I own nothing from the Harry Potter Universe just the things you don't recognise

Chapter 2

Alec and Chris went out to Alec's car after sending the return owl confirming that Chris would be attending Hogwarts. Holding onto his key, Chris took they time to conjure up images of the Grand Castle, Quidditch, living paintings, singing suits of armour and secret passage ways.

Soon they arrived in London; they got out of the car, and walked down a few streets until they came across a shady looking pub bearing the name 'The Leaky Cauldron'. As they stepped inside, the barman waved at Alec, and Alec waved back, however they did not stop and chat, they continued out back until they were face to face with a sold wall. However this did not worry Alec, he simply smiled, removed a wooden stick from his coat pocket, and tapped what looked like random bricks that was until the bricks began to slide and shift turning into an archway. Chris looked on in awe as many funny dressed people walked around as though it was perfectly normal to have self stirring cups, or have people appear from out of thin air with a pop.

"Well Chris, this is Diagon Alley, the best place for supplies in England, first however, we need to get you some gold." Said Alec

"Where am I going to get that from, I have zero cash, and I hardly think I'm eligible for a loan." Replied Chris

"Well in that letter, it said you were filthy rich, a hundred thousand Galleons is a lot of money, even my ministry standards. So we'll go to Gringotts, get out about 500 Galleons, and go on a shopping spree. We'll get you a broom, an owl and all of the other stuff on the list, and if you feel like it we can get you some sizes for custom Quidditch robes and equipment, or a mail order form." Said Alec, as he led Chris to a crooked white building.

An hour later, they were back outside again, and Chris looked slightly pale from the speed of the cart. However the two of them pressed on, and soon they were absolutely laden down with things, like ingredients from the apothecary, a screech owl, which Chris christened Gael. Then came the store Chris was waiting for, Quality Quidditch Supplies, he went in empty handed and came out with the best model of broom currently on the market; the Starblazer MKIII. Chris also purchased a trunk, with the Hogwarts emblem on it. Alec also recommended buying, an invisibility cloak, a sneak-o-scope and a wand sheath for his belt, which he dutifully bought, along with some floo powder.

"Alec, would I just be able to look around, and take it all in, and I'll meet you in the Cauldron in an hour?" asked Chris

"Yeah, okay, just keep out of trouble, and stay away from Knockturn Alley, it's a bad place down there, lots of shift and untrustworthy people." cautioned Alec, in reply to Chris' question.

So of Chris went to explore Diagon Alley, he soon found himself in a rare items shop, with lots of interesting and fascinating items, however one caught his eye in particular, it looked like some spare parchment, he picked it up, to fold it out, when all of a sudden he felt a hand on his shoulder.

"Well young man, don't we have an eye for rarities, this is a one of a kind map, it gives off every little detail about Hogwarts, passwords, secret passage ways, the location of everyone within the grounds, it's perfect for doing a bit of midnight wandering." Said the man behind him

"A map of Hogwarts, however made this must have been exceptionally smart. How much would you like for it?" asked Chris with a twinge of curiosity.

"A mere 25 Galleons for you young sir am encouraged to sell it to you so cheaply, seeing as how you were nice enough to compliment me on my intellect. Allow me to introduce myself; my name is Remus Lupin, buyer, seller and collector of rare finds. This is my shop, 'The Marauder's Chest.' Now what use is the map if you can't read it? You see there is a special phrase one must utter to activate the map, you simply point the wand at the map and say 'I Solemnly Swear I Am up To No Good', and to turn it off again, you simply tap the map and say 'Mischief Managed'." Said the man

"Thank you very much Mr. Lupin. I'm sure this will be a great help to me, I love a good prank." Chris said enthusiastically.

As Chris walked out of the shop, he bumped into another boy.

"Oh I am so sorry, please let me help you pick every thing up." Apologised Chris

"Sorry, it's really my fault, I wasn't looking where I was going, and in fact I was sort of running from some one." Explained the boy

"Who are you running from?" asked Chris as he looked around

"I'm running from some psychotic pureblood, a Malfoy would you have it. She wants to hex me into oblivion, because I am of lesser value than her because I'm a 'mud blood'. I'm a muggle on my dad's side and magical I get from my mum." They boy explained.

"Well, I'm a pureblood, and I see everyone as equal, so it must be a family trait. I'm Chris by the way, Christopher Gryffindor." Chris said, extending his hand.

"Wow, nobody's seen the Gryffindor bloodline in ages, you're almost like Royalty. Is it your first year at Hogwarts as well? I'm Seth Landon, sorry for being rude, but I'm in the presence of an ancient bloodline, and I'm not being treated by a house elf." Seth said trying to sort out his speech.

"Yeah, I'm only starting Hogwarts in September, I'm going to try for seeker on the house team though, Quidditch sound dangerous, but fun at the same time. Hey you wanna hang out when we get to school, I know no one, and you seem like an alright guy." Said Chris

"Really do you mean it? I'd love to." Replied Seth.

"Well I gotta get back to by carer, but I'll see you on the platform on September 1st though." Chris said as he rushed off to The Leaky Cauldron.

Chris stepped inside the dingy pub, slipping the map inside his pocket he went to find Alec, who was sitting at the bar having a hearty conversation with a man with a beard, and long black hair, which he noticed was barely covering an oddly shaped scar.

"Ah Chris, just in time, I would like to introduce you to the Gryffindor Head of house Professor Harry Potter, he's been teaching Defence Against the Dark Arts there since he was 20." Said Alec

"Nice to meet you, Professor Potter." Chris said, extending his hand

"Well Chris, Alec tells me you have inherited a lot of things today, and you are the last of an ancient bloodline, this would indicate to me, some untapped knowledge that would make you excel in a lot of subjects, I'll just have to wait to see if my thesis is correct though." Replied Harry shaking Chris' hand.