Disclaimer: Only the plot and any characters you don't recognize are mine. I'm not JKR although I wish I was.
Chapter 4: Shopping in Diagon Alley
As Harry walked down the alley, he mused over what he needed to get.
'Well,' he thought. 'I definitely need a new trunk…I think I'll get one like Moody's. I need another wand too as mine won't work against Voldemort. And maybe I should get rid of these glasses. I should get a whole new look.'
He walked into a trunk shop and looked around. As he was admiring a sleek mahogany trunk with gold clasps and locks, the owner came up from behind him and spooked him.
"How may I help you?" he asked. "I am the store owner, Seth Bernstein."
As his heart slowed, Harry spoke.
"Hi I was wondering what you had in trunks with many compartments. I want the best that you have."
Mr. Bernstein looked at him in surprise.
"You really think you can get something like that kid? If you're not here to be serious, then leave. I have better things to do than fooling around with a kid."
Harry bristled about being called a kid, but he supposed he looked like one, with how he had been so underfed in his life. He showed the man his scar to show how serious he was.
"Well Mr. Potter, I'm must say. I'm very sorry. I had no idea it was you. Let me show you around.
The trunk you are looking at is one of the best we have. It's got seven compartments. The first two compartments are just that, compartment. They're like your regular school trunk, but a little roomier. The other five compartments are empty rooms so you can decorate them as you would like. They are also expandable and shrinkable. Another bonus is that in this trunk, the ministry cannot detect any magic that is performed. It also has automatic shrinking charms on it so you can carry it with you wherever you want to go. You can also key it to whomever only you want to have access. If you want to be really safe, you can key it to your family ring. You just have to put the crest in the imprint on the lock. That way only you can get in and lock anybody else out, unless you invite them in."
"That's great," said Harry, "but you said it was only one of the best. Can you tell me about the others?"
"Well," Mr. Bernstein said. "We only have one other seven compartment trunk…if that's what you're looking for. Our other really good trunks we have are all single or double compartment. The other seven compartment trunk is like the mahogany trunk, but it is already furnished. It has all the fixings of a normal house with a family room, a dining room, a kitchen, a bedroom, and a bathroom. The mahogany trunk is 150 galleons and the furnished trunk is 200 galleons."
"I think I'll take the mahogany trunk then," Harry replied.
Mr. Bernstein showed him how to key his ring to the lock. Harry took out his new wallet, thought of the 150 galleons and paid for his trunk. He then shrunk it and left the shop.
As he walked though Diagon Alley to his next destination, Harry thought about what he would do with the five compartment rooms. He decided on one for a kitchen with a bar and an infinite supply of food and drinks, one of the rooms he would turn into a library and a study. Another room he would turn into a bedroom with a nice bathroom. His last two he would turn into a training room and open grounds on which he would put a quidditch pitch and an obstacle course.
He stopped in at madam Malkin's Robes for all Occasions, as he would need some new school robes, some casual robes, and at least one set of dress robes. While he was looking around, he spotted Madam Malkin measuring a customer. She saw him however, and came over when she got a break.
"Can I help you," she asked. "We have robes for all occasions, as the sign says. I'm busy at the moment though. This is my assistant Daphne Greengrass. She can help you."
"Hello," Harry said, taking off his hat. His scar was showing so Daphne recognized him immediately.
"Mr. Potter," she said a little surprised. "How can I help you?"
"Please, call me Harry and I'd like some help with whole new wardrobe. I need some casual robes, dress robes, and new school robes, as mine have gotten too short."
Daphne giggled when he asked her to help him, but quickly started shoving robes into his arms. When she had pulled practically everything off the racks, Harry went to try them on. He decided to get the black, emerald green, navy blue, and red with gold threads casual robes, and the dress robes that were a deep midnight blue with sliver trim. He was then measured and told that they would be ready for pickup in a couple of hours.
Harry walked out of Madam Malkin's and saw a shop for contacts and glasses. He went in and found the owner.
"I would like to get some contacts please," he said, showing his scar.
"Would you like them to have any special features or just be normal contacts, Mr. Potter?"
"What special features do you have?" Harry asked.
"Well, I can put x-ray vision so you can see through anything, including brick walls. I can put in infrared, and sunglasses," the owner replied.
"I'll take it all," said Harry.
"Alright, they'll burn for a little bit when I put them in. This is so they can mold to your eyes, so you can't close them. You'll have to keep your eyes open for about ten minutes afterwards, so you can get used to them."
So the owner put in the contacts and true to his word, Harry's eyes started to burn, but when the owner was finished, Harry did not close his eyes. He paid and walked out. He went over to Flourish and Blotts. He walked through the potions section and grabbed a few books including he ones he figured he would need for school. Even if he didn't get into NEWT potions, he would study the subject anyways. He grabbed all of his other school books too, minus divination, plus some extra ones. He picked up a book on apparition, occulemency and legillmency, also he got extra books in charms, transfiguration, and defense against the dark arts. He also picked up a book on sword and muggle fighting and strategy. The total cost came to about 430 galleons for about 50 books.
Across from Flourish and Blotts, Harry saw a dragon hide leather and armor shop. He decided it would be smart for him to get some. He went up to the counter and asked for the store owner.
"I am Mr. Blackburn, the owner. Can I help you?"
Harry deciding it would be better to just get the best Mr. Black burn had, showed his scar. "I want the strongest you have."
"Well Mr. Potter, follow me. The strongest I have is Hungarian Horntail. It will block from most of the unwanted spells, including some of the more advanced curses and hexes. What would you like protection for?"
"I'd like a vest and a pair of boots," Harry replied. "And do you have any holsters for wands and daggers?"
"We have bots that are charmed to not make any sound, are water and fire proof, and they can mold to your feet becoming extremely comfortable. We have vests that are water and fire proof, and they also mold to your body and become comfortable. The vest can actually seem more like a second skin than another article of clothing after a while. We also have holsters for both daggers and wands that strap to your forearms and your calves. They have protections against summoning and being disarmed if the wand or dagger in question is still in the holster. We also have belts for swords and longer daggers if you would like. It is more for show however than anything else," Mr. Blackburn explained.
"I'd like one vest, one pair of boots, one wand and dagger holster for the forearm, one wand and dagger holster for the calf, and one belt," Harry replied.
Mr. Blackburn showed Harry how to snap his wrists to draw his wand and a dagger quickly and effectively. Harry then strapped them to both forearms and calves. He put the vest and the boots on also, to get used to them. The vest was stiff, but Mr. Blackburn assured him that it would loosen up after a few days of wearing it and it would slowly form to his body. Harry Paid for everything and was about to leave when a question popped into his mind.
"Mr. Blackburn," he asked. "Do you know where there is a shop where I can find a new watch…mine broke two year s ago and I was thinking I should get a wizarding one with special features on it."
"I actually have a few here," Mr. Blackburn replied. "My grandfather was a silversmith and made the most beautiful watches I've ever seen. I don't usually sell them to customers because I only have a few of them, but I would be honored to sell you one. I have a very special one that is platinum and silver with a navy blue face plate. It can detect a death eater from up to a mile away and tell you haw far away the death eater is. It also has an emergency portkey in it that you can program to five different places. It would be very useful in a tight spot. I can sell it to you for 300 galleons if you're willing to pay that much. It was a special watch to me and I'd hate to part with it for more, but you a re a special case."
"If you wouldn't mind selling it, I will buy it and give you more than the 300 you ask for; especially if it has a special value to you. It should come in handy for me."
Harry gave the man the three hundred and then added another hundred for his help. Mr. Blackburn showed him how to program it. Harry then thanked him again, and walked out the door to head to Ollivander's.
He walked into the dusty old shop and looked around. It was just as he remembered. He looked around for Mr. Ollivander. As before, he crept out of the shadows and made Harry jump.
"Ah yes Mr. Potter. I remember well. Eleven inches, holly with a core of a phoenix feather. Nothing's happened to it has it?"
"No sir, I was wondering if I could get a second wand as I'm sure you've heard of what happens when my wand and Voldemort's get together," Harry replied.
"I do know what happens, however, I'm afraid that I won't be able to sell you a second wand. You see, I'm monitored by the ministry and only aurors and hit-wizards are allowed a second wand."
"What if I were able to procure the materials and have you make the wand," Harry asked.
"I might be able to do that. Yes…the ministry wouldn't have to know. You get me the wood and core, Mr. Potter, and I'll make you a wand that will fit you better than the one you have already."
Needless to say, Harry was ecstatic. All he needed was to find a wood type that attracted him and a core that fit him. He thanked Mr. Ollivander and left the shop.
He walked around some more before deciding to get some lunch and then heading up Knockturn Alley.