Disclaimer: I do not own Harry Potter or anything to do with the Franchise.

A/N: Sorry its short, however it is an update. At the minute I am trying to plan the rest of the story. Hopefully it won't be much longer before this story is up and running again.

Hogwarts Great Hall

Albus Dumbledore looked out across the student body, Harry and Hermione was yet to return. Albus knew Harry was taking a great risk going to see the Goblins. Although the Goblins were smart they were very crafty. Dumbledore had wanted to accompany Harry to Gringotts, however Harry had insisted only Miss Granger would join him. It seems even after their little heart to heart the boy still didn't trust him. Dumbledore eyes scanned down to the Gryffindor table where all the girls who Harry was involved with were now sat looking worried. That was another thing Dumbledore couldn't believe the boy was an heir to two founders and as well as Heir to two Ancient and Noble houses, and now he had all this female company. Dumbledore had watched a few male students keeping their eyes on the girls, Dumbledore prayed for their own safety that they decided to keep their hands to themselves, otherwise the boy would have them dragged in front of the Wizengamot and demand them be executed. Dumbledore shuddered as he remembered how cold and heartless Harry had sentenced the Flint boy to the kiss. The whole trial had made front page news and now many were considering Harry as the next Dark Lord. Albus heard a polite cough beside him, he was so busy thinking about Harry that he had forgotten the students were waiting on him to open the evening feast.

"My Apologies. Welcome to another end of day feast. I hope that you all had a good and productive day in your classes, and now without further ado, please enjoy your meal."

Albus had just finished his address when the Great hall doors opened. He watched as Harry and Hermione made their way towards the Gryffindor table. Dumbledore was pleased to see young Harry, he had feared the worse when he had not heard from them. Albus watched as Harry kissed each of the girls and then sat down and began to fill his plate. Dumbledore used his mage sight to look at the boy, the dark aura that had been the soul fragment was now gone, which meant the boy was no longer a horcrux.

Gryffindor Table

Harry was famished he began to pile food onto his plate. The Goblin ritual had taken a lot out of him, and now he needed to refuel, he looked around the table and saw the relief on all the girls faces.

"Okay I know you all want to know what happened, so lets eat first and then we can visit Gryffindor Suite. Hermione and I will then fill you in on everything. The good news is I no longer have the thing stuck to my scar."

Harry didn't want to say too much as they were still in a public area, and he had no idea who might be listening. Harry then went back to his dinner. Once he had finished and all the plates had vanished, he turned his attention to the front where the headmaster was about to make his evening address.

"Now that you have been fed and watered, I wish you a pleasant evening. Please note Curfew is 9pm, and all student accept those who are on their prefect rounds should be in their house dormitories. Lord Peverell- Potter- Gryffindor-Slytherin, could you please come see me after we have finished here tonight. Now I ask that you leave the great hall in a reasonable manner and I will see you all tomorrow for breakfast."

Harry groaned, couldn't had Dumbledore waited until tomorrow. Harry mingled with the rest of the students, leaving the Great hall with the girl trailing behind him. If Dumbledore wanted to see him, then he would see all of them. The group made their way towards the headmaster tower, and soon found themselves outside the stone gargoyle. Harry knew they would have to wait for the headmaster, after all he and the girls had left while the headmaster was still in the Great hall. Just then Harry turned to see Dumbledore making his way towards them, behind him was Snape. Harry growled, why did Dumbledore always have that bat hanging around him. It was never any of the other Professor always Snape. Harry still hadn't forgiven the greasy haired bat, for the role he played in the murder of his parents. However Harry decided to hold his tongue for now.

"Good evening Harry, I must say I wasn't expecting you to bring all your lovely ladies to this meeting." Dumbledore noticed the look on Harry face. He could see that he wasn't going anywhere without the girls beside him.

"Sorry, Sir, but I have no secrets from the girls, anything you have to say, they can also hear it. Shall we go up? Or would you like to postpone until tomorrow." Harry waited not taking his eyes of the headmaster.

Albus sighed and then moved the gargoyle out of the way, before ascending the stairs leading up to his office. Harry watched Snape try to go up next, however Harry barred his way, and glared at him.

"It's polite to allow the ladies to go first Professor, or did you forget your manner as well, when you traveled down the path of a death eater." Harry saw the hint of annoyance in the face of Severus.

Severus locked eyes with the boy, who did he think he was talking too? He was a Professor of Hogwarts, he didn't need to show anyone else respect, well excluding the headmaster of course, but anyone else he couldn't give a damn about. However Snape knew what would happen if he said anything, and so decided to hold his tongue. He then spoke through gritted teeth.

"Of course my Lord." Severus watched the girls all smirk before the went up the stairs, he then tried to proceed after them, however he was stopped once more.

"Are you not forgetting something Professor. If any should go up after my girls it is me. After all I am a Lord of two Most Ancient Noble houses, not to mention two founders." Harry then proceeded to climb the stairs. he smirked as he could hear Snape cursing under his breath. Harry reached the top of the staircase and walked into the office. He noticed his girls were waiting for him, along with the headmaster. Just as he had got into the office, Snape came marching in afterward him.

Albus noticed the look on Severus face, the poor boy was doing his best to hold his tongue. "Now Harry, could you please explain to me and Professor Snape what happened today. I can see the soul fragment has gone, however I would like to hear what happened from you."

Harry sighed. "Nothing much really. I spoke to the Director, he confirmed that my scar was a horcrux and the Goblin shaman performed a ritual to remove the soul fragment. Before you ask, I was in far to much pain to understand what the ritual was, and how it was performed. The main point is the soul fragment is gone, however that is not the best bit. While I was recovering in the Goblin hospital wing, the director presented me with an orb and inside it was the soul fragment. While I was looking at, the fragment changed shape into a face. In my shock I dropped it and released the soul fragment. It never left the bank and instead headed for the vaults. It turned out that another one of Voldemorts toys, had been stored on Goblin soil. A silver cup with an engraved H on it. The Goblin said it was found in a vault by the name of Lestrange. Anyway after much discussion, the Goblins have decided to help hunt for the other items. The Director told me he would inform me if they found another one."

Dumbledore sat quietly and was examining everything Harry had told him. Voldemort had stored a horcrux in Gringotts and had given it to Bellatrix Lestrange. Albus was certain Voldemort would not have given it to one of the brothers, so Bella was the only obviously answer. More to the point at hand, it seems three of Voldemorts horcruxes were gone. The diary, Harry's scar and the cup of Huffle-puff. Albus had seen the cup and the description Harry had given, meant it couldn't be any other. Plus Dumbledore knew Voldemort was a bit of a trophy collector. A founders items would very much be at the top of his list. The fact that the Goblins were now joining the hunt for the items was also surprised the headmaster.

"Very well Harry, I am satisfied with your explanation, and like we discussed beforehand, I will be take you on as my apprentice. However you will have to wait until at least your fifth year to start. This will allow your core to mature more, meaning you will be ready for the spells I will be teaching you. Now I think we have all had a long day, and so I will allow you to leave with your lovely ladies. Good night Harry."

Harry knew a dismissive gesture when he heard one. He stood from the chair and then acknowledge the headmaster and Professor Snape, before leaving with his girls. Once the door had closed Albus turned to Severus.

"Well Severus, was you able to get anything?" Albus noticed his potion master was frowning.

"No, I have no idea what has happened, but the boy suddenly has shields. I can only assume it was something the Goblin has given him while at Gringotts."

Albus nodded, he too had attempted to see what had taken place within Harry's mind, however he found a blank wall. Albus sighed, all his plans were now in tatters. Years of preparation down the drain. Albus turned Severus.

"Well I guess we will just have to wait and see how this play out. Thank you for coming tonight Severus, and now I think it is time for bed." Albus watched Severus leave the office, he then sat back in chair in deep thought.