Harry woke the next morning ready to go to Hermione's house. He packed his bags quietly and secretly wishing he could leave all his uncle's and cousin's old, baggy clothes. But he knew he needed something to wear so he dismally packed them. He also herded Hewig into her cage with her chirping wildly at him. Then, with out even waiting for the Dursley's to wake up he used Floo Powder which he had borrowed from Ron and went to Hermione's house.He came out completely clean for the first time ever. Hermione was sitting in an armchair and like always, reading a book.
"Hello Harry," she said jumping up with the book flying off her lap. "Hello,"he replied. "We have heard a lot about you," came a voice. Harry turned to see a lady with bushy brown hair and very straight teeth. A man stood there next to her. "This is my mom and dad," said Hermione. "Pleased to meet you," Harry said."We have been wanting to meet you." They both were smiling and could not help smiling back. Then Mrs. Granger frowned. "Excuse me for saying so, but are you... happy with your clothes?" "Mother!" exclaimer Hermione with embarrassment! "Actually," said Harry, "I have never really had my own clothes before. Always just hand-me-downs from my uncle and cousin. Sorry I could not be more ehhh... properly dressed!" Mr. and Mrs. Granger blushed immediately! "Oh dear, I am sorry! I know what we could do today! Let us go, as Hermione would call it, muggle shopping for Harry. Hermione needs some new things too."
So an hour later Harry and hermione found themselves with muggle money outaide of a clothing stoor in an Outlet Mall. Harry had never been shopping for anything muggle before and he was quite excited if he did say so his self! Hermione was grumbling something about this being valuble time to read. Thef irst thing Harry bought were some new sneakers! He folloewed with white nike socks and the shirts and pants. He had spent over 200$ by the time he was done and had dumped all his old cloths in a homeless shelter. When he got home, he felt much better! |
