Fees for Harry / Running Water /... Bath, Stove, and More

[Bruce Alan Wilson]

No: HPFGUIDX 179401

We know that it is possible to change Wizardling money for Muggle money, so
there are probably shops that buy things like food that can't be magic-ed up and
resell them to wizards.  JKR doesn't go into details because they aren't
directly related to the plot.  Unlike some authors--*cough*David
Eddings*cough*--JKR doesn't feel the need to explain everything.

As for the food at Grimmauld Place after Kreacher's conversion, there are two
explanations:

1. Kreacher as a House Elf doesn't feel bound by human morality; therefore, he
doesn't mind nicking the food from Muggle shops.  Harry & Co. don't ask
questions.

2. Alternatively, Kreacher as a Black family retainer has access to the Black
accounts at Gringott's; the sums necessary to maintain three people--even three
teenagers--are relatively small, so only a thorough audit (which nobody bothers
to do during the time in question) would notice it.  In any case, as Harry is
Sirius heir, who would have authority to order such an audit?

Bruce Alan Wilson

"The bicycle is the most civilized conveyance known to man.  Other forms of
transport grow daily more nightmarish.  Only the bicycle remains pure in
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