Chapter 4 More Revenge

The next morning, after breakfast, Harry placed the glamour on himself. His hair returned to normal, sticking up at all ends, his muscles less toned, and he seemed skinnier. The only thing that couldn't change was his new height.

"We'll just say that you hit a growth spurt" said Hermione as she watched her mate write a letter to Professor McGonagall. The letter stated that he was declining the Quidditch Captaincy and informing her that he would not be playing at all. When he finished he asked Hedwig to deliver it for him.

Together the walked to the Great Hall of the castle where Remus, Tonks, and their guards were waiting for them. Christopher arrived a few minutes later leading a somewhat shy, plain looking woman. Harry couldn't tell if she was afraid or not as she continued to look at the floor.

"My Lord and Lady, may I present Anne Hawthorne. I believe that she will make a wonderful assistant for you, My Lady."

Hermione went over to the young woman and shook her hand. "I'm sure that she will. Welcome to Potter Castle Anne."

"Thank You My Lady" whispered the young woman.

"There is no need to call Harry or I by our titles when we are alone."

"Yes My Lady."

"My Lord, Anne does have the accounting experience that you requested." Harry nodded and offered his own greeting to the new assistant. Andrew came strolling in, saw Harry and started laughing.

"Nothing like hiding your true self Harry."

"I don't want to scare everyone to death."

"True, no one wants to see that new ugly mug of yours." Hermione huffed at her great uncle by marriage.

"We better leave before Hermione turns her temper on you Andrew. It's not a pretty sight." Andrew laughed again as he turned to face the guards. He became serious as he spoke to them.

"Allow no one to attack or capture the Lord and Lady. At the first sign of trouble return them her to the castle no matter what protest they offer. Understood?" Each guard nodded in acceptance. Harry was surprised to see both Nicholas and Nathaniel among the guards.

The floo was activated and two guards went through, then Christopher, Anne, Remus, Tonks, and two more guards. Harry followed then Hermione and the last two guards. They flooed directly into Gringotts more for security than anything else.

A very mean looking goblin showed them into a private room where refreshments were served. After a couple of minutes the director of Gringotts, himself, arrived to handle the proceedings, along with his own guards.

"I'm sorry to have kept you waiting Lord Potter."

"That's quite alright sir. It wasn't that long of a wait."

"Still I should have been here to greet you in person and please call me Ragnok."

"Only if you call me Harry."

"It would be my pleasure Harry." Harry then introduced the rest of his party, with Ragnok kissing Hermione's hand.

"If you will take a seat we can begin with the proceedings." He waited until all were situated before continuing. "Now to the nature of this meeting. You have obviously come into your magical inheritance and have seen Potter Castle." Harry nodded. "Here is a list of properties, money, stocks, jewels, and other valuable objects that you own." He handed Harry a folder that was at least an inch thick, who turned and handed it to Hermione. After a quick glance inside she handed the file to Anne.

"Ms. Hawthorne is my mate's new assistant and has accounting experience. Nothing against you or Gringotts but I would like a back up to you. She will be acting as a liaison between me and the bank if that is acceptable to you."

"Very wise Harry. Never put your full trust in someone who deals with money. Now did you have a specific goblin in mind for our end?"

"The only goblin that I know personally is Griphook."

"He is trained in matter of this nature and would enjoy the promotion, if that is your wish."

"It is." Ragnok spoke to one of the guards in goblin. That guard quickly left and returned with Griphook.

"Griphook Lord Potter has requested you to be in charge of his accounts. Ms. Hawthorne will act as his liaison as you will be ours." Griphook bowed to Anne and took a seat listening to every word as Ragnok pointed out details in some of the holdings that Harry might want to address before the start of school. Hermione was presented with her own Potter vault key. Harry set up a separate vault for the castle's use that could be used by Christopher, Anne, or Andrew, but no one else while they were attending Hogwarts.

Harry explained the reason for the vault. "Christopher, Anne this vault is to be used to pay for any expenditure that the castle might need. No longer will those that live there have to pay for the privilege. I have more than enough money to see to that. Any expenses must be approved of by either of you or Andrew. "

Ragnok handed Harry and Hermione each an endless money pouch that would directly withdraw money from their vault, so that they would not need come to Gringotts for just money.

"Only our more valued customers are given these" explained Ragnok. "I believe this covers what we needed to address today. Do you have any questions?"

"No. You handled everything wonderfully" said Harry. Ragnok shook their hands as they left the room and they exited the bank. First stop Madam Malkins. Hermione declared that Harry needed an entire new wardrobe that actually fit him. Once Harry was measured, he lost control to Hermione on what his new wardrobe would consist of. She had picked out several outfits, robes, pajamas, and everything in between.

"Hermione, I don't need this much."

"Yes, you do, especially with your new position."

"Tell you what. You get what you think I need but you have to get just as many clothes for yourself" offered Harry thinking that she wouldn't do so because he had never known her to be that type of girl. Boy was he surprised when she agreed.

"Deal" and they shook hands much to the amusement of their entourage.

"Since you will be busy picking out our wardrobes, I think that I will go to the Ministry and take my apparation test. Meet you at Florish and Blotts in an hour, alright?"

"That sounds fine" and she kissed him goodbye. Leaving his cousins, Anne, and two other guards with Hermione, Harry left with Remus, Tonks, and the other two guards and headed towards the Ministry.

At the Ministry, Tonks and the guards ran interference for Harry so that he didn't have to deal with any unwanted admirers. The apparation test took no time at all and Harry was in and out in under an hour, passing the test easily.

Leaving the testing center was harder than getting in as word had spread that he was in the building. Percy, the git, was trying to get Harry's attention but Harry ignored him along with everyone else. Delores Umbridge looked absolutely furious that Harry had brushed right by her, ignoring her completely.

Meanwhile, Hermione had finished at Madam Malkins and made her way towards Florish and Blotts. Stopping along the way to get parchment and ink. She also went shopping for potions supplies, and owl treats for Hedwig. She then met Harry outside the bookstore and unfortunately the Weasleys were inside.

"Should we wait? I really don't want to answer any questions from them today."

"Come on. The shop is so busy that I really doubt that they will see us" answered Hermione pulling a reluctant Harry inside. Keeping a low profile they gathered their school books and Harry told Hermione to get any others that caught her fancy. Not surprisingly she gathered quite a few, making three of the guards carry them for her. Harry saw that the Weasleys had left heading towards the Leaky Cauldron. Relief flooded thru him. He really didn't want to explain to Ginny why he had bonded with Hermione and not her. Growing up in the Wizarding world she might understand but he doubted it. She was going to be livid when she found out.

Harry paid a staggering two hundred galleons for the books and they exited the shop. Upon exiting the hair on the back of his neck stood up and he sensed danger.

"Nicholas, take Hermione back to the castle and return with reinforcements. I believe an attack is about to happen." Nicholas and one of the other guards each grabbed an arm and portkeyed Hermione away. The others surrounded Harry, trying to protect him from an ambush. Suddenly a round of spells came towards them. Harry saw that Lucius Malfoy was leading the attack, performing no magic, trying to act like a muggle general, placing his troops. The man would never learn. Nathaniel was hit with a cutting hex in the arm by one of the other Deatheaters. Harry's group returned spellfire and in the middle of the exchange Harry's reinforcements arrived. Within a few minutes the battle was over with only the one injury on Harry's side and eight on the Deatheaters side. They had all been captured.

"Take them to the dungeons. I'll deal with them later. Make sure Mr. Malfoy is kept separate from the rest" Harry told one of the guards.

"Yes My Lord" and the guard hurried away to follow orders. But before all the Deatheaters could be portkeyed away, Ministry officials arrived to arrest them. They found their efforts blocked by the vampire guards.

"What is the meaning of this" asked Percy Weasley trying to establish that he was in charge.

Nicholas spoke up. "These people are under our control and will await punishment from our Lord for attacking one of our people."

"Who are you and what right do you have taking the Ministry's prisoners? Aurors arrest this man for being a suspected Deatheater and accomplice."

"You can't arrest me human."

"He's right Percy, we can't arrest him. He's protected" said Kingsley Shacklebolt. Percy was livid. This was not the way he had planned it. He knew that the Deatheaters were going to try and get Potter. He had planned it so that he would be the hero and receive all the praise for saving the Savior, but no some vampires had to ruin everything and make him look like a fool.

Harry had had enough. Deatheaters attacked him again. Percy was trying to look like the hero and failing miserably. Nathaniel was hurt, but not to seriously and the other Weasleys had noticed him. This day had just been getting worse and worse.

"Harry" called Mrs. Weasley.

"I'll be ready to leave in five minutes" he told Nicholas. He nodded but kept his eye on the fiery redhead girl that had ran over to his lord. She sent his blood boiling and his nose was filled with the scent of broomstick and lilies. This was his mate. He knew it. Maybe he should talk to his lord about her, learn all that he could about her.

"Mrs. Weasley."

"Harry dear are you alright?"

"I'm fine."

"Good. Now gather your things. Your coming home with us."

"I can't Mrs. Weasley. I'm staying somewhere else. I have to go. See you at school Ron and Ginny." Harry left them standing in the middle of the street. He went over to the vampires and they all portkeyed back to the castle.

"What do you think you were doing staying there?" yelled Andrew when he returned

"Doing what I thought was right. I wasn't hurt. Nathaniel was and needs some attending to."

"My SON WAS INJURED" yelled Victoria. "You allowed my son to be hurt while you remained unharmed?"

"You will remain silent woman. Our son did as he was ordered. Now see to his injury."

Victoria led Nathaniel away to treat him. "Forgive the outburst Harry. She has never allowed them to be near any harm. I had to secretly train them so that they could defend themselves."

"It's no problem Andrew. Most mothers are like that, I think. Now bring the prisoners to the audience chamber along with those who need to feed from magic and blood. Its time that we sent a stronger message to Voldemort."

Hermione ran to him and kissed him. Checking him over, making sure that he wasn't hurt. "'Mione, I need to deal with the Deatheaters right now. I would like you there but you can't interfere with what will be done. If you think that you can't control yourself I'll understand."

"I'll sit beside you, but I don't want them to see my face. That would be like waving a red flag in front of a bull."

Harry led her into the audience chamber and helped her sit down on her throne at his left. A shadow fell over the upper parts of their bodies blocking their features. The vampires entered first, including Nathaniel, with his arm in a sling. The Deatheaters were brought in next, including Lucius Malfoy, who looked scared.

"Obviously you haven't learned your lesson Malfoy. Did you really think that you could attack our clan again and live?"

The Malfoy patriarch remained silent. "You will forfeit your life." At Harry's signal Nathaniel stepped forward and drained the life from Lucius Malfoy. "Drain the others of their magic and return them to Voldemort. Tell him to leave Harry Potter and this clan alone if he values any life left in him."