New Authors Note: After receiving a review when I last had this chapter posted up, I grew concerned about just how much I had left out that I should have included and should have done for this chapter. I can only claim the fact that I was attempting to get it out on my personal 24 hour deadline. In the future for quality I will refuse to do this. So that you know, I have added major sections to this chapter in various places, though you can skip over the parchment with numbers, all of the additions are after that point.
Original Author's note:
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Someone messaged me complaining that Remus Lupin is mentioned in the summary, but has not show up once... Others have asked if this will be slash... The First answer is simple, right now I am setting up the story, Remus will appear within the next 1-2 chapters. And no, I don't think this will be slash, Remus is a mentor/uncle figure to Harry, though I have not decided on pairings so I don't know who I may end up pairing him with me. I'll let you guys decide, review and tell me what pairings I should have and I'll decide one of them.
Also I want to point out that the first half of the chapter is very boring... but I had to place it in their so I would have the summary information on how much money and begin to expose just how well connected Harry is now. it won't kill you to skip it, but if your like me you like the details...
DISCLAIMER: JKR OWNS HP, not I! I wish I owned Harry potter, wouldn't have to worry about money anytime soon :D
As Harry Potter began to stir, the director of Gringotts, Ragnarok, calmed down. Mr. Potter was soon to be the most powerful wizard alive, of that Ragnarok had no doubt. Harry looked at the goblin wearily and spoke for the first time since his episode in the chamber, "Sir, may I have my glasses?"
Ragnarok was shocked, Harry Potter, the Lord of the Houses Draven, Simmons, Black, Potter, Gryfindor, Ravenclaw, Hufflepuff, and Merlin called him sir. Most wizards would be condescending and ungracious, but Harry Potter was a different story altogether.
Ragnarok gave Harry his glasses, and Harry put them on. "Who are you, I know we have never met, and where am I?" Harry asked the goblin.
"My Liege, I am Ragnarok, the Director of Gringotts London, and Prince of the Goblin Nation." The Goblin bowed to Harry.
Harry turned to the Goblin, "Rise Ragnarok, there is no need for formalities in private." Harry was amazed, he felt so powerful. Nothing seemed to be holding him back, save for the knowledge and practice. He knew he could fight and win against most, 'This must be what Helga Hufflepuff was telling me about.' Harry thought to himself.
Ragnarok rose and stood in front of Harry, Harry spoke again, "What time is it?" he asked the goblin prince.
"My Liege, it is half past noon. You have been asleep for a half hour." Ragnarok claimed.
"It must be later than that, I was in the chamber for hours." Harry mused to himself.
"My Liege, this is due to the fact the chamber is a stasis field, time never moves within the chamber." Ragnarok claimed.
Harry was still absorbing all of his new information. "Ragnarok, may we gather together with Ragnok, Fragnook, Griphook, and yourself in a conference room and have lunch ordered in to go over my finances and affairs?" Harry asked as he stood.
"My Lord, it would be our honor, I will escort you there and request my kin you have requested." Ragnarok spoke quickly leading Harry to a conference room, "My Liege, I will quickly call Ragnok, Fragnook, and Griphook and will return here to meet with you."
"Very well, Ragnarok." Harry said as he took a seat and glass of water appeared, he was careful to be polite and proper.
Soon the four goblins returned and sat at the table as lunch was served, they ate quietly and once Harry finished all four goblins pushed their plates to the side. Both Ragnok and Fragnook pulled reams of shrunken paper from their pockets and enlarged them.
Ragnarok began, "My Lord, I have no idea why you invited Griphook to this meeting, but allow me to explain, as of this moment Fragnook is handling the Black accounts that you are entitled to, while Ragnok is handling all the others. You are entitled to 8 goblin account managers, one for each of your Lordships. I have prepared..."
"Ragnarok," Harry interrupted, "Forgive me for the interruption, but I believe I have found a solution to this issue."
Ragnarok looked delighted, "Yes, My Lord?"
"First, while in private none of you are to call me Lord, it is Harry. But as to business, I want Griphook as my account manager on the Draven, Simmons, and Hufflepuff accounts. Ragnok, could you continue serving on the Potter accounts in addition to the Merlin accounts. Fragnook, would you continue serving on the Black, in addition to the Ravenclaw and Gryfindor lines?" Harry asked all three goblins.
All three replied in the positive. Harry began to spoke again, "Now before we continue, I want to know of any monthly deductions in place on any of the accounts."
Ragnok began speaking, "Harry, each month 5000 galleons are taken from your Potter family vault, I have traced this and they are directly deposited in Albus Dumbledore's personal vault. every six months he moves 30,000 Galleons from that account to a business account labeled, "The Order of the Phoenix Management Fund." On the original form, it claims this is for your raising expenses."
Harry became livid, "What can be done?"
Ragnok began speaking again, "For getting the money back, that is the easy part. Since we have found this and confirmed this is not in line with your parent's will or your wishes, we will seize a triple amount than what was stolen, plus 15% interest on the entire amount, for your coffers. In addition we ourselves take a 15% fee of the ending amount including interest from the offender's accounts. If you so desire, you may press charges in Gringotts and Mr. Dumbledore would never be allowed to use the bank again, and would be required to close out all of his accounts at his next visit. Our only option to punish him however is to copy these transaction sheets that have Mr. Dumbledore's blood signature on them, in addition to your parent's will. Once you have reported to the ministry, as the Lord of the Most Ancient and Noble House of Potter, you then have the option to call for an emergency session of the Wizengamot and the Ministry on the basis of corruption. This requires them to meet within 1 week. At that point you will have the option to expose the evidence and call of no confidence in Dumbledore." Ragnok finished.
Harry looked thoughtful, "If I go along with the first plan, can you only inform Dumbledore that his accounts are suspended until you can sort out irregularities? This will allow the week to pass before Dumbledore knows that the goal of the session is to take him down." Harry explained his question.
All of the goblins looked at each and then looked at Harry, Ragnarok spoke up, "Yes, sir, that can be done."
"Okay, lets get that done, Harry sir, please wait amount while I prepare the drafts from Mr. Dumbledore's accounts to yours and ours." Ragnok said.
"Okay, Harry, sir, 1,000,500 Galleons have been transferred back into the Potter vaults. Next order of business is this, We would like to present you with your unified portfolio from all of your accounts. Please notice this does not include items within the vaults, only items owned that are not in one of the many properties owned by that family or vaults." At this the goblins moved over 5 sheets of Parchment over to the 16 year old man sitting at the table. Harry began reading.
Client -
Harry James Potter
Lord of the Most Ancient and Noble Houses of Draven, Simmons, Black, Potter, Gryfindor, Ravenclaw, Hufflepuff, and Merlin
*Item assets are only listed in the event they are at another location
*All Property assets can be appraised for a small fee. Many properties may be owned but only shared or deeds stored within your vault or in other places.
HOUSE POTTER
Liquid Assets = 98,928,282 Galleons 1 Sickle 0 Knut
Property Assets = Godrics Hollow
Potter Ancestral Manor
Item Assets = None
Business Assets = 10% stake in Weasley Wizarding Wheeze
HOUSE BLACK
Liquid Assets = 123,837,102 Galleons 1 Sickle 4 Knuts
Property Assets = 12 Grimauld Place
Item Assets = None
Business Assets = 2 % stake in Weasley Wizarding Wheeze
HOUSE DRAVEN
Liquid Assets = 245,241 Galleons 3 Sickle 1 Knuts
Property Assets = None Known
Item Assets = None
Business Assets = none
HOUSE HUFFLEPUFF
Liquid Assets = 185,746,827 Galleons 0 Sickle 4 Knuts
Property Assets = None Known
Item Assets = Hufflepuff Cup – Located within Lestrange Vault, Gringott's London
Business Assets = 30% Ownership of Hogwarts (Acquired 5% from Salazar Slytherin)
HOUSE RAVENCLAW
Liquid Assets = 863,800,112 Galleons 1 Sickle 4 Knuts
Property Assets = None Known
Item Assets = Ravenclaw's Diadem – Located within the Room of Requirement, Hogwarts
Business Assets = 32 % ownership of Hogwarts (Acquired 7% From Salazar Slytherin)
HOUSE GRYFINDOR
Liquid Assets = 1,227,967,952 Galleons 16 Sickle 26 Knuts
Property Assets = Gryfindor Castle, Scotland
Ministry of Magic, London
Diagon Alley, London
Item Assets = Gryfindor's Sword, Located within the Headmaster's Office – Hogwarts
Gryfindor's Crown, Located within the Throne of Gryfindor's Castle
Business Assets = 26 % Ownership in Hogwarts
HOUSE SIMMONS
Liquid Assets = 837,102 Galleons 2 Sickle 5 Knuts
Property Assets = None Known
Item Assets = None
Business Assets = NONE
HOUSE MERLIN
Liquid Assets = 358,254,872 Galleons, 0 sickle 0 knut
Property Assets = None Known
Item Assets = None
Business Assets = None
TOTAL LIQUID WORTH: 2,859,617,491 Galleons 8 sickles 15 Knuts
Relative Value –
£ 14,298,087,455 (14 billion, 298 million, 87 thousand, 4 hundred 55 Pounds Sterling)
$ 22,590,978,178.90 (22 billion, 590 million, 978 thousand 1 hundred 76 dollars and 90 cents)
Total Business Worth –
12% Stake in Weasley's Wizarding Wheezes (88% owned by George and Fred Weasley)
88% Ownership of Hogwarts School of Witchcraft and Wizardry (2 % owned by Albus Dumbledore, 4 % owned by Thomas Marvolo Riddle, other minor owners)
Interest Rates on all accounts = 25% annual Interest
Harry Potter stared at the pieces of parchment, "I'm one of the richest people on earth?" He asked the goblins.
All of them let out a small chuckle, "Well according to the Forbes Muggle magazine, if they knew of your wealth you would be places at about number 6, though you are far richer than any wizard alive. You will quickly surpass all of these muggles due to your interest rate. As long as an account is active, due to our agreements with Merlin, you will gain a 25% interest rate per year on all of your accounts, roughly in the neighborhood of seven-hundred-million galleons a year." Ragnarok explained.
"And what of being able to get to any of my properties?" Harry asked.
"Well, we do have something for you that could arrange that, however there are some warnings that go along with it, if you wish to hear, Sir." Ragnarok spoke.
"Please continue." Was all Harry said.
Ragnarok continued, "We have what we call a Portkey Ring, it is old Goblin magic. This ring will continually update itself when you buy, find, or sell property. This ring will allow you to pull up in your mind's eye a listing of the properties you KNOW you own. It will also allow you to portkey to these locations. The only exception being that if anti-portkey wards are in place, they will be transferred to your control, as will all wards, when you first visit the property. This will eject all others from the home or properties unless you will it otherwise as you portkey and can feel the wards accepting you. The other issue is cost, this piece of equipment looks like any ring, but will cost you 1000 Galleons because it must be made to fit your mind perfectly and will take 7 days to complete. If you wish for it by the end of the day, it will cost you 7000 galleons for the additional goblin labor. The only drawback to this device is that you must KNOW of your property for it to remind you of it." Ragnarok explained
Harry was astounded, "Well, I have the money, let us get that ready then, I would like it by the end of the day. I also would like to arrange my vaults. Instead of having my gold in multiple vaults, I would like a new vault with the maximum security placed on it, below even the founding vaults, for my gold. All items or other valuables or issues should remain in their own vaults for organization. All three of you," Harry said pointing to Griphook, Ragnok, and Fragnook, "will oversee this account. How much would this cost me?"
The Goblins looked at each other, "10,000 galleons for it to be ready in a week. However any accessories you purchase for storing, retrieving, or using your money will draw from the combined value until your gold is moved."
Harry nodded, "That's fine. Now I need a few services I am hoping you can secure for me. One of my gifts is that of a Metamorphmagi, I intend to create a separate persona for remaining incognito. I need an ID, both muggle and magical, a passport, an apparition license and muggle Drivers license with my real information for this 'persona' and one other, a Jordan Williamson, a 22 year old Male American wizard residing in Great Britain. I also would like muggle debit cards linked to my Gringotts accounts for both, and a single everlasting money bag. How much would this cost me?" Harry asked the goblins.
This time Griphook spoke up, "500 galleons, My Lo... Harry."
Harry nodded, "Okay how long until these will be ready?" He asked.
Griphook again spoke up, "If you wait one minute, Harry, I will get a teller who can use a muggle camera and will have everything ready within a half-hour."
Harry nodded his acceptance and took both pictures, then waited the half hour. Right on time the other goblin came back and placed a portfolio on the table, Harry took the portfolio and shrunk it, placing it in his pocket. "Also one other thing I wished to speak with you about, I would like to hire 10 bodyguards 2 who will remain at my side and the others who will remain nearby at all times. Can any of you help me?"
The Goblins looked at each other and Ragnarok began speaking, "My Lord, we can provide Goblin guards for you. The cost for this would be 5,000 Galleons a month payable in any way you choose."
Harry thought about it, "Okay, I'll pay a full year now and we will determine if any more are needed at a later date." Harry replied before continuing, "Figuring that in what is my total bill for today?"
Ragnarok added it up in his head, and spoke, "77,500 Galleons, and you will be able to pick up your portkey ring at 5 pm tonight, It is now 2pm."
"Very well, please take it from the Merlin account." Harry paused, "I have another request, I would like to read my parent's will and then see their vault."
Ragnok scurried back to his office and within minutes had delivered another copy of the Potter's will to Harry. Harry paused, taking a big breath, and then began reading.
LAST WILL
AND
TESTAMENT
OF
Lord JAMES GRYFIN POTTER, Lord of the Most Ancient and Noble House of Potter,
and
Lady LILLY EVANS POTTER, Lady of the Most Ancient and Noble House of Potter.
To whom it may concern,
We, the undersigned, declare this document to be our Last Will and testament, and being of sound mind and body, hereby declare all previous wills null and void.
Our first condition of this will is that while unlikely should one of us live while the other dies, all of our possessions shall transfer to the remaining person.
Should both of us die, and yet our only child, Harry James Potter, survive, all of our earthly possessions shall be transferred to Harry James Potter, in trust until the age of adulthood, or his emancipation. He shall have access to an account that provides him with 10,000 Galleons per year. We also desire that one of the following guardians be appointed to our child.
1) Sirius Black, Minor's Godfather
2) Minerva McGonagall, Longtime Friend
3) Frank and/or Alice Longbottom, Aurors
4) Augusta Longbottom, Longtime Friend
5) Peter Pettigrew, Longtime Friend
Should none of these be able or willing to take upon the guardianship of our son, we ask that the Ministry of Magic place him with a magical family. Under no circumstance is Harry James Potter to be placed with Petunia and/or Vernon Dursley.
If we shall die before Harrry James Potter reaches the age of 17, we hereby request that he should take over the Lordship of the Most Ancient House of Potter upon his 17th birthday, or upon his legal emancipation, whichever is sooner.
Our Dearest Harry,
If you are reading this then it means your father and I did not survive, we are so very sad we could not be there for you.
Your father and I love you and pray for the best for you and hope that by writing this will you have known a happy childhood with people who will take care of you. We wish we could have been there for you, but we can't. You are the cutest and most adorable baby I have ever known and I hope you are living a life that will make us proud. Please don't cry for us!
I love you, my darling baby boy,
Your Mother,
Lilly Potter.
Hey Prongslet,
I pray this finds you well, and that you have been giving your uncle Sirius and Remus hell. Keep the prank war's going for me my beautiful baby boy.
I love you my son,
Your Father,
James Gryfin Potter
We hereby appoint Albus Dumbledore as the Executor of this Will.
Signed on this day, May 6th, 1980
James Gryfin Potter
Lilly Evans Potter
Harry was livid, DUMBLEDORE KNEW! 'He knew all about where my parents wanted me, he knew about my vaults and he never told me.' Harry thought to himself. 'The Manipulative old coot!'
At this though something hardened in Harry, if he was not before, he was now firmly convinced that he would take down Albus Percival Wulfric Brian Dumbledore.
Soon enough Harry stood and shook each Goblins hand. "Thank you for your help today." He told them, "I'll be back tonight or tomorrow."
At that Harry returned to the Gringott's lobby and approached the muggle money exchange. "Excuse me, I would like to transfer 20 Galleons 8 sickles 15 knuts into muggle pounds."
"Account?" the Goblin said, barely looking at Harry.
"The House of black Vault." replied Harry. At those five words the goblin squeaked and looked at Harry, who by this point had changed his cloak and Ring into the Black Family orientation.
"Yes, My Lordship. I have £102.47 for you. Have a wonderful day." The goblin said, handing Harry his money.
======= MEANWHILE AT HOGWARTS ======
Albus Percival Wulfric Brian Dumbledore, Headmaster of Hogwarts School of Witchcraft and Wizardry was worried, as state he rarely found himself in. Within the last hour the wards surrounding Hogwarts had begun to weaken. All of the wards that three of the four founders had put in place and parts of the wards Slytherin had in effect had begun to weaken.
This could mean only one thing, someone somewhere was the Heir to three of the four founders and now could lay claim to Hogwarts, without them stepping foot into Hogwarts within the next month all of the wards associated with the Heir would fall. Albus had no choice but to write a letter to the Heir.
After a while, the letter itself was complete, and Albus gave the letter to Fawkes to deliver.
======= Back In Diagon Alley ======
Harry decided to walk around in his 'Jordan Williamson' persona, and after a short stop in the corner of the lobby that was well hidden, he forced his appearance to change. He now had blue-gray eyes, reddish facial hair that was a short beard, and short brown hair. He forced his signet ring to deactivate and look like a normal ring, along with the cloak to look like an everyday cloak.
After sifting in his packet of papers he found his Jordan Williamson debit card, and his moneybag. Shrinking the remainder of the packet, he placed it in his pocket with the card and the moneybag and headed into a bright sunny day in Diagon alley.
Harry looked around for a bit before finding a trunk store. He needed a new one that was not banged up like his last one. He approached the vendor, "Excuse me, sir. I'm looking for a secure multi-compartment trunk."
The proprietor of the shop, looked at Harry and his raggedy clothes and laughed, "Get out of here, there is no way you have the amount of money to pay for one of mine."
"I assure you I do." sneered Harry in his best aristocratic voice. "Would you like proof?"
"Go ahead, show me your pockets boy." The shop-owner just laughed.
Harry simply removed his money-bag and spoke into it, "One-Hundred-Thousand Galleon draft." after waiting a minute he pulled it out and showed it to the gray haired man at the counter. Harry proceeded to put it back in the bag, where it disappeared.
The man began to apologize profusely. "I'm very sorry for judging, sir. I have many trunks like the ones you speak of. Some even have full flats inside, I could even have a custom designed one done. What are looking for?"
Harry thought for a minute, "How many compartments can it have?"
The shop owner huffed, "I can build ones with up to 25 compartments, though for a flat each compartment is transformed into one room and is it's own dimension once you are transferred into the trunk . All you have to do is be keyed into the trunk and say which compartment you want to open. "
Harry thought about what he wanted and described it for the trunk maker, "I would like one that is 1 meter wide, by 1 meter tall, and half a meter from front to back, with 25 compartments, One should be a lavish bathroom, another a study lined in bookshelves with a fireplace. The third should be a living room with a floo installed, if that's possible. The next should be a kitchen, then a dining room. The sixth should be a master bedroom connected to the seventh which should be a master bath.
"The next three should be standard size compartments with storage for books, the next five for clothes, and the 15 empty. I would like any special features you have."
"Well I already have a trunk with those dimension that I can furnish today. I'll give you a ebony inlaid oak wood trunk. It will have a keypad on top that you only have to touch it and say which compartment and it will either open or transport you to that compartment. Only those whose fingerprints are found in the trunk's memory will be able to move it. It will have a impervious charm on it to protect it from damage an' a featherlight charm on it fo' lightness'. You will need to set the floo address, and only those keyed into the trunk will be able to pass it's wards." The shopkeeper explained in a hurry, "Ill have it ready for you in two days for a cost of 25,000 Galleons. I'll thro' in a small trunk for you to leave with and use for your purchases today for free." The shopkeeper hurriedly said, trying to make a sale to this rich man.
Harry smiled, "Deal, but I only pay when I have the merchandise."
"Deal. Come around day after 'morrow at this time, and it should be goo' to go." The shopkeeper said, happy he would be making such a large amount of gold.
Harry left with his packet of papers already loaded into his new one compartment trunk that was shrunk into his pocket, he quickly approached an armory store almost near Knockturn Alley and walked in, as he did so he made sure his proportions where exactly the same to his normal but his looked remained those of Jordan. "What can I get you, young man?" The shopkeeper, a tough man if looks had anything to do with it.
"I need a wand holster, and few sets of garments, I want them to look similar to Muggle clothing. I'd be interested in anything else you have that you think may interest me." Harry explained to the man. The Man quickly took Harry's measurements with a enchanted clothing ruler.
The man rushed around the store and took 4 pairs of pants and a trench-coat style jacket from the shelves. He also included a pair of boots and a wand holster "These good sir, would work. All of 'em be being black Hungarian Horntail dragon leath'r. All 'o 'ese pants, the boots, and the jacket will block 'ost minor and moderite hexes and curses. The wand holster is charmed so that it is 'nvisible and the wand can not be drawned but by 'our command. The boots 'ave been charmed to grip 'ny surface.
I'll also throw in a dragonskin set of robes for ya. All of 'em also go' autosizing charms on 'em." The shopkeeper explained.
"I'll take them..." Harry began as he was interrupted by a flash of fire. He saw that Fawkes, Dumbledore's phoenix was hovering in front of him. The phoenix gave Harry an odd look but held out his leg. Harry took the letter, and stuffed it in his pocket. He quickly shooed the bird away, and the bird left in a flash.
"As I was saying, I'll take them all. Could I also get two of those wallets I see over there?" Harry finished.
"Aye, I'll be gettin' 'em for ya. Those 're a good buy. Em'ed be charmed so they can't be taken out of your possession. That'll be 230 Galleons." The shopkeeper said, placing the bundle and the two wallets on the counter.
Harry reached into his money-bag and pulled out the amount, giving it to the shopkeeper. He took his mini-trunk from his pocket, took out his wand and enlarged the trunk. He quickly placed it on He quickly shrunk his belongings and placed them in the trunk, save one pair of pants, the robes, the holster, the jacket, and one pair of boots.. He stepped into the dressing room and placed the pants on, throwing away Dudley's oversized clothes, save only his oversized T-shirt. Harry then strapped the holster on his arm, placing his wand in it he saw it disappear. Next Harry placed his coat on, followed by replacing his family cloak over the ensemble. Harry replaced the coat in his trunk, deciding not to wear it. Harry shrunk his trunk, replaced it in his pocket and left the store, nodding to the shopkeeper. As Harry stepped outside the door he checked his watch and noticed it was nearing five o'clock. Harry headed towards Gringott's, and headed to Ragnarok's office. "Ragnarok?" Harry asked after knocking on the door.
The Goblin opened his door and allowed him to enter, "Lord Black, here is what you requested. I took the liberty of placing a charm on it so that only you can remove without being burned."
Harry gave a heartfelt "Thanks." before placing the ring on his index finger, and leaving the bank.
Harry headed to the nearest portkey area, and quickly port keyed back to his bedroom.
After arriving home, Harry decided to clean up. He took a quick shower, and then replaced his clothing, including his cloak. Harry wanted to impress his Aunt and Uncle with his new status. He wanted them to realize they were no longer safe, and only through "the goodness of his heart" would they be better off without him.
At exactly 6 o'clock, like every evening, he heard Uncle Vernon pull into the parking lot. He could hear Dudley in his room, preparing for his boxing match by beating on his punching bag. Harry heard Vernon come in, say Hello to Petunia and go to his room. Harry changed his appearance to his normal physical appearance, save his clothing which remained the clothing he got today. Harry approached the mirror, and looked himself over. Harry was amazed by what he saw, after the physical changes that had come over him due to the trials the man staring back at him had a blazing glint to his vivid green eyes. The man stood about 5' 11'', had wavy shoulder length black hair, and dashing sideburns. If you looked carefully you could see the shape of lightning bolt scar peeking from under his bangs. Harry quickly tied his hair into a loose pony-tail, with a leather strip. The man had black pants that looked to normal muggle eyes as some exotic leather. He had boots of the same leather. A white t-shirt could be seen poking out from where the top of his long trench coat was slightly unbuttoned at the top. Over all of this the man wore a cloak carrying the Black Family crest. All-in-all most would feel and see the power this man exuded. Harry could see himself in the man, it still was recognizably him. At exactly 7 o'clock Harry heard his Aunt Petunia call his cousin and his uncle to dinner. Harry decided this would be a good way to prepare them for the talk.
He gathered his mind, and quickly flicked his wand to his hand, touching it to his signet ring he called, "Potter." The ring made it's transformation, as the cloak turned red with dark emerald green trim and the Potter family crest on the back and right shoulder. Harry walked downstairs silently, and sat at the table.
Vernon gave him a look but kept his mouth shut. Harry figured this was because Vernon was still afraid of "Mad-Eye" Moody, you would have to be stupid not to be scared of that man.
Petunia on the other hand was shocked, "What are you wearing at MY table, freak!"
"Aunt Petunia, I am simply wearing what is required of me for that appointment I had earlier."
"Go! Change now!" Petunia yelled.
Harry smiled, "Now, now, Auntie Petunia, you would not wish to offend a Lord, would you?"
At this Petunia simply collapsed to her chair, "Wha... what did you say?" She asked.
Harry smiled, "I asked if you would wish to offend a Lord" He repeated.
"You... your... your a Lord?" Petunia huffed with a cross between a look of bewilderment and horror on her face.
"Simply put, yes. However I would suggest finishing our dinner, and then heading to the sitting room for a discussion."
Vernon looked very angry at the moment, but held his tongue until they finished dinner. "Dudley! Clean the dishes." He ordered as he stood.
"Make Harry!" Dudley whined.
"No, your cousin and us have some things to discuss." Vernon replied. Harry smiled, and flicked his wand out, and muttered a quick scourgify spell that cleaned all of the dishes where they sat. Vernon saw this and became enraged. "WHAT DO YOU THINK YOUR DOING IN MY HOUSE BOY!" the whale of a man bellowed as he went to swing a fist at Harry's head. Harry just ducked and put his wand to his uncle's throat, cutting his uncle's next attempt short.
Harry began speaking, and the tone of voice he used froze Vernon's bones, "Vernon, as you just noticed, I am now legal to do magic. Should you EVER attempt to hit me again, you will regret it highly. I suggest ALL of us, that includes your precious Dudlykins, sits down and talks."
Vernon gulped and did as he was told, along with Petunia and Dudley. Harry placed his wand back in it's holster. And began speaking, "Now, Aunt and Uncle, here is what I wanted to talk to you about. As you notice I came into a lot of money in the last few days and have found out more information, Dumbledore lied to you and to me.
"The Blood Wards he claims are the reason I live here CAN NOT exist. Aunt Petunia, you share no blood with me. My mother was a witch your parents adopted before you were born."
Petunia looked shocked, and Vernon looked gleeful, "So we have no reason to keep you?"
"In essence yes..."
At this Vernon interrupted, "Then I'm going to write that Dumbleedoor person of yours to take you off our hands!" He celebrated as he began to stand.
Harry just shook his head and rose his voice, "SIT!" At this Vernon looked shocked again and fell with a loud thump back into the chair he had been sitting in moments before.
"As I was saying, yes. However I intend to make it VERY profitable for you to allow me to remain here for the next while. Say in the range of.." at this he conjured a pen and a piece of parchment, on which he scribbled down - £5,500.00 and slid it over to the Dursleys. Vernon's eyes got greedy, then distrusting while poor Dudley and Aunt Petunia could only stare.
Vernon spoke up, "Why would you want to do this, and how can you afford it?"
Harry only sighed, "I wish to do it this way because all of my houses need some reworking, and this will give me that time. I know I can stay at at least one of these houses, but I'm not sure how long it will take to prepare. Furthermore I need time to enact my plan to get Dumbledore out of my life so that I can escape without you getting in trouble, or myself doing so. And believe it or not Uncle Vernon, that is a VERY miniscule amount of my worth. If you convert my wizard money, just the cash I have in my vaults, to muggle money I am the six richest man in the world."
"Very well boy, we don't stand to lose anything even if you can't pay. What are your conditions and how long will you be staying?" Uncle Vernon asked.
"Four weeks, as to conditions I have very few. The first is that you will no longer call me boy, freak, or any other name. You can call me Harry, if you can't handle that one nicety of family, you may call me My Lord, Your Lordship, Lord Potter, Lord Black, or Lord Potter-Black. The choice is your and I don't much care. Secondly, I will stay out of your way, and you will stay out of mine. Lastly, you speak to no one about my comings-and-goings. Do you think this can be done?" Harry asked.
All three of the Dursleys shook their head, Vernon thinking about getting rid of Harry, and Petunia and Dursley more focused on the money.
"Good, then I will be retiring to my bedroom." Harry said as he stood and made his way to his room. Once he arrived there, he pulled the piece of parchment that Fawkes delivered from his pocket. He took a moment to look at, along the top in scrolling letters read...
Lord Gryfindor, Hufflepuff, and Ravenclaw
Harry then opened the envelope, and began to read.
HOGWARTS SCHOOL
of
WITCHCRAFT
and
WIZARDRY
To the Lord of the Most Noble and Ancient Houses of Gryfindor, Hufflepuff, and Ravenclaw:
Greetings My Lordship, please allow me to introduce myself, my name is Albus Dumbledore, and I am the headmaster of your esteemed school. I know that you have now claimed Lordship of what is rightfully yours due to the fact that when you did, all three sections of wards associated with your Lordship began to weaken. I fear that if you do not come to Hogwarts within the month and renew these, your school's wards will fail and your Lordships School shall fall soon thereafter.
I implore you my Lordship, please contact me with all due to haste to arrange this.
Yours in service,
Headmaster Albus Dumbledore
(Order of Merlin, First Class, Grand Sorc., Chf. Warlock,
Supreme Mugwump, International Confed. of Wizards )
Harry read the note, and decided he would reply in the morning, he had just the way to bait Dumbledore. At this very pleasant though Harry changed clothing and laid in his newly transfigured four-poster bed and was lolled into a peaceful slumber.
NEW AUTHORS NOTES:
Okay, one of my reviewers pointed out a few things I failed to include or overdid in this chapter and I agreed, so for once I am reposting this with some changes, the only thing I failed to change was Harry visiting his vaults, I plan to do that next chapter
OLD AUTHORS NOTE:
You all should be very happy, even with the boring information,I put out my largest chapter to date, over 5469 words, not including my authors notes. I am sorry however for not getting this out sooner, every time it seemed to be a good spot to stop, I kept feeling like I needed to get farther into the story with this chapter. I promise that in the next chapter we will finish the shopping trips, and from there we will have more political intrigue, mentor-Remus, action, and adventure as Harry leaves to train.
NEXT CHAPTER: Harry finishes shopping, bait's Dumbledore, and begins the process of utter humiliation for Dumbledore.
One thing I want to ask, How many, and what Animagus forms should Harry have?