Sorry for the hiatus. I've been having troubles with how to go about the next chapter, but I got something. Enjoy.
Harry sat and continued to talk to the four in front of him before he looked back and his eyes widened at the sight of Daphne, Hermione and Tracey sleeping on the couch, "What time is it?" the young wizard stood up and looked up at the Founders, "I'm sorry…we need to get back before we get in trouble an-"
"Why don't you and your friends stay in our chambers tonight?" Rowena suggested and Harry looked at her in confusion, "It's okay dear. Just have your little elves take your friends to the chamber where they will fit in best and you can choose the unoccupied cham-" Harry turned and walked towards the sleeping witches and Rowena tilted her head to the side, "What are you doing, dear boy?"
"I'll carry them to the chambers," Harry carefully picked up the sleeping Hermione and took a deep breath, "I don't want to bother Twinkle or Star tonight…and besides, they're real light," the four Founders slightly smiled as Harry walked towards the stairs, "I'll put Hermione in the Ravenclaw Chamber, Daphne in the Slytherin Chamber, Tracey in the Hufflepuff Chamber and I'll take the Gryffindor Chamber," the four nodded as Harry carefully carried Hermione up the stairs.
"What the nice young man," Helga commented, "It's a wonder too considering how he was treated," the other Founders groaned as Helga shook her head, "It's a wonder how that oaf of a Headmaster hasn't been diagnosed as senile years ago,"
"Yes, and it makes me ashamed to have had those involved in my House all those years ago," Godric spat.
"And it makes me ashamed to have even considered Lily Evans as a candidate for my House," Rowena narrowed her eyes.
Salazar sighed as he shook his head, "And I have the other Potter brat, the Longbottom brat and that gluttonous Weasley in my House…they don't fit in either of the Houses, so why were they sorted into mine?"
"Because, my good friend, Albus was trying to manipulate the Sorting Hat into putting them into my House," Godric answered, "But since the Hat is protected by ancient magic that even that senile old goat is unaware of, our old friend decided to place them into your House to spite the families and the Headmaster," Salazar groaned and shook his head.
"Now, now, dear," Helga softly spoke, "With any luck, they will foolishly try to resort them and we can kick them from the castle and wouldn't have to worry about them ever again,"
"The only problem is they have been warned about that," Rowena sighed and crossed her arms before the four of them looked up ad saw Harry walking down the stairs and over to the couch before carefully picking Tracey up, "Harry, a moment?" he stopped and looked back in confusion, "We know it's late, dear, but we believe you should head to Gringotts in a few days, get your affairs in order and claim your heritage,"
"Okay? What would happen if I don't?"
"Then the Headmaster and your family can take what rightfully belongs to you," Godric answered and Harry's eyes widened, "Those young ladies may accompany you if you wish, and it might be safer if you had those elves of yours take you four," Harry frowned as he looked down at the sleeping Tracey, "If you want, I can teach you about the goblin culture,"
"You know about the goblin culture?"
Harry looked back as Godric slowly nodded, "I have worked alongside the goblins many of times, they were the ones who crafted the sword you see by my side," Harry looked down at the un-withered blade beside Godric, "And going to them and demanding your heritage upfront if very disrespectful to all goblins, and the last thing we need is for the goblins to be angered by a misunderstanding," Harry frowned and nodded, "Now, you best get these young ladies to bed before retiring yourself, lad," Harry nodded again before he carefully carried Tracey towards the stairs.
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Harry carried Daphne into Salazar's Chamber and carried her over to the bed before gently setting her down and pulled the covers over her. He turned and got ready to walk away when he heard Daphne moan and he looked back to see her lightly stir before she opened her eyes, "Harry?" Harry hummed and nodded, "Where are we?"
"We're sleeping in the Founder Rooms tonight," Daphne grunted and Harry frowned, "I put Hermione in Rowena's Chamber, Tracey is in Helga's Chamber, I put you in Salazar's Chamber and I'll be in Godric's Chamber." Daphne hummed and nodded as she laid back onto the soft mattress, "If…if you need anything, feel free to call on Twinkle or Star. They know you girls are my friends and they won't mind helping you,"
"What did they say, Harry?" Daphne yawned and turned on her side, "What did the Founders say?"
"That I have to go to Gringotts to get my heritage before the Headmaster or my parents stop me, Godric's going to teach me about the goblin culture and I'd like it if you, Tracey and Hermione went with me," Daphne hummed and nodded, "I'll…be across the hall…okay?"
"Okay," Daphne yawned, nuzzling under the covers, "Goodnight Harry," Harry hummed before he turned and walked out of the room, closing the door behind him.
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Harry lie awake, staring up at the ceiling, "What am I going to do? I don't know what I'm supposed to do. I'm their heir, but what does that mean? Do I own Hogwarts? Do I get to make changes and overrule the Headmaster?" inhaling slowly, the dark-haired wizard turned on his side and slowly closed his eyes, "And why me? I figure the Founders would want Neville and Henry as their chosen Heirs, but for some reason they picked me…I need to get this sorted out before something happens," closing his eyes, Harry drifted into an uneasy slumber.
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The four Founders stared at one another before Godric broke the silence, "His parents have shattered his self-confidence beyond repair,"
"Agreed, love," Rowena narrowed her eyes, "And it truly sickens me how they can treat one of their own better than the other and treat that one as if he were a stranger while in public and belittle him every chance they get,"
"Receiving the title of our heir, our Rings and all that will come with them should help him a little," Helga inhaled slowly, "But he has trust issues, he barely trust the three with him now, but he is trying and he can tell that they want to be there, as well as their families,"
"Godric, my friend," Salazar hissed, "Perhaps it'll be best if you teach our heir the goblin culture sooner rather than later so that he may receive what belongs to him before word gets out," Godric hummed and nodded before the four closed their eyes and the room went dim.
Again, I'm sorry for the hiatus and enjoy.