AN: Thanks again for all the support. In this chapter, I'm doing a time skip to just before Harry gets his Hogwarts letter. This will move the story along quicker as I don't want to drag it out and I wanna get to the actual Hogwarts part of the story and the pairing and bashing and all that.

AN Update 1/18/2021: I've made some changes. Some people pointed out, quite rudely, that it is highly unlikely Harry would manage to master everything. I think I had that thought in my mind while writing this chapter but got a bit carried away. So I've changed it from saying he mastered everything to saying he mastered most things up to the start of fourth year. I do appreciate constructive criticism, however, please don't be rude about it.

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Harry woke up on the day before his 11th birthday. It had been a hard but rewarding three years. He had grown to an impressive five feet tall and had more defined muscles, but not overly so. He was still lean and his hair had grown down to his shoulders. He had started to learn most of his powers. He had long since built a solid occlumency barrier and gotten quite advanced at legilimency. He had also trained up to his fourth year in Transfiguration, Charms, and Potions. He had managed to cast most spells wandlessly and silently. He had also managed to master a few of his animagus forms. He was currently able to take on the form of a wolf, eagle, and a panther. He was starting to get good control of his elemental abilities, however seeing as there are few books on that subject he had to teach it to himself. This was the same with parselmagic, however with even scarcer books on it.

Harry got up and got ready for the day. He dressed in some dress robes that were black. He had still forgone getting the family plaques on it as his mother had instructed all those years ago. He had a meeting today with Blackclaw. They had of course exchanged letters on trivial matters, but today was the day they would prepare to bring the great Albus Dumbledore to his knees, and Harry would finally be allowed to reveal himself and his abilities without fear of being forced back to the Dursleys.

He walked downstairs and asked Tispy for a healthy and energizing breakfast, seeing as today would likely be a long day. He sat down and thought about the day that was fast approaching. He would soon be heading off to Hogwarts, and he would be able to have friends and show his power. As he continued on with this chain of thought, Tispy brought out the food.

It was bacon, mushrooms, fried eggs, and sausages. Harry thanked Tispy and then dug in. It took him a while to eat all the food but he finished around twenty minutes later. Once he was finished he checked the time and saw it was 7:53 am. He decided he was going to get to the meeting with Blackcalw early.

He got up and headed to the living room. Since he had moved into the house he had thoroughly explored it. He had found anything he could want or need. There was a potions room, a gigantic library he had found after he finished all the books he bought. He had found a bunch of bedrooms and bathrooms. He had found a ballroom and a dining hall.

Anyway, he walked into the living room to floo to Gringotts. He had found out through Mipsy he was the only one able to floo in and out of the house. He walked up to the fireplace and grabbed a handful of the powder sitting on the mantel. He threw the powder into the fire and it lit up into a blazing green flame. He stepped into it, undeterred by the angry fire.

When he was completely in the fire he called out, "Gringotts Bank."

Harry disappeared in a swirl of green fire, reappearing in a similar fireplace in Gringotts. He stepped out and walked towards the first bank teller he saw with purpose. He walked up to the goblin and asked, "Hello, I am here for a meeting with Blackclaw, please let him know I am here."

The goblin nodded and called for a goblin. Another goblin appeared and they spoke briefly in Gobbledegook before the smaller goblin walked away. The teller then spoke to Harry, "I have sent him to tell Blackclaw, he will be back momentarily to bring you to Blackcalw."

Harry nodded and stepped back slightly. He waited for a minute before the other goblin appeared again and motioned for him to follow him. Harry started to follow and they walked through the maze of corridors like he had done for the first time three years ago.

After a few minutes of walking, they approached an intricate door that was so familiar to Harry. The goblin once again told Harry to wait and then entered the room. He came back a few moments later and said, "Account Manager Blackclaw is ready for you." He then walked away.

Harry entered the room and saw Blackclaw sitting at his desk with a lot of files in front of him. He waited for Blackclaw to invite him to sit down before he sat. He then asked Blackclaw, "It's been a while, what have you managed to dig up on Dumbledore?"

Blackclaw grinned a sinister grin before he pulled out a file from the pile and responded, "I have managed to find quite a few things about Mr. Dumbledore," he looked through the file and started to read," Dumbledore has committed various nefarious acts. He illegally took legal guardianship of you, sent you to the Dursleys, set all the bindings on you, and set blood wards around your aunt's house, which due to Magical Britain backward thinking, is illegal."

Harry wasn't shocked because he already knew most of these things, however, what he learned next did shock him.

"What we found out during our research was quite shocking. We found out Dumbledore used to associate with Gellert Grindelwald, he was a dark lord during World War II. He caused thousands of deaths to wizards alone. Dumbledore was the one to stop him, yet it was after his forces had already been crippled. He even uses the same slogan as Grindelwald, `For the Greater Good.` He uses this to justify all the actions he takes that are harmful to other people. On top of this, we suspect him of unnecessarily sacrificing people for reasons that could be avoided. We also found out he forced your parents into hiding at Godrics Hollow, moving them out of Potter Manor, one of the most fortified places due to the status of House Potter and the time the wards have had to soak up ambient magic."

Blackclaw paused to let Harry absorb the information he had just dumped on him. After Harry had an appropriate flash of anger appear on his face before it disappeared, Blackcalw continued.

"The charges we could draw from these are attempted line theft, abuse of a child, neglect of a child, failing in duties as a Magical Guardian. However, seeing as most of the Wizengamot is on the light side and in his pocket, it will be hard to achieve. The neutral and dark factions will likely vote for his death, seeing as they have no tolerance for abuse of a child, be it direct or indirect. Most of the light side will follow him like sheep. On top of this, due to his magical power, he will likely try and escape prosecution and manage. We will have to play is slow and safe to make sure he doesn't manipulate your life again."

Harry took a second to understand this and then said,"Okay, do what you need to do. See if you can gather more evidence and I will try and gain more allies while I am at Hogwarts. I want to be absolutely sure we can get him the death penalty, especially if he was partly responsible for my parent's death. When will we be able to show the case to the Wizengamot?"

"If you can gather enough allies I'm sure we can have it done by the end of your first year, granted if he does anything during it that you can prove with memories we can build a full proof case that could even convince the light side to vote against him."

Harry nodded and then said," If that is all then I will be on my way. I thank you for your help. May gold flow into your vaults and your enemies fall by your blade."

Blackclaw looked shocked that Harry knew the goblin greeting. He quickly recovered from his shock and responded, "And may gold ever be prominent in your life and your enemies bow before you."

Harry nodded at him and walked out of the room. There was a goblin waiting outside for him and he led Harry back to the main lobby. Harry thanked the goblin and walked back towards the floos. He walked up to the floo, grabbed some floo powder, and stepped in. He said, "Potter Manor." and disappeared in a swirl of green flames.

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Harry woke up the next morning and got ready for his birthday, which he would spend getting his school supplies. He went to the bathroom and took a quick shower. He then brushed his teeth and then headed to the closet. He put his pajamas in the basket he had asked Mipsy to get for him and then picked out a pair of black robes. They had a hood as he planned to stray from Diagon Alley and didn't want to be recognized.

Harry walked downstairs and ate breakfast. Once he had finished he started his training schedule. At around 9:00 am a letter arrived. The owl delivering it was a brown barn owl. He accepted the letter and called for Mipsy. He asked her to grab a few owl treats and a bowl of water. She popped away and then reappeared a second later with the treats in one hand and a bowl of water in the other. She handed them to him and he thanked her then she disappeared again. He handed the owl the treats and set the bowl down for the owl. The owl hooted in content and flew off after finishing the treats and having some water.

Harry called Mipsy back and asked her to take the water. When she had he looked at the letter and saw it had the Hogwarts seal on it. He opened it and started to read it.

Hogwarts School of Witchcraft and wizardry

Headmaster: Albus Dumbledore: Order of Merlin, First Class, Grand Sorcerer, Chief Warlock, Supreme Mugwump, International Confederation of Wizards.

Dear Mr. Potter,

We are pleased to inform you that you have a place at Hogwarts School of Witchcraft and Wizardry. Please find enclosed a list of all necessary books and equipment. Term Begins on 1

st of September. We await your owl by no later than 31 July

Yours sincerely,
Minerva McGonagall
Deputy Headmistress

Harry turned over the letter and saw a list written on the back.

Books Needed for First Years

The Standard Book of Spells, Grade 1 by Miranda Goshawk

A History of Magic by Bathilda Bagshot

Magical Theory by Adalbert Waffling

A Beginner's Guide to Transfiguration by Emeric Switch

One Thousand Magical Herbs and Fungi by Phyllida Spore

Magical Drafts and Potions by Arsenius Jigger

Fantastic Beasts and Where to Find Them by Newt Scamander

The Dark Forces: A Guide to Self-Protection by Quentin Trimble

Items Needed for First Years

Hogwarts Uniform

One Wand

One Cauldron (pewter, standard size 2)

1 set of glass or crystal vials

1 telescope

1 set of brass scales

Students may also bring an Owl or a Cat or a Toad

After Harry had finished reading the letter he knew he already had the books in the family library, so he wouldn't need to buy any of those, he would just be going for the items today. He walked to the living room from where he had been in the library. He flooed to the Leaky Cauldron. He walked out of the fireplace in the Leaky Cauldron and walked up to Tom.

"Hello Tom, would you mind letting me into Diagon Alley?"

Tom looked slightly confused and said, "Sure lad, but would you remind me of who you are, I'm sure I would remember someone like you."

"It's me, Tom, Harry Potter"

Tom's eyes bulged out and he said, "Mr. Potter, that's you? You look so different from when I last saw you."

"I know, I've been busy training and making sure I was prepared for Hogwarts."

When he finished saying this they arrived that the wall that led into Diagon Alley. Tom tapped the bricks and then said goodbye to Harry. Harry returned it with a goodbye of his own. He walked into the alley and decided he would first head to Madam Malkins because he hadn't been for a little over a year.

He walked into the shop and said to Madam Malkin, "Hello Madam Malkin, can I please have the Hogwarts robes in Acromantula silk?"

She nodded and started to fit him for clothes. While she was fitting him a blonde boy and who Harry assumed to be his father walked in. They both looked to be the most stuck up people Harry had ever seen, however, when they saw he was being fitted with something that was difficult to afford, their faces took on more of a stone facade rather than arrogance.

The blond boy walked up to the pedestal next to Harry and said, "I want Hogwarts robes made of Acromantula silk."

Madam Malkin was still fitting Harry and so called for an assistant. The assistant walked out and started to fit the other boy. Harry was highly aware the boy seemed to be from a rich family if they could afford the same clothes he was getting. He also knew money was usually followed by political power. The only thing that was holding him back from attempting to befriend the boy was the look of superiority on his face when looking at the assistant. He knew if they did become friends he would have to try and convince the boy blood didn't matter, only magical power.

However, Harry's dilemma was solved by the very one causing it. The boy looked over at him and said, "My name is Draco Malfoy, is it your first year at Hogwarts?"

Harry was mildly shocked by the civilized tone, but his it behind his occlumency shields. He assumed Draco was thinking along the same lines as him when it came to political power.

"Harry Potter, and yes it's my first year, how about you?"

Draco's eyes widened in shock before he said, "You're Harry Potter? You look completely different than the books say."

Harry raised an eyebrow at Draco's reaction. Draco seemed to realize his mistake. He cleared his throat and said, "I apologize for my outburst. It was just a bit of a surprise."

Harry nodded and then realized Madam Malkin was nearly done. He said, "Well I guess I'll be on my way then. See you at Hogwarts, if you choose to find me on the train, we can talk more then."

Draco nodded and Harry walked up to the counter. Madam Malkin said, "If you come back in two hours the robes should be ready for you, dear."

Harry thanked her and left. He decided to get his cauldron next. He headed out of the shop and down the road. He walked down the road and came across a shop called Cameron's Cauldrons. He walked in and walked up to the counter. There was a man there and Harry asked him, "Hello, can I please have a cauldron for first years."

The man inside responded, "Sure lad, come this way and I'll get it ready for you."

Harry followed the man and walked to the back of the store. While the mas was putting the cauldron in a bag Harry was looking around at all the cauldrons. There were tons of different sizes and different materials.

When the man had finished he walked back to the counter and said, "There you go, that's one galleon and seven sickles please."

Harry nodded and handed over the money. He thanked the man then walked out of the shop. He decided to go to the Apothecary next. He walked to the store then walked inside. He looked around for the brass scales and glass vials.

After he had found them he headed back up to the counter and paid for them. Before he left he asked the clerk, "Where can I buy a telescope?"

"If you head out of the shop and turn left, walk down a bit and look for Wiseacre's Wizarding Equipment, it's on the right side of the alley."

Harry thanked the man then followed his directions. He got to the shop and walked inside. He started to look around for a telescope then asked the man he saw at the counter, "Hello, what would be the best telescope for a first year at Hogwarts?"

"Follow me and I can show you."

Harry followed the man to one of the telescopes he had already looked at. The man said, "This would be the best, however, it's a little more expensive than the others at five galleons."

Harry nodded and said, "That's fine, I'll take it."

He then handed the man the money. The man walked to the back of the shop and came back with the telescope. He rung it up then shrank it and placed it into a bag. Harry thanked the man and then walked out of the shop. He got excited because it was time for him to get a wand. He walked down towards Knockturn Alley.

As he was walking he put on his hood and kept his head down. He walked into Knockturn Alley and looked for a shop called Wills Wands. He was told by Blackclaw he was one of the best wand crafters. The difference between him and Olivander is Olivander has variations of wands, while Will crafts them to suit the person exactly, making them much stronger. Harry knew he could do fine without a wand, but he also knew the possibility it could make him stronger.

Harry walked for a few minutes longer and then came across the shop. He walked inside and saw someone standing at the counter. Harry walked in and said, "Hello, I'm here for a wand."

The man said, "Hello, my name is Will, just follow me to the back and we will get a wand custom made for you."

Harry nodded and followed him to the back room. Harry looked around and saw a bunch of things on shelves. They were in jars. Some had liquid inside and others just had something floating in it. The man walked over a box that was on the floor and opened it. He pulled out what looked like wood and placed it on the table.

"Close your eyes and place your hand over the wood one by one. Pull out the one that pulls you the most, you may have more than one, that's fine."

Harry nodded and walked closer to the table. He closed his eyes and placed his hand over the wood. He went one by one and ended up picking two blocks of wood. One was bright white and the other dark black. Will took the woods and placed them aside. He then walked over to one of the shelves and said, "Do the same with the cores, there should be more than one, but if there isn't then don't worry."

Harry did the process again and he had a few cores. Once Harry was finished Will said, "Your woods are Ebony, which is suited to combative magic and Transfiguration. It is happiest in the hands of those who have the courage to be themselves. In my experience, the ebony wand's perfect match is one who will hold fast to their beliefs, no matter what the external pressure, and will not be swayed lightly from their purpose. The second wood is Rowan wood. It is reputed to be more protective than any other wood, and in my experience renders all manner of defensive charms especially strong and difficult to break. It is commonly stated that no dark witch or wizard ever owned a rowan wand, and I cannot recall a single instance where one of my rowan wands has gone on to do evil in the world. Rowan wood is most happy with the clear-headed and the pure-hearted, but this reputation for virtue ought not to fool anyone – these wands are the equal of any, often better, and frequently out preform others in duels."

Harry nodded and absorbed this information.

The man continued and said, "Your wand cores are basilisk venom, phoenix tears, thestral tail hair, and griffin heartstrings. The basilisk venom is best for battle magic and has a tendency to choose wizards or witches that are confident and leaders. The phoenix tears are best for defensive and healing magic, it usually chooses wizards who are pure-hearted and pure in their beliefs. The thestral tail hair chooses people who have experienced a hard life, it chooses people who have the ability to turn dark, yet choose to stay pure. The griffin heartstrings choose people who are brave and unafraid to make changes. The people they choose are usually above average in power and know how to use it, but don't abuse it."

Harry took another second to absorb this and then the man continued, "Usually I would charge seven galleons for a wand. But the materials that are going to be included in this wand are very rare so I'm going to charge you twelve for it. It should take about an hour to get everything put together. I will require three drops of blood to bond the wand to you."

Harry nodded and thanked the man before walking out of the shop. He decided he was going to head to Madam Malkin's to pick up his robes then he would have lunch. He walked out of Knockturn Alley and took down his hood. He walked to Madam Malkin's and walked inside. He saw Madam Malkin at the counter and asked, "Hello Madam Malkin, are the robes ready yet?"

She nodded and said, "Yes dear, give me one second to grab them."

She walked into the back room and came back out with a bag. She rang up the robes and said, "That will be eight galleons dear."

Harry handed over the money and thanked her before leaving the shop. He walked to the Leaky Cauldron and sat down. He ordered his food and waited for it to come. When it arrived he ate it slower than usual, knowing he still had around twenty minutes till he was ready. When he finished he thanked Tom and asked him for a butterbeer. He then sat and drank it while letting his mind wander.

After around fifteen minutes Harry finished the drink and got up. He paid for the meal then started to walk back to Knockturn Alley. When he got there he put his hood back up and started to walk to Wills Wands. He got there and then walked inside. He saw Will standing at the counter and so approached him and said, "Hello, is the wand finished yet?"

"Yes, I just finished it a few minutes ago. It was one of the hardest wands I've ever made. It was hard to blend all the elements together, but I am proud to say it is by far the best wand I've ever made."

Harry nodded and then said, "Can I see it?"

"Yes, we will also need to bond it to you."

He walked to the back and came back with a black box. It had intricate carvings on it. Will placed it on the counter and took off the top of the box. He said, "Ebony and Rowan, twelve and a half inches long. Basilisk venom, phoenix tears, thestral tail hair, and Griffin heartstrings."

Harry looked on in awe at the beauty of his wand. The two woods were interwoven, giving it a kind of yin and yang look. The man then pulled out a knife from under the counter and said, "Cut yourself and let three drops of blood hit the wand, it will then be bonded to you."

Harry nodded and did as he said. The wand glowed brightly and then flashed. Harry picked it up and felt warmth flow through him. The wand shot off some sparks and then subdued. Harry then said, "Could I get a wand holster that is charmed so the wand cant be summoned and the holster goes invisible at will?"

The man nodded and walked to the back and came back with a wand holster. He said, "This is made of dragonhide and will become invisible at will, it will also make it so your wand cant be summoned. This will bring your total up to fifteen galleons."

Harry nodded and paid the money. He thanked the man then left the store. He knew he would have to train with both the wand and wandless. It would make sure he was able to use both without becoming rusty.

Harry walked back to the Leaky Cauldron to floo home. He walked in and said goodbye to Tom before walking to the floo. He walked into it and said, "Potter Manor."

Harry walked out of the floo and walked to his room. He was tired from the long day and when he looked at the clock he saw it was nearly 10:00 pm. He got ready for bed and then got into bed. While he was in bed he got excited to start training with his wand the next day. He was also excited to go to Hogwarts. As his eyes closed his last thoughts were on Hogwarts and training with his wand.

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AN: Thanks once again for all the support. Sorry for taking so long to write this, I had a busy week. I plan on finally having Harry and Daphne meet in the next chapter on the Hogwarts Express. He will be making acquaintances with Draco, but I'm not sure if ill make them friends. I thought about having Harry meet either Daphne or befriend Neville in this chapter, but I couldn't find a good place where it would make sense. Thank you all for being understanding with the uploading. See you in the next chapter.