No Warnings for this chapter.

I have no excuse for the lack of updates, other than that I had lost the will to write, but I seem to be getting it back. However, I hate the way I ended this chapter. I rushed it because of the fact that I had no idea what else to write. But I hope you still enjoy this chapter.

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A week later found everyone at breakfast, enjoying the easy silence that came with happiness and the enjoyment of sitting in good company. Harry sat back from the table to look around the table. Sirius sat next to his left, where some mornings he would lay the financial records out to teach Harry how to run his family investments. Severus sat on his right, usually making edits to his curriculum while munching on toast. Remus sat to Severus' right, he was the one to talk to Harry about their inheritances.

During the week, the three mates made sure to make time for each other. One day after persistent asking from Harry, Severus transformed to his veela form and went flying with Harry. Whereas, Remus and Harry spent an evening together in the library cosied up on a sofa. During a clear night, Remus took Severus to the veranda and danced in the moonlight, with Harry watching from the windows. Most days all three of them could be found in the spring or out in the garden enjoying a picnic.

Harry was disturbed by one of the Potter elves appearing next to him. "Master Potter, your mail." Blux, the head-elf, handed over a few letters. Harry had become used to the elves delivering the mail him rather than Sirius. He would just hand over whatever letter Gringotts had sent over to his godfather, just as his did this morning. One of his other letters was from Hermione, making him smile knowing he would see his friend soon. The letter was probably making sure that he was ready for their next year at school and to look each other at the train. The last two, however, made him hesitate.

"I have a letter from the Board of Governors," he announced, gaining everyone's attention. Harry cautiously opened the letter, holding it away from himself expecting it to explode. He read out loud; "Greetings Mister Harry Potter…"

Greetings Mister Harry Potter,

We, the Board of Governors of Hogwarts School of Witchcraft and Wizardry, have been notified of your creature inheritance. According to Section 415a of School Ordinances, separate quarters will be provided to you and equipped as necessary for your inheritance.

It had also come to our attention of the status of your mates, Remus Lupin and Severus Snape. Your quarters will allow accommodation for said mates in accordance to Section 415b of School Ordinances. However, you will be unable to study under the teaching of Severus Snape for Advanced Potions. A private tutor will be provided to continue your education.

Please contact us if you, or your mates, have any questions or concerns about these changes. On behalf of everyone under the Board of Governors and the Staff of Hogwarts School of Witchcraft and Wizardry, we congratulate you on your successful inheritance and the finding of your mates.

Farewell,

Lord Parkinson, Chairman of Board of Governors for Hogwarts School of Witchcraft and Wizardry

"Oh!" Harry was surprised. Yes, he had been told that the school would allow Remus and Severus to stay with him, but it was different to have the actual blessing of the Board of Governors. He tucked the letter back in its envelope and kept it close by. He would need to remember to pack it with his things as proof in the event that Dumbledore tried to stop him.

"I wonder what the specific accommodations will be?" Remus mused, before returning back to his breakfast.

Harry only shrugged his shoulders as he opened his last letter. His Hogwarts letter. But there were two separate letters within the envelope.

Dear Mister Harry Potter,

The following textbooks are needed for your sixth year at Hogwarts. Please be advised that you are currently signed up for five classes. If you wish to add more, you will only be allowed this last week before school begins to make a decision.

6th year Transfiguration: A Guide to Advanced Transfiguration

6th year Charms: The Standard Book of Spells

6th year Herbology: Flesh-eating Trees of the World

6th year Potions: Advanced Potion Making

7th year Defense Against the Dark Arts: Confronting the Faceless

You will also need at least two school robes, one hat, quills and parchment, and potion supplies. I look forward to seeing you again.

Sincerely,

Professor McGonagall, Deputy Headmistress

"Seventh year defense! But that's a whole year ahead, that's all revision and prep for NEWT testing! I'm not ready for this," Harry yelled. He was sure it was mistake. There was no way he could take a seventh year course in his sixth. It had to have been the headmaster, maybe to make him vulnerable in some way.

"Harry, you're brilliant at defensive magic, it's instinctual to you. McGonagall probably advanced you because she recognizes your talent," Remus reassured Harry. "What does the other letter say?"

"It's from Dumbledore. 'Dear Mister Potter'.." Harry began once again to read aloud.

Dear Mister Potter,

The Board of Governors have already demanded your separate quarters before I could protest. So you will find your rooms in the dungeons near Professor Snape's classrooms. You are still considered a Gryffindor, however you are not allowed beyond the common room and must return to your rooms by curfew every night.

As for your private potions tutor, I have convinced an old friend of mine to come once a week to teach you. Professor Slughorn was once the potions professor before Professor Snape. He will be reporting your progress to me at the end of your lessons. I hope you will do well.

I also wish for you to have private tutor lessons with me. To ensure you're learning all you can and I can provide information about yourself and your position in the wizarding world. There is no need to share these lessons with Remus and Severus. I plan to hold my own meeting with them.

I strongly advise you cooperate with me, Mister Potter. There are still dangerous people looking for you, wishing you harm.

Looking forward to meeting with you,

Professor Albus Dumbledore

"I don't want to be alone with him," Harry whispered. He was afraid of Dumbledore's meaning. The headmaster had already been behaving dangerously towards him and the others. What could he possibly do if they were alone together? Harry didn't want to think about that. Every year something bad had happened and interrupted the school. And it was looking to be another horrible year.

"You won't have to," Sirius said. "With me reinstated as your legal guardian, I can petition to the Board that any meeting Dumbledore requests of you, you have the right to have me called or ask that your mates remain with you if I'm unavailable." Sirius pushed away his food and stood from the table. "I'll have that by the end of the day if they wish to keep the backing of the Potters and Blacks." then he was gone.

"Why do we not go shopping?" Severus suggested, breaking the tense silence. They all needed a distraction from the headmaster and Harry would need his school supplies regardless. "Perhaps after lunch, we can head to London and look for an aquatic supplier?"

"Oh really can we please?" Harry bounced out his chair and squeezed between Remus and Severus. "I have been waiting to get fish since we got here! And maybe we can get a few to take to Hogwarts?" He gave a hug to each of his mates before running for the stairs, yelling as he went; "I need to get ready. Thank you so much! We have to leave right away!"


They had decided to floo to Gringotts to get money, before heading to Diagon Alley. Again it was a nerve-wracking experience for Harry. As he walked, all the goblins watched him move, causing the other patrons to stare at him. Thankfully Severus and Remus stayed on either side of him and Sirius walked in front of him, forming a protective wall around him. But it didn't make the staring any better. Once they got to Diagon Alley, he hoped they could get done as quickly as possible. Harry only needed to stop at the bookstore and the apothecary, thanks to Sirius pre ordering his new robes and having enough quills and parchment at the manor already.

"Could Severus get my potion supplies while we're getting my books? I don't want to be in this crowd," Harry whispered to Remus. Everyone on the street had recognized him and were trying to get closer. The main reason why they couldn't, or wouldn't, get to him was because most of the population still believed Sirius was a killer. Many of the students lining the streets were afraid of Severus just as much. Harry had never like the crowds that came with his fame, but now with his inheritance, he just wanted to run. To leave and find a deep, dark body of water to hide in. Having to interact with the goblins didn't help with his fears, knowing they would sooner kidnap him. Who knew how many others would want to do the same, should they learn what he was.

Harry was brought back from his thoughts as Remus wrapped an arm around his shoulders, Sirius coming back to his side, and Severus across the street heading towards the apothecary. "Thank you," he said earnestly.

"Anything for you," Remus replied, giving Harry a squeeze. "We'll try to hurry inside the shop."

But Harry knew it was in vain. The bookstore was so crowded, you couldn't avoid bumping into someone. He pressed himself further into Remus' arms as they went to stand in the line for the checkout, Sirius going to find the books he would need. Harry was trying to ignore everything going on around him, until he heard a familiar voice calling him.

"Harry! There you are!" Hermione ran over to hug him. "I'm so glad to see you! Oh my goodness, look at your hair. What did you do?"

"It's good to see you too," Harry smiled at Hermione. "I'll explain everything when we get to school. I don't want to talk about it here, just want to get home as soon as possible."

"I understand." Hermione gave him another hug. "I need to go find my parents, I'll see you at the train. Bye Harry!"

With his spirits lifted, Harry withstood the crowd until it was their turn. He let Sirius handle the purchase and Remus escorted him out the door before Sirius was handed back his change. Severus was waiting for them outside the store, where he fell into his spot on Harry's other side as they hurried to leave Diagon Alley.

"To London now?" Harry asked anxiously, keeping his head down to avoid the stares and calling of his name. Out of sight and out of mind, right?

"To London," Remus confirmed.