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Chapter 2 Gringotts and the alleys
Harry woke the next morning to a tapping on his bedroom window he looked over and saw his owl Hedwig and another brown owl with a note. Opening the window Hedwig fluttered into his room and landed on her cage, while the other owl just stuck his leg out to Harry and when he untied the letter it took off into the morning sky. Wondering who could be sending him a letter Harry broke the seal, pulling the letter out Harry recognized the emerald green ink and loopy writing of Dumbledore "What the hell does the old fart want now" Harry said to himself.
'Dear Harry
I was informed late last night that you had received a letter without my knowledge or checking it for any curses or jinxes, but if you are reading this then it means that you are safe and the letter was harmless but I must beg of you not to heed whatever it is that the letter requested of you it is not safe for you to leave your home. It is my duty to inform you that although your friends would like for you to leave Privet drive and stay with them at headquarters, I cannot allow you to leave you home for the safety of yourself and others. I implore you to heed my warning and disregard everything the letter said.
Sincerely Albus Percival Wulfric Brian Dumbledore
Headmaster of Hogwarts, supreme mugwump of the international confederation of wizards, order of Merlin first class ect.'
Harry read the letter over five or six more times seething about how Dumbledore was trying to manipulate him. A plan was forming in his mind he would leave the Dursleys go to Gringotts purchase what he needed and then disappear for the rest of the summer. Looking at Dudley's broken alarm clock Harry saw that it was 9:59 and he decided it wouldn't be good to be seen by one of his watchers Harry pulled his invisibility cloak out of his trunk. Just as he was closing the lid the doorbell rang, Harry rushed down the stairs coming to a stop as his uncle was opening the door. A short man wearing a brown suit "Mr. Dursley I presume?" spoke the man in a voice Harry recognized but couldn't place. A puzzled Vernon answered, "You presume correct, but who are you and what do you want?" "My name is Griphook and I have been sent by Gringotts bank to collect Mr. Potter." replied the little man that called himself Griphook. "Why does that name sound familiar? wait now I remember Griphook took me to my vault the first time." "Oi, Mr. Griphook could you help me with my trunk?" Harry asked from behind his uncle. "It would be my pleasure Mr. Potter. Excuse me Mr. Dursley, thank you. Lead the way Mr. Potter." Said the little goblin. "and by the way Mr. Potter please call me Gripook." "Well then Griphook just Harry if you would be so kind." Replied Harry. "Of course Mist...Harry." Harry opened the door to his room and ushered the Goblin inside closing the door behind him. "Harry do you have your key before I shrink your trunk?" asked Griphook "Yah but why do I need my key now Griphook" Harry asked pulling the key out of his pocket. The Goblin replied "Not many know this Harry but all Gringotts keys are 'kirshors'" seeing the confused look on Harry's face Griphook explained "a kirshor is the goblin version of what wizards call a portkey, to activate it all you must do is speak "I your name wish to go to Gringotts and you will be taken to the main lobby. so if you are all set we should be leaving soon." Alright" Harry replied 'I Harry James Potter wish to go to Gringotts'. Hey why didn't it work?" "Harry, there are very powerful wards surrounding you home we must walk to where I landed." "Okay" spoke Harry stuffing his shrunk trunk (A/N hey that rhymes) in his pocket and pulling his invisibility cloak over his head. Harry and Griphook walked down Mongolia crescent, Griphook pulled Harry into an alley and said "This is where I landed." Harry held out his key waiting for Griphook to grab hold, once Griphook touched the key Harry said the magic words and they were gone.
Pulling himself up off the floor Harry tucked his key into his pocket and followed the little goblin behind the tellers and through an ornately carved black marble hallway he'd never noticed before. Griphook led Harry to a large gold door at the end of the corridor, Griphook snapped his fingers and the door opened "Head goblin Gorthak is waiting for you" said Griphook "I'll wait right here shall I"
A/N not finished yet but I decided it was time for another chapter
