Chapter 7: Fame

What is fame? The advantage of being known by people of whom you yourself know nothing, and for whom you care as little.

-Lord Bryon

"Boss, I think you need to go shopping for your school supplies soon," Sarah told him while pointing at the calendar. They only had a week to get Harry ready for school.

"Alright, Sarah how about you come with me and we can just bill Wolfram and Hart. Say it's a business expense," Harry said with a big smile on his face.

Sarah raised an eyebrow at her boss, "Seriously, you have a couple million dollars and you don't even want to pay for your school supplies?"

Harry hid his head sheepishly, "Well, they are the ones who really want me to go to school,"

"Yah uh huh, sure. It probably won't even cost you more than a few thousand dollars," She said shaking her head at him.

"Point taken Sarah, so where are we going exactly?" Harry asked as he put on his a leather trench coat that he had become accustomed to wearing.

"Diagon Alley, I've heard its one of the best wizard shopping centers from a few of our clients. They said to go to the Leakey Cauldron. It's a pub. From the pub we should be able to find our way to the Alley."

"Alright, shall we take the Corvette?" Harry asked knowing she'd have to come because he couldn't drive.

"Sounds good to me. Although I prefer to drive the mustang," She said smiling.

Harry rolled his eyes, "Well I like the Corvette better." With that he walked out and led her to the company parking lot to pick up the beautiful black 1990 convertible Corvette he owned.

"Top down," He insited when the got in the car.

Sarah nodded and they pulled out of Wolfram and Hart.

Thirty minutes later they arrived in front of an odd looking pub called the Leaky Cauldron.

"Alright, let's head inside" Harry said after they found a good parking place.

Upon entering the man behind the bar took a triple take at Harry before saying, "Oh my Mr. Potter? Is that you?"

"I have been told that's my name, who's asking?"

"Hello, Mr. Potter my name is Tom. I work the bar here." Harry eyed the man who seemed to know him. The man had no teeth and quite frankly was not the first person he would have liked to meet from the wizarding world.

Harry nodded, "I'm trying to get to Diagon Alley. Can you please point the direction?"

"Its in the courtyard through that door," He pointed at the door labeled courtyard, "Just tap the bricks in a circle order with your wand, and in you go."

"Pardon me sir, but I have no wand yet, that's why I'm here,"

Tom's eyes widened as if everything he knew about the famous boy in front of him was suddenly shattered, "You have no wand? I would have thought they gave the boy-who-lived a wand at a very early age." Tom muttered a few inaudible things and then looked back at Harry, "Alright, I'll let you through Mr. Potter,"

Tom then led Harry to a brick wall, took out his wand and within seconds the wall began to open.

"Thank you sir," Harry said politely and then walked through the wall with Sarah walking behind him.

"Wow," Sarah said in awe.

"Yes, wow would be the correct word wouldn't it," Harry whispered to her and then looked around and took in the sight of the wizard robes, "I am frankly amazed that these people can stand to wear those horrid outfits," He told her and in response she giggled.

"Well boss, it's their fashion style." She said.

"I wonder if I can use my fame to change that," Harry suggested.

"Maybe, however you are required to wear those robes to school,"

Harry mumbled some curse words and then took out a list of what they needed.

School Essentials

CauldronWand4 RobesMuggle SweatsPotion SuppliesBooksPetOwl

Harry glanced around and located a shop that sold cauldrons right next to the entrance to the alley. "Let's go in here,"

Harry started to look around and found that they sold several types of Cauldrons: copper, brass, pewter, silver. Some even came with magical add-ons like self-stirring, self cleaning, and collapsible.

"Good day sir," Said the storekeeper, "May I help you?"

"Yes I am looking for a Cauldron for the upcoming school year."

"What is your budget?"

Sarah snorted, "Like he has a budget,"

Harry glared at her, "I don't really have a budget, I just want the best possible cauldron."

"Well then you should get a silver one with self-stirring, self cleaning and collapsible settings." The man said and showed him an example of one.

"Is the self stirring completely accurate?" Harry inquired.

"Well… we have heard it doesn't work perfectly on the more complicated potions." The storekeeper unhappily admitted.

"Then I think I'll get a large, silver one with self-cleaning, and collapsible add-ons." Harry said after considering the draw backs of a self-stirring one he decided against it.

The man nodded and tallied it up, "That'll be 9 galleons Mr. Potter,"

"Galleons?" Harry asked a little confused.

"Yes Mr. Potter you know Galleons, Sickles and Knuts." The man explained a little confused as to why the boy didn't know that.

"All I have are pounds." Harry told him.

"You mean muggle money?"

"Yes," Harry said.

"I do believe you might want to go to Gringotts then Mr. Potter and have them convert your money. I'll keep your order on hold until you return."

Harry nodded and walked out the door, "Damn wizards and their different currency system," He muttered.

"So Gringotts boss?"

"Yeah, must be the Wizard bank."

She nodded and they headed to the huge building near the end of the alley.

"Looks more like a fortress then a bank," She told him laughing as they walked in. Sarah stopped dead in her tracks at the entrance, "What the hell are those?" She asked pointing at the tellers.

"I believe they are goblins Sarah."

"Goblins?"

"I read somewhere they are brilliant mathematicians, makes sense they run the banks."

She nodded a little unsure.

"Come on," He said and pulled on her a little until they were at a teller, "Hello," Harry looked at the name tag, "Mr. Griphook."

"Hello, name and key please,"

"Harry Potter and I don't have a key,"

"Well Mr. Potter in that case we will need a drop of your blood and then we will retrieve your key if you are who you say you are,"

Harry nodded and stuck out his hand out to the goblin who took out a knife and poke at one of Harry's fingers. The blood then dropped down on to a piece of parchment on the Goblins desk. The parchment read, 'Harry James Potter,'

"Alright you are indeed Mr. Potter. Would you like to access your vaults today?"

"Vault?"

"Yes isn't that why you are here?"

"No, I was here to exchange currency. What vault?"

"Your family vaults. They contain your family heirlooms and money."

"I was actually just here to exchange money but maybe I'll take a look at those another time. However, can I get a list of what is in my vaults and all past transactions."

"Of course Mr. Potter. You are a very wealthy client of ours how about you go speak to the Goblin in charge of your vault. I'm sure he'd love to talk to you and find out what you wish to invest in. His name is JabraKlaw."

Harry nodded, "please lead the way Mr. Griphook."

Griphook led him down two halls until they came to an office labeled, "JabraKlaw's office,"

"He is one of the partners of the bank and has been wondering when he'd see you." Griphook informed Harry.

Harry knocked on the door and heard a gruff voice holler, "Come in"

"Hello Mr. JabraKlaw. My name is Harry Potter. I was told you are in charge of my account."

"Correct, I am. How may I help you Mr. Potter."

"Well, I was hoping to get bank statements as well as a list of my properties."

"Was the one we sent you last week not up to your standards?"

"I never got a bank statement."

"We've been sending you one every year since you turned 6."

"I haven't received a single one,"

The goblin in front of him nodded solemly , "It appears your mail has been intercepted several times then, its probably by that man who keeps trying to take your money."

"What man?" Harry asked slightly alarmed.

"Albus Dumbledore keeps requesting access to your vaults. He has been citing himself as your magical guardian however we know that isn't true. On our file it states that Harry James Potter's guardian is none other than Harry James Potter. The night Sirius Black was incarcerated you became your own guardian."

"So Dumbledore is after my account? Why?" Harry pondered.

"Mr. Potter you have the equivalent of five million dollars in galleons in that vault."

"That's all?" Harry scoffed.

"What do you mean that's all?" The goblin almost looked offended by the statement.

"Well I've been working in the Muggle world for the past year and have earned about 24 million." Harry explained proudly.

Greed and desire automatically filled the Goblins eyes, "Mr. Potter, I'd recommend you house your money in Gringotts,"

"I think I may agree because you seem to be taking good care of my money so far. I will be soon attending The Academy of Magus Notita and Vox. Can you send my bank statements to there and to the nearest Wolfram and Hart from now on?"

"Of course Mr. Potter."

"Do you have the Muggle equivalent of a credit card here?"

"Yes kind of, we have a card that you simply state your name, the money amount, and which company or person you are paying and it will transfer the money. It uses voice and magic recognition to figure out if you are the right person. It also uses a stress tester to figure out if you are doing this out of choice or if you are being forced. They cost about 5 galleons and 3 knuts."

"Then please do that. My bank account with the First Nation Bank is 5698, pass code is revan. Please have the money transferred to Gringotts. I'd like another vault opened for the money I make working."

The goblin nodded, "It will be housed in vault 89 then. That is one of the few empty vaults left."

"Now then I'll take that credit card and be on my way."

The goblin did some magic on the card and then handed it over it Harry, "Have a good day Mr. Potter,"

"One more thing, can you configure this to work in a Muggle debit card slider."

"Of course Mr. Potter," The goblin did a few more magical incantations and suddenly the credit card looked like a Muggle one "Mr. Potter before you leave, I actually have something you need to wear. Don't worry it can be invisible but you are the head of a family." JabraKlaw then reached into a safe behind him and pulled out a box. This box was intricate and had a picture of 4 intertwining hands on it. Each hand had a different ring on it however none of the rings were identifiable. "If I am not mistaken Mr. Potter this should belong to you."

Harry looked a little confused, "And what would they be?"

"Your family ring or rings depending," The goblin told him and placed the box before him, "It will test you and any ring that rightfully belong to you shall appear in this box. Under it shall be the title of the family the ring corresponds with."

Harry nodded, "Alright, so what do I do?"

"You place your finger on the latch and it will take some of your blood after it analyzes your blood it will glow a color the color is different depending on the person. Then you can open it and retrieve the rings inside. Just a warning each person reacts differently with each ring."

Harry took a deep breath and placed his thumb on the latch. He felt a sharp pain shoot up his arm. The box took a minute before it glowed a bright Avada Kedavra green. Harry then quickly opened the box and within it were 4 rings. The first one was gold with a ruby in it. It was labeled, 'Potter.' Harry softly ran his finger over the ring before placing it on his left ring finger. The ring immediately changed sizes and wrapped around his finger, "It feels, weird," Harry commented.

"Yes it should. It connects your power to the family power giving you all of the past head of family's magical power."

Harry nodded and looked at the ring beside the Potter ring this one was a cold ring made of pure onyx stone. Under it read 'Black.' Harry slipped it on to his left middle finger and felt a mix of darkness and light overcome him. His eyes flashed black for an instance before returning to green. Now however Harry's eyes were speckled with black.

The next ring was a silver of some sort and the gem was a dark green color. The silver had a snake engraved in it. Under the ring it read, 'Slytherin.' Harry's eyes widened as he recognized the name, "There must be a mistake."

"The box makes no mistake if it says you are the head of Slytherin then you are."

Harry glanced at the ring and finally decided he should put it on. He placed the ring on his right hand ring finger. The ring gave off a green light and the snake slithered around the ring. The snake then said something to Harry, "Lord Slytherin, it shall be a pleasure to once again meet a worthy owner."

"Thank you, what may I call you?" Harry asked politely.

"I have no name, I am simply the guardian of this ring. I judge the worth of the one who wears me. That is my only purpose. You are worthy, my purpose is done for now" The snake informed him and then grew still again.

Harry looked to the final ring. It looked simple, it was half granite half onyx making it appear black and white on it was inscription that read something in Latin, 'Fatum est a recubo , vita est quis vos planto is.'"

"What does this mean?" Harry asked the goblin.

"My Latin is a bit rusty but I believe it says, 'Destiny is a lie, life is what you make it.' I have never seen such a ring, which family does it say?" The goblin asked.

"It says 'Fay" Harry said.

"As in Morgan la Fay?" The goblin looked like he was going to faint.

"Um, maybe I'm not sure"

"That ring hasn't surfaced in over a thousand years Mr. Potter." The goblin informed him.

Harry gazed at the ring and then put in on his right hand middle finger, it glowed pure white and then proceeded to cover the room in pure darkness. It was a few minutes before the darkness subsided.

"What does this mean for me?" Harry asked the goblin.

"It means you are now, Lord Potter Black Slytherin Fay. If you don't wish for your rings to show you simply touch the one you want to show while thinking the word 'vanish' and if you want them to appear touch them again and think 'appear.' It may be a good idea to have them be invisible for now. As Lord Potter you have a seat in the Wizengamot or the Wizard Court. As Lord Black you have another seat. As Lord Slytherin you have controlling interest in Hogwarts as it is believed all other lines have died out. As Lord Fay you rightfully have 5 seats in the Wizengamot. Overall you have controlling interest in several companies and own several homes."

Harry nodded, "Please send a letter to my office at Wolfram and Hart. In the letter I'd like a list of all my assets liquid and otherwise. Thank you, I'll be on my way now." Harry and Sarah exited the building. Harry's first stop was now going to be Ollivander's seeing as it was pretty close by and then the Magical Menagerie. As he walked he quickly made his family rings invisible.

"Ollivander's Wand Shop," Harry said with a bright smile on his face. He then turned to Sarah, "My first wand!"

Sarah couldn't help but to smile, he seemed so kid like for once, "Yes Harry, your first wand," She had never called him Harry but for right now, it seemed okay.

Together they walked in the cluttered looking shop. The walls were lined with box after box after box. No one was standing at the counter to help them and Harry began to look dismayed. Right after Harry walked in a blond boy followed suit.

"Mother, I want to get my wand first!" The boy huffed and demanded.

"Alright Draco dear we will get you your wand first," The woman, Draco's mother, said.

"We better," Draco then noticed two others in the room and put on a smug smirk, "And you would be?"

"Harry Potter," Harry stated and stuck his hand out to shake.

Draco smirk turned quickly into a smile and took his hand, "Nice to meet you Harry," An electric shock traveled up both of their arms instantly and they stood there for several seconds just staring into each other's eyes.

"Ah, Mr. Malfoy and Mr. Potter, I knew I'd be seeing you two soon. Granted I didn't expect it would be at the same time." A man said, snapping Harry and Draco out of their daze."Mr. Malfoy you first? I have a feeling Mr. Potter might be a tough customer."

Draco nodded, "My right arm is my wand arm," He told the man.

"Good," The man uttered an incantation and suddenly 4 numbers appeared in thin air, "Alright Mr. Malfoy let's find you a wand."

Draco Malfoy then began testing wands one after the other. In the end one wand began giving off intense sparks, "This is it!" Draco said happily.

"Ah Beech, Rigid, 9 ½ inches, with a dragon heart string as the core. A good wand Mr. Malfoy and I can see good things coming from you in the future. That will be 6 galleons.

Draco smiled, "Thank you sir," He said a paid the man.

"Now Mr. Potter," Ollivander said and handed him a wand. Harry swished and flicked and nothing happened. 100 wands later Harry swished a wand and felt an intense rush and black and red sparks came from his wand. "Ah, Mr. Potter, one of the last wands left of those type."

"What do you mean by type?" Harry asked inquisitively.

"Well it's been 300 years since anyone has made a double wood double core wand. The wood is made of dark cherry and elm. The core is a runespoor fang wrapped in a chimera scale. I believe the scale was soaked in the tears of a phoenix. It is 10 inches and very flexible." The man told him with a tinge of awe in his voice.

"Wow that sounds rather grand."

"Yes well it also costs a rather grand price, sorry Mr. Potter but it is about 19 galleons. It should be very useful at Hogwarts."

Harry had the money transferred and then commented, "I won't be going to Hogwarts."

"Ah, well wherever your schooling is it shall be great for you."

"Not going to Hogwarts?" Draco asked alarmingly, "Why not?"

"I am going to the Academy of Magus Notita and Vox." Harry said, "Now if you'll excuse me I have other items to obtain."

"What other items?" Draco asked.

"Robes, potion supplies, books, a pet, and a cauldron." Harry stated.

"Well we were on our way to the robe shop if you wish to join us." Draco said with a hopeful look in his eyes.

"I was on my way to the Menagerie but I do need some robes, I don't see why I shouldn't go with you." Harry said.

"Well we could go to the Menagerie with you for a bit, I do need a new Owl after all." Draco said and glanced at his mother who gave him a stiff nod.

Harry looked over the young heir of Malfoy, "Alright let's go to the Menagerie then."

They walked into the store and it was lined with animals of all types from cats to runespoors. Harry immediately went to the Owl section. They had all kinds, Screech, Barn, Snowy, and even Eagle owls. One in particular caught Harry's eyes. It was black and white. It had strips of white on his black wings. It had a white face with black speckles and piercing golden eyes. It's beak appeared to be very sharp. Harry moved closer to it and gazed at it.

The man who ran the store walked up to Harry, "I see you are eyeing our vanishing Northern Eagle Owl, Mr…"

"Potter." Harry informed him, "And yes I am why do you call him vanishing?"

The man seemed rather surprised that Harry Potter was after this owl but responded, "There are days when we turn around and his cage is empty. We think he is a crossbreed with a magical creature and has the ability to turn invisible. Quite honestly I think he does it when people he doesn't like walk in."

Harry nodded, "How much does he cost?"

"Well considering how much of an advantage it is to have an invisible owl delivering your mail, 15 galleons." The man informed him.

"I'd love to get him. I'm also looking for a pet to raise from a young age."

"You mean as your familiar?"

Harry simply nodded.

"Well the kneazle would be good."

"I think I'd prefer a snake" Harry told the man, "A runespoor actually."

"Mr. Potter I don't think that'd be the best idea, runespoors are dangerous and have 3 heads. I'd recommend a more docile snake at least."

"Fine, I'll look around." Harry started to walk up the reptile aisle when he noticed a beautiful snake with dark blue scales that had sky blue speckles. The snake had fire red eyes. This snake was curled around a set of 3 eggs. Harry gazed at the eggs each was a different color. One was maroon, another was black and the last one was the same colored blue as his mother. "I want one of those eggs." Harry announced.

The man who ran the store was frightened, "That is another crossbreed between the most poisonous snake in the muggle world which is called a Fierce Snake and an Ashwinder. We were lucky enough that the breed ended up being fire resistant like the Ashwinder but the rest of its properties are from the Fierce Snake."

Harry stated simply, "I wish to have one of those eggs,"

"Mr. Potter I don't think that's a great idea its bite contains enough posion till kill a thousand men."

Harry glared at the man, "Please go find me the price while I decide which egg I want"

The man realized the young savior wasn't going to budge and walked off the register.

Sarah thought it was pretty funny that this man was trying to dissuade Harry considering it was near impossible.

Harry then turned to the snake, "Hello beautiful, what is your name?"

"A Speaker?" The snake asked.

"It would appear so, what is your name?"

"Lilith." The snake told him.

"I wish to make one of your eggs my familiar." Harry told the snake, "Which would you recommend?"

"Among my kind we believe that this color," The snake brushed against the red egg, "Is a sign of power. Take her young speaker and raise her."

"How do I hatch her?" Harry asked.

"Place her above a fire for 2 days and she shall hatch. Tell her who you are and that she is your familiar. Take care of her speaker. You may retrieve the egg I swear I shall never bite you" The snake informed him.

Harry smiled and open the cage to retrieve the red egg just as the storekeep returned. The man started freaking out and telling him to stop as Harry put his hand in the cage. The snake nuzzled Harry's arm as Harry removed the egg and then hissed at Harry, "Thank you and goodbye speaker."

"This will be my snake," Harry told the man. The man was in the midst of shock, " I need a cage for both animals. Preferably a rather big one. I'd also like if you'd send me a steady supply of owl and snake food via mail to this address," Harry handed the man his address, "How much will this cost me?"

"30 galleons and 5 knuts plus a galleon a month for food."

Harry nodded and had the money transferred. "Thank you sir, and good day." Harry pocketed the egg and then walked over to the Eagle Hawk's cage, "I shall call you Phantom. Please go to my home and wait there for my return."

Draco Malfoy could barely believe the boy standing before him was Harry Potter. He seemed so mature, on top of it, and well Slytherin-like. Draco never believed that the savior would by two very dangerous animals while he himself only bought a barn owl, "So Madam Malkins?" He asked Harry.

"Yes, of course," Harry responded.

The young Malfoy heir smiled and led Harry to Madam Malkins, "They have great robes there,"

Harry nodded politely as they entered the room.

Once Harry and Draco finished at Madam Malkins Harry had ordered 4 sets of formal robes each had a different color combo that corresponded with his family rings. Harry also ordered a set of black battle robes made from dragon scales and sewn with some kind of giant spiders web.

"I need to get some books and I bet you do to," Harry told Draco.

Draco nodded, "Flourish and Blott's is right next door"

They both then walked to the shop next door with the girls right behind them. Curiousity had seemed to be brimming in Mrs. Malfoy the entire time until finally she turned to Sarah and asked, "Are you his adoptive mother or something?" She was loud enough that Harry could hear so he turned around to hear his employees answer.

Sarah laughed, "God no, my name is Sarah Darcy. I'm Mr. Potter's employee."

"You work for him?" She asked a little shocked, "Doing what?"

"I'm his personal assistant at Wolfram and Hart where he works." Sarah told her proudly.

"What's Wolfram and Hart?" Mrs. Malfoy asked clearly confused.

"Why don't you ask the boss?" Sarah suggested.

Harry flashed a smile, "It's a law firm that I work at. I head a department there."

"Wow, I never would have guess the Potter Heir would have to work." Draco said astounded.

"I don't have to, I choose to." Harry informed her, "Besides they provide me with everything I could ever want plus cash." Harry shrugged, "So, books?"

Draco nodded and began to look for his class books while Harry searched for his own.

Harry after looking around the store found every book he needed and dropped them on the front counter. The titles read:

Ancient Runes Made Easy by Faith Lilac

By the Wand by Penelope Dunwalp

Charmingly Easy: A Guide to Charms (Which was published by the same company that made the Idiots Guides in the Muggle World)

Charmingly Easy: Potions 101

Defensive Magical Theory by Wilbert Slinkhard

Forgotten Bewtitchments and Charms by Falhoun

Magical War by Gellert Grindelwald

Offensive Darkness by Alexander Slytherin

Practical Defensive Magic and It's Use Against the Dark Arts

Self-Defensive Spellwork

Transfiguration: Chemical Versus Atomic by Daniel Vue

The Darker Side of Magic by Damien Darrow

Theories of Transubstantial Transfiguration by Louis Mable

The Potions Bible by Libatius Borage

The Rune Dictionary by Various Writers

"How much is this going to cost?" Harry asked.

"The total comes out to 23 galleons 14 sickles and 4 knuts." The manger told him.

"And can I add shipping?"

"Yes of course, that will add another galleon on to the cost making it 24 galleons, 14 sickles and 4 knuts as your total. May I have the address."

Harry nodded and told him the address, "Thank you sir." He said after transferring the money. He walked over to Draco who was still looking, "Mr. Malfoy, Mrs. Malfoy." He said politely, "If you don't mind I must continue my shopping and be on my way. You may owl me if you so chose to. Good day and it was a pleasure meeting you both. Have a good year at Hogwarts Draco." Harry shook the young Malfoy's hand again and the same shock ran up his arm except this time he was prepared. They then parted and Harry went on his way to the apothecary.

On the way to the apothecary he turned to Sarah and whispered, "I have a feeling Draco is my mate."

"Mate?" She asked.

"Yes all demons have a mate and I believe he is mine. Every time we touch I get this shock." He explained.

She nodded, "Well least you found him right?'

"Yes and now we shall be attending two separate schools where he may find someone else and not even be aware that he is destined to be mine" He said fiercely, "None the less let us conclude our shopping."

Harry ended up buying 3 of every ingredient in the shop as well as the cauldron he originally had planned to get. With that they headed back to his house where she left her boss for the weekend. "See you on Monday boss have fun with your new purchases,"

Harry smiled, "See you on Monday."

Please review sorry it took me so long but this is the longest chapter i have ever written. So what do you guys think?