AN: Alright the votes are in and we have our winner for the poll.
In third place we have Option Two (Second year, the basilisk knocks him into a pillar during their fight and he doesn't realize it knocked out the tooth until he's in the Great Hall and the potion wears off) with four votes.
In second place we have option one (Third year, the dementor's abilities have negative effects on the tooth which reveal his dual identities) with twelve votes.
In first place we have option three (Fourth year, Harry's name comes out of the cup but someone had entered 'Lord Peverell' as well and the two pieces of paper fused to say "Harry Potter, Lord Peverell" which reveals it) with a grand total of sixty one votes…wow…
AN2: I apologize when I put 'Natalie' in the apartment last chapter as it was a typo, it was supposed to be Anastasia
AN3: I rewrote the first chapter slightly (altering his sword, his animagus forms, and the intro)
Harry Potter and the Heart of Power
Chapter 6
-Harry-
"Before we get to that Harry," Ragnok said as Anastasia wrote the letter to Amelia "I believe there are a few more people we need to bring in on the secret of your dual identities.".
Raising an eyebrow he asked "And who would they be Ragnok?".
"Well first I believe we should select two members of your security so that you can always have two guards who know the truth." Ragnok explained which caused him to nod in agreement.
"I would recommend Phoenix and Manticore then," he said thoughtfully "those two are the top agents we have currently.".
"I would also recommend Natalie and Amelia Bones," Ragonk finished calmly "Natalie so that she doesn't publish any articles that might make things awkward when your identities do come out and Amelia so that we have someone high in the ministry on our side.".
"While those make sense," Ana interjected "I would recommend that we ensure that anyone we consider revealing the secret to knows occlumency and takes an Unbreakable vow to never reveal your secret willingly without your permission.".
"I know Amelia has Occlumency as you are required to learn it if you have her job," Ragnok said thoughtfully "and I believe that Phoenix and Manticore know it but I will ask them and Natalie later.".
"Now to discuss how the company will be run when I'm at Hogwarts," he said as they returned to the previous topic "I don't know if students are permitted to have House Elves on campus.".
"While Personal Elves aren't allowed to stay on campus permanently they are permitted to come and deliver things such as mail or items to students." Anastasia informed him "So we could simply have one of your house elves deliver any important documents to you while you're at Hogwarts.".
"That's a lot less complicated than any of the back up plans I came up with." He admitted with a sigh of relief, "I was worrying about trying to use time turners and secret passages.".
"While yours may sound more fun using a house elf will be much simpler," Ana said with a chuckle as he rubbed the back of his head sheepishly "are there any other matters you wished to talk about though?".
"One last thing," he said seriously, all tone of merriment gone as Ragnok and Anastasia sat up straighter in their chairs "we have to decide how much I should hold back at Hogwarts if at all.".
"And how to explain your sudden magical talent and any physical changes if anyone talks to your Aunt and Uncle." Anastasia said nodding only for Ragnok to shake his head.
"We don't have to worry about the physical changes as we sent a goblin glamoured to look human to the Dursley residence when Harry entered the time compression chamber." The bank director explained "We not only got them to sign the documents that stated they approved of Harry becoming emancipated but we wiped him from their memories using goblin magic. Just like goblin magic can't reverse wizard spells, wizard spells can't reverse goblin magic.".
"Bu we still have to worry about how much he will know with Magic," Ana pointed out "how would we explain that?".
"How does this sound?" he asked as he thought of a possible plan "I go into the year using only a smaller fraction of what I know, still far more than most first years though, and explain that I trained with several private tutors as well as Lord Peverell during the summer. It would also be technically true as I learned from the people in the time chamber and we could have several large and sealed 'Grimoires' in my trunk that we will say are Potter and Peverell family magics that I am learning and simply show more and more of my skills as the year goes by.".
"That could work," Ragnok said with a nod "but instead of simple fake Grimoires I'll put together several actual tomes of magic and some other books about more business and law knowledge so you can continue to improve.".
"I'd also recommend that if you do end up showing an animagus form for whatever reason you use a different one when in our Peverell guise to help keep them separate.". Anastasia said thoughtfully causing him to nod.
"Well," he said with a nod as he rose from his seat "now that that's settled I believe we should begin gathering Natalie, Phoenix, and Manticore while sending that letter to Amelia." Causing Ragnok to nod while Anastasia folded up the letter she had been writing and called a House Elf to deliver it.
"Now come Harry," Anastasia said with a grin "we have to continue your 'courtship' lessons. Today we will be using your fire travel to get us to Paris and our lessons will occur there.". Blushing at the thought of his 'lessons', which consisted of him taking Anastasia out on 'dates' where she would explain what he was doing right or wrong and teach him about understanding women…or as much as any man could actually understand a woman.
-That night-
Calmly he walked into the Gringotts meeting room along with Anastasia, noting that Natalie, Phoenix, Manticore, Amelia, and Ragnok were already there. "Hello everyone," he said as he walked in, taking the seat at the head of the table that Ragnok had left available for him while Ana sat at his right "thank you all for coming.".
"Of course Lord Peverell," Natalie said with a wide smile "you've already done so much for me in the past few weeks alone that coming to listen to something you wished to talk to me about is the least I can do.".
"Our job is to protect you as well as your businesses," Phoenix said with a shrug "we'd be doing a pretty poor job if we ignored your request to come to a meeting about something you wished to discuss.".
"While my reasons may not be as impressive as your employees," Amelia said cautiously "I do feel that I owe you a favor for catching Mundungus and I was curious as to what it was you wished to discuss.".
"Before we begin I have something that you all need to be aware of," he said seriously "earlier Ragnok confirmed with all of you that you had Occlumency shields but the information we are going to reveal to you is of a sensitive nature and so we will require an unbreakable vow that you won't willingly reveal any of what you are told here without permission.".
At those words the four assembled stiffened, all of them understanding the implications of his statement. "The information is nothing…illegal, I assume?" Amelia asked with a raised eyebrow causing him to give a mental sigh at not having foreseen that reaction.
Slowly pulling out his wand he pointed it into the air and intoned "I swear upon my life and magic that the information I intend to reveal is neither illegal nor harmful to anyone those assembled before me.".
At those words the four calmed down greatly and give their oaths before Phoenix spoke up, "So what is it you wished to tell us boss?".
"My second identity," he said causing the four who weren't in the know to gasp in shock "I am the Lord Peverell but I also have a second Lordship and, therefore, a second identity that I am keeping separate.".
"W-who is it?" Natalie stuttered in shock causing him to give her a gentle smile before lifting up his bangs and using a quick spell to remove the muggle make up that was covering his scar.
"Y-you're Harry Potter?" Natalie asked in shock before she shook herself "But why tell us?".
"Well you were told as we wanted to avoid any articles being published in 'The Daily Storm' that would cause problems when his dual identities becomes known to the public." Ragnok explained to his head reporter.
"Phoenix and Manticore are the two best agents we have so they were selected so that Harry can always have security that knows his secret and can react to all situations better." Anastasia picked up.
"And you were selected Amelia," he finished up "because I want to foster a positive partnership between us. Having someone of your influence would be a benefit to me and you having someone with my resources would be a benefit to you so this was a sign of good faith. I also wanted you four selected as I feel like you four are trustworthy and it helps to have a few more people to be able to talk about my…unique situation if the need arises.".
"Well you don't have to worry Harry," Natalie said as she reached over and gripped his hand, blushing slightly as she did so "you gave me a chance which was more than anyone else has ever done. My loyalty would be to you before even the minister…then again with Fudge in office that might not be saying much.".
At those words any tension there was in the room vanished as all chuckled at the reporter's barb at the incompetent minister. "What about my Niece?" Amelia asked after the chuckles had died down "Wouldn't you rather have someone with that secret you could trust with you at Hogwarts?".
"The simple matter is that I have never met your niece," he explained as he leaned forward, steeling his fingers as he did so "but I would be more than willing to do so. Perhaps you could bring her to the Alley one day and I could meet her in the guise I will be using to hide my true age at Hogwarts so I can begin getting into 'character' for when I start Hogwarts. If, after getting to know her, I do decide she can learn the secret I will simply have her tell you these words 'I have been welcomed into the circle' so you can inform her.".
"You wouldn't be the one to tell her?" Amelia asked him with a cocked eyebrow.
"The walls of Dumbledore's Domain have ears and eyes," he explained "and it would also likely be more believable if it came from you, her trusted Aunt.".
"Well then," Amelia said with a small smile as she rose from her seat, an action that was quickly copied by the rest of the group "I believe I shall be heading home then. After all, I do have a day to Diagon to arrange with my niece." Before the head of the DMLE walked out.
"We meant to do this before she left but I guess we can do it later," the voice of Phoenix spoke up as the remaining group turned to the two agents "we feel that those who are let into the secret should also know our true names and faces so that way if we ever have to act when not wearing our 'Phoenix' or 'Manticore' faces then you won't freak out.".
"That would be helpful." Anastasia admitted "So far only Harry and, maybe, Ragnok know correct?".
"Mostly," Manticore said with a shrug "we also know the identities of other agents but we all took an unbreakable vow to not willingly reveal the identities of any agent without permission of Harry, Ragnok, or you.".
"Anyway," Phoenix picked up, the man waving his wand in front of his face as the blonde crew cut visage that was before them wavered and vanished, replaced by a man with longer brown hair, side burns, and a more wild appearance "names James Howlett.".
"And I'm his brother, Victor Howlett." 'Manticore' said, doing the same as James to remove the glamour to reveal a man with much shorter hair than James but with a longer beard and a more feral look.
AN: I haven't decided Harry's house yet so please tell me in the review which Hogwarts house you want and why. Also include how it would work for his persona and remaining in a positive political light.
AN2: To those who figured out the names of Phoenix and Manticore they don't have the abilities of the characters they're named after, just the appearance of the actors and the names of the characters.
