Chapter 2 Keeper of Secrets

Harry remembered this as if it were yesterday. His annoying uncle saying he had a gun, Hagrid asking for tea, tying the gun in a knot, and it happened exactly in the same way, the only difference was now he had to act it all, mostly being more interested in his new eleven year old body than what was actually going on. When they left as Harry climbed on to Hagrid's motorcycle, he realized with a start that it was his motorcycle. Well in his last life it had, after Ginny had her father fix it up for him. The thought of Ginny made him sad, he had to wait until at least a year before he could even be friends with her, not even to mention dating.

Harry and Hagrid had the same talk, Harry trying to remember all that he said, not wanting to mess things up too much.

The next morning Harry was awoke expecting the whole night to be a dream, expecting to see Ginny curled up beside him with and owl insistently tapping at the window. He was sadly mistaken. He reached into Hagrid's pocket and withdrew the five Knuts to pay for the morning paper. He paid and took the paper, across the top it read, Cannons beat Harpies in Huge Upset! Harry continued to browse the paper seeing nothing of interest, folded it and woke Hagrid up. Once he was fully up a look of puzzlement crossed his face.

"How did you pay for the paper?" he questioned.

"Oh, err I just grabbed some change out of your pocket, five of the copper ones I think." Harry tried to cover his mistake.

"How did you know which it was?"

"I didn't." Harry replied.

So Hagrid just brushed it off as coincidence.

Harry knew they were off to Gringotts, and he couldn't wait, to get money and a wand, all the things he would need for school, he was so excited. Harry was thinking so much he almost forgot,

"Hagrid, I don't have any money." He said mournfully.

"Ya don't think ya parents left you high and dry did you?" Hagrid asked.

"Well no."

"Exactly! That's why we are going to Gringotts, ain't no safer place, save for Hogwarts." He said proudly.

Diagon Alley looked exactly the same as I left it, except that it looked newer, and there were fewer shops, but other than that it looked, as it should, magical. And so they walked down the alley, thankfully to Harry no one recognizing him. They window-shopped on the way to Gringotts, finally stopping at the massive entrance.

"Alright there Harry?"

"Excellent, lets go."

When they entered and went down to his vault Harry realized with a start that the goblin in the cart was Griphook. Harry withdrew enough for what he was planning and went back up, stopping for the sorcerer's stone on the way. When they reached the lobby Harry politely asked if he could meet Hagrid at Madam Malkins, he wanted to ask the goblins something. Hagrid's reply was, "goblins are dangerous, don't cross them," and was off.

Harry asked of he could see an Account Manager; he was quickly delivered to Ganak, Manager of the Big Three.

"Hello Ganak, I am Harry Potter, I wish to see my account holdings please."

"Very well Mr. Potter, as it shows here, you have 100,000 dollars in your trust fund which can be used at any time as well as an estimated 257 million in your family trust as well as an estimated 10 million in real estate, stocks, as well as jewels, paintings and other artwork." Ganak reported.

"And how may I access my family trust?"

"By turning 17 or claiming your duty as Head of House, entailing a spot on Wizengamot, and care for all servants."

"Servants?"

"I believe you currently have 7 house elves Mr. Potter." Ganak said officially.

I paled; I had never had servants in my life before, why did I now? Did they die? What happened to them, did they know my parents? I again knew what I had to do.

"I claim my duty to the Noble House of Potter, knowingly I accept the duty and all it entails as Head of the house of Potter."

"Very well Mr. Potter, you now have access to all accounts and your trust fund has been merged with your family trust. How would you like to proceed?"

"I would like to do three things, one I want to sell all my stocks, what ever price, I don't care. Actually I take that back do I have any stock in Quidditch Incorporated?"

"Why yes, you currently are holding 37 percent of the company." Ganak said.

"Keep that, sell the rest, secondly I want a list of everything that is in my vault, and thirdly I want…"

Harry left the bank and headed strait to Ollivanders, getting his trusty eleven-inch holly wand with Fawkes's feather.

Just as he was entering, Draco and his mother were leaving, man that kid is a tool, and his son, harry thought, laughing when James and Albus had pulled that prank on little Scorpius, he had no idea, making it all the better.

Harry purchased new robes as well as muggle clothes as all he had were Dudley's old ones. He was just about to go looking for Hagrid when he heard out side the window.

"Harry, Happy Birthday!" holding up a beautiful Owl named Hedwig. As he stepped into the alley a musical cry came from above, Harry looked up to see Vahni, or V as his kids used to love to call him, and he was Harry's Phoenix. He circled around a few times, getting everyone's attention before swooping down to a perch at Eelyops Owl Emporium, signifying which one he wanted. Hagrid stood amazed.

"I never seen one so public, their amazing creatures, this one in particular." Hagrid commented.

"Ya, he really is beautiful, Hagrid can we get a perch?"

"What for?" he asked bewildered.

"V."

"Who is V?" Hagrid asked even more bewildered.

"My phoenix."

"And how do you reckon that?" Hagrid asked.

"Well, he just told me we are bonded for life, I think that might mean something Hagrid."

"Oh, well we best be getting that perch then wont we, lets just pop back over there. How's that sound eh?"

"Excellent!"

As Hagrid got a suitable perch Harry started stroking V right where he liked it.

"How is it you have a mind of a man who has lived through so much but your body is that of a fledgling?"

"You of all creatures should know about rebirth, that is what this is in essence." Harry thought

"In essence?" the beautiful creature intoned.

"I have already lived this life, you bonded with me shortly after I killed Lord Voldemort and you were with me until the day I died, in that life. But this is a new one, and I intend to make full use out of it."

"Wisely said, you are indeed not a fledgling, but a powerful wizard not near as old as I but old for your kind, and very old indeed if you make it that far again."

"As I plan to with the only person I will ever truly love, I just have to meet her."

Just then Hagrid came tromping out with just the one V had wanted.

"Well Harry do you have just about everything?" Hagrid asked

"All I need is my books, Flourish and Blotts its is."

As they go there Hagrid said he would wait outside, as he couldn't fit through the doorway. Perfect, Harry thought, my plan is falling right into place. Harry bought his books and arranged some other purchases. He walked out to Hagrid who was just standing by the door almost like a guard.

"Am I going back to the Dursleys?" Harry asked.

"I'm afraid so, but you will be fine, I'm sure of it, and if you need anything just send me an owl."

"Ok." And with that they were off, Hagrid dropped of Harry then quickly left. Harry let himself in, walking up the stairs alerting his aunt and Uncle of his presence.