Harry in all his life never really had anyone to rely on so it was no different when Hagrid came bursting in the rickety old shaft that he knew he couldn't rely on the large man either. He listened well enough, but that didn't mean he truly acknowledged what was said; after all biased judgments could only get you so far. So it was no surprise that after Harry had gotten his money from the bank that he had wondered off on his own; his list was tucked securely in the pocket of his to large pants. His shoulders hunched up uncomfortably as the streets grew crowded and with only a seconds thought he slipped into the dark alley that people seemed to unconsciously avoid. The dark was something Harry was used to and as he wandered further in the more comfortable and relaxed he got, but that didn't mean he ignored all the stares and glares that he received for some reason or another. He looked up and smiled when he saw he came to a clothes store and decided to go in and see if he could get his uniform here. The bell chimed softly as he opened the door and walked in. The room was almost as dark as the alley, but you could still see everything rather well.

"How may I help you?" Harry didn't jump or yell at the sudden voice and presence behind him; he only turned his head and smiled shyly at the red eyed man. The man was quite curious of the young boy however and Harry could tell by the way his fingers were laced together and how his eyes seemed to glitter.

"I need new clothes as well as a uniform for Hogwarts, sir." He didn't forget his manners as he politely told the man what he needed and watched as shock filtered through the man's eyes.

"Do you know where you are and who you are speaking to boy?" Harry flinched so slightly that had the man not paid attention he would have missed it and Harry looked down at his feet.

"No sir. I know I am in the magical part of London, but since I've only just been introduced to magic I don't really know much of anything and since I didn't like the bright alley I came here instead." Harry shifted uncomfortably as the man peered down at him only to blink in surprise when the man smiled showing to sharp canines as he led him over to a fitting area.

"I am a Vampire little one, my name is Nero. Now let us get you sized so you can go on your way." Nero's smile widened when he saw Harry give him a small smile and began to measure him. A frown grew on his face though when he noticed how thin the boy truly was under all those cloths. After sizing him and getting the appropriate uniform for the boy he shoved a new set of cloths in his hands and ushered him to the back to change. "Change into these little one. I'm sure they will fit much better than those rags." Harry nodded and listened to the older man with slight suspicion.

When Harry came out he hid his eyes behind his bangs because it wasn't a trick and he couldn't keep the tears from pooling at the corners of his eyes. The long sleeve deep green shirt fit perfectly on his thin frame and the loose black jeans did drag on the floor like the hand me down pants did. "T-Thank you." Harry tried to keep his voice straight, but it didn't quite work. He became even more shocked when Nero pulled him into a hug and put a necklace around his neck. He looked down at the blue stemmed rose that was filled with red at the top and then back to Nero questioningly.

Nero wiped away the tears from Harry's eyes with a smile, "It is my family sign, it should be safer for you to walk this alley now. I will have one of my owls deliver your clothes later tonight. May we meet again little one." Harry nodded and left the store with a slight smile on his face. Others may avoid this alley, but he thought it would be his saving grace.

He walked along the dark street and kept his eyes on the sign only stopping when he saw a store that sold wands. He walked in silently and took in the sight of many small boxes perched everywhere yet he didn't really feel anything from them. "Hello?" His confidence had grown softly after meeting Nero and he called out softly into the store.

"My, oh my, what do we have here? Are you lost young one?" Again someone had managed to sneak up behind Harry and again he made no sound or motion against the suddenness. He turned and looked into the brown eyes of the old man and felt something push against his mind. Harry looked away and was surprised when the old man chuckled. "I'm surprised someone so young could sense me. It's been a long time since I've had a young one take a wand from me. I am Taros. Hold out your dominant hand please." Harry held out his right arm silently and watched the man carefully. "Tell me do you feel anything from these boxes?"

"No sir." Harry tilted his head and put his arm down when he saw the man smile and motion him to follow him deeper into the store. His hand wrapped around his necklace unconsciously and didn't understand why the man's smile grew. He had Harry hold his hand over the wood and Harry picked up the Yew wood. Then over different vials of blood of which he chose willingly given from a dark unicorn. The last was different things all set out and Harry felt a pull to a closed shelf. He looked to Taros and the man only motioned him to continue with a smile. Inside the cupboard was a single black feather shrouded in shadows.

"A dark wand indeed young one. That feather is from a Shadow phoenix. If you wait a moment in the front I will finish and give you your wand. The price is free as I have never seen such choices and as a favor to Nero." Harry wondered if everyone knew everyone in this alley because that's what it seemed like. He waited only a few minutes and smiled when Taros came to the front holding a 10 in black wand with dark red veins running through it. "Here young one. Now off with you, I'm sure you're not done yet and if I were you I would try Dark Roots for your potions ingredients tell Warren that I sent you."

Harry nodded with a smile and exited the store. His spirit lifting with each person who was kind enough to help. He noticed two hooded figures one was tall and the other was only slightly taller than him. He made it to the door first, but manners had been beaten into his head and he silently opened the door for them first. The first man didn't even glance at him, but the younger boy had confusion on his face. Harry followed them in and went straight toward the desk. "Excuse me are you Mr. Warren?" The head of shaggy brown hair shut up revealing amber and gold eyes and Harry blinked as laughter fell from the man's lips.

"Please just call me Warren pup." He smiled a sharp tooth smile yet Harry could tell he was different from Nero.

"Taros sent me here to get my potions ingredients from you." Warren looked faintly surprised before he got up and started walking down the aisle with Harry following at his heels. Warren ignored the old blonde man who stood in front of the register impatiently with narrowed eyes at the comical sight.

When Warren stopped Harry smoothly stepped to the side and avoided running into Warren which surprised both blondes because of how close he had been. "This should be it pup. I'll give it to you after I take care of the Blondes okay?" Warren ruffled Harry's hair and smiled when he managed to make the young boy laugh. He walked over to the counter and dealt with the older blonde while the younger stuck out his hand to Harry.

"My name is Malfoy, Draco Malfoy. And you are?" The blonde held his nose up and Harry's eyes narrowed with a small frown on his face, but he knew the adults were watching and decided to play nice. He put a soft smile on his face once more and took the hand into his own.

"Evans, Hadrian Evans." He noticed the older man's eyes narrowed and he let go of Draco's hand in favor of holding onto the necklace. When the older blonde caught sight of it though he immediately backed away and called for his son to follow.

"What unpleasant people. I'll send this to you with Nero's stuff because the old bat no doubt knows that you were coming here as well." He reached down and took Harry's thin wrist into his hand and put a bracelet around it. The bracelet was made of thick black leather with a single claw on it. "I want you to go into a bar called Asunder, it may be scary at first, but no harm will come to you. Find a Vampire named Hera and tell her I sent you to go with her to Gringotts to check your riches. Okay?" It seemed like a lot and Harry had no reason to trust this man, but all three had shown him kindness and it wouldn't hurt to go check it out for himself.

Harry left the store and then thought back to the young blonde. He hadn't given them his real name and he wondered why, but something told him it was the right thing to do at the time. He wondered down the streets and was faintly surprised when something heavy landed on his shoulders. ~I wouldn't move hatchling. One bite from me and you're dead. ~ He looked to his right and came face to face with the narrowed blue eyes and thin black head of a snake.

~Why would you bite me? ~ Harry tilted his head and watched as the snakes eyes widened.

~I did not know there were any speakers left. Forgive me young master. For my atonement let me be your familiar. ~ Harry didn't know what the snake was talking about, but he would accept any help and the feeling he got from the snake made him feel safe. He nodded and continued on his way noticing that the few people that had been trying to reach him were now as far away from him and the snake as they could get. He stopped when he saw the sign Asunder and without any hesitation he walked in.

He walked in and out of the crowd knowing that they all knew he was there and he was human. Harry could tell that none of them were judging by their eyes and the way they moved. When he got to the bar table he squeaked because someone had picked him up and put him on their lap with their arms around his waist. His snake reared in fury and he felt the man tense. ~Do not bite anyone. ~ He would ask for the snakes name later, but for now, "Who are you?" He turned his eyes slightly to see the red eyes of the man holding him. The man's black hair falling to his shoulders in neat waves. The man blinked at him in shock.

"That was what I was going to ask. My name is Dyre little one and you are?" He felt safer in Dyre's arms than wandering around and he let himself relax knowing that he wouldn't be harmed.

"I'm looked for Hera. Warren sent me to find her so that she could…help me check my riches?" His nose scrunched up and he watched as a female slid into the seat next to them as she flicked her long blonde hair away from her red eyes.

"Well Dyre are you going to let the little one come with me? Or do you want to tag along?" Harry didn't know why these people were helping him, but judging by how Dyre stood up with him still in his arms he assumed he wouldn't be walking anytime soon. His arms wrapped around Dyre's neck as they shifted to get comfortable and the snake settled down to glare at the two vampires as they smiled at Harry. "Well now that that's settled lets be off." She spun and her soft black dress twirled around her making Dyre chuckle and Harry let out a small giggle that he couldn't keep in.

"Well let's go follow her little one. Who knows how much trouble she could get into if we don't?" And with that all three of them plus the snake left the bar and went on their way towards Gringotts.

Death: For those of you who have read any of my other stories i am sorry that i have yet to update them. I am working on a timeline for Hawks Freedom if that makes you feel better.

The reason i wrote this new story is because it popped into my head and it will replace demonic guardian for those who have read that.

Getting 4 wisdom teeth removed at the same time is painful

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