AN: Ummmm.... WEEEEEEEEEEEEE! Heh. Sorry this took so long. Writers block is a bitch. And as soon as I finally started writing my Internet died--of course.

Chapter 2--

"Thank you Daddy." Harry hugged his father as tight as he could, overjoyed at his beautiful new guitar. It was... magnificent. And he would name it Elaine.

"Just don't keep your dorm mates up all night playing." Severus Snape, the Headmaster of Hogwarts, told him with a small (barely noticeable) smile. "I have a letter for one Mister Harry Potter, delivered personally." He brandished an envelope and Harry's grin widened.

"My Hogwarts letter! Thank you Uncle Sevvie!" And Severus, too, was attacked by a viciously hugging 11-year old.

"Play us a song on your new guitar, Harry." Draco requested eagerly. Harry smiled broadly and sat in a chair, making sure his guitar was tuned perfectly, before he struck up a gentle Muggle song. Harry closed his eyes and let the words flow from him.

"The water is wide.

I can't cross o'er

And neither I

Have wings to fly

Give me a boat

That carries two.

And both shall row

My love and I.

Love is gentle.

Love is great

The sweetest flower

When first it's new...

But love growl old

And waxes gold.

And fades away...

Like morning dew.

There is a ship

That sails the sea.

She's loaded deep

As deep as deep can be...

But not as deep

As the love I'm in.

I know not if

I sink or swim.

The water is wide

I can't cross o'er

And neither I

Have wings to fly.

Give me a boat

That can carry two.

And both shall row...

My love and I.

And both shall row...

My love and I..." He trailed off and opened his eyes, smiling in content before blushing a bit as everyone cheered for him.

Draco glomped him, making sure (of course) not to harm the new guitar. Harry smiled and strummed a random chord.

He was living the good life.

Harry fought to keep his grin to a minimum as he strolled through Diagon Alley with his most favorite godfather. He was supposed to be dignified in public, and he kept to that. He could still show emotion, but he kept himself in check. Son of the Dark Lord and all.

"Come on, Harry, let's go get you a birthday present." Sirius suggested, ignoring the way people parted when they walked past, not overly obvious but not exactly subtle either. Harry's smile got a little wider, though he mock-scowled as his godfather ruffled his hair.

"Would you like to pick out a pet, Harry? I'd recommend an owl, although knowing you a snake would also be a good choice." Sirius spoke as he steered him into the pet shop.

Harry looked around for a moment before his eyes caught sight of... the one. A beautiful snowy owl looked him straight in the eyes. Harry was drawn toward her.

"You're beautiful, aren't you, precious?" He cooed to her as he stroked her reverently.

"Found one already?" Sirius chuckled next to him. Harry nodded.

"Yes. Her name is..." he cocked his head. "Hedwig."

Sirius shook his head. "I'll never get this psychic thing you seem to have with animals."

Harry just shook his head and smiled mysteriously.

"Come on, Lolli, let's go to Flourish & Blott's!" Harry dragged his protesting godfather into the bookstore.

"Harry..." he whined. "I don't like bookstores..."

Harry turned to him and used puppy-dog-eyes. Sirius melted like ice cream on an August afternoon.

"Look, Siri, the new Tamora Pierce is out!" he beamed. He adored the Muggle author, even if her books were about women.

Harry strolled over and picked up one hardcover book, grabbing it at the same time as someone else. He looked up into the brown eyes of a bushy-haired girl. He released it easily, being a gentleman, and grabbed another.

"Hi! My name's Hermione." She smiled, extending her hand to shake his. "Hermione Granger."

Harry nodded and took her hand. He refrained from kissing it. He could tell she was the feminist sort to be offended by it. "Harry Potter."

Her eyes lit up in recognition. "So are you going to Hogwarts this year? I've read all about it in Hogwarts, a History and I can't wait! I've known I was a witch for ages but my whole family is Muggle... well my Aunt Jean married a squib..." she trailed off. "Oh look at me, I'm babbling!" she blushed. "I'm just so excited! Have you ever been to Hogwarts before?"

Harry nodded. "One of my godfather's is the headmaster, and the other the DADA professor, so I was there a lot when I was younger. I still can't wait though! I have no idea what house I'll be sorted into. My dads were a Gryffindor and a Slytherin." he shrugged.

"I hope I'll be in Ravenclaw." She hugged the book--Emperor's Mage--to her body. "I've been waiting for this book for ages! The last one was so great! God I love Tamora Pierce, I met her once you know..."

Harry smiled and nodded, amused at how she babbled on, and caught sight of Sirius. "Hey, look, I've got to go. See you September 1st, OK?" he waved goodbye and strolled over to Sirius.

"Met yourself a girlfriend already, Harry? You work fast." Sirius teased him.

Harry blushed. "Sirius! Stop it, I'm only eleven... that's way too young to start dating!"

Sirius grinned and ruffled his hair affectionately, earning him another mock-scowl. "Come along, young princeling, and let us buy your girl book."

"It's not a girl book! Just because it stars a woman... who is surrounded mostly by men, I will have you know..." he protested, glaring when Sirius just chuckled at him and took the book to go pay for it.

REVIEW RESPONSES! WEEE!

Wanamaker--Thank you! I try! But the plot bunnies running around in my head start killing each other sometimes, its very disturbing. I had to nurse this one back to health before a proper update could be made.

Shadowface--Well... I really don't know how dark he will be. I don't think Voldemort was quite as crazy before his first defeat, and in this he has had Harry to keep him human.

Talis--ummmm... there are a lot of AU stories that start with Harry pretty young, ones with Sirius and/or Severus in them. But I don't like Harry too young to snog, usually.

Shadowsphinx--well, I guess you had to wait. Quite a long time. sweat drop Sorry!

personz-of-da-dungeon--I know, I love that line too. So innocent! I'm just waiting for the time when Harry realizes... BWAHAHAHA. And Dumbledore IS that mean. He's manipulative. I hate him to pieces.

Miss Lesley--that is like, the most helpful review evah! Now to answer your questions:

1. What happened to Dumbledore?
He is rotting away in Azkaban for trying to kidnap Harry. He might come in later. He is Harry's great grandfather. In case you didn't notice the reference there.
2. What Happened to Narcissa?
Narcissa is around, she doesn't really care much for her family and travels a lot, and has a great many lovers. She knows about Lucius and Voldemort, but doesn't really care.
3. What kind of training has Draco had?
Draco has had training similar to Harry's, and went to school with Harry. It is policy for wizards to do primary school in a muggle school. Know thy enemy, and all that good shit. He hasn't the musical talent Harry has, though he has been trained in the playing of the piano and violin (again, they're 'cultured') but his true love is sports. They havent had any magical training, but after they begin at Hogwarts Tom and Lucius will make sure they gt EVERYTHING they need to know, on the holidays and all that good stuff.
4. Are muggle borns allowed at Hogwarts?
Did this chapter answer that? They are, but they have to match the potential of the purebloods accepted in.
5. Does LV just control the magical world or lso the muggle world?
His control of the magical world is blatant, but he does wield quite some influence over many Muggle politicians.

Nyoka li--Thankyou for your review. And of course Harry's a wonder child! Draco will be very powerful too.

Lady Phoenix Slytherin--thanks

spicylemon--TEE! I KNOW!