Harry and Hermione used magic so that the people at child services would automatically give Daniel and Emma Granger custody of Harry. They also had the woman make up adoption papers just to make sure everything would be legal. They made sure to slip the photo's Harry had taken into the files so if anyone did check the file they would see that Harry had been mistreated by the previous guardian. They slipped in the letter which would give the Grangers custody of Harry, they also made it seem like they would investigate the Dursley's, but Harry already knew they had left the country. But there was now a notation in the file that will keep the Dursley's as people they needed to keep an eye on.
Harry and Hermione tried to think of everything to make sure no one could make Harry leave the Grangers, nor bring the Dursley's back just so Harry would have to live with them. Harry didn't think it would happen, first they Dursley's changed their name then left the country to head to America where there were millions of people. Neither Harry nor Hermione thought anyone would find the Dursley's. But Harry and Hermione had spoken about this in case someone did find them and make Harry return. If that happened, Harry would make it seem like the Dursley's died in a house fire. He didn't think he would need to, not now the Grangers were officially his guardian.
Harry decided against looking for the map with the twins, but he was going to get Scabbers to help free Sirius. Hermione had begun to go over the old notes of Sirius' about the map and she knew she could make a new map but also make some changes so whenever they were in their animagus form their names would not appear. When they finished it, they plan to switch this map with the original. They didn't want to take the chance that Fred and George saw two eagles but the map said Harry and Hermione. Hermione also thought she could make sure the map would keep their names inside Hogwarts even if they left the castle to visit the Grangers. The other change would be so if they were using the cloaks it would not show up either of them.
They were able to buy the vanishing cabinet from Borgin and Burkes. They explained about how dark and seedy the place was so Daniel decided he would deal with the dark wizard. He made sure not to shave, he used an old cloak that Harry got from Grimmauld place. They just wanted to make it seem like Dan was a wizard. If anyone in Knockturn alley found out he was a muggle Harry and Hermione knew they wouldn't hesitate in killing him, or at least cursing him. Hermione and Harry would be right with him but hidden, under the invisibility cloaks. Now they just had to get into Hogwarts to get hold of the other one.
Dan suggested that Harry see about contact lenses, it would help especially if he lost his glasses or they got broken. Emma mentioned laser surgery but they would not do the procedure on an eleven year old, so they would leave that until Harry's body caught up to his mind. Hermione mentioned seeing a magical eye specialist shop in Diagon alley. Since Harry had a magical core she figured it would be best to use a magical eye doctor instead of a muggle one. Dan and Emma dropped them off at Diagon alley while they went to do some shopping in London. Harry had his eyes checked and found that he could actually have the new potion which would correct his eye sight. It was only just released so Harry figured that's why no one mentioned it to him. He wouldn't have to worry about his eyes ever again.
Apart from taking the potion, Harry also asked if he could get contacts but only to change his eye colour. He finally heard that not only can the eye colour be changed but they contacts could be charmed with things like night vision and even charmed to see through magical disguises like glamour's or polyjuice potion. Harry and Hermione grinned, they decided to both get some since they knew it would help them uncover Barty Crouch junior. They were going to figure out how the charm worked then place it on some glasses that could be slipped to McGonagall. Either that or they just cast the charm on her glasses.
The magical contact lenses could be charmed with colour changing charms, night vision, and a see through charm. They would also get the one to allow them to see perfectly underwater, along with enhanced vision. At first Harry thought of keeping his old glasses just with clear lenses but since no one in the magical world had seen him then no one would know if he wore glasses or not.
Hermione remembered the beginning of fourth year when McGonagall slipped on the water and grabbed her. All Harry had to do was make sure her glasses came off then switch them with a set they charmed. She would see that Mad-eye wasn't the real Mad-eye the moment he stepped into the great hall. Harry ended up kissing Hermione for being her normal brilliant self.
Emma came up with an idea that could help keep the suspicion away from Hermione and Harry. They knew more than any eleven year old muggle raised child should know about the magical world. She suggested they contact a friend who they could visit so when asked how they knew things they could say their friend explained.
Harry thought it was brilliant, and wanted to work it with Neville since they wanted to be his friend again. He also thought it would help with the story of how they figured out Scabbers was an animagus.
Hermione thought Harry should write to Neville and make up some story that he heard how their parent's had been friends. Harry said that Neville's parents were in the order of the phoenix just like his parent's, so he was going to use that to get Neville to agree to meet them. They had to go into Diagon alley so they could use a post owl, but it gave Harry time to speak with the Potter account manager as well. He made sure to tell the goblins that he didn't know anything about the magical world until a few days before and asked how he could access his money. The goblins instantly cancelled the old keys to the vaults and handed him three brand new keys. Griphook had told Harry that he could only access his trust vault until he turned seventeen.
Harry took out a heap of gold had the goblins change three quarters of it into muggle money then Hermione helped him shop for some decent clothes and shoes. Since Harry was living with the Grangers but basically responsible for himself, he didn't want the Grangers to have to pay for anything. So apart from clothes and shoes, Harry got things like combs, deodorant and shampoo's as well. He knew the Grangers would argue about things like that but Harry was just grateful that they agreed to act as his adopted parent's and give him a place to live so he was away from the Dursley's.
They received a letter not from Neville, but from his grandmother, she invited Harry and Hermione to visit the following day. They had explained in the letter that they lived in a muggle house so they would need to work on how to get to the Longbottom's, even if they really did know all about magical transport. Augusta explained they can take the night bus to the address on the letter or go to Diagon alley and use the floo in the Leaky Cauldron. They decided they would take the night bus, they didn't want anyone to know they could apparate when they were supposed to be only eleven.
'Now remember, try to act like eleven and not seventeen,' Emma said.
'We will but Neville is very shy so we'll probably do most of the talking. It's Augusta Longbottom we have to fool.'
'Then act a little shy yourselves when she's around. Remember, ask if Neville can visit here tomorrow for a barbecue lunch and some fun swimming.'
Harry and Hermione got themselves dressed. Even though they both wanted to wear clothes that their adult selves liked, they knew they had to stick with basic kids clothes.
When they were ready to leave, Harry stuck out his wand. The moment they heard the bang Harry slipped his wand back into his wand holster. They gave Stan the address then took a tight hold of one of the bars ready for the crazy ride.
A small female house elf greeted them then led the way into a beautiful living type room where Neville was standing beside his grandmother. They greeted the Longbottom's then took a seat.
'I was surprised when Neville explained how you knew who he was. I heard you were raised by your mother's squib sister.'
'I was ma'am, but they never wanted me so when they decided to move the Grangers offered to adopt me. Hermione and I have been friends for years, we met at school. I never knew my aunt Petunia was a squib though, she just called all of us freaks so I was never sure why she didn't like me.'
'She did not have magic like your mother, then she ended up with you who would be magical especially since your father was very powerful. But you found out that Frank and Alice knew your parent's.'
'Yes, I went to Gringotts and there were letters and pictures in my vault. My parent's wrote about the order of the phoenix and how they were a secret society that helped fight against Voldemort,' Harry smiled at Neville when he squeaked nervously, 'Sorry, I don't see why people should fear a name especially one that is made up, and one where the person is dead. I suppose being raised to hear all the terrible crimes he committed would make us look at things differently.'
'Yes, many of us do not like to hear the name as it reminds us of a terrible time. Well, I like you Mr. Potter, you seem like a very fine young man even though you were raised by a squib. I have nothing against muggles or squibs, but I do know they fear us and what we can do. So I would say that you can spend time with my grandson, and that goes for Miss Granger as well.'
'Thank you ma'am,' Hermione nodded with a small smile.
Augusta suggested the three children spend time outside on such a beautiful day, they then could have lunch together.
The moment they got outside Harry held out an old photo to Neville, 'I found this in my vault.'
Neville nervously took the photo, 'Everyone tells me I look like my mother.'
'I get the same but with my father. The only difference between my father's looks and mine is my eye colour and he wore glasses,' Hermione and Harry had agreed to not reveal the truth about Harry's eyes sight, since now he had perfect eye sight. 'In one of the letters left in my vault, not by my parent's, but one of their friends, it explained more about the war and your parent's. We want you to know that we will keep your secrets or anything you might want to keep confidential. My mother wrote she hoped you and I would be able to grow up together so we could end up friends. I know you can't make yourself like someone, but I figured if we spent some time together then we just might end up friends, or at least friendly.'
'I would like that, I don't have any friends.'
'Neither do we, Neville, it's always just be Harry and I, so let's hope the three of us can become close,' Hermione gave Neville a smile who blushed but smiled back. Harry and Hermione hoped if they befriended Neville early then he might not end up being so shy or insecure.