For those who read the chapter before, I have edited now. The house will be revealed in the title when I post chapter four. I hope you all enjoy. Word count does not include Authors Notes :) If anyone wants to beta for this story please pm me.

THIS IS A SLASH STORY!

word count before: 1780

Word count now: 2435

Updated as of 20th November, 2017

'Harry's Thoughts'

-SSS-

Harry stared up at the massive, white structure in front of him. 'Who would ever want to steal from here?' Harry thought after reading the warning on the front of the building. The creatures standing guard looked scary enough to him, and Harry didn't like scary things. On the list of things that scared him; the Dursley's, the dentist, and small dark spaces took the top. Although, learning about his parent's killer was on the list now. Harry didn't want to add any more items to his list of scariness.

Hagrid startled Harry out of his thoughts by patting him on the back, "Come on Harry we got ter get yer money for yer school supplies."

Harry nodded and followed Hagrid into the building. The inside was grand. 'This,' Harry thought, 'is awesome.' Harry stared in awe at the creatures, goblins Hagrid said, behind each of the tellers stands serving various witches, wizards, and other magical folks. Harry followed closely behind the giant, who was making his way to an open teller, not wanting to get lost. 'Not that I can get lost with how huge Hagrid is," was the thought that went through Harry's mind.

Before Hagrid could speak the goblin, whose name was Thelk according to its name tag, said without ever looking up, "Welcome to Gringotts, please state your business." Harry thought that the goblin sounded distinctly girly.

"Morning," Hagrid replied cheerfully, "We've come ter get money out of young Harry's vault here." Harry felt a few big pats on his back. Harry looked up at the giant 'is he always this cheerful?' Not that Harry minded, he needed more happy things in his life.

"Very well. Does Mister Potter have his key?" The goblin asked looking up at the half-giant in front of her.

"Got it here somewhere," Hagrid mumbled. As Hagrid started rummaging through his coat pulling out odds an ends, Thelk narrowed her eyes at him. Thelk knew that she would need to inform Account Manager Goldchain of this new development. Harry looked at the increasing pile of trash that Hagrid was pulling out and wondered how all of it could fit in one front jacket pocket.

After what seemed like an hour, but was only about ten minutes, Hagrid finally found the key to Harry's vault and handed it to the goblin.

Teller Thelk studied the key and looked at Hagrid, "It seems everything is in order at the moment. I will have Griphook take you down."

"I also got a letter from Professor Dumbledore about you know what," Hagrid said while handing over a letter from his breast pocket. Harry wondered why Hagrid didn't just keep the vault key in the same pocket. Teller Thelk opened and read the message. Looking up Thelk said, "Very well, I will have Griphook take you Mr. Hagrid, and I will take Mr. Potter myself to make this quicker."

"There's no need fer that. I'm sure we can take the same cart." Hagrid rushed out.

Harry felt like something wasn't right, but then again his aunt and uncle never told him anything. Harry didn't have any trust to place in adults, even if that's what he wanted the most. Harry shook his head free of current thoughts. He was in a new world with new people. He was invited to attend a school of magic and wanted nothing more than to get his school supplies. Thinking that if they split up, they could start shopping sooner Harry spoke up, "It's okay Hagrid. I'm sure it won't take very long to get what I need, and I'll wait for you up here." Harry smiled at Hagrid hoping he would agree.

Hagrid looked at Harry not very sure of what to do, after all, he had orders to not let Harry out of his sight. However, the package he needed to get was meant to be "top secret," so he supposed that it really wouldn't be bad letting Harry get his school money on his own.

"All right." Hagrid finally agreed, "But yer to stay here when yer gets back from yer vault."

Harry agreed, and the two went in separate directions.

-sSs-

Harry followed Thelk through the maze that was Gringotts until they arrived at an area with multiple carts. Harry thought they looked similar to mining carts, but with benches.

Thelk continued towards one of the closer carts. Turning around, she opened the cart door for Harry, "Please get inside Mr. Potter." Harry looked at the cart wearily before nodding his head and doing what the goblin asked him to do. Thelk then closed the door and climbed on to the front where the gears were. Turning around s said, "Hold on Mr. Potter, the ride can be a bit bumpy." With that, they were racing to Harry's trust vault.

'So this is what a dollar coster is like.' Harry remembered Dudley bragging about them after going to Disney World. What Harry hated the most was having to stay at Mrs. Figgs house for two weeks. He could only handle cats so much.

Harry held on as tight as he possibly could while trying to look at his surroundings. Try being the operative word. The cart was going much to fast for Harry to get a glimpse of anything save a flash of light here and there. At one point he saw another vehicle going in the opposite direction. Just as fast as the ride started, it stopped throwing Harry to the bottom of the cart.

Groaning Harry stood up.

"Come on Mr. Potter," Thelk said from the platform where they had stopped. Harry tried to correct his oversized clothes, a futile attempt while getting out of the cart. Following Thelk to a vault door that they stopped right in front of, Thelk took the key from earlier and opened the vault.

"Mr. Potter I suggest you only get 100 Galleons out at this time," Thelk spoke up seeing Harry ogling at the massive amount of money in his vault. Harry turned to look at the goblin, then back at the pile of wizarding money, and then back to the goblin. Sighing Thelk answered the unasked question, "The gold one's Mr. Potter."

"Is there anything I can hold it in?" Harry asked wondering where to put it all and not trusting Dudley's old pants to keep them in.

"Gringotts can provide a money pouch, for a fee of course." Thelk smiled greedily.

"How much?" Harry asked wearily.

"20 Galleons Mr. Potter."

"Isn't that a bit much?" Harry replied.

"All of our bags are keyed to one person so no-one can steal from it. The bag will always return to you if a thief thinks that taking it would just be easier. It is also charmed to be feather light and has protection from others trying to summon either the bag or the items in it. Once you get your wand all you have to do is say the amount you want and tap the bag." Thelk explained.

"Oh, well can I have a bag please?" Harry asked now sure that the bag was worth the cost, not that Harry knew much about coin bags of any kind.

"Of course Mr. Potter," Thelk replied while pulling out a knife and three different colored bags from the cart. "Which color would you like Mr. Potter?" Thelk showed the bags to Harry.

Looking at his options, Harry decided to go with the forest green bag. "Good choice Mr. Potter. For an additional three galleons, we can add your family coat of arms. I will also need you to put three drops of blood on to the bag to tie the bag to you magical signature." Thelk handed Harry the knife that she had taken out first.

Nervously, Harry took the knife and poked the tip of his finger against the tip drawing blood. He winced a little, but Harry had felt worse pain before. He then held his bloodied appendage over the bag and squeezed three drops on to it. There was a small flash of light from the bag confirming the spells had taken hold. Looking at Thelk, Harry agreed to have the Potter coat of arms added to the small bag. Harry knew nothing about his family and figured that this was not only a good start but something he should now. At least that's how he felt.

Grabbing the bag, Harry went to put the money in when he realized something.

"Thelk, if I can just tap the bag to get the amount I want, do I still need to get 100 galleons?" Harry asked the goblin.

"I would suggest you still take the galleons out. Just don't tell the half-giant you are with how much money you have on you. No one should know whats available to you. Plus the half-giant works for Dumbledore, and we don't have a perfect relationship with that man." Thelk explained to Harry.

Harry took in what she said. He didn't know much about the wizarding world, but goblins seemed to be the most helpful so far.

Harry nodded his head, "I don't know why you don't want me to tell Hagrid, but I will do as you ask."

"The feels me with relief mister Potter. Now one last thing before we go up. Here is a letter from Gringotts. Please open this up at a time when you are alone. And if at all possible, Try to stay in the ally after your school shopping is over with." Thelk Handed the letter over to Harry. Harry took the letter and placed it in the pocket that didn't have his money bag.

-sSs-

Harry and Thelk rode back to the main area of Gringotts in silence. Once they reached the point where they had originally left Thelk looked at Harry, "Mr. Potter I hope to see you again soon and that you have a wonderful day. May your gold continue to flow." With that, Thelk a small half bow and left Harry standing in the main lobby. Harry sat down on one of the benches to wait for Hagrid to come back from getting this mysterious package.

Luckily Harry didn't have to wait long. Hagrid returned from his vault visiting trip a couple of minutes later.

The next two hours were spent getting supplies off of his school list. By the end, they were carrying five bags each filled with what was on the list, nothing more and nothing left. Of course, Harry made a mental note to pick up other supplies tonight. He wanted to get a wand carrier when he saw another wizard just had to flick his wrist, and his wand came flying down into his hand. He also wanted to get a trunk. It seemed that in all of the madness Hagrid forgot about that one essential piece of furniture. He also needed to get his new owl food, treats, a better cage, and an owl stand. Harry figured he would need to get more clothing seeing as the only ones he got were two itchy uniforms. Hagrid had said that's all he would need. Harry felt a little suspicious about the lack of clothing but kept his mouth shut. He decided that he was going to stay at the ally all day anyway.

Harry had been thinking all day about how to get Hagrid to leave him at the ally. Hagrid was supposed to return him to his aunt and uncle's house. It was when they stopped for ice-cream that Harry came up with the idea that was sure to work. Or at least he hoped it would work.

Reaching the Leaky Cauldron, Harry looked up at Hagrid, "Where are we going to now Hagrid?"

"Well, I'm Ter take ye back to yer aunt and uncle's house," Hagrid answered.

Harry thought for a moment, "How are we going to get there Hagrid?"

Hagrid stopped and screwed up his eyebrows as if he was trying to think, "Well I suppose we could take a cab."

"Hagrid, wouldn't it just be easier for me to call them and have them pick me up?" Harry suggested.

"I don' know about that Harry," Hagrid said unsurely. After all, Dumbledore wanted Hagrid to make sure Harry got back to his aunt and uncle's home.

"It will be cheaper, and you don't have to try and fit into the back of one of the cabs." Harry tried to be more convincing. Harry didn't like lying to Hagrid, but something didn't sit right with him. He also really wanted to know what the goblins letter said.

"Well, who's going ter watch yer while yer waits for them to come to pick you up 'Arry?" Hagrid asked feeling smart.

"I can ask Tom to watch me. I'm sure he wouldn't mind. Besides this way you can take what you got at Gringotts without having to worry about losing it in-between here and Surry." Harry hoped that this would pay off. Luck seemed to be on his side today.

Hagrid thought about it for a moment, "I suppose that's a good idea."

Stopping in the back entrance to the Leaky Cauldron Hagrid bid Harry a farewell.

Harry made his way back into the alley once he was sure Hagrid had gone. Deciding now was a good time for some more ice cream. Harry went to Florean Fortescue's Ice Cream Parlour and got a massive scope of chocolate ice cream with orange syrup this time. Harry sat down in one of the back booths to enjoy his treat and read the letter he got from the goblin at Gringotts.

Mr. H. J. Potter,

We at Gringotts would like for you to come to the bank at your earliest convince. This is a matter of your inheritance. We would be more than happy to answer any questions you may have. When you can come, go up to a teller and ask for Account Manager Goldchain.

We look forward to seeing you soon mister Potter

Goldchain

Assistant Head Account Goblin

Potter Family Goblin

Harry looked down at the short message. 'That's unhelpful. I hope that they have more to say. Maybe they can help me figure out what else I should get.' Harry couldn't help but think. He felt that he could, or at least come to, trust the goblins. And to think he was scared of them when he first saw them earlier that day. Harry smiled to himself. He was happy that he didn't have to add goblins to his list of scary things.