NOVEL NEXT WORLD Chapter 34: Chapter 34: Shop!
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"I know that!" Aries could hear the conflict in Sirius' voice, and he wasn't sure he wanted to overhear this conversation anymore.
"Look, I loved Regulus more than anything. And now his son, my nephew, is living in Germany with only his aunt and no father around. I mean, I have no intention on marrying or having children of my own."
"It's not like I need to change diapers or anything. But I guess, I could be something of a father to him. It's not like I'm going to do it tomorrow or something! But maybe down the road."
"Hell James, I don't know. But this is my chance to make up for my mistake with Regulus, and if being Aries' adoptive father is what bridges the gap between me and my brother's son then so be it."
"You're insane Sirius. You need to watch yourself, or you're going to get dragged into deep shit. You know about Thomas' dreams about Voldemort before the World Cup. Some old man died because of him." Aries froze.
Potter had a dream about some old man dying before the World Cup? It was a coincidence, it had to be.
There was no way that it was anything like the dream he had. There was no way the old man that had died in his dream was the same as the one in Potter's.
His frantic reassuring of himself caused him to miss what Potter said next, but he quickly focused on their argument again.
"Do you even know what side Aries would be on if Voldemort returned today? Do you?"
"No, I don't. But maybe if I love him like the uncle I am, and the father Reg would have been, maybe he'll be on my side. It might not be our side, or Dumbledore's side."
"But my side is with you and that side is against Voldemort. Look, can't you just help me out here? And try to play nice with Aries? Please mate?" James was quiet for a while, but he finally agreed, and Aries waited until he heard him walk away.
A glance around the corner allowed him to see Sirius enter his quarters. Aries decided against talking to his uncle right now, as he couldn't wrap his head around what Sirius had said and later sent a note to his uncle instead. He had a feeling their meeting this Saturday was about to be very eventful.
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Daphne looked stunning in her elegant winter coat that went down to her knees. Her blonde hair was down, blowing slightly in the slow breeze.
A smile greeted him as she took his arm and walked him down to the village. Arianna had been visibly upset at finding out he would be going to Hogsmeade with Daphne rather than the group.
A quick conversation with Haydn and Ivan had left her to go to the village alone with Draco, and the two childhood friends had endless laughs over the outraged look on Pansy Parkinson that morning.
Aries had intentionally dressed smartly, preferring to give the girl the idea that the day was important to him as well. It would not be a good idea to offend her so early on in their friendship.
Aries found himself in Tomes and Scrolls, a small bookshop that contained an interesting collection of books and texts.
Nothing illegal or dark, but he did manage to find a rather sought-after book on Transfiguration and a more recent study of the uses of Wolfsbane, published by the Potions Guild.
Daphne had decided against buying herself anything, choosing rather to gift him with An Expert's Guide to the Ancient Families of England.
He chose not to tell her that he had read the book at eight, but he appreciated her gift nonetheless.
Scrivenshaft's Quill Shop was next, and he returned Daphne's kindness by purchasing the elegant green feathered quill she had been eyeing.
Daphne had hesitated outside Zonko's Joke shop, but he grabbed her hand with a grin pulling her into the store.
Arianna, Aries, and Haydn had often enjoyed playing pranks on the other students of Durmstrang, though their version of pranks would most likely get a Hogwarts student expelled.
Aries did not buy anything but enjoyed seeing the wide variation of products. Honeydukes was an absolute delight, and no doubt he surprised his date with his sweet tooth.
Aries might want to be a future dark lord, but only an insane person did not like chocolate.
Noon arrived, and with only an hour before he was to meet up with Sirius they decided to go to the Three Broomsticks.
Aries declined a butterbeer, choosing to wait to have one with his uncle, and found Haydn and Ivan at a table in the back with two girls.
Haydn was laughing loudly with a French girl, who was having trouble not blowing her butterbeer out her nose at his joke.
Ivan surprisingly sat with Clarissa Mayer. They were both very quiet people but seemed to be enjoying talking to the other.
Draco and Arianna were nowhere to be seen, and he had to wonder if Draco would survive the Spanish girl's jealousy today.
He supposed Haydn would be up for filling the role of best friend if it came down to it.
The hour passed quicker than he had wanted, and Daphne was sitting much closer to him than she had been before, when Sirius walked in, but he wasn't alone.
The Potter family entered the pub as well, and when Sirius started to make his way over to him, they followed.
His friends politely left, Daphne pecking him on the cheek before heading over to Davis and Parkinson who looked ready to interrogate the girl about the day's events.
Aries could tell Sirius was nervous, and the Potters looked awkward besides Thomas.
The fourth champion seemed rather intrigued and chose to sit next to him. This allowed Sirius to sit directly across from him, with Potter's parents flanking him.
"Thanks for meeting with us Aries." Sirius said happily.
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