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Harry Potter Potion Master
Harry blinked and looked back to his floating basket before placing gently the Hogwarts A History into the basket. Like before, the basket grew slightly to accommodate the amount of books inside. Walking around again, Harry accidentally wandered into the upper years shelves. Looking around, he saw a few books on Arithmancy. Taking a book down, he looked through the beginning of the book to see what it was about. Seeing that it was working with math, Harry grinned, he knew he was good at math so he grabbed several textbooks on it and tossed into the basket. The basket wobbled in the air and grew yet again, this time almost the size of a trunk. Harry looked at the basket and scratched his head, "I think it can only take a few more books at the most." he mumbled to himself. Looking across the way, he saw a clump of books that were dedicated to the subject Runes. "It would be fun to learn the history of them as well as to learn them themselves." He spoke to himself. He walked quickly over to the shelves and picked out a few of the beginner books. Turning to the basket he saw in amazement as the basket edged backward from him as if in fear of holding more books. "Fine. I will carry these myself." Harry told the basket, who then he would swear bobbed in relief "But you have to show me where the checkout is."
The Basket bounced in the air and started floating off in a certain direction. Harry scrambled to follow the basket as it swerved in and out of different aisles. Finally they arrived at the counter at the back where a tall man with purple robes was at the counter. The basket gently landed on the counter and the books inside started to float out and pile onto the desk. Harry placed his few books he was holding onto the pile as well. The man sighed and ran his wand down the piles of books that were piling up on the desk. Finally after all the books were tapped on with the man's wand, the man looked up at Harry. "Forty-two galleons and three sickles." He mumbled in a bored tone.
Harry quickly dug into his pocket and pulled out his money bag, opening the bag, he quickly grabbed exact change and handed it over to the man in purple. The man yawned and took the money and tossed it into the register. Then he wrapped the books in brown paper and then shrunk it down with a spell. "Just tap it with your wand and it will go back to normal." he said as he passed the packages to Harry. Harry nodded in thanks and placed them in his cauldrons that he had been carrying this whole time.
Turning around, Harry hurried out of the store. Sighing he looked around and spotted a trunk store. Grinning, he strolled over to the store front, swinging his cauldrons while having almost a skip in his step. As he reached the storefront, he saw trunks in the window that were showing off their contents. Some were reguler with a larger inside to fit all your school supplies inside. Others had other compartments that you got to by turning the lock again. The other compartments varied and could even contain a little room with a kitchen, bed and bathroom! Harry grinned at this and visioned living in the trunk that would be under the stairs with him. He would have a larger bed! And Bella and David could live with him in it! He quickly entered the store the door closing softly behind him.
As the door closed gently behind him with a small sound of a bell going off. Harry was startled but then realized that it was just a warning to the storekeeper that someone had entered. Just as he suspected a young woman scurried out from the back and gave him a gentle smile. "Hello! Welcome to Diagon alley's only trunk shop! How can I help you?"
Harry grinned, "I was wondering if I could see your trucks. I was interested in the ones with several compartment and a small room."
The woman smirked and gestured Harry to the corner of the show room. "These are the trunks that have the charms you want. As you can see they come in different types of styles." She pointed to five different trunks. They were all designed differently and the polish shone in the light.
Harry nodded abstract minded as he looked at the different trunks. They had carvings etched into the sides and top of the trunks. The five different trunks to choose from were all high quality. The first trunk had vines and leaves carved into the edges, on the side of the trunk was a tree with many branches. All of the carvings were painted in a colored resin that colored in the vines and tree. A charm was placed on the tree, so it would sway in an invisible wind.
The second trunk had spiders and snakes carved into it. The spiders were different breeds as well as the snakes. Just like the first trunk it was painted in colored resin and had a charm placed on it. This charm made the snakes and spiders come to life and the snakes hiss. Harry was surprised to find out that he could understand them just like real snakes. Also the spiders were talking to each other like real spiders.
Pointing to the second trunk without even looking at the other trunks, Harry spoke up to the shopkeeper. "What can you tell me about that one?"
The woman glanced at the trunk Harry had pointed at and shuttered, "Are you sure? This one was made as a joke on Halloween." she then pointed back at the first trunk, "You can always get this one instead. It's a lot more nicer." she said with a smile.
Harry shook his head, "I want to get that one." he said, indicating the snake and spider trunk.
The shopkeeper shuttered again and muttered under her breath how the customer was always right before putting on a forced smile, "This trunk has four compartments plus the room you wanted. The first compartment is a walk in closet, stairs take you down into a closet where you can hang up your clothes and also drawers to put socks and the like. The second compartment is a library with several shelves to put your books on. The third compartment is a dueling room where you can practice your spells against dummies. And the final compartment is a brewing room where you can work on your potions. There is a place for your cauldrons and a cupboard for putting your ingredients in. There is the Room also, it includes the kitchen and cold cupboard for your food. Also the bed is king size. There is also a bathroom that has a toilet, shower, large tub, and wash basin."
Harry grinned when the woman told him what the trunk had inside. "How do I get to the different compartments?" he asked as he looked over the trunk with longing.
"Ask the trunk to open to the compartment. That is why it is charmed, so you can get to the compartment. Also you can lock it by setting a password that you tell the trunk. Just tap the trunk twice and state your name and what you want the password to be. When you want to get in, tap once with your wand and state the password. If you want to change the password, state your name and the current password then what you want the new password to be." The storekeeper explained as she pointed to the trunk before shuttering.
Harry nodded happily and pulled out his money bag, "How much for it?"
"Two hundred and thirty-five galleons" the shopkeeper stated as she walked over to the counter that held the store register. "Can you pay it now? Or come back later with the money?"
Harry frowned as he followed the woman to the counter. "I might be able to pay now." he stated as he started to pull out his money and place it on the counter, counting it silently. It took a few minutes, however he did have enough money with plenty to spare. He silently sighed in relief. "Here you go!" he said cheerfully as he pushed the pile to the woman.
The woman's eyes were wide in amazement, she had thought that the boy would go get his parents to pay for the trunk. Stuttering, she swept the gold into the cash register, "You can go get your trunk now. Thank you for buying from us."
Harry was bouncing as he ran over to his new trunk, the cauldrons in his arms making light clangs as he arrived at the trunk, "Can you open it for me please? I have not gotten my wand yet."
The woman sighed and walked over to where the young child was rocking on the balls of his feet. "Sure, what room do you want?" she asked.
"Just open the room one, I can place them in the right ones later when I get my wand." Harry explained.
The woman tapped her wand on the trunk, "Room" she stated in a clear voice. The trunk let out a small click and the lid flew open. There was a staircase that led down into the trunk and it seemed to go down forever. "Here you go." the woman stated.
Harry grinned, "Thanks!" he chirped before carefully climbing down into the trunk while holding onto his cauldrons tightly. When he reached the bottom, he placed the cauldrons onto the ground gently before scrambling back up the stairs again. When he reached the top, he swung his leg over the side of the trunk and exited the trunk. "Thank you so much!" Harry said to the woman who was standing next to the trunk waiting for him to come back.
The woman nodded at the young boy, "Is there anything else I can help you with?" she asked.
"Where is the wand shop?" Harry inquired as he picked up his new trunk, holding onto the handle tightly.
"It's at the end of the street. You can't miss it." The woman said now in a bored voice. Now that the boy was done shopping at her store, she did not care about the boy any more.
Harry frowned at the womans tone but nodded in thanks anyway. Exiting the shop, he blinked as he was blinded by the sunlight. It had been shaded and dark in the shop, so going back into the light hurt his eyes for a second. After blinking several times so he could get used to the light again, he then started walking down the street to the end where the wand store was. Arriving at the shop, Harry gave a quick glance at the sign, noticing that it advertised the name of the shopkeeper. Giving a grin, he entered the shop, only to sneeze. The shop was full of dust and long boxes on wooden shelves. Harry stepped into the shop more, however he did not see a worker at the counter.
"Harry Potter, I wondered when you would arrive at my door." a voice came from behind Harry as a long fingered wrinkled hand settled on his shoulder.
Harry thought he gained several gray hairs in that moment as he spun around in fright. "Who are you and how do you know my name?" he asked shakely.
"My name is Ollivander. I know everyone who walks through my door. I remember your parents wands, great for Charms and Transfiguration." The old man peered into Harry's eyes. "Let's see what type of wand you will have shall we?" Ollivander than scurried over to the other side of the counter. "Hold out your dominant hand please." he then taped a finger to a tape measure which came alive and went to Harry to start measuring him.
Harry held out his right arm as the tape measure looped around his wrist and his arm. He ignored it to watch Ollivander who was pulling boxes out from the shelves in the back. Straining to listen what he was muttering under his breath.
"Oak? Maybe pine. Cherry wood? No no. Holly? Definitely have to try that. Oak? Hmm. Cores, cores. Dragon heart string? Unicorn tail hair? Phoenix feather? Got to try that. …..and that one. That is important to try." Ollivander muttered under his breath as he pulled boxes out. Turning, he hurried back to the counter and snapped his fingers. At the snap, the tape measure rolled up and gently floated back onto the counter. Pulling out a box from the top of the pile, he opened the lid. "Pine with dragon heartstring." he pulled out the wand and gave it to Harry. "Well? Give it a wave."
Harry took the wand and felt a feeling of distaste from the wand, Harry frowned at the wand as the feeling grew. "I don't think this one is for me." Harry told the old man. "It doesn't like me, if you know what I mean?"
Ollivander blinked at Harry before a wide smile crossed his face. "You can feel the wand's soul?" he asked excited.
Harry frowned, "If you mean I can tell that the wand doesn't like me then yeah. It feels...like it would easily leave me for another." He glared at the wand in his hand.
The old wand maker clapped his hands in excitement. "You can call your wand to yourself since you can feel what is right for you!" he grabbed Harry's arm and pulled him into the back. "Close your eyes and feel out for your wand. Oh this is so exciting!"
Harry blinked in surprise at how strong the old man was when he dragged him into the back of the store. Shrugging, he thought it would not hurt to try what Ollivander had told him to do, so he closed his eyes and sent out a mental pulse like when he first started to talk to Bella and David. To his surprise a warm and friendly pulse was sent back to him, with a gasp his eyes snapped open.
Ollivander let out a small cheer of happiness, "It worked didn't it?" He grinned at Harry, "Close your eyes again and feel out your wand again, this time follow where it takes you. Don't worry I will make sure you don't run into anything."
Harry nodded and quickly closed his eyes, wanting to feel that warm feeling again. Sending out a mental nudge, he felt a pulse calling him back giving him a light pull. "Where are you?" He mentally asked as he turned to face where the pull had came from.
"Come here! I'm over here! Please find me!" a female voice answered back as the tugging grew.
Harry started to follow where the tugging had come from. Finally he reached a shelf and opened his eyes. "Where are you? I have reached you but don't know which one you are!"
The female voice gave out a huff of frustration, "If you can't come to me, then I will come to you!"
Harry and Ollivander starred with wide eyes as one of the boxes glowed gold before the top flew off. A ebony wand with ruby webs wrapped around the handle and a small amount on the wand itself. There was also a emerald set into the base of the handle. Harry held out a hand as the wand floated down into his palm.
"It's about time you found me! I have been waiting for you to be born and then to come and get me forever!" The female voice said coming from the wand. She sounded like she was frustrated that Harry had not come to pick her up sooner. "My name is Mara."
Harry gently looked over Mara admiring the details on her, "Hello Mara, I'm Harry."
Ollivander was startled, "The wand can talk? It has a name?" he asked as he eyed the wand from afar. "I don't think I even made that wand. I wonder where it came from?"
"Of course I can talk! All of us can talk! It's just you humans don't listen. And yes I do have a name, as do the rest of us." Mara said. Showing that she could understand human speech.
Harry smiled and translated what Mara had said to the old wand maker. While Ollivander was pondering what that meant silently, Harry examend Mara more closely. When looking closer, he could see small spiders crawling up and down the ruby webs. Also the emerald seemed to glow with a inner light.
"Go ahead and wave me, Harry." Mara said excitedly, "The first wave with the right wand bonds the human and wand together." Mara let out a small giggle "I want to see how strong a bond we will have."
Harry nodded and raised Mara in the air, thinking of the warmth he had felt when seeking out Mara, he swished her in the air. The emerald's light grew brighter and Mara grew warm in his hand. Out of the tip of Mara, bright silver and green sparks flew out. It took awhile before the sparks faded out with a sizzle. Harry grinned and hugged Mara to his chest, "That was the bond, wasn't it Mara? That was awesome!"
"Yes Harry, that was the bond." Mara said, happiness radiating from her voice. "We have a very strong bond...no one will ever be able to seperate us."
Harry felt like on top of the world as he grasped Mara tightly. Behind him Ollivander let out a small cough to get Harry's attention. "I think that one, Mara you said? Is definitely the one for you. If you would follow me back to the front, would you be interested in a wand holder?"
Harry followed the old man back to the front, all the while clutching Mara tightly in his hand. "What's a wand holder?" Harry asked as he walked over to the other side of the counter.
Ollivander smiled and rolled up his sleeve, showing what looked like a leather arm guard just without any straps. "This is a wand holder." he flicked his wrist and his wand sprang out from the holder into his hand. "It adjusts itself to your size of arm automatically and will grow when you grow. It's soft and flexible so you can wear it to bed. It also comes in different types of materials. Like dragon hide for example."
Harry frowned, "How do you attach it to your arm? And how do you keep your wand from coming out when your wrist is flicked for a different reason?"
"You tap the wand holder with your wand before putting it on your arm. That sticks it in place. When wanting to summon your wand, flick and add a dab of magic. That will allow the wand to be released from the holder." the wand maker explained.
Harry nodded before looking down at Mara, "What do you think? Should I get it?"
"Go ahead and get it. It will give me more time to be with you." Mara said.
Harry nodded before looking up at the old man. "I would like one in dragon hide please. How much do I owe you?" Harry reached into his pocket and pulled out his money bag.
Ollivander reached under the counter and pulled out the wand holder. "That will be ten galleons please. For both the wand and the holder." He explained when he saw Harry's outraged face.
Harry nodded his head and pulled out the gold from his bag before grabbing the wand holder off the counter and applying it to his arm like the wand maker had told him. He stroked Mara one last time before tucking her away into the holder. "Thank you." He said as he gave a nod to Ollivander.
"No, thank you Mr. Potter." the old man said as he walked the boy to the door. "You have opened my eyes to a great many things today."
Harry smiled and clenched the handle of his trunk as he pushed open the door. "Bye." he called out before exiting the shop, leaving behind a man who's life had just been turned around.
"Thank you, ." Ollivander said under his breath as he watch the young boy leave. "Thank you."
AN: I am sooo sorry that this chapter came out so late! Please forgive me! Life got in the way and I have a surgery coming up that I am worried about. I hope you enjoyed anyway! As always Read and Review and Comment! I love Reviews! love~Swappappy