True to his word, Percy barley let Secret escape his gaze those last few weeks, which was really annoying considering that’s what she had run away from in the first place. However, she did find it amusing as Ron flashed round the newspaper clipping of them in Egypt to practically everyone in the Leaky Cauldron.
One day found her having escaped Percy to go and do her shopping. She had recently received her letter of her books and things, and found to her disappointment, she had to get a parent or guardian to sign her form to Hogsmead. And due to the face she had run away from Snape’s house, she doubted very much he was going to do that.
‘Maybe I can get Andy to sign it…’ she murmured as she made her to Madam Malkin’s – it had taken her three years but she had finally grown out her robes.
Pushing the door open, she entered the store, looking round for the lovely lady.
‘Oh my dearie, it’s you!’ Madam Malkin looked round and smiled as she saw Secret. ‘Back for some new robes? I must say yours are some of the smallest I sell! Up on the stool then dearie.’
Secret hopped on, and stood as the lady measured her sizing. Secret was going through her list in her mind. She had gotten her books, her potions stuff, some own treats for Zelta, and now she had her robes. Last thing on her list was a musical instrument for Muggle Music. Fortunately, she knew of a store in Diagon Alley.
‘There we go dearie!’ Secret was brought back to reality as Madam Malkin patted her on the head. ‘All sorted!’
Secret hopped off the stool and paid for her robes. Walking out, she smiled as Sirius, who had come with her and was currently being petted by a little girl in a pink dress.
‘C’mon Snuffles.’ She laughed.
Sirius gave a bark, but went off in another direction. When she tried to follow, he barked at her. Secret blinked, surprised, but turned round anyway and went to the store.
Entering, she looked round in awe at all the walls and instruments. They were so beautiful.
‘Heya duddette. What you doing in here? Shouldn’t your parents be with you? With Sirius Black round, a little girl like you shouldn’t be out alone.’ The guy approached, his jet black hair in a mullet, and a lip ring adorning his lower lip.
‘I’m 13!’ Secret sighed.
‘Oh, sorry duddette. So, what we looking for?’ he smiled, clapping his hands together.
‘A guitar.’ Secret replied.
‘Ok then! Well, we go B.C. Rich Guitars, Fender, Gibson…’
‘What are those over there?’ Secret pointed to a corned.
‘Ah, those are our special signature guitars, designed by famous guitarist themselves.’ He took her over. ‘We have Slash Appetite Les Paul, B.C. Rich Jake Pitts Pro X Mockingbird, Zakk Wylde Les Paul Bullseye and The JX Signature “Ouija JX” designed by Jin-…’ The man suddenly trailed off, starting behind Secret.
‘Huh? You look like you’ve just seen Jinxx him – self!’ A pair of strong arms scooped Secret up suddenly, embracing her in a hug.
‘Maybe cause he has done.’ Jinxx smirked, before giving her a kiss on the forehead. ‘At least you’re safe now. Do you have any idea how worried we all were?’
‘Err, a vague idea? Like it matters, soon as I got here, Percy Weasley took it upon himself to become some sort of guard dog’ Secret snorted.
‘Where is he now?’ Jinxx pretended to peer out the shop, still holding Secret with one arm.
‘I managed to shake him off.’ Secret said absent-mindedly. ‘Now may you please put me down?’
Sighing, Jinxx placed her back on her feet, and looked at her.
‘You want that guitar?’
She looked back the one he was referring to. She had to admit, she loved it.
‘Please.’ She whispered.
Jinxx smiled, and nodded to the man, who took the instrument.
‘Will you be wanting a case?’
‘Yes.’ Said Jinxx before Secret could object. ‘A good one – it’s going to Hogwarts.’
The man nodded and took a case down. ‘This one?’ It was a hardback case, with a fluffy lining.
‘Perfect.’ Jinxx walked over to the counter, taking a red skull pick and also placing it on the counter, where it was swooped up and scanned.
Secret gasped at the total cost, but Jinxx handed over the correct amount of Galleon’s without a blink.
‘Thank you very much… can I have your autograph?’
Jinxx laughed. ‘Do you own a guitar?’
The man nodded and ran in the back. Seconds later he came out clutching a B.C. Mocking Bird Pro. Jinxx pulled a white Sharpie out his pocket and signed the instrument.
‘There we go.’ He smiled. ‘Have a good day.’ The store owner waved as we left.
A loud barking alerted Secret to Sirius, who was sitting outside the shop, clutching a long object wrapped in paper gently in his mouth.
‘Hey Snuffles.’ Secret went over and patted his head. ‘What you got there?’
When she attempted to remove it from him, he backed away.
‘You got somewhere to stay?’ asked Jinxx.
‘Yes, I’m at the Leaky Cauldron -…’
‘SECRET SNAPE!’
‘Oh flying saucers, that’s Percy.’
The red-haired lad came storming over to her, and took her by the shoulders.
‘There you are! Do you have any idea how much you scared us all!’ he exclaimed.
‘Hey, calm down and get your hands off her.’ Jinxx said.
Percy looked up at the man, and slowly let her go. ‘Secret who is this?’
‘This is Jinxx; he’s one of my Uncle’s.’ said Secret calmly.
‘Sorry.’ Percy mumbled.
‘Its ok.’ Jinxx sighed. ‘At least I know you’re safe.’
Percy’s ears went red at this point.
‘Right, I’ll tell Andy you’re ok. See ya later Secret.’ Jinxx gave her a hug, before vanishing with a pop!
‘I’m going back to the cauldron.’ Secret muttered.
‘Good, so were we!’ A pair of hands suddenly scooped her up and sat her on their shoulders. Fred and George waltzed off back, with Percy yelling after them about just marching off with Secret.
‘He obviously fancies the pants off you.’ Said Fred idly.
‘Shut up.’ Said Secret, going red. ‘That’s why he’s with Penelope.’
The reached the place, only to find Ron showing Harry the clipping this time.
‘Not flashing that clipping again, are you, Ron?’ asked George
‘I haven't shown anyone!’ Ron defended.
‘No, not a soul!’ said Fred.
‘Unless you count Tom.’ Secret said.
‘The day maid.’ Said George.
‘The night maid.’ Added Fred.
‘The cook.’ George began to list off on his fingers.
‘That bloke who came to fix the toilet.’ Fred said.
‘And that wizard from Belgium!’ Secret chipped in.
‘Alright.’ Ron grumbled.
Percy had caught up and snatched Secret from the twins.
‘What did I say about you two not being able to look after her alone?!’
‘Can I go to my room now?’ sighed Secret.
Percy let her go, and she followed Sirius to her room. Once inside, Sirius turned back to normal.
‘Consider it thirteen years worth of presents from me.’ He said softly.
Secret took it, and unwrapped it.
‘Oh my god…’
Lying on the bed, was a beautiful Firebolt.
‘Oh my merlin, oh thank you so much Father!’
She hugged Sirius tight.
‘You’re welcome sweetie.’ Sirius murmured as he hugged her back.


‘How are we getting to King’s Cross tomorrow Dad?’ asked Fred that evening at tea.
Secret looked up from her chocolate pudding as she sat between the twins once more.
‘The Ministry’s providing a couple of cars.’ Said Mr. Weasley.
‘Why?’ asked Percy.
‘It’s all because of your Perc.’ Said George seriously, winking at Secret.
‘They’ll have little flags on the bonnet, each one, with HB on them -’ Secret caught on.
‘- for Humungous Bighead.’ Said Fred.
Everyone except Percy and Mrs. Weasley snorted into their puddings.
‘Why are the Ministry providing cars Father?” asked Percy, ignoring Fred, George and Secret as they stuck their noses in the air in posh imitations of him and mouthed “Father!” and other posh words as Ginny, Ron and Harry collapsed in silent laughter.
‘Well, as we haven’t got one anymore, and I work there, they’re doing me a favour…’
‘Good thing too.’ Said Mrs. Weasley. ‘Do you have any idea how much luggage you have all between you? Have you all packed?’
‘Ron hasn’t, he’s dumped them all on my bed…’
‘Ron, you better go pack properly because you wont have time in the morning…’
Ron scowled at Percy.
After dinner, Fred, George and Secret sprinted up the stairs, and Fred grabbed Percy’s Head Boy badge.
Retreating to the shadows, Fred tapped the badge with his wand, so it read ‘Bighead Boy.’
‘And now we listen.’ Said George as Percy and Ron went into their room.
Suddenly, angry voices were heard, as Percy began to yell at Ron, who yelled back in defense. The troublesome trio began to laugh silently as they listened to Percy dismantling his and Ron’s room.
When Secret finally went to her room, Sirius was there, having heard the whole thing.
‘You are defiantly my daughter.’ Was all he said.