Chapter 2: Diagon Alley

Just as promised, that following morning Mr.Lupin stood in the entrance hall waiting for Kiba. He ran to his side and greeted the man happily. They walked outside and began walking down the street. "Mr.Lupin," Kiba began

"Call me Remus" he intervened as he smiled at the boy

"how am i going to pay for my things?" Kiba asked

"ah, you think your mother would leave you without anything?" Remus said "We're going to Gringotts, a Wizard bank it has its vaults deep beneath London, and one of them is yours" he held out his hand and and Kiba looked at him questioningly "A touch of Magic" he whispered. Kiba took his hand and immediately felt his body twist and turn immensely but as quickly as it started, it stopped. Kiba found himself still next to Lupin but in an entirely different street then before. Kiba felt the urge to throw up on the spot but held it back. "in time you'll learn how to do this too"

Kiba spotted an out of place building in between two shops "the leaky cauldron" Kiba mumbled as he read the sign above.

"quite right dear boy," Remus said as he began walking towards the building "muggles can't see this pub, and it acts as one of the many gateways to Diagon alley" her opened the door and waited for Kiba to step inside. It was damp and crowded inside the pub, and allot of smokers were inside spreading their clouds across the room.

Remus greeted a few of the people inside, including the bartender and owner Tom. "Who you got with you there Lupin?"

"this is little Scamander" said Lupin, Kiba shook the man's hand who intently stated at him.

"so it is true then," he mumbled "He did have a child then"

"Who did?" asked Kiba

"Amelia, of course, your mother"

"but you said 'he'. Wait, you knew my mother?"

"did i say 'he'? Well i meant 'she' of course" Tom chuckled "the butterbeers are getting to me"

"we must get going Kiba, i can tell you of your mother" Lupin said as he ushered Kiba to another door on the other side of the pub "in time"

Kiba opened the door and stepped outside closely followed by Lupin, he was now standing in a rather small space blocked off by a stone wall, there was a trash bin on the corner as well.

Lupin retrieved his wand and moved it along the wall until he stopped, he tapped the stone with his wand three times and stepped back. The Brick shuddered an then began moving. First only one, then two, then for and then eight and so on until the wall was almost completely gone. Before them was a road which twisted and turned out of sight, Remus gestured for Kiba to enter the road and leave the tight space behind the leaky couldron. "welcome to Diagon Alley"

Kiba once again couldn't speak, he looked at the many signs in awe. 'Couldrons all sizes', 'best candy in all of London' he looked back at Remus who was many steps in front off him.

"stunning isn't it? I remember my first time here. Let's head to Gringotts"

The two walked down the street past many shops which sold many unique things. One shop was crowded with boys around his age pressing their noses to the window, inside was a brand new broom.

"I'm going to be Quidditch captain this year, you'll see Hufflepuff in the headlines" one of them announced

"what's Quidditch?" Kiba asked Remus once he had gotten back to him

"it's our sport, it has Four balls and seven players on each team, maybe you could buy a book about it" Remus answered "here we are, they safest place to store your goods, Gringots" they entered through the large archway and approached one of the many goblins that were lined on either side.

"Welcome to Gringots, how can i help?" the goblin said politely.

"Mr. Scamander would like to access his vault" Remus said as he handed a key to the Goblin.

"of course, this way" the goblin took the key into his long slender fingers and lead them to a railway behind another gigantic door. The moment they arrived at the rails a cart cane rushing out of nowhere and stopped. They climbed abord and off they went at incredible speed, Kiba barely managed to keep his eyes open. This was probably worse then that other transportation method Remus used earlier.

The ride went deep underground twisting around tight corners, going up and down until they stopped. Kiba felt sick like before but managed to stay in his feet. The Goblin lead then to a vault and pushed the key into the lock add turned it. Kiba heard at least 50 different mechanisms move and rattle. "Vault eight-hundred and eighty-eight, Kiba Rolf Scamander" Kiba stepped inside and stopped. Before him was a mountain of gold coins next to it one of silver and next to that a smaller one of bronze.

"Galleons, Sickles and knots. Twenty-nine knuts to a Silver Sickle, seventeen Sickles to a Gold Galleon" Remus explained "all yours" the amount of money that lay before him was astonishing, and it was his! But Kiba spotted something else, on a small table behind the Gold lay a book, seemingly new.

On it, Written in gold Ink was his name, he opened the first page and saw two moving pictures, above the first, written in Green ink it said "Grandma and Grandpa" the Witch and the Wizard in the Picture smiled at eachother and then at Kiba, the second was of a Beautiful young Woman and above it was written one thing, 'Mama loves you' the Witch smiled at Kiba and then blew a kiss in his direction.

"your mother left this here, for you" Remus said, he handed Kiba a small bag filled with coins. "they aren't pictures you know, more like captured moments. Very simple charm, you can also charm things so they don't move, i call that making it Muggle-Worthy" there was one more picture on the second page 'Great Aunt and Uncle" a thin bushy haired woman stood beside a wider man in a suit, they smiled and waved as well.

Not long later, Remus and Kiba were out of the Bank and on the street. Lupin held out the Vault key to Kiba "Can you keep it for me?" Kiba asked "I'm scared that I'll loose it" Remus smiled and then nodded.

"Check your list for your supplies, then we can begin" Remus said, Kiba took out the Envalope and opened the supply list.

'HOGWARTS SCHOOL of WITCHCRAFT and WIZARDRY

UNIFORM

First-year students will require:

1. Three sets of plain work robes (black)

2. One plain pointed hat (black) for day wear

3. One pair of protective gloves (dragon hide or similar)

4. One winter cloak (black, with silver fastenings)

Please note that all pupil's clothes should carry name tags.

COURSE BOOKS

All students should have a copy of each of the following:

The Standard Book of Spells (Grade 1) by Miranda Goshawk

A History of Magic by Bathilda Bagshot

Magical Theory by Adalbert Waffling

A Beginner's Guide to Transfiguration by Emeric Switch

One Thousand Magical Herbs and Fungi by Phyllida Spore

Magical Drafts and Potions by Arsenius Jigger

Fantastic Beasts and Where to Find Them by Newt Scamander

The Dark Forces: A Guide to Self-Protection by Quentin Trimble

OTHER EQUIPMENT

1 wand

1 cauldron (pewter, standard size 2)

1 set glass or crystal phials

1 telescope

1 set brass scales

Students may also bring, if they desire, an owl OR a cat OR a toad.

PARENTS ARE REMINDED THAT FIRST YEARS

ARE NOT ALLOWED THEIR OWN BROOMSTICK

Yours sincerely,

Lucinda Thomsonicle-Pocus, Chief Attendant of Witchcraft Provisions'

First Remus and Kiba went to buy everything clothing related, Dragon scale gloves and so on. Kiba had just had his measurements taken and waited for his robes to be done when a girl with bushy, Brown hair sat down beside him.

"Hogwarts too?" she asked, Kiba nodded without looking at the girl "I'm so excited, i mean, i was since i got my letter. I'm a Muggleborn so it came as a surprise to my parents and I" she said "what's your blood status?"

Kiba shrugged his shoulders, Remus had told him of the different blood statuses before. "Pure-, or Half- blood, I'm not sure" he answered

"Are your parents Magical?" she asked

"my mother was, but i never met my father, nor do i know anything about him" Kiba replied

"oh, sorry." She said "I'm Hermione by the way, Hermione Granger" she stuck out her hand enthusiastically, Kiba smiled and shook it

"Kiba Scamander" he said, Hermione jaw dropped

"Are you related to Newt Scamander?" she asked hastily "the famous Magizoologist?!"

"i don't know" Kiba replied "probably"

Hermione showed him the picture on the back of one of the books she had with her. It was 'Fantastic beasts and where to find them' by Newt Scamander. Kiba quickly recognized the Wizard and showed Hermiome the picture of his Grandparents. "guess he's my Grandpa" he chuckled. A woman came over to them and handed Kiba his Robe, he thanked her and stood up. "it was nice meeting you Hermione, hope we'll see each other at Hogwarts" he waved and left the shop to meet back up with Lupin.

All Kiba was missing now were his books and a Wand. He entered the store called Flourish and Blots and saw all the books he needed in some sort of collectors edition. "i suggest you pick up a book about Quidditch" Remus said pointing to a different section of the store. Kiba rushed over and took out a book called 'Quidditch through the Ages' behind however he spotted a thick book collecting dust. 'Advanced spells and charms, every spell in History' he took that as well and headed for the counter. He payed for the books and headed back outside placing them in the trolley that Remus had gotten somewhere.

"We'll need to buy you a trunk for your school things too" he said "Ill go do just that, you should head to Ollivanders and get your wand. Oh and, Ollivander might be strange but listen well, he knows what he's talking about"

Kiba nodded and headed towards the shop. 'since 382 BC?' he taught, he looked down at the display window where a single Wand lay, which seemed like it slightly moved. He entered the dimly lit store and closed the door, the sounds from outside were now just muffled noises.

"Hello there!" Kiba jumped when the man suddenly poped up from behind the counter, "Excuse me Mr.Scamander didn't mean to scare you" Kiba stood dumbfounded, how did this man know his name "i remember every wand i ever sold and who i sold it to, you look just like your mother Amelia"

Kiba swallowed hard "so do i just pick a wand then, sir?" he asked

"well no, the wand Chooses the Wizard, dear boy" the old man said as he retrieved a box "try this one. Thestral tail hair, 13 inches, oak, flexible" Kiba took the Wand into his hand and it immediately shot out of it again, smashing into a nearby shelf and breaking "not that one then, here. Walnut, unicorn hair, 15 inches, springy"

Kiba tried wand after wand and each one either exploded or broke itself. Lupin had returned and was watching from a nearby chair. "maybe, it's worth a try" Ollivander walked to the display window and retrieved the wand that lay there. It was a Black wand which split in two at its base, and those two pieces were spiraling each other until they reconnected at the tip. (Like Dumbledore's in fantastic beasts) "i made this wand when i was a little Drunk, it shouldn't even have worked, but it has remained whole ever since." He explained "Acacia and Blackthorn, 8 3/4 Inches, flexible, Dragon heartstring, Thunderbird Tailfeather and Veela hair" he handed Kiba the wand with a curious look, he grabbed it and nothing happened "go on, give it a wave"

Kiba waved his wand and expected it to blow into a million pieces but instead tiny lights shot from his wand illuminating the room like ten thousand lightning bugs, they swirled around and exploded like tiny little fireworks in different forms and colours. Lupin clapped as Ollivander looked on in astonishment and amusement "the wand truly chooses the Wizard, Marvellous"

"how much for this wand?" Kiba asked

"every wand costs Seven Galleons, Mr.Scamander" Ollivander answered, Kiba took Eight Galleons from his bag and handed them to Ollivander thanking him and turning to leave. Only now Kiba realized that it was turning dark, he saw that Remus had exchanged his Trolley for a big Trunk which had wheels on one side.

"Oh, i need to get some sweets for my friend" Kiba said as he ran over to the Next shop. He stepped inside and was overwhelmed by all the colour and movement. There were allot of sweets, yes, but 90% of them moved. Kiba then proceeded to buy Liquorice Wands and Pumpkin Pasties, and returned outside.

"you bought the non moving treats, good" Remus said "is that all you need then?"

"yes, but i do want to look at a few Owls" Kiba replied. Remus nodded they stepped inside and closed the door, the Owls and toads inside began screeching and making noises as the two entered, little did Remus know what was happening to Kiba.

'let me out!' one Owl screeched, 'I've been here longer!" another Hooted, Kiba could.. hear them! Remus stopped in front of a King Cobra which stared intently at Kiba. It hissed loudly and Kibas head snapped in its direction. "is it normal that Wizard animals talk, Mr. Lupin?" he asked.

"no, but i think you have something your grandfather has to" a man replied from the dark "Newt Scamander could understand every Animal he was presented with, it's a rare gift" he smiled at Kiba before explaining the Prizes and perks of the animals when suddenly something small appeared beside Remus' head. It was a small Dragon, it flew around Remus and then stopped in front of Kiba.

'Are you the boy my mother told me about' Kiba heard it ask with a strong but angelic female voice.

"i don't know" Kiba replied "where is your mother"

"that stupid thing" the shop owner spat "Dutch Wolf-Dragon, left behind by its pack. Incredibly annoying with all its apparating and curiosity"

'my mother died, that's why i was left behind. To meet you' the tiny creature said 'And i was destined to be your Pet, or preferably, Friend'

"great, what's your name" Kiba asked,

'my mother never gave me one' it answered, slightly sad.

"I'll find a name for you, how much for this Dragon, sir?"

"Nine Galleons" the owner replied

"i've got eight left" Kiba replied giving the dragon on his hand a sad look,

"fine, Eight Galleons," the owner said "just get that thing out of my sight" Kiba quickly handed him the coins and left the shop with Lupin, wearing a bright happy smile. The Dragon was quick on it's feet as it climbed about on Kibas shirt.

"Fancy a bite to eat, Kiba?" Remus asked "it's on me" they headed back to the leaky Cauldron and sat down at one of the corner tables. Kiba was served food that the orphanages soup couldn't compare to, it was a delicious piece of chicken breast with a delicious sauce with some vegetables on the side. Once Kiba had eaten a good amount of his plate he looked at Remus "what is it, Kiba? Something on my face?"

"No," he replied "i was wondering, what was my mother like?"

"Amelia was a brilliant witch, as brave as a Gryffindor and as smart as a Ravenclaw" Remus said "she was a Hufflepuff, loyal to those she loved most" he looked intently at Kiba now as he spoke "listen, people are going to tell you things about your mother, cruel things. All Lies. And when they do, don't believe it all" He took a sip from his butterbeer as he looked back onto the memories of the Witch he knew back then.

"My grandfather, Newt." Kiba said stopping Remus' train of thought "is he alive?" Remus smiled

"He sure is" Remus replied "he's probably running about somewhere, studying for his second book. Your grandmother Tina is in America, in their home. She works for MACUSA, It's the American version of the Ministry" he smiled "don't even think about going there, there's allot of requirements for a Wizard to travel" Remus added "requirements you can't yet fulfil" Kiba nodded as he finished his plate and took a last sip from his water.

"Alright of we go, remember no Magic, and no word to anyone" Remus reminded the boy "keep it all hidden, especially that Dragon" The moment he said this the dragon rushed inside Kiba's shirt to hide and then poked his had back out of the collar. Remus watched as Kiba pulled the trunk towards the entrance of the Orphanage when he suddenly turned around,

"my father, did you know him?" he asked

"i never knew you existed until a week ago" Remus said "i don't know who your father is" Kiba walked over to the man and then hugged him tightly.

"thank you, Mr.Lupin" Kiba said softly

"it was my pleasure," Lupin replied "we'll see eachother again, i promise" Kiba headed inside quickly waving to the man one last time.

"how was your trip Kiba?" Sister Crawford asked with a genuine smile, until Madams screeching could be heard from her office. Crawford patted Kiba's head and left for Madams office. Kiba pulled the heavy trunk up the stairs and into his room, "guess this is your room now, until Hogwarts of course, but nobody can see you there either" Kiba said as the dragon looked around the room, "Maybe you can make yourself comfy on top of my Closet, maybe i can find a pillow for you or something"

Kiba's door clicked and opened, and the Dragon disappeared. "oh Kiiiiibaaaaaa" Faye squealed before she stood in front of the boy and looked him dead in the eyes "i have cometh for what thou promised me"

Kiba snickered, barely able to contain his laughter. "you'll get them for your Birthday" he replied "And i know your gonna love these sweets" Faye squeaked with excitement but Kiba quickly hushed her and told her to go to bed before Helaway caught them.

'is that your friend?' The dragon had reappeared on Kiba's chest when he had laid down on his bed. Kiba nodded 'she's nice, to bad i can't meet her'

"i found a Name that i think could fit you" Kiba said, The Dragon lifted her head which was resting on her masters chest "Hotaru, it means: Firefly"

'Thank you, Master Kiba" Hotaru replied laying her head back down.

"you should sleep underneath the sheets," Kibs said "someone might see you. And, like i said, you didn't have to call me Master"