Polaris Black

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1975, 28 March.

Polaris shook with excitement, and with one handful of floo powder, Polaris stepped into the fireplace.

Throwing the floo powder towards the ground, just as he did so, he spoke out "Diagon Alley," carefully pronouncing the words, with no mistakes to ruin the day.

With that, he was transported through the network and arrived at Diagon Alley. He stepped, dusting himself off to see both his father and, unfortunately, his mother, who wished he had just stayed home.

Of course, Walburga had her pureblood mask on just as Orion did, although he was more natural.

Polaris couldn't help but think, then, 'I'm pretty sure mothers face is stuck like that. It's the face I see every single time I look at her. It really couldn't kill her to relax her face, now would it'.

'Wait... did I somewhat insult mother? Dang it! Sirius really is a bad influence.'

He couldn't help but feel slightly guilty.

Walburga stood tall, back straight, as she held the Hogwarts list in her hand before she turned to slam it into Orion's hand.

'Poor father doesn't even know what's going on, I could tell by the small twitch on fathers' eye, which mother ignored completely. I'm sure father would rather be in his office signing off notes. He wouldn't even be here if I didn't beg him'.

Walburga gripped his shoulder and started leading him out towards the streets before she spoke in her knowingly stern voice, "Right then, your father will head out and collect the equipment you need and anything else he seems to think you need. You and I will be getting you fitted for your robes for school. By the time we're finished, your father should also be finished, and we'll get your wand".

'Right, sounds like a plan then... but when am I getting a pet?'

His father had already left. Polaris watched his retreating figure before he turned his attention to his mother. Seeing her already ahead of him, he picked up his pace. Finally catching up to her. He spoke.

"Mother, may I also get a pet?" Polaris asked hopefully.

She didn't even look in his direction, "I suppose if you wish for it, although I rather it be anything other than a toad", she said with obvious distaste.

"Of course, mother".

'Of course, she wouldn't want me to get a toad, although I wouldn't want a toad myself.'

"Walburga!" a snobbish voice called out.

They were already on their way towards 'Madam Malkin's Robes for All Occasions' when a dark-haired woman with a dark-haired child caught them.

"Luciana, what a pleasure to see you," His mother said with a pinched smile that was forced as she air-kissed the woman on the cheek.

Polaris took a few glances between the pair of dark-haired brunettes trying to rack his head around who they were. They were obviously 'worthy' enough for his mother to know them, so they're obviously purebloods. He couldn't exactly remember if he had met them at any functions.

While the mothers talked amongst themselves, the unknown dark brunette took it upon himself to introduce himself, "Kalen Nott, pleased to make your acquaintance", the boy said nonchalantly, stretching his hand outwards.

Polaris took the hand and shook it, "Polaris Black, I suppose you'll be starting Hogwarts this year as well?" with that, they both dropped their hands to the side.

Kalen nodded his head, "Yes, I will be. I'll be the last joining now" the boy continued the conversation.

"Ahh, so am I. Hopefully, it's as good as they make out to be," Polaris drawled, not particularly interested in continuing the conversation.