Harry Potter and the Founders Spirits

by Angel N Darkness

Starts before 4th Year. Harry Potter finds out more about himself than he ever realized. With three others by his side will he be able to bring Hogwarts back to greatness? Will he be able to fix everything that is wrong with the Wizarding World? With the four founders of Hogwarts guiding him and his three new friends will they be able to save their world or will it be too late? AU!

8. Chapter 8

A/N: I'm so sorry for the delay in posting the next chapter… The good news is I'm back with a new chapter! Enjoy!

Disclaimer: I don't own HP!

Word Count: 8,434 words

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Daphne was reading over the list that they had all made when Amelia was showed into the meeting room. She nodded at the other woman and smirked when she saw that Amelia was holding another Special Edition Daily Prophet. "Is that the second Special Edition of the Daily Prophet?"

Amelia snorted. "That it is, Daphne. I must say that Barnabus outdid himself with the two articles that I had him write. The first article is about Sirius Black being cleared of all charges against him. The second article is more of a what if piece and it's about why Harry is only now claiming his heritage when he could have done so at the age of eleven. It goes on to question just why he didn't before now and several other things."

Daphne, Susan, and Luna all chuckled but it was Luna who said "The Quibbler will have an interview in their special edition tomorrow with both Harry Potter and Sirius Black. By the way, Madam Bones, you won't have to look too hard for Sirius to give him the papers that free him from being on the run."

Amelia smiled softly and shook her head. "I take it that he is with Harry right now. Also, you all may as well call me Amelia since we will be seeing a lot of each other in the coming days, weeks, and months. I got a lot of things done today and before I left the Ministry, Cornelius Fudge gave me tickets for all of you for the Quidditch World Cup. Of course, with who Harry is he will need to be in the top box with the Minister's which means all of you will be in the top box as well. How is Harry doing?"

Luna ran a hand through her hair. "When I checked on him he was fast asleep with Sirius beside him. It will be a little while before he is awake, but we have the house elves on standby so that when he comes down he will be able to eat right away."

Amelia nodded as she pulled out a chair and sat down. "It is understandable that he is sleeping right now. I'm sure that whatever the goblins did to him to get that abomination out of his head took a toll on him. I want to bring the Dursley's in on charges so I will talk to him about that when he gets up. While I was at the Ministry I got a letter from Gringotts requesting that I be at Gringotts tomorrow for the reading of James and Lily Potter's wills. I did stop by Gringotts before I came here and asked Ragnok to make sure that a complete audit of Harry's vaults is done because I want to make sure that I don't need to bring more charges against anyone other than whom I'm already planning on charging. Ragnok gave me several letters for Harry so he will have some letters to write tonight. I was informed that none of the letters had any kind of spells or potions in them."

Susan looked thoughtful at the mention of letters. "I know that Hermione is probably one person who wrote to Harry, but I wonder who else wrote to him. I don't see Ron Weasley writing to Harry especially since it was just released about the families that Harry was heir to."

Amelia chuckled. "Well I can tell you that one of them is from someone at Hogwarts since it has the Hogwarts crest on it. Another letter is from as you said Miss Granger. I can also tell you that another of the letter's is from the Malfoy's. I'm not sure who the fourth letter is from."

Daphne pursed her lips and hummed in thought. "The letter from the Malfoy's is probably a letter apologizing for everything they have ever done or said to Harry. My guess is that they are more than willing to switch sides because they now know that Harry has the power to back-up anything that he has done or said. I'm going to take a guess that the letter from Hogwarts is from Professor Snape and that he too is apologizing for everything that he has done to Harry. Unlike the Malfoy's, Professor Snape is probably apologizing because he now knows that everything that he has been led to believe was nothing but lies."

Luna nodded and smiled sweetly. "Professor Snape is going to offer to help Harry with anything that needs to be done. He will do what he has wanted to since Harry has re-joined the Wizarding world. He is no longer going to allow himself to be blindly led by Dumbledore."

Susan shook her head even as she grinned. "Granger's letter to Harry will be filled with demands on knowing that he is alright. She will also want to know what she can do to help Harry. That is one person who has always stood at Harry's side. She would be a good one to have in our inner circle so to speak and she is great at research. Besides we can't separate Harry and Hermione because from what I have witnessed they are like brother and sister."

Daniel Greengrass looked at the three kids with new eyes. "For you three really not knowing Harry that well you sure do know a lot about him. I'm happy that you three are very observant when it comes to your surroundings. I know Lucius well enough to know that he isn't going to go against Harry in any way, shape, or form now that he knows just what kind of power Harry wields be it political or raw power. If I had to take a guess by now Narcissa has contacted her sister and is repairing the relationship that was torn apart when their parents disowned Andromeda. Speaking of that mess do any of you think that Harry has realized that he has also taken on the Black Lordship which puts him as his Godfather's Head of House?"

Amelia's eyes widened in shock and she swore. "I didn't think about that at all! Then again if it was in his inheritances it must mean that Arcturus and Sirius talked about it and named Harry as the Black heir. Besides even though Sirius has been out of Azkaban for a year now he still wouldn't be able to handle being Lord Black, so it is a good thing that Harry took on the Lordship for the Black family."

Miranda nodded. "Harry can cast out Bellatrix and reinstate Andromeda into the Black family. Also, with Harry being Lord Black it will also help to finally clear the Black family name from the darkness that most of the other Black's has caused to the family name."

Xeno rubbed his hands together. "For once the Daily Quibbler is going to have the inside information on something that the Daily Prophet could only ever wish to have information on. Do you think that Harry would allow me to do a series of articles about his years at Hogwarts?"

Luna laughed at her dad. She loved seeing him so animated again. "I think that Harry will allow you to, daddy, as long as you agreed to stick to the truth for his parts in the article. The one thing he hates is when things get blown out of proportion or exaggerated every time he does something that he shouldn't have had to do."

Xeno nodded in understanding. "I can understand that, my darling daughter, and I promise that I will stick with the facts unless I'm asking for people's opinions on what they think should have been done by the adults at the school. I would also like to run a series of stories about James and Lily Potter's actions during the first war to remind everyone of what kind of people they were and how much Harry takes after both even if he doesn't remember them."

Amelia gave a sad smile at that. "I will be sure in the next few days to sit down with Harry and tell him stories about his parents that I know. I have a feeling that Dumbledore ordered everyone at Hogwarts not to talk about James and Lily because he wanted something he could hold over Harry's head if Harry ever bucked him on something. I will also round up pictures from people that I know have some of James and Lily. I also have no doubt that Sirius will also tell Harry stories about his parents."

Miranda sighed. "We will need to get a team to go through the house in Godric's Hollow for Harry because there should be relics of his parents there if they weren't destroyed or taken from Dumbledore or anybody else. I know I have a couple pictures of Lily and James in formal clothes that I will make sure Harry gets. So, what have you three came up with on your list so far?"

Daphne groaned. "So far we have a list of those who have tormented Luna and others that we know of. We also have a list of things that need to be done to make Hogwarts better. We need a new History of Magic Professor, a new Divination Professor, a new Muggle Studies Professor, and new Prefects. We need a team of Curse Breakers to go through Hogwarts to check for curses and dark items. We also need warders to take a look at the wards surrounding Hogwarts, Hogsmede, and platform 9 and ¾. We need to meet with each Professor and see what they need in order to bring their classes up to the International standards."

Susan patted Daphne on the shoulder and took over. "We need to have each of the Professors checked for spells and potions. We need to start having the first years checked medically to make sure that they are not being abused at all. This year every single student in Hogwarts will need to be medically checked to make sure that no student is being abused. We need to add on some classes and make sure that we have proper Professors for each new class. The brooms for the flying class need to be replaced. We need to make sure that students who are at Hogwarts on scholarship have proper attire and school things including new wands, robes, books, and trunks."

Luna ran a hand through her hair as she picked up from where Susan had left off. "We need to make sure that security measurements for the tournament are put in place. We need to write out a list of rules and procedures and make sure that they are posted in all four Houses common rooms. We need to talk to the House Elves at Hogwarts and make sure that they have everything that they need. We need to talk to Madam Pince and see if there are any books for the Hogwarts library that she would like for it that she doesn't have and make sure that there are plenty of copies of all the other books in the library. That is just the stuff we need to do group. There is also a list of things that Harry will need to do on his own since technically he is or will be the Headmaster of Hogwarts."

Daniel shook his head. "On the list, we have come up with are the following things: dance lessons, Quidditch World Cup, host four balls before September first, go through everything that each of you own from your inheritances, attend the will reading of James and Lily Potter, shopping, etiquette classes, get each of you four inducted onto the Wizengamot, and finally have fun. More than likely there is still other stuff that needs to be added and/or done, but for now that is what we have."

Amelia rubbed a hand down her face. "I'm going to need to add a meeting with Cornelius on that list, Daniel. I'm hoping that Harry will meet with him. It is better to have a Minister in place that knows how to play ball with the people that really matter. Besides Cornelius knows that he owes Harry a lot and if he is kept in office then he will owe Harry even more. I'm just hoping that Harry will meet with the man."

Harry who walked in followed by Sirius as Amelia talked spoke up and said "I'll meet with Minister Fudge tomorrow after my parent's wills are read if you can arrange it, Amelia. I know that the man knows how to do his job if he would focus on his job and not what other people tell him to do. I'm sure that you all recognize my Godfather Sirius Black. Sirius, meet Luna Lovegood and her father Xeno, Susan Bones and her aunt the head of DMLE Amelia Bones, Daphne Greengrass and her parents Daniel and Miranda Greengrass. Everyone meet my Godfather Sirius Black. Now that, that is out of the way I need some food."

Luna smiled and called for Dobby. "Dobby, could you please get some food for Harry and Sirius?"

Dobby nodded and clicked his fingers. When the food appeared on a table he looked at Harry and Sirius and glared. "You two will sit and eat everything because you both have missed lunch and dinner. Master Harry, I will be back in thirty minutes so you had best be finished with your food."

Harry blushed and blushed harder when he heard everyone laugh. He sighed and shook his head in resignation. He knew better than to go against Dobby when he was like this so he did what he was told and sat down. He filled a plate and concentrated on eating. Once he finished his plate full of food he made another plate. He really was hungry and he knew that it was because the ritual that he had undergone had taken a lot out of him. Once he finished his second plate he sat back with a contented sigh. He grinned when he saw that Sirius had just finished his second plate also. "Alright now that I have ate and am full what has happened since I went to sleep earlier? Amelia, did Fudge pardon my Godfather?"

Amelia grinned as she stood up and walked over to Harry and Sirius. She handed Sirius the papers pardoning him and handed Harry the second Special Edition Daily Prophet. "Harry, Sirius Black is now a free man and a manhunt is on for Peter Pettigrew. I will notify Cornelius that you will meet with him tomorrow afternoon. I do believe that you should read the paper, Harry."

Harry's brows furrowed, but he opened up the paper and his eyes widened at the headline. His head shot up and he looked at Amelia. "Are you serious?"

Amelia smirked. "I am very serious, Harry. Now you read that and then we can give an overview on everything that has been wrote down in your absence before we all go to bed for the night. I take it that we are all staying here for the night so that we can go to Gringotts together in the morning?"

Harry nodded absently. "Yes, Amelia."

He looked down at the paper and started to read. He couldn't believe both headlines on the front page. He read each article:

Sirius Black Cleared of All Charges

Sirius Orion Black has been pardoned and clear of all charges against him. The list of charges includes Escaping from Azkaban, Accessory to the murders of the late Lord James Potter and his Lady Lily Potter, killing Peter Pettigrew and 13 non-magicals, and finally being a Death Eater and the so-called Lord Voldemort's right hand man.

Last year as everyone knows Sirius Black escaped Azkaban Prison. However, what you don't know is that he escaped because he found out that the true betrayer of James and Lily Potter was in close quarters with Lord Harry Potter. Who is the true betrayer of James and Lily you may ask? Well the person responsible for Voldemort killing James and Lily Potter is none other than Peter Pettigrew the man that Sirius Black was accused of killing. It turns out that Pettigrew is a rat animagus and he transformed and escaped the night that Sirius Black confronted him after killing thirteen non-magicals.

Minister Fudge wants to make it known that he would have pardoned Sirius Black at the end of Lord Potter's third year had the Headmaster and Chief Warlock told him not to listen to what Lord Potter was trying to tell him. He apologizes to both Sirius Black and Lord Potter for him forced compliance and hopes to be able to make it up to him.

As of now there is a one hundred thousand galleon reward for the capture of Peter Pettigrew. We here at the Daily Prophet wish the best to Mr. Black.

The Boy-Who-Lived is also the Boy-Who-Didn't-Know

I'm sure that many of you are wondering just like I am why is it only now that Lord Harry James Potter-Peverell-Black-Slytherin-Le Fey-Emrys-Pendragon has just now claimed his birthright? Why didn't he claim it when he went to Gringotts the first time after he turned eleven years old? Why is it that our hero didn't know who he was and what his responsibilities were? How could he not since he is the last of his line?

I have looked for answers to these very questions and I have come up almost empty handed I am ashamed to admit. From what little I have been able to find out our hero was placed with people he shouldn't have been placed with. Our hero was left in ignorance by his supposed Magical Guardian and I said supposed because legally Sirius Black was Lord Potter's Magical Guardian up until he got emancipated. Who was Lord Potter's supposed Magical Guardian you ask yourselves? Well the answer to that is none other than Albus Dumbledore.

So, my dear readers just why did the Headmaster and Chief Warlock keep Lord Potter ignorant of his place in our society? Why did he keep Lord Potter ignorant of his family history? Why did he keep Lord Potter ignorant of his legacy? I don't know the answers to these questions, but I can assure you that I will NOT rest until I do know the answers because it is wrong that our hero didn't know about his inheritance, his legacy, or of his family. I challenge you, readers of the Daily Prophet, to share what you know of the Potter family and even Lady Lily Potter nee Evans with Lord Potter so that he can learn about his family, his heritage, and his legacy. He deserves nothing less from us after everything that he has done for us. Are you all up for the challenge? I know that I am.

Harry let the paper fall from his hands as he looked at Amelia with tears in his eyes. "Are you responsible for this?"

Amelia smiled softly and shook her head. "I might have hinted at the way that Barnabus should go, but he is the one who wrote the article. You don't like your fame and I know that, Harry, but in this instance, I think it will serve you well because you will get to learn things that Sirius nor I and the others can tell you about your family. Yes, you may have portraits of your ancestors here that you can talk to, but it isn't the same as learning about them from others who may have known them and you do deserve to know them Harry."

Harry took in a deep breath and let it out as he nodded. "Thank you, Amelia. Anything else I should know about tonight? I think going over the lists can wait until tomorrow because I'm still exhausted."

Amelia nodded and summoned the letters from where she been sitting. "I stopped by Gringotts before coming here and Ragnok had several letters for you so, I told him that I would bring them to you. All of the letters have been checked and there are no potions or spells on them and none were found on them when they were checked."

Harry smiled slightly. "Thank you, Amelia. Alright give me a few minutes to read these letters and then we can all talk for a few minutes before I head to bed again. Sirius, could you get me some parchment and ink so I can respond to the letters if I need to?"

He waited until Sirius nodded before he opened the letter that had the Hogwarts crest on it. His eyes widened in surprise when he saw who the letter was from. He shrugged his shoulders and got to reading the letter.

Lord Potter,

I find myself in the position of having to apologize to you for the last three years. I am very sorry for the way that I have acted and have treated you. I could give you the reasons for the way I have acted, but I don't think that, that will help anything. I was led to believe that you knew things that you didn't and that is one of the reasons that I was so hard on you. Had I known that you hadn't been given the things you should have been when you first rejoined the Wizarding world I would have stepped up to make sure that you knew the proper procedures and techniques when it comes to brewing potions and preparations of potions ingredients.

I am not just apologizing because of who you are. I am apologizing because I was in the wrong and I thought that you were just being arrogant in the way you acted in class. I know now that, that is not the case at all. I would like to meet with you and go over everything that you should have learned in your first year. I am also not sure if you know this or not, but I am or was a spy for Dumbledore in the Death Eater ranks. However, I have informed others that I refuse to act the way I have in case Riddle comes back because I refuse to be a spy again. I have done things I am not proud of, but I have done what I could to make up for my mistakes and I still try to make up for them.

Please tell Black when you see him that I have his wand and that I have kept it safe for him. I tried to tell Fudge that Black was innocent, but Dumbledore blocked all of my attempts. I never wanted him to be kissed even if public I had to act like I did. I have grown weary of having to act in ways that I don't want to and from now on I can assure you that I will NOT be acting that way any longer. It is time that I show the world my true self and colors.

Now, on another note the Heads of Houses and Madam Pomphrey all got together after the Special Edition came out and have decided to let you know that we will back you and the other three heirs unconditionally. We have some ideas that we would like to discuss with you all so, if you could set aside a time to meet with us we would appreciate it. I also think that you should know that Dumbledore has brought the Tri-Wizard tournament back and it will be hosted at Hogwarts this coming school year. We tried to talk him out of it, but he wouldn't listen to any of us no matter what we said to him.

Enclosed in this letter you will find a changing classes paper. I have noticed that you don't particularly care for Divination and thought that you might like to change electives. Please owl me back to let me know when you and the other three heirs are available to meet with us Heads of Houses.

Professor Severus Snape

Head of Slytherin House

Harry blinked his eyes and re-read the letter before handing it over to Sirius. He looked at Luna who was looking at him with a smile on her face and nodded. "Alright, Luna, you were right about Professor Snape about what you told me last year on the train out of the blue. Professor Snape and the other three Heads of Houses and Madam Pomphrey would like to meet with us and talk to us. Are you three okay with meeting them tomorrow after the wills are read? I figure that since they will be at the will reading anyways that we could just talk to them then."

Luna, Daphne, and Susan all nodded, but it was Susan who said "That is fine, Harry. I wouldn't be surprised if they have a list or lists like we do about what could be done at Hogwarts to make it better."

Harry smiled and turned back to the table he was seated at. He grabbed a piece of parchment, quill, and ink and started writing. Once he was finished he handed it over to Sirius. "Go ahead and add to it, Sirius, I know that you want to."

Sirius ruffled Harry's hair as he chuckled. "I owe him my own apology and while I can and will do it in person tomorrow I want to give him a warning that it is coming. Read your other letters Harry."

Harry groaned and then opened the one he knew to be from Hermione. He couldn't help but smile as he read it.

Harry,

I hope that this letter finds you well. I wanted to write to check on you after everything that I read in the special edition of the Daily Prophet. Are you alright with being in the spotlight? I know how much that you hate it. I wanted to offer my assistance to you, Susan, Luna, and Daphne. I'm more than willing to do anything that you four need help with. I have no doubt that you four are feeling overwhelmed right about now.

I'm happy that you are finally away from the Dursley's. I just hope that Dumbledore doesn't try something to force you back to them. I don't know much about the lineage of your families, but I will be going to Diagon Alley tomorrow to see what I can find. My parents have offered to help you in any way that they can if you need it.

I miss you, Harry, and I hope that you are truly happy now. Just remember that to me you will always be just Harry. I don't care who you are or who you descend from because I know you. Please owl me to let me know that you are alright. I do hope to see you before September first.

Love,

Hermione

Harry's face hurt from how big his smile grew as he read Hermione's letter. He knew that he could always count on her. He absently handed the letter to Sirius to read as he started writing to his sister in all but blood. Once he was finished he picked up the next letter. His eyebrows rose as he saw that it was from Lucius Malfoy.

Lord Potter-Peverell-Black-Slytherin-Le Fey-Emrys-Pendragon,

I, Lucius Abraxas Malfoy, do hereby swear on my magic that every I say in this letter is the truth and nothing but the truth. Now, that I have that out of the way I find myself needing to apologize to you for everything that I or my family has done to you since your return to the magical world. I was raised by a father who was raised by a father who knew nothing about showing his emotions to his family, but everything about dark magic and the power with it. I was forced to join the Dark Lord at the age of seventeen regardless of the fact that I didn't want to join him.

The Dark Lord preyed on families if his followers disappointed him and while I may not have been raised to show my emotions I did love my family and I would do whatever I had to in order to make sure that they were safe. I have regretted everything that I have done in the name of the Dark Lord, but felt like I didn't have a choice if I wanted my wife and my son to stay safe and sound.

When I gave that diary to Miss Weasley I had told Dumbledore about it and he was supposed to take it from her as soon as she arrived at Hogwarts. I may be many things, but one thing I am not is a killer of children. I would rather die than endanger my son or any other children, but unfortunately since Dumbledore didn't do what he said he would there were children that was endangered and harmed because of my actions. I do not know what overcame me when you confronted me after we left Dumbledore's office, but I never once thought about actually cursing or hexing you. I am happy that Dobby stepped in and stopped it from happening.

Please make sure that Dobby is safe and sound because I have promised my wife that I would make sure that he was. I would also like you to know that I am writing Miss Granger to apologize for everything I and/or my family has done to her. I am more than willing to swear an oath to both you and Miss Granger to never harm either of you by action if that is what you wish. I will be making reparations to those that were harmed during the Chamber of Secrets episode. I would also personally like to meet with you and Miss Granger to apologize face to face.

If you, Lady Ravenclaw, Lady Hufflepuff, or Lady Gryffindor ever need help with anything be assured that I will do everything in my power to help you. I am hoping that you four can finally raise Hogwarts to its former glory. I have tried, but every time I tried to change something Dumbledore would block it.

I am but your humble assistant should you need me. Please owl me back to let me know about meeting with Miss Granger and you, Lord Potter-Peverell-Black-Slytherin-Le Fey-Emrys-Pendragon.

Lord Lucius Malfoy

Harry groaned as he passed the letter to Sirius. "I don't know what to do about that letter, Sirius. Maybe between you, Amelia, Daniel, Miranda, and Xeno you can figure out what I should do."

Sirius frowned for a second and then he swore as he read the letter. "Pup, everything he said in his letter is true because if it wasn't he would have lost his magic. I wouldn't put it past Dumbledore to say one thing and then do another especially if it was a way to test you. I think that you should meet with him, but neither you or Hermione will meet with him alone."

Harry ran a hand down his face. He quickly wrote a short reply and put it to the side before he grabbed the final letter. When he saw who, it was from he couldn't read it fast enough.

Harry,

Wow, mate, you don't do anything by halves, do you? Normally George and I would take turns writing, but this is serious so I will be writing for both us. First off congrats on getting away from your nasty relatives finally. We do hope that you will make them pay for what they have done to you. Secondly, we have a lot to say and are not sure how to say it, mate. Before we do tell you what we need to we want to assure you that to us you are still our little brother and that will NEVER change.

Now we will tell you what we aren't sure how to tell you. After reading the special edition of the Daily Prophet mum flipped her lid. She went on about how you couldn't claim your heritage because it would ruin all the plans that had be made. Dad demanded to know what the plans were and how he told her when he found her plotting before your first year that she had better not try anything or she would live to regret it. The meeting at Kings Cross was a set up between mum and Dumbledore and mum made sure that Ron befriended you and turned you against any house other than Gryffindor. Apparently, Dumbledore paid for Ginny's and Ron's Hogwarts tuition of the Potter vault. Ron has been getting paid to be your friend and spy on you for Dumbledore.

Dad was furious and we mean more furious than either of us have ever seen him. He bound mum to the Burrow so, she can't leave and go anywhere without his permission. Dad wants you to know that he is sorry for what mum, Ginny, and Ron has done. He also wants to make sure that you know that he and us will do anything and everything to support you. We promised that we would write you because he is worried that you will think that he betrayed you when he knew nothing about what mum, Ron, and Ginny were doing. We would like to see you if you get a chance.

We're here for you, Harry Potter, and not because of who you now are, but because of who you have always been to us. You may be even more famous now, but you are still our younger brother and we WILL protect you from everything we can.

Fred and George.

Harry was furious by the time he finished reading the letter and his magic reacted. He knew that he needed to calm down but he couldn't. "HOW COULD THEY? THOSE STUPID, IDIOTIC, DUMBASS, FUCKERS! WHEN I GET MY HANDS ON THOSE THREE THEY ARE GOING TO WISH THAT THEY NEVER MET ME! HOW DARE THEY HURT THEIR FAMILY LIKE THAT?!"

Sirius jumped up and ran to Harry. He pulled his Godson up and into his arms even as Amelia grabbed the letter and read it. "Harry, you need to calm down. I don't know what upset you, but you don't want to destroy this room with all of us in. Come on now, pup, calm down."

Harry took in a deep breath and let it out as he sagged against Sirius and whispered "How could they?"

Sirius swung Harry up and sat down with him on his lap. "How could who do what, pup?"

Amelia cleared her throat. "The letter was from the Weasley twins. Apparently, Molly, Ron, and Ginny were conspiring with Dumbledore in making plans. Dumbledore also paid for the two youngest Weasley's Hogwarts tuition out of the Potter vault."

Sirius growled. "That fucking bastard! Alright, Harry, you listen to me and you listen good, pup. Whatever Molly, Ronald, Ginny, and Dumbledore did or planned to do does NOT matter. They will rue the day they thought it wise to cross you. Pup, I know that you're hurting, but you have people right here in this room who care for you and you have others that care for you as well. I get that you are angry not only because of what they did to you, but because of what they did to their family, however right now the only thing you can do is let Arthur know that you don't blame him or any of the others. If I know Arthur right now, he is probably thinking that you hate him and think that he betrayed you. You need to write the twins and Arthur and let them all know that you don't blame them and that you still think of them as family."

Harry swore when realized that Sirius was probably right. He quickly wrote both letters and then called for Dobby. Once Dobby appeared he smiled at his small friend. "Dobby, I have an important job for you. I need for you to take these letters to Arthur, Fred, and George Weasley. I then have two other letters that I would like for you to deliver while I send Hedwig with the last letter. Can you do that?"

Dobby nodded. "I shall be doing that, Master Harry. I am happy to see that you ate like you should have. I will deliver all the letters now, Master Harry."

Harry groaned. "He's never gonna stop calling me Master Harry no matter what I do. At least he no longer calls me the Great Harry Potter."

Daphne laughed. "He talks a lot better now too, Harry. I think that it has something to do with him binding himself to you so that he wouldn't die after you freed him from the Malfoy's. Luna, Susan, and I have made a list that you need to look over tomorrow, Harry, before we meet with Professors Snape, Flitwick, McGonagall, Sprout, and Madam Pomphrey. For now, I think that you need to go back to bed and get some more rest. In fact, I think that we all need to go to bed because tomorrow will be a busy day for all of us."

Everyone nodded and Harry called out "Mipsy!" When he saw, her appear he smiled at her. "Mipsy, everyone here is staying tonight. Could you please show them their rooms?"

Mipsy nodded. "I will do that, Master Harry. Is there anything particular that you would like for breakfast in the morning, Master Harry?"

Harry shook his head. "Anything will be fine, Mipsy." He stood up and couldn't help but smile when Sirius stood up to. He knew that Sirius would be sleeping in his bedroom with him tonight and he couldn't be happier about that. He thought of something and then looked at the Greengrass parents. "Daniel and Miranda will Daphne's younger sister be joining us tonight?"

Miranda shook her head. "Astoria is staying over at a friend's house which is a good thing right now. Get some rest, Harry, and we will see you in the morning. The clothes that I have bought for you are in your room by now and I do hope that you like them. We will have to do more shopping, but for now the things that I have bought will suffice."

Harry smiled at her gratefully. "Thank you so much, Miranda. Alright, everyone, I will see you all in the morning."

He walked out of the meeting room with Sirius following him. He knew that Mipsy would take care of them. Once in his bedroom he changed into his pajamas and climbed into bed with Sirius once again beside him. After he gave Sirius a small smile he quickly fell asleep when his Godfather started running his hands through his hair. He fell asleep with a smile on his face and the thought that this was what it must be like to have a parent that loves you.

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Hogwarts – Before, during, and after Harry joins the group in the meeting room

Severus, Pomona, Minerva, Filius, and Poppy were sitting together talking among each other and their fellow Professors during supper at Hogwarts. They were all ignoring Albus because they knew if they said anything to him they would lose their tempers. The four Heads of House and Medi-Witch heard fluttering wings and looked up quickly. Their eyes widened in shock when they saw a second Special Edition Daily Prophet and letters with the Gringotts symbol on them.

They quickly took their letters off the owls and ignored the looks that Albus was giving them. After they had their letters they took the newspaper from the other owls. After they shared looks with one another they opened the special edition of the Daily Prophet and after reading the Headlines they smirked at one another.

All the Professors heard Albus swear, but it was Severus who drawled "Is there something wrong, Albus?"

Albus looked at Severus with a glare. "Black is now free. I need to make sure that he doesn't get into contact with Harry or all my plans will be ruined. What are the letters that you, Minerva, Filius, and Pomona received from Gringotts?"

Severus' eyes hardened as he stared at Albus. "I think that you will find that you are too late about Black getting into contact with Potter, Albus. If I'm right and I'm almost positive that I am Black is at this moment with Potter wherever he is residing currently. As for your plans, they are already ruined, old man, and even if they aren't if I find out that you are plotting against Potter you will find out just what I am capable of. Don't forget, Albus, that Potter along with Lovegood, Greengrass, and Bones are your bosses. If you cross them they can and more than likely will fire you, old man."

He took in a deep breath and let it out as he tried to calm down. "As for the letter from Gringotts I do not know what it is yet, but even if I did it is none of your business."

Minerva cleared her throat. "I know what it is, Severus, since mine, Filius, and Pomona's are the same. The letters are to let us know that we are invited to the reading of James and Lily Potter's wills tomorrow at ten in the morning. Obviously, us five plus Hagrid, Rolanda, and Pamela (Madam Pince) were mentioned in the will."

Severus nodded. "It is about time that Lily's last wishes were followed. I will make sure that I am there. I can only hope that Potter is handling all of this alright."

Albus swore again. "I sealed their wills! They shouldn't be able to be read and if they are being read I should be there! I'm sure that they left me something."

Minerva glared at Albus. "Even if you did seal their wills which you had no right to do Harry obviously unsealed them. Did you forget that since he is the last of his line that he has the right to have his parents' wills read and their wishes fulfilled? What in the hell is wrong with you, Albus? Even if they on the off chance did leave you something Harry probably vetoed it which is his right since most wills have stipulations in them. You will leave Potter alone or you will see a side of me that you wished you never did."

Albus shook his head. "Everything I have done is for the Greater Good. Harry needs to be brought back to under my control so that he can fulfil his destiny. I do know what I am doing regardless if any of you think that I do. Voldemort will return at some point and Harry has to be the one to face him and kill him or be killed by him since that is what the prophecy stated."

Severus slammed a hand down on the table as he roared "SCREW YOUR GREATER GOOD, DUMBLEDORE! POTTER IS A BOY AND IT IS NOT HIS JOB TO KILL RIDDLE! IT IS A JOB FOR THE ADULTS. IF YOU SO MUCH AS LOOK AT POTTER WRONG I WILL END YOU!"

Filius looked at Albus with cold hard eyes. "Prophecies are wooly to begin with and you know this, Dumbledore. You will leave young Harry alone or I will show you my Goblin side which I can assure you that you do NOT want to see. I will NOT allow you to set the young man up to die just so that you can have your "Greater Good" which I know for a fact is close to what Grindelwald wanted. Your problem is that you want everyone to look up to you as if you are the next Merlin and we all know that, that isn't going to happen because young Harry is the next Merlin. You don't want anyone to surpass you in the eyes of the Wizarding world so you are doing whatever you can to make sure that, that doesn't happen. Go ahead and keep messing with Harry and I will make sure that you have Goblin justice."

Pomona shook her head. "Harry Potter is already a better boy, no man than you because he doesn't feel like everyone should bow down to him. Harry is the one who year after year since he has been here that has been the one to save the school and everyone in it because you refuse to act. I refuse to let you hurt the young man any further than you already have."

Severus smirked at the shocked looked on Albus' face. "We will stand with Potter, Albus, so make sure that you are ready to face the consequences of your actions should you choose to act on them." He would have said more, but at that second, he heard a pop and turned towards it. When he saw a house elf standing there an eyebrow raised. "May I help you, elf?"

"I'm Dobby and I'm one of Master Harry Potter's elves, Potion Master Snape. I have a letter for you from Master Harry." Dobby said.

Severus took the letter and opened it. After skimming through it he put it in his pocket to read further later and nodded. "You can let Potter know that what he and the others have decided is acceptable. We will see them tomorrow."

He turned his head to look at Minerva, Filius, Poppy, and Pomona. "Potter has agreed to meet with us tomorrow after the reading of his parents' wills. I suggest that we go get some sleep because I have a feeling that tomorrow is going to be a long day."

Minerva nodded curtly and stood up with the others. "I agree as it is getting quite late. I shall see you in the morning, Severus."

Severus nodded as he stood up and walked out of the Great Hall. He ignored Albus who kept calling his name as he made his way down to his quarters. Once in his quarters he got ready for bed and climbed into it before he opened the letter up and read what Harry wrote.

Professor Snape,

First let me say that I accept your apology even though you really don't need to give me one. I found out why you have been acting the way that you have on the train ride home from this past school year. I thank you for the words that you said in the letter. Secondly, us four heirs would be willing to meet with you, Madam Pomphrey, and Professors McGonagall, Flitwick, and Sprout after the will reading tomorrow.

On a more personal note I would like to thank you for trying your hardest to keep me alive these last three years. I know that I haven't made it easy for you at all even without meaning to be put in danger. I would also like you to know that I have released you from the life-debt that you owe the Potter family from where my father saved your life. I see no reason for such a debt to be between us. I would like to discuss some things with you at a time of your convenience once school starts back up.

You are correct in the fact that Sirius is with me now and I thank you for making sure that his wand has been kept safe. I know of the past that you two share along with my father, Professor Lupin, and even the despicable Pettigrew and I want you to know that I don't condone what they did. I know what it is like to bullied and I hate those that bully others. I know that you gave as good as you got, but that still doesn't excuse some of the things my father has done. I know that you said you have made mistakes and that you are trying to right those mistakes I want you to know that I don't blame you for about Riddle finding out about the prophecy because I know for a fact that you were compelled to give him the parts that you overheard. I will tell you how I know this when we talk after the start of the school year.

I do hope that your summer so far has been good. If you need anything, please be sure to let me know and I will do what I can to get it for you. I'm going to pass this to Sirius because I know that he has some things he would like to say to you. I will see you tomorrow, Sir, oh and please do not call me Lord Potter. I give you permission to call me Harry.

Harry Potter

Lord of too many houses to put down right now with how tired I am

Snape,

I will keep this short and sweet since what I must tell you needs to be done face to face. I am sorry for what I did to you while we attended Hogwarts together. I know that I can't take it back, but I hope that I can make up for it. I'm only telling you this now so that when I apologize to you tomorrow you won't be blindsided with it.

I would like to ask a favor of you if you can do it. Harry received a letter from Lucius Malfoy today and I would like to know what he hopes to gain by apologizing to my Godson. He swore upon his magic that everything he said in the letter was the truth, but I would like to know if he has an agenda. Could you please find out for me if you can? I would like to know before Harry and Hermione Granger meet with him in the coming days.

Sirius Black

He frowned as he thought about the ending of the letter from Sirius. He knew why Lucius had apologized, but like Sirius he wanted to make sure that Lucius wasn't going to try to use Harry for his own personal gain. He shook his head to clear his mind as he put the letter in his bedside table and sealed the drawer with a spell he came up with. Once he was sure his mind was clear he closed his eyes and drifted off to sleep.

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A/N 2: *smiles* Wow this chapter took forever to write... lol... I did enjoy writing it though... I know that I didn't show Lucius, Fred, George, Arthur, or Hermione getting their letters, but you will eventually find out what Harry wrote them... Next up is the reading of the Potter's wills, the meeting with the four heads of houses, the meeting with Fudge, and a surprise... Click the button to let me know what you think!