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?"

Chapter 4

"President Polenta, not everyone in the wizarding world has my best interests in mind. Some say that they do, or that they know what is best for me or that they are doing what is best for me. I do not really believe this. The ones that have shown me the most truth and trust and honesty are not those of the wizarding world, but magical beings and creatures of different races, of course there are exceptions like Luna Lovegood, Neville Longbottom and others. Such as Hagrid the half giant; the Goblins who have always dealt with me and my money honestly, and with respect. Fawkes the Phoenix that came to my assistance when I needed help more then anytime other then when Voldermort killed my parents. These are the people that have treated me with honesty and respect, not to mention Remus Lupin who is a werewolf. Then you have Fred and George Weasley who I co-own a business with. Most of the Wizards and Witches think that I am a sociopath, a liar, attention getter, or worse. What I want is to set up an account with a vault that will allow me access unhindered by anyone. I want one of the most secure that you offer along with something along the lines of a line of payment that is connected to the vaults but does not have a direct connection to me. I would like your word that you will not side with any group until their motives are known. This includes the Order of the Phoenix, Albus Dumbledore or Cornelius Fudge or even Voldemort. I am not saying do not choose a side but rather be sure that the one that you choose is the one that will best suit you and Goblin kind." Harry Potter took a deep breath and continued, "I plan on going into hiding and training further then I have already, while doing this I will be leaving almost all of my possessions and money and properties in trust with the Goblin Society. To look after and manage as they would it it was their own. Money and knowledge is power and I need all that I can get to do what I have to do." At this Harry took out some papers and duplicated them and spelled them to turn to ash upon reading them. "Gentlemen, the papers that you now have in front of you are copies of letters of my mothers and Sirius's. There are also copies of letters that my mom had magically filed and hidden both here and in the United States. I would like to take possession of all items in all my vaults and undergo the hier-determining practice that is rarely ever used anymore due to the fact that Fudge's Ministry is trying to maintain all the power and finances that they can get their hands on. I want to empower you the Bank of Gringott's to work on my behalf and that of my solicitor to do all that you can to be sure that we are secured. If while I am in traing if there is anything that you need, this cane can be used to communicate with me. Also I would like you to go through my finances and anything not authorized by me or Sirius to be recovered and appropriate charges pressed against the purportraitors." said Harry, handing an ornate gold and jeweled cane to Goblin Polenta."

Goblin Polenta was shocked. He was a wizard that did not know what he was offering to the Goblins and indirectly the Wizarding world its self. He took the ornate cane and stood, "Mr. Potter it is my pleasure to assist you in anyway that we can. Being that we are Goblins and this bank is on Goblin soil, the Ministry can not really interfare or tell us what to do. That being the case, I agree to the heir determining process and swear to you that no Goblin will ever betray you or what happens here. I also give you my word that we will not choose a side until we are clear as to what we are joining. If there is anything that we can do to make your training any easier or efficient please do not hesitate to call on Griphook. He will be removed from his duties and his sole responsibility will be to assist you and financial empire. Before we get started is there anything else that you wish to discuss?"

With this question Harry told them about the prophecy and all that had transpired. With this Harry proceeded to reveal the ring to all in the room. To say that silence prevailed and was overwhelming, would not do justice to the silence that prevailed. All the goblins in the room gasped and some seemed close to fainting.

"Mr. Potter, I think that we can forgo the inheritance ritual to see what may or may not legally be yours, My Lord. Do you know what that ring identifies?" asked President Polenta. Harry proceeded to tell him what he knew of some of the ruins on the ring but admitted that he never studied the subject and could not identify many of the ruins on the outside and none of the ones on the inner band of the ring. Polenta rose and approached Harry and asked if he may examine the ring more closely. Harry held out his hand and Polenta audibly gasped as he reconised some of the ruins. Polenta asked Harry if he would like to go to a more comfortable place in which to speak. Harry agreed and Polenta opened a portal and mentioned Harry to follow him through, leaving everyone else in the office at Gringott's. They entered what appeared to be a cave real deep in the earth. It was well appointed as caves went Harry thought, being that he had never see a furnished cave dwelling before. Polenta offered Harry a place to sit in a chair that was obviously one that he himself sat in regularly. Harry thanked him but declined saying that it was Polenta chair and that Harry would happily sit in any other chair. Polenta deferred to Harry's suggestion and sat in his own chair. Once they were comfortable Harry conjured some tea of his liking for himself and also some Goblin style tea for Polenta. Polenta accepted the tea graciously and proceeded to tell Harry about the ruins that he did know.

"This ruin, out of the ones that I know tells that you are a fighter of the light side and this includes all beings and animals; furthermore the one that is connected to it shows that you are of honorary elfish and goblin royalty. Though you are not elfin or goblin you are extremely important to them; Hence why I called you Master, earlier. There are still some royalty left but if there was not, and you were known to posses this ring and its power, you would be considered surpreme ruler for the races indicated and are afford all the 'perks' of such a position. Being that this is a magical artifact and known to be owned by all the greatest of all races at one time or the other, it would not surprise me if there are many more magics and valuables that you will inherit. Some that have long been forgotten." With this said, President Polenta removed his breast plate and ring and kneeled to Harry and pledged "My Lord if it is your desire, I hand over the reins of the Gringott's Goblin society, the Bank, and all that is owned, to you the Master of this realm, as required of me by Goblin Law." Polenta looked down at the floor reflecting upon how important this human was to the way of life that they know and to what it once was and could one day become. He asldo saw his standing in the community and position at the bank disappear along with the money that he hade hand over foot.

Harry looked at Polenta and regally stated, "President Polenta, it is my wish that you stay in you capacity as President of Gringott's and the Head of the British Goblin Society. It may be written that I am in charge but do not know enough of your kind's customs, desires, or needs. Goblins have prospered and grown under your guidance and do not wish to see it suffer from my lack of knowledge. I do not think that there is one better to replace you and have no desire to see it happen. You have my word and blessings. This I declare." Spoke Harry in gobly-gook.

President Polenta smiled in joy and acceptance. He was surprised at the maturity of Harry Potter, and the thought that Harry pt forth in all that was said today. "Is there anything that I can do to help you along with your cause? All that we have is at your diposal Lord Potter." Stated Goblin Polenta.

"First off, I realize that customs and protocol may require you to use an official title with my new found status, but I request that call me Harry, just plain old Harry. There is also the need that I have of a place to stay that is undetectable and hidden from prying eyes so that I may train when I am not at Potter Estate training with the founders and various masters. Someplace where the Ministry can not detect underage use of magic" stated Harry.

"My Lor-, Harry, I could arrange a place for you here in the Goblin society which is rightfully yours, either in the Royal Caves or even one here among my families. We can also offer to place a property or properties of your choosing under the Goblins kind of Fidilius. We have not offered to do this for a wizard since the time of Merlin. You ring that is keyed into our wards and magics so that you can transport to them as you would anywhere else..

Harry accepted the cave that was offered near Polenta's own with gratitude. He informed Polenta that he had to go to visit his solicitor and then return to Potter Estate. Polenta's eyes clouded over to look almost milky in contrast, blinked and informed Harry that "the list of 'illegal withdrawls' and all holdings including all Potter, Black and the founders vaults were available and that he would see to the ones that were afford to him by blood and decreed to him through the ring and that that list will be forwarded to you as soon as it is assembled."

With that Harry pictured himself appearing at his solicitor's door. He disappeared and reappeared at the office of Harvey Winalot, at 14 Winners Way in Diagon Alley. Harry knocked on the door and asked the receptionist if Mr. Winalot was available. The secretary looked up upon hearing the voice and gasped in surprise. "Harry Potter, is that really you?" asked Cho Chang.

A/N:

Sorry I did not update as quick as I had hoped to, but the two chapters that I had typed in advance was lost when my computer refused to operate. My entire OS crashed and deleted its-self thanks to my family member downloading everything that they could and after shutting off my fire wall and virus protection.

I would like to thank Anime for taking the time to beta my work for me. I do apologise that I posted a chapter (Chap.3 ) that was not fully beta proofed. PLEASE forgive me!

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