disclaimer: I do not own Harry Potter

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Hello everyone! This chapter was surprisingly easy to write and it would have been even longer, but I'll save the rest for another day. Don't worry though, it'll be great.

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"Alright, I'm going to head out now," Harry announced after finishing his breakfast. He stood and placed the dishes in the sink, pausing briefly and debating with himself about washing them before he left. He shook his head and moved out of the kitchen to grab a cloak before going out. Harry paused at the door when he heard thundering steps running at him. Turning and opening his arms, he caught Athene as she launched herself at Harry with Teddy standing close by. "I'll be alright, Angel. I just have a few errands to run and I'll be right back."

"Please don't go!" Athene cried into his chest. It broke Harry's heart hearing his daughter's cries, but it was important that he leave this morning and get everything done. Harry squeezed his daughter tightly before releasing her and pushing her back. When she refused to look at him, Harry lifted her chin up with a single finger and looked into her eyes. "Daddy.."

"Listen to me Athene," Harry said evenly, making sure his daughter was paying attention. He looked into her beautiful, sheer grey eyes and his heart tugged at the vulnerability he saw within those eyes. He and Draco always prided themselves on Athene being highly intelligent and magically gifted, but they could sometimes forget the small child that she truly was. "We are Potter-Malfoys and we are not going to let something like yesterday keep us from enjoying life. Your father and I will always look out for you and care for you. And right now, I have to go take care of some things that will allow me to take care of you and Papa. I need you to stay here and keep Papa busy because sometimes he needs both of us. Do you think you can do that for me?"

"Yes Daddy," Athene sniffled, but pointed her chin up higher trying to look brave for him. Harry smiled and placed a kiss atop her head before turning to the rest of his family, starting with Teddy. "Teddy, be good and don't cause too much mischief. Ted and Andy, I should be back by lunch time."

"Alright dear. Want me to get started on a cake?" Andy asked, not looking too happy that Harry was leaving the protection of the house, but there wasn't much she could do.

"Yes please." Harry turned towards Draco and winced at the look his husband was sporting. The mixture of hurt and resentment was not something he ever imagined he would get from Draco. He could only hope that his plans today would allow Draco to forgive him. Harry walked to Draco, putting his arms around the man's neck and placing a chaste kiss upon his lips. "I'll be back as soon as I'm done."

"Just come back in one piece," Draco said stiffly. Harry stepped back, nodding, and unable to look at the stormy grey eyes. He said one last good bye and left the house.

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Harry arrived in a dark alley close to the Leaky Cauldron with relief at it being empty. Before venturing out, he cast heavy glamours over himself to hide his image. He had not been in the wizarding world for seven years and he was not sure how anyone would react if they were to recognize him. He also did not want to run the risk of Lucius Malfoy finding out he was in London and walking around Diagon Alley. Harry concentrated on his magic as he become slightly taller, lengthening chestnut hair that covered his face that he made slightly rounder, and changed his eye color to match his hair. It was a plain and boring set of features that would keep him as a forgettable face in the crowd. Once he was satisfied with his transformation, Harry set out for the Leaky. He was almost shocked by the noise level of the pub and at first couldn't figure out why it was so loud because it had never been like this before. That was until he realized it only quieted down in the past because he was Harry Potter. Now he was a nameless person just cutting through.

Slipping into the garden at the back, Harry withdrew his wand and tapped the bricks to reveal Diagon Alley. As the archway cleared, Harry was left gaping at the alley. He had forgotten how brilliant it was. The colorful shops, almost an eyesore, lining crooked streets, people bustling to and fro, the sounds of haggling and animals, and the aromas of the food shops mixing in with the general scent and feel of magic all around him. It was like he was eleven years old again. The newness and wonder of the alley always struck him. He felt like he was coming home after being away on a never-ending vacation.

As Harry walked down the alley, his head swiveled from side to side. Taking in the changes that have been made since he left and the things there seemed to be time honored traditions. He stopped next to the quidditch shop and looked at the newest design of brooms. It seemed interesting, but it was definitely not a broom meant for seekers. Moving forward, Harry came across a sweets shop and his mouth watered at the thought of wizard snacks that he couldn't get in Muggle France. It would have to be a stop he would make and pick up some treats for Athene to try. The next shop he passed on his way was Magical Menagerie. His heart gave a twinge at the thought of his long dead owl. She had been his first and only pet and he would always miss her. Many times over the years, Draco had wanted to get some type of pet or owl, but with how often they moved, neither thought it would be practical. However, after today Harry hoped they would have something a little more permanent and maybe he would look into a pet for Athene and getting themselves an owl later.

However, before any buying could be made, Harry needed to go to one place. As he walked down, the white building came into view, looming over the whole alley in a show of who was better. The top of the building seemed to be repaired from the last time he had been here and he only hoped that the goblins would not withhold any of his accounts because of the break in and lose of a dragon. Harry would be willing to pay any damage fees the goblins would ask of him, but he just hoped that they would not call the aurors on him. This trip is meant to be a simple get in and get out, so he could continue on his mission for the day.

As Harry walked through the massive doors, he shivered at the pass of magic that washed over him. He ran his hand over his face to ensure that the glamours were still on. One thing that would ruin his plan to stay anonymous would be the magic of the bank disabling his glamours. But he released a breath when he felt the features he had replaced his own and continued forward. As he walked up to the Head Goblins desk, Harry noticed all the goblins turning their head to stare at him, causing fear to further bubble in his chest. The people queued at the tellers briefly looked at him, but when they saw he was just an ordinary wizard, they turned back to their tellers and demanded the attention back to their business. So it seemed that the goblins could in fact see through his glamour, but the wizards could not. His fear increased as he saw the furious look on the Head Goblin's face as he stopped in front of the desk, wincing when the creature spoke.

"And what business do you have here, hm?" came the garbled voice that got rougher as the anger kept rising within the goblin.

"I am sorry, but I am looking for a home and need to see my account manager." Harry bowed to the goblin, as he was completely within their mercy and did not wish to further anger any other goblins. Although he was sure they were all angry with him.

"You may meet with him, but I will also be present." The goblin stood from his seat and waved a hand for Harry to follow. Harry's nerves were still running high as he was lead further into the great bank, into areas he never knew even existed. With the tension high between himself and the goblin in front of him, his stomach began to roll and brought to mind his condition. His last pregnancy was rough because of high stress levels, he hoped that after this day his blood pressure wouldn't be too high. Maybe he will ask Ted to look over to ensure he and the baby were alright.

"In here Potter!" Harry was startled at the voice, pulling him from his thoughts. He walked into the office the goblin held for him, trying to ignore the venom within the glare. He ran his hand over his stomach as it clenched once more in discomfort. As he entered the room, trying to keep hold of his breakfast, Harry was pointed towards a chair in front of a desk where another vicious looking goblin sat.

"I am Nebzuk, in charge of the Potter vaults. What can I do for the great Savior?" the goblin sneered. Harry swallowed hard at the implications of those words, and how devastating the goblins could make his life.

"A few days ago, my family and I were living peacefully amongst muggles in France until a threat was presented to us that could cost us the life of my daughter. So we left and are now living with extended family, but we wish to have a safe and protected home to raise my family in. I came here hoping to look into the properties I own as a Potter." Harry released a breath, trying to calm his nerves as he stared in the faces of the two goblins staring right back. The only hope Harry had would be the goblins being lenient because of the mention of his children. At the thought of his children, Harry got an idea to help his case. It was slightly underhanded, but it could protect him. "The Potters have been a trusting client of yours for many generations, but was at the risk of dying out. However, I am pregnant with my second child, the Potter line will continue and you will continue keeping business with my line long after I am gone."

The two goblins showed no outward emotion, but did share a look between each other. Nebzuk then summoned a piece of parchment before addressing Harry. "For our cooperation with you and your heirs, we request restitution on the form of purchasing a dragon to replace the one you released. Once you agreed to payment, then we give you a list of the properties you own."

"Yes, fine. I'll agree to that," Harry said, barely able to contain the excite at only having to pay for a dragon. Before the stint in the bank, Harry had a rough idea of how much he had in all of his Potter vaults and he knew of the inheritance Sirius left him, but no idea of how much that gave him. The goblin place the parchment in front of him to sign as per the agreement of payment. He carefully read over it to ensure there was no hidden clause that could harm him and his family later. Once he deemed it safe, Harry signed it and handed it back to the goblins.

"Excellent." The head goblin said before snatching the parchment away from Nebzuk and stalking out of the office.

"Now that we have that settled, here is a list of all the properties you own between the Potters and the Black lines," Nebzuk said handing over a piece of parchment. "After you have chosen, there is also the matter of your heirs."

"What do you mean 'a matter of my heirs'? Is there a problem with my children?" Harry asked, narrowing his eyes at the goblin. He took the property listings and was shocked at the sheer amount of properties he owned.

"No, but it would be wise to chose which child received each heritance and to organize their trust vaults. I also need to know who the other father is."

"Draco Malfoy." Harry smirked as the goblin's eyes widened just a fraction at the much of his husband. Turning back to his list, Harry held up his hand with his bonding ring. "We have been properly bonded, so the children are legitimate. For the inheritances, I'll name Athene, my first born, as the heir to the Potter line and my unborn child as the heir of the Black line. I'll have Draco contact his own vault manager to name the Malfoy heir. As for the trust vaults, make it the same as my parents did for me."

"Very well, Mister Potter." Nebzuk made notes of Harry's request before looking back at him. "Are there any questions about any of the properties?"

"Do all of the properties come with house elves?"

"It is standard for each property to have at least two house elves to remain on the upkeep of the holdings. I believe the only one that does not is the cottage in Godric's Hollow."

"Thank you." Harry folded the list and placed it in a pocket of his robes before standing to leave. "I thank you for your help and for your leniency in the restitution of the damages I caused."

"Good day, Mister Potter." With the dismissal, Harry left the bank. Feeling accomplished and confident, Harry went around to a few shops and picked up some gifts for Athene before apparating away from Diagon Alley. Due to the greater distance between his two points, Harry stumbled as he landed outside of the gates to Hogwarts.

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A/N: hope you enjoyed this chapter. As Always R&R