Chapter 33
**Chapter : Guiding Harry and Uncovering the Past**
**Alex’s POV**
The steady pattern of death among the Death Eaters inside the Ministry continued. Some of the marked ones were quietly disappearing, with no trace left behind but for the growing suspicion among their ranks. While I had hoped for a more significant increase in the DMLE's budget, the slight boost was still a step in the right direction. But using Umbridge to break Sirius out of Azkaban and take out the remaining Death Eaters inside the prison? That was too risky for now. I couldn’t jeopardize everything for a single strike, no matter how tempting.
Instead, I turned my focus to another key piece of the puzzle: **Harry Potter**. His introduction to the magical world was approaching, and I needed to position myself close to him, especially when he entered Diagon Alley for the first time.
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**Diagon Alley, Harry's First Trip**
On the morning of **Harry's birthday**, I made my way to **Diagon Alley**, cloaked under a mild disguise, knowing full well this was the day Hagrid would be bringing Harry into the magical world for the first time. As expected, I saw the familiar sight of Harry’s wide-eyed wonder as he took in the sights and sounds around him.
I watched from the shadows, following them as Hagrid led him through the bustling streets. I waited for the right moment, biding my time until Hagrid wandered off briefly. That’s when I approached Harry.
“Hi, you must be Harry Potter,” I said, keeping my tone friendly but casual, as though this were just a chance meeting.
He blinked, surprised that someone his age had recognized him. “Yeah… how do you know who I am?”
I smiled. “Well, let’s just say your name is pretty famous in the magical world. I’m Alex McKinnon. My family knew your parents.”
That piqued his interest, and I could see the curiosity building behind his eyes. He had questions, but like any 11-year-old, he was too shy to bombard me with them right away. “Oh. Nice to meet you.”
“I figured you’d be getting a lot of information today,” I said, leading him towards the quieter side of the street. “But one thing you probably didn’t hear yet is about your family’s **Gringotts account**.”
He blinked again, clearly having no idea what I was talking about. “Gringotts account?”
I nodded. “Yeah, your parents had one, and it's something you’ll want to check. They probably left some important things for you, maybe even a will.”
“Will?” His eyes widened at that, and I could tell that I’d hit the right note.
“Yeah, it's worth asking when you go to Gringotts. Sometimes the goblins… well, let’s just say they don’t always bring it up unless you ask. Your parents might have left you more than just money.”
He was hesitant at first, but I saw the wheels turning in his head. This was the first step in gaining his trust.
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**Gringotts Visit and Surprising Revelations**
When we made it to **Gringotts**, I introduced Harry to a goblin I had developed a relationship with over the years—an efficient and sharp-minded account manager named **Ragnok**. Hagrid, none the wiser, had gone to fetch something for Harry’s school supplies, giving us a few moments to speak privately.
“Mr. Potter,” Ragnok greeted him with a respectful nod, “it has come to my attention that there are matters regarding your family estate and accounts that should be discussed.”
Harry looked nervous but nodded, following Ragnok deeper into the bank, and I accompanied him as a “family friend.” We were led to a private room where a series of documents were presented, detailing not just the Potter vaults, but also a **sealed will** that had been left by James and Lily Potter.
It was clear Harry hadn’t expected any of this. He looked lost, so I stepped in to guide him. “Do you want to know what’s in it?” I asked, knowing that this would be a major turning point.
He nodded, and we listened as Ragnok broke the seal and read the contents. The will confirmed what I already suspected—James and Lily had left more for Harry than just a vault full of gold. There were **letters**, notes, and hints of **magical protections** placed around Harry.
But there was something else, too—a set of instructions for Harry to visit **Godric’s Hollow**, to see his parents' home when he was ready. It was clear they had left something important behind.
I felt a surge of excitement. This was it. The protections Lily Potter had used were unique, and I had a strong suspicion that by visiting Godric’s Hollow, we would find evidence of them—runes, rituals, and perhaps even clues about how Harry had survived that night when Voldemort had tried to kill him.
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**The Elder Wand vs. Harry’s Wand**
After sorting out his Gringotts matters, we walked back toward Ollivanders to get Harry’s wand. I remembered this part from canon—the wand that would choose Harry was made of **holly** with a **phoenix feather core**. It was the twin of Voldemort’s wand. I stood by as Ollivander handed it to him, and the moment the wand sparked in Harry’s hand, I knew it was as it should be.
But I couldn’t help but think about the **wand** that had chosen me a year ago—an **elder wood wand** with a **thunderbird feather core**. It was powerful and temperamental, much like the Elder Wand, though it wasn’t *the* Elder Wand. Even still, it seemed fate had aligned us both with wands of immense power.
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**Visit to Godric's Hollow**
Before I left, I gave Harry one more piece of advice. “If you’re curious about your parents, you should visit **Godric’s Hollow**. The place where it all happened. You might find answers there.”
“Godric’s Hollow?” Harry repeated, his brow furrowing in confusion.
“Yeah. I’m sure Hagrid didn’t mention it, but it’s where your parents lived before…” I trailed off, letting him fill in the blanks. “I can help you get there if you want. We can take the Knight Bus sometime soon.”
Harry hesitated, but the idea intrigued him. “Okay… maybe after I get my stuff for Hogwarts?”
“Of course,” I said with a grin. “There’s no rush.”
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**Plans for Godric's Hollow**
As I left Harry to continue his journey with Hagrid, I thought about the visit to **Godric’s Hollow**. My primary goal was to see the magical protections Lily had used—the **runes** or **ritual** she might have employed to protect Harry. Those could be valuable for both Harry’s future and for **Sirius’s** case. If there were any **diaries** or documents left behind, they might hold critical information.
But I also wanted to make sure Harry understood who he was. Not just as the Boy Who Lived, but as someone with a rich history and legacy. And perhaps, in time, he would realize his true potential—not just as a weapon against Voldemort, but as a leader who could reshape the wizarding world.
Little did he know that our paths were intertwined, and that I was guiding him toward a future he couldn’t yet see.
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**End of Chapter**