He and Draco Malfoy just had a pleasant conversation. How in the
world did that happen? Harry shrugged it off and as soon as he looked at Mr. Ollivander all thoughts of Malfoy quickly left his mind.
"I knew the day would come. It was only right what with the wand you have. I was hoping however that you would indeed turn out to be
our champion. Maybe….maybe you haven't abandoned us yet. That look on your face is one of shock, almost dismay. Oh be careful Harry.
The old world is coming back again. Don't be lost to us," said Mr. Ollivander. He turned and quickly went into the back of his store.
What in the bloody hell was all that about Harry would have liked to know. The old world is coming back? Don't be lost to us? Harry
wanted to know what was going, but judging from his past experiences, he figured they would all come in due course.
After everyone was all done with their shopping, again by floo everyone headed back to the burrow. The day had been exhausting and
everyone just wanted to go to sleep. They all trudged up the stairs and started to shower before going to sleep.
Just after eleven, Harry slipped out of Ron's room undected and made his way over to Ginny's. He knocked softly on her door and we he got
no reply he quietly entered the room.
She was sleeping Harry could see. It didn't matter; all he wanted to do was look at her for a bit before going to sleep. He stared down at his
sleeping angel and bent over to gently press his lips upon her forehead.
Harry stayed only a little longer watching her before sleepiness overcame him and he made his way back silently to Ron's room. He resumed
his spot next to his best friend and fell into a blissful sleep, the day's unusual events the farthest thing from his mind.
author's note: Ehhh........sorry it took long. ^^; I'll try to get the next one out a bit quicker.
