Angel's Light
Chapter 2
AN: Hello all, well here's chapter two of this new piece. Now as I haven't exactly spelled it out this story is going to eventually be a multi-crossover. However at this moment it is focused to strictly Harry Potter and Charmed. I know when the other elements will come in to play and it won't be any time soon. I will however give small hints to let you know about other franchises this will tie in to. I gave one hint in this chapter and a digital cookie will go to whoever figures it out. That said I will say that it will eventually involve Marvel characters just as the story that inspired this one does. Another franchise this will crossover into is one set in Britain and that's all I'll say about that for now. With that out of the way here's the new chapter.
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When he awoke he was at first confused by his surroundings at least until the whirlwind of events that had occurred the previous day came back to him. He had been dragged under protest by Ron to where he had foolishly told the boy where the entrance to the Chamber of Secrets was along with the useless flop Lockhart. By the end of that adventure he'd been nearly obliviated, confronted by he shade of a young Voldemort, nearly eaten by a basilisk, killed said beastie and been pierced by a tooth in exchange. He'd woken up only to discover his mother had been adopted and her blood family wanted to take him in. Suddenly exhausted he decided today would be used as a lie in, at least after a quick trip to bathroom.
He had only barely cleared the doorway on his way out when he was slammed into and instinctively wrapped his arms around who he knew was Hermione. His best friend was the only person in his memory that he could recall hugging him and really the only person he let invade his personal bubble to this degree.
"Never, ever scare me like that again." Said the boy softly as he held his friend.
"Same here." Muttered the girl.
After a few moments she stepped back but neither of them fully let go and after a few moments both found themselves relaxing on Harry's bed. Throughout this time neither of them had taken their attention away from the other and as such did not realize that they'd had a few witnesses to their moment. Finally after several more moments and feeling like they'd been forgotten by Hermione one of the group coughed getting both to jump a bit, though neither made a move to separate.
"So Mr. Potter if I'm not mistaken that's the sword of Gryffindor propped against your bed. Mind explaining how you came across it?"
By the time Sam entered the room with a backpack hanging from his shoulder the bed had been surrounded as by the formerly petrified students who he was regaling with his tale of slaying the basilisk. Hermione was quite pleased that she'd only been out for a couple of days, though was quite miffed that Ron had only come in to see her once. As it was the tale left Hermione like many of them feeling several different emotions in regards to what her friend had been through.
"I see you're up. Care to introduce me to your friends?"
"Well this is my best friend Hermione Granger, the brightest witch of our age." Started Harry causing the girl to blush.
"This is Penelope Clearwater, the Ravenclaw sixth year prefect. That's Justin Finch-Fletchley of Hufflepuff and lastly is Colin Creevey of Gryffindor. Guys this is Sam Wilder my grandfather." Said Harry making the introductions.
"Grandfather?" questioned Hermione with a frown her eyes narrowing.
"Turns out my mom was adopted. Her biological family is all magical." Explained Harry with a shrug.
"Wait so you're a pureblood?" questioned Colin while Hermione was silent not sure if she liked that news or not.
"No, Harry wouldn't be what you Brits would term as a pureblood. His mother does come from a long line of witches dating back to the late 1600's but until Harry every child born was a girl. Most often than not the fathers are regular non-magical. I however don't fall into that category, but I also wasn't born magical. The truth is when I died I was given the opportunity to become a Whitelighter, sort of a guardian angel for witches which I chose to accept. As such Harry is a hybrid in his case half witch and half Whitelighter." Explained Sam
"I'm sorry I've never heard of Whitelighters before." Stated Hermione frowning.
"Not surprising. The purebloods like to make everyone think they're all powerful so they hide all knowledge that doesn't support that position. You would have to look outside of Europe to find any mention of Whitelighters. The only reason I know about them is because Professor Flitwick added some books to our library that weren't published in Britain." Said Penelope causing Hermione's frown to deepen.
"You said Harry's half witch, didn't you mean wizard?" questioned Justin.
"The reason I say witch is because in the States and in the Heavens we don't separate by genders. If you can use magic and are born a standard baseline human you're considered a witch." Explained Sam.
"Are there a lot of hybrids?" questioned Penelope always eager to expand her knowledge and having not heard of them before.
"Whitelighter-Witches not at all. In fact there are at this moment only five known including Harry. In fact until just recently such a union was considered forbidden. This is why Peyton, Harry's mother and Harry himself were hidden away, even from our family. The consequences of an earlier discovery could have had either their powers fully stripped or even cost them their lives." Explained the Whitelighter causing all of them to go wide-eyed in shock.
"As for hybrids in general there are quite a few breeds out there even some in Europe."
In the town of Little Winging, Surrey a rather middle-class suburban neighborhood Petunia Dursley was just getting started with her day. With her precious Dudley off at Smeltings for school and the freak of to his freak school and out of her life for the time being it fell to her to prepare breakfast. After a quick shower she headed down to the kitchen dressed in a pair of sweats and a robe so that she could get started. As it was early and she only had to make enough for two she decided against making a full breakfast and instead settled for bacon, fried eggs, hash browns, fried mushrooms and toast with a morning tea to wash it down.
It was only minutes after she finished and set the plates down did her husband enter the room. Whereas Peturnia could be considered unnaturally skinny her husband Vernon Dursley was actually quite thick skinned bordering on obese. It was only as they sat down to eat however that their normal routine was interrupted by the ringing of the doorbell. As he moved to answer the door Vernon was greeted by a man wore was wearing a pair of black slacks and a tan trench coat with short cut black hair that was greying on the sides.
"Vernon Dursley?" questioned the man.
Yes." Answered Vernon a tad confused.
"Detective Chad Wallace, Surrey Police, if I could have a moment of your time please." stated the man.
"What's this about?" questioned Vernon narrowing his eyes.
"We've received reports of vandalism by a Dudley Dursley, is he in residence?" questioned the detective.
"Nonsense my Dudley is attending Smelting's." Stated Vernon immediately
"Perhaps. However I need to have a look around the premises. I do have a search warrant but I'd rather not go through the trouble of tearing up your house, I am quite sure it's nothing." Stated the detective.
Vernon was pensive for a moment before he stepped aside so that the man could enter. As he stepped inside the detective had a quick look around the room taking in the décor and rather easily spotting Petunia sitting at the table in the attached dining room with breakfast in front of her.
"Morning ma'am; sorry to interrupt your breakfast I'll make this quick and be out of your hair, if you could direct me to his room." Stated the man turning to Vernon at the end.
"Sure this way."
Several minutes later they returned down the stairs with Vernon's face burning red a clear sign of his temper. In Dudley's room the detective had found three knives but it was the bag of cocaine that he found that really raised Vernon's ire. They had also been forced to go through what Vernon dubbed as the freak's room when the detective noticed that the locks were on the outside of the door. After a quick look around they left though the detective's frown was more pronounced. As they reached the bottom of the stairs the man paused before he turned and Vernon too slow to react could only look on wide eyed as the man opened the door to the cupboard where they found where things were exactly as Harry had left them complete with miniature bed.
"All units move in." said the detective his voice tight with anger.
Before either Vernon or Petunia could comprehend it the door was thrown open as officers swarmed inside as the sound of sirens suddenly whirled to life. Vernon finally figuring out he'd been tricked and overcome with rage lunged towards him with a roar. Detective Wallace however reacted immediately his right fist coming up and catching Vernon squarely in the jaw causing the fat man to fall over clearly knocked out.
"Bag and tag everything and get these pieces of shit out of my sight." Said the man.
As she was dragged out of the house in handcuffs Petunia looked up only to find all of the neighbors out and watching the scene from their lawns causing her head to fall in shame as she was forced into the back of a squad car.
Unknowing of the trouble that had just befallen the Dursley it was a refreshed Harry that stepped out of the shower room ready to start his day. Hermione and all his new acquaintances had all excused themselves to do their own preparing for the day back in their dorm. This however was only after the rest of his newfound family had orbed in much to the awe of all the students. All of them had been interested in the ability and the possibility of learning it until Sam had explained it was a Whitelighter ability and as such at this point they couldn't learn it.
Following that they had all dismissed themselves to the dorm while he was being checked out by Madam Pomfrey. After she had given him the potion to fix his vision she had then explained what her scans had shown since he couldn't see and thus couldn't move. Apparently while he had slept the unbinding potions had worked their magic and his core had almost tripled in strength. According to what she said his magical strength was now bordering that of a seventh year students at least as far as his core went. A few minutes later once his vision cleared and was checked Pomfrey pronounced his vision completely restored.
Once that was done he was given another potion this one being the first of the nourishment potions he would be taking throughout the day. Once Madam Pomfrey had reminded him and Sam while also informing his new aunts of his regiment schedule he was cleared to leave. Standing to his feet he stretched for a moment before picking up his wand from the bedside table however as he did both Harry and the wand began to glow with a golden hue and a phoenix song could be heard clearly for several moments before the glow and the song faded.
"Okay what was that?" questioned Piper.
"That was his wand rebinding itself to him. His magic had been bound so it's possible that the binding was initially incomplete." Stated Leo.
"Speaking of we really should get our own." Said Phoebe.
"You don't have any?" questioned Harry surprised.
"No. We didn't discover our magic until we were all in our twenties, so we're pretty much playing catch up. Our magic is powerful and our active powers help a lot but the wands would go a long way in helping us truly master our individual magic." Explained Phoebe as the only one without a physical active power she was the one most looking forward to it.
"Active power?" questioned the boy with a frown.
"Yes, I'm empathic and I have the gift of premonition. Piper can control molecules and Paige is telekinetic though she has a bit of Whitelighter flare to it. We can cast spells just fine though we usually create them or their family spells, just like our potions. However unlike Peyton and yourself we didn't get the formal education as kids." Explained Phoebe.
"Which is why we're currently studying up on all of it in the time we do have and why I want to start Magic School back up." Stated Paige.
"We still have Ilvermorny." Stated Sam.
"Yes, however like Hogwarts it's a boarding school. Also they cater mostly to the wealthy. Magic School however was not only a day school but it was beating Ilvermorny as far as exam scores went." Retorted Paige.
"You liked being a teacher didn't you?" questioned Phoebe.
"Oh what did you teach?" questioned Harry in interest.
"I loved teaching and I taught spell creation. At least before I became Headmistress." Said Paige.
"You actually taught spell creation. Merlin the amount of lives you probably saved." Said Poppy having stuck around interested in the conversation.
"Why is that a surprise?" questioned Piper.
"This place went stagnant centuries ago as has Magical Britain. With the purebloods running things and less powerful than muggleborns and half-bloods they put a lock on what could be taught. Most people don't travel outside of Britain and as such have no idea that we've fallen from the greatest school in the world to one of the lowest." Explained Madam Pomfrey causing Leo to frown.
"That's troubling. I'll have to look into a few things but I'm sure there's some way to put a stop to that. As for Magic School I'll bring it up when I meet with the other Elders later." Said Leo
"Well we must be going, we have a lot to do after we go to Gringotts and we have to see Madam Bones later as well." Said Sam causing everyone to say their goodbyes to the matron before they turned to leave.
Harry however stopped causing everyone to do likewise before he moved to the other side of the bed and picked up the Sword of Gryffindor. As he held it however he tilted his head and inspecting the sword saw that it was just a bit thicker than before as well as a bit longer maybe half an inch something he voice when prompted.
"Well legend says the sword grows to match its wielder. I'd have to say it might be true if you think it's different than it was before. However do be careful with it, if all the legends are true it absorbed that basilisk venom when you stabbed it so its lethality has increased." Said Madam Pomfrey.
"Right, no twelve year old nephew of mine is going around toting a sword." Said Piper as she moved over and took it from Harry after a brief look that caused him to hand it over. Piper in turn took it and handed the sword to Leo.
"Put that with Excalibur, he can have it back when he's older." Said Piper.
"Wait Excalibur, like King Arthur its real?" questioned Harry.
"Yes it is. My son Wyatt, your cousin inherited it as he is its rightful wielder. However considering he's only three years old I have it in lock up, just like this will be until you're a little older." Said Piper just as Leo orbed away taking the sword with him before he returned a nearly a minute later minus the sword.
Finally leaving the hospital wing Harry was given the schedule of today's events. Firstly they were heading to see the goblins of Gringotts under Sandy's advice. Apparently Sandy had advised Leo to seek them out so Harry could retrieve his parent's wills. Following that they would do a bit of shopping to start creating a new wardrobe for Harry before heading to the Ministry of Magic to meet with Madam Bones again. As they still had about two hours before Gringotts opened Harry didn't feel the least bad as he took a detour explaining that he had to see a friend. A few minutes later the adults were surprised when they came to the owlery were they stood for only a few moments before a snowy white owl came to land on Harry's shoulder being careful not to injure him.
"Good morning Hedwig." Said Harry smiling to his first friend who nuzzled into him in greeting.
"I don't have anything for you right now but I wanted you to meet some people." Said Harry causing the owl to tilt her head.
"These are my aunt's Piper, Phoebe and Paige. That's Leo who is Piper's mate and this is Sam, my grandfather. They are my mom's blood family and we might be living with them during the holidays from now on." Explained Harry.
As he did so however each of the group were confused before Hedwig turned her eyes on them studying each of them intently with amber eyes that showed her intelligence. Finally she barked and took flight to fly around the group before turning back to Harry and landing once more. As she did the adults watched Harry's interaction with the owl and were surprised as it seemed he could actually understand her and they were holding a conversation. Eventually Harry said his goodbye's promising to save her some bacon if she was still hungry before the group left.
"That was no ordinary owl." Said Leo after a few minutes of walking getting a look of warning from Harry that he understood easily.
"What I mean is her intelligence is uncommon even for a magical pet." Stated Leo clarifying his position.
"What's that supposed to mean?" questioned Harry.
"Nothing bad, but I think she may be more than an owl. Just like you are more than a wizard." Stated Leo causing
"You think she might be a spirit beast?" questioned Sam.
"That's what I'm thinking. It would explain why they can communicate so easily." Said Leo
"What's a spirit beast?" questioned Paige, having never come across that entry in her families grimoire.
"They are magical creatures that have the ability to bond with people. When they bind they do so mind, body and soul. If the bond is strong enough the two will share feelings emotionally and physically. Spirit beast also have no problems finding their partners anywhere as they are able to sense them. They are also a reflection of the true self of their partner, who that person is deep inside and not what they portray outwardly. This is because before they are born they are nurtured by the energy of their partners while they are still in egg form." Explained Sam.
"But Hagrid bought Hedwig for me when I was eleven as a birthday present. Maybe she's just a really smart owl." Said Harry.
"Perhaps. Besides Spirit Beasts are monitored by the Elders, however considering all Sandy has done for you and your mother I'd like to look into it just in case." Said Leo getting a nod from Harry.
"So what if she is a Spirit Beasts, what then?" questioned Piper.
"Nothing. Like I said they are a reflection of their partners. It would just explain her behavior and intelligence; it wouldn't make her the least bit dangerous." Said Leo
A few minutes later they came to a stop in front of the Gryffindor Tower's entrance where a group was apparently waiting. Within that group were Hermione, Neville Longbottom and his Quiddich teammates the twins Fred and George Weasley, Oliver Woods, Alicia Spinnet, Angelina Johnson and Katie Bell and the odd one of the group however was Percy Weasley.
"Harrikins!" exclaimed the twins upon spotting him rushing over and dragging him into the group where he was pulled into hugs by each of the girls. Once he was released Oliver made a show of checking him over before ruffling his hair. He and Neville simply smiled as each other as they shook hands. Neville was the only one in his own year group aside from Hermione that had never turned his back on him this year. Because of this they had struck up a friendship and while Ron was off with Dean and Sheamus, Neville had instead joined him and Hermione.
"Harry, my dad told me what you did for Ginny. Thank you." Said Percy reaching out to shake his hand, a gesture he accepted.
"Where's Ron?" questioned Harry after a moment.
"St. Mungos with my dad and Ginny. They found out that Ron was being potioned up. At first they thought it was just loyalty potions then they found there were small amounts of jealousy potions in his system as well." Explained Percy.
"Now then Harrikins…" started one of the twins who Harry quickly figured out was Fred.
"…young Miss Granger here tells us…" said George letting him know twin speak was in effect
"…that you managed to find…" continued Fred.
"…the entrance to the famed…"
"…Chamber of Secret." Finished both in unison.
"Well Neville helped me piece it together. The last time the chamber was opened a student died. Once we figured out who that student was it was only a matter of discovering what the ghost remembered." explained Harry getting looks of understanding from the group.
"Now then let's go eat. I've got a busy day ahead and I haven't eaten since lunch yesterday." Said Harry.
As they walked Harry introduced this group to his new relatives before pulling Neville to the side. As they walked the two spoke in quiet tones something which the twins thought meant they were plotting something.
"ARE YOU SERIOUS!" exclaimed Neville startling the group.
"I'm for real, but that's only if you want to try it." Said Harry.
"Of course I want to try it. I'm going to owl gran and if I don't make it down to breakfast before you leave I'll meet you there." Said Neville before he turned and bolted back to the Gryffindor Tower.
"What was that about?" questioned Percy after a few moments.
"That's Neville's story. I'll say nothing without his permission." Said Harry getting a nod from the redheaded prefect.
"Now then don't say anything but I talked to Angie's dad yesterday." Stated Harry getting said girl to perk up and pay attention.
"He was called in from St. Mungo's to help with the healing. Anyway he said he's going to talk to McGonagall and see if they could restart the games since the danger's passed." Said Harry.
"Brilliant. If it works that cup's as good as ours." Said Oliver his mind already plotting strategies.
"There are a few weeks left so we've got time." Said Katie
"So the way I see it Oliver is in fifth year. If we could win the cup three years in a row that would be a pretty good send off." Said Harry.
"Good, kid that would be brilliant. Plus if we did that we'd all have scouts from professional teams looking at us." Said Oliver
The conversation continued on until they reached the entrance of the Great Hall. As was usual for when he entered all eyes fell on Harry when he entered but he ignored that as he and the group moved over to the Gryffindor table. Once they were seated McGonagall rose from her seat at the staff table and approached the podium where she soon had they entire rooms attention as everyone knew that when she talked you had better listen.
"I have a few announcements to make before we get on with our day. Firstly I would like to announce that the danger has passed and Slytherin's monster has been slayed." Said the woman surprising many before nearly the entire school started cheering.
"Next I would like to award Ms. Hermione Granger 150 points towards the House Cup for discovering what sort of creature the monster was and how it was getting around unseen."
As she said this the Gryffindor's cheered as the points trickled into the hourglass marked as Gryffindor's. Throughout the year Snape as always had been vicious with the house points deducting them for the most minor of infractions. Without Quiddich to bolster them Gryffindor had been very firmly in last place in the standings. This move had put them just under Hufflepuff who was in third place if just barely though still far below Ravenclaw and Slytherin.
"Next to Mr. Harry Potter for special services to the school including locating the Chamber of Secrets, recovering the Sword of Gryffindor and for slaying said monster a basilisk who in addition to the special services award I would like to award 300 points towards the House Cup."
The cheer this time was thunderous as the announcement put them right there in the race for the cup firmly in third place with Ravenclaw and Slytherin only barely ahead of them. The other three table were stunned by just what Harry had accomplished. Harry himself was smiling as those points are the same as he would have earned for catching the snitch in two games.
"To Mr. Ronald Weasley who accompanied Mr. Potter down to the Chamber of Secrets for attempting to get aid for from a teacher and then detaining said teacher when he turned traitorous 100 points."
They just hopped Slytherin and were now in second place much to the cheers of the Gryffindor's. Finally after several more moments the woman raised her hand calling for silence.
"My next announcement is that due to a meeting with the school board that will be held today all classes are canceled for the day." before they could break out into cheers once more however she held her hand up for silence.
"My final announcement is this. To celebrate the end of the threat and the healthy recovery of the victims we will be holding a Quiddich tournament beginning this Friday. As all four teams have already played one game each the teams will play the two houses they have not yet faced. Come Saturday the two teams with the most victories will face off on Sunday in a winner takes all match for the Quiddich Cup." At this the students could hold back no more and cheering broke out which she let go for several seconds before calling for silence.
"Due to the special nature of this tournament the matches on Friday and Saturday shall be limited to a two hour time limit, though all other normal rules will apply. Sunday's game however will follow all of our regular rules. That is all for the day's announcements."
As McGonagall finished and the food appeared on the tables the hall immediately broke into excited chattering. Looking over to his own teammates Harry could see that all of them were pumped up, but as he heard some people bemoaning the time limit decided to speak up.
"The time limit is a good thing." Stated the boy bringing immediate attention to himself.
"As a seeker I can tell you that the snitch is almost never caught within that time frame. The time limit puts more pressure on the chasers, beaters and the keeper. Their jobs become more important and the game will become more about skill and strategy then it normally is. The players will be forced to think more instead of just relying on the seeker to catch the snitch to win. It basically reduces the impact of the sports major flaw. You guys should invite your families to watch these will probably be the best games this school ever sees." Said the boy getting several to think for a few minutes and the conversation returned even more excited than before.
While this was happening however Amelia Bones was feeling a lot less festive. Then again Azkaban would have that effect on anyone. Britain's wizarding prison was the closest thing to a literal hell on Earth that she could think of. It was an island siting in the middle of the ocean with no land of miles in any direction and literal demons for guards. The guards were called Dementors and were among other things some of the foulest creatures roaming the Earth with the ability to feed upon human happiness, and thus cause depression and despair to anyone near them. As if that wasn't bad enough, the things could literally suck out the souls of their victims leaving the body as a soulless husk.
As such for this trip she set a brisk pace as she would see to these task herself. She had brought only two people with her one was Kingsley Shacklebolt who she felt would one day make an excellent head of the DMLE and the other was a young cadet by the name of Nymphadora Tonks who was among other things the last protégé of the legendary Master Auror Alastor 'Mad Eye' Moody.
"Shak, see to Hagrid. Tonks with me." Said Amelia as they stepped foot on the island.
Deeper in on the island a figure perked up as sounds caught its ears. The figure tilted its head and sure enough the sounds rang true as footsteps which was proven as it could feel the Dementors moving away. The figure itself was that of a dog though a very emaciated one. As the dog the figure had figured out that the Dementors didn't bother him nearly as much as if he was human, it had helped him keep his mind and emotions intact over the years.
As the sounds came closer and the dementor presence faded from his senses he quickly realized the visitors were coming his way. When Amelia stopped in front of the cell she was greeted to the sight of a man huddled in the corner, his clothes reduced to rags and his hair a dirty brown grown long and unruly much like the beard that covered his face.
"Sirius Black?" called Amelia in a questioning tone getting the man to look up.
"Who's asking?" returned the man.
"Amelia Bones."
"Amelia, Edgar's sister?" questioned the man.
"I am."
"Then Sirius Black I am. I'd greet you properly but I haven't bathed in some time." Said the man.
"That's fine, much has happened I'll fill you in on the way." Said Amelia before turning to the guard before ordering the man to get him out.
Diagon Alley was much as it always was when he came through, crowded. They had arrived via portkey to an arrival street in an alley across the street from Tom's. Harry decided then and there however that he hated portkeys, as they made him dizzy and nauseous and he would have to travel in other ways. He was dressed in his Hogwarts uniform minus the black robes, leaving him in the grey slacks, white dress shirt and a V-neck sweater. Once settled however he had directed them to follow him and made his way across the street and into Tom's.
His entrance had of course not gone unnoticed as the place was opened for breakfast but he'd ignored the stares and kept walking, things had gone well until he'd greeted Tom. The man had looked at him for a few moments before recognition dawned and he'd greeted him in return. They'd talked for a few minutes before Tom directed him towards the back and reminded him of the pass code to open the portal.
By that point a few people must have slipped out as the word was already making the rounds that Harry Potter was coming. Standing to his full height which admittedly wasn't much and squaring his shoulders he led his new family to Gringotts returning whatever greetings he was given to those he passed but not slowing. As they reached the building and ascended the stairs Sam and Leo stepped forward, opening the doors allowing him and his aunts inside. As he stepped inside whispering almost immediately broke out as several witches and wizards recognized him though he ignored it and moved over to a free teller.
"Greetings Teller Griphook." Said Harry as he approached.
"You remembered my name." said the goblin in surprise.
"Yes well you were the first goblin I met. First impressions are lasting, especially on one who is raised in the mundane world." Stated Harry
"I see. And how can Gringotts help you today Mr. Potter?" questioned Griphook.
"I'd like to see the Potter Account Manager if they are available." Stated Harry.
"Very well take a seat, I'll check to see if he's in. If not I'll make you an appointment for when he is." Stated the goblin getting a nod from Harry before he led his family to the available seats.
"So goblins run the banks here?" questioned Paige in surprise.
"Goblins run all wizarding banks. Gringotts is by far the largest and most powerful bank in the world with branches in every country recognized by the ICW. It was part of a treaty to end the wars with the Goblin Nation that they and they alone would handle the financials of our world." Explained Harry
"Okay but why put all of your money in one place like that?" questioned Phoebe.
"Because only a fool tries to rob the goblins. In the history of the bank only one person has tried and in that case the vault had already been emptied. Even still I would wager a guess anyone dumb enough would become enemy number one by the goblins the world over, and that's after they took everything you had to your name." said Harry.
"Very well said Mr. Potter." Said Griphook; surprising the group with his presence as he'd arrived far quicker than they had expected.
"Now if you would follow me I'll direct you to your family account manager. Will these others be joining you?"
"Yes, apparently my mother was adopted this is her blood family and my new guardians." Answered Harry getting a nod from Griphook before he motioned them to follow.
"You said someone actually tried to rob the place before." Stated Piper.
"Last year, Quirinus Quirrell did it. He was trying to steal the Philosopher's Stone. However unknown to me at the time Hagrid had already picked it up that morning when he first brought me here." Explained Harry.
"You don't mean Nicholas Flamel's stone do you?" questioned Leo with a frown.
"Yes. Professor Dumbledoor had moved it to the castle. Turns out Quirrell was sharing his body with the spirit of Voldemort and they were trying to use the stone to help with the dark tosser's rebirth. To make a long story short my friends and I stopped him from stealing the stone and Quirrell ended up burning to death." Explained the boy.
"What happened to the stone?" questioned Leo something Griphook also wanted to know.
"Professor Dumbledore says it was destroyed." Said Harry.
"But you don't believe him." said Phoebe.
"I think the stone was a fake. Nicholas Flamel is over 600 years old, you don't live that long by being stupid and I'm sure people have tried stealing the stone before; it's legendary even to muggles. I'd have given Dumbledore a fake letting the world believe the real thing had been destroyed."
"Alright this is Account Manager Sharpclaw's office. I will leave you here." With his piece said and business complete Griphook continued on, he needed to speak with the director.
As they entered the room Harry was directed to a seat which he took with Paige immediately sitting down in the other unoccupied chair. Piper and Phoebe stood behind the two of them while Sam and Leo stood against the wall by the door.
"Well I must say it's about time you arrived Potter, better late than never I suppose." Stated the goblin seated behind the desk.
"You wanted to meet with me before?" questioned Harry catching the goblin off guard.
"Yes the week after your eleventh birthday. I have sent you several more owls since then, are you saying you have not received them?" questioned Sharpclaw.
"I've never received any mail from Gringotts. I don't receive mail from anyone really aside from my friends come to think of it." Said Harry causing the goblin to scowl an expression that was quite fierce.
"Sounds like someone put a mail blocking ward on you. However interfering with Gringotts mail is a criminal offence. I'll get to the bottom of that." Said Sharpclaw getting a nod from Harry.
"Now I think I should introduce my aunts Paige, Piper, and Phoebe, my uncle Leo and my grandfather Sam." Said Harry getting a sharp look from Sharpclaw before the goblin nodded to them in greeting.
"Well I suppose we should start with why you wanted to see me and then we will cover my issue." Said Harry; causing the goblin to grin which was quite unnerving.
"Practical, I like that." Stated Sharpclaw before withdrawing a box from his desk drawer and placing it down on the desk. He turned it so it faced Harry before pushing it forward.
As he looked it over he paused as the crest at the top caught his attention. It took the form of a traditional kite shield decorated with what appeared to be three stars one at each corner with an armored clad knight facing to the left behind the shield. Black and gold ribbons floated behind the shield to match the short plum atop the knights helmet. Over this was a horse that was reared back onto its hind legs with a banner reading Potter floating above the horse. Below the shield there was another banner only this one said something different the words being 'Amor est vitae'.
"Love is life." Said Phoebe upon spotting the words.
"You speak Latin?" questioned Paige in surprise.
"Fluently, along with French and Chinese. I went through a language phase, plus you know engaged to a cupid, I know love in any language." Said Phoebe.
Harry meanwhile had opened the box revealing a singlet ring seated on a cushion inside. The ring was silver in color with a black background at the top and the Potter family crest in gold.
"That is the ring belonging to the Heir of House Potter. Once you place that on you will officially be known as the Heir to the Most Ancient and Most Noble House of Potter. Simply place it on the pinky finger of your off hand." Explained Sharpclaw
Now knowing what to do Harry removed the ring from the box and after a moment placed it on his left pinky finger. As it settled both he and the ring began to glow a soft golden before the glow faded with the ring now sized appropriately to fit him.
"Now that the ring has completed the bonding process you will now be known as Heir Potter. As such we can now speak other business." Said Sharpclaw before removing a small file from his desk and setting it on the table before with a wave of his hand it enlarged.
"Normally your ability as an heir would be limited. However Lord Charles arranged it so that you will have a bit of a longer reach. While you cannot access the main family vaults at least not without supervision you can learn about the various business and properties owned by House Potter. You also have the ability to purchase additional businesses or properties. We will also be sending you monthly statements regarding the family accounts in addition to your trust vault. Do you have any questions?"
"Do you keep an inventory of all items within the vaults?" questioned Harry.
"That is Gringotts policy, and they are updated periodically as well." Answered the goblin.
"My father owned an invisibility cloak, is it in the vault?" questioned Harry
"According to what I see here, there is an invisibility cloak listed in the registry of your fathers vault." Stated Sharpclaw after a few minutes.
"That's strange; I've had the cloak in my possession since Yule last year." Stated Harry causing the goblin to stop what he was doing and look up at him.
"I received the cloak as a present with a note that it had been left in Albus Dumbledore's possession. I'd like an inventory performed on all the vaults and for you to personally oversee its completion." Stated Harry.
"Are you sure it's your father's cloak?" questioned Sharpclaw an edge to his voice.
Harry responded by reaching down to a backpack he'd been carrying and withdrawing the cloak and handing it over. Sharpclaw ran an eye over it before raising his hand over it with said appendage glowing with magic before a slew of words in the goblin language came flying from his mouth and he handed the close back to Harry.
"Heir Potter I will have a new inventory done at once. I guarantee we will get to the bottom of this." Said Sharpclaw almost snarling in anger.
"Of that I have no doubt. Now as I was not in possession of the vault key until just recently I would also like a history of transactions going back since the night my parents died." Requested Harry.
"That I can have done and ready in the next few days. I will also investigate any withdrawals that have taken place personally and any funds taken shall be returned with interest." Said Sharpclaw.
"Good. Now what can you tell me about the properties?" questioned Harry causing him to flip through pages before he found what he was looking for.
"The Potter's are the single greatest land owners in Britain, magical or otherwise. Many of the properties are homes that are collecting rents at this point in time. As for properties you can visit, the Potters own a number of private family homes with properties in Spain, France, Italy, London, Rome, Hawaii, The Bahama's, the Cayman Islands and the British Virgin Islands. The Potter Manor however is located in Wales where the family originated. Your ring will act as a portkey to the Potter Manor and any of the vacation properties." Explained Sharpclaw.
"Okay what about businesses?" questioned Harry causing Sharpclaw to once again flip through pages.
"Well that's where things get a little more difficult as the Potter's were very busy in the business sector for years. However you own a forty percent share in the Daily Prophet and its subsidiaries as well as a twenty-five percent share of the Quibbler. There is also a forty percent share in the Nimbus Racing Broom Company. There is a thirty three percent share in PGL which is the company behind butterbeer. The initials in case you are wondering are Potter, Greengrass and Longbottom. As for the muggle side you own a tailor shop called Huntsman outright which is located in London, with another in the American state of New York. You also own shares in Microsoft, Aston Martin, Jaguar and Bentley. There are also several hotels, and two casinos."
"Sharpclaw I'm wondering if I wanted to start any ventures of my own, perhaps a non-profit or two would I be able to do that?" questioned Harry after a few moments.
"If you had a reasonable plan to do so, it is in my prevue to allow it." Stated Sharpclaw after a few moments.
"I want to start a scholarship fund. Every year I want two muggleborns selected and to pay their entire seven years of Hogwarts, could it be done?" questioned Harry.
"If done on the muggle side then yes, as long as you can get people in place to run the program; do you have a name in mind." Said Sharpclaw.
"The Lily Evans Memorial Scholarship." Said the boy with no hesitation.
"I'll make a note of it and set the funds aside however, I won't release them until the plan and staff are in place." Said Sharpclaw getting a nod from Harry
"Now I was recently informed my mother was adopted. I was told I should do an inheritance test." Stated Harry after a few moments.
"I take it her birth parents were magical." Stated Sharpclaw.
"Yes, her mother was a witch, from a long line of witches." Said Sam.
"What's the family name?" questioned Sharpclaw writing it all down.
"Halliwell." Said Piper getting the goblin to freeze.
"Halliwell as in the Charmed Ones?" questioned the goblin.
"She was our older sister." Said Phoebe causing Sharpclaw to blink before he nodded and wrote it down.
"Alright an inheritance test is easily done. The normal cost is 8 galleons, 5 sickles and one knut (41 pounds and 51 pence). However as yours is an international search it will double that to be 16 galleons, 10 sickles and 2 knuts. Now what this does is it magically traces your ancestry as far back as possible on both sides of your family tree. Once that is done however it will update onto your family tapestry as well." Explained Sharpclaw. Reaching into his desk he pulled out a black quill and a stack of parchments.
"This is called a blood quill highly illegal and can only be used here at Gringotts for matters that require blood. Simply make a scratch across the top of the paper and set the quill down."
Doing as told Harry reached for the Quill and after a brief moment of hesitation made a scratch and quickly set the quill down. Almost immediately names began to etch themselves to the parchment however Harry's attention was called to Sharpclaw as he spoke.
"While that could take a while what I have here is a master containing all titles and inheritances discovered. Now as you know you are Heir to House Potter. However you are also the Heir of House Black as your godfather Sirius Black named you his heir upon your birth until such time as he has a son of his own. You are also the Heir of House Peverell; you'll get those votes for the Wizengamont as the house was absorbed into House Potter. You are the legal and magical heir of Godric Gryffindor and the magical heir of Salazar Slytherin due to right of conquest. Gryffindor and Slytherin both have vaults and seats on the Wizengamont. You are also the Duke of Herefordshire which would be valid in both the magical and mundane worlds. It appears you are also one of the heirs of Arthur Pendragon." Explained Sharpclaw his tone turning to surprise at the end.
"One of the heirs?" questioned Harry.
"You are the first born son in the Warren line of the first born child. That makes you the legal and magical heir of the Warren family, however you have no siblings. Because of this magic has deemed a Wyatt Halliwell, your first cousin as your heir for the time being. Looks like you inherited a castle as well." Explained Sharpclaw.
"I suppose that makes sense." Said Harry.
"There's something else here but it is illegible." Stated Sharpclaw his tone now surprised and confused.
"I take it that's something unusual." Stated Phoebe.
"It rarely happens. It means that magic is not ready for it to be revealed." Explained Sharpclaw.
"So what does all of this mean?" questioned Piper.
"Well for starters it means he will be among the most powerful figures in the country. From your side of the family he inherited Castle Wyvern which means that you descend from Scottish royalty. My guess is that if you go through those papers or check his family tapestry at Potter Manor you'll find that he is a strong contender to take the throne of Great Britain."
"I see that is something to think on." Said Harry.
"Keep this in mind Heir Potter. As your account manager the more prestige you have the more prestige I gain. You and I are now in the same position, as you can challenge for the human throne I can now challenge for the Goblin throne. However for the time being I would advise against doing anything foolhardy that may cause you to lose prestige. For now you should look for allies, perhaps from the other Most Ancient and Most Noble Houses. Your grandfather's political alliance is in a defunct state however, should you bring it back your blade will only sharpen." Stated Sharpclaw getting a nod from the boy.
"Now each of the houses has a set of rings for both the Head of House and Heir. I will need to retrieve your rings from the vaults or from the other account managers. Now you can at your discretion designate heirs for your various titles but they must hold a blood relationship or close family relationship to yourself, but only after you take up the Head of House position. Of the lot of them the only Lordships are Potter, Black, Gryffindor and Slytherin." Explained the goblin.
"And what does that mean?" questioned Paige.
"Basically that those names are the ones that need to be passed on. How he does it doesn't matter, he could take more than one wife, or he could just pass them on to whatever children he wishes. He could also give titles to anyone who shares his blood. Such as Wyatt and Christopher Halliwell, all choices he could make. Now is there anything else?" explained and questioned Sharpclaw.
"My parents, did they leave a will here?" questioned Harry surprising the goblin.
"They did, but hasn't it already been executed by the Ministry?" questioned Sharpclaw.
"No according to Madam Bones the Ministry's copy of the will went missing. The solicitors who drafted it had a copy as well, however their offices were attacked by death eaters and destroyed while they themselves were killed in the attack." Stated Sam.
"I see. I would have to have it brought up and I can also have their wishes fulfilled as well."
"Please do and we would also like a copy sent directly to Madam Bones as well." Stated Leo.
"Of course anything else?"
"What do you know of basilisk harvesting?" questioned Harry surprising the goblin.
"A basilisk, you slayed one?" questioned Sharpclaw in surprise.
"Last night. There was one hidden by Salazar Slytherin in the Chamber of Secrets in Hogwarts it's huge." Stated Harry.
"We would need your memory of the event in question to verify your claim. However I don't know much about harvesting. However as my brother is one I'm sure I can work out a very good deal. After all what benefit's you will benefit me and my clan." Stated Sharpclaw.
Before anything else could be seen the door was opened and an armored goblin stepped through with an axe held at his side. The two goblins conversed quickly in their native tongue before both nodded and the other left.
"Last year, you had an encounter that involved the Philosopher's Stone?" questioned Sharpclaw.
"I did yes." Stated Harry.
"All of you come with me. Our director would like to see your memory of the event and we can view your memory of the basilisk as well." Said Sharpclaw pushing his chair back and hopping out of the seat and moving quickly towards the door.
They walked silently through the halls for several minutes before they came to another room. As they arrived the found two armored goblins standing before the doors though they stepped aside and let the group in as they approached. As they entered they could see two more armored goblins and one more already seated. This one wore what appeared to be golden battle armor and sitting at his side was a beautifully designed axe.
"Director, this is Heir Potter and with him are his aunts Piper, Phoebe and Paige Halliwell; his uncle Whitelighter Elder Leo Wyatt and his grandfather Whitelighter Sam Wilder." Stated Sharpclaw as he entered
"My name is Ragnok V I am the reginal Director of Gringotts UK. I do not often deal with matters personally however Griphook has informed me that you encountered the Philosopher's Stone and know of whom the thief that was broke into our bank was. That you have Whitelighter blood flowing through you vouches for your honesty. Though we have not directly dealt with them in some times Whitelighters are known most for their honesty. However I would still like to view your memory of the events." Stated the director.
"Sir he also just informed me that he slayed a basilisk just last night." Stated Sharpclaw.
"Then we will view those memories as well."
For Amelia Bones the day had begun getting better after leaving Azkaban. Sirius had been all too willing to tell her everything that he knew from the night the Potters were killed. Learning that he had not killed Peter Pettigrew nor the twelve muggles he was accused to have killed had thrown her for loop. Learning that Pettigrew had an animagus form of a common rat had also helped to explain why he had yet to be found. She however had only just been sitting down from that conversation in her office when an Auror had rushed in stating her presence was requested at St. Mungo's.
Heading to the hospital she was surprised to find two auror's, these being Rufus Scrimgeour and Gawain Robards already present. According to what they had learned Ronald Weasley had arrived for a check-up with the healers along with his father and sister. Apparently he had brought his pet rat with him having been on his way to breakfast when his father collected him. The rat however upon seeing the Auror's had panicked and tried to flee. Arthur however never having been one who was slow on the draw had stunned it before it could get far. A casual scan by a suspicious Robards had revealed the rat was an animagus. Once Arthur had told them how long the rat had been with the family the two auror's even more suspicious had called for her.
With the full story she had drawn her wand and already pretty sure after her talk with Sirius had used the spell to force it back into human shape to reveal Peter Pettigrew, and even better his arm had displayed the dark mark. Arthur had of course been incensed and she didn't blame him but had managed to calm him down and reminded him to see about his children. The rat was currently in an isolated cell being guarded by the Unspeakables until the emergency Wizengamont session later in the day where she would see to it that truths were revealed.
As such she was in a fairly good mood when the Gringotts owl flew through her window. As she retrieved the package she soon found herself looking upon the last will and testament of James and Lily Potter. There was also an inheritance sheet attached. She was pleased to see that the will named Peter Pettigrew quite clearly as the betrayer but the inheritance sheet had her eyes widening in surprise. Almost immediately she was up and moving with purpose out of her office to the muggle relations office.
It took some time but after his business finished with the Goblins he and Leo had left and orbed back to Hogwarts. The goblins had been very impressed with his actions and had pronounced him as a Warrior which was looked at as above other wizards as well as a Friend to the Goblin Nation. While he would go and meet back up with his aunts he had wanted to put his cloak back into his trunk where it would be safely locked away. Okay, that was an excuse he'd just needed to get out of there the memory viewer the Goblin's used had ended up digging up things he had been unaware of or had buried.
After they had witnessed the destruction of the soul copy of Riddle his mind had flashed back to one he hadn't until that point remembered, the night he had killed Voldemort. He had always thought his mother had done it but now he knew the truth and that it truly had been him that had done the deed. While that may have been one thing but it had drug him back to what caused it and witnessing the murders of his parents was not something he had been prepared for. As such almost as soon as their business was done he'd thrown out his excuse to get away and get some breathing room.
Leo however had wanted to speak quickly with Professor McGonagall and they'd agreed to meet in her office. As such he was currently head to the Gryffindor Tower before heard the voice of Lucius Malfoy and the word Dobby had a plan coming quickly to his mind. A few moments later had him rounding the corner where he came face to face with the Malfoy Head.
"Ah Mr. Malfoy I was hoping I'd run into you soon." Said Harry causing the man to raise an eyebrow.
"Really and just what prey tell could you wish to speak with me about?" Questioned Lucius
"Actually I have something of yours. I just figured you'd want it back." Stated Harry removing a tattered book from his bag and handing it to him.
"Mine, I don't know what you're talking about." Said Lucius.
"Oh I think you do sir. I think you slipped that diary into Ginny Weasley's cauldron that day at Diagon Alley."
"You do, do you." Stated Lucius handing the book over to Dobby the house elf accepting it quietly while Lucius took a step closer.
"Why don't you prove it." Stated the man quietly leaning over so that he could look into his eyes before moving away.
"Come Dobby." Said Lucius moving to continue on his way.
Harry meanwhile looked down to Dobby quietly telling him to open the book which he did. As he beheld its contents Dobby's eyes went wide and his mouth dropped open silently before he looked to Harry who smiled and nodded quickly.
"Dobby." Called Lucius.
"Master has given Dobby a sock." Said Dobby causing Lucius to stop and turn back.
"What? I didn't…" started Lucius only to stop seeing a black sock in Dobby's hand.
"Master has given Dobby clothes. Dobby is free." At this Lucius glanced over to Harry who raised his right pants leg showing it was without a sock.
"You lost me my servant!" exclaimed Lucius drawing his wand from the head of his cane while Dobby raised his own hand up.
"You shall not harm Harry Potter." Said Dobby his tone one of warning.
Lucius ignored the house elf however and without a word or a wasted motion a blue beam fired from the wand at the boy. Dobby responded in kind his own magic blasting forward and striking Lucius with force sending him flying back several feet before falling to the ground. Harry meanwhile seeing the curse coming panicked and as it came he flinched closing his eyes. Just as it neared however his body turned into cyan colored orbs of light allowing the curse to pass through him before his body solidified. Just as he did Lucius scrambled to his feet to find Dobby glaring at him arms crossed and Harry now with his own wand in hand.
"Your parents were meddling fools too. Mark my words Potter one day soon, you will meet the same sticky end." Said Lucius.
Harry however was not fearful however as proven when his eyes narrowed however Lucius thinking his threat was received turned and left moving with haste.
"Harry Potter has freed Dobby." Stated the house elf turning and looking up at him in awe.
"Yes well no one deserves to be treated as you were."
Harry was actually just thankful that his little trick had worked. After everyone had stopped speaking to him at school with the exception of a few people he had started spending more time on his studies and in the library. The results of this saw his grades rising however he had been curious and looked up house elves and found the method to freeing them. Of course he'd also found that house elves needed to bond to a wizard or a magical location in order to not only keep their magic but to continue to live, if not they could waste away and die. Hermione had been horrified upon learning that detail and he could tell that whatever plan she'd been thinking of had died.
"Dobby would like to thank the Great Harry Potter by becoming his personal house elf." Stated Dobby after a few moments surprising the boy.
"Are you sure Dobby I don't have a lot of work for you right now." Said Harry.
"Dobby can help work at the school while Harry Potter is here." Stated the little guy his eyes determined.
"Alright if that's what you really want. However first there are rules. First your my friend and not a servant or a slave so don't call me master. Secondly no more punishing yourself, if you think you did something wrong come talk to me about it. Lastly talk to me before you try to save my life again." Said Harry getting a smile from Dobby who soon had his leg wrapped in a hug.
With the contact Dobby began to glow with a golden hue before he backed away looking at his hands in awe. Unknown to Harry the young house elf could feel the effect that his magic was having on him as his level of power rose tremendously due to not just the amount but the potency of Harry's magic.
"Will you be staying for lunch Harry Potter sir?" questioned Dobby looking back up at him.
"No, I just came to drop my cloak off in my trunk, I still have a lot to do today. Feel free to help the Hogwarts elves with whatever they need however." Said Harry.
"Dobby will take cloak and ward Harry Potter sir's trunk against theft."
As he said this Dobby snapped his fingers and disappeared and Harry felt the weight of his invisibility cloak do so with him. Chuckling to himself Harry picked up the diary from where Dobby had dropped it and with a quick gesture of his wand dispelled the transfiguration so that it returned to being his charms textbook. Tucking the book back into his bag he removed a pair of socks and made quick work of putting them on. Now once again fully dressed he took the now pair-less sock he was previously wearing and tucked it into the bag before moving on to meet with Leo.
For her part Minerva McGonagall had to fight to contain a smile as Lucius Malfoy was not only removed but dismissed by the Hogwarts Board of Governors. She didn't know for what reason the move was made but she had never agreed with a decision more than she had at that point. Thankfully the board had decided they would keep the school open especially now that the danger had passed. However before the conversation could start back up her personal house elf Tippy appeared.
"Scuse me Ms. Minni but Elder Leo is looking for you." Said Tippy.
"Professor, who exactly is this person she speaks of?" questioned Daniel Greengrass, Head of the Most Ancient and Most Noble House of Greengrass and one of the members of the board.
"He's a Whitelighter Elder. He is also Harry Potter's uncle, please excuse me." Stated Minerva as she stood to go meet him.
"Tippy please invite him to join us." Stated Augusta Longbottom, the grandmother of Neville Longbottom.
"My grandson wrote me of him this morning. Apparently he is a remarkable healer and was able to bring all of the victims out of their petrified states." Stated Augusta.
"I thought Mr. Potter's relatives were muggles." Stated Professor Sinestra.
"They are." Stated Professor Snape his lips pulled into a thin line.
"No they are not. As it turns out Lily Evans was adopted she was born Peyton Halliwell. She was the first of five children all girls all of them are witches, from a long line of witches. One of her sisters married a Whitelighter who has since become an Elder." Explained Professor Flitwick.
"I always thought Whitelighters were just a myth." Stated Augusta in surprise.
A few moments later there was a knock on the door which was soon opened to admit Leo. Those who had never seen him were surprised by his appearance as most would simply walk passed him as he appeared to be a muggle himself.
"Mr. Wyatt to what do we owe your visit today?" questioned McGonagall.
"My wife and her sisters are concerned. Harry has been a student here only two years and he has been nearly killed multiple times. Last year he had a professor trying to kill him and this year with the basilisk. Twice he's waited on teacher's to solve these problems even gone to them and twice his concerns were ignored and he had to handle things himself. There is also the rather low score that your school maintains with the ICW and we are concerned with whether or not we shall allow him to continue here or move him to Ilvermorny next year." Stated Leo causing an immediate hush to come over the room.
"Sir I assure you Hogwarts is the number one school in the world." Stated another member of the board.
"No sir, as a teacher myself I can tell you that Hogwarts is number ten. Not only do you teach the bare minimum of ICW standards allowable, but you don't teach mundane subjects and from what I hear your muggle studies course is not only hundreds of years out of date but an insult to anyone who grew up in that world." Stated Leo.
"Mr. Wyatt we are currently in the process of doing a review of the curriculum." Stated Daniel Greengrass.
"But what of the staff. Last year you had a professor intent on killing a student. There is also the fact that you have one who takes joy out of bullying students outside of Slytherin House and one who only teaches of Goblin Rebellions." Stated Leo.
"Mr. Wyatt give us time to come up with solutions to your problems before you think about withdrawing Mr. Potter any further." Stated another member.
"Very well however we will be expecting a solution the time the student's finals end." Stated Leo getting an agreement from the board, which in their minds was plenty of time.
"And if we don't just pander to your whims. Perhaps you could do us the favor of just taking the arrogant little brat." Came the drawling tone of Severus Snape.
Suddenly power unlike any of them had ever felt exploded into existence into the room. Leo who many quickly realized was the source of the power stood with his eyes glowing with a fierce golden light and when he spoke it was with power and layered as if multiple people were speaking in concert.
"Severus Tobias Snape born January 9 1960 to Tobias Snape and Eileen Prince. Graduated Hogwarts as part of the class of 1986 and became a Death Eater in 1984. You are responsible for 120 counts of rape of which 80 have been students since you took over as Head of Slytherin House. You are responsible for three hundred deaths including the decimation of the Houses of Bones, Prewett, Greengrass, Longbottom, Macmillan and Potter."
Before he could continue or anything else could be done Snape who had gone ashen was suddenly thrown backwards by spell fire before hit the ground out cold.
"Call the auror's I want veritaserum coming out of his pores." The demand came from Daniel Greengrass who could be seen standing from his seat wand in hand and seething in anger.
"Mr. Wyatt if I may ask what was that?" questioned McGonagall.
"I am an Elder. As an Elder what I see all can see, what I hear all can hear and so on. What you witnessed was another Elder speaking through me." Explained the man.
"But were they speaking truthfully?" questioned another looking very troubled.
"All Whitelighters including Elders are incapable of lying. Our very nature as agents of the Father prevents it." Stated Leo.
"Does that happen often?" questioned Augusta.
"No. Elders are usually gathered together I'm an exception in that I travel. Sandy however, the Elder that spoke through me was the woman you call Lily's godmother and has been watching over Harry from time to time. She has apparently wanted Snape in Azkaban years ago, she was not happy that he was never caught." Explained Leo.
Soon enough after he'd gotten them back on track Leo found himself satisfied with the conversation. Bidding them all a good day after hearing Harry's call and hoping the sisters were equally satisfied he orbed out leaving a room of awed individuals behind. As the orbs left Minerva turned back towards the board to find them all still looking up towards where they had disappeared through the ceiling and couldn't help but think that a change would be coming to Hogwarts. She had no idea just how much change would soon be on not just Hogwarts but the world as she knew it.
AN: That's it chapters over. Don't expect all my chapters to come out this fast but the ideas for this one is just flowing for me right now. That said thanks for reading and please leave a review and tell me what you think. Till next time, LATER.
