Hi again! Now, I've had some questions about the title and summary change and all I have to say is sorry to all my readers. -.-;;;;;, ya see, I kinda screwed up the file upload and I didn't notice till later my big mistake. So the real title and summary has been placed. The other title and summary was for a different Psoh/HP crossover that I had finished and was considering to upload. So I hope you'll enjoy the REAL story that I meant ta put up.
I do not own Harry Potter or Petshop of Horrors at all. If I did, I would be swimming in money.
Chapter Two
When Harry woke up the next morning, he saw that Hedwig had a letter in her beak. "Who's that from Hedwig?" asked Harry warily as he stared at the letter in her beak. Hedwig merely fluttered up and landed on Harry's shoulder with the letter in tow, nearly poking him in the eye. Harry jerked his head back in a reflex action before giving her a small glare. Hedwig merely stared back and dropped the letter in his lap. Harry stared at the letter before sighing in resignation and relief.
He studied the letter carefully, noting the obvious signs that it wasn't from the Magical World at all. It was from the Muggle World. Somewhere in Chinatown from the information on the return address. Looking up, Harry stared into Hedwig's eyes. "A friend of yours girl?" asked Harry with a raised eyebrow. Hedwig hooted and nodded in an owlish way. With a shrug, Harry opened the letter carefully and was immediately assaulted with the smell of sweet-smelling incense. He pulled out the letter and flipped it open.
Dear Mr H. Potter,
Your owl came to me seeking help for some of your troubles. If you would be so kind, I would like to meet you at my pet shop in Chinatown. I will be able to show you some lodgings that you might find suitable. There is also a martial arts dojo near as well as some people in Chinatown looking for some help in their stores. If you kindly agree to meet me, Hedwig will be able to show you the way to my store.
Sincerely, D
Harry blinked in surprise. He looked up at Hedwig and gave her a grateful smile. "Thank you Hedwig," murmured Harry as he stroked her breast gently. "You are the only one true friend I can trust right now." Hedwig hooted in the way a mother would and merely nipped his fingers in affection.
"I'll go get you some breakfast and see if I can find you someone to talk to when I go into Diagon Ally," said Harry as he went over to his trunk and looked around for some parchment, a bottle of ink and his quill. He sat back down and started composing his reply to this mysterious 'D'.
Dear Sir,
Thank you for lending me a helping hand and I would be delighted to meet with you at your pet shop sometime in the near future. If I have the time I might come by tomorrow afternoon since I shall be very busy today. I hope you have a good day sir and thank you again.
Sincerely, Harry Potter
Harry then folded the letter up and tied it with a piece of forest green ribbon before giving it to Hedwig. "Here Hedwig, send this back to your friend," said Harry as he stood up and petted her. "I'll leave your breakfast on the table when I come back up 'kay?" Hedwig hooted in agreement before taking off through the window.
Harry then went over to the bathroom and did his usual morning ritual before getting dressed in the pieces of elephant skin that the Dursleys' claimed were clothes. Placing a cloak over his 'clothes' and putting a bandana around his head that he was able to grab before leaving the Dursleys' house, Harry left to get something to eat.
As Harry reached the bottom of the stairs he noticed that the regular customers of the Leaky Cauldron were chatting animatedly about something. Shrugging in disinterest, he went over to the counter where he knew that Tom would give him whatever news that was making the rest of them so jumpy.
"Morning Tom," said Harry with a smile to the innkeeper. "Morning Rayn(Rain)," replied Tom with a wink and a grin. "What'll it be?" Harry's smile grew wider with the code name. "I'll just have some toast with eggs, an apple and some water thanks." Tom nodded. "Coming up," said Tom as he went into the kitchens. 'Rayn' just sat on the stool and looked around. He carefully noted that the whole room was buzzing with noise and gossip. Letting his suppressed Slytherin side take over, Rayn gathered that there had been some Death Eaters captured and put on trial. He hid a smirk when he heard that Crabbe, Goyle and the LeStranges had been found tied up and Stunned in the Ministry of Magic earlier that morning in full Death Eater gear.
'Wonder who did that?' thought Harry as he saw his meal coming towards him. "Here ya go Rayn," said Tom cheerfully as he put the plate in front of Harry. "Thanks Tom," said Harry gratefully as he started eating. "What's going on anyway? I heard that some Death Eaters had been captured or something." Tom nodded as he started to clean some glasses.
"Yea, that's right. Only four Death Eaters but all part of You-Know-Who's circle," said Tom thoughtfully. "When the Aurors found them this morning, there was a note saying to check their arms and give them Veritaserum when they were put on trial."
"Was it signed?" asked Harry curiously as he chewed on his jam smothered toast. Tom nodded again, albeit hesitantly. "It said only the name 'Dark'," said Tom with troubled eyes. "I heard that all the Death Eaters could say was 'Dark…all Dark, too powerful…' in a fearful way. That's the only coherent speech anyone had heard them say, even Bellatrix!" Harry looked at Tom with wide eyes. "Unbelievable," muttered Harry as he quickly finished the rest of his meal with a small amount for Hedwig and headed up to his room after leaving some money to pay for the meal on the counter.
Harry hurried up to his room and left the remainders of his breakfast on the small table by the window before grabbing his money pouch and left the room again to go into Diagon Ally. Tapping the bricks on the wall Harry pulled up his hood and went straight for Gringotts, making no stops along the way. Even to look around the Quidditch shop.
As Harry went pass the great doors of Gringotts, he went straight for the nearest available goblin at the counter. He was surprised, however, to see Griphook at the counter. "Good morning Griphook said Harry as he went up to him. Griphook's head snapped up and he stared at Harry in surprise. "Good morning Mr……?" queried Griphook. Harry gave him a small smile.
"Potter, Harry Potter," whispered Harry to the goblin. And he pushed up his bandana a little to reveal his famous scar. Griphook stared hard at Harry before nodding. "What can I do for you today sir?" asked Griphook politely. "I came to look at all my finances and to have a look at my parents' and godfather's wills." Replied Harry. Griphook nodded. "Very well then sir," said Griphook. "If you will follow me."
Griphook lead Harry through many doors until they stopped at a rather large, black door that Griphook opened. "Mr Potter," said Griphook as he held the door open. "Thank you Griphook," murmured Harry with a nod as he went in with Griphook closing the door behind him. "Please wait here Mr Potter," said Griphook respectively. "I have to get someone." Harry nodded in response. "Of course Griphook," said Harry as Griphook left him to his own company. Harry took off the hood since he didn't have to hide when he was in a private room.
A few moments passed until Griphook came back again and this time in the company of another goblin. "Good morning Mr Potter, I am Ragnok, the Head of Gringotts," said the goblin. Harry's eyes widened. "Is there something wrong with my account sir?" asked Harry worriedly. Ragnok shook his head. "No, no, nothing like that, it is just that we had expected you four years ago," said Ragnok.
Harry frowned. "Really? Why?" asked Harry in confusion. "You were supposed to be here to read your parents will and to take the mantle as Lord Potter but you never came even though we sent you a notice every year." Replied Ragnok. Harry frowned again when a thought occurred to him.
"Was one Albus Dumbledore the one to mind my accounts?" asked Harry neutrally as he kept his vengeful thoughts and claims of retribution for later. Ragnok sneered at the mention of Dumbledore. "Yes he was," scowled Ragnok scathingly. "He continually tried to control your vaults with the faltering excuse that he is your magical guardian when you have not appointed him so, and has been concurringly breaking Gringotts laws."
Harry's eyes lit up and a cold smirk settled on his face. "If that's the case, who is your best lawyer?" asked Harry as he started to put a quick plan together allowing plenty of flexibility should any unforeseen incidents occur. Ragnok and Griphook grinned evilly. "What do have planned Mr Potter?" asked Ragnok in anticipation. Harry's smirk merely grew as he beckoned them closer. "Best to make to yourselves comfortable sirs," said Harry calmly despite the gleam in his eyes. "It's going to take a while."
To be continued………
Ah ha ha ha ha ha ha ha. I know you all hate me for leaving a cliff hanger but I had too much for a single chappie so I decided to make them smaller for your enjoyment. Hope you give a review. See ya!