Chapter 2:
Daphne Greengrass knew from a very young age about her responsibility as the heir of Ancient & noble house of Greengrass. She recognized that, in the British wizarding society many people would try to exploit the fact that House Greengrass lacked a male heir. House Greengrass was a force in current British Pureblood society. They led the neutral fraction of the war. Her house knew how to save its member from death caused by war.
In British Pureblood society, women were expected to be satisfied by remaining in the shadow of their husbands and most of them behaved like a trophy wife. They expected to raise heir of House and tried to get some influence by manipulating their husbands.
Daphne Greengrass knew she would not be another Narcissa Malfoy; she would leave her mark on British Wizarding society. She trained herself for that from very early stage.
She learned about the art of politics. She knew about every weakness and strength of every major House of British wizardy. She had a understanding about how to build up alliance, how to mask her emotion in front of hostile crowd.
She also studied a lot, she realized from very early age knowledge is the key of power. She had been practicing first year spells from the beginning of summer. She gave her focus especially on Charms and DADA.
She was also studying Greengrass family magic , she learned her family history , learned about her family's connection with other houses, though she did not have any closely related cousin , Terry Boot was her fifth cousin once removed. Both of her parents were only child of their parents so she did not have any uncle or aunt.
Her mother's family had no existing member in UK besides herself and her sister. Her mother was an inspiration to her. However, Athena Greengrass did not involve herself in political arena, Nevertheless, she was one of the best Potion mistresses of the country. She was directly involved in Greengrass business empire, a rare thing for a Lady of a prestigious house.
However, Daphne wanted to spread her influence in every sectors of British wizarding society. She wanted to bring meaningful changes in her country. She knew Hogwarts would be her first test.
Internal house politics of Slytherin house will be a great field for her to make a debut in Politics. She knew every one of her potential classmate from house of snake. She knew about Malfoy, Nott, Zabini, Davies, Parkinson, Crabb, Goyle, Moon, and Black.
She also knew about potential influential classmates from other house. She heard that, Malfoy, Nott, and Parkinson and Moon would ally themselves to build a power structure within Slytherin house.
Besides Tracy Davies, her childhood friend, she could see herself to become an ally with only Zabini, at that moment, Mark Black was undecided with whom to ally. She knew the fraction led by Malfoy, Nott, Moon, and Parkinson would be dominant because of the recent dark history of her future house. Nevertheless, she will be along with Zabini, Tracy a powerful opposition to them.
She was planning to excel academically, politically in Hogwarts. After Hogwarts, she will be active in national political arena.
Daphne was also aware that because of her heir status she would have enough suitors, who were dreaming about marrying her in order to gain House Greengrass political influence. However, Daphne would never marry someone for only some hard political calculations. Her future husband would have to respect her as a person; he would love her for being Daphne not for her family's money and political influences. She wanted to find a true partner in the form of her future husband.
Little did she knew she would meet with that partner soon enough.
In Gringotts:
Harry was feeling boring after arriving in Gringotts 20 minutes ago. He was here to make official reentry of House Sayre in British Gringotts. He wanted to transfer her Sayre inheritance to this bank.
At last, some goblin came to see what he needed.
"What is your purpose human child "Harry did not missed the tone of indifference from the young goblins. " Do not worry, it will change soon ". He told himself.
" I came here to become a valuable customer of British Gringotts by transferring my money from American Gringotts and make the vault of my house reactive again in this Bank and officially to become heir apparent of my house . " He looked at the curious face of the young goblin after hearing his response.
"What house and what is your name? " He asked Harry.
"Let me introduced myself to you honorable goblin, I am Hadrian William Sayre, Heir of the Ancient House of Sayre. " He managed to shock this poor goblin after telling him that.
"Please, wait for a moment, sir. " The young goblin left him to call his superior after telling him that.
Few minutes later, he returned with his superior at record time, the older goblin was trying to keep his serious appearance but the younger goblin was clearly looking excited at the prospect of getting an Ancient House back into their bank with money.
"Mr. Sayre you have to prove yourself by performing heredity ritual "The older goblin infromed him.
"I will do it gladly." He responded.
In Greengrass Manor:
Daphne was studying in Greengrass family library; she was reading a self-updating book, which listed information about important British houses. The book glowed and telling her there had been an update about an important British house. She was feeling curious and went to update section of that book. She finally found it and the update was about Ancient House of Sayre.
She was stunned after reading the rest of the update. It says
The Ancient House of Sayre
Founded in 876 by Abraham David Sayre
Present status: Alive.
Heir Apparent: Hadrian William Sayre.
Related House: The Ancient and Noble House of Greengrass, through marriage of Lady Athena Jane Greengrass nee Sayre.
The Ancient House of Sayre was always a matter of curiosity for Daphne, because it was her maternal. The sudden appearance of an heir of that Ancient house was shocking news to her. Daphne realized that, the heir must be under aged and recent inclusion in British Isle.
The reappearance of Ancient House of Sayre would sure add a new dimension in British Pureblood politics. When the heir would become an adult and would take lordship of Ancient House of Sayre, it would surely disrupt the power balance within wizengamot.
Besides, she also found that, her family now had a relatively closely blood relative and she got herself a new cousin. She went to living room to inform her mother about this new news.
She not only found her mother but also her father in the living room, they were both standing and reading a letter from Gringotts.
They noticed her," Daphne we have something to tell you "
In Gringotts:
Harry's POV:
After confirming my identity by heredity ritual and completing transferring of my financial matter to that bank, I was waiting to meet with my relatives of that universe. The goblins had already sent a letter to them. The Greengrass family was a neutral family with significant political influences in wizengamot.
In this British Pureblood politics, you need allies and as an orphan heir of an Ancient House, I needed the protection of House Greengrass. I also had to think about internal Hogwarts house politics. I would be gone to Slytherin house this time and I have no doubt about that.
May be I would get Daphne Greengrass as my greatest ally in Slytherin House politics. That time I would stop Tom and reducing the influence of Malfoy and Nott in Slytherin house would be an important step to cut the supply line of future Tom supporter.
The House of Slytherin respects cunningness and strength and I would show them both. That time I was planning to excel at everything and that includes excelling academically. I had neglected my study in my home universe but in that universe I would use my experience and study everything I could after all it was in knowledge where true strength lies.
In other rooms of Gringotts:
The Greengrass family quickly arrived in Gringotts and they were received by a young goblin.
"It seemed like you received our letter "Goblin director remarked after noticing them.
"Yes, we read it, so where is the kid?" Athena asked the director.
"He was waiting in other room." A young goblin responded her.
"So, he is the new heir of Ancient House of Sayre." Shawn Greengrass broke his silence and asked the goblin the question.
"You can see yourself." The older goblin gave a parchment to Shawn Greengrass.
Daphne Greengrass was feeling curious about Sayre so she joined her parents in reading the parchment. It said
Name: Hadrian William Sayre
House: Ancient House of Sayre
Blood Status: Pureblood.
Born: 31st July, 1980 (Age 11)
Parents: William John Sayre (Pureblood) (Deceased in 1980)
Maggie Tulip Sayre nee Nelson (Pureblood) (Deceased in 1991)
Magical Guardian: Shawn Eric Greengrass
Lord of Ancient and Noble House of Greengrass
Athena Jane Greengrass nee Sayre
Lady of Ancient and Noble House of Greengrass
Inheritance:
Heir to Ancient House of Sayre
Heir to Older Magical House of Nelson
Properties and Financial account:
Sayre Manor
Sayre Cottage, France.
Sayre Villa, USA
Nelson House.
Maggies's Pad, Spain.
Cash: 20 Millions 512 Thousands Galleon (3rd in UK)
Other existing magical relatives;
Daphne Athena Greengrass (Second Cousin)
Astoria Elizabeth Greengrass (Second Cousin)
The whole family was shocked after reading the whole parchment, House of Sayre was an upper middle class family, but it seemed like Hadrian's grandfather made a fortune for Sayre family. Only Blacks & Longbottoms were richer than Sayre family. With that, much fortune House of Sayre could apply for Noble House status.
But the most significant political fact was as a heir of an Ancient House , he would be a force to be recon in wizengamot in coming years may be in House Sayre , House Greengrass would found a new ally
Above all, of this Greengrass, family was glad to find a relative, and they were glad that they would provide a home for this poor boy.
"Are you ready to meet him?" The older goblin asked them.
"I think we are ready to meet him" Athena responded.
The goblins opened the door and Greengrass family saw a boy with defined check bone, pale skin, straight blonde hair, green eyes who was looking at them.
End of the Chapter.
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