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Diagon Alley
''What are you talking about? I'm not going anywhere with you!'' Harry protested.
''You are going even if that means that I'll have to drag you myself. You can be sure that I'll do it.'' Severus said glaring sternly at Harry who didn't have any choice because he knew that Snape would do what he said without any problem.
''But why...'' Harry was at the moment more confused that angry. He had no idea why Severus wants them to go to Diagon alley together.
''I suppose you're planning on going next school year to Hogwarts because you will need new books for that.'' Severus answered.
''And why do...'' Harry began in a childish tone.
''Because I am your father and you can't go alone there anyway.'' Severus sounded amused.
''Who else is...'' Harry started but was cut off again.
''The werewolf is going with us too. We'll be waiting outside, you have 10 minutes. Don't make me come here again.'' Severus said with a frown and left. Harry could tell that he didn't fancy the fact that Remus is going too.
For a minute Harry stared at the door in disbelief. Going somewhere in public with Severus was definitely not his idea of fun. Remembering Severus' words, he quickly took his stuff which included his wand and a backpack and headed outside. He didn't like the thought of being dragged to Diagon alley by Severus. Harry thanked god that Remus is going with them. At least he's reasonable. Harry stopped on the top of the staircase. Both Severus and Remus stood in the hall obviously annoyed by each other. They turned their back to Harry who decided that he'll wait a bit, just to see what will happen. Remus was constantly looking at his watch which was reflecting light at Severus' face and Severus looked like he was going to strangle him any second now.
''Would you stop doing that! It's annoying.'' Severus squeezed trough his teeth glaring at Remus who took his watch off to get a closer look.
''What's your problem?'' Remus asked offended.
''You are irritating me.'' Severus said with a scowl.
''I see you don't like me much and I don't like you either, but try to be polite at least for Harry.'' Remus said and put the watch in his pocket. It took whole 10 seconds for Remus to pull it out again.
''That's it! Give me that!'' Severus spat annoyed grabbing Remus' watch. Remus watched helplessly as Severus threw his watch on the floor and stamped on it.
''You really are an idiot, you know that?'' Remus frowned at Severus who was glaring madly at him.
Harry couldn't sustain laughter when he saw Remus and Severus acting like two five-year-olds. Men blushed when they realized Harry was watching them all the time. Remus regreted calling Severus and idiot in front of his son, but he had to let it out no matter what.
''Finally.'' Severus sighed in relief.
''What was that all about?'' Harry asked still laughing slightly.
''Nothing, Harry. Can we go now?'' Remus asked Harry but was glaring at Severus. The boy nodded.
The three of them left outside the Hogwarts wards. Severus pulled a quill that was made to be a portkey out of his robe. Harry held to it closing his eyes. After that usuall awkward feeling caused by using a portkey, they were in the Diagon alley. As soon as Harry got aware of where he is, he started walking leaving Remus and Severus behind.
''And where exactly do you think you're going?'' Severus asked standing to Harry's left.
''In order to buy books, I need money. I'm going to Gringotts.'' Harry explained slowly like Severus was a child who asked a very stupid question.
''That won't be necessary, I have enough money to buy you new books.'' Severus said quietly.
''You're not buying my books, I'll buy them myself.'' Harry said decidedly.
''Why are you so stubborn? What's wrong if I buy the books?'' Severus asked as he looked around like a hawk.
''I have my own money that my mother and my father left me in Gringotts. Besides, I always bought stuff with my own money.'' Harry replied.
''You might as well stop trying to convince him, he won't drop it until you do what he said.'' Remus said to Severus who scoffed at him behind Harry's back.
Harry turned to his right and saw Remus looking around. A witch with short blue hair and glasses passed next to him winking to Harry who was at first confused but realized that it's Tonks. He turned around and saw Alastor Moody walking behind him while his magical eye was spinning around. He figured that Dumbleodore wouldn't let him anywhere without a proper guard. The streets were rather crowded with wizards so aurors managed to blend in.
''Fine.'' Severus looked like he was fighting with himself not to show his disapproval. ''We're going to Gringotts.''
Remus and Harry shared a quick look doing all in their power to stay serious. In five years of knowing Severus Snape, Harry almost never saw him comply to anyone except Dumbledore. Harry was surprised, but pleased. They all headed to Gringotts, much to Severus' annoyance. When they arrived, Harry and Severus entered alone leaving the aurors outside, after all, Gringotts was supposed to be the safest place for a wizard. Severus spoke with a goblin who gave him a piece of parchment. Harry didn't manage to see what Severus was writing on it, because Severus folded the parchment and gave it to the goblin as soon as Harry got closer. The cart ride wasn't very pleasant, but it was worth of it when the goblin opened the vault. The Potter's vault was filled with gold and money, so Harry slowly started to fill his pockets and his backpack. Harry spotted a box in the left corner of the vault, but didn't get to open it because Severus was starting to get impatient and Harry figured that it's not a good idea to make him wait. The man was already annoyed because Harry didn't want his money. It wasn't neccesary to go to the Black's vault, because Harry already had enough galleons. They walked out the bank where the aurors waited. Harry could see by the look of Alastor's face that he wasn't very happy with the amount of time that Harry spent in Gringotts. Frankly, Harry didn't care. After all, they were here to protect him and therefor it was their obligation to go wherever he goes.
First thing Harry wanted to do with the money was to buy himself some new clothes and robes. Better yet, whole new wardrobe. Most of the items he bought in the shop were either black or red. But there were even a few green shirts, for which Severus had to admit that look good with the boys eyes. It was true. Harry also bought a few school robes and cloaks. When they finaly got out of the shop, they had to shrink all the items Harry bought to be able to carry them. His next stop was apothecary where he took all the ingredients that were neccesary. Harry let Severus help him in chosing the correct ones. Now the only thing left to purchase were the books. In the bookstore Harry ran into Neville who nodded to him but didn't came closer due to the person next to Harry, he obviously still feared Snape. Harry nodded back shrugging his shoulders. Severus handed the list of schoolbooks to Harry while he went to the other side of the store searching for something. Harry also took some books which he didn't find in the school library and would probably be useful. After purchasing everything he gave a curious look to Severus who was now talking to an old wizard dressed in black. He gestured to Harry to wait for him outside. The boy went outside where he handed the books to Remus who shrinked them.
''Harry!'' The red haired boy ran towards Harry with his mother and his sister. The three of them greeted Harry and his guard, Ron's mother even hugged him.
''Hi.'' Harry greeted back with a small smile. He figured that Ron doesn't know about Hermione or he wouldn't be so happy. He knew that he'll have to tell Ron about her but he'd rather wait until the school starts.
''Harry, what are you doing here? I thought your schoolbooks will be delivered to your aunt's house. Oh, It's not safe for you to be here.'' Molly moaned obviously not thinking that the aurors can protect him properly.
''Mom, leave him alone.'' Ron blushed as she stepped back whispering something to Remus.
''Harry, how are you mate?'' Ron asked.
''I'm fine.'' Harry replied simply.
''Have you already bought the books?'' Ron asked confused when he saw Harry wasn't carrying anything in his hands.
''Yes, just now. Remus shrinked them. So...How was your summer?'' Harry asked.
''Could've been better. Hey, have you seen Hermione? She told me we'd meet here.'' Ron said fighting with the new cauldron that was about to slipp out of his hands.
''Well, about that, listen...'' Harry started to explain but Ron suddenly turned his gaze from him. Harry turned around to see what was Ron looking at. Severus was walking towards them. He stood by Harry's side nodding slightly to Molly after she greeted him.
''Potter, we don't have time for chatting. If you are done here we're taking you back to Little Whinging.'' Severus said sternly to Harry who was a bit confused.
''Oh, of course. I bought everything I need, sir.'' Harry didn't know what was Severus pulling, but he accepted it. Gratefull that he doesn't have to explain anything yet, he looked at Ron apologetically shrugging his shoulders. Ginny and Molly entered the bookstore while Ron was still looking towards Harry and Severus. Followed by the aurors, Harry walked behind Severus realizing that the man just saved him.
