Next day we apparated in a little office, where middle aged witch waited us smiling. She had designer ropes and tight bun; reminded me a bit of professor McGonagall: "Good day, my name is Frida. I believe you are Potters and mister Black" Sirius grinned: "That's right, madam" She smiled: "Are you ready to go? We have ten different houses to see" "Yes, we want to find new home as soon as possible", mum said and looked at dad: "New life ahead of us" "Good. This portkey takes us to every house you wanted to look", she handed over piece of rope and we all took a hold of it. One… two… three!" Frida counted and world stated spinning.
We checked all ten houses, but only one felt right away like 'home'. House is white, has two floors and many wings; if you want one word to describe it, I would say huge. Garden around it is big and around us spreads woods and hilly fields. Mum sighed delighted: "I like the surroundings" I snorted: "There aren't neighbors within a mile in every direction" "Exactly", she said smiling me. I sighed and looked around: "A bit big property… I guess you could fit five quidditch pitches over here" Frida smiled: "Yes, you are right. No one wanted to buy this because of the big size" "That's sad, you shouldn't discriminate because of size", Sirius said winking at her.
When we got back in the office, dad and mum closed the deal right away and Frida smiled at us: "Congratulations for a new home" "Thank you", mum smiled warmly: "You made it easy for us" Sirius stepped forward: "Could you look for me a house? Near to them, of course. And then I want to sell my old house, can't stand it" "Why don't we go in my room and talk about this. If you didn't have anything more", she looked at mum and dad, who smiled: "No, you go ahead" We stepped out of the building, the Leaky Cauldron was right in front of us. "Should we go Diagon alley? I know Harry that your clothes don't fit you anymore", Lily looked at me grinning: "You handsome devil" I gave a kiss on her cheek and smiled: "If you can take all the attention we are about to receive, it is fine by me" "Let's go then, first shopping spree as a family", dad said excitedly. Mum laughed at him and wrapped her arm around dad's waist: "You're such a shopaholic, James" I looked at them my heart swelling; still can't believe they are here. Dad put his arm around my shoulders and looked at me: "Let the storm rise"
When we stepped into pub, everyone went silent and all movement stopped. Then ears breaking cheering started and I was surrounded by a mass of people who shook my hand, thanked me and smiled me happily. And all I could do is smile them back and took all that gratitude with open hands; even if it felt so wrong. It wasn't just me who won. So many people helped to destroy this evil. Finally dad shouted: "Okay, can I have my son back? I've missed him" People laughed embarrassed and went back to their seats. I smiled at him, thank Merlin. "Hey Tom, business going good?" I asked when we passed him and he smiled widely: "Indeed, mister Potter. Good day to you" "Thank you, same to you", we went into back yard and Dad taped at the brick wall with his wand: "Is it always like that?" "You'll get used to it after a while", I said sighing: "I think"
People in the alley stared at us and most of them wanted to shake our hands. We got into Madam Malkin's Robes for all Occasions and she friendly locked the door: "How can I help you?" "You are already helping", I said and smiled at her: "Locking the door is wonderful idea" "He needs robes; the explosion changed the poor kid and he has to transform his old clothes. You know how they look like after a couple wash", mum explained and madam Malkin nodded: "You've grown, young man. Come standing in the stall so I can fit the robes for you. I guess you want black robes?""Yeah. Do you know any good muggle clothe store around? Can't be in robes all the time", I said grinning. "Well, if the price doesn't matter, Muggle Fashion is a couple shops down the road. But that is very expensive store", she said and flicked her wand; one rack of black robes flied next to me: "Try them on and I'll do the final fitting" "Money isn't the issue. We are going to spoil this brat", dad ruffled my head and sat on the sofa. "Excuse me, can I have…" Narcissa Malfoy came in the front of the store and looked at us; her whole body tensed and she looked like she waited an attack. Her eyes sifted to mine and I smiled at her: "Narcissa. Pleasure to see you" She managed to smile a little smile: "Hello, Harry" "So, how are you doing?" I asked pulling the robe on and her smile dimmed little: "We've faced worse. How are you?" "Like you said, we've faced worse. Thank you for helping me in the Forrest", she blushed – which is very out of character – and mumbled: "That was the least I could do" Tense silence fell into store and madam Malkin cleared her throat: "Are you ready to pay?" "Oh, yes. If I'm not interrupting anything", she looked at us worried expression on her face: "I can wait" "No, you go ahead. I've got to fit this on", I waved my hand: "Have a good day, Narcissa" "You too, Harry", she said smiling and left towards the counter with madam Malkin. Dad looked at me eyebrows arched: "What was that?" "She lied to Voldemort for me. I can't see any reason hold grudges against her. So, does this show off my great ass?" I asked casually and dad started laughing: "Yes, it looks very cute, Harry"
Mum insisted that we all would buy new robes and left the store with one big back. Madam Malkin opened her doors again and people rushed into shop; wanting to hear everything about us. "There is that Muggle Fashion. Let's go in!" I can't believe that my father likes shop like a woman. I groaned and whined: "Mum! Can't we go home? This is frustrating!" "You sound like a three year old, Harry. Grow up and face the big mean shop", mum said amused and I blushed but went into store. Dad was already choosing clothes and grinned at me: "This is so fun! Come Harry, let's find you some smocking hot clothes" Mum pushed me and I blushed when the saleswoman looked at me amused: "Dad!"
Okay, maybe I like a bit of shopping. But just a little bit. Arg, who am I kidding? It's fun to fit clothes on and look your new body through the mirror; shocks me every time. I bought about ten pairs of snug jeans; they hugged my hips perfectly and weren't too tight or too loose. Then mum made me take one black suit, button-up shirts (silk and cotton, green, black, brown, white and to my embarrassment, light pink). Oh and let's not forget twenty t-shirts, five hoodies, ten boxers, massive pile of socks and nice black leather jacket. Oh right and five pairs of shoes. I think I survive next fifty years, thank you very much. "Are we going to Sirius or..?" I asked while we walked to the Leaky Cauldron, it was almost closing time and only few people were doing last minute shopping. "Yes, tomorrow we can go and do something about our new home", dad said smiling.
