While Harry was waiting for Bruno to return to escort him to dinner, Harry heard a tapping at the window. He turned and glanced out the window and saw his dependable Snowy White Owl, Hedwig. Harry opened the window and Hedwig flew to his shoulder and lovingly rubbed against Harry's cheek while hooting softly. "Hedwig," Harry said, "I am so glad to see that you are okay!"
Attached to her leg was a richly textured green and yellow envelope and a shrunken package. The letter was for Harry but stated to be opened the following morning along with the package. Harry wondered who the items could be from.
While he was contemplating this there was a knock at his door and Bruno entered. "Sir, if you would, dinner is ready." Bruno stated. Harry followed Bruno through the house to the elaborate dinning room. In the dinning room along one wall there were painting of wizards, witches, and magical places and creatures. In each corner there were shinny suit of honor, each in the position of attention with a sword in one hand raised up as if saluting and a huge shield in the other. There were a few banners in the room the only one that was unfurloghed was the Gryffindor banner. The table was a rich Cherry wood and had enough chairs to sit at least 20 people comfortably. A chandelier hung from the ceiling over the middle of the table and was made from gold , diamonds, and enchanted candles. There was food of every kind. Pizza, Hamburgers, Pot Roast, Lasagna, Veal, Carrots, potatoes, and much more. With all the food that was laid out there was only one place setting. "Aren't you going to stay and eat also?" asked Harry. "No. I will leave you to eat then there is a lot that we have to discuss as time is getting short." Bruno stated and with that disappeared. Harry started to pick at his food and then after tasting food better then Hogwart's food he began to eat like Ron. When he finally finished a bell and a note appeared.
"Master Harry Potter,
Please ring once for desert or twice if you are finished and the plates will be removed."
Harry took a breath and loosened his belt, full with good food and rang the bell twice. All the plates and any evidence of a dinner disappeared and was replaces with parchment, feather and quill. Also there was a glass that was charmed to stay cold and a pitcher of Pumpkin juice. Harry raised the glass to his lips and began to drink when Bruno walked into the room. "Are you ready to listen to what we need to discuss and not interrupt until I have had my say. I will answer all questions that you may have as long as it does not intrude upon someone else's privacy. Is this agreeable?" Harry nodded his head and heard a hoot from behind him that sounded as if it was telling Harry to agree. Harry's head snapped around and sitting on a perch that he had not noticed earlier was Hedwig. "Yes, sure I agree" stated Harry curious as to what this mysterious man had to say.
Bruno took in a deep breath and began his tale.
"Harry, first off time here passes differently then when you are not here unless the master of this estate revoked the magic that makes it so. Every hour in your time that you spend here one week passes here. You can change the charms so that the time spent here is equal to the outside world or leave it the way it is set now (1 hour muggle time is a week here). There is a war going on in the wizarding world in which you can either fight Voldermort and maybe survive or go on with life and maybe loose more then just the parents and godfather that you have already lost. Know now that those deaths and the death of Cedric were not your fault and that they were fate, told many many years ago. There was nothing that you could do to prevent any of those deaths, nor would any of the people who died want to live and let you die in their place. You are true to heart and your fiends and all the things that are right. Mourn those that have gone before you and remember that they are with you even now. As you may suspect this is you ancestral home. Since you are not of age you can not legally be the master and head of the Potter family estate. You are the Heir to the Potters, and as you may have suspected Godric Gryffindor and a few others that will be named if you choose to stay. There are ways around all of the ministry's rules and laws. Let me tell you now that not everyone that you trust should have your trust and some of those that should have your trust do not. Beware not is all that it should be. Treat your enemies as friends and your friends as enemies. After all the only one that can betray you are the ones that you trust. Love but do not love freely. If you are determined to fight for the light and be all that you can be, stay here for a little and train with some of my "friends". If not go to your room and go to sleep and when you awaken you will not remember me or anything of this place. If you decide to stay, then open the letter and the box that arrived with it. I will show you to the library and see to your owl. After you think about it, you can ask your questions of me. Is this acceptable?" "Yes" Harry replied.
Bruno walked Harry to the main stair case and to the 'public' library on the second floor. The library was ornate and richly decorated. The book cases were teak, the tables rosewood and there were marble floors and brass railings. One wall was enchanted to show what was going on outside of the estate, and was presently showing Hogwarts. There were golden lamps with thin almost paper, emerald shades and books to the ceilings with tables scattered everywhere like numerous living rooms all with their own fire place. Each 'living room' had a small table that would make any book that you were wanting from the library appear upon request, and any book that could be self updated was. There were sections from Wizarding Law to Muggle law, and cooking (muggle or magical) to sports medicine entertainment musical instruments and instruction and a quiet room in which to practice. The first thing that Harry thought was that 'Mione would be in hog heaven. There was not a subject that could be thought of that did not have at least one shelf containing books on that particular subject. All in all even Harry was astounded. Harry walked around the library and saw that there was a glass door separating the library rom another room. In that was room was a computer and a wizard security system, and entertainment center that muggles would call beyond virtual reality, it was that good. Harry sat down in a area that was in front of the Hogwarts screen with the fireplace to his left side and table to the right of his couch with direction on how to change the view. Harry immediately tuned it into a iew of the burrow and swore that he could see Ginny and Ron degnoming the garden, and laughed to himself. Then he changed it to Hermione's family and saw that she was sitting on a private beach in the States on an island in the Block Island Sound. If he remembered correctly, it was supposed to be somewhat close to the Salem Institute of Magic. Harry sighed contently sipping a hot chocolate that magically appeared next to him with some biscuits. It wasn't long till his thoughts started to drift to those that he loved, cherished, and respected. His parents, Sirius, Remus, the Weasley's , the faculty at Hogwarts (with the exception of Snape) the members of the D.A. and the members of The Order of the Phoenix. Then his thoughts of those that he did not like or respect…Voldermort, Death Eaters and anyone that wanted to hurt, kill or torture the innocent and ruin the only place that Harry felt that he belonged. The decision was easy. He would do anything and everything to keep his friends and those that he considered family safe.
Harry called; "Bruno" and the man arrived. "Yes Master Potter, Sir?" "I have given it thought and the two choices leave but one. The right one. The one for light and life. I am willing to learn what I can do to help make this place a better place in which to live…free of influence from the Death Eaters and Voldermort and all that is evil. What do I need to do?" Harry asked. "If this is your decision, and you stand by it and do it willingly, go to your room open the letter using a drop of your blood, blood given freely and of the lines from which the letters were written and read them then open the package. I do not know what the letters contain, but they are for you and you only unless the letter states otherwise."
Harry rose from his place on the couch and walked to his room to open his letter and package, wondering who it could be from and why it needs his blood to be read. Does this mean that he still has family that is alive or is it something sinister? Harry sat at the ornate and opulent hotel style front desk and found that his letter, package, and a letter opener with the Potter crest was sitting on top of the desk. He held his hand over the letter opener wondering if it was really something that he wanted to do and the letter opener suddenly lifted off of his desk and jumped into his hand. Harry pricked his finger with the extremely sharp point and let a drop of blood free fall to the letter. The letter opener the glowed a warm yellowish-white light and the prick on his finger healed as if it was never there. The letter opened of its own accord and words started to appear on the paper. When the words were finished forming, he felt as if the room was suddenly filled with a calming and loving presence and he started to read:
My Dearest Harry,
Son, it pains me to have to right this letter knowing that Your father and I may not make it past tonight. Voldermort is after us as I am sure that you know. In case anyone asks Sirius Black is your Godfather and he was not our secret keeper. Your Dad and I switched to Peter Pettigrew at the last minute, which we now know was a mistake and that he was a traitor. If you ever meet him beware Harry because he is a Death Eater and faithful followers of Voldermort. If we die, which we probably have since you are reading this letter, We do NOT want you to live with my sister and her spiteful one dimensional husband Vernon. Sirius is to be granted guardianship of you, and in the case that he is wrongly imprisoned or killed the papers that are included in the box have been filed with the Ministry of Magic in Britain and The United States with a charm on them that you're Dad and I put there for you. The charms will discontinue once you open the package and take advantage of the things contained in it. There are numerous books and spells that will help you immensely not to mention magical heirlooms and potions. I want you to know that your Dad and I and Sirius are very proud of you and that we hope you look out for Remus. He is the uncle that you never had. Enclosed is a copy of our last will and testament. If Albus Dumbledore tries to send you to the Dursley's after tonight and takes any measures to keep you in his grasp and locked away, please have your lawyer (Harvey Winalot, at 14 Winners Way in Diagon Alley file the envelope with his name on it) assist you anyway you need him. He is trustworthy and against all that Voldermort stands for and dislikes Dumbledore; therefore you do not have to worry about any interference from him. Enclosed in the pacage you will find instructions, explanations or incantations with every item. Your Dad also left a diary of pranks that were played while he was in Hogwarts and a list of who the pranks were played upon and what the retaliation or punishments were. We love you and hope for the best for you and hope that we see you again, just not until you are old and your kids grown.
Love Always,
Mom and Dad (and Sirius too)
Harry's eyes started to tear as he read the letter. Life was too short and way too unfair. He picked up the package and untied the strings that held it together. As soon as the strings fell from the package the package expanded on its own and opened. Inside there were letters from Gringotts Bank and the Ministry of Magic in both Britain and the U.S., a copy of Lilly and James Potters Will, a copy of Sirius's will, a ring that was made of a metal that Harry could not identify with Ruins from different magical groups. Some ruins were long forgotten, some that he could not decipher, and some that he could not identify. There was the book from his dad entitled "HOGWARTS GUIDE TO RULES AND REGULATIONS" which if you knew what it really was the title read "The Marauders How to Guide on PRANKING" and it was signed to "My son Harry, use this fondly and use it to lighten the mood at school (Just don't get caught Prong's Jr.). Love your Dad (PRONGS).
Harry opened the letter that came with the ring and read it.
Harry,
Let me introduce my self. I am your great-great-great-great Grandfather on you Mothers side, my name is Godric Gryffindor. I wish that I could have lived to meet the great man that you have become. But the gods and fates did not allow this. This ring was made for you and you only. It is charmed to fit your finger always and to appear only when you want it to be soon. People think that the ring is a Fairy Tale because it has not been seen in almost 1,500 years. The ruins were placed upon it originally from Merlin and the Four Founders of Hogwarts. The true power of the ring is not really known and only you will ever know, but I can tell you about what I do know about it.
Salazar's ruins enchant the ring with all his knowledge of potions and the ability to sense if someone is be truthful or not with you.
Ravenclaws ruins will give you knowledge that has not been seen since she passed on. Knowledge of Charms and Transfiguration and Ruins.
Hufflepuff's ruins grant you the ability to see and seek truth, justice, and the pursuit of happiness. She also gives you the knowledge of Divination and the ability to see auras and magical signatures.
I give you Harry the ability to lead others of the Light and Loyalty, and Bravery. Also I give you the ability to learn the magic of other magical creatures and the power of HOGWARTS. The castle is our home and now it is yours. It will listen to the Headmaster but obey you over all others. There is more to the castle then the present Headmaster knows and even that which is shown on the Marauders Map.
Merlin's gifts are those that you will find most helpful. The ability to speak, write, and understand any language, being, animal or custom. Wandless magic, Elemental Magic and for the first time since he walked this earth; the ability to transform in to multiple Animagus forms. How many or what kind I am not sure.
There is a vault at Gringotts with no name attached to it. Only the one with your magical signature and wearing the ring can access it. No-one else can enter the vault with you. What is contained in the vault is for you. Use whatever you find there wisely and carefully. To get to the vault you must ask to see Griphook and ask him to take you to the goblins personal vault level so that you may access one of you vaults. The vault numbers is Goblin Level 10 which is the lowest most secured level #420. If he refuses demand to speak to the Head Goblin and then greet the Head Goblin in his own language using his customs and compliment Griphook on adhearing to security protocols and show him and only him the ring.
Harry
You are one of the, if not THE richest wizards. All the money and books, and heirlooms that I have are in that vault along with deeds to properties. The other founders have also put things in there for you. Enjoy and remember to bring joy to those that do not have what you do and in return you might get that which you do not have. Take care and remember that I am proud of you and love you.
Love,
Grandpa (a few times over)
P.S.
Make me proud and win my house the quidditch cup one more time!
Harry read his parents will which stated that he was to never live with the Dursley's but rather Sirius or Remus and failing that the Longbottoms. The will also stated that Harry was now the owner of numerous estates (here in Britian, Italy, the US, over 100 businesses (Wizzard and Muggle), precious metals companies, Sampsons Wandary (a little known but excellent and expensive wand maker) in the state of Rhode Island in the United States of America, and full owner of the Italian Quittich team, Pizon Gambinni's. It also stated that he had over 10 million US Dollars in financial institutions, Stock and Bonds. 6 Accounts in Gringotts totaling in excess of 5 Billion Galleons. One of the vaults were nothing but jewels, gold, silver, family heirlooms and some magical artifacts. His mom also left him Godric Estate, which was now unofficially called Potter Estate. It consisted of 10 bedrooms, 12 bathrooms, 2 kitchens, 2 librarys (not counting his personal private library) a 20 bed hospital 15 house elfs, a fully stocked Potions lab (that would make Snape stutter and treat him with kindness out of jealousy) with self-replenishing charms on all the ingredients. There were ingredients that were thought to not exist any more. There was the dungeon, a dueling arena and more Charms, See-me-Not and Fidellis charms on it then Hogwarts not to include anti-aperation and port key spells and charms. That is unless it was keyed into or made with Harry's magical signature. 3 Guest houses each with 4 bedrooms, 5 bathrooms, a kitchen, library, and house elf.
The potions that were included in the package consisted of one that allowed him to practice magic underage with no problems, a absorption spell that allows Harry to instantly understand and remember anything that he reads or hears, a passport and citizen papers for both Britain and America, a shrunken case of poisons, healing potions, and the last potion allowed Harry's aoura to reflect the same as it was last year instead of the power that he now or will soon have. There was a spell that allowed him to obtain Metamorphagus abilities. One nice surprise was that there was a note that stated that a Spirit Talker would introduce him to people that would help him train for the up coming battle. There was also a note that stated that all because he was getting all these powers, it did not mean that he would not have to practice them. After all experience trumps knowledge anyday.
Sirius's will stated that Harry was to give Remus and Tonks 2 Million Galleons each and one property each on a private island in the Mediterranean. 12 Grimwald Place was left to Harry along with 5 million Galleons and surprise, surprise. Before Sirius got locked up he won in a card game and got over ¾ of the company called "Quality Quidditch Supplies" and ¼ of the Nimbus Broom Company. Once Sirius is decleared innocent with his Mom and Dad's will the Slytherins would not stand a chance!
Harry stood up and streached and realized that he was really tired so he put the ring on his right hand, drank his Aura masking and Magic useage potions, said the spells to hide his magical signature and to get his Metamorphagus abilities and curled up into bed and fell asleep cluching his fathers book. Harry was comforted by the same feeling of love and safety. Feelings until recently that he had not fully experienced. As Harry slept, he glowed with such intensity and brightness that the area outside of his windows we bathed in a gorgeous butter yellow light. Then the dreams started. They were not of Voldermort but rather Ginny, Hermione, Ron, the rest of the Weasley's and Luna and Neville. The dream was almost real, Harry could have swron they said that the love him and miss him and trust that he can rid the workd of Voldermort. Then he dreamed about Bruno. In his dream Bruno began speaking. "Harry, do not be afraid. I am here to safely introduce you to the spirits of some people that are no longer with the physical world. These are people that will help you immensely on your journey. To an extent there is no knowledge of your fame here, just that you might one day be the greates wizard of all time. You will leave here with the following knowledge: Martial Arts; The ability to organize your mind to such an extent that no one can enter it, or if you allow them to, they will only see what you allow them to see. It can either be real or not, the choice is yours. You will also be able to enter their minds read their thoughts and tell if what they say is true just by listening to their voice. You will learn speed reading and absorption skills to better help. You will learn Covert Warfare Tactics and weapons. When your training is complete you will wake up and be teleported to meet some magical beings to help aide you in your war. A war that you willingly fight because it is what is right. Your instructors are as follows for the associated subjects:
Martial Arts – Bruce Lee. Covert Warfare Tactics – US Navy Seal, Captain Thompson. Mind control and thought reading – Salazar, Extremely advance DADA – Godric and the Power Of the LIGHT. Finally Magical staff and Elemental Control – Merlin. The four founders will also be giving you extremely intense instruction in all fields that the have a grasp in, and yet it may not be enough for your powers are really unknown." Bruno held his two hands out to Harry and said, "The Bertie Botts in my right hand will allow you to train here at a speed that is even different then when in your estate. Time will not pass while you are training after you are done training you will go back to sleeping, for even now only a few moments have passed since you started to fall asleep. The Lemon Drop in my other hand will allow you to go back to sleep, remember nothing of this dream and wake up refreshed and ready to go home to the Dursley's. What is your choice. Harry took on of the candies and placed it in his mouth. As luck would have it, the candy was in the flavor of Green Meadows and warm sunny afternoons. It was time to train. The dream dissolved around him and turned into a setting that consisted of warm sunshine, the expansive oceans and miles of the first and best beach that he ever saw. There was a statue of a Buddha and the sound of a gong in the background. Suddenly there was a man in front of him bowing and saying "Good Morning, my name is Master Lee. And we are here to start your training, but first please call me Bruce and join me for tea while you tell me why you want to train to fight rather then to protect ones self……….Training went on for what would amount to years in real time. Harry learned to walk silently and to blend in with his surroundings especially the night. He obtained a foundation in martial arts and fighting with weapons that could be learned and became a master in quite a few. By some standards he might have been considered a ninja. Bruce Lee looked at Harry who no longer looked like a little 16 year old boy but a man in his mid 20's with a slight beard. He turned to Harry, bowed and said my you succeed in all that you do, Master Potter, and hugged him like the child that he never saw grow up. Suddenly a black Phonix with Read feathers and gold tips appeared with a note clutched in its talons, the note told Harry to grab the tail feathers when ever he was ready and he would appear at Godric's side. The entire training including dueling matches against the remaining trainers and founders went on for Twenty years. Rowenna told Harry on the last day he was there that she and everyone else was so proud of him, and that he even went beyond their expectations. Especially Merlin's expectations. There was not doubt that Harry was a truly great and powerful MAGE. "A Mage" Harry exclaimed, I am a Wizard." "Correction Harry, you were a Wizard, now you are stronger and more powerful then one. Please take time to groom your self properly. You can not leave here with barley any clothes on and a beard and hair down to your waist in the back. You need to sleep. Here is a necklace that will allow you to come back here again when you need to. Please come visit. It is now time for sleep." The next thing that Harry dreamed was Malfoy grabbing the Snitch.
Harry woke up to the happy sound of Hedwig and another bird that sounded like….Fawakes! "Fawakes, is that you?" "yes Harry it is. It is time for you to shower, change, and go back to the Dursley's to keep up the role of helpless Harry. But first there are two gifts for you in the dressing room on top of that book From me and all your Dreamworld friends. The book is a book that will show allow you to keep training or research any one specific thing. It will also alert you of trouble and to communicate with the dreamers as I call them. " Now shower , dress, get your gifts and lets go eat breakfast….Bruno is beginning to wonder what is taking so long." With that Fawkes took to fire flight and disappeared with a trill. After showering and dressing Harry took his gifts and proceeded down to breakfast. He ate while opening them and was shocked to see that there was a scroll in each. One as a duplicate of The Marauders Map, but went further…any seceret passage room artifact, and anything else on the grounds showed up. The other one was for his estate and some sort of huge underground area under his dungeons, more the ½ kilometer underground. This place was not attached to the house except through the magic in the ring. Harry read the note that was attached. "Congratulations Prongs J.R., We know how much you loved the one that is in your trunk at the Dursley's and decided that you should have newer ones, thanks to your new friends. Use all that you have and all that you have learned wisely for if you move from the light all will leave you. Take Care, Love, The Marauding Founders. P.S. Don't let anyone know everything and play some pranks on Snape for me! When he was done eating, Harry called Bruno and asked him how to travel with out apperating, Bruno said that the ring was the key to it all. Harry would only have to think of Potter Estate to get home. Anyone touching him could be transported with him but anyone wearing the Dark Mark or wishing Harry harm would go straight to the magic free jail cell block that could hold at least 75-100 people. Beiung that Harry was Lord of the estate and wore the ring he could still use and effect magic. Harry concertrated on the ring and thought of his bedroom at Privet Drive and was transported there. When Harry looked around he saw Hedwig sitting on the bed with letters from every Weasley and Hogwarts. Harry looked at his watch and saw hat he had been home less then a day and that the blood that was on the floors and walls, his blood, was dry and flaky. Harry opened the letter from Hogwarts and recognized the headmasters' handwriting.
"Harry" it started out "I fear that it might not be safe for you to leave the protections that you mom have put around your familys house but am happy to say that I have strengthened the wards that protects Hogwarts, that you have stayed there at least 30 days and would like to ask if you would like to come here for the rest of you summer vacation since I feel as though you would be better here then in the Dursley's care. There is some rumors going around and have also asked the Granger Family and all of the Weasley's to stay here also as well. This letter will act as a portky when you are done reading it and activate by using the Phrase "Padfoot rides again", see you soon. Please pack all your thigs once again as you will not be going back there again this summer. AD"
That was different Harry thought usually Professor Dumbledore would send him to 12 Grimwauld Place or The Burrow. Then it dawned on him he had spent over 30 days in this death chamber sleeping, while actually at Potter Estate. Did they care that little that they did not know how seriously injured he was or that he was laying there not moving or having nightmares? Or even eating. Harry was consumed with anger so intense that the walls started to flex in and out from raw magical energy.
The rest of the letters were as expected. Ron going on about the Chudley Cannons chances this up coming season and about Hermione. Hermione's letter was the same but different, about how Harry should "listen to Professor Dumbledore and continue classes with Professor Snape and not to worry that the order would take care of everything. Hope that you are doing your homework and studying because the N.E.W.T.S. will be here before you know it," blah, blah, blah, Honestly he thought, I have not even seen my OWLS results yet. The twins letter thanked him profusely and updated him on his share of the profits not that he really needed it or wanted it. Told him a little about what was going on with Voldermort and that for the most part he has been real, REAL, quite Also that Mom and Dad say hello and are bothering Dumbledore to let Harry go there. The letter that interested Harry the most was from Ginny.
"Harry,
Are you okay? No one has heard from you since school let out and our letters return unopened. Are you mad at us for something? Is it me? I am worried. The Order says that it has not seen you but that your magical signature is strong and that it moves around the house at night, so we know that you are alive. Please talk to me. I know that you are hurting and I would take it all away if you would talk to me. Harry, Sirius's death was not any fault of yours. If Snape were not such a ruddy jerk you would not have had a vision. You were only trying to protect yourself by protecting those that you love, like you did for my Dad and Me and Sirius. If there is anyone that is to blame it would be Tom Movolo Riddle. Voldermort. Harry it hurts that you would not write the family but more that you do not write me. Did you know that I went to see a healer the summer after the incident with that evil Diary. We talked that is all. The weather, music, even sat in silence for hours. Sometimes I would even talk about the diary, my fears, and school. It really helped me. If you do not want to talk to me you can talk to the same healer. If you think that you might like that just ask for her floo address or fire-talking address and I will send them. Take care Harry.
Love,
Ginny
Ginny was Ron's little sister. She was smart and beautiful, had a great ass and nice small pert boo-….wait this was Ginny. His mates little sister. Friendly. Caring. Ron, Fred, George, Charlie, Bill, and Percy's little sister, Mr and Mrs Weasley were like foster parents to him. Bugger it. I like her and I am going to let her know. Life is too short. Harry grabbed a quill and parchment and started the letter.
"Ginny,
I think that talking has done me some good. I thank you for the advice and would like to let you know that recently I found someone that I could talk to and it did help a lot. For reasons that I will not mention in this letter I will not be able to talk to this person every time that I need to talk to someone. There are so many things that I would like to talk to someone about. Like you said life and everything else. I find that a lot of people are only worried about me when they need something. Or when they talk to me like I am their personal savior. Not you or your family. Thanks for that. I know that you have had a crush on me in the past and I would like to know if you still like me in that way., because I think that I like you as more then just a friend. If you still like me then you will be able to see the rest of this letter and be better informed as to the danger that you will put your self into being my girlfriend. That is if you will be my girlfriend. Will you? There are some charms on this letter that will let you, and only you read it. Touch your wand to you name and the rest will appear. There is also a charm that will not let anyone know of what you read and that you will not be able to tell anyone about it unless I agree to it. To anyone else this letter reads only that 'I am fine. Leave me alone and I will be at school on the first."
Love,
Harry"
Harry then continued to tell her all about the Prophesy and Voldermort his followers and the reason why the order was protecting him. He also told her that he did not trust Dumbledore because of what his Mom wrote, the will, and other reasons. He told her a little about what happened his first day back but told her that he would tell her the rest latter. Harry wanted to send the letter but figured that Hedwig might be too recognizable and wished that he had another bird to deliver it. Suddenly his ring got warm and then a Phoenix appeared and said to Harry, "You called for me Master?", Harry stuttered and said, "P-p-please take this to Ginny Weasley at THE BURROW, but do not be seen by anyone else and do not wait for a reply. Can you do that?", "As can you master, if you wanted to" and with a flash of black flame the mighty bird was gone. What did he mean by that wondered Harry. A little while later Harry felt the spell on the letter activate and knew that Ginny liked him and wanted to be his girlfriend. If she would continue to do so will be seen when she is done reading the rest of the letter. Harry was so happy and joyful that his magic started to affect all the yards on Privet Drive, and in turn, all the lawns and flowers bloomed vibrantly and healthy even though there was a water ban going on and it was the hottest rain free summer in over 15 years. Harry got out some of Dudley's old clothes and a towel from his trunk. He also took his wand although he did not need it and opened the door. Harry stood and listened and did not hear a word. He expanded his magic and could sense no one else in the house magical or otherwise; although, there were two charmed objects in his room and four Order members watching the house all under Invisiblity Cloaks. The order members were expected, but the enchanted objects were not. The signature on them felt familiar, as if he knew the person. One Harry could tell would report if Harry was alive or not and the other was similar to a muggle video camera in the way that the caster could see what was going on. Both were transfigured to look like the hands on the clock that was on the wall. Harry realized that who ever casted the charm (it was the same as the other object) knew how injured he was. Harry stood in the one corner that the clock could not see him and made a holographic version of himself to imitate Harry as he was yesterday, and to not see the real Harry. Harry walked out the door into the bathroom and realized that no one was awake yet being that it was only 5:30 in the morning. He took a shower and relaxed. When he returned to his room thinking about the magical objects and what to do, two owls came into the room. Hedwig chirped with irritation as the owls were relieved of their letters, took some water, and were on their way. One of the letters were from the Minister of Magic. It stated that Harry would turn his wand into Professor Dumbledore at the end of every school day, and that if he gets into trouble at school his wand would be snapped and he would be sent to Azkaban for life for endangering the Wizarding Public and the Minister of Magic himself. There would be no trial. There would be no escape. The second letter was from Dumbledore telling Harry that OWL results would be out soon and that if Harry did not activate the portkey it would automatically activate the day before his birthday with out regards to Harry or his wants. The magical signature on all of the headmasters letter and port key were the same as the spying clock. Harry was furious. He packed his trunk, went into Vernon and Petunia's room and levitated them into the living room with the fattest child Harry had ever see. His cousin Dudley. "Silencio, Petrificus Totalus, Mobiluscorpus!" Harry said aiming his wand at his 3 relatives. His relatives could not make any sounds, were bound and drifting behind Harry in mid air. He levitated them all to the front sitting room. He sat them down and told them that they could either shut up and listen or he could keep the silencing spell on them. Harry was still raging. "What is you decision?" asked Harry. They all nodded their heads indication that they would listen and not yell. Harry released the silencing spell and proceeded to tell them. "You do not know where I am or when I left. If anyone goes into my room, they will be affected by the magic horribly. I want nothing to do with you and your family. Because you are family if you are in need of help I will be there for you. Ask nothing of me because you will receive nothing. Vernon, had you treated me better you may have profited. I am one of the richest Wizards and you and your family will never see it. It is in bonds, stocks, businesses and gold and silver. Not too mention the properties that I own both in my world and yours. I could have given your family 2 million pounds and never had noticed. You are not worth my time and I am out of here." He grabbed a muggle pound and enchanted it to alert him if there was a real problem at the Dursley's. He told them the activation words, "Son of Lilly help me" and warned them that if they used it for no reason or for the wrong reasons they would never be found again. With his dire warnings, he used wandless magic to make himself invisible, grabbed his belongings, and thought about what he wanted to do. He walked past his minders and to the muggle public transportation line and got on the bus. At the first stop, he snuck off and removed his invisibility spell, pulled out his wand, and looked around. Seeing that no one was around at this hour he thought of his relatives and murmured "Finite Incantum", and then morphed into a 6ft male with an average build with average looks and changed the appearance of his eyes. Upon his physical changes, he raised his wand and almost instantly the Knights Bus pulled up. Harry boarded the bus, paid Stan, said "Diagon Alley", and gave Stan and Ernie 5 Galleons each to cover his fare and to get him there with no passengers and as quickly as possible.
Harry checked his glamour disguise and seeing that is was still in place he was surprised because he was not even concentrating on maintaining it. He walked up towards the archway leading into Diagon Alley and transfigured his muggle clothing into Wizarding clothes and step out of the shadows to the archway and was surprised to see there was no one protecting it from the Dark Lord or any of his minions or dark creatures. Walking towards Gringotts he was surprised that there were so many people gathered in small groups. Harry even saw Rita Skitter. Something must be getting ready to go down. There was a stage set up and a area roped off for reporters. Harry put it out of his mind continued to the bank.
Harry walked into Gringott's and did not proceed to the teller windows but to the Goblin near the Account Managers area asked to see Griphook. The Goblin asked if he could tell Griphook who was asking for him and Harry replied with, "Tell him it is a friend." The Goblin went to go get Griphook and and told his superior what the wizard had said. Griphook was extremely curious, what wizard would call himself a friend of a Goblin. Griphook thought, "Could it be?" "Have some one bring him here." Paradoxz I want you to stand in the corner with out being seen, let us see what this man wants." With that Paradoxz walked out of the office told one of the page goblin's to retreive the stranger and to bring him to Griphooks office, and return there himself.
Just a moment later there was a knock at the door and Griphook called, "Enter." In came the stranger who called him self a friend. Griphook did not know him and wondered why he was there.
Harry entered the office and walked to the desk that Griphook was sitting behind. He extended his hand to Griphook and spoke "I am pleased that you could be able to see me without giving my name. Is all that goes on in your office and here at the great Gringott's Bank private and kept in complete secrecy?" "But of course sir" exclaimed the Goblin. Insulted that any wizard should question his or the bank's integrity or security. "Well then would you mind if the 'hidden' Goblin in the corner leave us to discuss our business in private?" Harry was not sure how he knew there was someone there, but he could tell that there was a great deal of 'different' magic concentrated in the indicated corner. "Paradoxz" called Griphook, shocked that a WIZARD could sense Goblin magic. Some of the most difficult to sense magic because it was so ancient and not easily understandable to humans. Paradoxz appeared and said, "As you wish, sir", as he exited the room. As the door closed he asked the goblin if he would add additional privacy spells. Griphook smiled, intrigued by this man and his want for privacy. Harry felt the magic as the goblin closed his eyes and chanted in Gobbly-gook, when he was done, Harry added his own , which the goblin recognized from centuries ago, magic that can still be felt in vaults located in the goblins section and paled as much as a goblin could. Griphook new this was not a mere man but a wizard that was as powerful as at least Dumbledore. He was even more surprised when this wizard dropped his glamour, which shocked him because glamour's, pollyjuice and Invisibility cloaks should no work past the lobbied, but was more astounded and shocked when he saw that it was no other the Harry Potter! Griphook smiled at the always-friendly wizard that did treat them like equals and said. "What can I do for you Mr. Potter?"
"Griphook, I would like to visit all my vaults and obtain a record of all contents, properties contained within those vaults and a listing of all transactions, deposits and withdrawals and entries by the end of the day. This is including the Black family vaults. I would appreciate the listings by the time I leave here if that is at all possible. Please take the cost out of my trust account, and add an additional 10 of the fee for the quickness and 15 for you self over the total. I trust you with my money and properties so I will have no need to see the paperwork. Is this agreeable Griphook?" Harry asked of the Goblin.
"Mr. Potter sir," the Goblin began almost nervously, "I can only allow you to view your trust fund as you are not of legal age, but I can allow you to see a listing of everything else. This goes the same for the Black family accounts and estates." "Not only is this a law of the Minister Fudge," continued Griphook, "but a goblin rule also. Only the heads of the Family and a male at that, may enter the vaults when underage. And only those of full blood." The Goblin looks down and said "I am sorry."
"You have no reason to be nervous or to look down," Harry stated, "I want you to understand that I am in no way displeased with you or your bank and that you are doing what should be done; furthermore I would like to tahank for for the security that you provide us wizards who should look up to Goblins and their ancient magic and try to learn from them insteaf of trying to do away with them. That being said I do hope that you do not take offense at me asking you to get me an appointment with Gringott's President for there is a vault that I wish to visit that I doubt you would grant me access to." Griphook could not believe that Mr. Potter wished to see the President of the bank and that it concerned going into a vault that was not his. Griphook nodded his head and said, "I will ask for a moment of his time but you should know that he is a extremely busy goblin and may not be able to give you a moment for quite some time." Harry said "That is more then I could have hoped for" replied Harry. Griphook dis-spelled his magic and went to inform the president that Harry Potter himself was down in his office asking for a moment of his time. Then proceeded to tell the president about Harry's ability to use a glamour in his office and that he, Harry, actually detected the hidden goblins presence. Gringotts president, High Goblin Polenta, was intrigued by what he herd and informed Griphook to escort the young Mr. Potter to his office. When the door started to open again, he recalled Griphook's words about Mr. Potter's respect for goblins, and stood to greet this wizard that obviously had his head manager's respect. "Mr. Potter it is nice to meet you. Griphook speaks highly of you as do some of our distant relatives, the house-elfs. So I made the time to speak with you and to meet you." He turned to Griphook and said "You are dismissed." Harry looked at the president of the bank and said in Gobly-gook "Sir I would prefer if he stays as I trust him with my dealings, what I have to say, and all my properties and money as well. All that I require is both your Goblin Words that what is said here and happens here will be revealed to no one else."
To say that High Goblin Polenta or Griphook was shocked would have been an understatement. That a mere 16 year old wizard was not only asking for their word alone and showed that he trusted but was standing there with an obvious grasp of a Language that Voldermort himself could not comprehend. Polenta thought that it might be prudent to at least hear this Powerful child, no he was a man, a powerful man and a powerful wizard had to say. "What is it that you would like to discuss, Mr. Potter?"
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