The next morning as everyone gathered for breakfast several owls arrived and dropped off letters to each of the children still in Hogwarts. Harry grinned seeing it was the Hogwarts letters and cheered in pure elation. He tore into his letter to see what he would need for this year. He frowned at one book it's title making him think of a book that at best would have been meant for first years.
"Anyone else see the Defense book and think it's out of place?" Harry asked glancing at his friends then the twins. The twins looked over at their brother's list and frowned even more.
"We have the same book and are 2 years up from you guys." The twins said together. Harry frowned at that and took a deep annoyed breath. He could already see where this was going and it was not good.
"Looks like it's another crappy Defense teacher year." Harry stated as Molly moved around to check the lists. "Molly, can I find out possibly what book you are Sirius and Remus had for your 5th and seventh years?"
"Why do you want to know dear?" Molly asked and Harry sighed softly trying not to get irritated.
"I'd like to get a couple of copies of them. I am not counting on this teacher to be good. So can at least study previous years books in my free time. I would suggest the same for the twins. I figured since I have plenty of money I'd let them borrow the seventh year ones." Harry pointed out. Molly nodded slowly as she looked at the list. Remus frowned then sighed.
"I'll write down the 5th 6th and 7th-year books I was going to have my classes use." Remus offered. Harry nodded at this seeing it as useful and possibly better than counting on the teacher and Ron groan.
"Harry I don't want to have to study more." Ron whined causing Harry to roll his eyes and Hermione smacked the back of Ron's head.
"Ron studying is important and if Harry is right about this teacher being useless it's important we do something to help ourselves!" Hermione snapped causing Harry to chuckle again as he finished eating then stood.
"So how many of us are going to Diagon Alley? I know I am due to my issue with clothing." Harry pointed out reminding everyone of his size having already reached a good 6 foot in height. Molly sighed obviously not happy with the situation of having to take Harry but she did fully understand why. SHe looked Harry overseeing his clothing stretching and barely even to be kept on. Really it was no wonder he was spending most of his time in his and Ron's room. If for no other reason than to get away with wearing as little clothing as possible.
"I'm gonna head up to get ready." Harry stated and left the room shifting a bit in discomfort. Hermione watched him head up as Ron looked at his mother. Molly shook her head and he pouted as Hermione just dragged him away from the kitchen.
Harry returned with the only set of clothes that had been magicked to fit him as much as possible and even they only just fit. He shifted and looked himself over muttering a bit about how thin the fabric he was wearing now was. He glanced up and around at everyone several who were hiding snickers of laughter. Harry started to glare at them his eyes beginning to glow golden.
"Shut it, all of you." Harry growled his voice rumbling with the anger he was feeling at the laughter directed at him. He deserved respect not this type of attitude they were showing. A few noticed his glare and shifted nervously feeling a weight in the air they had not expected. Harry spun on his feet and stalked towards the fireplace knowing they were planning to Floo out. He crossed his arms and tapped one hand against his bicep impatiently.
"We will be leaving in about 10 minutes Harry." Molly called out as she prepared to leave along with Tonks and Kingsley who had a day off from their jobs. Harry growled feeling the impatience building up at the moment he wanted to get this done and over with. He needed clothes and school stuff.
"Come on I really don't want to be in Diagon for long and I'm not looking forward to seeing the Goblins in the bank!" Harry stated. He wasn't sure why but seeing them now felt like a bad idea yet since they controlled the bank he needed to go too well he had no choice. The other three going were soon at the floo and all three first flooed to the burrow and from there to the Leaky Cauldron.
Harry actually for once didn't stumble out of the fireplace though it was tight and a bit hard to move easily out of. He turned and glared at it as several people stared at him. Several started to whisper and Harry overheard them whispering about who he was. He ended up shrugging and moved towards the entrance to the alley that would let him walk into Diagon. Tonks, Kingsley, and Molly rushed to keep up with him as he walked smoothly.
He pulled his wand out as he reached the wall and paused to check and make sure the other three were not far behind. It wouldn't do to lose his escourt cause if he did, he might lose the privilege of going into muggle London. Once they were next to him he hit the required bricks with his wand then stepped through the opening created. Harry started to walk steadily towards the bank ignoring everyone who stared at him and his altered appearance.
"Wait up. You are moving much too quickly!" Tonks cried out as she stumbled a bit trying to keep up with Harry. Harry paused immediately and slowly turned to face them surprised at how far back they were.
"How did you fall so far back?" Harry asked with pure confusion. Really he usually was the one rushing to keep up with the adults. His new height couldn't be the cause of this could it, he wondered.
"You are moving so fast and your strides are so long it is hard to keep up with you." Kingsley stated a bit of shock showing on his face. Harry blinked and then chuckled even throwing his head a bit to laugh at the situation.
"I am sorry Kingsley, I will try to control myself a bit more." Harry rumbled out. Really controlling himself shouldn't be as hard as it was becoming. He waited till Tonks was next to him before starting to walk again. He used the sight of her bubble gum pink hair to judge if he was starting to move to fast once more for the group.
"Why are you keeping your hair so long? You know I'm very willing to cut it for you." Molly said glaring at the shoulder length mostly fire red hair. Harry's eyes narrowed as he turned his head enough to face Molly.
"Molly I like my hair as it is going. I plan to pick up a few hair ties so I can keep it out of my face while we are out." Harry stated as the marble steps for Gringotts was soon very close. Harry turned and looked up the steps seeing the two guards at the doors. Both guards seemed stiffer than normal and stared right at Harry then hands tightening on their spears. Harry shook his head and continued towards the doors one hand going into his pocket to get his key ready so as not to take to much time here.
He stepped into the Bank and herd a strange tinkling noise he had never noticed before within the bank. All the goblins turned to the front and one goblin next to the carts squealed before saying something in Gobbledygook and ran into the back area of the bank. Many of the other customers within the bank stared in shock as many of the goblins continued to stare at Harry. Harry ignored what was happening with the customers and goblins as he stalked up to one of the open tellers. He looked down at the goblin before slamming his key down on the teller's desk making the teller jump and seem to gulp.
"I need money from my vault for my school supplies, an extra 50 galleons, and enough galleons to transfer into 600 pounds please." Harry stated. The goblin whimpered and sent another goblin to gather the request immediately. Molly went to another goblin and looked at the goblins reactions to Harry's new appearance but continued with her own business.
Most of the goblins were giving Harry a wide berth as he looked around his eyes seeming to take joy in their nervousness of his presence. A satisfied dark smile tugged at his lips as he continued to watch them. Very quickly the money was handed over to Hary and he picked up the pouch before placing his Key away. He turned walked towards the entrance to wait for the others, as he walked away many of the goblins went a bit limp in relief and went fully back to work putting Harry out of their minds.
Harry watched the change in the goblins and frowned a bit. Really why had they seemingly freaked out when he had entered. So much strangeness happening again and again. Soon though Molly, Kingsley, and Tonks rejoined him allowing them to head back into the alley. Tonks looked Harry over then glanced at the Goblins then at Harry again.
"Okay what is up with the goblins they never acted like that before." Tonks stated and Harry shrugged a moment looking away from the bank.
"Stupid fearful Bokoblins." Harry muttered causing Kingsley to look at him and frown a bit as Harry started to step down and away from the bank. Harry ignoring them hurried towards Madam Malkins. His whole focus on getting clothes that would fit.
"Wait up, there is no reason to rush!" Molly called after Harry causing him to pause. He turned to look at them irritation shining in his eyes. He tapped his foot as the group caught up and sighed.
"I want clothes that will fit properly. I am fed up with have a constant wedgie." Harry growled. Really was it too much to ask for clothes that would fit. Molly took a deep breath as though to start ranting only to have her mouth covered by Tonks.
"Molly now is not the time. Once we are back home you can go on the rant you are dying to." Tonks said. Molly deflated slowly and glared at the young woman obviously not happy with her words. Tonks slowly released Molly as Harry started to move again soon entering Madam Malkins. Harry found one employee and blinked as he realized he was looking down at the woman.
"I am in need of a new wardrobe. Preferably with growth charms on them." Harry stated. The woman stared at Harry a bit shocked at his size but nodded and motioned him to a stool. He moved over then frowned a moment and looked at the others.
"We wish to make this trip as quick as possible correct?" Harry asked and watched as they nodded. He pulled his money pouch out and after pulling some galleons out held it out to Kingsley. "Kingsley you and Molly start getting the supplies for the year while I get this done since it will take awhile. This should speed the trip up." Kingsley nodded seeing the point. It would definitely speed the trip up. He stood and left with Molly as Harry sighed at having to be measured for clothes.
"So what type of clothes do you need?" One of the workers requested pulling Harry's attention back on what was going on. Harry groaned and shut his eyes. Would they even believe him about Hogwarts student robes? Really there wasn't much he could do about that.
"I need a student wardrobe for Hogwarts, some casual robes and clothes as well." Harry stated and the worker stared at him then looked him over and whistled a moment. Harry rolled his eyes at the action of the worker as they kept on.
"What year are you, because you do not look like a student with your size." She stated obviously trying to make small talk while they worked. Harry groaned and looked down at the woman.
"5th year." Harry admitted and watched the worker almost fall over shock covering her face. She looked Harry over again then sighed a moment seeming almost sad about something. Harry sighed and waited for her to finish really wanting to get a move on with this.
"What colors are you interested in?" The woman asked as she finished getting the measurements. Harry frowned a bit in thought then looked at her.
"Dark reds, blacks, and browns as the primary colors. Golds, whites, and blues as highlights." Harry stated calmly. The woman nodded and moved onto the floor to gather clothing.
"What about materials?" The woman asked. Harry blinked and frowned again. He already had an idea on what he wanted but the cost wouldn't be worth it till he hit his full growth.
"I would most like silks and velvets but since I am not sure how much more growing I am going to be doing I would rather go with satins and strong cottons." Harry stated. The woman nodded actually a bit impressed with the boy's decisions. Showing he had some intelligence on the value of waiting. He looked about as the lady worked and found a nice set of dragon hide boots deciding to try them on. Once on he moved them over to the counter.
"You want those boots too?" The clerk asked. Harry nodded before going back to his spot on the stool as they tested many clothes on him. Harry rolled his eyes hating how long this was going to take but once finished he paid for his clothes and wore one set and his new boots out of the store feeling pure relief at properly fitting clothes.
He looked around the Alley with a bright smile feeling much better and quickly moved to Flourish and Blotts. He figured that would be a good spot since he had the list of books the Remus suggested to help out with the defense teacher this year. He started to collect his books for the year and a couple of extras. He looked over and saw Kingsley and Molly soon enter and join him with a smile.
"Now that looks better." Molly stated looking over Harry's clothing. Harry chuckled softly a slight smile on his lips.
"It feels a lot better too." Harry admitted as he stretched a moment not feeling like his clothing was about to rip apart. He then took the books over to the counter and placed them down then motioned at Molly.
"Go get the books I'll pay for your families too." Harry stated without a bit of concern. Molly frowned and shook her head as Tonks and Kingsley both winced a bit.
"Harry we can do this for ourselves." Molly stated. Harry took a slow deep breath and moved over to Molly placing his hands on her shoulders.
"Molly stop for a moment and let me explain. I am not doing this out of pity or even to show off wealth. I want to do this because your children have been my greatest friends. I want to do this because you have treated me like family when so many others have not. I do this because it is not something you expect or think you deserve. I do this because you are family and I would like to take one burden from you." Harry said as he stared into Molly's eyes. Molly looked up at Harry shock and aw written on her face.
"Okay, I accept." She murmured before moving away and collecting the books. Harry sighed in relief and nodded to the other two before going back over to the counter. He waited for Molly to collect the books for her children then paid for all the books. The group left the store and Harry smiled a bit feeling very happy with getting to help the Weasleys in some way.
"So what all was finished while I was getting my clothing?" Harry asked the group. Kingsley smiled glad to see that Harry was checking what needed to be done next.
"We got all the potion supplies for the year for all of you and the parchment and ink." Kingsley stated. Harry nodded then looked down at his list checking it and nodded.
"So pretty much everything that was necessary. Okay, who is coming into Muggle London with me?" Harry asked. He was determined to get the clothing he had had in a proper fit for himself and maybe get a watermelon if he could get to a grocery store. He didn't fully understand why he was craving watermelon but he was.
"I'm going with you for that part. Kingsley is taking Molly home." Tonks stated causing Harry to nod as she was the one who looked most like she could get away with going onto the Muggle side. Harry pulled the robe he was wearing off as they entered the Leaky Cauldron from the back and held it out to Kingsley. Kingsley took it slowly as Tonk's laughed and Transfigured her robe into a leather jacket.
"Kingsley if you can please take that home. I won't need it on the Muggle side and the rest of my clothes are basic enough I can get away with them." Harry said. Kingsley nodded accepting that as he and Molly headed to the fireplace, while Harry and Tonks headed for the door to go to the Muggle side. Harry walked out first noticing that Tonks was looking him over her eyes locking onto different aspects of his body.
"I really wish you were a bit older now Harry." Tonks admitted still looking him over. Whatever the changes were she couldn't deny he was becoming extremely hot. Though his sheer size was getting a bit scary. She frowned and wondered if maybe his family had giant blood in it. Harry glanced back at Tonks who was moving to walk next to him.
"Why do you say that Tonks?" Harry asked some confusion at her words crossing his face. Tonks blinked a couple of times and looked Harry over again then at his face.
"Harry those muscles and your size work well together there are gonna be a lot of girls that want to be with you." Tonks pointed out a bit shocked at the naivety that Harry was showing. Harry looked at himself then glanced at Tonks and shrugged a bit.
"If the reputation the ministry is trying to paint me with doesn't scare them away, besides I'm not really interested right now." Harry stated as he kept walking then frowned. When did he lose interest in the girls around him? He had a crush on Cho last year but now she held no interest to him. He frowned in thought at the two of them walked into the mall he had entered by himself earlier in the summer.
"Really I heard you were highly interested in a Ravenclaw student last year?" Tonks asked and followed along with Harry as he shrugged at her comment.
"She just doesn't appeal anymore. She is too small." Harry stated with a slight shrug. Really he would probably break her if he tried to bed her now. Plus they would be disappointed in him if he bedded a simple human. Harry paused and frowned before shaking his thoughts away.
"Harry, what's wrong?" Tonks asked noticing Harry's confused expression. Harry shrugged and soon entered the clothing store moving surprisingly quick to try and find a copy of that shirt he had found the first time he was here. Tonks blinked in surprise as she watched Harry dive into the shirts. Harry finally found versions of the shirt he had found when he had been here he grabbed a few of the larger sizes, then went hunting for other clothing items to try and figure out what would fit and what wouldn't. Once Harry figured his sizes, he gathered clothing and headed to the counter ready to head out.
"Nothing is overly wrong. Just changes I keep noticing." Harry waved off Tonks' question. Harry paid for the large amount of clothes then headed out of the store. He paused once they were out and frowned. "I want to purchase something. Do you know if there is a close by grocery store?"
"Grocery store? Why do you want to go to a grocery store?" Tonks asked confused at Harry's question. Harry sighed and pinched the bridge of his nose.
"I want a couple of fruits that I haven't seen often within the house. I figured I could pick them up before we headed back." Harry stated. Tonks shrugged and led Harry to a store where she motioned into it. Harry slipped in very quickly and found what he wanted a wide grin spreading on his face as he collects the items. Happily, the two returned to Sirius' home and as soon as inside Harry pulled out the full sized watermelon and placed it on the table. Several of the people jump in surprise.
"What the hell I thought you were just getting clothes?" Sirius cried out causing Harry to smile. Harry chuckled and shrugged as he sat down and looked about.
"Someone want to cut this up a bit so I can have some, and Sirius I was having a craving and we only have access to basic fruits." Harry pointed out and Sirius shrugged using a cutting spell to slice the melon up. Harry grabbed a piece quickly and began to eat it happily. He relaxed smiling a bit as he ate several pieces shocking several of the people. Several laughed before Harry finished and sighed happily then headed towards his room to go through his new clothing and pack his trunk.