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The following morning everyone was eating breakfast as the morning post came. Harry looked up and saw a pair of large owls with a long package heading straight for him. "Neville," he said and the boy looked up from talking with Hannah. "Give me a hand catching this. I don't want to make a mess."

"Some seeker you are," Susan said from beside him with a grin.

As they caught the package Susan fed the owls some bacon strips and they took off again.

Ron and Hermione peered over from the Gryffindor table.

"Wuff dat," Ron said.

"Eat your breakfast before you speak Ronald. Honestly." Turning back to Harry and the others Hermione translated, "I think what he meant to ask was what is in the package." Ron nodded as he stuffed another sausage in his mouth.

"Guess we're about to find out," Harry responded before leaning out to Susan and whispering, "5 galleons says it's a Nimbus 2000."

She shook her head. "No way."

"Milady," he said louder with a grin, "Would you like the honors?" Susan shook her head with a grin before reaching over and pulling the string that held the wrapping.

The first thing he saw was the handle. In a shiny gold was written Nimbus 2000. He looked up at the staff table and saw Professor McGonagall watching him. He smiled and nodded at her as a thank you and she smiled back.

"Holy cow! A Nimbus 2000," exclaimed Ron. The twins looked up from their conversation and towards the excitement as did the rest of the Gryffindor and Hufflepuff teams. The twins came up to him.

"That's a mighty nice broomstick there Harry…" George said

"but seeing as how you're in your first year…" Fred added

"and not playing quidditch"

"How about you loan it to us?"

"Now why would a Hufflepuff Seeker give up his shiny new broom to a couple of Gryffindor Beaters," Cedric said with a grin as he came over. "Fantastic broom Harry. Can't wait to see in practice."

"Harry?"

"A Hufflepuff Seeker?"

"That's right. An exception has been made and we're co-seekers for Hufflepuff. You boys better watch out."

"I believe that's a challenge Fred."

"I think you're right George."

"Care to put your money where your mouth is Mr. Diggory?"

"Say…5 Galleons?"

"Sure. I'm in. I'll feel bad taking your money though," replied Cedric shaking their hands.

"What about you Harry?"

"Care to place a bet?" The twins asked turning to Harry.

"Well if you guys are so eager to give up your money, I'll take that bet," he said reaching out and shaking their hand.

"I'm in too," said Susan, "5 Galleons Hufflepuff takes Gryffindor."

"We'd feel bad…"

"Taking money from Harry's girlfriend…"

"We are gentlemen after all."

"I'd be more than willing to take it," said Angelina who was standing behind the twins.

"Well…"

"That settles that."

"We'll see you at the game…"

"And bring your money."

With that the Gryffindor team walked out of the Great Hall. As the Puffs were getting ready to leave the great hall and head to their Double Herbology lesson, Professor Dumbledore stopped them.

"Mr. Potter can I have a word with you in my office. Miss Bones is welcome to come too. I've already spoken with Professor Sprout and she is ok with it." The two first years nodded and said goodbye to their friends as they followed Dumbledore to his office. "Lemon Drop," he asked them as he sat down holding out a wooden box full of yellow candies. They each took one and thanked him. "Now…the reason I have asked you to come here is because Professor Sprout found you two sleeping together in the common room last night. Would you care to explain?"

They both looked a little embarrassed as they sat there holding hands but Harry spoke up first. "Well Professor, I guess it starts with me. I've explained how we got here but I still have nightmares from the moments before I died where I watched Cedric Diggory get killed before I get killed. Anyway, a few nights ago when Professor Sprout asked me to go to the infirmary, Madam Pomfrey asked me to stay the night as I'm sure you're aware of." Dumbledore nodded before Harry continued. "Well as is common, I had a nightmare that night. I don't remember having it but when I woke up I was with Sue. Madam Pomfrey told me what happened. She told me how Sue managed to calm me down and get me back to sleep. I don't think I'd ever slept better.

Last night, we went to our own beds but all I could do was toss and turn and I couldn't get to sleep. I got frustrated and went out to the common room where I found Sue on the couch. She told me she had a similar experience. So I thought about it and what stuck out the most to me was that the night before we had been together. I enlarged the couch. We made pillows and a blanket and were asleep quickly. We didn't even here Professor Sprout come in. More importantly, I didn't have a nightmare last night. I don't remember what I dreamed about but it wasn't that. I woke up feeling different. Refreshed. Like I had actually slept. That's all there is to tell Professor."

Dumbledore turned to Susan. "Is everything Harry just said true, Miss Bones?"

Susan nodded, "Yes sir. Every bit of it."

"Very well. If the two of you will follow me through the floo, we are going to Gringotts in Diagon Alley. Just throw the powder down and say Gringotts, Diagon Alley. Harry hated traveling by floo but he did as he was instructed.

Moments later they were all at Gringotts in Diagon Alley. Harry had of course tumbled out of the fireplace and landed on his butt much to the amusement of Susan, Dumbledore and many on lookers. They helped Harry up and headed to one of the available windows.

"Good morning. We would like to speak to whoever is in charge of Lordships and Titles. Harry Potter is here to claim his Lordship of House Potter."

"I am," Harry asked in confusion.

"You are," Susan asked at the same time.

Dumbledore looked down to them and nodded.

"Very well. One moment please," the goblin said before ringing a bell. A second goblin came over and then departed quickly. A moment later a third, sharp dressed goblin appeared.

"Good morning. My name is Rockhook. If you will follow me to my office we will get everything taken care of there." With that he led them through the back portion of Gringotts until they reached a large office. He sat up in his chair and looked at the three of them. "Now I hear that we are here to have Harry Potter take his lordship and control of House Potter. Although he won't be able to access properties of take his official seats until he becomes of age. Is that acceptable?"

Harry nodded. "Yes sir."

"Very well then," he continued before looking at Susan. "Is this the future Lady Potter?" Harry and Susan looked at each other and turned bright red, not knowing what to say.

"Let's leave that for the future if we may. They are still a little young for that," Dumbledore added.

Rockhook nodded. "Mr. Potter, repeat after me. I, Harry James Potter, do hereby take possession of my lordship and the Head of House Potter." Harry repeated the words and a black band with the Potter family signet appeared on his hand. "That band signifies you as a lord and the head of house Potter. Just sign here and everything will become magically legal as well." Harry quickly signed and passed it back to the goblin. "That about does it. Is there anything else I can do for you today?"

"I believe that our business is concluded. Thank you very much for your assistance," Dumbledore replied as they stood up and left.

As they got back to Hogwarts, the first-years were confused what the purpose of that trip was. Also both were still thinking about the goblin asking if Susan was Lady Potter.

"Congratulations Lord Potter," Dumbledore said as he sat back down. "Now I'm sure that the both of you are wondering what the purpose of that was. On the rare occasion that we get a Lord, Lady or Head of house that passes through Hogwarts they are entitled to their own special quarters which are found in each of the houses. I'm not telling you how to make use of your new quarters. I'm just saying that you and Miss Bones wouldn't have to sleep on the couch anymore," he continued with a twinkle in his eye. "Professor Sprout will show you where it is tonight. Now I believe it is time for your first divination lesson."

"Thank you sir…and it's just Harry. None of this Lord Potter business. Let's go Sue," he said taking her hand as they walked to the door.

"Very well just Harry," Dumbledore replied as they left.

As they made their way to the divination tower, Harry groaned. "I hate divination. It's so bogus and my death gets predicted every single time. I was so happy to be almost done with this class. That and History of Magic. Uggghh."

"You certainly complain a lot for a lord," Susan giggled as she teased him. He just glared at her for a second before sticking his tongue out at her.

When they finally got to the divination tower the area had an overpowering scent of incense. "Here we go again," he said as he took a deep breath before climbing the ladder to the divination room. They took a seat at the table with Neville and Hannah.

"Where were you," Hannah asked her best friend.

"Yeah, you missed a great herbology lesson," Neville added.

"Well…long story short…I'm a lord now," Harry said as he showed them his new signet ring.

"Lord of what Potter," Malfoy drawled loudly as he had been listening in, "The refuse pile?"

"Why would I be at your house Malfoy," Harry replied equally as loud, causing several students to burst out in laughter.

"I will have you know that House Malfoy is one of the oldest and most powerful house…," Pansy started.

"I wonder if we going look into the crystal ball and see her shutting up," Harry wondered out loud to his friends.

"If not I bet we could use it to knock her out," Susan suggested.

"SUSAN BONES! I'm surprised at you," Hannah added mockingly.

"If you think that's a surprise, you should have seen her early when the goblin asked her if she was Lady Potter. She turned so red," Harry whispered to Hannah who burst out laughing.

"What's so funny," Susan asked, "What did he say to you?"

"Nothing…Lady Potter"

Harry burst out laughing and Susan turned bright red. "HARRY JAMES POTTER," she squealed as she leaned over to hit him. He was too quick and dodged the blow.

"Uh-oh! Looks look Potter is in trouble with his girlfriend," Malfoy teased.

"I didn't know we were dating," Harry said as he turned to Susan, who had regained her calm.

"Me neither. I've been told I can't date til I'm 14," Susan replied matter-of-factly.

"That's good to know," Harry replied with a wink causing Susan to blush, before turning back to Draco. "Besides Malfoy, when I do start dating I'd be lucky to have someone like Susan. Sure beats some pug-face girl my daddy picked out."

Behind Draco, Pansy Parkinson squealed. "Draco, are you going to let him talk about me like that?"

"Well I wasn't referring to you specifically Pansy but if that's how you see yourself," Harry replied with a shrug. Pansy turned bright red and looked like she was going to explode.

"Calm yourselves children. Divination is a serene art. Let's all take a deep breath before we start…," came the whispy voice of the Divination Professor as she entered the room.

After the boring Divination lesson, in which Harry's death was predicted twice (once by himself, much to the amusement of Susan), the Hufflepuffs made their way to the Great Hall for lunch and then finished out their afternoon classes.

That evening Harry changed into his quidditch robes and took his brand new Nimbus 2000 out before practice to give it a good test. Susan had brought her homework out to do as she watched him. She'd seen him fly in a couple of matches but watching him fly by himself he was a complete natural. He looked so happy and free up in the sky.

A little while later the rest of the team came out for practice and Harry shot down to meet them so they could start practice. After practice they were back in the locker room. It had been a great practice and they were sure they were going to win their first match in a few weeks against Gryffindor. When he was finished showering Harry changed back into his normal clothes and went to meet Susan so that they could walk back to the dorms together. Once they reached the Hufflepuff common room, Professor Sprout was already there waiting for them.

"Ahhhh…Mr. Potter, Miss Bones I've been waiting for you. Over here please" she said as she waved them over. As they approached she looked at the two of them with excitement, "this will be the first time since Hogwarts opened that the Hufflepuff Regal room has been used. You're certainly having quiet the interesting week Lord Potter."

"Please none of the lord stuff. Just Harry is fine."

"Very well just Harry. If you'll just touch your signet ring to the round opening on the wall over here we will see what is in store for you." Following her instructions he touched his ring to a small circle on an otherwise empty part of the wall. You wouldn't know it was there unless you went looking for it. As his ring touched the indent, it lit up blue signifying the acceptance of his lordship. The wall rumbled for a moment, causing the rest of the Puffs in the common room to look over at the commotion, before the section of wall slid away revealing a regal looking door with a wooden badger knocker. "Now you need to think of a password. Then touch the ring to the door and say it and the password will be saved. It works similar to a Fidelus Charm in that only the people you tell the password to will be able to find it. I won't make you give me the password but I would recommend it in case of emergencies and I will never enter without knocking."

"Gryffinpuff."

"Excuse me?"

Harry touched his ring to the door. "Gryffinpuff."

As Susan was standing there the door disappeared and the wall fell back into place. "What happened? I can't see the door anymore."

"That's the charm. In this case the owner of the room is the secret keeper as well, meaning that only he can give out the password."

"Hmmm…I don't know…"Harry thought playfully. Susan hmphed and turned her head away before she heard him whisper in her ear. "Gryffinpuff." As she turned back around she could see the door again. He told Professor Sprout the password again since he had said it before activating the magic. With a nod the trio entered the room and the door shut behind them.

As they stepped in the common room of the regal suite, they noticed that it was decorated in the same golden and black coloring as the rest of the Puff house. Above the fireplace hung a large banner with the symbol for House Potter on it. There was a giant couch in front of the fireplace with an overstuffed chair on either side. There was also a table next to the window where they could Off the main room there were two doors the left one led to a huge bathroom with a giant magic tub, a shower, and a large lighted mirror. There was a door in the bathroom that slid open into large master bedroom. In the center of it lay a giant king size four-poster bed. The large blanket covering it was golden and had a giant Hufflepuff symbol on it. There was a writing desk and a single wardrobe and a pair of side tables with drawers.

"Hmm….is it possible to get a second wardrobe in here?" No sooner had Harry asked then a second wardrobe popped up on the other side of the bed.

"Whoa," Susan exclaimed.

"The perks of lordship," Professor Sprout said "I'll leave you to explore your room before dinner. While you're at dinner I will have the house elves move your stuff in here." With that Professor Sprout headed to her office to make a floo call to Amelia Bones knowing what would happen and making sure she was informed.