42 The Blind Pig

Harry was walking on 124 Macdougal Street in New York. He came to America by plane, because long distance Apparition was very hard, even in the History there were few and far, who could travel one continent to another with Apparition. It was also against the Law, because long distance Apparition, usually without permission, means War. They have placed a security measure for that. Even all the Wizard or Witch has to take permission when traveling from one country to another. But Harry didn't need to take permission, as they didn't find Harry's magic ability, which was smartly hidden by System.

Harry was greatly happy from the fact that not only in England but also in America no one could find out his truth, while System was concealing his power and ability.

He stayed in England for a few more days after the chaos he created at night. Because he was worried that the Ministry might send Aurors to check out for a trace of Magic. Sure enough, a team of Aurors came in. They just wander around and left. It was due to the Ministry didn't find any Magic on Magic Detection Net, which was spread throughout England. So the whole incident is labeled as a natural phenomenon (after the party incident).

Things went as Harry had predicted. Jake tries to find a new building while trying to keep other employees calm. But more than half of them left just after they got news for one reason, such as money, to another. It was a big blow for Jake(ass) International Company. Also with Anna's inside help, Harry would counter all the plans they would make. So once again they got ahead in war after breaking the stalemate. Sara has some doubts, but she was happy none the less. Harry took care of minor things there, and also at the Leaky Cauldron. He suspended activity for some time as he was coming to America, and he also posted that he will open it again in a week or so.

After doing everything Harry asked one of the two Witches, Petunia, he knew to come along with him to America for a short trip. But to Harry's amazement, she declined him. The reason was simple as Harry had bought her books for Magic, and she was so interested in plants that she ignored Harry a few times when she was reading it. So Harry had sent Wendy to buy all seed's available in the market. He asked Wendy to look after her from a background in his absence.

With no other choice, he asked Sara. She didn't have magic power yet, but not for long. But to Harry's disappointment, she declined it too. She wanted to spend quality time with Sofia and Anna. Harry was bewildered and happy. He had just one question. "How did they get so close in the last few weeks?" But she ignored him completely. So he decided to travel alone.

Harry checked the map in the System and found Petunia was just outside of their new home. Sara and Sofia were at Sara' home. He came back to reality as passersby told him to move, as Harry was standing in the middle.

That brings him here to New York, as Headquarters of MACUSA is here too, which is the same as the Ministry for England. The other reason was Vernon bought his house here in New York, so he decided to conduct his business here. it won't be a problem in any way as Wizards and Witches can come here with the Floo Network.

Harry was standing in front of the poster. It was some unknown Model advertising lipstick. She was posing to give a flying kiss. With the tag line "Lips That Charm!". That was for the normal person. But for the magical person, it was moving, and it revealed the name "The Blind Pig" behind it. It was a club here in New York similar to the Leaky Cauldron in England.

Harry was thinking of entering when he heard a lovely voice from behind. "You have to use magic to enter here, I guess it is your first time here."

"It is indeed We are visiting for the first time," Harry answered and looked back. He saw a woman around 30 years old, with grey short hair, and she was dressed in a business suit for women. And with a briefcase in her hand.

She smiled and introduced her, "Amelia Bones. I am from England. You don't look like from around."

"Harvey. We are from England too. So you are the most beautiful woman in the Ministry, famous Madame Amelia. Those rumors were true, but they didn't justify your beauty." Harry said with a smile. She went a little red from his praise and smile.

"you are flattering me," she denied, but she was clearly pleased with the praise from Harry.

"So it needs a magic spell to open?" Harry asked.

"Yes it was supposed to open when a magical person came nearby, but they started using this method now." She took out her wand and said, 'Alohomora!' but nothing happened so she tried again. This time nothing happened either. She coughed once. She looked embarrassed. "It always worked. They might have put a password now." She tried to justify herself, so she spoke faster than usual, but Harry understood her clearly.

"Let me." He took his wand and pointed to the poster. To Amelia's surprise, Harry didn't use regular Spell but Curse. "Reducto!"

BOOM

With a large sound, the poster and wall got destroyed by Harry's curse. The sound wasn't small but normal people didn't notice it, due to anti-Muggle Spells. Now, there was a hole in the wall. Amelia watched in awe and was in shock. She grabbed Harry's hand when he offered her.

They entered inside and heard an angry shout. "You better have a very good reason and money too."

Harry replied in a calm voice, "Stupid wall was in Our way." He said in a voice that the wall should have moved when he arrived.

Everyone was shocked by his reply. When he entered there were gasps from the corner, where he found witches were sitting and staring at him, and saying something to others. He then looked at who had shouted. He saw a goblin in a black suit with white lines on it and a cigar in his mouth. He was fuming with anger.

Harry ignored him and Cast another Spell."Reparo!" All the broken pieces from the wall started to vibrate and moved by an invisible hand. They flew and connected with a wall one after another. Soon it was the same as before but with a small hole left. Harry felt force under his shoe, so he lifted it and saw a tiny piece, it flew toward the small hole. The wall was back to normal as it was before it got damaged. Harry cheerfully nodded his head in satisfaction. He looked around and saw stunned faces with pin-dropped silence.

Harry ignored the shocked face and looked to Goblin, "There, done. We are here for big business. Go get Us House special and for the lady too." The angry and shocked face of goblin turned in a full smile, He left after greeting them with full of smile.

"Typical goblin. They can even sell their parents if it's the right price," remarked Amelia, walking near Harry.

They sat on an empty table for two people. Harry spoke after they found comfort in a chair, "You might not know, but We visited your home for business purposes, and you were out for the Ministry business. But look at it! We met each other in America."

"Actually I know you. I received a letter from House-Elf about your visit. I am here to represent Wizengamot in MACUSA. Some yearly Ministry work. And this is where I was supposed to meet my friends." She waved at other witches in the corner, and they waved at her back.

"Oh…We are sorry to be a burden. Please. We won't mind if you want to join them." Harry said with a look of understanding.

"It's alright. I will meet them later. besides, I heard you were looking for ingredients, and I guess you are here for the same reason?" Amelia asked.

"Indeed. We couldn't get all of them there, so We had to come here." Harry replied bitterly. But he was happy that she wasn't calling him a young master like others. That means there is a better chance of advancement.

They talked for some time and after some bargaining, they finalized the deal, and so they made a magical contract. Harry hadn't thought he would be this lucky immediately after arriving here.

Amelia advised, "You know that goblin, his name is Gnarlak Jr. His father, Gnarlak, used to run this place. He was a gangster. He got permission for this place after he had helped to find Newt Scamander. You know Newt right? He had visited this place once. So all in all, this Gnarlak Jr. is greedy, and gangster, like his father. So try to be careful when you deal with him." Harry thanked her. Harry was glad that he had passive charm and it worked because he didn't know this thing. He knew that goblins were a greedy race, but this one was a gangster too.

Amelia continued"Right, you also need permission from MACUSA for any kind of transaction and have to pay some tax too."

Harry said in surprise"That is news to Us. We hope it isn't too hard."

Amelia grinned"Well, I had to visit here every year, so I got a few friends over time. One of them is in that department. I can help you arrange a meeting with her."

"That is excellent!" exclaimed Harry. "Once again, you have our thanks, Madame Amelia."

"Oh please, just call me Amelia, will you? and don't mention it," she said offhandedly, but she looked pleased with the unfolding event.

Their drink came, and Harry asked Gnarlak Jr. to join them. Harry asked him to spread the news about his business visit and a newspaper advertisement, and a few other things. He also had one of the ingredients Harry was looking for, so they made a Magical Contract too. Amelia spoke in between when she found out Gnarlak Jr. was asking too much. Harry was glad that Amelia was with him because the Goblin was asking for DOUBLE at the original price, but it went down smoothly when Harry said he would look for someone else. Harry finalized everything and sent him back.

"Merlin' beard! He was asking for more than double the price for everything." Harry exclaimed. Amelia smirked," Didn't I say?" Harry nodded"Good you were with Us or didn't know what We have done."

They talked merrily for some time and she left to meet her friend after they decided to meet again tomorrow, and Harry left to meet with Manager to ask about Vernon.

Harry walked toward the door, where he found Gnarlak Jr. was standing there smiling at him and sneakily looking at his wand and gulped hard. Harry found it amusing. He just wanted to make his entry Epic thus blowing off the door. But here, others might misunderstand as he was clearly worried and came to open the door himself.

Harry heard the sound of other witches when he reached the door.

"Amelia! Don't lie and tell us who that charming handsome man was…"

"You had to introduce him to me…"

"Good going girl! Your boyfriend is pretty amazing… when you are planning to introduce him to us…"

"You know sharing is caring! You HAD to introduce him to us…"

Harry was amazed by them. He smirked and decided to give them more to talk about. "Amelia," Harry shouted, "See ya tomorrow." He kissed his hand and waved at her to give her a flying kiss. He didn't wait for the reply and moved outside the door. The last thing he heard was a shout of one of the witches saying to Amelia that she had to invite her tomorrow too and a few other things.

Harry smiled and thought, 'It is going to be fun.'