Chapter 15
He was brought right up to be measured, and standing there across from him was none other than Draco Malfoy. 'It can't just be coincidence' thought Harry.
"Another for Hogwarts then, dear?" the lady who brought him to the back asked. "Just a moment. Please wait here. I'll be right back with material." she called, rushing further back into the store.
Malfoy looked over at him, "So," he sneered, "ready for Hogwarts?" He was about to say something else when one of Harry's rings caught his attention. "Hey, who are you? I have one of those rings."He showed Harry his Black Family Heir Apparent ring.
Harry stuck his hand out and smiled, "I'm Harry Potter. The ring is because my godfather named me Heir Apparent."
Draco looked at Harry a minute, then smiled and grasped his hand, "I'm Draco Malfoy. I'm Heir Apparent through my mother, your godfather's cousin."
They shook and let go, each thinking along the same lines, 'he's not as bad as I thought.'
"So, what happened to you? No one knows where you disappeared to that night. And, are you coming to Hogwarts?"asked Draco very quickly.
"The short story is that I was hidden away in the muggle world 'for my own protection' but I can't say where, so don't ask," Draco nodded at the warning, "And yes, I'm coming to Hogwarts this year."
"What's the long story?" asked Draco.
"That'll have to wait. And please keep my name to yourself, at least until I leave Diagon Alley at 1:15. I need to get some shopping done, and judging by your reaction to my name, I'd be mobbed," Harry smiled to show he was just teasing.
"No problem," replied Draco, "but I would like to hear that long version soon."
"How about we meet on the train?" suggested Harry
"Alright." replied Draco
"Alright, gentlemen!" cried the shop tailor, "Let's get you both finished up!" With that, she tapped her wand against her measuring tape. Instantly, they were both surrounded by tapes, pins, cloth, and magically strung needles, moving around them both at high speed. The garments seemed to create themselves, it happened so quickly! Both boys also requested Formal Robes, Robes for Special Events, and a thick set of Winter Robes.
That done, they both headed outside, their purchases in bags with word-activated shrinking and featherweight charms. They shook again outside the shop.
"See you later, Harry."
"Yep, see you on the train, Draco."
With that, he headed off to Ollivander's with his aunt in tow. Time to get the wand that he was really meant for.