5 Diagon alley

Then Hagrid asked me to come with him and opened the door.

This is the moment that will decide whether Harry will become a wizard or stay with Dursleys as a freak. Of course, it's no brainer, he went with Hagrid with lots of questions in mind and determination in his shimmering green eyes.

The next morning Harry and Hagrid are wandering in London while Harry is reading a list of books and other things required for the school.

"Where to buy all these things in London Hagrid," asked the confused boy.

with a smile, Hagrid replied "if you know where to look, Harry" and entered a building that looks like an old pub along with Harry.

After greeting the bartender Tom there was little whisperings and murmurs started in the bar. People present there all seem to know the boy and shake his hands. Harry looks completely clueless.

Seeing the situation Hagrid urged the boy to move towards the back of the pub, before going they saw a man with a turban. "professor Quirrell, didn't see you there. Harry, this is professor Quirrell. who teaches defense against dark arts in Hogwarts" exclaimed Hagrid.

"Hello, professor" Harry tried to shake hands with the professor. For some reason, the professor didn't take his hand.

"Fas..c..cinating subject b.u.u.t you don't need to.o worry eh po.o.tter" replied the professor with a stutter.

With this strange introduction, the duo reached the backside of the pub. "see Harry you are famous" said Hagrid while leading Harry towards a wall.

"But why Hagrid, why everyone seems to know me? Why am I famous? " questioned Harry.

Hagrid look hesitated and with complicated looks in face replied "this is not my place to say that Harry"

Then he tapped the umbrella on the wall in few places in some kind of order. What happens next made Harry astonished. The way the bricks moved and a path appeared enchanted the young Harry.

" Diagon Alley, you can buy all your school supplies here Harry" beamed hagrid looking at the stunned boy.

While walking on the street filled with numerous people in robes and pointy hats, Hagrid explained each building to Harry.

While listening to the explanation and curiously looking around the different things, Harry asked " but Hagrid, I don't have any money to buy school supplies."

Hagrid chuckled and showed a big white building "there is your money Harry. Gringotts, the wizarding bank."

They entered the bank. There are many small creatures with long pointy ears, long fingers with sharp nails sitting on high raise desks, and doing a job as tellers.

Well, even though they are small they look intimidating. With curiosity, Harry wondered " what are these Hagrid"

"Goblins, fearsome creatures. They are greedy for money but fearsome. Better be close to me Harry"

They both moved to the head teller and Hagrid informed he is here to take withdraw for Harry Potter and provided a key. Along with a letter informing about Hogwarts business.

The teller looked down to see Harry and called another goblin to take them to their vaults.

"Well, it looks like mine cave rather than a bank," thought Harry while traveling in a cart to his vault. After reaching the vault with the help of the key, the goblin unlocked the vault.

The vault has mounds of shiny gold coins, loads of silvery coins, and lots of bronze coins, Harry gasped at the sight of this.

"all yours" smiled Hagrid.

All yours, a new term in Harry's life. The boy lived with broken toys and hand me down clothes was not able to react to this much amount of money.

"The gold one is called Galleons, the silver sickles and bronze is knuts. 17 sickles to one gallon, twenty-nine knuts to a sickle" explained Hagrid.

"Well, it's the worst denomination in history," thought the boy and entered the vault. He filled a bag full to the brim.

"Blimey, Harry you don't need that much money" exaggerated Hagrid at the sight of watching Harry load the bag to its fill.

"This is the first time I have ever own money hagrid and I'm going to buy the best materials for myself with it" innocently smiled Harry.

Harris was crestfallen looking at the innocent boy and cursed the Dursleys silently.

After loading the bag, Harry gave it to Hagrid. Well, it's difficult for a young boy to hold a bag with that much galleon. But in the hands of Hagrid the bad looks like a coin purse. Hagrid was happy that Harry trusted him so much to give his first money for safekeeping.

He didn't notice that Harry already pocketed his vault key given by the goblin.

Next, they went to vault 713 where Hagrid retrieved a small package.

"You better don't talk about this Harry. Its Hogwarts secret business."

Harry nodded and thought " If it's secret business why are you bringing an 11-year-old kid with you?" After finishing the business they once again went in a cart ride to reach the lobby.

" What will muggles do for galleons Hagrid?" wondered Harry.

"Well, you see that counter, Harry, muggle money can be exchanged to gallons there."

"Well, I will exchange some galleons for pounds. It will be useful in London. " Harry replied and went to the counter. He exchanged some galleons and acquired a small amount of pound. He is really happy thinking of buying a new dress for himself.

With the help of Hagrid, they bought the school supplies. Harry made sure to get the first-rate material in everything.

He bought the trunk with a bigger space. It's bigger than the cupboard he is staying in. The trunk was charmed with anti-theft charm, shrinking charm, and other charms. Harry wanted to buy the trunk which has space as big as an individual villa with lots of compartments. But Hagrid refused to get that for Harry no matter what.

All the portion ingredients bought are of high quality.

Next, they visited madam Malkin's robes for all occasions. While entering, a blond boy came out with a stern-faced woman. Harry entered the shop and saw a middle-aged, slightly plump witch at the counter " Hogwarts dear, please stand on the stool, I'll be there in a moment" said the witch and continued to write something.

Harry went on stand on the stool and the witch came to take his measurements. The tape has magically taken his measurements.

"Can u explain what are all the materials and the charms provided here mam?" questioned Harry.

" Of course my dear" the witch replied happily.

After hearing about his choices Harry chose the best materials and charms for his robes. He also ordered normal wear, night robes, and many others. The witch was happy to do a big business. "It will take two hours to complete the order dearie," said the witch. Harry nodded and went to buy his first-year books.

There are packages available for different year Hogwarts books in the bookshop so it was easy to collect first-year books. He also looked around and selected 'Noble wizards and their history', 'Wizarding etiquette'.

He was shocked to see books on his name, so he selected those books too.

At the counter, while paying for the books Harry asked " Do you have books regarding laws here?"

The manager looked at Harry for a min and went behind the counter. He came back with a book on wizarding laws. That is the expensive book Harry bought.