Chapter .5.
It was early morning when the returnees wake up they have meals in their own rooms before they leave. Bellatrix and Severus were waiting at the end of the corridor on level 32 for them.
"Harry and Katie, are waiting in his office", Bellatrix says
"Let's go. I am sure Diagon Alley will be busy", Dumbledore says
"It will. They have already been there two days ago to get the gets their stuff. I know you haven't recognised how to get to the office yet. Follow me", Bellatrix says leading them to the elevators
Bellatrix hits button 64 and they go up the floors. They once again come to the platform for the Arch-Headmasters office.
"Phoenix Crystalus", Bellatrix says
The platform moves up to the office. Bellatrix leads them in the see Harry and Katie.
"Seen the Prophet?" Harry asks
"No", Remus replies
Harry hands them a copy.
"Your all officially alive again. As passed by the late night session of the Wizengamot", Harry says grinning
"So we are getting our stuff today?" Lily asks
"Yes", Katie replies
"Let's get going. We will floo. Say the Leaky Cauldron and you will get there. Katie will go first", Harry says
Katie steps into the fire, "Leaky Cauldron"
Katie lands at the Leaky cauldron.
"Lady Snape", the bartender says, "Good news"
"It is", Katie agrees as everyone comes through the floo
"Welcome back all of you. I am Thomas, Tom's son", the bartender says
"Pleasure to meet you", Minerva says as Harry gracefully steps out of the floo
"Lord Arch-Headmaster Snape", Thomas says
"How are the kids Thomas?" Harry asks
"Good. Looking forward to going back to school. This man has made a real difference in the Wizarding world", Thomas says
"We are looking forward to seeing those changers", Sirius says
"Bella!" a woman says
"Cissy", Bellatrix says hugging the woman
"I can't believe it. Alice is also on the way and Zavala is waiting for us", Narcissa says
Narcissa then turns to the returnees.
"Can you ever forgive me for how I acted when we last saw? I didn't have my memories then. I am really sorry", Narcissa says
"Oh Cissy I have wanted you to see the light", Andromeda says hugging her sister
"Well I have. I divorced Lucius decades ago. I go by Narcissa Black now", Narcissa says
Narcissa hugs everyone.
"It is good to see you Minnie", Narcissa says
"I am glad you came back to the light", Minerva says
"Nephew", Narcissa says to Harry
"Aunt Cissy. Ready to teach this term?" Harry asks
"Yes. I have the lessons planned", Narcissa replies
"Aunt Andromeda has decided to teach with you. So can you catch her up?" Harry asks
"Of course I will", Narcissa says
"Andy! Lily! Minnie!" Alice says coming over and hugging everyone
"Alice it is good to see you", Lily says
"I am glad you have your minds back", Sirius says
"Where is Frank?" James asks
"At home with the Grandchildren. I came to help you shop", Alice replies
"Let's go", Harry says leading them out to an outdoor dining area
People whisper as they see the returnees.
"It is not like it used to be. To get into Diagon Alley", Cedric says
"No it isn't. Wait to you see", Harry says as the gateway opens up without a wand
"Wow", the returnees say
"Welcome to Diagon City", Harry says
"How many shops are their here?" Lily asks in awe
"Over 200. Now lets go to Gringotts", Harry says leading them down the streets
Everyone looks at them and whisperers. They stop at the entrance to Gringotts.
Welcome all who come here
We welcome all kind here
Be aware of what we are
But we will not harm anyone that means no harm
"That's new", Severus says
"Let's go in", Bellatrix says
The doors open and Gringotts had grown bigger than anything they had seen before. Harry leads them to the top counter.
"Chief Goblin my family needs their credit cards. As I said yesterday I have put the money into Vaults for them", Harry says
"That has been done Lord Prince. We just need a few things from them for their cards", the goblin replies
"What are these Credit Cards?" James asks confused
"Instead of carrying a sack load of Galleons, Sickles and Knuts around you can carry a Credit Card with a 4 digit pin and with a finger print scanner matching it with the card. The scanners are in all shops now thanks to my husband", Katie explains
"We don't have vaults", Minerva says
"Now you do. Several individuals made you vaults adding some of their money to a vault each for you", the Goblin says
"Who?" Albus asks wanting to know who could be so generous
"We can't realise that information. We received web phones from the people asking to transfer money into your accounts. You can do it over a web phone if you can't come in person. As long as all you information matches you vaults and the pin works. Also we have a web site that we will give you where you can check how much is in your vault without coming in. All your vaults for one person will be on the list and the amount. We will give you all the information about that. Because you have been out of touch with life", the Goblin says
"How did you come up with this?" Severus asks
"Your son helped us set it up. Muggle-Borns tried it then it spread to the rest of the Wizarding and Muggle world that accepts it. Some of the old families still do it the old fashion way. Now who first?" the Goblin asks
"I will go", Dumbledore says
"Name? Date of birth? Species?" the Goblin asks
Dumbledore gives it.
"Put your thumb on the scanner", the Goblin instructs
Dumbledore does and a blue light scans his thumb. The Goblin taps keys on his computer screen.
"What will be your 4 digit code?" the Goblin asks
"xxxx", Dumbledore says
"Just sign the back of this and these forms", the Goblin says
Dumbledore signs his name and a small amount of magic goes through.
"This is your Credit Card", Goblin says handing over the card, key and some instructions
The others do theirs it takes an hour before everyone had a card and key to a vault.
"Thank you. Take 1,000 Galleons out of my account for your help today", Harry says
"Thank you Lord Prince-Snape, Arch-Headmaster", the Goblin says, "By the way those employees we had you trained at your university are doing well here. We are glad to be a part of this new age"
"Good to hear. I will see your children of September 1st", Harry says leading them out
"Now lets get your wands first there is a new place open called Black-Johnsons they now sell the best wands. Actually there are 5 wand shops now including Ollivanders", Harry says leading them through the crowded streets
They come to a black and purple sign saying Black-Johnsons Wands since 2006.
Harry leads them in to the big wand shop.
"Aunt Zavala!" Harry calls
"Harry my nephew you bought them", a woman says
"He did Zav", Bellatrix says
"Who are you?" Fred asks
"I am Zavala Trinity Black-Johnson. Minerva, Andromeda, Narcissa, Alice, Bellatrix and Lily's sister. Now let's find you new wands. Who wants to go first?" Zavala asks
"I guess I will", Fred says stepping up
"Put your hand over this box of woods", Zavala says putting a box of woods on the table
Fred does what he is told and two woods light up. Zavala nods and picks them up.
"Can I have a piece of your hair?" Zavala asks
Fred just does what he is told.
"Now do the same with the cores", Zavala says pulling out a box of cores
2 cores glow. Zavala pulls them out then turns to her table. And begins work.
"What is she doing?" Fred asks
"She is making your wand. Wands are not pre-made here", Katie explains, "There are about 100 different woods and cores here. Never two wands are the same. They won't work for another person either"
"Why?" Cedric asks
"Because each wand has your hair in it as one of the cores", Zavala says coming over with a wand, "Try this"
Fred takes the wand and gold light surrounds them.
"Is that how it goes for each one?" Dumbledore asks curious
"Yes. That wand is Kingswood and Dogwood with a grim hair and eagle feather core. 14 inches. That will be 9 Galleons", Zavala says
A scanner they saw was on the desk.
"Swipe it through, put your 4 digit pin in and scan your thumb and we will see if your new card works", Zavala explains
Fred does what he is told. And the scanner turns green.
"Accepted", a voice says
"Who's next?" Zavala asks
"I will go", Lily says
Three woods light up, and four cores. The gold light comes out as Lily touches the wand.
"Yes. Queenswood, Aspen wood, Ashwood with grim hair, phoenix feather, moon owl feather and unicorn hair. 12 inches. That will be 10 Galleons", Zavala says
They each do it. It takes an hour before they all get their custom made wands.
"Thank you", Minerva says to her sister
"My pleasure. I will come to Hogwarts and have lunch in a few days", Zavala promises
"I will hold it to you Aunt", Harry says kissing her cheek
"Go and get the rest of your supplies", Zavala says as more customers come in
"Now let's get your robes. Madam Jones Clothes for every person is this way", Bellatrix says leading them to a big store
It was three stories. You could see all different type of creatures shopping for clothes.
"They don't sell Robes here. But they have ones for other times. Let's get a sales woman", Harry says
"Arch-Headmaster Snape", a woman says
"Miss Emerald. They need clothes please. Can you tell us what sizes they are?" Harry asks
"Of course. Just so the returnees know we sell all species clothes here in all sizes and colours", Miss Emerald says waving her way and giving each of them a size
Bellatrix, Alice, Narcissa, Lily, Tonks, Minerva, Andromeda spend a long time shopping. Picking out lots of clothes they liked. Bellatrix, Narcissa and Alice advising them. Then they go to Madam Milkins for Robes. They get their robes quickly being welcomed by Madam Milkin herself.
"Where too now?" Tonks asks
"Do you want trunks?" Katie asks
"I guess so", Remus says
The go to 'Trunks of All Sizes'. Trunks were in all colours and sizes. They had the prices next to them.
"If you want them engraved it will cost an extra 4 galleons to have it in Silver and 6 Galleons to have it in Gold", the shop attendant says as they are at the counter
Harry, Katie, Bellatrix and Alice tell them to get them engraved. The engraving only took 20 minutes.
"For winter clothes 'Winters Clothes and Furs'", Katie says
The fur coats were beautiful. They had jackets and silk scarves made out of beautiful material.
"They are the finest in the world", Katie says to them
"The Faerie make some. They are truly amazing designs", Harry says
They pick two scarves each and some coats and jackets. As well as mittens and snow boots.
"How much money do we have?" Lily asks as they leave
"Trust me you all have more than enough", Harry says
The look at a shop called Black's Jewellery.
"That is Uncle Arcturus's shop. They make fine jewellery. Starting from 10 Galleons to 1,000,000 Galleons maybe more depending on the client", Harry says as they walk
"That is Oysters Pawn. That's where you pawn stuff if you need money. They sell second hand stuff too", Bellatrix says
"There is Crazy Quills. They sell all types of quills and different colour ink", Katie says
"There is Peppers Perfume. They sell all different types of Muggle, Magical and Faerie perfumes", Bellatrix says
"That is the Goddess Boutique", Katie says pointing out another shop
"There is Everything Books. They sell all books made by anyone", Alice says
"There is the Antique Emporium", Bellatrix says
"That is British World Souvenirs. Sells everything wizard, muggle and whatnot for tourists", Narcissa says
"There up ahead is George's shop", Harry says pointing to a very big building that was very colourful
"He expanded", Fred says grinning
"He did because of the customer demand. They do online sales, owl order sales and in store sales. It is a pretty big business with lots of employees", Harry explains as they walk in
They see George smiling with a woman besides him as he watches over the store.
"Hey George, Sarai", Harry says kissing Sarai's cheek
"Good to see you brother", Sarai says
"Fred this is my wife Sarai Snape-Weasley", George says introducing the woman in the room
"So this is the famous Fred Weasley", Sarai says
"I am the better looking twin", Fred says
"I have to disagree. George is the better looking. Hello Dad", Sarai says to Severus
Sarai hugs Severus and Severus hugs his daughter back.
"Did you really have to marry a Weasley?" Severus asks
Sarai laughs, "He IS my soul mate. You will learn to love him"
"George have you heard anything from your parents yet?" Harry asks
"No. They are probably going to spring on us. Unannounced to see them", George replies
"How much do you earn in a week?" Cedric asks interested
"A lot. I won't tell you the number. As you see we have LOTS of customers", George replies
They talk for a while before Harry said it was time to get them an owl each. George and Sarai promise to come to Hogwarts for dinner this week before school starts. Once they had their owls they go back to Hogwarts tired from a day of exploring Diagon City…
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