A/N – Well here we are readers a brand new chapter for you lovely readers. I hope you enjoy sorry about any spelling or grammar mistakes you find.

Disclaimer - I do not own Harry Potter or its world I'm simply doing this for me.

Chapter 4 – Travelling.

Elysia sat in her chair by the fire she loved living at Huntington cottage but it wasn't her home. She could not wait until the manor wasn't finished she couldn't wait until it was finished. She was currently sat surrounded by plans for her ball. The invitations were ready to go she was just waiting for the first of December so she could send them out.

She has spent the last 2 and half months travelling the world just getting a feel for the magical environment. China was her favourite country it was simply beautiful the people were amazing and the things she got to experience she just couldn't describe it. Once she took custody of Harry she was taking him there she was sure he would love it. She had written him a personal invitation to the ball she knew he would come, even if she had to kidnap him from Hogwarts she giggled at the thought.

Elysia leaned back rubbing her eyes certain people she wished she didn't have to invite especially Fudge the meeting with him yesterday still made her angry the man was an idiot but money was the language of politics.

Flashback:

Elysia strode through the ministry entrance everyone turned to stare at her. She was doing a perfect imitation of Professor Snape with her clock bellowing behind her it was a simple levitation and freezing charm after all. Today Elysia had her finest silk robes on with the top in a corset style making her figure irresistible. Emerald really did suit her complexion. She had gone all out for this meeting she was dressed to impress after all.

Arriving at his receptionist desk she coughed simply to gather her attention and smiled politely.

"One moment Lady Emrys I will let the minister know you are here." She said jumping up and walking over.

Not a moment later she was waved into the room.

"Good morning Minister Fudge thank you for giving up time in your busy schedule to see me." Elysia said holding out her hand to him.

"Not at all Lady Emrys the pleasure is all mine. Please take a seat would you like anything to drink?" Fudge asked placing a light kiss on the back of her hand before gesturing to a seat before taking a seat.

"Yes tea would be lovely thank you." Elysia said smiling and taking a seat. Fudge waved his wand and the tea service filled in front of them. He handed a cup to Elysia first before taking his own.

"So what can I do for you today Lady Emrys?" Fudge asked getting straight to the point. He was up for re-election soon and was hoping she would offer her support along with some of the Emrys gold.

"Well minister as you have heard I wish to open a magical orphanage here as Britain does not have one. It does seem rather strange that you would allow magical orphanages to be placed in muggle orphanages." Elysia said taking a sip of her tea.

"Well Dumbledore you see." Fudge spluttered. "Say no more about that old coot Minister." Elysia interrupted him and he smiled at her nodding.

"So anyway I would like to open one total funded and ran by myself I just need your approval so I can begin converting one of my properties." Elysia said smiling sweetly fluttering her eyelashes occasionally making him blush.

"Of course Lady Emrys it would be my pleasure to authorise such a wonderful cause." Fudge said nodding before signing a form and handing her.

Elysia smiled happily at this she placed the permission inside her bag so she wouldn't forget it. "Minister what are you opinions of opening a magical primary school for between 5-11 and an introduction course added at Hogwarts."

Fudge sat quietly for a moment he has to think this through both Lucius and Dumbledore were pressuring him to ignore both these requests but he honestly agreed with them.

"Well I for one think they are exactly what this country needs however you will find opposition to these plans of yours. Hogwarts is strongly controlled by Dumbledore and the ministry has no jurisdiction there." Fudge said leaning back in his chair.

"Well Minister I am sure that you can offer small words of support for this when the need arises I am sure." Elysia said pushing a bag brimming of galleons across the table at him it was double the amount Lucius has every given him in his entire career.

"Of course Lady Elysia it would be my pleasure." Fudge said bouncing with excitement this was a lot of gold he had just received.

"I will take my leave thank you for the approval and I look forward to seeing you at the Christmas ball I will be hosting." Elysia said smiling at him before taking her leave.

Fudge smirked as she left oh yes he couldn't wait for this ball the cream of magical society would be there and he would be mixing with them all. He was planning to line the ministry coffers even more that night.

End of flashback.

Elysia smiled sipping her red wine yes that man was a foul but she could tolerate him for now money easily made him do what she wanted. At that moment she looked up and smiled when she saw the familiar white owl fly towards her. She stroked Hedwig and took the letter from her and opened it and began to read.

Hello Elysia,

How are you? I hope that you are enjoying being back home, China sounds amazing and I love the dagger you sent I cannot wait to visit there someday. School is going well those introduction books really did help especially with potions Snape is being less mean to me now I do wonder why he hates me though.

Anyway I wanted some advice you see we accidently found the three headed dog on the third floor and Hermione thinks its hiding something under the trapped door it was stood on. I did tell you about the package we collected from Gringotts. What do you think it is?

I have to go classes start in a minute and I don't fancy another detention with Snape.

Harry.

Elysia sighed rubbing her temples she needed him to stay away from that stone.

Hello Harry,

I am good thank you I hope you are good and eating lots. I am happy to be home the minister approved of my idea of the orphanage you will have to come see it over the summer. I am glad the books helped you should have received them anyway. I expect a copy of your exam results at the end of the year Mr. Potter with all O's and E's on it. I am sure I can give you a good reward if you do.

Harry listen to me very carefully there is a reason that dog is there and I want you to promise you will stay away from it. It's a trap a clever one and it is also a test. No matter what you discover or your friends try to drag you into I want you to promise me you will stay away. I don't care if you have an amazing reason you go down that trap door and I will be extremely angry with you.

Now enjoy classes and keep me updated little man.

Elysia.

Elysia folded the letter and handed it to Hedwig to take back to her. She knew she was coming across strong. The stone was a fake and she wanted to protect him from becoming a murderer at 11. Sighing she stood up and went to be bed soon the ball would be hear and Harry would be coming to stay for Christmas she has permission of his guardians she would love to see Dumbledore's face when he found out. Smirking she went off to bed.

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The next morning at Hogwarts Harry was sat having breakfast when his owl flew in. He smiled taking the letter off Hedwig. He was so glad he bumped into Elysia that day she had helped him out so much this year he was extremely grateful to her. Opening his letter he soon frowned when he read through it. He was dying to know why he couldn't look more into this but he trusted Elysia and he wrote back promising to stay away from that room no matter what he didn't want to be in trouble. He felt like Elysia was becoming a parent to him it made him feel safe knowing someone was there to take care of him. It was nice having someone who cared about just Harry made a change from what he usually had to put up with.

Hermione looked up from reading the paper, "What did she say Harry?"

"She asked me to promise her to stay away from the trap door and I would be in big trouble if I went down there to look. I promised I would stay away no matter what." Harry said.

Hermione frowned she wanted to know she hated a mystery. "But Harry it could be important we need to know more it couldn't hurt to look."

"No Hermione I promised I would stay away and that's what I am going to do. I trust Elysia and if she says don't do something then I am going to listen." Harry said collecting his bag and walking out of the great hall.

Dumbledore was watching him with his eyes narrowed he need a way to keep Harry from Lady Emrys it would ruin all of his carefully thought out plans.

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A/N – well my dears that is the end of chapter 4. Up next the much longed for ball. What will Dumbledore's reaction be to Harry being there? Haha you will have to wait and see. I am looking forward to writing that part.

Just so you are aware Harry's life does not stick totally to canon I am not exactly focusing on the books to much you will notice that when he introduces his friends.

If you don't like this then simply don't read. The pairings for the story are still undecided and I guess I will know when they happen. Until next time then.