Diagon Alley Part 1
Unsurprisingly. The Malfoys were the first to arrive at the meeting place. Narcissa decided they should get a table, to wait for the other three families. As they sat down and ordered something to drink, the Longbottoms arrived. Draco and Neville instantly embraced each other. That warmed Narcissa's heart. She wanted her baby to be happy, to be with people who truly loved him and wouldn't judge him for his family's mistakes.... no matter how dark those mistakes were.
Frank shook hands with Lucius, and Alice kissed Narcissa on the cheek. Lady Augusta was, as usual....not the happiest person. Sometimes she reminded Cissa of Severus.
"Well, I believe congratulations are in order, young Mr Longbottom" Said Lucius, looking at the young brunette, who in turn blushed and smiled. Draco hugged his friend, and both boys started comparing their letters. The fireplace came to life, and the Greengrass family stepped through. Alice saw them first and raised her hand, signaling for them. Daphne saw them and took off with her little sister and Tracy at her feet. To Alice's and Frank's surprise, Tracy ran to their son's open arms. And both children hugged each other happily, Alice gave a knowing look at her husband, who in turn smiled and started his plan of contacting the Davies's about a marriage contract, perhaps.
All three families sat together and compared their various reactions about their children's letters.
The fireplace activated one more time, allowing the insane Redhead family to enter. What made Lucius's, Frank's, and Ares's eyes widen in shock was Molly Weasley. Said woman was holding leashes. Leashes that were connected to her twin brothers and twin sons. Narcissa turned to Alice in surprise and said, "She did not..." Alice giggled. "Oh, yes, she did". The crazy family, as most wizards call the Weasleys took their seats at the table. Molly gave a look at her sons and brothers, which made both twins pout. The older set took their place near their sister, and the younger went to play with the rest of the kids.
Narcissa couldn't hold herself any longer. She had to ask, "Molly, Dear. Why are you... Is there a reason for the leashes? I mean, isn't it a bit too much?" This time, Fabian was the one to answer instead of his sister. "Well, Dear Cissy. Our little Mollykins here seem to believe that we cannot be left unsupervised in Diagon. Pure slander, if you ask us. Like we are going to destroy Diagon, if you could believe it! And to even accuse our little innocent and pure little nephews of the same thing. Shame! What a shame!".
Lucius turned to the redhead. " You know. This is actually a very good idea. I applaud you, Molly." Making the Demons pout. Arthur smiled at his miserable brothers-in-law. "Honestly, Lucius, I agree with you. And about George and Fred, Fabian. They are way too much like you two, that I honestly do not believe the Wizarding World could handle four of you. And I'm not even counting the Marauders."
And as if summoned, the Potters entered and Lucius actually bowed to Lily and Remus. The reason: James Potter and Sirius Black were on leashes, much like the Twins. "You genius people! That is the best thing I've ever seen in my life! Thank you! Ah this day just got better!" Sirius narrowed his eyes at the blonde.
"Don't act so happy, Lucy! We can still use our wands".
The usual chaos followed, only this time it was three times worse. Children were running all over. The Twins found a way to get off their leashes and unleashed the Marauders and Demons at the store. Plates were flying, and Sirius found a bottle of Firewhiskey. James was on the ceiling. Someone was screaming ( again). Vica was following Harry screaming about a dangerous place, with bad people that put her hatchlings in danger. There was no more food, they ate it all. No more drinks. No more fries. No more pumpkin juice. And the worst of all, no more ketchup. Molly was at the verge of killing them all. She had to do something, she turned to Lily, Narcissa, Alice and Estella. It's time for the Matriarchs of the family to take control. All five raised their wands, sending a sonic boom around the store, making everyone stop.
Lily was the first to speak, "James Fleamond Potter. Sirius Orion Black. Hadrian James Potter. All three of you get here this instant!".
Alice was second "Frank James Christian Longbottom. Neville Frank Longbottom. Both of you get here!".
Estella was a bit more patient, one would say, "Ares Valentino Greengrass. Daphne Estella Greengrass. Astoria Euridichy Greengrass please come here for a second".
Narcissa was done "Lucius Abraxas Malfoy, Draco Lucius Malfoy, Severus Tobias Snape. All three of you, gentlemen get your behinds here this instant!".
Molly was enraged. " William Arthur Weasley, Charles William Weasley, and Percival Ignotus Weasley. Come here this instant. Frederik Gideon Weasley, George Fabian Weasley, and Ronald Billius Weasley get your redhead arses here immediately . Ginevra Molly Weasley, Arthur Septimus Weasley, I've expected better of you two! Fabian Magnus Prewett, Gideon Ignotus Prewett. I am disappointed."
All off them looked at each other. They were in deep trouble now. They all stood in front of the respectable woman who called them. Molly took control of the situation. " Now. We are all going to the Diagon Alley and you will behave, or so help me, Merlin, I will have you over my knee, no matter if you are a Pureblood Lord or older than me understood?". Nods all over the place. "Excellent. Now we will split into groups. Fred, George Ron and Ginny are with me Narcissa, Draco and Fabian. Arthur the rest of our boys are with you. Lucius, Severus and Gideon you three are going to stay here and wait for us. Lily, Hadrian, James you three are together, of course, with Estella, Daphne, Astoria, Alice, and Neville. And Tracy, I didn't forget about you, darling. Regulus and Barty, you are on Lovegood duty. Pandora said they'll be coming latter, but they are late. I want you to pick them up."
"Sirius, Remus, Fabian and Frank. You four are going to the bank. Do you all have your groups?" More nods. "Perfect. We are simply following the list. We will meet here again let's say in two hours? Is that agreeable to all?" Nods and 'Yes ma'am'. "Perfect now onwards! And remember, be in your best behavior. I'll know if you don't".
The groups finally were able to do their shopping.
Clothes check.
Books check.
Cauldrons check.
Potion ingredients, check.
Time for wands. All the kids were vibrating with excitement. Harry was the first in the store.
"Well, Hello there." Said a voice from somewhere that made poor Harry scream and jump. Vica was NOT happy. & Who is it. Show yourself, threat! I will eat you if you come anywhere near my hatchlings. Show yourself, so I can sink my fangs on you!&. An aged wizard showed up from the other end of the store. "Welcome, Welcome, to my store. Who do we have here then?".
Lily smilled and gently pushed Harry forward. "Mr Olivander. This is my son, Harry Potter." The now-named Olivander looked at the young boy. "Hello Mr Potter. Interesting friend you have over there". Alice put a hand each on Neville's and Tracey's shoulders. "This is my son, Neville Longbottom, and our dear friend Tracy Davies." Estella placed her hands on her daughters' hair. "These are my girls. Daphne and Astoria Greengrass. We are here for their wands."
"Well, what are we waiting for? Mr Potter, let's begin with you. I've already been informed about your perfect wand, by Albus Dumbledore. So let's not waste time. Albus chose this wand, he said it'll be perfect...".
"NO" Screamed Lily, making Olivander, drop said wand. "My dear, What do you mean." Lily's eyes glowed "I don't care what Albus sodding Dumbledore said. You will do your job, as you are supposed to do. Without outside influence! Albus has NO saying on my son's wand. Unless of course, you forgot your own vows, and your own saying ' The wand chooses the Wizard'. If that is so, it simply means you are now incompetent and unable to do your job, no longer. If so, please inform us of any other Wand makers, so we can get our children the proper wands."
Olivander stood there blinking at the enraged Witch. He blinked and shooked his head. "I'm sorry, my Dear. Of course, you are right. I do not know what came over me. Let's do this properly. Mr Potter, I'm assuming you are a Parselmouth correct?". Harry nodded. "Excellent. Now I would like to try something different this time, If that is alright with you, Lady Potter. I would like to make a custom wand for your son."
"Go on Mr Olivander." They moved deeper in the store. To a room full of wood and jars. "This is where the magic happens, ladies and gentlemen. Now young Mr Potter. I'm going to put out a few wood parts, please hover your hand over them, and stop to whoever calls to you more." Harry took a deep breath and walked over to the wands. He stopped in front of one. It was a reddish purple one. He picked it up and showed it to Olivander, who in turn was shocked, but smiling. "Now that is a surprise. This is a creation of my own. A wand with double wood. Holly and Yew. A very special wand with double meaning. The Celtic Druids believed Yew was sacred, so they used it in many of their rituals. Mostly Death rituals, as Yew symbolises Immortality and protection in the underworld. Ancient Greeks adored their dead with yew flowers as a guiding way to Hades."
"As for the Holly. It is another sacred tree for Celts. And as by fate, the tree is connected with Lightning and the Norse and Celtic Gods of Lightning, Thor and Taranis. Holy is the bringer of Luck and protection. These two woods together bring Balance. Now mister Potter, as your wand is double wooded, you must choose two cores." Harry blinked and walked towards the many, many jars. Now that was difficult, but he assumed he should do the same thing he did with the wood. So he took a deep breath and Felt. Two jars landed on the table.
One jar had inside a fiery glowing feather. The other was filled with a greyish iluminating liquid. He put both of them on the table and looked at Olivander, who was standing there speechless, eyes wide.
“Well, Mr Potter. You managed to surprise me again. Now, to solve your obvious question.The first jar holds a Phoenix feather. I guess Dumbledore was right on this one. Let me explain. A Phoenix in every Mythology is considered the bird of Rebirth. As he rises from his ashes. A symbol of hope. A Phoenix feather, due to it's fiery creation, is the perfect core for someone with, let's say, fire abilities." Lily chuckled and grinned. "And the second?".
Olivander picked up the second jar. "Ah. Now this one This one is even more special. This is the only jar my great-great-great-great-Grandfather ever selected. Basilisk Venom. I wasn't expecting anything else from a Slytherin descendant." Lily bowed her head. "Does this mean you can make the wand?"
Olivander gave a predatory smile, all teeth "Give me two hours, Lady Slytherin and the wand would be ready!".
As the Potters were exiting the room, the Longbottoms entered. As Olivander decided to custom make all the children's wands.... well. At least for those who ask. Harry told Draco everything, who was also excited, not just for his friend, but for his future wand too.
Neville came a little later. He ended up with an Acacia wand with Dryads hair. As Olivander said. A perfect wand for a nature magic.
Draco had Hawthorn wood with a Pegasus Feather. Perfect for someone inclined to manipulate the Air.
Daphne had Willow wood with Thunderbird tail feather core. Now that was an even bigger surprise. Perfect and unexpected.
All in all This was a successful trip. Even if it was just the beginning.