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I started using wizarding money here and I'm not sure if I'm right. I'm using it as if 1 Galleon= roughly $20 Sickle= roughly$1.50 and Knut= roughly$.05
Chapter 5
Diagon Alley-Friday June 25th 1993
Summer at the Burrow started off fairly well. Ron was still occasionally mad at Harry and Ginny. He would hang out with them sometimes but continued to get frustrated when Harry didn't want to leave Ginny to hangout with Ron. Harry and Ginny spent as much time as they could together from playing exploding snaps, de-gnoming the garden, and taking secret flying excursions around the property. Bill had placed further protective charms with the help of his curse breaking buddies to better secure the property. He had made it a point to try and come to the Burrow as much as possible since the Chamber. Both Bill and Charlie, much to Ginny's delight, would be joining their family that weekend so that they can share with the whole family the secret of their soul bond.
Harry stumbled out of the floo into the Leaky Caldron behind Mrs. Weasley, followed by Ginny. They were planning to spend the day getting things Harry needed. Because of Ron's sour mood he chose not to join the trio on their errands.
"First stop Gringotts." Mrs. Wealsey started leading the pair to the bank. "We can get you all you need for our shopping trip today, and some muggle money as well for Muggle London. Honestly, I don't know what those relatives of yours must feed your cousin, I'm not sure how any of these clothes would ever fit you Harry."
The trio walked into the bank together and made their way to the goblin at the front. Harry recognized the goblin who had helped him previously. Griphook stepped down from his podium and greeted the group.
"Lord Potter, so pleased to see you again." Griphook said as bowing slightly to greet Harry. He turned to Ginny. "This must be Lady Potter. It is a pleasure." Griphook said, giving a similar bow to Ginny.
"Lord Potter, and how do you know about me and Ginny?" Harry questioned the goblin.
"If the three of you would accompany me to the back there are matters that need discussing." With that the goblin led them to an office and the three sat down in front of the desk, Griphook taking his place behind the desk.
"Mr. Potter, your marriage to Mrs. Potter is a magical bond, am I correct?"
"Yes, but how-"
"Ah," The goblin said, cutting him off, "Gringotts does not follow the ministry's laws but the laws of magic. When your bond with Mrs. Potter here became official. Your marriage was recognized here at the bank. I promise to explain further. However, since your marriage to Mrs. Potter, she is now able to access all Potter family vaults. Is this okay with you or would you like to limit the access your wife has on these vaults?" Griphook asked Harry plainly.
"Uh…"Harry looked puzzled, processing what the Goblin told him. "Yes, of course. What is mine is hers" Harry said confidently having understood the question.
Ginny and Mrs. Weasley looked shocked at his statement.
Harry I don't need your money
I have more than I need Gin, I want to share everything with you
A slight blush rose in Ginny's cheeks.
"Harry dear..." Molly started to say before being interrupted by Harry.
"The money is as much Ginny's as it is mine Mum. I for one would not feel right limiting her to it. I also have more money in my vault than I can spend."
"Mr. Potter, the vault you entered upon your previous visit to Hogwarts was your trust vault. Upon your marriage, all age limits on your vaults were removed."
"Why have the age limits been removed?"
"When an underage witch or wizard enters into marriage, a marriage bond in your case, the couple is seen as emancipated, all legal and magical restrictions are lifted. This means you and your wife inherit your family title, vaults, assets, and you no longer have a magical trace.
"Are you sure, they are only 11 and 12, certainly they can't have the trace removed," Molly argued.
"I assure you Mrs. Weasley, for most circumstances they are now considered adults."
Molly frowned, looking worried.
"Don't worry mom, me and Harry aren't going anywhere, even if we can we are still kids."
Molly looked slightly less worried and listened as the goblin continued.
"As for your assets Lord Potter first there is the Potter trust vault, which upon your marriage the funds have been placed back into the Potter Family Vault. There is also the vault which your mother opened upon her arrival in the wizarding world. Lastly, is…" The goblin trailed off looking worried. "The Black Family vault. Your godfather left everything to you in his will."
"Who is my godfather?" Harry asked.
"Sirius Black." Griphook said as Mrs. Weasley's face paled looking between the goblin and Harry. "A life-sentence in Azkaban nulls the owner's inheritance and is transferred to the next heir."
"My godfather is in prison? What is Azkaban?" Harry carried on very confused.
"Harry dear, I think this is a conversation we should have at home." Harry nodded his head, not sure if he wanted to know all the details.
"You have also been left several properties." Griphook continued "These include Potter Manner, your parent's property in Godric's Hollow, #93 Diagon Alley and Number 12 Grimmauld Place as well as numerous properties around the continent and the Americas. You will also receive your family seat on the Wizengamot when you reach the age of 17, as it follows Ministry law and not magical."
Harry sat for a minute taking in all that was revealed to him. Trying to figure out just who this Sirius Black is and how he should feel about his godfather he knew nothing about being sentenced to prison for life.
"Would you two like to take a trip down to your vaults." The goblin asked and Harry shook his head.
"You will need these" Griphook handed Harry clankers and motioned for the group to follow him. The four of them entered a cart that took them on a rough journey through the bank. Harry felt like the ride took forever, and was definitely longer than the previous trip he had taken down to the vaults. When the cart finally stopped, he was relieved he didn't throw up on the side.
That was wicked Ginny said internally.
You're crazy I feel so sick
Harry got out of the cart and looked at the vault in front of him.
"Mr. Potter, due to the wards on your family vault, only blood relatives and their spouses are allowed to enter. For that Mrs. Weasley and I will stay out here while you gather what you need."
Harry looked back at Ginny, grabbing her hand and pulling her out of the cart. Griphook led them in front of the door, pointed his hand at the door as the locks opened and turned the knob to open the vault. Both Harry and Ginny froze when they saw what was inside of the room. Gold was piled so high to the ceiling neither could tell just how far back the room went. The room also had several boxes and trunks Harry could see contained jewelry and other family heirlooms. The pair silently walked into the vault and slowly walked around taking in what they saw before them. Harry this is…
Yeah
I didn't know
"Me either" Harry finished, still awed by the sight. Harry wandered around more looking at the family heirlooms that were located in the vault. Harry froze when he saw a trunk with James written on the top of it.
"I wonder if it is my dad's?" Harry said, walking closer, opening up the trunk. Inside he found old books, journals, some posters, a broom, and other items that seemed to come from James' youth. However, on top of all of his items was a change purse sized box with his parents initials over them. Harry peaked inside of the box and quickly shut it, putting it in his pocket before Ginny had the chance to see. The pair continued to walk around the room admiring the items they were finding. Harry decided to look for a piece of jewelry that would be a good gift for Ginny. He found the perfect simple necklace. It was a thin silver chain with a pea sized emerald sitting perfectly in the middle. He quickly pocketed this item as well and walked to Ginny.
"We will have to come in here one day and dig around some more. If there is anything you like, take it with you!"
"There is this bracelet I've found," Ginny said nervously, "but I do not feel right taking it."
"Like I said Gin, what is mine is yours, take it!" Harry said quickly. "What does it look like?"
Ginny showed Harry the bracelet that must have been the set to the necklace he grabbed went perfectly together. It had a similar silver chain and a slightly smaller emerald in the middle.
"It's perfect! Here, let me help you put it on." Harry walked over to Ginny and she allowed him to put on the bracelet. They both smiled and looked up at each other over the slight touch.
"Thank you, Harry,"
Harry took out his bag for money and began putting in coins. He quickly had a thought and ran out the vault.
"Mr. Griphook, would you happen to have another bag for Ginny?" Harry asked the goblin.
"Of course, Mr. Potter" Griphook stated, handing him the bag. Harry retreated before returning to the vault to avoid Mrs. Weasley's protest.
"Here Gin, take some for you as well. If you want or need anything in Diagon Alley today you'll need some money. And I don't want to hear a protest. If you don't buy anything I'll buy you everything you touch."
"Harry..." She began to protest
"Ginny," He said, staring at her "I want to do this."
Ginny huffed, taking a small handful of gold and placing it in her bag. Harry looked up at her and put two more handfuls in and motioned for her to follow him out.
"We're finished here."
"Excellent, would you like to see the Black vault as well?"
"No, I think I will save that for another time."
The group made their way to the cart and back up to the bank.
"Will you be needing anything else Mr. Potter?"
"I will be needing to convert some of my gold into muggle money." Harry handed him the appropriate galleons." And, would it be possible for 25 galleons a month to be transferred to my vault into the Weasley family vault."
"It is done." Griphook said, handing Harry the muggle money.
"Harry James Potter you will do no such thing!" Mrs. Wealsey bellowed. "We are not taking money from a child!"
"Mum, I will be staying at your house eating your food and it's the least I can do. I am sure my mother would be rolling over in her grave if I didn't offer you anything."
"Harry, we cannot accept it."
"Please, I have more gold in my vault than I need. You guys are my family and what good is all of this if I cannot share it with my family?" Those were all the words Harry needed to speak and the older witch crushed him in a bone crushing hug crying.
"Oh Harry, you'll always be family to us. I don't know what we did to deserve such a sweet son like you to come into our lives." At this Harry returned the hug tears welling in his eyes.
"Thank you for showing me what a family really is." Molly Weasley hugged the boy even tighter.
"Okay you two, we get it, we're family and we all love each other. Can we do this at the Burrow? People are staring." Mrs. Weasley let go of the young boy, wiping away tears from her eyes.
The group thanked Griphook for his help and made their way into Diagon Alley. They made their way through the street stopping at Quality Quidditch supply first. Harry got some new dragon hide gloves and a poster of Puddlemere United and The Chudley Cannons to hang on his wall. Ginny also got a poster of The Holyhead Harpies for her own room. As Harry handed the man the money paying for both of their purchases he noticed Ginny eyeing the new Firebolt. She turned toward him as he approached her.
"I heard it's the fastest broom there is." She said with a glee in her eyes.
We should get you a new broom
Harry, I don't need a new broom and my family doesn't even know I fly
We could surprise them this summer
Yeah, that could be fun, but I don't need a broom
You're no fun
I will be when we show your brothers your flying skills. I can't wait to fly with you again, I had a lot of fun on the Quidditch pitch at Hogwarts.
Harry could feel her excitement through their bond and he felt himself get excited over the idea of sharing a flight with her. It also gave him a great idea for a birthday present. They left the shop and continued on popping into plenty of shops. They stopped at Madam Malkin's to get Harry some proper wizarding robes and Ginny even found a beautiful pale blue set of robes Harry convinced her to get. At every stop, they Harry paid for Ginny's purchases despite the bag of gold he made her bring. The last place they stopped was a sweet shop where Harry and Ginny loaded down on sweets, even convincing Mrs. Weasley to get some of her own. They made their way to the Leaky Cauldron for lunch before heading into Muggle London, quickly getting some Muggle clothes for Harry and heading back to the Leaky Cauldron to floo home.
AN: And that's another one updated. I didn't have much to change on this one. It was already one of my favorites. I hope you enjoy and will see you in Chapter 6!