บท 3: A squabble, Cousins, and an owl
" yes, would you move your retched self off of My sit, peasant? And I also believe the cup of tea is mine as well. " Louis' eyebrows are raised high but still not noticeable by the boy with slight irritation building up.
" May I ask your name overly obnoxious, seemingly brainless one? " As soon as those words left his mouth, Louis knew that he was losing his cool at the ghost of a boy. He was just about to calm himself when the Ghastly pale silver blonde boy countered snobbishly.
" My name is Draco Malfoy, from the Malfoy family, so unless you do not want anything bad to happen to you or your family, I suggest you move. "
Hearing those words, a light turns on in Louis' head at the sudden realisation. ' Ah, the Malfoys. From what I've heard from mom and dad, the whole family is obnoxious with their egos inflating their heads due to them being pure-bloods and Lucius Malfoy's position in the Ministry. '
Draco smirks at the sight of Louis' sudden change in facial expression, though the smirk quickly turns into a frown when a smile appears on the the boy's face.
" Really? So you're Draco Malfoy? Well if I'm to be frank, I don't really care what you say when you cry to your father about your encounter with a ' rude and stubborn boy ' you happened to meet at madam Malkin's Robes for all occasions.
First of all, you are Eleven years old. You're at the age where you can take care of yourself without running to your father for protection every time someone 'offends' you.
Second, you are going to Hogwarts, a school for witches and Wizards from what I just heard from your oh, so riveting conversation. The school has Albus-something-something: a wizard granted the first class of whatever. Whom, might I say, can easily take care of any internal matters the school children have."
A thought comes into mind when Louis says these words, ' Let's be honest here, I have zero care for what goes on in the wizarding world and who's powerful enough to earn medals for their strength, I'd rather be like dad and not care about what they say at all, it's better for me anyways. '
" And thirdly, what in your right mind thinks that throwing around your family name will always instill fear in those you see and view as peasants and ' unworthy? '
Here's a question for you, have you ever once thought of what all this ' Bragging ' will do and get you? If you haven't, you had better grow up before someone who's truly dark and sinister does something to teach you a lesson you'll surely remember. "
Louis had had enough of Draco's insistent bragging of his family which he has no qualms about at all, having heard Louis' ' talk ' Draco's trap was shut but his view of his family did not change, his only thought being ' Wait till father hears about this..'
After a few minutes, Louis had finished his tea just as madam Malkin's came out with Alfred's important robe, packaged and in hand.
After paying the lady and putting his robe away, Louis thanked the owner of the shop for her services, stated that the tea was good, then left the shop with a satisfied smile on his face.
And as Louis leaves the shop, not noticing - nor caring, really - that Harry had witnessed what went down along with the human giant as well. Everything that had went down between Draco and the blue-purple haired boy was burned deep into their brains. It truly was a sight to behold.
Draco, still stunned, decided to give the boy whose name he does not know a lesson he's never forget. So he follows him out the shop.
However, The blue-purple haired boy is nowhere to be seen, it's as if he had vanished into thin air with no trace of him ever being at the robe shop.
' I seriously hope Hogwarts will be a lot more fun with Richy and Ann considering how many snot nosed ego inflated kids will be there. ' A shiver crawls up Louis' spine just thinking about it.
Entering the Leaky cauldron while still invisible, Louis notices his mother and father at a table with food on top of it, a serious look on their faces. " Hi mom, dad, what are you two still doing here? Nevermind, you two must have had something important to discuss and didn't want me to hear it.
Oh, by the way I bumped into ' the chosen one ' and that Malfoy heir named Draco at madam Malkin's while picking up Godfather's important occasion robe and I also got some new art supplies I've been in the need of lately before going to madam Malkin's. Can I order some food? I'm starving! "
Both parents stare at their son with wide eyes before bursting into laughter at the little adventure their son had had in his short time at Diagon alley.
They finish their meal, stuffed and ready to go. Heading off to Flourish & Blotts to purchase some new books that had caught Louis' eye from the shop's window.
Heading out of the shop soon after with multiple bags in hand, the family of three soon head back to their warm and comfortable home after a long, tiring day at Diagon alley.
The moment Louis steps foot into the Princeton house from the chimney, he beelines for his personal library without hesitation, eager to bury his nose in his newly acquired books from Diagon alley.
Justin on the other hand heads off to the family owl, Dewy a northern white-faced owl, at the back of the house enjoying the food he hunted just recently on the family perch.
Placing Alfred's robe of importance in the package and attaching a little personal letter on it with the Princeton crest and it's colours of blue, caramel, and purple sealing it, Justin sends off Dewy to where Alfred is located at currently; the ministry of magic in New York City.
Justin watches as the owl flies off with the package safely secured to it, ' All we can do now is wait for a reply, I guess. '
With a contempt look on his face, Justin turns around and heads back into the kitchen area where his wife is currently sorting out some groceries she had bought from Diagon alley before they returned back home.
As night quickly passes and the sun begins to rise, Louis is up and rolls himself out of his bed, and heads off to the shower to begin a brand new day. Heading down to the living room, he greets his mother and father who are on the couch and heads off into the kitchen for some breakfast.
" Mom, Dad, since tomorrow is my birthday could we go to Diagon alley so I can get a pet, please? " He asks his parents while at the dining table. Natalia and Justin stare at each other before bursting into a fit of laughter.
" Did you forget? " Justin asks in between breaths. " The whole family will be here for your birthday tomorrow, including your cousins! " Louis' eyes are wide with uncontrollable excitement at those words.
' How could I have forgotten! I guess the day at Diagon alley made me forget such an important thing. Well, that, and the fact that the acceptance letter from the Hogwarts school of witchcraft and wizardry is due to arrive soon, along with the sight of my freedom fleeing away too. '
His excitement deflates at the realization of the fact, almost bringing a dim light to the bright new day. Knowing their son and his line of thinking, the two parents can only attempt to cheer their son up the best way they can.
(The attempt to cheer him up with books did the trick.)
" Ding, dong! " The bell from the front porch goes off, and so does a smile from the parents as they head off to open the door.
Noticing their smiles the boy can only tilt his head in question at his parents, " Louie! We're here!! " That was when a familiar high pitched cry came from the hallway from the front door.
" Ann, watch it! You don't wanna give aunt Nat and uncle Justin even more work do you? " followed by a scolding from a boy with a slightly deep voice.
" It couldn't be? Ann, Richy! You're here! I thought you two would only come by the house tomorrow?! "
Excited by his cousins' sudden and unexpected arrival, he runs towards them in the living room from the dining area and crushes them into a tight hug, missing their absence since they last visited.
" Well, since tomorrow is the day your Hogwarts letter arrives and with how busy it's going to be, mom and dad decided we could come earlier this year!! Well, that and we wanted to go shopping with you at Diagon alley. "
Annie, the younger of the two smiles with her shoulder length hair with the Princeton colours of blue to purple swing from side to side as she bounces in happiness, expressive caramel eyes telling of her emotions.
Even though she's shorter than Louis, her stature tells of a more mascular than feminine body due to her persistent training of the art of the sword per her request to her father, as it had always interested her more than behaving like a lady. (Louis doesn't even know how she can keep at it.)
Her clothing choice of a red leather jacket, fingerless black leather gloves, black jeans pants, paired with leather boots, and a simple white tee showcasing her love of leather clothing, if anything.
Richard, the elder of the two, is more academically inclined, but also enjoys the quidditch sport every now and then, always finding time to go for the matches whenever they are in town.
" The part about Diagon alley is not true, though the part about Hogwarts is true and since you're practically guaranteed to get the letter tomorrow on your birthday, spending an extra day with us will make things more fun don't you think? "
Louis pulls both cousins into a bone crushing hug full of glee. Annie slips out from under his arms with ease. Richard on the other hand, barely manages to escape from the deadly hug.
He adjusts his clothes that speak much of his personality: Light blue denim pants appearing heavily used, sky blue hoodie that's zipped all the way up, accompanied by dark blue sneakers.
The signature Princeton hair of blue to purple combed through and reaching the base of his neck the hair curling slightly at the end, caramel eyes just as expressive as Annie's.
He's taller than both Annie and Louis, his build leaning more towards the lean side than muscular.
Though both cousins have the same hair and eye colour as Louis, both traits are of a shade darker than compared to Louis.
" Haha, very funny Ann. I do believe I still owe you a sparring match? I can't wait to see how much you've improved considering the last time I beat you so easily in three moves flat. I'll forever remember your grumpiness when I beat you.
Oh, and Richy, I managed to find a new formula for that potion we were testing out where we last left off, do you want to take a look later after I beat Ann? "
His last few words had managed to touch a nerve on his younger cousin, fire seeming to emanate from her body as though she was made of it.
" What was that dear cousin? Something about beating me again? " Realizing his mistake, Louis hurries to make amends.
" I am immensely sorry, Ann. I didn't mean for my words to come out like that. You know how I am with words and communication. I really didn't mean to offend you! Forgive me, please? "
Hearing his apology and seeing the look of repent in Louis' eyes, Annie manages to calm down somewhat. But, she is still slightly angry towards said boy.
" Alright, alright, you're forgiven! And Ann, both of us know how Louis can get when he talks. Considering the fact that his friends come from the forest are animals and all. In fact, I'm surprised how you've not ended up battered and bruised considering its you we are talking about. "
Richard implies, referring to the past where Louis had ended up offending a small group of kids (not thinking much of it at that time) and had to run for his life because they chased him in anger.
" Invisibility works like a charm, " Louis shrugs his shoulders while answering. " That, and adding to the fact that I am impossibly hard to find in general. I am the king of hide and seek, after all. "
Giving the elder cousin an evil smirk, Richard goes on, " You are right about that. Anyways, do hurry up with your sparring match with Ann. I Simply Cannot wait to take a look at your new notes for the breakthrough on that potion we were working on! "
Richard expresses his feelings eagerly, rushing toward the usual guest room in the house Ann and him occupy, his luggage in hand. Ann hurries to follow him.
" So your cousin's get a warm welcome from you, but the rest of your family don't? how unfair is that Lyran? " A deep voice enters the room as Lukas enters the Living room with his baggage in one hand, followed by his wife, Lyran carrying shopping bags full of souvenirs from other countries.
" Uncle Lukas! Aunt Lyran! You're here too! I thought it would just be Richy, Ann and grandma Marrian this year! " Louis exclaims in delight to his aunt and uncle.
" Nonsense you silly boy! You're going off to Hogwarts on the first of September and will be spending the next seven years there! We wouldn't have to miss your birthday for the world my dear boy! "
With those words, a lady wearing a royal blue leather jacket with white jeans and army boots, enters the living room with even more shopping bags then Lyran. " Aunt Georgia?! " Louis exclaims, stunned at his always busy aunts arrival.
" you're here too! Does that mean that uncle Lukas is here as well?! " Louis practically shouts his excitement, knowing that the couple went almost everywhere together on missions.
" You got that right kiddo! Your aunt Georgia and I got you some exclusive souvenirs from our missions abroad as well! " Knowing that souvenirs meant stories and tales of various dangerous and mysterious missions and adventures, made Louis eager for what dangers they had and how they handled and faced them calmly.
" Okay, you guys have got to tell me all about your daring adventures and dangerous missions since the last time you left! And you cannot leave out any details, it would crush me if you guys left out any exclusive and important details for my ' safety ' as mom would call it. " He quotes the word with his fingers.
As the day went by, from a far you would be able to see two kids sparring with wooden swords, one; a boy, the other; a girl. A few minutes in and the boy could be seen having won the match, the girl defeated.
The boy would rush back into the house, and only a short while later, a bright light flashes from one of the rooms of the house, accompanied with an explosion and a puff a smoke.
Everything would go quiet in the house for a short a while, only to be filled with the loud noises of metal clanking, glasses shattering followed by things crashing to the ground. Not long after, the house would become quiet as dinner time soon came.
Once dinner was finished, even more noise erupted from the house as compared to before dinner. The contagious laughter being the loudest. As midnight came and the clock struck 12, the minute hand soon passes 10 and a owl can be seen in the distance, a letter attached to it's leg.
On the letter if one looks closely enough, the familiar school of Hogwarts' crest can be seen, sealing the folded letter closed.
As the owl flies closer to the ground, the direction to where it's heading becoming obvious: the Princeton house.
Reaching the house, The owl changes trajectory; heading for the third floor bedroom window instead of the kitchen. There, a certain blue-purple haired boy with light caramel eyes resides. And in goes the owl, right into the boy's room through the window.
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tree_says Okay.....I may or may not have confused myself with the names and only just realised it after publishing the chapter and cross-referencing it for the next few chapters cause i'm bad with names and memorising names, so lets just pretend there are two uncles with the same name cause that would make a lot of things easier for me, that, and i'm lazy to change it too ahaha
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