Harry's Happy revenge chapter three.
Nothing but any unknown characters belong to me J,K,R owns the rest
Thanks to beta Lanie McCoy
Harry wondered around London for a bit a bit and found himself a B+B {bed and breakfast} .He booked himself in and just told the owner { his Parents would be arriving later}as they were both at work but had just dropped him off .As he paid cash and a month upfront this was good enough .When asked how he came to be so beaten up he told about being mugged that why his parents where moving away from the area they now lived and why they were at a B+B as they were going house hunting soon as this was several miles from their present house this made more sense than so much extra travel. He was shown his room and what room his parents would be using and then left alone .He Was made Breakfast in the morning and then left saying he just going to get to know the area .He also asked for a card so he could phone if he got lost or get a taxi back .So off he went .
Harry nearly made it to the leaky cauldron but he needed the toilet so he popped into a café to use theirs .He did not know it then but it was a life changing moment .He was told he would need to buy something before he could use the loo .So he ordered a sandwich and a cup of tea .Then ran to the loo . When he came back he sat down and started on his sandwich when something on the TV caught his attention .
It was a simple thing an advert but it made a light bulb glow above Harry's head as he thought of the possibility's .He decided then and there to get himself a lawyer or two .He made a note of the number finished his sandwich and tea and left .
He was about to dial the number from the advert when he remembered the secrecy policy "bugger, bugger, bugger " he mumbled to himself "how the hell am I supposed to to to " .A smile light up his face .The sorting hat wanted him in Slytherin .His smile would have given any doubters a clue as to why .
He hated the wizard world but was he the only one he smiled no he was not he remembered Ron saying about his uncle who was an accountant that they had nothing to do with . Harry was not sure if it was because he was an accountant and lost the Weasley's money or if it was because he was a squib .Harry decided to find out and called directory inquiries .He gave them as much info as he could remember and was soon on the phone to Mr. Weasley .
"HMM hello sir my name is Harry Potter . I am friends with a person called Weasley and wondered if you was related to him ". The man on the other end just replied " This is a business not some get together reunion number ."
Harry cut in "Sir I have business that does involve accounting I just wish to verify who you are and if you are the right person for me to be speaking to." There was a short pause.
"How would you go about verifying these facts sir ?" At least the person on the other end had not put the phone down.
Harry smiled he knew he had the right person just by the caginess in his voice "well if you can answer a few simple questions then I think we might be able to do business together "
"fire away young man fire away " The voice seemed almost keen to get this over with.
"OK who is Ron's dad , Charlie's Dad and married to Molly ?"
A laugh came down the line "My brother Arthur .Next Question please "
"Okay" Harry, smiled to himself " what sort of world would Arthur say he lived in ? "
A laugh that is easy .A magical one " .Harry smiled " I am sorry if this is a bad question but what does the word Squib mean to you ? " .
There was silence on the other end for a while then a sad voice said "To me it means loosing your family and your friends .It means a women you hoped loved you didn't .To me squib means sadness and heartache."
Harry smiled "sir at the moment I am smiling for two reasons .One is that you are the right man and two is I think we both want to get our own back on the magical world for screwing us over ."
At the other end of the phone a tired looking man suddenly sat up "what do you mean by that ? "
Harry smiled and put some more coins into the phone "Sir have you ever heard of Harry Potter or The-Boy-Who-Lived? "
The person on the the other end of the line shook his head what a weird question "nope never have I was kicked out of my so called loving family when I was 11 and sent to a muggle orphanage since then I leave magic alone and it leaves me alone ."
Harry smiled "Sir I think we can do business when and were can you meet me ? "
The man sat thinking did he want to get involved in the magical world again did he want to see what he had missed and had been denied him all his life but the bigger question in his mind was the idea this Harry kid wanted revenge and in a bad way . "Mr. Potter what are your ideas and how big a screw over are we talking about ?"
"Well sir if we can arrange a meeting place and time I think you will be shocked at how vindictive I feel sir .At the moment I am in London but I do have some money so I can travel .I need to get a few books and then .That's is a point should I get a few books on magical law for you while I am at it so you can see where we stand on a legal viewpoint ?" The voice on the end of the phone chimed in "Yes please I shall reimburse you if I do take the case on but at the moment I know nothing of magical law .Having been denied access to it ."
Harry said he would find what books he could and would phone back later as he nearly out of change .This would also give Mr. Weasley time to think of the best place to meet and best time .
Harry had finally made it to the leaky cauldron and went inside .The place was buzzing with gossip and news but Harry was not listening if he had he might have found out some very interesting things as it was he just wanted to get his shopping done go to his flat and fall asleep .He made his way to the wall and was soon in Diagon alley .He headed straight for the book shop Flourish & Blotts and was soon in the legal area and searched for anything he thought might help him and not just in accounting .
The law and will making the law and Guardianship the law and accounting were a few of them .It surprised him how thin each book was as he had seen on occasion TV shows and the lawyers all had massive books to read through .It was less weight so who was he to complain .He was about to walk of when he spotted another one the use of under age magic .So he picked that up as well .
Harry made his way back to Normal London and the B+B he was staying at .Harry thanked the landlady for his tea and complemented her on her cooking as he said to many just nuke their food and take no pride in it .This earned him bonus points and he hoped would get him a bigger portion of food . He went to bed happy took a few paracetamol the hospital had given him and went to sleep . Harry woke and stretched out .Got up and had a quick shower went downstairs and helped himself to some breakfast .Before leaving he saw the owner and thanked her again for some good food and asked if his parents had left him a note .She told him they hadn't and thanked him .
Harry made his way to a phone booth put in some change and called Mr Weasly .
"Hello sir "
A voice came back down the line "Mr. Potter .How good to hear from you ."
Harry smiled "Have you got a time and place to meet sorted sir ?"
The answer brought a smile to his face "me and some colleagues are in London .Near the leaky cauldron .How soon do you think you could get here ?"
Harry's reply of "10 mins" was OKed and he was soon on his way ,He spotted a person who could only be a Weasley going by his hair colour with 3 other men just before he got to the leaky cauldron and called out. "Mr. Weasley "
The man and his friends stopped turned around and waited for the person who had called him to reach him ."Mr. Potter ?"
Harry smiled and nodded trying to get his breath back ,and just pointed to a cafe as he was to winded to talk .
The men were all eyeing him but he could read nothing from their expressions ,he reached into his backpack and brought out the few books he had brought .Mr. Weasley took the one about Harry Potter and flicked through it as a waitress came over to take their orders .
Other than Harry they all wanted coffee ,Harry was happy with a banana milkshake ,mainly because he had never had one .One of the men started to shake his head and handed his book to another of the men and pointed out a paragraph .
"If it wouldn't ruin my reputation I think I would be on the floor laughing my nuts off ."
The others looked at him and one even did a Mr Spock impersonation and raised one eyebrow .
"Can we ask why ? Or would you like to leave us in suspense ?"
"Well" replied the man who seemed to be worried about his reputation "If I am reading this right Harry here would be classed as head of house .As in the olden days of lords and such when they held meaning .As such he comes under a completely different set of laws to most others ."
Mr. Weasley chose this moment to look up "it gets better Harry here is a international hero and has a superstar status in their world ."
He might not have been the smartest person he left that for Hermoine but even he could here the bitterness in Mr. Weasley's voice when he said "their world" .Mind you that could have been because it sounded a lot like the Dursly's when he they had met Hagrid .
He stood up and spoke "I am sorry but I need to go to the bathroom and I think I might look over the counter to see if they have anything I fancy." He looked at them "would any of you like me to order you anything else ?" they shook their heads and of he went.
After harry had finished in the bog he went to the counter and looked along it he was not really hungry he just had a case of the munches.
"Hello love can I get you owt ?" { owt same as saying anything}
Harry looked up and saw a women behind the counter smiling at him he shook his head and smiled "I'm not sure I think I would like another milkshake maybe chocolate flavour and I got a case of the munches ."
He looked at her "so what you got for munches ?"
she looked "well we got crisps some choc bars ,nuts and yep some pork scratchings ."
Harry made his mind up "Okay pack pork scratch and mixed nuts ,can I have a bowl to put them in as well please ? and a strawberry milkshake as well."
The women smiled got him a paper bowl to tip his nuts and scratchings in made him a milkshake. Harry took out a fiver from his pocket and handed to her .Thanked her for her help and stuck the loose change into the life boat appeal container.
After he made his way back to the others and sat down he spent a bit of time mixing his nuts with his pork scratchings in the bowl and started to pick his way through them .The adults seemed to mainly ignore him .This was OK with him as he had no idea of legal matters he sat and drank some milkshake and decided Banana was better .
Mr. Weasley looked at the child calmly snacking and smiled .
"Harry ."
Harry looked up "yes sir "
Mr. Weasley looked at him "we have spoke about some of the stuff you mentioned to me and we have a better understanding of the law .Do you think you can tell us what happened and why and how you want to go with this ?"
Harry took a drink of his shake "well it all started with a letter ."
Harry went to tell about his first Hogwarts letter his life with the Dursly's his visit to Gringotts and his school year. He then went on to explain his second visit to the bank and his treatment along with his treatment by the Auror.
They sat and listened occasionally taking a sip of coffee. The one who was concerned about his rep smiled it wasn't a nice smile it was the smile that had got him the nickname "The Shark" .
"And so " Harry finished off " I don't want to live with my aunt and uncle ,I want to know why my parents wishes were ignored and according to the file I sneaked a peak at while the Goblin was out cold my legal guardian and godfather was illegally stuck in nick ,with no trial or being questioned."
he took a sip of drink and popped a nut in his mouth and chewed it.
"OK so how far do I want to go? I want what is mine and has been denied me .I want a full stomach every day of the year not just when I at school ,I want to be able have friends around for tea or sleep overs ."He took a deep breath "I want to be happy and loved"
The shark and Mr. Weasley looked at each other and nodded .The Other two men still had their heads in the books .
"Mr. Potter if we take this case what are you willing to pay us?"
Harry looked stumped "I thought it was no win no fee ?"
Mr. Weasley smiled "That is for accident's"
Harry thought about it then got a look in his eyes "Mr. Weasley how about doing it no win no fee but over a larger area .I have been robbed kidnapped abused lied to and put in danger .I need financial help as well as legal help. To be blunt I want my dosh { another slang way meaning money}back and I want what has been stolen from me meaning my life."
He wasn't finished "I have seen on TV adverts with famous people in. It is my understanding they get paid for these adverts. Where is my cash from book sales, mugs, t-shirts ,company's even say I endorse their product .As I never knew of the Wizarding world till I met Hagrid who gave them my permission were is my cut."
One of the men who had his head in a book looked up.
"You have never signed any sort of deals with any company? And your legal guardian is in jail?"
Harry nodded .
"How much do you think you are worth ?" the same man asked
Harry looked at him and was puzzled "I don't rightly know but I have 4 shelves of books dedicated to me .That is a puzzle because no one knew where I was bar the Headmaster, Hagrid and Professor McGonagall .So who gave them pictures of me? or even descriptions ?and as the ones I looked at were full of lies "
The same man cut in again"you can prove they printed lies about you ?"
Harry Picked up the book about him from the pile. "According to this book after I defeated ' He-Who- Must-Not-Be-Named' I was moved to a safe location to begin my training "
Harry looked at him "how is spending nearly 9 years in a broom closet and being fed once a day if I was lucky being some were safe ?"
This time the new bloke had a nasty grin on his face and started to rub his hands together .Harry looked and could only think "Arkwright " and smiled .He just hoped this person if he helped him had more success than Arkwright and Granville .He started to giggle .He couldn't help it .
They looked at him puzzled .
Mr. Weasley spoke "Harry you Okay ?"
Harry nodded and looked at the bloke "can you do that smile and hand rubbing again please ?"
The bloke was puzzled but complied with the request. Harry started to giggle again "he just reminds me of Arkwright from Open all hours I expected him to start stuttering and looking around for the nurse " .Harry lost it when the waitress came over and asked if anyone wanted anything else .
He got himself under control and noticed the others all had smiles on their faces "can I have another choc milkshake please?" She nodded and harry gave her another note and asked if any the men wanted something .2 wanted another coffee so he paid for them as well .
"Harry what you got planned for the rest of the day? "
Harry thought about it "nowt to be honest I had no idea how long me and you would be and as I have nothing important but homework to do I left the day open .Why?"
Mr. Weasley looked at him "well we wish to discuss your " .He stopped the waitress had brought over the drinks and Harry's change. Harry thanked her and then she left.
"As I was saying .We wish to discuss your case and you need to find out about how to pay us .If we think we can do the no win no fee thing we will ."
Harry broke in "If we do the no win no fee then I as long as I get all my stuff returned and have a measure of revenge then I think I am right in saying I should be due compensation and also interest on any money stolen .Is that right?"
Mr. Weasley looked at the other and "the shark " spoke "son if we can verify the facts and if we can get a day in court then yes you should be able to get compensation as well as interest on money and stuff stolen from you ."
'Arkwright ' spoke next "if you have not signed anything and any articles published about you contain lies then you should be able to sue for slander .The fact they gave you super star status means they can write about your life but they can not print lies .Also they can not produce merchandise in your name with out your consent or your legal guardians .Either way you are entitled to monetary compensation ."
Next Mr .Weasley spoke "If some one has been dipping into your cash then their will be a paper trail and we can get you reimbursed .Also you should be able to do something with the bank as they are not looking after their client or his property "
Harry took a breath "OK so here's the deal .If you work for me on a no win no fee basis on all the things I can do something about like the bank my godfather my living arraignments and my financial arrangements then as long as I get my original amounts back then you can keep 40% of what we make on top. Now to sweeten the pot how about this the money from all the illegal merchandise that you can recover you keep 100% of and we make some deals with reputable people were I get a percentage of the take after tax and that ."
They all looked at each other and seemed to have a silent conversation .Harry needed to make a sign that this was a good idea he really really wanted a happy life.
"O..kay" he started "how about I give you an idea of my worth ?"
They looked at him blankly ."We can go to Diagon alley and you can get an idea of how much merchandise we talking about here "
Mr. Weasley was about to speak up when ' Arkwright ' spoke up .
"That would be a splendid idea."
So after they finished they drinks and thanked the waitress as they walked past and harry nodded to the women behind the counter they set of to the leaky cauldron. Harry pulled a baseball cap from his bag and walked up to the barman .
"Hum Tom isn't it ?" the man nodded "I wonder could you open the way to Diagon alley as I have only been once."
Tom nodded and soon Harry and co were in Diagon alley.
Harry first led them to a book shop then he led them to an odds and sods shop . In each one he noticed how they looked at the shear amount of Potter merchandise .'Arkwright' was rubbing his hands again. He smiled at harry. A shop assistant came over .
"Hello deary's what can I help you with?"
'Arkwright' spoke up "Hi other than my lad here we are squibs. My lad here is a big Harry potter fan and as he got ace marks at school I promised him he could get some more Harry potter memorabilia .He is hoping for something like a signed poster or mug."
She smiled "of course dear .Let me see " and off she went only to return with a collection of posters and other stuff. "here you go I have quite a collection but the signed ones cost a bit more "
'Arkwright' smiled "well son you chose."
Harry looked at the posters and not one looked like him these all seemed to be child strongmen with muscles most adults would wish for .The fact that they had his name on and the word official made it easy for Harry to decide .He chose 3 posters and a mug .His 'dad' paid for them and they left.
After wondering around and poking around in a few shops they had seen enough.
"Harry .I think we can go now I know I have seen enough to convince me but as we a group it would have to be a group agreement.
Harry nodded and they made their way back to London.
Once away from the leaky cauldron Mr. Weasley turned to Harry. "Harry as I said we need to discuss this and your idea of how to pay us .You must relies that you would be hiring a court lawyer a financial lawyer and a company lawyer .This means at least 3 different research groups and of course time and money."
Harry looked sad but nodded "I Hope you will take my case. As you say it will be a lot of work and you have mouths to feed bills to pay."
He handed Mr, Weasley the card from his b+b so he could copy the address and phone number."I told them me and my mum and dad were there. So I do Have an unused room I paid for so if any you want to use it rather than travel please do."
The man Harry thought of as shark smiled ."It would be a lot easier for me to pretend to be his dad as I have the most travelling to do. Also it would give me some time to sort some stuff out on a case I have here in London."
'The Shark' smiled "hello son shall we go back to our rooms?" Harry nodded "OK"
The B+B (Bed and Breakfast) owner looked up and saw the boy and a man enter.
Harry smiled and waved "Hi did mum leave any message?"
the women looked under her desk then shook her head "nope nowt sorry sonny"
harry turned to his 'dad' .Looks like she shopping or house hunting either way if she spending dosh she will forget to leave any message ." His 'dad 'smiled at him and ruffled his hair ."Yer as long as it is her card she Max out this time ." He smiled OK go to your room and get some homework done I going have shower and a quick nap I got work again later."
Harry went had a shower and decided just because he could he would have a nap.
Mr. Weasley sat down and looked at his 3 companions.
"Well, what do you think of the deal?"
'Arkwright ' As he had been dubbed started the ball rolling.
"He is owed a huge amount of money from people cashing in on his fame ,even if we only got 20% of it back we would be set for life."
Mr. Weasley turned to his other friend "?"
The man looked at him and smiled "the kids been shafted left and right,if we take this case I can't see how it is possible to loose as we can use facts,fame,and the parental sympathy vote to win. I say go for it"
'The shark ' sat by a desk in his room and went over the facts in his head .No matter how he looked at it he could not see a way of loosing .Even if they lost the case the publicity from it would rip open the magical world .Then with the fact being covered up and to be honest it was the only way he could see of loosing the case and getting negative publicity ,the general public would be calling for heads to roll.
His room phone rang .
"Mr. Potter, there is a gentleman on line 3 who wishes to speak to you a Mr. Weasley ,Shall I put him through ?"
A quick affirmative and 'the shark' was talking to Mr. Weasley ,well what's the decision ?"
Mr. Weasley spoke with authority down the line and his voice also had a hint of anger and something else in it.
"We hang them by the nackers {testicles}and take them for every penny we can, by the time we are done I don't want any of them to have a knut to their name."
'The sharks feral smile appeared "I'll go tell the lad we will do it."
They spoke for a couple of minutes arranging a couple of small details before they said "bye" and put their phones down.
Harry was awoken by someone calling his name.
"Harry ,Harry wake up."
He started to stir and after a yawn reached out to the bedside table and groped for his glasses.
As his vision cleared he saw 'The shark' next to him."OK sir have you all come to a decision?"
'The shark' smiled and Harry smiled , yes no matter what this blokes name was he was 'the shark' for good in Harry's head .
"Yes ,we have .Sir you are now the newest client of 'Weasley and co.' or as we like to call ourselves 'squibs are us. '
Harry smiled "the payment arrangements ?"
"No win no fee and we take what we can from the ones who are marketing you illegally "
Harry smiled and reached out his hand "We are in agreement then,we screw them over big time "
'Shark' smiled "yes oh yes they will regret a great many things. Of that you should have no doubt."
He held out his hand to harry "Richard Warpath at your service "
Harry laughed "I have been calling you 'the shark' in my head and now find a warpath instead. He laughed mind you it would have been funnier if it was 'warparty.'
'Richard' smiled "it's funny you should say that but in the court room I am known as 'the shark' and I have no idea why." he tried to make an innocent face but Harry's laughter was contagious .
"Tomorrow" .Richard started "we sit down and discuss all our options."
Harry looked at him puzzled for a moment then smiled "listen I have no idea of the law or anything like that .So it's simple you win and we both get paid and we both get justice done." How can I help you, what you need in way of cash ,legal documents that sort of stuff."
He looked to his table top and picked up a can of coke then as he sat up he stretched ."I can only help if told what to do and why I must do it .If I boss you around all I can do is hurt us I do not have the experience to deal with this situation." he smiled again "any way when at school I delegate Hermoine to do the research as it is her speciality,Ron comes up with the plans. It works at school so should work here"
Richard looked at the kid and thought to himself 'well at least he knows his limits and the fact he is willing to give us so much leeway is great .' He held out his hand "Okay Harry we will do it that way."
Harry smiled "Oh... they might think they clever and that but with all their evil and control over every ones lives they were unused to large confrontations."
He smiled to beat evil fight it with evil and a group of lawyers on a no win no fee system would NOT! be pulling their punches. The fact 'Squibs' were nearly universally disliked, hidden, or ignored would work to their advantage.
The underdog had teeth now and a pack. Maybe it was time for it to bite back.
Thanks for reading.