Christmas Gifts? 2 Part 1

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Unforeseen circumstances push Naruto into an unexpected journey. What will Naruto do when he finds himself in the world of Magic in a different body? Takes place in HPverse.

"Talking"

'Thinking'

"Familiar/ Ghosts /Goblins" talking.

'Familiar/ Ghosts/ Goblins' thinking.

'Parseltongue, will/memories'

"Spell" is being used.

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Broken Shackles

Chapter 20

Christmas Gifts? 2

Harry and Tonks finally reached the Childcare centre and saw the enthusiastic caretaker eagerly waiting for their arrival outside. As soon as she saw them, she squealed in joy.

"Welcome, Master Potter and Miss…"

"Tonks." Harry supplied and Vali nodded.

"Welcome, Miss Tonks. We are happy to have you here." Vali said in joy and gave them a bouquet. Harry took it with a smile and hid to the side while Vali moved, giving them a good view of the children standing in line to welcome them.

"Welcome, Master Potter and Miss Tonks!" They all said at once, which made Harry and Tonks nod their thanks in joy to the children.

They all ranged from 6 to 10 and Harry felt a part of himself in them. He knew how it feels to be without parents and was happy that they at least had the childcare centre to care for them.

"You don't need to make these arrangements, Vali," Harry said to the happy caretaker who acted as if she didn't hear him.

"Let's go in. It's cold." Harry said and all of them nodded and followed him inside. Harry can see the improvements from far.

All the buildings were repaired and painted with all the furniture replaced for newer ones and the rooms were more vibrant in general than the last time he saw them.

The atmosphere was perfect and Harry knew Vali will be more than willing to show him around even if he said not to. He also observed how the Potter Family Crest was present in important rooms.

Like the administration office, reception and outside of the new buildings and anywhere Vali felt important in general. Though she was careful to not make it too obvious.

The crest was as beautiful as ever and Vali likely did it to send the message to whoever asked her for a takeover. He is going to ask more about that, of course. He can't let an attempt on his House property slide after all.

"Harry, these are our volunteers who help me around," Vali said and started introducing them. Most of them were women with a kind demeanour and Harry can see the love they held for the children.

After the introduction, Harry thanked them for their help and they went to take care of the children while Harry and Tonks moved to Vali's office.

Tonks stood to the side while this was going on and a few children came up to her seeking help which the now blonde woman did to make a toy and they happily thanked her and ran towards their caretakers.

She liked the happy and vibrant atmosphere here and knew she wouldn't hesitate to come back here again. She also noticed the newly built and painted buildings and the Potter Crest present in many key places.

She knew that as they were educated about Houses and their traditions in case of any emergency rose with any House. So she knew it was the Potter House Crest as it was very often seen in the Ministry when the topic of Harry Potter picks wind.

"How are you, Harry?" Vali asked as they reached her office and sat comfortably after Vali served some tea to talk over.

"I'm fine. How is everything going on here?"

"Wonderful. We have completed painting all the buildings and the children were more than excited to get their facilities open." She said with a happy smile.

"That's good. I can see how eager they were to meet me." Harry smiled in joy.

"I heard some grave news about what's going on. Is everything alright?" Vali asked worriedly. Harry knew what she was talking about.

"Yes. Tell me, did you meet Sirius?" He asked curiously.

"Sirius Black? Yes. I did meet him once. James was adamant and brought him once. He was such a kind man then. He is naughty as well." Vali said with a giggle.

"Hmm. It fits perfectly with his behaviour. What you heard about him in the news is true. But I believe he is not cruel as they portray him. Don't worry, I'll go to the bottom of this and make sure justice is served." Harry said confidently and Vali nodded in relief.

Though she didn't have any interaction with the man other than the one time he visited, she felt he was a good man and as someone who knew the relation between Sirius and James, she wished the best for the man. Prisoner or not.

A moment of silence fell upon the trio, each of them thinking of anything that can relieve the tension and Harry remembered the main thing he came here for.

"Vali, who is that man who asked you about the Childcare centre?" Harry asked seriously and Vali stiffened for a second. She didn't like that subject and avoided it last time. But looks like she doesn't have any chance this time.

"Um, it's Lord-"

"Malfoy?" Harry asked interestedly and Vali nodded negatively.

"No. It's Lord Greengrass. Caesar Greengrass. He was interested in taking over if you were not taking care of it." Vali explained slowly.

"Caesar huh. Quite an old goat he is." Tonks commented and it caught Harry's interest.

"Know something about the guy?" Harry asked curiously.

"Well he was a neutral guy who doesn't support anyone in the Ministry but I heard he knows how to play his cards when he wants something done," Tonks explained and Harry nodded. Filing it to know more later.

"So Vali, can you elaborate on what Lord Greengrass wanted?" Harry asked and Vali started her examination.