Harry- July 5th

Harry waited as the teller returned with another goblin that was slightly taller with dark hair and a pair of glasses. The goblin looked up at him with his dark eyes the color of coal, "do you remember me Mr. Potter?" Harry took a moment and blinked, "you took me to my vault the first time I came here with Hagrid." The goblin nodded, I was only a vault escort then, I have since been promoted to become your account manager as I took an interest in your affairs after that unusual visit there is much to discuss."

Harry followed the goblin back to a corridor that seemed to lead to a series of doors with family crests on them. They came to one that had a griffin, a stag and a lion on it and the name Potter on it. Underneath the crest was written the words, Novissima autem inimical destruetur mors. Harry's Latin was not the greatest, but that registered as something about destroying death. This was the one that Harry and Griphook entered. There was a large desk made of cherrywood, and a matching set of file cabinets on the far wall behind the account managers desk set so that Griphook could see anyone who dared to enter. There was a plush chair of black leather matching the ones opposite that were for use by clients Harry assumed.

The goblin gestured for Harry to take a seat in one of the plush leather chairs, "Mr. Potter your account I apologize was severely mishandled for a time until I took over. I am currently attempting to recover the lost funds but were previously being abused by your magical guardian Albus Dumbledore. I have been trying to reach you ever since I took over the Potter accounts. There wis a great deal of misappropriation of funds that I doubt your late parents would have approved of." Harry's eyes grew wide as he listened to the use of his accounts. There in front of him in black and white in a ledger was a series of payments made to the Dursley's for his 'care' and another series of payments starting even before he first went to Hogwarts going to the Weasley family.

Harry blinked, "what are the payments to the Weasley family for Griphook. They look like they started before I entered Hogwarts and met Ron and so it can't be to help manage the cost of me coming and staying for a couple of weeks during the summer and get on the train. So, what is it for?"

Harry waited, finally Griphook said, "Dumbledore claims that they are charitable donations to help those less fortunate be able to afford the fees needed for the expenses not paid for by Ministry." Harry nodded not wanting to cause too many waves just now. Let stop the withdrawal simply for now for both of those. I would like to see my parents will." The goblin nodded, I would like you to as well the problem is that the Chief Warlock sealed your late parents will and your godfather in prison couldn't fight him taking magical guardianship of you and your accounts.

Harry nodded in understanding, "in other words I need to find another adult willing to take guardianship in order to remove him as my guardian?" The goblin grinned, "that would indeed be a necessity in order to prevent further abuses of power and open your parents will."

By the time that Harry exited the account manager's office it was time for dinner. So, Harry made his way to the Leaky Cauldron. So, Harry made his way inside the pub and ordered a serving of shepherd's pie and butterbeer which should be nice and refreshing after the day that he had spent at the bank. The meal was levitated to Harry's table where he enjoyed a quiet evening meal reading the Prophet that had been left on the table and enjoying the rich decadent meal that involved beef, vegetables, and mashed potatoes slathered with cheese.

Harry then found Hedwig flying down to his table and running his hand smoothing her feathers on her head, smoothing them, and then reading the letters that she dropped off. It was surprising that Ron and Hermione had not written to him, while they typically wrote to each other daily during breaks if they were not together. He did, however, Harry did have letters Theo, Draco, and someone whose name he vaguely registered as going to school with him.

He started with the letter from Malfoy which he recognized from the seal on the back of the envelope, "pompous git, even uses fancy stationery." He quickly opened it and began to read the missive from Draco.

Potter,

I am writing to help make you aware that as of right now father's old associates and the Dark Lord are keeping a low profile. There are murmurs though of attempting to recruit inside the ministry. Be aware of that and I will keep you up to date on any movement in legislation and recruitment. Mother wants me to ensure that you are aware that my father has no intention of resuming his old allegiance at her request, and she would like you to consider asking her to be your guardian legally in our world so that she can try and help you in the future.

I know that Hermione has helped you in the past, but OWL year is not a time to slack. She can hardly take your exams for you. I have a slightly different approach when I tutor others, and as the second highest ranked student in our year I would like to offer to help you over the summer so that you can succeed. My first suggestion is dropping divination, you clearly don't have the gift, and it doesn't run in the Potter or Black families. We can even give you some lessons on politics and family trees. Mother is insisting that I add that.

Know that you do have family still even if for a while I was a stupid git in public to keep other people behind my back and my family's by extension.

Your favorite blonde or I had better be.

Harry then moved on to the next letter, this one was from Theo.

Potter,

The whispers are definitely hinting at movement being kept silent. I know that they want to make it harder to fight them this time. In other words, cut off any resistance at its knees by recruiting inside the government to control legislation. Father is immensely smug that is when he is home and not drunk yet.

I have been researching ways to travel the road to immortality. So far, I have not found anything in my family's library, but that doesn't mean that there is not, just that I haven't looked in the right place yet.

Another thing, get some proper clothes, preferably that fit well and are from Twilfit & Tatting. If we are going to have to fight this politically as we all think that we will. We'll need to be able convey confidence and intellect as well as power. You need to understand that there are different forms of power, and you have the makings of a powerful wizard. If you are willing, I can help you play catch up over the summer.

-TAN

Finally, he opened up the last one.

Potter,

I know that you do not know me or at least much about me. That has been by design up until now. I have decidedly attempted not to bring undue attention to myself for reasons that as begin to get to know each other will become apparent. My family has remained decidedly neutral in the past and that has been what has allowed us to continue to thrive under adverse circumstances.

The time has come, however, that we must all choose a side even if that is not something we ourselves desire. For as the reality of the Dark Lord being back and I do recognize that he is back perhaps in the shadows for now, but that cannot continue forever. Soon there will be a decree and maneuvering within the ministry and at Hogwarts I imagine assuming that they can find a way to interfere with the educational process. In which case then our education will be useless. I hope that you are willing to be on board for such a fight. I am willing to help with redial lessons should you be up for the task so that you can be brought up to speed. I can see that you are smart, just had a sorely lacking prior education and struggle with the theory. The practical aspects are something that youare capable of.

-D. Greengrass

Harry sat down and slowly began to pen responses to send back to the Slytherins.

My favorite git of a cousin,

For future reference I do have more than one git cousin. At least you are trying to make up for it. I want to thank you for your willingness to help me study more effectively as I fell into some bad study habits. I feel it would be better to explain the reasons why in person that through letters. I agree that now is not the time to slack off, as any knowledge may prove useful in the future. I definitely would appreciate the tutoring, and we'll discuss the possible change of guardianship in person as well.

When would you like to start our sessions?

I have no issue with the suggestion of dropping divination as a subject, but what would you suggest taking in its place? Can I even drop divination now? Can I self-study the other subjects you would suggest and still take the exams in them?

-HJP

Nott,

I would appreciate the assistance in researching for sure what that entails to travel the path of immortality. I will check the books available at my currently undisclosed location and see if I can find anything as well. That is a clever idea. I am already looking into getting new clothes, thank you though for affirming that I was on the right track by thinking about that.

Draco made a few academic suggestions, andI am currently looking into whether it is possible for me to follow those recommendations. We can forma a study group? What do you know about Daphne Greengrass?

-HJP

Harry fed Hedwig a little bit of meat from his plate to Hedwig and sent her off with his responses. Then, made his way up to his room and took the time to arrange his textbooks in order by year and subject. He decided to start with reviewing transfiguration starting with year one.

That night found Harry in his bed the usual nightmares ensuing. He found himself back in the graveyard with wormtail pointing his wand at Cedric, "kill the spare." The dark, deep voice of the shade that was Voldemort echoed in the otherwise silent graveyard. The thud of Cedric's body as it fell to ground, the anguish, and pain that was his experience of being crucioed stayed with him even now. He woke up screaming, and sweaty as had become all too common for him over the last year.