Underlined text is taken straight from the book.

The cobbled streets of the alley were filled. But, the crowd seemed to thicken around Flourish and Blotts.

"Remus, do you know what's going on in there?"

"I'm guessing it's a book signing," Remus said, pointing to a poster in one of the store windows. It was Gilderoy Lockhart, preening himself in a mirror.

"Ugh, that guy. He's such a fake."

"Don't let his fangirls hear you say that. They'll maul you."

"Maybe I want to be mauled." Harry had to hide his smile as he saw Remus' shocked face.

The line in front of Flourish and Blotts had gotten shorter, no longer reaching out through the door. Both of them went in, followed by the Malfoy family.

"Greetings Lord, Lady, and Heir of the Noble House of Malfoy, I hope you are all in good health."

"Greetings Heir of the Ancient House of Potter. Draco has told us much about you. Will you introduce us to your Companion?" asked Narcissa Malfoy.

"This is Remus Lupin, Bonded to the Lord of the Most Ancient and Noble House of Black."

Narcissa smiled at learning that Remus was her cousin's bonded. Lucius however, sneered and said, "Bonded to the mutt who's in Azkaban right now? Heir Potter, I'm shocked you'd sully your reputation with some half-breed who's bonded to a disgrace." Narcissa paled and took a small step away from her husband.

"I do not wish to be rude, but for your information, Lord Black is both my godfather and wrongfully imprisoned. He didn't get a trial you know. He's getting one soon. I'd've thought you would know considering how close you are to the minister." At that moment Harry turned around and left to gather the books he'd need for school this year. Along with some more books on topics, he found interesting. He almost made it out of the store before being recognized. At least, until he had to pass the crowd to leave the store with his large stack of books.

"It can't be! Is that Harry Potter? The-Boy-Who-Lived?" The crowd parted, whispering excitedly; Lockhart dived forward, seized Harry's arm, and pulled him to the front. The crowd burst into applause.

Harry was shocked into silence when Lockhart pulled him close for a picture. But, he was pulled out of his stupor by a blinding flash of the photographer's camera. Remus stood awkwardly at the front of the crowd. It seemed like he pushed his way through all the fans.

"Harry here is quite lucky today. He didn't know it, but he came here for my autograph- which he will receive- along with free copies of all, yes all, of my books"

"Mr. Lockhart, thank you for this, but I have already bought the books I needed for school. So, I will give my extra copies to another, more deserving person." here he turned to face Lockhart and said, "Excuse me, but you are currently taking photos with a minor without a guardian's permission. Therefore, what you are doing is illegal. Please cease and desist before I call the Aurors,"

Lockhart paled but still kept his large smile and said, "One more photo wouldn't hurt right?"

"On the contrary, Sir. Now, please let go of my arm so I may leave." lowering his voice, he continued, "I bet you wouldn't want everyone to know the truth behind your stories. Right?" When Lockhart let go he said, "That's what I thought."

Harry grabbed Remus and together they left the store. Then from behind Harry came three voices at once.

"Oi! Potter!"

"Harry James Potter!-"

"-Mr. Boy-Who-Lived!"

Harry turned to see Ronald Weasley with his family. Including the twins who seemed like they wanted to be anywhere else but there. But they smiled when Harry caught their eyes.

"Yes, Weasley? What do you want."

"I want you to tell me-"

"Oh! Harrykins! We just wanted to say hello. It's been AGES since we last saw you." said Fred, interrupting Ron, dramatically draping his arm across his forehead and slumping into Georg's arms.

"Hello boys, it's always a pleasure to talk with you. I'm excited to work with both of you again next year. Oh! Where are my manners. This is Remus Lupin. One of my father's best friends."

"Hello, Molly and Arthur. It's been quite some time."

"Yes, yes it has Remus. How did you and Harry become acquainted? He was raised in the muggle world after all."

Harry thought, "no one should have known that I made sure that it was kept out of the papers and I was hidden well." He was brought back to reality when the young Weasley girl spoke up.

"H-Hi Harry Potter. I'm Ginny. It's my first year going to Hogwarts. But you probably already knew that. I'm sorry. I'm just embarrassing myself"

"It's alright. Ginny? Was it? I hope you enjoy Hogwarts."

Molly smiled, something strange in her eyes, "You know, Harry, Ginny simply adores you. She looks quite like your mother, doesn't she? Maybe it a sign."

Ginny turned red, "Mom, that's kinda gross. I like him and think he's cool, but not like that."

"Yes, Mrs. Weasley, that was quite rude and frankly rather disturbing." Harry managed to stay calm even with his siren instincts making him want to fight back and defend the honor of his mate that he had yet to meet and the young girl in front of him. "Ginny, I have some extra books from Flourish and Blotts that I do not need. Would you like them?"

She looked towards her mother who still had that weird look in her eyes and when she nodded, Ginny accepted the offer of the books.

"Moony, I think it's time to go, we still have more shopping to do. Remus seemed relieved for the escape from Arthur who was asking him questions about what he had done for the past ten years. Harry didn't see the twins and the awed and slightly confused looks on their faces.

As the two finished their shopping, they stopped into Florean Fortescue's Ice-Cream Parlour. Harry bought a scoop of vanilla sea salt with chocolate chunks. Remus got a double scoop of mocha ice cream with chocolate drizzle and pieces of chocolate frogs.

"Remus, did you hear about the fight in Flourish and Blotts soon after we left. Apparently, it was yet another show of the Malfoy-Weasley feud."

A voice from another booth spoke up, "The Wrackspurts tell me that you should talk to your friend about it. He has some secret too you know." Harry turned to see who the girl was that interrupted his conversation. But, all he saw of her was shoulder-length blonde hair held back by a strange pair of glasses and fair skin, she was obstructing her face with a magazine, The Quibbler, she held it upside down. His heart stopped. This was his mate? His chosen? He was already in love.

I hope you all enjoyed! Yes, I am going to try to give Ginny a redemption arc of sorts. What do you guys think would be Luna's animagus form? Not a magical creature though. Happy Halloween! And, I do post this on other sites under the same name. So don't worry if you see it.