Chapter 2, Gringotts
Then you must be very frugal for the coming month
Allen struggled to open his eyes, sat up from the bed, and let out a long sigh, realizing it was just a dream
After stumbling a few steps, he found himself in a Kowalski bakery chain, marked by a moving image of a beautiful witch with golden curls as its sign
"Alright, Mom." Being able to taste the only somewhat decent authentic English breakfast in British cuisine certainly lifted Alan's spirits
However, regarding this matter, the pre-transcendence Allen was still completely unaware, as these adults had never explained their intentions to him. Now, the current Allen probably understands the thoughts of Mr. Harris and the others.
Mrs. Harris gently pressed on the groove of the lamppost, and a long, gray stone box appeared. She placed six copper sodium coins inside, then pressed the groove again, and the stone box quickly retracted
Although their family background is not particularly affluent, thanks to the savings left by her husband's family, they are not as financially strained as the Weasley family. Therefore, Mrs. Harris is never stingy when it comes to her children's diet
"Allen, you and your sister go ahead and eat, don't wait for us." Mrs. Harris cheerfully directed as the baked beans in tomato sauce and croissants flew onto his plate. After pouring herself a cup of Ceylon tea, she served some milk to the children.
Allen felt as if there were sounds of wind by his ear, as if there were conversations and laughter, yet it also seemed that there was nothing at all, only the sound of his own blood flowing through his veins.
Alright, Lunen and Daisy are free to move about. Remember to gather in front of the Moon Palace Restaurant at 12 o'clock. Do not go to the alley.
The fairy opened the stone door, and contrary to the bleak and tragic scene that Allen had imagined, several piles of gold galore and numerous stacks of silver sickles radiated an enticing glow within the stone chamber
"Alright, alright, just don't lose it." Mrs. Harris loves Mr. Harris very much and is also willing to follow his instructions
The purple light then flashed dazzlingly several times
Oh! Thank you, Mom, I am so happy, love you!" Daisy happily accepted the coin, expressing her gratitude
Harris, Diagon Alley, Vistotana
A family walked and chatted, arriving in front of a towering white building—Gringotts has arrived
Perhaps I can buy myself a new robe said the beauty-loving Daisy with great anticipation
Approximately one hundred fairies were seated behind a long counter, some hastily recording in a large ledger, others weighing coins on a balance, and still others examining gemstones with a magnifying glass
The coins in the pocket seem to be loudly demanding to be spent
Alright, children, we can experience the magic of space again on our way back. Now we need to go to Gringotts to get some flowers, and then you will be able to receive your pocket money for this month
Now, a family of six walked approximately 200 meters and arrived at a streetlight by the roadside
Before the incident, Allen used a confusion spell to deal with the school principal, successfully becoming a new teacher for Harry and his brother
Having said that, Mrs. Harris affectionately stroked her little daughter's soft golden hair
Mother, Emily and I will accompany you
Emily is still young, and buying a sweet ice cream is enough to make her completely satisfied
Dear, I smell the aroma of food. Mr. Harris has also arrived.
It was just to Daisy's liking; she was afraid that rushing through the corridor would mess up the hairstyle she had carefully arranged that morning
Indeed, wealth acquired through one's own hands is the most reliable. Do not harbor illusions of gaining without effort
Vault No. 625. Mr. Harris handed the key to a suit-clad, gnome-like figure behind the counter
"It is truly a magnificent space magic; these enigmatic Luchu spirits (a type of magical creature) have made significant contributions to the magical realm!" exclaimed Second Brother Lun'en
The first thing that catches the eye is the gleaming bronze door, which has witnessed the rise and fall of countless wizarding families
The small cart swiftly navigated through the maze-like winding corridors, and during the rapid journey, Allen saw an underground lake, with the cave walls and ceiling adorned with enormous, bizarre stalactites and stalagmites.
As a nurse at St. Mungo's Hospital for Magical Injuries, she is acutely aware of the importance of a healthy physique for humans. Moreover, she personally oversees matters related to diet and attire, striving to maintain the dignity of a pure-blood family.
Allen and Lunen followed their father and, guided by the fairy, took a seat in a small metal cart
Good morning, Mom. Lun En is already dressed very neatly
The quantity is still quite considerable!" Lunen sighed contentedly.
With the flick of Mr. Harris's magic wand, the streetlights illuminated, and the purple glow was surprisingly visible even under such bright sunlight, forming a silhouette on the ground that was roughly the same width as an ordinary shopping mall elevator
Daisy and Albert were the last to come down
The cart stopped in front of the giant stone gate marked with the number 625
Seeing his younger son observing, Mr. Harris seized the opportunity to educate him
Passing through the second silver door, one enters a spacious marble hall, where a massive conical chandelier hangs in the center. Huge marble columns support this magnificent hall
5 gold galons, 10 silver sickles. Daisy, this is for you. I believe it should be enough to buy a new robe
The street at the corner is bustling with activity, extremely lively
She handed 10 silver coins to Allen, glanced at her little daughter, and placed 10 copper coins in Emily's pocket
"Please follow me," the fairy said, bowing to indicate the way
A family walked hand in hand into the halo
Taking a sip of water, I calmed my heartbeat and fell asleep once more
Oh, dear, I am waiting for you here. Are there any children who would like to stay with me here
It seems like a long time has passed, yet it feels as if it were just a moment.
That should be enough. Mr. Harris patted his bag contentedly and walked towards the stroller with the children
Thank you, Mom. Ren took the coins and quickly put them into his backpack
"Good child, you are with us. First, we will go to Tom's shop and buy you a big ice cream, how does that sound?" Mrs. Harris reassured her son
"Frugality is a virtue." Mr. Harris quickly grabbed several handfuls of gold galas and stuffed a large quantity of silver shekels into a leather bag.
Mr. Harris winked at Allen, happily watching the children cheer and jump with joy
Allen gazed eagerly at Mrs. Harris
There are also some very ancient stone tools and iron tools of unknown purpose neatly arranged on the shelf against the wall
"Allen, come here." Mrs. Harris has already called for him at the door
Albert calmly ate his breakfast. When Mrs. Harris urged him, he stated that he would not be going shopping today, as he needed to report some matters back to the department.
Alright. Although Allen also craves money, the feeling of asking for it is indeed unpleasant, and he has not yet decided what he wants to buy
Mrs. Harris believes that there is no need for her to endure a bout of turbulence
At the entrance stood a fairy guard dressed in a scarlet and gold uniform, who bowed and saluted as the Allen family stepped through the door, extending a wrinkled, hairy palm to guide the family.
Mrs. Harris handed the same amount of coins to Lenn.
On a night when the north wind blew fiercely, in the tranquil darkness, Allen felt a massive figure standing at the head of his bed, a silhouette holding a scythe and draped in a black cloak, gripping his heart from afar
The Harrises are highly capable and have efficiently organized their belongings with great synergy
Allen is very much looking forward to the departure, unsure whether it will be on a wizard's flying carpet, a magical broomstick, a door key, through Apparition, or by using Floo Powder to connect to the Floo Network
Upon exiting the Leaky Cauldron, Mr. Harris handed the bag to Mrs. Harris
"Mom, where is my allowance?" For the sake of money, Allen does not hesitate to act cute.
Compared to money, Allen is more interested in these artifact-like items
Therefore, Harry Potter successfully broke in, took away the Hufflepuff cup with his own hands, and having put in the effort, would not receive a bad reward, Alan thought to himself
In Allen's eyes, this streetlight is no different from an ordinary streetlight
Alright, let's go. Mr. Harris waved his hand grandly and, full of enthusiasm, took his family out shopping
After walking for a while, I came across a large silver door, on which was engraved a verse warning people against greed
Perhaps there is some magic protecting them; although they appear to have weathered the vicissitudes of history, they are clearly being meticulously preserved
Since he received the task of protecting Harry Potter six months ago, under the guidance of Mr. Harris, he transferred Allen, who is the same age as Harry, to the school where Harry is, in hopes of getting closer to the renowned Harry, wishing that his child could become friends with him before Harry returns to the wizarding world
After washing up, Allen played with his sister in the hall, waiting for the others to tidy up before having breakfast
It feels truly wonderful to have money in my pocket. Allen looked at the dazzling array of shops along the street, touched the coins in his pocket, and couldn't help but exclaim
Dear, why not give Allen a few silver coins first? Seeing his son's dejected expression, Mr. Harris couldn't help but plead.
In the early morning, after the snow, the sky is a deep blue and the air is fresh