Help From the Unexpected 1
This is an A/U story about Harry receiving some much needed help after living nearly ten years with the Dursleys. It begins with Harry Potter's first trip to Gringotts and covers the first year at Hogwarts.
A/N: From my profile: IF YOU'RE LOOKING FOR ANGST YOU WILL NOT FIND IT IN MY STORIES. I DON'T WRITE AND SELDOM READ ANGST STORIES. In my opinion there is enough angst in the real world to satisfy most healthy minds.
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Chapter 1 - Introductions
July 31, 1991 - Gringotts Bank
At the lowest level of Gringotts Bank were vaults one through twelve belonged to the following owners:
Vault 1 - Myrddin Emrys also known as Merlin
Vault 2 - Morgana also known as Morgan
Vault 3 - Godric Gryffindor personal
Vault 4 - Helga Hufflepuff personal
Vault 5 - Rowena Ravenclaw personal
Vault 6 - Salazar Slytherin personal
Vault 7 - Godric Gryffindor Hogwarts
Vault 8 - Helga Hufflepuff Hogwarts
Vault 9 - Rowena Ravenclaw Hogwarts
Vault 10 - Salazar Slytherin Hogwarts
Vault 11 - Flamel Personal
Vault 12 - Flamel Family
Needless to say the first ten vaults weren't visited by humans in centuries. Interest on the monetary contents was paid monthly on the last day of each month just like clockwork. However, the current owner of vaults 11 and 12 was visiting with the Chief of the Goblin Nation watching the visitors to Diagon Alley.
"Well old friend it's time to put our plan into action as Hagrid and Harry have just entered the Alley." Nicolas Flamel told Ragnok, Chief of the Goblin Nation.
Ragnok gave Nick a closed mouth smile and nodded, and then the two men left his office for the bank's lobby. They watched as Hagrid talked to the teller, and Harry Potter looked around the bank, amazed at what he was seeing. When Hagrid turned to Harry to leave for the vaults, Ragnok signaled his son Hawkclaw.
Hawkclaw and twelve goblins with spears approached the half giant and Harry Potter.
"Mr. Potter, I am Commander Hawkclaw Captain of the Guard, please come with me sir. Mr. Hagrid you may continue on your way. Mr. Potter will be perfectly safe with us." Hawkclaw said in a voice that should have brooked no argument.
"Mr. Potter must stay with me as per Dumbledore's orders," Hagrid said refusing to step aside.
Faster than Harry could see several things happened. First, Hagrid had twelve spear points next to various points of his body, including four under his chin. Second he seemed frozen in place. Third Harry was being moved toward the goblin called Hawkclaw. Fourth and last Hagrid's umbrella was in one of the guard's hand.
In a clear but much colder voice Hawkclaw stated, "If you wish war with the Goblin Nation Mr. Hagrid you may have it. You are on Goblin Nation land and under our dominion, and you know the rules. You will now be escorted from the bank where your umbrella will be returned. You will not be welcome here for one month do you understand and agree Mr. Hagrid?"
It was apparent that Hagrid wasn't happy with what Hawkclaw said, but he said, "Yes Hawkclaw, I understand and I agree. I meant no affront to you, Gringotts, or the Goblin Nation. I was just trying to do the job I was given."
"While I can appreciate that, Mr. Potter is no one's property and has business with Gringotts that does not concern you or Dumbledore. If Dumbledore wants what he sent you for he can come and get it himself or wait another month." Hawkclaw replied and nodded to the guards. They removed the spears, and Hagrid was given his umbrella back.
Hagrid gave Harry a pitiful look and left the bank. Hawkclaw and Harry were approached by a tall man wearing nice mundane clothes and a goblin that was taller than most of the others.
"Mr. Potter, I'm Nicolas Flamel your father's godfather and this is Ragnok, Chief of the Goblin Nation. There is nothing to be afraid of Harry, if I may call you that. I actually held you when you were born right after your father, and my wife did. If you'll come with us, we have much to discuss, and Harry, please call me Nick." Nicholas told the surprised young boy.
"Thank you sir, you really knew my parents," Harry said as a question.
"That I did and quite well at that. Your grandparents on your father's side and Perenelle and I were friends for over fifty years." Nick replied and led Harry to follow Ragnok into the bowels of the bank.
Harry was constantly looking around trying to see everything and take it all in. Finally, after what seemed like a ten-minute walk that was closer to two they arrived at an ornate door that opened at Ragnok's touch. Nick waved Harry in then followed him with Ragnok in the lead. They entered the plushest sitting room Harry had ever seen. He knew Petunia Dursley would talk about it for years if she got so much as a glimpse.
"Please sit young Harry." Ragnok said, and Harry did as requested by sitting in a nice comfortable chair.
"Our first order of business is the reading of your parents wills. However, first I'll let Nick tell you a few things." Ragnok added after Harry sat down.
"Harry, for his own reasons Dumbledore sealed your fathers will and hid you where you couldn't be found. Perenelle and I looked for you all over the world but we both knew you would have to come here before you started school at Hogwarts. Today was the most likely day, but we have had the Leaky Cauldron watched for the past two months, just in case we were wrong." Nick said then with a wave of his hand, three glasses of water appeared, one for each of them.
"What I didn't know until today is that your father died before your mother. While Dumbledore did seal James' will he didn't do the same to Lily's. So it will have to be read first then we can read James' if it becomes necessary. Once that's done we can discuss anything else that's needed, or that you want to know." Nicolas Flamel stated and nodded at Ragnok.
"The last will and testament of Lily Rose Potter, nee Evans, Countess of Pottelund, dated 18 October 1981.
"I, Lady Lily Rose Potter, Countess of Potterland, declare this will dated 18 October 1981 to be my last will and testament replacing all others. I am of sound body and mind and freely make this will.
I bequeath 150,000₲ to Sirius Orion Black with the instructions that he is to help take care of Harry James Potter my son. So help me Padfoot if you don't do it right I'll come back and haunt you at the worst possible times.
I bequeath 165,000₲ to Remus John Lupin with the instructions that he is to help take care of Harry James Potter my son. So help me Mooney if you don't keep Prongs and Padfoot straight I'll come back and haunt you at the worst possible times as well. Now take 10 or 15,000₲ to live on and invest the rest Mooney, and you'll have a better life. Find you and nice woman and settle down and take care of the others as you always do my friend.
I bequeath 150,000₲ to Peter Pettigrew with the instructions that he is to help take care of Harry James Potter my son. So help me Wormtail if you don't help the other three Marauders do it right I'll come back and haunt you also. Be safe Wormy as our Secret Keeper I worry about your safety. I know everyone with think Sirius is the secret keeper, but I still worry about you my friend.
I bequeath 30 Sickles to Petunia Daisy Dursley that's 30 pieces of silver you haughty bitch, and 200 times what you're worth. Stay away from my son and husband.
To James Charlus Potter, my husband, I leave everything else with the instructions that you are to begin teaching Harry potions, herbology, and all other non-wanded subjects at age eight. At age eleven he is to get my trunk and all of my journals. Give him room to grow James, or I'll haunt you so help me.
Not to the hard part. In the event, James passes before I do and Harry is still under the age of eleven he will be placed with Nicolas and Perenelle Flamel. They have agreed to this and to let the Marauders visit Harry as often as they wish. At age eleven Harry James Potter will inherit all Potter properties, titles, and investments including all vaults, see James's will for the full listing. Harry is to receive both James and my trunks, which will include our journals and any personal letters or items we wish him to have.
Lily Rose Potter, Countess of Potterland
Dated this 18th day of October 1981
"As Chief of the Goblin Nation I, Ragnok, declare that the sealing of James Charlus Potter's will is superseded by the will of the Countess of Poterlund, Lily Rose Potter, so mote it be." Ragnok stated, and his magic flared. Harry watched in awe as a large official envelope appeared in front of Ragnok.
"Ragnok, if you don't mind I think it would be prudent to invite Madam Bones to this reading, especially in light of what Lily said about their secret keeper." Nick told the goblin Chief.
"Good, point in the meantime I'll have James, and Lily's trunks brought here. Harry, are you hungry?" Ragnok said, after hearing Harry's stomach growl while he was speaking.
"Yes, Sir Hagrid said we would get something at the Leaky Cauldron, but I was mobbed with well-wishers that wouldn't leave me alone." Harry replied and his stomach growled again causing a chuckle from Nick and Ragnok.
"Harry you'll find a full English breakfast on the table next to the back wall. Take your time there is no hurry." Ragnok said kindly.
"Thank you sir," Harry replied and went to the table which held more food than he could eat for a week.
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While Harry ate like he had manners he also ate more than Nick or Ragnok expected. It seemed he was worried when he would eat next. After breakfast, Harry opened his mother's trunk and found a letter on top of everything else. He opened it and started to read and frowned.
Harry looked at Nick and asked, "Sir, if Sirius Black is my godfather, why hasn't he ever come to visit me? I know you tried, but shouldn't he have been able to find me? Mum's letter said his godfather oath would let him located me, and that he swore to protect me and never do me harm."
"Harry, that's one of the reasons I ask Madam Bones to join us. She is the Director of the Department of Magical Law Enforcement or DMLE as it's called. Sirius is in prison for betraying you and your parents as their secret keeper. Supposedly, he killed Peter Pettigrew and 12 mundanes. I never thought he betrayed you and your parents but killing non-magicals carries life in prison. Even so, something doesn't seem right about this. Does that make sense?" Nick asked kindly willing to explain more, and Harry knew that.
"Yes sir, if he's in prison, there was no way he could find me at Aunt Petunia's." Harry said sadly.
Nick looked at Ragnok and could tell the goblin was as furious as he was. They both knew Lily and James would have rather Harry go to an orphanage than to her sister. Ragnok sped out of the office and found Hawkclaw. He sent him to find Hagrid, who was most probably drinking at the Leaky Cauldron.
Madam Bones arrived, and Nick briefed her. Ragnok sent Harry and Madam Bones into a room where they could hear and see what was going on in the office but could not be seen or heard. Hagrid entered the opulent office and thought he was in big trouble seeing Nicolas Flamel and Ragnok sitting there.
"Come in and sit down please Mr. Hagrid. It seems we at Gringotts owe you an apology for what happened earlier. It was a misunderstanding, I assure you. Two individuals trying to do their job to the best of their ability came into conflict. Therefore, I ask you to accept our apology and 25₲ for your trouble." Ragnok said in an official tone.
"Thank you sir, tis no trouble, and I accept the apology. I'm sure Hawkclaw meant no harm and was just doing what he thought was right." Hagrid said.
Nick took over and asked, "Hagrid, we were talking to young Harry, and he said something I don't think was the truth. Have you known the boy long?"
"Not really sir. I got him away from those horrible Dursleys, and he acted so relieved. I still cannot believe Dumbledore put him there. I know the blood wards are supposed to protect him from you-know-who and his supporters, but those people are horrible." Hagrid replied.
"Well if the relations love each other, and Harry calls that home blood wards would be some of the strongest available. But if his aunt doesn't love him, or he doesn't love her, they are absolutely useless." Nick stated.
"Well thank you Hagrid for your time and have a good day. We still have business with young Harry and will see him home. And the item in vault 713 has been taken care of and in now under a Fidelius charm." Ragnok said, and the half giant stood bowed and was led out of the office by Hawkclaw.
Amelia Bones and Harry came back, and Harry said, "I don't call that place home, and I don't love my aunt, uncle, or cousin. They hate me and I have no feeling at all for them. I'm nothing but something to do their work and beat on. I cooked and cleaned for them since I was five and watched them eat while I get a piece of bread or dry toast if I'm lucky. I know nothing about this Dumbledore other than he is the Headmaster of Hogwarts. From what I just heard it is not a school I want to go to, paid for or not." Harry ranted then took a deep breath.
"I'll stay in the non-magical world before I'll associate myself with a school that the man who placed me with those animals is in charge of. I'd be looking over my shoulder constantly wondering if he was going to try a different way to do me in." Harry finished then flopped down in his chair.
"Harry, if you don't want to go to Hogwarts, you don't have to, all right? I'll take care of Dumbledore and your aunt and uncle. Your parents wanted me and Perenelle to be your guardians, and that is what will happen. Now let's see what your father's last wishes were." Nick told the angry Harry. Nick would admit that he also would be angry to after hearing who placed him with people that abused him.
James' will was much like Lily's with the same bequeaths. He left everything to Lily except the titles were to go to Harry on his eleventh birthday. His will also named Peter Pettigrew as their secret keeper and Sirius as Harry's godfather. He stated he wanted Harry fully emancipated on his 14th birthday. He also stated that the Flamels were to raise Harry should Lily die first or before Harry reached his 14th birthday. One thing he stated that was different was that Harry was to be given an heir test on or immediately after his eleventh birthday.
Ragnok slid the Potter ring box to Harry and said it was to be worn on his right index or pointer finger. He said, "Harry lay down on the couch in the sitting room before putting it on as the magic will release any bindings on your magic and mind no matter who put them there. The ring is sedient and will fill your mind with family history, magic, and any family specialties. Your father never got the chance to wear the ring, or it may have corrected his eyesight as it did your grandfathers."
Harry did as Ragnok suggested and after slipping on the ring he passed out just before he began to glow. Amelia watched in amazement as Harry seemed to grow about four inches and fill out. Then, there was a strong pulse of magic that almost knocked the goblin and two humans out.
"Well, that was interesting, now I wonder what the Gryffindor ring will do to him." Ragnok said with a feral smile.
"Ragnok, Nick I've heard enough. If you'll make me certified copies of the wills, I'll go see Sirius with Veritaserum and get to the bottom of this." Madam Bones requested.
"Another thing Albus will have to answer for. I'm surprised he's not here yet. I'm sure Hagrid has had time to get back to Hogwarts by now." Nick added while watching Harry's eyes flutter then open.
"Whoa that was interesting and hurt like the devil." Harry said and started to sit up.
"Harry there is one more ring that you need to put on your middle finger of your wand hand." Ragnok said.
"Is it going to knock me out to?" Harry asked.
"If I could find a wizard foolish enough to bet with me, I would bet that it will Lord Potter." Ragnok said with a smile that showed no teeth.
Harry slipped the Gryffindor ring on and was out like a light in seconds. While he was out Nick asked Amelia if she agreed that he was actually Harry's guardian and should have been since 31 October 1981. She agreed that both wills stated that was what should have been done and Ragnok concurred.
"Very well then lock down Dumbledore's vaults as I intend to sue him in my name and Harry's. In addition, I void all contracts that Dumbledore has made as Harry's guardian including the one was made for Harry to go to Hogwarts. It was made without having all relevant information, and Harry has made his desire not to attend Hogwarts known to the three of us. In addition I want all Potter property recalled. Who knows what was taken from Godric Hollow before the place was sealed." Nick said, and then sent a patronus using wandless magic. "I asked Perenelle to join us."
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Harry woke as a beautiful older woman entered the office, had her hand kissed by Ragnok, and then kissed Nick on the cheek. "Amelia it's good to see you. It's been ages," her soft voice said.
"It's good to see you as well Penny," Madam Bones replied.
"Nick, what the hell have you done to Harry?" she asked giving him and Ragnok a dirty look.
"Perenelle, Harry reacted to the Potter and Gryffindor rings. You know that usually happens unless the wizard is much older when he first puts it on." Nick said in his and Ragnok's defense.
"He looks like James at that age, except for Lily's eyes and chin. Harry I'm Perenelle Flamel your father's godmother." She said in a kind voice and joined Harry on the couch. She frowned when she reached for Harry and he flinched.
"You three will tell me what the hell is going on here, or I'll get angry." Perenelle Flamel stated in a voice that said, 'do it now.'
After telling her what happened, she looked at Nick and Ragnok and said, "Give me a good reason not to kill that old bastard. He was well aware that Harry was to go nowhere near the Dursleys. Amelia they had better be in Azkaban by tonight, or I'll take them out, from where I sit it appears Harry has been abused." She looked at Harry and asked, "Harry do you trust me to do what is right for you?"
"Yes, Ma'am" he answered. He didn't know why, but he trusted her, Nick, and Ragnok. He thought he could trust Madam Bones if he got to know her.
"I'll put up a privacy ward so no one can hear us or read our lips, but I need to know what your life was like with the Dursleys. Believe me Harry if they harmed you, they will pay and pay severely." When he nodded the others felt her ward to up and all they could see was shadows.
She was in tears when she asked if she could take copies of some of his memories. She smiled when he said yes but didn't know how to give her what she wanted. She led him through lowering his new mind shields and bringing memories to the front of his mind. She almost giggled when he watched the first silver strand of memory being removed.
"That tickles," Harry said.
"Yes it does, no matter how many times you do it." Penny replied with a smile.
She took down the wards and stated, "Nick, I'm off to see Her Majesty. I'll take care of the Dursleys through the mundane world where it will hurt them the most. After stripping them of their precious reputations, I'll see to it that they spend years in prison. Amelia, disregard what I said earlier about putting them in Azkaban what I'll do will hurt them more at least mentally."
She looked at Harry and continued, "Harry, Amy is a trusted friend of ours, and she will be one of yours as well. You can tell her anything, and if you ask her to keep it between the two of you, she will. You will never see the Dursleys again unless you want to visit them in prison."
Harry thanked her then in a surprising move gave her a hug that she gladly returned. She stood and asked, "Ragnok, may I use your floo?" Ragnok said yes, and she walked to the fireplace. Harry was amazed when she threw something in the fire and said, "Windsor Palace," then disappeared.
"I don't think that the Dursleys will be the only one in deep dragon dung when Penny returns," Amelia stated.
"She is Her Majesty's godmother, so I expect you're right Amy." Nick replied.
They all heard the bank alarms go off. Madam Bones started to stand but Ragnok shook his head and said, "It's a drill to check how well the guards respond and to see how fast the vaults are locked down." Nick knew it wasn't, but Amelia didn't need to know what was really happening. The second phase of his and Ragnok's plan was successful.
"Harry if you're up to it, I need seven drops of blood to do the heir test your father wanted us to perform." Ragnok said, and then showed Harry what he needed to do to get the blood and put it on a silver saucer. Harry was amazed that there was no pain and the small cut on his palm disappeared after the seventh drop hit the saucer.
"Harry, why are you squinting?" Nick asked kindly.
"It's hard to see sir," he replied.
"Take your glasses off and see if that helps," Nick suggested and Harry gave Nick a funny look but removed his glasses. His eyebrows almost touched his hair line when he could see clearly and his smile was almost from ear to ear. The moment was interrupted by a knock on Ragnok's office door.
"Enter."
"Dumbledore requests and audience Chief Ragnok sir," A goblin said.
"Bring him here the long way," Ragnok replied with a feral smile. Then he turned to Harry and said, "Harry, please go back to the other room. I'll send your trunks, but you may want to pay attention to what is happening here."
"Ragnok, send the trunks but I want Harry here beside me. Harry, ask your rings to disappear and they will." Nick stated and Ragnok nodded while Harry did as he was asked.
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Dumbledore was told to enter at his knock on the door. He almost stepped back when he felt the hate directed at him in the room. He looked and saw the fire in Harry's eyes, and hate on his face, which he did not expect. He knew he couldn't bluff Ragnok or Madam Bones, but he may be able to bluff Nicolas and Harry.
"Ah Harry you're here good. Come with me and we'll get your supplies, and I'll take you back home." Dumbledore said as if it was the law.
"I'd rather die than go anywhere with you," Harry replied and his aura flared.
"Harry I'm your magical guardian, and as such you will obey me," Dumbledore stated as if the conversation was over.
"Bullshit, Nicolas Flamel is my guardian according to my parents wills. You are not mentioned, and the Dursleys are mentioned as someone I should not go near. You know this Dumbledore, and yet went against parents' wishes. Why would I trust anyone who did that to me?" Harry said with venom in his voice and his aura flared again.
"Harry, there are things you don't know. What I did, I did to protect you and for the greater good." Dumbledore replied.
"You lie old man, you did it for your own reasons. I know about your precious but useless blood wards. They won't work unless Petunia loves me, and I love her. Well, she hates me and I have no feelings for her at all. I do not call that place home or the Dursleys family. They are merely relatives unless Mum was adopted. The letter Hagrid sent saying I would attend Hogwarts was not signed by me, and I will not attend any school that you are present in no matter what job you hold." Harry stated forcefully and saw Nick and Ragnok smile while Madam Bones looked on in shock.
"As Chief Warlock of the Wizengamot and the supreme Mugwump of the International Confederation of Wizards I'll get your guardianship overturned, and you will return to the Dursleys." Dumbledore stated as Penny stepped through the floo.
"Those are positions you no longer hold Dumbledore. Amelia here is my commission as Her Majesty Queen's Witch. Albus Percival Wulfric Brian Dumbledore you are hereby relieved of your positions as Chief Warlock and Supreme Mugwump. Your position as Headmaster of Hogwarts is being reviewed by Her Majesty at this time. Her Majesty is not pleased with what you have done to one of her peers." Penny stated, and the magic sealed her statement.
Dumbledore drew his wand and was blasted into the wall behind him. His wand flew to Harry, and Harry caught it in his right hand. Ragnok and the others watched as Harry and the wand glowed binding them together for all time.
"Wow, that was awesome," Harry said with a smile as Dumbledore groaned. Unknown to Albus his troubles were only beginning.
"Albus Percival Wulfric Brian Dumbledore I, Ragnok Chief of the Goblin Nation, sentence you to five years shoveling dragon dung for drawing your wand in my presence. I could, and probably should, take your head for the offense against my person." Ragnok said in an official voice as Hawkclaw and six guards entered the office.
"Search him for portkeys and weapons then put him in one of the lowest cells," said Ragnok.
"Well that takes care of the Headmaster position as well," Penny added with a snigger and a smile.
Hawkclaw did as his father said, then conjured a stretcher and put Dumbledore on it. "It seems Harry broke several of his bones. Shall I take him to the medical wing first Ragnok?"
Ragnok nodded and wave his hand then smiled at Harry and asked, "How did you do that Harry?"
"I just wanted to disarm him and told my magic that I wanted his wand sir." Harry replied shocked at what had happened.
"You did what was right Harry." Nick told the young boy, "I was ready to do the same you just reacted faster than I did. He shocked me by pulling his wand. That is the one thing that will get you in deep trouble with Ragnok's people faster than anything else. In addition, it's against wizard law. The fact it was done in Ragnok's presence makes it much worse." Nick patted Harry's leg letting him know that he did a good thing and not to worry about it.
"Alright let's go to Donovan's for lunch. We'll stop by Madam Malkin's and get Harry some descent clothes on the way. I warned Donovan we would be arriving shortly so the Potter table will be ready for us. I took the liberty to tell him you were coming Ragnok. I hope you don't mind." Perenelle Flamel told the group.
Nick sniggered, and said, "Penny never passes up a chance to eat at Donovan's."
Ragnok smiled and morphed into a human about 5' 11" tall with blond hair and blue eyes. Harry's eyebrows once again tried to reach his hair line. "Donovan doesn't care what I look like in goblin form, but his customers might Harry."
"Penny, just get Harry what he needs for now you can take him to Harrods later for mundane clothing." Nick said with a smile and still got smacked on the shoulder and kissed on the cheek.
Harry left Madam Malkin's wearing dark-brown pants and an emerald-green shirt. Penny had a pair of black pants and a maroon shirt shrunken down in her purse. When they arrived at Donovan's Penny whispered something to a tall grey haired wizard with a young blonde girl at his side. The man nodded and followed Penny and Harry.
The head waiter led them to a table in the back corner where they joined Ragnok, Nick, and Amelia. Penny introduced Harry to Xeno and Luna Lovegood and seated Luna next to Harry. Penny showed Harry how to order his meal. He wasn't that hungry and just ordered soup and salad.
Harry thought it was strange how comfortable I feel around these people I just met today. They are so different from the Dursleys and gits at Little Winging.
"Xeno, if you aren't busy after lunch you may want to join us at Gringotts for a meeting. We have a story that you might want to print. I guarantee it will rock the wizard world." Nick said showing a broad smile.
"Is it alright if I bring Luna?" Xeno asked.
"Of course, I'm sure she would read about it anyway." Nick replied, and the others agreed.
"Amy I'm calling for a full Wizengamot meeting for tomorrow. You may want to look closely at your Aurors this afternoon. If your group is like the other departments, there are marked Death Eaters among them. Her Majesty wants everyone who was put in Azkaban retried and all who were released under the Imperiuse curse tried under Veritaserum. I'm sure that this won't go down very well." Penny told the shocked head of the Department of Magical Law Enforcement.
"There will be wands drawn and curse flying Perenelle, so it has to be a closed session." Amelia replied.
"It really doesn't Amy. Anyone pulling a wand on the Queen's Witch will lose their magic." Penny stated and added, ""The King or Queens' Wizard, or Witch, is protected by higher magic itself and the penalty for attacking one is death. The penalty for drawing your wand against one is loss of magic."
"You're right, I forgot that. It's been 12 years since we had a Queen's Witch or wizard. Charlus Potter was the last one. That was your grandfather Harry and a much respected man. Most people think Voldemort only feared Dumbledore, but the truth is he feared Charlus more than anything else." Madam Bones told Harry and the others.
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After lunch Madam Bones went back to the Ministry to check her Aurors for the dark mark while the others went to Ragnok's office. Xeno was shown a memory crystal of what happened with Dumbledore. No one noticed that Luna sat next to Harry and was holding his hand. Harry liked the feeling that he had never experienced before.
Nick asked for and received the Potter open contract's folder. As he glanced through them, his demeanor changed to one of anger. He stated in a loud clear voice, "I, Sir Nicolas John Flamel guardian of Lord Harry James Potter, declared all contracts in this folder null and void, so mote it be." He looked at Penny and said, "Dumbledore contracted Harry to marry Ginevra Molly Weasley, and a Hermione Jean Granger. He also paid the Dursleys 100₲ per month in support of Harry."
"What, they spent nothing on me. Uncle Vernon griped about the £20 he had to spend for my glasses, and I got a beating and double chores for two months." Harry stated and his magic was rolling off of him until Luna kissed him on the cheek. He shook his head and settled down saying, "I'm sorry."
"There is nothing to be sorry for Harry. Dumbledore is the one that should be sorry not you." Penny said and gave Harry a hug.
Nick turned to Xeno and asked, "Did you know Maria made a marriage contract with Lily for Harry and Luna?"
"Yes, but if you read it, they have an out before they reach 25 years of age. Maria and Lily were close friends in school even though Maria was Lily's senior by two years. They were both working on their charms mastery and planned to do the same in potions." Xeno replied and added, "They hoped this would get the children together sooner rather than later so they could discover if marriage was what they wanted."
"Well Lily kept that a well-guarded secret then because James made a second contract. From what I know about it, James went to London for supplies they couldn't get in Godric Hollow and was set upon by four Death Eaters. A Mr. Daniel Granger was driving home with his wife and six month-old daughter and ran his car into the Death Eaters. This gave James the time to take them out, but he was hit with a stunner just as he hit the last one with a Reducto. James woke up at the Grangers and thanked the man for his help. Apparently, he felt magic and checked the daughter and found her to be a witch." Nick paused while trying to remember the next part of the story.
"A couple of months later he and Sirius Black introduced Dan Granger to firewiskey. After the second bottle, the two fathers decided that a marriage contract between Harry and Hermione was appropriate. For reasons known only to James and Lily, they never told the other about the contracts that they made." Nick said and finished his story.
Ragnok decided a change of subject was needed and asked, "Xeno has Luna had an heir test?"
"No, I did when I was her age and assumed that Maria did also since she was a pureblood as well." Xeno replied with a frown.
"Many purebloods assume that they know their off spring's family tree but fail to consider that their children's blood is a combination of the two. For example, if the two of them have blood from the same family, the combination may make them an heir to a family that is considered to have died out. Who knows if it's possible that the right marriage may produce an heir to Merlin? Many wizards and witches carry his blood but not enough for magic to recognize them as his heir." Ragnok stated, and eyebrows raised.
While Ragnok showed Luna how to give her blood Penny said, "On a different subject, we now need a Headmaster of Hogwarts. Nick I think you should take the position at least while Harry is in school."
Nick gave Penny a foul look but wisely said, "Yes dear."
With a snigger Ragnok said, "Wise answer Nicolas, it saves a lot of arguments to reach the same result."
"Only single stupid men think they can win against a woman," Nick replied with a smile and looked at Luna. "Luna if my memory is as good as I hope, your birthday is 2 September, which means you missed going to Hogwarts by two days. My first act as the new Headmaster is to invite you to attend school this coming September."
Luna smiled and looked at her Dad who nodded with a smile on his face. "I accept and thank you sir," Luna said and squeezed Harry's hand that she had taken when she sat back down after giving the blood.
A long scroll appeared in front of Ragnok. He picked it up and scanned it from the bottom up, frowning and smiling at different points. He looked at Harry and said, "Harry it's your choice as to who hears this."
"I trust everyone here sir so read it please." Harry replied and felt Luna squeeze his hand again.
"As you wish, it will read backward beginning on your father's side." Ragnok said.
Harry James Potter son of James Charlus Potter and Lily Rose Potter nee Morgan
Blood adopted son of Sirius Orion Black - 3 August 1980
Paternal Grandparents Charlus Henry Potter and Dorea Sadie Potter nee Black the Duke and Duchess of Potterland
Antioch Peverell
Ignotus Peverell
Godric Gryffindor
Sir Gwain
Minor Blood from notables:
Rowena Ravenclaw
Salazar Slytherin
Sir Lancelot
Myrddin Emrys also known as Merlin
Maternal Grandparents Stanley Henry Morgan and Dorothy Anne LeFey
Notable wizard/witches on mother's side:
Sir Henry Morgan
Rowena Ravenclaw
Morgan LeFey
Minor Blood from notables:
Salazar Slytherin
Myrddin Emrys also known as Merlin
Harry James Potter is the lawful heir and magical heir of the following families.
Potter (Duke) Wizengamot votes - 12
Morgan (Knight) Wizengamot votes - 2
Peverell (Earl) Wizengamot votes - 8
Gryffindor (Duke) Wizengamot votes - 12
*Ravenclaw (Countess in her own right) Wizengamot votes - 8
Slytherin (Earl) Wizengamot votes - 8
Emrys (Earl**)/Pendragon Wizengamot votes - 14 Emrys + 16 Pendragon
*LeFey (Countess in her own right) Wizengamot votes - 8
Total votes held by His Grace the Duke of Potterland is 88 of 200.
Notes:
*Denotes a Maternal House. Therefore, a male may only wear the Heir ring and not the Head of House ring. Heirs are entitled to up to 25 percent of the interest paid on investments, and may vote the family Wizengamot vote until Head of House is determined. The exception is that with the Ravenclaw family ring Lord Potter has access to Hogwarts as the true heir until a true heir is found. As family the rings will allow Lord Potter access to the family grimoires.
**Highest non-royal title at the time equivalent to a Duke after 1015 A.D. there are no Marquesses in the wizard world. Myrddin Emrys was named equivalent to a prince by Artur.
"What does all of this mean in language I can understand please," Harry said quietly as if someone would take offense to the question.
"In a nut shell Harry it means you are rich and have a lot of political powers. However, you'll need to name a proxy over the age of 25 to vote your seats on the Wizengamot. The Wizengamot is like the House of Lords, and the court combined into one body. The titles are a bit different in the wizard world than the mundane world. From the top down there are Dukes, Earls and Countesses, Barons, Baronets, and Knights. Before the Normans took over the highest non-royal was an Earl. Afterward, it was a Duke. Merlin was special in that Arthur made him an Earl, but named him and his ancestors' prince in the wizard world. If Merlin's ring accepts you, and it should, you will become Prince Harry and for many things be considered an adult." Nick replied and took a drink from a glass of water that appeared in front of him.
"Most princes under the age of seventeen have a named regent or guardian to guide them to maturity. That person usually has their proxy to vote on the Wizengamot until they are entitled by law to vote for themselves. One problem here is that there has never been a wizard prince since Merlin. Arthur named Merlin prince so that Merlin could lead the wizard world and then gave him his name to pass on to Merlin's descendants so they could do the same. However, it was 1542 before the Emrys family ring appeared in his vault. By then no one was recognized as the true heir." Ragnok stated picking the story up.
Then he added, "except for the Slytherin ring none of the others should affect you like the Potter and Gryffindor rings did Harry. The family rings go on the right little finger Merlin's should go on your right ring finger. The others go on the left hand with the Slytherin on the index finger and the Peverell on the middle finger. The Morgan ring goes on the left little finger."
Harry looked at Nick and Penny, and they nodded. He shrugged and placed the Emrys ring on his right ring finger. When nothing happened, he placed the Ravenclaw and LeFey rings on his right little finger. Then put the Slytherin, Peverell, and Morgan rings on his left hand when all hell broke loose. Harry fainted as his magic flared to the point it almost felt like the air was being driven from the room. Penny and Luna's concern was that Harry's left index finger was bleeding, but the blood seemed to disappear back into the finger.
Harry woke up an hour and ten minutes later with his head on Luna's lap and Penny holding a damp cloth on his forehead. He asked, "What's a horcrux?" then he passed out again for another thirty minutes.
"Other than a horrible headache I think I'm ok," Harry said and tried to sit up. Luna held him down and shook her head. He didn't argue since he was comfortable. Penny handed him a small vial and told him it would take care of his headache. He shuddered at the taste, but it did what she said and did it quickly. This time when he tried to sit up Luna smiled when he took her hand in his.
"Ragnok I need the paperwork to assign my proxy to Nicolas Flamel please. What happened while I was out? I feel different, better but different." Harry asked.
"Harry, why did you ask about a horcrux?" Ragnok asked.
"Salazar said the ring was one, but when I killed Voldemort it was destroyed by the magic of the Slytherin vault." Harry replied.
"This is some of the darkest magic in existence Harry. It involves storing part of your soul in a container. Some think this will make them immortal, and that they can't be killed. Fortunately for us, and unfortunately for them, this is not true. The souls all have a half-life and start to fade with time. The other thing is the soul split in half each time it is split. The first horcrux contain half a soul. However, if another is made it will contain one-quarter of the soul, and the person will only have a quarter left in his or her body. Your scar was a horcrux, and the soul fled and broke apart. Then black gunk flowed from your scar until it was replaced by blood." Nick told his ward sadly.
"Salazar said he made a diary and the ring in that order. If my math is right that means I had about seven percent of his soul in my scar, and he has the remainder. Does that mean the diary will be the hardest to destroy?" Harry asked his curiosity winning out over his hesitation to ask an adult a question.
"Possibly, but it will make whoever runs across it more susceptible to the soul possessing them. That is one way that Voldemort could return with a corporeal body." Ragnok replied this time his curse breakers had a lot of experience with the abominations known as horcruxes.
"Nick I'm bringing a team of searchers from Egypt to begin searching for horcruxes in Great Britain. We will also put up wards to alert us if one should enter Diagon Alley. One of the wards will identify the individual carrying the item and where they are. If we can get them in the bank their head is mine." Ragnok stated in tone that made the other shudder. It was clear that Ragnok hated these things.
He then read Luna's heir test results, and she was the true heir of Rowena Ravenclaw, Queen Mave, Elfrita Clagg, and Bridget Winlock. Only Ravenclaw had a seat on the Wizengamot and a Gringotts vault. But that didn't matter to Luna since the Lovegoods were quite rich but didn't live like many who flaunted their wealth.
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At Riddle Manor, Voldemort was not a happy spirit. He had used the Sorcerer's Stone to make the elixir of life and drank it down in one gulp. Now he was trapped in a body of stone, and he couldn't flee the stone. It was as if he was now one of his horcruxes. Unlike a live body if this one broke his soul would depart from this plane of existence and possibly take the other pieces with it.
In Ragnok's office Nick made a copy of the list of school supplies for Luna, and Penny was taking the two children shopping. Ragnok told Harry to use his Potter ring for large purchases and handed him a wallet and a money bag then explained how they worked. Harry thanked the goblin and received a smile in return. Of course, Luna wanted to get her wand first, and it didn't matter to Harry. Penny told Harry that he should get a school wand and keep the other one secret.
They entered the shop and Ollivander said, "Good afternoon Lady Flamel, Miss Lovegood, and Mr. Potter."
"Garrick, these two need wands. Nick is taking over as the Headmaster of Hogwarts and Luna will be attending school this year. I want them both to have custom wands so let's cut all the normal speech that you give out of the conversation. I'll tell you now that if you put the trace on their wands, I'll remove it before we leave the shop. Has a Miss Granger been to visit you yet?" Penny asked the old man who was frowning.
"Garrick, Harry's taken his titles of the Prince of Avalon and the Duke of Potterland. You will not talk about this or what goes on here, or I'll wear your ears on my belt and make earrings of your eyeballs. Now answer my question and let's get their wands made time is money." She added shutting Ollivander down completely.
Others might know her as Perenelle Flamel but Garrick Ollivander knew her as Medea the niece of Circe. He knew her husband was Astyanax, son of Hector, and was called Apollo before taking the Flamel name in 1352 A.D. Ollivander led them to the back after closing his shop and said he had sold Miss Granger her wand in June.
"Garrick just so you know I'm the Queen's Witch and am striking the underage usage law from the books. All it does is to give the pureblood bastards an advantage. The statute of secrecy will be more rigorously enforced for all wizards. I expect to see you in your Wizengamot seat in the morning." Penny stated and Ollivander nodded his acceptance, and that he understood.
Luna would have a wand with four cores while Harry needed six he was amazed that their wood was both from the tree of life or El Árbol del Tule. Ollivander was the only wand maker who received branches of the tree that fell to the ground about once every century or so. He had eleven branches in stock and only three were ready to make wands. They were from the first branch he received.
With help from Lady Flamel, the wands were ready in an hour. Penny showed the two children how to bind the wand to them so that only they could use it. Anyone trying to disarm them would be in for a surprise when the wand refused to leave their hand. Harry paid for their wands and bought a dozen wrist holsters saying they would make good Christmas presents. Harry thanked Ollivander as he showed them out of the shop and left his closed sign up deciding he needed a drink of something stronger than tea. Perenelle Flamel was one scary witch when she wanted to be.
Penny took them to Flourish & Blotts, the bookstore, next. She gave the list to a clerk and said she wanted two sets of each and to find them when he collected the books. She took them to the potions section and had them get two primers that should have been on the list. From there they went to the charms section and got another book then did the same for the other subjects.
When they finished at the bookstore, they went back to the bank and joined Ragnok and Nick in Ragnok's office. Nick smiled at Harry and Luna holding hands.
"Luna, your father went to work so I asked if you could stay the night with us here at Gringotts, and he said it was up to you. Harry is the heir of Gryffindor and there is a four-bedroom Suite on the second floor that Ragnok was kind enough to offer for our use. The elf that cleans the Suite can go get what you need or want from your home so that is not an issue. The choice, however, is yours to make." Nick said in a kind voice that made Luna and Harry comfortable.
"If you don't mind Harry, I think I'd like to spend the night getting to know you," she said, then turned red at the double meaning. She looked at Harry and her words only had one meaning to him.
"I think I would like that. Can we eat a Donovan's again Nick, the soup and salad were good, but I'd like to try their real food also?" Harry asked, he liked Donovan's and knew Penny and Luna did as well.
"Harry the only people who can sit at the table is those that Potters specify. Your grandfather helped Donovan out twice and is the reason the restaurant made it through WWII. Now if we were to have a large party, he would ask for advance notice. But not even the Minister for Magic or Ragnok can get reservations at Donovan's. So the answer is yes we can eat there anytime you want Harry." Nick said, and Penny smacked the back of his head.
"A simple yes would have done Nicolas Flamel. Apparently, I'm going to have to go to Hogwarts with you or the students will go hungry while listening to your long-winded answers. After dinner, you take fifteen minutes and explain how these two can learn to control wandless magic. And Nick I mean fifteen not twenty or thirty, keep it simple, you know the saying K.I.S.S." Penny told her husband and soul mate.
Seeing the frown on Harry and Luna's faces she added, "K.I.S.S. stands for keep it simple stupid were stupid refers to the instructor. There is another called Q and D that means quick and dirty. My philosophy is that doing magic is easier if you worry about the theory after you learn how to do something than before. Luna we'll get rid of the old man by sending him to Hogwarts then you, and I will teach Harry magic the easy way ok?" Penny said with a smile and a wink at Luna.
Luna giggled and said, "I think that's a good idea Mrs. Flamel."
"Luna, call me Penny and the old goat Nick or Aunt Penny and Uncle Nick if you're more comfortable with that and the same goes for you Harry." Perenelle replied to Luna and Harry.
"Harry I'm going to give you my first lesson in life, always remember that the female of any species is more vicious than the male. Most societies want us to believe that the opposite is true because the male is supposed to hunt and provide and protect the female and children. But come the time to defend hearth and home a witch is much deadlier than any wizard. Madam Bones is the Director of the DMLE because she is the toughest one of the lot of them. Many think that Mad Eye Moody is the toughest but catch Mad Eye when he had a drink or two, and he'll admit Amelia could stomp him if needed." Nick said as serious as he could be and Harry believed him.
"Now the other side of that coin is that more men than women do most of the fighting. But when a witch defends what is hers, they are harder to beat and are more likely to throw a vicious curse at an attacker than most wizards. If you ever get into a battle remember the object is to put the enemy down in a way that they stay down." Nick continued until he saw it was time to quit that line of thought for now.
Nick sent a patronus to Xeno telling him they were going to dinner at Donovan's, and he was invited. He then invited Ragnok, who thanked him but declined saying he had a prior engagement with Hawkclaw to discuss some issues concerning security.
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After dinner, Xeno went back to the Quibbler to work on an article saying he would be at the Suite at 2100h. Nick sat the two children down and started to explain meditation. He was surprised that both Harry and Luna could all ready meditate.
"Ok that's good now magic is more about intent and will than anything else. For example, if you want to start a fire in the fireplace, you must intend a log to burn then will it to burn. In the beginning, it helps to point the palm of your hand at the fireplace, but it's not really necessary. You see me wave my hand when I do something, but I only do that to show others that it was me that caused something magical to happen." Nick said then asked them to start a fire in the fireplace.
Meanwhile, Perenelle Flamel arrived at the Grangers and knocked on their back door since it was the closest.
Dan Granger answered the door, and Perenelle said, "Mr. Granger, I'm Perenelle Flamel, James Potter's godmother. If you have time I would like to speak to you and your family."
"Come in, it's been years since I've heard from James." Dan said and opened the door for her to enter.
She followed him into the sitting room, and he introduced her to Emma and Hermione.
"Excuse me Ma'am but are you related to Nicolas Flamel?" Hermione asked her curiosity getting the better of her.
"Actually since I'm his wife you might say we're related." She said with a smile and a giggle, "Now it's my turn to ask a question. May I see your wand please, and yes Hermione I know you're a witch. I've known it since 1980, as I told your father I'm James Potter's godmother."
Hermione started to get up, but Penny stopped her and said in a soft and kind voice, "Hermione close your eyes and hold out your wand hand and will your wand into it. Concentrate on the wand coming to you. Don't force it but will it into your hand."
Dan and Emma were shocked when the wand came, and Hermione closed her hand around it.
Hermione said in a scared voice, "Won't I get in trouble for that. I tried a charm from my first-year book and got a warning from the Ministry of Magic."
"If Mafalda Hopkirk was to send you a letter for that she would not like my response. However, the truth is that the Ministry cannot detect wandless magic. Your wand has a trace on it that I'm about to remove. Today I met with Her Majesty, and one of the results is that I'm now the Queen's Witch. If you'll place your wand on the table I'll take care of the trace." Penny said, and Hermione did as she was told.
With a wave of her hand, the trace was gone. She had Hermione light the tip of her wand then conjured them all cups of tea.
"Oh before I forget I'd like you all to call me Penny or Aunt Penny. Mr. Granger, James, and Lily were killed on Halloween of 1981. Does your family know about the arrangement you had with him?" Penny asked.
"It's Dan and Emma, Penny, and yes they do. It cost me a month on the couch, but I had to tell Emma and later Hermione. Is Harry safe?" Dan asked showing his concern.
"He is now but that's a story for another time. Did James tell you the advantages of a betrothal and suggest you have Hermione take an heir test at Gringotts?" Penny asked.
"No that was something that we planned to talk about later so it was only mentioned. Although I remember Sirius saying that it would be advantageous to Hermione if she was betrothed to Harry, by the time they got to school." Dan answered.
"Well Padfoot is right for a change. One of the unfortunate things about wizard England is there are those who think that blood matters. Lily was considered Muggle born and called a mudblood at school. The truth is we found out today she descended from Morgan LeFey and Rowena Ravenclaw. By definition that makes her a Pureblood witch." Penny paused to gather her thoughts and smiled at Hermione taking notes.
"The advantage is that Hermione and by extension, you and Emma come under the protection of the House of Potter. Actually let me amend that the House of Emrys/Pendragon. Oh bloody hell it is the House of Potter since Harry is a Duke. Nick can tell us later, I get the English titles and lordships all messed up. But when Harry is 25, he will become Prince Pendragon and can take my place as the King or Queen's wizard and rule if he wishes." Penny said shocking the Grangers.
"Harry's descended from Merlin and Arthur?" Hermione asked.
"Not really. He is the heir of Merlin and wears the Emrys ring. But Arthur named Merlin and his heirs Prince Pendragon and did it in front of what is now the Wizengamot. Arthur did this when he agreed to let the wizards have self-rule. Harry has so many bloody titles, I'm not sure what his last name is any more. But back to the original thought, Nick and I are Harry's guardians, which was what James and Lily wanted. Dumbledore interfered and kidnapped Harry, another long story for later." Penny sipped her tea causing the Grangers to frown.
"They're self-filling and Hermione will learn how to do that at Hogwarts. With a betrothal, you would also be protected by the allies of the House of Potter, which includes the House of Flamel and therefore the Queen's Witch. Now as with most plans, they are only good until they are implemented. James was not the only one that made a marriage contract. Lily made one with her good friend Maria Lovegood. She didn't know James made the one with you, and he didn't know she did the same." Penny let those words sink in.
"While plural marriages are not allowed in the mundane world, they are in the wizard world. They are neither common, nor uncommon as they happen from time to time, and they're accepted if the wizard can support two or more wives he may have them. The biggest issue is if you and Hermione can accept that Harry may take another wife. All I will say about his wealth is that he can support both wives in a style Her Majesty is accustomed to so money is not an issue. Having read the contracts, I must say the women did one hell of a lot better than the men." Penny said and sipped her tea again.
"The women left the children an out with no penalties. Their only condition was that either must refuse the contract in writing before Luna, the youngest, turns 25. Why the hell you and James would put a £100,000 penalty in a marriage contract is beyond my comprehension?" Penny stated, looking at Dan who fainted. She brought him back with a wave of her hand.
"That was supposed to be £100 or 10 Galleons not £100,000. Sirius said that a penalty clause was usually done, and James said Potters hadn't used marriage contracts in his lifetime." Dan sputtered with his face fire-engine red.
"You two were probably too damn drunk to know the difference between 100 and 100,000 based on the condition you were in when you got home Daniel Michael Granger." Emma said and Dan, Hermione, and Penny knew Emma was pissed at her husband.
"It's not a matter of concern if the three children get along and decide they want a plural marriage. It took Harry and Luna less than an hour to begin holding hands. There were some circumstances in the beginning where she was showing him that he had a friend. However, they continued holding hands throughout the day. Now it may be their magic drawing them together but keep in mind the same could happen with Hermione." Penny told them and took another sip of her tea while watching Hermione.
"A wizard wedding is different than the mundane one in that the couple or trio is bound as one. Magic then takes care of any jealousy issues that would normally be expected. We suspect magic does this to protect the marriage. There is no divorce in the wizard world because it would break the marriage vow and one or all parties would lose their magic and die. Please keep in mind that no one is to blame for any of this specially Harry, Hermione, and Luna.
Dan, Emma if it's alright with you two I'd like to take Hermione to Gringotts with me tonight. The sooner she meets Harry and Luna the better the situation will be for all. Nick and I along with Mr. Lovegood, Luna, and Harry are staying in a four-bedroom Suite. Tomorrow I'll take Hermione to get a custom wand made for her or make it myself. Ollivander's off-the-shelf wands would last her probably through the first five years." Penny paused for a moment as if thinking.
Then she continued, "By her selecting the components a custom wand will last a lifetime. It will serve her better than any other, and no one could take it from her or use it against her. The wizard world is still at least 100 years behind the mundane world so fights between factions are a fact of life we live with. Hermione if your parents agree, we'll work on wandless magic this evening and have a session in the morning about the wizard world. Harry was raised as a mundane, so he knows very little about the wizard world. Luna is a pureblood and her father prints a monthly magazine, so she is quite versed in our customs. Also if it's alright, we'll have an heir test done for you. Later, we'll visit Merlin's vault and see some dragons that guard the vaults." Penny paused as Emma's eyes went wide open.
"Emma I'm sure we can arrange a trip for you this weekend if you would like to see a dragon. Nick is the new Headmaster of Hogwarts since Dumbledore did a foolish thing and will be shoveling dragon dung for the next five years. There are two things you never should do in the wizard world. One is never wake a sleeping dragon, and the other is never piss off a goblin. Trust me pulling your wand in Gringotts in front of the Goblin King will piss the goblins off. You'll also have breakfast with Ragnok the goblin king, but he is called the Chief of the Goblin Nation." Penny said and waited for an answer.
"It's alright with me pumpkin," said Dan, and Emma agreed. After hugging her parents Hermione took Penny to her room and put together a small bag of clothes. Hermione kissed her parents good-bye then held Penny's arm and disappeared.
Other than being told that he would never sign a document without her being there Dan Granger got off lighter than he expected. But they had bigger issues and stayed up late discussing plural marriages. The consensus was that it would be up to Hermione, and they would support her decision.