A/N Whats this? Whats this? The great deities have allowed a new chapter so soon. How wonderful. Enjoy the Mayhem.
Chapter 9 - for the love of schemes
Before the trial of Malfoy...
Albus Dumbledore was still trying to play his games as he watched the trials from a seat far away from the trio. When Mr. Aran did his 'lumos' the old man was delighted. If these people were this powerfull than Harry was even better. Albus knew any children the boy had would be very strong indeed and if Harry's guardians would stop interrupting his plans then the children of the boy would be with a family in Albus' control.
That in turn would allow him to also control the Potter wealth and power. He knew he had a few plays still active and even then he planned on forcing the boy to be with a witch of his choosing. The others were just an annoyance to him.
The trials were going smoothly for Lord Black as he watched Crouch try to claim his actions in illegally sending Black to Azkaban was justified in Wartime law. That did not hold up and the introduction of Veritaserum only made it worse as some one asked the best question. "What other crimes did you commit in relation to Azkaban?"
The fool actually got his son out and left his wife to die. The fact that the wife was a friend of a Black meant they would have helped to find her a cure but he did not want them to know about Sirius not having a trial. Now the man was going to die and after telling were his son was and calling his house elf to aid in bringing his son to him, the court had both executed. The house elf was distraught till Sirius asked it if it wanted to work for him.
The courts had all the Crouch vaults and properties transferred to Lord Black as further reparations.
Other members of the ministry were called forth for witness to corruption and for being corrupted them selves. After a few ICW members were named it was clear this was going to be a longer day.
Finally for the morning part they got to the Malfoys. That was clear to all of them but after giving Luscious the serum he sang a lovely song of bribery, bigotry, extortion and even murder. And all that was before getting to actually being a Deatheater on the right hand of the Dark Lord. By the time he was done there was question of how bad his fate was to be. Then his son was up.
After all said and done the things Narcissa could not move away from the accounts was given over to the Potter vaults due to the loss of a wizarding duel by illegal and forbidden actions. The disgrace on the Malfoy name was not going to be forgotten any time soon.
When they were sitting in a cafeteria at the ICW, Metra warned them of incoming hostiles. Harry grinned as he stood up and his arm cannon was fully charges with white energy.. He placed the barrel on the table and when it pulled back up leaving a crystal there. Samus donned her suit and fired a fully charged white beam into the crystal. In seconds the room was in a panic as the crystal created a dome around the table and spells were flying from around the room all aimed at the dome. Samus and Harry kept eating as Bones and Black looked around to get a view of the attackers. Metra was also in armor scanning the room in a circle. She shrieked out as she rose in the air with her cannon charging up. The blue ball burst into multiple smaller projectiles that flew right to the attackers. Throwing them around the room into walls and other tables.
It took ten minutes for the ICW Aurors to arrive on the scene and arrest all the downed people. One of which was on the judges panel. After careful examination they were all found to be carrying the Dark Mark. Deatheaters had infiltrated other nations and the ICW. And now with the threat these kids possessed, they were trying to silence them. Samus was shaking her head as one of them was ranting about their lord's return till she had them all line up and watch the recording of Metra, 'Devouring' the wraith.
The next trials were to start soon and they headed to their seats.
When the toad woman was brought forth she ranted that fine upstanding Purebloods should not be treated in such a way. The goblins started laughing as did a few other Magical races. The evidence of her 'inheritance test' showed her to not be an Umbridge but a Lanster which was considered a dead house after only producing squibs (as per British Pureblood law). She also had traces of a magical creature in her family line. She was a Muggleborn who lucked out and was in an orphanage that had squibs to teach her prior to her Hogwarts letter.
She was a bonafied hypocrite and a shame on the Ministry. Her laws to limit and enslave Squibs and Magical creature, and list some as Dark without proper reason and research, were going to be repealed as soon as a new Minister was decided on. Fudge looked at her in disgust as he realized she had used him in every political way.
His trial was a cut and dry case of impotence, greed, and politics. He did all he could to get bribes and stay in office and cover up anything that made him look bad. He listened to the highest bidder and to anyone making him look good. That included the toad as well as Malfoy and even Dumbledore. To his credit, Dumbledore merely advised and never bribed or blackmailed. That was why the man's prior trial was not continued today.
Before they headed home a man in ICW robes approached them, very slowly and with open hands. "I need to now if it is true about the 'death' of a wraith claiming to be Voldemort?" They explained the situation and the recordings. Finally the man left thanking them for their aid in helping rid the world of such evil. He especially thanked Metra for also exposing all those Deatheaters. They had been trying to get certain laws passed that would further limit any assistance to Muggleborns in many nations. Now the laws to help muggleborn could be passed instead.
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On the way back to Hogwarts, Director Bones was reading some of the transcripts from the Veritaserum cases. She saw how many in the Ministry were actually Deatheaters and that they had been entrenched for years. Some even before the first fall of Voldemort. Metra offered to help but Bones told her that the evidence was enough and that she did help when they put these on trial in the first place.
Sirius was talking with Harry about coming to his place for Holidays. Of course Samus and Metra would have to come with him. Harry told him he could come with them to see a Galactic Federation council meeting and then decide which ones was better. That made them all laugh after hearing all the commentary from Samus and Harry about the differences in their Councils and governments.
When they arrived back at the school the teachers had to cancel all classes on Monday to give them time to review so many issues in the school.
The new Ministry was doing an over haul soon as Bones removed all undeserving employees. The ICW sent representative to take over the review and running of the Ministry till a new one could be voted on. They even asked for aid from the Arans but were told it was their mess so they had to clean it up. Harry did talk with the goblins about his properties and funds. The listings of various things made him cringe. He would have to find a way sort through each one till he had what he wanted and then see if he even wanted to keep such things. He did receive an interesting visit from a house elf named Dobby who's antics and speech made Metra laugh. She asked to bond with the poor dear after learning all she could of it. Samus was also interested as it seemed the thing loved to do chores so after carefully explaining (training) the little guy, he was allowed to aid the family.
Harry did have a hard month with repeated request for betrothal contracts. The smug look on Ron Weasleys face was not missed by other students. He was up to his tricks and even the twin red heads who liked to prank people seemed wary of him. They did tell Harry they were not part of it and they did now their mother was doing something involving their sister. They wanted an alliance with Harry Aran, not Potter to help watch out for their sister.
The holidays arrived much to Harry's displeasure. He learned that the customs for gift giving had to be observed but he really did not agree with it. He simply wanted to spend time with his family. Sirius Black had finally agreed to go with them to the G.F. And doing their reports. He had fun listening to the members actually discussing things instead of bickering. He was asked questions that he answered truthfully. The council was not pleased with the truth of the way things were but his world was not a member of the G.F.
Harry did inform them of his titles and properties on the world and did offer to have Lord Black come back for any other questions. Sirius was even approached by a few curious ladies as to his likeness to their own. He did agree to a medical check-up that was done by a few lovely Doctors.
His fun ended as they had one more stop. He was in shock as the giant Bird-like race was listening to Harry and Metra. He answered the questions and did some spells that they scanned and reprogrammed for the suits.
The Chozo also enjoyed meeting Dobby. They learned of the 'slave curse' as they called it and did all they could to free the elf. Once free he still refused to leave the Arans. He was welcome as a friend and not a servant. The Chozo also created a file on how they freed the elf in case more wished to be free of 'bad masters' as Dobby said it.
When they headed back to Earth, Sirius asked about why Metra was so quiet around the G.F. Council. He was told of how she was treated and he started to curse them. Metra hugged him and smiled at his reaction.
The holidays were off to an interesting start. And the G.F. Sent one last request. They wanted to use one of the Potter properties as a research post to study the Earth and the Wizards as well. Harry told them he would decide on that after the school year. If they did not find grounds to be relieved of the contract he would stay till the end of the second year then he would take proactive steps to get out of such a contract.
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When they returned to the Earth they went with Sirius to his house called Grimmauld Place. It was very depressing and he warned of dark magics on many items through-out the house. Dobby was twitching to clean but Harry told him to wait. Metra was twitching to drain every piece of vile and nasty magic she could even if she knew it would make her feel sick for a day or two. Again Harry held her back. He did let them start in the rooms they would be using the most and she was happy with that. Dobby was too as the house elf there was being rather foul...well was till it insulted Metra. She grabbed it and walked upstairs with Harry and Samus blocking the way up from anyone else. The shrieks of terror from the old elf made Dobby flinch and Sirius smile. "I knew I liked that girl. SO... Dobby could you see if there is enough food for dinner. Just something light. If not I shall ask you to go shopping for me as you have a better idea what will be needed." Dobby had something to do and he could escape the sounds from the bad Kretcher.
When she came back down she informed Lord Black that the elf was starting to clear out the infestations around the house and would not bother anyone with his opinions again. He would also move the screeching picture from the main areas to some where less public. The man had to sit down and blink at what this sweet little girl had just done. "Remind me to set some funds back to help with your wedding."
"What wedding?(harry translated while asking himself)" The idea was confusing her and she was hating being confused right now.
"Silly girl, Your wedding with Harry. I for one would kick his butt, well try to, if he did not marry you."
Harry just laughed at him and gave her a hug. "In time, not right away, but in time we will. First to get out of these stupid contracts. By the way is there a way to see what all contracts might be in my name even if not active?"
"The goblins are open on boxing day and have a method to look into that. Tonight we eat and dance and just enjoy the evening. Tomorrow we open presents and enjoy the day together. Don't worry about getting me any. After all the fun with those lady doctors and even what you did to Kretcher, well that's plenty presents for me. Samus, thank you for raising such a wonderful young man out of my godson."
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The next day Harry was awoken to a very large black dog licking his face and bouncing on him. He looked at Metra who was floating off the bed laughing. She trilled and he glared at the hyper mutt. "What do you mean that's Sirius?"
The dog jumped off the bed and shifted into Sirius laughing the whole time. Harry pointed his fingers at the man and suddenly a blast of water was tossing Black out of the room. "I will need to learn more on that ability."
They dressed for the day and met Sirius who was grinning ear to ear as they ate breakfast. After that was presents. Harry got a book on self transfiguration and one on meditations and centering. He was told they were the first steps into learning to be an Animagus. He was also told his father was a stag. He had to look up a picture to understand what that was.
The girls got coupons and gift certificates to some wizards clothing stores as well as an IOU to take them to muggle shopping mall. Harry just grinned at him knowing just how these two loved shopping.
The day went smoothly and the elves cooked and cleaned. Harry was introduced to broom flight since they had to deal with the raid during that class. Metra tried it but preferred her own form of flight. She kept up with Harry as he flew around the area that was designated for such things. Needless to say many of the spectators wanted to know how Metra was flying with out a broom.
Lord Black stated that was an Aran family magic and thus protected from questioning. Metra also thanked Sirius by helping with a few pranks.
By Boxing Day The group had decided to look into the possibility of any other unknown contracts. Gringotts was starting to open when they arrived. The Manager for the Potter accounts quickly collected them as they got to the center of the lobby.
"Welcome Lord Potter or do we prefer to keep it as Aran?"
"Aran please, I need to know if any one has a magical contract that is in any way related to me?"
After some discussion and a goblin bringing a bowl and knife, they started the blood detection. Then using his magic (through his fingers) they found two other contracts besides the school one. The first contract was to pass all Potter inheritance to his magical Guardian Albus Dumbledore when Harry reached the age of majority. The second was a marriage contract to a Ginerva Weasley.
When Lord Black looked over the marriage contract he started laughing. "It makes it so that beside getting a bride price that will basically be returned to the Weasleys, all the rest of the Potters vaults will be given to Dumbledore as payment for the Master/apprenticeship. Harry can refuse the Apprenticeship, But the price will be non refundable. It also shows that any Heir would be fully allied with the House Dumbledore. The best part is this was signed by Albus Dumbledore who was not your Magical Guardian as I was even in prison, and by Molly Weasley who is not her head of House."
The goblin chuckled at that. "This is a waste of parchment as nothing in it is binding in the eyes of both the Pureblood laws and magic its self. This can be used however to reinforce any legal matters against the old man and the House Weasley should it be necessary. And as for the other one...well seeing as he put his name as Guardian then he voided it right then and there. I really enjoy it when you come by, so many stupid things done by people in power but your account has the most in a single decade. Now we were able to retrieve almost all the stolen funds from your account but we found where the rest went and need you input. The Weasleys are clearly working with the foolish manipulator as they were given some funds from your account. I do see that the Head of house, Arthur Weasley was not aware of this as it was always his wife Molly who withdrew the fund right away."
Samus seemed in thought till Harry looked at her. "Could be a well played deception. Wife runs the game behind the Husbands back and the Fool sets the board his way. She probably never saw the parts in the contract that basically robbed you blind and signed thinking it would have been an even split."
As Metra read the Marriage contract she trilled angrily then froze. The Arans knew that look and even the goblin held his breath. She turned to harry and went in to full rant. After a couple minutes he hugged her and kissed her. "Master goblin, what is needed to set up a marriage contract to ensure no one else can override it or replace it. What would we have to do to get one for Metra Prime and Myself?"
Sirius looked around at them then fell off his chair laughing. "The perfect prank, A contract got you into their schemes but your going to use a contract to break those schemes."
After an hour and a signature for Samus (for Metra) and Sirius (for Harry) as well as their own signatures, the contract was witnessed by the goblins and spelled for full lock down as is. They made sure the contract could never be transferred or re termed. It was for them and them alone. The goblins, who also held on to the idea of family and not finding another partner, fully endorsed this idea.
They used the Potter ring to enter his family vaults and found a ring that Metra liked. Sirius told them it was Lily's promise ring and that made Metra even happier. Harry found some journals from his parents and started to look around some more.
Samus found some portraits and asked Sirius about them. He told her they were from the Potter castle that was nearly destroyed by Deatheaters during the first war with Voldy. If they were mounted on a wall they would activate, like the ones in Hogwarts. He then started looking around the vault. To his dismay he did not find the one for James and Lily. So he needed to ask the goblins about that.
They finished after finding some family grimiors to look through. When they got out side they noticed the streets were not as busy. Black explained about Boxing Day so they headed home to Grimmauld.
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