A/N: Hey readers! I am trying to write my chapters quick for you all, so that I can really get into the story. This chapter will be very interesting to all of you. At least I hope. This chapter we will get the initial reaction of when James and Sirius meet. I will have to switch between character so I hope I am not to confusing.. Anyway, please leave a review or comment! I hope you enjoy!
D/N: I am not JK Rowling. I do not own anything other than the plot of the story, the characters are all of hers, I am just trying to build off of what I know and fill in gaps.
Chapter three:
All three Potter's were happily walking through Diagon Alley. They were walking to Gringotts Bank first to collect some money for James' new things that they would be getting and some extra money for one special thing for James.
"Dad, I hope I'm in Gryffindor house just like you and mum!" said James with delight.
"Well buddy, whatever house you are placed in, even if it is Slytherin, we will love and support you no matter what," said Mr. Potter, who was speaking for both him and his wife.
"Eww... I will not be put in that slimy house of jerks..." said James with pure disgust.
"Now, James, that is not how we speak of other houses. Your house does not define you and not everyone is bad in Slytherin. I hope you learn that," said Mrs. Potter.
James dropped the subject after that, because he didn't want to ruin such a special day. James loved going to Diagon Alley with his family. It's always filled with things that never ceased to amaze him.
The first shop they entered was none other than Ollivanders Wand Shop. This was the place that both Mr. and Mrs. Potter had received their first wand.
"Hello, Potters," said Mr. Ollivander himself, "and who do we have here?" continued Mr. Ollivander staring at James.
"This is our son, James," said Mr. Potter wrapping his arm around James as he talked to Mr. Ollivander.
"Well, another Potter that I expect will do great things!" said Mr. Ollivander smiling, "Now where to start? Oh how about this, yes it looks promising to suit a young, strong man," said Mr. Ollivander looking at the 10 3/4 cedar wood wand.
Mr. Ollivander gave the wand to James, who took the wand firmly in hand and waved it at a fish bowl. Immediately, the fish bowl shattered but both Mr. and Mrs. Potters' wands were ready and fixed the bowl with the fish and water as if it hadn't broke at all.
"Nope!" said Mr. Ollivander snatching the wand before James could cause any more damage, but still smiling. This was Mr. Ollivanders favorite process. Letting the wand choose the wizard/witch. "I think this will do," said Mr. Ollivander.
Mr. Ollivander carefully handed James the wand. James took the wand more carefully, scared that he may shatter something. But right when James took the wand in hand it began to lightly snow, which made James smile and laugh.
"That was amazing!" said Sirius.
James Immediately turned around startled. When he turned around he was face to face with a small boy. He was little skinny, Black shaggy hair, circles under his eyes that looked tired but also frightened.
Sirius was immediately smacked by his mother.
"Where are your manners, now shush and don't you dare make a noise or you will regret it later!" said Mrs. Black.
"Oh no it's ok, he just startled me that's all," said James smiling at the boy.
Sirius smiled a little but stopped frightened he would be smacked.
Mr. and Mrs. Potter picked up James's 11 inch Mahogany wand and paid for it and said farewell to the people, the Black's. Mrs. Black ignored them. James smiled and waved goodbye to the boy who then sheepishly waved back.
The Potter's then left the wand shop and were trying to decide where to go next.
"Dad! can I get a new broom?" said James.
"A new broom? We just got you a new one for Christmas!" said Mr. Potter.
"Yeah but if I am going to be on the quidditch team I need the fastest broom!" said James excitedly.
"Well, why don't you make the quidditch team first and then we will see, besides if you get a new broom then you can't get a pet. So you have to choose," said Mr. Potter.
James was thinking, "Do I want a pet that can keep me company at Hogwarts, or a fast broom to help me in quidditch?" James then made up his mind and told his parents, "I guess my broom will be good enough for my first year at Hogwarts, so I want a pet."
Mrs. Potter smiled because she knew he would choose a pet, "Ok James, but first we have to get the rest of your things on your school list."
James then looked at the list his mother was holding and then said, "We're going to be here all day aren't we?"
This time both parents laughed and they each took one of James's hands and happily continued on with their day.
Meanwhile, Sirius was having a dreadful time with his mother. When he looked around Diagon Alley his mother would smack him and say, "Pay attention to where your going!" Sirius wished he could go back with that boy at the wand shop. His family looked really happy and Sirius would kill to have a family that cared and loved him so much.
Sirius did have the courage to ask his mother if he could have a pet, but his mother shut him down right away. By this time, Sirius had convinced himself that he wanted to be in any house but Slytherin. He hated his family. His whole family was cruel, and he didn't want to be a part of it anymore. Sirius told himself that once he got to Hogwarts he would do anything to stay there as long as he could. When he got back for the summer, he would seclude himself in his room away from harm, and all of his family cruelness. He didn't care what happened, he needed to get out and Hogwarts was his only hope. Maybe, there he could actually get a friend of his own, one that would support him and keep him happy.
By keeping Hogwarts in mind, Sirius was able to make it through the day, and he even avoided more beatings.