Red dragon

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Harry was glad when almost everyone listened to his advice. Only Amos Diggory stayed at the campsite overnight. He and his son escaped unharmed.

Everyone read about the attack in the morning paper. Harry only skimmed over the article; it was two painful to live through twice.

He focused on his conversation with Luna and holding money for Fred and George. Five hundred Galleons for them to start up their shop. That was a hell of a lot of money for the twins to be trusted with. Even they thought it would be better off with Harry.

Harry finished the last of his history of magic essay before going out to get his third year things. There were a few specialist things he needed that year. Including Gillyweed and Dressrobes.

Oliver had been persuaded by his mother to take 'Harry shopping duty'. Turns out very few people enjoyed that. Who knew?

"Hey Hermione." Harry hugged the girl. "Hello Mr Granger."

"Hello Harry. I don't know you." Jack Granger turned to Oliver.

"Oliver Wood. I'm Harry's brother." Oliver held his hand out for Mr Granger to shake.

"Jack Granger."

"Hey Harry, Hermione." Ron came in from the floo.

"Pleasure." Oliver finished taking his hand back from Mr Granger.

"Hey where's Dray. Isn't he like the first person…. Well anywhere?"

"Yeah he's probably with Sirius though. He's not the most punctual person in the world." Harry smiled at the thought of Draco praying for Sirius to get

"Hey Sparks." The twins nudged the younger boy.

"Ha, ha."

"We could all do with nicknames." Hermione told Ron and Harry. "Like the first Maunders."

"Really?"

"Sure Sparky." Harry laughed at Hermione's grin.

A few moments Later Draco arrived and Harry was correct. Sirius was behind him.

"Sorry I'm Late." Draco apologised.

"Its fine Dray. Your just on time."

"Okay let's see what do we need this year."

"Mrs Weasleys. Can Ron come with Us and Oliver? We know what we need."

She bit her lip. She was worried leaving them alone after the situation at the World Cup. "Well I'd rather…"

"I'll be with them Molly." Sirius insisted. "Cissy would kill me if I left Draco out of my sight for a moment."

"I'll be watching Hermione as well Mrs Weasley."

"Alright but stay with Sirius and Jack."

"Yes Mum."

"Alright, let's get your books first." Mrs Weasley took Ginny and the twins out to the book shop.

"So where are we going first?" Sirius asked.

"What about me? I'm an adult. I have a job." Oliver frowned muttering under his breath.

"Robe shop; we need dress robes." Harry told them.

"Harry do you know why we need them?" Hermione asked.

"There's going to be a ball."

"Ugggg…" Ron groaned. "We'll have to dance wont we."

"I bet we'll have to ask a girl." Draco looked a fraction paler than usual.