Shopping, part 1
Bori walks with his cousins, taking note of everything that is going on. Walking down Diagon Alley, the crowd part around his family, though, that could be in part due to Kimahri being in the lead.
“Did you really have to put Kimahri and Professor Snape in the lead?” I ask Harry.
“Yes, Uncle Kimahri needs to understand the world, and plus in a battle the first thing he does is scan the enemy. Professor Snape is up there because he knows the magic of this world better, so he is defense. Aunt Lulu is next, with mom next to her as they have the best combination possible, especially with mom in her White Mage Sphere, next is Uncle Wakka and dad, they got long range melee, followed by the three of us, you, Naruto and I, Naruto being in his White Mage form, and me being in my Black Mage form. Following us is Paine in her Alchemist form, never know when you need to Mix anything or raid her Stash, and Rikku in her Gunner form. Never know when you need to be a little Trigger Happy.” Harry explains, and I really must take a moment to examine the changes that have happened in the past year since I last saw him in this form.
The only main change is his staff, instead of the green sphere, it is now a neat, if somewhat weird, symbol. It is a triangle with a circle inside of it, with it being bisected right in two with a line. (The Peverell Deathly Hallows symbol.) In all, not much has changed beyond that.
“Well I must say, you certainly are effective at making things work. I really would have though you would have put Naruto as a Gun Mage, and you a White Mage, or vice versa.” I comment, wanting to know his opinion.
“I would have, but with Kimahri already taking that ‘role’ I figured that you would like someone that is close to what you do normally to be with you, in case something happens.”
“You really think something will happen?” I ask. If that is true, I might have declined coming, and instead stay at Besaid.
“I don’t know, but know this, we will keep each other safe. Besides, it’s not like dad or Uncle would let us get hurt.” Harry smartly responds, before picking up the pace. I have to job a little to keep up with him. “Hey, Uncle Wakka, could you please spare a Blitzball?”
“Sure, but keep track of it ya? I don’t want you to lose it.” Uncle Wakka hands Harry Overtime, a nice weapon that, if I remember correctly, has the ability of using next to no mana per spell used. Harry then turns to me, and tosses it straight to me.
I deftly catch it, and hold it under my arm loosely. I understand why he got it. Despite me having Magical Cactaur, Harry always had a good sense of how to keep his family together. If he thinks I’ll need Overtime, I’ll need overtime somewhere down the road.
“Pnudran, fryd ec dra syddan?” Naruto asks. (Brother, what is the matter?)
“I just have a feeling that we’ll need all the help that we can get. Either that, or, it will be some months down the road. Hard to say. Anyways, we are headed to Gringotts, the local bank, and then headed to get supplies. Do you think that dad will go overboard in getting his section?” Harry asks.
“Most likely,” I respond, “I remember last time you asked for only one Sphere Break Coin, and that Uncle Tidus actually tried to give you so many, what, did he try to give you 75 or something like that?”
“Something like that, which is why I am going to ask him to get the trunk. If he goes overboard, at least with that it will be for protection and as most room as possible.” Harry reasons out. I can’t help but nod at that reasoning. It would be like Uncle Tidus to do something like that.
When we get to Gringotts, the bank, I put Overtime in its place, while I hold Magical Cactaur tightly in one arm. I may have gotten my dad’s accuracy, but I am definitely am my mom’s son when it comes to weaving spells. That makes me deadly accurate when flinging spells.
“Hi, we are here to see if I have vaults here, and failing that, converting some Gil into the local currency here. Is that possible?” Cousin Harry asks.
“It is,” the goblin responds, “May we first convert some of your money over to pay in advance the fees?” he asks, clearly not giving an inch.
“Sure, might as well have the exchange rate anyways. Let’s start with 100 Gil.”
Harry’s POV
Placing the 100 Gil on the scales, I watch as they calculate just how much money I have in their terms. (For simplicity sakes, and because I don’t want to do any crazy conversions, 1 Gil=1 Galleon.)
“100 Galleons, that ought to pay for what is needed.” I respond, before waiting for the goblin in question to gather what is needed.
“Right, so the test costs 10 Galleons, and this will tell us everything we need to know about your inheritance. If I may have your dominate hand?” I give him my right hand. “Right, now putting three drops of your blood into this mixture, and then pouring it on this paper will let us know if you have any claimable vaults, and related Lord or Heir ships. Is this acceptable?”
“It is, please, continue.”
As the goblin carefully did the cut, I hear Naruto growl, “Sicd drao rind oui cu?” (Must they hurt you so?)
“Yes, if only to ensure I am who I say I am. You don’t want me to be someone else, right?” I respond.
“Dryd ec dnia, tuac ed rind?” (That is true, does it hurt?)
“Not really, I know that it should, but you know us, we are special. We heal quickly, you know that.” I respond to Naruto, before seeing that the goblin is mixing the potion, before pouring it on a special piece of parchment. “I wonder how much longer this will take.”
“It should be only a few more moments, the potion needs to go through much, please realize that.”
“Of course, thank you for your time.” I respond, pointedly ignoring the shocked looks from most of the goblins and other people outside of my family. “Professor Snape, if we may have a few more hours of your time? If what I am thinking is true, then we may have an unfair advantage in the field of potions.”
“Depends on what the request is, but upon seeing you do your, ability, I am inclined to at least hear you out.” Professor Snape says.
“I think you broke the teller,” Dad says, motioning to where he was reading the paper, motionless.
“I think so as well dad, does this mean that I have some money hidden away?” I ask.
“More than that, no wonder why we could not find you, we were looking in the wrong planet. Good to see that you are still alive. Griphook will take you down to your school vault left to you by your parents.”
“Well, that is new, may we do the same for my adopted brother?” I ask, holding out another ten gold coins.
“Very well, your dominant hand please.”
Another short while later, and the goblin shakes his head. “Unfortunately, he does not have any vaults with us at the moment. We would be more than willing to open a vault for him, if he so desires.”
“Hu dryhg oui, E ryja ahuikr Gil du lujan ajanodrehk.” Naruto says, before backing up to mom, practicaly hiding himself in her robes.
“He says, no thank you, I have enough Gil to cover everything. Now, I wouldn’t mind going down, I don’t think we have enough time to do so today. Let’s see here, we have, potion ingredients and supplies, that will be Severus and Kimahri, Robes, Aunt Rikku and Aunt Paine, Dad and Uncle Wakka will take us to get our wands then our trunks, while Mom, Aunt Lulu, will go get us owls. Cousin Bori, hmmm, please find out from Professor Snape where we can find a place to stay for a while then reserve a room for a couple of weeks for ten, then meet us at the book store. First, I’ll need to convert more Gil, so that will be, 9100, minus 80, 9020 Gil.” I reason out, before placing the amount on the counter. “Yht pnudran, E ys byoehk vun ajanodrehk drec dneb.” (And brother, I am paying for everything this trip.)
Naruto laughs, and just shakes his head, as just about everyone watches as the goblins dutifully count out the necessary change, before something catches his eye. “Pnudran, E drehg fa yna paehk vummufat.” (Brother, I think we are being followed.)
I perk up at that, and go still for a moment, letting my senses go out, but I can find nothing. “Aqbmyeh bmayca.” (Explain please.)
Just as Naruto was about to, another voice speaks up, “Severus, what a nice surprise, I wasn’t expecting you to be here so soon.” Oh, my Yevon-
“Luimt cusauha bmayca lryhka rec lmudrac? E tu hud fayd du pa lumunpmeht du gaab so cyhedo.” (Could someone please change his clothes? I do not want to be colorblind to keep my sanity.) Naruto says out loud.
I can’t help but give out a small, “Agreed.”
“If I may ask, what did he say?” The older man was all smiles, and though he is as tall, if not taller than Professor Snape, he is much older with a beard down to his knee, but with what he is wearing, no, not looking, not again.
“He said, and I quote, ‘Could someone please change his clothes? I do not want to be color blind to keep my sanity.’ I find myself being in agreement, why do you wear such gaudy robes?” Aunt Paine says.
I can feel several people gawking, before separating out the 100 Galleons and giving it to Cousin Bori. “You have your job, please, do your best,” before separating out groups of 1000 Galleons, and giving them to the respective groups, keeping the last 1000 Galleons, “You have 500 Galleons each, Uncle Kimahri, please make sure that it is all that is needed. Aunt Pain and Aunt Rikku, please don’t go overboard, I don’t want to send some back, Mom, Aunt Lulu, you know us so well, could you please, two owls so that we can keep in contact with the family? Dad, Uncle Wakka, you’re with Naruto and I, wands first then trunks. Don’t know why we need them, I mean, we can store many things in our regular packs, maybe they are like Shopkeepers that can somehow store an endless supply?” I muse out, before I grab Dad as Naruto practically pushes Uncle Wakka along.
“I think, Headmaster, this is the part where you do your business,” I catch Professor Snape say calmly from behind me, and I can’t help but smirk, this will be fun.
Yuna’s POV
Walking down to Eeylops Owl Emporium, I see that Bori is rushing to the Three Broomsticks, probably doesn’t want to let his cousin down. Entering the store, I begin my search with my surrogate sister, Lulu.
“They’ll want something strong, proud, but loyal as well. Hardworking for hardworking kids.” Lulu explains to an associate, while I just wonder around. I don’t particularly look for anything specific, but I can’t help but see a Snowy Owl, and grab her, while Lulu also comes around, holding what appears to be a raven.
“This one, is for Naruto.” Lulu says, and the promptly begins to browse the selection of books relevant to taking care of a raven, while I purchase the necessary supplies for the owl. They do follow when we leave, and given the fact that we haven’t spent that much on them, the leftover money can be set aside for books that will most definitely be needed. I really hope that we spent enough.
Kimahri’s POV (This will be fun doing his perspective.)
The Slug & Jiggers Apothecary is an interesting place. So many potion ingredients, better let Rikku know, so much to Mix together. Gathering the necessary ingredients, I think that Harry Ronso gave too much gold, so many different things gathered, and paid for, still too many coins left.
“Next, we need to grab the required cauldrons from Potage’s Cauldron Shop, after that, Flourish and Blotts to get the required books.”
I nod at that reasoning, and scare another person. “Kimahri strong, but, Kimahri confused.” I say.
“What are you confused about?”
“People react to Kimahri, why? Ronso not seen before?” I ask.
“Not really, you are the first Ronso here, ever.” Professor Snape says to me, “Be warned, we may have a confrontation soon.”
“Kimahri thanks you.” I say, before continuing on my way.
Rikku’s POV
Going to Madam Malkin’s Robes for All Occasions, I am thankful we know exactly how my nephews are sized. This is going to be slightly difficult, but doable. I can hardly guess what’s going through Paine’s mind at the moment, but this will be SO MUCH FUN!! Oh, do I get them the cute hats with ear warmers, or do I go with the extra pointy that could double for a weapon in a pinch? Decisions decisions.
A couple of mannequins and a few sizing charms later, we are designing the necessary clothing, Paine shooting down some of my more CRAZY ideas, which I must admit, I thank her for, but still getting a lot done.
A couple of hours later, we finish. Everything is packed in bags, everything is carefully counted and paid for, and I still think they charged too little. I mean seriously, 100 Galleons for one set? That still leaves us with 800 Galleons left! And we paid for every protection ward, charm, and spell to be placed on every article of clothing! That only charged us another 200! Seriously!!! What is with everyone! With the exchange being 1 Galleon to 1 Gil, I’d be charging thousands…
“Done, let’s go see if the others are ready.” Paine says, as she walks out the door, going to the book store, Flourish and Blotts. I quickly run to her, and make a comment.
“Does it feel like we underpaid?”
“It does, but also consider they have Bronze Knuts, and Silver Shickles, so we just paid 197,200 knuts for the entire thing. Does that help put things into perspective?”
“Yeah, it does, and makes a lot more sense. Oh, lookie, a joke shop ACK-!!!!!”
“Come one, Harry and Naruto are probably waiting for us.” Paine says, as she practically drags me away. Meanie.
Tidus’ POV
Walking into Ollivanders, I get the feeling that we are not alone. Wakka senses it and tenses as well. Naruto, for his part, just stares at the corner, where a strange man does pop out of.
“Ah, I was wondering just hat that large group that was passing by to Gringotts could need in Diagon Alley, but to see you here with two children, yes, two wands for Hogwarts, I presume?”
“Yes Mr. Ollivander, for me and my adopted brother.” Harry says, while Naruto just nods.
“Right, just hold out your wand hand and soon we will see just what wand is right for you.” Here, he starts to traverse the store, but keeps up his info dump. “Now, every Ollivander wand has two key components, the wood and the core. Each tree and each animal that the core comes from is different, so no two wands are ever exactly alike. Now, let me see, as I remember,” Here Mr. Ollivander comes back with two cases, and hands one to Harry, “You, Mr. Potter, yes, I remember, your mom, Lily, had a ten and a quarter inch long wand made of willow, swishy, and good for charms, while your father favored a pliable, eleven inch mahogany wand. Well, I say that he favored that wand, but in reality, it’s the wand that chooses its master.” We all see that the boys are entranced by the story, “Well, go on, and give it a wave.”
That’s when the chaos starts. After having used so many different ways of using Mana, they end up just about overloading the wands. “No, not those, far too restrictive. Maybe ash, and dragon heartstring.”
It took a while, say, a long while, say hours. With every bit that was done and not a success, Mr. Ollivander kept getting more and more excited. Eventually he went into the back and comes out with two wands that I can immediately tell are very powerful. “These are two of the strongest wands that any Ollivander has ever created. This one, is sakura wood, 12 inches, and kitsune fur,” I can tell this perks Naruto’s attention, “while this one is Elder wood, and Thestral hair. Both are very powerful, try them out, carefully now.”
“Fro tuac dra uha fyht tnyf sa eh?” Naruto mutters just loud enough for us to hear. (Why does that one wand draw me in?)
“Which one, Thestral or Kitsune?” Harry asks.
“KItsune.”
“That could be, may I give a small scan? I think I might be able to help.” Mr. Ollivander asks.
When Naruto nods, he walks over, and carefully places a hand over Naruto’s stomach, before nodding. “You, are something I have never seen before. You appear to be a prison for some powerful beast, but remember, you are not the beast itself.” When Mr. Ollivander pulls back, Harry gives Naruto a one sided hug.
“See, I told you, you were never a demon.” He says, before picking up the other wand.
A few short minutes later, after repairing all the damage that the resulting bursts did, we make our way to Scribbulus Writing Instruments for all the things needed for the upcoming school year, the best trunk we could buy, then make our way to Flourish and Blotts for everything else. I wonder, we have about 100 Galleons left, how did everyone else fare?