Tribute to Broomstick flyer
We can't go home!
Harry called his little friend and waited. Silence filled Snape's office, every one was deep in their on thoughts.
Harry was trying to think where he should go, and his thoughts still Strayed to Hermione. How first year she found herself alone facing a mountain troll in a bath room alone, and every other time she stood by his side in life and death situations.
Hermione was worried about her parents, If they ran would Dumbledore use them against herself and Harry. Love fear and worry ran through her mind.
Snape had a new hatred running through his mind. He knew only to well not to allow himself to dwell on it. He tried desperately to find ways to help these two stay safe with two dark lords wanting them dead.
The next moment Dobby appeared hopping excitedly in front of Harry. "The great Harry Potter calls Dobby. What can Dobby do for him?"
Harry smiled at his friend. "Dobby could you go to Gryffindor Tower and get all mine and Hermione's things and bring them here please?"
Dobby disappeared and just moments later Harry and Hermione's trunks appeared before them neatly packed with feather light charms. They opened them and Snape quickly checked for tracking charms and found several, they removed the charms on their possessions.
Snape advised Harry to bond with Dobby and Hermione threw a fit. Then Dobby almost in tears told them he had already bonded with Harry and Harry need only confirm it, and would make him the happiest elf in the world. He also told them Winky the elf freed by Mr. Crouch was dieing because she was no longer bonded at all. Hermione was in tears Hearing this and had Dobby go and get her.
Dobby brought Winky to Snape's office. She smelled of vinegar, her pillowcase was extremely dirty and torn. The elf was beyond skinny her color was grey and she looked like death was not far away.
Hermione took Winky in her arms with tears falling down her face she spoke from her heart. "Winky, I accept you into my family, you will be known as Winky Granger from now on!" Winky and Hermione began to glow a beautiful Gold light encased the two. Winky seemed to gain weight the smell of vinegar left her, she was still weak but looked much improved. "You wants Winky, I is disgraced elf?" Hermione smiled at the female elf.
"Your not disgraced Winky, You were given a job you couldn't do. Mr. Crouch was the disgrace. I'm proud to have you as my elf. Now go get rest and get yourself strong so we can work together ok?"
Hermione Laid Winky on the sofa in Snape's office, and told her to stay there until they left the castle.
Harry then discussed where they should go. They decided on Gringgots First and Quickly, They would check with Harry's account manager and see what resources they might have and go from there. They would spend most of the night in Snape's office and leave before the castle awoke in the morning.
They exited the Castle through the one eyed witch passage on the third floor. Once they were outside the wards Dobby apperated them to Diagon Alley. They moved cautiously under Harry's invisibility cloak.
They entered the bank quietly. There was no business was being transacted yet. They moved to the first open teller. They did as Snape had told them. "Master Teller, I am Harry Potter, I was wondering if I could see the Potter account manager?"
Harry Handed the teller his vault key and the teller hopped down and discreetly told them to follow him. They went through a door Harry had never noticed before. It lead down a long Marble hall way decorated in carved relief's each depicting a battle and each more beautifully gruesome than the last. They reached a door with a golden crest inset in the most beautifully carved wood Harry had ever seen.
Harry and Hermione waited in the hallway patiently while the teller announced him. A few minutes later, they were ushered into the room, where a goblin sat with a look of loathing. "Lord Potter, It seems you Finally see fit to grace us with your presence."
To think Harry was surprised at this response would be a worldwide understatement. "What?" was the only thing he seemed to be able to say at that moment?
The Goblin was not amused. "We have sent you a summons every month since your emancipation on October 31st, 1995. You have ignored every letter we sent you. Do you deny it?"
Harry looked To Hermione, then at the Goblin seated before him. "I've never received any mail at all from the bank."
Goblins had the uncanny ability to detect a lie, the account Manager found no trace of a lie coming from Harry.
"We shall of course investigate this fully Lord Potter. We now have important matters to discuss. Do you want to confirm your emancipation?"
Harry did not even think about that for as much as a second. "Yes sir, let us start there."
The manager pushed several sheets of paper in front of Harry topped by a blood quill. "Initial each sheet and sign the last one."
When Harry finished the papers, copied them selves glowed golden and disappeared.
"Now while we await confirmation we can discuss you betrothal contract with one Ginerva Molly Weasley"
Harry was speechless and his ears were turning red. Finally, his mouth and brain began working again. "May I see said contract?" Harry asked with an anger that could be felt through out the room.
"This say's I have two months to Marry Ginny. It's signed by Albus Dumbledore and Molly Weasley. It also makes me a vassal of house Weasley that gives them control over everything." The anger in Harry's voice was getting bad and the Room was shaking.
The Goblin was grinning. "Lord Potter you do have an out if it can be done today."
Harry and Hermione both snapped to attention. "You would need to marry some one else before the notification is sent. Ragnok could perform the ceremony if you know who you would prefer and she was amenable."
Harry turned to Hermione, dropped to one knee and spoke. "Hermione Jean Granger, I love you! Would you do me the great honor of becoming my wife?" Hermione was beyond gob smacked.
"Yes, Harry Yes yes yes!"
"Miss Granger, were you aware you are also under contract?" The goblin intoned.
Hermione also turned a glowing shade of red. "To whom may I ask?"
Harry had never seen a goblin cower before, but he answered. "One Ronald Bilious Weasley, the contract was also made between Molly Weasley and Albus Dumbledore as your magical Guardian." The Goblin took a deep breath. "If you were to do this today your parents or magical Guardian would have to sign off on it as you are under age. Though once married you would be considered of age."
Harry had only one word for that. "Dobby!"
The elf Popped into the room bouncing for joy. "Master Harry calls Dobby?"
Harry smiled at Dobby. "Yes Dobby, I want you to Pop Hermione home and then wait bring her and her parents back here as quickly as you can, Please."
Dobby smiled. "Dobby will do it sir." He took Hermione's hand and the both Popped away.