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Chapter 3

Albus Dumbledore was sitting in the great hall. It was the summer vacation, just a couple of days before the summer solstice on the 21st of June, and he along with his heads of houses sat in the great hall of Hogwarts having breakfast while discussing the new incoming students and the preparations for the upcoming academic year when three regal looking Eagle Owls swept into hall bearing the crest of Gringotts.

Albus looked up in surprise as the three Owls came to a landing in front of him, his Deputy Headmistress, McGonagall and his Charms Master, Flitwick. Each took their letters and opened them with unease. None of them recalled any pressing matters with Gringotts. After opening the letter, all three read them before McGonagall threw down hers and exclaimed profanities in Gaelic.

The others turned in shock at the woman. Even when on holiday, the woman barely let herself mutter profanities and here she was swearing like a sailor in her native tongue. Something only the disappearance of the young Potter Heir had caused her to do in the past.

"Minerva? Are you alright?" Pomona Sprout asked with concern as McGonagall sat down and took calming breaths.

Turning to her friend, the Transfiguration Mistress said, "Not at all Pomona and if I am not mistaken, Albus and Filius received a similar summons!" Taking the offered letter from Minerva, Pomona read the letter before turning to the Headmaster with a thunderstruck expression.

"What is the meaning of this Headmaster? Why had you sealed the Potter Will?"

"I had sealed it to protect Harry, Pomona."

"A fat lode of good that did!" The portly witch said with a scathing tone as Severus Snape spoke up in a cold monotone drawl, "Then Potter is either emancipated or dead!"

While most would believe that Snape was being careless, over the past four years, his colleagues realized that it was just a coping mechanism for the bitter man. Ever since the possibility of young Harry's death came up four years ago, the man had changed. He wasn't as snarky as he used to be. He was still a menace to the students, but now, he no longer bullied anyone. Complains of the teaching style had abated to compliments, though complaints of his harshness on the other hand only increased. But the other teachers wouldn't complain, the harshness was well deserved as potions was a dangerous subject. Over the course of the past four years, the amount of potions mishaps had decreased by sixty-percent and the amount of students getting into NEWTs Potions had increased as many more now gained the required Outstanding.

"Let us hope not Severus, but if he is Albus, mark my words, I will have you ousted from this castle. I will not have other young ones under your tender care!" Minerva growled as she stood up and stomped out of the hall with her quarters in her mind.

"Don't take it the wrong way Albus, but you have been slipping over the past decade. I think it best that you soon retire, before you make a graver mistake. I still don't understand why you would seal the will in an attempt to protect young Mr. Potter. Let us hope that he is emancipated, or I will personally challenge you to an honor duel in his place for your failure!" Filius said before rushing out of the hall. He had a Will Reading to attend in a couple of hours. Best to be early.

"I was only trying to help!" Albus called out in despair only for Snape and Sprout to stand up and leave, but not before commenting, "Your meddling into every affair tends to bring about more worst situations, than solve. Please keep that large crooked out of everyone's affairs from now on Headmaster. You may have already lost us the war."

Albus looked down with a sad look at what Severus said before anger glinted in his blue eyes. Clamping down on his occlumency, Dumbledore calmed his mind before walking off in a brisk pace. He need to get to the bottom of this, but first, he needed to attend a Will Reading. Hopefully, more will be revealed soon.

In a large stone manor overlooking a secluded cove on the coast of Wales, sat a young rotund boy of nine with his imposing Grandmother and Great Uncle Algie. The boy was eating his porridge with care as his grandmother taught him when a small creature appeared with long floppy ears and wearing a pristine white tea towel with the boy's families coat of arms embroidered on it in gold and red thread.

"Three Gringotts Owls has come Mistress. One is for Master Croaker. Trixie bring them here!" The creature said as she gave the letters to the woman before vanishing in a small pop.

"New uniform Augusta? I must say, that House Elf has style!"

"Shut it Algeron. Here is your letter. Neville, here is yours. Quickly read it and then tell me what it contains." The woman, Augusta said as she opened her own letter and began reading.

Dowager Lady Longbottom,
Regent Head to the Ancient and Noble House of Longbottom,

You have been summoned to a Will Reading on this very day at noon. After you are ready, please touch your wand to this letter and say, 'May the future shine as brightly as the Stars!' It shall activate your port key and have you deposited to the arrival room. Your grandson has received a similar letter and will not require a wand to activate his. Only a finger will do.

Yours Respectfully,
Hordemaster Ragnok,
Director of Gringotts Bank,
England Branch

"Did you get summoned to a Will Reading as well Neville?"

"Yes Gran!"

Augusta nodded and turned to her brother only to catch the amused expression on his face. With a raising of a perfectly manicured eyebrow, the woman asked with an unimpressed tone, "What is so amusing Algeron? Do you know something about this?"

"I do, and I suggest that you keep your wits about you. Albus Dumbledore will soon be getting a right spanking in the arse!"

"Language Algeron!" Augusta scolded before turning to her grandson and said, "Go to your room and get ready. I shall have Trixie bring out your best robes. Make sure not to spoil the family image. You will be in the presence of other Pureblood Lords and Ladies and their Heirs."

"Yes Gran!" Neville said with a slouched back as he rushing out of the room before his grandmother could scold him for his slouch.

"Aunty! These Owls just came in for us. They are from Gringotts!" A young rotund girl with auburn hair and brown eyes called as she walked into her aunt's study.

"Thank you Susan. I think I know what this is about. You are being summoned for a Will Reading. Why don't you read it and tell me if I am wrong?" Amelia said with a smile before opening her own and reading it. Nodding in satisfaction, Amelia stood up and motioned for her still stunned niece to follow her.

"How did you know?" Susan asked as she rushed behind her Aunt only for Amelia to smile and say, "Intuition! Besides, I met Harry yesterday. He requested the will reading be today."

"He's alive! How?" Susan asked with excitement as she looked at a photograph of herself with Harry at Harry's house at Godric's Hollow during Harry's first birthday party.

"We don't have time for twenty questions right now dearie. Get ready, besides, I invited Harry and his Wife over for lunch today!" Amelia said with a grin and waited for the explosion.

It was no secret that Susan harbored a small crush on the black haired boy, much like most of the girls of their generation. "HOW? Wait, you are pulling my leg, aren't you?"

Amelia just smiled and said, "We will just have to wait and see, don't we?"

Near the village of Ottery St Catchpole, in Devonshire, there stood a strange building. It looked like a giant rook piece from chess with fields of flowers surrounding it. A small brook ran by near the back of the building and a small copse of strange looking trees grew on its bank.

This strange building was the home to three individuals, all with pale blonde hair and unique grey-blue eyes. The first is a man of about thirty-five is a lanky fellow with flowing shoulder length hair and was known for wearing extremely bright robes. His wife, about thirty, is also unusually tall, with a richer gold hair and a pale complexion. Finally, there is a little girl of about eight with a dreamy expression on her face, skipping about chasing some kind of flying creature.

The woman looked out of a window and called out, "Luna, please stop bothering the Snidget and come back inside. There is a letter from Gringotts addressed to you!"

"Coming mummy! See you later Mr. Snidget!" The girl called out as she skipped back to her home. Strangely, the bird followed the girl for a few moments before turning and flying off. Walking into the sitting room, the girl hugged her mother before taking the letter her mother handed her.

The girl sat down on the large couch and started reading the letter. After a few minutes of silent contemplation, the girl said, "It seems that Harry Potter has already started causing ripples. I wonder how the elder members of the Wizengamot will take it."

"What do you mean dear?" Her mother asked only for Luna to shake her head and say, "We need to head out now mummy. I don't know why, but the Blibbering Humdinger told me to say that."

The woman nodded realizing that it was her daughter's way of saying that her latent clairvoyant abilities were warning her of the possibilities. "Very well dear, let's have a quick breakfast and head out shall we. I will leave a note out for daddy, since he isn't invited."

Luna nodded before walking up the winding staircase and into the dining room where her mother had laid out a bowl of fresh fruits, toast and a cup of custard pudding.

"Mum!"

"No need to shout Nymphadora!"

"DON'T CALL ME THAT!"

"Why ever not? That's your name. Anyway, what is it you want? Can't you see I am busy preparing a case for a client. We need to have all the documentation ready by the solstice!"

"Three Owls came from Gringotts. Why are we being sent official summons for a Will Reading?" The girl said as her hair changed from pink to blue and then back to pink. "I don't think we know anyone who died recently and had a favorable opinion of us."

"Oh, I completely forgot about that. I need to make it to this reading." Andromeda said with excitement as she placed all the parchments and documents into the magical folder and said, "Call you father. Make sure that he is up and ready in fifteen minutes. We will have a quick breakfast at the Leaky Cauldron before we head to Gringotts!"

"What's this about mum?" The girl asked cautiously. Rarely did she ever see her mother excited about anything.

"Let's just say that the old Purebloods are going to start chaffing at the restrictions that are going to be placed on them soon and it all starts with this Reading of the Last Will and Testament of the late Lord and Lady Potter!" Andromeda said with a feral grin. "You should have seen the grin Mithas Greengrass sported when our joint client, Lord Emrys proposed a case."

Nymphadora stared at her mother for a few moments in shock, before scrambling behind her retreating mother with one question on her mind and tongue, "The Most Ancient and Most Revered House of Emrys has been reactivated?"

Near noon, in a large chamber within the bowels of Gringotts Wizard Bank, London Branch, sat a collection of wizards and witches. Some were from prominent pureblood families; others were from mixed ones. All sat fidgeting, waiting for the Presider to appear and begin. The children were the most impatient of the lot, fidgeting, looking about or asking questions in murmured tones from time to time.

Just as the clock struck noon, the doors to the chamber slammed open followed by the entrance of a procession of goblins. Most were guards carrying axes, spears and swords. A couple were widely known to be some of the best accountants in Gringotts, accountants who would take fortunes to audit accounts for just such occasions. The rest were aides. Finally, there was the most imposing Goblin of all. The adults easily recognized him, but the children didn't.

After the imposing Goblin took his place at the head of the table, a younger aide rushed forward and handed him a scroll of parchment. Without even a nod of acknowledgement to the aide, the goblin began the meeting.

"Welcome everyone to the Reading of the Last Will and Testament of the Late Lord and Lady Potter. I am Director Ragnok, and I will be the Presider of Ceremonies as requested by Lord Emrys. I shall now begin with an attendance call!"

"Excuse me, but before we begin, what does Lord Emrys have to do with the Potters? Besides, as far as I know, there hasn't been a Lord Emrys in over eight centuries!"

"And you are Wizard?" Ragnok asked with an uncaring tone causing everyone to flinch at the subtle insult Ragnok directed towards the man.

"Surely Director you would know that I am Albus Percival Wulfric Brian Dumbledore!" Dumbledore sputtered out in surprise.

"And you were invited? Don't answer, I can see your name on the list. Please sit down Mr. Dumbledore, and keep your questions to yourself. I don't have time to cater to your curiosity." Ragnok growled out as two Goblin Guards moved to stand behind Dumbledore with their spears. Seeing that Ragnok would rather throw him out than answer his questions, Dumbledore sat down with as much grace as he could. Across from him, Amelia Bones was hiding a grin.

"Now… Black, Sirius?"

"Director, until Sirius Black is able, I shall be representing his interests as his cousin and attorney." Andromeda said with a strong voice causing some murmurs to fill the chamber.

Ragnok nodded and marked down something on the list before slamming down a gravel to regain order. "Bones, Amelia?"

"Here!"

"Bones, Susan?"

"Present!"

"Croaker, Algeron?"

"Accounted for Director!"

"Dumbledore, Albus?"

"Present!"

"Flitwick, Filius?"

"Present!"

"Greengrass, Angelica?"

"Present!"

"Hagrid, Rubeus?"

"'Ere!"

"Longbottom, Augusta; standing in for the incapacitated Frank and Alice?"

"Accounted for Director!"

"Longbottom, Neville?"

"Ah… Here!"

"Lovegood, Pandora?"

"Present!"

"Lovegood, Luna?"

"Present!"

"Lupin, Remus; unable to attend due to medical reasons. McGonagall, Minerva?"

"Present!"

"McKinnon, Marlene?"

The cloaked figure sitting at the end of the table called out, "Present!"

Everyone startled at that. Most believed that Marlene had been killed and with her came the end of the McKinnon line. Ragnok just nodded before continuing, "Pettigrew, Peter?"

"Excuse me Director, but Peter Pettigrew is dead, isn't he?" Angelica Greengrass, the Lady of the Ancient and Noble house of Greengrass asked with confusion. Some of the gathered nodded in agreement while others just sat there with knowing smirks.

"Not correct Lady Greengrass. As of yesterday, I have Pettigrew in custody for being an unregistered Animagus. For that Director, I will be handling his interests until he is assigned an attorney, if any."

"As you wish Madam Bones. Now, Tonks, Andromeda?"

"Accounted for Director!"

"Tonks, Nymphadora?"

"Please don't call me that, but present as well!" Nymphadora said with a chagrined expression.

"Duly noted Ms. Tonks. Finally, Tonks, Theodore?"

"Present Director!"

Putting the scroll away, Ragnok looked up and said, "Now that attendance is out of the way. We shall be waiting for Lord and Lady Emrys to appear. Until then, do any of you have questions pertaining to the situation?"

Ragnok waited for the questions to come and he wasn't disappointed as nearly everyone who weren't present yesterday started sprouting questions at the same time. Picking up the gravel, Ragnok banged it on the table a couple of times causing everyone to fall quiet and say, "One at a time please. Dowager Lady Longbottom?"

"Why is the reading being called now, and not right after the passing of the Late Lord and Lady Potter?"

"Why don't you ask Mr. Dumbledore? He was the one who sealed the Will away under his authority as Chief Warlock of the Wizengamot!" Ragnok said with a feral grin directed at Dumbledore.

Augusta nodded and turned to Dumbledore, but before she could question the wizened old wizard, Pandora Lovegood asked, "Why isn't Harry Potter present? He has a greater stake here than any of us!"

"Lady Lovegood, that is also a question that should be directed to Mr. Dumbledore. After all, it was him who is the guardian of young Harry Potter and had hidden him away."

Pandora nodded and turned to glare at Dumbledore before nodding to Augusta to ask the first question. Acknowledging the nod, Augusta asked with fury, "Who gave you the right seal the Last Will and Testament of the Late Lord and Lady of a Most Ancient and Noble House without the approval of the Wizengamot? Besides, what reason is there to seal a will?"

"Augusta, you don't understand. I was afraid that the Will would have put Harry in much danger. I didn't know who could be trusted, so I sealed it away and I was right to do so. We may have been forced to hand over Harry to Black!"

"Even then, you shouldn't have sealed the Will. We, the Wizengamot will be having words with you soon, Dumbledore. Don't try to evade it, for you won't be able to. Go ahead my dear. Ask your question."

Pandora nodded to Augusta before asking, "Where is Harry Potter, Dumbledore? Why is he not present here? Now that I think about it, why wasn't his name called Director?"

"We have our reasons!" Ragnok said with a tone that spoke of intolerance of any more inquires to that particular information. Turning to Dumbledore, Ragnok said, "Answer Lady Lovegood's question Mr. Dumbledore. After all, your placement of young Harry is a major reason for this Reading."

Madam Bones snorted and said, "Of course it is. Dumbledore had placed Harry with his hateful Aunt and Uncle. Lily's sister and brother-in-law. As of four years ago, they were imprisoned by the muggle authorities for possible nepoticide, as no body was recovered. But, they have confessed of dropping his near dead body into a river that unfortunately has a minor leyline running through it. The ambient magic was causing interference to investigate further from there. I am hoping that Harry is still alive and will be found."

Everyone turned to glare at the old man who had lowered his head in a sign of regret. "I was sure that he would be safe. How could someone do that to their own blood?"

"I had warned you Albus, but you decided to ignore me!" McGonagall said with a scathing tone.

"You said 'e would be safe!" Hagrid looked like someone had just kicked his kitten.

Before Dumbledore could refute the silent accusations, a flash of light caught everyone's attention. Amelia, Andromeda, Ted and Algeron grinned at the dramatic entrance. No matter how much Harry would deny, they knew that Harry had been listening in and waiting for exactly this moment.

As the light faded, Luna stood up and said with a bow, "Greetings Lord and Lady Emrys. I am Luna, Heiress of the Ancient and Noble House of Lovegood. By the ancient alliance between our Houses, I am here to serve in my capacity as a Seer!"

"Luna!" Pandora exclaimed in shock before turning to Lord and Lady Emrys, but before she could apologise for her daughter's sudden exclamation, she gasped in shock and mumbled, "Harry?"

"SILENCE!" Ragnok's heavy voice echoed from the walls of the chamber causing everyone to become silent in fear of offending the Director and through him the whole of the Goblin Nation. "Now… Let me introduce mine Ally and Friend, Lord Harry James Potter and his wife Lady Yuri Potter nee Inoue, the Lord and Lady of the Houses of Potter, Peverell, Gryffindor, Ravenclaw, Hufflepuff, Slytherin and Emrys. And Heir Presumptive to the Lordship of House of Black!"

Those, who didn't know already looked startled at the information before Augusta stood up and with a bow, greeted, "Greetings Lord and Lady Emrys. I am Dowager Lady Augusta Longbottom nee Croaker, Regent of Longbottom and this is my grandson and Heir to Longbottom, Neville Francis Longbottom."

"Greetings Lady Longbottom and Heir Longbottom. Please, before you all continue, I would prefer that we finish the reading. We have already imposed on a lot of Hordemaster Ragnok's precious time. Introductions can wait until later. And Heiress Lovegood, I would be honoured to retain you as the Emrys Seer!"

"Please take a seat Harry and Yuri. Then we can begin!" Ragnok said with a friendly grin as he motioned towards the seats immediately on his right. After Harry and Yuri had taken their places, Ragnok began the reading.

The whole group was socializing in the large antechamber as one-by-one the goblins asked them to re-enter the main chamber and take into possession, their bequeathment before exiting. As they were socializing, Harry and Yuri were leaning on the wall near the entrance to the chamber. It seemed that no one wanted to be the first to approach them.

"Harry, Yuri! This is my niece Susan. Say hello Susie!" Amelia said walking towards them with Susan in tow. With a nervous smile, Susan complied, "Good Afternoon Lord and Lady Emrys! It is a pleasure to meet you."

"Like wise Heiress Bones. Just call me and my wife by our given names. We don't subscribe to much ceremonies with friends!" Harry said with a smile as Yuri pulled the girl into a hug.

"Of course Harry, Yuri. Just call me Susan then! Ahh…"

"Do you have something to ask us Susan?" Yuri asked with an encouraging smile causing the auburn haired girl to blush in embarrassment and ask, "How did you to become married at such a young age?"

"Do you know about Soul Bonds?" Yuri asked when Harry didn't deign to dignify the inquiry with an answer. Susan nodded but before she could comment, Yuri continued, "That's the answer. I am sure that far in the future, we would have ended up bonded as well, but for an experiment gone wrong caused the bond to manifest faster."

"What happened?" Susan asked with curiosity only for an elder woman to answer, "That is quite an inappropriate question to ask Heiress Bones. A Soul Bond is both a rare and a very intimate thing. How they come to be isn't something we should ask about?"

"Lady Longbottom!" Susan said by way of greeting as she blushed a bright red. Across from her Neville was just as embarrassed with his Gran's behaviour.

"Augusta," Amelia said with a nod in greeting before saying, "Harry and Yuri don't mind. Croaker had asked them yesterday and they were happy to answer. That's why I didn't stop Susan."

"Algeron did, did he? Algeron! What is wrong with you? Prying into the affairs of the Lord and Lady of a Most Ancient and Most Revered House!" Augusta scolded causing Croaker to chuckle and say from the other side of the antechamber, "I didn't pry. I was just curious. A soul bond as strong as theirs haven't been seen before in recorded history. Also, I wanted to know how one manifested between two people so young!"

Croaker's exclamation drew everyone's attention to conversation causing Augusta to sigh and say, "Lord and Lady Emrys, if his actions has offended you, I personally apologise on his behalf!"

"No need Dowager Lady Longbottom. It isn't something that we find offending. Curiosity should be rewarded with answers, as long as the curiosity is purely academic. And please, call us Harry and Yuri. We are much too young to be treated so formally from someone your age. Besides, I consider most here allies and friends of my parents. Formalities aren't much needed on their part."

"If I may Lord Emrys, can you explain the circumstances leading to your bonding with Lady Emrys?" Flitwick asked with curiosity. Harry noticed that Flitwick's question was something everyone wanted an answer to, especially Dumbledore, who was trying to keep out of everyone path.

"It was a few months ago that we found ourselves bonded. I was arrogant and one of my experiments went out of control. The catastrophic failure had led to an explosion. The shrapnel from the metallic vessel had pierced my lungs and had scraped by my heart. I would have died, if Harry hadn't tried a very dangerous technique to heal me."

"What I did was stupid, but worth it. Director Croaker, I am sure you will find this extremely interesting. I connected our very essences together while I used my own life force to heal Yuri's. I don't have the healing gift like Yuri does, so I was forced to do the forbidden. If I had failed, I would have joined Yuri in the void."

"That's so romantic!" Susan commented before blushing hard and trying to hide behind her aunt. All the adults chuckled at the young Bones Heiress' expense.

"May I ask how you melded your essences together Harry?"

"You may not! You should go before my friends with the spears decide that you are an annoyance. I hear that they like to see who has the best aim."

"I am sorry for the suffering you faced…" Dumbledore began only for Harry to sharply cut him off, "Save your apologies for after the Solstice Wizengamot Session. I will be calling a Press Conference to discuss my whereabouts. Since you played an integral part in my placement, I believe that it is only right that you apologise in front of the masses."

Dumbledore's face paled in shock but quickly regained his composure and said, "You parents would be disappointed in you Harry. They would have understood that I am only human and prone to making mistakes just like the common man. Granted, my mistakes usually tend to have greater consequences, but – there you have it!"

Harry gave a high cold laughter and said, "I don't know my parents, do I? So why would I care for their possible opinions, when they aren't here to make them?

All around him, the rest of the gathered men and women looked at Dumbledore in askance at his behaviour, though some had an angry glint in their eyes.

"Besides, I don't think a man like you makes many mistakes. I think that you had purposefully placed me with my hateful Aunt and Uncle and then never checked up on me. Besides, I have read my mother's journals. It was you who casted the Fidelius Charm, so how come you didn't know that Peter was the Secret Keeper. Then there are your actions in sealing the will. Something that would have easily exonerated my Godfather without much drama. Then you are the Chief Warlock. How did you allow Minister Bagnold and Mr. Crouch send Sirius to Azkaban without a trial, when Death Eaters like Bellatrix Lestrange were given one?"

"I have three heavy duty jobs Lord Emrys. I was stretched very thin at that time, especially with my personal involvement in fighting against Voldemort!"

"You two, remove this Wizard from Gringotts!" Ragnok said as he walked out of the main chamber with an angry look on his face. "Know this Mr. Dumbledore. As of this moment, you are persona non-grata on Goblin Soil! Your actions could and nearly had ended with the loss of some of more prominent families in Wizarding Britain and our most valued customer. You shall relinquish any Potter and Peverell property you have in your possession within Twenty-Four Hours, after which you will have a grace period of Seventy-two hours to clear out your vaults! Failure to comply will lead to a visit from the Gringotts Reacquisition Squad!"

Dumbledore was shocked at the sudden revelation as he was marched out of the antechamber by an escort of two surly looking goblins wielding extremely sharp spears. Silence reigned in the chamber for a few moments before Augusta commented, "Well, that a sight you don't see every day."

"I agree with you. Too bad I don't have my camera with me. That is a photo for the mantelpiece." Amelia said with a grin.

Augusta chuckled before turning to Harry and Yuri with a friendly expression. "If you are free today, I would like to invite you for tea this evening so that we may discuss house business?"

"You all are allies and close friends to my parents and grandparents. We would be honoured to accept all invites from all of you, but I must digress, at this time, we are unable to accept any invitation. Amelia, Andromeda, Lady Greengrass, we must apologise, but it seems that we won't be able to attend your invitations today and the day after. Instead, we would like to invite all of you and your immediate family to a gathering this evening. There is much to be discussed, of which I haven't even hinted at."

"What my husband wishes to say is that, we would like it if all of you and your immediate family would attend the gathering we have prepared at Potter Castle this evening. If you all accept, I will make the traveling arrangements. It is best that we get this over with in one sitting, instead of having to repeat ourselves multiple times, separately." Yuri said with a smile.

Seeing the uncertain expression on McGonagall, Flitwick and Hagrid's faces Harry smiled encouragingly and said, "Yes, even you three are invited. My parents held you in high regard. They say so in their letters addressed to me."

"Thank you for the invite, Lord Emrys. I speak for all three of us when I say that we are honoured to accept your gracious invitation." Flitwick with a small bow.

"Please, just Harry for you three. All of you as well. I am Lord Emrys, only to those who are mine enemies and acquaintances. You all are welcome to call me and my wife by our given first names."

"Then it is our pleasure to accept Harry." McGonagall said with a smile adorning her usually serious visage causing Augusta Longbottom to with a teasing comment, "Merlin Minerva! I thought you had forgotten how to smile!"

Minerva McGonagall blushed, but teased right back, "That's a case of the pot calling the cauldron black, Gus!"

Harry and Yuri were waiting in the foyer of Potter Castle as all the people they invited over for dinner arrived in a flash of white light. Amelia, Andromeda, Croaker, Ted and Mithas weren't even phased at the sudden change in venue while the other accompanying them were staring in wide eyed shock. The Lovegood's were curiously touching their bodies in an attempt to understand what just happened.

"Harry, was that one of the Emrys Family Magics? If so, I must say that it is wrong for you to keep such a gentle teleportation technique for yourselves!" Flitwick said with a wag of his finger and a mock annoyed look on his face.

"Nothing like that Professor Flitwick. In fact, if I have my way, the whole world will be using this mode of matter transportation. Not like anyone would complain, will they?" Harry chuckled with a grin.

"I don't think the common people would complain, but the Ministry would." Flitwick said with a suddenly serious expression.

"What do you mean by that Filius? I don't see any reason for the Ministry to complain." McGonagall asked with confusion.

"Because some of us were beamed out from behind some of the best wards money can buy Minerva. I myself came directly from my Office." Everyone, except Amelia, Andromeda, Ted, Mithas and Flitwick turned to Croaker with a confused look before comprehension dawned on them.

"Filius? Were you teleported directly from your quarters?" Flitwick nodded causing Minerva and Hagrid to swear right before realizing that there were children about. "All of you! Forget whatever we said, got that!"

"I think you have already done the damage Professor McGonagall. If I hear my daughters using such language, I will be sure to send a howler to you!" Angelica said with a teasing smile causing everyone to laugh while McGonagall just blushed in embarrassment at her blunder. Her image as a strict and no-nonsense teacher was now completely ruined for these kids, and through them, the rest of her students.

"No need to worry Professor McGonagall. We all have bad days. This was just one of yours. Besides who would believe kids like us. Then again, this recording is sure to be perfect proof!" Harry said with a mischievous smile as he raised a small device. A holographic image formed of the group with Minerva and Hagrid swearing loudly.

"You are a rogue, just like your father and godfather! I am no longer looking forward to seeing you at Hogwarts!" McGonagall said with a huff, but amusement could be seen in her dark brown eyes.

"Ah my dear Professor McGonagall, but I own Hogwarts. No matter how much you try, you will never be able get rid of me as long as you work there!" Harry said but before McGonagall could comment, Yuri buried her elbow into Harry's ribs causing the boy to hunch over and cough.

"Behave Harry. As amusing as your pranks and jokes are. There is a limit. I am not letting you turn into another Janus. I don't think the universe would survive two of you!" Yuri said with a disapproving expression before turning to their guests and said, "Welcome to Potter Castle everyone. If you would follow us, we shall be heading to the Gate Room. From there we shall be heading to our true home, Tartarus."

"Now that I think about it, Harry! Where is that Neural Assistant you promised me? I thought you wanted the Global Unspeakable Division to collaborate you're your own Zero-Point Energy Applications Department?" Croaker asked with an accusing tone right before a flash of light appeared on his right forearm.

When the flash dissipated, there, resting on his forearm, was a thin metal band. To the onlookers, it looked just like a shiny metal wrist band. Even to Croaker's eyes, it looked like a simple metal band. The only difference was that Croaker felt some kind of presence in his mind. With tentative thought, Croaker mentally commanded the band to display the map of the Solar System.

Everyone gasped when a holographic image of the Sol System was displayed with detailed information about all the celestial bodies around them. Croaker had the display focus on the Earth causing the image to zoom into the blue planet. All the terrestrial satellites and the International Space Station was seen highlighted in deep violet.

"Is that Earth?" Filius asked with fascination.

"That's right!"

"WICKED!" Neville said with the other kids nodding in agreement, even Nymphadora. With large cat like eyes, Nymphadora begged, "Can it show Hogwarts?"

"Don't know. I will try. And don't morph your eyes like that. They look creepy!" Croaker said as he focused for a moment. Suddenly a message was seen.

User Algeron Croaker, you have restricted access to the Tactical Network. Please avail for greater access and try again!

"Sorry about that Croaker. I forgot to tell you, but as you aren't a member of the Nova Alteran High Council, nor are you a member of the Nova Alteran Military. Access to the Tactical Network is restricted to Civilian Permit. That means general Star Maps, History and General Communications Relay. I, on the other hand, as the High Chancellor, have full access to everything and things that are Classified as well. Here, let me show you Nymphadora!"

"DON'T CALL ME THAT!"

"Nym then… anyway, here is it." Harry said as he displayed the Earth again. This time, The Gryffon was also seen causing Luna to ask, "Why did this 'Gryffon' suddenly appeared? It wasn't there before!"

"That's because I have complete access to the Tactical Network. The Gryffon is my Flag Ship and the first of many Light Destroyers of Nova Alteran Star Fleet. The pride of our Fleet, and my baby!" Harry said with pride.

"Most of the technology used in that ship was designed by Harry. He is one of the best minds the Great Alliance has on Weapons and Deep Scanning Technologies. Oh, and high energy physics. There hasn't been a mind like his since Nyx passed away." Yuri said with pride.

"Do you mean to tell me that this is a Muggle artefact?" Augusta asked with concern.

"Not at all Madam Longbottom. In fact, the base line humans can barely dream of such technologies for their Tellies! This is our true heritage. Our meaning the Magical Worlds. The technology used by the muggles I electronic and transistor based and runs on electricity. Ours are based on crystals and runs on, to crudely put it, magic. Or as our Ancestors called it, Zero Point Energy, ZPE for short."

"These are enchanted artefacts?" Angelica asked with awe as she stared at metal band on Harry and Croaker's arms with awe.

"In a manner of speaking. Anyway, here is Hogwarts, in real time!" Harry said with a grin as the image zoomed forward and focused on an old castle with a thick dark forest surround it and sitting on a cliff overlooking a large lake. Harry focused some more before the image zoomed into the image of Dumbledore fighting over a bowl of candies with his phoenix. After a couple of seconds, the image suddenly vanished as Harry cut the display.

"Alright, that is more funny when it happens to someone else."

"What do you mean Harry?" Amelia asked with suspicion.

With an irritated twitch of his eyebrow, Harry said in a monotone, "All phoenixes are thieves, when it comes to sweets!"

"Harry's Familiar, Niveis, a Female Snow Phoenix, has a habit of trying to sneak some of Harry's limited edition sweets. Sweets he had paid a fortune to the Furlings to get his hands on."

"Harry has a Snow Phoenix? Can we see her?" One of the Greengrass girls, the younger one, Astoria, asked with her short brown hair spiking up as her magic reacted to her emotions. Her elder sister, Daphne, quickly backed away before Astoria's magic could cause her long blonde hair to react the same. This wasn't the first time it happened.

"Sure you can, if I can find that bloody feather duster!" Harry asked with annoyance.

"Why not just call her to you?" Luna asked with a dreamy expression.

"That's right. You can call her to you Harry!" Croaker exclaimed in excitement. "Always wanted to see a Snow Phoenix myself. Rarer than friendly Lethifolds, I tell you!"

"Croaker, there aren't any friendly 'ethifolds!" Hagrid said with confusion.

"That's what I meant Hagrid. Snow Phoenixes are rarer than friendly Lethifolds. That means they are only heard of in legends and are considered as such. Only stories!" Croaker said with exaggerated patience so that the Half-Giant would understand that he was being sarcastic.

"Oh! Sorry 'bout that! I didn't realize!"

"Don't worry about it Hagrid. Anyway, Croaker, the reason I won't call her here is because she has a tendency to show off. We would be covered in fine snow as soon as she arrives. I don't know about you, but having fine snow dumped on me before dinner isn't appealing. I will introduce her to you later. If you are lucky, she will even donate a couple of her tail feathers." Croaker nodded with an excited smile as Harry lead the group deeper into the castle and down a set of stairs.

"What is that thing?" Nymphadora asked with intrigue.

"Is that one of those Astria Porta you were talking about Harry?" Amelia asked with interest.

"That's right Amelia. Can I have everyone's undivided attention please? Good! Now, I am sure that many of you are wondering what this is and why some of you can recognize what it is. That is what I plan to remedy as soon as we have reached our destination, much will become clear. Now I just ask that you trust me and follow. I swear on my life, magic and honour that you all will be returned back to our homes safe and unharmed!"

Harry's declaration had caused many of the elders in the room not in the know to frown, but they decided to hold back from judging, while the children were just confused as to why Harry would say such things. Before anyone could comment, the sudden activation of the Astria Porta caught everyone's attention.

The dialling of the address without any overt activation. The flashing of the lights as the addresses were selected. The activation of each of the chevrons. The vortex of unstable energy rushing out of the recently formed wormhole and then receding back to leave behind a wall of shimmering water like matter. All of that was extremely fascinating to the gathered group, even those who were in the know.

"I had expected to hear voices!" Luna commented causing the awe at the activation to fade.

"Why would you expect to hear voices Luna?" Yuri asked with confusion.

"It is like the Veil of Death, isn't it?"

"I don't know much about the Veil of Death and until I can examine it, I won't be able to tell how similar it is to an Astria Porta, but I can assure you that you wouldn't hear voices from a Wormhole, because the matter passing through it is converted into energy before being reassembled at the destination. So, who is first?"

Everyone looked at Harry with expressions that said, are you crazy for a few moments before Croaker walked forward and said, "I will go first. But for the record, if I die, I will come back to haunt you, not that I think that is possible. After all, you have been using them for years now!"

With his piece said, Croaker walked through the water like wall and vanished. After a couple of moments, a communications hologram appeared out of Harry's PNA. In it was Croaker with an excited look and Nikolai beside him.

"How was the trip Director Croaker?" Harry asked with amusement. It was always a fun first trip. After that, repeated use tends to cause the novelty to fade.

"Much like traveling through an amalgamation of the Floo Network and Port key, only much smoother and pleasant. Send the others through. Admiral Kozlov seems to be on edge."

"No I am not!"

"Nikolai, you are always on edge. Always suspecting anyone outside the approved list to be a possible hostile. If you keep this up, you will be called Paranoid Kozlov soon!" Yuri commented with a teasing grin.

"Alright folks, let's get a move on before Nikolai starts hyperventilating!" Harry said with a smile as everyone chuckled at Nikolai's expense and started walking through the event horizon without a second thought.

"Harry, your other guests are waiting for you to arrive. Dinner is being served at the main conference hall, just as you wished. Anastasia decided to take over duty of being your waiter for the evening." Nikolai said causing Yuri to growl in annoyance at the mention of the Anastasia.

"I really wish that Oma hadn't saved her!"

"Don't let your personal feelings cloud your judgement Yuri. Anastasia may have Harry in her targets, but it is you who have hit him. No matter what she tries, unless you allow, Harry will be only yours. The laws are clear on that." Nikolai said with a serious face as Harry looked awkward at the discussion.

"You are right Nick. Anyway, how is Lupin doing? Heard any new news about his condition?"

"Not specifically. Only that the cure didn't completely heal him. Instead it mutated him to have full control of the transformation and not lose his mind. He is now much like an Animagus, but is still infectious. Councillors Flamel and Aiyana are having a blast studying him. I am think of offering him a position as Councillor of Internal Security. I am sure that he is up to the task. Besides, his lycan transformation, Councillor Flamel named it, gives him a great edge over others. He has all the strengths from the wolf and none of the weaknesses. Silver doesn't seem to be working on him anymore."

"That's good. Is he at the hall?" Harry finally asked getting a nod. "Alright then, we are coming through. Are the men fitting everyone there with a CNA?"

"Yeah. Commander Caomhánach is taking care of it. Putting Aileen as the commander of the First Rapid Action Infiltration Squad was the best decision I have made yet. None of them have even realized that they are under scrutiny. Her powerful empathic gifts are useful in vetting out possible traitors."

Harry nodded as he cut off the communications and walked through the gate with Yuri on his arm. Even though everyone seemed trustworthy, Harry would prefer that he was sure before drawing these people deeper into his confidence.

A/N: Hey Everyone! I hope you like this one. Enjoy the new chapter.

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