A/N: Welcome to Chapter 33 of the madness that I call Harriet Potter and the Change of Perspective. I hope you're enjoying the story so far.

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33

The following morning at breakfast a large brown owl dropped off an official looking letter to Harriet. Luna gave it a piece of bacon, which it happily took and flew away. As Harriet turned the letter over she saw that the seal was that of Gringott's. Breaking the seal she read the letter before handing it to Luna.

Miss Potter-Black,

You are hearby summoned to Gringott's in Diagon Alley this Saturday at 10 am. There has been a dispute over your claim to head of the Black household and the Black family vault by the Malfoys.

This letter will act as a portkey to Gringott's and will activate 10 minutes prior to your appointment. Hand it to a banker as proof of your meeting.

You may bring your intended with you as this may concern her as well.

May your gold always flow,

Rocknose

Head of Disputes

Gringott's Bank, Diagon Alley

Harriet couldn't believe it. First it was Rita Skeeter and her article in the Daily Prophet, then it was Pansy Parkinson and whatever was up her ass, and now the Malfoys were trying to contest her inheritance from Sirius. It was a constant battle. One thing right after another but looking over at Luna, the girl she loved with all her heart, she knew she made the right decision. She would marry Luna no matter what anyone else said.

"What say you my dear," Harriet asked trying to sound upbeat as she turned towards Luna. "Business in the morning and a date after that?"

Luna smiled. "Harriet Potter, you're such a charmer. Yes I will join you but just remember business before pleasure."

"Oh so there's going to be pleasure," the half-stuffed mouth of Ron managed to get out.

"Ronald Bilius Weasely, that is none of your concern," interrupted Hermione with a smack on his arm.

"Of course it is! Don't you remember Weasley is our king? As king these are very important things to know in order to keep up morale…and such…." Ron continued on, making it up as he went along.

"Who needs a king when I have a queen," Luna asked innocently as she wrapped both of her arms around one of Harriet's and rested her head on her shoulder. Harriet blushed furiously while Ron sat there with his mouth gaping like a fish.

Hermione laughed at Harriet's change of color before responding. "Awwww…that's so sweet of you Luna! Looks like Harriet enjoys it too," she said, prodding at Harriet. "Anyway what was in the letter? It looked important."

Luna looked at Harriet who nodded and then handed the letter to Hermione. "It's just the Malfoys playing rotten again. I'm sure that they are just trying to claim the Black fortune because most of theirs was seized last year as a result of the war on Voldemort," Harriet added.

Hermione read the letter and was definitely not pleased. "Those dirty rotten…" Hermione couldn't even finish the sentence because she never swore. At least nobody had her yet.

"Tossers?" Ron suggested.

"Right! Thank you Ronald. Also, language! Anyway, they have no right trying to take away the inheritance that Sirius left for you," she finished.

"Normally no they don't," chimed Luna, "however in this case because Harriet is also being named Head of the House under which they can still claim part of, they seek the normal money and power that comes with it. Besides if Harriet did have control of House Black she could kick them from the house and they wouldn't have anything anymore. Just whatever measly bit is left from their Malfoy days."

"Now there's an idea," Ron interrupted, "maybe teach him to not be such a prat. Not that I think it will do him any good at this point but still…."

The following Saturday Luna and Harriet were up early and ready to go well before the portkey activated. They had informed the Headmistress the same day they had gotten the letter so she would be aware they were leaving and probably wouldn't be back until later that evening.

Harriet took Luna's hands in her own and looked her straight in the face. "I'm sorry to have gotten you into all this craziness and nonsense. I was hoping everything could be nice and quiet and that we could just slip off quietly into the sunset as it were but it seems that so many are determined to cause such chaos in our lives."

"Why that was almost poetic! You surprise me sometimes. In all seriousness though, dealing with this stuff doesn't matter. Once we've graduated and we're married we can live wherever we want or go wherever we want and it won't matter as long as we're together."

With that said the letter started glowing and the portkey whisked them away to their destination. One bright blue flash later they arrived in the portkey area of the lobby. Walking hand in hand they took the letter to the nearest teller who looked it over with a nod before leading them to a large meeting room. They sat on the far side of the table with their hands interlocked underneath the table and out of view. Moments later the Malfoys were shown in and sat down across the table from them followed by a goblin who sat down at the head of the table and began speaking.

"Good morning! My name is Rocknose and I'm the Head of Disputes for the Diagon Alley Branch of Gringott's. We are here to resolve the dispute of the Black Family Estate. The Malfoys claim that the estate should be theirs because there is no male head of house and the Black family line would not be able to continue with two witches getting married. While this may be true, nowhere does it actually state that the head of house needs to be male. That is just what has traditionally happened although there have been several cases of women being head of house. As far as the wedding and engagement is concerned, the contract only stipulates that young Miss Potter-Black must marry. It does not provide specifics as to who or even that they need to marry someone of the opposite gender. Finally, the magic of House Black has already accepted their marriage contract and recognizes Harriet Potter-Black as head of house as well as her wife to be Luna Potter-Black. There is nothing that I nor anyone else at Gringott's can do once the family magic recognizes somebody as head of house. Are there any further questions?"

"What about having an heir," Lucius Malfoy asked. "Without an heir the Black family name cannot continue."

At this Luna intervened and spoke up, "We do live in a magical world Mr. Malfoy. One that would allow us a great many things, including having the ability to have children later on if we so desire. That aside, I do believe there is also young Teddy Lupin who could be named Head of House Black and provide heirs to the house when he becomes of age."

"That's ridiculous," Lucius carried on. "To have the son of a monster like Remus Lupin determine the future of House Black…."

"Is not your decision to make," Harriet interrupted angrily. "You have no control over House Black and Remus Lupin was twice the man that you will ever be! I was going to leave the matter alone but since you keep forcing my hand I am removing the Malfoys from House Black." Harriet turned to Rocknose, "Can you please provide me with the necessary paperwork?"

"Actually I've already got it ready to go right here. All I need is your signature," he replied sliding the paperwork across the table to Harriet.

"You can't do this," Lucius screamed.

"Actually I can Mr. Malfoy," Harriet replied picking up the quill and signing the paper. "In fact, I just did. If there is nothing else I need to stop by and see a teller on my way out about the accounts in question. Actually…is Sharpclaw available," she asked calmly before sliding the papers back to the goblin at the head of the table.

"I shall find out." With that Rocknose sent one of his guards to see if Sharpclaw was available before turning his attention to the Malfoys. "Now then, you have heard the decisions of Lady Potter-Black as well as Gringott's. Good day to you Misters Malfoy and Lady Malfoy. You shall be receiving a copy of this decision by post in the next 48 hours." About that time the guard came in and whispered in Rocknose's ear. "Sharpclaw will see you now Ladies Potter-Black."

"Thank you Rocknose," they replied in unison as they started to walk out of the meeting room.

"This isn't over Potter," Lucius Malfoy sneered.

Harriet stopped and looked back at him over her shoulder. "Actually Mr. Malfoy, I believe it is." With that being said the two girls continued out the door and headed to the office of Sharpclaw.