Chapter eleven

Harry and Sirius had just finished breakfast when Mad-eye Moody stepped into the kitchen but the two at the table could tell the ex auror did not look happy.

'You don't have to take me you know Mad-eye, I'm perfectly capable of shopping for my school supplies alone.'

'I have my orders.'

Harry shrugged like he could care one way or another, but looked at Sirius with raised eyebrows then they hugged.

'I'll write as soon as I get there so you know I arrived safely.'

'I know you will, or the magical world will receive the biggest shock of their lives. You've worked on a lot of plans and even if anything happens to me or you, that information will still get out.'

'It sure will,' Harry smirked when he noticed Mad-eye watching them and listening.

'Remember, I love you pup.'

'I love you too Sirius,' Harry grabbed his backpack, slung it over his shoulder then walked off knowing Mad-eye would follow.

He allowed the ex-auror to take him by side along apparition, he knew Sirius was watching so he would have the memory. Sirius and Harry didn't think Mad-eye or Dumbledore would do anything but they were making sure they had enough evidence so if anything did happen, those two men would ended up in Azkaban for life, or maybe kissed.

They arrived in Diagon alley, Harry just walked towards Gringotts, not caring that Mad-eye was trying to keep up with him. He got to the counter, asked to go to his vault then glared as Mad-eye followed him.

'It's not like death eaters can take me from the cart, the goblins wouldn't like to be accused of helping them kidnap or murder someone especially in their bank.'

'I stay with you Potter.'

'Fine,' Harry shrugged again then sat back to enjoy the ride. He kept laughing at the sickly look that come over Mad-eye's face, Harry enjoyed the ride, he always did.

When the vault was opened, Harry whispered to Griphook to keep Mad-eye from following him in, the goblin nodded so Harry stepped in and pulled the door in but not closed.

Harry piled his pouch with enough money to last him a while but also because he wanted to have enough to get a few extra things while he was in Diagon alley. He sat down for a few minutes, he wanted to annoy Mad-eye with how long he was taking.

It was ten minutes later that Harry stepped out of his vault then allowed Griphook to seal it again. They both climbed into the cart, Harry ignoring Mad-eye's glare.

Harry went to buy new inks and quills, lot's of extra parchment as well, but he got colour changing ink, self-inking quills, and self-dictating quills. He had always wanted some but never got time, he was rushed before so he just had to grab the things he needed for school and nothing else. He didn't need potion ingredients as Sirius had that worked out, so he walked past the apothecary and straight into quality quidditch supplies where he bought four Firebolts, exactly like the one Sirius bought him. He had then wrapped and asked if they could be delivered to the people he addressed them too. So for an extra fee of seven sickles the owner would have the brooms delivered to Hogwarts.

Harry went into Madam Malkins and found the shop empty, for a change. He bought a wide range of pants and button down shirts, all with the charms to help keep the damage to a minimal. Then he got measured for new robes, but wanted a couple of different colours as well. He also picked out a brand new thick and expensive winter cloak, matching scarf and some fur lined dragon hide gloves.

Next he went to the magical eye specialist and had his eyes assessed. The woman explained to Harry that his eyes weren't that bad and for two hundred galleons he could take a potion that would correct his eye sight. If he waited for another couple of years the most the potion would do is correct some of his eyesight but he would still need glasses for reading. Harry paid for the potion, drank it right then and sat down to wait the fifteen minutes for it to take affect. When Harry looked in the mirror, he could see perfectly, he realised just how green his eyes were. He made sure he kept staring at himself for a good ten minutes just to annoy Moody.

When they left that shop Harry headed straight for the shop that sold trunks, he wanted a multi-compartment trunk. He would talk softly to the assistant, so even though Mad-eye would know what he was doing, Harry didn't want to old auror to know what security features he planned to put on his trunk.

Finally Harry went to Flourish and Blotts, this was the shop that would take the longest as he didn't just want to buy his school books, he had a list of books he wanted.

'We can't be long Potter.'

'I said you can go, I don't need a babysitter Mad-eye, besides, this shop is the one I need to spend the most time in, probably a couple of hours to get the books I want.'

'We don't have time.'

'I do and if you try to force me out then the deal is off. I will never allow you or Dumbledore to force me to do something I don't want to. But I will never return to those muggles, they wouldn't even let me read, it would take away my time at being their slave.'

'Quiet,' Mad-eye glared then turned to the owner who had heard.

'Don't think about it Moody, I have a lot of insurance that would do you and Dumbledore a lot of damage if word got out, do you want to risk it? My muggle family did abuse me and Dumbledore knew it, let the world know the truth, I hate liars as much as I hate death eaters,' Harry glared then turned and headed up the stairs.

Apart from the books on his lists, if Harry found a book he thought looked good he would place it with his school books, then he just kept walking around looking at different books. When he thought he had enough he looked at his watch realised he had been in there for nearly three hours.

He levitated his books to the counter, again ignoring Moody's glares. He smiled at the owner then handed over the money. Harry thanked him, shrunk all his books and popped them into his pocket with all his other purchases.

'Have a good term Mr Potter.'

'I'm sure I will, thanks,' Harry again gave the man a smile then walked through the door that Moody held open. He never spoke to the man just followed him to the Leaky Cauldron where the fireplace had been opened to just the two of them and only to the headmaster's office.

Harry stepped out to see the headmaster staring at him, 'Welcome back Harry.'

Harry shrugged as he watched Moody stepped into the room, 'Can I go unpack?'

'I wish to know about your dreams.'

'I'm not going to tell you about my dreams until Sirius is free,' Harry wasn't surprised when the headmaster raised his wand and cast a legilemency on him. But what did surprise the old man and Moody was that the great Albus Dumbledore ended up flying across the room, landing in a heap on the floor.

'Now you know that I've protected myself, thanks to a little charm my mother came up with,' Harry flicked his wand at the door which slammed opened and he walked calmly out ignoring Moody's shouts to come back so he just decided to yell, 'Oh, he will end up with a very bad headache for a week or so, it's his own fault for trying to invade my mind without permission,' Harry chuckled then continued on his way.

Harry unpacked his clothes and was pleased to see the wrapped package on Ron's bed. Harry then headed down to the kitchens.

'Can Dobby get you something, Master Harry?'

'Hi Dobby, yeah, I just arrived at Hogwarts and I haven't eaten yet, can you get me a sandwich and some juice?'

'Right away Master Harry, sir,' Dobby squeaked then hurried away.

Harry smiled at all the house elves then found a small table behind him, Harry smiled again at the elves then sat down.

'Dobby, can you do me a favour, pop over to Snuffles for me, tell him all went well and I've arrived safely.'

'Dobby will inform your Snuffles.'

'Thanks Dobby,' Harry smiled then started eating. Sirius and Harry had spoken to the elf the week before, with the way he liked Harry and being a free elf he could help Harry whenever he needed. Sirius was the one to suggest that Dobby bond with Harry, the little elf burst into tears which made Sirius think the elf didn't like the idea until Harry explained that reaction was normal for Dobby especially when he liked something. So Sirius performed the bonding between Harry and Dobby which made the elf burst into tears a second time.

When Harry finished he thanked Dobby then he headed back up to Gryffindor tower, he figured he would read some of his books before it became too noisy.

Harry was so engrossed in his books that he didn't hear the sound of students returning until Ron tapped him on the shoulder.

'Hey,' Harry grinned then closed his book, 'So how was your first day back?'

'Hectic, but we were told about the triwizard tournament.'

'Yeah, Sirius told me last night, he knew all of you would find out after the feast. I got you a gift, it's on your bed, I also got one for Ginny and the twins.'

'Harry, I've told you about buying me stuff.'

'I know, but you lot stuck by me, so I wanted to.'

Harry waved at Dean, Seamus and Neville who just walked in then watched Ron as he unwrapped his broom.

'Um, why is Ron standing like that?' Neville asked.

'I think I shocked him,' Harry chuckled then went to move but was grabbed by Fred, George and Ginny, all hugging him tightly which made him laugh as they fell back onto his bed in a mess of tangled legs and arms.