Disclaimer: I do not own Harry Potter or anything to do with the franchise
A/N: I know in many fanfictions Lord Nott is considered a death eater and a member of the Dark families. however in this story, he is part of the neutral block in the Wizengamot, he is also a wand crafter in this story. This means Theodore Nott, will also be neutral and friendly towards Harry and Rose, along with the other Slytherin who normally are neutral with Daphne. Tracey Davis, Blaise Zabini, and there will be one other neutral Slytherin. the clue can be found in my Rebellion of Hogwarts story. So I basically revealed where Daphne and Harry will be sorted. But let us face it from the story so far you already knew where he was going. Please enjoy chapter six.
Diagon Alley, The Magical Menagerie
Harry and Rose walked down each of the aisles completely in awe at all that cages on either side of them. They had never seen such an assortment of weird and strange-looking animals. Their Hogwarts school list said they were allowed to bring a pet to school. There we the usual pets, of course, dogs, and cats, but there were also the unusual, like the shadow wolf cubs Harry had seen down one other aisle. Iris had recommended they each bought an owl so that they could keep in contact while they were at school. Owls in this world were not just plain birds of prey, but they were able to carry mail and other items.
The owls in fact were gaining quite a bit of attention from the other children who were out shopping with their mum and dads. Harry and Rose had decided to have look at some of the other areas of the pet store until the crowd had died down a little. Suddenly Rose stopped and turned to one of the cages.
"Oh how cute." Inside the cage was a small feline creature, at first Harry, thought it was a cat, then he looked at the information on the price tag. It was something called a Kneazle. This was a Kneazle kitten and it was priced at 85 galleons.
Rose knelt down and placed a hand on the glass, she giggled as the Kneazle kitten, used its paws to trace as hands over the glass. "Oh Harry I have to get it, you think Aunty Iris and Uncle Clyde will mind?"
Harry couldn't answer that however at the moment Iris came up behind them. Clyde and the Greengrass children were looking at some other cages in another aisle, Iris had allowed Harry and Rose to explore on their own, but only if they stayed together and didn't leave the shop. Before entering she had used a glamour charm on Harry to hide his lightning bolt scar. After all, Harry was famous and if anyone realized who he was, they would crowd around him, and most likely scare him. Iris noticed Rose was playing with the Kneazle Kitten.
"Hey you two, I came to see what you were up to, oh Rose do what that kitten? Kneazle makes good pets, I had one when I was at school, his name was Kaz, he was black with red stripes, unfortunately, he passed away a few years ago."
Rose's face broke into a big smile. "Yes Please aunty, if it is okay with you and Uncle and Clyde."
Iris smiled down at the child, seeing Rose smile truly was a beautiful thing. in fact, if it wasn't for her long black hair, then Iris was certain she would be looking at young Lily Evans. The two witches had both had been paired together for a project in Ancient Runes at school. Both had received an outstanding and both had been the best of friends ever since. A stray tear was quickly wiped away from her eyes. She missed her best friend terribly
"Of course Rose, I will go get one of the assistants, Harry have you seen anything you would like? Clyde and I are getting you both owls, but we decided that you can each have a pet too. Samuel and Daphne will also be getting one." Iris left to find someone who could help Rose, soon one of the clerks appeared along with Iris, she opened the box and then let Rose put her hands in and gently picked up the kitten. It had small pointy ears and was white with black stripes. Rose laid the kitten on her forearm making sure to support it with the rest of her body. As Mrs. Figg had shown her, the first time she had visited the batty cat lady with Harry. She gently stroked the top of the head and giggled as she heard a small purr in appreciation.
"Oh I like that, right behind the ear."
Rose almost dropped the kitten, in shock, however she managed to maintain her composure she didn't want the kitten getting hurt, even if she knew that cats were not supposed to talk.
Iris had seen the sudden surprise on the girl's face as she had nearly dropped the kitten. "Rose dear, what's wrong?"
Rose looked up to Iris. "It spoke to me, as I was stroking I heard a voice, it liked the way I was stroking it. I guess I was just surprised as a cat don't normally talk, but I guess they might in this world."
Iris smiled. "Actually normal cats don't talk at all, however yours and this Kitten magic must be very intuned, this means you are able to form a familiar bond with it. Unlike a normal pet and master bond, a familiar bond is special, it allows you to both share your emotions, thoughts, and sometimes if the bond is very strong then it lets you share magic too."
The shop clerk decided to speak up. "Actually we had to separate this Kneazle from the rest of the litter because anyone else who would try to stroke it. would get scratched. It would make sense though if this Kneazle had been waiting just for you. The Clerk stopped as she noticed the Kneazle eye suddenly changed to green, surprising everyone. "That is proof beyond doubt when a Kneazle forms a familiar bond with a witch or wizards, they normally take on a trait of that said witch and wizard. Normally it is eye color. So young Lady, you want to take him. "
Rose nodded her head enthusiastically and handed the kitten over to the clerk, who went back to the counter to prepare it for purchase. Rose with the help of Harry then picked out a cage and some toys along with the other bits and pieces she would need. Once she was happy followed Iris to the counter and noticed the clerk was waiting.
"Okay Miss, I just need you to fill out this registration form. All witches and wizards who have Kneazle need a license from the Ministry. "
Rose looked to Iris, and then back to the Clerk. "Is it okay, if my Godmother fills out the form on my behalf, after all, she is my magical guardian." While at Gringotts both Harry and Rose had asked Iris and Clyde to be their magical guardian. Both had accepted.
The clerks smiled. "Of course Miss. but you will have to give the Kneazle a name." Rose looked at the small little kitten, she had the perfect name.
"Tigger, his name is Tigger." Rose noticed the Kneazle meowed in appreciation.
"Oh I like that name mistress, it fits me very well."
While Harry was waiting for Iris and Rose to finish he suddenly heard a voice, he knew it was a snake right away due to the hissing. Harry had not seen any snakes yet and could see the voice was coming from a large box, on the side of the counter.
"Come closer speaker, yes your magical is intoxicating, you must purchase me, I have been waiting for one such as yourself, I have felt much magic from you witches and wizards in this shop, but none as powerful as yours, my tongue can taste it. ancient magic, old powerful. you and I would make a great team, young speaker."
Harry moved closer to the box, for some reason a large cloth had been draped over the box, his hand reached for the price tag and read.
Small Basilisk, 1250 galleons, don't lift the cloth, ask a clerk for more information.
Iris had just finished filling out the registration for Tigger, when she had noticed Harry had drifted off to the side of the counter, to inspect a box covered by a cloth.
"Harry, you okay?"
Harry turned to Iris. "I heard something hiss from this box. It spoke to me, saying I had to buy him, and that it liked my magic, Aunty what is a basilisk is that some kind of snake?"
Iris's eyes widened and noticed the clerk had dropped something. "A Basilisk Harry is a snake, yes, but it is very rare, they are also quite dangerous. due to their ability to use their glare to kill on sight, their venom is also highly potent." Iris then snapped her head towards the clerk and frowned. "In fact, I am quite surprised this shop is even selling one to be quite honest." Iris was waiting for an explanation."
The clerk nervously spoke. "We have taken all precautions, My Lady, I assure you. Although what you say is true, when a basilisk is first hatched, their eyes don't have the power to kill, they also are born with no venom, this obviously changes as it gets older. of course, however, while it is an infant then there is no law against selling one. We get many clients and some like to purchase some of our more exotic species this being one of them. however, I must admit I am pleasantly surprised that the boy is able to understand it. Is he a Parseltongue by any chance?"
Iris frowned. "Yes he is, that isn't a problem is it, after all, it is just a language, I believe there are several villages in Asia that also speak Parseltongue."
The clerk nodded. "You are quite knowledgable My Lady, yes there are several villages, out that way, in fact, Parseltongue is used mainly in healing rituals out there. however, here is the Uk wizard is frowned upon for being able to speak it. Many are branded as Dark wizard thanks to the history of Lord Salazar Slytherin and then He who must not be named after him, but those witches and wizards are short-sighted, it is just a language."
Iris was surprised to meet a wizard who didn't consider Parseltongue as Dark, like so many others. She turned to Harry.
"Harry if you want it, then there needs to be a few rules, one you keep it in your room, two the box must be covered at all times, three the moment you notice changes you must inform me or Clyde right away."
Harry turned to the box and quietly hissed. He had found speaking Parseltongue was much easier now he was wearing the Slytherin house ring. "Hey, you hear all that?"
Harry heard a reply hiss "Yes speaker I did, however very much doubt I will be the box for long, you see as I mentioned your magic and mine is very intuned, I believe you will be able to conceal me as a simple tattoo on your body. Of course, I will stay there until you have a need for me, and then I will protect you. Also as I grow and get older, it is true my eyes will become deadly, but I also will grow a second set of eyelids which will block my stare from becoming lethal, I will start to produce venom as I get older this is true but again I will not bite unless instructed to do so. You have my word on that speaker.
Harry relayed everything the Basilisk had said back to the adults, the clerk called for an assistant to take over then invited Rose, Iris, and Harry behind the counter. to the back of the shop. Iris had quickly informed her husband about what was happened, he of course was surprised by the events but accepted that if Harry was being drawn to the snake then it must be because magic who wants him too.
The Clerk uncovered the box and the room got a look at the small Basilisk, Its scales were dark green, and its eyes were bright yellow, upon its head was small green hood. The clerk carefully tipped the box up and the basilisk slithered free towards the hand being held out by the young wizard.
"Young speaker for our bond to form, I will have to bite your finger, but again I have no venom, this will allow our magic to fuse creating our bond."
Harry nodded. "He said he will have to bite me for our bond to form, but he has no venom yet."
the room watched silently as Harry allowed the basilisk fang to sink into his finger, it felt like a bee sting. Harry noticed the eyes of the Basilisk changed from yellow to emerald green. He allowed the basilisk to coil up his arm and then watched as the snake was suddenly absorbed through the material of his robes. Harry remembered what the Basilisk had said and quickly removed his top robe, and then lifted his dress shirt. a black and green snake tattoo now ran up the length of his body, and the Basilisk head came to rest over his left shoulder. Harry showed the room and noticed the relief on many of their faces. Rose still looked quite frightened though.
fifteen minutes later Harry had paid the 1250 galleons. He had decided to call the Basilisk Rex, which was meant King in Latin, Harry felt the name was fitting as Basilisk was supposed to be king of all snakes.
Clyde was busy paying for the goods Samuel and Daphne had purchased. Like Rose Daphne had been drawn to Kneazle kitten, while Samuel had a small puppy in hid arms, on closer inspection, it was a shadow wolf cub. Clyde also had four owl cages each with an owl inside. Harry chose the snowy white barn owl. Daphne and chosen a small elf owl, Rose liked the small tawny owl, and Samuel had the biggest eagle owl. Once everything was purchased they left the shop. Next on their list was wands.
Daphne had pleaded with Harry to let her see the basilisk tattoo when they got home, which he had agreed too. Harry had only seen one wand shop in the Alley, however they were not heading in that direction instead, they headed to a dark alley, which gave Harry and Rose chills. The alley was very dark, and gloomy nothing like Diagon Alley which they just left.
"Umm Uncle where are we? I thought we were getting a wand?"
Clyde could see the fear in the young child's face. "We are Harry, there is a shop in this alley that makes personal wands. Unfortunately Ollivander, in Diagon does not provide this service. All his wands are mass made, and although you magic might accept a wand from him, it won't truly match your magic. A personal wand however is created from scratch, where your magic chooses the various components for your wand. They also do not have a Ministry tracker on them which means you can perform magic without being accused of performing magic underage."
Nott's Wands
They came to stop outside a small shop. "Here we are, Nott's wands. Ted Nott is a member of the neutral faction on the Wizengamot Harry, just like myself. His family has been crafting wands for centuries. He also has a boy your age, who is friends with Daphne and Samuel." Clyde pushed open the door and the rest of the family followed him inside.
A well-dressed man appeared from behind the counter, he had brown eyes and medium-length dark brown hair. "Clyde, good to see old boy, and Iris always a pleasure. please come in, I knew I would be seeing you soon enough for Daphne and Samuel's wands, oh and who might these two children be?"
Both wizards finished shaking hands. "Well Ted, you know Iris and I have been trying to find the Potter twins, well a few days ago Iris bumped into Minerva Mcgonagall who was taking the twins for their school supplies. It turns out both had been hidden away by Dumbledore and both were raised by muggles."
Ted frowned "I see so this must be Harry and Rose Potter, it is a pleasure to meet you both, although I didn't know your parents personally unless you count at school, I respected both of them for their accomplishments. James Potter was the best Auror the Ministry ever had, and his wife Lily I believe was unspeakable. It is good to see you both back in the world you were born in. Now let us get to work. Who would like to go first."
Daphne raised her hand. "I will Lord Nott,"
Ted nodded. "Very well Daphne, and how many times have I told you to call Mr Nott or Ted, there is no need to use the Lord part unless we are in the Ministry, now let us see what type of wand I can craft for you."
30 minutes later, Daphne was holding her new wand proudly. it was made of beechwood, it was 13 and a half inches and the core was the hair of a unicorn.
Samuel went next, through the process of choosing his woods and then the cores. He only felt his magic accept one type of wood and one core. 30 minutes later he too proudly held his wand, which was 13 and a half inches like his twin sister, it was made of Blackthorne wood, and had the core of a shadow wolf tooth, which he found quite surprising due to his pet he had purchased earlier.
Next, it was Rose, this time however her magic was drawn to two kinds of wood and two cores. the first wood being Rowen and then next being walnut, the core again surprised Rose, a Kneazle whisker, and a little owl feather.
Ted grinned. Interesting, a Kneazle whisker. Kneazles are very loyal, and protective of their owners, and a little owl feather. One core represented loyal and protective nature, and the other was a symbol of knowledge and thirst to prove yourself. being the owl that was said was owned by The Goddess Athena, was a little owl, and she was the Goddess of Knowledge. It took Ted a little longer to craft Rose's wand but an hour later, Rose was holding her wand. it was 12 inches exactly.
Finally, it was Harry, he too was drawn to two kinds of wood, one being Elder, and the other yew wood. Ted had been quite surprised by the two however it was the cores that surprised him the most. powdered Basilisk fang, and the feather of a royal phoenix. Harry wand had taken, the longest to craft, due to all the components having to be carefully formed together. Finally, though it was ready, the moment Harry touched it, his magic hummed in harmony and for a brief second, he glowed. With their wands paid for they now had everything on their list. The Goblin would be arriving this evening to erect the time bubble. The family said goodbye to Ted and then left the shop and made their way towards the Alley, however as they were about to exit their path was blocked.
Albus Dumbledore smiled the gadget that he had made to monitor Harry and Roses health, had told him exactly where the children were. He needed to rectify the mistake his deputy had made. The fact he had seen Clyde coming from Knockturn alley, was even sweeter. The Alley had a reputation for selling items and providing services that were considered by the Ministry to be illegal.
"Good evening Lord Greengrass, I have come to collect Harry and Rose, as their magical guardian I have decided that they need to come with me until it is time for them to board the train to Hogwarts. they are not safe here. especially in this alley. In fact, I am surprised to find you and your family shopping in such a place. What were you doing taking Harry and Rose into such a place?"
Clyde kept Harry and Rose behind himself, he wasn't sure how the old fool had found them after all the alley was rather big, and it was unlikely this had been a random encounter, Clyde knew that much.
"Good Evening Dumbledore, we have just been to purchase Harry and Rose's wands, and now we are heading home. I would also advise that you contact Gringotts because as of 11.30 am this morning you are no longer Harry and Rose magical guardian. That honor now belongs to Iris and me on instructions to the Goblins by Harry and Rose. So the twins will not be leaving with you, Dumbledore, they will return back to Greengrass Manor and both will see you on September the 3rd at Hogwarts.
Albus frowned the Goblin had not informed him of this, he would have to withdraw and come up with some other means to gain influence over Harry and Rose, maybe a few spiked goblets at the opening feast, yes Loyalty potion keyed to him.
"Very well Lord Greengrass I will take my leave, however, I will be sending an owl to the Ministry about what I have seen, it one thing for yourself to be shopping in such a place, but to drag Harry and Rose along too. I don't think the DMLE will too pleased with that. Especially at the nature of some of these stores. Also Harry and Rose would have gotten their wands from Ollivander had I been their magical guardian, after all, James and Lily purchased their wands from Ollivander, I would think Harry and Rose would also like to do so."
That was another thing, he had a special arrangement with Ollivander, Harry was supposed to get the twin wand of Voldermort. Both wands containing a Pheonix feather from his illegal bound familiar. then again accident could happen at Hogwarts, anyone could accidentally snap a wand, especially under a strong compulsion. Yes, he would wait until the boy arrived at Hogwarts, he would then find a way to snap the boy wand and then he would travel to Diagon Alley with Harry to retrieve the holly and phoenix feather wand.
"Well I must be getting back to the Hogwarts, Harry, Rose I look forward to seeing you both on the 3rd of September, Fawkes!"
There was a large flame before a phoenix appeared and reluctantly grabbed the old man's arm. He hated this human, but he could do nothing due to the enslavement ritual he had cast to bound him. Phoenix would only bind themself to a witch or wizard, who was righteous, and kind of heart, a beacon of light for others to follow. Dumbledore was no such thing, however with a Phoenix bound to him, then his persona of being a light lord was cemented in everyone's mind. If only they knew how black this humans heart was. Fawkes flamed away leaving the family alone once more.
Clyde adjusted his cloak, that had been close. he led the family towards the Leaky Cauldron he now wanted to get home quickly as possible. he would feel much better when his family was safely behind the wards of Greengrass Manor. least that way the old fool couldn't turn up announced. One by one they entered the floo and vanished in green flames to appear inside the fireplace at Greengrass Manor.
Astoria came charging out of the lounge and ran towards Iris who accepted the hug with the sound of mummy ringing in her ear.
"Hello sweety, I trust you were good for Mindy, and the others."
The little nine years old smiled and nodded. "Yes, mummy I was, I drew a big picture do you want to see?"
Iris took hold of her excited daughter's hand and led everyone towards the dining room table, we're on a large sheet of parchment was drawing of seven people. all waving and smiling. Astoria pointed to each person.
"That is daddy and that is you, mummy, then I drew Daphne, Samuel, and my new big brother and sister Harry and Rose, the smallest one is me."
Harry and Rose almost cried, Astoria actually considered them her brother and sister. Iris noticed the expression on the twins' faces. She too had been moved by Astoria little display.
"That very good sweety, but let's add something more. Iris touched her wand to the page and silently cast a spell. The drawing began to move on the page and they all started to wave. making Astoria sequel with delight.
"Mummy, can I put this up on the bedroom wall?"
Iris nodded. "Of course you can, now go upstairs and wash young lady your hands are covered in ink, Mindy could you start dinner please?"
The elf popped in and bowed. "Dinner being cooking Mistress" She then popped away.
Harry Bedroom
Harry removed his robes and then looked at himself in the large mirror, he still looked a little skinny but he could already see some improvements. his hand traced the tattoo along his body. Rex had been talking to him all afternoon and warned Harry when the wizard he now knew as Dumbledore had appeared. Rex didn't like the wizard and told Harry to be careful around him. Harry had taken that warning to heart, besides he was the man who was responsible for his and Roses's life at the Dursley, Harry would never trust the old man.
Harry heard a knock on his door. "It is open"
Harry was still in his pants so only his top half was exposed, so he didn't kind someone interrupting him. He watched as the door opened and noticed Daphne's head appeared around the corner. her eyes widened at seeing the Tattoo and rushed into Harry's room.
"Oh wow, that looks really cool." Just as she had spoken the tattoo rippled and the head of the tattoo rose up off the shoulder, revealing Rex's real head. Daphne on instincts closed her eyes. after all, this was Basilisk.
" You can open your eyes, Daphne, remember what the clerk said he just a hatchling, his eyes can't kill anyone yet. Besides" would you like to touch him. That the reason he decided to show himself, was because he told me you were curious about him, and he felt like you wanted to touch him." Harry didn't mention the part where Rex had told him that his and Daphne's magic was very compatible. after all, he didn't understand what that meant, his new familiar had hissed which had sounded like laughing. when asked why the snake had simply said he would know when he was older and left it at that.
Daphne was surprised that Rex could sense what she wanted to do, nervously she outstretched her hand. Rex decided that he would go to her instead of her coming towards him. He stretched his body allowing his head to be caressed by the young girls' hand. He could already tell this witch would be very important to his master, however, he would let nature take its course.
They were disturbed by Mindy popping in. "Master Potter, Mistress Daphne dinner is served." The elf then popped away. Rex had withdrawn himself back into the tattoo.
Harry grabbed a clean shirt and put it on, he and Daphne then left his room to go down to dinner.