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Chapter 6 New Aliases
Both girls had their first really good jaw dropping moment, and it sure wont be their last. Harry wasn't sure what to think, standing there with a defiant look on his face that showed just how determined he was in this upcoming war. Krista was shell shocked, thinking back to their interactions since she met him, she started to realize, no other wizard alive, muggle born, half blood, or pure blood, were ever as noble and generous as Lord Harrington. Lord Harrington for Pete sakes, Harrington….Harry!
It finally sunk in, this wizard standing in front of her was THE Harry Potter, she had so many questions, she couldn't believe this was happening to her. Standing up quick, Krista startled Harry, who was still standing there, lost in his thoughts about Voldermort and this war. Not really knowing what to think, or what to say, Krista started to feel dizzy, sea sick almost, she broke for the balcony, pulling open the curtains, she reached for the door to slide it open, but it wouldn't budge. Needing fresh air, change of scenery, or something, she reached for the door again, wanting nothing more then for it to open, she wished it didn't even exist.
Watching Krista practically run away from him, Harry's hopes were smashed. He knew this was going to happen, he should have just stayed as Lord Harrington and kept their relationship strictly friendly, and just hung out with them on occasion, cruise the mall on the weekends or something. Shaking his head at what he just thought, who was he kidding, he didn't have time for hanging with friends, to have a NORMAL life. No, his life was stolen from him many years ago by a suicidal murderer, and he was ready to start turning the tables.
As Harry was starting to get angry, he looked up and noticed Krista struggling with the sliding glass door and Jennifer just sitting on the couch still, shocked with dried tear stains running down her cheeks. Harry was about to release the privacy spell that he put on the door, preventing it from opening, but he was a second to late. As Krista was reaching for the handle with desperation, a blue glow shot from her hand, hitting the door and practically blinding everyone in the room.
Suddenly there was a massive roar of noise and a strong breeze shot through the private suite, pushing Krista backwards. Harry dove forward and rolled once before landing in a kneeling position where he caught Krista before she hit the floor. Their eyes locked on to each other as the breeze started to wind down but the noise was still very loud. Not breaking the eye contact, Harry just started into her eyes, a mere second ago, he was ready to tell this girl he's holding, to grab her friend and take off. He didn't need any more drama in his life, he knew what he had to do, he was in. They could either join him, or leave, and pray for someone else to step up. But now, looking into her eyes, Harry could practically read her mind, the inner conflict that was battling inside her brain, the fight to do what she felt was right, or do what was easy and pray that she lived to see her thirties.
Krista, staring into Harry's eyes, saw nothing but pure determination. Blazing through those green globes was nothing short of a miracle for Krista. It was as if her emotions were being controlled by them, she began to visibly relax in Harry's arms and felt a sort of peacefulness and security that she hadn't felt in a long time. She had no idea what was happening or how long she was lying there, in the arms of Harry Potter, staring at him, until she was interrupted by Dobby.
" Master, are you okay? What happened?" Dobby asked as he was shielding his ears from the loud noise. Harry finally broke eye contact with Krista and looked up. He quickly assessed the situation, then he lifted Krista up as he stood himself, then made his way over to Jennifer who was snapped out of her shock by the loud noise. Harry sat down on the couch next to Jennifer and Krista sat next to Harry, but she put her back against the arm rest, holding her knees to her chest as her feet were barely touching Harry's thigh. Dobby came over and sat in the small chair directly across from the couch. Harry raised his wand and the noise instantly shut off and all the four could hear was a slight ring in their ears.
"Well that was interesting, I'm not sure why or how for that matter, but somehow you let out some very powerful magic, have you done something like that before?" asked Harry, who had his head turned, looking directly at Krista.
"I….I did that?…..what happened?….I was trying to open the door….and then…?"
"I saw that blue light shoot from your hand…where did you learn that spell, and wandless to boot?" said Jennifer as she whistled. Harry smirked at Jennifer, happy that it seemed she was back to reality.
"Did you say anything, anything at all?" Harry asked as Krista just shook her head no. Harry continued, "what were you thinking as you were reaching for the door, what were you feeling?"
" I was thinking that I needed some air, I was thinking that this is insane, I was thinking about how I spent practically the whole day with THE Harry Potter, I was thinking why that damn door wouldn't open and how I wished it didn't even exist." said Krista with a frustrated look on her face.
Harry's smile began to grow until he was cracking up laughing. Both girls and Dobby were looking at him as if he had gone crazy. Krista couldn't wait any longer and demanded to know what he thought was so funny about all of this.
" Don' t you see, the one thing you wanted at that precise moment, more then anything, was for that door to open. You wanted it so badly that you actually wished it didn't exist, well take a look, that whole glass wall, including the door, has vanished. That's where all the noise and wind came from, that sudden change of pressure inside this suite, caused that vortex that almost knocked you on you head, and the noise is from the speakers that are practically hanging near that side there, where there used to be a really thick glass wall." said Harry still slightly chuckling.
Finally Jennifer started to laugh and then slowly, Krista followed suit. "Remind me not to piss you off to badly in the near future," said Harry before Jennifer asked; "I still don't understand, how did she do that though?" while pointing at the windy curtains that were blowing from the wind.
Harry turned to Dobby; "Can you fix this for us Dobby, then place some strong privacy spells on this entire room, something tells me that someone noticed that magical output."
Harry finished cryptically. Dobby looked directly at Harry, then nodded that he understood and vanished.
Harry looked to both girls and said; " Come on, lets give Dobby a couple of minutes to fix this, lets not talk about anything important until this room is sealed," standing up, Harry walked over to the diner table and grabbed three glasses and a very expensive bottle of champagne, and went back to the couch. Popping the bottle and handing each girl a glass, Harry said; "A Toast, too new beginnings, and new friendships," Jennifer added, "To new Powers," Krista smiled then looked to Harry before she added, "To quick reflexes and courage." The three brought their glasses together, then drank. Harry, who downed his quickly, was setting his glass down when he heard a slight suction noise get louder, like a plunger, until there was a loud pop then silence.
Looking over towards the door, Harry spotted Dobby standing there with both hands outstretched, a slight greenish glow was emanating from both his hands for several seconds then it faded. Dobby declared, " The room is repaired and sealed Master, will there be anything else, I don't know, maybe you would like to make the floor disappear?"
There was a small silence before Harry busted up laughing, the look on Dobby's face was classic, Harry was really proud of him. Dobby had officially pulled off his first good joke, and what impeccable timing, thus earning him bonus points. Jennifer had her hand over her mouth to stifle the giggles, as Krista was looking down with a slight red blush of embarrassment.
Dobby, who still had a little smirk on his face, addressed Harry again, "You were correct in your earlier suggestions, shall I explain in further detail or would you prefer to handle this upon you return to the Palace?"
"The Palace? Where do you live? Don't tell me….Buckingham Palace?" Jennifer asked with a straight face. This got Krista to laugh and to forget about that embarrassing incident. "Don't be silly, of' course he doesn't live there, my guess is some elaborate mansion like palace somewhere hidden in Paris. I can already see the gold lining marble tile with solid gold pillars." Glancing off into dream land, Harry interrupted her fantasy with his harsh laughter.
This was too much, first that hilarious vanishing glass thing, followed by the best joke ever so far by Dobby, then Krista and her make believe fantasy of where the great Harry Potter lives. These jokes were killing him which was why he was worried about what information Dobby was to give. Harry learned long ago, with this much laughter, only sadness was to come, because in the Life of Harry Potter, too much laughter and joy could never be allowed.
Knowing what has to be done, Harry decided it was right time to settle this issue and set things straight with the girls. Harry said, " why don't you girls sit down over in that lounge area over there while I cast some privacy spells." Harry walked to the new balcony door as he pulled out his wand, closing his eyes for concentration, Harry casted something both girls have never seen. A bright gold light shot from Harry's wand and raced around the room, lighting up the entire suite with a blinding gold light, before rushing back towards Harry and shooting back into his wand as Harry opened his eyes.
Walking over to the lounge, Harry noticed the shocked expressions of both girls and even a little bit from Dobby. "What…why are you three looking at me like that?" Asked Harry.
"What was that spell? I felt the magic within it as it twirled around the room. I have never seen any privacy charm or spell like that before?" asked Jennifer.
"Look, a lot has happened in the past few days, but as you could see, my life is super complicated. Have you've heard of soap operas on television?" as both girls nodded their heads yes, Harry continued, "Well my life is like that, only times a hundred. But I will give you the short explanation before you will have to make a choice. The conspiracies and strategies involved at this level will give you headaches for days and nightmares for nights, and I won't let you two walk into this situation blindly."
Krista nodded her head that she understood somewhat, I mean look at what he had to do to just go shopping, I mean a disguise is one thing, but a complete alias, with money and social standing within the wizarding community. She knew this was only the tip of the iceberg where one Harry Potter is concerned. All the stories she had read, the interview in the Quibler, and all those Daily Prophet stories before HIS return was witnessed. Who really knew Harry Potter?
"Look, first thing you need to know is that I am not all powerful grand wizard or anything. I survived the killing curse from Voldermort when I was a baby because of the spell my Mother casted, sacrificing her own life for mine. From what the experts gathered, the backlash that followed gave me powers that Voldermort was not only expecting, but powers he has not."
Both girls were sitting there with slight awed expressions while Dobby was looking determine and very interested in what Harry was saying. Dobby had never learned the particulars of Harry Potter's early life and just how he received his famous lightning bolt scar. If Dobby learned one thing from his former employers, it was that information is power, and the kind of information Harry was sharing, was priceless.
" It took the loss of someone very important to me to realize that I Had to start taking matters into my own hands. My Headmaster, has for the most part, plotted and schemed while in the name of protecting me, kept me clear in the dark. This was not the right angle to play here. Just recently, I have become emancipated, and as the last remaining Potter, I have become, Head Of the House of Potter and as such, I am governed by very old school, pure blood bylaws. No one is aware that I have done any of this."
"You mean that we are the first people you have told?" asked Krista. "Well…people…yes….A few trusted Goblins and House Elfs before you. The fact of the matter is, I am supposed to be hiding away, safe in a boarded up, hate factory, muggle home in downtown London Suburb. When my Headmaster learns of my stubbornness, and from what I am expecting in Dobby's info, he already has." Dobby nodded his head to signify that Harry was correct in his assumption.
"Look, now that I am Lord Potter, I can cast magic whenever I please now, and with the money at my disposal and connections that I can pull using my fame, something I hate doing by the way, the possibilities are endless. There are almost two months before my school starts again, and to be honest with you, I cant think that far ahead right now. I might not even return to school. I have resources available to me that will expand my spell and magical knowledge, as well as dueling and true fighting skills. I have dueled Death Eaters on several occasions, I know how the mind of a Death Eater works. But you know what? They have no clue how the mind of Harry Potter works, for Harry Potter has never been free to have an input, it has always been Albus Dumbledore's schemes and strategies they have faced."
"This war is unavoidable, at least for me. Voldermort will recruit as many followers as he can and then he will come after me while attacking all of Wizarding England. It is true that he will punish the people I know and love the most in order to weaken me, this is his basic game plan, his failsafe. When in doubt as to what to do, he always falls back to hurt Harry Potter, some way, any way he can. If you two sign up for this, it has to be completely under the radar. That means complete aliases with disguises for both of you, don't worry, if you agree, everything will be taken care of by me, so don't worry about the cost."
Jennifer was nodding her head with every statement Harry made, her resolve was getting stronger and stronger by the second and Harry could see that, plain as day. Krista on the other hand was a deep thinker, she took everything in, and it took her brain a little while to digest everything then form a solid conclusion as to what she should do, Harry was beginning to figure these two out, He continued.
" I know you mentioned that little secret club I started last year, truth be told, it was my friend Hermione Granger that started that club, true they made me their leader and teacher, but there were over thirty students that stood up, together, to fight for what they believed in. If your school is anything like mine, I'm sure you might have a few friends or students that would do the same. What we need to do is organize, train hard everyday, plan and strategize, train hard again, learn as much as we can, plan some more, then if there's time left over, maybe eat and sleep a little."
Dobby chuckled at that schedule which made Krista and Jennifer smile, but Harry had a look of such determination, it rivaled the death glare that Dobby displayed inside the wizarding bank. Dobby knew little about telling jokes, but he knew enough to realize that this was not time for one of them by the look on Harry's face. "I'm sorry Master Harry, I didn't mean to interupt, but if you think that Winky will allow you to work that hard and not be fed properly, you are very mistaken, although if it is your wish, I will stand beside you against her, but I fear the odds are heavily stacked against us, she will wipe the floor clean with us." Dobby finished with a genuine scared look on his face.
Harry smirked for Dobby was absolutely correct, Winky would never allow that, he was only trying to make a point, there really is not enough time in the day to get everything he wanted to get done, done. To go sandwich's will have to do, getting back to the mater, Harry, still pacing back and fourth in front of the girls, took a seat in the lounge chair, directly across the couch. Sitting up, he put his elbows on his knees and scooted closer before he spoke.
"After all of this, putting in twenty three hours a day from now till I'm twenty years old, and after all of that it might still not be enough, but all I can give is my all, and that's what I am going to do, I don't normally do something like this, and I don't know why I am so compelled to do this now, but my gut feeling is telling me that you two could be very powerful and also important to the cause. Jennifer, you have a small inkling as to what I am feeling and talking about, we have had similar starts in our lives, both ruined by a proclaimed mad man, fixated on purifying the wizarding world's blood of half bloods and muggle borns when he is a bloody half blood himself!"
"Are you serious, Lord Volder…Voldermort is a half blood?" asked Krista standing up looking completely shocked. Jennifer just looked at Harry and back to Krista as Harry's words were sinking in to her brain.
"Yes, I am serious." Harry stated before adding, "His real name is Tom Marvolo Riddle, and his father was a muggle and his mother was a powerful witch named Merope Gaunt, who was descended from Slytherin herself, which makes Lord Voldermort, the last remaining heir of Salazar Slytherin. Riddle refuses to acknowledge his fathers roots because of his being a muggle and thus he despises anything muggle, hence the psycho theory of blood purification."
Jennifer stood up at hearing this and declared, "I'm in Harry, all the way! I have always said if I only had a chance to fight back, to make a difference, and here it is, slapping me across the face! Harry Bloody Potter himself, is asking me to join him. Even if this path leads to my death, I welcome it with open arms, as long as I get the chance to make a little dent in his plans, I'll be happy!" finished Jennifer with a very eager, almost giddy expression on her face. It looked like a huge weight had been lifted off her shoulders, that was a very exhilarating feeling, Harry knew all too well.
"Excellent Jennifer, then if you don't mind, can I ask you to begin a task for me?"
Jennifer's expression hardened as she replied, " Anything, what is it?"
Harry, smirking at her willingness and asked; "Can you open three of those cell phone things and get them set up for us, I am afraid you are going to have to teach me how to use it for I have no clue?"
Jennifer smiled as she relaxed a little bit, she was thinking he was going to make her go and kill somebody or something. As sure as she was, she was in no mood for some sort of gang type initiation, " Yes of course." Jennifer said as she made her way to the side table where Harry placed the bag upon their arrival. Opening the bag, she got to work, as Harry looked back to Krista.
"I won't lie to you Harry, this whole thing is kind of sudden. I mean, I had a feeling that HE would return, but I always hoped that he wouldn't and life would go on as normal."
Said Krista with a slight dreamy look on her face.
"If life were only that easy, trust me, I wish he would've never returned. Unfortunately, not only did he return, but he used my blood while he forced me to watch as he did it." Harry finished as he turned away from Krista and towards the sliding glass door. Krista wasn't sure what to say, she read the articles where Harry proclaimed He had returned, but hearing about it first hand, was something completely different.
Harry walked over to the sliding glass door, reached out and grabbed the handle, he paused. Suddenly Harry's hand glowed for a few seconds before the glass door slid open and as Harry crossed the threshold, He felt a spell hit him, but somehow he knew he was not in danger. Looking behind him, Harry spotted Dobby disappear from his seat on the couch, then Harry sensed his presence behind him. Turning around lightning quick, Harry stepped over to the side just as Dobby re-appeared facing where Harry was standing a second ago.
"I thought it would…." Said Dobby as he realized Harry was not standing there anymore. Before he knew it, Dobby felt something push him in the middle of the back and he fell flat on his face. As Dobby stood up to Harry's laughter with a little frown on his face, he continued, "I altered your appearance back to James Harrington, I knew you would come out here and people could see you, the kind of people who are looking everywhere for you as we speak."
Harry's laughter ceased immediately, he was so caught up in calming Krista and Jennifer down, he forgot that Dobby had intel for him. Harry paused for a second then he asked Dobby to return inside, he would be de-briefed inside, where he could seal the room for privacy again. Dobby obeyed instantly and Harry was left to his thoughts as he overlooked the dance floor of Flourishes. It was several minutes later when Harry heard the sliding glass door open and Krista walked out. Harry was momentarily stunned, the disco lights that were emanating from high above, were dancing off her diamond necklace and it cascaded around her face, making her seem almost angel like.
It was Krista who broke the silence in a very soft, whisper like voice, "I'm sorry Ha….James, I apologize. I have no idea what you have been through, and here I am whining about my little problems. It took me a little longer then most, but I have decided to take that uncertain path."
"Uncertain path? And just what path have you decided to take?" asked Harry with a perplexed look on his face.
'The path your on silly," said Krista as she put a hand on Harry's shoulder. "It's only an uncertain path, because you haven't told me your whole plan yet." Krista followed up with a grin.
"Are you sure about this? I mean, Jennifer and I have lost our parents, but you still have yours. There is no shame in taking your family and moving to the states, I could pay for everything and your family would be safe." Harry propositioned.
"We never really talked about my family," said Krista as she stared out over the balcony, she continued. "I never knew my mother, she died giving birth to me. She was a muggle, as is my Father. When my Father learned I was a witch, he blamed me for my Mother's death. He said, if I was only NORMAL and not some freak, she might still be alive. The sad fact is that he is probably right."
Harry walked over behind her and placed a hand on her shoulder before he spoke. " That is absolutely ridiculous, you being magical makes no difference during child birth, the only complications that arise are when the Mother is also a witch and the Magical cores clash.
Krista nodded that she agreed with Harry as they stood looking down on people dancing and having a blast, as a small comfortable silence ensued. Harry's hand slipped down from Krista's shoulder to her waist as he pulled Krista into a side hug before she started crying on his shoulder. After several minutes, her tears slowed and she found her voice.
"I'm sorry James, I won't lie to you, it still hurts when I think about it which is why I try not to. My father was rather abusive to me until I accidentally let out a magical outburst and…..well, lets just say I live with Jennifer and her grand parents now. I don't really have contact with my Father anymore, so I guess that makes all three of us parent less. I really don't have a choice in the matter, my best friend, my sister, is gung ho for this, and I will be right beside her every step of the way."
Harry brought her head back to his chest and hugged her again as he whispered into her ear, "I'm sorry Krista, I really am. I promise you that I will do my best to prepare you for what is to come and I pledge to do my best to see that you and your sister make it through this madness."
Krista Nodded into Harry's chest while thanking him just as the sliding glass door opened and Dobby stuck his head out looking straight at the two holding each other.
"I'm sorry to interrupt, but Miss Jennifer is getting kind of lonely in here, and it's only a matter of time before she starts to hit on my handsomeness." Said Dobby as he puffed out his chest while running a hand over his head as to comb the hair that he did not have.
Both Harry and Krista started to laugh as they released the hold they had on each other, and turned to walk back into the suite. Krista walked in first and as Harry walked in, he paused as he patted Dobby on his back, he said " I'm really impressed Dobby, at my last count, I have three decent jokes in one night, I think I created a monster." Dobby smirked then closed the door behind Harry, sealing it for privacy before heading over to the lounge area where Harry and the girls were sitting.
Jennifer handed Harry his new cell phone as she turned towards Krista to speak, "your phone is sitting on the end table, over near the fireplace. All the info required is sitting on top, just register and follow my instructions and your golden. Since it is obvious Harry has never had a cell phone, I will help him register his because my is already finished."
Harry figured that made perfect sense, Jennifer's was already done, and he was going to need help setting his up, Harry missed the hidden agenda of Jennifer's little plan, But Krista didn't. Krista stared at Jennifer, hoping to gain eye contact as she walked over to the end table across the huge suite, but Jennifer was already busy talking in Harry's ear and showing him his phone over his shoulder.
As Krista crossed their visual, Jennifer changed tactics and grabbed the cell phone out of Harry's hand then sat across from him on the other couch. As Harry stared at her, Jennifer spoke. "Harry, I want to know what your intentions are in regards to Krista?"
Harry just froze up and his face went kind of pale. Harry didn't know what to say, mostly because he wasn't sure himself of how he felt about her. True, she was gorgeous, smart, fit, funny, and a long list of other things, but he didn't really know her. I mean he just met her, although he had a gut feeling that she was all those things, his gut was also saying those things about the girl who's staring at him right now with a very stern look on her face. Harry pondered the best approach before he broke the silence.
" Look Jennifer, I have been absolutely honest with you from the start, except for my alias, everything I have told you has been absolute truth. So believe me when I tell you, I have no idea how to explain how I feel about Krista." Harry finished with a sincere look.
Jennifer, relaxed her crossing arms, as she spoke softly.
"Then can I ask you a more important question, how do you feel about me?…." Harry assumed this was where she was going with this and she was not going to like his answer.
Shrugging his shoulders, Harry began. "I like you Jennifer, I think you're amazing. We have several things in common and I admire your strength, not to mention your super model looks, as you stated earlier." Harry finished with a smirk.
Jennifer who blushed at those words slightly looked away bashfully as Harry continued.
"But like my feelings for Krista, it's just too soon to sort it all out. I will make you a promise though, I will not make a move until I have figured it out for sure okay?"
"ummm okay, I just want to let you know something, I am kind of insecure and….well, I sometimes….I mean….I've never had a boy friend so I don't really know what to say or do sometimes, and well……if I do something wrong will you tell me? It's just…you spoke earlier of gut feelings, and well, mine is telling me that you could be the one, and I don't want to jeopardize anything we may have had because I am complete bonkers at relationships." Jennifer finished bashfully.
Harry smirked, he knew exactly what she was feeling. He had those exact same feelings with Cho, always worried that you would do or say something and completely turn the other person away. Harry got up and walked across then took a seat next to Jennifer as looked on.
"Don't worry, I'm not sure what you have read about the "Great Harry Potter," but I assure you it is probably false. I am completely barmy when it comes to relationships as well. I am a straight forward kind of person, I respond better by straight forwardness, I don't play games. I suppose that's why I am so lost when it comes to relationships, I don't understand the rules to the game, so I rather just not play, you know?"
Jennifer nodded her head that she did understand and she started to visibly relax a little bit. Jennifer tossed Harry's cell phone back to him with a smile before speaking. "If were being honest with each other, then I should tell you, I already programmed your phone. I just wanted this time to talk to you without Krista over hearing us." She said with a slight smirk.
Harry smiled as he opened his phone, glanced at the screen, then looked to Jennifer. "you little devil, and here you said you were bonkers at relationships, you little game player." Harry finished while bobbing his eye brows up and down in a teasing way.
"Well, you said it yourself, we do have a lot in common, I too can be straight forward at times, if the prize is worth it." said Jennifer as she scooted closer to Harry bashfully. As the two got closer and closer, just before their lips touched, Harry interrupted by speaking in a whisper. "We shouldn't, remember, not until I've had some time to process all of this, besides we do have some work to do, not to mention, you really do need to show me how to use this cell phone thing." Harry finished as the two slowly backed away from each other.
Just as Jennifer was finishing the short explanation on how to use the cell phone, Krista walked back in and took a seat across from them. Frowning at the closeness between her best friend and one Harry Potter, Krista declared, "All finished with my celly, I already added your numbers to the speed dial like you suggested. So what now?"
" That's what I was just pondering, Harrington Palace, where I am currently residing, has the most excellent dueling room which I suggest we utilize as much as possible before school starts up again. Hogwarts starts on the first of September, when does you school start?" Harry asked.
" Our school term begins on August twenty eighth, but I was thinking, how are we supposed to practice, Krista and I are not emancipated, so we can't do magic outside of school." Jennifer stated as her shoulders slumped with a look of disappointment.
Harry smirked before answering, "not necessarily, Dobby!" Dobby who reappeared sitting next to Krista with a very embarrassed look on his face. "Yes Master Harry, what can I do for you?"
Taking an odd look at Dobby, Harry asked, "Dobby, where have you been just now?….wait scratch that….I don't want to know. The dueling room at Harrington Palace, will it block the magical signatures of any who practice within it?"
"Oh yes Master, Miss Krista and Miss Jennifer can practice all they please without any worry of under age magic restrictions." Finished Dobby with a satisfied look on his face.
"That's excellent, but is he certain, like I said earlier, we are on our Headmasters watch list." said Krista with a slightly worried look on her face.
"Don't worry miss, I am certain. I should know for it was I who built the room in the first place." Finished Dobby as he glowed with pride. Krista replied, "Oh, I'm sorry Dobby, I didn't mean to insinuate anything about your abilities, I was just making sure, for I can not afford to get into anymore trouble."
Dobby nodded his head that he understood before Harry asked a few more questions. "Where about do you girls live, I know Krista is staying with you Jennifer, but where?"
"In West Ham in London, do you follow soccer?" Asked Jennifer as Harry just smirked before stating, "Not really, but I am familiar with United F.C., one of my dorm mates is a big time fan!" Harry decided to take some intuitive for he had a couple things he wanted to do before heading home, and it was getting kind of late.
"What are your schedules like until school starts? I mean, do you have chores, responsibilities, a curfew, or anything that we have to plan for? Because I am pretty much open, I do have some appointments to take care of in a couple of weeks, but I am free every day, all day and night for that matter."
It was Krista who said, no we have no chores or anything we have to worry about, we are pretty self sufficient. We can even sleep over if we want, we just tell Jenn's grandparents that were staying with friends, there totally cool with it.
"Excellent, we have a stop to make in Diagon Alley before we go home for the night, Do you girls use trunks at your private school?" As both girls nodded, Harry simply smiled.
"Good, were going shopping again, but it won't take very long, but I will need both of you present. This will help with our traveling concerns between us, but until then, just call me on the cell phone when you are ready to come over, and I will have Dobby or Winky pick you up, okay."
Both girls nodded that they understood as Harry stood up and addressed Dobby. "Dobby could you work on our new friends here and give them beautiful disguises as you are so wonderful at while I go take care of my bill here."
Dobby nodded that he understood and got down to work as Harry left. Several minutes later, Harry returned to see two different Beautiful girls standing before him, Both with long gorgeous flowing hair, one brunette and the other dark black. Taking a guess, he looked to the dark haired girl and asked tentatively, "Krista?"
The dark haired girl simply smiled before she said, "How did you know?" in a huff.
Harry replied by shrugging his shoulders before laughing and pointing at her necklace.
"Oooohh, aren't you the clever one." Krista said with a smirk before extending her hand towards Harry before speaking, "Hello good sir, My name is Hope, and this is my sister Joy, it is a pleasure to meet you." She finished by putting her hand over her mouth to stifle the giggles that were trying to escape.
As Jennifer and Krista lost control and started to laugh, Harry just smirked to himself as he thought about their chosen aliases. Joy & Hope, the two very things they were giving him. " Dobby, I've said it before, and I'll say it again, you do excellent work my friend, excellent work." Harry finished as he beamed with pride towards Dobby who practically glowed from the praise Harry was showing him. Harry stuck out his arms as both girls settled down as they flanked him and held his arms as Dobby stepped up in front of them. With a snap of his fingers, they disappeared and re-appeared in Horace Whitehead's Magic Trunk shop.
Startling Mister Whitehead upon their arrival, Horace jumped before turning and spotting Harry. "Ahh Mister Harrington, I should have figured, somehow, you are the only one who can bypass my securities and enter my store by apparation. What can I help you with?"
"Well, I realize that you are still working on my trunks, but I need to make an alteration to my order, you see, I need two more of the larger trunks with the same compartments and furnishing as my large trunk, I realize, you can't make all four by the end of this week, so we will stick to our regular timed schedule. However, if you can complete my girls trunks here, the following week, they'll be another bonus in it for you."
As Mister Whitehead looked to Harry, he knew it would be much harder making two large compartment trunks in that time frame, but this Lord paid handsomely for a speedy job. Making up his mind, Horace said, "You know it won't be easy, but I never shy away from a challenge, especially when there's such an incentive to complete the task. If you two ladies will follow me to the back, you'll need to choose your colors and set your security features, I assume you want me to link all four trunks together?" Asked Horace.
Harry shook his head yes as the two girls followed Mister Whitehead into the back, after they disappeared behind the curtain, Harry turned towards Dobby and placed a privacy bubble around Dobby and himself before speaking. "Now that we have a minute, tell me the news you tried to tell me earlier."
"Yes Master, you were correct, Mister Dumbledore is aware of your absence from Privet Drive. He stopped by Number Four and spoke to your Aunt, don't worry, she hasn't told him anything, I think she was afraid of what you would do if she did. He tried to enter your bedroom, but couldn't." Dobby smiled as he said this part before he continued, "He has your friends on alert just in case you attempt to contact them and he has several Order members out searching for you, if fact, I think I spotted one near the book shop."
Harry simply nodded, this was what he was expecting from his Headmaster, before asking Dobby, "Is there anything else I need to know about?"
Dobby shook his head no, before stating, "if it was vital information sir, I would not have let you interrupt my attempts to inform you." Nodding his head that he understood, Harry canceled the privacy bubble and took several minutes to think about his next move. Several minutes later, the girls returned, and Harry thanked Mister Whitehead for his dedication to his craft. Harry informed him that Prongs would bring the payment for the two new trunks when he picked up his trunks. After saying their goodbyes, the foursome made their way over to a darken alley before Harry called for Winky, who silently appeared.
Harry addressed the girls first, "All right ladies, we will start in the morning, don't worry about eating breakfast, for I think Winky can handle that for us, just give me a call when your ready and Dobby will pick you up, okay?" Harry finished as both girls stepped closer and gave him a hug. Harry said one final, "good night," then nodded for Dobby to take them. Grabbing both of their hands, Dobby thought for a moment before the three of them disappeared. Staring at the spot they used to stand, Harry turned towards Winky with a smile. Without another word, Winky grabbed Harry's hand and the two vanished.