Chapter 10 - Knockturn Alley!

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(A/N: Harry's point of view when he arrived at his home. With author.)

It had been a few days since the new elf had arrived at the Potter's house, and they were getting used to the new addition to the household. Harry already had an idea of what he wanted. He knew he couldn't achieve much more significant than the Occlumency book or perhaps Legilimency.

So Harry plotted how he would get to Knockturn Alley to acquire what he wanted.

Harry shivered when he saw the photo. He knew that it was a dangerous and dark place, where he could encounter enemies and traps. But he also knew it was his chance to learn what he needed to defend himself against Voldemort. He took a deep breath and said:

"All right, let's do this."

"That's the spirit!" Puffy exclaimed. "You'll see, it will be fun!"

Puffy, who had a photo of Knockturn Alley, said:

"Knockturn Alley!"

And then Puffy Apparated to Knockturn Alley. Puffy pulled Harry, and they disappeared.

Poof!

That's the sound Harry heard as he almost instantly arrived on the other side. He found himself in a dark and dirty alley, filled with shops and stalls with strange signs and sinister objects. He smelled the stench of garbage and sewage and heard whispers and laughter. He gripped his wand, ready for anything.

"Wow!" Puffy said, amazed. "We made it!"

She let go of Harry's hand and ran through the alley, looking at everything with curiosity. She seemed unafraid of anything.

"Puffy, wait!" Harry said, trying to keep up. "Don't wander too far from me!"

Harry knew it wasn't a safe place for a house-elf like Puffy. She could be recognized by dark wizards who frequented the alley or captured by unscrupulous merchants. He also knew he was in danger there. He could encounter a Death Eater or a spy for Voldemort. He had to be discreet and quick.

"Come on, Harry!" Puffy said, stopping in front of a shop with a sign that said: Lord's Bookstore. "This is where we're going!"

Harry looked at the shop with apprehension. It had a sinister and rundown appearance, with dirty, dusty windows and a creaking door. He saw some books displayed in the window with titles like: The Dark Arts: A Complete Guide; The Book of Forbidden Spells; The Secret of Legilimency; How to Master Occlumency; and The Life and Lies of Albus Dumbledore.

"Are you sure?" Harry asked.

"Of course!" Puffy said. "Puffy has been here once when I was with the Malfoys. They bought some really strange books here. But I also saw some cool books. Let's go in!"

Puffy pushed open the store's door and entered without waiting for Harry.

"Puffy!" Harry exclaimed, following her.

He entered the store and was surprised by what he saw. The store was small and dark, with walls covered in dusty old bookshelves. There were also some magical objects scattered on the floor and on the tables, such as cauldrons, wands, skulls, amulets, and scrolls. At the back of the store, there was a counter where an old, thin man with white hair and black eyes sat. He wore a black cloak with a hood that partially covered his face. He looked at Harry and Puffy with a malicious smile.

"Welcome to Lord's Bookstore," he said, in a raspy voice. "What brings you here?"

Harry felt a chill when he heard that voice. He had the impression that the man was not trustworthy and knew more than he appeared.

"We... we just want to look at some books," Harry said, trying to sound casual.

"Oh, books, yes," the man said, laughing. "I have many books here. Books of all kinds and for all tastes. Books that can teach wonderful and terrible things. Books that can change your life. What are you looking for?"

Harry didn't know what to answer. He didn't want to reveal his interest in Occlumency and Legilimency, but he also didn't want to appear suspicious.

"We... we just want to take a look," Harry said.

"Of course, of course," the man said, waving his hand. "Feel free to browse. But be careful what you touch. Some books can be dangerous."

Harry nodded and moved away from the counter, taking Puffy with him.

"Puffy, listen," Harry said quietly. "We have to be quick and discreet. We can't draw attention here. Do you understand?"

"Yes, yes, Master Harry," Puffy said, nodding. "But I want to see the books!"

"All right, but just a little," Harry said. "And stay close to me."

Harry began searching for Occlumency and Legilimency books on the shelves, while Puffy looked at the other books with curiosity. She picked up some books and flipped through the pages, making comments like:

Harry ignored Puffy's comments and focused on his search. He found some books that seemed interesting, such as: Occlumency: The Art of Mental Defense; Legilimency: The Art of Mind Reading; Occlumency and Legilimency: A Comparative Study. The Dark Arts: A Complete Guide; The Book of Forbidden Spells; The Secret of Legilimency; How to Master Occlumency; and The Life and Lies of Albus Dumbledore. He took the books and put them under his arm.

"There, Puffy," Harry said. "I've found what I wanted. Let's go."

"But already?" Puffy asked, pouting. "Puffy hasn't seen everything yet!"

"We don't have time, Puffy," Harry said. "We need to get out of here quickly."

"Okay, okay," Puffy said, dropping the books she had in her hand. "But I want to take this one!"

After picking up the books, Harry moved to pay and leave the store. It was then that the old man with the raspy voice asked.

"Found what you were looking for, young man?" the store owner said.

"Yes! Here are the books. These are the ones I want to read," Harry said, which he would read before Hogwarts and memorize thanks to Manas.

"They're 20 Galleons each," the old man said, already salivating over the money he would receive.

"There are 7 books. So, 140 Galleons. Here," Harry said. He knew the books were very expensive, but it's much better than trying to do it through trial and error. Imagine the number of liquefied brains he would have if he made a wrong Legilimency attempt.

The errors would be catastrophic. After paying, as soon as he received the books, Harry left the store along with Puffy. They Apparated out of the alley and back to the house.