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Chapter 5:
Harry and the Greengrass clan landed on Diagon Alley from the manor by side along apparition. Greengrass family and Harry was drawing some attention from the public in that area most probably due to the Daily Prophet article which was published today about the reappearance of Ancient House of Sayre in magical UK .
At first, they decided to go into Gringotts. The goblins were as usual busy with dealing with their customer. Greengrass clan and Harry visited the vaults of Greengrass and Sayre family and took the money.
When they were returning from Gringotts, they saw current Lord Black who was arriving Gringotts with his son Chris Black.
Harry was interested in knowing Chris Black will be a wild card in the political equation of Slytherin House. Lord Black was not interested in playing politics, but Harry was hoping that Chris Black will be different in that matter.
After leaving Gringotts, they were waiting for Davies and Zabini family. But suddenly they met with infamous Malfoy family. Lucius Malfoy was arrived in Diagon Alley with his wife and son.
Malfoy family and Harry plus Greengrass family bowed to each other.
"Lucius it is good to see you here with lovely Narcissa and young Draco. I am hoping your family will enjoy shopping here." Shawn showed formality to Lucius.
"Shawn, I am also very glad to see you here with lovely Athena, Lady Daphne, Lady Astoria and the young Sayre heir. I am also hoping that you people will have a great time in shopping there but for now I am insisting for a quick chat with you alone." Lucius told Shawn.
"Oh! Sure." Shawn responded. Shawn was clearly not pleased with Lucius request, but Shawn Greengrass was a political animal so he could not flatly refused him a meeting with him in public.
So, Shawn and Lucius became separated from their family. Soon Lady Greengrass and Lady Malfoy became engaged in a conversation with Astoria join with her mother and that left Harry, Daphne and Draco alone.
Harry was quietly observing his future rival and he was sure that there was some difference between this universe's Draco Malfoy with his home universe's one . He decided to test the water and started a conversation with Malfoy heir.
"I think we have never met before. I am Hadrian Sayre, Heir of Ancient House of Sayre and I am pleased to meet with you in the person. "
" The pleasure is all mine , Heir Sayre and I am Draco Malfoy , Heir of Ancient and Noble House of Malfoy . " Two boys shacked their hands while directly staring at each other, both boys understood clearly that they will be future rival but both did not want to show it yet.
" If I am not wrong we will be classmate in Hogwarts and I think it will be a great journey for us and I am hoping that we will learn more about each other there . " Harry told him.
"Yes, you are right Heir Sayre, we will be classmate and surely we will meet each other a lot more if we both sorted into the great House of Slytherin. I looked at your family history Heir Sayre and I found that your past ancestors had gone into Slytherin. "Draco told Harry.
"It seemed like Heir Malfoy, you are studying a lot lately. I never knew you were that studious. "Daphne commented.
" We all have secrets Heiress Greengrass and I believe we all desired to be best in what we are doing and you should know House Malfoy always looking to dominate the arena no matter who is our opponents . " Malfoy replied little angrily and his face was becoming little red with anger.
" I like your confidence Heir Malfoy but as your future classmate I will advise you to never take your opponent lightly, who know they might take you in surprise. " Daphne told Malfoy.
" I always take advise seriously from beautiful girls , so I will keep your advise on my mind even though people says sometimes a beautiful girl's intelligence does not match with her great beauty. " Draco told Daphne.
" I think as a Heir of an important house you should not believe what people say about beautiful girls , you should formed your own opinion from your own experiences and I hope Hogwarts will be very helpful to give you that kinds of experience very soon . " Harry commented.
" I think we can all learn from our experiences but Heir Sayre and Heiress Greengrass you should already know that some experiences are very painful to learn . " Draco warned Harry and Daphne.
" We know that Heir Malfoy , but I think you should already know painful experiences also include feeling the pain of losing power and dominance to your rival in front of your eyes ." Daphne responded.
In that moment Lucius and Shawn returned, so the conversation among young heirs had come to an end.
"I have a very thoughtful conversation with you people and I am hoping to see you both in Hogwarts. " Draco told Harry and Daphne.
"We also have a great conversation with you and we are also hoping to see you in Hogwarts . "Daphne told Draco with smirk.
Soon the Malfoy family said good bye to Greengrass family.
After the departure of Malfoys Harry thought about Draco Malfoy of this universe. This Draco Malfoy was somewhat arrogant but he was more diplomatic and somewhat intelligent compared to Draco Malfoy of his universe. So he will be a challenge for him but it won't be enough to stop him.
Meanwhile Harry was impressed with his cousin and new friend Daphne, she knew how to push buttons of Malfoy and how to return the fire. Harry had no doubt that Daphne Greengrass will be a great political strategist in her life. He also thought they make a fine team against Malfoy and his allies.
Harry smiled at his cousin, who returned the favor with a smirk.
"So I suppose you two had a friendly exchange of words with young Draco Malfoy" Shawn asked Harry and Daphne
"Our exchange of words with Draco was anything but friendly. I don't think so." Daphne told her father.
"You two should be cautious when dealing with Draco in school, remember you people will be a minority within Slytherin House. " Athena cautioned them.
"Don't worry Aunt Athena we will be careful about our approach. " Harry tried to assure her .
Daphne was also thinking about their exchange of words with Draco Malfoy, she was somewhat underestimating Draco Malfoy but that boy had became more diplomatic in recent times. She also liked the way she and her new friend and cousin team up successfully against Malfoy. Last night she had a heart to heart conversation with Harry and they came to know more about each other on personal level, still she wanted to know more about her cousin. Hadrian Sayre definitely impressed her.
She was looking for the arrival of Tracy and Zabini impatiently and soon she saw the arrival of Davies family. Tracy Davies came with her parents.
Greengrass family greeted Davies family and Harry also made himself introduced to Davies family.
"Your cousin is looking super cute Daphy. If not for you I would try to become his girlfriend."
" Stop looking at my cousin like you never saw a cute boy in your life and for your kind information he is my second cousin and we have just become friend . " Daphne blushed slightly.
"So he is now your friend Daphy. If I am not wrong he will be your only second friend in your life. I am truly impressed with your cousin for winning your friendship within such short period of time. "Tracy remarked about Harry's and Daphne's friendship.
"Can I have pleasure to be introduced with this beautiful girl, Daphne?" Harry suddenly spoke behind from Tracy and Daphne. After hearing his voice both of the girls turned to saw him.
"Tracy, this is my second cousin and Heir of Ancient House of Sayre Hadrian William Sayre and Harry this is my best friend Tracy Davies from Noble House of Davies. Daphne introduced Harry and Tracy to each other.
Harry kissed the knuckles of Tracy and told her. "It's my pleasure to meet with such a beautiful and resourceful girl like you and you may call me as Harry."
"I am also glad to meet you Harry and I must say you are looking very handsome in this outfit and you may call me as Tracy. " Tracy responded.
"So where is Blaise Zabini?" Tracy asked Daphne.
"I don't know, but he should have here already." Daphne replied.
"I think they have finally arrived." Harry informed the girls by showing them a Italian boy and a woman who was in her early 30s.
Sophia Zabini greeted with Greengrass family with her son, she also tried to do light flirting with Shawn Greengrass which was not appreciated by his wife Athena.
Sophia then turned her attention to young Harry. Harry kissed her on the knuckles and complimented her according to wizarding customs.
"Oh! Thank you my young charmer, I have to say you are becoming a very handsome men and I think you will capture the imagination of huge amount of British young witches when you will become little older. I think if you were few years older than your current age than we might have a very interesting conversation with each other. "Sophia responded while touching Harry's face with her right hand for few seconds.
Harry was slightly taken aback by Mrs. Zabini's action. He was 17 in his home universe but he won't go to tell her that.
Athena was throwing dragger from her eyes to Sophia, at first that lady was flirting with her husband and now she was trying to flirt with her nephew who was an 11 years boy. If Shawn did not hold her back, she might say some unpleasant things to Sophia Zabini.
Daphne was also feeling some anger within her when Mrs. Zabini was flirting with her father and then her cousin and besides anger she was feeling irritation towards Mrs. Zabini. She looked at Blaise Zabini who was clearly embarrassed by his mother behavior. Daphne knew that Mrs. Zabini had a habit to do flirting to handsome and politically powerful men, but Daphne thought she was doing too much of it in that moment .
"We don't have control on when we will be born in the earth." Harry responded.
"Hello, I am Blaise Zabini, Heir of Ancient and Noble House of Zabini. " Blaise intervened in the conversation to basically rescue Harry from his mother's flirting.
"Hello, I am Hadrian Sayre, Heir of Ancient House of Sayre and I am very glad to meet you. Did you buy your Hogwarts supply?" Harry responded.
" Not yet , Heir Sayre , I am thinking about doing that with you people and you can call me as Blaise . " Blaise told Harry.
"Then you can call me as Harry. I will be very glad if you join us in our shopping of Hogwarts supply. "Harry told Zabini.
After that Harry, Daphne, Tracy, Blaise left for the shopping. At first they went to a book store and buy some text books. Harry also bought some books related DADA, Charms and Transfiguration which was not in the text book list. Harry was very much determined to find any new spells which was not existed in his universe and also to find the absence of important spells in this universe which was common in his home universe.
Harry also bought some sixth ,seventh and eighth years textbook of Hogwarts secretly and He was determined to read and practice those spells in room of requirement , because even if he present himself as a prodigy , he still won't be able to give an explanation on why he was reading eighth year Hogwarts text book .
Daphne bought second and third years of DADA and Charms textbook, clearly indicating she was significantly ahead from most of her classmate in those two subjects.
"So it seemed like you were studying a lot lately Daphy, because I am seeing second and third years DADA and Charms books in your hand." Tracy commented after seeing Daphne to buy those books.
"Little extra study will always help you in the school at long run, besides I am planning to do well academically in Hogwarts." Daphne responded to Tracy's question
"In other words you are aiming to become top student in our class." Tracy asked her again.
"It would be nice if I can manage to do that." Daphne simply told her that.
"What about you, Harry and Blaise?" Tracy asked the boys.
"I am simply planning to do well in the class." Harry responded diplomatically.
"It is same for me." Blaise told Tracy.
After that the four of them went to buy potion kit , Potion was never favorite subject of Harry but Half Blood Prince helped him to understand the basic mechanism of Potion . After that the war forced him to learn more about Potion to heal himself from battle. So Harry became fairly decent in the art of Potion for a seventh year student and Harry was sure he will be regarded as prodigy in Potion for a first year. Horace will be excited about it Harry had no doubt. As the Head of Slytherin Horace will play an important role in Harry's student life. Harry was also planning to execute many of his plans with the help of his Head of House.
After that the four of them went into Madam Malkin's shop for the school robes and she was very happy to see her customers. After completing the business there the four of them went into a pet animal's shop which was owned by Hagrid.
Harry was quietly observing the man, who was his first adult friend. He was happy to see this Hagrid was able to complete his education and engaged himself in a business.
Harry soon found this universe's Hedwig and soon bought her from Hagrid. Hedwig had a special place in Harry's heart, she was his companion in his alone days, and she was his connection to wizarding world when he was living with his miserable Uncle and Aunt during the summer break of Hogwarts.
Daphne bought a cat and Blaise and Tracy both bought their own owls. Daphne was happy with her cat because the cat was cute and significant at the same time for her. Blaise and Tracy were also happy with their owls.
Soon four of them came near to a quidditch shop where young kids were seeing discussing about latest Nimbus 2000. Daphne and Blaise was not a big fan of that game so they did not join in the conversation with Harry and Tracy who were engaged in a passionate discussion about quidditch.
After that four of them went into an ice-cream parlor to enjoy some ice creams and discuss their plan of action.
"Blaise and Tracy, I think I already informed you about forming an alliance in Slytherin house." Daphne told Tracy and Blaise.
"Daphne, I think we can be ally in our common interest against the dark fraction in Slytherin. But I should warn you that, we have to be cautious because we are the minority there. "Blaise told Daphne.
"We know that about our minority status, but if we can play our cards right, we may able to become dominant fraction. At first, I think we have to manipulate our head of house; he always wants to collect members for his Slug club. So, I think if we can achieve his good grace, then we will be able to operate more freely. "Harry told his allies.
"Yes, Head of Slytherin is not a big fan of dark fraction, but at the same time he does not want to be confrontational with that fraction in the absence of a strong neutral fraction." Tracy added in the conversation.
" We will have to show our power and influence to other Slytherins and when we will increase our allies we have to show them , that we can protect them and when they will be in trouble . " Daphne reminded them.
"But, you know we can't openly oppose Draco and his allies in front of other house due to house unity. We have to operate within the house. "Blaise informed others.
"We have to increase our strength in number also. What do you people think about Chris Black?" Harry asked for his friend's opinion.
"He is largely mysterious about his political position, like his father and he seemed like disinterested in politics. " Daphne told his cousin.
" It will be a polarizing environment in Slytherin House , so people have to choose a side in that house sooner or later , I want when people like Chris Black choose a side , they choose our side . " Harry told them.
"I think we can all agree that winning undecided people will be crucial for winning dominance in the house. " Blaise told them.
"But, in order to win them, we have to have massage and vision which will include what we will do after Hogwarts. I think we have to show them for respecting and protecting our culture should not include killing innocents , we can show them by integrating new wizarding population into our culture and by diversifying our economy to create more job opportunity for our people we can offer a new beginning for our country . "Harry added.
"I appreciate your sentiment Harry, but it will be hard to that and we will be opposed by both light fraction and dark fraction in the future. " Tracy told them.
"Yes, it will be tough to do that, but doing something big will always be difficult my friend and I think it is the proper time for us from neutral houses to present a vision for UK .The vision forwarded by both light and dark fraction will cause further national decline of our country and death and cultural suicide of our country. I know we won't be active in wizengamot till we become adult. But we can motivate the younger generation for a better vision of the country. "Daphne addressed her friend passionately.
All of her friends nodded in agreement, they were also feeling that something must be done.
Harry was very much impressed after hearing Daphne's speech; she was a born leader just like him. Her sense of responsibility and her affection for country's culture and her ambition for protecting it was very mature compared to her age. Harry's respect for his cousin increased after that.
He was also impressed by Tracy and Blaise. He found them both level headed, resourceful and reliable and they both share a vision with him and Daphne about the future of wizarding UK. He was hoping that in Tracy and Blaise he will also found two friends not only just two allies.
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