Another life. Another identity.

Meeting strangers

Waking up Harri planned her day. She knew she couldn't be a recluse, so she decided to meet the people of the town and where else but at the Grill during lunchtime.

She wanted to make a good impression and decided to dress up in her black leggings and silver top. Her jewellery was a silver choker and rings that represented the Potter and Black family. Her hair was done in a high ponytail, and it reaches her low back. After eating a granola bar, Harri decided to do some reading on rune making. She reckons that without Hermione always bossing her around she would have loved to take the class but oh well she will learn it by herself. 

Her clock on the wall soon chimes at noon and wakes Harri from her reading. Rearising she better get moving to go the Grill if she wants to meet the people, she drives to the place.

The Grill is noisy and there seems to be a silent hush as everyone looks at who has walked in. Males and females were looking at her and trying to figure out who she is. Harri walks on by to the checkout and orders a light lunch with tea. When she speaks Matt who is organising her order realises she is from Britain and politely asks her if she is visiting or staying here. Harri knew she will go through an inquisition and answers the questions. 

Sitting down at the booth, Harri sat there drinking her tea whilst waiting for her food. She couldn't help but make a face at the tea. She heard chuckling in front of her and glanced up and saw that someone sat in the booth. 

" You are British who loves tea but we Americans can't make decent tea." the man said.

"How hard can it be to boil water and put some tea leaves and let it simmer?" Harri bantered

"Don't know. Anyway, I am Alaric or known as Ric the history teacher at the high school."

" Lady Harriet Potter.  Graduated so you won't see me in your class," replied Harri. She didn't know why she said she was Lady to these strangers. Technically she is Lady Heir to both the family.

Ric was surprised as he has never heard anyone refer themselves to be a Lady or Lord. He thinks she must have come from a very old family and possibly very rich or she must have done something for the Queen. He didn't know but he was correct on both accounts.

" Wow, okay so what are you doing these days if you have graduated," he asked and tried not to mention anything about her being a Lady.

"I have family stuff to do and will be quite busy the next few days whilst I get my affair in order," she replied.

Whilst talking Harri didn't realise that the whole Grill knew she was a Lady until suddenly someone came towards her and bowed down. 

"It's lovely to hear that the next Lady of the prestigious family of the Potter is alive. I did hear through the grapevine that the family got murdered but didn't know anyone survived. My name is Klaus, and your family has been quite useful to me long ago."

Harriet froze for a second and replied that she was Lady twice over and hoped that the Potters were able to help him the best they could.

Before she could say anything, her phone rang and staring blankly at it, she tried to figure out how to answer it. Feeling everyone looking at her, she couldn't help but blush. Ric came to her rescue and pointed out which button to use.

Speaking quietly to the other person on the phone she couldn't help but ask George how he knew how to use it whilst she couldn't. He replied to her that it was Arthur who showed them how to use it and told her an owl was coming for her.

Hanging up, Harri gracefully got out of her chair and tipped $80. She told him quietly to save the money.

Leaving the Grill, Harri was so glad to get home and away from prying eyes. There was only so much attention she could handle and now she just wanted to relax in her bath.