Chapter 9


Silently, Harry looked out the window as the Hogwarts Express took them to the King's Cross. He was thinking about his life and it mostly wasn't pleasant unless you count all the times he had Hermione in his life. He didn't want to return to the Potters. Technically, he was a legal adult and had the means to take care of himself. At the Potters, he was ignored and never acknowledge. I mean he had Hermione leaving with him for the past five years without them even noticing and they weren't very secretive about her being there. He needed freedom.

Then a thought struck him.

'I could do it.' Harry thought. 'I have money andI could find someplace to stay!'

"Hermione, I don't want to return to the Potters" said Harry suddenly.

"About time. I was getting tired of returning to that place. So where do you want to go" asked Hermione.

"We can ask Griphook about any properties we own or if we could purchase one somewhere in London" said Harry.

"Okay, we can floo from the Platform to Diagon Alley" said Hermione.

"Okay" said Harry.


"Oh Jakey, we missed you so much" said Lily pulling Jake in a hug and kissing him.

"Come one mum" said Jake trying to wriggle out of his mother's grasp.

"Lets get home" said James.

Harry and Hermione watched as the Potters apparated away from leaving Harry behind.

"I guess that confirms I shouldn't return to them" said Harry.

"Yes, I agree" said Hermione.

They flooed to Diagon Alley and went straight to Gringotts and requested to speak with Griphook.

"What can I do for you two" said Griphook.

"Hermione and I would like to know if we could purchase or if we own in homes in London" said Harry.

"Exactly what are you looking for" asked Griphook.

"Well we want it to have no fewer than four bedrooms, a room that could be used as an office/study, a space for a library, exercise room and such" said Harry.

"We want it near places like the cinema, market, and other spots like that and that well can have a garden and space to improve or renovate" said Hermione.

"Well you don't own any properties that fit that description but I know of one that has just came on the market. The owners have moved out and would like to sale as soon as possible. I have seen the property and it is excellent condition. It has also been recently renovated and certain warding had been placed on it so that muggle technology can work there. I can also add some extra protection so that you two will feel safe leaving there" said Griphook.

"We will take it and yes. Can we move in today" asked Hermione.

"Yes, I can take you two to the place now if you like after we finish the paperwork" said Griphook.

After finishing the paperwork, Griphook took them to their new home. It was a nice house. It was spacious and would fit their needs. After Griphook showed them around, they placed their things in their room before heading out. They purchased carryout and a few groceries before going back home.

After supper, they went around the house and wrote down what they would need at the moment. First on the list was bedroom furnishing, sitting room sets, dinning room set, kitchen accessories like toaster, etc.


The next morning Hermione and Harry woke up early and went to furniture shop and began picking out what they would like. They picked out to master bedroom sets for themselves, sitting room sets, dinning room sets, kitchen appliances, exercise equipment and the like. It was long day when they finally return. As they were still tired they ordered carryout again.

"So are we going to paint the walls or leave them the color they are" asked Hermione.

"Well it matches the furnishing we picked out so I say we should keep it. We can change it next summer" said Harry.

"Okay" said Hermione


At the Potter home

"I bet Jake did the best in his year" said James proudly.

"Yes, he's our little genius" cooed Lily. "But I feel like I am forgetting something"

"It is probably nothing important" said James.

"Mum, where is Harry" said Jake not really caring.

"Somewhere reading I suppose." said Lily.

"I don't see how I ended up with such a bookworm for a son. He is nothing like Jake" said James.

"You are right." said Lily. "Jake, guess what we are taking you on vacation as you did so well this year"

"Yeaaaaah" said Jake. "Can I bring Ron"

"If his mother says it is okay" said Lily.

Any thought of Harry was soon forgotten as they planned their vacation.


The next day, Harry and Hermione spent directing the movers where to place the furnishing. When they were done, Hermione and Harry felt that their place look more like a home.

"So what are our plans for the summer." said Harry.

"I want to look for a job." said Hermione.

"What kind of one" asked Harry.

"They hiring at the Ministry of Magic. I thought we can apply for one of them. It would be a good idea to know how the government work from the inside" said Hermione.

"I agree. So what are the jobs" asked Harry.

"We will work in the Hall of Records" said Hermione.

"That will be brilliant" said Harry.

"I know" said Hermione.


Harry and Hermione found it a little upsetting that it was so easy to get a job at the Hall of Records just because of their names. They were just to sort through files and on the first day, they were finding dirt on many people.