By the time they returned back to the manor Harry was quite ready to get out of the dreadful robes and relax but Severus had other ideas. Lord Potter-Black needed to make his presence known and not only in the ministry.

Harry was surprised when his husband suggested another outing. "I thought I would be laying low."

Severus shook his head. "You've returned and we don't want anyone suspicious you're up to something Harry. You need to show up in public."

"Isn't there a bit of risk to that, I mean from both the order and the death eaters?" Harry asked.

Severus smiled. "The death eaters won't attack until they're certain you're against them again. And the order is trying to win you back."

Harry was still not convinced. "I just find it hard to believe that parading around Diagon Alley is either safe for me or going to help us either."

Severus smiled. "You showed Fudge that you were in control and not a scared controllable child. Now you get to show the rest of the wizarding world such."

"As long as it's only shopping and you're not proposing me giving any interviews or anything, I guess I can handle that." Harry said reluctantly.

Severus smirked. "The interviews will come in time. We just need to make sure you have some prepared answers."

Harry was shocked even more by that."So what is the big plan for this little outing anyways?"

"Nothing really. Just make your presence known, throw around some money, and buy yourself a new owl." Severus told him.

Harry was not worried on the money part as he had recently become one of the richest wizards in the world but the owl part. "A new owl?"

Severus held his husband's chin. "I know this is hard but you'll need to replace Hedwig some time. And it will seem odd that you don't have one."

Harry nodded. "I guess. It just it seems like I'm betraying Hedwig in some way."

Severus kissed his husband and wiped away a tear. "I know it does. But I think Hedwig would be happy if you had a new familiar."

Harry reluctantly agreed and went up to the bathroom to freshen up while Severus remained down below and contacted the other members of their order to inform them of their outing for the day. Unknown to Harry, they would be returning, well the first half, later that day. He also ensured that a few insiders that they had left on this soil would be in Dagon Alley. He was not as certain as he had told Harry he was, of his husband's safety shopping but he knew this was key.

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Harry focussed all of his attention into keeping his balance and not growing dizzy in the floo as he did not want to come out in the Leaky cauldron looking like some sick child. He had his husband cast a dirt repellent spell on him so he would not be covered in soot as well when he arrived.

As he stepped out he could feel every eye in the room on him. Tom came forward. "Welcome back Lord Potter-Black. I always believed in your innocence."

Remembering the kind bartender from previous visits Harry smiled inside but just slightly inclined his head. "Thank you Tom."

He moved swiftly through the pub, chin tilted up, eyes straight ahead, acknowledging none of the calls from others in the room. Keep being Malfoy, he told himself as he walked to the bricks and tapped them to gain entrance into Diagon Alley.

Having never been to Diagon for anything but school supplies Harry really had no idea where to start so he headed to Flourish and Blotts. An excited little store attendant ran into the back and returned with a wizened old wizard.

"Lord Potter-Black I am honoured to have you here. I am Felix Flourish, one of the owners of the shop." The old man bowed.

Harry nodded his head again only briefly. "Thank you for your welcome. I was looking to add to my growing collection on potions books, and I was wondering if perhaps you had a rare book in stock. Money I assure you is of no question."

Felix looked a bit surprised but he nodded. "Of course. We have had some in stock for Severus Snape but since his death, we have found no purchasers."

Harry hid a slight smile. "I'd assume a man of his reputation would only seek the best. I'd like to see; perhaps I could be convinced to take a few off of you."

The old man lead Harry to the back room where Harry sorted through several of the books and purchased several of the more extensive ones that he knew his husband would be able to make good use of.

"I'd like these to be forwarded on. I do not intend to lug them around as I shop." Harry informed the man as he handed the coin over.

Felix nodded. "Of course Lord Potter-black. Perhaps I can know where to send them on too."

Harry shook his head. "Have them sent on to the office of Madam Amelia Bones. Her or her assistant will ensure they come to me."

To ensure the man asked no more questions he left a few extra coins for the books and left the shop without another word. Of course a shrinking spell would have meant the books would have fir in his pockets but some how he felt Lucius in public would never have resorted to carrying his own. This might not be as hard as Harry thought.

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Harry made his rounds through many of the shops and bought himself a number of new expensive robes, a new cauldron meant for his husband of course, and even some new quiditch supplies that he could not resist. His behaviour was the same, asking for service from the owners, having the items sent on.

His last stop was the owl emporium as he was quite reluctant to go. He stepped inside and was reminded instantly of his trip wit Hagrid before his first year. He felt a pang for his owl but he remembered Severus' words and he found himself actually excited at the prospect.

The little old man who owned and ran the shop came up to him. "Can I help you my lord?"

Harry nodded curtly. "I find myself in need of a new owl. I previously had a snowy owl but I was looking for something with a bit more speed."

The man nodded. "A snowy owl? You have foreign taste. Might I suggest an eagle owl? We do have a few different types and they are known for their speed."

Harry knew Severus, Draco and Lucius all had ones and thought it a perfect choice. "That does seem like a merited choice. Show me."

He was brought to a section where there were a number of cages and he saw several beautiful sleek eagle owls. He was drawn to a black one with a white v on its chest, almost the exact opposite of his old owl. A South African eagle owl he was informed, rare in these parts and extremely fast.

"I'll take the bird." Harry said.

The man nodded and went to get the cage but Harry shook his head. "I'll not be needing the cage. "

He took the bird from the man and began to stroke its feathers and whispered to the bird to go to Grimauld. When the bird had taken off he put the coin in the hands of the man and walked from the store without a second thought.

He was about to leave when he came face to face with Hermione and the Weasleys. "Harry." Molly said happily.

Harry looked at her coolly and his eyes strayed over the others. "Molly and the rest of your family." He said curly.

"We hoped we'd be running into you, we've been trying to send you owls but the post has come back." Arthur said.

Harry shrugged. "The wards had to be strengthened. Any correspondence with me you will have to send through Madam Bones. She and her assistant are handling such things for me for the time being."

Percy stepped forward. "We should really talk. I have been informed I must move out of my home within the new few days."

Harry felt smug. "I thought it might take longer to sell but your house must have been a catch. I would say if you had the money to buy it I would give you first dibbs but we both know that is just not possible."

Percy gritted his teeth. "We took you in like family and this is how you repay us?"

Harry found it easy to be harsh with Percy as he had never liked Percy even before all this. "I let you keep the Burrow; I thought that was quite generous considering how much money I could make from the sale. I'm sure Arthur and Molly would be willing to allow you to move home."

Arthur turned to grab Harry's arm. "Harry, we really insist you come and speak to us now. You know you took a risk coming out here by yourself."

Harry sneered. "Do you think I'd be that stupid? I assure you I'm not alone. Now if you'll excuse me I have an appointment with the bank."

Harry watched their faces fill with shock as he turned and walked towards the bank. He did in fact have a meeting scheduled with the head goblin to discuss some business and he was supposed to be meeting his husband there as well. Severus had thought that even invisible it would have been to easy for him to get run into and noticed if he had accompanied Harry shopping.

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Severus sat nervously drinking a cup of tea in the office of Lord Ragnald, waiting for his husband to arrive. Harry was a few minutes late. Though he had taught Harry to move on his own schedule as a lord, he knew Harry would be careful not to concern his husband by being late. He was about to stand and find Harry when the door swung open and Harry entered.

"You're late" Severus told him sounding a bit more reproachful then he had intended.

Harry looked a bit taken aback by his tone. "I'm sorry but I ran into the Weasleys and they cornered me. It was out of my control."

Severus sighed with relief. "I'm sorry. I was just concerned that something might have happened."

Harry reached out and kissed his husband. "I'm sorry I worried you. I did have to pretend I had back up waiting in the wings to get the Weasleys away."

Harry took a seat and Lord Ragnald handed him some paper work. It included all of the money that had been successfully reclaimed and an even more growing list of properties that were now in his possession. It seemed a number of people who had stolen from him could not pay. Beyond the eight Potter, and ten Black properties, including Grimauld, there was Gryffindor castle and two other properties, not to mention all the Prince estates and Slytherin estates.

Harry laughed as he saw one of the names on the list. "It seems Sev that I own your house."

Severus blanched. "What do you mean you own my home?"

"It seems Spinner's end was claimed by Dumbledore as his when you were reported dead. He has given it up as payment." Harry read from the papers.

Snape sneered. "Old man, probably tried to get his hands on Prince lands too. Luckily the will stops that from happening to anyone but Prince heirs."

Harry kissed his husband. "Don't worry I'll let you continue to live there. I'll even ask you a pretty fair rental price."

Severus smirked. "I think I have taught you too well."

Ragnald had been watching the byplay between them and then handed Harry some more paper work on the extent not only of money but jewels and other items in what now numbered his 60 vaults. No matter how often he saw the paper work Harry still choked on the thought of how rich he had suddenly become. He was not sure he'd ever get used to all of this.

Before they left Harry smiled. "I have had Madam Bones agree to collect my mail for me for now. I was hoping I'd be able to have copies of the paper work she sends, kept here in my vaults just in case."

Ragnald bowed. "Of course, we could arrange that for you."

Harry and Severus thanked the little goblin and then they took the floo back to the house where Severus didn't say a word when they arrived but simply gathered him into his arms for a long passionate kiss before pulling away.

"You keep amazing me." Severus whispered.

Harry smiled. "You amaze me too every day, so I guess we're even."

Harry noticed his new owl on the desk and Severus spotted it. "I see you have chosen a new owl."

Harry stroked his feathers. "I have not chosen a name but I seemed drawn to the bird. I have also made a few purchases I'm sure you will like."

As they sat down Harry told him of his purchase of the books that Severus had been waiting for at the bookstore. Severus was thrilled Harry had thought to pick them up for they would come in handy. He also applauded Harry over paying for them. Felix Flourish was a man who was loyal to his good customers and when Harry dropped that kind of money on books in one go and over paid for them, it would ensure the man's quiet.