AN: 6/9/2015: More edits 3 3 To dianemalfoy
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Under Gringotts
Every week, the goblins would convene to give reports to their king. Ironfang was a bit late entering and quickly took his seat at the long table. Ragnarok barely even looked at him. Most of the meeting was standard business. At the end though, things changed.
"I have heard rumor of a sensible human. Is this true?" Ragnarok asked.
"If you mean Harricius John Potter-Perciville then yes and no." Trilok answered.
"What do you mean?" the king replied.
"Harricius is very polite and well-mannered and was raised human, but he is actually due a Drake inheritance at his 13th birthday." Trilok explained.
Ragnarok looked intrigued. "Tell me more of this, Harricius. Who has met him?" 10 goblins raised their hands.
"I was the second to meet him on his first visit 2 years ago." Griphook spoke up a bit nervous. "Rihorn called me to escort the boy and the Hogwarts half giant to their vaults. I explained each of the coins to him. It was obvious he had never seen our money before."
"He was with the half giant? I don't remember him. That was the day of the break in." Rihorn said.
"So he came 2 years ago. What else?" Ragnarok prompted.
"I remember him from last year. He came in with the Weasley family. He was very shy about them seeing his fortune but didn't ask, or didn't know he could ask, for a private cart." Rancrest said. "I was also the teller that greeted him yesterday. He was polite and to the point but didn't seem to be groveling or begging. He stated his business, asked for a service pamphlet, and took a seat." He paused. "I wanted to see what he was really like, so I made him sit for half an hour before I contacted Trilok."
"I see. Any other oddities?" Their king asked with a grin. Testing humans was a pass time for them.
Griphook spoke again. "Yesterday, I was sent to take him to Trilok. He immediately recognized me." This caused several shocked gasps and mummers. Few of the non-human customers could tell one goblin from another. Or cared to try. "I was shocked too. But we had a pleasant chat about Lockhart. He said, and I quote; 'He was a liar, a thief and a charlatan. As far as I'm concerned he got what he deserved and I don't intend to think about him again.' Later, as we were coming back from his vault, he said he was raised by non-magicals and that the first day he was in here was just over 12 hours after learning magic was real."
"It seems we were right to be impressed. This boy is very interesting. Even if he isn't strictly human."
"That's true my lord." Trilok spoke up. "He is very politically powerful and I would guess magically as well. He has claimed 3 titles and is now head of 2 minor families."
"What titles? And which families?"
"He is Lord of the Potter and Perciville lines. Heir to the Black family. The other two are the Belix and Blush families. He also has an Absolute contract with the second Nott child. But with the elder imprisoned, he will likely take that title as well."
"3, likely 4 titles and he still seems humble. I would say it was impossible." Ragnarok said disbelievingly.
"My lord. I just came from healing him." Ironfang spoke. "Normally I would agree, but I have seen him. Drake or not, Power or not. The boy is very humble. And I know this boy has power, power to spare. He just had an Akira block removed." This also raised shocked noises. The Akira block was created as a way to restrain prisoners by binding their magic within their skin. Only someone with very high magical levels could over power it and then it would be difficult. That he was even able to use a wand was a miracle. "On top of that, he had a standard block and a Horcrux that was leeching off his magical core. Even with all this, he was still able to function as a Hogwarts student. I plan to see him again before the summer is out to test his full magical power."
"It sounds like we should call him Adynatos. Anything else Trilok?"
"Yes sir. I did a basic scan of him and I can say without a doubt, he has been abused. Beaten, starved, bones broken multiple times and never set right. To be honest, he makes some pit fighters look healthy."
"I agree." Noxhook, one of the goblins that preformed the rituals. "The boy looked almost emaciated when he was on the stone table. I thought the procedure was sure to kill him. But he laid there and took much more pain than I would have expected from a healthy person before crying out."
"Hum." Ragnarok said thinking on what he had heard. "This boy will be powerful in all definitions of the word. Money and political power, he has now. Knowledge and magical strength, he will gain." He was quiet a moment. "When will Adynatos return?"
"He has ordered a meeting with Lord Dubear and Lady Nott. They have yet to send word of when they can come."
"If they ignore his summons, invite him for a visit before his birthday. I want you to extend the offer of friendship. But don't tell him what he gets in return until after he accepts."
"My Lord." Ironfang said. "I don't believe that will be a problem. When I was finished with him he said, he owed myself and all those that participated in the breaking of the bonds, a debt. He said he owed Trilok and me even more so due to our patience with him. I believe he would be honored to meet you and would gladly be our ally and assist us in almost any endeavor."
"I will think on all this. Report to me as soon as you know when he will be in, or if he just comes to withdraw from his accounts." With that, Ragnarok stood and left. All the others stood with their king but most stayed trying to get more information out of those that knew the boy.
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Longbottom Manor
Neville and his Gran, Augusta, were just setting down to tea when an owl tapped at the window. As soon as the elf let it in, it went straight to Neville.
"Neville, what is it? You so rarely get mail." The intimidating Dowager Longbottom said. And it was true, other than Herbology magazines and the Quibbler, Neville never got mail.
"I... d... don't know Gran." He replied in his usual nervous voice. He smiled at the beginning of the letter then turned pale.
"Well, what is it?" Augusta demanded
"It's from H... Harry... he... says he wants to come over. But," He gulped "But he also says that... That we have access to his va… va… vault. He wants to know why." He was so scared now. Harry was so nice to him, he was one of his only friends. 'What if he thinks of me as a thief? What if he hates me? If Harry Potter hates me, no one will even want to be my friend.' He thought in dismay. He had nearly worked himself to tears as his Gran finished reading the letter.
"You must invite him over. This vault business can be sorted in an instant. Give him our floo address and the password. I expect him no later than Thursday. Also, inform him he may stay as long as he pleases."
Neville just looked at her in shock. Augusta didn't like anyone to stay over. 'She knew about the vault. What is going on?' he thought leaving to go do what he was told.
Dear Harry,
I'd love to have you over for as long as you want to stay. My summer has been fine, lots of work in the Greenhouses that got neglected over the school year. Our floo address is 'Longbottom Manor' and the password is Filos, that's friend in Greek. I know you were raised muggle. Just go to a fire place that's connected to the floo network, take a deep breath, throw in the powder, then when it turns green, step in and say in a clear voice 'Longbottom Manor Filos'
Gran knows all about the vault and will explain everything. She wants you to come before next Thursday. I didn't know or I would tell you. I still don't know, I guess she wants to only explain once. I have never taken anything from you. Please don't think we're thieves. My Gran is Augusta by the way. She can be scary.
Still your friend,
Neville
He sent the letter back with one of the Longbottom owls, hoping Harry would understand and still be his friend.
Meanwhile, Augusta was thrilled. Frank and James never got on. James was too exuberant and Frank was more serious like her. But there were 4 years between the boys. She was glad Harry and Neville were friends. She hated being cold with him, but Neville breaks her heart every time she looks at him.
'He looks just like you Alexander.' She thought remembering her husband's smiling face. 'And he acts just like Nicodemus used to. Oh how I miss my baby boy.' Her eyes were wet but she didn't cry. Both her husband and youngest son had been gone for many years and she had cried all she was going to over their loss.
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Back with Harry
The next morning he woke with a headache but nothing as bad as it was before. There was also a tap, tap, tap, on the window. Harry went over and let in both Hedwig and another owl. He took the letter from the other owl and gave both of them some treats. The other owl soon flew back off. Harry sat and read his letter while petting Hedwig.
'How could Neville think I would believe he was a thief? Neville is far too shy and has no self-esteem. I'll have to fix that.' he thought. 'Now I can't stay here. Let me see if there are any homes along with all that money in the ledgers.'
Harry looked at the vault ledgers he looked at before, but they didn't show anything so he looked at the investment one for the Potter's. It was divided into tabs too. These were labeled; Magical stock, Wizard stock, non-magical stock, business rights and finally 2 for properties, one commercial, the other residential. The stocks made absolutely no sense to him. It was all just a glob of numbers and letters. The businesses were just a list of all the companies the Potter's owned part of, and what percentage. He was surprised that they owned 15 percent of the Prophet, and 40 percent of the Quibbler. Most of the other businesses, he had never heard of or never been in. There were lots of commercial properties that he owned but no one was using. He thought that was strange and decided to ask Trilok about it whenever they met again.
The last was the homes. They were listed like this:
Potter Castle: Ireland, unplotable – 400 acre – unknown value – 8 elves attached
Potter Ranch: Arizona, USA, unplotable – 1200 acre – value of land area; 600,000 g – 6 elves attached
Godric's Hollow: Godric's Hollow, Manchester, England – 2 acre – value; 3,000g (destroyed)
The Cabin: Unmapped location, Black forest, Germany – 1400 acre – unknown value - 2 elves attached
Harry just blinked at that list. He had a castle... A CASTLE. REALLY! He wasn't sure what to think about that. But he didn't want to stay there. Him alone in a huge castle or on an even bigger ranch. No thank you. He thought about Godric's Hollow but it said destroyed so he guessed that might have been the house his parents were killed in and he wasn't ready to deal with that. So he was moving to the cabin. At least till he could explore the others and then decide.
He called for Dobby. The elf popped in, bowing low. "Good Morning. Look Hedwig's back!" Harry told him with a smile. He looked affectionately at his two friends/pets. He stopped and just looked at Dobby. The elf was wearing the black slacks and white shirt, but his waist coat and socks looked like they had been made by a hippie. They looked like tie-dye with bright outlandish colors. Harry had to keep from laughing. And the shoes were priceless they were bright red and made like Christmas elf shoes so they turned up at the toe. It took him a few minutes to control his reaction and ask Dobby what he had planned to. "Dobby is it hard to floo internationally?"
Dobby looked happily at the bird knowing how much his master loved her. He would take good care of those his master cared about. "Oh no, not hard Master Harry Sir. Just like all floo, only longer. Floo over water is cold and long and itchy." He said demonstrating the cold and itchy parts.
"How do I floo back here to the alley?"
"Use Dragon. It the main floo for all the alley, just like Leaky only nice." Harry nodded at Dobby's eccentricity.
"Thank you Dobby. Can you take all my things, and Hedwig to the Potter Cabin in Germany?" Dobby nodded. "If I'm not there in half an hour, come find me. Knowing my luck I'll end up on the moon. He said the last part half grumbled to himself. "When you get there explain things to the elves and ask if they can fix me some breakfast."
"Yes Master Harry Sir. What do's you want?"
"..." He opened his mouth to say anything but he had a feeling Dobby would take that to mean one of everything and the poor elves would cook for about a hundred. "Sausage, over easy eggs and hash. With milk and orange juice to drink." He ordered.
Once the elf and owl were gone Harry headed down to the lobby to check out. He noticed a familiar face. "Good morning Marina." He called to the lady he meet his first night in this amazing place.
"Good Morning Mr. Mysterious. You know I never got your name?"
"I'm sorry about that. I'm Harricius. But my friends call me Harry. And I'm actually checking out." He told her with a short bow.
"Heading home?" Harry nodded. "I'll get your bill." She pulled out a slim red book and looked him up. "That will be 3 mina and 52 drachma." She said.
He pulled the correct amount from his money bag and said goodbye to the nice lady. Saying he may see her again to do some shopping.
Once Harry was out of the hotel, he focused on his Potter lordship ring and said "The Cabin Portus." He felt a swirl of color and noise. Then he fell to the ground in a heap. He lay there for a while fighting to keep his stomach in his body. But once he got control of his self, he found he was now in a twilight lit dense forest of tall ancient trees. And a little ways down a winding path he could see the yellow glow of lights out windows. Harry picked himself up and headed toward what he hoped was the cabin.
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AN: Hash is terrible, at least I think so, but my mom likes it. I also won't eat over easy eggs, yuck. But I'm not Harry. Thank goodness
To all those amazing followers, favs and reviewer I love you guys.
Several have asked about Theodore and his reaction to the contract and bond. Sorry all but it's going to be a while. I'm about half way there. But once all the background and things are set time should move a bit quicker than a chapter being a day of story time. But I'm kinda building a whole new part of the HP world and going more in depth into things JK just skimmed over or ignored.
Apologies for any time the word form is where from should be. When I get to typing fast I sometimes transpose letters on accident and because I'm dyslexic when I proof read I don't see the mistake. But dianemalfoy is working on them ^_^