Diagon Alley
The next morning Harry woke up and didn't bother unpacking his things thinking how in less than two weeks he would be leaving the Dursley's house forever and since he would be of age he would be able to use magic and take his apparition test. He hurriedly got dressed and went downstairs to tell the Aunt Petunia he was going out for a while then left.
Harry went out in front of the house on the curb making sure there were no muggles in sight and stuck out his wand. He had found out in his third year of Hogwarts that it summoned The Knight Bus. He greeted the familiar face of Ernie the driver. Ernie's assistant Sean Shunpike was still locked up in Azkaban, for as Harry thought, being wrongly accused of being a death eater.
Once arriving at The Leaky Cauldron Harry met Ron and Hermione. "Alright Harry?" said Hermione. "Alright, you?" said Harry. "Were fine" said Hermione. "First thing I have to do is go see the head goblin at Gringotts" said Harry. "Alright then," said Ron. "I will accompany Hermione to buy some new quills and parchment she said she needed. We will meet you in front of Gringotts when we are done. Then, we can go back to The Leaky Cauldron and get some butter beer." "Sounds good" said Harry as started making his way down the street.
As Harry walked towards Gringotts he was amazed how few people were shopping anymore. The war had everyone scared. The few people he did see out on the streets were traveling hurriedly in pairs. Even Fred and George's store Weasley's Wizard Wheezes was almost empty of customers.
Harry went into Gringotts to the head goblin's secretary. "I was wondering if I could speak to the head goblin" Harry asked. "Do you have an appointment" the secretary asked. "No" admitted Harry. "But can you still ask him if he will see me?" The secretary finally looked up. "You're Harry Potter" she exclaimed. She picked up the phone and said, "Mr. Potter is here to see you sir" She then directed Harry to door number 7.
Harry was about to knock on the door. However, before he could it opened. "Harry, come in" said the goblin. "What brings you hear today?" "I am here inquiring on my inheritance from my parents" Harry said. "More specifically I want to know about Godrics Hollow, where my parents lived." "As you know Mr. Potter the house was destroyed the night of your parent's death. However, they did leave the land to you" said the goblin. "Assuming I wanted to use the land for something could I?" questioned Harry. "Yes, Mr. Potter you could assuming that if you were building something you had the proper permits from the Ministry of course" said the goblin. "Thank you for your time" Harry said. The goblin then handed Harry a copy to the deed for the land of 777 Godrics Hollow. Harry then said his goodbyes and he turned around and left.
Once outside of Gringotts Harry saw Ron and Hermione sitting on the stairs waiting for him. "Hey Harry" said Ron. "Do you want to go into Fred and George's before we go back to The Leaky Cauldron." "No" answered Harry. "I have one more thing to take care of first. You two go ahead I'll catch up with you soon." Hermione gave Harry a questioning look then reluctantly agreed.
As Ron and Hermione set off for Wheasley's Wizard Wheezes Harry couldn't help but noticing they were holding hands. However, at that point Harry had something else on his mind, where he was headed. Magical Homes and Houses only a few buildings down. Harry walked inside the building and a man walked to the counter. "How may I help you?" the man asked. "I am interested in building a house on some land I have inherited" said Harry. "Well yes, I can help you with that. Please have a seat" said the man.
As the man and Harry sat, Harry explained the sort of house he would like. He told the man how he wanted it to have at least five bedrooms because he likes to have guest stay over. He also explained how he needed a large kitchen and a large sitting area because he liked to entertain. That wasn't the real reason Harry wanted such a large house. However, he couldn't tell the man he wanted such a large house so it could be headquarters of a secret organization – The Order of the Phoenix. After much discussion the man told him to come back in three days and he would have the plans for the house done. Harry agreed and went off to find Ron and Hermione and go have some butter beer before heading home.