Pain Hurts

Chapter 4

Chapter 4 (9 days before Hogwarts opens)

For the few weeks that followed Harry's inheritance, he Draco and Remus had begun to train themselves and discover Harry's new abilities. For one, Harry's eye sight had improved dramatically and if he concentrated he could see in long distances, which would be helpful in scouting out enemies in long ranges. They also realized some of what the book said was true, Harry could move undetected in the shadows, he could also use the shadows to transport himself, similar to that of apperation. It was a good technique to use to spy on other people. Harry could also use said shadows to cover his body in a wispy type of armor, it easily absorbed almost any type of spell that could be thrown at him, further proving the book correct in that Dark Elves where warriors of their kind. Harry and Draco had also discovered they could feel each other's emotions, and could feel their very presence. Harry had quickly learned he could sense magic as well, though he kept that a secret, for now at least. Even Harry and Remus had grown closer, the wolf and teen had a more paternal relationship, Remus had taken it upon himself to teach Harry many spells he, his father and Sirius had come up with in school, most harmless and used for pranks but in battle they could be used as a distraction too.

Harry and Remus were currently running around Diagon Ally picking up school supplies as Severus and Draco went separately, they were to meet at Grimmuald place afterwards. Right now Harry was picking out parchment a new quill and ink as Remus got his assigned books, soon after that they were going to go to Fred and George's new shop. Paying for their merchandise the duo left heading toward the new shop. Harry was excited, once inside Remus found the place very lively. The pace was packed, things flew in the air, bubbles from potions were floating around, and the place was so colorful it clashed. Harry smiled as he looked around, Fred and George soon spotted.

"Harry!" one twin shouted.

"And Remus too!" the other continued. Fred wrapped his arm around Harry's shoulder, failing to notice the flinch he gave at the contact before settling down, George did the same but to Harry's other side. Istral squirmed in Harry's shirt trying to get comfortable on his stomach; the snake had insisted that he go with Harry to protect him. Fred and George led Harry to their office/flat. Once inside Remus closed the door behind him. The twins let Harry go and turned to face him.

"How have you been doing?" Fred asked as he smiled cheerfully.

"We missed you at the burrow" George continued mimicking his Twin's expression.

"Look at you! Finally filling out!" Fred chuckled glancing at George.

"Have yet to grow another inch though" George laughed at Harry's sneer. Fred placed a hand on Harry's shoulder, this time he noticed Harry's flinch, but didn't say anything, not knowing what to say.

"How'd you like the shop?" Fred asked, changing the subject smirking. Harry smiled at the twins.

"It's amazing! I'm happy you finally opened the place!" Harry gushed as he looked around the room they were in. George smirked.

"Well tell that to our mum!" George laughed out.

"She's still cross we didn't take out NEWTS!" Fred joked, Harry shook his head before looking at Remus, and he was smiling at Harry. Harry turned around to see George going onto a closet and taking out a bag.

"These are for you mate." George said, Harry looked ready to protest, Remus having to withhold his own laughter at his cub's reaction.

"And don't say you can't accept it!" Fred said pointing a finger in the teen's direction, still smiling.

"Yeah mate! You gave us your money from the Tri-wizard cup!" George smiled, handing the bag to Harry.

"If it wasn't for that we'd never have been able to open this place!" Fred finished.