Lord Harry Potter
Day 17 The penny falls or about bloody time ya twit.
(Thursday comes next as I recall.)
At five Harry and Hermione where woken up by William before having a quick breakfast and getting ready. At 6 they met back in the hall. Harry wore the outfit William had picked out while Hermione came down wearing a peach dress with matching shoulder coat. Her hair was again in ringlets and a small ruby necklace finished the outfit.
"Hermione, you look beautiful." Harry simply said before they stepped into the Bentley and made there way to London.
Hermione had brought along some objects which she had Harry practise his wand less magic on. Though Harry wasn't really concentrating, more intent he was on checking Hermione out.
(Harry's thoughts)
'Wow Hermione looks amazing.'
'Whoa where did that thought come from I shouldn't be thinking things like this about one of my best friends. It's wrong'
'Why is it wrong' asked his mind.
'Because she's my friend and you're not meant to go around checking out your friends, and nothing would ever come of it anyway.'
'Oh yeah well why are you wondering what she looks like without the dress?'
'Teenage Hormones?'
'Was that a answer or a question?'
'Oh Shut up!' Was the end of the conversation.
At 9:00 the car reached the outskirts off London where Harry instructed Mr Porter (Please call me Paul) to take them to a car dealership.
"Harry you already have a car?" Hermione stated
"Yes I know, but William suggested the purchase of a house car to help with the day to day running of the place and it's no where near 1pm yet." Came Harry's explanation.
"Well I suppose that makes sense then."
As they were getting out of the car at a Holden dealership, Harry asked Paul to come with them because it was his area of expertise.
"Offcourse, what kind off car did you have in mind?" Asked the chauffer as they entered the building.
"I have no idea, whatever's practical I suppose. Something with a bit of room for supplies I'd imagine." Admitted Harry
"Well that rules out sedan and convertibles, maybe a wagon, van or Ute?"
"A wagon or Ute it will be then. How about that commodore over by the wall?"
"Its pretty flash inside, more of a family car." Hermione helped.
"Well than that Ute the 4 door, it would be handy on the grounds and with supplies."
"The Rodeo excellent choice." Helped a saleswoman "Very hardy vehicle."
"Paul?"
"It does seem very practical, would even carry the plants and horse supplies"
"Good I'll take it." Harry said to the woman.
"Ah, don't you want to see inside?" Came the woman's shocked reply.
"No, not really"
"O.K if you'll just settle the details over here at my desk."
Harry quickly fixed the bill and after checking with Paul if they needed 4 wheel drive or 2, diesel or petrol, and agreed to pick up the in stock model this afternoon when Hermione and Harry would drive it back to the Manor, before they were off out the door and on their way to the leaky cauldron to vote for a new Minister of Magic where Harry voted for Mr Weasley and was pretty sure Hermione did too (The others were coming in later by floo to do the same) before they headed into Diagon Alley.
"I just need to pop in to gringots for a moment Hermione." Harry said.
"That's fine Harry" I think I need a good strong coffee while you do." Came Hermione reply with a yawn.
That said they parted for now and Harry proceeded past the goblins at the front door and up to the same goblin that he was first served by.
"Hello, can I help you Mr Potter?"
"Yes I was hoping I'd be able to open a few more accounts please."
"Off course sir, are you not happy with your current one?"
"Oh yes, its served me well, but I've come in to a rather large amount of money I'd like to transfer please."
"All right then how many accounts would you like?"
"6 please. One for Mr Ronald Weasley, Miss Luna Lovegod, Mr Neville Longbottom, Miss Hermione Granger, Miss Virginia Weasley and one for my self."
"Yes sir, Mr Longbottom and Miss Granger already have there own accounts here though."
"Oh yes I suppose they'd have to, well I'll just deposit some money into they're accounts, 20000 galleons a piece for the others and 10 million pounds in my new one." Said Harry writing a cheque to which the goblin started smiling.
"Yes Sir, Very well sir, very well that shall be done, is there anything else we can help you with today."
"Yes I was interested in a small wall safe could you recommend a supplier?"
"Offcourse sir we sell them our selves, very safe, just like the vaults we can make them open to only one persons touch, I'll have one ordered."
"Very good just take it out of my new account and have it delivered please."
"Will do, Good day sir."
Harry having finished his purchases left to find Hermione who turned out to be quietly drinking her coffee with a Ravenclaw seventh year who Harry vaguely recalled and then quickly decided to hate as he saw Hermione laughing happily with him.
"Hermione, there you are" Harry said as he walked over.
"Harry, this is Tony McClare, Tony, Harry" She introduced
Manners Harry "Hello Tony it's nice to meet you."
"Very nice to meet you to, but I'm afraid I must be getting on, lots to do and all. Goodbye." Apologised the boy leaving.
"That was odd"
"What was Mione?" Asked Harry
"Well a minute ago Tony was telling me he had no plans at all today, and suddenly he rushed off. He must have remembered something as you came over."
"That must be it."
"Oh well. Now its only 11 what shall we do for another 2 hours?"
"How about a look in 'Flourish and Blotts' before we head to Lady Susan's
"Good I was hoping." Hermione admitted
"I know" Harry said as they entered the store where Hermione quickly found the history section and Harry browsed the aisles picking up a few books that looked useful including. 'Hexes for Housekeeping by Mrs C.Lean', 'Lives of the rich and the famous', 'Horse riding for beginners', 'Love or something like it' and 'The complete guide to dinner parties'
Hermione however was engrossed in a volume entitled 'The magical connection to the royal realm' and had to be dragged away by Harry before they left for Lady Susan's.