Disclaimer: I forgot to add that everything you recognize belongs to JK Rowling.

I'm trying to be original but if I accidentally copy something please let me know and I'll change it. I've read a lot of these stories and sometimes things stick to you.

Harry woke up disoriented and feeling a bit awkward in his own body.

"Bloody hell it actually happened." He took some time to orient himself to his surroundings and to compartmentalize his conversation with Dumbledore and what it meant now.

It was bizarre being back in his eight year old malnourished and weak body. At seventeen he was not big by any standards but he was comfortable. Now he felt scrawny and laughed at having his knobby knees once again. He opened the door and snuck into the kitchen to see the date on the calendar. "Wow, it's my birthday, when they said eight they meant right on the dot."

Knowing he had a few hours before anyone got up he decided to get some of his thinking done out here. He wasn't too fond of small spaces anymore since his original days in the cupboard. While being able to deal with it he much preferred being out in the open.

Harry figured he should take a note from Hermoine's book and make a list of things needing to be done soon.

1. Get Sirius free. (work with goblins?)

Find a way to Gringotts for the letter without everybody finding out I was there.

2. Go to Flourish & Botts

Books on

Wandless Magic

Occlumency

Animagi

Beginner and introductory books on basic concepts of Wizarding Life

3. Get decent clothes.

4. Figure out about Nutrient potions and growth potions.

5. Correct eyesight (Magical or muggle)if not look into contacts.

6. Get a pouch like Hagrid's.

Harry figured this was good for now. Getting Sirius free as soon as possible was essential but he knew that once he did he would be monitored more closely. If he could get the goblins to start the process it would give him a few weeks to get other stuff done before others started taking an interest in him. He knew that under Sirius's care he wouldn't be denied books but questions would arise for the advanced ones. Introductory books would help cover up slips that he knew were bound to happen. The clothes and nutrient potions were just so that he wouldn't look so weak. He was always self-conscious about his size and wondered if there was something in the wizarding world like vitamins that could help out a still developing child. He was almost positive there was and hopefully he could be a little healthier by the time others came for him. While his glasses never bothered him he wanted to be able to show off his eyes, if this was the one trait he carried strongly from his mother he wanted to be able to show them off. Remind people that he's half Evan's as well as Potter (mainly Snape). The pouch would help hide all these things from others, there would be too many questions he was not yet ready to answer. The nutrient potions would end but the books would have to be kept hidden until someone else introduced him to certain topics and he had a valid reason to have them.

It was an hour before breakfast so he figured that for now he should plan on what to do once in Gringotts. Luckily the Goblins were discreet as long as money was involved. This lessened his fear that the information of his return to the magical world would leak out before he was ready. Going to Diagon Alley would be easy enough and once the questions started about how he found his way to the magical world he would say he found a random stranger who recognized him, one thing led to another and he was introduced to the Leaky Cauldron. While a little sketchy he knew he could work around that and then play the part of a scared child if too many questions were asked. Getting out of Privet Drive for the day maybe night would be an issue though. He had no real friends he could use as an excuse of sleeping over at. Then it came to him, if he said that a custodian at school needed a helper for a couple days with pay and asked Harry, his relatives would agree to it. Of course they would take "his earnings" but he should be able to go without much of a fuss.

With that done he started making breakfast. About half way through his aunt came down. Let him know she was going to wake up Vernon and Dudley and to make sure he had breakfast ready.

As they were sitting on the table Harry decided to finally speak up,

"Uncle Vernon"

"What do you want boy" his uncle grunted.

Harry thought about his phrasing once more and finally said "A custodian at school approached me and said that he needed some help cleaning houses and wanted to know if I was willing to help out. It's supposed to be for the day but might run into two. He's willing to pay me 15 pounds a day but he told me to ask you first. He also said if I do a good job he'll hire me for a few odds and ends throughout the summer." He decided to add the extra at end in case he needed a reason to go out again.

"Hmm… yes you can, and make sure you work hard. It's about time you started paying us back for all the generosity we've shown you throughout the years. Make sure it's for both days and I'll let you keep 5 pounds."

"Yes uncle" harry said meekly. "Would it be possible for you to drive me to London?"

"Fine, fine but now its 3 pounds"

And so the plan was set in motion…

Before leaving he pocketed an old bandana from Aunt Petunia. Once in London, he wrapped the bandana around his forehead and hair. He wished he could've concealed himself a little better but this is all he had to work with. Trying to be as inconspicuous as possible he made his way through the Leaky Cauldron. It appeared as if luck was on his side as he reached the wall just as someone else was passing through. Once on the other side he made his way to Gringotts blending in with the crowd as much as he could.

Walking up to the teller he asked the goblin if he could speak to someone privately. He pulled up the fringe on his forehead before the goblin could respond. After the customary glance at his scar he was led into a private room.

"Mr. Potter what do you wish to discuss?" Another goblin asked as he stepped in.

"Yes well, I don't have my key at the moment but wished to access my vaults. I need your assistance in another matter as well but I wish to know that everything will be kept private" Harry said as polite as possible but getting down to the point knowing that the goblins valued that. He figured he might as well try and get in their good graces so that when the time came there might be an easier way of acquiring the horcrux.

"All matters that go on in Gringotts are kept private Mr. Potter." The goblin looked offended. Well that wasn't the right thing to say, really need to look into Goblin customs… "First matters first, would you like me to recall your key or just temporary access without it?"

Harry thought about it. "Just temporary access for now but a pouch that can hold a reasonably sized amount and some muggle money as well."

"Well we'll need a drop of your blood so we can see your identity and to which vaults you have rights to." said the goblin. Harry was uneasy giving his blood to another but knew it was necessary. Once the process was done they waited a moment for the information to show up. Once it did the goblin seemed a little taken aback but recovered quickly and handed it over to Harry.

Lord Harry James Potter

Age: 8 / ?

Heir to the Potter Family end of line

Access to Trust Vault

Access to Family Vault once ring claimed.

Heir to the Gryffindor Line age 15

Heir to the Slytherin Line through Rite of Conquest age 17

Heir to the Black Family

While looking at this Harry started to think back to what Dumbledore had said. He really was ignorant to basic things he should have known. How had he never known he was an heir to such powerful houses or that technically he was a Lord as soon as he wished to claim the right. As much as he wished to throw blame for not being told he knew that most of it lied with him. He was so grateful being out of the Dursley's that he never wondered if he had more out there for him.

"What does all this exactly mean?" Harry said out loud.

"It means that once you choose to claim your family ring you will be Lord Potter. Usually each family has an age requirement but being the last of the line you are able to claim it now. You have the option of emancipation, if you choose it, all that is needed is your signature and that of our director. Once you do this, you have a seat on the Wizengot and on the Board of Governors. You currently have access to your trust vault and entry to the family vault comes with the Potter ring. The Gryffindor and Slytherin lines are yours by choice at the appropriate age; if you do you will get access to those vaults as well. If you do not want these lines you may choose to announce an heir but never take lordship over these houses. Your heir will only take up the title when you pass or completely relinquish the right. They may however carry the name if you acknowledge it. Simply put you'll have the familial responsibilities but not the legal ones. "

"How public does this have to be sir?" Harry said contemplating many things. The goblin looked at Harry. "I'm not sure I understand Mr. Potter."

"First of all, please call me Harry. I am only 8 years old and it sounds odd to have someone older than me give me a title of respect when it should be the other way around." Harry said with a playful smile. "I will claim the title of Lord Potter but I don't want it know until at least not right before I start Hogwarts. I would want to have the emancipation papers signed and ready but not submitted. There are things that I need to do but I do not wish to call unnecessary attention to myself until I feel it would be beneficial. Once I'm in Hogwarts the public eye will be on me so it would not make much of a difference to have Lord Potter coming to Hogwarts rather than The Boy Who Lived. The wizarding world will love me one day and shun me the next, people will try to manipulate me for their own agendas and I need to have some insurance in case I need it. I would like to have the emancipation papers ready for this purpose." Harry was debating whether to go down to the vault and get the letter now or just let the goblin know of his plans. He decided that maintaining as much honesty with the goblins now might help them believe the need to get the Horcrux out when the time came. "There is a letter down in my family vault my parents wrote that will free my innocent godfather Sirius Black who was sent to Azkaban without a trial. I want the process started but wish to keep my name out of the whole situation for as long as possible so I can get some affairs in order. More importantly, if this is handled by the goblins there is a less chance that the ministry will try and cover up one of their mistakes."

The goblin took a moment to acknowledge "You're not exactly who you appear to be are you Harry?"

Harry smirked, "That could be said for most people, but no I am not. There is obviously something different by just looking at the discrepancies in my age. There are things that I cannot say yet. There will come a time when I will be able to speak freely and once I do hopefully we'll be able to cooperate with each other. While I cannot say much, know that when dangerous times come amongst us I will tell you as much as I'm able so you can be better prepared for what is to come."

The goblin though about this and seemed to come to some kind of decision. "Alright Harry I believe you have been as honest as you can this meeting and therefore you have my trust. It is not given lightly; it is hard to come by and very easy to lose. Be aware of this if you wish to remain in our good graces. Since you have given me the right to call you by your first name please do the same for me, my name is Garuk. Now let's get some business done today."

After a while they came to the agreement that his parent's letter would be sent to Amelia Bones in the DMLE through the goblins. He claimed his family ring and made sure it was hidden under a glamour. He was also given a special wallet that was keyed to him and would be able to call up a specific amount of galleons or dollars and it would pull it directly from his account.

With everything done he took off to get some shopping done.