Chapter 79 – Celebrity in Los Angeles

It was a sunny afternoon in Los Angeles, and Harry had decided to spend the day exploring more of the city. Since he and Kensi had bought their new house, he had spent much of his time decorating and adapting to the city lifestyle. But now, with some free time, he decided to walk around downtown, enjoying the laid-back vibe of LA.

Harry walked through the busy streets, dressed casually, but still carrying that unmistakable presence that came with his experience and confidence. He passed designer stores, trendy cafes, and some of the city's most well-known landmarks. Los Angeles was famous for its celebrities, but he hadn't expected to come across so many in a single day.

While walking down Rodeo Drive, Harry came across Keanu Reeves, who was coming out of a motorcycle shop. Keanu, recognizing Harry from his training for the new John Wick film, smiled and waved.

"Harry! Didn't expect to see you around here", Keanu said as he approached.

Harry smiled back.

"Decided to take a walk around LA, enjoy the weather a bit. How's training going?"

Keanu laughed.

"Still trying to keep up with you, man. Thanks for all the help, it's been amazing learning from you."

They chatted briefly about the progress of the film and promised to meet up later for coffee or maybe even a shooting session at the range where Keanu had been practicing his skills for the film.

Later, as Harry walked through Beverly Hills, he ducked into a bookstore to browse through some books. There, he found Leonardo DiCaprio, browsing through some science fiction novels. They exchanged glances and Leonardo, a man who always valued his privacy, was surprised when he recognized Harry.

"You're Harry Potter, aren't you?" Leonardo asked, putting down the book and looking surprised to find a military legend in the middle of Los Angeles.

Harry chuckled lightly.

— I guess this fame is spreading faster than I thought.

— I've heard a lot about you. You did some operations in Africa, right? A friend of mine worked with an NGO there and heard some... fascinating stories, — Leonardo said, intrigued.

Harry nodded, exchanging a few superficial stories with the actor before continuing on his way. Harry's walk continued, and he ended up stopping at a fancy café, where, to his surprise, Jennifer Aniston and Reese Witherspoon were sitting outside, drinking tea and laughing.

The actresses recognized Harry, but not from his secret missions, but from the media. Jennifer smiled as he walked by.

— You're that guy who was with Prince William, aren't you? I saw some pictures of you recently on social media.

Harry nodded, not wanting to attract too much attention, but Jennifer continued.

— Come sit down with us, we're talking about how surreal it is to see prominent people in the media, and then you show up!

They chatted for a few minutes, Harry sharing some light and funny stories of his adventures, leaving out, of course, the more confidential details. Reese, always witty, commented:

"I think if James Bond were real, it would be you!"

Harry just smiled.

As the day progressed, Harry also crossed paths with other celebrities while exploring neighborhoods like West Hollywood and Santa Monica. He bumped into Chris Hemsworth at a restaurant, who was filming a scene for a project, and the actor, famous for playing Thor, recognized Harry from stories he had heard in Hollywood circles.

"So, you're the real superhero around here," Chris said, shaking Harry's hand with a smile.

Later, as the sun began to set, Harry ended the day by strolling along the Venice Beach boardwalk, where he found Ryan Reynolds filming a promotional video for a gin brand. Ever the charismatic one, Ryan didn't miss the chance to make a joke when he saw Harry.

— Hey, aren't you that guy with Prince William? — Ryan said with a mischievous smile. — I'm starting to think you must be a spy or something... or maybe I'm the spy?

Harry laughed and replied:

— Maybe we both are and no one knows.

Ryan laughed and took a quick picture with Harry, joking that he would "post the picture with the real James Bond."

Harry's day ended up being more eventful than he expected, running into celebrities and exchanging funny stories. Although he was used to operating in the shadows, it was interesting for him to be recognized in such a public setting, even if for different reasons than usual.

When he got home that night, Harry texted Kensi, telling her about his unusual day. Kensi, already accustomed to Harry's surprising stories, just laughed.

— Well, at least you're enjoying the retired life, meeting celebrities and everything, — Kensi texted back.

Harry smiled. He knew his life would always be full of surprises, but for now, he was happy to explore the quieter side of his new reality in Los Angeles.