Guild of Rogues
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"Speaking"
Thoughts
"Gobble-de-gook"
"Beast-speak"
Chapter 2: Preparation for School
Harry could not believe his eyes. Emerging from the shadows was a grim and a Cerberus. Walking out of the forest was a wolf and a mongoose, while a Hungarian Horntail dragon and a Shadow Phoenix flew down from the sky. Harry looked around at them in awe. "Area all of you my animagus forms?" he asked. At their nods, He asked, "Will you follow me to the town and wait until I can turn into all of you proficiently?" Another nod. He turned and started walking into the forest to go back to the village. The dragon flew down and landed beside Harry and nudged him slightly with his head and lowered his body as if to say, "Get on."
Harry looked at the dragon. "Do you want me to get on your back?" The dragon nodded and offered out to Harry. When Harry was on the dragon's back, the dragon crouched down, then leaped into the air and soared through the skies. After they leveled out, the phoenix jumped off of Harry's shoulder and disappeared in a flash of black and blue flames. Harry felt as if flying on a dragon's back was second nature, and, in a way it was. The dragon flew through the clouds in his mind as a knife would go through butter.
At the village, Harry pictured a building that all six of his forms could stay in while he practiced changing. After he was sure that the building was perfect, Harry double checked his outer mind walls and locked down all of his memories. After that was done, Harry left his mind. He opened his eyes and looked outside. It was dark and Harry felt very tired after all of his practice. He quickly changed into his pajamas and went to bed with a smile on his face.
::::Elsewhere::::
Minerva had just arrived in the throne room to speak with Ragnok. "Director, Can we discuss this in private? This is about Harry."
Ragnok thought about it. On one hand, it could be important. However, she could want to kill me and take Harry with her. "On one condition," he replied out loud. "You cannot leave unless the guards hear from me personally, and they must be just outside the door."
"Of course," Minerva answered. Ragnok turned and went through a side door with Minerva following him. After sitting in a chair across from Ragnok, she began. "When Harry is at Hogwarts, Albus will, more than likely, try to control Harry and make him go back to his relatives' house. I also know that James and Lily Potter's will has not been followed, or for that matter, read, as I was one of the several that witnessed the writing of it." She was cut off from saying more by a fuming Ragnok.
"WHAT! Why wasn't their will followed?" Ragnok demanded.
"It's Albus Dumbledor. He does what he wants under the pretense of the 'Greater Good.' I know that he sent Sirius Black to prison, all the while knowing that he was innocent. Harry was supposed to live with him, so Albus let Sirius go to prison. However, I know how to clear his name, but I need to get the rat that the Weasley family has. The rat is Petter Petigrew. If we can get Sirius free, I will help you in fixing what Albus has done regarding the Potter family," Minerva explained.
Ragnok's grin grew wider and wider. "Well, I will see what the will says that Harry was supposed to receive, but didn't. Also, if the Weasleys come to Gringotts, then I will have the guards bring them to me so that we can get Mr. Pettigrew."
"Thank you. Now, about when Harry goes to Hogwarts. What do you want me to do about Albus?" Minerva asked.
"I will warn Harrry, but I can't do anything about it. While he is at Hogwarts, can you keep an eye on him? If Mr. Dumbledor tries to control Harry, Inform me immediately," Ragnok replied.
"Of course. I will return tomorrow with Harry's present and Hogwarts letter. Good day," Minerva said, rising to leave.
"I will see you tomorrow." With that said, Ragnok stood up and walked out. He led Minerva up to the bank and she let. Before heading back down, Ragnok went looking for the Potter will. When he found it, he started to read through it. Ragnok's jaw dropped lower and lower the more he read. What shocked him was towards the end: Under no circumstances is Harry to go to the Dursley's home. If he does, he is to be emancipated under the Law of the only heir, have an inheritance test done, a heritage test done, and an illness and magical illness test that includes blocks on magic, memory tampering, and soul leeches. At the end, Ragnok was shocked stiff. His look of surprise slowly turned to a smile, which could be described as sinister. He quickly left his office to get what was in Gringotts for Harry to give to him the next day.
=====Time Break=====
"Master Harry Potter. It is time to wake up," said a squeaky voice.
"Five more minutes," Harry sleepily replied.
"Master, wake up," the voice said again. Harry yawned and rolled over to his other side. "You leave me no choice, Master." With a snap, a bucket of ice water emptied itself on Harry.
"I'm up! I'm up!" he cried. Opening his eyes, he saw a small humanoid creature with tennis ball-like eyes. "Who and what are you?"
"Hidey's name is Hidey. Hidey is Master Harry Potter's house elf. Master Harry Potter has many house elves and Hidey is proud to be Master's head house elf," answered the creature.
Harry was, to say the least, shocked. Ragnok had told him about house elves and explained that once he was legally the head of the most Ancient and Nobel house of Potter, the Potter's head house elf would come and meet him. "Hidey, call me either Harry or Master Harry. You may go."
After Hidey left, Harry got up and dressed and entered his mind to check the creatures that he might be change into. They were right where he left them. After checking that his mind shields were working, Harry ran downstairs to do his morning practice. Yes, it was his birthday, but he knew that he would be in big trouble if he slacked off of practice.
An hour later, a very tired and sweaty Harry entered his room to shower. He had ran a very long distance, followed by fighting with several different weapons. After his shower, Harry put on some clothes for casual wear. Harry strapped his favorite dagger to his right leg and started down the stairs. "Hidey," he called.
With a pop, Hidey appeared. "Master be calling. What does Master Harry be wanting done?"
"Find my grandfather, Ragnok, and inform him that I am on my way to the dining hall." With a pop Hidey disappeared.
::::Else Where::::
Minerva was walking briskly down Diagon Alley. She had an appointment to keep. As she walked into Gringotts, she could feel many eyes on her. Unfazed, she walked up to the head teller and stopped. "I have an appointment with the bank director."
The goblin stopped and looked at her. "Oh, really? Well, what is your name?"
Minerva looked the goblin in the eyes. "Minerva McGonagl. I am the teacher of the director's grandson."
The goblin's eyes widened. "Follow me." As soon as they were through the side doors, he turned. "Do you know the way from here?" She nodded. "I know that Harry has received invitations to two other schools, but I don't know where he wants to go. Good day." With that, the goblin returned to his work station.
=====Time Break=====
Upon entering the dark dining hall, Harry was instantly alert. Few rooms in this part of the castle were dark unless… There, a flash of light to his left broke through Harry's thoughts and he sent a silent stunner in the direction he of the light and was rewarded with a yelp and a crash. He ran over to see who attacked him. When he saw no body was there, his eyes widened and he spun around just in time to see his grandfather smirk and disappear. Backing into a corner, Harry looked for any sign of his foe. However, just like many inexperienced fighters, he never looked up. That was his downfall.
The last thing he heard was, "Good night, grandson." With a flash of red, Harry was out like a light.
=====Time Break=====
"Enervate. Wake up lightning. Oh well. I guess Griphook can have the last of Pumpkin Pasties and…"
"No! Griphook better not have gotten into my sweets!" Harry yelled, instantly awake and running to the door. Half way to his goal, he stopped and looked at the person that woke him up. Standing where he had fallen from the sneak attack, was Griphook and Ragnok. Grinning sheepishly, he mumbled, "I can't believe I made a mistake like that."
"Harry, we all make mistakes. That's what makes us, well, us. Better to make mistakes while training rather than in an important battle where it could get you killed. Now, since it is your birthday, wear a robe or cloak of your choice, but wear one or the other because we will have guests soon."
At the prospect of guests, Harry disappeared to his room. Ragnok turned to Griphook while chuckling. "I wonder what the guests will do when introduced to The-Boy-Who-Lived."
Griphook grinned. "I know that some will be a help to him while others may be a pain in the rear. Only time will tell. Is there anything you need me to do?"
"Yes. Make sure that Minerva is escorted safely here and then," Ragnok pulled a list from his pocket, "get everything on this list. See you at the party." Ragnok turned and started organizing the final party preparations while Griphook hurried out to do as he was bid.