The Founders' Intervention
By: Sheltie
I still don't own Harry Potter at all
Chapter 5
Harry was very excited and had to tell Hermione the good news, but decided to go through the front door this time instead of popping into Hermione's room. He popped up close to Hermione's house and walked the entire way. He got to the Granger's front door and rang the doorbell.
"Coming!"
The door opened to reveal Hermione's mother.
"Hello Mrs. Granger, I'm Harry Potter, is Hermione around?" Harry asked politely.
"Yes she is Harry. She is in her room reading" Mrs. Granger said.
She let Harry in and then called Hermione down. Hermione came downstairs with the speed of a cheetah. When she saw Harry she rushed into his open arms.
"Oh Harry, it's so good to see you" she gushed.
"It's great to see you too Hermione" Harry said chuckling a bit at how his betrothed was acting.
"What are you doing here?" Hermione asked.
"I have good news that your parents will want to know about" Harry said.
Hermione nodded and went to get her mother since her father was out golfing. When Hermione and her mother returned they sat down.
"Mrs. Granger I have a friend who has offered me special lessons this summer. He has also extended this offer to all my friends and with your permission I'd like Hermione join me in these lessons" Harry said.
Hermione knew Harry was bending the truth, but she didn't care since it wasn't that big of a lie. Emma looked at the young man in front of her then back to her daughter, who looked quite excited.
"I want to say yes Harry, but I want to talk to my husband first" Mrs. Granger said.
Harry nodded.
"That's fine, Hermione can owl me to let me know your answer" he said.
Mrs. Granger nodded.
/Scene Break/
Meanwhile Dumbledore was in his office with his potion master Snape along with Arthur and Molly Weasley.
"I don't think I need to tell you why I have all called you here" the old wizard said.
"That brat thinks he can do that to me. Wait until I get my wand on him" Snape snarled.
"Now Severus, I believe I can persuade Harry to drop these charges" Dumbledore said.
"Albus, I had a bad feeling taking this money in the first place and I still do" Arthur said frowning.
"Arthur, we have kids that needed to go to Hogwarts. Surely you wouldn't throw our children's futures" Molly said.
"No Molly, but it still feels wrong" Arthur said with a sigh.
"Now Arthur, I'll go and talk to Harry and he'll understand that this was just a misunderstanding" Dumbledore said serenely.
Arthur didn't look like he believed it, but said nothing.
"When will you have this meeting with Potter?" Snape asked.
"I first have to find him" Dumbledore said.
"What? You mean that he isn't with his relatives. I thought you told me that you left him in the care of his relatives" Molly said getting riled up.
"I did Molly, somehow he ran away and then appeared here in Hogwarts with much knowledge" Dumbledore said.
"And the contract, what about that?" Molly asked.
"I will take care of it Molly. You need not worry. Harry will still be Ginny's" Dumbledore said.
"She better, I haven't spent all this time coaching my daughter all these years to have it a coming falling apart" Molly said.
Dumbledore sighed and nodded.
Dumbledore and Molly with the prodding of Arthur signed a betrothal contract between Harry and Ginny, the Weasley's only daughter. When they got married Dumbledore and Molly would have control over the Potter vaults. Though it seemed the plan had gone awry with Harry claiming his title early. But Dumbledore was sure he could salvage it.
"Very well, I'll contact you all later" the old wizard said.
This seemed to end the meeting and they all left Dumbledore's office. Once clear Dumbledore sat down in his chair and sighed. He closed his eyes as he tried to stop the headache forming. Potter was more of a hassle then he thought he'd be. The boy was smarter than he wanted him to be and was more stubborn too.
/Scene Break/
"Harry, when are we going to tell my parents that I'm your betrothed?" Hermione asked.
Harry and Hermione were enjoying the view in the Granger backyard and having ice tea.
"I first want your parents to get to know me first Mione" Harry said.
"Okay, but I don't know if I can keep this secret very long. I want them to know I have a very handsome betroth" Hermione said then kissed Harry on the cheek.
Harry smiled.
"You're quite lovely yourself Mione" he said.
The two chatted for the rest of the day and then Harry left since he had to head back. With a final bear hug from Hermione he went on his way.
/Scene Break/
Over the next couple days Harry visited Neville and Daphne and also Fred and George.
Harry knocked on the door of Longbottom manor. He was wearing some formal robes for this visit. The door opened to reveal a house elf.
"Cans I help you?" the elf asked.
"Yes, can you please tell Neville Longbottom and his grandmother that Harry Potter is here" Harry said nicely.
The house elf squeaked a bit at Harry's name, but then popped away to tell her owners. Soon Neville came down and embraced Harry in a brotherly hug.
"Harry, mate what brings you here?" Neville asked.
"Just wanted to visit" Harry said with a smile.
Neville chuckled and led his friend in. They went to the parlor where Augusta Longbottom sat waiting. She was a formidable woman. Even at her age she looked like she could take down wizards and witches half her age or even less.
"Madam Longbottom" Harry said bowing and kissing her hand.
"Lord Potter" Augusta said.
"Ah, so you know about me claiming my title" Harry said smiling.
"The Longbottoms and the Potters have been allies for centuries lord Potter" Augusta said.
"That I know and I have no plans of messing with our alliance at all. In fact, I think of your grandson as one of my closest friends and comrade in arms" Harry said.
Augusta looked at her grandson and saw him puff up at Harry's compliment.
"I see, so why have you come calling today?" she asked.
"I'm sure Neville has told you about Nicholas Flamel has offered summer lessons" Harry said.
"He might of mentioned it" Augusta said with a nod.
"Well then, I was wondering if you've given it any thought at all" Harry said.
"I have and I've decided to let Neville attend" Augusta said.
"Perfect, now all I have to get is Hermione's parents approval and then Daphne's" Harry said.
"You might have difficulty in getting Lord Greengrass's approval for such a thing" Augusta said.
"Yes, but I have a plan for that. I have a few business that he is interested in and I'm sure we can come to some sort of deal" Harry said smirking slightly.
Augusta was impressed with the young lad's plan. Use a form of bribery to let his daughter learn over the summer. Quite ingenious.
"A very interesting plan lord Potter" he said.
"Please, you can call me Harry" Harry said with a smile.
Augusta nodded.
They chatted a bit more about the Wizengamot and how inept it was. They both shared many views and Harry offered his support to bills she wanted push through. Augusta offered the same support for bills he wanted pass. They ended with a handshake marking a renewal of the Potter/Longbottom alliance.
/Scene Break/
Harry arrived at Greengrass manor. He had sent a note to Daphne earlier letting her know he was coming and to let her in on the plan he had in store for her father. He just told her to sit back and watch the free entertainment. Again a house elf met him when he knocked on the door.
"Harry Potter sir, Lady Daphne has been expecting you" the elf said.
Harry chuckled to himself and followed the elf in. He met Daphne, who was coming down the stairs.
"Hey Harry, I can't wait to see what you do to dad" Daphne said with excitement.
This was a new side to the usually cool levelheaded Daphne Greengrass he knew. She was acting like a girl.
"Well I shan't keep you in suspense" Harry said with a chuckle.
Daphne rolled her eyes and led Harry to her father's study. She knocked on the door.
"Come in."
Daphne made a motion for Harry to wait then she entered.
"Daddy, you have a guest" she said.
Adrian Greengrass looked up from his paperwork and had a confused expression on his face. He knew he didn't have any appointments today.
"Who is it Daphne?" he asked.
"Lord Potter, Daddy" Daphne said.
Adrian sat up.
"Sent him right in" he said.
Daphne nodded and motion for Harry to enter. Harry did and was met by Adrian before he could sit. Daphne was in the back of the room staying quiet so her father wouldn't notice her.
"Lord Potter, welcome to my home" Adrian said politely.
"Thank you for having me" Harry said courteously.
"Now what do I owe this visit Lord Potter?" Adrian asked sitting down.
Harry sat down also after Adrian had.
"I can assume that your daughter has told you about lessons with Nicholas Flamel?" Harry asked.
"Yes she did" Adrian said with a nod, "and I don't know why she'd want to take such lessons when she'll learn all she needs to know at Hogwarts."
"Lord Greengrass, I'll have you know that Nicholas will be teaching us things that Hogwarts does not. And he's doing it on his own time" Harry said.
"Still, I don't see the bother" Adrian said.
"Well then, will you see it if I sweeten the deal?" Harry asked.
"Like what Lord Potter?" Adrian asked, his interest piqued.
"Oh, I might just know a few companies that you want in on" Harry said idly.
"You have my attention" Adrian said sitting up.
Harry smirked inwardly.
"I just might know some people who can help you take over the companies" he said.
"I see, but how can I trust you. No Potter has ever approached a Greengrass before on business" Adrian said.
"Well the difference is that no Potter was ever a friend with a Greengrass before" Harry said.
Adrian nodded, he knew what Harry was talking about. His daughter and Harry were friends, which meant an in for the Greengrass family. The Potter family had many businesses that he'd like to be a part of. It was always known that the Potters were very savvy with their money and never once had made a bad business deal ever. This made Adrian see galleons in his eyes.
"What kind of deal can we come to lord Potter?" Adrian asked.
Gotcha Harry thought.
/Scene Break/
A few days later Harry apparated to the borders of the Weasley home. He walked in and saw his first glimpse of the house was shocked. The house looked like something a child would build. There was no way that could've been structurally stable without the use of magic. He walked in knowing he sent the twins a letter beforehand to let them know he was coming. The twins in return sent him a letter letting him know about their overbearing mother and that their little sister, Ginny, was totally infatuated with him. Harry sighed, he hated his fame and the way people stared at him, especially the female part. They looked at him like he was a piece of meat.
"Hello, is anyone home?" Harry called out.
"Who's there?" a loud female voice asked.
That must be the twins' mother Harry thought.
A plump woman with red hair came out holding a dishrag in hand and her wand in the other.
"I'm Harry Potter and would like to talk to you and your husband" Harry said.
"Come in Harry, please come in" the plump woman said eagerly.
Harry entered and found the house was quite cozy and had a warm welcoming feeling.
"Fred, George get down here" the woman shouted from the bottom of the stairs.
Harry shook his head at the woman's method of calling her children.
"You wait a moment Harry dear and I'll get Arthur" she said.
The sound of stomping down the stairs was heard. First were Fred and George then Ron and finally a girl with red hair, who Harry assumed was the twins' sister Ginny.
"Harry mate-" Fred said.
"Glad you could make it" George ended.
Harry shook at his friends' antics.
"What are you doing here Potter?" Ron sneered.
"I'm here to talk to your parents Ronald" Harry said.
"Get out of my house" Ron shouted.
"Ron, that's no way to treat our guest" Molly said sternly.
"Lord Potter, it's is a pleasure to meet you" Arthur Weasley said with a bow.
"Mr. Weasley" Harry said politely.
"What can we do for you Lord Potter?" Arthur asked.
"I don't know if you have been told, but Nicholas Flamel has offered lessons over the summer and I want to invite Fred and George" Harry said.
"What about my Ron, he should be a part of this" Molly said jumping in.
"Mrs. Weasley, your youngest son has been very unpleasant to me and my friends and if weren't for having two of your sons as my friends I'd have hexed him" Harry said sternly.
Molly looked ready to argue this, but Arthur stopped her.
"Lord Potter, you must know that our family doesn't have the funds to pay for these lessons" Arthur said.
"Have no worries Mr. Weasley. Nicholas is offering these lessons for free and on his own time" Harry said.
Arthur let out a sigh of relief since he knew there wasn't enough money in the Weasley vault to pay for any extra lessons. He then turned to his two sons.
"Are you two up to these lessons?" he asked.
"You bet dad" Fred said.
"Yeah, learning from an alchemist like Nicholas Flamel is something we can't turn down" George said.
Arthur nodded.
"You have my answer then Lord Potter" he said.
Harry nodded.
"Thank you. I'll send an owl to let you know when the lesson will begin" he said then got up.
/Scene Break/
Harry got a letter from Hermione asking for him to join her and her parents for dinner tonight. Harry jotted a quick note telling her he'd be there then went to get dressed. He headed out, but was stopped by Rowena.
"You look spiffy Harry, where are you going?" she asked.
"Hermione has asked me to have dinner with her and her parents" Harry said.
"So you're meeting the parents?" Rowena asked.
Harry nodded.
Rowena got up and looked Harry over like a mother would for their son's first date. She straighten his collar and dusted off his shoulders of whatever was on his shoulders.
"You look very handsome" she said with pride.
"Thanks Rowena" Harry said with a smile.
"Here Harry, give these to Hermione" Helga said as she handed him two bouquets of flowers.
"Thanks Helga, but why two?" Harry asked as Helga handed him another.
"The other is for her mother. You want to make a good first impression" Helga said.
"Helga, I've met Hermione's mother already" Harry said.
"It never hurts" Helga said.
Harry just nodded.
"Okay Harry, you need to be careful around her father. He's going to be eyeing you pretty good and it's not be because he likes you. It will be because you might steal away his little girl" Godric said.
The next twenty minutes Harry had to listen to Godric and Salazar tell him what to do and don't when it comes to fathers. Harry listened patiently and did take a few things to heart, but mostly he just wanted to go. Soon Rowena stopped the two men from telling Harry horror stories and got Harry out the door so he wouldn't be late. Since it wouldn't help him in the long run if he was late.
/Scene Break/
Harry arrived at Hermione's on time and rang the doorbell. Hermione was the one to open the door and she looked like she was drooling at the sight of a well-dressed Harry.
"Merlin, you look good" she said out loud then she blushed at what she said.
Harry just smiled and gave her the flowers he was holding. Hermione squealed and she took them from Harry. She then inhaled the flowery aroma. She then led Harry into the living room where her mother and father was waiting.
"Mr. and Mrs. Granger" Harry said politely.
He then shook both parents' hands before sitting down.
Dan Granger surveyed the boy his daughter was smitten with. He had to admit that the lad looked well dressed as well as well mannered too. This bothered him since he was really looking for a fault in the boy.
Emma on the other hand liked Harry already and when he presented her with flowers she liked him even more. Heck, she was already ensnared by the Potter charm. Soon they went to the dining room to eat.
"This looks lovely Mrs. Granger" Harry complimented.
"Thank you Harry" Emma said smiling.
Dan frowned slightly at this since he could tell his wife liked the boy. This made it harder for him to not like the boy. He knew that Emma had good instincts with people and if she liked Harry then the boy was good enough to date Hermione. He grumbled inwardly about this.
The talk during dinner was pleasant and carefree. Hermione was quite pleased at how everything was going since she was a bit nervous how her dad would react. She loved her dad, but he was odd at times.
/Scene Break/
Dumbledore had just gotten off the floo with Molly and she had told him about Harry offering lessons to two of her sons. His former friend Nicholas was teaching those lessons. He was quite upset that this was happening. He couldn't allow this to happen. If Nicholas teaches Harry then that would mean getting Harry to trust him would be far harder than it already was. He needed a word with his former colleague.
/Scene Break/
Meanwhile back at the Grangers dinner had just finished and Harry decided to show off a bit.
"Don't touch those dishes Mrs. Granger" Harry said.
Emma looked at the young lad strangely, but Harry turned to Hermione and winked. This made Hermione smile. Harry then waved his hand and all the dishes and cutlery was gone. Soon you could hear water running in the kitchen. Emma rushed in and found the dishes and cutlery cleaning themselves. She was shocked at the display and went back to the table on wobbly legs.
"Dear, what is it?" Dan asked.
"The, dishes are washing themselves" Emma said in disbelief.
Dan went to the kitchen and saw the same sight that his wife did, but he went to the liquor cabinet and grabbed a bottle and two glasses. He set them down one in front of him and the other in front of his wife. He poured both glasses half full.
"Dad is everything alright?" Hermione asked innocently.
"I, uh, I, can't believe it" Dan said shaking his head.
"Harry, what did you do?" Hermione asked curiously.
"I just cleared the table and washed the dishes" Harry said.
Hermione got up and looked into the kitchen and came back smiling. She sat down and kissed Harry on the cheek.
"Thank you" she said.
Harry just smiled. He did that little display to show her parents magic since they haven't seen any since McGonagall showed up to tell their daughter was a witch.
"Well guess this is as best a time to ask you if Hermione's told you about some special lessons that have been offered" Harry said.
"Yes she has, but we don't know this person. How do we know he's really who he says he is?" Dan asked. He was very wary of anyone getting in contact with his daughter that he didn't know.
"Mr. Granger, Nicholas Flamel is a well-known alchemist and good friend to the Potter family. Besides, Hermione will not be alone in these lessons. She will be with her friends" Harry said.
"But we don't know anything about this man" Dan argued.
"Oh sure you have" Harry said with a smirk.
"And where I have I heard of him?" Dan asked not liking the smirk Harry was showing.
"Why he's the creator of the Sorcerer's Stone" Harry said.
Emma gasped.
"You mean that Nicholas Flamel. But there was no real evidence that he really lived" she said.
"I assure you Mrs. Granger, Nicholas does exist as does his lovely wife Perenelle" Harry said.
Dan turned back to his wife then Harry confused. He was a reader, but not as avid as his wife who read anything and everything in sight. This she shared with her daughter along with her thirst for knowledge.
"Could someone please tell me what's going on?" he asked in a demanding tone.
"Dan, Harry is asking for Hermione to learn from one of the greatest minds ever. Nicholas Flamel from what I've read was very smart and if he was a wizard then that explain many things too" Emma said.
"So does that me I have your permission?" Hermione asked.
"Yes it does dear" Emma said.
Hermione smiled brightly, which stopped Dan from objecting. How could he wipe that smile off his daughter's face. He'd have to have a heart of stone to do that. The rest of the night Harry showed off more of his magic to the elder Grangers even got requests from them towards the end. Harry left with a good impression on the Grangers, which was the whole point of the dinner for him, well, that and get Hermione into those summer lessons.
/Scene Break/
Nicholas was not a very happy at the moment. He was sitting in his study with Dumbledore sitting across from him.
"What do I owe this visit Albus?" Nicholas asked politely.
"It's about your lessons with Harry Potter" Dumbledore said.
Nicholas frowned. Dumbledore had no business in this.
"I see, and what about it?" Nicholas asked.
"Young Mr. Potter is under my care and I will not allow him to attend these lessons" Dumbledore said like it was final.
"Albus, do you take me as a fool? I know that Lord Potter is not under your guardianship" Nicholas said firmly.
Dumbledore paled. If Nick knew about Lord Potter then who else knows. This made him very uneasy.
"Is something wrong Albus?" Nicholas asked.
"No, I'm just fine. I am afraid I must go though. I have other things I must attend to," Dumbledore said getting up.
"Of course Albus, I know you are a very busy man" Nicholas said.
Dumbledore left with Nicholas shaking his head wondering what the heck his former friend was playing at.
/Scene Break/
Harry smiled as he relaxed. He was telling Rowena about his dinner with the Grangers.
"I think you did very well Harry" Rowena said.
"Yes, and showing the parents magic was a nice touch" Godric said.
"Indeed, since parents of muggle-borns never see any magic until their child is of age" Salazar said.
"I wish I could something about that law" Harry frowned.
"Harry, you are Lord Potter, which means you have a seat in the Wizengamot" Helga said.
"The wizen-what?" Harry asked perplexed.
"I guess we kind of glossed over wizarding politics too much" Godric said with a sigh.
"There was no need to teach him that stuff then Godric. Harry was too young to even understand them let alone to do anything" Rowena said.
"Um, can you please tell he what you're talking about?" Harry asked.
This began a whole detailed talk about wizarding politics. The Wizengamot, which was the lawmaking body of the wizarding world. The Wizengamot made the laws and did the majority of the trials in the wizarding world. Basically the Wizengamot had a lot of power. The Minister of Magic was more powerful than the Wizengamot, but the Wizengamot kept the Minister's power in check as did the Minister with the Wizengamot. A magical checks and balances. But sadly the Wizengamot was old led by Dumbledore himself. The houses that made up the Wizengamot were old though a few made it in with the right amount of money passed around, Malfoys.
"Okay, let me get this straight. The Wizengamot is corrupt because of all the dark families, but Dumbledore is able to keep power because he plays them off each other" Harry said.
"You pick this stuff up fast cub" Godric said.
"Thanks, but how does this help me?" Harry asked.
"At the moment it won't, but we'll teach you all that we know how to deal with the Wizengamot. But right now focus on your summer" Rowena said.
Harry nodded.
/Scene Break/
Nicholas Flamel went to each house to where is would-be students lived and talked to their parents. Each and every single one of them gave their approval and the old alchemist had a feeling that Harry had made the rounds beforehand. He chuckled and shook his head. The lad wanted to make sure his friends were there with him.
Though he did have some trouble at the Weasleys with the overbearing mother, but he silenced her and told her in plain English that her youngest son wasn't going to be there since he's seen his grades and they were absolutely horrible. The Grangers were his last stop and he chatted with them. He found these muggles to be fascinating and agreed to visit them more when he had time.
End of chapter
A/N: Thanks for reading and please review.