Hair Scheme Bodyguard 3

In Dudley's Room

"Father, he is calling you," Dudley said in fear.

"I can hear it, duds. Should I go?" Vernon asked his family. While Dudley disagreed, Petunia reluctantly nodded.

"I'll be back soon," Vernon said bravely and walked towards the door. As he neared it, his bravado vanished bit by bit.

"Mom, what is this about? Dad didn't pay this month's pay?" Dudley asked a shaking Petunia.

"Everything will be alright, Duddys. Don't worry about it." Petunia assured him and silently waited for Vernon to return.

With Harry

Harry saw the fat turned slim man walk towards him, fear in his eyes and shake in his step. Harry knew why Vernon was afraid. As he approached, he spoke in a frightened tone.

"I'm sorry. I will pay you this month and next month's payment next month." Vernon said, his whole body shaking in anticipation of an attack.

"That's fine. I'll let it go for this month. Why don't you enjoy yourself with others? Christmas is coming, so use the money for that. And Merry Christmas." Harry said and went down to eat something.

'Did he, did he just forgive me and told me to spend all the money for Christmas?' Vernon thought in shock. He didn't think his freakish nephew had a speck of kindness in him after his 'change'.

But it seems he was wrong. Somehow kindness is still present in him and Vernon was gifted today by that kindness. He hurriedly made his way to Petunia and Dudley to share the good news.

"Dudley! We have extra money to spend this month." Vernon said happily, though it was not loud, it was heard by Dudley and his face lit in joy.

"Vernon, didn't we spend most of it on Marge's treatment?" Petunia asked and Vernon shushed her.

"Quite, Petunia. I didn't say that to him. But he generously cancelled this month's payment and told me to celebrate Christmas." He said with joy.

"Christmas? It's this month? Oh, Jesus. I forgot about it. How much is left for us to celebrate?"

"Around £2000 if we add the bonus I get for Christmas." He chirped with a wide smile.

"That's a lot. We can enjoy it thoroughly. How about going on a vacation, far away from this place and enjoying it for once?" Petunia said with a dreamy look.

"Consider it done, dear. I'll make all the arrangements and we are going on a vacation somewhere." Vernon said with a smile. Dudley jumped in joy.

His decreased weight didn't make much impact on the floor and didn't disturb Harry as well.

"Let's pack. We have many things to do," they decided and hurried in all directions to pack. After a few minutes of packing, Vernon went down to pick something.

"Uncle, wherever you go, you are going to say nothing about our agreement or try to escape from it and if anyone asks, you are going to say I was with you, is that clear?" Though Harry said it casually, Vernon knew it was an order, and what made it dangerous is Harry said it with a straight face while eating a slice of bread.

Vernon was horrified to hear Harry behind him and nodded without any words and moved to find what he came for.

Harry ate and after a satisfying meal, went to the room he slept in to see if he missed anything and found none. He smiled in satisfaction and prepared to leave.

"Ok, dear relatives. Enjoy your vacation and tell everyone I was with you. If I find anything suspicious, you know what happens." Harry said with a smile and they nodded with a gulp.

"I'll be going then. Enjoy. See ya," he said and left for Tonks' house in muggle transport. He liked how they moved. Though they are not efficient as magical means, at least they don't create much ruckus.

After talking to Mira, he realized a few things and tried to change from within. He knew every word she said was true.

He started putting people at distance and talking with them distantly. That's the difference between his friendship with Ron, Hermione and Terry, Padma. They are just different.

He is going to rectify his mistakes while at the same time making sure he is safe and everyone he calls dear is safe. No more chances for Uncle Voldy.

As Harry moved through the street to change the bus, he saw a fancy story and thought of buying Christmas gifts for everyone.

He bought a few and decided to buy the rest with Tonks' family as he is going to enjoy Christmas with them this year.

Tonks House

Harry noticed a visible change in Tonks's house. It was expanded and now houses one more floor and a few more rooms.

As he knocked on the door, the man of the house, Ted, came to receive him. "Harry, welcome. We are waiting for you." Ted said as he welcomed Harry.

"Sorry, I accidentally went to my relative's house and it was late to come here," Harry said with a sheepish smile. Ted smiled at that.

"Nothing to worry about, Harry. Dobby already arranged your luggage. Welcome. Come in." He widened the door and Harry walked in with a smile.

"I didn't believe what Dora said and had to ask her to pinch me. She pinched hard and I came to reality and started making arrangements."

"What made you increase your home size? It was good enough before." Harry asked as they walked through wide corridors now.