HOGWARTS CASTLE

Dumbledore was calmly walking towards the great hall quite happy; Harry was now bound to the contract. Tom would return and kill him then he Albus Dumbledore would defeat Tom. He would be worshipped free to do whatever he deemed necessary he would finally bring the world to the proper place that he had envisioned for so long if only Gellert had listened to him so long ago. They could still be together, as it had been meant but he had been too aggressive too impulsive.

He noticed Minerva approaching him drawing him out of his thoughts.

"Albus, we may have a problem."

"Oh, and what might that be?"

"No one has seen mister Potter, since last night he has missed both breakfast and lunch I am nervous that he may have done something rash."

Albus smiled indulgently "Minerva, Harry wouldn't do something like running. He never has before."

Minerva looked thoughtful "You are right, Harry is one of the strongest Gryffindor's we have." In the back of her mind, she felt what she was saying was wrong but couldn't figure out why Albus was never wrong. So why would he be now.

-Gryffindor Table-

See the lying cheat won't even show his face did he really expect us to support his cheating arse." Ron stated loudly for everyone at the table to hear.

Cormac asked "So you know he cheated then?"

"He always has to the center of attention without fail he has never been able to handle anyone out shining him"

"That doesn't seem right, he never likes being at the center of any of our quidditch parties even though he is the reason we are winning." Katie snapped back

"Yeah, mainly because he knows you wouldn't stand for it and boot him from the team."

Alicia looked dumbfounded "Are you kidding the only times we have lost in the last 3 years are when something went wrong with Harry, none of you can even compete close to him on a broom. Trust us we have watched to see if any of us are risk of being replaced. None of you came close, especially to replacing Harry he is a natural on the broom its like he was born with one. So why don't you knock it off."

Ron flushed red with anger "He never was supposed to be in Gryffindor, he told me the hat wanted him in Slytherin so why don't you shut up you bint."

Fred and George grabbed Ron and started to drag him away much to his chagrin, Dumbledore stood noticing what was happening but wanting it to continue "Mister Weasley's is something wrong?"

George answered without even breaking stride "Family business. We have it handled."

Dumbledore hated those words, by saying those words he was powerless to intervene without Arthur giving him permission and if he tried to press them here in front of all these students, every heir would owl their guardian within the hour. So, he did the only thing he could, "Very well carry on."

Ron paled knowing that this gave the twins to do what ever they felt necessary to correct him the only one who could over rule them was his dad or Bill. The twins could be vicious and they were angry at him.

Meanwhile what he said had sunk in, and was the discussion of every Gryffindor splitting the house.

-Nocturn Alley

Harry only had to wait a few minutes before Neville arrived, grinning to himself. "Welcome back how did it go?"

"Great I got us more than I thought I ever would be able to. Are you sure about this Harry, I mean you have spent a lot of money already you don't need to spend more?"

"Nev, this is going to be going to far more than you understand."

"Har…"

"Neville this war is going to kill the magical world. We have to stop it now while we can."

"What do you mean?"

"The number of deaths magical Briton won't survive, there is just too many dead. Plus, all those who fled though most likely won't return."

"How bad was it?"

"The last time I saw the great hall it was cover with the dead. On the other side I was told that he executed everyone who stood against him. All of Gryffindor, and Hufflepuff 5th year and up were gone. The Order of the Phoenix was all gone most of the staff was killed any muggleborn's were killed along with their families the magical world was going to go stagnant, then ultimately collapse. Even if we had won, we still failed."

Neville rocked back he hadn't considered this part. Harry was right and so he had to do everything possible to fight this war before it became a war.

"Harry I'm scared I'm not going to lie."

Harry barked out a laugh, "Neville, if you weren't scared than I would think you are crazy. Fear is natural, hell it's healthy, it keeps us healthy, it is only bravery when you do something in the face of those fears. To overcome those fears, and still do what has to be done."

Neville let out a small smile "What if I can't."

"You can, Neville I have seen you do it before. I have seen you attack Bellatrix when you were a fifth year, because that's what you needed to do."

"It's who you are Neville." Stated Hermione walking up behind them. "You have never let us down before you won't now."

Squaring his shoulders Neville marched into the shop. Causing Harry to smile, "That's the Neville I know." Glancing to Hermione

"We just need to help him find his courage." With that they followed him in to the shop.

As they walked in Balric was already showing Neville his wand. Neville didn't hesitate this time and reached out to grab it, as soon as his hand closed around it the earth rumbled and a bird's cry could be heard.

Balric smiled "9 3/16 inch a lightning struck cherry tree, cores are the heart string of a badger mole and the wing feather of a thunder bird with a clear topaz as the focusing gem. You are a leader in the making, with confidence to inspire and the strength to change the world around you. Though the thing you should know is the wood is from the same tree as your mother's wand, she would be so proud to see the man you are becoming."

Neville's eye watered "Thank you, I have never felt my magic so clearly."

"It is why I am here." Turning to Hermione it is your turn my dear"

Hemione stepped forward the wand looked similar to the one she currently used reaching out to grab it, as her fingers wrapped around its warmth blossomed through her, A dragon's roar could be heard, alongside and chittering, followed by a proud eagle's screech.

Balric smirked "Vinewood 11 inches exactly, heartstring of a particularly nasty Hungarian Horntail, with an Occamie feather, a shaving of a griffon talon, and three strands of your soulmates hair with a tiger-eye as a focusing crystal. It was tricky, it shows that you have a lot of fear and anxiety, but your cool logic will prevail when things are at their hardest."

Hermione turned to Harry with a smirk, "Is the dragon still alive?"

Balric stopped, "Yes, it is. She is a nesting mother from a reserve in Romania, why do ask?"

"Oh, if you go to the first task of the Triwizard tournament I feel you will see her."

Balric blanched "Even they are not that stupid, are they? Nesting mothers never forget if you threaten their eggs."

Harry chuckled "You underestimate the pureblood lords…"

"Too true, but it is your turn. I am very curious as to yours; it is the most complex wand I have ever heard of."

Harry stepped up staring at the wand for several seconds, if he grabbed it then he was set to he is course. He could turn away… No, he couldn't it, he had the power to change things so he had to do something for the sake of everyone. Reaching out he picked it of the pillow it rested on, warmth covered his body with a cool wind, everything felt perfect.

"13 ½ inches a mixture of yew and dogwood, cored with a Royal Phenix feather wrapped in a Basilisk heartstring covered in thestral hair bound together with you two soulmates hair, a black diamond from a volcanic eruption as your focusing gem. Everything in this wand tells me you are bound to death and rebirth, I have no idea where your path will lead you but it is going to be a hard road to walk. I wish you luck in the trials to come."

Harry just stared in wonder at the marvel that was in his hand. "Thank you, sir, how much will this cost."

Balric looked embarrassed "I honestly don't want to charge you but I have to if only to cover the ingredients used. 500 galleons will be plenty."

Harry smiled and knew he was low balling them. "I will pay no less than 5,000 galleons."

Balric's jaw dropped "That is far too much."

"Most like to haggle down I choose to haggle up. If you refuse than I will be forced to raise my offer until you accept."

Balric started grumbling under his breath how Harry was obviously as stubborn as his mother so he accepted and they paid quickly.

"Oh Balric, I almost forgot, my name is Harry Potter and it is an honor to meet you. I hope you won't mind if I send more customers your way."

Balric smiled as they left the store. "Oh, Lily he is a good one."

The trio was soon making their way back up a tunnel, to Hogwarts. Trying to get there before dinner finished. Hoping that their absents hadn't been noticed through out the day.