Dragons as Pets.

Miles felt a bit of pity for the boy, as he looked thin and skinny. His clothes, baggy and too big for him. He internally sighed, wondering what would his parents, the people who gave their life for him and this world would think when they hear about their only child getting mistreated so badly. "I have heard a lot about you, Harry. So it's really nice to finally meet you in person."

"Hermione here was saying the same thing. Can I ask what exactly have you heard about me?" Harry asked curiously as he couldn't help it anymore.

"Well, there's a story about you having Dragon's as pets." Miles said trying to remember all the ridiculous things he had heard about Harry, "Then there's one where you're living in a mansion like a prince saving young witches from their despair and making love to them. Then there's..."

"Please stop." Harry said getting a bit embarrassed and angry at the same time, "But I don't live that kind of life."

"But people think you do." Miles said with a hint of seriousness in his casual voice, "People have written stories and tales of you that seem like an impossible feat but the young witches and witch who read it believe that it is all true after all you're the boy-who-lived. The one who finally put an end to the reign of you-know-who. Whether you like it or not, you're like a God in some people's eyes."

"But I..."

"You can contact me after school ends, I can't say for sure but I might be able to help you with it." Miles said, "If you don't sue those writers about all those things now, you'll forever have to live with the expectation you can never fulfill."

Harry nodded agreeing with the solution a bit as he looked at Ron, "Are you here because you've heard those stories as well?"

Ron snapped out of his daze of looking at Miles as he looked back at Harry with a hint of embarrassment, "I was here due to not having empty seats but I am not going to pretend that I' haven't been intrigued due to all the things I've heard. I am sorry for that."

"It's okay," Harry said shaking his head as he didn't really bother about it too much with the first friend he made, "Is there anyone else who doesn't really believe this story?"

"Well, I guess Hermione here doesn't." Miles said pointing at Hermione who nodded agreeing to what he said, "And there is one other person..."

"Who?"

"Draco Malfoy." Miles said, "The reason he's probably here to pick a fight is mostly due to him knowing your fame is a bit fake. Though arrogant of him, he's the type you're looking for."

Harry groaned as he wondered a couple of things, "But you're famous as well, aren't you? I mean Ron, jumped twice as hard when he saw you than when he did me."

"I am more of a live-in-the-moment famous than a book one." Miles said, "You see, I am a pseudo-curse-breaker/adventurer, so I am famous mostly with young wizards who all dream about traveling the world and searching for treasures, but compared to you I am no one. There isn't a single wizard alive who hasn't heard your name. Even back in the US, where I used to live for the past few years, they'd talk about you often."

Harry sat back wondering what was going in the wizarding world, what kind of rumors were floating around about him.

"So have you finished the books, I gave you?" Miles asked looking at Hermione giving Harry some time to process all these things.

"It was really helpful but I want to ask something." Hermione said, "Was all that thing with Malfoy related to blood superiority?"

"Something like that." Miles replied, "His family is a noble house, so he has some arrogance left in him due to his parents shoving that idea down his throat about these things."

Hermione nodded, "It was really a huge help, the books you gave me, of course. It made me know where I fall into and what I want to do in the future."

"I am glad to be of some help." Miles smiled as he turned back towards Ron who looked like he wanted to say something. "Ron, right?"

"Yes." Ron sat in an attentive position.

Miles searched his robe and from within took out a box and gave it Ron. "Your brother Bill wanted me to give you this. He told me to tell you that he is proud that you've finally entered Hogwarts and he'll be expecting great things from you."

Ron robotically grabbed the box from his hand and took out the brand new wand which he immediately recognized, the moment he did a breeze of cool air flew through the window meaning that the wand had accepted him.

"Seems like you were destined for the wand." Miles said with a smile looking at Ron who just seemed frozen, "I'll be taking my leave then, I'll see you all when we reach Hogwarts."

Harry smiled apologetically looking at Ron who still had no reaction, Hermione got up from her seat as well, "You'd better hurry up and put your robes on, we'll be reaching there any moment."

"Which house do you want to be in?" Hermione asked as they got out of the compartment, "I have read about all of them, and though I felt Gryffindor was the best choice for me at first due to Headmaster, Dumbledore being there but now I am stuck with Ravenclaw as well. I heard they have their own personal library and such, and I feel like I'll fit with them the most."

"Breath, Hermione!" Miles said smiling a little, wondering how could she fit all those words in a single sentence, "And I think you'll fit in with Ravenclaw perfectly but who knows Gryffindor might be the one for you as well. As for me, I am fine with any other house than Slytherin."

"Why not?"

"My mom would probably disown me if I went there." Miles shrugged casually, "She was a Gryffindor after all."

"I read about your mother." Hermione said with sudden enthusiasm, "And, I can't help but say that I am a huge fan. I mean all those things she did, she's truly an inspiration."

"I am sure she will be glad to hear that." Miles said, "I can introduce her to you if you want."

"Really?" Hermione suddenly got close grabbing his hands.

"Yeah!" Mile said a bit awkward as Hermione realized what she had just done. A tinge of red appeared on her cheeks as she stepped away.

"I am going to change as well, so see you," Hermione said as fast as she could running away.

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Which house do you think MC should be in?

1) Gryffindor

2) Ravenclaw