Harry, Susan, Luna and Severus set off an hour later for the ministry. Again they made their entrance through the floo network that connected them to Susan's Aunt's office. Amelia Bones of course was waiting for their arrival and after hugging her niece got them to sit.

"Though normally I would say you could insist on an audience at any time, I think you might need to wait to speak to Fudge."Amelia informed them.

Harry was a bit shocked. "Is something wrong?"

She laughed. "Nothing except for Albus being here. Though Harry I know you have no worries running into him, it is not a good idea he see the girls."

Severus had to agree. "And while I'd like to see his face when he knows I'm alive, it would be better if he did not know I was back just yet."

There was a knock at the door and Severus quickly put himself and the girls under a disillusionment charm as Amelia called the person to enter. A slender young witch that Harry remembered to be her assistant, from last time, entered.

"Sorry mam, I did not realize you had an appointment." The young woman bowed.

Amelia smiled. "Lord Potter-Black and I were just discussing a few things. Is there something that I can help you with Audrey?"

"I was just alerted by Minister Fudge's assistant that he and Professor Dumbledore are on their way here now." The woman explained.

Harry gave a short nod at Amelia and she smiled at her assistant. "When they arrive you can show them in. Lord Potter-Black would like to speak to them as well."

The woman disappeared and Harry looked at his husband who he could see but not the other two. "I guess we'll just have to get rid of Dumbledore first."

Severus agreed. "We'll stay under the charm until he goes. Fudge detests Albus nearly as much as you do. He will not be angry if you dismiss Albus. He night actually give you an award."

Harry smirked and moved to a seat that was against the wall and where when the door opened he would not be immediately noticed by Dumbledore and Fudge. Audrey had been warned not to inform their impending guests, that Amelia had anyone in with her. The girl could be a gossip from time to time but she knew to keep her tongue when told explicitly to.

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Cornelius Fudge was in a horrid mood. Albus Dumbledore had come sauntering into his office demanding to speak to him. The man did not seem to know his place. Fudge would have liked to throw the man out but he knew that Albus still had too many powerful friends. He took joy in Albus being taken down a peg by the Potter scandal though.

They were now on their way to Madam Bones as Albus was demanding a way to get in contact with Harry. After being told by Fudge that Cornelius knew no better then he how to contact the young man, he had agreed to take him to Madam Bones.

The young assistant at the door to Madam Bones's office popped up. "Can I help you minister?"

"Is Amelia busy at the moment? We wish to speek with her." Cornelius informed the young woman.

She nodded. "Madam Bones does not have another appointment until after lunch. I'm sure she would not have an issue with you going right in."

Fudge smiled and walked in the door with Albus on his heels. "Amelia, I do apologize for storming in like this but Albus here has a request of you."

Amelia smiled at the minister and then turned her attention to Albus. "And what would the headmaster of Hogwarts need that I can provide for him."

Albus tried to plaster a huge smile on his face. "I understand that all of the paper work and correspondence to Harry Potter has come through your office."

Inclining her head just a slight bit "That is true. Lord Potter-Black has requested that I continue to handle the paper work as he is often on the move."

"I would like you to help me get in contact with Harry. It is quite important that I be able to speak with him." Albus tried to be sweet.

Amelia shook her head. "Unfortunately Albus his owl does not permit anyone but me to send items with it. The bird has quite a temper about it."

Harry had to hide a laugh. It was true. He had taught Archimedes quite well. Albus was loosing hold of his smile. "I must insist on you helping me contact him."

Cornelius was shocked as was Albus when a cool voice came from behind. "I must say I am surprised you'd sink as low as trying to intimidate the head of law enforcement, Albus."

Both men turned around to see Harry. If possible, he looked even more put together and expensive then before. "Harry, how long have you been there."

Harry sneered at Albus. "As much as I may have appreciated such informalities as your student Albus, I will not say again my name is Lord Potter-Black."

Albus tried to hide his discomfort. "Of course. Now we really need to discuss the issues of the land that I tried to speak to you of last time."

Harry made no move to answer and simply accepted his Potter chalice, of wine, from the assistant who had brought some in for him. After a few moments of tense silence on the other two's part Harry turned.

"I have considered it Albus and unfortunately I really can not permit you to use those properties. Family honour of course must be upheld." Harry said coolly.

"Lord Potter-Black surely with all of the properties you have, you could choose another to live in. You know the importance of the order's work." Albus tried.

Harry laughed. "Oh my living there is not the issue. See I have grown quite fond of dear grandma and she gets just to upset with all you blood traitors in her house."

The day that he thought he would hear Harry call Wallburga Black his grandmother Albus thought the sky would fall. "Such sentiments are so unlike you Harry. Who has poisoned your mind?" And then noticing for the first time the wedding band Harry wore. "You're married?"



Harry nodded. "I have been since before my return. My husband remains on the continent for now"

Albus noticed a third signet but he was too far to see and assumed it belonged to his husband's clan. There was something though that bothered him about the wedding ring, something oddly familiar about it.

Albus smirked. "Well surely you can tell us who your husband is. A marriage of a high lord such as yourself should be announced to the people."

Harry eyed him coolly. "Such things will be handled in due time by my family. For now I must insist you leave. I have an appointment with Cornelius and Amelia."

Cornelius who had been watching the byplay and was jumping up and down inside watching Albus once again put in his place, was shocked by Harry's comments but nodded his head in confirmation. The sooner that Albus was away from him the better his day would get. He hid a smile as Albus stuttered a few moments before he finally departed.

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When they were alone Harry turned to the minister who smiled. "Lord Potter-Black, I offer my sincere congratulations on your marriage."

Harry smiled. "I should properly introduce myself again and my husband as well."

Cornelius was taken back by that. "Your husband? He is here with you today."

Harry nodded. "I am Lord Harry James Gryffindor Potter Black-Snape, and this is my husband Lord Severus Slytherin Snape of the house of Prince."

Cornelius almost fainted when he saw Severus reappeare from his charm. He had been thought dead now for some time The revelation that they were married was big but he was hit by the names that the men had just said.

"Gryffindor and Slytherin?"

Harry handed him the papers. "I am heir of Gryffindor through my father, and Severus is an heir of Salazar through his mother."

Cornelius could not believe it. The heirs of the ancient lines were thought died out for centuries. Their power when combined was considered legendary and their control over Hogwarts was only one power.

"You have claimed the titles. I was under the belief they could only be claimed if all of the founder's heirs were there." Cornelius finally got out.

Harry nodded and when the girls appeared. "Let me introduce Lady Luna Lovegood Ravenclaw, and Lady Susan Bones Hufflepuff."

Cornelius slumped into a chair out of shock. "The founders heirs, you have claimed the titles."

Severus smiled. "We have. And we seek your help Cornelius in the small matter of the school and our fellow thorn in the side, Albus."

Cornelius' smile returned. "You know I have wanted that man out of my side. If there is something I can do to help, I am all yours."

Harry smiled. "For now we need you to simply not reveal our return. But we promise by the end of the week Albus will be out of a job and much more."

Cornelius found himself listening to the young man and the other heirs and their plan. He had always thought Harry a trouble maker but he realized now most of that was the meddling of Albus. He found he had great respect for the powerful and headstrong young lord before him. Fear, but respect.