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Sirius skidded through the fireplace in the leaky cauldron with his daughters in either arm. After he brushed himself down and his daughters, he left the premises with lingering eyes staring after him. He turned the corner to find Remus standing outside Flourish and Blotts with Harry and company.
"Hey guys" he called when he was a few feet away from them. They all turned and smiled at him but his two sons ran over to him. They each carried one of their sisters as instructed to by Sirius, and headed into the shop. "We going in or what Remus?" Sirius asked.
"Harry wants to go to Gringotts first Sirius. He doesn't have sufficient money to pay for books….."
"What? No way….."
"I offered to pay but he refuses….."
"Harry……come on you know that is not necessary mate! Ill take care of it."
"No way Sirius! Mom and dad would freak! Besides it's only across the street. We would be there in no time….."
"Harry I am not going to do that! It would look as though I was being cheap."
"Sirius….."
"No Harry now come on lets go. We have some books to buy." Remus smiled back at him before heading in ahead of them. Sirius walked over and patted him gently at the back of the neck before saying…."Come on let's go Prongslet." Harry smiled up at him before walking in with Sirius behind.
As they entered the shop they heard staff members greeting Remus and asking if he was coming out for someone's birthday. They headed up to the top where they found the Weasley family congregated. Molly stood adjacent to the counter with her three sons beside her. Sirius tapped her on the shoulder.
"Oh Sirius, Harry. How are you two this morning?"
"Good thanks Molly. What about yourself darling?"
"Not too bad now Sirius. Are James and Lily coming?"
"No they can't….for various obligations. James is working and Lily is gone to meet her friend Bella…."
"Oh how is she?" Molly asked concernedly.
"…..She's getting there apparently…."
"Oh good. The poor dear. My heart goes out to her…"
"Ya you and me both Molls. So where is Arthur?"
"Oh he went upstairs to the children section with your lot and Arielle and Ginny…."
"Right….Well come on Harry. We best get those books then kid. Talk to you later Molly."
"Okay Sirius." She returned his smile.
"Good morning Molly. How are you?"
"Oh Remus! I'm very well thank you. What about yourself?"
"Good thanks Molly. You alright guys?" He asked turning to face Fred, George, Ron and Percy.
"Ya…"…."Triffic thanks Remus…." "Fine thanks….." They all replied together.
A few minutes later Hermione arrived with her parents. She instantly saw the Weasleys and ran up to them.
"Hello Mrs. Weasley, Remus….I would like you to meet my parents; George and Martha Granger. Mom, dad….this is Remus and Mrs. Weasley." She turned and smiled at the boys.
"Pleased to meet you….." They said as they shook hands.
"Mom, dad….this is Ron and his brothers Fred, George and Percy."
"Well it is very nice to meet you all." George replied warmly.
"Likewise." They said.
"Are you all excited about returning to school?" Martha asked.
"Yes of course we are. The holidays are too long as far as I am concerned because it allows your mind to wander onto fruitless notions….."
"Oh don't mind him!" Fred spat.
"Ya. Percy is a bit of a freak! Aren't ya Perc?" George replied.
"Oh George! Behave yourself!" Molly ordered. The Grangers just laughed whilst Remus smiled at them.
"Hey Hermione. How are you?"
"Harry! Oh is so good to see you!" She exclaimed as she threw her arms round his neck.
"Well it's great to see you also. Did you have a nice summer?"
"Yes. It was brilliant. We went to Spain for three weeks last month…..oh Harry……I would like you to meet my parents. Mom, dad….this is Harry."
"Oh Harry it is so nice to finally meet you. We have heard a great deal about you…"
"Really? Well me too Mrs. Granger."
"Oh please call me Martha…" Harry smiled at her.
"Nice to meet you Harry."
"Thank you Mr. Granger…."
"Ladies and Gentlemen can I please have your attention. I would like to present a very special guest who took time from his hectic schedule to come and sign copies of his autobiography today. Let's hear it for...
Gilderoy Lockhart!" Everyone applauded enthusiastically as the clerk concluded and Lockhart appeared before them.
"He is such a tool!" Fred said to Harry who was standing between him and Ron.
"Why?" Harry asked perplexed.
"Have you ever seen his books?" George asked. Harry shook his head.
"Well then you are very lucky kid! All he does is grin like a cheesier cat and……"
"SHHHH!" Molly instructed.
"Thank you all so much for the warm reception but I must that……Harry Potter?" A reporter dragged Harry up to the counter and photographed him with Lockahart, grinning.
"I am not surprised that Harry Potter is a fan of mine, after all so many boys his age look up to me as a role model! But then I suppose I can see why." He chuckled a little which sent all the women swaying.
"But ill tell you what I am going to do for a loyal fan such as Harry Potter here…I am going to give him my entire collective works….free of charge! Now I can't say fairer than that, I hope you'll Harry?"
"……Oh yyyesss. Thank you."
"Not at all Harry. Anything for a loyal fan." He relinquished the arm he had around his shoulder so Harry took this opportunity to walk back to his friends.
Ron just rolled his eyes at him so Harry sniggered. Fred and George approached him saying….
"What a tool!"
"As if you would be a loyal friend to that prune!"
"Come on Harry lets go wait for the others outside." Hermione said.
As the five of them got to the door, Malfoy appeared before them.
"Well now wasn't that a surprise. Harry Potter: Child wonder…..it's no wonder that you haven't written your autobiography….."
"Now now Draco. Play nicely." Lucias remarked as he entered the shop.
"Mr. Potter. How lovely it is to see you again. But I do believe we have never been properly introduced…..Lucias Malfoy…." He stretched out his hand for Harry to accept it. Reluctantly he did. He then pulled Harry towards him and looked at his scar.
"Ah yes….the lightening bolt shaped scar. It is as legendary as the wizard who gave it to you."
"The only reason Voldemort is a legend, as you call him, is because cowards like you remain loyal to him!" At this comment Malfoy released Harry and starred at him in horror. "He is nothing more than a
Murderer!"
"I hope you realise what you are doing….saying his name in vain…."
"Its just a name. I am not afraid to say it. But if you are……maybe you should question your bravery."
"I don't say his name out of respect, Potter!" He spat.
"Malfoy what the bloody hell do you think you are doing?" Sirius asked running down the stairs with Arthur and the kids behind.
"Nothing that concerns you, Black."
"If you interfere with my family it concerns me Malfoy!" Sirius barked from behind Harry.
"I shouldn't be surprised that at you Black. After all…..you were a great disappointment to your family…so I honestly don't know why I am shocked that you are associating with half breeds….."
"WHY YOU…..." Sirius ran towards him but Remus came up from the end saying…..
"Sirius that is enough! He is not worth it mate."
"Well now what do we have here, Black? Your associating with the down trodden of all families, you live next door to half casts……my my….but you have been reduced in society haven't you?"
"One more word from you Malfoy….."
"And you'll what Black? Kill me? You don't have the guts!"
"Why the bloody hell don't you crawl back to ole Voldie moldie and tell him to drop dead! Or better yet….pass on our regards!"
"How dare you insult the greatest wizard……"
"The greatest wizard of all time is Dumbledore, Malfoy! So next time get your god damn facts straight before you go publicising bullshit like that!"
"Why you little insolent….."
"OI! Don't touch my godson!" Sirius shouted.
"Come Draco….lets go. We shouldn't be seen arguing with these people. But be warned Potter…..one day the dark lord will return!"
"Oh ya? Well Bring it on I say!"
Malfoy glared at him severely before storming out of there.
"Come on Draco!" He shouted so he followed after starring hard at Harry.
