Harry Potter: Reunion with the Enemy

To be precise, the letter was sent in the name of Gringotts. After opening the envelope, Harry found two pieces of letter paper inside. The first one looked like an official notice from Gringotts, and the second piece of green letter paper had Draco Malfoy's name written on it in silver ink, with the prefix of Gringotts Consultant.

"Dear customer, thank you for your continued trust in Gringotts Wizarding Bank. After the Second Wizarding War, the confidentiality and security that Gringotts has always been proud of have been questioned to a certain extent, and change is inevitable.

The detailed plan for strengthening Gringotts' security measures in the near future requires the opinions of all vault owners. Gringotts will send a special commissioner to discuss it with you in detail."

Harry unfolded the second piece of letter as he walked into the house.

"Mr. Potter, as the specialist who is in contact with you this time, I will meet with you to reach a consensus on the security upgrade of Gringotts vault. Please reply to the letter at a suitable time and the specialist will visit you on time."

Harry was silent for a while facing the signature at the end of the letter. After completing the last temporary mission at Gringotts, the two of them tacitly never communicated with each other again.

However, Harry took advantage of his free time to find out the recent news about Gringotts and the news related to the Malfoy family.

Aside from the arguments and undercurrents between wizards and goblins, the news about the Malfoys was all good.

Lucius's promotion in the Ministry of Magic, his return to the Hogwarts board, his amazing return on investment... everything seemed so familiar, except that Draco Malfoy suddenly announced that he would work at Gringotts.

Harry couldn't decide how to respond to the letter, because Auror missions and training were usually very temporary. No matter what time was agreed upon, it might be interrupted by an unexpected mission, just like missing Ron and Hermione's wedding last time.

Harry thought for no reason that he, who had successfully broken through Gringotts's defenses, was now being asked how to strengthen security, which was like asking Robin Hood about anti-theft techniques.

Finally, Harry picked up a piece of letter paper and scribbled, "Because the Auror mission schedule is uncertain and an interview time cannot be arranged, the specific plan for changing the security measures of the vault can be fully responsible by the consultant."

Watching the owl disappear into the deepening night, Harry stretched and walked towards the study.

Harry has lived in Godric's Hollow for a while. But he still feels that it is too empty here, after all, it was once the home of three people.

After adapting to living alone, the rooms Harry stayed in most often were his bedroom and study - not because he liked reading, but because the study contained everything he cherished: some photos with friendly smiles on their faces, Firebolts, a broken two-sided mirror, letters from friends, and medals for completing Auror tasks excellently...

It took Harry a long time to gradually adapt to this home that had long disappeared from his memory. There were no cupboards full of cobwebs, no aunt and uncle, no gnomes in the Burrow, no noisy Weasley family, no Gryffindor dormitory, and no 12 Grimmauld Place.

The separation after work made Harry even more eager for the home he never seemed to have.

In the years from the time Hagrid took him away to the time when Voldemort fell, many people had appeared in his life and disappeared in a hurry.

The biggest regret is not being able to say goodbye properly.

Today was also an ordinary day after get off work at the Ministry of Magic. For a single wizard, living alone in the valley, there was no more way to relax except to take a shower and go to bed early. Rest time was precious, after all, sometimes the mission notification would come in the middle of the night.

After cleaning himself up briefly in the bathroom, Harry wiped his wet hair and stared at the mirror in a daze.

He placed the cosmetics he brought back from the "Hide and Disguise" training on the sink. The bottles and jars were filled with liquids and powders of different colors. Harry reached out and held the cold bottle.

What Wendelin had said during the training began to echo in Harry's mind again: "Aurors may need to play any role when on a mission, regardless of gender, profession, or personality."

Regardless of gender or occupation—it could even be a completely fabricated person.

Harry's current Muggle makeup skills are only good enough to scare people.

According to Wendelin's steps during the day, the current training progress has only improved the overall complexion of the face. Harry held up the colored cosmetics and hesitantly applied them on his face.

The bathroom was filled with steam, and the changes on my face after applying makeup in the mirror were not obvious.

Just as Harry was about to apply more colored powder, he seemed to hear a gentle knock on the bathroom door.

When I opened the door, a green paper crane flew in from the open window.

Harry felt a familiar feeling in his heart.

The water drops on my hands left water stains on the green paper.

"Mr. Potter, considering that the vault is related to the safety of your personal property, this issue needs to be taken seriously. The Auror's schedule is uncertain. Is it feasible for me to visit you at 8 o'clock tonight? - Draco Malfoy"

The options yes or no seemed to be magically marked on the paper cranes.

Today. 8pm.

Harry double-checked the handwriting on the paper.

what time is it now?

The clock reads seven fifty.

……

So suddenly? Harry was ready to refuse.

But a trace of damn curiosity emerged again. He wanted to see how important the matter was that could make Draco work overtime and run around in other people's rooms late at night.

Harry ran his fingernail over the "yes" option, then turned and rushed to the mirror to clean his face, which was covered with Muggle makeup.

At eight o'clock, the doorbell rang on time. Harry opened the door and saw Draco standing at the door in a neat black suit, his light golden hair was carefully groomed, and he was holding a suitcase in his hand.

"It may be a little offensive, but for the safety of our clients' property—" Draco's voice, which initially showed a hint of apology and uneasiness, gradually relaxed.

Harry, who was standing in front of him, had wet hair and his face was also rubbed red for some reason.

Draco smiled slightly and changed his tone to a playful and drawn-out one: "Perhaps now would be a good time to talk to Mr. Potter."

Harry was congratulating himself for having cleaned off his makeup and changed into a T-shirt in time.

"Okay, come in." Harry moved sideways to make way.

Harry took Draco directly to the study. Although the home in Godric's Hollow often received gifts and letters from admirers, apart from a few close friends at Hogwarts, few people visited, so the seldom visited living room seemed empty.

Harry pulled out an armchair for Draco and sat back on the sofa.

"To be honest, the last mission at Gringotts and this visit were both a bit sudden. Is your style of doing things so decisive now?" Harry shrugged, and the water droplets on his black hair wet a small area of ​​his collar.

"It's true that we haven't seen each other for a long time before the mission." Draco stretched out his wand and nodded, and the warming spell made Harry's hair dry instantly.

Harry looked up and met Draco's grey eyes, and found that these eyes, which were always full of provocation and arrogance, had become gentle.