For the next few months, Morgana carried on training Haruto in the use of magic. Morgana refrained from teaching Haruto the Dark Arts until he was much older since they could negatively affect his mind learning them at his current age. Morgana also taught Haruto extra subjects such as warfare, manipulation, politics, languages, and etiquette. The last one Haruto wasn't too pleased to learn about.
Why do I have to learn etiquette anyway? Haruto asked, frustrated.
Because first appearances are very important, and I won't have you act like a peasant when you meet other wizards and witches, you will carry yourself with a regal air, you are a prince, after all, it would be an embarrassment if you didn't know how to react accordingly in a situation, Morgana replied sternly.
Wait, I'm a prince since when? Haruto asked confused.
When I ruled Avalon I was the queen of the island, and as my son that makes you the Crown Prince of Avalon, Morgana answered.
I had no idea you were a queen, but how can I be a prince when I don't rule anything, Haruto said surprised.
It's true no one will acknowledge you as a prince right now, but you should still carry yourself as one, since you might find Avalon one day and become king, and it would be good practice to start acting like one now for that day, Morgana said.
If I do that I'll come across as arrogant saying I'm better than everyone else. I'll act as a proper member of nobility in situations that call for it, but apart from that I'll still act of one of my title should, but not to such a degree that I'll seem arrogant. How does that sound? Haruto said, hoping to come to a middle ground.
After a few minutes of thinking it over, Morgana replied. That's acceptable, but don't forget to act like a lord in the public eye so the peasants know their place.
This earned an eye roll from Haruto for the peasant comment.
I need to remember she grew up as a noble in the Middle Ages. This means she sees peasants as things below her, and that they should be reminded of their place continuously. At least she didn't take advantage of them as other nobles would, I suppose that's something, Haruto thought.
Seeing as Morgana wanted Haruto to act more befitting of his title, she taught him spells that would be useful for him to use to steal money from muggles. This way he could buy better clothes that would make him look the part. Haruto was a bit hesitant to steal money until Morgana reminded him that muggles had taken his sister away from him. It's only fair if they lose something in return.
As a result, Haruto would head into London on the weekends to pickpocket muggles. Realizing this wouldn't provide enough money for him he started tailing criminals. He used a powerful Disillusionment Charm to make himself look invisible to prevent them from noticing him. Once he found the building where they stashed all their money, he would sneak in and seal the bags of money into his ring.
He then used this money to buy top of the range clothes for himself, and healthy food so he would no longer be underweight. The money he didn't use he placed under his floorboards and placed a few spells on the floorboards, so no one would think to check under there.
Before Haruto knew it, the day for Ilya's funeral had arrived. All the children from the orphanage attended, but only because they were being forced to by the new matron as a sign of respect. Once the funeral was over and everyone headed back to the orphanage, a small number of children made some nasty comments about Ilya.
Like how it's better Ilya is dead since she must be a freak like Haruto if she thought of him as a brother. Hearing such comments about his little sister angered Haruto so much, he made sure they experienced excruciating pain with his magic. From that day forward you only mentioned Ilya's name if you wanted to suffer painfully at Haruto's hands.
On Haruto's ninth Birthday which was the same day as Samhain though most people knew it as Halloween. He was walking around London listening to Morgana complain about how the traditions and holidays she had followed all her life had been changed or forgotten by Christianity when he sensed some magic nearby. Morgana presumed Haruto's talent for sensing magic came from being a demigod, as she didn't know how else he could possess such an ability.
Heading in the direction of where he sensed the magic coming from, he came across a pub that was covered in magic. He also noticed the muggles seemed to walk right past it as if it wasn't even there. Seeing a sign that said The Leakey Cauldron he wondered if he would finally meet other wizards if he entered the pub. Morgana warned him to be careful as it could be dangerous inside, and to act befitting of his title.
Entering the pub Haruto saw various wizards and witches loitering about drinking and eating merrily. Studying them he saw they were wearing robes that went out of fashion in the muggle world a long time ago. Not seeing any sign of danger he approached the barman for information. Once he got closer Haruto could tell the barman was old, bald and resembled a toothless walnut.
"Excuse me, what is this place?" Haruto asked politely, remembering his lessons in etiquette.
The barman shot Haruto a puzzled look. "This is The Leakey Cauldron lad, how don't you know what this place is?"
"I was walking around London when I saw how everyone was ignoring this pub like they couldn't even see it, so I thought I would come inside and see why that was the case," Haruto replied. Hearing this caused the barkeeper to gain a look of understanding in his eyes.
"Ah you must be a muggleborn then that wandered in," the barkeeper replied cheerfully.
"What do you mean muggleborn?" Haruto asked, acting confused. He already knew what the term meant from Morgana, but for appearance's sake, he had to act ignorant.
"It means a wizard born to two muggles," the barkeeper replied patiently.
"I'm a wizard?" Haruto asked, pretending to not believe him.
"I know how it sounds lad, but you can use magic," the barkeeper said, not bothered by Haruto's tone.
"I guess that would explain everything I've seen since coming here then," Haruto said thoughtfully, looking at a nearby floating cup.
"Usually when you're eleven a teacher from Hogwarts would come and deliver a letter to your home and explain everything you need to know, but since your here if you go into Diagon Alley there will be plenty of books you can read to find out what you need to know about magic," the barkeeper said kindly.
"I would like that, thank you very much," Haruto said politely. Especially since I don't need anyone explaining magic to me again since Mother already taught me everything I need to know.
"If you would just follow me to the back lad I'll let you into Diagon Alley, by the way, my name Tom nice to meet you," Tom said pleasantly.
"Nice to meet you, Tom, my name is Haruto," Haruto said.
Haruto then followed Tom into the back of the pub and saw a walled courtyard with a dustbin next to it. Tom then tapped the bricks with his wand from the dustbin three up and two across. Once Tom had done this the wall moved apart revealing an alley full of restaurants, shops and other sights that offered an amazing view. Tom smiled seeing the look of wonder on Haruto's face.
"Welcome Haruto to Diagon Alley," Tom said happily.
"Thank you for showing me the way," Haruto said, a bit distracted by the sight in front of him.
"It was no problem lad, and that reminds me you need to head to Gringotts first to exchange any muggle money you might have if you want to buy anything," Tom said before heading back into The Leakey Cauldron.