Chapter 8 A trip through the Alley

13th August 1993, King Ragnarok's throne room. Gringotts, Diagon Alley, London

After a few minutes, Sirius manages to calm Andi down.

Ragnarok says "Lord Black I ordered something to drink and have a calming potion for Mrs. Tonks."

Sirius sees the calming potion as it is the only drink in a vial and says "thank you, King Ragnarok."

Sirius grabs the vial and gives it to Andi. She immediately drinks it and within half a minute she is completely calm as she was already mostly calmed down by Sirius.

Andi looks at King Ragnarok and says "thank you for the calming potion, King Ragnarok. I also apologize for my outburst."

Ragnarok holds his hand up and says "no need to apologize Mrs. Tonks. I can assure you that as our children are also very important to us I can understand if your cousin you obviously care very much about it is essentially kidnapped by Dumbledore while lying about your real status as the third guardian. Also, I guess you are worried about Heir Potter. If Lord Black shows us in the will what James and Lily Potter hide and shows that Peter Pettigrew is really the traitor we can discuss the reasons you are here and if you both want we can reveal what the tattoo's meant why it made Heir Potter very tired. It is your choice to inform him or ask him if he knows but that is a conversation that will not be held here. Time is money and with Lord Black being hunted by the ministry, it will be better to do it in the safety of your own home."

"While we don't see Lord Black as an escaped convict, you are on Goblin Territory you have nothing to fear of us as long as you don't disrespect us, follow the rules of the bank and follow the orders of the guards or other goblins give you. The obnoxious ministry, however, would try to get you out of Gringotts and they think they saved us which would make them even more insufferable than most of them already are. They think by saving us we would be grateful but if they enter to capture you just ask asylum what I will grant. If they still won't it will lead to another war or like you wizards are taught a rebellion. With the useless minister, we will win easily. Also, the current minister has no spine and will easily back down or surrender in name of peace."

"Now please Lord Black and Mrs. Tonks take a drink before we continue. We have tea, coffee, butterbeer or firewhiskey."

Andi sees Sirius's hand reaching towards the Firewhiskey.

Andi says "don't you dare Sirius. No Firewhiskey, if you want some alcohol take a butterbeer then has some alcohol although not much."

Sirius wants to plead but the look says enough. Also maybe it is better to not drink a heavy drink after not consuming alcohol for years. Sirius takes a butterbeer and hopes he will not get drunk on butterbeer as Andi will never allow him Firewhiskey again. It is known that wizards and witches get back a bit different because butterbeer (because of the small amount of alcohol) is served in the Three Broomsticks and the Hog's Head Inn although almost no student goes to the Hog's Head Inn as while completely legal it is seen as a bit of a shady bar and not all business completed in the Hog's Head Inn is completely legal.

Harry told Sirius about Hagrid obtaining a Dragon Egg and Sirius can swear it was when Hagrid was in the Hog's Head Inn. Sirius went there sometime and remember the owner to be a good, nice and kind man although he looks a bit rough around the edges and the bar is mostly used by adults but the owner lets Hogwarts students in but won't pour anything stronger for them than butterbeer like the Three Broomsticks.

Andi takes some tea and Sirius grabs a pint of butterbeer. They both take a drink before Sirius asks Andi for her wand. Andi nods and Sirius says "King Ragnarok if you would allow me as I need a wand to reveal the traitor and hide it again. James also put a trick on it. I need the marauder's motto but a bit adjusted to protect the chance someone else knows the marauders' motto too. I don't know if Lily knows about the marauders' motto or the extra protection."

Ragnarok nods and looks at Bloodtooth. Bloodtooth says something in Gobbledegook.

Ragnarok nods and looks back at Sirius before he says "well Lord Black reveal the traitor."

Sirius says "it will be my pleasure."

Sirius points Andi's wand at the will and just under now if we are betrayed it will be by our secret keeper. While many will believe it is Sirius Black he is not. The real Secret Keeper is the person we call Wormtail. We let everyone believe it was Sirius Black as extra security. We do not mention his name for his protection. However, if Padfoot or Moony point their wand below this and give the Marauders oath the name will appear.

Sirius says "Messr Padfoot, the Grimm solemnly swear that I am up to no good."

Slowly words start to appear. It reads welcome Padfoot. We thought it would be you. The REAL TRAITOR is PETER PETTIGREW to only us is known as WORMTAIL.

PETER PETTIGREW YOU TRAITOR. We only did it as Sirius suggested it but I NEVER TRUSTED YOU. I don't care what the others said. I trust Sirius and that I why I allowed it. If we died it was all because of you. I hope you hear this as it is the last you will ever hear and we will be waiting here to let your last adventure be a long and painful one.

Padfoot, take care of Harry and I hope your idea of Moony being a traitor is gone.

Sirius Orion Black the third how could you ever suspect Remus being the traitor? I hope you didn't because he is a werewolf. I will haunt you till the end of time if that is it. You don't know how afraid he was when James and you figured it out. He thought you both will abandon him. I was happily surprised when you both didn't and even joked about it what helped Remus cope with it. If you did because he is a werewolf SHAME ON YOU and I hope Remus will curse you until you learned your lesson but I suspect Remus would be tired before you learn why you were at fault for suspecting Remus. You better make peace with him and let Remus free access to Harry as his honourable uncle.

I hope after the war we can destroy his will or at least this part as we survived and he isn't the traitor Lily thinks he is I must admit something doesn't add up but he is also the best bet for safety because of Wormtail. Maybe the friendship blinds me but I hope Lily will forgive me if I am wrong and we die. I am sure she will blame you at the beginning Padfoot but she will forgive you eventually. How much she wants to deny it she cares for you and trust you completely partially why you are Harry's godfather.

Goodbye Padfoot. You know how to 'disappear.'

Ragnarok waves his hand as does Bloodtooth. When they look at each other and give a small nod Bloodtooth says "it is valid, Lord Black."

Sirius says "thank you for listening to me and allowing me to show you the truth. Do you mind if I make it disappear? I am afraid Dumbledore would do something to make it disappear although I am sure Gringotts and both of you, in particular, will try to prevent it Dumbledore has much influence and reach."

Ragnarok says "I understand Lord Black and until we found the traitor in our own ranks I accept your reason. Please make it disappear. You don't have to modify our minds as we have shields for this and inside Gringotts, no one but a far few can break our mind to find what has been spoken about here. The only ones who can have sworn magical loyalty to the royal family. The Will was a different matter."

Sirius nods. He points his wand and says "this is Messr Padfoot signing off. Mischief managed."

Ragnarok says "now we can move on to the change of guardianship. We make it until the first guardian in this case Lord Black revokes the guardianship for Madam Tonks. On the other hand, if something happens to Lord Black we can put a clause that will make Madam Tonks permanent guardian until Heir Potter reaches his majority or any other circumstances that give him the right of an adult wizard if he is still a minor if Madam Tonks and Lord Black agree to emancipate him at that age."

"Madam Tonks can only do that if Lord Black agrees. Lord Black can do it without Madam Tonks's agreement and if needed stop Madam Tonks's guardianship of Heir Potter but I advise you if you do it that you both agree with the emancipation if it is possible. By law and the parents' wishes after the OWL's Heir Potter can become Lord Potter. However, by law, certain rules have been completed like having an active marriage contract. In Heir Potter's case that has already been fulfilled as Heir Potter has a marriage contract with Heiress Susan Bones that has been completed recently if I am correct?"

Sirius nods and says "that is right. We talked with Regent Bones and with Heiress Bones to complete the contract despite it being valid. The things Heir Potter's parents and Heiress Bones' parents decide that Harry and Susan should have decided for themselves. They have decided and now the contract is completely unbreakable. It was before but there are some ways none of them legal to break the contract but now it cannot not even by illegal ways."

"Now we talk about Harry becoming Lord Potter at age 15 I want to make my Heir also Harry as he is eligible by his grandmother who was our beloved cousin Dorea Black who married Charlus Potter, Harry's grandfather."

"I don't want that pompous arse of Malfoy to get even one more Knut and certainly don't make his more than likely even more pompous arse son my Heir. Harry is the only one from the males in my family that are left who I know can bring the family to the light or at least away from the darkness."

Bloodtooth says "Lord Black before we continue about your house I would suggest making the guardianship to Madam Tonks official. There are also some other matters regarding House Potter."

Sirius nods. Bloodtooth grabs a parchment with a wave of his hand words appear on the parchment. Bloodtooth gives it to Sirius. Sirius reads it quickly before giving it to Andi who reads it slowly as she is a lawwitch besides being a mediwitch. Sirius waits until Andi is done. After almost five minutes Andi put it down and nods to Sirius. Bloodtooth gives them a quill with a red feather.

Sirius and Andi both know what it is. They both signed it. Andi has such a bright smile that no one would have guessed she cried less than half an hour ago.

Bloodtooth nods to one of the guards near the door that the goblins used. The door opens and a goblin Sirius barely recognize walk in. The goblin bows before Sirius and says "Lord Black, Ravensfang is my name for the chance you don't remember me. I am the Account Manager of House Black. I was sorry to hear about your capture and cannot believe that the humans thought you killed James and Lily Potter. I am happy you manage to escape. I deeply apologize that I was unable to provide evidence for your freedom. Your mother forbade any chance I could get as you were Lord Black and incarcerated by law she was the head of House Black."

"I am sorry that I could not be present for you to become Lord Black, but as the account hasn't been instructed what to do I made sure everything was in order in how you would like it Lord Black short and easy. I have a few interesting business opportunities, some documents you need to sign and a few documents containing the Black Heir or if I must believe Account Manager Bloodtooth, my brother-in-law, make young Heir Potter also Heir Black."

Sirius looks confused. Ravensfang gives a smile if you call it that and says "yes brother-in-law. I married Bloodtooth's younger sister and he married King Ragnarok's younger sister. My father, the head of my clan as the father of Bloodtooth, the head of his clan approved of the marriage as our clans are like the Potters and Longbottom's allies for many generations although the Potters and Longbottoms are longer allies than Bloodtooth's and my clan.

All three goblins give a crooked smile before their faces get into business mode again.

Sirius says "can we start with making Harry my Heir for House Black?"

Ravensfang took a seat at a new stair and says "of course. Let me grab the document."

Ravensfang grabs the document on top of the pile. If Ravensfang have learned anything from Sirius when he came with his father in his youth he suspected that he wanted to choose his own Heir first especially as it wasn't a secret Sirius hated many of his family members although it was his mother and other older Blacks. It was also no secret that Sirius hated the Malfoy family the same if not worse than his only family members. Sirius did love his father though and certain other family members.

Ravensfang places the document in front of him. Ravensfang says "normally we need seven drops of blood to prove if Heir Potter has some House of Black blood in him, but as Dorea Black is his grandmother as so close in relationship with Heir Potter the test can be done when he is planning on taking the Lordship for House Black."

Sirius nods. Ravensfang continues "Lord Black please sign your name under Lord Black, your full name."

Sirius writes Sirius Orion Black the third with the red-feathered quill. Ravensfang says "I guess with Heir Potter asleep Lord Black and Madam Tonks, yes Madam Andromeda Tonks I know who you are, act for him. If both Lord Black and Madam Tonks sign for Heir Potter it should be accepted."

Both Sirius and Andi sign with their full name although Sirius adds that he is the godfather and Andi is his temporary guardian. The document lights up before stops.

Ravenfangs nods and says "as expected it is accepted with the condition that Heir Potter does a test with his blood and Lord Black you don't have a son."

Suddenly a document lights up in the pile. Ravensfang grabs it and starts reading. After a few minutes Sirius, Andi, Ragnarok and Bloodtooth are eagerly waiting.

When Ravensfang read it a few more times he says "it seems that there is a marriage contract that will make Heir Potter, Heir Black that will strengthen his position that nobody can challenge Heir Potter for it but that also means if you get a son he cannot become Lord Black not even if Heir Potter give it to him as the marriage contract can only be completed by Heir Black who becomes Lord Black. The marriage contract is active now."

Andi asks "Account Manager Ravenfang, why didn't you tell us before signing."

Ravensfang says "I didn't know beforehand. I gathered the marriage contract to see if Lord Black could make it visible or if he as Lord Black can see what is written. The only thing I could read was that it is a Marriage Contract between the most ancient and most noble House of Black and. That was all. Now I can read anything. It seems it is between the most ancient and most noble House of Black and the ancient and most noble House of Greengrass for the Young Astoria Elizabeth Greengrass. It seems she will start Hogwarts this year. She is the second Heiress according to the marriage contract. It means that she has an older sister. House Greengrass has no son otherwise it would have been the first Heiress her older sister for the marriage contract."

Ravensfang copies the marriage contract and gives one to Sirius who pocketed the copy of the marriage contract while barely suppressing a smile as he knows that Astoria's older sister Daphne Greengrass is friends and maybe even more with Harry. He knew their mother and if they even look a little bit like her Harry will be a very happy man, especially with Susan who already looks like her mother and she was quite known by the boys for her large breasts. Susan looks to be the same. Sirius loves Amelia but that doesn't mean he can't see that other girls were pretty or had a very prominent features like Amelia's sister-in-law.

Sirius says "if you don't mind Account Manager Ravensfang I would like to notify House Greengrass on my own as there are several things they need to know. Also if I remember correctly Cyrus Alexander Greengrass has a large voice in the wizengamot. If he has allies I may get my trail without putting Amy in a difficult position."

Ravensfang says "as you wish Lord Black. You have the right to withhold the information for the House of the wife but I would suggest not to keep it too long. We will not notify the Account Manager from House Greengrass if King Ragnarok will allow it."

King Ragnarok says "I will allow it at this time, but by law, we can't keep the information longer than three months as I suspect Heir Potter will not marry Heiress Greengrass in that time."

Sirius nods and says "that is certainly not my intention as Harry only needs to it that soon if I die and I am certainly not planning to die that soon. I am also afraid Lily will try to hex me back to life just for that purpose."

Andi shakes her head in disbelief not believing Harry found the only loophole in the law if he wants sisters that aren't twins although Sirius did say Daphne and Harry don't have a relationship he thinks they will. Andi did deny it but with everything so far she wouldn't be surprised if they did.

Although Andi only loves Harry as a son she can imagine younger witches falling for Harry she didn't say it to anyone but she wouldn't be surprised if Nymphadora falls for Harry despite the seven-year age difference which isn't a lot by the magical society standards. She was a little bit too happy Harry stayed not to mention that when Harry was a baby she couldn't stop cuddling him and making him laugh barely leaving him alone when they visit Lily and James even when Lily needed to (breast)feed, Harry.

Sirius asks "Account Manager Ravensfang did you on orders of my 'beloved' mother invest in a business that does business in dark or even evil magic?"

Ravensfang shakes his head. He says "no Lord Black. Even though your mother was seen as the head of House Black your father before he was killed instructed that only Lord Black even if Lord Black at the time is indisposed can do business. Only if all males are dead is the oldest and closest female to the mainline able to do so. As you were alive in Azkaban, Heir Potter is of Black blood as is Heir Malfoy she could not do any business."

Sirius's face turned sour at Malfoy's name. Hatred filled him when he thinks of his cousin Cissy. Sirius asks "is there money given to Narcissa Malfoy Neé Black?"

Ravensfang looks through the documents before he says "yes, 5000 Galleons a month goes to Malfoy's vault on the first of every month."

Sirius says "from now on stop that and is it possible to put it in a new vault under the name of Narcissa Black?"

Ravensfang says "that is possible."

Sirius says "great, if Bellatrix Lestrange Neé Black also gets paid put it also in the vault and the only ones who can enter are Narcissa Black, Bellatrix Black, Andromeda Tonks Neé Black, Harry James Potter- Black and Sirius Orion Black the third."

Ravensfang says "as you want Lord Black. Should Narcissa Malfoy Neé Black be notified?"

Sirius got a mischievous smile and says "not about the new vault but you can send her that her money will not be given to Malfoy anymore. I hope you like to annoy Lucius Malfoy as he will be probably complaining here within an hour as soon as he knows."

Ranvensfang gets the same smile as Sirius and says "excellent idea Lord Black I love to see his face getting all kinds of colours while he can do nothing about it unless he wants to die."

Sirius asks "can I have the marriage contract from Narcissa Black to Lucius Malfoy and from Bellatrix Black to Rodolphus Lestrange."

Andi wonders why and it seems Sirius knows. He says "in the marriage contract there are reasons for disbanding the marriage contract and therefore the marriage. I want to see if one of them broke it to get Narcissa and Bellatrix back and if possible get the dowry and more, not that we need the money or something.

Andi would love to speak with her sisters again. She finds herself a bit guilty especially about Narcissa as she was only married to Malfoy as she, herself ran away and married Ted, a muggleborn and he took her virginity what was promised to Malfoy which drove up the bride price considerably.

Andi thinks 'this isn't time to get lost in the past. Harry is the most important now.'

Andi immediately asks "are there any other marriage contracts for House Potter?"

Bloodtooth says "not to my knowledge at least not active ones. There is however a chance that some marriage contracts are valid but just like with House Bones need to be completed to become active."

Ravensfang says "the same is for House Black."

Andi asks "is there a way to find out if there are any valid contracts?"

Bloodtooth says "normally the parents or guardian knows which ones were signed and therefore valid. Otherwise, it would be in the Will. However, as the war was raging James and Lily didn't want to bring other families into danger by mentioning it. I do know many families approached James and Lily Potter for Harry but I don't know if after House Bones contract more are signed as Lily found it barbaric that a wizard can have multiple witches and create a harem if he pleases even though James tried to explain not all wizards can but only a few by the law of the ministry."

Andi asks no one in particular "why did Lily sign the marriage contract for Susan and maybe more? I mean she is a muggleborn and when I talked with her about marriage contracts that are still used she found them outdated and when I told her I had no say in it and only escaped because of Ted she was furious. I remember her shouting at James about what kind of backwards society the wizarding world was that women are only seen as a commodity in wonder what changed her mind and accept the marriage contract even though Harry is a male."

Sirius answers "it is true Lily thought like that but she understood the importance of continuing the House after James told her and she learned more about the wizarding world and the society. Her thought about marriage contracts never changed. She signed a marriage contract for Susan and maybe more maybe she even made them give the females a better contract than you had Andi. She wasn't happy with Susan's contract because of the power Harry has over her but James like Susan's parents manage to explain to her that the Lord always controls the house and has power over everyone in the House including the Ladies."

"If I remember correctly James slept on the couch for days after that until he manage to make Lily listen without ordering her and told her that he never used in on her and never will unless it is very important. That was the first time and only time Lily apologized to James in front of me and was very affectionate after that, that I decided to let myself out before I saw something I didn't want."

Sirius had a mischievous smile that Andi ask "what did you do?"

Sirius says "I did nothing."

Andi almost growls "Sirius!"

Sirius says "let's just say that the next time they were affectionate they knew it was better for me to not be there and that is all I will say."

Sirius's smile only grows. Andi knows that it means that he probably got hexed by Lily for it and he will not tell at least not now.

Sirius says "Account Manager Ravensfang please give me the short and easy version of the statements about House Black. Please Account Manager Bloodtooth give House Potter statements to Andi."

Bloodtooth and Ravensfang give the statements and Andi sees that House Potter's statement are bigger and more extensive than Sirius's short and easy version but it is also as House Potter has much more shares than House Black that also generate a bigger income not to mention Sirius is the last of House Black and was in Azkaban while Harry goes to school and needs money for supplies and such with a trust vault.

When Sirius pockets the easy version and Andi shrinks the House Potter statements before pocketing them Sirius asks "Account Manager Ravensfang does anything else require my attention?"

Ravensfang shakes his head and says "not at the moment Lord Black. I however advise you to look at the share of House Black as I think for some you may be wise to sell and I also add a list with other businesses it would be wise to invest mostly in wizard business but also a few muggles business as like your father you don't despise muggles."

Bloodtooth says "Madam Tonks I did the same for House Potter as nothing has been done at it since James and Lily Potter died. I kept the statements as good as can be done but without authorisation to invest some very profitable opportunities were lost. I advise you as I do with Lord Black to look at the properties, especially properties that can generate money like farms and rent to make sure that the farms are up and running again and also get the rent some businesses or families didn't pay when James and Lily Potter died and you went to Azkaban Lord Black."

"For a fee, we can collect the rent and find workers and materials to start the properties that generate money. It may take some time before there is a profit but the profit will be more than House Potter needs to invest to restart the properties."

Ravensfang says "the same should be for House Black, Lord Black. I should keep a special eye on the rent that is due as some of you Allies have a house where rent is due but also some less than legal business and some families you may find dark if not worse."

Andi says "we will look it over and when we have made our decision we will send you a letter. If Lord Black wants I will advise him in that matter. All that is left is to get some money out of the vaults. I will get some money out of my vault and some money for Harry out of his trust vault."

Sirius asks "how do you know about his trust vault?"

Andi says "as most Heirs has that and I made the arrangements for Harry's trust vault. I made the paperwork."

Bloodtooth says "as yes the paperwork for Heir Potter's vault. I must say for a human to make that and cover everything was exquisite craftsmanship. Also straight to the point with no loopholes for either side. It was one of the easiest jobs I had to do."

King Ragnarok says "before we finish the meeting I wonder if any of you knew about the tattoos Heir Potter has and also the meaning behind it?"

Sirius says "I saw them a couple of days ago. I wanted to ask him but I forget and after that, we didn't have the time."

King Ragnarok says "and the meaning?"

Sirius says "I have no idea I wanted to ask Harry that as I think he should know although he didn't notice it until I saw them and asked him."

King Ragnarok nods and says "I understand. I also understand you don't know Lord Black what we have seen here is something that very rarely happens and is even rarer in the last century. It seems Harry Potter has a familiar bond with both his owl and snake. This is however the first time I see a wizard with two animals also Heir Potter is also by far the youngest. If you have the chance to bond and you find the animal it mostly takes decades to form a bond. The familiar bond is also the strongest bond that not many reach. The familiar is the only bond where tattoos appear and the animal or in the case of animals change a bit because of the human's magic. The outburst of magic is probably because of the Heir's ring combining with Heir Potter's magic as the magic from the ring connects to the magic of the wearer if the ring accepts the wearer as the rightful Heir, Lord or Lady."

"As you can see the owl has a lightning bolt in black on her chest and black lines along with her eyes as glasses just like Heir Potter. The snake has one large green lightning bolt on her back and has green-yellow eyes. The green of the eyes is from Heir Potter while the yellow is from the snake is my guess and not forget the mouth full of sharp teeth. I don't know a snake species muggle or magical that is that size with a mouth full of sharp teeth."

King Ragnarok says "I leave it to you to decide if Heir Potter should know or not if he doesn't know already as I never have seen a bond being accepted by the wizard or witch without the wizard or witch knowing. He may accept the bond but I wonder how much he really knows. I offer a book with the familiar bond and other bonds that you can keep. It is an old book with information that is forgotten by the wizarding world like the familiar bond."

Sirius asks "what is the catch?"

King Ragnarok says "no catch and no fee. I will also drop the fee for collecting the overdue rent and find workers and materials to start the properties that generate money. It may take some time before there is a profit though."

"We, the Goblins of Gringotts, are partly repaying for the traitor, fake Will and not executing the Will despite, Chief Warlock Dumbledore. The traitor and his clan will pay both fees. The fee for collecting the rent and starting the properties that generate money while also the fee for the book. I know it will not fully repay what happened but I hope it will be a step in the right direction."

Sirius says "we appreciate it. It will not be forgotten. We don't want to take more of your precious time. We only need to withdraw some money and we will be on our way. I hope you don't mind."

King Ragnarok says "of course. How much money do you want to withdraw?"

Sirius and Andi tell King Ragnarok how much. Sirius from the House of Black vault, Andi out of the Tonks vault and together with Sirius decide how much for Harry for his new books he needs to get (and Sirius and Andi think will help him), the best potion ingredients and Ancient Runes package for students, Galleons for the presents he wants to buy for his friends and more than enough money for the Hogsmeade weekends he can go-to thanks to Sirius signature.

Sirius suddenly has an idea. He asks "King Ragnarok, I have one more request. The goblins are the best weapon smiths and metalsmiths in the world. Harry has come in possession of basilisk fangs with poison left. I was wondering if you can make two things out of two fangs."

King Ragnarok with a face full of glee asks "basilisk fangs are very rare Lord Black do you know how Heir Potter acquired them?"

Sirius says "apparently Harry fought a basilisk in the chamber of secrets to save someone's life. I think you also know Salazar Slytherin made the chamber and was nothing more than a legend. It should be below Hogwarts."

King Ragnarok's face turned a bit disappointed and says "and we cannot enter without Dumbledore's approval as there are no Heirs of the founders who can go against Dumbledore. There haven't been for many years."

King Ragnarok asks "what kind do you have in thought Lord Black?"

Sirius says "I was thinking about a knife made of one fang with still the poison and the second one that is much easier a fang attached to a golden chain Harry can wear as a necklace."

King Ragnarok asks "do you have the fangs with you?"

Sirius shakes his head and says "no, King Ragnarok but if you allow me to call for a house-elf he can bring them here."

King Ragnarok with reluctance allows it. Sirius asks for Dobby who immediately comes and sees Harry Dobby want to know what happened to his master. Sirius manages to calm Dobby down and asks for two fangs of the basilisk. Dobby returns within the minute with two fangs. Sirius asks Dobby to return to Andi's house but refuses. Andi manages to make Dobby return and that they will take care of Harry and when Dobby is needed they will call for him.

When Dobby unhappy pops out Sirius rolls his eyes. He thinks 'he listens to me almost as bad as Kreacher. Is it just me that house-elves hate? Or is it that he is too worried for Harry …. although I can't blame Dobby as Harry fought a basilisk for Merlin's sake.'

He sees King Ragnarok waiting. Sirius put the fangs on the desk and King Ragnarok grabs one and examines it before putting it down and grabbing the other.

King Ragnarok nods and says "that can be done. It will take a couple of days for the necklace. The knife made out of the fang will take a week at the least. I think that the blade is made out of the fang but the grip will be in metal to enhance the grip Heir Potter will have on the knife. I do request if we can keep the fang's unevenness we remove to make especially the knife sharp. Do you also want the necklace sharp?"

Sirius thinks for a moment before he agrees. He knows he needs to take the rat out but with the necklace being sharp enough Harry can protect himself with the necklace which most won't expect. Sirius nods.

King Ragnarok says "I think that will be done if you give us two weeks."

Sirius asks "is it possible to be done in one week. I will even pay a fee to make it happen."

King Ragnarok ask in Gobbledegook Bloodtooh and Ravensfang for a few minutes. Finally, King Ragnarok nods. He turns to Sirius and says "give us 9 days and a small fee of 100 Galleons."

Sirius says "9 days and 50 Galleons."

King Ragnarok smiles. He says "50 Galleons mean 11 days. 90 Galleons for 9 days."

Sirius says "how about we split down the middle 75 Galleons for 9 days."

King Ragnarok says disappointedly "I agree although I hoped you made it a little harder Lord Black but I guess not everybody likes to haggle."

He asks a runner who takes both fangs and leaves the room.

Harry gets woken up by Andi. Hedwig and Athena also wake up. Hedwig flies to Sirius's shoulder and Athena gently slithers up Harry's left arm.

Harry feels a bit rested, looks around and says "King Ragnarok I thank you for the bed so I could rest. I feel much better I hope I didn't inconvenience you, Account Manager Bloodtooth or the Goblin Nation in any way. And?"

Ravensfang introduces himself but doesn't use a greeting as he didn't just enter the meeting. If he hasn't said anything yet he could but as he talked a lot it isn't.

Harry adds Account Manager Ravensfang. Ravensfang just nods and says "no inconvenience for me."

King Ragnarok smiles thinking 'he is just like the previous Potters' before saying "it is of no inconvenience Heir Potter. While you rested we have concluded business and now we are just waiting until the withdrawal your godfather and your temporarily legal guardian requested will be brought here."

Harry says "thank you, King Ragnarok."

Sirius says "Harry I hope you don't mind but I asked King Ragnarok if he could do something with two fangs you got from the basilisk."

Harry barely suppresses to look at Athena. Harry asks "for what Sirius?"

King Ragnarok says "a necklace with a sharpened fang and a sharp knife made out of a fang with my own advice with a metal grip. It will be done in 9 days. We will send a letter when it is done. As it is quite rare we think it is better if you pick it up. If you are unable please notify us and we will make sure you will get it to be it by eagle or ….. house-elf if necessary."

A goblin enters with tree bags. One bag is for each of them although Sirius's bag is the smallest by a small margin as he only needs a couple of clothes and a new wand. Sirius knows he can't get a wand as Ollivander will know him the moment he walks in. Wand makers in Knockturn Alley are shady at best and he needs a good working wand to get the rat. He will only trust an Ollivander's wand to work good enough so he has to wait.

The goblin put the bags on the table. Bloodtooth holds out his hand and the goblin put a golden key in his hand. Bloodtooth says "Heir Potter this is your new key. With this all previous keys are disabled. To protect your trust vault I would suggest using your blood to make only you use it. We can add other wizards and witches at a later date if any of your mates, friends or children should have access. Any of the others must have a kind of relation with you may it be a romantic relationship although not married yet or an Alliance bond."

Sirius gets shaken out of his thought to find another way when he sees that Harry looks just like when he said teased Harry about persuading a romantic relationship although Harry doesn't act panicked like before.

Bloodtooth grabs a small dagger and says "Heir Potter if you please cut your palm and let seven drops fall on the key."

Sirius put his hand on Harry's shoulder and grips it showing it is alright. Harry looks at Andi who also nods.

Harry grabs the dagger and cuts his palm. The drops start to fall when the seventh drop hit the key the wound closes. Before Bloodtooth can say anything Harry says "can I give access to Andi and Sirius."

Bloodtooth nods and gives a sign when the goblin show another golden key. Bloodtooth says "as expected. Again Heir Potter you blood with blood from Lord Black and Madam Tonks to make it more secure."

Barely two minutes later the second key is also more secure.

King Ragnarok says "the keys are special we only offer to the most ancient and most noble houses and no other should know about it but alas some secret are bound to come out. Again the fee will be taken from the traitor if the traitor doesn't have enough funds we have another who probably has more than enough but we will let you know when we catch the traitor. You need to pay the remaining fee if the traitor doesn't have enough or let us take the rest of the fee from someone else who we will reveal at that time."

King Ragnarok says "if you want to add people we request you come here and ask for your Account Manager and who and why that person can get access. Account Manager Bloodtooth will make it so unless he suspects something isn't right. To disable any key to one of your vault a letter with the reason, a drop of your blood and the Potter crest from your Heir ring is enough to make it happen. With this, our meeting is concluded."

Harry, Sirius and Andi stand up. Harry bows and says "may your gold flow like the blood of your enemies King Ragnarok, Account Manager Bloodtooth and Account Manager Ravensfang."

King Ragnarok says "may the enemies tremble at the sound of your name, Heir Potter."

Sirius and Andi say nothing but bow at the same time as Harry which the goblins see as agreeing with Harry's ending. The guards who guided him are starting to guide them back so they can go shopping in Diagon Alley. Hedwig and Athena are still with Harry.

13th August 1993, Diagon Alley

Just when they leave Gringotts Sirius asks "have you rested enough pup?"

Harry smiles and says "yes Padfoot. I am alright. I however think Hedwig and Athena will not leave me until we are home."

Andi says "that is alright as long as they don't attack or bother anyone else."

Andi proposes to go to Flourish and Blotts to get Harry's new books but also as there are some books Harry (and Sirius) need for the etiquette lesson, learn more about Harry's rights as Heir of House Potter and the special ability especially Heirs should know.

The Heir ring will mostly protect his mind for now but having the shield on his own will increase the protection of his mind. It may take years to fully protect your mind without the Heir ring but if you manage with the Heir or Lord ring will make your mind almost impenetrable even for most master Legilimens. For now, every inch you learn will help you protect your mind better until you are a master Occlumency because of the help from the Heir ring.

Before they enter Flourish and Blotts Harry tells Hedwig and Athena to stay outside when they enter a shop as most won't allow them inside. Hedwig and Athena don't want to agree but know that Harry is right. Athena would never be allowed and killed before she can be inside and Hedwig is only allowed if she is in her cage which she obliviously is not.

It takes almost an hour before Andi thinks they have all the books they need and the books she needs later she can get at a later time. She has the books that will at least help Harry and Sirius with the basic etiquette lessons she will give. She doesn't know how soon Harry will master Occlumency and how soon Sirius will rebuild his shields. She bought twice all the books of Occlumency Flourish and Blotts have and already is planning Occlumency lessons. She hopes by Harry's fifth year he will have at least decent shields even without the ring not that Harry should take off the ring until after his OWL's to change for the Lord's ring.

While Andi is looking for books about Occlumency and etiquettes Sirius helps Harry with books for his new electives and a couple of books James and Lily will approve on before Sirius starts looking for books that show the importance of houses and also which rights and privileges most ancient and most noble Houses have.

While Sirius is looking Andi walks to Harry and looks with Harry for some books that may help him with mostly potions. When Andi shows a book that should help them even with Snape who only put the instructions on the blackboard and leave it at that. There are only two left.

Harry says "I think Neville has the most benefit of this as he reads his books. Ron will just keep it closed, barely even touching it."

Andi says "then we will buy both and you can send one with Hedwig to Neville when we get home."

Andi knows who Neville is as she was the lawwitch of House Potter and therefore in addition House Longbottom as Allies not that they ever needed her. She was also friends with Alice and Frank. She wonders if Sirius told Harry about Neville being his so-called godbrother.

Harry smiles and says "I can send it as a birthday present. His birthday was the day before my own."

Andi says "that is a great idea. I think we are done now we just need to wait on the mutt."

It takes only a few minutes before Sirius is done. Harry sees the number of books and thinks that Hermione will be very jealous of the number of books they bought. Most of the books aren't for him or at least not yet.

They leave Flourish and Blotts. Andi shrinks the bag with the books as they don't want to draw attention to call for Dobby. Having a house-elf is also a symbol that you are a wealthy family and/ or an ancient family. Andi knows it will bring unwanted attention to mostly Harry and Hedwig with Athena is already bringing too much attention.

Andi says "let go to Madam Malkin's. Harry you need some new robes as the potion will make you grow a bit and the robes you got last year or your first year will certainly be too short for it. Also as Heir of House Potter, you should get new robes and new clothes that Madam Malkin's also sells. She is known for her robes but she also sells muggle clothes as many younger witches and wizards like muggle clothes and as you go can go to Hogsmeade where you don't have to wear your school uniform you should get some more muggle clothes that fit not those rags I and Dora saw in your trunk. We can burn it in the coming days."

13th August 1994, Madam Malkin's Robes for All Occasions, Diagon Alley

When they walk in they get greeted by Madam Malkin who just returned from the back with some supplies. She asks "what can I do for you?"

Andi points at Harry and says "he needs some new Hogwarts robes, new Hogwarts school uniforms and some new muggle clothes" then she points at Sirius and says "he needs some new robes and also some new muggle clothes."

Madam Malkin says "of course. If the young man will follow me the older man can take a look at the far end where we have a collection of muggle clothes. If we don't have his size I can make it but it would take a couple of days. Young man why don't you take the second dress room. I have someone else in the first dress room and need first to help the young female before I can tend to you if you don't mind."

Harry says "no worries. I think I will look for muggle clothes first if you don't mind."

Madam Malkin says "of course. When I am done with the young female I can tend to the older man if you aren't done yet."

Sirius says with a smile "of course. I don't want to let a beautiful woman like yourself keep waiting."

Sirius gets hit on the head by Andi who says "should I tell Amelia about this."

Sirius says "no, no, no that isn't needed. Please excuse me Madam Malkin I don't want to give you a wrong idea."

Madam Malkin can't help but have a blush and says "no problem Sir. If you won't mind I can't keep the young female waiting."

Madam Malkin immediately enters dress room one while Andi, Sirius and Harry walk to the far end to the back end of the store to look at what kind of muggle clothes Madam Malkin sells.

While the selection of differences is small they are suppressed, Madam Malkin sells almost every sort of clothes from thick sweaters to thin shirts for the summer and from thick pants for the winter to skirts for girls that are shorter than the Hogwarts uniform skirts. Madam Malkin even has some leggings and pantyhose to go with the skirts for when it is cold outside just like the Hogwarts uniform skirt has leggings and for the older girls pantyhose/ stockings if they want that instead of leggings at least that is what Andi said when she saw it.

Sirius tells Andi that they don't need very much. Harry and he already have three full outfits and some underwear they can use some more but don't need too much. Andi disagrees and says that Harry and he need many good clothes and some fashionable clothes as they represent their House.

It takes almost 30 minutes before Madam Malkin asks who would go first. Sirius offers to go first. Andi and Harry decide to follow Sirius. They see the girl looking at some robes. She looks up and is shocked not by Andi but by Harry. Harry sees the girl and recognizes her. It is Lilian Moon, Slytherin, his year and friends with Daphne and Tracey from her dorm. Harry has seen them talk a lot although it is mostly at the Slytherin table and the library. In class, you mostly work together in groups of two and Daphne and Tracey always work together.

Harry says "hello Miss Moon."

Lilian says shyly "Lilian is alright if you don't mind."

Harry says "well Lilian I prefer if you call me Harry and not like Malfoy Potter or something."

Lilian gives a small nod and says "it that is what you want … Harry."

Harry decides as she acts not like Malfoy to ask "how is your summer?"

Lilian says "it is alright thank you for asking. How is yours?"

Harry smiles even though Lilian is looking at the floor and can't see Harry's face. Harry says "my summer has been great so far. Thank you for asking."

Lilian gives a small nod but refuses to look at Harry. She doesn't hate Harry or dislike him. She had stared at him the previous year even as she didn't believe him to be the Heir of Slytherin, but every time Harry was facing the Slytherin table she get drawn to his eyes, his beautiful green eyes. Thankfully she could always claim that she glares at him calling him names in her mind when anyone caught her staring at Harry.

Sometimes she said that she glared at Harry's best friends Hermione, Neville Longbottom and Ronald Weasley. It always satisfied the others. She has noted that Daphne and Tracey look at Harry much more than here. She can understand because of his green eyes but she never sees them blush what it feels like she does every time she falls into those dreamy green eyes especially if she gets caught.

She is happy she doesn't have a look of love on her face but she wouldn't be surprised it can happen once and then her life is over. She is afraid if Slytherins found out she talked with Po….. no, no Harry without cursing him or calling him names she will be cursed by her own House if not worse.

A blushing Madam Malkin leaves the dressing room with a large smiling Sirius. Sirius sees a shy girl standing in front of Harry. He says "well Harry who is this lovely girl? Is this your girlfriend? You said you didn't have one? Did you lie?"

Lilian's face shot up to deny it although if she was true to herself she would be very happy if she was. Unfortunately, it would never happen. She like Tracey should be happy to get a nice pureblood wizard as half-bloods although all pureblood wizards in Slytherin are prats, gits and bastards. It is expected from all Slytherin girls to bear purebloods and half-bloods are nothing more than second rate citizens and should be glad if a pureblood wizard will take them as a mistress if they are lucky and should count themselves lucky if a pureblood wizard allows them to bear children although they would never be acknowledged for the house of the pureblood wizard unless the wife doesn't bare a son or is barren but then a son would be presented as the son of the pureblood wizard and his wife not of the mistress.

She is not allowed to have a relationship with someone outside of Slytherin as she would be in danger inside the Slytherin Common Room. As a half-blood, she already has low standing and gets only protected by House Greengrass thanks to Daphne but even they can't protect her if she gets a relationship with someone outside of Slytherin especially not if she dates Harry Potter who everyone hates in Slytherin and everyone knows Harry hates all Slytherins even though mostly Malfoy and his goons he has a problem with. A boy is allowed to have relations outside of Slytherin if the girl is a pureblood, or the house has a high standing in the wizarding society. While House Potter has a very high standing but because of Harry Potter and having married muggleborns all Slytherins keep the House of Potter in very low regard and aren't acknowledged as a high standing House.

Before Lilian can deny Harry says "no I did not Padfoot. This is Lilian Moon she is in my year and a Slytherin. We barely know each other."

Lilian says "that is true, Sir. If you don't mind I need to go. I am meeting my parents at the Slug & Jiggers Apothecary."

She shyly says "bye Harry."

Harry says "goodbye Lilian."

Lilian leaves the door and Madam Malkin says "now it is your turn young man."

Harry nods and walks to dressing room number one. Sirius couldn't suppress a smile although he is sure that Harry barely knows her or he would have reacted much more like with Hermione, Tracey and Daphne.

Inside the dressing room, Madam Malkin asks "the first year of Hogwarts honey?"

Harry says "no, I am a third-year."

Madam Malkin looks surprised and asks "really?"

Harry nods. Madam Malkin says "then I can better alter the measurement a bit as I suspect you will get a big growth spurt the coming year as you are quite small for your age."

Harry takes a little over 15 minutes before Madam Malkin says he is done. When he walks out it seems Andi and Sirius have grabbed a lot of muggle clothes for him and some robes all are not in his size. They want it all in Harry's size.

Madam Malkin, however, says it isn't a good idea at least not yet as she suspects Harry will get a big growth spurt in the coming year and wait until after the growth spurt. The robes can have a resizing rune and one size larger Hogwarts Uniform should be able to at least have that one fit him until Yule Holiday as he will not grow out of those in one day despite the suspected big growth spurt.

Sirius and Harry look at Andi and she nods. She says "I suspect you are right Madam Malkin. His parents were quite tall in their third year. We still want quite some of the muggle clothes in his size at the moment including some underwear. I do want all of this in the size for him" when she points at Sirius.

Madam Malkin asks "of course some underwear for both?"

Andi nods and Madam Malkin starts to write everything down. Almost ten minutes later Madam Malkin has written everything down and says "as I am not busy yet I will take about a week before I am done with all the clothes. I will say that it will be no later than the 21st of August. Do you get it or should I send it to your house?"

Andi says "you can send it to my house."

Andi gives Madam Malkin the address and put all the clothes on the name Andromeda Tonks.

They leave. Hedwig and Athena like before have been waiting on Harry. Hedwig was on top of the store while Athena lay down in the shadows where she couldn't be seen. Hedwig hoots something while Athena sisses.

Harry asks "can we go to Eeylops Owl Emporium for Hedwig and some treats? Can we also go to Magical Menagerie to look for treats for snakes but I can also look another time."

Harry hasn't told Andi yet that he wants to stay from the 25th of August to the 1st of September in the Leaky Cauldron to keep Hermione company especially as Andi looks to be very happy to have him at her home. He likes it too but he can't tell Hermione why he suddenly stays somewhere where he likes to be.

He wants to tell her when he sees her but he can't forget what the sorting hat told him about not trusting Dumbledore and then Sirius said the same. Also, Dumbledore can read minds without people knowing. He knows Hermione will never willingly betray him but she can't protect herself from Dumbledore or Snape for that matter. First, he needs to learn it …. he can't remember what Andi called it.

If Andi learns Harry the basics Harry may be able to teach the basics to Hermione. Maybe Daphne can help them during Hogwarts if she knows it and what about Susan she is shy but she should also know it and what about Neville as also sole Heir? He hopes that Daphne, Susan or Neville can help him although he has some protection now.

Andi says "I am sure we can go to both. Let's first of the Eeylops Owl Emporium. I think you can take Hedwig and Athena with you inside the Eeylops Owl Emporium and Magical Menagerie. Other animals aren't in a cage although I do think all the snakes are."

Sirius says "let's first go to Eeylops. Why don't you look for an owl Andi?"

Hedwig starts hooting loudly. Sirius asks "Harry can you make out what Hedwig says?"

Harry listens closely and says "yes. She doesn't want another owl to deliver any mail she can and as Andi is family she won't allow another owl unless….. are you serious? Come on Hedwig you can't be."

Sirius asks "what did she say, Harry?"

Harry says "she will only allow her hatchlings but she says she will not before my wife is pregnant. She will also allow her mate but she didn't say if she already has one or has her eye on someone. She occasionally allows other owls to carry a message from me like Errol, the Weasley's owl but that is only out of respect for his long service. I think maybe if Hedwig help chooses with you Andi she will allow it."

Hedwig hoots something. Harry sighs and says "never mind."

Harry thinks before he says "but Hedwig what if Hermione needs you to send a message to her parents while I also need you. You are not two owls."

Hedwig hoots something again. Harry says "I can't ask that from you."

Harry says almost crossly "and I will not deny Hermione."

When they reach Eeylops Harry says "how about this Hedwig. I will use you when I need you and only use the other owl if Hermione needs you or when you are tired."

Hedwig hoots something while glaring at Harry. Harry says "I know you aren't tired especially because of ….. well you know. Why don't we let Andi decide as it is her choice if she does or not."

Andi and Sirius notice Harry hiding something and both think it is because of the familiar bond. They let it rest when Andi says "we can look if there is an owl who we and Hedwig like if not then Hedwig need to fly a bit more as we will certainly write you, Harry."

Hedwig pushes her chest forward like she will always be able and is proud of it. Harry says "that is fine I guess. I would love to have someone to write to."

Andi smiles and says "I will happy to have some back in Hogwarts. Dora also barely wrote so I expect you to write more than her. Also, I think she will be very happy to hear from you too in Hogwarts."

Harry can just smile. Sirius opens the door followed by Harry with Hedwig and Andi.

They leave barely 15 minutes later with an angry Hedwig and two full bags of owl treats with bacon flavour. Hedwig was unhappy as many owls tried to lure her owner over to choose one of them and return her. Harry knew with everything that Hedwig hooted back as he didn't understand the other owls. It seems it took Hedwig to show her black fathers to shut most of them up although no owls were trying to lure him in. Hedwig was considering them when they made a rude remark at her owner which make Hedwig even madder at them instead of at the other owls who tried to lure her owner.

The shopkeeper wasn't happy with Athena, but when he noticed Harry's scar he almost offered everything as an apology and did not tell others about his disrespect. Harry didn't know how to react but fortunately, Andi knew how to react that also made sure the shopkeeper didn't bug them.

Andi says "we should go to Magical Menagerie to see if they have something for Athena."

It takes almost 10 minutes before they reach Magical Menagerie. When they enter they see all sorts of animals. They walk in and Harry suddenly feels something by his leg. He sees a large orange cat pushing its head to his leg before doing the same to Andi and Sirius before returning to Harry. Hedwig starts to get mad when Harry starts to soothe her again and says that he will not take the cat as he can't take another pet and she should be nice. As the cat didn't really try to steal her owner as the other owls tried. The cat is affectionate nothing more. Harry has trouble walking as the cat doesn't stop being affectionate and follows his leg with each step.

Hedwig sees owls but like these ones a lot more as they greet her and don't try to lure her owner over or at least not choose one of them only for a scratch. Hedwig's anger has decreased but Harry feels Hedwig still is quite mad and decides not to ask if she allows one of these owls.

Andi did ask "Harry does Hedwig like any of these owls?"

Harry asks Hedwig. Hedwig hoots something. Harry says "she does but she can't choose as she is still mad at all the other breeds because of the owls at Eeylops. Maybe near the end of the summer, she would like to choose one of them to join …. our family, her words not mine."

Andi says "it is alright Harry. We are a family. If Hedwig will want us to wait before getting another owl then I think it is better if we do."

Harry nods and Hedwig make a delightful hoot. Harry walks to the counter when halfway to the counter he hears a lot of voices saying the same thing §welcome and greetings Queen and to you King Speaker.§

Harry sees that on both sides of him are tanks with different breeds of snakes. They are all bowing toward him and Athena. Athena sis §I greet you all.§

Harry asks §King Speaker?§

Athena sis §yes master you are King Speaker. I think it is because of my venom and blood in you. Like the other snake see me as queen they see you as the king while you are a speaker. Therefore you are King Speaker.§

Harry asks §how do they know? And they don't have to call me that.§

One of the larger snakes sis §we can feel it, Speaker, the venom and blood of the Queen. Also, Speaker deserves to be called King Speaker because of the bond with the Queen.§

Harry suddenly get feels like getting pushed forward by Sirius. Harry looks back and Sirius says "I am sure the snakes are really interesting to talk to but we don't want to draw attention. Why don't you talk another time with the snakes like visiting them in the week you plan to be here. I wonder if Andi will let you go though?"

Barely 7 minutes later they are back out. Andi says "we are almost done. We need to go to three more shops but we should be done soon. Let's first go to the Potage's Cauldron Shop as with Snape as potions teacher I can guess you need a new one. Then we go to Slug & Jiggers Apothecary for your potions and ancient runes kit. After that, we go to the Apothecary as I need some ingredients Slug & Jiggers Apothecary doesn't sell."

Harry asks "can we look in Quality Quidditch Supplies?"

Sirius laughs and says "sure Harry. James also wouldn't want to miss it every time he went to get school supplies or supplies after Hogwarts even when the war was raging it may Lily go spare a few times as he forgot the time before they went into hiding."

Harry gives a shy smile. Andi sighs and says "if you are not too tired Harry I am sure we can look or do you need something?"

Harry says "I don't know but I want to look around."

Sirius with a big smile asks "for Ginny?"

Harry nods shyly. Almost two hours later, Harry, Sirius and Andi stand in front of Quality Quidditch Supplies. A couple of children around the Hogwarts age and younger are staring at the broom on the display. When they walk in Sirius immediately walks to the clerk.

Sirius asks "my good man what is so special about that broom?"

The clerk looks unbelievable at Sirius. He says "sir, you can't be serious?"

Sirius can just barely suppress making his usual pun but asks "no I am not. I have been gone from England for a long time. I am just back for around a week."

The clerk looks like he understands. He says "that can explain it. That broom is the Firebolt. It is made by the Black Forest Broomstick Company Ellerby and Spudmore. It is their new broom, the first one in a long time. It is said it took a long time to develop. Apparently, they have Goblin workers for the ironwork providing power, stability, and a non-slip foot grip but it hasn't been confirmed nor denied. It is almost impossible to get one though."

"This is also the only one we have in stock, but we cannot sell it and only put in an order for you if you want one. The Firebolt is low on supply as the professional Quidditch teams in England and Ireland want Firebolts for the entire team, first and second. Also many if not all national Quidditch teams from Europe want Firebolts. The waiting time will be a year and a half now but it is expected to increase to two years if not more in the coming months especially if more national Quidditch teams or other Quidditch leagues want Firebolts with the world cup approaching."

Meanwhile, Harry looks at the Firebolt. He sees a sign which was also displayed in the window facing Diagon Alley. Harry reads: 'This state-of-the-art racing broom sports a streamlined superfine handle of ash, treated with a diamond-hard polish and hand-numbered with its own registration number. Each individually selected birch twig in the broomtail has been honed to aerodynamic perfection, giving the Firebolt unsurpassable balance and pinpoint precision. The Firebolt has an acceleration of 150 miles an hour in ten seconds and incorporates an unbreakable Braking Charm. Price on request.'

Harry wonders how good and fast the broom is when he remembers he has a perfectly fine Nimbus 2000 and that he doesn't need a Firebolt to defeat Malfoy also it looks very expensive and his trust vault is all the money he has to spend and it is for school supplies, not a broom what isn't needed for school as he still has his Nimbus to play his position on the Gryffindor Quidditch team.

Harry looks for a few more seconds at the Firebolt before he starts to look around. He really wanted to look here but he also wanted to look for anything about the Holyhead Harpies for Ginny. He hopes it will cheer her up a bit and maybe help to become friends with her. Harry hasn't seen her since Mr. Weasley picked her up but he can understand if she was troubled and is also troubled to go back to Hogwarts. Harry just hopes that when Hermione tells Ginny she isn't mad that it will ease her fear a bit but that is for later, for now, Harry will try to find something about the Holyhead Harpies for her.

He doesn't know if Ginny likes books but as he knows almost nothing about Ginny it is the safest bet Harry guesses. He sees a table with a lot of books and he is in luck. He sees a book that is called 'behind the harpies.'

Harry grabs it with a smile as the pile was highlighted as it is the newest book about the Holyhead Harpies. Harry thinks 'as it is the newest book I hope she doesn't have it yet.'

Harry wants to buy it when he sees something he hasn't noticed before. He sees a clothing rack on the back wall with different jerseys. He thinks 'I would love to give Ginny a Holyhead Harpies jersey but I don't know what will fit her. Maybe Hermione can help her with it and I buy it for her.'

Sirius is suddenly behind Harry and asks "are you a fan of a Quidditch team, pup?"

Harry jumps up from the shock. He turns around and says "no, I am considering asking Hermione to help Ginny pick out a jersey that I will buy as Ginny's Birthday present for this year and give her this new Holyhead Harpies book as last year's Birthday present and as an apology for not stopping Ron last year."

Sirius says "that is a good idea Harry and a very good try however why don't we look at the jewellery near the entrance to the Leaky Cauldron as every girl like jewellery no matter how old they are and not all jewellery implies you want something more."

Harry says "I will think about it and if I do I will do it when I stay at the leaky cauldron if Andi allows me to stay here from the 25th."

Sirius says "if you explain why she will probably allow it. Now let's buy the book and go home."

Meanwhile, Andi remembered that James had trouble playing Quidditch if it rained and suspects Harry can have the same. She asked the clerk if he had goggles that can be charmed with the Impervius Charm as it will repel water making it easier for Harry to see if he has a match with bad weather which isn't uncommon being all the way to the northern point of Scotland.

The clerk shows Andi and she immediately buys it as a surprise for Harry and as a birthday present as she didn't give him anything before. She wants to give him more gifts but it will probably make Harry unconformable. Andi vowed herself however that she will make up for all 12 years she missed Harry's birthdays even if it takes years before she is done and she also needs as she didn't stand up for Harry enough against Dumbledore but that is much harder to make up for but she will try although she has no idea how.

Let's end here for now. In the next chapter, we will have the etiquette lessons and Occlumency lesson, Harry convinces Andi to stay in the Leaky Cauldron but will he succeed, will Andi want something in return, does Harry need to do something for her or does Harry need to follow her rules?

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