Wow. The second chapter. Written in one day. I'm impressed.

Well, I'm in my little mountain cabin resort in the mountains, holed up here for the entire weekend, in a town that is half the population of my high school. The inhabitants think that driving back and forth down the main street is called This house has no internet. Actually, it has no phones. At all. (Cell phones are not included.) I have a laptop with no games.

Needless to say, I have a lot of spare time this weekend.

Also, someone stole my copy of the first book, so I don't know the exact things, like the money conversions, and I'm too lazy to look up the inn keeper's name.

DISCLAIMERS? WHY? JUST LOOK AT THE FIRST CHAPTER!!!!!

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The two boys entered the building, hoping that they wouldn't be noticed right away. But to their displeasure, the owner did notice them.

Hey, you two, are your names by chance Hiei and Kurama?

Hiei glanced at Kurama, and Kurama glanced at Hiei. Yes, and who might you be? Kurama asked warily. He had security issues with people knowing his name before he knew theirs.

The man didn't appear to have heard Kurama's question. Oh, great! I've been waiting for you two. Professor Dumbledore asked me to reserve two rooms for the two of you. He wanted me to show you around this place and show you how to get into Diagon Alley. If it's not too much trouble, would you mind waiting a few minutes before I show you to your rooms?

Kurama was about to ask him again what his name was, but the man turned back to his customers and he continued to ask for their orders.

Well Hiei, he's nice, Kurama said sarcastically. I wonder if he's ever going to answer my question.

Hn. Stupid fox.

Just as verbal as ever, huh Hiei. Kurama looked around the place. I guess we'll just wait here like he asked. The place isn't too crowded, he should be done taking orders soon enough. Hiei rolled his eyes at Kurama, earning him a sharp glare from the fox.

Soon enough, the owner walked up to Kurama and Hiei. So, I was told to show you around the place. Come on.

May we please know what your name is? Kurama asked politely.

Huh? Oh, right! My name's Tom. I own the Leaky Cauldron here. Tom kept talking about nonsensical things, so Hiei tuned him out. Besides, Kurama was raptly listening.

After Tom had given them the twenty minute tour, he took them out to the back of the establishment. You see this here trash can? Well, you have to count bricks. Three up, two over. Tap three times with your wands, and bingo! The bricks separated to show the opening to a huge market place. Hiei noticed that Kurama had winced at the onslaught of smells. Diagon Alley! Tom paused a moment to let the sight sink in. Now, Professor Dumbledore will be here in about five hours, so you go in there and get all of your supplies, then come back. He said that he had something that he wanted to talk to you about.

Hiei looked at Kurama. It seemed as if he wasn't paying attention to what Tom was saying, so Hiei took the liberty to snap the kitsune back to reality. /Wake up, you stupid fox,/ Hiei said telepathically

Kurama said, blinking stupidly, making Hiei let out a small chuckle that was almost undetectable.

Oh, just be back here in five hours, Tom said. He was about to go back into the shop, when Kurama asked a question.

What about money? We don't know the monetary system around here.

Oh, that's simple enough. 29 Knuts to a Sickle, 17 Sickles to a Galleon. Tom took out an example of each to show them. (If I'm wrong, tell me!!)

All right. Now, where do we exchange money? Kurama questioned.

Gringotts. That's where everything even remote related to money is. You exchange your money there, and go buy stuff. Well, I have to get back to my shop, so you two have fun. With that, Tom disappeared back into the Leaky Cauldron.

It can't be worse than the Makai, right? Kurama asked Hiei slyly. Hiei just rolled his eyes. Come on, lets visit the bank.

After they had exchanged their Japanese money for wizards money, Kurama looked at the lists that were enclosed with their letters. Well, it looks like we need to get a whole lot of books. Kurama glanced around and saw a bookstore. Let's go, Hiei. Don't make me drag you.

Hn. Baka kitsune, Hiei said and followed Kurama into the bookstore.

About twenty minutes later, they both walked out, each carrying a large bag of books.

Kurama checked the lists again and directed them to Madam Malkins for their robes, then they went to the apocathary to get potions supplies, and they got some scales and a cauldron.

They both had about seventy Galleons left, and they were sure that a wand wouldn't cost that much, so they decided to get a pet. Well, Kurama decided that he wanted a pet, and Hiei just Hn-ed in response.

Kurama followed the scent of animals until he had to come to a stop. There were two pet stores. One of them was called the Owl Emporium, and the other one was called Magical Animals.

Impressive name, Hiei said sardonically.

Kurama and Hiei walked into the second shop and looked around. There were a whole bunch of animals there, but none of them really caught the fox's attention. That is, not until he caught a flash of silver as an animal tried to dash past him.

He quickly bent down and caught the silver blur before it had the time to get away, and as he was about to give it to the lady that was chasing it, he noticed what it was. A silver fox.

The fox, who had been running away from the lady, had calmed down dramatically when Kurama had touched it. The fox was now looking Kurama in the eyes with it's clever gaze.

How much for this fox? Kurama asked the lady.

You want it? Really?! Well, it's supposed to go for ninety Galleons, but I can't get the little bugger to stay put for very long, so I'll let you have it for fifty. The witch was looking at Kurama with hopeful eyes. I'll even throw in the cage for no extra charge!

Kurama said. The lady looked like she was about to cry, but stopped when Kurama finished his sentence. This fox doesn't need a cage. He doesn't want a cage. That's why he keeps trying to run away. Kurama rubbed the fox affectionately between his ears. I'll take him.

As Kurama walked up to the cash register to pay for his new fox, he noticed Hiei staring at something. On closer inspection, it looked like an egg. Kurama walked towards Hiei with his new fox and read the sign above the egg. It said this was a Phoenix egg.

You want a Phoenix, Hiei? Kurama asked the little fire demon.

Yeah, I was thinking about it. But that lady over there says that you have to raise a phoenix from an egg or it won't obey you. Hiei looked at Kurama. Hn, I should have known you would pick that fox.

Yeah, he's adorable. Just like me.

Conceited fox, Hiei said before looking at the egg again. It's only fifty seven Galleons, Kurama. I can afford it. Hiei was trying to talk himself into buying it, but he was doing it the wrong way.

Kurama decided to help him out. Hiei, a Phoenix is a wonderful bird. They are extremely loyal, and would be more than willing to put themselves in danger to save their master. Plus, they will live forever. When ever a Phoenix dies, it bursts into fire and is reborn from its ashes. Kurama let that information sink into Hiei's mind. I think you should buy it.



The two of them walked out of the pet store with their new pets, a fox and an egg.

Where to next, Kurama?

All we need now are wands. That place looks like it sells wands, Kurama said, pointing to a shop that said, Olivander's Fine Wands.

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I want you all to know something. Reviews are accepted, criticism is expected, and flames are welcome! Just do me a favor. If you leave me a flame, make sure it's a good one. I'm saving them up for winter. It snows in the mountains. And snow is cold.