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A/N: Thank you for the reviews! I can't believe the response I'm getting from this story…nifty. Anyways, To SolemnDreamer, there will be a lot more of odd pairings… Here's the next chapter. Enjoy!

Chapter Four: Goblins and Hermione

Hermione was sitting in Ginny's room at the Burrow when a black owl flew in and landed gracefully by her cot. She took the scroll from his leg and gave it some water.

Hermione,

Knowing you are at most likely at the Burrow, please don't let Ron, or anyone for that matter, see this letter. I have some news for you, but it cannot be put in writing. Tomorrow I am going to Gringott's with Lupin. Can you meet me at the Leaky Caldron at noon? Come by yourself. I suggest shrinking your trunk and bringing it with you. I have an offer I know you'll love. Send your answer right away.

Your,

Harry

Hermione's mind went into overdrive. She didn't have to think twice. She had been at the Burrow a week and it was driving her crazy. From the way Ron and Ginny spoke about Harry, they only wanted to be around him for his fame and fortune. They didn't even seem to know the real Harry. She wrote Harry a response, hurried and packed her belongings, and raced down stairs.

"Mr. and Mrs. Weasley, I just received an emergency owl from my parents. I must return home tonight. Right now," Hermione said lying on the spot.

"Of course dear," Mrs. Weasley replied.

After saying their goodbyes, Hermione returned home to prepare for her meeting with Harry tomorrow.

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Harry awoke the next morning and got ready for his day with Lupin. He had received Hermione's reply that she would meet him at the Leaky Caldron at noon. He made his way to the dining room quicker this morning than yesterday. He walked in to find Tom, Lucius, Narcissa, Draco, and Lupin sitting around the table enjoying their breakfast.

"Good morning all," Harry said cheerfully.

They gave Harry a nod as he sat down between Remus and Draco. He ate his breakfast quietly unaware that a pair of silver eyes kept glancing at him.

After his run in with Harry yesterday, Draco hadn't been able to stop thinking about the raven haired Gryffindor. Draco knew he was gay ever since fourth year after a short fling with a boy from Durmstrang. He spent his day wondering how he could get Harry to be with him. It was on unknown fact that Draco didn't hate Harry. On the contrary, he had a crush on him since the beginning of fifth year. He didn't even know if Harry was gay. 'I'll just have to put my skills to the test.' he thought.

Draco was brought out of his thoughts by Remus and Harry rising from the table.

"Come on Harry. We best be going," Lupin said.

"Bye Tom. We'll be back later. Don't find yourself in any odd positions while I'm gone," Harry said cheekily.

Voldemort blushed again. 'I really need to work on that' he thought to himself.

Harry chuckled and followed Remus out.

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As they reached Diagon Alley, they proceeded up the road to Gringott's. Upon entering the building, Harry headed straight to the desk at the back.

"My name is Harry Potter. I am here to collect Sirius Black's will."

"Right this way Mr. Potter."

The goblin lead Harry and Remus to a small chamber to the left of the main hall of Gringott's. Harry and Remus took a seat at the table situated in the room.

The goblin stepped out of the room and another returned a few moments later carrying a small scroll.

"Good morning Mr. Potter. My name is Gornuk and I am the Director of Gringott's," the goblin said. "Here is the will of Sirius Black."

Harry took the scroll and carefully unrolled it to begin reading.

I, Sirius Black, do hereby leave the entire Black Estates, fortune, and possessions to my godson, Harry Potter. He is to have sole control to do with it as he sees fit.

'Sirius was never really good with word.' Harry thought.

Harry sat the scroll down and rubbed his eyes.

"How much does this bring my wealth to now?" Harry asked passing the will to Remus.

"Well, Mr. Potter –"

"Please, Harry."

"Well Harry, you add three vaults to the four you already have as well as many properties to the many you already possess. You would be richer than most pureblood families except for the large monthly withdrawal from your account that has been taken out since about a month before you started Hogwarts."

"What withdrawal? How much?" Harry exclaimed.

"Dumbledore authorized, but doesn't have any other contact with the withdrawal. The amount is put into another vault that is accessed by others. Every month 10,000 Galleons is transferred," Gornuk said.

Harry's mind was racing. He didn't know what to do.

"Why would Dumbledore need to take Harry's money?" Remus finally spoke.

"I don't know, but I want it to stop. Immediately," Harry stated, his anger rising towards Dumbledore.

"As you wish Harry, but I don't think it is Dumbledore that is necessarily spending the money." Gornuk nodded.

Harry nodded as he stood to leave. He and Remus bid the Goblin good day and headed down the street to meet Herminoe.

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Hermione waited quietly on Harry to arrive. He arrived moments later with Remus and paid for a room so that they wouldn't be overheard. After settling into the room, Remus put up the usual wards and charms and took a seat on the bed as Harry and Hermione sat across each other at a small table in the room.

"Mione, promise me you'll sit here and listen to me until I'm completely through explaining everything."

Hermione nodded for Harry to continue. Harry proceeded to tell her about the letter from Sirius, about Dumbledore, and finally he came to the critical part of the conversation.

"After much thinking, I have joined Tom. I have moved my belongings into Malfoy Manor and plan on staying."

He surveyed her as she sat with an unreadable expression on her face.

"And you okay with this Remus?" she asked turning towards him.

"Well, I too am with the Dark Lord."

"Then why have you asked me here Harry and why did you ask me to pack my things and bring them with me?" she questioned.

"I was hoping you would join me. Ron doesn't seem to be acting himself lately. You are the smartest witch I know. Plus, it would give you the chance to get close to a certain potion's professor."

Hermione blushed as she thought about the offer Harry had made.

"But I'm muggle born. Won't that be a problem?"

"I've already discussed this over with Tom. Are you with me Hermione?"

"Let's not keep the Dark Lord waiting."