35 Annoying Mr. Malfoy

One or more unlucky start must have shone today, and on, Harry's fate at that.

He committed the sin, sin of lust. They had a long talk. Without their notice, it was noon and lunchtime. He was about to leave them at the time, but Narcissa invited him to join them for a luncheon, and her beauty tempted Harry, and couldn't say no to her. That was his sin, to be tempted by the beauty and his lust. And, of course, he paid for it, but in a different way.

'I should have gone to Diagon Alley,' Harry thought with regret, while across from him, Lucius sat and was still talking.

If Harry had to describe Lucius now in one word, he would shout with all his might:'Annoying.'

He keeps talking nonstop. Yes, talking isn't bad, if it is--a good, interesting, entertaining--topic or it is with beauty.

But Harry got none of the above. While Narcissa sat beside Harry, she focused on eating, as if it became her habit, and ignored Lucius completely.

Harry finally couldn't take it and decided to retaliate.

Harry cut him on his talk and asked: "Lucius, We were wondering about something if you don't mind us asking."

Lucius was baffled but still nodded.

(Note: The Engorgement Charm (Engorgio), also known as Growing Charm, is a charm that causes the target to grow immensely.)

"We wondered if, in recent times, any of your Spells went wrong? Maybe Engorgio rebounded in the hair?" Harry asked.

For the first sentence, Mr. and Mrs. Malfoy got confused, as the answer was obviously negative. But when they heard a second part, they got shocked. Lucius sat there in shock, while Narcissa started laughing loudly. It was so loud that people around them started noticing and wondered what might have happened that she was laughing so loudly.

Narcissa didn't care about anyone and not even her husband. She laughed until her guts started hurting. "It must be the first time that someone has made a joke of Lucius' hair, but, still, it was hilarious," she thought.

Lucius smiled awkwardly and coughed to change the topic. Narcissa also started eating silently, because she was afraid that if she laughed more, things might come from inside due to pain from laugh. As saying goes: "Too much of anything is good for nothing." But she was now smiling while eating.

Harry was happy too as Lucius wasn't talking but eating silently.

Harry could make jokes freely with him because they had a binding magical contract. Harry insisted on having a 10-year contract and Lucius was more than happy to agree.

Soon, the luncheon was over.

Harry wanted to purchase a few things so they came behind the Leaky Cauldron. There was a wall, with brick and without color, at the end of the courtyard, and the courtyard was filled with a dustbin. Harry stood in front of the wall and tapped the bricks from the trash can, three up and two across. There was a small hole first but formed a large entrance.

They saw Madam Malkin's Robes for All Occasions on the right side when they entered the Alley. Harry wanted to buy a few of them as he only had one, which he was wearing, so they moved toward the shop.

They heard a heated discussion when they entered the shop.

The fashionable woman with blue eyes and glasses was replying to middle age man. Harry could hear they were bargaining about the price.

"I can't work that fast and have your discount," Madam Malkin said.

"But I need the rob ready before Saturday's party," the man insisted.

"Then you can't have a discount," Madam Malkin said.

"Come on, help me out here, I am tight on money. We have known each other for many years. I bought all my robs from here," he said, finally, what was his problem.

Lucius, who has been listing until now, said: "Filthy half-blood, always looking for bargaining and tarnishing all wizards reputation."

Two of them stopped talking and noticed them. Even Harry couldn't take this kind of comment. He knew from the system that if everything remains the same, he is going to be a Death Eater, and he will get caught eventually.

Why would he let a good partner turn to an enemy? He decided to teach him the lesson.

He went toward both of them. "Sorry, We couldn't help but hear your conversation. How about adding all the cost to Our account? Of course, you have to pay it back. This is just borrowing money for some time. Please, We insist."

He turned to Madam Malkin, "Madame, I have to trouble you on his behalf. Please add money to Our tab." She was baffled by the development. While the man was wondering if this was some kind of a joke from Lucius, thus he wasn't willing to agree.

Harry answered as if he had read their mind with Legilimency: "No, this isn't a joke. We might not know you, but helping someone in need is Noble work, That is also Our ancestors teaching."

"What a gentleman," all of them exclaimed, "That is how pureblood wizard should act."

The man was convinced, "Fine. I will accept your kindness this time. Tell me what your account is, and I will give back in a few days," he continued, "I wouldn't have taken your help or money if it wasn't REALLY important for me."

"Say no more. Everyone has their secret. We are not going to say Our either, even if you ask," Harry said while laughing and others chuckled too. And Harry told him his account no. in Gringotts.

That man left happily. True to his word he will pay back his money, although this little amount of money wouldn't matter to Harry, he appreciated his honesty. And the main point was teaching Lucius lesson, not the money.

Harry would be glad in the future that he taught him today because that will change destiny for both, for betterment.

Harry will also receive help from that man and found his identity when he is in a tight position, but that is for the future.

Now it was Harry's turn for measurement. She was mesmerized by Harry's handsome face and his gentle smile. But she was different from shy Narcissa, she kept a conversation alive with Harry. And praised him for his generosity and Nobel work. Harry was embarrassed after hearing it this many times.

All three left after finalizing everything. Harry spoke after they came out: "Lucius, remember, for whatsoever a man soweth, that shall he also reap. Show the world about your pureblood with actions and kindness, not with remarks. You can do better. Think about it."

Harry crossed Narcissa's hand with him and left a dumbstruck Lucius standing there to think.

Narcissa murmured, "Thank you. He needed this." Harry just smiled at her.

Harry now needed books for Petunia and Sara, so the next destination would be Flourish and Blotts Bookseller. He ordered two sets of all Hogwarts books and all the books on the potions, to deliver on his room.

After that, they went to Slug & Jiggers Apothecary to buy ingredients, but he found it close. So they went to Apothecary shop which was also closed. During all this time they chatted casually.

With no choice left, they decided to return. They found Lucius standing outside of Rosa Lee Teabag. He came forward to greet them when he saw them.

He cleared his throat and said: "I reflected on my behavior which was less pleasing for others, which I will try to change." He said that with a lot of difficulties.

"We are happy to hear that," Harry said with a smile. Narcissa was smiling too. She gave Harry a look of gratitude. She walked to Lucius: "We will be leaving then, until the next time." She was clearly happy with the change. They left with Apparate.

Harry looked at them with envy when he saw them Apparate. He could know the theory from the system but had no practical knowledge, so he didn't dare as it might cause risking splinching, severe injury, and even death.

(Note: when two parts of the body are at two different places, it is called splinching.)

He decided to ask Minerva when she visits next, and about Animagi too as she is one of the registered Animagus. What he didn't know was, he will be more envies and shocked in a few hours.

He left Rosa Lee Teabag and went toward the Leaky Cauldron. He advertises in the Prophet about his requirement for ingredients for double the price of the market and made a schedule for the afternoon, and that time was near.

He reached the pub and got shocked. The pub was filled with witches and wizards. There were many extra chairs and tables, but still, many of them were standing as there wasn't any space left.

He saw Tom moving from one place to another as he was trying hard not to fall on anyone.

Harry was curious so he shouted: "Tom, what is going on?"

Tom was excited when he saw Harry. "Young master, all of them are here for you after reading in the Prophet." He changed the way he addressed the same as Malfoys did.

"So many of them," Harry was shocked, while others were also looking at him as they heard Tom's voice. All the witches' eyes lit up when they saw Harry.

Harry soon came out of his shock and instructed Tom: "Our room is prepared, I presume. Send them to Our room one by one after 15 minutes," he continued, "And We also ask for everyone to maintain order. Don't worry everyone will have their turn."

Harry left for his room saying that, while everyone started talking intensely about Harry and his actions, especially witches.

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