Chapter 2-Old friends, New enemies
Harry Pov
Stumbling out of the veil and into a dark and damp alleyway I brushed myself off and walked out onto the main street, taking in the horse drawn carriages and large, colourful dresses the women were wearing to fit in with the latest fashion trends. So as not to stand out I transfigured my clothes into a suit before calling for a carriage surely it's the same as calling a cab in the future, surprisingly a carriage did come over and the driver asked me where I wanted to go to which I replied "the closest Bed and Breakfast or Hotel my good friend" with a smile I entered the carriage and admired the view of old London.
Around 10 minutes later the carriage pulled up outside of a grand looking hotel and as I stepped out I asked him how much the ride would cost "That will be 11 shillings please" the driver smiled as I gave him what he was due along with an extra couple two-pennys.
Walking into the hotel I walked up to the receptionist and asked for a room for 3 nights looking over my clothing she sneered at me "I don't think you will be able to afford it, it will be 3 crowns and 2 Florins although it includes breakfast" smirking at her I reached into my bottomless pouch and grabbed the amount needed for the room. A shocked expression came over her face before she grabbed my rooms key and simply saying it was on the 3rd floor grabbing my bag I made my way to my room still smirking from the confrontation with the receptionist.
Flopping onto the very inviting bed I thought about the research that lead me to come here
Flashback
After the death of Sirius I locked myself into the black library to shut out everyone who would be attempting to tell me it wasn't my fault Sirius died when it was! If I hadn't been tricked by Voldemort and learnt occlumency we never would have gone to the department of mysteries, we could've stayed safe in Hogwarts although Voldemort may have been able to take the bloody prophecy that's apparently soo important according to Dumbles.
Looking around the library I saw a book labelled 'The veil, Unveiled' flicking through the different chapters there was a whole chapter on what actually happens to those who enter the veil, even if the ministry still think it is a death sentence it is not. Through extensive research we have found out it is a rip in space and time, connecting our dimension with hundreds of others instead giving the criminals a new start in a new world never to be seen again.
Closing the book I smiled at the thought of Sirius trying to get used to living somewhere new, finding new love and living his life peacefully and freely with no worry of hiding from authorities.
Walking toward the library door so as to leave and get something to eat I froze as I heard a pair of familiar voices talking about me. "But Muuuum how will I ever become Lady Potter if we can't get Harry to fall in love with me? All of this hardwork will have gone to waste to make him do whatever we want and be self-sacrificing to save everyone." A sigh could be heard before Mrs Weasley replied "Don't worry Ginny, now that the stupid dog is dead Dumbledore can forge a marriage contract between you and Potter, and we can also feed him love potions through his food, he'll eat anything his given thanks to the little amount of the food the Dursleys give him" a giggle from Ginny could be heard as the two walk off.
Sliding down the Oak doors I struggled to keep the tears in about the betrayal of the 2 female Weasleys and the man I had seen as a grandfather. No! I would not let them get their way! Stalking out of the library I headed to my room (That is thankfully no longer shared with Ron) and immediately wrote a letter to the goblins at Gringotts for help in stopping the Old man's plans. Calling Hedwig to my arm I tied the letter to the leg and asked her "Could you take this to Gringotts for me girl? Thank you" She nuzzled my cheek and nipped my ear before she flew off and I watched her until I could no longer see her on the horizon.
Bracing myself for the madness that would be tea I put on a mask of indifference as I entered the Dining room, vowing to escape from the Old Man's grasp no matter what even if it would be a long and complicated process.
Flashback end
Smiling to myself at the fact I had made my own path, one very different to the one that was planned for me I settled down into a peaceful slumber knowing I would be safe from my past an looking forward to my future here in Old London.
AN: So what does everyone think? Good or bad? I will be writing more and updating old fics the week due to free time so thanks for your patience!
