Chapter 1: A New Start?
Disclaimer: I do not own Harry Potter.
Author's Note:
This is my first ever fanfiction, that should be a good indication of where this is going. I posted this earlier
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Have you ever had those days where you wake up and you aren't sure whether or not you're still dreaming? like everything is real yet different? Like you're staring at something so... bizarre and you aren't sure at what you're looking at? Yeah, that's what I feel right now in a dark and cramped room looking at a screen.
Congratulations your soul was selected to be the newest Gamer
hahahahaHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHA! YYEEEAAAAHHHHH!
Skills Gained
[Gamer's Mind]
Allows the user to see life as a video game
Grants immunity to psychological effects
The user can stay calm under any pressure
[Gamer's Body]
Prevents the user from dying as long as they have HP
Allows the user to adapt evolve in change the user's body
[Observe]
Provides the target's information
[Plunder]
Steal a bit of Stats of Defeated enemies
Race Pre-Selected
Race Gained
[Human]
Gain 25% Class exp gain
END x10 for HP/SP, INT x10 for MP
END x2 for HP/SP regen, WIS x2 for MP regen
That's… fine, while I'd like to have a stronger race, it would probably feel foreign to me.
Primary Class Pre-Selected
[Mage]
Please choose a specialization
[Elementalist] [Illusionist] [Summoner] Necromancer] [Neuromancer]
I look at the choices, and one catches my eye. Neuromancer?
Class Gained
Class – [Neuromancer (Novice)]
Proficiency Gained
[Mind Magic Proficiency(Novice)]
You have a basic understanding of the complex Mind
Skills Gained
[Telekinesis]
50 MP to cast
Allows the user to control and move items with their mind
Limit: 15 kg
[Telepathy]
50 MP to cast
Creates a Mental connection with the target allowing both parties to communicate telepathically
[Mind Read]
50 MP to cast
Allows the user to read the immediate thoughts of the target
Chance of Success: [WIS/Target's WIS(/2)]
Ok… Er… next?
Welcome to the Perk Lottery
The Perk Lottery is a, you guessed it a Lottery for Perks. Not just Regular Perks but Traits, but don't let that fool you there has to be some losers on this. Some of these can make you powerful as a God or not cast magic or can make you be a Hero or a Villain and everything in between.
[Spin!]
That's… Will it be removed? Hello? Er… Help?
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Blinking at the New Screen, I hesitantly tap the screen and ask it again.
[ Will the Perks and Traits be removed down the line? ]
Processing…
Eventually, the Perk Lottery results can be nullified. Traits can be removed only if the Gamer learns to resist the Trait's urges and influences. Perks can only be removed by the Game in the form of Quests. Does this answer satisfy your question?
Hm… yeah.
So… Spin!
Perk Gained
[Natural Mage]
Unnaturally Good Control, Faster Casting time, Natural Powerhouse. It's like you were born for this
MP from INT is doubled, MP regen has a 15% boost, 15% exp boost to Mage Classes
Trait Gained
[Merciless]
Detached, Cold, Ruthless.
Killing seems easier for you.
That's… good, I mean more magic, who's going to complain about that? Merciless is good when I gave it some thought, less regret, and angst over my actions. I kinda want more.
[Natural Fighter]
Good Instincts, Fast reaction time, Strong Will power. It's like you were born for this
SP from END is doubled, SP regen has a 15% boost, 15% exp boost to Fighter Classes
Trait Gained
[Greed]
Whatever you do nothing seems to be enough
You want it, You take it
Name – ?
Level – 1
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Class – [Mind Mage (Novice)]
Race – Human
HP – 100 [10 per minute]
MP – 200 [23 per 30s]
SP – 200 [23 per 30s]
STR – [10] – 10
END – [10] – 10
DEX – [10] – 10
INT – [10] – 10
WIS – [10] – 10
CHA – [10] – 10
LCK – [10] – 10
I'm pretty sure I'm not supposed to have Natural Mage and Natural Fighter at the same time, but no one's complaining. Greed, I guess I'll just have to see how that affects me.
[Start Game]
After calming down and realizing I can eventually get rid of it. I press the screen.
Welcome to the Game!
Your starter world has been Pre-Chosen, Pre-Set Additions are being Implemented
Character Pre-Set Additions
Name set to [Harrison James Potter]
Level set to [6]
Proficiencies Gained
[Literature Proficiency (Apprentice)]
You have the skill to read and write with a few errors.
[English Language (Expert)]
You can speak and understand the English Language with minimum errors.
[Cooking Proficiency (Novice)]
You can cook provided with instructions.
[Gardening Proficiency (Apprentice)]
You can handle plants enough to not kill them.
[Cleaning Proficiency (Apprentice)]
You can clean enough not to be considered a Dump.
[Athletics Proficiency (Novice)]
You have a basic understanding of your body and it's limits.
[Lockpicking Proficiency (Apprentice)]
You have the skill to open basic locks with a bit of fumbling.
[Pickpocketing Proficiency (Apprentice)]
You have the skill to steal from someone without getting caught if they weren't asleep.
[Sneaking Proficiency (Expert)]
You have the skill to move around without being caught mostly.
Perk Gained
[Malnourished]
You look like you haven't eaten, in weeks
Halves the STR, END, DEX, CHA.
Trait Gained
[Jaded]
Tired, Bored, Dull.
You just find yourself detached from reality
Name – Harrison James Potter
Level – 6
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Class – [Mind Mage (Novice)]
Race – Human
HP – 50 [10 per minute]
MP – 200 [23 per 30s]
SP – 100 [11 per 30s]
STR – [10(/2)] – 5
END – [10(/2)] – 5
DEX – [10(/2)] – 5
INT – [10] – 10
WIS – [10] – 10
CHA – [10(/2)] – 5
LCK – [10] – 10
Wha–
Inserting into Pre-Selected World in
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Shooting up from my bed at a sudden shout hearing a shrill voice and a loud banging on the… door?
"Up! Get up! Now!" The voice practically shrilled, Someone aggressively knocking on the door. Hearing the Voice again this time demanding "Are you up yet?", "Nearly" I replied without thinking. "Well, get a move on, I want you to look after the bacon. And don't you dare let it get burnt, I want it all perfect on Dudley's Birthday." So that is 'Aunt' Petunia. Opening the door after getting dressed and getting used to wearing glasses again, heading to where I think the kitchen is, helped by the smell of food.
After cooking the bacon and the eggs and taking secret glances at the people coming into the kitchen. Hearing 'Uncle' Vernon yell about something, not that I was paying attention, I was mostly waking in the fact that he looked or at least what I envisioned the book version of him to be, which is a big man, no neck, and a large mustache. 'Aunt' Petunia looks like what her book version would look like too, a thin blonde woman with a long neck. Not to mention my 'Cousin' Dudley, A blond boy who I'm quite sure is above the obesity weight. Curious about how it works, Observe.
I snap out of multitasking, to eavesdrop on the conversation about Dudley's presents about presents and something about him wanting more. Yeah, this is only enforcing that he's a spoiled little shit.
So… I'm really in Harry Potter, as I turn the bacon on the other side. I used to love this series until I looked at it as an adult without the 'wool' in my eyes, and you slowly realize that Harry Potter is pretty dark. Call me a pessimist but I have thought of it before especially after falling in the hole that is Fan… fiction. Holy Shit, I can steal from them.
"Boy! What are you smiling about?" Barked my 'Uncle', "Nothing, uncle Vernon" I replied. Hurrying to the dinner table and putting the bacon on the plates. Hearing mutter to Aunt Petunia about... who's going to babysit me? Right, this is when they're about to go to the zoo. "Boy," Turning to face my uncle, "Since no one can take care of you," His face turned a bit purple "you are going to join us to the zoo, but listen carefully boy, no funny business or you'll stay in that cupboard until Christmas." Ending his sentence with a threat though it was overshadowed with the amusing sight of a purple face. "Understood, Uncle Vernon" Trying to sound polite, I guess it worked since he immediately turned and dug into the bacon.
Hmm, maybe spending hours of my life reading and trying to understand theoretical energy in another world may come in handy now, as I heard the sizzling of the pan cooking some eggs.
Half an hour later after cooking, eating the leftover food, and cleaning the dishes. I sat in the back of the car after casting observe, apparently only needing to think about it.
Name – Dudley Dursely
Level – 7
Tier – N/A
Faction – Dursely Family
HP – 75
SP – 40
MP – N/A
STR – 7
END – 4
DEX – 3
INT – 3
WIS – 2
CHA – 2
LCK – 4
Affection – -50
Thoughts about you – Anger, Joy
I cast my Mind Read on him to find out why he is mad at me, after getting access to his head I see Anger at me due to me 'ruining' his day, Joy at having many Presents. All the while accompanied by Uncle Vernon complaining about today mostly about Me, the Bank, Me, People at work, Me, etc. Curious on what would show, Observe.
Name – Vernon Dursley
Level – 9
Tier – N/A
Faction – Dursely Family
HP – 75
SP – 40
MP – N/A
STR – 8
END – 4
DEX – 4
INT – 5
WIS – 7
CHA – 5
LCK – 8
Affection – -60
Thoughts about you – Hatred, Anger,
Name – Petunia Dursley
Level – 8
Tier – N/A
Faction – Dursely Family
HP – 55
SP – 45
MP – N/A
STR – 4
END – 6
DEX – 5
INT – 7
WIS – 6
CHA – 4
LCK – 4
Affection – -75
Thoughts about you – Hatred, Anger,
Well, they hate me, Uncle Vernon's Hatred mostly comes from fear… of me. Yoda was right. An Idiot, he is. Aunt Petunia's hatred comes from her... bitterness towards Lily, technically my mum now, and her hatred at not being able to go to Hogwarts. Wow… Bitter, they deserve to be together.
Skill Gained
[Memory Scan]
60 MP to cast
Allows the user to browse the memories of the target
Chance of Success: [WIS/Target's WIS(/2)]
I can create new spells? Interestingly, Nothing came up of note. Other than you know the snake incident. He was practically begging for it, banging on the glass, yelling at the snake. So I replicated what originally happened, well essentially what happened. Instead of vanishing and reappearing the glass, my magic broke the glass, sending Dudley over and into the Tank. Funny enough I didn't even talk to the snake, when it slithered away I vaguely heard a "Thank you" and slowly slithered and went outside towards the main parts of the zoo.
I didn't even get in trouble since there were plenty of witnesses of me being a couple of feet away from Dudley and the fault was that the glass couldn't handle Dudley's weight which broke the glass, the zoo director got yelled at by Aunt Petunia for 'Endangering her duddykins' and an escaped animal due to his 'Negligence'. Sorry, not sorry.
After coming home, I went back into the dark cupboard. And just reread the screens and notice something. Help?
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Looking at the empty box and thinking on what to put in.
[ Tips to Level up? ]
Processing…
A way to Level up is to kill and acquire the experience, Another way is through practicing spells, Reading a Grimoire or a Book, or completing a Quest. Would you like me to prepare a quest for you? Are these answers to your satisfaction?
Yes to both and thank you.
Quest Gained
[Git Gud?]
[Objectives: Reach Level 15 before Hogwarts]
(Bonus Objectives: Reach Level 20)
(Reward: Selected Perk Removal)
(Bonus Reward: ?)
'Back to grinding' as People would say.
Skill Upgrade Quest Gained
[Telekinesis Upgrade Quest]
[Objectives: Cast Telekinesis 100 times] (0/100)
(Choose Reward: [Increase Weight Limit] [Lower MP cost] [AOE Casting] [Increase in Object Speed])
I repeatedly cast Telekinesis on stuff that I could find in the closet and the occasional spider…
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Somewhere along the night, I passed out and dreamed about my life er... past Harry's life or should I say, Harrison. Yeah apparently despite everything so far is like the books somethings are just off, as this version of Harry is a 'survivor' for the lack of a better word. He mostly escaped his cupboard and ate some leftovers from the fridge, sneaked around the house, and pocketed some money from Uncle Vernon. This kid wasn't exactly an angel, though it explains why I had some of the more questionable proficiencies that I 'Inherited'.
[Telekinesis Upgrade Quest]
[Objectives: Cast Telekinesis 200 times] (34/100)
A long way to go. As I prepare to cast again I get interrupted by... "Boy! Clean up the garden and prepare breakfast!"
Do not murder your relatives, Do not murder your relatives no matter how easy it is. Repeating the mantra over and over again.
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I scowled as I ran around the schoolyard, avoiding my cousin, I thought I was in the movie version of Harry Potter, with some differences. There was always a telltale sign that it's the books if another kid joined the Dursleys going to the zoo, Piers Polkiss I remember being proud at noticing that he was one of the differences between the Books and the Movies.
I'm starting to hate him, Why? As I dashed around the courtyard, avoiding the other children. I see something catching up to me, Someone crashes onto my side and gets help to drag me up and holds my hands behind my back. Damn you weak STR stat.
As I look up I'm surrounded by 4 kids, with another that I knew to be Piers keeping me in place. Using Observe on them I was greeted with.
Name – Dennis
Level – 7
Name – Malcolm
Level – 8
Name – Gordon
Level – 7
Name – Dudley
Level – 8
Name – Piers
Level – 7
I glare at my cousin as he grabs the front of my shirt and cocks his other hand back. I call upon my magic to help me as I dodge the punch, the punch hitting Piers is the last thing I hear as the next thing I know I'm on top of a roof, staring at the new notification on the screen.
Skill Gained
[Apparition]
50 MP to cast
A Magical Transportation used to travel instantly to the user's desired location
As I look down the school roof, I see Dudley's Gang staring dumbly at each other with Piers holding his nose on the ground. After calming down and hiding from everyone's sight, I bring up my stats.
Name – Harrison James Potter
Level – 6
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Class – [Mind Mage (Novice)]
Race – Human
HP – 45 [10 per minute]
MP – 150 [23 per 30s]
SP – 10 [11 per 30s]
While waiting for my SP to regen, I start reading the Apparition skill. It's useful, I have to wonder why it has such a low MP cost. I hear one of the teachers saying "it's time to head back". I apparate behind a dumpster, good thing since I puked in the dumpster.
Later that night, when I was sure everyone was asleep. I apparated outside the cupboard but I overshot it and appeared in the Living room. Using my Sneaking Proficiency to stealthily walk towards the kitchen and open the fridge. Hearing my stomach rumble at the sight of so much food, after having my fill I check the time, 10:35 PM. The night is still young.
After some thought, I apparate to a playground that I vaguely remember from Harry's memories and puke on a nearby bush, after puking I bring my Quest up.
[Telekinesis Upgrade Quest]
[Objectives: Cast Telekinesis 100 times] (67/100)
Sighing tiredly, as I cast telekinesis on a nearby rock. This is going to be a long night.
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Skill Upgrade Quest Completed
[Telekinesis Upgrade Quest] (Completed)
[Objectives: Cast Telekinesis 100 times] (100/100)
(Choose Reward: [Increase Weight Limit] [Lower MP cost] [AOE Casting] [Increase in Object Speed])
As I look at the reward options, I pick Increase Weight Limit. A new screen pops up, Yes, I am sure.
[Telekinesis] (+1)
30 MP to cast
Allows the user to control and move items with their mind
Limit: 25 kg
Fear me, for I can control your toasters, and will make sure all your toast will be burnt. Apparating back to the cupboard while holding back puke. As I was about to sleep I read through my Skills and noticed something. I wonder…
Skill Upgrade Quest Gained
[Apparition Upgrade Quest]
[Objectives: Cast Apparition 100 times] (4/100)
(Choose Reward: [Silent Apparition] [Lower MP cost] [Increase Distance] [Decrease Vertigo])
Skill Upgrade Quest Gained
[Plunder Upgrade Quest]
[Objectives: Steal 75 Stat points ] (0/75)
(Choose Reward: [Racial skills] [Higher Stat Increase] [Racial Skills] [Unique Skills] [Bloodline Skills])
This is going to take so long.
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After realizing that I could get stats after reading books, and using Mind Scan on people with Plunder triggering since it counted as me 'Defeating' them, I'm certainly not complaining.
Name – Harrison James Potter
Level – 8
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Class – [Mind Mage (Novice)]
Race – Human
HP – 50 [10 per minute]
MP – 320 [37 per 30s]
SP – 100 [11 per 30s]
STR – [14(/2)] – 7
END – [11(/2)] – 5
DEX – [12(/2)] – 6
INT – [16] – 16
WIS – [15] – 15
CHA – [16(/2)] – 8
LCK – [13] – 13
More magic, more than a single spell would need. It would be useful today, as I sneaked into the house of one of Dudley's gang, I can't remember their names. Using my Sneaking Proficiency to sneak around the house, the house having the same layout as mine made it easy.
Taking advantage of the window outside the kitchen I use telekinesis on the lock of the window, I slowly open the lock and slide the window open.
As I sneaked around the house taking all their valuables and putting them in my inventory, I passed the room of the bully, and a stray thought formed. This might be the only chance I can to practice this…
I looked into the room and was not impressed. It was just the typical room of a 10-11-year-old, filled with broken toys mostly. Ignoring the other items and heading straight towards the bed, I looked at what I came inside the room for. Looking down at him he was asleep, and snoring softly.
Let's do this, using my mind magic to enter his mind. His head wasn't Impressive he is still a child, after all, it's mostly filled with toys and a disdain for school. Pushing those aside, I try and find out where he hides his valuables, The bottom of the drawer underneath his socks.
After taking his stuff, I went as deep as I could in his mind, and started ripping everything out, exploding it and severing anything.
Skill Gained
[Mind Desecration]
300 MP to cast
Destroys the mind and taking the target's memories
As I cast Mind Desecration on him, I get a reaction to what I'm doing. Namely, the kid looking as if he's suffering from a seizure, and suddenly going limp.
Level up
Level – 9
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Looking between the screen and the silent child on the bed, chuckling at the situation. I'm not complaining about the free exp, as I pilfer his room.
As I opened the master bedroom, a thick musk made its way to my nose. Going to the side of the bed and using Mind Desecration on the Husband, and getting their credit card information. I proceeded to make my way towards the other side, but before I could have cast Mind Desecration.
She looked at me, panicking. I took out a knife and ran to stab her. As her mouth was opening I quickly used my free hand to hold her mouth shut. Slowly using the knife to stab her stomach, noticing she was still fighting, I repositioned myself and stabbed her throat, applying pressure to her mouth while stabbing her throat as I looked at her in the eyes. When her eyes finally stopped moving around, I tentatively removed my hands.
[Plunder]
Plundered +4 STR, +4 LCK, +5 DEX, +5 CHA
Rushing to get their valuables, I quickly set fire to the house by opening the garage and scattering gasoline all over the rooms after I looted them. As I apparate in a nearby ATM after setting fire to the house, I unload all their cash and hide it in my Inventory.
As I apparated to the cupboard after making sure that I didn't have any evidence, I took a look at my Inventory. I have Jewelry, Kitchen Utensils, some books, and stacks of money looking enough to last me a year.
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Name – Harrison James Potter
Level – 9
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Class – [Mind Mage (Novice)]
Race – Human
HP – 60 [12 per minute]
MP – 340 [39 per 30s]
SP – 120 [14 per 30s]
STR – [18(/2)] – 9
END – [13(/2)] – 6
DEX – [17(/2)] – 8
INT – [17] – 17
WIS – [17] – 17
CHA – [21(/2)] – 10
LCK – [17] – 17
I gained an additional 5 stats, probably from that level up. As I was looking at my screen, I heard something that caught my attention. "Have you heard about the fire yesterday? Anna was the one that called it, apparently from what the police have been talking about was it was a crime. Their valuables were stolen, so far no one has a clue?"
Smirking at that, I focus on taking away the weeds in the Garden.
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After that night I had to keep my head down, spending time reading the books I stole, and practicing making progress on my quests. Also found out that I can use Plunder if I successfully infiltrate someone's mind.
Name – Harrison James Potter
Level – 14
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Class – [Mind Mage (Apprentice)]
Race – Human
HP – 70 [14 per minute]
MP – 560 [60 per 30s]
SP – 70 [16 per 30s]
STR – [20(/2)] – 10
END – [15(/2)] – 7
DEX – [18(/2)] – 9
INT – [28] – 28
WIS – [26] – 26
CHA – [23(/2)] – 11
LCK – [17] – 17
[Mind Magic Proficiency(Apprentice)]
You have a competent understanding of the complex intricacies of the Mind
Skills Gained
[Confusion Wave]
MP varies
Creates a wave of Psychic Energy that disorients the targets
[Mind Vision]
40 MP to Cast
Allows the user to see through the eyes of the target
[Induce Positive Emotions]
100 MP to cast
Influences to be more Positive
[Induce Negative Emotions]
100 MP to cast
Influences to be more Negative
[Apparition Upgrade Quest]
[Objectives: Cast Apparition 100 times] (26/100)
[Plunder Upgrade Quest]
[Objectives: Steal 75 Stat points ] (18/75)
The Apparition quest was going fine. It's the Plunder one that I'm having trouble with, I get around 4-5 random stat points.
I still have the Malnourished perk halving my Physical Stats. But as of the moment, it is about to be my Birthday at a lighthouse, since we went here due to the letters getting quite aggressive.
I hear a loud Boom, I'm not sure if it's Hagrid or just thunder. Hearing a loud BOOM, "Where's the canon?" Asked Dudley. Another crash behind me, turning showed Uncle Vernon with a Rifle, "Who's there?" He shouted. "I'm armed!" There was a pause in which I took the opportunity to hide behind the sofa. Then- SMASH! The door is swung off its hinges and crashes with a deafening thud on the floor.
Yep, Hagrid alright. A giant of a man whose face was almost covered in by a large, shaggy, Hair with an equally thick beard. Before anyone could speak Uncle Vernon yells "I demand that you leave at once sir. You are breaking and entering!". "Ah, Shut up Dursley," said Hagrid as he reached out and jerked the rifle out of Uncle Vernon's hands, bent them without any effort, and threw the ruined rifle away haphazardly.
How strong is he? Observe
Name – Rubeus Hagrid
Level – 80
Tier – N/A
Faction – Dumbledore's Faction
HP – 240
SP – 240
MP – 200
STR – 85
END – 87
DEX – 68
INT – 37
WIS – 43
CHA – 32
LCK – 57
Affection – 30
Thoughts about you – Happy
He's strong, I think my plan could work. Looking at Hagrid again as I heard him finish his sentence "-Keys and Grounds at Hogwarts", I immediately reply with "It's a pleasure to meet you, My name is Harrison Potter, but you already knew that" finishing with a laugh joined by The Giant's deep chuckling, "'Scuse me but, Harrison?" He asked." I just prefer it I guess, Er... Sir, might I ask why are you here?", "Oh right, I know it's in here somewhere," He says as he starts going through his pockets." Aha, here we go" as he hands me a letter.
It's my Hogwarts letter. As I slowly read through the letter, I couldn't help a smile that formed, It is after all every Potterhead's dream. That quickly vanished when my uncle yelled that he will not allow me to be taught by some 'Crackpot old fool' and Hagrid being a Dumbledore supporter threatens him.
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After the disaster that was early morning, I was quite happy to be heading to Diagon Alley. As of the moment, I am talking animatedly with Hagrid about the Basics of the Wizarding World, Mostly asking the questions of How would I get some money? ("Gringotts of course, run by goblins" he replied knowingly.) Are we part of The Prime Minister's Jurisdiction ("No, we have our own Ministry of Magic" he finished.) and of course, Where are going to buy my stuff? ("Diagon Alley, of course." he ended with a melancholy tone. Probably reminiscing his first time going into the Alley.) Casting Induce Positive Emotions on him every time he answers, I just want to have a higher Rep from him.
"This is it. The Leaky Cauldron," Hagrid said "It's a pretty well-known place" As we entered the Leaky Cauldron, I feel as if I'm forgetting something. The Leaky Cauldron was a dark and shady-looking pub, filled with some people scattered all over the place.
The people that noticed us walked in, waved, and greeted Hagrid. "Hagrid? The usual then?" said the Bartender who was already pouring a glass. "Can't Tom, Hogwarts Business." Said the Giant as he puts his hand on my shoulder, nearly toppling me over. "Good lord is that-" Said the bartender as he looked at me intensely. Oh no. "can this be-" he continued, his words causing the entire pub to be completely still and silent. Oh No.
The next thing I know, I'm shaking everyone's hands. "Harry Potter, Welcome back." I heard behind me. "Harry Potter... what an honor to meet you." Someone on my left said. I replied, "I prefer Harrison" as my voice slowly gets drowned by people shouting their thanks. Until I heard a loud voice say, "Alright that's enough!" as I feel a large hand clasp on my shoulder that slowly leads me into the alleyway.
"Thank you for that Hagrid." aiming the half-giant a crooked smile, subtly using Induce Positive Emotions on him to get him used to the idea of helping me. "No Problem, Harrison," said Hagrid, as he went to the wall and I could hear him mutter something under his breath. He tapped a sequence of bricks on the wall, as a small hole appeared and got wider and wider until a second later we were facing an archway large enough even for Hagrid, an archway that leads onto a cobbled street. "Welcome," said Hagrid with a broad smile, "to Diagon Alley."
Author's Note:
I hope you found this fic enjoyable, I guess. Hopefully, you stay around. Don't bother me about updates. Just Don't. I am also Cross-posting this on & AO3.
EDIT: I added more things.