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HP WD CHP 1
Somehow it all went wrong. I did what was demanded of me. I killed the newest Dark Lord, and during my trial by fire, I lost. I lost my childhood, my family, friends, and my life. No one knew I had really died, not my friends, and definitely not the government. I kept it secret...I had to. I became...something...something else...something different...I became Master of Death. I became what others had desired...craved for...killed for...I became immortal.
I still was called to do their dirty work. Not one of those SOB's was willing to get their hands dirty. They demanded that I take care of any of their problems, and I did. Not because I wanted to, but because I wanted what was left of my family and friends safe.
Time and time again I had to put down some threat, be it rampaging dragons, werewolves, vampires, Dark wizards, or just some crazy muggle, because they refused to lift a finger. I was tired of it all and needed a vacation, so I decided to have a unique travel trunk made. It took two weeks to get it made, but it was worth the wait. It had everything that I needed and wanted in a house. It had five bedrooms, kitchen, family room, library, potions lab, dining room, two storage rooms, green house, elf house, crafting room, dueling room, and a vault with extension charms.
When I picked it up from the trunk shop, I headed to Gringotts for a little goblin know how. I had them put all the security features on it that they would a manor, and then asked them to enchant it so that it couldn't be stolen, lost, destroyed in any way and had them link all my vaults to the one in the trunk. When they asked why I wanted the linking of vaults, I explained that I would be on an extended vacation and would not be back for sometime. Surprisingly, they understood and did the linking for free. I was also given a secure mailbox to my account manager, and told to enjoy my vacation.
I left the bank and headed home to pack. It took about three hours to pack everything I owned into the trunk. Every book, piece of furniture, article of clothing, potion ingredient, and weapon was put into my new home. Then I had my two-house elves shop for food, and the proper storage for it. When everything was done, I made several emergency portkeys for my closest friends and had them delivered by my favorite familiar.
I headed back to Diagon Alley and went to the pet shop. I bought owl treats, and food for my other three familiars then headed to Knockturn. I headed to the wand crafters shop and bought every spare wand ingredient he had, several books on wand crafting, and any other interesting books he had. I left the shop and headed to Nimbus, and bought everything they had on how to make brooms. My last stops were Curious Books, Elves and Everything, and Familiars Ltd. I bought every store out.
With my trunk full and new purchases being sorted, I headed to the airport. I took the first plane to America, and headed out to my first ever vacation. Disney World here I come, was my parting thought as my plane left England behind. Little did I know, that my vacation would turn into yet another survival situation.
-Lord H. Potter-Black, June 1, 2014-
As Harry stepped out of the airport the first thing he noticed was the heat followed by the humidity. He quickly cast a wandless cooling charm on himself and hailed a taxi.
"Where to" the cabbie asked?
"Disney World Resort."
"First time here"?
"Yep, First time anywhere really. Decided I needed a vacation and left. Glad I did too."
"Well, welcome to Florida. Hope you have fun." the cabbie said as he drove away from the airport.
"You know where I could buy some appropriate clothes? England is a lot cooler than here."
"No problem, there is a small shopping center right by the resort. You can get everything you need. Even exotic stuff...kind of a magical place, Disney World is."
Not sure if the driver was muggle or not, but since he had seen the adds for Disney World, he thought he could understand what was meant. Testing his theory he asked, "Do you take Gringotts' cards"?
"Sure do. Just press it to the pad here, and the amount will be deducted from your vault".
"Great!"
"Now when you are done checking in, you need to head over to that mall over there," he said pointing to a large building two blocks down, "when you go in head for the Epcot information kiosk. Go into the Kiosk and tap you wand on the back wall, then walk through it. You'll be in the Magical Kingdom. Easier for us yanks to hide in plain site. We use a lot of the same names as the mundanes do. That way we blend better. All you have to do to find any magical area in the US is to emphasize the magical aspect of the name and someone will know. If you don't want to be too obvious then grab a map at Gringotts. Just ask for the magical world map."
"Thanks mate. You've been a big help."
"Part of my job. Most of us taxi drivers are magical. We use special windows on the cabs so we can spot any magical being. That way it is easier for us to help keep the magical world secret."
"Lots better than the UK. Most witches and wizards don't know how to blend, and won't even think of using mundane things in any shape or form."
"Well you're here now, so have fun and enjoy the US."
"Thanks, I will." Harry said as he swiped hid Gringotts card on the pad and got out. Harry checked in. He was given a nice suite of rooms, and then headed for the Magical Kingdom. He quickly found the entrance and went through.
He was floored at what he saw...or didn't see. Not one magical being looked like they just stepped out of the dark ages. Everyone was dresses like a mundane, hey were using cell phones, android tablets, laptops, digital cameras...it was like looking at the normal world with some magical aspects thrown in. Cauldrons were smoking in a display, brooms were being flown, and creatures were wondering around. A huge smile spread across his face and he happily walked to the bank. We stepped through the sliding glass doors and headed for the first available teller.
"May your enemies die upon you blade and you gold flow." he said as he bowed to the teller.
"May your vault increase and your foes wither before you. How may I help you, young wizard?" the goblin said.
"Well master goblin first I would like a magical world map. Second I would like to know your name. Third I would like to know if you could recommend anything a wizard from the UK should buy first." Harry said.
Chuckling the goblin handed him the map, "My name is Bloodreaver, Mr. Potter. Well a cell phone or a computer would be my recommendation. Seeing as you will most likely be talking to you account manager frequently about what you see here in the states."
"Thank you Master teller Bloodreaver. I will do that." Harry said and bowed to the goblin grabbed his map and left the bank.
Harry quickly scanned the map and discovered that it was currently showing his location as well as all the stores in the mall. It was like looking at the Marauder's Map, but of instead of showing everyone in the mall, it just showed Harry's location as a "you are here dot", with his name under it. He smiled and quickly looked for the electronics store. He called for Dobby and they headed off to the store.
"Good afternoon can I help you?" the clerk asked?
"I'm looking to buy several phones, laptops and tablets. Most will be gifts for friends in Britain, but several will be for me. What do you suggest?" Harry said.
"Well android phones and tablets because they are more versatile, and Hp laptop because they are more durable, everything is enchanted with runes to run on magic, and phone and internet services run through the MAGICAL COMMUNICATIONS NETWORK (WCN), you'll never be without service".
"That sounds brilliant, ok I need 20 of each, with all accessories".
"Certainly sir. Do you want to wait while I get you order together?"
"I'll take one of each now, but my friend Dobby will wait for the others". Harry said while he pointed to Dobby.
"You have a house elf?"
"Yes, is that a problem?"
"We don't condone slavery in any form in the US young man."
"Good to know, because he is my friend. He gets paid like anyone else would for work."
"You's better be nice to Harry Potter sirs. He be the bestest wizard ever. He pays us, gives days off, and being Dobby's friend. Treats all us elves like we's ones of you's. I will not let you bad mouth my Harry Potter." Dobby said working himself up into a right state.
"Calm down Dobby, I'm sure this gentleman didn't mean anything by it. He was just warning me that the States are different than home." Harry said hugging his distressed friend.
"When you are done here Dobby, why don't you go find uniforms for the rest of the elves, and set up your house. Get Winky to help you. Whatever you think you need get it, and one thing for each of you that you want, be it toy, book, clothes...whatever it is. OK."
"OK, Harry." he said.
Meanwhile, the clerk was staring at the two during their exchange. He had never seen anyone treat a house elf with that much love and respect before. He knew what he needed to do.
"Mr. Potter, do you treat all elves like that"?
"I treat all sentient beings like that".
"Well then you may want to check out the animal emporium here. There are several Phoenix eggs there waiting for someone worthy to claim them. Maybe one will suit you".
"Ok, I'll check it out. Thank you."
"Here are your sets of items. Just turn them on and they will sync to you. You should be able to use them right away."
"Thank you for your help. How much for everything?"
"10,000 Galleons."
Harry swiped his card on the pad, waxed and headed out the door. He had more shopping to do, and wanted to explore the mall.
(Next chapter will include a time skip, and friends start arriving from England, and are favorite walking dead people getting saved.)