HARRY POTTER AND THE gem of green

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Summary: This story takes place during Harry's sixth, and seventh years, as well as after Harry, Ron, and Hermione graduate from Hogwarts. In sixth year Harry meets two girls, both are destined to be his family, but in two different ways. This story has quid ditch, dueling, balls, another year of Defense Against The Dark Arts, and more!

CHAPTER 6: In Diagon Alley

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That night Harry, Nicole, Mike, Hermione and the two Weasleys had a wonderful time playing exploding snap together and drinking hot chocolate. At around midnight everyone decided to go to sleep. As Harry lay in his huge bed he couldn't believe everything that had happened to him lately. He had new clothes, a cool scooter, 2 cool new places to live in, and to top it all off the hottest girlfriend in the world!

Mike woke Nicole and Harry up at 9:00 a.m. by jumping on Harry's bed. Harry tackled the young boy and they were quickly engaged in a friendly pillow fight. Nicole watched as Harry and Mike tossed pillows back and forth. They met up with Ron and Hermione and Ginny and they all had huge breakfasts downstairs.

After breakfast they went into Diagon Alley. Mike had never seen Diagon Alley before and he was really impressed. Ron kept looking at Nicole with his mouth opened which caused Harry to feel angry and Hermione kept looking at Ron with a sad expression.

The first place they stopped was quality quid ditch supplies. Mike had had his birthday about a month ago and had gotten a Nimbus 2001. He wanted some broom polish and brush clippers. Harry wanted to get new quidditch pads. They entered the store which was fairly empty because it was still early in the morning. Harry was quite please to see that the Firebolt was still ranked number 1 in brooms. Harry decided to have a look around. He saw little fluttering snitches and was reminded of his father playing with one in Snape's pensive. He added one to his stuff then bought Mike his things. Harry liked Mike, he felt as if he had a younger brother, someone who looked up to him. Next Ron led them all to Weasley's Wizard Wheezes, which was ran by his two older brothers who were twins named Fred and George. The store was large and had an apartment over it. A bright sign had the store's name on it as well as pictures of the twins, Ron, and Harry as well as the twin's best friend Lee Jordan. Harry was shocked. The store had a lot of people in it. Harry, Nicole, Mike, Ron, and Ginny had to push through everyone to reach the front desk. Fred was loudly showing off products while George and Lee were working the registers. Both twins quickly spotted Harry and greeted him happily with pats on the back and handshakes. Everyone in the store turned to look at who the twins were greeting. Harry heard many people say, "look its Harry Potter," … "The Harry Potter," …. "Oh I wonder if he will give me an autograph!" Fred took the group upstairs into the apartment. The apartment looked cozy. It housed four large bathrooms coupled with 3 bedrooms: one each for Fred, George, and Lee, and there was also a huge guestroom, living room and kitchen. " Who is this fine looking' girl," Fred asked Harry. "Oh this is my girlfriend, Nicole Walters and this is Mike, her younger brother;" Harry introduce Fred to them as well. While everyone was talking Fred pulled Harry aside. "Hey mate, I just wanted to have a little chat," Fred said grinning. "Go on," Harry said grinning back. "Well me George and Lee were thinking and we decided to make you and Ron joint partners, because we opened his store thanks to you and if it weren't for you we wouldn't have the money Sirius left us from the 'maurader's vault' which is part your's." "We hope that you don't mind that we added your picture to our sign, but it draws in a lot of customers." "It is fine with me, but aren't you worried about being attacked by deatheaters for being known friend's of mine." "No, we feel really safe because we have Remus Lupin only two doors down now that he has the pad in the Leaky cauldron.

Him and Tonks are going out now if he hasn't talked to you recently, and she is staying with him. Also. Old Mad Eye Moody makes daily checkups." "Oh," was the only thing he could think to say. Harry was quite surprised to find out that Tonks and Remus were now seeing each other, he wondered why Remus hadn't owled him to tell him about it.

"George and I also had a cool idea for our store, we were wondering if you would let us sell autographed pictures of you," Fred said fast. "Umm I guess," Harry replied. Fred pulled out a neat looking picture of Harry holding a snitch and one of Harry eating and 6 pictures of Harry with his wand raised. " Sign each one. We got these from Colin Creevey," Fred explained. Harry signed each picture. "so now that you and Ron are partners with us and Lee we felt it was only right that you each receive 500 galleons a month deposited into your accounts." Harry protested, but in the end he gave up.

After saying goodbye to the twins and Lee the group made their way to the ice cream store. Harry bought everyone large Sundays. That evening when they got back to the Leaky cauldron Harry went up to Remus's apartment and knocked. Remus opened the door. He let Harry in. His apartment was just like Harry's. Remus was wearing new clothes and he appeared younger than he ever had. Tonks must be good for him, Harry thought. Remus told Harry about how he and Tonks were dating, and assured him that Sirius's death wasn't his fault. They spent about an hour talking alone about Sirius and life, when Tonks got home. She gave Harry a hug before kissing Remus hello. Harry invited them to come downstairs to the pub to eat with his friends. They had a very pleasant evening. Harry introduced Mike and Nicole to Remus and Tonks. Harry lay back contently that night in bed having just cleared his mind using occlumency. He smiled as he drifted into a peaceful sleep.

Sorry it was so short this chapter, but I am back! I will update again very soon!