Rigel woke up to the sounds of trash can lids being banged together. he immediately jumped out of bed and fell onto the floor. "ow" he said. "hahahahah well thats what you get for being a dummy" a voice said. Rigel wet wide eyed. he saw his cousin Tonks standing at the door frame holding two trash can lids. "what did you do that for" Rigel asked. "to get your lazy behind out of bed remember im taking you to get your school things for third year" Tonks said. "remind me why its you again" Rigel said in a teasing voice. "hmmm lets see im a auror and there is an escaped mad man on the loose" Tonks said. during the summer escaped convict Sirius Black cousin of his mother and aunts had become the first person to ever escape from Azkaban prison. "oh plus i want to meet your little boyfriend" Tonks said smirking. "so go on get ready" she said before leaving the door.

Rigel huffed and began to get dressed when he was finished he took a look inn the mirror. he was wearing a pale green t-shirt with a pink flower pattern, light chocolate brown jeans and green shoes. when Rigel went downstairs he saw Tonks starting to look impatient. "all right cousin lets go" Rigel said. "finally" Tonks said as they went over to the fire place and used the floo system to get to Diagon Ally.

.........................................................................................................................................................

Rigel had just left the book shop with Tonks carrying his new school books. "what subjects are you taking this year" Tonks asked. "well despite the usual ones im also taking Ancient Runes and Arthamancy" Rigel said. "and ill also be doing my charms O.W.L this year cousin because im gifted" Rigel said. "more like a gift i wish i could return" Tonks said playfully. "oh h ha cousin" Tonks said. "Rigel two voices said. Rigel turned and saw Hermione and Ron. "hey guys miss me" Rigel said smirking.

Ron ran over and hugged him. Tonks smirked at the two boys. "is this him" she asked. "yeah" Rigel said ending the hug. "Ron this is my cousin Nymphadora" Rigel said teasing. Tonks hair began to turn red an Ron and Hermione gulped. "dont.call.me.Nymphadora" she said glaring at Riguel wit her now crimson red hair. she then shook her head and it turned back to its normal bubblegum pink. "h-how did she do that" Hermione asked. "shes a Metamorphmagus she can change her appearance at will" Rigel said. "Tonks this is Ron my boyfriend" Rigel said taking his hand. "Wait are you related to Charlie Weasley" she asked Ron. "yeah hes my older brother" Ron said. Tonks then began to smirk. " i was at school with him we were really close" Tonks said smirking. "ok thats enough lets go" Rigel said. "fine ill meet you at the leaky cauldron see ya Ronny boy" Tonks winking at Ron before leaving. "your cousins weird" Hermione said. "yeah i know" Rigel said.

"but defiantly an improvement over Malfoy" Ron said."yeah i know" Rigel said. "so what should we do" Rigel asked. "we could try and find harry" Hermione said. "hes here" Rigel asked. "yeah my dad said hes been staying at the leaky cauldron for a week" Ron said.  "ok then lets go find him" Rigel said. "so why is harry staying at the leaky cauldron" Rigel asked. "ill exlain on the way" Ron said. and like that a Rigel and his friends began to look all over Diagon Ally for Harry potter. eventually they stopped to take a break at Florean Fortescue's Ice Cream Parlor. they were sitting outside eating their ice cream when they saw "HARRY" they called. the boy turned to them and smiled at the three and walked over to them.

""Finally!" said Ron, grinning at Harry as he sat down. "We went to the Leaky Cauldron, but they said you'd left, and we went to Flourish and Blotts, and Madam Malkin's, and --"."I got all my school stuff last week," Harry explained. "And how come you knew I'm staying at the Leaky Cauldron?". "Dad," said Ron simply. "his dad works for the ministry remember" Rigel said. ""Did you really blow up your aunt, Harry?" said Hermione in a very serious voice. "I didn't mean to," said Harry, while Ron roared with laughter. "I just -- lost control. " "It's not funny, Ron," said Hermione sharply. "Honestly, I'm amazed Harry wasn't expelled". "its his first offence they always go light on first offenders" Rigel said. "i-i dont even want to know how you know that" Hermione said. "oh when Tonks use to babysit me we watched muggle crime  shows" Rigel said.

"So am I," admitted Harry. "Forget expelled, I thought I was going to be arrested. " He looked at Ron. "Your dad doesn't know why Fudge let me off, does he?"."Probably 'cause it's you, isn't it?" shrugged Ron, still chuckling. "Famous Harry Potter and all that. I'd hate to see what the Ministry'd do to me if I blew up an aunt. Mind you, they'd have to dig me up first, because Mum would've killed me. Anyway, you can ask Dad yourself this evening. We're staying at the Leaky Cauldron tonight too! So you can come to King's Cross with us tomorrow! Hermione's there as well!".Hermione nodded, beaming. "Mum and Dad dropped me off this morning with all my Hogwarts things. "are you there as well" Harry asked Rigel unfortunately not im still at my house" Riguel said. "So, have you got all your new books and stuff?" Harry asked.

"Look at this," said Ron, pulling a long thin box out of a bag and opening it. "Brand-new wand. Fourteen inches, willow, containing one unicorn tail-hair. And we've got all our books --" He pointed at a large bag under his chair. "What about those Monster Books, eh? The assistant nearly cried when we said we wanted two. " Rigel laughed at that bit.

"What's all that, Hermione?" Harry asked, pointing at not one but three bulging bags in the chair next to her. "Well, I'm taking more new subjects than you, aren't I," said Hermione. "Those are my books for Arithmancy, Care of Magical Creatures, Divination, the Study of Ancient Runes, Muggle Studies --"

"What are you doing Muggle Studies for?" said Ron, rolling his eyes at Harry. "You're Muggle-born! Your mum and dad are Muggles! You already know all about Muggles!". "hes got a point Hermione you dont really need to know about that stuff" Rigel said. "But it'll be fascinating to study them from the wizarding point of view," said Hermione earnestly.

"Are you planning to eat or sleep at all this year, Hermione?" asked Harry, while Ron sniggered. Hermione ignored them. "even im only taking Ancient Runes and Arithmancy" Rigel said. "yes but dont you have your O.W.L to study for" Hermione said. "yeah and thats why im glad i didn't take anymore subjects. "how do you have an O.W.L this year we are only in third year" Ron asked his boyfriend. "yes but im in the twins class and they will be doing their charms O.W.L this year" Rigel said. "what are you talking about" Harry asked. "oh an O.W.L is a exam all fifth years have to take and im in the fifth year charms class so ill be doing it as well" Rigel said. "well have fun with that" Harry said.

I've still got ten Galleons," she said, checking her purse. "It's my birthday in September, and Mum and Dad gave me some money to get myself an early birthday present. ". "How about a nice book? said Ron innocently. "No, I don't think so," said Hermione composedly. "I really want an owl. I mean, Harry's got Hedwig and you've got Errol --". "I haven't," said Ron. "Errol's a family owl. All I've got is Scabbers. " He pulled his pet rat out of his pocket. "And I want to get him checked over," he added, placing Scabbers on the table in front of them. "I don't think Egypt agreed with him. "

Scabbers was looking thinner than usual, and there was a definite droop to his whiskers. "and i dont have a pet though i want one but my aunt would kill me" Rigel said. ""Well there's a magical creature shop just over there," said Harry. "You could see if they've got anything for Scabbers, and Hermione can get her owl. "

So they paid for their ice cream and crossed the street to the Magical Menagerie.

There wasn't much room inside. Every inch of wall was hidden by cages. It was smelly and very noisy because the occupants of these cages were all squeaking, squawking, jabbering, or hissing. The witch behind the counter was already advising a wizard on the care of double-ended newts, so Harry, Ron, and Hermione waited, examining the cages.

A pair of enormous purple toads sat gulping wetly and feasting on dead blowflies. A gigantic tortoise with a jewel-encrusted shell was glittering near the window. Poisonous orange snails were oozing slowly up the side of their glass tank, and a fat white rabbit kept changing into a silk top hat and back again with a loud popping noise. Then there were cats of every color, a noisy cage of ravens, a basket of funny custard-colored furballs that were humming loudly, and on the counter, a vast cage of sleek black rats that were playing some sort of skipping game using their long, bald tails. The double-ended newt wizard left, and Ron approached the counter. "It's my rat," he told the witch. "He's been a bit off-color ever since I brought him back from Egypt. "
"Bang him on the counter," said the witch, pulling a pair of heavy black spectacles out of her pocket. Ron lifted Scabbers out of his inside pocket and placed him next to the cage of his fellow rats, who stopped their skipping tricks and scuffled to the wire for a better took.

Like nearly everything Ron owned, Scabbers the rat was secondhand (he had once belonged to Ron's brother Percy) and a bit battered. Next to the glossy rats in the cage, he looked especially woebegone."Hm," said the witch, picking up Scabbers. "How old is this rat?" she asked."Dunno," said Ron. "Quite old. He used to belong to my brother. " "What powers does he have?" said the witch, examining Scabbers closely.

"Er --" The truth was that Scabbers had never shown the faintest trace of interesting powers. The witch's eyes moved from Scabbers's tattered left ear to his front paw, which had a toe missing, and tutted loudly. "He's been through the mill, this one," she said. "He was like that when Percy gave him to me," said Ron defensively. "An ordinary common or garden rat like this can't be expected to live longer than three years or so," said the witch. "Now, if you were looking for something a bit more hard-wearing, you might like one of these --"

She indicated the black rats, who promptly started skipping again. Ron muttered, "Show-offs. " "Well, if you don't want a replacement, you can try this rat tonic," said the witch, reaching under the counter and bringing out a small red bottle. "Okay," said Ron. "How much -- OUCH!"

Ron buckled as something huge and orange came soaring from the top of the highest cage, landed on his head, and then propelled itself, spitting madly, at Scabbers. "NO, CROOKSHANKS, NO!" cried the witch, but Scabbers shot from between her hands like a bar of soap, landed splay-legged on the floor, and then scampered for the door. "Scabbers!" Ron shouted, racing out of the shop after him; Harry followed.

It took them nearly ten minutes to catch Scabbers, who had taken refuge under a wastepaper bin outside Quality Quidditch Supplies. Ron stuffed the trembling rat back into his pocket and straightened up, massaging his head. "What was that?". "It was either a very big cat or quite a small tiger," said Harry. "Where's Hermione?". "Probably getting her owl. " Rigel said. suddenly a raven flew down from a peg and landed on Rigels shoulder. it crowed three times out of happiness. the witch smiled at it. "say young man have you ever considered having a pet" she asked. "well yeah but my aunt would kill me" Rigel said. "well it appears that this raven has taken a shine to you and thats saying something ive been trying to get someone to have this raven for years but ti always tries to bite them if they get to close. "ok then how much" Rigel said taking out his wallet.

"no charge if anything ill be glad to see it go it keeps fighting with the owls" she said. the raven rubbed its head against Rigels cheek. "my aunt is going to kill me" Rigel said.They made their way back up the crowded street to the Magical Menagerie. As they reached it, Hermione came out, but she wasn't carrying an owl. Her arms were clamped tightly around the enormous ginger cat. "You bought that monster?" said Ron, his mouth hanging open. "He's gorgeous, isn't he?" said Hermione, glowing. "Rigel did you get a pet" Hermione asked noticing the raven in the bird cage. "yeah" Rigel said.

"Hermione, that thing nearly scalped me!" said Ron. "He didn't mean to, did you, Crookshanks?" said Hermione.

"And what about Scabbers?" said Ron, pointing at the lump in his chest pocket. "He needs rest and relaxation! How's he going to get it with that thing around?". "That reminds me, you forgot your rat tonic," said Rigel, taking the small red bottle and handing it to Ron . "And stop worrying, Crookshanks will be sleeping in my dormitory and Scabbers in yours, what's the problem? Poor Crookshanks, that witch said he'd been in there for ages; no one wanted him. "

"Wonder why," said Ron sarcastically as they set off toward the Leaky Cauldron. just as they were about to enter Ron stopped Rigel. "what is it Ron something Ron" Rigel asked. "i feel like i should tell you when i got back home the twins outed me to our parents" Ron said. "yeah that sounds right" Rigel said. "so whats the problem" Rigel said. "they are going to be so supportive its embarrassing" Rn said. "ok this i have to see" Riguel said entering.

They found Mr. Weasley sitting in the bar, reading the Daily Prophet. "Harry!" he said, smiling as he looked up. "How are you?". "Fine, thanks," said Harry as he, Ron, and Hermione and Rigel joined Mr. Weasley with their shopping. "aaaa Rigel its so good to see you again Mr Weasley said before hugging Rigel. "uh nice to see you to" he said awkwardly when the hug entered. "i see what you mean" he whispered to Ron who shook his head in embarrassment. "They still haven't caught him, then?" Harry asked when he saw the picture of Sirius Black on Mr Weasleys newspaper. asked.

"No," said Mr. Weasley, looking extremely grave. "They've pulled us all off our regular jobs at the Ministry to try and find him, but no luck so far. ", "Would we get a reward if we caught him?" asked Ron. "It'd be good to get some more money --"

"Don't be ridiculous, Ron," said Mr. Weasley, who on closer inspection looked very strained. "Black's not going to be caught by a thirteen-year-old wizard. It's the Azkaban guards who'll get him back, You mark my words. "

At that moment Mrs. Weasley entered the bar, laden with shopping bags and followed by the twins, Fred and George, who were about to start their fifth year at Hogwarts; the newly elected Head Boy, Percy; and the Weasleys" youngest child and only girl, Ginny. "oh no" Ron said going red with embarrassment. "oh Rigel" Mrs Weasley said before going over to hug him as well. "its so good to see you again" she said. "its nice to see you again Mrs Weasley" Rigel said. "mum please stop" Ron pleaded. "Oh Ron im just excited to see your boyfriend" shes aid to her youngest son. "you've met him before" Ron said. "that was before i knew about you two and if ti wasn't for the twins knowing you Ronald Weasley i probably would have never had found out" she said pointing to her twin sons who were smirking at Ron who looked ready to kill them "she does have a point Ron" Rigel said before putting his raven on the table and sitting down. "still dont see why we are encouraging this" Percy muttered while looking at Ron. "oh now Percy none of that now" Mrs Weasley warned to her third oldest child.

just then Tonks walked in with messed up hair. "what the Merlin happened to you" Rigel asked. "i may have caused a small riot in the sweet shop" Tonks said. Tonks then noticed the bird cage next to Rigel" Why is there a bird next to you" Tonks asked. " this is my new pet lets go" Rigel said kissing Ron's cheek before heading to the fire place with Tonks before she had a chance to embarrass him or Ron further. "oh this is good with this pet mum wont kill me for getting my self banned form the sweet shop" Tonks said. "wait what" Riguel said before they dispersed in green flames. Ron rubbed his cheek smiling. the twins made kissy faces at Ron teasing. Ron just ignored them. "woah Ron's not getting angry" Harry said. "looks like Rigel can keep hi calm. "it appears so" Hermione said smiling at the love struck ginger