Chapter 41 Ragnok and Bonecrusher come with surprises. Harry's plan for the hospital wing

9th January 1998, Entrance Hall, Potter Manor

Harry walks down the stairs. He hears voices from the kitchen. He doesn't know if besides Hermione and Luna any of his wives are still in the kitchen. He has no desire to talk to them now as he is still thinking about the talk with Remus and Kingsley. It seems Remus and Kingsley are waiting for Harry in the entrance hall.

Remus says "Harry we will follow you to the study or where you want to talk to King Ragnok and Account Manager Bonecrusher. We trust them but to see that we take your safety seriously and are kind of your guards may even give you more respect. I advise asking Narcissa as she has a lot of experience with house business and goblins."

Harry nods before walking to the large seal on the wall. He puts his hand on it and start pouring his magic in to strengthen the wards but also connect to the wards. He closes his eyes and starts seeing the wards that are around Potter Manor. He doesn't see where the wards are or what they look like but it is so he can focus on specific wards and doesn't disable all the wards. He gets to the anti-apparition wards and disables them before going to the Goblin wards and disabling the Goblin anti-apparition wards.

It took less than two minutes before a portkey arrived in the entrance hall. Harry sees that it is King Ragnok, Account Manager Bonecrusher and around a dozen guards. If Harry had to guess they were royal guards until he remembers he sees some of the guards before and thinks 'it is his personal guard or at least a couple surely are.'

Ragnok says "Lord Potter thank you for temporary disabling the wards. I didn't take all my personal guards with me as the Dark Lord has increased the presence of his forces in Diagon Alley and around Gringotts I decided to let some of my guards stay there certainly around my family, but I am not here for that. I am here to discuss the last families and what we found out about the abnormal withdraws and what traitor Silverclaw and his clan said including the consequences."

Harry puts his hand on the seal to erect the Anti-Portkey wards. The wards are only to stop unauthorized Portkeys. If the unauthorized Portkey is strong enough and breaks through the wards the trap activates. Authorized Portkey's aren't stopped by the wards the same goes for apparition only wizards and witches who are allowed to enter can apparate in without problems or activating the trap.

Harry says "welcome King Ragnok and Account Manager Bonecrusher please follow me to the study."

Ragnok and Bonecrusher nod before following. Remus and Kingsley follow Harry, Ragnok and Bonecrusher.

9th January 1998, Lord study, First Floor, Potter Manor

When he walks into the study all the guards except four guards stand guard on the first floor around the Lord's study. Without blocking the entrance.

Harry walks to the desk and takes his seat as Lord Potter. He conjures comfortable chairs for Ragnok, Bonecrusher and three empty behind him. Two of Ragnok's guards stand behind Ragnok and Bonecrusher. The other two stand by the door on each side of the door.

Harry asks "can I get you something to drink?"

Ragnok asks for coffee and Bonecrusher for tea. Harry calls for Tarpy and asks if he can ask Narcissa to come here and get tea, coffee and butterbeer after Kingsley asks for tea as does Remus but Harry wants butterbeer. Narcissa would also like some tea according to Tarpy when he came back before getting the drinks that Narcissa is heading to the office.

A few minutes later Narcissa enters the room. Harry gestured for her to sit down in the last empty chair closest to him. Just as she sits Tarpy pops in with the drinks for everyone.

Harry says "Narcissa thank you for being here. I would like to have you here as according to Remus you can advise me in this situation."

Narcissa says "if you need my help I would be glad to help you, my Lord Black."

Bonecrusher grabs a couple of documents and gives the first one to Ragnok. Ragnok looks it over and says "ah yes. Harry, first I want to talk about the other houses and found something about House Peverell. Then I want to talk about the withdrawals and lastly if there is anything you need or other things that need addressing we will do at last."

Harry nods to agree. Ragnok says "okay let's start with House Peverell. Like I said I and Bonecrusher found something important. House Peverell is known by the three brothers in the tale of the three brothers in Beedle and the Bart mostly known as fairy tales if I may use a muggle term."

Harry nods. He knows that after all Mamgu said that Ignotus is one of their ancestors but also Death told him outright. Harry waits for Ragnok to continue.

Ragnok says "I and Bonecrusher make sure we have everything to give you a complete picture and there is some very unique magic. Like I have said your father and grandfather have found a wife but then something happened. The others who tried to revive the House before your parents and grandparents were unable to have children for that line but did have children for the Potter line and the women for the Peverell line were not unfertile as proven by healers and muggle doctors. The women that got pregnant always gave birth to girls. The women had the unfortunate faith to die early, gave birth to a dead child or have worse faiths."

"The magic we have found goes back to the three brothers. Antioch Peverell the oldest loved his brothers and before he was killed after gaining the Elder wand he performed a ritual created by himself. We have managed to discover most by our own magic. I can tell you what we have found although we don't know everything. Before I tell you what we found out I think I need to tell you that there is no way to stop it. Antioch's ritual was for the chance the Peverell line would die out or in this case adopted into another line. Even then the house could only be revived by males as House Peverell is patriarchal. As you have noticed almost all houses with a large line are like that safe a few like House Potter."

"Antioch used his own but also items acquired for his beloved brothers like hair and blood. I don't know if the brothers gave it willingly. The ritual had two goals. One was for the wand to stay in the family. If the wand went out of the family it would still be strong and stronger than other wands but will not be able to have its true potential. Antioch was only able to seal some power away in the wand that would only work with someone that has the right to the Peverell Lordship and you are Harry are the only one that has it."

"The second is a much more important effect as it pertains to any wife or wives you may want to take for the Peverell house."

Harry decides to ask "Ragnok with all due respect. How certain are you that Antioch did a ritual or that it went into effect when the last daughter married the Lord or Heir Potter? I remember that rituals are not allowed."

Ragnok smiles and says "Harry in the time of the three brothers ritual were freely used and not banned. It became later when the ministry of magic was created that rituals were frowned upon and very soon banned. We are sure Antioch did a ritual as we did find magic besides the normal magic. It is also not dark magic that is why we didn't find it earlier. It is purely for the resurrection of the house and to keep the power with the Peverell family and not let power go to the other families. Apparently, the Potters were a special case or maybe the Lord Peverell at the time trusted the Potters."

"Anyway, we found out that Lord Peverell should have multiple wives but not only that. We think that the ritual was so the wives would get twins or more as I said Antioch loved his brothers and we believe that Antioch did the ritual to make sure that the future children and heirs from the Peverell family have siblings they could trust with their lives. The reason you don't have is as you were born by Lady Potter and not Lady Peverell."

"However as other Ladies Peverell after it was adopted in the Potter family never gave birth to twins or more we think it may have a different goal knowingly or not by Antioch the night before he was murdered."

"To have siblings to trust with your life more wives are needed as previously stated. We think that the other goal of Antioch is to keep the power in the family by the women that the Lord marries and sign a marriage contract with a clause that her family cannot gain anything from the Peverell family even if they die out. Also, we think the sibling part isn't for children directly an….."

Harry interrupts Ragnok and says "Ragnok what do you mean?"

Ragnok glared at Harry as he doesn't like to be interrupted.

Harry notices and says "Sorry Ragnok for interrupting you but could please tell me what you mean? I have an idea but I hope I am wrong, very wrong."

Ragnok says "Harry please don't interrupt me next time. We may be in your Ancestral house but I don't like being interrupted even though I understand it doesn't mean I am okay about it."

Harry nods before Ragnok continues while Remus, Kingsley and Narcissa wonder what Ragnok means Harry was freaking out inside trying to keep it from his girls barely succeeding as he hears Hermione asking him in his mind if something is wrong and he tries to reassure her but knows that even though she believes what he said Harry knows Hermione would interrogate him the moment she can.

Ragnok says "as the Peverell family put a lot of faith, power and trust in siblings we think that the women also need to have some kind of families ties with the strongest being sisters or maybe even twins or triplets."

Harry let out a groan and says "I was afraid it was something like this. Finding one or two wives for the Peverell House was already difficult enough and hoped I could change or alter some contract for Peverell House and now I need to have sisters, twins or triplets as wives that also need to basically turn against their family, turn their back on them. I am certain no girl wants to turn their back on their family not to mention that a girl doesn't want to share one guy with her sister don't matter if it is a twin or one of the triplets if not both. This can't get any worse with not forgetting the time limit on it."

"Even if I get another girl to like me enough her being part of twins or triplets is nonexistence. I need to hope if the girl that likes me has a sister or maybe a cousin that like me. Then I need to figure out my own feelings as I want us to be happy or at least have feelings for each other even if we only like each other with the hope it will turn to love if we spent time with each other before I am 21. I am so screwed."

Remus, Kingsley and Narcissa decide not to say anything. Harry try to prevent his feeling from being sent to the girls. It was just over 2 minutes when they were a knock on the door.

Harry groans and says "sure right on time."

Ragnok and Bonecrusher are curious about what he means and Remus and Kingsley look confused. Narcissa is also confused but she keeps her mask of indifference yet serious. Before Harry can say anything else the door opens and there are his wives although Susan and Astoria look a bit embarrassed.

Hermione immediately rushes to Harry and asks "what is wrong Harry? We feel that you are worried about something."

Ragnok waves his hand and the document in his hand make two copies. One is given to Hermione while Harry grabs the other and put it in the desk drawer that sends a copy to the office on the family floor study before taking it out and putting it in another normal drawer.

The other girls walk up to Hermione. When Hermione is done she holds it when she gives it to Astoria. While Astoria reads the others read it as they can look over her shoulder while Luna just smiles as she walks past them to Harry sitting in his lap and cuddling up to him.

She whispers in his ear "everything is going to be alright Harry. We aren't mad about what happened with Susan and Astoria."

Harry wants to apologize but before he can Luna whispers "it is okay we talk later."

Harry says "girls why don't you go back to what you were doing? I will see you shortly."

Hermione and Katie glare at him and Harry says "or not."

He waves his wand and five small but very comfy chairs appear behind him all the girls take a seat except Luna. Harry asks Luna in his mind 'Luna can you take a seat?'

Luna says 'I already have my seat and I like it very much.'

Harry gives a large smile and uses his wand to remove the only empty chair while Luna remains seating on his lap. Ragnok and Bonecrusher see that Luna is not moving and decide to continue.

Ragnok grabs another document from Bonecrusher and says "okay Harry that is what you have to know about Peverell's house regarding wives. There is nothing else pressing about House Peverell. Do you have a question?"

Harry asks "is the time limit still in play?"

Ragnok says "yes I am afraid so Harry. Have you managed to look at the statements from all your houses? Do you have any ideas to do besides what I understand from Bonecrusher selling the profits or business in Knockturn Alley? I have heard from Bonecrusher that most did make quite a profit mostly bought by the more dark families even House Malfoy bought some shares from what you sold even though House Malfoy don't know they bought it from House Black. We thought that we wouldn't be able to sell them and Bonecrusher couldn't acquire the Gringotts commission we get if it was known House Black sold them. As they didn't ask we didn't need to reveal it."

Harry nods and says "I looked over the statements although when I reached Peverell I was a bit tired nothing seemed pressing or wrong at a first glance. Narcissa, Daphne ….. Astoria and …. Susan had ideas after the war. When I have the time I will discuss it with them and see if it is a good idea. If they are what I don't doubt I will let Bonecrusher know."

When Harry says Astoria and Susan's names he becomes red from embarrassment and is ashamed of what happened but immediately focuses back on Ragnok and Bonecrusher. Ragnok and Bonecrusher nod.

Ragnok asks "is there any question about House Gryffindor, House Slytherin or House Fleamont?"

Harry says "not really. If I remember for House Gryffindor the wife must be a Gryffindor if she went to Hogwarts. Is House Slytherin the same?"

Bonecrusher looks at the stack of documents before he grabs out three documents and gives them to Ragnok.

Ragnok looks through it before he says "it is preferred but it clearly states that if the girl is a Parseltongue without being in Slytherin is preferred if you don't have someone from House Slytherin. The girl who takes up the title of Lady Slytherin must have no bias against half-bloods and muggleborns if she is a pureblood. Lady Slytherin can be no squib or muggle even though Salazar didn't dislike them until his wife and children were murdered by muggles. They were betrayed by a jealous squib from a family that has long died out. Some say Salazar Slytherin killed the whole family of the squib, muggle and magical before he was saved by the love of Helga Hufflepuff."

Bonecrusher gave Ragnok another couple of documents.

Ragnok says "lastly House Fleamont. Like we said a female can revive the house however when you choose a wife and make her Lady Fleamont make you Regent or Lord Fleamont is not possible. Lady Fleamont must be a female with Potter blood or a former Lady Potter unless you give the Lordship to your daughter as she hasn't been Lady Potter before. The Lady Potter must be young to have a larger chance of birth an Heir preferable to a girl. I hope you don't mind that Harry."

Harry has a smile and says "no problem Ragnok I am good. I didn't put on the House Fleamont ring and I was considering having at least one …. daughter become Lady Fleamont and choose her own husband. Until she reaches a certain age I will be Regent Fleamont. I won't become Regent Fleamont until I have daughters to give it to at a certain age."

Bonecrusher nods and writes something down while Ragnok says "that is a good Harry. We look forward to meeting your daughter when she takes up the Heiress Fleamont title and later Lady Fleamont. I do want to remind you that it must be of the Potter Line so that would mean from Lady Hermione, Lady Luna, Lady Katie or Lady Ginny."

Harry nods and says "I know."

Ragnok says "good. Now I want to tell you about Silverclaw's betrayal. As you probably know Silverclaw is dead. He didn't want to tell the truth but was ordered by the goblin equivalent of the unbreakable vow and was disrespectful to you Harry."

"He was killed on the spot as punishment for his actions including wanting to kill you but couldn't thanks to your mates and the guards when you stayed in the hospital wing. He would have slit your throat if he had the possibility or fed you poisons. We don't expect the poison to have worked as you have the most potent poison in you but even if the poison didn't kill you it may have weakened you enough like the assassin's potion if I am right?"

Harry and the others nod but don't say anything.

Ragnok continues and says "I and Bonecrusher with some elder goblins have questioned goblins of his clan. I am sorry to say that the head of the clan knew of his actions and even condone them. His own father is not the head of the clan but also condones them. They fought and we, unfortunately, needed to kill them. I wanted to kill them but most of those that surrender or were injured only attacked because I killed their head of the clan. We don't trust truth serum so they needed to make a vow."

"A few dead meaning they lied but most did not. The clan lost many men only male children and the adult men with the vow are still alive. The others who were captured and didn't take the vow have been sent to the mines. They will work for a long time and some of them may be able to be released but most will die there by the severity of their crime."

"The females didn't know besides the wife from Silverclaw and the wives from the immediate family for the head of the clan as the head of the clan wasn't Silverclaws father. Those females are now slaves for different families that I am sure would treat them well enough and don't hurt them too much as they are still goblins."

Harry nods.

Ragnok continues when he sees that "the traitorous guards were more discreet and because all of them were sons from the head of their clan that knew of their actions and decision. We lost more heads of clans and other fighters that are dead or in the mines working. Only very few took a vow as the others think they betrayed their clan if they took the vow. The females that knew are 'enslaved' but still are treated with a decent amount of respect befitting slaves and unlike in human society they still have rights."

"The most went to the family and clan of the killed royal guard. The male children like those from Silverclaw's family and clan while get weapons training to be able to get a supporter later in life. They will be treated well enough but not the best and will be closely watched so we don't have many more goblin assassins on the loose. "

"Some females work in Gringotts now in the lower position. Some females of those have some qualities that would benefit us like healer experience or now how the banks work. I have great expectancies for them not only with their job but also that they won't betray the Goblin Nation again."

Harry nods and he says "I want to thank you Ragnok. I am happy that you didn't need to kill everyone. I hope that your expectancies for everyone come true and that the Goblin Nation will come better out of this, unfortunate, situation."

Ragnok and Bonecrusher gave a small bow with their head barely noticeable but Harry did. The bow was not a sign of being lower than Harry it was more of thankfulness that Harry hopes the Goblin Nation will come better out of it and doesn't blame the Goblin Nation for the traitors or the assassins attack.

Ragnok says "you are most welcome Harry."

Bonecrusher grabs a few documents and says "Harry here we got the information about the withdraws and anything else that has happened to your trust vault and also if I signed it to allow it or not. I decided to look back since the opening of the trust vault."

Harry nods while he grabs the document. He doesn't look at it before making sure a copy is sent to the Lord's office before taking it out of the drawer and looking quickly through it before putting it in a drawer.

When Bonecrusher looks confused Harry says "I will look at it later. We are at war the only thing I ask is to stop any payment to any other family. If you got anything about removing money from my vault, especially to another family send me the parchment with the addental information like why I need to pay and more I will look it over and send it back signed or not. After the war, I will look more into it. Is that agreeable Bonecrusher?"

Bonecrusher nods and says "of course Harry. The war is more pressing I do want to say that all payments except bequest from your family have been stopped and we have already contacted our contact in the Royal Bank of Scotland and Barclays to get the money back from your relatives that they didn't use on your with interest."

"This brings me to the debtors including the business in Knockturn Alley. Some ask to pay the amount in multiple payments and it is your decision if you agree with that Harry. Some others have kept the money separate and were able to pay the required amount. We made sure that it was when we looked through the record of the profit and what House Black should get and for some businesses it was in order. Others continue to pay it as you have seen."

"It has come to my attention that the Potter family with the Fleamont family also have some outstanding debtors. Do I need to collect them?"

Harry nods and says "that will be good. I guess the muggle companies did their payment?"

Bonecrusher nods. Harry says "okay, but which one of them as all the magical businesses look respectful and are profiting companies. At least I think so."

Bonecrusher grabs another document and says "it seems that Tomes and Scrolls in Hogsmeade, Madam Malkin's Robes for All Occasions, Nimbus Racing Broom Company and Flourish and Blotts didn't until you started Hogwarts. Although Madam Malkin's Robes for All Occasions pay by heavily discounting your clothes during Hogwarts and during the time between you and your sibling and children she only needs to pay a little bit for when she didn't can do that like before you went to Hogwarts. I think she will be able to pay it all in a few months. Maybe after the war when everybody goes to Hogwarts or other schools again and needs to buy robes by Madam Malkin. "

Harry groans and when he looks he sees Hermione but also Astoria and Susan look very confused, surprised and sad. Harry knows why at least in Hermione's case as she loves Flourish and Blotts. Harry guess Astoria and Susan like Flourish and Blotts or one of the other stores.

Harry says "alright, require the money but if they can't pay don't take the store from them or put them out of business. I am sure there must be a good explanation or maybe the was an agreement if something happened with the Potter family a bit like with Madam Malkin's."

Bonecrusher says "I will look at all the documents from the Potter family and Fleamont family if there is mention for some agreement and if there is I will read through it and look for any reason for not paying according to the share the Potter family or Fleamont family should get. If not we will talk to the owners to still get the money. If they are unable we will put them temporally on the so-called blacklist without 'many' consequences and I will make sure they will know. Florean Fortescue's Ice Cream Parlour also has a paying debt but that is understandable as he was captured last summer and his shop hasn't opened between then and now not to mention the store is destroyed."

"Of course, they will need to make the payments in the coming months and years especially until you decide what your actions will be. I advise that you do punish them if they didn't pay while they should have. Florean Fortescue's Ice Cream Parlour is of course not his fault so that is completely your choice. The others are also your choice I just offer my thoughts on the other businesses."

Harry nods and decides it will be the right thing especially as he didn't want to rob some of his girls with the business they like if not love. Harry says "that seems the right thing to do right now."

Bonecrusher is happy as he doesn't want to close the shops as they were had were a nice part of income for mostly the Potters. He never went after them when James and Lily were Lord and Lady. Harry is the next Lord, Regent Potter never came even though he knows it was Sirius Black and that he was imprisoned. The Longbottoms, he knew their faith although they aren't anymore. He expected the family Tonks to come but they never did not even when their only daughter started Hogwarts. Well, they came to Gringotts but never asked for a meeting with him or had Harry with them.

Bonecrusher was happy that he could stop Dumbledore from gaining access to the Potter family vault. The look on Dumbledore's face was priceless. There were days he hoped Dumbledore would lose his temper just so Bonecrusher didn't hear his displeasure and almost demanded at least once a week as the guards will hurt, kill or ban him from Gringotts for a long time because Bonecrusher has a high place in Gringotts the higher the person you displease the longer the ban except if you displease the king then you are as good as dead.

Ragnok says "Harry we got here something that you forgot. Bonecrusher?"

Bonecrusher nods and waves his hand and right beside him a pensive appears. Harry says "I suspect that is the pensive with Bellatrix's memories or in other words the pensive from my family."

Bonecrusher says "yes indeed Harry. Normally we will look through the memories and remove black and evil magic memories. However, as Goblin Friend even if we look through the memories of what we didn't we respect and trust you enough that you will not tell others and certainly not use it."

Harry nods while the thanks to them for their trust and agree that anything dark or evil magic, although he does admit if there are dark curses he may use them when he fights against Tom, Death Eaters and unmarked followers of Tom if they fight for Tom against him but no one else. Ragnok and Bonecrusher are not completely happy with the answer but admit they understand and won't hold it against him as long as he doesn't use it against anyone else although Ragnok and Bonecrusher expect Harry will use it on everyone that threat his family but didn't say it. Harry gave his word but didn't make a vow although he has every intention to keep his words.

Harry says "thank you. I was wondering where the pensive was."

Harry place levitates the pensive to the back wall behind Remus to make sure to store it somewhere safe later and when there is time to look through the memories.

Harry suddenly remembers something that doesn't seem right. Harry says "Bonecrusher I do have a question. In the will from my parents, it is stated that my trust will be filled with 10.000 Galleons per year but in the statement, it is stated that the trust vault is filled to 17.500 Galleons how is that possible?"

Bonecrusher says "ah yes I have it here."

Bonecrusher looks through the last documents when he pulls out a document.

Bonecrusher says "Dumbledore was able to raise it to 10.000 Galleons in your youth. I didn't authorise that but somehow they managed to get it past me and that it looked to be allowed. Dumbledore already was using a lot of the Galleons. The day after your birthday a large sum would be taken out of the vault and every month a sum was going to your muggle relatives."

"When Sirius Black has escaped and raised it to 15.000 Galleons so you had your means as he didn't like or trust your relatives in the summer after your third year. When you were chosen for the Tri-wizard tournament Sirius Black was considering raising it. When you-know-who was resurrected or like you said came back to a body Sirius Black raised your trust vault to 17.500 Galleons and even gave you Harry limited access to the family vault if you wanted to by protecting like wards."

"Dumbledore after Sirius Black forbade access to the family vault as he couldn't get anything out of it. I have refused but probably the same goblin managed to authorise Dumbledore to get money for your trust vault instead."

Harry's anger was rising again. His wives felt it and Luna immediately hugs him while she is still sitting on his lap. She starts to whisper in his ear soothing things. Hermione and Susan put one of their hands on his arm slightly squeezing while Katie and Astoria do the same but on his shoulder to show support and hope to help Harry decrease his anger.

Slowly it was working. Harry took a couple of deep breaths when his anger starts to decrease. He thanks his girls in his mind but tries to not let the feeling of thankfulness and love for what they did flow as he didn't want to embarrass the girls again especially not in front of the Goblins.

Ragnok asks "is there anything you want to address Harry?"

Harry says "yes three things to be exact. First I need some Galleons from my vault as some supplies are needed that only the wizarding world can provide mostly potions and potion ingredients."

"Second I need several Galleons to be changed into Ponds Sterling as a couple of girls need clothing and the muggle world is safer at the moment."

"Third and lastly I have a gift with a request. Down in the dungeon lies the Basilisk that was in the chamber of secrets in my second year. We managed to get it here thanks to Dobby and Kreacher. I want to give you some meat as I heard it is a delicacy for Goblins. I have no interest in the meat and after I talked with anyone I would gladly give you meat as a gift but I cannot give all the meat as a gift I hope you can understand."

"However I can give you all the meat if none has any use for it but in return, the skin, poison, fangs and anything else that can be useful for use would be appreciated if we work something out. I know that skin is magic resistant so it will be appreciated if all the skin safe some can be turned into armour which will surely help our fight against Tom, his Death Eaters and other followers like werewolves, not you Remus."

"I want to have the supplies because you never know when we may need them. When haven't seen the Basilisk and I hope we can wait a few days before you get it. I don't know if Ginny will be here but I like her to see it before you can get it. I hope to see come here in the coming days if not then she will have to see it in our memories."

"Today is the 9th. Is it possible to get the basilisk carcass on the 13th or may the 14th? You can get most if not all the meat and everything else will be for me and from the skin you make armour for us. Is that agreeable Ragnok and Bonecrusher?"

Ragnok and Bonecrusher talk in Gobbledegook to each other with their backs to Harry. Harry notice with their back turned the guards are extra vigilant for any movement for any of them that could be seen as an attack on their King and high respected Account Manager and in-law family from the King.

Bonecrusher nods and they turn around. Ragnok says "Lord Potter that is very grateful but I cannot agree. We do like the meat of a basilisk and it is indeed a delicacy for us. We agree to make the armour of the skin for your group but as it is difficult to make we want something more. I have discussed it with Account Manager Bonecrusher we want both eyes of the basilisk, two fangs and three vials of poison. Anything else no matter what will be given to you however you want to use it. If you agree, the ministry of magic after the war will not be notified of anything about the basilisk or what you have from it. Is that agreeable?"

Harry thinks for a second blocking the girls as he needs to make his own decision. He says "I will agree with the eyes, but they are damaged as Fawkes scratches them to make sure the basilisk couldn't kill me with her eyes. I am okay if you take two medium fangs and none of the larger ones. I will even throw in two small fangs. I will allow three vials of poison if there are at least six vials of poison able to get out of the basilisk. Is that agreeable King Ragnok and Account Manager Bonecrusher?"

Ragnok and Bonecrusher say a few words in Gobbledegook before they both nod.

Ragnok says "that is agreeable Lord Potter. Account Manager Bonecrusher will make the contract when we are back in Gringotts and will make sure you get it today. I request you sign it when you get it and I think the 14th will be the best time. It also means most of the armour can be completed around 31st January and I am certain that around half February all will be done and even a few reserves armours if needed. I don't know how many we can make but with all the snakeskins and a 1000-year-old basilisk. Do you know how long the Basilisk is?"

Harry says "I think 50 feet probably less."

Ragnok looks confused and says "Lord Potter are you sure 50 feet for a 1000-year-old Basilisk is on the small side. I would expect at least 70 feet and that is even quite a bit below average I think. True there has never been a 1000-year-old Basilisk but still, I don't think it is less than 65 feet. Anyway even if it is 'only' 50 feet there will be enough skin for armour for everyone and quite a couple of reserves or extra's. However, I don't think all the armours are done before the beginning or half of March."

Harry nods as an understanding of the timeframe for the armour and agrees with it before he and Ragnok shake their hands to seal the deal. Harry also shakes hands with Bonecrusher. Luna wrapped her arms and legs around Harry as otherwise, she would have fallen off when he bends forward to shake their hands.

Bonecrusher says "Harry how many Galleons do you need and how many will you want to change to Pond Sterling."

Harry asks "can you first tell me what the change rate is?"

Bonecrusher nods and says "of course. As there are no muggleborns, fewer half-bloods and no request in muggle currency Pond Sterling the change rate is one Galleons is 10 Pond Sterling. If you ask one of the elves to join us the elf will come back with the Galleons and the Pond Sterling."

Harry says "I understand. Tarpy?"

Tarpy pops in and bows while saying what he can do. Harry asks "Tarpy can you go with Ragnok and Bonecrusher shortly as I need you to get the Galleons and Pond Sterling from Gringotts before coming back."

Harry says "girls why don't you get ready for it and start making a list of what you all need. Narcissa can measure me up so you know what to get for me. I want to come but there are other things and need to do and I don't think the other girls would like it if I came along."

The girls don't like Harry sending them away, but they knew that Harry was speaking the truth and that they need to get ready. Hermione doesn't really like shopping at least not for clothes but she offered to do it and honestly now she got Harry she wants to dress nicely for him and she is also the only one who knows what Harry would like to wear.

Hermione knows that Harry wouldn't know what looks good if his life depends on it and probably never went clothes shopping for him and if he was in a clothes shop it was for his relatives mostly Dudley so it would take time before Harry would be comfortable in a clothing shop. Hermione had seen some memories in Harry's mind when he was in a clothing shop.

Harry's wives do agree that they didn't want Harry to come partly for the small but still noticeable danger but also because they want to surprise him. The other girls would probably not want Harry to see what they bought be it for themselves or to surprise Harry or for the girls that like Neville, Neville.

The girls leave what takes Luna the most power to leave Harry's lap which she reluctantly did. She still has her serene smile but inside she was very unhappy and certainly wasn't smiling.

Harry says "Oh Narcissa I totally forgot if you can measure me up? I can ask one of the elves or even one of the other women if can't or don't want to."

Narcissa smiles and says "no worries … Harry. I know the spells and I can even do it as muggles do. Before you ask I have been young once when I was obsessed with clothes and even considered it briefly to do something with my obsession at that is when I learned the spells but also the muggle way."

Harry decided to not say anything and just nods. Harry grabs an empty parchment, quill and ink bottle and starts writing. He asks "do any of you know how much Andi thinks we should need for the potions and potion ingredients?"

Narcissa says "Andi thinks a hundred Galleons for the bare minimum because of the large number of people here and the potions that are quickly needed."

Harry says okay. I think 10.000 Galleons should be good to be fully stocked. Do you agree, Narcissa?"

Narcissa says "I think Andi will be very happy with the money to buy it."

Harry says "she will not buy it. I don't want her to get hurt again and with Ragnok informing me that Tom's tightening his grip on Diagon Alley I was planning to ask one of the elves to do it as they can get away without too much problem and Death Eaters would not care about them to watch them."

Narcissa slowly nods and says "that is a good Idea, Lor…. Harry. I will make sure to tell her to make a list of what she needs at this moment."

Harry nods before he writes something else. Harry says "Narcissa could you come here?"

Narcissa nods and stands up. He says "this is what you and the girls can spend on clothes. Don't tell them they don't need to know how much they can spend just make sure that they stay in it and can get what they want."

Narcissa looks shocked and says "Harry for them to surpass it they need to buy three whole stores."

Harry says "I have no idea how much girls' clothes cost. Still, they can use this, but you, Bellatrix and maybe even Isabel, Dora, Emma or someone else may also need clothes so it is for everyone that needs to buy clothes."

Narcissa nods and says "I need to and so does Bella maybe Andi too as she has also regressed in age and that slightly changed her body."

Ragnok says "Harry that is probably because the ritual also makes the woman, in this case, Madam Bellatrix Black but also Madam Narcissa Black and Madam Andromeda Black in the peak condition of their new age."

"Also Harry is we have discussed everything I would like to complete this meeting and I will see you on the 14th as I am very curious about the Basilisk I like to see before I have a salvage team ready to 'render' the Basilisk carcass. I will also be present for most of the rendering in Gringotts as I want to make sure we hold our part of the contract and maybe if I have the time even help with the rendering of this mythological creature of the famed Chamber of Secret from Salazar Slytherin."

Harry nods and says "I will see you King Ragnok and I guess Account Manager Bonecrusher on the 14th."

Ragnok says "Lord Potter this will conclude our meeting but before we go I want to offer you a way to carry the money around without carrying many bags with the money. We can give you a bank card that you can use for muggle stores."

Ragnok looks at the parchment and says "we can make sure the bank card has this amount of Pond Sterling on the card to use as the bank card doesn't work for Galleons. We can make sure that not more can be used than what you want."

"For the number of Galleons, you can use the key like a muggle bank card. You can push your key on the bill and you pay it but, of course, only in the wizarding world. However, only the owner can use it because we use the blood of the owner of the family member to make the keys. We strongly suggest especially at this time to send someone with potions ingredients knowledge to get the supplies and potions you need."

Harry thinks if he sends someone with the elves then who, like his girls wouldn't let him go, who would be the best bet. Harry considers Daphne but with her looks if Death-Eaters see her will try to grab her for multiple reasons especially if Jacob and Isabel have missed the day when they needed to pay. He can't send Dora as he doesn't want to hurt her or the baby and she may have trouble fighting or getting away. Hagrid is too noticeable and with Kingsley presumed dead, it will give an advantage when there is a fight and doesn't want to get it that known Kingsley still lives. Suddenly Harry has an idea what if he sends Dan with knives if he wants to and sends one of the older wizards or witches under his cloak. So maybe if he sends Dan with Jacob under his cloak Dan can be seen as a wizard while Jacob makes sure they get the right supplies and potions. He needs to suggest after he does what he needs to do.

Harry asks "if I remember correctly there are three bags with undetectable expansion charms in the Potter family vault. Fill one with the galleons and I would like such a bank card."

Bonecrusher nods and places to document before Harry. Harry reads and signs the requested amount, authorizes the bank card, allows to place Galleons in the bag and get it out of the Potter family vault and lastly signs it.

Ragnok stands up immediately followed by Bonecrusher. Harry follows and walks them back to the entrance hall followed by Kingsley, Remus and Narcissa. Harry disabled the Portkey wards so Ragnok and Bonecrusher could leave again and Tarpy went with the Portkey to Gringotts. When Ragnok, Bonecrusher, the Royal Guards and Tarpy were gone Harry uses his magic to erect the anti-Portkey wards again.

Harry asks "Narcissa can you follow me?"

Narcissa follows and Harry went to the hospital wing.

9th January 1998, Hospital wing, First Floor, Potter Manor

Harry walks in and asks "Andi?"

Andi appears when she came from behind one of the screens. Harry asks "the girls are going to shop soon. I don't know if you want to go Andi but Narcissa will as she needs clothes. As I am not done with the nourishment potions I want to know Andi if you may be able to have an idea of how I will look at the end of the potions?"

"Narcissa if you will take my measurements, please? Andi, can you alter them to what you think I may look like after the nourishment potions?"

Narcissa calls for Tolly if there is a measuring tape. Tolly pops out and came back with a measuring tape saying it was from Lily. Narcissa uses the muggle way to do it and when she was done 5 minutes later it takes another 5 minutes for Andi to give her ideas on what Harry's measurements will be after he is done with the nourishment potion.

Andi says "as I am not sure Harry it would advice to not buy too many clothes or buy a bit larger than you are now."

Harry says "don't ask me, ask Narcissa. I am not going as some girls need whole wardrobes and may not be comfortable with me there. I also need to do a couple of things and it would be safer for them and me if I stay here. I can use a glamour charm but I don't like it as I don't want to hide."

Andi and Narcissa understand him and they also don't like to use glamours and hide although Narcissa looks quite different with her black hair and a couple of years younger if not a decade younger.

Just as he was done Tarpy popped in with the bank card and the Galleons in the bag with an undetectable expansion charm. Harry gives Narcissa the card and says "you know how much. Give them everything they want as long as they are not going over the limit. Also, Narcissa takes everyone that wants to but please try to convince Kingsley, Dora, Mr. Ollivander, Mr. Fortescue and Mr. Lovegood to not go."

"If anyone of them needs clothes please get their measurements. I need Mr. Granger and Lord Greengrass so if their wives go make sure they know their husband's measurements if their husband needs clothes. I will be in the office if you can ask Mr. Granger and Lord Greengrass to come there as soon as they can I would be grateful."

Narcissa says automatically "as you wish Lord Black" and disappear behind one of the screens.

Harry shakes his head and says "Andi if you go I need a list with what you need as potion ingredients, Potions and if you need anything else like cauldrons or other things to make potion just put it on the list. Also if you have an idea which store would have it all or the best quality I would like to know. If you can have the list ready in 15 minutes and give it to me in my office it is a good possibility that you have it at the end of the day."

Andi nods and says "I will complete the list immediately Harry. I already wrote some done earlier today and yesterday."

Harry nods and walks to the office or maybe better said his office or study.

9th January 1998, Lord study, First Floor, Potter Manor

Harry sat on his chair thinking about how things were going different and better than a few months ago. Ron isn't here and isn't complaining. He has a family and …. Wives. He really loves his wives and they love him and if he must guess his betroths like him also. He will be a godfather and his rock for the last months Hermione is one of his wives and also here. Ginny is also one of his rocks beside Hermione and a few others like Luna but Ginny (and Luna) weren't with him the last months which saddened him but now he knows Ginny is safe, in hiding and his wife.

Harry gets shaken out of his thought when he sees Dan and Jacob walk in a take a seat when he gives them the sign to take them. Both had waited for Harry to give them the sign as Jacob knew as being in Harry's study and being invited he should wait and that is not mentioning Harry is the head of a house in higher standing that no matter which house he uses now.

Dan didn't but as he is a military man and knows what it is to listen to the one giving orders no matter the age. Dan may not see Harry as that but he has the same feeling when he was in service and listens to his superior as he has now.

Harry says "Mr. Granger and Lord Greengrass thank you for being here."

Dan tries to prevent the interrupts but can't and says "Harry sorry to interrupt but Dan is okay. You don't have to call me Mr. Granger you are my son-in-law."

Jacob decides to say the same for him but also for his wife Isabel which makes Dan say Emma wants the same.

Harry gave a small smile and says that he will call them by their name.

Harry starts again and says "Dan and Jacob thank you for being here. I need your help. As you may know or heard we have a hospital wing but it isn't properly stocked. The goblins suggest sending someone with the elves at this time as the war can maybe make the stores suspicious of elves or even try to swindle the elves. While I have full confidence in the elves I don't want to take a risk. As the girls would probably kill me if I go especially with the increased Death Eaters present or Aurors that are mostly Death Eaters by now. I needed to think about another way."

"I thought who can go. The girls can't as they need to go shopping along with some women. The Black sisters are also not a possibility as Narcissa is surely wanted by then as she is Malfoy's ex-wife. Bellatrix is also and she is also younger which can work against her for now until she has her own wand and confidence back she obviously lacks. Andi is surely also sought after especially after St. Mungo's. Daphne also crossed my mind because of her knowledge about Potions, Potions ingredients and such things. She is uhhhh….. beautiful and Death-Eaters wouldn't let that go even if it is not that the change she is discovered as Daphne Greengrass she will be captured and worse especially if you Jacob missed to pay them for the so-called 'protection.' Also Daphne would probably go cloth shopping."

Jacob gave a small laugh and says "she surely will. She may look indifferent but going shopping is one of her, as she calls it if she can admit it, guilty pleasures. She is a real girl in that account in the way she acts. She, Astoria and Isabel always had a great time when they went shopping although after Daphne's fourth year it changed. I never knew why and every cute clothing she didn't buy. Isabel allowed Daphne a little daring clothing after her fourth year as we trust her enough but for what she begged the year before suddenly she didn't buy it. Even when Isabel offered something that was daring but she found it acceptable and she knows Daphne likes it as that year before also begged to get that, but I digress. Daphne didn't want it and only took barely normal clothing that was leaning to very conservative clothing."

Harry interrupts and says "sorry Jacob but I don't know how long we have so please let me continue."

Jacob says "sorry I digressed. Shortly answer Daphne and Astoria for that matter surely will go shopping with the girls and anyone else that goes with them.

Harry smiles and nods before continuing "Dora crossed my mind but with the baby, I don't want to take any risk. Then I thought about you two. Jacob, I take it you know about potions, potions ingredients and the likes as Daphne is a prodigy and you run an import business."

Jacob says "well I am doing well with potions. They got their brains from Isabel but I think I am good enough to recognize potions and potions ingredients and see the difference between good and bad quality supplies but also if they are the real ones sand fake or that it is an ingredient that looks like it. The same goes for potions."

Harry continues "as I thought that would be helpful. Dan, you are a muggle but you can dress as a wizard. The Death-Eaters don't know you so they will not approach you at least I don't think so. I have a good invisibility cloak so I plan to have one of the elves pop you both close to one of the stores. Dan in a wizard cloak and if needed knives without a wand but pretend it to be pocketed. Under the invisibility cloak, Jacob will follow Dan and one of the elves. When Dan gets what we want you to make sure we get what we need and order. If it isn't you can discuss something like grabbing Dan's arm or tapping it."

"When you get everything you need the elf will take you both back here and that should do it. If any of you don't want to I understand, but I hope you at least consider it. I, however, need you to come up with an answer soon as I want to do it today or at least the ones that do it to do it today. I don't know how soon Andromeda needs the potions or potions ingredients but I don't want to keep her waiting for too long. If we take the fight to the Death Eaters and Tom we need to make sure we have a fully functionally hospital wing even if it isn't a very large one."

Jacob and Dan nod a complete understanding of Harry and agree with his reasoning. They are not sure about Harry's plan but can also see that they are almost his only choice. Harry hasn't said any other girls or women but the Black sisters and Daphne gave them the idea why Harry didn't want another even though Harry threw it on the shopping trip. Harry fully knows what can happen with the girls and that was why he didn't suggest one of the other girls. Daphne was the first and only girl he considered going as Daphne will firmly but strongly without causing a ruckus call the owner out on the wrong potions or supply.

Jacob and Dan look at each other and nod the moment Andi walks in.

Andi walks to the desk and says "Harry here is the list. If you excuse me I need to go downstairs immediately as everyone that while going on this shopping trip is waiting for me. Hermione has planned this should I be afraid?"

Dan responds instead of Harry and says "Hermione doesn't really like shopping as long as it isn't for books so you should more worry about the other girls."

Harry says "Dan is her father and should know, but from what I see I need to agree. Hermione will make sure to go to a place where you can safely shop and the most efficient but for the purely shopping part, Hermione is probably the least of your concerns. Unless she may need something then she can be very stubborn or better-said determent and won't stop until she finds it."

Andi gave a nervous smile and says with her heart in her mouth "well I better get going then."

Harry almost want to laugh at Andi's face but decide against it but couldn't suppress a very large smile.

Harry gives the list to Jacob and he says "yes this can be done. I know all and certainly, know-all and most of them I can recognize well enough to know what is real and what is not."

Harry says "that is great. I will let you figure it out. Dan, do you want knives just in case?"

Dan says "I don't think that is needed. Normally I would agree but as I haven't used it in a long time I need to retrain myself to get back to my old level. Also, I don't have my knives with me. I hide them so Hermione probably didn't find them. I can use others but I doubt you have some for me."

Harry agrees the only ones are on the Black belt Dan can't use. Dan sees and says "don't worry I am sure we can find something on it in the upcoming days for now I don't need it with an elf and wizard nearby."

Harry nods and asks "if you are sure Dan?"

When Dan makes sure he is Harry says to them to make the final preparations and plan while Jacob makes Dan wear wizard clothes and act like a pureblood they go to Diagon Alley after calling for Tarby whom Harry suggests would be able to take them as he has time.

I will end here for now. I tried to update it before the new year but unfortunately, I couldn't finish it. I wanted to also do the shopping trip but didn't want to have a mega chapter again.

The next chapter will be about the shopping trip between the girls and women. We also see if Harry's plan with Dan and Jacob works and if they have problems while they are out or not. The girls while trying to convince Harry is okay. For those that follow also my other story that will be the next update in hopefully a couple of days.

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