A/N: Hello everyone, I hope you enjoyed the last chapter. I appologize again for the roughness of the last couple of chapters, as I said this is my first Soul Bond fic and I am still trying to work out some of the shall we say wrinkles. Anyway back to the show. This chapter has been edited to its current version by my beta MionellSparlockineco and myself.

Harry awoke the next morning to the smell of lavender and smiled softly as he felt movement on his chest. He opened his eyes and looked down, finding Hermione snuggled against him. He blinked and looked over at the clock on the bed and realized with a start that it was already seven in the morning.

He gently shook her as he woke his slumbering wife and smiled when she stared blearily up at him. She smiled after she yawned and gently sat up.

"What time is it?" She asked as she looked about the room for a clock. "Shit!"

She jumped out of the bed and ran to her trunk before looking back to see him smiling at her and smirking. "We don't have classes today sweetheart, remember we are meeting with Professor McGonagall who is taking us to London."

She nodded and then sighed as she sank onto the floor in front of her trunk. "Still, we should get ready."

He nodded and together they rummaged through their trunks in search of suitable attire to wear on their outing. Since it was known that third years could attend outings to Hogsmeade they had both packed more than their usual school wardrobe and in doing so it meant they had more options to choose from.

Finally settling on a pair of slacks, a decent shirt and his school shoes, he made his way to the shower at the same time she did. As they stepped into the bathroom they were once again surprised to find that it actually had a giant bathing pool where they could bathe together.

He looked over at her to find her staring back at him with a worried look on her face. "I can wait." He said softly as he turned to head back to their bedroom.

"Wait!" She called as he reached the door. "It's ok, it will be faster if we just bathe together."

He turned back from the door and raised his brows in question. "Are you sure?" He asked.

She nodded. "Harry, we are bound for life and we are married." She said, trying to be logical in her reasoning. "If we are to be together for the rest of our lives, I think that eventually we will do more than just bathe together."

He nodded in understanding. "Fair enough." he said as he set his things back down on the bench nearest him to begin getting ready for the bath.

"J-just don't look yet." She said as he heard her getting her own things ready.

"I won't" He called back as he proceeded to strip down as quickly as he could so that they could get in before seeing each other again.

A few moments latter he heard as splash and knew that she was in the bath. He quickly downed the rest of his clothing and slipped into the tub before turning to find her at the other end of the pool.

"See, not so bad." She said as she maneuvered so that just her neck and head were above the water.

He smiled and turned back to grab some of the soap that the bathroom had been supplied with. He began to relax as he washed away the the day before, his mind again slipping back to think on everything that had occurred.

"You know we can talk about it." She said as she interrupted his thoughts. "I do not regret any moment of our relationship, nor do I ever wish for us to end."

"I know." He said as he turned to look at her, a gentle sigh escaping his lips. "I just wish we could have had a normal relationship."

They both burst into laughter at his statement, the idea of anything normal ever happening in their lives seemed to be a joke. The walls rang with their laughter and soon they found their selves nearly touching as they swam together in the pool, all sense of insecurities lost as they stared into each others eyes.

Finally he broke the silence. "I love you Hermione." he said softly as he reached out and gently caressed her cheek with his hand. "I will always love you."

She nuzzled his hand and then sighed her content. "And I will always love you, Harry, forever."

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Harry stepped out of the fireplace at the Leakey Cauldron, it had been hectic since their meeting with Proffessor McGonagall. Before they could leave the castle Dumbledore had caught up with them on their way down to the Professor's office, asking them to dine with him in his office that evening. They had graciously accepted, though neither of them understood why he would now suddenly ask that they join him for dinner.

He looked about, it was odd to be standing in the Leakey Cauldron this late in the year. He had always known that there was life outside of Hogwarts, but he had never really thought about it much. The pub seemed more busy this Friday afternoon, far more busy than when he had seen it this past summer.

"Harry!" Tom called as he caught sight of him. "What on earth are you doing here?"

"Don't mind us Tom." Professor McGonagall said as she stepped out of the fireplace joined just as quickly by Hermione. "We are just passing through to Gringotts and the Alley."

Tom nodded as he waved to them in greeting. "Well, don't let me keep you" he said as he set the glass he had been polishing down. "By the way, a couple of Muggles just arrived looking to speak with you."

"Oh good, I hope you pointed them out to the entrance." She said as she moved past Harry to go find the aforementioned Muggles. "Oh good." She said as she stepped into the hall that lead toward the small yard out back where the brick wall that hid the entrance awaited.

"Mum, Dad?" Hermione said as she stared open mouthed at her parents. "What are you doing here?"

"I invited them" Professor McGonagall said as she tapped the entrance with her wand, the bricks rolling back to reveal Diagon Alley in its splendor.

"We wanted to get lunch with you." Her Mother said as she hugged her daughter and, to his surprise, Harry. "Hello Harry"

"Hello Mrs. Granger" he said as she released him, stunned again when her father turned to shake his hand with a gentle smile.

The reunion settled McGonagall lead them through the Alley toward the towering white building that was Gringotts. She answered questions that they had regarding why the Alley was less crowded or why things seemed a little less cherry now that the school shopping was over. As they neared the bank she explained again to everyone the process of entering the bank and they were soon inside.

Harry always found himself in awe of Gringotts but today he saw that the usual splendor was less austere as during the school shopping. He wondered inwardly if the bank also only polished itself to a shine in order to impress the students and those coming from the Muggle world. They only waited for a few moments before one of the goblins quickly came to inquire their business with the bank.

"Harry Potter is here to speak with the Head of the Potter Accounts as well as to establish the lineage and passage of the title of Lordship of House Potter and any other Houses he may have claim to by birthright or other matters." Professor McGonagall stated as the goblin turned to look at her. "I am Professor Minerva McGonagall, Deputy Head Mistress of Hogwarts School of Witchcraft and Wizardry and hereby bring forth this request by Mr. Potter."

The goblin nodded and turned, leaving them where they stood as he disappeared behind a set of thick doors off to one side of the atrium. They stood there waiting as Professor McGonagall took out her watch and checked the time.

"Always." She said as she stowed the watch back in her bag. "Note the time when they leave." She continued with a sigh as she conjured a set of chairs for them to wait.

"Will this really take that long?" Hermione asked as she noted that no one seemed surprised at the sudden appearance of a sitting parlor.

"One time I was here for nearly nine hours, Albus himself had to sit here with Sirius for nearly four days after his father died before Sirius finally was made Lord Black."

Harry stared at her dumbfounded by the statement. " I certainly hope we aren't still here on Monday."

She smiled softly. "We won't be, due to your name alone we will be seen shortly."

Harry sighed, why was it always his name that was what got things so easily. Sometimes he hated being himself, but he would not know how to be anyone else.

"For once, it's not just because of your story Harry." Hermione said as she smiled at his reaction. "Your family is quite interesting and very well known."

"Why has...nevermind." He said as he sighed, it seemed he was going to have a lot of things to catch up on and soon.

"I never said anything because I knew that you did not know and it was not my place." Hermione said as she frowned. "Your name has never mattered to me, you are all that matters."

He smiled at her words, feeling the love behind them. "Thank you"

She smiled as she gently took his hand in her own. They were quickly joined by the same goblin who bade for them to follow him as they stood. Professor McGonagall again took the lead as they followed the goblin through the doors he had just came through.

They followed him down several halls before they stopped outside a door. A plaque near the door stated that this was the office of the President of Gringotts Bank. No name appeared anywhere, which seemed only to affirm one thing, the office only belonged to and held the business of the President of the bank.

The goblin did not knock but instead opened the doors and ushered them through into a large office that though still the office of the president of a bank was still rather comfortably furnished in style and design. The goblin behind the desk stood as they entered and waited for the goblin to introduce them before dismissing him. The goblin indicated for them to be seated and then sat back in his chair, studying Harry intently.

"I believe this should have been done two years ago, no Professor McGonagall?" He stated as he began to rummage through the stack of files on his desk. "I had expected to speak with Mr. Potter the day he was to be escorted by a Hogwarts staff member to buy his school supplies, however by the time that I had discovered he had already come and gone it was too late."

Professor McGonagall sighed and nodded in understanding. "I am afraid that the staff member who escorted Mr. Potter that day was not one of those who would have known to bring him to speak with you Mr. Ragnarok."

"I had suspected as such since I had never heard of Rubeus Hagrid escorting students before." Ragnarok replied with a shrug. "No matter, now that Mr. Potter is legally considered an Adult this will make many things much easier."

Harry raised an eyebrow at the mention of his new status. "How did you know this Sir?"

Ragnarok smiled and pulled up the top file on the stack. "Every time there is a change in a person's status, especially it if is a change in financial status, Gringotts is notified so that we can update their accounts. Your Soul Bond is quite rare, I am honored to be in the presence of someone who is able to share everything they are with another so fully and completely."

Hermione nodded her understanding along with Harry. "So that must mean that any financial changes that needed to be made due to our marriage have also already been added to the accounts."

"Correct Mrs. Potter." He said as he passed the folder to Professor McGonagall.

She explained that the folder contained a list of roughly the last three years financial reports regarding Harry's and the Potter Family accounts of which there turned out to be many. As she finished explaining all of the things in the folder Ragnarok was already pulling forth several more.

"These." He said, holding up two thick folders that were nearly ready to burst. "Are the financial statements of the two largest companies currently still owned but not run by your family."

The next hour was spent going over the many financial investitures and business that his family owned. In total the vast amount that resonated within the three main vaults alone was worth more than Hogwarts. Harry had to sign several documents to ensure the continuity of the bank's agreement to continue running the businesses for him.

"With the financial matters that you as your father's heir are able to handle, it is now time to turn our attention back to a far more important topic." Ragnarok said as a goblin came in carrying a briefcase which he quickly sat down on the desk. "I am sure Professor McGonagall has told you that there has not been a Lord Potter since the death of your Grandfather."

Harry nodded in the affirmative and stated that he had only learned about everything last night. He was still spinning from the fact that he had to be the richest Wizard in the United Kingdom.

"I have had the honor of safeguarding Lord Fleamont's will since his death, as well as the wills of both Lilly and James Potter since theirs." He stated as he opened the briefcase and pulled forth three large official scrolls. Taking the oldest of the three he set the other two which were also much smaller down.

"This is the last will and testament of Fleamont Potter, Lord and Head of the Ancient and Noble House of Potter, Lord and Head of the Ancient and Noble House of Peverell, Lord and Head of the Ancient and Noble House of Gryffindor." He said as he unrolled the scroll and began to read forth the contents. "The initial reading of this will was presented nearly fifteen years ago to your Father, and it was his wish at the time to keep the contents in utmost secrecy due to the climate at the time."

Professor McGonagall nodded her agreement of the idea. "Wise, considering so many were out to seek revenge on both Lilly and James for the many times that they had disrupted the activities of He-Who-Must-Not-Be-Named."

Ragnarok smiled and continued. "It is recorded herein that upon the death of Lord Fleamont, all properties, tittles, monies, financial shares, and any other tangible or intangible possessions be immediately transferred to his only child and Son, James Potter along with any responsibilities associated with those titles, properties, monies, financial shares, and so on."

Professor McGonagall nodded again. "I informed Harry last night that he may find himself as Lord of more than one House." She said as she looked over at Harry.

"Yes, however now we must attend to the Wills of both Lilly and James Potter." Ragnarok stated as he set the will back down after rolling it back up and took up the thicker of the two newer scrolls. "This is the Last Will and Testament of James Potter, Lord and Head of the Ancient and Noble Houses of Potter, Peverell and Gryffindor."

The will went on to specify that any and all titles be passed on first to Lilly should she out live him and then to Harry when he turned twenty-five. His father detailed many things including several marriage contracts that he had been working on during the final year of his life for Harry. In the final points of the will it also contained clauses for should he and Lilly both perish before Harry come of age.

"In the event that neither Lilly nor I live to see Harry turn seventeen years of age, he is to inherit all of his tittles and possessions and be emancipated on his thirteenth Birthday." Ragnarok stated answering their questions regarding Harry's inheritance. "Furthermore, should Lilly and I perish before Harry turns thirteen then he is to be left in the care of one of the following: Sirius Orion Black Legal Godfather bound by the Godfather Ritual, Madame Amelia Bones third Cousin to James through marriage, Lord Rothbert Viktor Greengrass Godfather and First Cousin to James through marriage, Pandora Lovegood Third Cousin to James and trusted friend of Lilly, or Remus John Lupin trusted friend and ally of James and Lilly Potter. He is not under any circumstances ever to be placed in the care of Vernon and Petunia Dursley or any relation to the Sister and Brother in Law of Lilly and James."

Harry was surprised by the list of people who had been meant to be his guardian, somehow the fact that he had still ended up with his Aunt and Uncle after the will specifically stated this didn't upset him as much as he expected. He sighed and turned to look at Professor McGonagall who was watching him with a strained expression.

"Has anyone else ever had these wills read?" Harry asked as Ragnarok began to prepare to read his Mother's aloud.

"Yes, the solicitor in charge of your family estate until you came of age was read the Wills of Lilly and James." He stated as he pulled another stack of papers from the stack on his desk. "Your father and Mother both appointed Albus Percival Wolfric Brian Dumbledore to be the agent in charge of the estate and, if necessary, your guardian should all of the others fail or be unable to take over in your parents stead."

"WHAT!" Professor McGonagall shrieked at the last words. "Albus never bothered to even try to see if the others were willing to take Harry in, he took him to his Aunt and Uncle in Surrey the same night."

Harry blinked in surprise at her outburst. "He did?"

She nodded and sighed, rubbing the bridge of her nose with her fingers. "I had heard the news and I knew that Lilly had family in the Muggle world. I looked them up and spent the day watching them."

"Were they any better then?" he asked with a scoff at the though of the Dursleys ever being good people.

"No I can't say that their behaviors were anything that I would call appropriate or civil, and that child of theirs I have never seen a baby that fat."

Harry burst into laughter at her description of Dudley and smiled softly. "He's not any thinner, if anything he just continued to grow out as he grew up."

She nodded and smiled as Ragnarok began to read off the will of Lilly. His mother's will contained much of the same details as his father, leaving everything to Harry should she pass before his seventeenth or thirteenth birthdays. She too also made in her will the same list and stipulations for who would be the Guardians for Harry. By the time the reading of both wills was over they had the knowledge they needed to further free Sirius, but they also had many new questions.

"So, as we close the chapter and archive the wills of Fleamont, James and Lilly Potter into your family's largest vault it is my pleasure to announce that you Harry James Potter are now Lord Potter, Lord Peverell and Lord Gryffindor." Ragnarok said as he placed the scrolls back within the briefcase and the goblin who had brought them in came to retrieve the case with a bow and departed to carry out the orders to return the wills to the vault.

"However, alongside those tittles Lord Potter, you have also inherited one other provisionally." he said as he pulled forth another envelop this time containing a Family Crest. "This is the legal and binding arbitrary will of Sirius Orion Black, upon his arrest and imprisonment in Azkaban it was noted that should Mr. Black ever inherit the tittle of Lord Black it was to pass to you along with any and all properties, monies, and any other tangible or intangible possessions. You are also Lord Black, however this is a provisional appointing as should Mr. Black ever be released from prison while still alive all tittles, properties and other possessions belonging to the Ancient and Noble house of black will revert to him until his death at which time you again will inherit those tittles in his Last Living Will and Testament."

A/N: well I hope you enjoy the new chapter. I know there was a lot of information stated here within this chapter, but now things can begin to slow down a little and return to a more normal pace. Have a wonderful week everyone and I will see you next chapter.