All of the family had left the bookstore.
"We're now running a tad low on the money after buying so many books," said Mrs. Weasley, looking concerned. I suppose we need to go to Gringotts to withdrawal some money from our vaults."
"What about Harry?" said Ron,"Isn't his parents, um.."
"I forbid you to talk about this matter," said his mother sternly.
"Tell me what?" inquired Harry.
"Nothing, dear," said Mrs. Weasley," I'll tell you when you get older.
The little group headed down the cobblestone road and reached a massive building. At the front of it were 2 goblin made doors. Each side were manned by 2 security guards. They were stopped and were scanned by the detectors the guards were holding and then were permitted to enter Gringotts. What was on the inside surprised Harry.
"Wow," said Harry," This place is huge!"
"Well, this is just the tip of the iceberg," chuckled Mrs. Weasley. "and its almost literally 'just the tip' when I just say that!"
A goblin walked towards their direction and told them to go down the hall to the goblin with grey tufts of hair. They walked towards him and when they approached the goblin, the goblin said,"Hello, I am Gornark, and how may I help you with today?"
"I would like to enter vault 356 and vault 687," said Mrs. Weasley.
While Mrs. Weasley was talking to the goblin, Harry noticed on the other side of the hall stood a giant of a man who wore a fur coat talking to another goblin, seemingly in an urgent manner.
"Harry, let's go," said the twins, tapping Harry on the shoulder. Harry followed the rest of the group and they arrived at a little cart. They all climbed aboard the little cart, and the goblin pulled the lever. The cart gave a small jerk and they were suddenly travelling at breakneck speed. The cart stopped as soon as it started and the group got out of the cart and headed into the hole in the wall. The goblin placed his hand on the wall and the vault door opened.
Inside was a single galleon and around 300 silver sickles. Mrs. Weasley went inside the vault and grabbed the whole entire pile of money and put it inside a little bag. She left the vault and the goblin said, is that it?"
"No, we have one more vault we need to go to," said Mrs. Weasley, "Vault 687, the Potter Vault," and they were off once again and soon arrived at a different vault.
"Do you have the key, ma'am?" asked the goblin, givinga blank stare at Mrs. Weasley.
"Oh, yes I indeed do, Mr. Gornark." said Mrs. Weasley, pulling out a small silver key and handed to the goblin. the goblin place his entire hand on the vault and then inserted the key inside a little keyhole on the door. The door melted away, revealing a huge pile of galleons, sickles, and knuts. The twins and Ron gasped at the site.
"Mr. Potter, only you are allowed to enter the vault. Take whatever you need from the vault, sir." said Gornark. Harry, looking surprised, got up from the cart and headed inside the vault. There he retrieved 2 small handfuls of coins and pocketed it. He got out of the vault and returned to the cart.
"Is that all?" said Gornark.
"Yes, that is all," said Harry. The goblin went back into the cart and pulled the lever once again and they were off. The ride back to the main entrance arrived as soon as it started. The Weasleys and Harry piled off the cart, gasping and groaning from the cart ride.
"Merlin's beard," said Mrs. Weasley, "That is a lot of money your parents saved for you. I hope you spend it wisely,"
"Thanks, and I will," said Harry, with a smile on his face.
"That reminds of me of something," said Mrs. Weasley in a thoughtful tone. "We still need to get Harry's and Ron's wands."
The group of Weasley's left the bank, waving the guards and the goblins goodbye and off they went.
They walked down the street and then headed into another shop called Ollivander's Wand Shop. The place was dark. Lining against the wall were shelves; Each shelf contained hundreds of boxes.
"Hello," said a quiet voice. All of the Weasley's flinched and realized a man was standing behind the counter.
"Hello, Mr. Ollivander," said Mrs. Weasley, kindly.
"Hello, Miss Prewett,"
"It's Weasley, sir," said Mrs. Weasley, chuckling. Mr. Ollivander's face blushed a little before he apologized.
"I believe your wand is made of oak, 11 3/4 inches, a unicorn tail hair, am I correct?" said Ollivander.
Molly's eyes grew wide and muttered."Yes."
"Now, who here needs a wand?" asked Ollivander.
"Just Ron and Harry," said Mrs. Weasley.
Ollivander seemed to look surprised when Harry was mentioned.
"Harry? As in Harry Potter?" asked Ollivander.
"The very same."
Ollivander now looked at Harry,"I remember your parents coming to this very shop as if it was yesterday!" said Ollivander.
"Really?" said Harry, surprised.
"Yes, your father, James Potter, brilliant wizard during his time period. Mahogany wand. Eleven inches. Pliable. A little more power and excellent for transfiguration. Well, I say your father favoured it — it's really the wand that chooses the wizard, of course.
"Your mother on the other hand favored a ten and a quarter inches long, swishy, made of willow. Nice wand for charm work." said Ollivander.
Harry and Ron now noticed 2 tape measures measuring them. They measured armspan, height, and many others. Ollivander went to the back of his room and fetched a few boxes.
"10 1/2 inches. Dragon heartstring and elmwood." he said handing Harry the wand. Harry, feeling foolish held it there and it was quickly snatched away from him.
"8 1/2 inches. Unicorn hair and cherry. Give it a swish." Harry began to wave it before it was also snatched away from him.
"Curious. very curious combination. 11 inches long. Holly and Phoenix Feather. Give it a try." said Ollivander, handing the wand to Harry. Harry felt sudden warmth in his hand and a few birds burst out of his wand.
"Oh my, good job!" said Ollivander, happily. Then his facial expression changed to sadness. "Curious...curious."
"What's curious," asked Harry.
"The core of the wand is identical to its wand brother. It's brother gave you the scar, touching Harry's forehead with a finger.
"I supposed it's Ron's turn to get a wand." said Mrs. Weasley. Ron soon chose a 14 inch long wand with unicorn hair and willow. The Weasleys paid for the two wands and said goodbye to Ollivander.
"Seems like we have one more shop to go to!" said Mrs. Weasley.
"Don't we have two more stops to go?" said Fred.
"The Pet Shop for the Harry's Pet and Madam Malkins for Ron and Harry," finished George.
"What about MY pet?" whined Ron.
"You can have Scabbers."
Ron gave the twins a grimace look but said nothing. The family arrived at the shop and Harry found a snowy white owl and decided to buy it.
"I'm going to call you Hedwig," said Harry to the owl," Is that alright?" The owl hooted happily at him.