I don't know how I let myself get talked into coming back to the Dursleys for one last time. I was 17 now for Merlin's sake! Yet here I was still listening to Dumbledore. He did say the blood wards were still active for now and that this was the safest place for me since there were still Death Eaters out there. Honestly I would rather stay at the Malfoys. Or even with Snape. Anywhere. But. Here. Now that the danger was over the Dursleys went right back to abusing me as they always have. Except for Dudley. He had moved out last month. That still left Vernon to beat me and Petunia to berate me. I didn't even have my wand since it had been broken. No matter. I would go back to Hogwarts to do my 7th year.

I stood in my sorry excuse for a bedroom, nursing a bruise on my jaw courtesy of Vernon for not getting the lawn done. I had just sat down on my lump of a mattress, when a piece of parchment appeared in front of me. It was from Gringotts.

Mr. Potter,

It has come to our attention that you have not claimed your Lordship. If you do not claim it before your 18th birthday, then the Ministry will be able to claim your assests. It has also come to our attention that you have not been receiving your monthly statements. This is a grave error and after launching an investigation, it has now been brought to light that money was being withdrawn illegally. We have rectified the situation and we offer you a pardon from the vault incedent due to our ignorance of this matter. This paper will act as a portkey. Just say Galleons to activate.

Sincerely,

Ragnoruk Head of Gringotts

I read the missive again just in case I was seeing things. I looked around my room to see if there was anything I needed to bring with me. Sadly there was nothing except for my photo album. I picked it up and activated the portkey. I was able to land gracefully for once on the marble stone floor of the beautiful bank. A goblin attended to me immediately.

" You must be Mr. Potter. I am Baneclaw. Follow me.", he said. I followed him into an ornate office decorated with large gems and gold walls. " I have brought Mr. Potter as requested Lord Ragnoruk.", Baneclaw said to another goblin sitting behind a large black granite desk. Baneclaw left me alone with this new goblin. I was actually wondering if the word goblin even applied. He was much taller than the usual goblins and though the ears were the same, the face was not. It was more human looking. Until he opened his mouth and you could see the sharp teeth. Still he was rather good looking in an unusual way.

" Mr. Potter. We meet at last. First I want to thank you for getting rid of that horcrux we had stored here. As a wizard's bank, we can not deny our clients whatever they wish to store here. It was written that way a long time ago and agreed upon. Therefore we could not dispose of such a vile thing. Again, I thank you. I also apologize for the transgressions made against you. Everything that has been taken has been returned. We beheaded the goblin that was responsible, but have yet to find who the money was going to. You will be notified as soon as we find out. Any questions so far?", Ragnoruk asked. " Just a few. Why was I never told about this Lordship? Then again why was I left at the Dursleys? Why does everyone assume that I know everything about the magical world when I have barely even gotten through the school material? I apologize for my outburst. It is just frustrating how little I still know about this world.", I said, trying to control my anger.

" No need Mr. Potter. Unfortunately I do not have the answers. Come and sit down. We will begin with a heritage test to see if you have more than one Lordship.", Ragnoruk said. I sat down in the rather comfortable chair. Ragnoruk produced a dagger and a white piece of parchment. " Prick your finger and let 3 drops fall unto the paper.", he instructed. I did and we watched as names appeared on the sheet.

Hadrian (Harry) James Potter

Age: 17

DOB: July 31,1980

Father: James Charlus Potter (pureblood)

Mother: Lily Rose Potter nee Evans (halfblood)

Lordships to be claimed:

Most Ancient and Most Noble House of Potter

Most Ancient and Most Noble House of Black

Most Ancient and Most Noble House of Peverell

Most Ancient Line of Slytherin

The Royal Line of Pendragon

" Well this is interesting. Do you wish to claim these Lordships?", Ragnoruk asked. I nodded and five boxes appeared. " The Potter, Black, Peverell, and Slytherin rings can be combined. Just place them one on top of the other on the finger you wish to wear it on and they will fuse together.", Ragnoruk said. I took the two gold rings and two silver rings and placed them on my right ring finger. There was a flash of light and then a silver and gold ring with emerald accents surrounding a P was now on my finger. On the sides of the P were a B and S.

" You will be able to will it invisible when you need to.", Ragnoruk said as I admired the ring. I then picked up the Pendragon ring. It was gold and had what looked to be a dragon's eye at its' center. I put it on my left ring finger. There was a brighter flash of light this time and I passed out.

I woke up a few minutes later, but kept my eyes closed, and winced. I felt raw and sore. My head hurt something awful from the information that kept streaming in. It was like cramming and learning all the knowledge about the magical world in just a few minutes time. After a few more minutes the pain subsided and I finally opened my eyes. I frowned as images were blury. I took off my glasses and could see perfectly. I looked at the room in amazement. I could see runes carved in the gems on the walls and see the magic radiating off of them.

" Lord Potter.", Ragnoruk said to get my attention. I looked at him and could see the magic flowing through his veins. " I see you have your mage sight on. Just think about seeing normally and it should switch off.", he suggested. I did and he went back to normal. " Excellent. Now here is a list of your properties. Unfortunately the manors have been destroyed, so you will need to build a new one at some point. However you do own Hogwarts, Hogsmeade, The Forbidden Forest, Diagon Alley including the land of this very bank, and Knockturn Alley. Apparently Hogwarts and the surrounding land was actually Slytherin's. The castle was his home before being renovated for a school. As owner of the school you can also make changes. This is a list of your vaults, their contents, and how much money you have. Congradulations, you are the wealthiest wizard alive. The total of all your vaults combined is one trillion galleons. This concludes our business Lord Potter. I will have Baneclaw take you to your vaults.", Ragnoruk handed me some papers and called for Baneclaw. " Also Lord Potter you will need to go to the Ministry and register to take your seats on the Wizengamot. May your enemies be left crushed at your feet.", he said. " May your wealth overflow Lord Ragnoruk.", I said before leaving with Baneclaw.

I noticed when I got up to leave that it took a moment to find my center of gravity. The floor seemed a little further away than I remembered. I didn't think too long on it and went with Baneclaw. The first vault we went to was the Potter Family vault. As soon as I entered all you could see along one wall was galleons,sickles, knuts, and gems.

" Do you have a money bag or wallet that can be tied to my accounts, so that I do not have to come down everytime I need money?", I asked. With a snap of Baneclaw's fingers a wallet and a debit card appeared. " I just need a bit of blood to tie these to you. That way if they are ever stolen or lost no one else will be able to use them.", he said. I nodded and quickly pricked my finger and let a drop of blood fall on the card and wallet. " The card works in the muggle world and at some magical shops. For the wallet, just say the amount and from which vault. It works the same way if you need cash.", Baneclaw explained and handed the items to him. " Thank you Baneclaw.", I said and moved further into the vault.

I found a dark mahogany trunk that had five silver locks on it. The keys were sitting on top. I opened the first lock and saw small multiple drawers that would be perfect for quills, ink, parchment and the like. The next compartment was a wardrobe. The third would be perfect for potions and the fourth was storage. When I opened the fifth lock, a door popped out with steps leading to it. I went inside and was amazed by the sheer volume of books. I came back out and looked the vault over for anything that might be useful. I found a few more books and placed them in the library. To my surprise I found some clothes as well. I stripped out of the rags that were Dudley's and put on a pair of dark brown dragon leather pants and black dragon hyde boots. I then found a royal blue dress shirt and a dark brown dragon leather vest. I went to a standing mirror and took in my appearance.

I stared in wonder at the tall, pale man looking back at me. I had never thought much of myself due to my upbringing, but bloody hell. I was...beautiful. There was just no other way to describe it. My untidy raven hair now fell down like a black curtain to my shoulders and had silver highlights. My emerald eyes were more pronounced without my glasses. The biggest difference was that I was now about 6'4" and no longer looked malnourished. Even my lightning bolt scar that had started to fade was completely gone. It made me wonder if I still had any scars. I unbuttoned my shirt and saw blemish free pale skin and a washboard stomach. I rebuttoned the shirt and placed the mirror in the wardrobe compartment of my trunk. I summoned a thin piece of leather and tied my hair back then with a tap of my finger the trunk shrunk and I placed it in my pocket.

The Black vault had just as much money as the Potter vault. I did find a nice wand holster, some more books, and a few rare potion ingredients. The Peverell vault was about the same, but with more books and a set silver wrist guards that I put on because I thought they were pretty cool. The Slytherin vault was very interesting. I thought I would find nothing but Dark Arts stuff, but that wasn't the case at all. There were books written in Parseltongue, but they were for potions and spells that, while some were questionable, were rather fascinating. I took all the books and also put a sword, daggers, and basalisk armour in the storage compartment of my trunk. I also put on an emerald green cloak I found in there.

I was ready to get out of Gringotts entirely by the time I went to the Pendragon Vault. I was immediately drawn to the back where several wands lay. I ran my hand over them and a black wand practically jumped into my hand. I felt it connect to my magic and different colored sparks came out of the tip. I placed it in the wand holster and strapped it to my forearm. I would get it checked out at Ollivanders. I decided that was enough vaults for one day and left with Baneclaw to go back to the surface.

I blinked at the darkness, it was around seven that evening when I got the missive, and went to the Leaky Cauldron where I got a room for a couple of days. I ate a good meal and immediately went to sleep. The next morning after breakfast, I apperated to the Ministry and registered my titles so that I could claim my seats. Surprisingly it didn't take very long due to everything the Ministry was going through right now. I also registered my animagus form since, thanks to the magic of yesterday, I now knew what it was. I also got my apperation license. On my way out of the Minstry I saw Lucius and Draco Malfoy headed in.

I bowed my head respectfully. " Lord Malfoy, Heir Malfoy.", I said in greeting. " P-Potter?", Draco gaped. " Indeed. I trust that things have settled down for the both of you?", I inquired politely while willing my rings visible. Both Malfoys' eyes widened. " Yes they have Lord Potter. May I inquire as to why you were at the Ministry?", Lucius asked. " I had to register my titles and Lordships as well as register my animagus form and get my apperation license. How is Professor Snape doing? Will he be back to teach potions?", I asked. " He is doing much better and yes he will be back. Why don't you come for dinner tonight?", Lucius offered. I thought about it for a moment. " I am delighted by the offer, but I am afraid that right now is not a good time. How about tomorrow evening instead?", I countered. " Tomorrow would be fine. We shall see you then Lord Potter. Come along Draco.", Lucius said. I bowed my head again and left.

Who would have thought that a Potter and a Malfoy could speak so civilly to each other. I shook my head ruefully and apperated back to Diagon Alley. The first thing I did was get some new clothes that fit. After that I went to the bookstore and got all the books I would need for my last year along with some books I thought were interesting. My next stop was to get my potion ingredients. Potions was actually one of my favorite subjects. I was a lot smarter than I let on. I was just use to dumbing down my intelligance. Accept for this whole Lordship business. I had snuck in the school library to read all the time, but never got to reading up on Lordships, wizarding laws, and such.

I got new quills, parchment, and ink as well as a day planner. I also got a new dragon hyde backpack with undetectable extension and weight charms. I was determined that this year I wouldn't hold back. I saved Ollivanders for last. He greeted me in that creepy way of his and I handed him my wand. He looked at it carefully and told me it was 12 inches Black Gidgee wood with a Black Unicorn hair and a Thestral hair as its core. After that I went to a pet shop that just opened called Mystical Beasts. I was immediately drawn to black dog type animal who was in a cage. As I got closer I realized it was a wolf. He stared at me with light blue eyes. I stuck my hand through the bars of the cage. He sniffed warily. He then opened his mouth and lightly bit down. A fang pierced my skin just enough to draw blood. There was a brief light and then it was gone. I quickly paid for the animal that just became my familiar and went back to the Leaky and up to my room where I immersed myself in my new books for the rest of the day and got to know my new friend, Onyx.

The next day I decided to get my ear pierced. I got a silver and emerald stud put in. The rest of the day I just hung out until it was time to get ready for the Malfoys. I dressed in black slacks, a silver dress shirt, black vest and the emerald green cloak I got from Slytherin's vault. I picked up the potions journal I wrote. I had translated one of Slytherin's journals last night to give to Snape as a truce. I made sure my hair was neatly tied back before flooing to Malfoy Manor.

I arrived precisely at 6. Lucius greeted me as I stepped out of the fireplace. " Welcome Lord Potter.", he said. I sighed. " Greetings Lord Malfoy. Now that that is out of the way enough of this Lord business. Please call me Harry. Also here is your gift.", I said handing him a nice bottle of wine. " Very well Harry. Call me Lucius. Everyone is in the sitting room.", Lucius said. I followed him and saw Narcissa, Draco, and what looked to be a healthier and better looking Severus Snape who now seemed more youthful. He looked to be about 25 instead of 40.

" Hello Draco, Mrs. Malfoy, Master Snape.", I acknowledged everyone in the room before going to Severus and handing him the book. He took it, surprised. " I translated one of Salazar's potion journals. I thought you might like it. I am glad you are alright.", I said sincerely. Severus just looked at me for a moment before nodding. An elf appeared to say dinner was ready and we headed toward the dining room. We ate in silence for a few minutes before conversation started.

" So Potter. How does it feel to be the most loved wizard in our century? I bet your relatives were overjoyed to have you back home.", Draco said, practically sneering. I dropped my fork. Suddenly I was no longer hungry. I was however getting extremely pissed off. The temperature in the room dropped a few degrees. I started to laugh at the mental image of Petunia and Vernon welcoming me with open arms.

" Do you people really think that my relatives gave two fucks about me? The Freak? They would have been happier if I had died with my parents. They hate magic. They hated me. You really need to get your story straight. You see I did not know anything about magic, the wizarding world, or even about my parents, until Hagrid brought me my letter. I would have excepted your hand in friendship if you had not insulted the first friend I made. Before Hogwarts I lived in the cupboard under the stairs and got treated worse than a house elf. If I did accidental magic, I got beat for it. If I made better grades than Dudley, I got beat for it. If I burnt breakfast, did not finish cleaning the house, mowing the lawn, or the hundreds of other chores I was suppose to do day in and day out, I got beat for it. They would even withold food as punishment. If I had not claimed my Lordship, I would still be the scarred, short, and malnourished boy I always had been.", I said calmly. I got up and pushed my chair back under the table. Everyone was staring at me with equal looks of horror. " And for the record, Draco, the wizarding world does not love me. They love the idea of me. The image. I absolutely loath being famous, but I will use it to my advantage if neccessary. Now I think it is time for me to leave. Thank you for a lovely meal Lucius, Mrs. Malfoy. I will see you at school Professor, cousin Draco.", I said before turning around and walking towards the fireplace.

" Potter wait.", Draco said. I whirled on him, eyes flashing dangerously. " Wait for what, dear cousin? For you to belittle me? For the adults to accuse me of being the liar that they just know I am. I think not Draco. Look. I do not want to fight with you. It is getting rather old. I call a truce. No hard feelings.", I said before turning once again. " Potter...", he said before grabbing my arm. At the same time Severus shouted," Draco don't touch him!". It was too late. My control on my anger slipped. I rounded on Draco and wordlessly and wandlessly levitated him up against the wall. His eyes widened fearfully as I held him there.

" I will only say this once Draconis Abraxus Malfoy. Do. Not. Touch. Me.", I said just loud enough to be heard. Slowly I let him down. I held out my hand to the side and my cloak appeared in it. Then without a sound, I disappeared leaving four shocked people behind.

I reappeared in my room at the Leaky Cauldron. I didn't know how I did it, but was too exhausted to care. I took a shower and went to bed. I woke up sometime later to a searing pain throughout my whole body. It seemed to last forever, but in reality was only about 10 minutes. I couldn't even scream as my whole body tensed and locked up. When it was over I passed out.

I woke up again, but this time it was daylight. Gingerly I sat on the side of the bed. My whole body felt like it had gone through a blender. I sighed and looked at the calendar I put up on the wall. Today was my birthday. I frowned as I remembered reading something about coming into your magical majority. It usually came around your 17th birthday, but sometimes it waits until you're 18. It was very rare though. But of course I'm Harry bloody Potter. If it had to happen to anyone it would happen to me.

Since I was unrecognizeable, I spent part of the day just wandering Diagon and Knockturn Alley. Then I headed out to Muggle London. I ended up getting some more clothes, a laptop,IPod, and other things. Technology did work in the magical world, you just had to use specific runes. I returned to the Leaky late that evening and enjoyed playing with my new gadgets.

I spent the next month going over all my school books. I practiced every spell and charm in them until I could do them in my sleep. I also did them nonverbally and wandlessly so I would never be hindered again. I never did receive any letters from Ron and Hermione. I wrote to them, but got nothing in return. It was like summer before 2nd year all over again. Finally the time to return to Hogwarts was here. I made sure everything was in my trunk before disappearing and reappearing on platform 9 and 3/4. After accidently teleporting out of Malfoy Manor, I had practiced this new way to travel. I surprised several families and just smirked at them before boarding the train. I found an empty compartment in the back and sat down with Onyx close beside me. I found out that Onyx was a shadow wolf. As such he could shadow walk, transport himself through the shadows. Apparently I could do this as well since he was my familiar, but hadn't tested it out yet.

About halfway on the journey, my compartment door opened. It was Draco. " Hello cousin.", I said. Onyx just growled in annoyance. " What is that?", Draco asked. " This is Onyx, my familiar. He's a wolf.", I said petting Onyx's head. Draco cleared his throat. " I just wanted to apologize for my behaviour.", Draco said formaly. " Accepted.", I said and turned back to stare out the window. " See you later then.", Draco said before leaving. I sighed. I would talk with him later. I just wasn't in the mood for company right now.

I ended up being one of the last ones to arrive in the Great Hall. Onyx stayed close. I spotted Ron and Hermione and made my way towards them.

" Hey guys.", I said. " Harry? My you've certainly changed.", Hermione said in surprise. " Yeah you have. Listen Harry. There's...uh...something we want to tell you. It has to do with the reason we didn't write you back.", Ron said. " For goodness sakes Ronald. What he's trying to say is that we no longer want to be friends with you Harry. There have been just too many bad things that have happened. You attract trouble like no other. We know it's not your fault, but there you have it.", Hermione said bluntly.

I took a deep breath. I looked to the rest of the Gryffindors. " You all feel this way.", I stated. They nodded. " Very well. I will remedy my presence in your house after the sorting.", I stated calmly though I was far from it. They didn't get a chance to reply as the sorting began. When it was over I stood up. The hall went quiet.

" I have just a quick announcement to make before we eat. Since I attract nothing but trouble, I Hadrian James Potter, Black, Peverell, Slytherin, Pendragon hereby remove myself from Gryffindor House.", I said. My robes immediately changed to plain black with the Hogwarts crest. " Let us go Onyx. We are not welcome here. Let's see about renovating the Chamber of Secrets.", I said. We went to leave. " Harry, my boy, I'm afraid you must be in a House to attend classes here. I turn around slowly. " I'm afraid, my dear old friend, that in my case it does not matter. I own Hogwarts and the surrounding lands. If I must have a House then it will be where I was suppose to go in the first place. Slytherin. However as a Lord, I do not have to stay there. Have a good evening, Albus.", I said as I touched Onyx's fur. My robes changed to green and silver with the Slytherin crest before we disappeared into shadows.

AN: Another plot up for whoever wants to continue