Chapter 4: Allen, Grip Axe and the goblin king

Ministry Hall of Records November 1st

In the hall of records of the ministry of magic a form appeared in the inbox of a clerk, who scanned it quickly and was about to file it when his eyes snapped back to a word on the page "Potter". The clerk knew this was big and that both the ministry and Dumbledore's people were looking for the boy. He read the document over more carefully, he saw that Harry was in custody of an uncle on his mother's side. The clerk Allen Newhouse was a muggleborn and very smart. He had often studied with Lily in the library and knew that if her brother was anything like her, Harry would be in good hands. When he reached the bottom of the page and saw that it was signed Captain Matt Evans he knew that Harry would be protected. He decided that he would keep this secret as a last favor to Lily knowing that she was smart enough to ensure that those that would have wanted to know about the guardianship situation would find out. He drew his wand and cast a quick obscuring charm that Lily had taught him in sixth year on it so only those who already knew who the guardian was to be would be able to read it, there were still death eaters about after all. He filed the paper in its proper place then withdrew a bottle of fire whisky and took a quick drink after toasting Lily's memory.

Gringotts Bank November 1st

Several miles away in Gringotts bank a document appeared on the desk of the Potter's account manager. After reading it the old goblin, named Grip Axe; a warrior of the goblin war of 1821, who's life had been saved by a Potter; withdrew the Potter will from his desk and after confirming that this Captain Evans was indeed on the list of guardians. Poured himself a drink and remember Charles Potter, James' Great Grandfather. Charlie, as he wanted to be called, found him wounded from several Curses on the bank of a stream that ran through the forest near the Potter Manor. He would have to tell the king about this.

Grip axe went to the throne room where he knew the King was meeting with his advisors to decide what was to be done now that the threat of Voldemort had been removed. He entered the room interrupting the meeting, normally such a thing would be a death sentence but he kind of needed to know this now.

Legate Blood Sword, head of the goblin Army was speaking. "…we don't know who killed the Dark Lord but according to the ministry he was killed by a muggle weapon called a gong."

Grip axe snorted drawing attention to himself "it's called a 'Gun' and I am here with news about the Potters…."

Before he could continue he was cut off by one of the younger advisors who said, "Who cares about the Potter's, I don't even know why we are bothering with this wizards war. Let them destroy themselves."

There was silence in the room before Grip Axe spoke, "The Potter's are friends of the goblin nation and have been since before you were born you young whelp." The king continued for Grip Axe "and if you don't know why we care about a wizard's war then you don't belong to this council."

As the former advisor left the king turned towards Grip Axe and asked, "What news of the Potter's, I thought they were all dead."

Grip Axe answered, A few minutes ago I received a document claiming guardianship of Harry James Potter by a Captain Matt Evens, Lily's brother. I know little about him but he was third in line for the guardianship of Harry. I questioned Lily when she put his name down for guardianship because I never knew she had a brother. She said that she hadn't seen him since she was very young and hadn't talked to him in seven years but she knew him to be a good man and would raise Harry well. I looked into him after she named him as a potential guardian. He is a muggle and a Warrior in the United States Army, a leader of some type based on his rank."

Ragnok thought for a moment then said, "The Potters are friends of the goblin nation, and have been since they aided us in the rebellion of 1821. Execute the Potter's will Grip Axe, find out the account information of this Captain Evans and make sure he gets the payments for upkeep. Also make sure he uses that money as its intended, keep managing the Potter investments. Make their gold grow as before, however no one but Harry Potter himself is to have access to that gold."

Grip Axe nodded and said, "I'll do that right away", then he left.