The adventures from love and life

by coco29

It is my first Harry Potter story. Will be Harry/Multi (Harem) and probably Neville/Multi. It will start at the beginning of the third year. Slow build-up. A smarter Harry and more friends. Earlier real friends with Neville and Ginny. Can be long between updates. Bashing RW/AD/?. We have reached the fourth year how will the earlier changes change the tournament and relationships?

59. Greengrass meeting part 2

I want to thank the guest review about Hermione's Birthday it is indeed the 19th of September. I will make sure to do it right in the next years (and my other fanfics). However, I will not change it in the chapters already uploaded as then I need to rewrite the whole chapter.

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Chapter 59 Greengrass meeting part 2, leaving Hogsmeade for Gringotts

8th October 1994, Living Room, maenor gwyrddlas, Wales

Jacob reluctantly sits down. Isabel almost immediately grabs his arm and pushes herself against him. She is afraid but also to prevent Jacob from attacking Amelia as while she trusts Amelia, she knows that if Jacob still tries going for his wand Amelia will attack. Amelia will not hurt him too much Isabel now know, as Amelia tried to make Jacob sit down which he fortunately did.

Isabel thinks about Astoria when she asks "how sure are you that Sirius Black is innocent?"

Remus says "I found out that the real traitor is still alive and I will not lie I spend the summer with Sirius outside of Britain."

Jacob says "let's pretend I believe you. Who is the real traitor and why did you think he died?"

Remus says "I didn't know the real traitor until shortly. Sirius knows as does Dumbledore but Dumbledore didn't protect Sirius we think as he wants to have control over Harry. The real traitor is Peter Pettigrew and contrary to belief Sirius wasn't the secret keeper Peter was. They changed as the enemy has taunted Sirius that they will break him to reveal their location before the charm was cast as Lily and James were in hiding already but without the charm. Also, Sirius didn't kill him. Pettigrew pretended to be dead as he knows we would kill him if we found him betraying James, Lily and Harry."

"I also thought it was Sirius for all those years, but when I saw Pettigrew I knew I was wrong. I still hate myself for thinking Sirius did it. The moment I saw Pettigrew I knew he was the secret keeper not that anyone told me but it was the only logical conclusion as also Sirius had more than once the opportunity to kill Harry but he didn't. Also, I know Sirius did the godfather ritual although Lily didn't want to make it magical because of the war and she trusted Sirius to know he will honour it."

Snuffles whines and looks sad. The Greengrass notices but thinks that Snuffles feels Remus's sad feeling and react to that.

Remus doesn't respond to Snuffles' whines and says "she wanted me to make it too but I rejected it because of my condition and soon I would leave them to join the Werewolves to try to prevent them from joining You-Know-Who. I, unfortunately, failed mostly some didn't but most did even if it was out of fear of Greyback. Only a very few who didn't want to join You-Know-Who manage to survive Greyback or manage to flee before Greyback got them. I think they went to the mainland although it doesn't matter now."

Jacob and Isabel nod. After only a few seconds of understanding Remus was done Jacob says "sorry Remus but to do the godfather ritual without magic isn't much proof."

Remus says "I know it will not in a trial before the wizengamot but I ask you to trust me, Amelia and more importantly Sirius, especially with what you know of him. I don't mean his pranks….."

Snuffles barks frantically.

Remus smiles and says "I mean our pranks. What I mean is that Sirius would honour the promise. I know he would I hope you trust he would too."

Jacob looks sceptical when Isabel says "I think he would honour the ritual, magic or not, but why are we talking about this? Even if we consider Sirius innocent, we don't know where he is and I don't think you would tell us, Remus. Also, Amelia is here as she is head of the DMLE she knows if he is in England or not and I don't think she forces to be here because of Sirius Black as you already let us know she would come with you."

"If she wants you shadowed to find out where Sirius Black is she wouldn't do it herself and certainly not be like this. She would have other Aurors shadow you without you knowing. Although I wonder if you wouldn't know as you would be extra careful and your furry problem as James, Lily and Sirius called your Werewolf side. I would also say Peter but you clearly don't like him which I can understand if he is the traitor. Anyway, your furry problem will make it easier for you to detect Aurors that shadow you by your hearing and especially by smell as even if they use glamour charms or other ways to prevent their true identity they will still smell the same and if you smell them many times you will know that they will be following you."

Isabel agrees. Isabel says "honestly if Sirius is innocent I understand that Draco Malfoy will not be Heir Black as Sirius hate the Malfoys with a passion."

Jacob says "I agree Isabel."

Jacob turns at Remus and asks "let's say Remus I believe you and you too Amelia, can you tell me who Heir Black is?"

Remus says "I can, but first I need your promise that you will not contact Heir Black as he doesn't know yet. He will probably know not later than next summer if not sooner he is Heir Black as he doesn't know at this moment as that is also the reason why Sirius hadn't told you his name. Also, I hope you will not attack Sirius if he comes here to talk."

Jacob says "I promise as Lord Greengrass he will not be attacked by me or anyone else of House Greengrass if he doesn't try to attack, seriously harm or threaten anyone of House Greengrass."'

Remus looks at Isabel. Isabel asks "why do you look at me, Remus? Jacob is Lord Greengrass I must abide by his promise although if Sirius hasn't changed I will hex him."

Remus says "I would expect nothing else. Sometimes I wonder how he survived your hexes and Lily hexes together, not to mention Amelia until his fifth year and Alice whenever Frank helped us with our pranks especially if we included Frank and got caught. Although Lily mostly blamed James and you, Isabel, only hexed Sirius when Jacob got pranked even if he wasn't the target. Alice hexed Sirius if Sirius convinced Frank to help although James did is as much as Sirius."

"I think Alice and Lily worked out Lily would take care of James when he did something like that especially when they became a couple or Lily started to like James as James loved her from the first day he saw her especially when she was sorted as a Gryffindor, not that he wouldn't like her if she wasn't. I just think James thought would have an easier time making her love him being in the same House and it seems in the end he was right. Although it doesn't always work as you, Jacob, are a Slytherin and you, Isabel, are a Ravenclaw."

Jacob says "like you probably know Remus, I and Isabel were lucky to have a marriage contract before we went to Hogwarts and our love didn't go away during but even increased if I might be frank for now."

Isabel loves it when Jacob isn't using his Slytherin side when he says he loves her.

Remus says "I guess I can tell you the name of Heir Black or do you prefer to hear it from Sirius Black as he is Lord Black?"

Jacob asks "if we want to hear it from Sirius Black don't you need to contact him first and how long would take that? He is stupid to be in England although if you Amelia trust his innocence he maybe is in England. If we get him here and you Amelia don't accuse us of harbouring a fugitive I think we can see Sirius and discuss especially for our youngest daughter as she will need the same as Daphne but from House Black."

Isabel asks "how soon can we see Sirius? I want to make sure Astoria is also taken care of. Also, I hope he is doing well after Azkaban for twelve years."

Amelia laughs and says "we can all say that Sirius was never really well."

Snuffles starts to bark loudly like he wants to say something.

Jacob gives a quick smile before going back to his indifferent face. Isabel, on the other hand, starts to laugh. It takes a couple of minutes before Isabel manages to stop laughing. Remus had a big smile on his face clearly trying to not laugh, mostly as the next part was the reveal and while he does trust Jacob and Isabel him bringing Sirius here even as Padfoot is a gamble. Sirius isn't as rash as he was in his youth but he is still a Gryffindor and Sirius as Padfoot is already quite present with also an understanding above what a normal dog understands. Remus finds it a wonder Isabel and Jacob haven't noticed yet or at least didn't call him out on it.

Remus says "I think I can make you see Sirius very soon."

Jacob says "fine, I want to hear it from Sirius especially if he is Lord Black."

Remus says "of course."

Remus looks at Snuffles and nods. Snuffles walk to the side and within a second Sirius appears and says "hey Jacob, Isabel. I am Sirius Orion Black the third and I am Lord Black. My Heir which cannot be changed anymore because of the marriage contract with your daughter that can only marry Heir Black is none other than my beloved godson Harry James Potter-Black."

Jacob manages to keep his face straight and says "well, Sirius. Welcome, I suppose."

Isabel cannot keep her face straight. She has a shocked expression before she slowly starts laughing. It takes a few minutes before she manages to say "oh this is too good. I am happy for Astoria, I just wonder how Daphne and Astoria will react knowing they will have the same husband although for different houses."

Jacob can't suppress a smile at that and says "there is the loophole."

Amelia says "more than you know."

Jacob asks "and why is that Amelia? Harry is betrothed to both of my daughters one for my House, House Greengrass, and the other for House Black. As it is for different houses it is allowed even if it is the same wizard. You know that is the loophole what more can it be? And yes there will be at least one or two extra wives maybe even more because he still has House Potter and House Peverell."

Amelia says "well as I know about yours I guess it is only fair if you know about Susan."

Jacob says "you don't mean."

Amelia smiles and says "yes, I do."

Isabel asks "what do you mean?"

Amelia says "the new Lord Bones when Susan marries him will be no other than Harry James Potter-Black-Peverell-Greengrass and who knows even more."

Jacob looks indifferent but is clearly shocked. Isabel on the other hand looks shocked before starting to laugh even harder.

Jacob raises his voice to ask "does Susan know and what about Harry?"

Amelia says "oh Susan's know alright and can't be more overjoyed. I don't know about Harry as the marriage contract was already signed between Harry and Daphne. Astoria was also already signed but didn't become Harry's betroth until Sirius named Harry his Heir."

"Honestly, I would be surprised if Dumbledore didn't tell Harry especially as it looks like Harry doesn't know his position according to Remus. Also, I think if Harry knew he would at least mention it or will first try to be friends with Susan. Sirius is not sure when to reveal it to Harry and that is one of the reasons we are here to discuss especially as your daughters are in Slytherin. Being betroth to a Gryffindor if not also in love can be dangerous."

Remus says "Harry is strong enough to protect your daughters but even he can't be in the Slytherin common room to do so, no offence Jacob."

Jacob says "no offence taken Remus. Since You-Know-Who's war, most of the Slytherin believe in blood purity and things like that. Fortunately, it didn't have much support until I left Hogwarts one year before you all including you Isabel and one year after you Amelia. I would love Isabel even if she was a muggleborn and didn't have a single knut to her name."

Isabel wants to show her how much she loves him now. Jacob says "Isabel, stop it. We have guests."

Jacob gesture to Amelia, Remus and Sirius. Isabel needs to blink a couple of times and takes a minute before she is embarrassed and put her face on Jacob's chest. Jacob put her arm around her but doesn't do anything else.

Jacob continues "anyway, none taken Remus. Also, Remus, I understand your reasoning. Daphne already took a great risk by protecting Tracey as being a half-blood not that we didn't want her to. Tracey has been Daphne's best friend from when they were little if Daphne didn't we would be very disappointed. I think we need to get our daughters here but also Paul and his daughter to come. Of course, Paul's wife can come too."

"Isabel and I did think that Harry can get Daphne and Astoria out of the Slytherin dorms or like others call it the snake pit. However, I am sure that Daphne wouldn't leave Tracey and Astoria alone although we now know that Astoria will be safe, we still have Tracey to think about and maybe Lilian Moon too. I am not sure how their friendship is. It is not at close as Tracey but from Daphne's side, she doesn't hate Lilian Moon and even likes her a bit. She doesn't like Pansy but that is as she kind of hangs over the Malfoy heir and Millicent is mostly with Pansy."

Isabel says "Jacob, while you are right Daphne let me know that Pansy doesn't like Malfoy but a marriage contract is in play. She didn't say much but says that without Malfoy being present Pansy is quite nice just like Millicent. Pansy may not like Gryffindors but would not call them names on her own. She needs to call them bad names as Malfoy basically ordered her. She is under Malfoy's control."

"I think that there is an obedience clause in the contract and the only way Parkinson would accept is probably because of the virginity clause. That means Malfoy cannot have sex with Pansy until their wedding night. It is probably so Pansy is worth much more as a virgin until the wedding night than not. Parkinson may even gladly accept the obedience clause as that is almost a sure way that Pansy stays a virgin until the wedding night."

Amelia says "Malfoy tries to get more power by getting House Parkinson, House Greengrass, House Malfoy and House Black. At least two Houses are now out of his reach especially out of his father's reach."

Sirius nods as he threw Malfoy out of House Black and the only way Malfoy can get House Black is if there is no Black left. With no Black left means himself, Harry, Andi, Dora and Bellatrix. Normally it would also be Narcissa but she as the youngest sister must allow Draco Malfoy to become Lord Black if he has reached his majority. As Narcissa is the youngest sister she has the least power (not counting Draco Malfoy) of the remaining members of House Black including Harry as he is male and a member of House Black and that is not to mention Harry is Heir Black be verified by Gringotts, magic and House Black family tree.

Sirius knows that Harry like James, Lily, Andi and himself are burned by his late mother but except for Andi it doesn't make them disowned. Andi was disowned by Lord Black. He, James and Harry was not. Lily was only burned as she is a muggleborn and James for marrying her and Harry as their son. Still, they were never disowned by Lord Black, Sirius' father, Orion Black as he was Lord Black when James married Lily and Harry was born.

When Andi was disowned Lord Black was Sirius's grandfather Arcturus Black III and just like his mother he was a staunch believer in blood purity. Sirius doesn't know if he hated muggles and muggleborn like his mother but it wouldn't surprise him if he did as most of his family was like that. His brother and father were more open, especially his father. His cousins were a bit like his father especially Andi as she even married a muggleborn.

Remus says "Pansy Parkinson, the poor girl. I have seen how Malfoy acts. He is one of the worst Slytherin even when I was in Hogwarts but I guess with having Snivellus as head of house I shouldn't be surprised."

Sirius asks "a little bit of hate there Remus."

Remus shrugs and says "no really, but now I am not his co-worker anymore I don't have to be respectful so back to Snivellus it is. Also, the way he treats Harry is disrespectful to James but also to Lily. And we all know Snivellus liked Lily despite calling her the slur that 'dark' pureblood wizards, 'dark' pureblood witches, You-Know-Who and his followers used for muggleborns."

Jacob, Isabel and Amelia nod as they all know it happened as it happened in Lily's fifth year.

Jacob says "I am happy it is Susan, Amelia. Daphne likes Susan enough to not hate her although I think they need to know before Harry knows that is your choice, Amelia, and your choice Sirius although I wouldn't mind your thought, Remus. Isabel, dear your too of course."

They talk about it and eventually decide that Susan, Daphne and Astoria will know before Harry will be told. Sirius wants to wait until New Year as with the Yule Ball he should be able to choose on his own and don't be forced to go with Daphne or Susan because of the marriage contract. Amelia, Jacob and Isabel weren't happy with Sirius's choice until he told them it was so Harry knows he still has the choice for his other Ladies mostly House Potter and House Peverell despite already having three marriage contracts for House Bones, House Greengrass and House Black.

Amelia, Jacob and Isabel reluctantly agreed. Sirius promised him that he will prepare Harry for it and that while he may be reluctant about it but he will do his best to love them, and have a happy marriage and therefore a happy life. Amelia, Jacob and Isabel agree that it looks like that and know that James would have done the same if he did have a marriage contract. His parents were considering it until the summer after his first year and they already saw that James was already in love with a muggleborn, not that they meant, it was exactly the opposite James's parents loved Lily.

Sirius said that it was time for ending the meeting and that he need to return soon or Andi would hex him into next year. He asked for the needed money for the company and their House and if it wouldn't be wiser to give enough money to keep the business alive. Jacob accepted the money for the staff and give them enough money to tide them over until the new year at least. He also accepted the money for House Greengrass so they don't need to sell any properties or heirlooms but declined to save the business as that will only make Malfoy more dangerous and will make his actions to get us to sign our daughters to him as slaves for his son even more dangerous. Jacob and Isabel both think that Malfoy will try to kill them if they resist much longer but are happy if it happens that Harry can take care of their daughters. Sirius promised as Regent Potter and Lord Black if something may happen he will take care of them.

Amelia says that is all well and good but that if the threats become much worse to let her know so she can have some Aurors ready to protect them. Jacob and Isabel decline especially as it will make House Greengrass look weak and none of the threats Malfoy sends will get him in trouble. He just implies it if you read between the lines. Also, with the backing of the dark families, the most Malfoy will get is a slap on the wrist with not even a fine that he needs to promise to not do it again.

Sirius offered a Portkey that will take them away to safety even if there are wards. Jacob wants to decline again but the hopeful look on Isabel's face makes him indecisive.

Jacob asks "how do you want to do that Sirius? The wards should stop all Portkeys and Siri, our elf, cannot pop us through it for some reason. Also, it will make House Greengrass look weak and that is dangerous for Daphne and Astoria."

Sirius says "I have an idea only House Potter can make happen at the moment."

Remus says "I think I know what Sirius is planning and to be honest it should work. Also, I understand your problem, Jacob. I was never of a noble house but with James and Sirius, I know how important seeing strong is. I can promise you if it happens that you need to use the Portkey we will immediately let Harry know about the marriage contracts with Daphne and Astoria. To be honest, for them there will be no safer place than being with Harry as he will do everything to make them happy and more important keep them safe in or outside of Hogwarts. He will try to his last breath."

Isabel says "that is what I am worried about. Daphne and Astoria will be devastated if Harry dies especially if he dies during or after he saves them."

Sirius nods as he says "yes, Harry will die trying to keep them safe but also happy. I agree with Remus that the safest for them to be is with Harry. He is a strong wizard without a doubt."

Amelia nods and says "yes, he is. I mean if I were his age I would be undoubtedly in love with Harry just like Susan is, after all, witches are attracted to strong wizards. Luckily being magically strong isn't the only thing that is needed to attract witches but it does make witches more interested in the strong wizards. I heard about the basilisk attacks in his second year…."

Isabel screams "BASILISK?"

Amelia nods and tells the story. She also told her that she didn't hear anything from Susan or in her letters and that is why she wanted to talk to Harry. Amelia sees that Sirius is having trouble hearing this and Amelia knows it is because he couldn't help Harry. Remus looks down and Amelia is almost sure he feels the same as Sirius.

When Amelia is done. Remus tells Isabel and Jacob about Harry's accomplishment with the Patronus charm and chasing away many Dementors. Isabel and Jacob feel a lot better if something happens to them Harry will able to protect them, however, fighting other wizards is different from a basilisk or Dementors.

Jacob says "while I wouldn't lie and says that it is unbelievable duelling another wizard or witch is different. Amelia can you not help him?"

Amelia says "unfortunately, until something happens I cannot intervene in Hogwarts. I highly doubt Dumbledore will let an Auror walk into Hogwarts. I can also not do it undercover as if the Auror gets caught the Auror may go to Azkaban and I will be in a lot of trouble if not fired. While I don't really care if I lose my job, it will limit my power and House what I think helping Susan in Hogwarts."

Jacob says "I think you are right, Amelia. A sole Heiress will have a hard time, especially in Hogwarts with Heirs of dark families and young Heirs who want to raise their House, its power and if possible a seat on the wizengamot even if isn't from their own House but their wife's House like with Susan."

Amelia says "yes, I don't think Harry would do that, but on the other hand I wonder if Susan gives him the choice. Not that Susan doesn't want Harry to do it, I think she wants him to do so. Although sometimes I wonder if it is for more than just politics."

Jacob laughs and says "well, he won't have a problem with Daphne. I have 'gently' trained her to be the best in politics in our world as the oldest Heiress so she would sit as Lady Greengrass when I die or I think it is time she takes over."

Sirius laughs and says "if Harry is anything like James you will not see him in politics before he is all wrinkled all over and can barely hold his wand if ever."

Isabel says "but Sirius most wizards look good for their age if they die and quite a couple don't have many wrinkles. Only a very few strong wizards have many wrinkles when they die and I am almost certain it is not all over."

Sirius says "exactly."

Remus says "while I like the talk we had. We really need to go or Sirius isn't the only one to be afraid to be hexed. She is a very scary witch and a Mediwitch that probably knows a lot of ways to hex us."

Sirius says "you are right, Moony."

Sirius looks as Jacob and Isabel say "if you need help or think we need to talk just send an owl or I will send one of the falcons. I will make sure you get Portkeys that should work in almost if not all situations. I will make sure that there will be one for both Daphne and Astoria when they come home. However, they should not wear it in Hogwarts for the time being."

Isabel says "alright Sirius. When they come for Holiday they will wear them but before they step on the Hogwarts express we will request them back."

Sirius says "I guess that is the best way, now we can better go."

Jacob nods and walks them to the floo. He says "I will make sure I get you the document with the needed money in a few days."

Sirius says "please do."

Sirius turns back to Padfoot before Jacob's hands Amelia the floo powder and she shouts "The Leaky Cauldron" and steps through the floo followed by snuffles and lastly Remus while he gives Jacob one big smile.

Isabel just walks out of the living room and says "well, I don't think this has gone any better."

Jacob says "I expected it to go a lot worse especially for Astoria. Her contract is old so there are some bad conditions. An example in her contract is an obedience clause that looks a lot like what Malfoy send us. In certain situations, it may even be worse. I just hope that the Harry we met is how he normally is. While I agree with you love, there was only one way that would make this better."

Isabel asks surprised "and what is that dear?"

Jacob says "if Harry, Daphne and Astoria were here and if that isn't possible at least Harry knows so he can watch out for Daphne and Astoria even if he can't watch their back in the snake pit."

Isabel says "you are right, but he grew up with muggles. We both know that muggles don't use marriage contracts anymore. When Harry learns he has a marriage contract to his name with Susan and Daphne and by title with Astoria and if he refuses Malfoy can get the title and Astoria will learn to accept it. Sirius and Remus just need to prepare Harry. We can talk to Astoria and Daphne during Hogsmeade weekend. We can go to Hogsmeade and talk to them there or request Professor McGonagall or Professor Dumbledore that we need them home for the weekend for house business and make sure Paul asks the same for Tracey just to make sure she is safe when Daphne is not near her."

Jacob says "I guess I need to send some letters."

Isabel nods and says "indeed you are. I don't mind you being Slytherin against Professor Dumbledore but if you write to Professor McGonagall be honest as much without giving too much information and I guess Paul deserves the truth without mentioning the marriage contracts. That conversation is better to have in person."

Jacob just nods while walking to his office. He also needs to send what he needs for money for his business and his house to at least be able to buy food and other necessities.

15th October 1994, Hogsmeade

Harry is walking with Hermione, Ron and Neville on the road to Hogsmeade. He doesn't how to make them leave him alone and he will probably not have lunch with them. Hermione knows why. He thinks Neville will understand but Ron wouldn't. Also, Ron seems a bit too interested in him these last few weeks. Hermione always has been and Neville does just like always although it may seem a bit much like Hermione. Ron, on the other hand, never was much just enough to be a 'good' friend. Now it was like Ron was trying to get information out of him. Harry doesn't know if it is a bad thing but his youth made him very cautious although he doesn't want to distrust his first friend his age.

However, Ron isn't his biggest problem while Hermione knows why she probably wants to go as well just like that night. Also Luna and Ginny are in Hogsmeade and if they don't see him they may start to ask questions when they see him again. He isn't sure he wants to answer them. He doesn't know what will happen in Gringotts but it seems very important especially as he is Heir Potter and the most ancient and most noble House of Potter. He wants to trust them all and Katie, but he doesn't know if that is a wise move at least until he knows more. Unfortunately, he knows that he will tell them everything if they ask especially if Hermione, Ginny, Luna or Katie asks.

Harry had read that the goblins are great smiths both weapon and metal. He was thinking about making weapons of the fangs Medusa lost in their fight. He still has all three. Harry quickly dismissed the idea as the Goblins surely want to know how he obtained them. That would be a difficult thing to answer and something Harry didn't really want to do.

Also, he doesn't want to lie to the Goblin because if they find out he did it will give him a lot of trouble and the only way he can attend Hogwarts with the required supplies is because of the trust vault his parents set up for him. If it is discovered he lied he may lose entrance to the trust vault and he wouldn't have the money anymore to go to Hogwarts.

Also somehow he feels he should show trust to the Goblins and it will help him in the long run. He remembers someone who said that but he doesn't know who and doesn't remember the voice. Hagrid wasn't too keen on the Goblins but he does still them as being and was respectful like only Hagrid can be.

Harry knows that if they manage to go to Honeydukes Ron will be too distracted to notice if Harry slips out. However, both Hermione and Neville may see him trying to do so.

Harry knows Hermione is a girl. His heart knows as does his teenage mind. Hermione likes chocolate a lot but not enough for her too not to notice Harry slips out. Ron likes sweets too much he will probably not even notice if his brothers and parents enter the shop even if they make enough noise for Hogwarts to hear them all the way from Honeydukes in Hogsmeade.

Harry leads them to Honeydukes. Within 5 minutes he is outside again with Hermione and Neville. As expected Ron forgot about them the moment he entered Honeydukes even though the shop was very full like half of Hogwarts was inside the shop.

Harry hates what he needs to do now, but he must make sure Hermione forgets about him and also make sure neither Luna nor Ginny sees him although that wouldn't be a problem as he has his invisibility cloak with him. Also, without the snow, nobody would see his footprints. Harry wonders if others would notice as almost nobody did last year.

He thinks while walking what would be the best way and the least painful to get Hermione too excited and give him at least 5 minutes to get away. Harry decides to go to Scrivenshaft's Quill Shop. Hermione likes quills and knowing her she needs new quills and parchment. Sometimes he wonders as he sees how much parchment she uses and how much she bought before the school year especially the first two years as she couldn't go to Hogsmeade the first two years. He does know she bought a couple of roles of parchment last year that makes her last the rest of the school year although barely.

They enter and almost immediately Harry knows he is wrong as while Hermione happily looked through the store it felt like Hermione had all the time one eye focused on him. Every move Harry made, made her look at him until she was sure he wouldn't walk out of the shop. Harry knows there is one shop that will make her probably slip up to lose him out of her side long enough to get to the Three Broomsticks and floo with Professor McGonagall out, no matter how much he hates to floo. It takes a little over half an hour before Hermione looks like she is done. Harry sees that it is almost 09:40 AM and he should be in the Three Broomsticks at 09:45 AM.

The bookshop Tomes and Scrolls is only a few doors down and when they leave Scrivenshaft's Quill Shop Harry immediately guide them to Tomes and Scrolls.

15th October 1994, Tomes and Scrolls, Hogsmeade

As soon as they enter Harry is happy Hermione immediately starts to look through the bookshelves. Harry is however a little bit irritated that Hermione isn't like normal and disappear out of his sight. She does everything to keep Harry in her sight.

Harry sits down and when he is sure Hermione is out of earshot although she still sees him he asks Neville "Neville, I need your help."

Neville asks surprised "sure Harry. What do you need?"

Harry says "in a couple of minutes I need to go but you need to keep Hermione here as long as possible."

Neville asks a bit afraid of an angry Hermione "how long do I need to keep her here?"

Harry says "only a couple of minutes at the most. I need to go somewhere that isn't in Hogsmeade."

Neville asks "where and how do you intend to do that? The Three Broomsticks has the floo but as I understand during Hogsmeade weekend the floo is closed."

Harry says "I can't tell you or at least not yet. Professor McGonagall is going with me as my head of House and deputy headmistress. I am sure she would have an idea of how. Can I trust you to help me, Neville?"

Neville nods and says "of course, Harry. However, if Hermione gets mad I am not going to cover you, Harry. You may be my friend, but Hermione is downright scary when she is mad."

Harry smiles and says "I know all about it. You don't have to tell me twice."

Neville and Harry can't suppress a burst of small laughter. That is the moment Hermione thinks that she can go deeper into the good books knowing that Neville is keeping Harry occupied.

Harry immediately feels and notices Hermione going deeper into the store so he is out of her sight. He says "it is time for me to go. Pretend I am still here Neville."

Before Neville can ask "how" Harry looks around and doesn't see anyone not even a clerk at the counter and put on his invisibility cloak.

The door opens and closes. Neville is now all alone with only a Hermione who will probably be the scariest witch to ever live as soon as she sees Harry is gone and he will try to delay her as he knows it will be impossible to stop her.

15th October 1994, Hogsmeade

Harry walks towards the Three Broomsticks. He sees a lot of Hogwarts students and is sure all those of the third year and above are here. He sees Ginny and Luna walking towards Tomes and Scrolls although from across the street so he doesn't know what they are talking about as he sees they are talking. He wonders what they are talking about as they keep their voice in opposition to almost everybody else who talks very loudly. He is shocked when Luna suddenly stops at looks in his direction. She gives him a smile she always does when she sees him before immediately following Ginny who looks confused in his direction but not directly at him as Luna did.

Barely a few minutes later he reaches the small town square where the Three Broomsticks is. He sees that Malfoy and his goons are looking for someone a couple of feet away from where Harry enters the square. Harry wonders if it is him. He knows they are not when Malfoy says "where are those bitches? You saw them coming here right, Crabbe?"

Crabbe nods and says "yeah I saw them both walking here. I don't know where they went."

Goyle says "I saw it too even the little one was with them."

Malfoy turns to the last one Harry remembers to be the fifth year and asks "Pike, you didn't see them in the Three Broomsticks?"

Pike says "no, I didn't Draco all private rooms seem to be unoccupied."

Harry wonders if Malfoy is seeking Pansy or not, but also wonders who the little one is as Pansy has no siblings. Millicent the other girl from Slytherin also doesn't. Also, he wouldn't call his girlfriend a bitch, right? The others are Lilian Moon, Daphne Greengrass and Tracey Davis. He starts to get the most from the last two especially as Daphne has Astoria as a younger sibling which can be the little one.

Harry thinks about calling Dobby to keep an eye on Malfoy or Daphne, Astoria and Tracey. He can't call Dobby here in the open especially with all the students around as the moment he does before lunch the whole town and Hogwarts know Harry has a house-elf, in other words, Hermione will kill him. There is also a big chance Dobby watches after Hermione as he asked multiple times. He can't call for Dobby in the Three Broomsticks as the moment he walks into the Three Broomsticks he needs to go to the Leaky Cauldron.

Malfoy is looking at the entrance of the Three Broomsticks. He says "then we wait here. Everyone comes here for lunch we will see them eventually."

Harry is just passed them when he hears that. Harry wants to stop Malfoy, but he can't do anything without being in big trouble and being too late for the appointment which is very important according to Moony. He hopes that with all the students and a couple of teachers around none being Snape Malfoy will not try anything at least until he is back. Harry is already thinking of asking Dobby to spy on Malfoy and prevent him from hurting those he seeks or at least find out who Malfoy is after to warn them. It doesn't matter who it is he will warn them and if they heed it or not is their choice but he will not let Malfoy succeed in whatever he tries.

Full of conflicting feelings he moves towards the Three Broomsticks. While last year he could just open the door now he cannot because of Malfoy. He doesn't need to wait long before the door opens as someone leaves. He has just enough time to slip in before the door closes.

15th October 1994, Three Broomsticks, Hogsmeade

Harry looks around and sees that it isn't as busy as he had seen before. He walks towards the bar and sees that Professor McGonagall is sitting clearly waiting for him. He walks towards her and whispers "Professor McGonagall, I am here under the cloak."

Professor McGonagall gives a quick nod and whispers back "follow me, Mr. Potter. You can remove the cloak when we are in private."

Harry says "alright, I will follow you."

Professor McGonagall stand up and walk a few feet to Madam Rosmerta. Professor McGonagall says "Rosmerta, can we go to the back."

Madam Rosmerta nods and says "of course, Professor McGonagall."

Madam Rosmerta walks towards the stairs at the side of the bar that leads to her personal quarters. When they are upstairs Madam Rosmerta wonders why Professor McGonagall keeps the door open longer than needed.

Madam Rosmerta asks "Minerva, why did you wait before and not go directly?"

Professor McGonagall asks "can you keep a secret?"

Madam Rosmerta says "of course, Minerva."

Professor McGonagall says "you can remove it now, Harry."

Harry does as Professor McGonagall. Madam Rosmerta is shocked that Harry appears out of nowhere. She sees a cloak being put away his father used to use a lot and now she understands it is an invisibility cloak.

Madam Rosmerta gasp before she says "ah Harry, you look so much like James except for your eyes those are your mothers."

Harry says "thank you. Madam Rosmerta. You are, however, not the first one to say that to me."

Madam Rosmerta says "I expect so."

Professor McGonagall says "Mr. Potter and I need to go to the Leaky Cauldron and Diagon Alley but I don't want anybody to know, not even Professor Dumbledore. Also after we return and there is time I need to tell you something important Rosmerta about what happened last year."

Madam Rosmerta says "while I don't understand your secrecy, I know you will have your reasons. I will tell nobody. The password to return after saying Three Broomsticks personal quarters is Hufflepuff loyalty. Is it about Sirius Black?"

Professor McGonagall says "alright Rosmerta. Yes, it is but not as you expect."

Madam Rosmerta asks "the ministry was wrong?"

Professor McGonagall only nods.

Madam Rosmerta says "like I said it was all hearsay and that the ministry is wrong doesn't surprise me one bit. I never liked Fudge as minister."

Professor McGonagall says "more than you know Rosmerta but we can talk another time, now we really need to go."

Madam Rosmerta says "of course don't let me stop you. My floo is always open and can only be entered with the password. Let me get you the floo. I keep it locked up so no student can use it if you manage to enter here and yes it happened before, unfortunately, it was never dangerous and I often change the password."

Madam Rosmerta walks to the other side of the room. She waves her wand and a drawer opens up that Harry hasn't noticed before. She grabs a bag of floo out of it and walks back. She gives it to Professor McGonagall. Professor McGonagall holds it out to Harry and says "grab a hand full, Harry. You know how to do it, right?"

Harry nods and says "unfortunately, I do."

Professor McGonagall smiles and says "well, I go first."

Harry nods and Professor McGonagall steps into the fireplace. She says clearly "the Leaky Cauldron before throwing the floo down."

Within a second she is gone and Harry turns to Madam Rosmerta. He says "thank you for letting us use your floo Madam Rosmerta."

Madam Rosmerta says "it is no problem, dear. I always liked your parents, Sirius Black, Remus Lupin and let's not forget Frank Longbottom and their girls. I am happy to help you."

Harry smiles before he nervously steps into the fireplace and follows Professor McGonagall to the Leaky Cauldron.

15th October 1994, the Leaky Cauldron, London

Harry tries to walk out of the floo but as expected he falls face first on the ground. He groans. When he looks up he sees Professor McGonagall with Moony and Padfoot just a second away from licking his face. He sees a familiar woman next to Auror Trainee Tonks. Harry doesn't know that Tonks was already a Junior Auror during the Quidditch World Cup.

Padfoot gives him a lick before Moony helps Harry up and says "it is good to see you, cub."

Professor McGonagall says "I think we better get going. We don't want to be late. Goblins don't want to waste money by wasting time."

Moony says "you are right, Minerva. After Gringotts, we can talk and then you Andi can do what you want to do. Let's go."

15th October 1994, Diagon Alley

Nobody responds but starts to follow Moony out of the Leaky Cauldron towards Gringotts.

Tonks tried to get close to Harry without showing she tries and tries her best to not show she blushes or let her hair change colour to show she blushes. She knows she failed when she saw Harry. She hopes everyone was watching Harry even if it was only a few seconds before she managed to get her Auror back in place which now prevents her from changing her hair colour or showing her blushing at this Harry. She found the previous Harry very handsome and knows he will only start to look better as he gets older. She knows he will be hot in the future but now she sees him and can't deny he has become really hot since the Quidditch World Cup.

She almost hates Harry he became hot as she thought if it takes a couple of years she can find a wizard she really loves. She knows but will never admit it she already lost her heart to Harry. She tries to deny it and will so many times when she is alone for now her Auror mindset keeps any evidence she has falling for Harry to be hidden.

It takes only a couple of minutes before they reach Gringotts in the middle of Diagon Alley. As expected Gringotts isn't very crowded and within a few minutes, Andi tells that they needed to speak with the Account Manager of House Potter and that they were expected. The teller looks and sees that Harry Potter stands before him. He nods and calls for a goblin to lead them to the office of Bonecrusher.

It takes a couple of minutes before they stand behind a very large door. Sirius looks at Padfoot at the doors and sees that they are indeed in front of the office of Bonecrusher and before the throne room what happened to him. He sees the Potter crest proudly on the door. He wonders why he doesn't see the Black crest. Sirius thinks it may mean that Bonecrusher didn't accept or wouldn't until Harry wears the Heir Black ring which hopefully will happen today.

The Goblin knocks on the door. He walks inside and closes the door. He comes back a bit shakenly less than a minute later and immediately let them enter.

15th October 1994, Bonecruher's office, Gringotts

They walk inside. Sirius has turned back to being human when they enter as it would be disrespectful if he still pretends to be a dog with also the name Snuffles. They see six chairs and you can clearly see that normally there aren't six chairs supposed to be at their side of the desk.

A Goblin with a very decorated suit of armour with a big axe behind him. The Goblin stand up and says "welcome Heir Potter, Lord Black, Madam Tonks soon-to-be Regent Potter, Miss Tonks, Mr. Lupin and Professor McGonagall."

Sirius says "may your gold always flow, Account Manager Bonecrusher."

Bonecrusher can't suppress a smile and says "may your coffers always be full. Please take a seat."

Everyone does take a seat although the two closest seats are left open for Sirius and Harry. Even though legally Andi is Harry's new Regent Potter and guardian inside Gringotts Sirius is Regent Potter and Harry's guardian. Andi is legally his guardian although the ministry doesn't know it yet. Andi wanted to immediately become Harry's guardian but she needs Gringotts to get the paperwork ready and that should happen today in front of Harry so he knows she will be his guardian when she and Sirius sign the paperwork although Sirius wouldn't use his name just his title as the guardian of Harry James Potter and Regent Potter.

The paperwork will just announce that she will be Harry's guardian by free will if the rightful guardian as he can't take care of Harry for different reasons. The reasons are not explained to make sure the ministry doesn't know Sirius is back in England and can overturn the decision as he is seen as an escaped convict although he isn't. With Andi becoming Harry's guardian Sirius will also make her Regent Potter as he was supposed to be.

Fortunately, Sirius remembers that James and Lily made Sirius Regent Potter separate from being Harry's guardian and godfather although that strengthens his claim when he is free and wants to be Harry's godfather and guardian taking it away from Dumbledore. He hopes that with Gringotts paperwork, Andi's strength as a Black, his rightful claim and Amelia will help them, if needed, with getting Harry away from Dumbledore and Dumbledore's control over Harry and House Potter.

Bonecrusher says "I guess we can better start with Madam Tonks signing the needed papers to become Regent Potter if Lord Black hasn't changed his mind."

Sirius says "I have not, Account Manager Bonecrusher, but I guess this is also Heir Potter's decision that he has at least no objection as Regent Potter, at this moment. And his godfather I deem him mature enough to also give his thought about Madam Tonks becoming Regent Potter protect Heir Potter, House Potter and House Potter's power in the wizengamot."

Bonecrusher says "you are right, Lord Black. I just thought as you proposed it, if I understand the letter when you asked for this appointment, and one of the most important reasons for making Madam Tonks at least temporally Regent Potter and the guardian of Heir Harry James Potter I should ask you first before I ask Heir Potter as I was planning to do after you agreed especially as you want to give Heir Potter his Heir Potter ring at least."

Bonecrusher looks at Harry and asks "Heir Potter, do agree with Lord Black to temporally change the regency of your House to Madam Tonks?"

Harry looks at Sirius who gives a quick nod and says "I do agree with Pa…. Lord Black, Account Manager Bonecrusher."

Bonecrusher nods and writes something down. He looks at Andi and says "Madam Tonks, both Lord Black and Heir Potter agree with giving you the regency of House Potter until Lord Black is in shape to take the regency back or when Heir Potter either reaches his majority or dismisses you by choosing someone else in your place if he thinks you will do a bad job."

"I have no doubt Madam Tonks that you know the limited rights you have as Regent Potter especially until Heir Potter has finished his OWLs or he becomes emancipated before he takes his OWLs. Also, the Ministry of Magic has an age law for the wizengamot meaning he can't sit until he reaches 21 years old although as the last House Potter at age 17 he can stand before the wizengamot request to take his seat at an earlier age. If he is denied the proxy for House Potter can still sit and House Potter will not lose its seat."

Andi nods and says "I know the rights I have as Regent Potter. Also, I know the age limitation and what House Potter stands for. I know when Heir Potter has finished his OWLs with satisfactory grades or he becomes emancipated before he takes his OWLs as Heir Potter he can give me Regent Potter more right as Heir Potter himself get more rights in the noble hall of Gringotts even that the Ministry doesn't see it that way until Heir Potter reaches his majority or he becomes emancipated for any possible reason."

Bonecrusher nods before he says "then if no one has any objection all that is need to be done is that Lord Black, Heir Potter as he agrees and Madam Tonks need to sign this parchment with the blood quill and Madam Tonks will be known as Regent Potter with the rights that comes with that position."

No one says anything and Bonecrusher sees that as no objection. He pushes the parchment towards Sirius with a blood quill next to it. He signs and before he gives it to Harry he says "it may sting a bit but that is normal."

Harry nods and signs without showing he feels the sting if he does feel it. Andi does it without hesitation although she uses her House Black upbringing like Sirius did to not be bothered by it until they are done signing their signature.

The documents light up. The documents float up before floating down on the table. Bonecrusher says "as expected magic accepts the magic."

He grabs the parchment and snaps his fingers. Suddenly there are three copies. Bonecrusher says "the original will stay with Gringotts and stay in our archive. One will be moved to the Potter Family Vault that Regent Potter can retrieve as can Heir Potter. The other one will go to the Ministry of Magic so they will be informed and the last copy is for you to take if you prefer."

Andi says "I think we will take our copy."

Bonecrusher nods and grabs the original and two copies leaving the last one for Sirius to grab and hand to Andi. Bonecrusher opens one of his drawers puts the documents there and closes it. He opens one of the drawers on the other side and grabs out a box.

Bonecrusher and says "Lord Black as requested when you were still Regent Potter I have the Potter ring box here. I guess you want Heir Potter to get his Heir ring and give Regent Potter the Regent ring as proof she is Regent Potter."

Sirius nods as Bonecrusher opens the box. Inside there are four rings. Bonecrusher grabs a simple-looking ring although it has a big ruby and diamond on it. The ring is made of gold bent with a stag, a doe, a gryphon and a phoenix on the outside of the gold band. If you look inside the golden ring is inscribed 'Heir of the most ancient and most noble House of Potter'. Bonecrusher gives the ring to Sirius who presents it to Harry.

Sirius says "pup….. Harry… Heir Potter your father has always dreamed he would see the day you can wear the ring. We both know he is watching us but he cannot present it to you. We both know he will be proud as will your mother and will be even prouder at the things you already accomplished. Therefore it is my great honour as your godfather to present you the Heir Potter ring that you more than deserve to wear it. If you look at the ruby you see your house motto and in the diamond, it is translated to English with a little bit extra."

Harry gently grabs the ring and looks at the ruby. He sees engrafted amor vincit omnia. He looks at the diamond and seen engraved love conquers all. Under the English engraved motto, he sees House Potter conquers all, to those that threaten our House, Allies and loved ones.

Harry feels like the last is more a promise than just empty words to scare other Houses. Harry wonders if there are Allies to House Potter, but he will ask after they are done here.

Harry put it on his right hand and light starts to appear in the ring before it leaves the ring and starts the move to his hand. After his hand is engulfed it starts to move up his arm. When it reaches the tattoo of a snake tattoo starts to glow. Fire immediately appears around his arm. The light speeds up and when it hits the shoulder it spreads over his body with one big one going straight to the owl Tattoo. When the light hits the tattoo white fire starts to burn slightly above Harry's left shoulder just barely touching him.

Harry doesn't scream but does feel the magic strengthen him and feels it flow. When they reach his feet they speed back up to his chest. All the light gathers there and almost half goes up to his head while a small part of the light returns to the ring. Half of the light stays on his chest and slowly starts to fade. When the remaining light reaches his head the light focus on his scar. Almost like a shield, they are around it before it also starts to disappear. As soon as the last light enters his ring the fire disappears being replaced by Medusa on his right arm almost immediately slithers up Harry's arm to put her head on his shoulder and Hedwig on his left shoulder looks around but when not in danger slowly starts to push her head against Harry's head affectionately and hoping for a scratch.

Professor McGonagall asks "are you alright, Harry? Didn't it hurt like last time?"

Harry sighs deeply and says "it didn't hurt. I guess it only did the first time."

Remus says "that is great cub" before he asks "did you call them here?"

Harry says "not really, but it did feel the light some kind of activating the tattoos. I didn't try to stop it but I am not sure if I could."

As soon as Harry says that light shoots out of his Heir ring and engulfs Medusa and Hedwig. It takes almost one minute before the light disappears on them but just like on Harry nothing happened. The lights disappeared on Hedwig's chest and Medusa's head and neck.

Bonecrusher is the only one that looks shocked and surprised. Harry notices it and thinks that Remus must have told Padfoot, Madam Tonks and Auror Tonks. He sees that Madam Tonks is looking at him and stares at him to see if he lies just like Hermione would do although Hermione always has a second look in her eyes Harry doesn't know what it is while Andi is fully staring at him what seems like caring for in a very warm way and that he really isn't hurt in a cold professional way, nothing like Hermione and lately Ginny, Katie and sometimes Luna has. When Harry doesn't back down or look away Andi gives a small nod meaning she believes he isn't hurt. Harry knows that she will probably still want to check him over as she is obviously the mediwitch Remus talked about especially if Madam Pomfrey is an indication of how Mediwitches are and if Andi is like her. Harry doesn't know why calling her Andi in his mind makes him feel very happy and somehow knows he did but can't remember when he did.

Bonecrusher says "uhhhh… well now the Regent ring. Lord Black, can you present it to Madam Tonks?"

Sirius nods as he grabs the ring and gives it to Andi. Andi looks at Harry. Harry gives a small smile and when Sirius follows Andi looks at Harry, Harry sees Sirius looking and nods. Andi put it on and clearly braces herself. Like she expected light shouts out of the Regent ring and the light immediately enters her mind. It takes only a minute before the light drops to her chest and stays there for what only seems a few seconds before it returns to the Regent Potter ring.

Both the Regent ring and the Heir ring light up. Bonecrusher says "magic and House Potter accept both Heir Potter and Regent Potter."

Harry asks "Account Manager Bonecrusher why was there all that light?"

Bonecrusher says "well Heir Potter, your ring did it to confirm you are Heir Potter and also make sure you are healthy to assume the role. Also to make sure Polyjuice or glamour would disappear if someone tries to impersonate you. Also, they make sure that if you are Heir Potter what you are that you aren't controlled by mind magic."

"The last was the same for Regent Potter that she isn't controlled. Also, the magic read his mind that she doesn't have ill feelings towards you and therefore a danger to you. She can get mad at you and maybe even hex you if you go too far but she has no ill feelings that she will hurt you or wants to kill you as prime examples of ill feelings. It then settles on her chest to make sure she will love you like a Regent should love her ward what you know are as Lord Black make her your guardian as you should know as Lord Black can't because of the false accusation."

Harry looks at Andi in a whole new light and when he looks at her he sees she gives him a nice and warm smile. Harry needs to focus and tries to use Occlumency to not cry that he finally has a family that loves him even magic says so. Also, Andi isn't a fugitive or werewolf at least he thinks so which means there is no way they can refuse her to take care of him. He will even pay for his own needs if Andi doesn't have enough money to take care of him. All he needs is to have a place to stay at her house.

Sirius says "Account Manager Bonecrusher I have here a document to pay for the business I send you a letter about. Can you make sure it is paid out of House Potter and House Black accounts?"

Bonecrusher looks it over and says "ah yes. It will be done before the day is out. Also, the Portkeys you requested is done with a small fee we ask from House Potter. It will hardly be noticed at the end of the month when Regent Potter gets the monthly statements."

Bonecrusher gives him another box which Sirius takes and gives to Andi who immediately put it in one of her robe pockets although it looks like there is nothing in her pocket.

Bonecrusher opens one of his drawers again. He grabs a box again and says "then now for House Black."

Harry stands up but Sirius put his hand on his shoulder and shakes his head. Harry immediately sits down and wonders why he should go. He is from House Potter nothing else.

Let's end here for now. I am sorry that the updates take longer than I anticipated but my life is quite busy at the moment. I will try to return to at least once a month and if possible even more frequently but I don't know if I can.

Anyway, in the next chapter, we will see the business for House Black and Harry will be told more about the things Harry should know. We will also see how mad Hermione will be at Neville when she sees Harry is gone and how she spends the rest of the day in Hogsmeade. If the words allow it we will see Harry return with Professor McGonagall, Ron's second meeting with Dumbledore and maybe the other schools arrive.

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