Disclaimer: I do not own Ranma ½, Harry Potter, or Slayers. No suing, I've
said my piece.
Author's Notes: Or rant whichever you prefer ^^ Nabiki cannot credit all her information to magic, just some of the more obscure things she's found out. Things you can't find out just by having someone followed. Kasumi's magic is what kept Soun from completely falling apart. I mean c'mon, think about it. Or don't... ^^; Anyways, don't mind me. I'm just the author. :p
'Thoughts' "/Japanese/"
Magical Destiny Chapter 4
Harry awoke to see the sun shining in his face. Getting up, he remembered that it was Kim's birthday and hurriedly pulled out the money he had been saving up and her gift. 'She said we were going to Diagon Alley today and we were going shopping for school books and stuff. I wonder what it's like.'
Quickly getting dressed, he ran to the kitchen to see Reesa and Kasumi already in the dining room. "Ohayo Harry!" beamed Kasumi, "We saved you a bit of breakfast. It's in the kitchen. Ranma is dining with Kim this morning and Nabiki is in the shower. It's funny how she got up earlier than you."
Harry frowned and looked at the clock. "Usually Nabiki would still be asleep right now," he muttered.
"Under usual circumstances yes, however, today is the day we journey to Diagon Alley and she wanted to be ready for it," said Reesa, "Oh! And your letter from Hogwarts is here."
Reesa handed Harry a small envelope with his name and address on it. Tearing it open he read the welcoming letter and then looked at the book and supplies list. "Why do we need a wand?" Harry asked.
Kasumi looked at Harry a little shocked while Reesa spit out her tea. "No one explained the use of a wand to you?" she asked.
Harry shook his head, "I don't think Ranma knows either or he would have."
"You two do all your magic without wands? That's really hard to do," Reesa said, "How do you have the magic power for it?"
Harry shrugged as Ranma came down the stairs, his clothes a bit rumpled. "Morning Harry," he said cheerfully.
Harry grinned at his older brother and then looked to his supplies list again. "Did you get one too?"
Ranma nodded, "Yup! Read through it too. Since I'm too old to really study with the first years, I'll attend some classes and study harder to pass the O. W. L. s and N. E. W. T. s after a few years. Kim and Nabs are ahead of us by about six years studying so they don't have as long to go."
"We've also taken our O. W. L. s so we'll be out before you. Then I can go on to get a job doing something I like," Nabiki said, "And don't call me Nabs."
Ranma ducked his head a little and grinned at her. "Kim will be down in a few. She just needs to get dressed."
"Oh?" said Reesa, raising an eyebrow, "And what did you do to my niece?"
Ranma looked at her blankly for a minute and then turned beet red as he started sputtering that he didn't do anything she didn't want to do, which made the whole room burst out in laughter. Ranma turned redder as they started to cry from laughing so hard.
Kim came down and raised an eyebrow, seeing her Aunt and Harry rolling on the floor. She looked over to Kasumi and Nabiki and found them in tears while Ranma had the reddest face she had ever seen. Giggling slightly, she came up behind him and kissed him on the cheek. Ranma's face started going back to its original color when he realized she was behind him. "Believe me, you don't want to know. They were just teasing me about our relationship."
Kim giggled and then clapped her hands. "Alright people, we're going to Diagon Alley. We're going to meet Hagrid there. He has Harry's key to Gringotts."
"The wizarding bank? What do I have there?" Harry asked.
Kim looked at him and chuckled, "You don't think your parents would have left you nothing do you? You're the only one who can get into your vault. It's all your money, unless you should choose to share it with someone."
Harry grinned, "I think I'll use it for my books and stuff then."
Kim nodded, and then looked to make sure everyone was there. "Ok, let's get moving then."
"How are we going to travel?" asked Kasumi, wondering how they were going to get there without a car.
"Floo Powder," Reesa said, "It's the simplest way to get there."
Kasumi looked slightly confused while Ranma and Harry just shrugged.
Kim sighed, "I'll show you how it works. You must speak clearly or you'll end up at the wrong grate."
Picking up some powder from a flower pot near the fire place, Kim stepped up to the fire and threw the powder in, shouting, "Diagon Alley." The flames turned green and she stepped into the flames, disappearing.
Ranma started and rushed up to the fireplace, in time for the flames to turn yellow again. He quickly copied what Kim did and went after his girlfriend. Harry, Kasumi, Reesa and Nabiki stood a little stunned at Ranma's quick departure.
Nabiki shrugged, and went next, and then Harry decided to go. Picking up the floo powder, Harry turned to the fireplace and threw it in, yelling Diagon Alley as clearly as he could. He didn't want to mess it up. Spinning through what looked to be a magic hallway Harry passed many grates and soon was spit out of one. Looking up, he saw Nabiki standing over him, grinning. He quickly got off the ground and looked over to where Kim and Ranma were sitting with ice cream. Kim waved them over and Nabiki walked with him over to the table.
"We ordered you a few sundaes and Nabiki a banana split. Is that alright?" Ranma asked.
Harry nodded while Nabiki shrugged. "As long as you're paying," Nabiki said.
Kim giggled. "Why of course we are Nabs."
Nabiki glared at Kim and then shrugged, "I suppose I ought to get used to you people calling me that?"
"Of Course Nabs!" said Kasumi cheerfully.
Nabiki started and threw her hand up in exasperation, "Now you've got my sister started on it!"
"Wut's the matt'r 'ere?" said a gruff voice behind them, as the group was laughing.
Reesa looked up and a large smile took over her face. "Hagrid! How nice it is to see you again. This is Harry, Ranma, my niece Kim, Nabiki, and Kasumi."
The large man beamed at them, "Ello there, I'm Hagrid. I'm supposed to take 'Arry to his vault in Gringotts."
Harry nodded, and got up. Ranma looked between Hagrid and Reesa, a little tense.
Kim and Harry noticed this and exchanged a look. "Why doesn't Ranma go with you, he needs to exchange some money," Kim said.
Hagrid looked to Ranma and shrugged, "Aight, it shouldn't be any trouble."
Ranma gave Kim a grateful look and got up with Harry to follow the large giant.
Nabiki got up as well, "I'm going to go and get Kasumi's and my money, and get an account started. You all may do whatever and where should we meet?"
"How about the Owl Emporium?" said Kasumi brightly, "It's not to far from Gringotts and we could meet there in say, half an hour?"
Nabiki nodded, and began to follow the receding giant's back. She hurried slightly to catch up and called out for them to wait. Kim, Kasumi, and Reesa looked at each other and giggled slightly, slowly finishing their ice cream.
Ranma, Harry, and Hagrid waited as Nabiki caught up to them. Nabiki quickly caught up and started walking next to Ranma when the group got started again. They walked for a while in silence, until Hagrid broke the silence. "So why'r you all comin' to school 'ere instead of stayin' in Japan?"
Nabiki looked thoughtful a minute and then nodded. "Ranma came here because of Harry, as Ranma is teaching Harry how to fight and protect himself. Not to mention his brother. Kasumi and I followed because we heard Hogwarts had a better curriculum than our own. I only have to study one more year. As does Kim. Ranma needs to learn about his magic quick. I'm still amazed that he hadn't lost control of it, but maybe it was what helped him in Jusendo. I wouldn't know. In any case, Hogwarts is better equipped for that kind of thing."
Hagrid just nodded and continued leading the way. As they entered the bank, Harry and Ranma were surprised to see a bunch of mean looking goblins running the teller stations. Ranma then turned to Harry. "Harry, you go ahead and get some of the money your parents left you for your books and stuff. I'm going to change some of my own with Nabiki."
Harry just gave Ranma a look and then nodded, following Hagrid to one of the tellers.
Ranma was slightly startled by Harry's look of disdain. It wasn't like he was abandoning him. He just wanted Harry to keep his money to himself. Shrugging, Ranma went over to where Nabiki was standing and waited with her. "What was that all about?" she asked.
Ranma shrugged, "Not sure. You'd almost think he doesn't trust anyone except me. You said yourself that when the two of you are alone, you have to catch him off guard to get the truth out of you."
Nabiki laughed, "There aren't many reasons for him to trust me either. He does trust Kasumi, Reesa, and Kim. We are the few he does trust. Besides, now that I have an honest income, I'm trying to get less into people's personal affairs. Only a little though."
Ranma laughed, "You wouldn't be Nabiki if you weren't trying to get into someone's business, whether for profit or pleasure."
Nabiki just smirked, and walked up to a teller.
*On the carts*
Harry looked up to Hagrid, who looked a little green. He thought the ride was more exciting than the roller coasters at the amusement park. There were dragons in this passageway.
Shrugging, Harry got up and followed the goblin to the vault with his number on it and waited. The goblin opened it up and Harry stepped in, his eyes widening in surprise. There in the vault was heaps of gold, silver, and bronze. Quickly pulling out a bit of everything, Harry walked out with a heavy pouch and got into the cart, anxiously awaiting the ride.
Hagrid chuckled at Harry's awed face. "Ya didn' think yer parents wouldn' leave ya nuffin did ya?"
Harry just smiled at Hagrid and turned as the goblin said they were now going to a new vault.
They soon arrived, and Hagrid got out of the cart extremely quickly. Harry followed, and looked at the goblin expectantly. The goblin got out of the cart and spoke, stroking the door. "Stand back! Should someone other than a goblin do this, they'll be sucked in and trapped there."
"How often do you check for people?" Harry asked, watching fascinated as the door opened.
"About every ten years," the goblin said nastily.
Harry wondered what would warrant so much protection.
Hagrid stepped in as soon as the door opened, yet Harry caught a glimpse of a small grubby package. When Hagrid stepped out, the vault was empty, and they all turned to go.
Ranma watched as a green looking Hagrid and an excited looking Harry came out of the hallway they had disappeared into earlier. Ranma grinned as Harry ran up to him and attempted a tackle, which didn't work, chatting excitedly in Japanese about everything that had happened.
Nabiki giggled as the two walked out the bank doors and followed them. "'Scuse me miss," said Hagrid from behind her, "Would ya please tell Reesa that I'm sorry I couldn make it ta help with purchasin school stuff, but I need a pick me up at the Leaky Cauldron."
Nabiki smiled and nodded, waving to the large man as she turned to catch up with Harry and Ranma. They soon arrived at the Owl Emporium, and only saw Reesa. Ranma started to look around for his girlfriend and was slightly alarmed when he couldn't find her.
"Don't worry," Reesa said, "She's inside looking at the owls. She'll be out soon with Kasumi."
Ranma relaxed only slightly and was still tense until Kim came out of the Emporium with Kasumi, giggling.
Ranma walked up and pulled Kim into his arms and held her close. Kim turned her head up and gave him a look, but then she relaxed. Ranma smiled, 'At least she knows why I worry. I'm not sure what startled me that bad this time though.'
Kim relaxed into his hold, while Nabiki gave Hagrid's apology to Reesa. She started thinking about how tense Ranma had been lately. 'Something's up,' she thought, 'He's been very tense for the past few days. It's like he's expecting something bad to happen, like more of the idiots from Nerima coming to get him. Maybe he knows something I don't. We'll talk about this later.'
Kim returned to reality as Reesa suggested that they go get the books the three students would need. Kim smiled and pulled away from Ranma, taking his hand. Harry snickered slightly as she did so, but kept quiet. Ranma just smiled at her and then started to follow Reesa to Flourish and Blotts, the book store.
Harry looked at his book list and then looked to Ranma's much longer one. Ranma shrugged, and winked at him. Harry grinned and looked back to his book list. 'Let's see, Standard Book of Spells Grade 1, A History of Magic, Magical Theory, A Beginner's Guide to Transfiguration, One Thousand Magical Herbs and Fungi, Magical Drafts and Potions, Fantastic Beasts and Where to Find Them, The Dark Forces: A Guide to Self-Protection. They should all be in this store.'
Harry looked around until the shopkeeper came and asked if he needed help. Harry gave him the book list and the man's eyes automatically flicked to Harry's forehead, where the scar was. The man started to stutter, "H-Harry P-Potter! What a ho-honor it is to m-meet you!"
Harry sighed and internally cringed, 'I suppose I should expect that more often, though maybe I should tell them of my name change.'
"I'm actually going by Harry Inverse now. My brother and I prefer it that way."
"Brother?" asked the strange man, pulling books off the shelves.
Harry nodded, "Ranma adopted me as his brother when the Dursleys abandoned me. We've been together since, always standing by one another. Nothing will happen to me as long as Ranma's around. He'll be learning to use his magic at Hogwarts too, even though he's nineteen now."
"My, he should have been learning to use it a long time ago if it's that strong! How come he never learned?"
"Ranma was on a training trip with his idiotic father when the letter would have come and I'm guessing that if Genma received the letter first, he would have torn it up and tossed it in the camping fire, taking Ranma to somewhere else quickly."
The shop owner nodded and handed Harry the last of his books, smiling and receiving his payment. Harry quickly found Ranma moments later with a pile of books that went over his head in both hands. Kim was laughing extremely hard and couldn't move to help him. Reesa was also having a hard time keeping from laughing. Kasumi had her head buried in a magical maladies book while Nabiki was smirking with her small pile of books.
"Well, well, Inverse, looks like you have a lot of reading to do," she snickered.
Ranma muttered something under his breath and glared as well as he could at her. Harry snickered, and went to help him. Looking around, he noticed that no one was watching and levitated himself with his ki, one of the few tricks he and Ranma had figured out over the past year. Grabbing some of the books to pile on top of his own, he quickly dropped to the ground before anyone had seen. Kasumi peeked her nose over the top of the book, "You really ought to be more careful Harry."
Harry gave Kasumi a sheepish smile and then picked up the stack of books, "How're we supposed to carry all of these?"
Ranma shrugged, his book pile, nearly going over his head again. "We'll make do. I'm sure once we get our cauldrons that it will be easier."
Kim slowly stopped laughing and produced one. "While you two were looking for your books, Reesa and I went ahead and bought your kettles and a few of the other things on your list. I hope that's all right."
Ranma gave her a look, and then sighed, "Aren't I supposed to be buying things for you? It's your birthday."
Kim giggled, "It's alright Ranma, don't worry about it."
Ranma frowned at her, and then dumped as many books as he could into the cauldron, keeping the rest in his arms. Harry shrugged, and dumped all of his books into the cauldron and looked at the other things Reesa had gotten him. The brass scales and the telescope looked extremely nice.
After getting the books, Harry and the gang went to Madam Milkins for robes. The lady stood Harry up with a girl going to Hogwarts. "Wait here dear," she had said, "I'll be with you in a moment."
Harry just waited and noticed the bushy brown hair of the girl and slightly bucked teeth. Harry smiled at her and she smiled back. "I'm so nervous about this. Both of my parents are muggles, so none of us really know the first thing about magic. This is my first year at Hogwarts. My name is Hermione Granger by the way."
Harry chuckled slightly and answered her silent query. "I'm Harry, Harry Inverse, though most people would probably know be better as Harry Potter."
Hermione's eyes opened wide and then she looked suspicious, "Are you sure? There are a lot of fake Harry's around."
Harry lifted his hair and showed her the lightning bolt scar. She looked awed as she reached up to touch it. "That's real enough," she said softly. Harry shook his head. "It tends to bother me once in a while, but nothing serious. I changed my name to match my adopted brother's last name. It works for both of us. In any case, we'll be in the same year. Do you want to be friends?"
Hermione smiled brightly at him and nodded. Madam Milkins then brought over some robes for both of them to try on and started conversation. "My, my Harry, I heard from Dumbledore that you would be coming in soon with the person who saved you from your Aunt and Uncle. I didn't realize that he would be a handsome young man!"
Harry gave a slightly strained grin as he nodded, and looked over to where Kim and Kasumi were helping Ranma with robes. Kasumi apparently had gone right to what she needed and told Madame Milkins that she would fix her and her sister's robes herself.
Hermione looked over to where Harry was looking and giggled herself, "Looks like he's taken Madame."
Madame Milkins sighed and slumped her shoulders a bit, "Yes it's such a pity. I don't think he would go for an older woman like me anyways."
Harry snickered, and tried to hold still as the older woman fixed his robes for him. "What do your parents do Hermione?"
"They're dentists, and they're always after me to get braces because of these stupid front teeth," she pouted.
Harry laughed, "Why don't you just look up the spell to shrink them?"
"They think I should do it the 'proper' way. There's no reasoning with them."
Harry thought a moment, and then grinned, "I bet Kasumi would help you. She's going to be assistant nurse at Hogwarts this year."
"I really couldn't do anything without my parents' permission anyway," said Hermione sourly, "It's not like I got cursed, I was just born this way."
Harry shrugged, and automatically got scolded by Madame Milkins. Harry automatically returned to his position, and soon she was done. Getting off the stool he turned to Hermione, "Do you want to finish shopping with us?"
Hermione looked rather excited at that. "I would have to ask my parents. All I have left to get is my wand."
Harry grinned, "We still have ingredients and our wands to get. Then I think we're going to have some ice cream before we head home."
Hermione nodded, "I'll be done soon, and my parents should be right outside. Do you mind waiting?"
Harry shook his head and went to the front room, where he saw Reesa and Nabiki talking to two other adults. Walking up to Nabiki, he asked her where his stuff was so he could put his robes with it. Nabiki directed him too it, and when he returned, Reesa introduced him to the adults there. "Mr. and Mrs. Granger, I would like you to meet Harry Potter. He is now called Harry Inverse however."
Harry looked up to the two, and realized that Hermione looked a lot like them. "You must be Hermione's parents. It's nice to meet you," Harry said.
"You must've just met our daughter in there," Mrs. Granger said.
Harry nodded and turned as he heard Kim's giggling voice carry into the room, followed by the rest of her. Ranma followed soon after with Kasumi. Ranma was blushing and looked as though he was trying to keep from laughing himself. Kasumi had a grin decorating her face.
Harry raised an eyebrow. Kim giggled some more, and Hermione came from the other room, her face red from trying not to laugh. "Your Kasumi just showed up Madame Milkins."
Harry grinned and looked at Kasumi's satisfied smile. Shaking his head he gave Hermione a questioning look. Hermione gave him a blank look and then realization crossed her face. Turning she addressed her parents, and asked if it was ok to join Harry's group to finish shopping. "You two would be able to stop and find something to eat."
Mr. and Mrs. Granger looked at each other, and then to the strange group of wizards and witches they had become acquainted with. "Alright Hermione, let's meet at the ice cream shop."
Hermione nodded, and then joined Harry. Hermione's parents waved and walked out of the store with the rest of Hermione's stuff.
Hermione then turned to Harry, "I can't wait to read all my books. They look so interesting! Don't you think?"
Harry nodded, "I wonder what the courses will be like though. A few seem rather difficult."
Hermione giggled, "Don't worry Harry. I always had the best scores in my regular school. I'll help you study."
Harry grinned, "Thanks, I didn't have schooling for a while so I don't really have the best study habits."
"That would be pops' fault," Ranma said dryly.
Hermione looked from Ranma to Harry as they walked to the Apothecary. There, Harry and Ranma quickly got their ingredients while Kasumi looked for any medicinal items that she thought she would need for the upcoming school year. "Kasumi dear," Reesa started, "I don't think that you'll need all that. Hogwarts comes fully equipped with the items you'll need."
Kasumi just started humming to herself as she picked up more things that she thought would have the best medicinal value.
Hermione giggled, and helped Harry gather his things, giving out some interesting information that Harry thought he would never need. "This, Harry, is wolfsbane. It's also known as Monkshood and Aconite. I don't think we'll need it this term though," she said when she saw Harry looking at a strange plant."
Harry grinned at her and continued looking down his list. Soon, they had everything they needed or wanted and paid for it. Nabiki grimaced as she handed out the money for Kasumi's things. Reesa sighed, and looked to where Kim and Ranma were arguing about one of the things he picked up.
"I'm telling you that I have that book and you can use that! You didn't have to buy yourself one."
Ranma just shook his head, "Look, you might need it and then what would you do if I had it? It's not like I'm not going to earn any money here."
Kim turned and threw her hands up in the air, signaling that she gave up. Ranma looked rather smug when he won. Hermione giggled, and Harry rolled his eyes at that. 'Kim's not going to talk to him for a few hours now. He's not going to like that.'
Reesa herded everyone out of the apothecary's shop and headed to Ollivander's. Kasumi, Nabiki and Kim decided to wait outside. Reesa sighed, and looked to the ones that needed wands. "Ollivander will take good care of what you need. Don't worry about how creepy he is or isn't. You don't need any of us."
Ranma just looked to Kim, a slightly worried expression on his face, and then turned to follow Harry and Hermione in. Hermione gave Reesa and Harry a slightly nervous look before marching in the doors and Harry walked in after her.
The inside of the store was a bit spooky, and Ranma could feel the magic pulsing from the place. The pulse was also making Harry slightly nervous, yet Hermione didn't feel a thing. Soon, a short old man with silver eyes came into the front room. "Well, well. Harry Potter, or should I say, Harry Inverse is it? I was wondering when you would come into my store. You have your mother's eyes. It seems only yesterday she was in here herself, buying her first wand. Ten and a quarter inches long, swishy, made of willow. Nice wand for charm work. Your father on the other hand, favored a mahogany wand. Eleven inches. Pliable. A little more power and excellent for transfiguration. Well, I say your father favored it - it's really the wand that chooses the wizard, of course."**
Ranma cleared his throat that kept Mr. Ollivander from going on. Harry was glad for the interruption. Those silver eyes were quite unnerving up close. Mr. Ollivander started with Harry, quickly explaining that each wand had a magical core. For instance in the wand could be the heart string of a dragon. Pulling out wands, he told Harry to wave them. As Harry did, Ranma yawned while Hermione looked on interestedly. Ranma then sat down near one of the chairs and closed his eyes in meditation.
Harry turned when he noticed Ranma concentrating his magic and wondered what he was going to do. Hermione, curious to what Harry was staring at, turned also, while Mr. Ollivander slowly walked up to Ranma, amazement in his eyes. Soon, the sound of falling boxes was heard, and a box flew around the corner, just over Harry's head, to stop in front of Ranma. Ranma, still meditating, held his hands up, and a wand floated out of the box, and into his hands. The box then dropped to the ground, and Ranma opened his eyes, raising the wand in his hands, which sparked with an array of colors.
Mr. Ollivander applauded, "That by far is the best wand suited for you. Ten and a half inches, and mahogany. It's very pliable, and great for a variety of things. Heart string of a dragon in that one."
Ranma just smiled, and got out his money pouch. Mr. Ollivander shook his head, "For that interesting display of control, I would like to give you that wand."
Looking surprised, Ranma just thanked the man and bowed. Then he walked outside to wait with the rest. Mr. Ollivander then turned to Harry, "That was your brother wasn't it?" he asked excitedly, "Can you do the same thing?"
Harry shrugged, "I can try."
"Yes Harry please do! If you show it again maybe I can try!" Hermione said. Harry smiled at her enthusiasm and nodded, sitting down where he was.
A family with red hair walked in just as Harry fell into meditation, and Mr. Ollivander asked them to be quiet. They looked on interestedly at the boy Mr. Ollivander was staring at. Soon, a small gust of wind picked up his hair and showed his scar. Mrs. Weasley gasped and Mr. Ollivander immediately shushed her.
Soon, the sound of falling boxes was again heard, and a box came shooting around the corner, only to stop directly in front of Harry. The wand then came out and fell into Harry's newly risen hands. The box then dropped, and Harry grasped the wand, raising it. Red and gold sparks flew out of the end and Mr. Ollivander clapped again. "Marvelous Harry, that was simply marvelous, but also very curious."
Harry looked up to the strange man and asked what he meant. Mr. Ollivander was slightly hesitant in answering, "Eleven inches, holly, and phoenix feather. The phoenix that gave a feather to that wand also gave but one other. It is very curious indeed that you are destined for that wand when its brother - why, its brother gave you that scar."**
Mr. Ollivander then straightened. "As with your brother, for that interesting display, your wand is free."
Harry just nodded his thanks, and turned to Hermione, who looked slightly pale. "It's alright Hermione," he said, not sure why she looked frightened.
Hermione just shook her head, and then took a deep breath. "Will you give me a few pointers on how you did that?"
Harry grinned, "Just sit cross legged on the floor and straighten your back. Relax, and look for your center. There you will find your magic. Take that, and call for your wand. The best fit will come to you. Just concentrate, and relax.
Hermione proceeded to do so, and after about fifteen minutes of waiting, Hermione had a small gust of wind blowing around her also. Harry then felt her call, and the tumbling of fallen boxes was heard, a box flew around the corner, and dropped some, then continuing its course. It then stopped in front of Hermione and opened. Hermione then lost her concentration, and box and wand started to fall to the ground. Hermione quickly opened her eyes and caught the wand, while the box clattered to the ground.
Mr. Ollivander looked thoughtful as Hermione waved her wand and wisps of silver shot out. Harry helped her up and congratulated her. "Well done Hermione. That's really clever being able to do that without years of meditation behind you. It means you also have a lot of magic to be able to call it like that."
"It wasn't near as graceful as your calling or Ranma's though," said Hermione disappointedly.
Harry chuckled, "Ranma and I have also been trying to control our energy and magic without the use of any help. Meditation helps us do that, so we're more in control of that. You did really well."
Hermione blushed and turned to take out her small purse. Once again, Mr. Ollivander refused payment, and the two walked out of the door. Harry felt slightly uncomfortable as the four boys, one girl, and their parents, gawked at him. Harry and Hermione quickly walked outside to find Ranma trying to apologize and get close to Kim, who was avoiding him. It was rather comical, and Harry burst out laughing. Hermione also started giggling at the comical scene.
Kim grinned at them, as Ranma gave them a disdained look. Reesa was also holding in her laughter, "Do you two mind waiting a bit? I would like to talk to Mr. Weasley for a moment."
Harry just nodded and walked over to tug on Ranma's sleeve. "You'd better wait a while, she's still kind of mad at you," he whispered.
Ranma just sighed and nodded, and they walked over to where Hermione was standing. Ranma pulled out his wand and stared at it for a bit. Then he twirled it and made a rainbow of sparks appear out of nowhere. The rainbow stayed in the air for a while and then disappeared. Ranma started to concentrate and a bouquet of a dozen blood red roses appeared out of nowhere. Hermione and Harry clapped at the display, and so did several people behind them.
Harry looked to where Reesa and Kim were talking with the red headed older man and then to where Nabiki and Kasumi were going over one of Nabiki's books. Harry then looked behind him. There were the five Weasley children staring at Ranma in awe. Harry turned to see Ranma bow, and then wink, producing two more flowers. He then gave one to Hermione and one to Ginny, who blushed. Hermione giggled, and thanked him.
The eldest boy got slightly angry at Ranma, and demanded to know who he was. Ranma gave him an odd look and was about to answer when Mrs. Weasley came out of the shop and scolded him. "Honestly Percy! Just because he gave Ginny a flower doesn't mean he's after her. She's ten for crying out loud!"
Ranma raised an eyebrow and then looked over to where Kim was. She looked like she was trying hard not to laugh as she came over and hugged him. "Problems dear?" she whispered.
Ranma nodded, and put an arm around her waist, presenting the blood red roses to her. Kim blushed and took the roses, kissing Ranma on the cheek, "Thank you."
"Happy Birthday," Ranma said quietly. Harry snorted and rolled his eyes while Hermione giggled. Mrs. Weasley sighed and the rest of the family looked about to gag, except Percy, who was still gathering his pride from being wrong, and Mr. Weasley, who was still talking to Reesa.
Nabiki then came over, "/Should we get you two a room?/"
Ranma turned slightly red as Harry burst out laughing. Hermione and the Weasleys looked confused and Harry shook his head, telling them not to ask. Reesa then looked at her watch and gathered up her crew, saying goodbye to the Weasleys. Both troupes went their separate ways.
Arriving at the ice cream parlor, Hermione ran up to her parents and told them the news about what happened. They looked rather stunned but smiled at their excited daughter. Harry, Ranma, Kim, Nabiki, and Kasumi said goodbye while Reesa purchased the floo powder they would need to return. Quickly getting the powder, Reesa returned, said goodbye to the Grangers, and handed everyone what they would need to get home. Waving goodbye one more time, Harry went through the fire, shouting his address and arriving home. The rest soon followed, and excited chattering went on about the day.
Author's Notes: Heh ran out of ideas near the end. It was getting rather long for me anyways :p Should I pair up Harry and Ginny? Or Harry and Hermione? Help me decide ^^
**Script was taken directly out of the book Harry Potter and the Sorcerer's Stone. I do not own the story or the script. Thank you.
Author's Notes: Or rant whichever you prefer ^^ Nabiki cannot credit all her information to magic, just some of the more obscure things she's found out. Things you can't find out just by having someone followed. Kasumi's magic is what kept Soun from completely falling apart. I mean c'mon, think about it. Or don't... ^^; Anyways, don't mind me. I'm just the author. :p
'Thoughts' "/Japanese/"
Magical Destiny Chapter 4
Harry awoke to see the sun shining in his face. Getting up, he remembered that it was Kim's birthday and hurriedly pulled out the money he had been saving up and her gift. 'She said we were going to Diagon Alley today and we were going shopping for school books and stuff. I wonder what it's like.'
Quickly getting dressed, he ran to the kitchen to see Reesa and Kasumi already in the dining room. "Ohayo Harry!" beamed Kasumi, "We saved you a bit of breakfast. It's in the kitchen. Ranma is dining with Kim this morning and Nabiki is in the shower. It's funny how she got up earlier than you."
Harry frowned and looked at the clock. "Usually Nabiki would still be asleep right now," he muttered.
"Under usual circumstances yes, however, today is the day we journey to Diagon Alley and she wanted to be ready for it," said Reesa, "Oh! And your letter from Hogwarts is here."
Reesa handed Harry a small envelope with his name and address on it. Tearing it open he read the welcoming letter and then looked at the book and supplies list. "Why do we need a wand?" Harry asked.
Kasumi looked at Harry a little shocked while Reesa spit out her tea. "No one explained the use of a wand to you?" she asked.
Harry shook his head, "I don't think Ranma knows either or he would have."
"You two do all your magic without wands? That's really hard to do," Reesa said, "How do you have the magic power for it?"
Harry shrugged as Ranma came down the stairs, his clothes a bit rumpled. "Morning Harry," he said cheerfully.
Harry grinned at his older brother and then looked to his supplies list again. "Did you get one too?"
Ranma nodded, "Yup! Read through it too. Since I'm too old to really study with the first years, I'll attend some classes and study harder to pass the O. W. L. s and N. E. W. T. s after a few years. Kim and Nabs are ahead of us by about six years studying so they don't have as long to go."
"We've also taken our O. W. L. s so we'll be out before you. Then I can go on to get a job doing something I like," Nabiki said, "And don't call me Nabs."
Ranma ducked his head a little and grinned at her. "Kim will be down in a few. She just needs to get dressed."
"Oh?" said Reesa, raising an eyebrow, "And what did you do to my niece?"
Ranma looked at her blankly for a minute and then turned beet red as he started sputtering that he didn't do anything she didn't want to do, which made the whole room burst out in laughter. Ranma turned redder as they started to cry from laughing so hard.
Kim came down and raised an eyebrow, seeing her Aunt and Harry rolling on the floor. She looked over to Kasumi and Nabiki and found them in tears while Ranma had the reddest face she had ever seen. Giggling slightly, she came up behind him and kissed him on the cheek. Ranma's face started going back to its original color when he realized she was behind him. "Believe me, you don't want to know. They were just teasing me about our relationship."
Kim giggled and then clapped her hands. "Alright people, we're going to Diagon Alley. We're going to meet Hagrid there. He has Harry's key to Gringotts."
"The wizarding bank? What do I have there?" Harry asked.
Kim looked at him and chuckled, "You don't think your parents would have left you nothing do you? You're the only one who can get into your vault. It's all your money, unless you should choose to share it with someone."
Harry grinned, "I think I'll use it for my books and stuff then."
Kim nodded, and then looked to make sure everyone was there. "Ok, let's get moving then."
"How are we going to travel?" asked Kasumi, wondering how they were going to get there without a car.
"Floo Powder," Reesa said, "It's the simplest way to get there."
Kasumi looked slightly confused while Ranma and Harry just shrugged.
Kim sighed, "I'll show you how it works. You must speak clearly or you'll end up at the wrong grate."
Picking up some powder from a flower pot near the fire place, Kim stepped up to the fire and threw the powder in, shouting, "Diagon Alley." The flames turned green and she stepped into the flames, disappearing.
Ranma started and rushed up to the fireplace, in time for the flames to turn yellow again. He quickly copied what Kim did and went after his girlfriend. Harry, Kasumi, Reesa and Nabiki stood a little stunned at Ranma's quick departure.
Nabiki shrugged, and went next, and then Harry decided to go. Picking up the floo powder, Harry turned to the fireplace and threw it in, yelling Diagon Alley as clearly as he could. He didn't want to mess it up. Spinning through what looked to be a magic hallway Harry passed many grates and soon was spit out of one. Looking up, he saw Nabiki standing over him, grinning. He quickly got off the ground and looked over to where Kim and Ranma were sitting with ice cream. Kim waved them over and Nabiki walked with him over to the table.
"We ordered you a few sundaes and Nabiki a banana split. Is that alright?" Ranma asked.
Harry nodded while Nabiki shrugged. "As long as you're paying," Nabiki said.
Kim giggled. "Why of course we are Nabs."
Nabiki glared at Kim and then shrugged, "I suppose I ought to get used to you people calling me that?"
"Of Course Nabs!" said Kasumi cheerfully.
Nabiki started and threw her hand up in exasperation, "Now you've got my sister started on it!"
"Wut's the matt'r 'ere?" said a gruff voice behind them, as the group was laughing.
Reesa looked up and a large smile took over her face. "Hagrid! How nice it is to see you again. This is Harry, Ranma, my niece Kim, Nabiki, and Kasumi."
The large man beamed at them, "Ello there, I'm Hagrid. I'm supposed to take 'Arry to his vault in Gringotts."
Harry nodded, and got up. Ranma looked between Hagrid and Reesa, a little tense.
Kim and Harry noticed this and exchanged a look. "Why doesn't Ranma go with you, he needs to exchange some money," Kim said.
Hagrid looked to Ranma and shrugged, "Aight, it shouldn't be any trouble."
Ranma gave Kim a grateful look and got up with Harry to follow the large giant.
Nabiki got up as well, "I'm going to go and get Kasumi's and my money, and get an account started. You all may do whatever and where should we meet?"
"How about the Owl Emporium?" said Kasumi brightly, "It's not to far from Gringotts and we could meet there in say, half an hour?"
Nabiki nodded, and began to follow the receding giant's back. She hurried slightly to catch up and called out for them to wait. Kim, Kasumi, and Reesa looked at each other and giggled slightly, slowly finishing their ice cream.
Ranma, Harry, and Hagrid waited as Nabiki caught up to them. Nabiki quickly caught up and started walking next to Ranma when the group got started again. They walked for a while in silence, until Hagrid broke the silence. "So why'r you all comin' to school 'ere instead of stayin' in Japan?"
Nabiki looked thoughtful a minute and then nodded. "Ranma came here because of Harry, as Ranma is teaching Harry how to fight and protect himself. Not to mention his brother. Kasumi and I followed because we heard Hogwarts had a better curriculum than our own. I only have to study one more year. As does Kim. Ranma needs to learn about his magic quick. I'm still amazed that he hadn't lost control of it, but maybe it was what helped him in Jusendo. I wouldn't know. In any case, Hogwarts is better equipped for that kind of thing."
Hagrid just nodded and continued leading the way. As they entered the bank, Harry and Ranma were surprised to see a bunch of mean looking goblins running the teller stations. Ranma then turned to Harry. "Harry, you go ahead and get some of the money your parents left you for your books and stuff. I'm going to change some of my own with Nabiki."
Harry just gave Ranma a look and then nodded, following Hagrid to one of the tellers.
Ranma was slightly startled by Harry's look of disdain. It wasn't like he was abandoning him. He just wanted Harry to keep his money to himself. Shrugging, Ranma went over to where Nabiki was standing and waited with her. "What was that all about?" she asked.
Ranma shrugged, "Not sure. You'd almost think he doesn't trust anyone except me. You said yourself that when the two of you are alone, you have to catch him off guard to get the truth out of you."
Nabiki laughed, "There aren't many reasons for him to trust me either. He does trust Kasumi, Reesa, and Kim. We are the few he does trust. Besides, now that I have an honest income, I'm trying to get less into people's personal affairs. Only a little though."
Ranma laughed, "You wouldn't be Nabiki if you weren't trying to get into someone's business, whether for profit or pleasure."
Nabiki just smirked, and walked up to a teller.
*On the carts*
Harry looked up to Hagrid, who looked a little green. He thought the ride was more exciting than the roller coasters at the amusement park. There were dragons in this passageway.
Shrugging, Harry got up and followed the goblin to the vault with his number on it and waited. The goblin opened it up and Harry stepped in, his eyes widening in surprise. There in the vault was heaps of gold, silver, and bronze. Quickly pulling out a bit of everything, Harry walked out with a heavy pouch and got into the cart, anxiously awaiting the ride.
Hagrid chuckled at Harry's awed face. "Ya didn' think yer parents wouldn' leave ya nuffin did ya?"
Harry just smiled at Hagrid and turned as the goblin said they were now going to a new vault.
They soon arrived, and Hagrid got out of the cart extremely quickly. Harry followed, and looked at the goblin expectantly. The goblin got out of the cart and spoke, stroking the door. "Stand back! Should someone other than a goblin do this, they'll be sucked in and trapped there."
"How often do you check for people?" Harry asked, watching fascinated as the door opened.
"About every ten years," the goblin said nastily.
Harry wondered what would warrant so much protection.
Hagrid stepped in as soon as the door opened, yet Harry caught a glimpse of a small grubby package. When Hagrid stepped out, the vault was empty, and they all turned to go.
Ranma watched as a green looking Hagrid and an excited looking Harry came out of the hallway they had disappeared into earlier. Ranma grinned as Harry ran up to him and attempted a tackle, which didn't work, chatting excitedly in Japanese about everything that had happened.
Nabiki giggled as the two walked out the bank doors and followed them. "'Scuse me miss," said Hagrid from behind her, "Would ya please tell Reesa that I'm sorry I couldn make it ta help with purchasin school stuff, but I need a pick me up at the Leaky Cauldron."
Nabiki smiled and nodded, waving to the large man as she turned to catch up with Harry and Ranma. They soon arrived at the Owl Emporium, and only saw Reesa. Ranma started to look around for his girlfriend and was slightly alarmed when he couldn't find her.
"Don't worry," Reesa said, "She's inside looking at the owls. She'll be out soon with Kasumi."
Ranma relaxed only slightly and was still tense until Kim came out of the Emporium with Kasumi, giggling.
Ranma walked up and pulled Kim into his arms and held her close. Kim turned her head up and gave him a look, but then she relaxed. Ranma smiled, 'At least she knows why I worry. I'm not sure what startled me that bad this time though.'
Kim relaxed into his hold, while Nabiki gave Hagrid's apology to Reesa. She started thinking about how tense Ranma had been lately. 'Something's up,' she thought, 'He's been very tense for the past few days. It's like he's expecting something bad to happen, like more of the idiots from Nerima coming to get him. Maybe he knows something I don't. We'll talk about this later.'
Kim returned to reality as Reesa suggested that they go get the books the three students would need. Kim smiled and pulled away from Ranma, taking his hand. Harry snickered slightly as she did so, but kept quiet. Ranma just smiled at her and then started to follow Reesa to Flourish and Blotts, the book store.
Harry looked at his book list and then looked to Ranma's much longer one. Ranma shrugged, and winked at him. Harry grinned and looked back to his book list. 'Let's see, Standard Book of Spells Grade 1, A History of Magic, Magical Theory, A Beginner's Guide to Transfiguration, One Thousand Magical Herbs and Fungi, Magical Drafts and Potions, Fantastic Beasts and Where to Find Them, The Dark Forces: A Guide to Self-Protection. They should all be in this store.'
Harry looked around until the shopkeeper came and asked if he needed help. Harry gave him the book list and the man's eyes automatically flicked to Harry's forehead, where the scar was. The man started to stutter, "H-Harry P-Potter! What a ho-honor it is to m-meet you!"
Harry sighed and internally cringed, 'I suppose I should expect that more often, though maybe I should tell them of my name change.'
"I'm actually going by Harry Inverse now. My brother and I prefer it that way."
"Brother?" asked the strange man, pulling books off the shelves.
Harry nodded, "Ranma adopted me as his brother when the Dursleys abandoned me. We've been together since, always standing by one another. Nothing will happen to me as long as Ranma's around. He'll be learning to use his magic at Hogwarts too, even though he's nineteen now."
"My, he should have been learning to use it a long time ago if it's that strong! How come he never learned?"
"Ranma was on a training trip with his idiotic father when the letter would have come and I'm guessing that if Genma received the letter first, he would have torn it up and tossed it in the camping fire, taking Ranma to somewhere else quickly."
The shop owner nodded and handed Harry the last of his books, smiling and receiving his payment. Harry quickly found Ranma moments later with a pile of books that went over his head in both hands. Kim was laughing extremely hard and couldn't move to help him. Reesa was also having a hard time keeping from laughing. Kasumi had her head buried in a magical maladies book while Nabiki was smirking with her small pile of books.
"Well, well, Inverse, looks like you have a lot of reading to do," she snickered.
Ranma muttered something under his breath and glared as well as he could at her. Harry snickered, and went to help him. Looking around, he noticed that no one was watching and levitated himself with his ki, one of the few tricks he and Ranma had figured out over the past year. Grabbing some of the books to pile on top of his own, he quickly dropped to the ground before anyone had seen. Kasumi peeked her nose over the top of the book, "You really ought to be more careful Harry."
Harry gave Kasumi a sheepish smile and then picked up the stack of books, "How're we supposed to carry all of these?"
Ranma shrugged, his book pile, nearly going over his head again. "We'll make do. I'm sure once we get our cauldrons that it will be easier."
Kim slowly stopped laughing and produced one. "While you two were looking for your books, Reesa and I went ahead and bought your kettles and a few of the other things on your list. I hope that's all right."
Ranma gave her a look, and then sighed, "Aren't I supposed to be buying things for you? It's your birthday."
Kim giggled, "It's alright Ranma, don't worry about it."
Ranma frowned at her, and then dumped as many books as he could into the cauldron, keeping the rest in his arms. Harry shrugged, and dumped all of his books into the cauldron and looked at the other things Reesa had gotten him. The brass scales and the telescope looked extremely nice.
After getting the books, Harry and the gang went to Madam Milkins for robes. The lady stood Harry up with a girl going to Hogwarts. "Wait here dear," she had said, "I'll be with you in a moment."
Harry just waited and noticed the bushy brown hair of the girl and slightly bucked teeth. Harry smiled at her and she smiled back. "I'm so nervous about this. Both of my parents are muggles, so none of us really know the first thing about magic. This is my first year at Hogwarts. My name is Hermione Granger by the way."
Harry chuckled slightly and answered her silent query. "I'm Harry, Harry Inverse, though most people would probably know be better as Harry Potter."
Hermione's eyes opened wide and then she looked suspicious, "Are you sure? There are a lot of fake Harry's around."
Harry lifted his hair and showed her the lightning bolt scar. She looked awed as she reached up to touch it. "That's real enough," she said softly. Harry shook his head. "It tends to bother me once in a while, but nothing serious. I changed my name to match my adopted brother's last name. It works for both of us. In any case, we'll be in the same year. Do you want to be friends?"
Hermione smiled brightly at him and nodded. Madam Milkins then brought over some robes for both of them to try on and started conversation. "My, my Harry, I heard from Dumbledore that you would be coming in soon with the person who saved you from your Aunt and Uncle. I didn't realize that he would be a handsome young man!"
Harry gave a slightly strained grin as he nodded, and looked over to where Kim and Kasumi were helping Ranma with robes. Kasumi apparently had gone right to what she needed and told Madame Milkins that she would fix her and her sister's robes herself.
Hermione looked over to where Harry was looking and giggled herself, "Looks like he's taken Madame."
Madame Milkins sighed and slumped her shoulders a bit, "Yes it's such a pity. I don't think he would go for an older woman like me anyways."
Harry snickered, and tried to hold still as the older woman fixed his robes for him. "What do your parents do Hermione?"
"They're dentists, and they're always after me to get braces because of these stupid front teeth," she pouted.
Harry laughed, "Why don't you just look up the spell to shrink them?"
"They think I should do it the 'proper' way. There's no reasoning with them."
Harry thought a moment, and then grinned, "I bet Kasumi would help you. She's going to be assistant nurse at Hogwarts this year."
"I really couldn't do anything without my parents' permission anyway," said Hermione sourly, "It's not like I got cursed, I was just born this way."
Harry shrugged, and automatically got scolded by Madame Milkins. Harry automatically returned to his position, and soon she was done. Getting off the stool he turned to Hermione, "Do you want to finish shopping with us?"
Hermione looked rather excited at that. "I would have to ask my parents. All I have left to get is my wand."
Harry grinned, "We still have ingredients and our wands to get. Then I think we're going to have some ice cream before we head home."
Hermione nodded, "I'll be done soon, and my parents should be right outside. Do you mind waiting?"
Harry shook his head and went to the front room, where he saw Reesa and Nabiki talking to two other adults. Walking up to Nabiki, he asked her where his stuff was so he could put his robes with it. Nabiki directed him too it, and when he returned, Reesa introduced him to the adults there. "Mr. and Mrs. Granger, I would like you to meet Harry Potter. He is now called Harry Inverse however."
Harry looked up to the two, and realized that Hermione looked a lot like them. "You must be Hermione's parents. It's nice to meet you," Harry said.
"You must've just met our daughter in there," Mrs. Granger said.
Harry nodded and turned as he heard Kim's giggling voice carry into the room, followed by the rest of her. Ranma followed soon after with Kasumi. Ranma was blushing and looked as though he was trying to keep from laughing himself. Kasumi had a grin decorating her face.
Harry raised an eyebrow. Kim giggled some more, and Hermione came from the other room, her face red from trying not to laugh. "Your Kasumi just showed up Madame Milkins."
Harry grinned and looked at Kasumi's satisfied smile. Shaking his head he gave Hermione a questioning look. Hermione gave him a blank look and then realization crossed her face. Turning she addressed her parents, and asked if it was ok to join Harry's group to finish shopping. "You two would be able to stop and find something to eat."
Mr. and Mrs. Granger looked at each other, and then to the strange group of wizards and witches they had become acquainted with. "Alright Hermione, let's meet at the ice cream shop."
Hermione nodded, and then joined Harry. Hermione's parents waved and walked out of the store with the rest of Hermione's stuff.
Hermione then turned to Harry, "I can't wait to read all my books. They look so interesting! Don't you think?"
Harry nodded, "I wonder what the courses will be like though. A few seem rather difficult."
Hermione giggled, "Don't worry Harry. I always had the best scores in my regular school. I'll help you study."
Harry grinned, "Thanks, I didn't have schooling for a while so I don't really have the best study habits."
"That would be pops' fault," Ranma said dryly.
Hermione looked from Ranma to Harry as they walked to the Apothecary. There, Harry and Ranma quickly got their ingredients while Kasumi looked for any medicinal items that she thought she would need for the upcoming school year. "Kasumi dear," Reesa started, "I don't think that you'll need all that. Hogwarts comes fully equipped with the items you'll need."
Kasumi just started humming to herself as she picked up more things that she thought would have the best medicinal value.
Hermione giggled, and helped Harry gather his things, giving out some interesting information that Harry thought he would never need. "This, Harry, is wolfsbane. It's also known as Monkshood and Aconite. I don't think we'll need it this term though," she said when she saw Harry looking at a strange plant."
Harry grinned at her and continued looking down his list. Soon, they had everything they needed or wanted and paid for it. Nabiki grimaced as she handed out the money for Kasumi's things. Reesa sighed, and looked to where Kim and Ranma were arguing about one of the things he picked up.
"I'm telling you that I have that book and you can use that! You didn't have to buy yourself one."
Ranma just shook his head, "Look, you might need it and then what would you do if I had it? It's not like I'm not going to earn any money here."
Kim turned and threw her hands up in the air, signaling that she gave up. Ranma looked rather smug when he won. Hermione giggled, and Harry rolled his eyes at that. 'Kim's not going to talk to him for a few hours now. He's not going to like that.'
Reesa herded everyone out of the apothecary's shop and headed to Ollivander's. Kasumi, Nabiki and Kim decided to wait outside. Reesa sighed, and looked to the ones that needed wands. "Ollivander will take good care of what you need. Don't worry about how creepy he is or isn't. You don't need any of us."
Ranma just looked to Kim, a slightly worried expression on his face, and then turned to follow Harry and Hermione in. Hermione gave Reesa and Harry a slightly nervous look before marching in the doors and Harry walked in after her.
The inside of the store was a bit spooky, and Ranma could feel the magic pulsing from the place. The pulse was also making Harry slightly nervous, yet Hermione didn't feel a thing. Soon, a short old man with silver eyes came into the front room. "Well, well. Harry Potter, or should I say, Harry Inverse is it? I was wondering when you would come into my store. You have your mother's eyes. It seems only yesterday she was in here herself, buying her first wand. Ten and a quarter inches long, swishy, made of willow. Nice wand for charm work. Your father on the other hand, favored a mahogany wand. Eleven inches. Pliable. A little more power and excellent for transfiguration. Well, I say your father favored it - it's really the wand that chooses the wizard, of course."**
Ranma cleared his throat that kept Mr. Ollivander from going on. Harry was glad for the interruption. Those silver eyes were quite unnerving up close. Mr. Ollivander started with Harry, quickly explaining that each wand had a magical core. For instance in the wand could be the heart string of a dragon. Pulling out wands, he told Harry to wave them. As Harry did, Ranma yawned while Hermione looked on interestedly. Ranma then sat down near one of the chairs and closed his eyes in meditation.
Harry turned when he noticed Ranma concentrating his magic and wondered what he was going to do. Hermione, curious to what Harry was staring at, turned also, while Mr. Ollivander slowly walked up to Ranma, amazement in his eyes. Soon, the sound of falling boxes was heard, and a box flew around the corner, just over Harry's head, to stop in front of Ranma. Ranma, still meditating, held his hands up, and a wand floated out of the box, and into his hands. The box then dropped to the ground, and Ranma opened his eyes, raising the wand in his hands, which sparked with an array of colors.
Mr. Ollivander applauded, "That by far is the best wand suited for you. Ten and a half inches, and mahogany. It's very pliable, and great for a variety of things. Heart string of a dragon in that one."
Ranma just smiled, and got out his money pouch. Mr. Ollivander shook his head, "For that interesting display of control, I would like to give you that wand."
Looking surprised, Ranma just thanked the man and bowed. Then he walked outside to wait with the rest. Mr. Ollivander then turned to Harry, "That was your brother wasn't it?" he asked excitedly, "Can you do the same thing?"
Harry shrugged, "I can try."
"Yes Harry please do! If you show it again maybe I can try!" Hermione said. Harry smiled at her enthusiasm and nodded, sitting down where he was.
A family with red hair walked in just as Harry fell into meditation, and Mr. Ollivander asked them to be quiet. They looked on interestedly at the boy Mr. Ollivander was staring at. Soon, a small gust of wind picked up his hair and showed his scar. Mrs. Weasley gasped and Mr. Ollivander immediately shushed her.
Soon, the sound of falling boxes was again heard, and a box came shooting around the corner, only to stop directly in front of Harry. The wand then came out and fell into Harry's newly risen hands. The box then dropped, and Harry grasped the wand, raising it. Red and gold sparks flew out of the end and Mr. Ollivander clapped again. "Marvelous Harry, that was simply marvelous, but also very curious."
Harry looked up to the strange man and asked what he meant. Mr. Ollivander was slightly hesitant in answering, "Eleven inches, holly, and phoenix feather. The phoenix that gave a feather to that wand also gave but one other. It is very curious indeed that you are destined for that wand when its brother - why, its brother gave you that scar."**
Mr. Ollivander then straightened. "As with your brother, for that interesting display, your wand is free."
Harry just nodded his thanks, and turned to Hermione, who looked slightly pale. "It's alright Hermione," he said, not sure why she looked frightened.
Hermione just shook her head, and then took a deep breath. "Will you give me a few pointers on how you did that?"
Harry grinned, "Just sit cross legged on the floor and straighten your back. Relax, and look for your center. There you will find your magic. Take that, and call for your wand. The best fit will come to you. Just concentrate, and relax.
Hermione proceeded to do so, and after about fifteen minutes of waiting, Hermione had a small gust of wind blowing around her also. Harry then felt her call, and the tumbling of fallen boxes was heard, a box flew around the corner, and dropped some, then continuing its course. It then stopped in front of Hermione and opened. Hermione then lost her concentration, and box and wand started to fall to the ground. Hermione quickly opened her eyes and caught the wand, while the box clattered to the ground.
Mr. Ollivander looked thoughtful as Hermione waved her wand and wisps of silver shot out. Harry helped her up and congratulated her. "Well done Hermione. That's really clever being able to do that without years of meditation behind you. It means you also have a lot of magic to be able to call it like that."
"It wasn't near as graceful as your calling or Ranma's though," said Hermione disappointedly.
Harry chuckled, "Ranma and I have also been trying to control our energy and magic without the use of any help. Meditation helps us do that, so we're more in control of that. You did really well."
Hermione blushed and turned to take out her small purse. Once again, Mr. Ollivander refused payment, and the two walked out of the door. Harry felt slightly uncomfortable as the four boys, one girl, and their parents, gawked at him. Harry and Hermione quickly walked outside to find Ranma trying to apologize and get close to Kim, who was avoiding him. It was rather comical, and Harry burst out laughing. Hermione also started giggling at the comical scene.
Kim grinned at them, as Ranma gave them a disdained look. Reesa was also holding in her laughter, "Do you two mind waiting a bit? I would like to talk to Mr. Weasley for a moment."
Harry just nodded and walked over to tug on Ranma's sleeve. "You'd better wait a while, she's still kind of mad at you," he whispered.
Ranma just sighed and nodded, and they walked over to where Hermione was standing. Ranma pulled out his wand and stared at it for a bit. Then he twirled it and made a rainbow of sparks appear out of nowhere. The rainbow stayed in the air for a while and then disappeared. Ranma started to concentrate and a bouquet of a dozen blood red roses appeared out of nowhere. Hermione and Harry clapped at the display, and so did several people behind them.
Harry looked to where Reesa and Kim were talking with the red headed older man and then to where Nabiki and Kasumi were going over one of Nabiki's books. Harry then looked behind him. There were the five Weasley children staring at Ranma in awe. Harry turned to see Ranma bow, and then wink, producing two more flowers. He then gave one to Hermione and one to Ginny, who blushed. Hermione giggled, and thanked him.
The eldest boy got slightly angry at Ranma, and demanded to know who he was. Ranma gave him an odd look and was about to answer when Mrs. Weasley came out of the shop and scolded him. "Honestly Percy! Just because he gave Ginny a flower doesn't mean he's after her. She's ten for crying out loud!"
Ranma raised an eyebrow and then looked over to where Kim was. She looked like she was trying hard not to laugh as she came over and hugged him. "Problems dear?" she whispered.
Ranma nodded, and put an arm around her waist, presenting the blood red roses to her. Kim blushed and took the roses, kissing Ranma on the cheek, "Thank you."
"Happy Birthday," Ranma said quietly. Harry snorted and rolled his eyes while Hermione giggled. Mrs. Weasley sighed and the rest of the family looked about to gag, except Percy, who was still gathering his pride from being wrong, and Mr. Weasley, who was still talking to Reesa.
Nabiki then came over, "/Should we get you two a room?/"
Ranma turned slightly red as Harry burst out laughing. Hermione and the Weasleys looked confused and Harry shook his head, telling them not to ask. Reesa then looked at her watch and gathered up her crew, saying goodbye to the Weasleys. Both troupes went their separate ways.
Arriving at the ice cream parlor, Hermione ran up to her parents and told them the news about what happened. They looked rather stunned but smiled at their excited daughter. Harry, Ranma, Kim, Nabiki, and Kasumi said goodbye while Reesa purchased the floo powder they would need to return. Quickly getting the powder, Reesa returned, said goodbye to the Grangers, and handed everyone what they would need to get home. Waving goodbye one more time, Harry went through the fire, shouting his address and arriving home. The rest soon followed, and excited chattering went on about the day.
Author's Notes: Heh ran out of ideas near the end. It was getting rather long for me anyways :p Should I pair up Harry and Ginny? Or Harry and Hermione? Help me decide ^^
**Script was taken directly out of the book Harry Potter and the Sorcerer's Stone. I do not own the story or the script. Thank you.