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Chapter 4

Birthday Surprises.

There was a bright light surrounding Harry he was wondering what was happening to him. "Hello Harry" came a voice from behind him he turned to see a man in red and gold robes, with black messy hair exactly like Harry's with piercing blue eyes like Albus' making you think your where being x-rayed.

"Sorry but do I know you?" asked Harry who was confused to what had just happened.

"After a fashion you know me young Gryffindor. I am your many times Great Grandfather Godric Gryffindor." Said Godric smiling down at Harry.

"Bloody Hell are you being serious I am actually talking to the actual Gryffindor but I thought you were dead...why?" said Harry

"For a very simple reason Harry, you are coming into your magical inheritance tonight at your coming of age, and there are a few things the others and I thought you should know and yes I am very dead the last time I checked but that doesn't mean I cannot contact my heir." Said Godric with a wink and chuckling.

"What inheritance and what others?" asked Harry still confused

"Shall we go and meet the others and then everything will be explained?" said Godric walking with his arm around Harry's shoulders. It wasn't long until Harry noticed they were walking towards a large stone Hall. Inside Harry found four comfortable armchairs and a couch that could sit three. Noticing that there was already five people in the room two Wizards and three Witches, as Godric began to announce the others to Harry

"the witch over there with the red hair and the blue and bronze robes on is Rowena Ravenclaw your many times Great Grandmother and my beautiful wife, next to her is the delightful Helga Huffelpuff with the yellow and black robes and the blonde hair, and the rouge over there is Salazar Slytherin in the green and silver robes and brown hair they both are also your many times Great Grandparents and I believe you will recognise..."

"Mum... Dad...is that really you?" said Harry shocked he noticed he did look exactly like his dad but with his mum's eyes

"HARRY" they exclaimed overcome with joy they ran over to their son and hugged him so hard it put Molly's hugs to shame, they had missed their son and it pained them to watch the pain he'd gone through over the years.

After what felt like only seconds but was actually longer, they broke off and sat down on the couch James and Lily on each side of Harry on the couch while the Founders each took their own chair. Harry know looked about the hall and noticed it was exactly the same as the Great Hall in Hogwarts.

"Well Harry we have all the time we need to talk this evening as time goes slower here than it does in the land of the living" said Salazar with a smile.

"Well where to being, ah yes well as you already know you are our heir and as such will know be able to claim your birth right... Hogwarts, when we began to build Hogwarts we each had our own office and sanctuary, as you know you found Salazar's here who was the Chamber of Secrets, I had my own office which had my sanctuary the Hall of Phoenix attached, Rowena had her own library that still to this day remains hidden and Helga had her own part of the Green Wood as it was called in our day that was magically protected where animals could live in peace. It is still there, and is still well protected you will have access to these things, you may not know this but Hogwarts is a sentient being you will be able to communicate with her she has a wealth of knowledge she will use to help you her master, we each had all our possessions that weren't hidden within the castle moved to a single vault in Gringotts only you will have access to. We could go on about the different things we had that are know yours but it is all documented in the information in the vault I left there before dying. Now on to your magical inheritance, your magical strength will surpass all here in this room with ease and we were all the most powerful of our age, even your parents. Because of this, your physical strength and even parts of your body will change its known, as magical growth the last person to go through this was Albus Dumbledore and sadly Tom Marvolo Riddle. As we speak just know your body is changing to suit you coming in to your full magical strength though there may be some growth for some years to come you are an exceptionally powerful wizard even more than Merlin. It might even be that you will no longer need to wear glasses...and a few other things that will show up very soon though what would be the point in spoiling all the fun" said Godric with a twinkle in his eyes that could rival Albus'. Here's where Rowena took over.

"What we must do while you are here is show you how to bond with Hogwarts and how to power the wards and create new ones you may think of in the future there are a few that have lay dormant for centuries the teachers add some of the power to the wards but they are not powerful enough to hold them alone though Albus isn't far off it so he only asks for a little help from the staff. With the bond, you will have with the castle you will be able to communicate with her; you will also be able to do what no other can do in Hogwarts... Apparate...Lord of Hogwarts."

"What? Lord of Hogwarts?" asked Harry looking more confused.

"Yes dear, it comes with the territory; actually have a lot of titles that will come to light very soon." Said Helga Hufflepuff with a smile.

"You should also know, Harry that Voldemort is only related to me through blood and is in no way my heir nor will I ever be proud of him. My heir, you, is whom I am immensely proud of," said Salazar with a smile. "People have the wrong idea of what Slytherin and of myself, I wasn't a Dark Wizard I wasn't against having Muggleborns at the school in the beginning I was a little wary but I trusted my friends. Now there was a Pure Blooded Wizard however who didn't agree he used to be a pupil in my house but he decided he should control the Wizarding World so Godric and I decided to stage a fight between us and I left the castle in hopes of gaining entrance into this Wizards inner circle of followers. In the end, we duelled and I defeated him but in the process, I lost my life. Remember houses aren't sorted into Dark and Light each has a share of its own. Take care my boy and show that bastard what a real wizard can do."

The Founders left after that giving Harry time to spend with his parents whom he had no real living memory of. They spent the time making up for what they had lost getting to know each other. When Harry asked about whether they had seen Sirius they said they hadn't and that it sometimes takes time for people to fully-cross over. Harry had the feeling they weren't telling him something but he wouldn't press them for information he had come to accept the fact that Sirius was gone. There came a time when Harry knew it was time to leave and it appeared that his parents knew it too. "Harry, always know that we love you and are so proud of you" said Lily with tears in her eyes as she hugged her son and kissed him goodbye.

"Take care son we love you, we will be waiting for you when you arrive but it better not be for a very long time kiddo ok" said James hugging his son in turn. With that said everything went suddenly a blinding white light then everything went dark and as Harry opened up his eyes, he noticed a set a bright blue sparkling eyes in front of him.

"Ah Harry my boy, I see you're back with us, how are you feeling?" asked Albus who remembered his own magical growth all those years ago.

"Great actually I don't feel tired or anything" said Harry getting up.

"Yes it comes with the territory; you'll find that from now on you won't need much sleep."

"Albus," Harry decided it would be best to try and get this over with he knew Albus was one of the most powerful wizards alive but it was his task to protect the castle, it was his birth right. "I need to talk to you about the castle, when I was going through my magical growth. I met the founders and my parents, we spoke for a long time I got to get to know my parents but I also found out I need to bond with the castle and take control of the wards for the castle will be better protected with the Heir to Hogwarts than the Headmaster as the bond is stronger. It is nothing against your magic Albus it is just that as Heir I can protect Hogwarts better, is that okay with you Albus?" asked Harry worried he'd offended the old wizard he loved like a grandfather and was the most powerful wizard he knew.

"Yes Harry I had a feeling that once we found out that your where the Hogwarts Heir that it would be better protected if you were in control of the wards and Harry so you know its fine with me but I am curious won't you need aid to help power them? In the past I've needed some aid in charging them"

"No I was told I have more power that all the founders and my parents combined and could take control of the wards fully with ease and that for the wards it is better to use the existing magic around Hogwarts. From the students that use it day in day out and around here and that it becomes a part of Hogwarts"

"I suspected as much but I've never really looked into the theory deeply, it will be a relief to be honest with you it is a weight that you have taken off my soldiers. I am old over 150 and it takes longer for me to get back up to my full strength and after the battle with Voldemort the wards made it take slightly longer for me to fully recharge you could say but anyway enough of a foolish old man's ramblings. Do you know what to do?" asked Albus with some both relief and pride at the young wizard before him.

"Yes the Founders went over everything thing with me including a few other things" said Harry as he closed his eyes and touched his magical core and reached out with his magic to make the connection with the castle. He was surprised at how easy he found it to communicate with the castle.

"Hogwarts?" Harry mentally called out.

"Hello my Lord, it has been a long time since I have been able to communicate with my creators heirs, I have waited a long time and I have watched you in your time here I have always tried to make the castle feel like home to you and to watch over and protect you"

"It has gracious lady, (Godric said Hogwarts loved to be complimented) and I thank you for all your aid in the past. But I am here to create the bond between you and I as the heir of your Founders."

"Very well, Master."

With that said Harry was surrounded with a golden light and started to float up into the air stopping high above the castle. Though with his eyes closed Harry didn't notice, but he knew he was hovering in the air, the bond wasn't that complicated once complete Harry could sense the well of power stored in Hogwarts which he could access of needed. Harry reached out with his mind for the wards, which Albus sensed as he had always felt the wards as Headmaster of this school and let them go with a smile of joy in his eyes at the wonder he was witnessing such a thing had never been seen before. As Harry took complete control over the wards, he looked at them closely and began to notice the gaps in them. Hogwarts spoke to him the knowledge in his head of how to channel power through them and make them stronger and what wards did what and how he was able to adapt them and create more than there had been in centuries. He also saw the dormant ones that the Founders had spoke about and activated them, these where designed to keep out Dementors and alert Harry to anyone who bode ill will to the castle or its inhabitants. Harry also noticed he could stretch the wards out if need be to cover the whole of Hogsmaede as all that land belonged to Harry. As Albus watched from the balcony he noticed the wards, that where no longer his burden to worry about, that where usually invisible unless you knew how to look flashed red, gold, blue, bronze, yellow, black, green and silver and looked like they had became solid for a second. As Harry finished he began to descend to the balcony again where he opened his eyes and smiled noticing he wasn't tired and that it wasn't long till dawn now.

"Well done Harry well done indeed I can honestly say that I have never seen such a fantastic display of magic from someone your age or anyone older than you as a matter of fact. Well I think I shall turn in for some sleep for what's left of the night, oh and Harry...Happy Birthday." Said Albus, and with that Albus left.

Harry spent the time before dawn deep in conversation with Hogwarts learning some of her secrets and where the founders sanctuaries where, and how to get to them Hogwarts said she could share knowledge with him as they were now bonded and so Hogwarts gave Harry information to do with the castle and her layout. As Harry finished looking over the some information Hogwarts had given him, to take in everything Hogwarts held in secret wasn't something that could be done in an hour or two or even a week or two, so he decided to go and get ready for the day ahead. Before showering Harry went outside to the balcony and saw the sunrise over the horizon, it took Harry breath away seeing all around him bathed in sunlight of the new day. After showering Harry looked in the mirror and noticed he was about six feet tall his shoulders were broader and he had defined muscles, and it also appeared Godric was correct he no longer needed his glasses, so going down to the Entrance Hall harry found Tonks there waiting.

"Wotcher Harry, Happy Birthday, wow what happened to you? You've grown a lot since last night?" Tonks said hugging Harry.

"Long story Tonks and thanks so shall we go?" replied harry

Harry began to enjoy his new physic he outran Tonks and had to stop to let her catch up.

"Come on Tonks I'm just jogging here?" said Harry smiling

"What the hell have you been eating, if you think you can go faster the go I'm finished for the day" replied Tonks exasperated that the boy who couldn't keep this up without breaking out into a sweat was looking like he hadn't even been trying. "Show off" thought Tonks though exactly what she thought he was showing off she didn't know all she knew was that it just wasn't natural but saying that Tonks thought that about anything that she didn't understand.

"Nothing special I'm just feeling energetic today, if your sure I'll see you later" and with that Harry ran off picking up a fast run which even the most athletic person couldn't do with ease for long, Harry still wasn't out of breath or feeling strained after an hour of running so he decided he better go to breakfast.

At breakfast all the staff wished Harry Happy Birthday, not long after Harry sat down to his own breakfast after feeding Rose. Who thought she'd rather share her breakfast with everyone else bar herself by throwing it at their faces, after a quick "scourgify" and the Great Hall back to normal Harry began to eat a large breakfast of bacon, eggs, sausage and a Scottish food Minerva got Harry to try once called Potato Scone or as she pronounced it "tatty scone". The amount that Harry ate at breakfast would do Ron proud. The Owl Post arrived shortly after Harry began go eat. Harry got two letters from the Ministry.

Dear Mr. Potter

May the Ministry congratulate you on coming of Age, and would like to inform you that you are now allowed to use magic outside of Hogwarts School of Witchcraft and Wizardry and are now classed as a full adult in the Wizarding world.

Have an enjoyable day

Improper Use of Magic Office

Ministry of Magic

The next letter Harry received from Fudge he didn't even have to read it as it was charmed that once the recipient received it, it would speak what was written on the letter aloud similar to a Howler but not as loud and it didn't blow up if you didn't open it.

"Dear Harry,

Congratulations on coming of age my dear boy, it is my honour and privilege as the Minister for Magic that I offer you guidance and support if needed. If you ever need advice, do not hesitate to contact me dear boy. My door is always open

Your friend

Cornelius Oswald Fudge

Minster for Magic"

Harry wasn't too impressed with Fudge at the moment and the fact that he had just tried to suck up to him after what he had been having written in the Daily Prophet until a few weeks ago.

"Useless Tosser sooner they get rid of him the better who'd go to him for advice guy couldn't even organise a piss up in a brewery and he's a wizard." Muttered Harry

"Harry can I meet with you after you're meeting with Griphook today?" asked Albus bemused at the thought of Fudge trying to organise a piss up in a Brewery.

"Yea sure, but if you'll excuse me I'm going to take Rose and spend some time with her."

Harry spent the morning with Rose who he took out flying out on his broomstick, she seemed to love flying as much as Harry did. At 11.45 Harry headed down to the Entrance Hall waiting for Griphook; lunch was an uneventful thing Harry spent the time getting to know Griphook and trying to learning the way of the Goblin Society. Harry asked Griphook where he could purchase information on the ways of Goblins Griphook was deeply impressed with the kindness, equality this young Wizard viewed in all those he knew and his willingness to learn of the other magical races. Griphook promised to have the books requested to be sent to Harry and pay for them personally. If Harry knew anything about the Goblin race he would have know this was a great gift as Goblins rarely bought anything at their own expense for wizards or even their own race at times depending on the financial climate. He would be reporting to Ragnock the leader of his people later on this evening about the day's events with your Mr Potter. After lunch they went up to Harry's rooms where Griphook brought out two extremely large folders that had been charmed to hold more information that what it actually looked like and handed one to Harry.

"Mr. Potter, this folder is an up to date copy of the Potter family holdings in Gringotts from 1130am today. It contains all the information of your inheritance, to begin with you will see that you gain a series of vaults in with the addition to the Black family Vault you now have full access to all your family vaults, there is the Potter Family Vault which contains well over a billion galleon's it also holds your family's personal effects. Also in the vault is furniture from Potter Manor in Scotland which is know also yours, you also have a house in London, you have Godric's Hollow in Wales and a small estate on Ireland and a few else were in the world. You also have your family ensigns and its seats on the Wizengamot, you also have a few other vaults in Gringotts there's your old one that your father set up for you at last count it held over one million galleons. There is also in this folder containing information with business investments in both in the Wizarding World and the Muggle world, there is also the Hogwarts fund that sends students who lack the sufficient money to pay the school fees. It has also become known that you are the heir of the founding four of the castle of Hogwarts. You now own the castle and the surrounding land including the town Hogsmaede, there's the founders vault which holds their personal effects and treasures and the Hogwarts vault which is used for the school funds, and their places on the Wizengamot which haven't been used in over nine hundred years. That is a brief outline of what is contained in the folder now in your possession, there are some papers for you to sign and then you will be in full control of your family estates from this moment on, you may wish to visit your properties and check in case of need of repair. They magically closed themselves off when your parents died and no one has been able to access them since you where took out of Godric's Hollow, with these properties come house elf's with each house I believe not including Hogwarts there are around thirty altogether"

As Harry and Griphook finished their meeting. Harry wished Griphook a profitable day and walked him down to the gates where they shook hands and parted with Griphook promising to send Harry the books soon on Goblin society. It was an experience that neither had ever before had and both enjoyed it. As Harry walked back up the bright green lawns of the castle grounds he noticed Albus waiting at the door to the castle.

"How did it go with Griphook my boy?" asked Albus with a twinkle in his eye.

"Good I have a lot of papers to go through, if I though the Black folder was large its small compared to the Potter one which also contains the Founders information. I actually found Griphook to be quiet interesting he's going to send me books at his own expense on Goblin Society so I can better understand them better in the future."

"I believe Harry from what you have just said that in that single meeting to discuss your inheritance you have made history today, now the goblins will see that not all wizards think they are the most superior beings in the world and that there are some who treat everyone as an equal my boy. Now do you remember I said I have something important to talk to you about it concerns your friend Miss Granger. Believe me when I said she was one of the first people I thought of when I decided to bring back the Apprenticeship program to Hogwarts but the Board of Governors refused. I appealed of course such a brilliant student shouldn't be excluded just because of her blood status something I detest about our world that so much is relied about a person's blood status it is no better than those Muggle Nazi's but I got nowhere it saddens me to think that most of the board think along the same lines as a lot of poor miss guided fools. You may be wondering why they didn't reject you it is simple you are from one of the oldest families in the Wizarding world that is still around, the fact they don't know you are the founders heir is not important at this point the fact that you are the head of two of the oldest families we have left. It also means as a family head you can 'adopt' someone shall we say for lack of a better word, into your household without having to go through the Ministry welfare department. Meaning that he/she would be able to say if offered a place on an apprenticeship program and be a Muggleborn, still be able to take part as she would be in the Wizarding world a part of your family it also offers them protection which is always useful. Do you see where I'm going with this Harry?" asked Dumbledore with a smile on his face they were just entering his office and carrying on with their discussion.

"You want me to 'adopt' Hermione as a member of the House of Potter to allow her to do the Apprenticeship program... What do I need to do?" said Harry smiling like madly Hermione would be able to do the thing she loved best study, and achieve a Master Apprenticeship at the end of it.

And so Harry and Albus spent the rest of the afternoon going through all the documents needed that needed signing all that would be needed was for Hermione to sign them, but they also relaxed over a game of chess, Harry won much to Albus' surprise he had never lost a game in his life. Harry told him he should play Ron if he wanted to see a real professional play the game. It wasn't until the clock in the office announced it was dinnertime by literally shouting "DINNER TIME" that they left the office.

As they made their way over to Harry's rooms to pick up Rose, upon entering the quarters they found it empty, "Dobby or Winky must have took her down" Harry thought not worrying. As they reached the entrance to the Great Hall, Harry went in first to find the hall in complete darkness wondering what was going on, before he could do anything all he heard was a massive "SURPRISE, HAPPY BIRTHDAY HARRY". Standing in front of Harry was those he considered his family, Mr. & Mrs. Weasley, Bill, Charlie, Fred, George, Ron, Hermione, Remus, Tonks, Mad-Eye (with his new leg), Kingsley, Minerva, Filius, Dobby, Winky, Hagrid, Rose who was in Ginny's arms…. Ginny looked stunning in Harry's opinion with a beautiful white summer dress. Harry had come to think of Ginny more than just Ron's little sister. As everyone came forward and wished Harry a Happy Birthday, he received punches on the shoulders from all the Weasley boys and hugs from all the females, though when it came to Ginny's hug it went on a little longer than what was normal. Harry thought he could just stand there all night and smell her hair, which like the rest of her was perfect. As Harry looked around the Great Hall, Harry saw a banner flying high with the words "HAPPY BIRTHDAY HARRY POTTER" with each letter changing a different colour every few seconds. As Harry's party got under way there was a massive buffet table full of food for whoever was hungry (at the moment the only person who looked in the slightest interested in the food was Ron who Harry had the suspicion would try and make a serious dent in the amount of food that was there). In the centre of the table was a cake of Hogwarts with little icing owls flying around it had to be the best cake Harry had ever seen. When it came time for presents, everyone was eager for Harry to open the presents but Harry had a gift for someone else first. As everyone stood around the huge pile of presents that where awaiting Harry, he spoke first.

"Before I open these presents, I want to thank you all for coming this has been my first and best Birthday party and I just want to say thank you, but I too have a gift for someone, Hermione could I speak to you for a moment alone please" asked Harry

They went into the side chamber, which was right next to where the table with the presents had been set up once inside Harry turned to Hermione

"How would you like to become a Hogwarts Apprentice?"

"Harry what're you talking about, you know I can't become an apprentice I'm not from an old magical Wizarding family." Said Hermione clearly upset at the fact.

"That's correct Hermione but did you know that you can be "adopted" per say by the head of an old Wizarding family. I have here papers that would in a sense "adopt" you to the house of Potter meaning you would be able to become a Hogwarts apprentice and would be entitled to the similar things in the future if some pure blood idiot just tries to make something for pure blood families only. You just need to sign here and its official"

"Harry are you being serious?" said Hermione, who if she hadn't had her eyes set on someone else she would have kissed him there and then.

"Yes I am, so are you going to sign these or not?" asked Harry with a smile on his face.

Hermione quickly grabbed the papers off Harry and signed them. As her parents where Muggles they had assigned Minerva as Hermione's head of house at Hogwarts to be her Magical Guardian when it came to matters they didn't understand so all they needed was for Minerva to sign. It turned out that Minerva and Albus had followed them into the chamber per Harry pre request of Albus earlier. Once Minerva had also signed the papers started to glow blue, Harry reached out and took them.

"Welcome to the Potters Hermione" said Harry who was happy his friend would be able to become an apprentice and officially part of his family he had always looked at her as a sort of sister.

With the papers, signed Albus produced an envelope with Hermione's name on the front it was her apprentice letter. To say Hermione was happy was an understatement after hugging the other three present several times they made their way back into the Great Hall where upon Albus asked the four who had been offered places if they would accept and they answered in unison "yes".

"For those of you who remained in the Great Hall there Harry had just offered Hermione a place in the house of Potter a sort of "adoption" shall we say but it now enables her to become a Hogwarts Apprentice."

At this news, everyone cheered for they all knew that this is something that the young witch deserved, as she was after all the smartest witch of her generation. With that all sorted Harry turned his attention to his presents.

From Mr and Mrs Weasley, Harry received a grandfather clock like their own, but this one had many more faces on it basically it had the face of everyone there at the party's face on it with the addition of Luna and Neville.

From Bill and Charlie, Harry received a pair of Dragon Hyde Boots and glasses, Harry had informed them that he didn't need glasses but was told they can be used to translate anything that you read into English while you are wearing them. They told Harry that it was clear glass so he could keep the fact that he didn't need glasses a secret until he wanted people to know.

From Fred & George, Harry got a box full of all their inventions and papers stating he owned thirty percent of Weasley's Wizarding Wheezes, he would speak to Fred and George about this later.

From Ron, Harry got a broom cleaning kit for his Firebolt and also new Seeker gloves, though as Harry would be an apprentice and would have no house affiliation and also being the Heir of the Four Founders he couldn't favour one house of the other he would have to try and promote house unity. However, that didn't mean he couldn't play the odd game of Quidditch for fun.

Hermione gave Harry a large book on Wards and Enchantments. Which looked to be quiet interesting, and rather expensive.

Ginny gave Harry a new set of two way mirror's, similar to the ones Sirius had given him, Harry smiled sadly when he seen them and promised himself that he wouldn't forget these ones.

From Tonks and Kingsley, Harry got a complete set of Auror training books. This contained more advanced spells than what the subjects usually taught in Hogwarts.

Mad-eye gave Harry a wand holster for his arm, saying that it was quicker that getting it out of a pocket, it had a Disillusion charm on it that could be turned on and off and also it was part of proper Wand elementary. During his telling, Harry about the wand holster there was about three CONSTANT VIGILANCE's added for good measure.

Minerva and Filius both gave Harry books on their respective subjects but these where very advanced books master level actually. It was actually copies of their own master theory books. That they wrote after gaining their masters in Transfiguration and Charms.

From Dobby and Winky Harry received a large box full of miss matching socks, Harry didn't know what to say, it seemed that these House elf's where fascinated why socks.

From Remus Harry got a Wizarding Camera, Harry had always thought about getting one but each time he'd been to Diagon Alley he had just put off buying it.

From Hagrid Harry got a strange cage upon looking inside Harry found a baby Griffin.

"Hagrid where did you get that?" asked Harry

"Eh well you see the 'ittle things mother died after birth in the forest was attacked, I was walking past and found this little thing and thought seein' as it was in your forest ye might like him, they're great animals Harry" said Hagrid who had become attached to the animal.

"Could you do me a favour Hagrid, could you look after him for a while I've got enough with Rose and I would be afraid I didn't know how to look after him properly," said Harry

"T'would be an honour Harry, I'll look after 'im fir ye" said Hagrid beaming with joy.

From Albus he received three things a box, which Albus said to open in private, the second was a box, which he said, was from Fawkes at his mention the Phoenix appeared in the hall singing joyfully and the third he said was from him. It turned out to be a Putter-outer. It was Albus' own invention and said to be very handy for many reasons which was all contained in the instruction manual Albus had wrote he informed Harry that there were only three in existence Harry's, Albus' brother and Albus'. Harry felt honoured to be given such a gift.

As the party began to die down and people started to head home Hermione and Ron came to say goodbye and that they would see him on the day of the apprenticeship starting. This was because Ron was going back to Romania with Charlie and with what was left of the buffet. Hermione was also going on holiday to America with her parents for the rest of the summer. Harry wished them both a good time and that he would write. Once everyone was away home and Harry and Ginny had another one of their longer than normal hugs, Harry went up to his room where Dobby and Winky had brought all his presents including the still unopened one from Fawkes and Albus. Upon looking in Fawkes gift Harry found himself in possession of an egg with a small note.

Harry

Fawkes gave me this Egg for you take care of it. It is a Phoenix egg and very rare have Hedwig look after it owls are excellent at looking after eggs even if they are not their own.

Albus

As if she had been, reading the letter with Harry Hedwig went flying across to the egg and sat on it to keep it warm. After petting his beautiful owl for a few minutes in thanks, Harry turned to the other package. It was a small box no bigger than his two fists put together but in the Wizarding world that didn't mean much. Upon opening the box Harry lifted out what looked to be a Rubix cube made of wood. Instead of colours on it, there were symbols that Harry didn't understand. When Harry was younger, he used to like puzzles it helped pass the time he spent in his cub board under the stairs at the Dursley's. Only thing about doing the puzzles was that the Dursley's thought he was stealing Dudley's toys. What they didn't know was that Dudley threw them out the window when he couldn't do them so Harry used to pick them up when he was weeding the garden. Only thing was that the Dursley's would find them in Harry's cub board when they threw him in there and he would get a further punishment for stealing from Dudley.

As Harry finished the puzzle a short time later, when Harry did the last turn to complete it, it began to glow. Harry dropped the cube in surprise it rolled along the floor and up to the wall where it began to unfold into the form of a solid oak door. Knowing that Rose was down for the night and wouldn't be up for several hours. Harry decided to see what was behind the door that just unfolded itself.

Harry walked over to the door, for some reason he felt drawn to it. As he placed his hand up the handle, the whole door began to glow gold in response to Harry's touch. Without turning the handle, the door swung open. Looking through Harry found a large Entrance Hall, with a floor of white marble and open stonework on the walls; it was slightly similar to the Entrance Hall in Hogwarts though not as large. A difference though in the similarity is that this Entrance Hall has tapestries around the walls. There was phoenix's in flight in clear blue skies. There was stag's in woodland forest with the sun shining through the tree canopy above. Also in on the walls was a tapestry of a lion and a raven together. The lion roaring from on top of a cliff over what looked like an African plain with a raven flying just about the lions head. Around the Entrance Hall was also suits of armour though the largest thing above the staircase was a large crest of a stag with a phoenix perched on top of its antlers. Underneath was writing The Ancient House of Potter.

"Welcome to Potter Mansion, Master Potter Sir" came a voice from no where.