The first thing that Harry noticed about Mrs. Longbottom was the stuffed vulture on her hat. Why would anyone want to wear such a thing? The fashion of the wizarding world made little sense to him, much less the fashion of women. The second thing he noticed was the severe expression upon her face, which immediately reminded her of his Head of House. The third thing that he noticed was that she was looking between Iceshred and himself in a way that suggested she did not understand why she was summoned here.

"Hello, Mrs. Longbottom," Harry stated politely as he worse awkardly from his seat.

"Mr. Potter." Augusta stated with a nod in a way of greeting as she approached the table and stopped behind a chair.

A pointed look from the chair to Harry had him scrambling to pull it out for her. Iceshred regarded the two as they got the greetings out of the way and once they were both seated, August perched on the very edge stiffly, he started speaking.

"Thank you for the prompt response, Lady Longbottom. It has come to Gringotts' attention that Lord Potter, yes he is now a legal adult, has had no training when it comes to his responsibilites being a Lord holds. Also, he was never informed of his estate nor that he was a wizard until he recieved his Hogwarts letter. As such, he needs a tutor and Lord Potter had requested you."

As Icreshred was speaking, Harry was shifting nervously in his seat and was, quite frankly, overwhelm at everything. Iceshred seemed to be in a hurry, with the speed at which changes were happening. As for Augusta, she was listening intently to the goblin though he had been observing the new Lord. She knew he was new because of his posture and clothing. Also, because of what she knew about Harry Potter from her grandson, Neville.

Augusta had noticed a change in her grandson when he came home from Hogwarts, which led to a long conversation over tea. Neville had confidence in his abilities and he had matured over the school year and from what he told her, it was due to Harry Potter's friendship and guidance. And thus she felt a desire to help him, so what if a side affect would be a stronger alliance between the House of Potter and Longbottom? Surely, Neville would benefit also from the one-on-one time over the summer with Potter as well.

"Is this true, Lord Potter?" She inquired of the nervous looking boy. How could he be such a good teacher and leader in combat when he looked ready to hide under the table?

"Yes, ma'am. I grew up with my muggle relatives and they told me my parents were drunks and died in a car accident. I never knew about such a thing as magic until I recieved my Hogwarts letter. I thought it was a joke or a mistake being sent to me, but I saw how it was addressed I knew it wasn't.." Here Harry trailed off with a frown and quick look to the table.

"What do you mean? How it was addressed?" Lady Longbottom's tone suggested she did not have the patience for playing twenty questions and he would finish his sentences. The goblin was simply listening and observing, a faint sneer lingering upon his facial features.

"Well.. it was addressed to the Cupboard under the Stairs, which was my bedroom my whole life before the letter. When I returned for my first summer, they gave me Dudley's second bedroom. He is my cousin. I would like it very much if I did not have to return there and if you were to tutor me, Ma'am. Iceshred assures me payment would be no problem."

While Iceshred's expression didn't change, Lady Longbottom's spine stiffened as she froze for several moments. Sure, Nevile and her did not have a close relationship because she thought him a squib for the longest time but she still loved him. Still treated him properly. The posture and body language of the young Lord brought on a while new meaning now to her.

"Payment will be in the form you have already established, Mr. Potter. Continue to be a positive influence on my Neville. The Potters and Longbottoms have always been friends for many generations. As for where you shall stay, you shall stay with us. Iceshred, I want new wards applied to my properties that will ensure the Ministry and Dumbledore will not be able to locate Lord Potter, aswell as any magic done there. Do you have anything else to discuss with Lord Potter?"

With those words, Lady Longbottom rose to her feet to clearly show she was ready to leave and expected those wards promptly. The Longbottoms have always employed the goblins to do their property wards, it made it much harder for wizards to disable them.

"Yes, but it can be done at a later date when Lord Potter has a better grasp of his duties. There are, however, numerous spells on Lord Potter that I would suggest having looked at once behind the safety of your wards, Lady Longbottom. "

"Come, Mr. Potter, we shall take a portkey back to the estate so you are not seen." A kurt nod was issued to Iceshred as she reached out to grasp the still overwhelmed Lord as the portkey activated.