In Harmony : A Second Chance

Flourish and Blotts

Chapter 8
Flourish and Blotts
3881 Words

Harry walked out of Ollivanders and looked around for his aunt. After a while, he saw her walking towards Ollivanders so he waited there. Aunt Petunia's voice carried a sense of triumph as she assured Harry, "Well, Harry, I think we've managed to get everything on that list of yours. Your school supplies are sorted!"

Harry's face broke into a relieved smile, but as he watched the crowd bustling around them, his excitement was tinged with a sudden realization. "Wait, Aunt Petunia, I just remembered something. Professor McGonagall mentioned that I'd need some extra books. I forgot to tell you!"

Aunt Petunia chuckled softly, her eyes sparkling with a mixture of amusement and affection. Harry's cheeks flushed with a mix of embarrassment and mild irritation. He had been so focused on the adventure of it all that a few things had slipped his mind. "I'm sorry, Aunt Petunia. I just didn't want to miss out on anything important."

Aunt Petunia patted his shoulder indulgently. "No need to fret, Harry. We'll just go back inside Flourish and Blotts and get those books. It's not the end of the world."

Chuckling at his own jitters, Harry followed Aunt Petunia back into the magical bookstore. The bell tinkled above them as they entered, and the air was filled with the scent of old parchment and ink.

Aunt Petunia's eyes scanned the familiar rows of shelves, and she guided Harry toward the section where they had found the required textbooks. "Now, let's see if we can find these extra books on your list."

Harry's eyes roamed the shelves, his heart racing with anticipation. He couldn't help but feel a sense of awe at the titles that surrounded him, each promising new insights into the magical world he was about to become a part of.

As they walked, Aunt Petunia's voice held a teasing note. "So, Harry, what are these books that the esteemed Professor McGonagall recommends for you?"

Harry fumbled with his words, a mixture of shyness and eagerness in his voice. "Um, they're about history and magic, and, well, some other interesting stuff."

Aunt Petunia's lips curved into a gentle smile. "Interesting stuff, huh? Well, let's find them then."

They began their search, Harry's eyes scanning the shelves for the titles McGonagall had mentioned. One by one, they picked out the books and articles:

Articles:

"The Potter Family History" by Arion Blackthorn 
"The Tragic Night (Defeat of the Dark Lord)" by Matilda Everhart

Books:

"The Blood System" by Elara Nightshade
"The History of Famous Witches and Wizards" by Finley Rowenshaw
"The Dark Lord (He Who Must Not Be Named)" by Liana Sanctmore

As they found each book, Aunt Petunia's lips moved slightly as she read the titles, her expression a mix of curiosity and subtle surprise. She glanced at Harry, her gaze softening. "Quite the assortment, aren't they?"

Harry's heart raced as he held the books in his hands, a tangible connection to the magical world he was stepping into. But his curiosity wasn't limited to the required readings. His eyes caught the titles of other books that intrigued him, like "Quidditch for Beginners," "Hogwarts: A History," and "The Hogwarts Legacy: The Four Founders."

He also couldn't resist the allure of a book titled "Curses and Counter-curses (Bewitch Your Friends and Befuddle Your Enemies with the Latest Revenges : Hair Loss, Jelly-Legs, Tongue-Tying and Much, Much More)" by Professor Vindictus Viridian.