Magic Among Cybertron
ESKK: Well, here we are Chapter 6 the Hogwarts letter and more schemes. Let's get this chapter started proper.
(Start Dark Side)
"After our failed attempt at constructing a relay tower we've been marooned ever since, Lord Megatron." Nightbird reported as she looked to her lord and master giving him an update proper of her findings.
"Are the engines in any was salvageable?" Megatron asked with a raised brow to the femme before him.
"No milord our only hope is to retrofit it with Earth Technology, but we had been hesitant to make the attempt." Nightbird reported to the Decepticon Warlord. "But you will be pleased to know we have not been idle while marooned." Nightbird said as she then pulled up images of their varying Energon Mines across the European isles. "Even now our forces have secured Energon Mines and are already beginning work on acquiring Energon for our stores." Nightbird reported as Megatron smirked to this.
"Nightbird I can always count on you to find ways to make a problem beneficial to the Decepticons." Megatron praised as he then thought of Starscream. "Unlike some of my warriors." He added and thus Nightbird bowed to her lord.
"Your praise is wasted on me Lord Megatron." Nightbird said as she then got to the gist of it. "And with your arrival I humbly relinquish command of the troops to your wise vision." Nightbird said as she could tell Lugnut was to the roof with the fact Megatron was here at long last.
"Have you begun construction of a Space Bridge?" Megatron asked as he looked to Nightbird.
"Slow and steady my lord, we're hiding the construction in adjacent to a raw fuel supply but trying to find Earth Technology that is compatible to our needs is a tricky problem." Nightbird said as they had several setbacks in that regard. "I regret that we currently lack an expert on Space Bridge technology to properly build one, but we are making strives to progress." Nightbird reported as Megatron huffed as he continued hearing Nightbirds report. "Furthermore, milord with the Autobots on this world we had to take precautions in order to meet our goals." Nightbird said as Megatron was told of this already.
"Yes, Optimus Prime…" Megatron growled at the concept that Megatron was here fueled his rage for the leader of the Autobots. "I will require a full detailed list of our current resources it is paramount that we finish constructing the Space Bridge and once it is done, I want it transported to Earth's Upper Orbit." Megatron said as Nightbird was surprised by this.
"Of course, Lord Megatron I shall have the data within the hour." Nightbird said but she had but one question for Megatron. "But please forgive my impudence but why move the Space Bridge to upper orbit?" Nightbird asked as she looked to Lord Megatron.
"Because as we speak the Nemesis travels to this planet." Megatron said as he had been hearing rumors of his flag ship coming here during his long voyage into space. "And when it does your time of the marooned life shall be met with liberation." Megatron said and in turn Nightbird nodded to her master.
"I apologies for questioning our great wisdom, Lord Megatron." Nightbird said with a bow to her lord who waved her off and thus allowed her to take her leave.
"Now let us see what you have been up to my old rival." Megatron said as he began to await the data Nightbird promised him. The Titan can wait for the time being for now they needed to make progress on the Space Bridge.
(Scene Break Department of Mysteries)
After that Fateful Halloween Dumbledore had been hard pressed to find any information, he could on these metal giants. He feared they may have been magical constructs that Lily had devices as some sort of safety precaution for her son. So far, they had nothing pertaining to metal golems since making a golem out of metal in the way these giants protecting Harry were, was unheard of.
Hence why he had to make the trip to the Department of Mysteries hoping they had a clue of what he was looking for. But much to his regret they did not have anything matching what he had described. Forced to leave the Department of Mysteries that day Dumbledore began to head to the Elevator when the door opened before he could call it. On the other side was Alan Walker as the Royal Wizard gave Dumbledore a cold glare.
"Ah Dumbledore been looking for you." Alan said as he looked to Dumbledore and stepped aside to let him in.
"Ah Mr. Walker what a pleasant surprise." Dumbledore said and thus he stepped into the Elevator with Alan.
Once they were inside the Elevator the pair began travelling to their intended destination together. "So, Mr. Walker it's very unlike you to make the trip to the Ministry of Magic might I ask about the occasion?" Dumbledore asked as he looked to Alan trying to peruse what he could from Alan's mind.
"We had a group of Death Eaters attack an unassuming home this past Halloween." Alan said as he saw Dumbledore looked surprised by this. "The bloody lunatics were raving about metal transforming golems able to disguise themselves ad average muggle vehicles." Alan added as they continued travelling through the Ministry.
"I had suspected there were more Death Eaters out there in hiding but." Dumbledore began but Alan cut him off.
"Curious that all of the unmasked Death Eaters were escaped convicts from Azkaban." Alan said cutting Dumbledore off who heard what Alan said.
"Most curious." Dumbledore said but Alan wasn't buying this response.
"I would be a shame if someone were to look into how exactly they got out and found out something others would not want known." Alan said putting his cards on the table and thus Dumbledore realized what Alan implied with the words he spoke.
"Yes, most certainly." Dumbledore said as he knew Alan suspected he had a hand in this.
"And it would be a shame if the one involved caused the Wizarding Community to lose its power to self-govern." Alan added and thus made his threat clear to the old Headmaster. "So, it would be in everyone's best interest if the Magical World were to keep a tighter grip on thing to prevent another breach such as this." Alan said and thus Dumbledore understood that while Alan had no proof on him, he would no doubt search for it if the need arises.
"Of course, Mr. Walker." Dumbledore said as the two looked at each other with Alan making a silent warning that Dumbledore was on thin ice while Dumbledore tried to decern how much Alan truly knew.
Eventually the Elevator opened once more and in turn Alan nodded to Dumbledore. "Had a good day, Dumbledore." Alan said while taking his leave to deal with important matters that the monarch feels may require his aid in some way. Leaving Dumbledore there the headmaster began to consider his options because if Harry ends up enrolled into a foreign school, then his plans will undoubtedly hit a nearly impassable blockade.
The last extreme method had backfired spectacularly, so Dumbledore was hesitant to try another one. Still, he could not ignore the facts that Elisa no Elita 1 had all the benefits of discretion as well as powerful allies to ensure Harry remains in her care. But for any hope in defeating Voldemort Harry needed to be weak and willing to die for the greater good. Elita and her ilk would not allow that and thus it was clear he was in check with this situation. And whether Elita knew this or not she had him in a corner forcing him to concede to her for the time being. Still there had to be some way for Dumbledore to get Harry under his care and away from the influence of Elita.
Perhaps using Remus as a spy might present more merit and chances to sway things to go in his favor. Still Hogwarts letters will be mailed out soon so this might be his best chance to get in contact with Harry so he may attend. All it would take is using the memories of James and Lily and the fact they attended Hogwarts to get Harry to attend the school.
(Scene Break Potter/Pax Homestead)
"Pardon me what?" Elita asked as she heard what Remus said.
"I believe we need to start making plans to head to Diagon Alley posthaste." Remus said as he looked to the group. "Simply put for no other reason than to secure Harry's inheritance." Remus went on which got Elita's attention. "While there we can have you labeled as Harry's legal guardian and Alan or myself as his magical Guardian and then Hermione's." Remus said making clear what was going on with the mission at large.
"I would prove to be beneficial for us in the long run and may be of aid if we need to move the children to a different magical school altogether." Elita said as she thought the idea over. "But we can't do much of anything until the letter arrives." Elita said making it clear what was to happen right now.
Just then a knock was heard at the door getting the groups attention. Nodding to Remus and Sparkplug Elita began to make her way to the door. Making sure her weapon as set to stun she eventually arrived and began to open the door to see who had just knocked. But when Elita opened the door, she glared at the familiar face of Dumbledore at the door. "I thought I told you not to come back." Elita said switching to her Elisa persona.
"My apologies Ms. Pax I did not come to cause a scene." Dumbledore said raising his hands with his wand in said hand but not as a threat. "In fact, I've come to bury the hatchet as it were." Dumbledore said as he looked to Elisa hoping she would hear him out.
Elisa raised her brow as she gave Dumbledore a proper scan. "Very well." Elisa said as she offered Dumbledore entry. "But I'll be taking that off your hands." Elisa said as she gestured to Dumbledore's wand who then with a sigh gave it to Elisa.
(Later in the Sitting Room)
Once the old headmaster was brought inside Elisa had immediately gone to retrieve Remus who was in the room with the children providing them lessons the two sat across from Dumbledore. The old headmaster was currently sitting across from Elisa with Remus between them ready to jump in if tempers began flaring. "Now then shall we get down to it?" Elisa asked as she had her arms crossed and one leg over the other showing she wanted to get straight to business.
"Yes of course." Dumbledore said as he in turn produced a letter addressed to Harry of all people.
"So, this school of yours Hogwarts." Elisa started off making it clear she was considering the school but wasn't convinced about it. "Remus and Alan had told me about it. It's one of the three major Wizarding School in Europe with the other two being in France and Scandinavia." Elisa said as she was looking over the letter in question.
"Yes, it was also where young Harry's birth parents had once attended." Dumbledore said causing Elisa to raise a brow to that tidbit that Dumbledore gave.
"And why should that be a deciding factor if I let my son attend?" Elisa asked in a tone that basically said 'so?' to the headmaster across from her.
"James and Lily have had his name on our list to be enrolled ever since he had been born." Dumbledore said showing the spot for Harry had been held for the day where he may attend Hogwarts as a student. "They would have wanted him to attend the school they had attended." Dumbledore said as Elisa was calm and despite his means Dumbledore was unable to use magic to pear into her mind.
"Which means if I feel my son's schooling would be better suited else where I can get a refund for Harry?" Elisa asked as Dumbledore at that moment looked like he swallowed some sour candy.
"Regrettably the board of governors would take offense to that." Dumbledore said knowing full well that Lucius was the reason for that one enrollment stipulation.
"I see." Elisa said as she calmly drank her Energon infused drink keeping a cool persona during this meeting. It was expected of her since she served directly under Optimus during the War for Cybertron and commanded the Autobot Femme's in varying methods of infiltration of espionage behind Decepticon lines. "So, a refund is out of the question, but I would assume that Harry's birth parents had left him a trust fund or an inheritance as well as a stipend for his upbringing." Elisa said and thus Dumbledore saw where this was going.
"Now I am no greedy woman but even I noted a certain lack of deposits into my bank accounts." Elisa said as she glared at Dumbledore.
"Well, your adoption of Harry did come via muggle means so I would assume the magical side were slow on the uptake." Dumbledore said as he knew he needed to get Elisa to allow Harry to attend Hogwarts. "If his safety is your concern then perhaps." Dumbledore began but Elisa cut him off.
"My husband had already made contact with the local magical society in the Unites States who would be more than happy to accept my son's enrollment into their school." Elisa said as she looked to Dumbledore trying to edge him into revealing his hand to her. "As I'm certain you were unaware but three times my house had been made a target by your society that I feel Harry should not associate himself with such." Elisa said using the skills she picked up through Alpha Trion during the meetings with the High Council. "You have yet to provide me a proper reason as to why Harry should attend beyond his parents by birth wanting him to and that they had reserved a spot for him." Elisa said as she glared at Dumbledore on this matter.
"My apologies but I had desired to go the roundabout, but I would assume Harry would be comfortable with, 'his own kind,' after spending so long away from them." Dumbledore said and thus Elisa nearly went wide eyed when she saw the tone he used.
'He knows.' Elisa mentally reeled back and thus confirmed for Elisa that Dumbledore may have had a part to play when Bellatrix attacked the house that fateful Halloween night. "I see." Elisa said as she placed her cup down for a moment. "Pardon me but I need a moment." Elisa said and thus went and took her leave of Dumbledore.
"I'll go speak with her." Remus said and thus with a nod went to convince Elisa to trust Dumbledore… or so the old Headmaster thought.
(Later in the Kitchen)
"He showed his hand." Elisa said as she leaned against the counter deep in thought.
"I can see that." Remus said as he too was in shock that Dumbledore knew what Elisa was even if the wizard did not outright say it to the group. "But still the only way he could have known about you is because…" Remus trailed off as he realized the man, he once looked up to had fallen to a most questionable path as of late.
"That he may have been aware of the breakout or even orchestrated it to either scare or kill me so Harry would be in his possession." Elisa said as she wanted to go in their blasters blazing but she thankfully kept a calm demeanor instead. "It makes sense if you think about it, if I die Harry is left heartbroken and when he fears his own death imminent Dumbledore swoops in at the last minute and saves his life." Elisa said as she detailed the plan how she would assume it would play out. "Saving his life ensures Harry's loyalty and in turn Dumbledore can manipulate him to whatever ends he intends for my son." Elisa said as she knew how manipulative Dumbledore's sort can be.
"You sound like you know of this strategy." Remus said with concern for Elisa.
"Corrupt members of The High Council would employ such tactics if they can get away with it and if the Cybertronian that they wish to use is useful to them in the political arena." Elisa said much to Remus shock. "Megatron also employed similar tactics as well before and during the War for Cybertron." She added and thus Remus knew Elisa was the expert on the subject with experience that even Dumbledore pales in comparison.
"That's all well in good but what do you plan to do?" Remus asked with concern over Dumbledore's plan.
"Dumbledore wants Harry for something, and I need you to get in close to his inner circle to find out exactly what it is." Elisa said and thus an idea came to her one she did not want to employ here. "We'll play his game for now and see where it goes from there." Elisa said as she looked to Remus. "But that does not mean Harry will be going without some sort of backup to accompany him." Elisa said as she had the Minicons to aid in ensuring Harry's safety.
"Are you sure you wish to employ this move? It may cause you to be using Harry." Remus asked concerned for Elisa and the path her mind was going. But the werewolf also knew that Elisa was thinking like a military leader at the moment.
"No but we hardly have much of a choice." Elisa said as she rather there was another way concerned that even international waters would not deter Dumbledore from his goals.
"Should we tell Harry?" Remus asked as he looked to Elisa with concern for this.
"No if we do then I fear Dumbledore will find out right after." Elisa said knowing they need to train Harry so he can protect his mind from foreign attacks.
"I see." Remus said and thus they got ready to return to meet with Dumbledore with their decision made.
(Later back in the Living Room)
Elisa and Remus returned as Elisa gave her tea a calculating look. From her assumption she would assume Dumbledore had attempted to tamper with it. In turn opting to avoid the drink for a bit Elisa began to speak to Dumbledore once more. "After much… discussion I have decided to allow for Harry to attend Hogwarts should he desire to." Elisa said as she sat there calmly with Remus by her side suggesting that he talked her into this decision.
"I understand and I must say you are making a wise decision madam." Dumbledore said as Elisa smiled to the man, but Elita was glaring at the old Hogwarts headmaster.
"That is yet to be seen." Elisa said making it clear she was not entirely trusting Dumbledore suggesting that she would be keeping her ears open for any possible deceptions.
"Well then I supposed I overstayed my welcome, but first here." Dumbledore said as he then passed Harry's letter to Elisa who calmly took it. "I do look forward to Harry seeing young Mr. Potter among the first years this coming September." Dumbledore said and thus began to take his leave of the home unaware of the small nod Remus and Elisa had quietly made.
(Scene Break Autobot Base Axelon)
Elita stood before Jetfire and Moonracer as she had a mission for the pair. Thankfully they were free, and she needed their specific skills for this mission. "Moonracer Jetfire glad to see you two are well." Elita greeted as Remus watched the proceedings from nearby.
"Well, when you got a mission for us, we get interested in it." Moonracer said and thus Jetfire nodded to his Commanding Officer.
"What is the mission commander?" Jetfire asked and thus Elita showed the screen with a map on it.
"I need recon done on the ground and from the air following this path here." Elita said gesturing to a path between London and Scotland.
"Recon?" Jetfire asked as he suspected there was more.
"The headmaster of a school has taken an unusual focus on Harry, and I suspect it may be for ill intent." Elita said as she looked to the pair. "But seeing as he has great political sway among the magical community, I cannot outright oust him on it." Elita said and thus the pair knew Harry was involved.
"What's the play, Commander 1?" Moonracer asked as she looked to Elita wanting to hear what she has to say.
"Jetfire you will do a flyby surveillance of the area travel along the path and locate an ideal spot for Moonracer to bridge in." Elita said showing Jetfire his role in this. "After that you will be continuing air surveillance covertly, I need you to mimic the humans own methods to ensure that the locals don't realize what you are truly there for." Elita said making it clear Jetfire needed to act like the jet that serves as his Vehicle Mode.
"Understood Commander." Jetfire said and thus Elita then directed her attention over to Moonracer.
"Moonracer once you're on the ground I need you to perform recon on and around the grounds each of you will be accompanied by the Minicons to aid with this task." Elita said gesturing to the Minicon trio of Grinder, Highwire, and Sureshock.
"Commander, do you suspect the Decepticons might try something?" Jetfire asked as he was also worried for Harry and Hermione.
"If not the Decepticons then perhaps the magical human populace." Elita said as she was worried for Harry's own safety in this magical world.
"Understand that kid is family and it's our job to protect family." Moonracer said making it clear that nothing, but nothing would hurt the boy.
"Good to hear, Moonracer." Elita said with a nod to her team's young femme scout. "Anyway, while you're on this mission, Chromia will take over in watching the Grangers." Elita added as she trusted her second in command and the team's sniper to handle this.
"When do we depart commander?" Jetfire asked as he was ready to move out on Elita's order.
"Preceptor input the coordinates and activate the Ground Bridge." Elita ordered and thus the Wrecker understood.
"Yes ma'am." Preceptor said and with a not to Jetfire from Elita the flier transformed and was ready for take-off. Once the Ground Bridge was activated Jetfire blasted off and vanished into the swirling green vortex of the Autobots own Ground Bridge. Now it was just a waiting game for the Autobots as they knew Jetfire would have no problem as long as he kept himself incognito.
"Hey boss bot?" Moonracer began as she had concerns over something involving this mission. "Are we going to war against these magical people?" Moonracer asked as the young femme was concerned about such a thing.
"No… but if they prove themselves a threat to us and our charges then we will do what we must to defend ourselves and our charges." Elita said making it clear that they won't attack unless these Wizards attack first.
"Does Optimus know about this?" Moonracer asked as Elita nodded to the young femme scout.
"Yes, I have been keeping him well informed of these events as they have happened." Elita said knowing full well that these enhanced humans have been poking a hornet's nest in the form of Elita and her team of Autobots.
"I understand commander." Moonracer said as she knew why Elita was preparing for a worst-case scenario should it happen. Moonracer loved Harry the young boy was Autobot femme scouts' little brother in all but name. Thus, as the elder sister the Autobot Femme scout, Moonracer would do everything that she must to protect young Harry from those who wish to harm him in some form.
"Elita perhaps it is time we work on securing Harry's money." Remus said as he looked to Elita who understood the why.
"Yes, the sooner it is done the better." Elita said knowing that Harry's birth family were wealthy. The Autobot Commander also knew that the Potters had left a considerable inheritance and trust fund to their orphan son. No doubt set up for such emergencies as their own tragic deaths which had regrettably occurred on that fateful Halloween night.
But they could not retrieve said money until AFTER Harry returned to the base from his time with the Grangers and his young friend Hermione.
(Scene Break the next day)
The sudden crack of apparition was so common that no-one paid it, or the trio of figures walking out of the Apparition alcove any attention despite how early it was. Remus had come by early that morning to escort Elisa and Harry to Diagon Ally for young Harry's inheritance. Elisa's vehicle true form as Elita was parked outside the alley in vehicle mode away from prying eyes. When they were certain that the area was clear they began to make their way over to the golden doors of Gringotts Bank. Stepping into the small entry hall, they halted at the second set of doors, these ones silver, which barred their way. The trio halted and looked at the inscription carved into the doors, an inscription which Harry began to read aloud.
"Enter, stranger, but take heed - Of what awaits the sin of greed
For those who take, but do not earn, - Must pay most dearly in their turn.
So, if you seek beneath our floors - A treasure that was never yours,
Thief, you have been warned, beware - Of finding more than treasure there."
Elisa crooked her head slightly as she found the inscription most odd as it was a clear warning to any would be thieves. Many tombs of the Primes, traditionally the original 13, had similar warnings as the tombs of the 13 Primes were sacred places for all Cybertrionians.
"So, this is Gringotts bank. I wonder when they open?" Elisa said as she looked to the bank. But as if in answer to her question, the doors silently swung open and a pair of short figures in glittering armor marched past them, long-handled axes held smartly across their bodies. "Well, it seems someone takes security seriously around here." Elisa said as she and her son began to enter the Bank with Remus in tow.
"Homesick already?" Remus joked as he knew how different Cybertronian culture was in comparison to human culture.
"No but it feels like I just walked into a bank run by the Soldier Caste of Cybertron." Elisa said as Remus nodded at the odd comparison. He was aware of the Caste system that Cybertron had that had led to corruption and many problems for Cybertron. Those same problem had then led to the inevitable war that made Cybertron in a barren wasteland unable to support life.
Elisa then began to walk over to the nearest teller who gave her a cold skeptical glare. Seeing this Elisa already knew the sort of person this particular Goblin was. Elisa kept an open mind that not all Goblins were cut from the same cloth seeing as just as many Autobots and defected to the Decepticons as the reverse. Furthermore, Elita had the displeasure of finding several Autobot Extremist cells who had let the war get the best of them.
"Can I help you?" The Goblin asked in a drawl not wanting his time to be wasted by this human.
"Yes, you can." Elisa began as she spoke with a respectful tone. Not overly polite mind you but a casual neutrality in her tone that promised she won't escalate if the Goblins don't escalate. "My son is here to enquire about his heritage, may we proceed in a private room?" Elisa asked as the Goblin raised a brow to the woman before him.
This woman the way she moved and spoke she was a warrior no doubt about it. But what sort of warrior is yet to be seen as he would play this carefully as would his fellow. The Goblin looked at her curiously before he then pushed a sheet of parchment and a quill across to Elisa.
"Write his name, I will take it out to the managers." The Goblin said as Elisa nodded and did as was asked of her. The proxy form of Elita then 1 took the quill and quickly wrote Harry's name, blowing lightly on the sheet to dry the ink, then folding it in half and giving it to the goblin with a respectful half-bow. The goblin nodded back, then clambered off his highchair and strode towards a distant door to speak with one of his available managers.
"They remind me of Grimlock." Elisa spoke as she saw them causing Remus to look at her curiously.
"Grimlock?" Remus asked as that was the first, he heard the name.
"Long story short, he was the leader of a special strike until called the Dinobots and had romantic feelings for me." Elisa said as Remus heard this, but Elisa had more to add on Grimlock. "He was much like these Goblins tend to be a warrior who fought through impossible odds and abhorred wasting his time. Though his temper could use some work he also put value into his warrior's honor. The only reason he followed Optimus was because he respected Optimus as a warrior even if Grimlock did not like how he led the Autobots." Elisa said as she recounted Grimlock during the war. Unaware to Elisa it seemed the Goblins overhead the conversation as some had their ears perked to the topic of this Grimlock. "Last anyone saw of him he was neutralizing an old tower that created a Space Bridge for the Ark to escape through." Elisa finished and thus the Goblins smirked hoping to meet this Grimlock and his warrior unit.
Just then their gaze went over to the far doors which had just disgorged a rather shocked-looking goblin who was holding the now-unfolded parchment and staring at it, then at them. "I believe that he is the one we are going to be talking to." Elisa said as she looked to the unknown Goblin.
(Later)
The trio were soon in a meeting room a large one in fact as Elisa, Remus, and Harry sat across from the Goblin that arrived for them. "So." He said with a tone that promised them pain if he wasted his time with a lie. "You are here to claim the Potter vaults for your son, Harry Potter?" He asked as Elisa was calm and collected through his accusing question.
"That would be correct, yes." Elisa said with a calm tone to the Goblin.
"But Lily Potter is dead." The Goblin said and thus Elisa knew what was coming that left her with two options. Keep to the deception that she was human and hope she is not discovered or reveal herself to continue with open dialect with the Goblins and possibly gain allies for the Autobots in this community.
"Before we continue, I humbly request to make a quick call." Elisa said as she looked to the now confused Goblins.
"And who might you be calling?" The Goblin asked with a cold glare to the proxy body of Elita.
"I believe it would be better to show you rather then tell you as well as ensure proper introductions." Elisa said as she looked to the Goblin and began making her phone call as the right side of her head rippled to reveal a metal alloy. "Preceptor I'm going to need a Ground Bridge on my main bodies coordinates once that is done, I'll have a new set waiting." Elisa said and thus with a nod she sat down and to the Goblins surprise her eyes dulled before her body went limp.
"Just give is a few moments." Harry cut in which got the Goblin's attention on him.
But before any more questions could be asked the Ground Bridge Vortex opened and from its Elita 1 came through and kneeled to down to meet with the Goblins eye to eye. "Now that we're here let us make introductions proper, my name is Elita 1 Third in Command of the Autobot forces and Commander of the European Autobots. I hail from a far-off world known as Cybertron and had arrived here with my crew when our planet was made baren due to our war with the Decepticons." Elita said as the Goblins looked up to Elita 1 in shock over her appearance.
"Fear not I mean you and all sentient life on this world no harm, I ask that you be at ease." Elita said trying to calm the Goblins down. The Goblins remained motionless as their gaze on the Autonomous Organism kneeling before them yet still towering over the beings. "Before we continue, may we know your name?" Elita asked offering a servo to the Goblin or in this case on of her digits that that the goblin can shake.
"Bladestone." The goblin finally managed, then he closed his eyes and shook his head. "My apologies, Lady Elita, you caught me by surprise." He greeted while shaking the offered servo of the alien life form towering over him.
"Perfectly understandable." Elita said as she smiled to the being before them. Though she may appear friendly the Goblin could see she was calculating every move like a finely tuned machine. This can only be something acquired through countless years of conflict and battle. In response the goblin nodded firmly before he reached under his desk and pulled out a small flask and a goblet. Placing the goblet on the desk, he opened the flask and poured some of its contents into the cup. The liquid, a glowing, pearlescent white, seemed to drift down, settling in slow, sinuous waves in the Goblet.
Once it was done, he looked over to Harry and began to speak up. "Young sir, if you can place three drops of your blood in the goblet, we can verify your identity." Bladestone said as Elita saw this may be some sort of security measure in case someone came in passing himself off as someone they were not to steal with money.
Harry nodded and accepted the small knife that Bladestone offered him hilt first. Carefully making a small incision near the base of his thumb, he let three drops fall into the goblet. Remus stood there with batted breath as he wondered if all this was true. Yes, he knew Harry was in fact Harry, but it would also not be the first time he had gotten his hopes up only for them all to come crashing down.
Pulling out a sheet of parchment and a silver rod, he stirred the contents of the goblet until the white glow suddenly turned a flickering red. The Goblin Manager then poured out the Goblets contents into the center of the parchment. The liquid seeped into the parchment and then a picture of Harry's head appeared, with some illegible script underneath. Bladestone looked at it and nodded as he smiled over the result that he was presented.
"Welcome to Gringotts, Heir Potter. According to the terms of the will, now that you are eight years of age, you can claim the Heir ring and have access to both the trust vault and the family vault, although you can take money from the trust vault only." Bladestone said as he listed off everything that Harry had access to as Heir Potter.
Harry nodded as Bladestone then pulled a file out from a drawer and opened it. Taking a moment to go through it Bladestone found what he was looking for before taking out a sheet from it, which he then passed it to Harry.
"Here we have a listing of the properties owned by the Potter line. In addition to the Manor, you have several holiday homes available to you, one in France, another in America… Florida, one in Italy. You did have one in Cornwall, but by the terms of the will, it was gifted to your parent's friend, Remus Lupin." The Goblin said and in turn Remus was left wide eyed by this sudden revelation.
"Wait I had a house bequeathed to me?!" Remus asked which of course left the Goblin surprised by this revelation.
"Yes, it would appear you do." Bladestone said as he found this curious that Remus had never received his bequeaths.
"This is growing even more concerning by the day." Elita said as she then felt there was more to discuss. "Pardon is there some method in where my husband or myself may speak on Harry's behalf?" Elita said as she wanted to fix this.
"Yes, if Heir Potter were to allow you to act as his proxy." The Goblin said and thus Elita looked down to Harry.
"Um of course do I need to sign anything?" Harry asked but Elita turned her head.
"Not now, first I would like to get Optimus involved with this." Elita said making it clear she would rather Optimus be here no doubt hoping the Matrix and the Wisdom of the Primes that it carried would the Cybertronian couple a political edge over the magical community and their concerning government.
"Of course, I would assume Mr. Potter would also wish to make a withdraw for his school supplies?" Bladestone asked as he looked to Harry and Elita.
"Yes, if that will not be of any trouble to you?" Elita asked as she was being welcoming to the Goblin before her.
"Of course, I will summon someone to take you down to Mr. Potter's Trust Vault but…" Bladestone trailed off gesturing to Elita 1's current form.
"Yes of course." Elita said and thus began to make the needed call to base.
(Scene Break Harry's Trust Vault)
Elisa, Remus, and Harry all rode in the Goblin controlled minecart as they descended down through the mines where the Vaults all resided. As they did so Elisa could not help but be reminded of the Crystal Pits of Praxis that Autobots forces liberated from Decepticon control. Just take away the hundreds of Mechs and Femme toiling away at the mines and a lack of the Autobots they also liberated.
Eventually they came to the Vault in question as Remus saw this. "This way." The Goblin set guiding the group off the cart. "Key please." The Goblin said and thus Remus produced the key in question.
"Here." Remus said and thus the Goblin took the key and began working on opening the door for them. Elisa saw this and thus made a note to get their own copy before they leave the bank to shop. Once the key was inserted the door began to open up to let the group inside to see mountains of gold waiting for them.
"How much will be enough to get us the supplies we need?" Elisa asked Remus knowing the Werewolf would have more experience on such things.
"Allow me." Remus said and started helping Harry gather what he would need for his supplies as well as a little extra for Hermione's supplies when she arrived to meet them.
(Later at the Leaky Cauldron)
It was early afternoon by the time Hermione and her family arrived as guiding them was an elderly woman. Elisa recognized her from the night she took Harry into her care and under Autobot protection. "Harry!" Hermione greeted and gave her best friend one of her infamous Granger Hugs.
Harry was just happy to see his friend here as the old woman was shocked to see Harry here. "Ms. Granger I was not informed you and Mr. Potter knew each other." The woman said as this made Hermione confused now.
"Well of course I know him, he's my best friend." Hermione said revealing how she and Harry were childhood friends.
"I see." Minerva said as she then directed her attention to Elisa. "So, I suppose your Mr. Potter's guardian?" Minerva asked as Elisa was ready for anything that might occur.
"Yes I am." Elisa responded as Minerva then walked over to Elisa.
Once she was close enough Minerva then spoke. "Thank you." Minerva said in a voice barely above a whisper yet held a great deal of respect and gratitude.
"Well since we're all here why not go shopping together. After all my son's birthday is in fact coming up." Elisa said as she knew that birthdays were important milestones for humans as they grew.
"Right." Minerva said and thus they began making their way back into Diagon Alley to begin shopping for School Supplies. But unaware to them something was occurring that would begin the journey to locate the Titan that was on Earth.
(Meanwhile Decepticon Base Dark Side)
"Lord Megatron." Slipstream began as she approached Megatron and Nightbird. "Our sensors had detected an unusual signal." Slipstream began as she looked to Megatron. "What made it unusual that while it was Cybertronian in origin as quickly as it appeared it vanished not long after." Slipstream reported to which both leaders found this most odd.
"It may be that hidden world our scouts have reported on." Nightbird said as she then had an idea. "Lord Megatron perhaps we should send in someone to investigate this world." Nightbird said as she had her reasons for such a scouting mission. "It may provide us a more efficient means of constructing our Space Bridge or even repairing the ship." Nightbird said and thus Megatron thought it over.
"The Autobots remain on this world in covert silence this forces our hand to hold back from unleashing our full might." Megatron said as he then thought of this hidden world the humans have. "But perhaps we can use this hidden world's own secrecy against them." Megatron said and thus saw merit in Nightbirds suggestion. "I assume you have a means to send in our agents undetected by these fleshlings?" Megatron asked and thus Nightbird nodded to her lord and master.
"Yes, an old project called Pretender." Nightbird said and thus Megatron grinned sadistically which Nightbird mimicked knowing they now had a means to enter this magical world without arousing suspicion from the magical humans.
(TBC)
ESKK: Well, here you are another chapter off the docket. I hope you all enjoyed it and will leave a review for me. So, until next time I will again say to you all ja-ne.