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Authors note: As has been noted in a review I did indeed make a mistake. They are headed to Westchester, New York not Manchester England. Oops. Thats what I get for typing out 2 different stories while my kids steal the rough drafts.
Chapter 5
Harry put on a black silk over shirt and his trench coat, grabbed his helmet and sunglasses, tossed a spare set of each to Kurt as they headed out the door. Harry feeling a bit paranoid cast a detection spell at his bike and removed the locater and surveillance equipment from under the carriage and tossed them into the nearest trashcan. "Lets go." Harry and Kurt got the bike and took off for Westchester.
Aboutan hour into the drive Harry spoke into his helmet mike, "We should be there within the hour. Just gonna check out a couple of places on the way." The first stop was a dozen acres of rolling green hills with nothing for miles around. Next was a rundown cottage with an overgrown yard. And finally the last stop was a sprawling estate of several hundred acres near a quite community coincidently next to the institute. Harry made his way into the town and parked at the town hall. Harry led Kurt inside the building to inquire about town life and and property laws. Harry spotted a bored looking middle-age woman sitting at a desk that said secretary. The perfect place to get some gossip about the town. Harry walked over to her and said, "Hello, whats a fine young miss like yourself doing inside on a day like this. Are you waiting on a relative to finish up work?"
The secretary blushed at being called young and replied, "My what a charmer you are. Now what can I do for a fine young man such as yourselves?"
"You don't give yourself enough credit milady. But alas, to business. I'm currently thinking of relocating nearby and would like to know if there is anything I should be concerned about I also need to acquaint myself with the property laws on this side of the pond. If you would be so kind as to help me in my dilemma I would be ever more in your debt." Harry replied with a charming smile. The secretary once again blushed not used to being spoken like that.
"This is a small quiet town. Theres nearly no crime here, theres the occasional noise from planes flying to/from New York but thats about it. Theres a private school over by the edge of town for gifted children and they are always ready to lend a helping hand should someone need it." Harry furrowed his brow. "Hmm, would this school happen to be that large mansion I saw on the way into town? Xavier institute I believe was the name of it."
She nodded, "Yes thats the one.
"Hmm, I suppose I should talk to the school administrators before I make an offer on the land next door." Harry spotted the womans curious expression and continued. "I was thinking of stabling a few horses on the land and perhaps give riding lessons to others. But since theres a school nearby it would only be proper for me to talk it over with them so they can be forewarned should anything happen. Not that thats likely but better safe than sorry." Harry finished with a beguiling grin. The secretary gave a slight squeal of delight at the prospect of horseback riding lessons. "I've always wanted to learn how to do that. A riding school would be a very welcome addition this community. Should you need any help with the paperwork on the property just come and see me and I'll make sure its taken care of properly."
Harry took the secretaries hand and said. "You have been most helpful madam. I look forward to helping you learn to ride, but for now we should be off. Have a pleasant afternoon." He kissed her hand and gave a slight bow before motioning for Kurt to follow once more. Kurt who had been watching the entire conversation was very confused. Harry hadn't even mentioned the institute except in passing and at that only as a side note to his potential property plans. And what was with the flirting not only was she at least twice his age but married to boot.
Once they were back on the bike Harry spoke, "Don't worry so much Kurt. I learned what we needed to and even gave us an alternative excuse for visiting the institute. Just relax and trust me."
"OK, Harry I trust you."
"Thats better. Now when we get to the gates I want you to lift your visor so I can temporarily drop the glamor on your face so we can enter the building, Wait 15 seconds then lower the visor again. Just in case anyones watching." Once at the gates Harry pressed the intercom and said "Mr. Potter and his friend would like admittance to speak with the headmaster of the school a Mr. Xavier." The camera zoomed in on them. Harry elbowed Kurt to raise his visor so he could drop the glamor. Once done they waited for the reply. "This is Scott Summers what is it you want?" Harry glared at the camera and repeated, "We would like admittance to speak with Mr. Xavier. The headmaster of this establishment."
"He's busy at the moment, make an appointment and come back later." Harry waited 5 seconds before he windlessly opened the gates and stated. "Its later. See you at the doors." and sped up the drive locking the gates behind him. Upon reaching the doors Harry caught a glimpse of an xman uniform as the last of the kids filtered inside he cast a massive glamor over the area so anyone else looking at them would not notice anything out of the ordinary such as the clothes and any powers in use. He also put compulsion charms on them to make them agree with him until they were back inside. "Ah, look Kurt they've come to greet us." Harry stated as he dismounted and motioned for Kurt to do the same. He then took their supplies out of the bikes compartment and setting his alarm. As he made his way closer to the team he continued. "There was no need to bring so many to greet us Mr. Summers. Why don't we all go back inside so we can talk where its not so hot." Once they were back inside and the doors were closed and locked Harry put up privacy wards before removing the compulsion charms from the others. "Now then', Harry hissed, 'Who's idea was it to exit the front doors in broad daylight dressed like that? Do you want people to know what you're doing here? By the way how exactly are new students allowed into this school if you turn them away at the gates. I even showed you Kurt's face if thats not admittance material I don't know what is besides showing your powers to all and sundry. If thats what you wanted then you obviously lack common sense. Anyone could be watching once they see a display of power they would either attack said person or the school once you admit them. Some school for the gifted when its administrators are incompetent morons. Well anyone care to explain themselves? How bout you start Mr. Summers? No, then how bout taking us to Xavier before I lose my temper.
Everyone looked stunned when Harry had finished with his rant. Kurt peeked over Harry's shoulder to look at the others reactions. The rude man and the female had their jaws hanging open blinking stupidly while the other man only blinked a time or two before he regained his composure and chuckled at the site of his teammates effectively snapping them out of their stupor.