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Stepping out of Gringotts, Harry made a bee line for Knockturn Alley. He realized that he must look a little weird in a Ravenclaw robe when he was glamoured to look at least twenty five years old, but there was no helping it. After entering Knockturn Alley Harry noticed that the temperature and light seemed to drop. The alley was mostly deserted with only a few… people, milling about. It seems that Knockturn Ally was not a busy place in the light of day. He shuddered to think what it would be like at night. Fortunately for Harry, his first visit to Knockturn Alley was so memorable that he found his way to Borgin & Burks quickly.

Stepping inside and setting off a little bell above the door, Harry started looking around and remembering his first time in this shop. There was the cabinet he hid from the Malfoys in, there was the display case with the cursed jewelry, and there was the Hand of Glory that Draco wanted. Harry thought to himself 'I should buy it just so Draco can't have it. Actually that's not a bad idea. If I buy some of the more dangerous items it would keep them out of the hands of any potential enemies. Plus it could give me something to practice my upcoming cursebreaker skills on.' Harry continued to wander around the shop.

After a few minutes, Mr. Borgin walked out of his back room and approached Harry, "A fine day today sir, how can I be of service? As you can see we have a wide selection of treasures for the discerning collector."

Harry decided to see where the passphrase that the goblins provided him would get him. "Money has no value, yet money is all."

Mr. Borgin looked startled for a second then straightened up, turned around, and walked to the front door and locked it. Harry was starting to feel nervous when Mr. Borgin came back and said. "Now that we have some privacy, how can I help a valued customer of Gringotts today?"

Harry relaxed. "Thank you for your discretion Mr. Borgin. I was lead to believe by Director Ragnok," Borgin barely held in a gasp of surprise. "that you may carry certain… rare items that could help me out?"

"We carry a large selection of rare treasures in stock. We have also been known to procure similar rare treasures for our valued customers, if the price is right of course." Said Borgin, with a smirk and a not at all subtle innuendo at the end. "What is it you are looking for today?"

"Excellent. First I was told you carry a certain charmed ring that can… adjust a magical signature?"

Borgin was quiet for a minute, looking Harry over before responding. "Yes, we carry a wide selection of charmed Jewelry and have a ring that can provide that particular function. Follow me." Borgin turned and led Harry to the counter. "Wait here for a moment." Borgin disappeared into the back room and came back out about three minutes later with a case full of rings. Opening the case and removing a thin gold band, Borgin handed the ring to Harry. "This one, if worn on the wand hand, will… adjust your normal magical signature. It is auto sizing, un-summonable, and has a built in Notice-Me-Not that will prevent anyone but the wearer from seeing it."

"Perfect! How much?" replied Harry.

"40 Galleons."

"I See, I will likely get it. What do these other rings do?"

Borgin has been in business long enough to know when a customer was just looking or was going to buy, and this customer was going to buy. Being a valued Gringotts customer meant that he had the galleons to spend, but also meant that he couldn't overcharge him… too much. "Oh, a variety of interesting things. This one," Borgin said pointing to a silver band, "detects when magic is performed on the wearer. It doesn't provide any protection, and an obvious spell like a stunner you usually see coming. But a compulsion charm, a tracking charm?"

Harry could see how this could come in handy, "How much?"

"10 galleons."

"Seems… reasonable. I'll take it, and these others?"

"This one here turns your hair red, all your hair."

Harry thought this could be fun but not really necessary. "How much?"

"Three galleons."

"I'll pass, and these others?"

Borgin started listing more properties of the rings with more and more absurd functions until he mentioned a set of three that, "when one sets off the charm, the other two feel a pull towards the active one. This is good for finding lost friends or family."

Harry thought, 'That sounds like something that could be really useful for me, Hermione, and Ron with all the trouble we get into.' "How much for the set?"

"8 galleons for all three."

"OK. I'll take the three, the magic detector, and the magical signature adjuster. There a few more items I need that I was told you carry or can acquire. "

"I will do my best to help you fulfill your needs. What else do you require?"

"First, I need something that can permanently hold a glamour. If it is adjustable that would be helpful. I need a selection of books on the subject of magical defense, legal or otherwise. Do you carry invisible cloaks, or any other clothes used for concealment? I was also told you carry a multi compartment trunk that has a 'Flat' that I can do magic in and not be detected, and I was also hoping that you might have… a Time-Turner?"

The wheels in Borgin's mind almost went off the rails. This one customer would likely be spending a not so small fortune today. Getting back to the present situation, "We, I have a selection of glamour necklaces, our best one… hold on I'll be right back." Borgin disappeared into the back room again. When he returned he was carrying another jewelry case, this time filled with necklaces. "Here, this one is segmented and can adjust hair color, eye color, skin color, and the octave of your voice. It also creates a subtle Notice-Me-Not and Confundus that make it impossible for you to be easily identified, even by someone who knows you well." The necklace was a nice gold chain with a charm about the size of a AAA battery in four rotating segments. There were what Harry assumed to be runes along all the segments and one on the bottom. Harry had no idea what any of them meant. "Borgin continued, "You adjust what you want the changes to be by turning the four segments and activate it with the rune on the bottom. It's great not only because it is adjustable, but also you can turn it on and off so easily. It does require skin contact to work though. Wearing it under your shirt will work easily enough."

"Cool. How much?"

"500 galleons."

"That much?" Harry said shocked.

""We do have other cheaper ones, but they aren't adjustable and only change one or two features."

"Oh, Ok. What do the other necklaces do?"

"Most of these ones are the other Glamour necklaces, but these…" Borgin described more borderline insane features of the other necklaces, except for two. One was a necklace that detected any magical potion or poison in a one foot radius of it, and the other one was a necklace that protected the mind partially from a Legilamancy attack. It wouldn't stop a direct assault, but would alert and stop a passive scan. Harry added them to his growing collection.

"Ok, what books do you have that I could find useful?" Asked Harry.

We have quite an extensive collection good sir. Let me put these away," Borgin said while picking up both jewelry cases, sans the items Harry was planning to purchase. 'I'll bring out a selection for you to choose from." Borgin disappeared into the back room again. Harry had to wonder how large the back room actually was.

Borgin reemerged with a huge pile of books, and Harry got to sorting. He eventually, and after many more trips for Borgin into his back room for more, settled on Most Potent Potions for 50 galleons. Inner Animal. A guide to becoming an animagus, for 15 galleons. Embracing the Dark. A guide to dark curses and their counter, for 45 galleons. Charming Your Enemy. Rare Charms for duels and protection for 25 galleons. Protecting your privacy. A guide on dangerous wards and charms for protection of your home and body for 20 galleons. Uncommon Runes for 15 galleons. The Powerful Mind. A guide to Oclumancy and Legilamancy for 45 galleons. Power Rituals for 100 galleons. Parsselmagic, written in parsseltounge for 15 galleons. Auror Training Manual for15 galleons. It seems that information was expensive in the magical world.

"What else did you say you needed? oh yes, a shielded multi compartment trunk. I have just the thing." Again Borgin returned to the mysterious back room only to emerge a few seconds later with a beautiful trunk. "This is our shielded three compartment trunk. It is charmed permanently Featherlight and has a magical signature or password activated shrinking and enlargement charm. Plus all the standard security features of any regular trunk with a few extras."

"Such As?"

"Well, the First compartment is a standard, slightly expanded, normal trunk space. About 6ft by 4ft by 4ft. The second and third compartment requires more security. You will need to place your finger on this spot on the latch here and here for the second and here for the third compartment, and the trunk will draw a small amount of blood to let you open it up. The second compartment is about the size of a walk in closet. 9ft by 9ft by 11ft. The third compartment is where you'll really be impressed. It is a three bedroom, two bathroom flat with a fully functional kitchen and living room. It comes with one furnished bedroom and a furnished kitchen with stove, charmed icebox and pantry with stasis charm. The Living room also comes with a couch, table and chairs, and several bookshelves. There is also a door that will allow you to access the second compartment from the inside the third. Any magic performed in this trunk when the lid is closed is undetectable. Another nice security feature is that when you open the lid on the second or third compartment, the trunk sets off a slight Notice-Me-Not charm so people won't notice you coming or going. It comes with a manual that explains all the features."

Harry was thinking this was perfect. "This seems like just what I was looking for. How much?"

"5,500 Galleons."

"Could you repeat that."

"5,500 Galleons. You have to understand you are getting a secure, portable, full flat here."

Thinking about it that way, Harry realized that Borgin was right. It was a portable home. "I guess that's fair. OK I'll take it also. And the other items I require?"

"Yes, let's see. We have a nice selection of cloaks right over here." Borgin led Harry over to the side of the shop with several coat racks filled with cloaks. "These are the finest invisibility cloaks on the market, and these are the finest Acromantula Silk cloaks with Notice-Me-Not charms built into the hoods."

Harry walked up to the invisible cloaks and ran his hand over the material. It felt different then his own cloak. The cloak he was touching also disappeared right in front of him. "What are these made of, and why did it disappear when I touched it?"

"Only the finest Demiguise hair. We also have a few regular cloaks with a built in Disillusionment charm. Personally I find them not to be as reliable but some prefer them. The way invisible cloaks work is that they are visible until they come in contact with something that produces its own magic, like a witch or wizard."

When Harry let go of the cloak it reappeared. "Nice. I'll take this one. How much, and what do these other ones do?" Harry asked while handing Borgin a grey Demiguise hair cloak.

"125 galleons. These are your standard Acromantula Silk cloaks. They all come with the standard Notice-Me-Not built into the hood, auto size function which will guarantee a perfect fit, and is water and dirt resistant. We have many different colors and trims, and if you want a custom one made, it can be arranged."

"That won't be necessary. I'll take this one." Harry pulled a solid black cloak off the rack and handed to Borgin. "How much for this one?"

"5 galleons."

"OK, now about the…Time Turner?" Harry asked nervously.

"You certainly are a discerning customer. Yes I can procure one but it won't be easy or cheap."

"How much and how long will it take to get it?"

"I could have one by this time next week and the cost is… 12,000 galleons."

Harry choked. "12,000... that's a lot of galleons."

"A Time Turner is a highly restricted item, I'm surprised you even know of such a thing. They are highly illegal to use without Ministry approval, and I have a feeling you will not be using it in a Ministry approved way. I'm not casting dispersions, you can use it however you seem fit. Nonetheless one is very hard to come by.

Harry was quiet for a minute. "Ok, I'll need one for what I have to do." Harry knew he might regret asking this next question. "Is there anything else you might have in stock that I might be interested in?"

Borgin's face lit up. "Definitely. Right over here we have…" After another thirty minutes walking around the shop Harry had added a silver goblin made dagger, two wrist wand holsters that turned invisible and un-summonable when worn, a Mokeskin pouch with expanded interior, a Pensive, a couple of cursed necklaces and rings to practice on, and the Hand of Glory. "This brings your total to… 4964 galleons for all the items here. I'll need half the cost of the Time Turner upfront. The new total is 10,964 galleons." Harry let out a deep breath and removed his money pouch. It took over five minutes to count out all the money. "Excellent. Let's set up your trunk and you can stow your purchases." And they both headed to Harrys new trunk. "You will need to put your hand on the latch here. Make sure to put your palm on the main latch and your fingers on these three runes. Good. Now push a little magic into the latch."

Harry felt his hand tingle and then a sharp prick on the fingers that were on the runes. "Ow! What was that?"

"That was the trunk excepting your magical signature and blood to set the personal protections. If you want to allow access for anyone else or set a password, you can find the instructions in the manual. Until you set your own password, to shrink and enlarge the trunk just say 'small', or 'large' while laying your hand on the lid."

Harry placed his hand on top of the trunk and said "Small." The trunk shrunk down to the size of a deck of cards. Harry lifted it up and it also only weighed about the same as a deck of cards. Setting the trunk down, Harry again placed his hand on the trunk and said "Large" and the trunk was its normal size again. Harry placed all of his new purchases in the expanded second compartment except for the two protection rings, all three necklaces, both of the wand holsters, and the Acromantula silk cloak. Before putting his backpack into the compartment he removed the wand he found in his parents secret vault. Turning toward. Borgin he said. "Thank you for all your help this day. I will be back in one week to finish our business." Borgin walked Harry back to the door, and unlocked it.

Harry stepped back into Knockturn Alley and made his way back to Gringotts. A quiet, if creepy trek found Harry back in Barkaxe's office. "That took a little time Mr. Potter. Am I to assume everything went successfully?" said Barkaxe.

"I got the magical signature adjustment ring, the trunk, and some other items that should prove useful."

"Excellent, now we can set up your new identity and vault. Here is your cursebreaker certificate in the name of Sam Underhill, your new vault key, number 1533, a list of books and tools you will need as a cursebreaker, and your reusable Portkey." The Portkey was a thin gold bracelet covered in runes. "Now I will need you to push your magic into the certificate with your new signature. When you are done. I will need you to do the came to these pieces of parchment. They are what we will use to back trace your new identity in the Ministry. When your new history is set we will give you a dossier for you to memorize. It will be ready by the time your first lesson starts."

"OK, any guess when that will be?" Harry said while taking the parchment.

"It should take eleven days."

"That's good, I was able to get a Time Turner but it won't be ready for pick up for a week. I'll need it to keep our meetings a secret."

"That's settled then, we will meet back here in eleven days. To activate the Portkey you will say 'Activate' while pushing magic into it. The Portkey will bring you to a specially warded room here in the bank and a goblin will bring me to my office. You will leave from the same room and return to where you left from. I would recommend leaving away from your house to not alert any magic detection sensors in your neighborhood. I would expect your house is heavily monitored." Barkaxe stood up and approached the office door. "Now let's settle up the bill shall we…"