Harry sighed. Vernon would be home for a whole week. Of course this would have to happen on his 14th birthday. Thankfully the bones from his last beating had healed, but he was still recovering from bruises on his body and welts on his back. Suddenly he had a brilliant idea. He carefully made his way downstairs. Vernon was sitting on the couch nursing a brandy.

" Uncle Vernon?", he asked softly. " What do you want boy?", Vernon asked angrily. " If you drop me off in London, you won't have to see me until next year, maybe later if I can help it.", Harry said. Vernon thought it over. They could get rid of the freak and then maybe he could spend quality time with his family while he was off. " Get your things. I'm taking you tonight.", Vernon barked. Harry hastened to obey. Ten minutes later they were on their way to London.

Vernon dropped him off just a few blocks from the Leaky Cauldron. He drove away without a backwards glance. Harry picked up his trunk. Luckily Hedwig wasn't with him. He had sent her with a letter to Ron about the Quidditch World Cup. It was almost midnight, so there wasn't anyone out as he slowly made his way to the Leaky. He was almost there when he heard a shout. He turned and was met with a sickly green light.

Harry blinked his eyes open only to see himself in a white room. He wasn't alone. A tall man with long pitch black hair and startling green eyes was looking back at him. The man seemed familiar somehow. He had pale skin and a lean athletic build. He drew a wand a shot a spell at Harry. No. Not Harry, but rather a small black bundle he hadn't noticed. It screamed in pain before vanishing.

" Who...who are you?", Harry asked. " I am you, or if you prefer you are a reincarnation of me. Allow me to introduce myself. I, or should I say we, are Salazar Septimus Slytherin.", Salazar said. Harry's mind reeled. That was a better explanation of how Harry could speak Parseltongue. " How is this possible?", Harry asked. " I took a certain precaution before I died. I did an ancient ritual that would allow me to be reincarnated in someone of my line who had the power to accept me. While Tom Marvolo Riddle is a descendent and has power, his views are twisted. You however are pure of heart and hold no such views. Plus you are a direct descendent. Now before you wake up we will have become one. Trust when I say that this will help you in the long run.", Salazar said before turning to black smoke and entering Harry's body.

Harry came to slowly. His vision blurred and he took off the glasses that were setting on his face. He blinked and his vision cleared. The first thing he did was check his occulmency shields. They were torn and shattered in some places. He spent a few hours bringing them back up where they were suppose to be. It only ended up being about 5 minutes in the outside world. He slowly got up off the concrete. He noticed a broken wand laying there. He picked it up and set it aflame. He staightened his too big and now too short clothes. After grabbing his trunk, he shrunk it and put it in his pocket. He made his way inside the Leaky Cauldron.

He didn't bother with pleasantries, just simply glided through until he reach the entrance. He used his finger with a little magic and the gateway opened. He strode past the shops and straight up to Gringotts. He walked right up to a free teller.

" Greetings esteemed goblin. My name is Harry Potter and I wish to undergo an inheritence test.", Harry said. The goblin nodded and led him away to a private room. " My name is Dangerblade. Just prick your finger and let the 3 drops of blood fall on this parchment.", he said. Harry did as instructed.

Harry James Potter

Heir to: The Most Ancient and Most Noble House of Potter

Most Ancient and Most Noble House of Black

Most Ancient and Most Noble House of Peverell

Most Ancient and Most Noble House of Slytherin

" Would you like to claim the Lordships of Potter, Peverell, and Slytherin today? You won't be able to claim Black, because Sirius Black is still alive.", Dangerblade said. Harry nodded in acceptence knowing already that as soon as he became Lord he would be legally emancipated. Three rings popped into view. One was gold with diamonds surrounding a P, one was silver with a circle inside a triangle and had a line drawn through it, and the last was also silver with emeralds surrounding a snake.

After putting on the rings he then went down to the Slytherin vault first. Harry sighed in relief as he picked up his wand. It was ebony with basalisk heartstring and 12 inches long. He visited the Peverell vault next and found a few interesting books. In the Potter vault he found a wrist holster for his wand as well as a letter addressed to him. Opening it he read how much his parents loved him, and that Peter Pettigrew was the secret keeper, not Sirius. He took the letter with him and had Dangerblade send a copy to Amelia Bones.

It was now early morning and the shops were now open. He went down Knockturn Alley and into a clothing shop first. He got a complete wardrobe and walked out wearing blacks slacks, an emerald green dress shirt, a silver robe, and dragon hyde boots. When he had looked in the mirror he had been a bit shocked. He now looked to be at the right height for his age, maybe a tad taller, and his body no longer looked malnourished. His hair was straight and fell like a black silk curtain just to his shoulders. It was now tied back and gave him a more regal appearance.

His next stop he got a new multi-compartment trunk. His old trunk was really too small for him now. He would give it to the second hand store once he cleaned it out along with any books he no longer needed. Thinking about that he went back to the Leaky and got a room. He ordered some food and cleaned out his old trunk. After everything was out of it he cleaned with a simple scourgify and refreshener charm and took off his initials on the outside. He had taken care of his trunk, but cast a repairo anyway to be on the safe side.

Hedwig joined him then with a letter from Ron saying they would pick him up in two weeks. He gave Hedwig some food and water before penning a reply to Ron saying he was at the Leaky and that he wouldn't need to be picked up. He explained his new handwriting away saying he had been practicing his penmanship. He also wrote another letter to Professor McGonagall saying he would like to drop Divination and pick up Ancient Runes and Arithmacy instead. He also told her he would be studying for both subjects so as not to be behind. A small lie considering he already knew the material, but he had to make it sound good. He would let Hedwig take them tomorrow after she rested.

Harry then went through all his books. Before the accident, he died, whatever you wanted to call it, he had actually memorized all his books. He just didn't apply himself due to his upbringing. That however would change. He kept the Monster Book of Monsters, but seeing how he knew the other books already and that he needed entire new ones for this year, he decided the rest of the books could go back to the bookstore. They still looked new after all. He threw any trash away, including the old hand me downs from his cousin, and put his old robes in the give away pile except for a few that were damaged.

He took his old trunk back to the store where he had got his new one and told the man he didn't want anything for it. The same went for Madam Malkins. He saved the bookstore for next to last. He gave them the old books and got all the books he would need for the new school year along with a copy of the latest books about wizarding laws and Hogwarts: A History.

He then got all new parchment, quills, ink, and even fountain pens. He got a new dragon hyde messenger bag that had convienant places to keep everything seperate. He saved the Apothecarcy for last and took his time browsing the ingredients. He ended up bumping into Professor Snape.

" Forgive me Professor. I got distracted by the bezoars.", Harry said. " P-Potter. What are you doing here?", Snape asked suspiciously. " I am buying my potion ingredients sir. Although I do not quite like the look of my beetle eyes.", Harry frowned. Snape blinked. " What happened to you Potter?", he inquired. " I finally grew sir! Is it not wonderful? I finally got some meat on my bones as well. I let my hair grow out and got my vision fixed.", Harry beamed at him. Snape was rather taken aback by this new Potter. He still had Lily's eyes, but the boy looked more like his own person now.

" Well then Potter I shall see you at school.", Snape said before turning to pay for his ingredients. " Are you going to the World Cup?", Harry asked. Snape turned back and blinked. " No.", he said. He wouldn't mind seeing it, but due to his appearance he stayed to himself. " Do you not want to go?", Harry asked puzzled. It was clear to him that the man wanted to go. Snape shifted uncomfortably. Realization dawned. Harry took his hand and went up front to pay for both of their purchases.

Harry then dragged the Professor to a nearby alley. " Potter what do you think...", his question died as Harry rolled up his left sleeve and started hissing in Parseltongue. Snape felt something detach from his magic. Harry then started chanting in Latin. His whole body glowed for a moment and then nothing. Potter slumped a little against the wall after conjuring a full length mirror. Snape gasped at the person staring back at him. Gone was the sallow skin, hooked nose, and yellow teeth. Now his skin was glowing with health, his nose was straight and slightly smaller, and his teeth were now white. Though he was only 35 he had looked more like he was in his mid fourties. Now he looked no older than 30. Dare he say it, he was rather handsome. He looked down to his left arm and stared. The Dark Mark was gone!

" It was leeching off your magic. It would seem Tom had also placed a binding on your magic as well. I removed it, so you now have access to it.", Harry said. " Now you have no reason not to go to the World Cup.", Harry smirked. Snape just looked at him. " Do you have any idea what I owe you for this?", Snape whispered. " Not a bloody thing. Now I am quite tired. I am staying at the Leaky for now should you need me. Have good rest of the day Professor.", Harry said before leaving.

Severus stood there in shock for several moments before going to Gringotts. When he got there he was in for another shock. His grandparents had died a few days ago and he was now Lord Prince. They had never disowned him. He claimed his Lordship, got a ticket for the World Cup, and left to get a new wardrobe.

Harry went straight to his room with his purchases. He put everything away before ordering a meal. When that was done he took a shower and went straight to sleep. The next few days he immersed himself in his new books. He couldn't believe how far the ministry had fallen. Hedwig had taken his letters and Professor McGonagall had replied to his request. He would now be taking the two classes he had asked for. Before he knew it, it was time for the World Cup. Harry had gotten his own ticket and portkey. He made sure he had everything he needed with him before the portkey activated.

He landed gracefully and handed the portkey to the wizard who was collecting them. He then browsed the different vendors. It was there that he ran into the Malfoys along with a very much improved Snape. He caught some of their conversation.

" ...can't believe you are Lord Prince now, Uncle Severus.", Draco was saying. Harry pretended to look interested at the food he was looking over and made sure his Lordship rings were visible. " Mr. Potter?", Snape asked. Harry turned around and smiled at the group. " Good afternoon Lord Prince, Lord Malfoy, Lady Malfoy, and Heir Malfoy. Fine day for match is it not?", Harry asked. " Indeed...Lord Potter. How have your summer holidays been?", Lucius asked. " Absolutely brilliant. I no longer have to stay with my magic hating relatives now that I am emancipated, so this is the best summer ever.", Harry said positively gleefull. The Malfoys and Snape both were taken aback at this. It was assumed that Harry Potter was spoiled rotten.

Draco approached this seemingly new and approved Harry. " Yes cousin?", Harry asked. Draco faltered. " Cousin?", he repeated. " Why yes. My great grandmother was Dorea Black and in Slytherin to boot. Sometimes I wonder what it would be like if I had let the hat put me in Slytherin. Sadly at that time my head had been filled with so much nonsense about the house that I would not have it. I know. Let us start over. Hello. My name is Lord Harry James Potter Peverell Slytherin.", Harry said sticking his hand out to shake. " Draco just looked at him as if he was nuts. After a moment though he shook his hand. " Heir Draconis Lucius Malfoy.", he said.

" Well I suppose it is time to head to the entertainment.", Harry said. They walked together up to the top box. Harry spotted the Weasleys and Hermione. " Hey guys.", Harry said. " I'm sorry. Do we know you?", Hermione asked. " I would hope so. We have only been friends for 3 years.", Harry deadpanned. " Harry! Oh my goodness you look so much better!", Hermione squealed. " Hey mate. What on Merlin's earth are you doing with the Malfoys?", Ron asked. " I found out that Lady Malfoy and Draco are my cousins on my Black side. For family's sake we have called a truce. It is amazing that almost my entire family is here, for I know Arthur's mother was also Black.", Harry said. Ron said nothing at this and just sat down with a huff. " Lord Prince, at school will you still be known as Professor Snape or will it be Prince as well now?", Harry asked as they all sat down. " Professor Prince. It is my legal name now after all.", Severus answered. The Weasleys and Hermione gaped. Just then the game started.

The match was great. Ireland won, but Bulgaria caught the snitch. Severus stopped Harry before he got too far. " Would you come back to my tent? Lucius would like a word.", he said, Harry nodded and went back with Severus, promising he would meet up with the Weasleys later. Lucius walked with them after sending his family on to their own tent.

As soon as they entered Severus' tent Harry took hold of Lucius' left arm and took off the Dark Mark. Lucius gaped at him. " You didn't even wait to hear my side of things.", he said. Harry shrugged. " You are family now. And besides 2nd year I know you have not been involved in any Death Eater activity. All I ask is for you not to squander this oppertunity. If that is all I have some redheads to find.", Harry said before he left.

He found them pretty quickly. No sooner than he entered he got bombarded with questions. He calmly and politely tried to answer each one. Ron was being a little difficult, but then he usually was. Harry stayed with them that night. They were all woken up sometime later however by Mr. Weasley. They could hear screams coming from outside. Harry didn't go with the rest of the group. He instead snuck to where the Death Eater's were causing havoc. He could see Severus and Lucius fighting against them.

Harry pointed his wand at the group of Death Eaters and shouted," Ligare Catenis! ( bind with chains )". Chains shout out from the earth and wrapped around them. They dragged the people to the ground and bound them there. Lucius and Severus whirled. Harry smirked at them before bowing, then melted into the shadows. He re-emerged just behind his group faining he got lost.

The whole fiasco made the front news of the paper. It showed the Dark Mark in the sky and the headline "Death Eaters at World Cup". Harry went back to the Leaky instead of with the Weasleys. He was relishing this time alone. He did get another familiar however, much to Hedwigs' delight. He got a pure black owl whom he named Anubis. He also got a black king cobra he deemed Nyx who could travel on his body as a tattoo. Finally it was time to head back to Hogwarts.

Harry got a seat close to the front of the train for a change. Hermione and Ron came to sit with him as usual, but Ron was rather quiet. Draco stopped by with some of his friends to say hello. Harry chatted back and they made study plans. Ron's mood seemed to become more dour at that.

" Why would you want to study with a slimy snake?", Ron finally burst out. Harry glared at him. " Draco is family just like you are Ron. We have buried the hatchet. I suggest you do the same.", Harry said coldly. They were silent the rest of the trip.

They now sat at the Gryffindor table waiting for the hat to begin its song. Once all the first years were there the hat began.

The time is fast approaching

to choose which side you shall be

The side of the light's boasting

or the side of evil's decree

The time has come for unity

leave pettiness aside

Even when under scrutiny

let your true self not hide

Come together or fall apart

the choice is your's to make

Choose wisely as one side is almost dark

but may save you for magic's sake

This path of grey just may hold sway

its leader is one of old

A founder has come and is here to stay

listen and heed the truth told.

The hall was silent at the hat's rather strong warning. The students were sorted and the feast began. It was interuppted briefly by the new DADA teacher, Professor Moody. After that announcements were made that Quidditch that year would be cancelled in favor for the Tri-Wizard Tournament. You had to be 17 to enter. The other two competing schools would arrive a few days before Halloween when the drawing would be. We were finally let go to get some much needed sleep.

Harry woke up early the next morning to continue his exercise regimine he had started. He did some stretches before taking a run around the lake. He also practiced Tae Kwon Do and Shaolin style of temple boxing. When he was done he took a shower and changed. Harry still ended up being the first one to breakfast. He picked an array of different fruits, scrambled eggs, toast, bacon, and hashbrowns with orange juice and milk to drink. Hermione joined him.

" Good morning Harry. Up early I see.", she said as she fixed her own plate. " Good Morning Hermione. I worked out first thing this morning. A healthy wizard is a stronger wizard in my opinion.", he said. They talked as students began filling in the once empty seats. When Ron came down he sat as far away as he could to get away from Harry. Harry wasn't bothered by this. If Ron wanted to be a prat then so be it. Harry was done trying to please people.