One can only take so much before they snap

Getting supplies

"Thinking"
"Normal"
"Parseltongue"
"Book titles"
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After a very sickening cart ride to the Potter trust vault, I put 250 Galleons into a pouch that I found in the vault and we made our way back up to the main floor. When we get to the lobby I turn and thank Ripclaw, telling him he can take 500 galleons from the Potter trust vault. He looks at me in shock before schooling his features and nodding. 

"Thank you Heir Potter, it was no problem at all. Also, you might want to change your shirt, it may only be a drop but it's still blood. And us goblins can tell it's not yours." He smirks then walks off. I stand there in shock. I walk out of the bank and into a small alcove beside it and look at my shirt. 

Then I see it, a drop of blood on the collar. "Fuck, I hope no one else saw it." I say in mild panic. I vanish the stain with a simple flick of my hand and continued on my way. I walked out of the alcove and made my way to Flourish and Blotts to buy my school books. 

I looked at the list Ripclaw gave me and saw that three books were in Flourish and Blotts so I got those too and paid for everything. I then got my other school supplies and stopped by a small alcove to look at the list of books again. The rest of then we're in Knockturn Alley, so I made my way towards the entrance.

While walking I covered my scar with my hair and hoped that would be enough to hide my identity. And if not then hopefully I'm intimidating enough. As I'm passing the entrance to Knockturn Alley, I swiftly change directions and make my way down the dark cobblestone path.

The difference between Knockturn Alley and Diagon Alley is that Knockturn has more expensive and valued items. For instance a book in Diagon would cost 5 Galleons whereas a book in Knockturn would cost 25 Galleons at least.

I made my way to the shop Ripclaw had on the list, when I got there I opened the door and cautiously stepped inside. I looked around the shop for the rest of the books on the list, then made my way towards the counter.

At the counter was a lady with long braided black hair and pale skin. She wore clothes of high quality and her face wore a look of importance. She looked up at my arrival and raised an eyebrow.

"What is a mere child doing in my store?" She asked haughtily, looking me up and down in disgust. My eyes narrow slightly and I put on a fake smile. "Hello ma'am, I would like to buy these books please." I say politely, a hint of annoyance in my tone at her rude welcoming.

"Well obviously, why else would you be here?" She scoffs, rolling her eyes before grabbing my books and tapping them with her wand.

There were five books in total from this store and they would probably cost a bit. The woman pursed her lips. "That would be 125 Galleons kid. Sure you have enough money?" I frowned at her tone, gave her the money gathered my books and left the store without looking back.

As soon as I was outside the store, I felt a pull on my magic. I stopped walking before following the feeling. I walked further down the alley before coming to a stop infront of a run down looking store. The windows were covered so I couldn't see what was inside.

I walked in and saw a few couches lying around and shelves holding items that were probably cursed. "What're you doing here lad?" I turned around to see a tall man with light brown hair tied in a bun with tanned skin staring at me intently.

I looked at him for a moment, wondering why I was here in the first place. "I felt a pull towards here and I followed it." I told him, not really knowing why I told the truth. The man's eyes showed recognition and he hummed.

"You're here cause your magic wants a new wand." He said, looking at me curiously. I looked at him confused. "But I already have a wand?" I say. He hummed again. "Aye, but you don't have a custom wand, one that fits your magic perfectly."

He raised his hand and motioned me to follow him through a back door. I narrowed my eyes suspiciously before following him. He led me through the door and into a workshop. He turned to me and handed me a blindfold and his wand. I grabbed them and looked at him curiously. 

"Put the blindfold on and focus your magic over there near those two shelves. You have my wand so I can't attack you." He says, pointing towards two shelves.

I followed his gaze then pocketed his wand and walked over. I put the blindfold on and did as he said keeping a hand on both his and my wand just in case. After a moment I felt a pull towards something. I walked over to it before reaching a hand out to find it.

When my hand touched it I felt a strong pulse of magic flow through me. "Interesting, give it here and I'll guide you to the cores now. You may feel a pull towards more then one. If so, grab them all." He said, placing his hands on my shoulders and guiding me somewhere else.

I handed him the object after we stopped and focused my magic again, this time feeling three pulls. I grabbed them and the man took the blindfold off. "Over here lad come on now don't be shy." He said walking over to the workshop desk.

I followed him and placed the items down before handing him his wand back. I looked over the items and saw a black piece of wood, a small bottle of black murky liquid, a part of a cloak, and what looks to be black horse hair. I looked at the man questionably. "Looks like you've got Blackthorn wood, Basilisk venom, dementor's cloak and Thestral Tail hair. An interesting combination. Blackthorn wood is best suited for a warrior as they say, and is very loyal to its owner."

"The Basilisk venom is very useful to Parselmouth's, and is very good at dueling. Dementor's cloak is a very rare wand core, and won't let another person but it's owner touch the wand with their bare hands. Which is why I will be using dragonhide gloves to create your wand. And lastly, Thestral tail hair is known to be very aggressive towards anyone other then it's owner. It is very good in the dark arts. I feel you are going to be one powerful wizard lad." He states, looking at me with curiosity.

"Go and occupy yourself for about an hour and a half then come back and I'll give you your new wand." And with that he shoos me out of the door and shuts it. I stand there in shock for a moment before turning and sitting on one of the chairs and reading one of my new books; - Everything you need to know about Lordships and Heirships -  I sigh and start to read.

Word count: 1203

A/N: Sorry this took so long