章節 29: 29. A Life Lesson
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Mister Granger was a dentist by profession with a kind and gentle demeanor. Despite being a Muggle, he was open-minded and accepting of the wizarding world and its inhabitants. At the same time, Missus Granger was also a dentist like her husband and shared his gentle disposition.
As Happy got his teeth checked by Missus Granger. He made small talk the whole time and told her how much he hated dentists in the wizarding world.
"You're very funny, Happy." Missus Granger said as she removed the tool tray from the dental chair so Happy could stand up. "And your teeth are in the best shape possible, despite the stories I've heard."
"So, can I bring Hermione along? She will love to travel to Japan, I assure you. We will stay in the safest five-star hotels and have guides showing us places." Happy requested, as he knew Hermione would likely be the only one whose parents would probably reject the trip out of common sense.
Missus Granger sighed and shrugged. "Ask her father first. Even if I agree, he will never agree to it. She's his sweetheart, and he's protective of her."
Happy defeatedly walked out of the room and looked for Mister Granger. The man was still in the waiting room talking with Harry about some matters.
"Happy! Mr. Granger said Hermione can come with us." Harry exclaimed.
"..."
"You agreed?" Happy asked just to be sure.
The man folded his arms and nodded. "Since Harry revealed to me about your esteemed status, I don't believe I have anything to worry about now. Since Hermione never stops talking about you two, I don't want to become the villain in her life by stopping her."
'What did Harry tell him?' Happy wondered but didn't ask him at that point.
"Amazing! Where is she? She should pack her bags right now." Happy asked, finding it strange that she hadn't appeared even after he and Harry made so much noise.
"She's gone to the library. Must be returning as we speak. Why don't you two come and have some tea and biscuits with us? Tell us more about Hogwarts and your esteemed houses." Mr. Granger suggested.
'Esteemed?' Happy glanced at Harry. 'My house is made up of terrorists, mate.'
"Oh…My family is very ancient, and I think they come from across the pond." Happy said, trying not to cover any topics related to his immediate family.
"What about your parents?" Missus Granger asked.
"Dead!" Happy blurted. "They died in a war a long time ago. My Grandpa brought me up, but he, too, passed away recently. So it's just me and a few house servants helping me."
"Woof woof woof!" Koko protested.
"Oh, and my cute Koko!" Happy corrected.
"Oh dear, I'm so sorry to hear that." Missus Granger sat beside Happy and patted his shoulder.
Ting!
The door of the clinic opened as the bell announced someone's arrival. The same old bushy-haired girl entered and stood in her place in shock.
"H-Happy? Harry?" She exclaimed.
"Hermione! Let's go to Japan!" Happy stood up quickly, getting away from the Granger couple. "Your dad gave permission already."
Hermione looked at her father in even more shock, but soon got the nod of approval. Then she looked at her mother, and she, too, nodded.
Taken aback, she turned to Happy. "I…I need to pack!"
Happy didn't want to stay in that place anymore, lest more questions were asked. So he headed towards the door. "Then we'll go and get Ron first and return for you."
"Understood! I will be ready in two hours." Hermione ran upstairs in excitement.
"Why does she need two hours?" Harry wondered.
"Girls." Happy replied and dragged Harry out of the building after saying farewell, while Koko followed along, waging his tail. Finally, they went to the secluded alley and called the elf again.
Pop!
"Minky, the Burrow, at Ottery St Catchpole in Devon, please. Home of the Weaslyes!"
"Yes! Please hold." The elf chirped and took Koko under her arm.
Pop!
...
The Weasley family's home was known as The Burrow. It looked like a dilapidated, multi-story house with several crooked chimneys, surrounded by a garden and a paddock.
The Weasley family was known for their lack of material wealth, and it was likely that they couldn't afford to build or maintain a large, grand, and conventional house.
Pop!
"We here now, Master!" Minky exclaimed.
The two boys looked up, amazed by the crooked lean of the building. They were both a tiny bit speechless.
"Why does it seem like an ode to the Leaning Tower of Pisa?" Happy asked, making Harry chuckle.
"Oink oink oink… oink!" Koko chimed in.
"Yeah, Koko, I feel the same way," Happy replied, leaving Harry confused about how they understood each other.
"Ron! Let's go to Japan!" Happy shouted like usual.
The door instantly opened, and the twins walked out, all smiling and giggling with each other for some unknown reason. They always acted suspiciously, and that was why Happy never fell for their pranks.
"Welcome to our humble abode, Happy. Ron is currently grounded since he melted and destroyed Mum's favorite vase she brought from Greece. It was not the best thing to practice magic on." George welcomed them.
'I hope Missus Weasley won't go crazy because of my last name this time.' Happy hoped and followed the twins inside the house.
"Oh, who do we have here?" Molly Weasley giddily appeared, cleaning her hands on the apron she wore.
Fred introduced them. "Mum, this is the famed Harry Potter."
"Oh my! I've heard so much about you." Molly beamed with excitement.
Fred continued. "And this is also the equally famed Happy Lestrange, the heir to house Lestrange and our good friend, as well as the greatest Quidditch player to ever exist…Give it a few years. He'll be known as one."
Fred sounded a bit too proud when introducing Happy. It appeared Happy's great victory in quidditch after Harry fell sick was much appreciated by Gryffindor house. However, it didn't hold him back from emphasizing Happy's family name. His mischievous nature made him want to see the look on his mother's face.
Molly, however, only kept narrow eyes as she stared at Happy. She didn't say anything problematic, knowing very well that there was no reason to create animosity with an heir to a big house. She was impulsive but an adult nonetheless.
"Mum! When are we going to shop for suppli—"
Just then, a girl came running downstairs and abruptly stopped, seeing there were guests. But her eyes remained fixated on Harry, whose scar was somewhat visible.
"I-Is that Harry Potter?"
Fred chuckled and grabbed his sister to drag her forward. "Let me introduce her. The only female sibling—Ginevra Molly Weasley, Ginny to be short. She's a huge fan of Harry for some reason. So be careful of this stalker, Potter."
"Ahhh…Let me go, Fred!" She wiggled out of Fred's grip and ran back upstairs.
Ting!
As they messed around, the door of the house opened, and a suited man entered. "What do we have here? Harry Potter and Mister Lestrange?"
"And that's our father," Fred added, ending his detailed introduction.
Happy glanced at the man with interest. He was interested in making him one of his hired helpers since he had access to the ministry, no matter how low his rank.
"It's a pleasure to meet you, Mister Weasley." Happy greeted. "Harry, I and Hermione are going to Japan for our summer holidays. We hoped to bring Ron with us."
"No! We don't have money to spare this year. Ginny will be starting her school year." Molly instantly rejected the idea.
"The trip is sponsored and paid for by me and Harry, so please don't worry." Happy clarified.
Harry stared at Happy's smug face, a sense of betrayal evident. 'When did I agree to sponsor the trip?'
Thud!
A loud noise came from upstairs as if something had fallen. Molly looked up angrily and shouted. "Ronald Bilius Weasley! Come down this very instant! I know you are listening!"
Soon, loud footsteps resounded, and Ron came running downstairs. He jumped to hug Happy and Harry, whispering his thanks in their ears.
"Mum, please let me go! Even Hermione is coming, and her parents are muggle." Ron requested. "I'll bring you a flower vase from there! Please!"
"Let him go. It's his age to explore the world." Arthur Weasley interjected, taking a seat beside the dining table.
Ron made a puppy face and stared at Molly's.
There was a long silence. Molly even glanced at Happy a few times. There was likely some doubt about him, but he was still a Gryffindor. And in her book, Gryffindors can not be that bad.
"Fine!"
"Yes! Let's go!" Ron ran upstairs and, in a single minute, brought his suitcase down. "I never unpacked my clothes from school."
"..."
"But mum, have you seen Scabbers?"
Happy nearly cursed at that name, 'Oh no! Not that rat! I should kill it! Perhaps stepping on it by mistake will do.'
"Bringing a rat on a trip?" Molley nearly scolded him. "I had to remind you to brush your teeth, and you want me to let you care for an animal? No, go alone."
"But..."
"Should I cancel the plan then?"
"Rat? What rat? Bye-bye!" Ron wasted no second to rush out of the door.
But once they were out, Harry confronted his foodie friend. "Happy, I don't remember sponsoring the trip."
Sigh!
Happy patted the-boy-who-lived's shoulder. "My friend Pottah, you are filthy rich now, and a brilliant man once said—With great power comes great responsibility."
"..."
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