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Thank you for all the reviews! I love all of you that replied. There was a majority vote and I decided to that Hermione will at some point, become good/ join Harry. She will not be his girlfriend however; she has done too much spying for that. For those of you who were confused Hermione didn't know about the money but she had been bribed by Dumbledore with the promise of a really good job in the ministry after Hogwarts. With that over, I hope you enjoy this chapter (and yes I will try to make it longer).

Chapter 11- Return to Hogwarts

The rest of the train journey was relatively quiet in comparison. Harry chatted happily to the Slytherins, gaining new allies. Draco was already on his side however Harry needed more support and the 3 of them were from powerful families or had links to them. Getting their support and keeping them away from Dumbledore's or Voldemorts grasp was essential. As the train neared Hogsmeade station Harry noticed Susan Bones walking past the compartment. Harry stood up quickly and bade his companion's goodbye before stepping out of the compartment and calling out to her. He smiled at her and asked

"Can you give this to your aunt? Tell her its important. I can't owl it myself without it being read you see."

She nodded and he flashed another smile at her before walking away to find his trunk with his school things in. Once he had changed and adjusted his weapons so they couldn't be seen he walked onto the platform, looking for a Gryffindor and a Ravenclaw. He found them in a carriage already and joined them. Neville had changed over the summer as well- his baby face had been lost and like Harry had gained height and muscle. Luna looked like she usually did however the radish earing had been replaced by pea pods. Harry grinned at them and turned to Neville to ask how his summer was. He replied with:

"Great thanks. Gran hired a trainer after the DoM event and said that my dueling would need improving. Who knows how she came to that conclusion, she wasn't even there! Dumbledore visited us a couple of times to ask if you were staying with us but stopped coming a couple of weeks ago. Luna visited a couple of times and I did a load of gardening as well. But what about you? You changed a lot mate. What happened to the scrawny little boy who taught us to duel last year? And what the hell is with the panicovi?"

Harry chuckled at all of Neville's questions and then grew serious before answering. "You see Neville, I found out that my closest friends and potential girlfriend have been spying on me for Dumbledore. I found this out when I went to Gringotts to get my inheritance. I gained a lot of titles my full name is now Lord Harry James Potter Black Rotherwood Gryffindor Le Fey, heir to Slytherin and Longbottom. I'm only heir to your line until you have kids though. Daemon is my familiar and is allowed at Hogwarts before you ask; he's already attacked Ron because he wouldn't leave me alone. Draco's on my side now as well, I hope you both side with me not Dumbledore."

Neville nodded, obviously deep in thought and Luna replied "Of course we are on your side Harry. Dumbledore never had my full trust. Daddy said his head is infected with Neuffers." Harry nodded, smiling internally; he had missed Luna and her rather unique way of thinking. By the time they had finished talking they were at the gates of Hogwarts. Harry got of the cart and walking up to the castle, nervous for what waited inside. He stepped inside the castle and was assaulted with a wave of magic, originating from the castle itself, welcoming the lord Gryffindor back. Harry stumbled and was caught by Neville who looked at him with concern. Harry shook his head, hoping Neville wouldn't ask any questions, he really didn't want to answer any at the moment. As the trio walked towards the Great Hall they were stopped by Snape who sneered and said "Potter. I didn't think you were coming back. Unfortunately you are, and you are already breaking the rules. That creature is against school rules and must be removed immediately."

Harry sneered back him and replied "Actually Professor, Daemon is allowed to be here, he is my familiar and is very protective of me. There is nothing in the school rules about not having a familiar. Therefore I suggest you let me and my friends go into the Great Hall unless you have something else to tell me."

Snape let them pass after he had handed Harry a small piece of parchment and given Harry an 'I will kill you slowly' kind of glare. Harry ignored him and looked at the piece of paper. It was a note from Dumbledore, asking him to coming to his office after the feast. Harry sighed, expecting the meeting to be more of a screaming match, and waved goodbye to Luna as she joined the other Ravenclaws. He sat at the Gryffindor table, next to Neville, Daemon on the floor at his feet. Almost instantly Ginny, Ron and Hermione joined them, Ginny squeezing up next to Harry and Ron and Hermione sat opposite him. Harry sneered in disgust and said to Daemon Do you see this girl next to me? She is like a limpet, so clingy and hangs onto my every word. All's she after is my money and title. Daemon did a cat version of a snort and silently agreed with him. Harry turned to Ginny and said to her:

"Do you mind not sitting so close? You're practically on my lap and your perfume is making my nose itch. Try to keep your hands to yourself as well."

Ginny ignored and cuddled up closer before replying "Oh Harry, I'm sorry, it's just so cold in here and you are so nice and hot." At this comment Harry lost his patience and said to her in a low cold voice "If you can't move, you little gold-digger, I will make you, I'm sure Daemon would love to sharpen his claws again." As soon as he mentioned Daemon, Ginny detached herself from him and slid down the bench a little, wearing a look somewhere between scared and betrayed. Hermione cleared her throat and said in a whispered tone, as the sorting had started,

"Harry, you have to know I am sorry. I swear to you I don't know about the money. Dumbledore said that we were keeping you safe and hinted at a place in the ministry after Hogwarts. You have to know I never would have done this if I knew that you would see it as a betrayal. Please Harry, I know that you can't forgive me immediately but I only ask you think about it."

Harry gave a sharp nod and turned to Ron, who had had his arm healed and raised an eyebrow however Ron refused to look at him and Hermione. Harry sighed; apparently Ron wasn't going to apologize any time soon. Harry turned back to Neville and struck up a conversation with him, ignoring Dumbledore speech, except when he announced the new DADA teacher, a scary looking man named Professor Brooks, and eating when the food appeared. After the feast was over, Harry walked out of the great hall with his friends before leaving them to walk to Dumbledore office alone. The gargoyle opened for him before he even started saying passwords and Harry and Daemon walked up the stairs. Harry knocked on the door and was called in a moment later. Dumbledore sat in his normal place and offered Harry a seat and a lemon drop. Harry declined both before raising his eyebrow expectantly. Dumbledore sighed and said

"Harry, I know that a lot has changed this summer (Harry snorted at this) but you must remember who you were before the summer, before you were influenced by Mr. Malfoy and Gringotts, when you were willing to work as part of a team to defeat Tom. Please Harry, I just want you to try and forget this summer, make up with your best friends and start working with the light again."

Harry shook his head and laughed a bitter laugh that held no amusement. He replied "I will never forget this summer. This summer showed me what is going on behind my back, what the Gryffindor Golden Boy has actually been missing out on. Come on Dumbledore, you didn't really think you were going to get my trust back that quickly did you? I remember that you kidnapped me, using order members under a spell to stun me, I remember that YOU tried to removed my house rings- a major crime among lords, I remember that you left me at the Dursleys every summer after I begged not to go back. You are asking me to forget the summer that opened my eyes, the summer that made me who I am, that made me stronger, that brought me closer to killing Tom. No chance old man. I have already sent a letter to Madam Bones, telling her of my kidnap and will be speaking to her about you stealing money from my vault as well. You have lost me old man, I WILL NEVER BE YOUR WEAPON AGAIN!"

Harry stood in front of Dumbledore desk panting, Daemon at his side growling while his magic whipped around him, creating a miniature whirlwind which once again, destroyed the Headmasters office, only this time it happened much more violently and much more extensively. Dumbledore leaned forward and said, in a voice that was far from his usual grandfatherly tone,

"Young man, don't try to fight me, you will lose. I can make your life very uncomfortable."

Harry had calmed down enough at his point to reply with "You can't touch me anymore old man. And don't threaten me, it's pathetic. This war is nothing without their savior; I have already endured public ridicule so that won't work with me. I will kill him, I am already working on the how, I will finish my research soon and then I will have no reason to associate with you anymore. Now, if that is all we will be leaving, I have lessons tomorrow, so I need to get to bed."

With that Harry walked out of the office with a grin on his face, leaving behind a shell shocked Headmaster with a destroyed office. He returned to his dorm, crept past the part that was taking place and crawled into bed. Tomorrow would be a hard day, and he knew that Dumbledore and his scheming minions wouldn't make it any easier.

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