Chapter Eleven
Warning(s): minor language, minor homophobia (and when I say minor, it's not really that big)
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Harry smoothed his hair down over his scar and followed his father out of the Leaky Cauldron. His green cloak billowed as a gust of hot wind hit the pair and he grimaced. "I don't see why I have to wear these hot, stuffy, things."
"It's only proper that you do." Severus said matter of factly. Beside them, Blaze snorted as if in laughter. "Shut it you fleabag! I highly doubt an animal would know of tradition…."
"Father, don't antagonize him." Harry groused as they strode through the entrance. Blaze rumbled in agreement and Harry slipped a thick leather collar around his neck. He gave the animal an apologetic shrug and they made their way to the potions shop. "I'll wait out here."
"You're sure?" Harry nodded and Severus disappeared inside. Harry settled himself on a bench to wait and Blaze curled up next to him on the ground.
"You'll need a bath after this. You're getting dirty." Blaze snorted and Harry scanned the crowds. He spotted a few of his classmates and Kayan, who motioned to him to wait for a moment. Harry nodded and ten minutes later found himself sitting on Kayan's lap.
"I missed you. How are you? The greasy blob treating you good?" Kayan asked as Harry worked out how he got onto Kayan's lap without knowing it.
"Uhm…yeah. I'm good. He's actually been really nice to me. If only he'd let me take off this damn cloak. I wanted to wear shorts and a tank top." Kayan laughed and brushed the cloak off of Harry's shoulders.
"My poor baby." He teased. Harry huffed and rested his forehead against Kayan's shoulder. "What ever shall I do with you?"
"I could think of a few things." Harry joked.
"Disgusting." Harry's head shot up and he turned around to see a familiar looking red-head glaring at them. "Can't you keep your perversions to yourselves?" Harry narrowed his eyes.
"It's a free world." Harry retorted. Ron's eyes widened as he scanned Harry's features. A flip of his head made Harry's hair move to reveal his scar. Ron scowled.
"So you think you can get away with everything Potter? First the things in school, then the ridiculous article in the Prophet…. What next?"
"Maybe I'll curse you to hell and back." Harry threatened. Hermione, who was silently standing behind Ron shook her head. At first Harry thought it was at him but he was surprised when she rounded on Ron.
"How could you say that? There's nothing wrong with them being here, cuddling. And you of all people should know that Harry doesn't lie." Ron turned red as Hermione turned to Harry. "How have you been? I wasn't sure what to think when Dumbledore told us you were at St. Mungos."
"Well, it's his fault I was there." Harry fumed. "I didn't need to be locked up. And everything in that article was true."
"I know. I just didn't believe that you would do something stupid like lie." Harry smiled. Ron let out a huff and stalked away. Two pairs of sad eyes followed him. "I'm sorry about him. He's just used this whole thing as a means of attracting attention to himself."
"I understand. By the way, this is my boyfriend Kayan. Kayan, this is Hermione." They both said their hellos and were interrupted by Severus storming out.
"They're out of the ingridient I need." He paused and blinked at Hermione.
"Hello Professor." She greeted politely. He nodded his head in return.
"I have to go down Knockturn…no don't give me that look! You can't come with me. Not yet anyway." Harry pouted. "You have two hours to do what you want. And that does not include following me, going off to shag Kayan, or terrorizing the locals." Hermione hid a grin while Harry huffed.
"Well jeez father, if I can't do any of that then I might as well go home." He said snottily. Hermione giggle and Kayan laughed out right.
"Merlin save us I've created a monster." Severus muttered as he strode away. Harry grinned at his father's retreating back before he turned to his friend.
"What would you like to do?" Hermione shrugged and looked down at the ground shyly. Her eyes rested on Blaze and she squeaked in surprise.
"Is that a Siberian Wolf?" Harry nodded. Blaze crawled out from under the bench and allowed Hermione to pet him. "He's beautiful. Where'd you get him." Harry motioned for her to sit beside them as he began to tell the tale of his encounter with Blaze and Kayan. When he was finished, Hermione was shaking her head in disbelief. "Amazing."
"Yeah. It totally surprised me." Harry agreed. "How is everyone by the way?"
"Well, you saw Ron. Thankfully the rest of the Weasleys aren't as bad. They are a little concerned about you though. We should pop in, I heard them in Gringott's a little while back." Harry nodded. "And as far as the rest of the school…well…the Slytherins are subdued. Malfoy in particular is quiet. I think the fact the Voldemort was a Shadow, and is now gone, has them upset for various reasons."
"And the Gryffindors?' Harry asked anxiously.
"They don't know what to believe. Some of them are with Ron, but others are with me. I think if you came back…"
"I'm going to, don't worry. Father is just letting me get used to the life outside of the hospital." Hermione nodded. "Let's go find the Weasleys."
"Sure."
They found the Weasleys outside of Gringotts. Ron was fuming on the outer ends of the family and his glare darkened when he saw Harry, Hermione, Kayan, and Blaze approach. Mrs. Weasley however drew Harry into a hug. "Oh it's so good to see you!"
"We didn't believe anything that Dumbledore told us!" Fred and George said in unison. Harry grinned at the pair as he struggled away from Mrs. Weasley.
"Of course not. We know you better than that." Mrs. Weasley said. Harry nodded thankfully. "How's Severus doing with all this?"
"My father is fine. He's off buying potion stuff…" Harry grumbled.
"In Knockturn Alley." Hermione finished. "Harry's mad because he couldn't go." Mrs. Weasley nodded.
"Darn well he shouldn't. Even with the Shadow thing gone, he could still be in danger from it's followers." Harry grimaced. "I'm sure once they're gone Severus will allow you to tag along with him."
"Yeah. Sure." Kayan was then introduced to the large family, along with Blaze. The Siberian Wolf was petted and cooed over while Harry grinned at the display. Ron snorted from behind the group but Harry painfully ignored him.
"How about we go for some ice cream dearies?" Mrs. Weasley suggested. "How long do you have Harry?"
"About and hour." Harry replied.
"Good! Off we go then."
TBC
I swear my mom is such a biatch. Today my g-pa picked me up to bring me to my test. On the way back the garbage cans and lids were in the driveway. Well, I thought nothing of it and rummaged through my bag for a house key. I didn't know it at the moment but my g-pa got out to pick them up. When I realized he did I opened the garage door and he put them in.
Well, mom came home and found out what he did. Ang guess what. I got yelled at because I let him bring the cans in. Like I could really do anything. I didn't realize he did that until I looked up and saw him with them. I seriously thought he was waiting at the door for me while I looked for my key. Guess I'm too stupid to realize what's going on when I'm distracted……
