A/N: Sorry for the slight delay. I came down with something…urgh.
Disclaimer: I do not own Harry Potter, or Yu Yu Hakusho.
Once Harry and Nina had got out into the street, there was another awkward pause, in which Harry took advantage of to glance around. No one he knew was around, but he still had the feeling that he was being watched. "Are you done with your school shopping?" Nina asked, ending the silence. Harry jumped slightly, realizing he was still with her.
"Err…yeah, I have." He answered. "Good." She said, firmly taking him by the hand, making Harry blush a deep red. "You can help me. I still need an owl, and some robes." She led him down the street, glancing at various windows, and such, but still clasping to Harry's hand all the while.
"Er…Why don't you try Madam Malkin's?" Harry asked, pointing to the robe store as the passed, pausing for a second. He saw Nina's eyes glance up at the sign, as she gave a small nod, as she and Harry headed inside.
There were only a few other people there, a fifth year Ravenclaw, and what looked like two first years. Madam Malkin came rushing up to the pair of them, paused for a second, seeing their conjoined hands, which Nina was still holding tight to.
"Well…Mr. Potter, any new robes for you?" She asked, finally looking up. "No, we're here for Nina…She's starting Hogwarts this year." He answered, and was forced to let go of her hand, as Madam Malkin nodded briskly, and rushed her away. Harry sat awkwardly on one of the stools, and waited, still blushing slightly, amazed at how short, but fiery this new girl could be.
Behind him, the doors chimed open, and Harry glanced around. It was the only person who could've spoiled his mood. Malfoy.
"Well well well…Who's the famous Potter waiting on now? Someone to assist to his every need?" Malfoy asked sneeringly.
"Shove off, Malfoy." Harry growled, his eyes narrowing. "Langue, Potter. Don't want to come off bad to the mommies and daddies, do we?" He asked, nodding to the parents in the shop, who were starting to look like they would much rather leave then watch this.
"And where are your parents, Malfoy? Off in some deatheater ritual?" Harry snapped back. Malfoy's eyes narrowed mutinously. "You shouldn't even be talking, since your parents got themselves blown up."
In an instant, Harry was on his feet, anger pulsing through him like blood. "Is there…a problem?" A cool, calm voice said, from behind Harry. He spun around, ready to pounce on whoever had interrupted. It was Nina.
"And who the bloody hell are you?" Malfoy spat, his eyes glaring. But then he noticed something in Draco's eyes….but, what was it?
"If I'm correct, I remember I was the one asking questions, not you." She answered coolly. "Let's go." She said shortly, to Harry, stalking out of the shop, a bundle under her arms. As Harry passed Malfoy, he heard him mutter, "Bloody hell…" Smirking, he, too, left the shop and caught up with Nina. "Who was that?" She asked curiously. "Someone from school…" Harry muttered, scoffing a little. "Not a friend, I presume?" She asked, and when Harry didn't answer, she didn't bother to repeat herself.
They silently entered the pet store, and once again, Harry lingered by the door. Nina was done in a few minutes however, and they left once more.
"So…where now?" He asked. Nina looked around, and saw a dark alley, between two other stores. She smirked, and, once again, taking him by the hand, she pulled him into the alleyway. Harry was slightly baffled at this, but followed anyways.
Hiei felt his own crimson eyes narrow, as he saw Nina pull that stupid, idiot, teenage boy into the alleyway. If they were supposed to be guarding him from anything, it might have to be Hiei himself.
TBC
A/N:
Once again, so so sorry for the delay.
Gah….short chapters! –tear-
R&R please!