Harry Potter and the Voldemort Resistance
By Bado
Disclaimer: I own none of the Harry Potter franchise.
Chapter 7 Weasley's Wizard Wheezes
Remus and Moody led the six youngsters to a medium sized store halfway between the Leaky Cauldron and Gringott's. Harry recognized the store as the old premises for Gambol and Japes Wizarding Joke Shop, but now there was a large sign that said in red letter "Weasley's Wizard Wheezes." Outside the store were Fred and Lee Jordan. They seemed to be giving demonstrations of Weasley's Wildfire Whiz-Bangs, the same that had caused so much mayhem the year before. Above them a large pink Catherine Wheel was emitting pink sparks among the large red and blue rockets.
"Hey everybody!" Fred called from atop the crate he was standing on. They approached the young inventor.
"You all getting your school supplies?" Fred asked as he stepped down.
"Yeah. Then we'll be sending them home to wait out the summer." Remus replied with a wink.
"Yes, yes. I remember now." Fred reminisced. He quickly changed the subject as he noticed the strange glances from the students.
"Well go on in and check out the merchandise. My better half will help you out with anything you need. And if you're interested in receiving the catalog, please sign the list that's at the front desk."
After they listened to the small speech they went inside. The store was covered wall to wall with practical joke aides. The shelves in the middle of the store held the great variety of fireworks, extendable ears, portable swamps, fake wands, trick candies, headless hats, and any other mischief making device you could want.
"Ok everyone. You have about half an hour to shop." Moody said.
Harry started in the fireworks section and quickly found a jumbo pack he wanted. His face fell as he looked at the price at the bottom. He'd already spent practically all his money he took out of his vault earlier that day, and he wasn't sure if Moody would let him take anymore out. Then Harry felt someone tap him on the shoulder. He quickly turned to see none other than George.
"Have you found something you like there Harry?" He asked.
"O yeah. But I don't know if I'm going to buy it." Harry said.
"Harry. There's no need to worry about the money. Yours is no good here. You are of course our most valued proprietor. Only one for that matter. So go ahead and pick out anything you want. I got to go check on some business. Dung is bringing some more supplies." George said as he left through a back door. Harry had picked out a couple large packages of fireworks as well as a Skiving Snackbox and a set of Extendable Ears when Ron found him.
"Harry, Harry! George just told me I can have a shopping spree. Let's go!" Ron said as he began to lead Harry around the store. "Mum let me come check it all out earlier this summer, and I've had my eye on a couple things." Ron lead Harry to a display of normal looking ink bottles
"Read the sign." Ron said, pointing to the very small sign. Harry's had to practically press his nose against it just so he could read it.
A New Invisible Ink
This new ink is not your normal disappearing ink. This ink is created with
a special charm, so that with a simple incantation only the person meant to
read it will be able to. This ink is repellent to any and all revealing spells.
Before even finishing the small paragraph, Harry had scooped a bottle of ink into the basket with the rest of his items. The two boys realized it was already about five minutes to leave. So they made their way to the front counter. As they reached the counter, Fred and George pulled the two into a back room, Ron not so pleased.
"Hey what's the big idea." Ron said.
"Settle down. In a minute you two will be thanking us." George said, holding his hand up.
"We've developed a new product. But we're not sure if we want to release it to the public as it can be very valuable during duels. So we're giving the prototypes to just a few people, you two and a few Order members." Fred said.
"Wait." Said Ron. "Mom let you two join the Order? How come?" Fred looked at Ron like he was stupid.
"Don't you remember what mom said last summer. Wizards who are of age and out of school. But that's not the point. We pulled you two aside to show you these." George said as he handed a plain looking bouncy ball to each Harry and Ron. A green one to Harry and a red one to Ron.
"These are shape shifting balls. Wave your wand over it a time or two while thinking of a particular object, and it will take shape of that object in an instant. Go ahead try it out." George said. So Harry set the small green ball down on the table and waved his wand over the green ball. He closed his eyes and thought of Hedwig. When he reopened his eyes, he saw an exact replica of his beloved pet flapping her wings above their heads. Seeing the tear coming down Harry's cheek, George waved his own wand and the snowy owl was once again a green bouncy ball.
"These are great guys." Ron said. "Thanks."
"Yeah, thanks." Harry mimicked. And the two stuffed the balls in their pockets.
"No problem guys. Put them to good use." George said as he reopened the door to the main area of the store.
"There you two are." Said Remus anxiously. "It's just about time to go. See you later Fred, George." He said as he led Ron and Harry to the others waiting near the door.
"It's time to go meet the rest. We'll be heading back through the Leaky Cauldron." Lupin and Moody lead the students back to the small pub, where they soon found the other students. Harry met up with Mark. The two talked about everything Mark bought, until they were interrupted by Professor McGonagall.
"Ok students. Please form a single file line in front the fireplace. One by one step up and take a pinch of Floo Powder. I will tell you which grate to get out of once you are next in line." She finished then looked at the Evans. "You two will be going back to Arabella's house."
Harry and Mark stepped to the back of the line as to have as much time as possible to talk.
"You were right Harry. There are so many neat stores here! All the awesome magical stuff. O! Harry, check out my wand. It's willow, ten inches, dragon heartstring, and springy. Mr. Olivander said it's good for charms." Mark was ecstatic.
"That's great Mark." Harry said nicely.
"And at Flourish and Blotts, I got quite a few extra books on magic. I want to learn as much as I can." Harry was reminded immediately of Hermione. The line to go through the fire was quickly getting shorter and shorter. Then finally it was Mark's turn.
"See you in September Harry." Mark said with a wave, as he stepped into the large fireplace.
"Bye Mark. Have a great summer!" And Mark was gone. Anna then turned to talk to Harry.
"Bye Harry. I'm so glad me and Mark were able to meet you. Keep in touch ok. Hope I can see you soon."
"Ok. Bye Aunt Anna." Harry made sure to put an emphasis on Aunt. Then she stepped into the fireplace, just as the many people in front of her. And as a large flame surrounded her, she disappeared. Now Harry and Professor McGonagall were the only ones left.
"In you go Potter." She said. Then she leaned closer so only Harry could hear the next part. "Hogwarts, Great Hall." Harry nodded to show he understood. Harry was soon on his way to Hogwarts through fire, his least favorite way to travel.
Harry felt himself slowing down, so he stuck his hands out so he wouldn't miss his grate. When he did finally stop, Harry was happy to see the Great Hall. He was home.
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Author's Note
This chapter is finally up! For a while I was debating on whether to continue this one. So now you could be expecting weekly updates (at least every Sunday). And as always review please!!!!