A/N I am very sorry for the long wait. As I've told a few ppl I have had no time. I have had most of this written but no time to finish. I am also no the happiest with this chapter but I want to get this out so I hope you all enjoy. Please review.

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Chapter 8

Bellatrix again took the lead to the floo and enunciated Diagon Ally.

The shopping trip that followed would give Harry nightmares for years to come. Every single piece of clothing had to meet the approval of not one bit four women. They bought him an entirely new wardrobe. It took hours and by the end Harry did everything he could to not grumble and to the surprise of his ladies didn't complain once.

After clothes Narcissa decided they had enough time to get a few more things. First on the list was a new trunk. One actually turned into three. A library trunk was the first she insisted he needed. "Harry every proper wizard or witch needs their own library. Yes family libraries are great and often have things you couldn't find anywhere else. However, a personal library has both things you like to study and things you need to learn more about or need more work to understand properly. Eventually it will become references for anything you may need."

The next truck was a wardrobe. "You can't just folks you clothes and throw them in your trunk they need to be properly put away."

Last was a 'general' trunk, as Narcissa called it. This one was custom made. It had three slots to store other trunks and one extra if he eventually discovered the need. The three trunks would lock into the general trunk for security. It was also a three compartment trunk. In the first compartment was drawers to store miscellaneous things. The second had a tube in one corner, that was for Harry's broom. There was also a rack for his personal quidditch gear to be stored in nearly. The third compartment was just an expanded compartment for whatever he wished our customised it for at a later date.

After ordering the three trunks Narcissa led them to Quality Quidditch and quickly bought Harry a new set of high grade quidditch gear and a professional set of balls.

The next stop was Flourish and Blott's. After walking in she turned to the others. "Amelia, Bellatrix defence books first year through mastery. Amelia same for transfiguration and care. Bella charms and hexxes. Those are were you both specialize. Andromeda, law, politics, history of magic, and astronomy. I'll get potions and herbology oh and runes. Harry pick out books you'd like to read for fun but please still educational, and yes you can get a couple, two to three, books about quidditch plays or whatever you'd like to help you learn more to better your play. I know you like to play. If it's about a school subject ask whoever is assigned the subject. I'd prefer you not getting books that will teach you incorrectly. Questions?" not seeing any she nods and goes to collect books for her self assigned subjects.

After snapping out of their daze the others all moved off to collect the books for their assigned subjects. Harry having no clue just browsed quidditch books that looked like they would help him learn to be a better player.

After nearly an hour they all finally converged at the checkout. The near mountain of books supposed the boy behind the checkout counter. Narcissa quickly checked for books that they had gotten doubles and pulled out a couple. "That should be all we're getting please box them up by subject." She gracefully moved to return the books they had gotten more than one of to their proper location, returning just as the total was rung up. She frowned slightly at the price but quickly paid shrunk the boxes and put them in her robes.

Leaving quickly she led them to Olivander's bought a wand holster before the others cold even get in the door and was leading them back out.

Finally she led them to their last stop. Gringotts. Walking up to an open teller she calmly told the teller. "We would like a private meeting with the account managers of the Potter, Gryffindor, and Peverell accounts please."

The goblin looks curiously at the group, nods and writes a quick note before it disappears. "Please have a seat, someone will be out to collect you shortly."

A few short minutes later a new goblin came out and motioned for them to follow. Leading the way through various twists and turns to a conference room. Three very old goblins sat waiting.

"What can we do for you Miss Black?" the oldest looking one asked looking at Narcissa.

We would like to active all accounts attached to the Lord Potter, Gryffindor, and Peverell lordships. We would also like a full audit of all of said accounts and a full inventory done. We expect all goblin made artifacts to remain in said vaults."

Curious about why Narcissa had put emphasis on the statement about goblin made artifacts he leaded to whisper to the closest betrothed to him. This happened to be Amelia. "Why did she emphasise that?"

Amelia praised in thought at how best to answer. "Goblins view things they make and sell as belonging to the crafter or their families and think they should be returned after the purchaser had died."

Harry sat thoughtfully for a minute then spoke "I would also like a full inventory of all goblin made items in all of said vaults. Once we have that we will talk about returning, or purchasing the rights to them for the lifetime of our lines. I would like to develop a good relationship between my families and the goblins. However, when we begin talking about the items I expect the one taking for your side to understand that we wizards don't view it the same way you do just as I or whichever of the ladies that will be speaking for us will understand you don't view it like we do. Hopefully when we are done with that particular talk neither party will be happy but both will have more respect for the other side."

The three ladies looked at him first in shock at what he had said then smiled at what he hoped to achieve.

"As you wish Lord Potter." The eldest smiled greedily at the thought of all those goblin made items being returned to their proper owners at long last, and the raise he would get for getting them back.

Harry saw this and looked to the one who looked like the youngest or more accurately the one who looked like he understood what he had been trying to say. After meeting his eyes Harry raised an eyebrow then glanced at the greedy goblin then looked back. The goblin correctly interpreting the look to mean if you want any of it back he and more that likely both others probably shouldn't be the ones sent for the talks. The ancient goblin nods slightly then writes a quick note that disappears shortly after he finished.

As other goblins began to arrive with inventories and audits a regal looking goblin enters. "You sent for me Axhandle?"

"Yes Sire, I believe both Gripclaw and Goremaker should be removed from their respective accounts. I do not feel that they are appropriate for the accounts with the new Lord that has taken them over. He just gotten done telling us and I quote ' I would also like a full inventory of all goblin made items in all of said vaults. Once we have that we will talk about returning, or purchasing the rights to them for the lifetime of our lines. I would like to develop a good relationship between my families and the goblins. However, when we begin talking about the items I expect the one taking for your side to understand that we wizards don't view it the same way you do just as I or whichever of the ladies that will be speaking for us will understand you don't view it like we do. Hopefully when we are done with that particular talk neither party will be happy but both will have more respect for the other side.' Both immediately got looks of greed as they though of bringing in so many objects. Not understanding what the young Lord had been trying to say in the least. He expects concessions on both sides they only see concessions on his side. Because of their greed they are risking him removing his vaults from Gringotts as like me he saw the response both gave to his request. They young Lord wants something that is acceptable to both sides but also understand that both sides will have to make concessions to achieve it."

"If it's all the same to you sir." Harry began "I would prefer that Axhandle oversee all accounts of mine and just has…. Um I guess junior account managers is the appropriate word under him to ease the work of handling so many accounts. So I'll deal with him personally while he has underlings, perhaps those who are getting relatively close to becoming account managers themselves, to handle the less important things. It would give them some experience and training but also have someone more experienced to watch over them. A safety net of sorts I guess."

"Hmm, yes that would work. It's a good idea, they usually just take small accounts but giving them actual experience with a large account would both show those that can't handle it and give valuable instructions to those who can. Excellent. How many accounts are there Axhandle?"

"Three major accounts and several smaller ones."

"And how many Junior account managers do you feel you'd need?"

"Well if we are expect failure in some I would say eight. If we are sure they will succeed four. One for each large account and one for the minors that just about equals a major."

"Pick six. I don't care how close they are to promotion. With them under you they will get it when you feel they can handle it regardless of prior position."

As he goes to walk out Harry speak up. "Sir, may I ask a couple questions of you before you leave?

Turning around the head of Gringotts nod at him to proceed.

"First, why are you giving up so much money?"

Growing in anger the regal goblin demands, "explain."

"I think there are several areas that you're overlooking to make more profits. First credit cards. They are a muggle thing. Basically it's a form of small short term loans. You set a limit based on their past. How quickly they pay, how much they use it. Basically the more they show they will in fact pay back what they use the more they can use. The better their credit, that's the better they pay you back the higher their score is. It's based on a fixed system so it's the same for everyone but one of the thing that determine it is how much is estimated they can pay back in a expected period of time. Me personally I would have a muggleborn look into already existing systems for a model.

Next you seen to be completely ignoring the money you could be making from muggles. I would hire muggleborn witches and wizards to run the public face while goblins run behind the scene.

The last thing I can think of is more a convenience that for profit. Debit cards. They are similar to credit cards bit only use the money you actual have. The money Gringotts actually makes directly from this would be relatively small however indirectly is a different story. It would mean they can spend money easier. If they can spend money easier most people spend more, thus it gets more money moving around instead of sorting in vaults. I think you can see where that goes?"

"Yes. I will consider your suggestions. Axhandle don't bother with those talks. He is obviously a goblin friend and won't want a good relationship with us probably even beyond that.

Tell me Lord Potter if I asked you to marry a goblin to solidify a strong relationship between your families and Gringotts?"

"I honestly don't know how to respond. First I could never do such a thing without the permission of my brides to be. I may not have known then long but I want them to be happy and that means taking their opinions into consideration. Next while I would love to have a close relationship I have never seen a female goblin that I know of. If I'm going to marry one physical attraction while only a small part of a relationship it is still a part. Finally while I believe I got very lucky with these four as far as their personalities from what I've seen today anyway, I would need a female goblin that would…. I don't know I guess be compatible? Be my equal maybe? I don't know how to explain it better."

Looking to the four ladies Ragnarok asked. "And how would the ladies react?"

For the first time since Harry had begun taking to the king of the goblin nation the four closed their wide open mouths. And looked to the others to discern their thoughts. It was Andromeda who understood the importance of the offering. If they truly wanted more than being friends of the goblin nation they had to accept. They would protect their friends if they came to them. They would go to war for them if they deepened the relationship to honorary goblin, which is what offering the marriage was offering to them. Like her sisters probably realised and more than likely Amelia as well Voldemort may or may not be dead but he was going to be back. Having the goblins to fight with them could be very helpful.

"I think we agree provided that you find one that Harry is compatible and finds sexually attractive. I don't think any of us you included Lord Ragnorok want to put them in a relationship where both parties would end up miserable."

"Agreed. Come Lord Potter, we will see if you find any attractive."

Lord Ragnorok lead the young Lord deep into Gringotts. Deep in the bowels of Gringotts Harry was less into a large room where several, to Harry's surprise, very attractive female goblins. What supposed him was that while he wouldn't have said it aloud he had expected them to…. Well be kind of ugly like female versions of the makes he had seen. However while they did have several common features height, ears and teeth to name a couple, they were quite beautiful. They were currently training to fight.

"They are learning to defend themselves. While we do accept women into our warriors most don't choose that path. All goblins regardless of gender however are required to learn to defend themselves." Smirking at Harry's surprise. "Well just point out the ones that you find acceptable Lord Potter."

"Um….. uh do you have others because I don't see one that isn't yet."

Deep laughter was his response. "Then shall I pick one I feel would be compatible?"

"Uh I guess, but we will get time to make sure right?" Harry was nervous. He already had four women he felt deserved better than him. Now he was already adding another. While he understood that it was an offer of something more important than a wife he didn't know how.

"Yes Lord Potter." He walks over to a group that appeared to be about Harry's age. "Nath'eer, you have been selected for possible marriage to a wand user. He shows honor."

"Yes Milord." Nath'eer looked to the wand user that had accompanied the king. He was cute, and had beautiful eyes. She knew why she was chosen. She unlike most goblins saw the possibility for a human mate. The one chosen did, physically at least, appeal to her. He would be very handsome when he grew. With the knowledge that he was being offered this chance he would probably meet her standards mentally as well. Hopefully they could develop a close relationship beyond just marriage.

"Lord Potter, this is Nath'eer. I hope she meets your satisfaction?"

Um, uh. She's beautiful?" Harry replied unsure of what he was expected to say. "And please call me Harry. You as well Nath'eer.

"Excellent. Come we will get you and your ladies out of here before nightfall."

They quickly make their way back up to rejoin Amelia, Bellatrix, Narcissa, Andromeda and Axhandle.

Well that's all of the small accounts. I will go over the large ones and we can either set an appointment or I'll send it to you via owl."

"That would be preferred Axhandle. We wouldn't want to take up your time for something minor." Narcissa replied.

The meeting quickly ended and the now six people left Gringotts.

Amelia quickly led them to the Diagon Ally floo. "Potter estate." They came out at a six bedroom house in the country. We are renting this from Gringotts until we can find appropriate housing Harry. None of your families have anything beyond rental properties currently. The ones they had were either destroyed in the case of the Potter's or are in a state of severe neglect. The goblins don't expect they are salvageable but will be checking. In a few years time they will begin building so when your heirs assume the lordship they have an ancestral home. This should suit our needs for now. If you will all excuse me I must go get Susan, unless any of you object. I don't wish to leave her alone but I want to get to know my future husband.

At everyone's nod she quickly apparates away. Everyone else quickly move s towards the house eager to look around.