Chapter 27 - Level 15 [ part 9 ]. I refuse. (1/2)

It was Sunday. Few days past since missis Granger talked with me. Today, she and her husband called me for a talk, where they offered me to be adopted, but I refused their good intentions. They did not expect that I will refuse it and insisted on it for a long time, but I was unshakeable in my decision. I told them that I don't want to be a nuisance, plus I don't want to be bind by parents and family overall.

All that adoption and parent's topic got me into deep nostalgia about my previous life's parents. Unfortunately, this was a bad type of nostalgia, remembering my past, I fell into the pit of ”What if I…”s and that really screwed my mood for a whole day. Thankfully, I was to climb out of this state next morning.

'Being a child is great and all, but emotional fluctuations and instability are no joke.'

*Sigh*

Anyway, the only positive the day had - my behavior made Grangers' think that I was in such a bad mood because of their insistency. Thanks to that, they backed off and I had one less of a problem to worry about.

Some 'smart' people of course can say that I should have agreed to be adopted, but here is the question to them. Where the heck would I get documents required for that. ”I am an orphan” is not a magical charm against all problems. Plus, I somehow got into Britain from other country, according to my bio, so I can't just say I don't have documents.

Moreover, I really didn't want to be bound by a family at this point. For family no matter how good or bad, is a responsibility. You must worry about their wellbeing, help them in need and care for them through you whole life. It is a burden. I don't want to take it upon myself. That's for emotional side of the question.

As for material side, there are no obvious benefits in having family for current me. I can make money by my own. With magic by age of 14, max 16 I can become completely independent of everything. Family can be useful only in summer and even then, I see no point in it starting next year, because I will have broom to travel and won't be limited by ministry.

Days went by and soon time for shopping came. Both me and Hermione received list with required books and items for the second year.

'By the way, how the heck owls found me? Freaks me out.'

Also, Hermione and I kept in touch with Ron, so he notified us about him going after Harry. Hermione wrote him to be safe and about the homework

'Crap! Homework! I need to finish it.'

We also decided to meet while shopping for second year books.

Anyway, we went to Diagon Alley to buy everything needed. Before actually buying anything, we headed to Gringotts to exchange muggle money for wizard currency. Mister Granger offered to go together and help me with exchanging it, but I declined, for obvious reasons, saying that I already did it before, so I can manage.

That was obviously a lie, but I had no choice but to do so. In my background story I told that I already exchanged money to buy first year items, all by myself, so I couldn't ask for information of how exchange done.

Of course, I am not an idiot to go there without any information, so I learned all I can from Grangers using Save&Load functionality. I saved, found out all I need and returned. Deleted the safe afterwards.

'Easy-peasy lemon-squeezy'

Also, when I declined Mister Granger's offer, he was a little sad, but what can I say, I had no choice. However, just when I was thinking of going to exchange money, something came to my mind.

'I could exchange twice! Once via them and second by myself. Goblins won't know about it. Mister Granger will be happy, and I will exchange all the money I need without attracting any attention. How did I not think about this previously? The only problem is that this year's books are especially expensive, because our dark arts teacher is that 'great' wizard Lemonporn or Locustfart. Well, anyway, I need to exchange exactly enough money to get these books.'

〖Save ⟳〗

Then I exchanged ton of money and went on the shopping spree. When I bought all books, I noted down their prices. By the way, those books by Lockhart were hell of an expensive piece of garbage.

I calculated exact amount I will need to exchange to get all the books required and thought.

'Return to last save point'

Momentary blackness, that became so usual and common after legilimens situation. Then, I saw mister Granger once more and called him before he entered the bank.

”Actually, mister Granger…”

”Yes?”

He looked at me with hope. Do they really want to help me that much? Wow. These people are too nice. Okay, it's time to bullshit.

”I am sorry for declining your offer just now. It's just… I am accustomed to do everything alone, so after thinking it over I will accept you offer if it's still valid.” I smiled embarrassingly.

”Of course, it is and I understand your situation. You lived alone for so long, after all.”

”Here is all I was able to make during this summer.”

”Okay. See you in minute.”

Then he and his wife left to exchange money. As soon as they entered building, I heard Hermione shout.

”Harry! Harry! Over here!”

'The heck? Oh right, we meet with Potter today.'

Then I looked at him and saw him walking with Hagrid. They started talking, but neither Harry nor Hagrid noticed me yet. Maybe sneaking that increased due to robberies but default make me harder to notice? Shouldn't be the case.

”Hello, Hagrid. Hi, Harry. I'd ask how you've been, but knowing Ron had to break you out of home, I already know the answer. What happened with you, by the way?” I laughed a little and asked.

”Magnus? Is that you?”

”Magnus?”

Both Hagrid and Potter gave me astonished looks, as if they see some unicorn.

”Am I that hard to recognize?” I asked.

”You look very different.” Harry answered.