Harry's Inheritance

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After a few more minutes of staring he reluctantly returned to his room still thoroughly shocked. His mind was running as he thought of what to do next, eventually he came to a decision. He had to leave, he knew the Dursleys found it hard to accept him before as it was he couldn't imagine their reaction to seeing him in this state, he packed his belongings into his trunk quickly and made his way down the stairs as quietly as possible. He realized he had nothing to hide his wings so he grabbed one of Vernon's extra large coats and left the house he grew up in with no remorse. 

He quickly walked to the end of the street and raised his wand. Screeching tires and a loud crack was heard as the Knight Bus appeared before his eyes. The scraggly form of Stan Shunpike was slumped against the entrance, he stared into Harry's eyes for a moment and spoke.

"Where's it tha' you wanna go?"

Harry's mind took an abrupt halt. He hadn't thought of where he could go, he considered going to Malfoy Manour however it seemed rude to just turn up uninvited so he settled for the next best option.

"I would like to go to the Leaky Cauldron,  please"

Stan grinned. " That'll be eleven sickles then!"

Harry rummaged through his trunk before he found a galleon, he handed Stan the money and took a seat. "You can keep the change" He said.

"Thanks ma'am"

Harry's face flushed. "I'm not a girl!" He spoke angrily. Stan's face gained a confused look, he cocked his head and shrugged.

"Sorry, hon'st mistake" He spoke embarrased.

The Knight Bus suddenly screeched to a stop and Harry was thrown out of his seat, only for Stan to catch him. Stan stared at him for a few seconds then spoke. "Y'know you never told me your name".

"Harry Potter" he said sadly. He grabbed his things and headed towards the door. However, as he was about to step of Harry felt a hand on his shoulder.

"Y'know I've always believed in everything you said, Voldemort's return, Cedric Diggory, everything. So just by hearin' you say your name I can tell you don't like being a celebr'ty so I've go' some advice, make a fake name. It'll help you".

Harry genuinely smiled "Thanks for your help Stan, see you later" He said as he stepped on to the street.

"S'no problem, good bye" As Stan spoke the Knight Bus raced forward and out of Harry's line of sight. Harry picked up his belongings and turned to face the Leaky Cauldron, he took a deep sigh and walked inside.