30.
Arriving at Leaky cauldron I waited quietly for Hagrid and Harry, without letting anyone know of my presence. Looking around at the most dirty and shady looking pub I have ever seen, I can clearly see what type of thinking those in power have. It clearly shows that they do not care about the opinions of muggle-borns and half-bloods. This place stinks and would make any decent person stay away from here.
Hearing the commotion I knew they have arrived and asked Bree to record everything from here on. I sneakily followed them till the goblins took Harry to the cart that will take them to his trust vault. Leaving them there I teleported outside gringotts and went to Madam Malkin's all occasion robes.
"Hello madam Amberheart, how can I be of service today?"
"Hello madam malkin, how have you been these days? Today I'm here to buy a pair of dragonhide gloves."
"Oh certainly.." knowing that Harry is coming this way I waved her goodbye and started walking toward the door of her store.
< Narrator's pov>
Harry and Hagrid exited from gringotts and looking at their next destination Hagrid started feeling uncomfortable. Being a half giant in this world is not easy.
" Harry, why don't you go get your robes while I get your other supplies."
"okay, you don't look well, you take a rest while I go in"
Harry started walking towards the door and just as he opened the door and put his foot inside he bumped into someone and fell on the floor.
"oh dear, are you alright? Are you hurt somewhere?" following the voice harry saw a beautiful woman looking at him with concern.
"no no, i.. I'm sorry. I should have been careful" harry was overwhelmed because he has never felt anyone care for him.
"its alright, its not your fault. I'm Ela Amberheart-" looking around as if is trying to find someone the beautiful lady asked.
"where are your parents? Are you lost?"
"no, today I got my Hogwarts letter and came with Hagrid to purchase everything in the list"
Seeing him saying so Ela looked at his face carefully and let out a high pitched gasp.
"OH MY GOD!!! YOU… ARE YOU BY ANY CHANCE HARRY POTTER"
"umm yes. My name is harry potter"
"oh heir Potter, its good to be able to finally meet you." Looking around as their conversation has attracted attention of passersby and madam malkin facing trouble controlling the crowd Ela contacted madam Bones and stating the reason asked for some auror force.
"madam Malkin, I think it would be prudent to close your store for some time I will compensate for all your loss" Ela suggested to madam malkin.
"yes, yes.. you are right. Lara, send madam Bones inside when she arrives" instructing her assistant, madam malkin ushered Ela and Harry inside.
"madam malkin, get heir Potter fitted with clothes made from finest materials you have and put everything on my name"
"no no, its not necessary. Hagrid gave me enough money to buy all the clothes from my Hogwarts letter."
"haha, heir potter, you must be kidding. Consider these things your welcoming gift from my side. I know that Potter's don't lack that bit of money.
Wait a minute, what do you mean Hagrid gave you money? Isn't Dumbledore your magical guardian? "
"I don't know who is my magical guardian, Hagrid did not tell me."
"Dumbledore did not tell you?" Ela asked solemnly.
"umm, I haven't met Professor Dumbledore before but Hagrid told me I will be able to see him at Hogwarts."
Taking a deep breath as if preparing herself for something Ela asked "Harry dear, where have you been living till now?"
"I have been living with my Uncle and aunt."
Just then someone knocked on the door and came Amelia Bones and Minister Fudge along with his 2 security guards. Looking at Minister walking towards Harry, Ela stopped him and called everyone to one side.
"Minister, things are not looking good. It seems that magical Britain misplaced their trust on Dumbledore." Ela told to the convoy.
"umm, Minister can I say something?"
"hmm. Feel free to speak"
"sir, as I took measurement for mr. potter's Hogwarts robes I noticed that he is too thin and short for someone his age"
"what are you trying to say?" minister asked shocked.
"what she want to tell you is that mr. potter is showing signs of long term malnutrition and abuse. And I think its not just limited to physical abuse, I mean look at his oversized cloths and anxious look, he is clearly showing signs of long term physical as well as mental abuse."
Just then they heard a commotion from outside to which minister sent one of his guards to take care of.
"Minister, madam Bones, I will introduce you both as my colleagues because kids who are abused are generally afraid of authority figures."
Just then the guard returned and reported "sir, Hogwarts game keeper, half giant Hagrid tried to forcefully enter and resisted aurors. I have captured him forcefully. What are you instructions."
" Edwin go and tell him to not resist arrest if he does not want to spend rest of his life in Azkaban" Minister Fudge instructed coldly.
"Hello Harry, meet my colleagues Mr. Fudge and Ms. Bones. When they heard you are here they came leaving all their work behind to meet you"
"hello sir, madam" Harry greeted them awkwardly.
"Haha heir Potter. You do not need to be nervous. You are the hero of wizarding world, kids read your books and many idolize you. We all are very grateful to you"
" But what have I done to deserve are your praises. At that pub also everyone was treating me like a celebrity and now you all"
Hearing his words everyone had solemn faces. " Mr. Potter, can you tell us about your life from childhood in detail" looking at Harry's nervous and hesitating expression Ela intervened.
" let's do it like this Harry. We will tell you about everything we know about you and your life. After that if you feel comfortable with us, tell us what actually is true and how much is wrong from what we know" Seeing him relaxing everyone nodded and took their seats around him.