Harry wasn't sorted into Gryffindor, but Slytherin. He must now try and change Slytherin house, AND the very school around him. But he won't be alone. With friends across all house tables, Harry will build rise to what might just become the most powerful political group in the country. This will be major AU. Expect a lot of OOC, and I'd say quite a bit of Alternate Universe Theory sometimes known as the Butterfly effect. One little change has casmaclitic changes from the world we're used to. By Harry ending up in Slytherin, everything except major events change. Decent!Malfoy (after 1st year), Mature!Ron, NOT WEASLEY BASHING! Manipulative Dumbledore. Rich Harry! Noble Harry! Powerful Harry! Slow burn Harry/Daphne! Grey!Harry


August 1st, 1991

Harry woke up in his new bedroom to a small hoot. The Owl that he had decided to name Hedwig sat on the corner of his bed. Getting up Harry made his way to his 'desk' to make a plan. He was stepping into a world that he knew nothing about. A world in which he was apparently quite famous. Second to that, he apparently had a fortune in what he was told was a 'trust vault'. That implied that there was more somewhere, meaning he had to write a letter to the goblin Griphook. Hagrid had seemed nice enough, but he'd kept Harry from any kind of true exploration. Some of the books that Harry had seen would undoubtedly help him in this new world, but he knew he wouldn't be able to get them with Hagrid there. That meant a letter to Flourish and Blotts. He'd also seen books about himself. That meant contacting a solicitor. He hadn't seen one however which meant another question.

Having written down and finished his analysis, Harry took out his journal that he'd sneaked and wrote down:

The day is the 1st August. The day after I turned 11 and met Hagrid and was introduced into the wizarding world. Based on initial observations I've concluded that the Wizarding World is stuck in the middle ages and is most likely a feudal society. Based from what I was told the Potters are an ancient family, and most likely hold or once did hold a title. I'm inquiring to Gringotts, the Wizarding bank about this as banks would be able to track that kind of information, or so I believe. More information is needed to determine the appropriate course of action. I shall seek to rectify this lack of knowledge immediately.

There was a young boy named in the robe shop that seemed to think, and act as if he was better than anyone else based on his blood. It is my belief that this society does not discriminate based on color of skin, but on how long magic has been in the family. From what little I was told a war was fought on this, ending almost a decade ago, but little change was wrought. More observations will follow as soon as I know more.

That complete Harry pulled out two pieces of parchment, and slowly begun writing two letters. One went to the Goblin Griphook, the other went to the clerk who'd checked him out at the book store. In the meantime he pulled out what books he did have. Based on what little information he did have, people who grew up in the wizarding world would certainly have an advantage. If he studied hard enough, he could catch up and maybe exceed them. Especially since the Dursley's would no longer care what he scored. That meant he didn't have to hide his intelligence anymore which was honestly relieving.


August 2nd, 1991

The next morning Harry had just gotten back from his shower when Hedwig returned. Quickly relieving her of the letters, he fed her an owl treat and sat down at the desk to begin reading. He started with the letter from Flourish and Blotts.

Mr. Potter,

It's truly an honor to be able to assist you. Included in this letter is a series of books that we recommend for muggle born students. Also included is an order form for more books. Simply check the ones you want, provide your vault number, and send the order form back. I wish you the best of luck in your future.

Harry quickly unwrapped the book that was sent, and set it, and the order form to the side, before turning his attention to the letter from Griphook.

Heir Potter,

You raised some questions during your visit and with your subsequent letter. In order to ensure that we, the goblins of Gringotts, are providing you with the best service possible we must ask that you come in and speak with us directly. In order to ensure that you are here, we have provided a portkey with this letter. Simply hold the galleon in your hand and say Gringotts and you will be transported to the bank. Please bring your vault keys with you. The portkey, if not used by the 3rd of August, will deactivate itself and all Potter accounts will be placed on hold.

Griphook

Potter Account Manager,

London Gringotts Branch

Harry sat the letter down and begin to think furiously. Based on what little information was actually given, it seemed that someone was trying to hide his rightful inheritance. Taking the galleon that was provided as a 'portkey' whatever that was, Harry held it in his hand and said. "Gringotts." With a small flash, Harry Potter left private drive for the last time.


Harry reappeared in a large office. "'Ah, Heir Potter, please have a seat. Before we can begin we need to verify your identity. Do you have your key?" Harry turned to see the Goblin who'd taken him to his trust vault, Griphook.

"Good afternoon Master Griphook. Unfortunately I do not, as Hagrid took it back when we left the bank." The goblin scowled and said, "You should not have let him do that Mr. Potter. We will have to use another means then." The Goblin pulled out a knife and a bowl. "Fear not Heir Potter. If you are who you say you are no harm will come to you. If you are not however, then you will not leave this building alive. We simply need seven drops of blood. The knife is enchanted, once the required amount of blood is upon the blade, it will heal the wound no matter how serious or small." Taking a deep breath, Harry grabbed the knife and sliced his palm open. Once enough blood had been collected upon the knife, true to Griphook's word, the wound healed itself, and Harry flicked the blood into the bowl. Griphook poured some kind of steaming liquid into the bowl, and then dipped a quill into it, and placed the quill on a piece of parchment. Almost as soon as he did the quill began to write.

Henry James Potter III

Heir Apparent to the Most Ancient and Most Noble House of Potter

Heir Apparent to the Most Ancient and Most Noble House of Peverell

Heir Apparent to the Most Ancient and Most Noble House of Gryffrindor

Heir Presumptive to the Most Ancient and Noble House of Black

Heir Apparent to the Ancient and Noble House of McKinnon

Harry stared in shock at the parchment. "Well... that's a lot." He finally stated. "Indeed. I will have the appropriate Accounting Documents sent here immediately. In the meantime, I do have House Potter's. Currently you hold in trust 25000 Galleons that is to refill on your birthday as needed. In the meantime that 25,000 galleons is free to use as you see fit. Due to the last of line clause, you will be eligible to claim headship on your 15th birthday. If I might make a suggestion?" After Harry nodded he continued. "I would invest your trust fund as it will allow you to have more money available, and you may need it. Your trust vault is capped out at 25,000 galleons each year and your current Magical Guardian does have access to your statements. Should you wish to hide any and all of your transactions we can simply take an unspecified amount out for 'annual maintenance' fee's, and invest it elsewhere placing the income in a new vault. This way no one can see your transactions. Harry nodded, and suggested doing that.

"Very well then. Onto the next item. Your current liquid funds for the Potter main account is 989 million galleons. You hold several sizable holdings in quite a few separate business. You have 5 major pieces of land attached to the Potter name. You have Potter Manor in Wales, Potter Retreat in France, Potter Plaza in Italy, Marauder's palace which is simply just an apartment complex in downtown London, and roughly 100 acres of unused land located outside of Manchester." He stopped talking at the knock on the door and another goblin entered speaking quickly in their native tongue. Handing Griphook a few folders, the goblin then left the room. "Ah I have the other family portfolio's here. Do you want the short version or the long one?"

"Ah, short I guess."

"You currently, in combination with House Potter have a net worth of 787 Billion Galleons. Of this, 231 Billion are in liquid funds. You own Property in just about every part of the country including Gryffindor Castle located on an unplottable Island just 25 miles of the Western Coast of Scotland. Peverell Manor is in a state of disrepair and to the best of our knowledge, only the foundations remain. House Black is a different story by a bit. You gain several pieces of property from them but as you are only the Heir Presumptive we must get written approval from the Current Lord to discuss it with you. Currently he sits in Azkaban. While there is much more that covers quite a bit of it. Most of your wealth is tied up in land and other investments however just on your liquid wealth alone you possess more Gold than almost any other combined. I will have copies of your account ledgers sent to you for review. In the meantime I would like to go over your parents will."

Harry just nodded still trying to process the information regarding his apparent wealth.

I Lord James Charles Potter and I Lady Lily Rose Potter Nee Evans being of sound mind and body do hereby declare this to be our last Will and Testament and that all others dating previous to this, The seventh day of the tenth month of the year 1981 be considered Null and void.

We leave the following these. 10 million Galleons to Sirius Orion Black and charge of our son as his legal and magical Godfather.

To Remus Lupin we leave 10 million Galleons and ask him to make sure that Sirius raises him right. We also hereby give him Lily's Pad if we haven't managed to get him to take it by the time of our death's.

To Peter Pettigrew we leave nothing as if we are dead then he, as our secret keeper, betrayed us. We also hereby declare a blood feud with the House of Pettigrew.

To Whomever is the head of the DMLE at the time of this reading we leave a statement signed in blood stating that Peter Pettigrew was our secret keeper and not Sirius Black.

We also leave 1 million galleons to the DMLE to be used to purchase armour for the Aurors and Hit Wizards and also another million to help in training.

We donate 1 million to the impoverished student fund at Hogwarts.

To Severus Snape we leave 1 million galleons and a heartfelt apology. We also leave him a rare book on potions written by Merlin himself.

To Whomever has custody of our son we leave a quarterly stipend of 1 thousand galleons or the equivalent of 5,000 pounds.

The custody of our son is to be awarded in this order.

Sirius Black

Remus Lupin

Alice Longbottom

Daniel Greengrass

Amelia Bones

Minervra McGonnagall

Severus Snape

Andromeda Tonks

If none of the above are available to take him in, he is to go to a good magical family. Under no circumstances is Albus Dumbledore to have custody nor is the Dursley's. Should he end up in the custody of any of the unfit guardian's, he is to be emancipated per the last of line clause at the age of 11.

We leave all other items, property, investments and monies to our son Hadrian "Harry" James Potter. We also leave him the title Lord Potter, and all the responsibilities that it entails.

A copy of this will verified by Goblin Magic is to be sent to the Minister for Magic, The Daily Prophet, and the Head of the DMLE immediately upon reading should Pettigrew not be dead or in jail, or if Harry ends up with Dumbledore or the Dursleys.

"That manipulative old coot. He knew I wasn't supposed to end up with the Dursley's so he had my parents will sealed so that no one could know about it. Master Griphook is there a way to recover the Galleons as that money, no matter who it went too, never spent it on me?"

"Actually yes. As per pre-set arrangements we have every year on November 1st sent the Dursley's a check with the specified amount. Since it is quite obvious that that money wasn't used on you, it will be stopped immediately. We will notify the muggles that the Dursley's have committed the crime of Fraud, theft, and tax evasion. We will also notify them of your suspected abuse at the hands of the Dursleys. We will notify the Dursley's bank to freeze their account effective immediately. After the investigation, upon which if found guilty, you will receive a full reimbursement of the two hundred thousand pounds. Now onto the emancipation. Although you will be considered an adult you will not be able to take your seat on the Wizengamot until you turn 15. However you can take up the Lordship, which will give you considerable political capital by itself. If I may make a suggestion?" At Harry's nod he continued.

"You are starting Hogwarts with some of the most influential heirs. The leaders of the neutral and dark factions start with you as do a great many heir of other families. Use this time to make political connections."

"Yes I think I shall do that. Thank you Master Griphook. You have been of great help to me. I will not forget it."

"Not a problem Heir Potter. Now, shall we claim your Lordship's and get the Emancipation going? Before certain partie become aware of your presence at the bank? Afterwards we can send some Goblin's to gather the things from your former residence if you so wish."

"Yes that sounds like a plan. Thank you Master Griphook."

"Not a problem Heir Potter." the goblin smiled. Yes this wizard would change the world.