The changes to this chapter are minor and mostly cosmetic, so if you see something that seems to not match the new slant of the story please tell me.

Chapter One: Lady Black's Arrival in Diagon Alley

TBH – TSG

It took her several hours but Athena eventually made it to the Leaky Cauldron, she noticed it was an old pub that ordinary people seemed unable to even acknowledge its existence, and then she realized that the wizards had used magic to hide the pub from non-wizards. 'Clever, crude, but clever none-the-less' Athena mused to herself as she strode into the Leaky Cauldron.

Inside is a somewhat lit but mostly shadowy pub with a bar and several tables, several witches and wizards looked towards Athena in curiosity only to get a terrifying glare that promised pain beyond imagining in return which immediately convinced them to return to what they are doing and forget all about the terrifying pale young girl in the strange black dress.

Athena moved quickly through the pub, patrons scurrying out of her way as she walked towards, to her right she noticed a man that smelt like the forest, moonlight and a little bit like wet wolf in ragged clothes staring at her in shock and horror, She glared at him and the ragged man turned away with a nauseous feeling welling up inside him, before he rushed over to the Floo. Athena continued out into the dirty entrance to Diagon Alley, she immediately discovered the spell in the brick formation but instead of touching the bricks she simply waved her arm and focused her magic at the wall while commanding it to open.

The bricks started to vibrate and then split apart rapidly until they reshaped themselves into an archway which Athena notices resembled Greek or Roman columns, she smiled to herself softly while thinking of the times in school when she was learning of her namesake and the world she was worshiped in. Athena then shook herself from her memories and started off towards the distant white marble edifice that Petunia had told her was Gringotts, the Goblin run Wizard bank.

Unbeknownst to her as she walked Athena's demeanor and bearing made all the witches and wizard scurry out of the way. Lucius and Narcissa Malfoy quickly shifted out of her path as well, with pale faces as Athena was almost a dead-ringer for Bellatrix Lestrange. Aurors watched with some fear, wondering if Bellatrix had somehow broken out until they realize that the girl in question was too young to be her. Alastor "Mad-Eye" Moody watched the young Banshee carefully, his eye told him that the girl in question wasn't a regular young witch, the only other times he'd seen a magical core nearly that powerful was when he was looking at Dumbledore or Voldemort, even then they were like candles compared to the inferno that this girl contained.

Alastor quickly rushed with a speed unthinkable in a man with a prosthetic leg to a Floo connection so that he could firecall Dumbledore and inform him of the young girl. Every witch and wizard to either side of Athena as she walked towards Gringotts softly shuddered as the light fog surrounding Athena slowly washed over them, they felt as if their souls were being judged by the fog and those that were found unworthy fled, they didn't want to stick around and find out what the fog or the young girl would do to them.

Athena walked up the steps of Gringotts and is surprised like every wizard and witch within eyesight when the Goblin guards pale and rapidly salute her as if she were a superior. Athena however stopped and nodded cordially, almost like noble recognizing a talented servant, to the guards which made them shudder at the idea of a powerful being like this True Banshee noticing them. Athena's attention was then captured by the poetry engraved into a golden plate on the marble double door to Gringotts and smiled darkly to herself, she would like these Goblins.

"Enter Stranger, But take heed

Of what awaits the sin of Greed

For those who take, But do not Earn,

Must pay most dearly in their turn,

So if you seek beneath our floors

A treasure that was never yours,

Thief, you have been warned, beware

Of finding more than treasure there"

Athena recognized the warning and simply smirked before striding through the doors with the unassailable might of a conquering Queen, she realizes the consequences of thievery might be more than she is willing to pay, if… she were still an ordinary witch.

As she strode into the lobby of Gringotts with an almost tangible feel of power and nobility surrounding her in the Goblins at the teller desks all snapped to attention to face her as her scent and power filled the room whispering of dark marshes, cold nights and the unassailable fortress that was Death's domain, yet it was contrasted with the beautiful scents of flowers on a warm day in Spring and the slight scent of ozone in the air after a rainstorm, the witches and wizards might have complained when she strode up to a desk they had been lining up for, for at least the last two hours, but when they see her and felt her power they quickly stopped all thought of complaint.

The aura of power and might surrounding Athena is so strong that all those who were observing her felt the urge to bow to her, she might not have fully realized it herself but Athena's demeanor and power were already living up to her namesake.

She glanced briefly at the teller's nameplate and said "Second Rank Teller Gorefang, I would like to access my vault, I have been stuck with non-magical humans and do not have any key or card with which to access the vault, however I am informed that there is one for me left by my parents. If you need to ask who I am would you mind if we did it in a private office instead of here"

Gorefang was shocked that the Banshee had not only come up to him amicably but treated him with some form of respect replied with a smile (Or at least the Goblin Variant) "Of course, however the director of the Bank, Ragnar, would like to speak to one of your station, Would you mind meeting with him" Athena shook her head softly, she had no objections "Then please follow me" Gorefang opened a door next to his counter with the push of a hidden button and waved Athena through, he then lead her to a door at the back of the Teller's pit.

The pair then traveled through the corridors of Gringotts, Athena's combined Banshee and Divine nature simply crushed the attempts of the spells and wards designed to confuse those attempting to remember their path through the bank to make her forget, Gorefang noticed and gulped softly to himself while resisting the urge to shake his knees. The goblins had long memories and could easily remember what happened when the last True Banshee had existed, their then director, Ragnarok, Ragnar's great-grandfather had attacked her for some perceived slight and was cut down in an instant, the goblins lost thousands and were almost forced from their tunnels to a hostile surface that was filled with races that would happily end theirs without hesitation, they were forced to surrender to her or face exile and extinction, and she hadn't even been touched once by a goblin, goblin magic or goblin made weapons.

Now it was standard protocol for all True Banshees to be treated as supremely honored guests. Gorefang shuddered softly to himself at the memory, at least this True Banshee seemed to be peaceful, for now.

They soon came to a door labeled Gringotts Director – Ragnar, Athena opened and strode through the double door made of Elder Wood without any hesitation. Ragnar looked up in anger up about to ask why some upstart witch had disturbed him when he paled to a nasty snot green color as he recognized the scent and appearance of a True Banshee. "How may I help you my Lady?"

Athena raised an eyebrow in feigned disinterest "You can start by explaining why your face shifted from annoyance to terror when you saw me. Is there something about me that is special? Then we can speak about accessing my families vault" Athena's wit (restored by Death's reincarnating her) was sharp as her deadpan tone made Ragnar feel five inches tall.

Ragnar curses softly in Gobbledygook before he sighed in defeat "The reason I went from annoyance to terror is because you my Lady are a rare and powerful True Banshee, the last time one of your kind walked the Earth my great-grandfather made the mistake of insulting her and she single-handedly decimated my people, we now have a standing law to treat your kind as honored guests. On that note you have my condolences, from what I have learned True Banshees are only born when a young Witch is abused for several years before being killed. Lady Death seems to enjoy bringing them back and giving them great power with which to torment their abusers and often anyone who looks down on them. As for your vault I would need you name my lady"

Athena nodded her head stiffly, she didn't want to think of the events that led to her becoming a True Banshee "My thanks for your condolences. I can tell Goblins are not very sympathetic to humans and wizards. Probably because the wizards look down on you I would assume. As for my name it is Athena Artemis Potter. Is there anything I need to know about myself or my family? I was raised by ordinary humans for the last ten years"

Ragnar's eyes widened in shock and he paled even further to a shade of white not natural on any goblin as he learned who it was sitting before him and he answered with a voice shaky with shock and disbelief "Yes there is something you need to know" Athena looked at him with an inquisitive look on her face. Ragnar then explained the Wizarding Civil war, her title and how she got it for her defeat of Voldemort. Ragnar went on to explain Voldemort's rise to power with a sneer showing his disgust for the wizard. After the explanation Athena nodded her head slowly with a look of anger and disgust on her face.

"… And that is everything you would need to know, one last thing. This wizard Voldemort is still alive, we Goblins have his true name of Thomas Marvolo Riddle on record and our files inform us he is still alive. I would tell you to be wary of his existence, but I doubt he would be able to slay you as you are now. Still I would advise caution, True Banshees have been killed before, however the wizards that have killed them always die in the attempt so their weakness has never been known. Anyway I will summon a Cart Handler and have him take you down to your vault, I would ask that you not inform anyone that you can remember the layout of the bank, we have spells to prevent that but as a True Banshee you are immune to them."

Athena nodded sharply and rose from the seat that Ragnar had offered her at the beginning of his explanation "Thank you Director Ragnar, and I promise I'll keep my knowledge of Gringotts layout a secret, for reduced payment on my vaults upkeep of course"

Ragnar smiled with glee "You would have made an excellent Goblin, My Lady"

Athena smiled back at him with such dark joy in her expression that Ragnar half expected fangs to sprout from her teeth "Why thank you, that would be an insult to most wizards but I can see the complement in it" Athena then walked to the door and almost ran into a young looking Goblin.

The Goblin looked up at Athena, paled and then stammered out "G-greetings I am G-Griphook and am h-here to take you t-to your v-vault" Athena smiled softly at Griphook assuring him that she is not angry.

"Lead on Cart-handler Griphook" Griphook nodded rapidly and walked swiftly towards a nearby door, Athena followed him to the Cart station where they got in one of the carts and shot off at high speed down a railway.

Athena smirked as she perfectly remembers each and every turn towards her vault. They quickly arrived at her vault and Griphook pulled out a key to unlock the vault, he then handed the key to Athena.

"This is your vault key, please try not to lose it, there is a hundred Galleon fee for the replacement of the lock and the issuing of a new key, Ten Galleons is the price for a new key to be made"

Athena nodded at the comment and then asked "Would you please explain the currency to me, Griphook" Griphook nodded and led her into the vault where she saw piles of Gold, Silver and Bronze coins.

"There are three coins in the currency, the lowest are the Bronze coins called Knuts above them are the Silver ones called Sickles, it is twenty-nine Knuts to a Sickle. The most valuable are the Golden ones which are called Galleons, each Galleon is worth seventeen Sickles" Athena shook her head in exasperation and said "Why couldn't those idiots use fives or tens as base for the conversion rate? It would have been much simpler"

Griphook snickered and replied with "We were trying to make it difficult for wizards to remember their conversion tables so they would have to rely on us"

Athena then smirked at Griphook and commented "Ah, Clever. My compliments to whoever thought of that, maybe you should change it to something like the Muggle currency conversion rate in order to confuse the wizards even more"

Griphook grinned viciously "I'll inform Director Ragnar of your idea, it would be most interesting to watch, and the Muggle-born would have an easier time adjusting to our currency. Plus we love to watch the Wizards squirm as they have to learn something"

Athena quickly grabbed an extended money bag from Griphook (For Seven Sickles) that can hold up to two thousand Galleons and shows the amount of currency currently inside on the side in golden lettering (Only to the owner of the bag of course). She loaded it up to the brim and then they head back to the bank Atrium. As she walks out Athena nodded a thank you to Gorefang who smiled back to her, she hears a rapid burst of Gobbledygook and goblins laughing and guessed that Griphook told the other goblins of her idea. Athena then walked out of Gringotts and watched as the nearby witches and wizards freeze at the sight of her and subconsciously moved out of her way.

She had been told of her noble lineage and the fact that she was now Emancipated and able to wield a wand without restrictions, provided that she went to Hogwarts next year.

Athena quickly found a small shop that proclaimed it had been selling wands for almost two thousand years.

Athena walked into the shop to see the shops proprietor looking at her with wide eyes. He then cleared his throat and says "Welcome to Ollivander's Child of the Dark Mists, I am Ollivander. I assume you are here for a wand, I'm sorry to say I don't have any in stock that you could use. However I can easily make one if you are willing to part with one or two of your hairs"

Athena nodded and quickly pulled out two strands of her hair and handed them to Ollivander. He studied the hair intently and said "It will take me half an hour or so to make the wand, if you like you can stay and watch or continue shopping. Before that however I need you to do something." Athena raised an eyebrow as Ollivander pulled out a board with pieces of wood on it that are different shades, with a smooth stone in the middle " Please move your hand over the wood and if one feels warmer or colder to you please stop on it" Athena moved her hand over the different types of wood before stopping at one that felt like sunshine and ice mixed together. "Ah, Cypress, said to be the symbol of both Hades Greek God of the Underworld and Artemis Greek Goddess of the Hunt. Both of which would be your patrons my dear. As you are a child of Death and the Mist, A huntress who stalks those of evil intent and feasts on their life-force." Athena smiled and spoke for the first time since she had entered the shop.

"How ironic, especially since my name is Athena Artemis Potter, Maybe I have more than one connection to Greek Mythology" Ollivander's eyes went wide.

"I'm afraid I must offer my most sincere apologies miss Potter. I'm afraid I was the one to sell the wand that caused all your losses. Please forg-" Athena placed her right hand lightly over Ollivander's mouth

"I was not your fault crafter of wands, but the fault of the wands wielder. Do not assume guilt for the actions of those who abuse your creations. I think I will go and get some clothing. I shall see you in half an hour, by the way how much do I owe you for your services?"

"Fourteen Galleons as it is a custom made wand, usually it would be more expensive but the most expensive part of the wand you have already given me" Athena nodded briefly before handing over Fourteen Galleons and exiting the store.

Athena made her way to 'Madam Malkin's Robes for All Occasions' As she walked in a squat, smiling witch who she assumes to be Madam Malkin walks over "Hogwarts, dear" Athena shook her head

"No, I would like several dress robes in the same fashion as the ones I am wearing and two more in Crimson and Teal with a Silver Serpent and Golden Dragon on them respectively, as well as a full wardrobe for the heiress to a Most Ancient and Most Noble House, my current… situation has left me without clothing other then what I am wearing. I would like them to be made of the highest quality materials please" Madam Malkin cooed softly

"Oh you poor dear, would you like growth, Cooling, Warmth and Dirt and Stain resistant charms as well?"

Athena nodded "Yes, I would. Thank you"

"That'll be 150 Galleons dear, I'll measure you up and have the clothes ready in ten minutes would you like to wait, I have tea here for customers how like to wait"

Athena nodded "Yes I would like to wait, and is the tea Earl Grey?"

Madam Malkin nodded "Yes it is dear"

"Then I would happily take some thank you, here is the 150 Galleons" Athena handed over the payment.

Madam Malkin then took her to a private room where Athena striped naked and was measured by Madam Malkin. After the measuring is done Malkin smiled and showed Athena to the small table and chair where she could sit and drink her tea. Athena smiled softly to herself, 'Sometimes it's the small things that make a difference, Madam Malkin obviously wasn't bothered by my aura, maybe she's a descendent of one of the earlier True Banshees. Wouldn't surprise me, or she's just used to dealing with stuck up assholes so a polite but powerful girl is a breath of fresh air for her. This tea is really nice, I wonder why Aunt Petunia never made any? Probably bad memories of my mother most likely.' Athena just sat there and sipped her tea for ten minutes while she mused over everything she had seen so far.

True to her word Madam Malkin hustled in with the robes both for public appearances and personal use finished and packed in a complimentary expanded box. Athena thanked her profusely and headed for the Truck shop she had seen earlier on her way to Gringotts. She bought a three compartment trunk that can be shrunk down to pocket size without setting off the Trace. She has it heavily warded for the total price of 100 Galleons, twelve sickles and a pair of Knuts. Athena then went to the bookshop and bought some books on defensive shields and offensive curses, as well as extra Potions books, Herbology books and a Wizarding Law Book and 'A Guide to Ministry Forms and Permits', and the textbooks for every subject at the Wizarding school Hogwarts from year 1 to year 7. She then dropped in to Ollivander's and picked up her finished wand. She immediately felt the power flowing through it and thanked him with a Galleon tip. Athena also purchased a Dragonhide Holster and Wand Maintenance Kit. Ollivander smiled as Athena walked out the door, he may have conveniently forgotten to put the Trace on Athena's wand. She picked up a beginner's Potion's apparatus set and a full set of unrestricted potions ingredients so she can try out her potions work.

Lastly Athena headed for the Magical Pet emporium, she walked in and smiled, A Snow Owl is sitting on a perch flaring her wings at a red-headed boy who got too close to her, Athena calmly walked over and held out her arm like a trained falconer, the owl hopped over to her arm and calmly walked up to her shoulder, Athena then turned to the shop clerk and asked "How much for this beauty as well as the equipment and treats to look after her?" The clerk smiled relieved to get rid of the pickiest owl in the store.

"Ten Galleons miss for the lot." Athena smiled to the young woman and handed over the correct amount of Galleons to the shock of the Red-headed boy and walked out. She thinks over the names she knows and said to her new pet "I'll have to find you a name beautiful one. Give me some time to think on it won't you?" The Owl hooted an agreement and Athena walked back to the Leaky Cauldron with the crowds again scrambling to get out her way.

Athena walked up to the Bar and asked the Bartender "Excuse me mister…?"

The Bartender smiled, he's an older man slightly balding with gray hair, but still fairly athletic as he used muscle and not magic to move his kegs. "Call me Tom miss"

Athena smiled "Thank you Tom, now would I be able to rent a room here for the next month?"

Tom nodded happy for the new patronage "Or course, it'll either be Five Galleons for the just the room or Ten Galleons and eight Sickles for the Room and all your meals"

Athena handed over Eleven Galleons "Room and meals please"

Tom nodded and pulled a key out from behind the bar with a metal tag engraved with the number 8 on it, he handed the key over to Athena with nine Sickles in change "Room Eight is up the stairs, fourth on the right, There'll be a call for each of the meals and a wakeup call at 6"

"Thank you Tom" Athena walked up the stairs and quickly found Room 8 and got settled in. After dinner, She read some of the Hogwarts text books, in her History of Magic she finds some famous female witches and their names and asked her owl which one she'd like, the owl nodded at Hedwig and so Athena named her Hedwig "Good Night Hedwig" Athena then pulled the covers and goes to sleep, having the best sleep she's ever had for nine long years.

TBH – TSG

Now Vernon was truly worried, especially as the very tall man and woman in those thrones looked very, very angry.

He didthe first intelligent thing in his whole life (and afterlife)

He tried to run.

Key word.

Tried.

He wasn't expecting the plow that cold clocked him in the face with the blunt side of the blade, nor the supremely enraged expression of the one wielding said plow.

Too bad, he also missed seeing the King and Queen of the Underworld's jaws hit the ground.

Upon turning back around, all Demeter could do was blush. 'It wasn't that strange, was it?'

TBH – TSG

Okay, that's the end of the chapter, yes I know, it's mostly identical to the original. But there really isn't much you can do to change it, the next chapter however does a complete and total separation from both HP Canon and the original fanfic.

Here's a preview.

'Athena scowled slightly at her plan of sneaking in silently being ruined walked to the center of the room and declared in a loud voice while holding out her right hand with her two house signet rings clearly visible "I am Athena Artemis Potter-Black and by the right of succession and by virtue of being the only member of both houses not deceased, incarcerated or married, I have claimed the ladyship of the houses of Black and Potter and am now here to claim my hereditary seats in this august body"'

That's it for now, the Ninja will appear in the third chapter and Athena will be traveling to America in the fifth, also a PJO character will be gaining magic and Athena will be traveling to meet said character, ten points to whoever can guess who it is.

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P.S: The little Vernon scenes will continue to appear at the bottom of each chapter, any suggestions on tortures for him. I'm going more for comical tortures like tickling him with a feather while he tries to carry a tray of glasses across a room or having him push the other side of Sisyphus' boulder (There's a Ancient Reference for you)