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Chapter 10- Harry and Hermione go shopping, and dementors attack
Harry and Hermione returned to Grimmauld Place after that trip on Harry's broomstick. Both Hermione and Harry decided to change into something more comfortable for their trip later. Harry and Hermione had also agreed to go purchase their books so they also carried their booklists from Hogwarts with them. Harry had alerted Lupin and Lupin told them that a member of the Order would be following them. Harry and Hermione decided to first go to The Leaky Cauldron for breakfast then go to Gringotts and purchase their books from Flourish and Blotts before going to muggle London to shop. Harry and Hermione then used floo powder and reached the Leaky Cauldron.
"Good morning, Mr. Potter, young lady," Tom the barkeeper said when he saw them arrive. "What would you like for breakfast today?" Tom asked them.
"I'll have scrambled eggs, bacon and home fries with some orange juice," Hermione said.
"I'll have the same Tom and can we leave some items here then come back for them later?" Harry asked Tom.
"Of course Mr. Potter, just leave those items with me and then come back for them later," Tom said as he went away to get their breakfast.
"Thank you for coming Herm," Harry whispered.
"Oh its nothing Harry after all I do owe you a gift right?" Hermione said grabbing Harry's hand.
"Well yeah I guess," Harry replied as he kissed Hermione. They were still kissing when they heard a voice behind them.
"Oh so you two really love each other?" Rita Skeeter asked.
Harry groaned. The last person he had wanted to see had discovered that he and Hermione was a couple. Harry was about to answer when Hermione spoke first.
"Yes we do, now if you don't mind its none of your business," Hermione said as she started to kiss Harry again.
Rita Skeeter then gave Hermione an evil glare before walking away. Shortly afterwards, their food had arrived and they were eating in silence.
"So Harry what type of items are you going to buy today?" Hermione asked after she had finished eating.
"Oh I'm going to buy some t-shirts, jeans, muscle shirts and maybe a pair of shoes," Harry said as he grabbed Hermione's hand.
"Sounds interesting Harry. Can I pick some items for you?" Hermione asked grinning.
"We shall see Miss Granger," Harry said before giving Hermione a kiss on the lips.
After eating, Harry and Hermione went out to Diagon Alley. First they went to Gringotts so Harry and Hermione could pick up some muggle and wizarding money.
"Can I help you sir and madam?" a goblin asked when they entered.
"Yes," Hermione said. "I would like to withdraw ten galleons and a hundred muggle pounds," she told the goblin.
"Very well. The conversion rate is seven sickles to a pound. The cart does not run at this time so I shall withdraw the money from the safe on this floor and then remove the money from your vault later. Is that okay?" the goblin asked Hermione who nodded. The goblin then turned to Harry. "What would you like to do sir?" the goblin asked.
"Um I would like to withdraw eight galleons and two hundred muggle pounds," Harry said.
"Okay then if I could have your vault numbers please?" the goblin asked them.
Harry and Hermione gave the goblin their vault numbers who then came back with two money bags.
"Here you go madam- ten galleons and a hundred muggle pounds," the goblin said giving Hermione a bag.
"This is for you sir- eight galleons and two hundred muggle pounds," the goblin said giving Harry the other bag.
'Damn I need a wallet,' Harry thought as he and Hermione left Gringotts then went to Flourish and Blotts. They reached Flourish and Blotts right after it had opened.
"Yes how may I help you?" a store employee asked Harry and Hermione.
"We are looking for these books," Harry said giving his book list to the employee.
"Ah, starting your sixth year at Hogwarts now," the employee said as he went to find Harry's books.
"I want to kiss you right now," Harry whispered in Hermione's ear.
"Don't Harry, we're getting our books any minute now," Hermione whispered back.
"Can I kiss you later then Herm?" Harry asked.
"You should say 'May I kiss you' and yes you may Mr. Potter," Hermione replied as the store employee returned with Harry's books.
"Here you are sir," the assistant said as he gave Harry a stack of books before taking Hermione's list.
"I love you Herm," Harry whispered as he kissed Hermione on her neck causing Hermione to moan with pleasure.
"Harry," Hermione said before kissing Harry. Hermione's tongue was in his mouth now and it was touching Harry's tongue. Hermione also put her arms around Harry's neck and Harry responded by placing his arms around her waist. They were still kissing when the store employee returned and let out an embarrassed cough causing Harry and Hermione to separate.
"Ahem, sorry for interrupting here are your books," the store employee said, smiling as he gave Hermione her stack of books. "Okay," the store employee said. "Your stack costs eight galleons and two sickles madam," the employee told Hermione and your stack costs six galleons and twelve sickles sir," the employee told Harry.
After paying for the books, Harry and Hermione then went to purchase some potions ingredients at the Apothecary. Harry and Hermione then went to buy some new robes from Madam Malkin's since both of them had outgrew their robes. Harry then went to a store called The Piercing Shack to get an earring.
"Yes?" a female attendant with several ear piercings askedHarry when he walked in.
"I would like to get an ear piercing," Harry said and gave her the coupon.
"Okay," she said. "Over there are the earrings that you can get," she said pointing to a display case by the door. "When you find one you like, tell me and I'll pierce your ears," she said.
Harry and Hermione went to look at the earrings on display. Harry saw many earrings including one with a cross, several studs, an earring with a dragon, several gold or silver rings and an earring with a lighting bolt. Harry then decided to get the earring with the lightning bolt. "Erm, excuse me," Harry said to the attendant.
"Yes?" she said.
"I'll take the earring with the lighting bolt," Harry said. The attendant nodded then took out the earring Harry had chosen and took out what appeared to be a hole puncher.
"Have a seat on this chair while I pierce your ear," the attendant told Harry as he sat down and revealed his lightning bolt scar. The attendant gasped then pierced his ear and inserted the earring. "Okay Mr. Potter, have a good day," the attendant said when Harry and Hermione left.
After going back to the Leaky Cauldron and leaving their purchases with Tom, Harry and Hermione then went to muggle London to shop. First they went to Haggar's, a big department store near the Leaky Cauldron.
"I like your earring Harry," Hermione said as she gently caressed his cheek.
"Okay Herm," Harry said as he started to kiss Hermione.
"Harry we're here to shop not kiss!" Hermione said.
Harry then gave her his usual pout before speaking. "Aww, I want to kiss the woman that I love," he said moving closer to Hermione.
"You'll have time to kiss me later," Hermione said as she led Harry into Haggar's.
Inside Harry walked around the men's section looking around at the various items. There was a sale on Wrangler jeans- two for eighteen pounds, so Harry decided to buy some.
"Herm, are the jeans cheap?" Harry asked.
"Yeah Harry they're normally thirteen pounds for one," Hermione said.
Harry then purchased four of those- two in blue and two in black all of them sized thirty two by thirty two before going to look at some other shirts. Harry picked up two packs of muscle shirts with three shirts in each and it cost seven pounds for each. Harry also purchased three button up shirts that cost twelve pounds each. In addition to all that Harry purchased a pack of three plain white t-shirts for eight pounds. Harry then went with Hermione to pay at the cash register. The cashier then scanned all the items that Harry wanted to purchase.
"Your total is ninety nine pounds and sixty four cents," the cashier told Harry. Harry was about to pay but Hermione stopped him and paid. "Thank you and have a nice day the" cashier told them as she gave Hermione some change. Harry took the huge bag and left the store with Hermione.
"What was that for Herm?" Harry asked.
"Well I did say the first hundred pounds are on me didn't I? Hermione said. "Happy late birthday," she continued kissing him on the lips.
Harry and Hermione then went back to the Leaky Cauldron where they gave the bag to Tom. Harry and Hermione then went to a mall near the Leaky Cauldron. In the mall Harry saw several different stores including Aeropostale, Hot Topic, American Eagle and others. Harry purchased three novelty t-shirts from Hot Topic, two more pairs of jeans, and a pair of New Balance shoes. All that had cost Harry over a hundred and eight pounds but Harry felt it was worth it. By the time they were done shopping, it was almost four o clock so Harry and Hermione went back to the Leaky Cauldron to pick up the items they had left with Tom.
"Herm, can you wait here for a minute?" Harry asked Hermione as they reached the Leaky Cauldron.
"Sure Harry," Hermione said as she sat down on a chair.
Harry then went back into Diagon Alley. Harry had just enough money left over to buy Hermione a birthday present since her birthday was in almost a month. Harry first went into Flourish and Blotts to buy Hermione a book on the relationship between wizards and non humans like house elves, goblins and owls. Harry told a sales assistant what he wanted and the sales assistant gave Harry a huge book.
"This book describes the relationships between wizards and a variety of creatures such as goblins, house elves, owls, griffins, unicorns and more," the sales assistant told Harry.
"How much will it cost?" Harry asked.
"The book will cost you two galleons and fourteen sickles," the sales assistant answered.
"Um can you hold on to the book for me?" Harry said as he paid the sales assistant.
"Sure sir for how long?" the sales assistant asked.
"Um for anywhere from three days to a week," Harry replied.
"Okay. Your name sir?" the sales assistant asked Harry.
Harry pushed his hair up to reveal his scar. The sales assistant gasped and nodded. "Very well Mr. Potter," the sales assistant said.
"Oh and someone will pick it up for me because I won't be coming here," Harry told the stunned sales assistant.
"Sure just mention the name Potter to any employee and the employee will get your book," the sales assistant said.
Harry then left and went to a jewelry store a few stores down. Harry had wanted to also purchase a necklace for Hermione and an assistant came up to him.
"Yes sir?" the attendant asked Harry in a sarcastic voice.
"I would like to purchase a necklace for a friend," Harry said.
"Of course sir. Can I see some ID?" the attendant asked Harry in a mocking voice.
Harry sighed then pushed up his bangs. The attendant gasped and looked stunned. "So sorry Mr. Potter, if you would come this way I can show you the necklaces that we have to offer," the sales assistant told Harry.
After a quick look, Harry decided to buy Hermione a silver necklace with a heart attached. Harry saw the necklace was going to set him back twenty four galleons and three sickles and he only had a galleon left on him. Harry told the attendant that he wanted that necklace and the attendant took out the necklace for Harry.
"It will cost twenty four galleons and three sickles," the attendant told Harry.
"Um is there some way you can get the money from my Gringotts vault?" Harry asked.
"Of course Mr. Potter," the attendant said as she pulled out a sheet of parchment. "Fill out this sheet of parchment and we will deduct funds from your Gringotts vault," the attendant said.
Harry filled out the sheet of parchment and the attendant gave Harry a bag that contained the necklace inside a box. Harry then walked out with the necklace in his pocket when he noticed that it had suddenly got colder. Harry then heard his parents voices in his head. 'Oh no not the dementors,' Harry thought. Then Harry saw them, four dozen dementors were gliding toward Diagon Alley. People started to scream as all the dementors surrounded a group of over a hundred people.
"Expecto patronum," Harry shouted, drawing his wand and aiming at the dementors as a stag came out from his wand and drove away most of the dementors. "Good work Prongs," Harry whispered before looking around and seeing three dementors around a family near Quality Quidditch Supplies, ready to deliver their kiss. "Prongs over there!" Harry shouted but he knew it was too late. Harry saw the dementors kiss the family and his patronus arrive a few seconds too late. By now all the dementors had left and Harry went to check on the family. Harry saw a woman whom he presumed was the mother, a man who he presumed was the father and a little boy around five or six years old. 'I'm sorry,' Harry thought as he felt a tear drop and heard several pops.
Harry turned around and saw Kingsley Shacklebolt, Tonks and ten other aurors. They looked around seeing the group that the dementors had surrounded before who were now applauding Harry and then saw the family that was kissed.
"Harry, what happened here?" Kingsley asked.
"Four dozen dementors came to Diagon Alley. Most of them surrounded the group over there," Harry said pointing to the group that was applauding him before. "Three dementors kissed that family," Harry said pointing to the family by Quality Quidditch Supplies, who were being looked at by aurors.
"I'll make sure Minister Weasley knows about this Harry. You did a brave thing saving the lives of over a hundred people," Kingsley said, putting a hand on Harry's shoulder.
"But it's not fair!" Harry said. "What about the family that was kissed? I couldn't save them," Harry said almost crying.
"Hij die vrede dit wenst, treft voor oorlog voorbereidingen," Tonks said, joining the conversation and putting her hand on Harry's arm.
"What does that mean?" Harry asked.
"It means he who wishes for peace, prepare for war in Dutch" Tonks said. "Listen Harry, we are at war. You can't think about the family who was kissed. Think about all those lives you saved Harry," Tonks said.
Harry nodded then went back to the Leaky Cauldron where Hermione was waiting.
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