Chapter 7 Lists and Orders

9:00 am

Master suite

Potter Castle

Harry slowly came to. The second night all summer he actually was able to sleep. Feeling refreshed he is ready to work on some of the other tasks he was given. Remembering Hermione's advice on priorities and efficiency Harry sets to create himself a list of tasks to accomplish. He hopes it will keep him focused and ensure he talks about the important issues with his Protectors.

Tasks to complete

Bond with Protectors

Locate and bond breeders

Find/invent potion to counter Dumbledores

Visit Slytherin library and collect true creature knowledge tomes

Find a publisher for previously mentioned books of knowledge

Work on changing public opinion of creature inheritance

Discuss allowing Sirius and Remus into Tribe as teachers and political advisors

Find a dedicated healer for the Tribe

Work to change/remove creature laws

Take back Hogwarts

Leak information about the Dumbledore lines lies and manipulations through history to The Daily Prophet

Find a way to destroy Voldemort

Get true wizarding histories from the goblins to publish

Looking at his list he is almost overwhelmed but remembers he will have his protectors and possibly several of his breeders and others to assist him in completing the many tasks he has promised to complete. The only ones he will not have multiple assists on are the bondings and locating breeders. He will ask Severus to work on the antidote potion and ask both for suggestions on possible Healers and publishers. Their experience will aid those decisions.

List complete and mind calmer Harry dresses for the day in a new pair of dark blue jeans, a pale green t-shirt and new Sketchers before heading downstairs to breakfast. Arriving in the dining room he is happily shocked to see the elves wearing uniforms. Apparently Winky and Adel worked outworked out the different uniforms for the various positions in the castle. Sitting at the table he serves himself scrambled eggs, bacon, and a serving of fruit salad. Finishing he remembers the offer to Kingsley and Severus so calls Winky and Dobby.

"Dobby, Winky at 5 this evening I need you to bring the protectors here. Dobby you will go bring Severus Snape from Hogwarts or his home wherever you sense him. I know you have assisted him before. He will have potions ingredients and personal effects. Winky your task may be harder but I know you can accomplish it. You will locate Kingsley Shacklebolt's flat in London. Bring him and any belongings he may have with him. Have you been able to find everything you need?"

"Adel pointed us to an empty elf cottage last night. We settled in our things and will work on it some more today unless you need us for anything. Winky and Adel met this morning and worked out the uniforms for the elves. They wish to meet with you after lunch to make sure approve of all their choices." answered Dobby.

"That will be fine Dobby. Let them know I would also like to meet the head elf of each area at that time. I want to make sure they have everything they need. Make it a lunch meeting. You know I hate to eat alone."

"I will take care of it, Master Harry. Will you want rooms for your Protectors?"

"Hmm … Yes, I think everyone will want a private retreat from time to time. Severus will no doubt take control of the potions lab but he will possibly want a quiet place to read and relax at times as well. Any elves working with potion ingredients or potions will need to meet with him after the bonding make them aware they need to be ready to answer his call. I want to work on a dueling/work-out room so we can train and stay in shape we will build one if there isn't one already. Any chance we can get some workers looking into that before lunch and let me know what is needed at the meeting?"

"Any preference on the location of the training room?"

"Let's go with a separate building but with an underground access tunnel from the castle. We may make more connections at a later time. I would hate for inclement weather to limit its use."

"Of course Master Harry. I believe there is a barn not being used that can be converted with little trouble. We should be able to adapt it quickly."

"Perfect! You are in charge of that project. Use the Potter account to equip the gym part… only the best for my Tribe. If you are not sure about equipment you can ask Kingsley tomorrow."

"Yes sir. I will take care of it."

"Dobby, I would like a castle elf to give me a tour until lunch. That way you are free to work on your assignments and I can question them about my ancestors."

"You will want Edgie, Master Harry. He is the castle Historian and Librarian elf. He will be the best to help answer your questions."

"Thank you Dobby. I will see you at lunch at 1pm… Edgie!"

-pop-

"You called Master Harry?"

In front of Harry was an ancient elf in deep red robes with a gold tunic and black leggings with the Potter crest on the left breast of the robe and gold edging on the sleeves.

"Edgie I was told you can give me a tour and tell me some of the family history. My parents as you know died when I was still a baby and my muggle relatives did not know anything of my Potter history. I will have family soon and would like to not look ignorant of my past."

"Master Harry you will want to visit the family library soon. The family history can be learned by holding one of the many tombs and thinking a spell I can teach you. Only those of Potter blood can use this method but you will be able to learn about all of your ancestors."

"Thank you Edgie. Can you still escort me around I need to learn the castle. We can go to the library after my lunch meeting."

"Of course Master Harry whenever you are ready."

"Master Harry!"

"Yes Winky?"

"Will you want personal elves for your Protectors?"

"Yes Winky. I think that would be best. I want knowledgeable or secretarial trained so they will be better able to assist with daily schedules or any other tasks they may be asked to perform."

"Of course Master Harry. I will have two tonight ready to be introduced."

"Thanks Winky. You're the best." Blushing Winky left to find her targets.

"Well, Edgie, where to first?"Taking that as a request to begin Edgie started Harry's tour through the castle pointing out important artifacts and giving the history of them as well as the many tapestries lining the walls of the various hallways. The more Harry was shown and heard about the deeper his calm and sense of home became.

Chapter 8 Lunch with the Elves