Everyone deserves a chance Pet

How was Henry walking through diagon alley again but this time it was the last week till his second year started, till be had to go back to Hogwarts. Henry didn't know why they were in diagon alley again and why his twin wasn't with them but the boy wasn't about to complain. Henry strolled down the cobblestone streets dressed in his usual faded greenish jacket next to his older brother; Arthur who occasionally would try to get him to open up or talk about his feelings. Two things that Henry didn't enjoy doing and rarely did but it wasn't has uncomfortable to discuss those things with his older brother and best friend.

" would it be that bad if I just don't go for my second year," Henry found himself saying to his older brother who just looked down at him and spoke " you have to go back to Hogwarts Henry, you need socializing and friends. Your not destined to be alone, you know that don't you?" Henry rolled his eyes at his brother as he allowed his eyes to linger around eventually falling on the magical menagerie store. Henry has dreamed of owning a cat forever and now that so many of his friends have one, it makes the boy feel left out sort of but he understands his family situation and knows he will get one eventually he just may have to wait a little longer.

Henry turned to his brother as he spoke " why are we even here Art? And why isn't Anna with us?" Henry then felt his brother wrapped his arms around him as he heard his brother's voice " I spent a few hour during the school year helping at the leaky cauldron after I graduated from Hogwarts just to earn some extra money. And after a year and some of saving up, I finally got enough for you to get yourself that cat you always wanted," Henry stopped dead in his tracks as he turned to his brother eyes wide and mouth hanging open as he stuttered " r..really? Why? H..how? You d..didn't need t..to Art... but why, t..thank you! Wow, this... I c..can't believe this."

Henry felt himself happy but also in disbelief as he felt his older brother guided him to the entrance of the store while saying " believe it and just think about this as a early Christmas gift or late birthday gift."

Entering the store with a little chime of a bell, Henry looked around as wonder and curiosity filled his eyes. Letting his eyes scan every detail of the place, Henry looked up at his brother and smiled as he saw Arthur look down and smile at him a unspoken moment between the brothers is seen. Just as Henry was about to wander over to the cat, the shop keep approached them and his voice filled the two ears, " hello there, looking for a pet today are we? I'm Ernest Witticker," Henry watched as the man walked a bit closer to him and his brother which made the shy boy cling to his brother's arm and hide behind him a bit.

Ernest Witticker however spoke again " now what are you looking for? A owl, I heard there rather popular at Hogwarts or maybe a spider?" Henry just slightly shook his head as he listened to Arthur spoke " uh, no sir my brother was actually looking for a cat," then when Arthur finished Henry saw an older women join Ernest Witticker at his side before she would speak " ah brother's, always warms my heart to see families together in here. Now a cat you say, any type in particular?"

Henry felt his brother look at hin as well as the elderly couple so he took a breath and look up before beginning to speak " no type really in particular, uh Mrs. Witticker?" Henry wasn't sure who she was but he assumed she was Ernest Witticker wife and when she spoke it confirmed this, " ah yes I'm Anita Witticker but please just call me Anita. Nothing in particular then let faith run it's course, yes?" Henry nodded a bit with a grin along his face as he then turned his attention back to Ernest Witticker, " the cats are on that side, let us know if you two are interested in anyone."

Henry was about to move over to the cats when Anita Witticker left and came back with a plate of cookies, ones that she insisted they both took one as she spoke " cats are particular creatures some say they really chose you instead. How about a cookie as you search for your furry friend," Henry and Arthur shared a smile with each other as they both took a cookie and with Arthur speaking first, " thank you, Mrs. Witticker," Henry then followed his brother lead as he spoke " yes, thank you Mrs. Witticker for the cookies and advice."

Henry would then wander over to the cats and look at each as he closely examined the kittens he heard his brother speak " are you sure you don't want a owl Henry? Their far more useful and practical than a cat," Henry chuckled a bit before answering his brother " we have yours already and a owl can't comfort or snuggle with you like a cat can," Henry stepped a bit away from his brother who he heard mumble something but wasn't paying attention as something caught his eye.

Tuck away and behind the rest was a plain wooded cage with a orange cat who looked around a few months old in it. Henry smiled at Arthur whom he noticed was now right next to him as he spoke to the Witticker couple, " um excuse me could you tell me about this one, please?" Henry watched as Ernest Witticker approached his other side and looked at the orange cat before speaking " yes that one, he's a weird one that is. Only 5 months old and already he's been return 3 times plus starched or hissed at anyone who tried to pet him, not one I recommend personally," Henry then watched as his wife joined him by his side before speaking " ignore my husband, I believe all he needs is the right person and he will be just as loving as the rest of the cats in here."

Henry placed his hand on the cage but that's when he heard his brother's voice " Henry you heard them maybe you shouldn't? I'm sure there's another cat here for you," Henry just smiled at his brother as he spoke " there's no harm in petting him Art and you heard what they said, he's been return 3 times. Don't tell me you don't feel bad for him," Henry unlocked the cage and slowly opened it as his brother spoke again " but I rather not have to use a healing spell today or have father question why your starched up," Henry gave his brother a smile before saying " it will be fine, take your own advice Art and relax," however Henry felt his brother grip his shoulder in his usual overprotective way as Henry slowly moved his hand toward the orange cat who just sniffed at Henry hand before laying down again.

Henry heard Ernest Witticker speak " he didn't starch you so that's a good sign," Henry then moved his hand slowly toward his back and slowly started to stroke the orange cat's back but after a few mere seconds the cat turned his eyes toward Henry and pushed his way out of the cage as he walked into front of Henry before sitting down and staring at him straight in the eyes. Henry looked over at his brother before saying " what just happened?"

The boy then heard Anita Witticker speak " he never did that before, he must have chose you," Chose? Henry stared back at that, was he really just chosen by a cat? Henry then smiled up at his brother " if he chose then me then he is the one I want, do we have enough Art?" Henry watched as Arthur took some money from his pocket and counted it before responding to Henry " I think so but if he chose then you then it's meant to be, hopefully he'll help you like how your going to help him."

Henry starched his neck a bit as the cat just stared at him, it wasn't till the voice of Ernest Witticker that pulled him from his thoughts, " you can bring him to the counter where we can give you a carrier to take him out in, we call him Chance here but you can change it if you like." Henry watched the Witticker couple and his brother walk over to the counter to finalize the buying of his new pet.

Henry then smiled at the cat as he carefully picked him up and held him in his arms, the cat meow a bit but stopped as it laid quiet in his arms as Henry walked next to his brother where he heard Anita Witticker ask him " what are you going to name him dear?" Henry looked at the cat and smiled as he thought of a fitting name for him before he spoke, " I think I'll name him; Loki. After the mythology books, Loki was a character that was believed to be a villain but overtime he became a hero."

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What animal do you wish to purchase: Red Mackerel Tabby
What do you want to name it: Loki
Is this a boy or a girl: Boy
What is your pet's date of birth: April 21, 2020