Here is the next chapter. Please read and review thank you love Hermione xxx
Damian slept and as he did so he dreamt of Hermione. She looked older in fact a lot older. He would guess seventeen and he was kissing her. She was telling him it wasn't cool that he had lied to her but she'd always love him with all of her heart. Judging by the ring on her finger he'd proposed to her. She looked way better then she did now. In fact so did he. He was genuinely impressed to learn he'd grow up to look even better than he did now. To be honest he'd always thought he would look run of the mill. He never thought he looked the most handsome or ugy either. He always just thought he looked regular. He somehow envied how this older version of himself was able to make concrete decisions while he found that very difficult now. When he woke up in the morning to go and do his school shopping in Diagon Alley he felt weird.
He went to the bathroom and blushed as he took off his pants. He'd had a wet dream in the night. In fact it was his first one and thinking of it made his growing penis rise again. He had to think of something he didn't like to get it to go away. He showered and changed his underwear still mortified by what was going on. He'd read all about puberty before as Petunia had given both boys a booklet on it explaining they should read it and ask her anything they didn't understand. Damian had asked her about his voice becoming deeper as he hadn't understood that but had learned from it would happen gradually over time. He even learned as it did he'd be squeaky sounding from time to time which he truly hated. Surely there was some kind of spell which could insure you didn't squeak all the time. When he'd asked Sirius and Remus about it both of them had laughed at him telling him it was just something every young boy had to go through. He was shocked to find out though that for kids who have magic in them puberty is excellerated for reasons they don't yet know. It means that he'd experience things like wet dreams at a younger age then regular muggle boys. He was still mortified he'd had the wet dream last night though.
He was not happy but as he sat next to Dudley at the breakfast table who was sporting a small spot on his chin he suddenly felt better about it. He wasn't alone in this and it was really easy to forget that. He breathed a sigh of relief Dudley looking curiously at him. He told him via their twin bond he'd talk to him later on about it. As they left in the car Remus and Sirius tagged along to go shopping with them. They entered with their lists and headed straight into Madam Malkins already having their bank cards on them. Damian liked that he could charge either the Black, Peverell or Slytherin lines depending on how he felt. It would never matter either as he'd always have more then enough money. Today Dudley had business he wanted to conduct at the bank. They had long ago decided to go by Damian P Dursley and Dudley B Dursley. They had done it this way so people might assume the B and P to be middle names which had been shortened or something. It worked well for them so they kept doing it.
As they entered the shop Madam Malkin turned around and smiled at them. "Hogwarts robes dears? Not to worry there's a young boy being fitted for his first robes in the bank room too. Please join him and I'll be right in!" she said kindly as she finished serving her current customer. They entered the room to see a snotty blonde boy bossing everyone around and sneering at everyone in equal measure.
"And who in the hell are you two? Mudbloods no doubt!" he sneered as Damian scowled at him.
"I'll have you know we are some of the most important people in our world and you make the worst ever first impressions. Work on that won't you? Looks can often be deceiving. Heir…?" he asked as Malfoy continued to sneer though it was lessoned now.
"I am heir Malfoy of course and son to the great Lucius Malfoy. Who are you?" he asked or rather still demanded. He'd come to learn good manners one day.
"I am Damian P Dursley and this here is my twin Dudley B Dursley. Do not judge the book by the cover either because my family is without a doubt at a higher rank then yours. Just because you've never heard of my last name doesn't mean you can go on thinking you're better then me. I know your father Lucius Malfoy. He's an interesting man for sure. He does make a lot of interesting choices wouldn't you say Dudley?" Damian asked Dudley or Lord Black if you were who smirked.
"Oh yes he does. I know all about everything he does although clearly raising children well is not one of those things. It would serve you better Heir Malfoy to watch your tongue and use manners always as you never truly do know who you are really talking to!" he said seriously as Draco went to respond but was interrupted by Madam Malkin.
"Oh there you are. Yes ok you two please stand on those little pedestals to get measured for your uniforms" she said as they both responded politely shocking her slightly as most youth of today were not so polite. Draco called her a filthy blood traitor when she poked him in the leg a few times with a pin for his appalling manners. He'd have definite marks afterwards. She ignored him and then moved on to Damian.
"Ok son now I will put some pins in your trousers to hem them properly for you. Don't worry sweetie only the rude boys get the pins in their legs on purpose!" she said sweetly as he smiled at her.
"Thank you so much ma'am. To be honest he did deserve it. I'd never say that to a beautiful witch such as yourself as it simply wouldn't be polite!" he responded as she blushed deeply.
"Thank you so much. My goodness such manners from one so young is refreshing. You may call me Marian" she said as he responded that she should call him Damian.
"We will buying four uniforms each today and can you charm them against mild spells and to grow with us as we'd rather not have to come in here and inconvenience you each month Marion. Otherwise of course we will be in every so often for other robes and such" he said politely as she smiled again.
"Yes of course Damian and because you used such manners you can have a slight discount" she said happily doing the same to Dudley as soon as Damian was finished. The fact that they had thought so carefully about lessoning her workload which often got crazy in or before September each year was wonderful. So few people thought of how hard her job could be at the various different times in the year such as Easter, Christmas, Valentine's Day, Saint Patrick's Day and the start of school etc.
They left all of the clothes there to be altered and would collect them at the end of the day telling her to take her time and that they'd be back at six to collect them. They wondered down the road looking at their lists and stopped at the broomstick store to purchase two brooms of choice. They would pack them in a concealed compartment in their trunks in case they were needed as they could do as Lords. It was in their worlds by laws. They arranged via the Slytherin funds to have all of the schools brooms broken up and burnt in a fire and replaced with basic cleansweep models. They attached a note with them saying that safer flying is needed in all first year classes so these new cleansweep brooms have been provided. It did set him back twenty thousand galleons for the twenty five brooms but it was worth it in the end. Damian got himself a Moontrimmer broomstick as he loved the way it looked. He just adored the dark wood polish finish on it and having tried it out before weeks ago he knew this was the broom for him. Dudley bought himself a cleansweep seven the broom for him.
Both of them sneered at the Nimbus 2000. Only a show off who wants everyone to know his bank balance is larger then theirs would buy one. It was the one Draco bought and planned to sneak into school if he could get away with it. They then went into the bookstore and bought all of the books whilst also getting one first edition copy of everything too. They wanted to check out how the curriculum used to be taught. It would show them invaluable insights. As they went towards the back of the shop Damian heard a woman talking or rather complaining.
"Ginny I've told you that you have no choice. You must wait an extra year before going to Hogwarts!" she snapped as a little girl moaned and whined at her side.
"Yes but mum it's not fair. How will I ever get Harry Potter to be my husband if he has a whole year to find and or see other potential women? It's just not fair!" she said crying hysterically as Molly looked panic stricken. It was obvious Molly had not expected her daughter to do this in public and so did not know how to respond.
"Ginny that is why Ronald will be his friend while you're not there to insure he cannot find another woman. He will keep him so occupied he won't find another woman. Don't you worry he's been promised to you by Albus Dumbledore himself and he never ever lies as well you know!" she said as Damian got an idea.
"Hey Dudley what was it that Malfoy boy said? That Harry Potter might not want to go to school at all wasn't it?" he asked Dudley who rolled his eyes but did understand why he was doing it none the less.
"Yes Damian I think he said Harry Potter told him he'd sooner die then go to Hogwarts. I think he said he was going to some foreign school or something didn't he? But then again Malfoy's an idiot and always trying to prank people. Next thing you know he'll be saying a Weasley wants to marry Harry too!" he said as they both laughed not seeing the stunned look on Molly's face as she eyed the twins suspiciously.
"Excuse me boys but I couldn't help overhearing you. Do you know Harry Potter?" she asked them forcefully.
"Certainly not madam. Well not personally anyway but we do know of those ridiculous books written about him. All useless drivel if you ask me. I'd bet he never once slayed a dragon or rescued a princess. I mean he'd be eleven wouldn't he and I know no eleven year old capable of any of the things those ridiculous books said!" he sad as she looked thunderously at him.
"Well what use was that? Who told you about the Weasley's?" she asked very curiously while trying to remain calm as well. It wouldn't do to freak out at these randoms boys. It wasn't their fault after all. They were only repeating what they'd heard. It was simply that Malfoy boys fault after all. Either way it would be interesting to see what they told her next.
"Well no one did directly but there's this rumour going around that some weirdo family called the Weasley's are going to force him to marry one of their children whoever they are. I mean can you imagine being forced to marry someone against your will. I'd hate that so much myself. What if Harry thinks their daughter is ugly? She wouldn't likely take that well. No only someone highly dark would do this. I for one hope these Weasley people whoever they are, are not successful. That's highly cruel!" Dudley said knowing full well he was talking to the mother of the Weasley's as they had been pointed out to them both before and they had in essence had Kreacher low key study them for a while to see what they were about. He had taken magical photos of their home and hearing what she had said about Dumbledore and indeed Harry Potter he asked Kreacher to have the photo's of their master bedroom placed in the paper with the heading that Harry Potter slept in a quaint palace and he wanted everyone to see how beautiful his exceptionally simple room was. They'd be mortified by the end of the day. The employee who had printed it was made to believe and have memories of Harry Potter himself come in and ask her to post it as he wanted everyone to see his bedroom and what it was like so they'd hopefully stop asking him about it. She would believe he said he was just as simple as this bedroom and did not live like a king. Harry Potter would just come across as a regular guy who just wanted some privacy and was sharing this photo so people would stop asking him about his living situation once and for all.
Ginny just sobbed at anyone thinking she was ever ugly. It was a hot mess. Molly couldn't get over anyone thinking they were dark. They weren't at all dark it was just that Ginny was the right light girl for Harry Potter and so she'd been promised to him for many years now. If he truly didn't want it they'd have to just find him another light girl to marry. Molly hoped it didn't come to this however as she really didn't think anyone else would want Ginny due to girls obsession with Harry Potter. Molly thanked them leaving the area and bringing a still sobbing Ginny with her. Thankfully for her Ginny was a quiet crier.
Chuckling their heads off they went next door to the potions store. There was a whole wall dedicated to pewter and silver cauldrons of all sizes. Feeling flash they each got one pewter and one silver cauldron. Then behind the counter they could see various rows and rows of glass jars and bottles containing everything they would need and even some things they wouldn't need. They asked for the shop keeper to give them two of every item he had on his shelves and make them automatically regenerate when stocks were getting low. They left and headed straight for the trunk shop. They entered and looked around for a bit before choosing unique trunks with buttons on the front of them going from one to six. Each of them placed their own blood on each of the buttons on their own trunks and spelled quickly so no one but them could enter with the trunk shop owner who was more then happy to help with the spell and make this great sale. He asked Dudley what he wanted each compartment to be and Dudley thought about it a while.
"Ok then Compartment one should be a storage compartment for all of my school and everyday items. Compartment two should contain a library with index references and study area. Compartment three should contain a full bathroom. Compartment four should contain a self contained apartment. Compartment five should contain a potions lab and compartment six should contain a Herbology lab. Do you think you can do all that?" he asked as the shop keeper took down everything he said and smiled.
"Yes Mr Dursley we can indeed. We will engrave it wit as you requested" he said as he got to work on putting everything he'd asked for into his trunk. Then he turned to Damian asking him what he wanted each of his own compartments to be.
"Thank you sir. Yes in number one I want a general storage area for my every day school things and writing supplies. Number two should contain an office with a private floo network which can take me anywhere untraced. I want the password to my floo network to be the office but it is to have a floo book in which I can designate who can use it and who cannot. Room number three is to contain a duelling platform and an attached bathroom to it with shower and everything else I may need in it. Room number four is to contain a library with an attached children's bedroom. Room number five is to contain a potions lab. Room number six is to contain a Herbology lab with an attached alchemical cell and ritual room in which to study the occult if it is my wish to do so!" he said as the man before him paled slightly. This was not a normal request but Damian looked like he meant business and he didn't wish to get on the wrong side of the young man before him.
"I mean no trouble sir. I'll do it right away. I'll pu on it for you. It will be ready in twenty minutes. It resizes with the tap of your wand so you won't get in trouble for under age magic at home" he said nervously hoping he had done the right thing to impress him. The fact that Damian wished to study the occult had scared him genuinely. In twenty minutes they returned to the potions store to collect all of their items putting one of each of them into their potions labs specifically for experimental brewing. It was warded for safety of course. You could never be too sure. The fact that only you and the person who tried to tamper with your trunk could see the thief written across their forehead was indeed very funny. He had asked for that for his trunk as he thought it would be most funny. Dudley however had chosen something different for his. The person who tampered with his trunk at all would break out in very painful boils which wouldn't leave them for twenty five hours. The extra hour was designed to scare them into thinking it would remain that way always. The boils would only break out on the face and bottom. He had laughed heartily when he'd asked for it and the salesman only hoped no one would do it. It would be highly painful for them if they did.
They then went into the pet store and smiled at the selection of pets available. Dudley squealed unable to help himself when he saw a British Shorthair kitten who was adorably playing with a conjured ball of yarn. She looked so cute. He decided to get her at once and when asked to name her he paused for a moment. He'd not thought of naming her.
"Well ok then. Umm let's see now. Yes ok her name will be Ms Scarlet Rose. Do you like that sweetie?" he asked the cat shocked as he heard her answer is his head. She was his familiar and he was supposed to find her.
No I definitely do not.
"Ok she told me she doesn't like her name so we will chose another one worthy of her beauty. How about Persephone?" he asked the now purring cat.
This is very acceptable. I like it human. Choose it and thank goodness you've come along. I've been waiting for you, you know. I've had to snap at that blonde fool many times because he kept trying to buy me the blasted fool!
He laughed at that and paid for her choosing the food and bed she said she wanted. The bed she wanted was an actual bed in the shape of a chaise lounge with golden lining. She was most happy with it. Damian went the length and breath of the store looking for his pet. He didn't need an owl as Kreacher could take his mail home to his mum for him and besides which he wasn't sure he wanted an owl. Damian looked and was getting worried he wouldn't find his match when he did find him. There he was a stunning Bengal cat who just so happened to also be his familiar. This wasn't a regular occurrence but did happen from time to time especially with twins. The Weasley twins for example had both become the familiar with an owl Molly had to buy them as she knew to separate a wizard and his familiar was disastrous. "Ok then sir I have chosen his name. He is to be called Professor Howard. It was his choice. He said I can call him Howard but must introduce him as Professor Howard!" he said giggling as his cat purred loudly in appreciation.
Indeed. I like the name Howard it is most intelligent like me and you if your sense of doing what you're told is anything to go by. Go and get me the bed in the corner, yes the one with the leopard print bedspread on it. I like it. It brings out my divine fur and I do want to look truly fabulous as you do darling!" said Howard kissing his face in happiness. The last place they had to go was Ollivanders and Remus and Sirius joined them there. They had been watching them from the alley but were not happy to invade their space on their first shopping trip unless asked. They had been asked to come into Ollivanders with them. Ollivander moved from the shadows making them all jump and causing Dudley to lash out and wandlessly stun the man in shock and then revive him again straight afterwards as Remus looked on in amusement.
"The next time Mr Ollivander someone comes into your shop to buy a wand you would do well not to terrify them by lurking in the damn shadows. You could have been anyone and I could have seriously hurt you, you absolute fool! Next time have some bloody self regard for your own damn safety. Sorry I snapped sir but you did terrify me hiding in the damn shadows like that!" he said as Ollivander chuckled.
"Yes I suppose I did have that coming one of these days Mr Dursley. My door has a censor on it which tells me who everyone is as they enter. Now then which is your wand arm?" he asked casually as though the last few minutes had not even happened.
"I am right handed like my twin sir!" he answered as the measuring tape automatically measured first Dudley and then Damian to get him out of the way too.
"Ok Damian you've been measured too. Step forward and we'll do this together. I always find with twins if you do things together you get better results!" he said as Damian chuckled.
"Do you have anything with ebony wood in it Professor Howard here is telling me it would match me well!" he said gesturing to his cat which seemed to preen from the attention on him.
"Yes one moment please. Here you go try this one out. It's fourteen inches with a dragon heartstring core!" he said as Damian waved the wand sparks shooting from the end. It was a good wand for sure but nothing beat his custom wand. He was only buying one now to have a spare one in his trunk should he need it. The same could be said of Dudley who matched with an ebony fourteen inch unicorn tail haired wand.
"These are great wands gentlemen. May I interest you in wrist wand holster? Yes very good. That will be twenty galleons then for the wands and the holsters. Professor Howard is great Damian. I may need to ask him to come and work for me!" he said as a joke shocked when Howard hissed at him in rage. It had only been a joke after all. They all arrived home after collecting the clothing from Madam Malkins and Petunia was shocked at the very posh cats her sons had bought.
"Mum this is Professor Howard and he's my familiar although you may call him Howard. He prefers me to introduce him as Professor Howard but then he prefers to be called Howard. Dudley's kitten is called Persephone. Isn't she sweet? She's told him what kind of bed to buy as has Howard for me of course!" he said as she beamed at him. He was so proud of himself and in reality she was too. She hoped they'd care for them properly but could tell they would if their behaviour now was anything to go by.
"Oh Damian they're precious. Hello Howard and Persephone. Welcome to our home!" she said as they both purred and rubbed up against her legs in joy. That night they fell asleep excited to read through everything they'd gotten tomorrow.