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Harry Norwood

Chapter 2

McGonagall led them down the street do a small side street by the nearby park. She once again pulled her wand out and lifted it up. The Norwoods looked at her. A few seconds later a big, purple bus showed up with a bang. The door opened and an elderly man with gray short hair came out.

"Welcome to the Knightbus. Ah Professor McGonagall another Muggleborn I assume?" he said.

"Yes Nigel. This is Harry Norwood and his family" she said. Pointing to Harry.

"Well welcome to the Knightbus Harry. Take a seat and hold on tight" Nigel said and ushered them in. McGonagall payed the man and the bus took off. The ride on the Knightbus was unlike anything they have ever experienced. If they hadn't grabbed the handles tight they would have been thrown around the bus. It took the bus less than five minutes to arrive at their destination. They got off with shaking legs. Bella looked visibly sick.

"Is it always like this?" asked Clara. McGonagall nodded.

"Yes I am afriad it is. There are other options for traveling but they aren't suitable for Muggles. You can reach it by muggle means to it takes a lot longer" she explained. Once their all got over the shook they looked around.

"I know this street. This is Charing Cross Road" William said.

"Yes. The entrance to our world is through a small pub over there" McGonagall said pointing to a black door across the street.

"Where I can't see a pub. All I see is a music and a book shop" Clare said confused.

"Ah yes only our kind can see it. It's called the Leaky Cauldron" McGonagall explained.

"Wait i need to get some money first. I see an ATM over there. I'll be right back" William said. He rushed over to the ATM and got some money. Once he was back they walked over to the pub and went inside. The pub was dark lid and full of smoke and dust. In one corner was an old bar where a few people where sitting around. In the middle was a long table with also a few people at it. In an alcove far away from the door where smaller table and a few booths. There was also a staircase leading up right next to a huge fireplace. The old man behind the bar looked up as they entered.

"Ah Professor. Another Muggleborn student I assume?" he said.

"Yes Tom. This is Harry Norwood and his family." she said.

"Welcome to the Leaky Cauldron. If you need anything just let me know" he said smiling and went back to work.

"This is Tom. He owns the Pub. If you have any questions just ask him" McGonagall said and led them through the Pub to a back door. It was a small place with only a metal bin standing around. McGonagall took out her wand again.

"Young Mr. Norwood. Watch closely what I am doing. You will need this in the future" she said and Harry looked at her confused. She stared taping the wand on the wall in a certain patter. Harry watched in awe as the stone opened up to form an archway. Then they entered Diagon Alley for the first time. The whole family was in awe. They wished they had more eyes to take everything in. They kept pointing and whispering. Everything looked so magical. They walked through a big crowd of people all dressed in different kids of robes and wearing different kinds of hats. Soon they were standing in front of a huge crooked white building. In front of the building where two tiny strange looking creatures. When they got closer they saw the text that was engraved on the door.

Enter, stranger, but take heed

Of what awaits the sin of greed

For those who take, but do not earn,

Must pay most dearly in their turn.

So if you seek beneath our floors

A treasure that was never yours,

Thief, you have been warned, beware

Of finding more than treasure there.

Confused they looked at McGonagall. "These creatures are called Goblins. They run the bank. Be very careful with them. They don't like disrespect" she said. Slowly they entered the bank. The inside was huge. Everything was made of marble and gold. The huge chandeliers hanging from the ceiling were covered in cobwebs. They walked up to a teller. The Goblin looked up grunting.

"What can I do for you?" he asked.

"I am accompanying a Muggleborn student. His father would like to exchange some pounds" McGonagall said.

"Very well. How much would you like to exchange?" the Goblin asked.

William handed over 1000 Pounds. The Goblin took the money and counted. He got up and walked to the back. He returned with a big bag.

"You gave me 1000 Pounds. The exchange rate is 1 Galleon to 5 Pounds. This makes 200 Galleons for you" he handed William the bag. "Have a nice day. Next" he yelled and a young woman walked up. The small group quickly walked away.

"Could you explain the money again?" Harry asked.

"Of course. Galleons, thats the gold ones, is for us what Pound is for you. Then there are Sickles, the silver ones, they are like pence. And then there are Knuts. There are 17 Sickle in 1 Galleon, 29 Knuts in 1 Sickle and 493 Knuts in 1 Galleon" McGonagall explained. Harry looked at her confused. "You will learn with time" she said and led them out the bank. "Alright you have your list?" she asked Harry as they stood in front the bank. Harry pulled the list out.

"Yes Ma'am" he said.

"Alright. We should first get a suitcase so you can carry everything easier" she said. They nodded and she led them to the travel accessories shop. The shop was small but filled with all kinds of cases and bags. In the far back was a small desk and a backdoor. They walked over to the desk and McGonagall rang the bell that was on the desk. The door opened and a middle aged man with short black hair and tiny glasses came out.

"Ah Professor McGonagall. Another Muggleborn I see" he said.

"Yes Mr. Randel. This is Harry Norwood and his family." she said pointing to Harry. He walked over to the side with the trunks.

"Ah yes. Standard school case coming right up" he said and grabbed one from the top. It was a big brown suitcase with green straps and handle. "Right. The standard case has the basic enchantments on it to prevent anything from breaking inside. It's also charmed to be feather light. All i need now is your initials to put on the case so everyone can see it's yours" he said. Harry gave him his initials and he put them on in bright silver letters. "Alright that makes 12 Galleons" he said. With a little struggle and help from McGonagall they payed and said their goodbye. Next they went to get his school uniform as it would take a while till they were done. McGonagall led the to a shop called Madam Malkins robs for all occasions. The inside was small. in the middle of the room where a few pedestals where a young slightly chubby boy with blond hair was standing, on one side where a few chairs where an old woman was sitting and on another a few stalls for changing. There was also a desk in the far back and a backdoor. A plum looking older woman came out of the door carrying a few materials.

"Ah Professor McGonagall. Another first year. Why don't you stand right here next to young Mr. Longbottom" she said.

"Lady Longbottom. I didn't see you over there. How are you? Is this young Neville?" McGonagall asked the older woman sitting on one of the chairs and they engaged in conversation. Clara, William and Bella sat down and watched the shop owner work. Harry stood next to the other boy.

"Hello" the boy said. Madam Malkin told him to spread his arms so she could measure him.

"Hey" Harry said back as the measuring tape worked on it's own.

"I'm Neville. Neville Longbottom" the boy said.

"Harry Norwood" Harry replied as Madam Malkin pushed his legs apart to measure him further.

"Are you a first year too?" Neville asked. Harry nodded.

"Yeah. Did you grow up in this world?" He asked.

"Yes I did. With my Gran over there" Neville said and pointed to the older woman who was talking to McGonagall and Harrys parents. "Your Muggleborn right?" he asked Harry.

"Yeah I think so. I was adopted" Harry said. Neville nodded. "Where are your Parents?" he than asked Neville. Neville looked down.

"Dead" he said very quietly.

"Oh sorry about that" Harry simply said trying to sound comforting.

"It's okay. So what house do you think you'll be in?" Neville asked.

"Houses? I don't know much about them. Professor McGonagall explained it a bit" Harry said.

"Well there is Gryffindor the house of the brave and courageous. Then there is Ravenclaw the house that values wisdom and studying. Hufflepuff is the house for the loyal and kind ones and last there is Slytherin. It's the least favourite house for a lot of people as a lot of them like to use dark magic. Their cunning and ambitious. My gran wants me to be in Gryffindor like my dad was but I think I'll be a Hufflepuff like my Mum was" Neville said.

"Well from what you explained i think either it's a tie between Gryffindor or Hufflepuff. I am brave but also loyal and kind. But I also like to study so maybe Ravenclaw. I don't know" Harry said as Madam Malkin came back into the room.

"Alright Mr. Longbottom your done. You can pick them up in two hours" she said. Neville got down and walked over to his Gran.

"Bye Harry. Maybe I'll se you on the train" he said. Harry said goodbye and focused back on what the needle was doing. It was stitching together pieces of black fabric all around him. A while later he was done. They were now on their way to get the books. They walked into Flourish and Blotts. It was a small but high shop. There were books all around. From ground to ceiling with more than two levels. Harry was in awe. McGonagall led them to the shop clerk.

"Professor McGonagall i see you brought me another muggleborn student. I'll get the books. I'll be right back" the man said. McGonagall turned to Harry.

"He'll get your schoolbooks but you're welcome to have a look around and see if anything interests you" she said. Harry nodded and walked of. The books were sorted by theme, section and author. He walked over to the section labeled history. He browsed around and found a few interesting ones like Hogwarts: A History, The great Wizarding Wars and basic history of the Wizarding World. Then he walked over to the section labeled customs where he found books on important laws, families and personalities and introduction for Muggleborns. In the section fiction he found a children's book called Tales of Beetle the Bard which he thought Bella might like. He walked back to his Family and found that his Schoolbooks were already waiting for him. He placed the books on the desk.

"Very well choice young man" the clerk said when he saw the books Harry picked out. He calculated the price. "Alright. All together that makes 30 Galleons" he said. Harry put the books inside his case and they payed. Next was the cauldron. Harry was slightly upset he couldn't buy the golden one. They payed 15 Galleons for the pewter cauldron. Then they went to the apothecary. It smelled a bit weird in there so they wrapped up quickly. Potions ingredient were almost as expensive as the books they realised. They payed 24 Galleons for them. Next they went to a Wizarding Equipment shop where they got scales, phials and a telescope for 11 Galleons. Then they went to a stationary shop. Harry was shocked to find out that they still used Quills and Parchment. He asked McGonagall but she just said that it has always been like that. he then asked her if it was okay if he used a notepads and pens. She replied that if he only used them for studying then it should be okay but for Homework he should use Quill and Parchment. For that reason they bought less then the average student for only 15 Galleons instead of 20. Then the time finally came. Harry would be getting his Wand.

They walked into the dim lit shop. It was small and dusty. There were small boxes everywhere. He rang the bell on the desk. "Ah another Muggleborn student I see" came a voice from further into the shop. An old man with white hair came out. "Good day Professor McGonagall. Fir and Dragon heartstring 9 1/2"." he said. McGonagall nodded. "Alright lets see. Which one is your wand arm?" he asked Harry. Harry shrugged.

"I don't know. I write with my right hand" Harry said.

"Wonderfull" the man said and again Harry was measured by a tape that worked on it's own. It measured him from head to toe. After that was done the man walked back further into the shop. He came back with a small long box. He pulled out a small dark wand and gave it to Harry. Harry took it and looked at the man. "You have to wave it" and Harry did but nothing happened. "No not the right one" the man said and took the wand away from Harry. He went to get the next one. Again nothing. And so it went one for the next hour. Harry tried out wand after wand but nothing happened. "Tricky customer eh?" the man would say. Harrys family and McGonagall grew impatient. Harry heard the man mumble. "Maybe" as he pulled out a box from the upper shelve. Harry took the wand and suddenly he felt a nice warmth in his fingers. He raised the wand above his head, brought it swishing down through the dusty air and a stream of red and gold sparks shot from the wand like firework.

"Curious...very curious" he said.

"Sorry but whats so curious?" Harry asked

"I remember every single wand I've ever sold, Mr. Norwood. It so happens that the phoenix whose tail feather is in your wand, gave another feather...just one other. It is very curious indeed that you should be destined for this wand as his brother belonged to a very very dark wizard. I thought it would choose another wizard who came by earlier today but i was wronged. It is curious" he said.

"Choose?" Harry asked confused.

"A yes the wand chooses the wizard" he said. Harry nodded. "Very well that'll be 7 Galleons then" he added. They payed and finally left. Harry checked his list again.

"I only need to choose between an Owl, a cat or a toad" Harry said.

"A yes there a two shop for pets. One that sells all kind of pets and one specialised on Owls" McGonagall said.

"Why Owls and toads?" William asked.

"I don't really know where Toads come from but they are out fashioned. Owl are quite practical. They deliver letters in our world" she answered.

"Well I don't want a Toad and we already have a cat so I think I'll get an Owl" Harry said. McGonagall nodded and led the way to Eeylops. Harry was amazed by all the different kinds of Owls in the shop. He only ever saw one owl in his live while he was camping with his scouts group. He was looking around the shop when he saw her. A beautiful snow owl sitting in the back of the shop. They looked eyes and she flew over to him.

"Ah looks like you found a beautiful one" a feminine voice said behind him.

"Yeah" Harry said.

"Snow Owls are smart ones. Especially her. I had her for a long time but every time someone wanted to buy her she would bite them. The last time was just this morning" she explained.

"Can I buy her?" Harry asked.

"I think she likes you so yes. Let me get you some food for her and a stand and cage" the woman said and left into a backroom. When she came back Harry paid 16 Galleons for everything.

"Well that was everything we just need to pick up your uniform and then we can go home if you like" Clara said. The nodded and back to Madam Malkins.

"Just in time dears. All done. The clothes cost 45 Galleons and 16 sickles. The dragon-hide gloves cost 62 Sickles. Additional name tags cost 10 Sickles. Together that will be 50 Galleons" she calculated out loud. They payed and left.

"Alright. Is their anything else you would like?" McGonagall asked.

"I would like to check out the sweets shop if that is okay?" Harry asked shyly. William looked into the bag containing the money. They had 2 Galleons left.

"Well we don't have much left but we can check it out" he said. McGonagall led the way. Harry and Bella were in awe of the shop. It was magical. The shop was filled with all kind of sweets from top to bottom. There were kids everywhere. McGonagall quickly explained all the different kind of sweets to them. Harry and Bella choose two Chocolate frogs for 10 Sickles each, one bag of Bertie Botts Every Flavour Beans for 6 Sickles and one Cauldron Cake for 8 Sickles. When they left the shop they saw that it was already well past noon. They decided to head home. McGonagall led them back though the pub out onto the streets of London where she hailed for the Knightbus again. When they arrived back home McGonagall sat them down and explained a few important rules to them like they can't tell anyone about the wizarding world and how Harry wasn't allowed to use magic outside of school until he reached the age of maturity which was 17. She also explained how to find the Hogwarts express. After that she bid her goodbye. The family had an early dinner that night. When Harry was in bed he began reading his new books.

Hope you enjoyed it.

I found many of the prices on Fandom Wikia. Like The Prices for the sweets, Cauldron, scale, telescope, the dragon-hide gloves, the name tags for the uniform, the phials, the wand and the owl. The price for the parchment and quill I got from the parchment price at the studio tour in london where 10 sheets cost 7,95 Pounds so i worked with that. The rest is guest from experience and internet. I now 1000 Pounds is quite a lot like really but some of the stuff you will never have to buy again and some last for a few years so it'll get cheaper. This chapter was a reall mess with all the calculating I am so glad this is done.