Chapter 84 : Gringotts

To exchange currency, Alex approached the Gringotts counter. The Goblin lifted his head as he looked at the Alex and Granger Family. Seeing that they did not belong to any pure-blood magician family he lost interest.

"We are here to exchange our currency."

"Do you have your admission letter? The limit for exchange is only 1000 pounds "

"Can we exchange with any other items like gold and other jewels "

"Yes, you can exchange," replied Goblin after hearing Alex's words.

"Can you also exchange it for diamonds and other precious stones?"

" Yes you can if you have them "

Next, Alex placed some diamonds in front of the goblin from his inventory. Seeing them the goblin had a greedy smile

"Do you want to trade this with me, young wizard?" asked the goblin with a big smile as he saw the diamonds.

" Yes, I want to exchange them for galleons "

"Okay, then let me appraise them."

Afterwards, the goblin took the gems and examined them. When he realized the gems were real and pure, his smile broadened. He could tell from their colour and clarity that the gems were genuine and of high quality. He was pleased to find that his customer was offering him valuable items, making their transaction more profitable. Excitedly, he pocketed the gems and thanked his customer for the generous offer.

"Young wizard you can get 10,000 galleons for these gems "

"Can you give them in a box with an extension charm "

"Okay, but you will have to pay," said the goblin with a big smile

"Okay," said Alex

After 10 minutes, the goblin handed over a small box.

"The 9,000 galleons are placed in this box, which has an extension charm attached to it," said the Goblin.

"Okay," said Alex

"If you want to exchange again please come again. Gringotts always welcomes customers like you," said the goblin. He smiled, showing off his gold teeth, as he motioned for Alex to take the coins. He nodded in appreciation for Alex's business and reassured him that Gringotts was always open to customers like him.

"Okay, I will come if I need to exchange"

Then he turned around and said

"Uncle, let's go and buy the things that are needed for school," said Alex

Then they came to Flourish and Blotts Bookseller a bookshop on the North Side, Diagon Alley, about halfway down the street on the left-hand side.

"This is the famous book store, which has all the magic books we need for our first-year studies."

"Alex, can I buy these books listed in the letter here?"

"Yes, you can buy the books listed in the letter," said Alex

Then she excitedly brought all the books. And Alex gave the list to the worker and brought all the books.

Then they left the bookstore and headed to Madame Malkin's Robes clothing store

"We can buy our uniforms here," said Alex opening the door

"Oh, young wizards, what can I do for you ?" said Mrs.malkin's

"Hogwarts uniform for both of us," said Alex while pointing towards Hermonie

"Hogwarts freshman, huh, Okay then"

After some time

"I took both of your measurements, so please return after some time", Mrs Malkin said.

"Okay"

Then he took the Granger family and gave them a tour through Diagon Alley and brought all the things in the letter.

He showed them the shops and areas they were looking for and explained the different magical items they were interested in. He even helped the family purchase their school supplies and offered to assist with any questions they had.

"Did we buy all the things listed in the letter?" asked Alex

"No, we didn't buy a wand," said Hermonie

Then they came to the old shop with a sign: Since 382 BC

The Ollivander shop had a dusty and neglected look about it, with cobwebs in the corners and a faint smell of mould in the air. However, there was something magical about the shop, a kind of buzz of anticipation that seemed to linger in the air.

He opened the door and saw that Ollivander's shop had a very inwardly focused feel. The walls were lined with shelves of hundreds of different boxes, each containing a unique wand. The atmosphere was mysterious and magical, and the only light in the room came from flickering kerosene lamps.

He walked slowly towards the reception desk, his eyes darting around the room as he began to look

Then Alex walked up to the reception desk and said

"Hello, is anyone there?" asked Alex

From behind the shelves came a man with curly white hair and an aged face saying, "Yes.". Seeing Alex and Hermonie

"Oh, little wizards came for their wands huh?"

"Yes, I'm Alex and this is Hermonie. We are Hogwarts freshmen," said Alex

"Oh, then let's get your wands. Who is the first to select their wand first?"

"Hermonie you go first," said Alex

"Thank you"