Today was a big day. I know that because Uncle Vernon himself came to my cupboard today. He made me take a long bath and specifically told me to make myself neat. Then he proceeded to give me brand new (and fitting) clothes and let me eat all my breakfast. Even Dudley was surprised. Afterwards, telling me to be on my best behavior, we drove off Privet Drive.
We stopped in front of a big building. There were many windows and in front of the door were two huge men with big muscles were standing guard. Uncle Vernon showed them some cards then we went inside. It was darker than outside in the building. There were dim lights and only some places were brighter than most of the corridor. Finally we reached a brightly lit room that had some people sitting inside. There was a man surrounded by beautiful women. The women were wearing very little clothes and one in particular was wearing nothing at all. When we reached the room, the man told the others to go away. Uncle Vernon and the man discussed business. I did not understand much but they were talking about money and Uncle was arguing about how much money he would receive. At one point, Uncle Vernon asked me to take off my clothes. It was very embarrassing. The man finally conceded about something and nodded to Uncle. They did not tell me to get dressed even then. It was mortifying.
In the end I was told that I'd be staying in this place. Uncle Vernon had always complained that I would just eat and use up his money. Now this was my chance to contribute to the family. From now on, I'd be working for the man. Saying that, Uncle Vernon left.
