So this is Love

Draco, Ron, and Hermione were waiting at the Entrance Hall at seven the next morning. Ron had a look of resignation, while Draco and Hermione were humming with energy.

Hermione looked at Draco, both exuberantly excited. “I have wanted to do this for ages. He would never let me. I know why now, but, Gods, I have wanted to.”

Draco chuckled at her enthusiasm. He was just as excited but hid it fairly well. After seeing what Harry looked like last night he had been picturing what robes, cloaks, etc… would look good on him.

Harry watched from a distance three figures by the door. Serenity broke his thoughts. “Well, little founder, go give them a hug and apperate. Your mate is about to leave his quarters to go to the headmaster’s office. So I suggest you leave if you don’t want to be seen by him yet.”

Harry quickly left the corner and joined his friends, smirking at the astonished looks of his two best friends. After hugs and hellos he asked them to form a circle. Harry received questioning looks, but they complied. A moment later they vanished.

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Severus rounded the corner and was assaulted with his mate’s sent. He quickly walked toward the door but the sent faded. Taking just a moment to linger, he swiftly walked toward the Headmaster’s office.

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Harry and his group apperated to a quite nook in Diagon Alley. Hermione, he could tell was brimming with questions. Ron was still sulking and Draco had his mask back on, but his eyes held curiosity.

Cutting off the question he knew he was about to be pelted with “I promise, I will explain everything later I would rather only do it once.”
After receiving nods of acceptance he changed his hair to a sable brown and his eyes to a dull brown. He reached over and touched his friends’ foreheads.

Draco was confused, “What did you do?”

“Well, I can’t expect you to help me clothes shop without you being able to see me, ya?” Harry held a smug smile. “You are my friends whom I trust the most. I gave you the ability to see through everyone of my glamours. I want to stop by the twins to give it to them too.”

Harry chuckled as he watched Draco’s face light up at the mention of the twins. Serenity had shown him what happened while he was gone. It was interesting to saw the least. A quick look showed Ron and Hermione looking at Draco equally amused.

Draco quickly cut in. “Where to first?”

“Have you three had breakfast?” All three shook their heads. ‘Ah, must be why Ron is Sulking’ “You three head to the Tom’s I need to go to Gringotts.”

His friends quickly left. Harry turned and headed toward the Gringotts.

~~~~~~~~~~~~~HP~SS~~~~~~~~~~~~~

Severus rode up the stairs to Dumbledore’s office. He raised his hand to knock “Come in.” Severus shook his head, he had to figure out how he did that.

What he saw made him do a double take. Albus had happiness pouring from him and his eyes twinkled with, whatever made them twinkle, and a few emotions he often hid. “Albus, you look…” Not exactly sure how to put it, he tapered off.

“Severus, I have loved you like a son for many years. You know many of my secrets.” Severus nodded still worried somewhat for the headmaster. “Last, night Harry came here.” Severus perked up. “He made me read the letter from Liz. He said if I didn’t ‘she gave me full right to hex you’” Albus shuddered slightly at the mention of said hex.

Severus chuckled, he had seen a picture of Liz hexing Albus while she was pregnant. It could easily rival Ms. Weasley’s Boogie bat Hex.

Albus cleared his throat and handed him the letter. Severus already knew Albus’ concerns and fears of reading it. No matter what he said it wouldn’t dissipated his fears.

Severus quickly read the letter. A genuine smile upon his face. “Have you talked to Minnie, yet?”

Albus chuckled, Minerva walked from his chambers quickly flushing at Severus’ raised eyebrow.

Severus quickly walked over to the blushing woman giving her a small hug. She smiled and swatted him away playfully. He led her to a chair and chuckled again after taking his own. “It’s about time.”

Minerva let a small smile play across her normally terse lips. “Harry, put his head in the floo. I was just so happy to see him that I came through. Albus had tears and a smile on his face. Harry seems to know him pretty well.” At the curious expressions on both men she went on. “He knew that if Albus thought about it, he would chicken out.”

Severus started laughing, Albus looked contemplative, and Minerva chuckled. These were her boys.

Severus sobered a few minutes later. “Do you know where Harry is?”

Albus checked the wards but found they haven’t left through his. He quickly penned a note a sent it with Fawkes. “I’ll find out.”

~HP*SS~

Harry entered Gringotts to, quickly looking around to find a specific goblin. Harry walked to a goblin standing off to the side and quietly addressed him.

“May your Gold be Plenty and Vault always full, Griphook.”

“May your Life be Prosperous and never be still.”

Harry almost laughed at the shocked expression on his face.

“Mr. Potter it has been a while since I have last seen you. And even longer since I’ve heard the correct greeting in Gobbledegook from a human, I am surprised you know me.” Griphook finished with a grin.

Harry grinned back, “Actually Griphook, I need to speak to the bank manager, possibly the president. It involves my inheritance.”

“The manager will want to speak to you first, follow me. The manager is Raqford, and impatient towards humans, fair warning.”

Griphook led Harry through a maze of halls and doors. Harry paused by the door that said Potter. “Griphook, it would probably be a good idea to get the goblin in charge of the Potter accounts as well. They will need to be there.”

The words out of Griphooks mouth shocked him a little. “Actually I am the Potter account head. Your father and mother gave me the position I can usually finish the account information by mid morning so I spend it riding the carts.”

Harry grinned at the goblin. “It is a great pleasure to meet you guardian of my accounts.”

Griphook looked shocked, “It is a great honor to serve those whom we can trust.”

“But a greater honor is those whom earned the trust of those they serve to become friends.” Harry followed these words with a bow and a smirk. These were the words of budding friendship and trust.

Griphook bowed back, his shocked expression hidden beneath a smirk. “This way, this way.” He ushered Harry toward a large door. The handle golden with silver swirls, adorned a black door.

Griphook knocked and waited, the door opened to reveal a goblin slightly larger than the rest wearing a navy pinned striped suit. The goblin looked up and snarled. “What?”

Harry stepped forward and greeted the goblin the same way as he did Griphook, changing the name of course. He saw Raqford’s eyes widen slightly, but no other apparent change. Raqford gestured to a chair, and saw Griphook standing there.

“Giphook, you may go.”

“Actually Raqford, I asked Griphook to be here the matter involves my inheritance. Since he is the head of my accounts, I thought it prudent that he be here.”

Raqford’s eyes narrowed slightly watching as Griphook took a seat. “Lord Potter, is there a problem with your inheritance?”

“No sir, Griphook is wonderful at what he does. No, I am here to claim my inheritance.” Harry said letting a small smile tug on his lips.

“Surely you can do that elsewhere.” It was not a question.

“Let me ask you if you, would get the president?”

Raqford eyed him shrewdly “Not if I can deal with it. Claiming is done with the account head. Why do you need the president?”

Harry leaned back a grin on his face. “The heir of six is here to survive.”

Raqford and Griphook’s mouths dropped open, the silence played with the room. Raqford quickly got up and quickly (for a goblin) walked to a hidden door. Harry heard quit murmurs.

Soon a goblin walked in dressed in a similar suit to Raqford, but in black. Raqford introduced him as Hambares. Harry stood and offered the same greeting as he had done the others.

Hambares smiled slightly, “Lord Potter, I don’t like small talk. You say you are here to claim the six then hold out your hand.”

Harry quickly complied. Hambrares placed a small black stone in his hand. Rowena had told him of the stone it had all their blood samples as well as samples of their magic. The stone would prick his palm to test his blood and magic. The stone glowed red, green, blue, gold, silver, and white. Hambares quickly picked the rock up and wrote out four notes and quickly sent them off.

While they waited Fawkes appeared. Quickly landing on Harry’s shoulder he nuzzled his cheek then gave him his note. Unrolling it he smirked as he read it.

Harry,
Severus if here looking for you. So where are you and what do you want me to tell him.
Granddad

Asking for a quill he wrote a response and sent Fawkes on her way.

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Fawkes retuned and held out the letter to Albus. Quickly reading it he handed it over to Severus.

Granddad
I took Draco, Ron, and Hermione shopping. I have no fashion sense. I will be back a little later. We are going to both muggle London and Diagon Alley. Godric taught me how to disguise my curse scar so we will be fine.
Harry

Severus read it and sighed dejectedly. “I’m going to make some potions for Poppy.”

Severus quickly went to his potions lab. He knew he would have to have patients, but damn it he wanted his Harry. Severus gave in and pouted at his desk.

~~~~~~HP/SS~~~~~

Four goblins of oblivious importance walked into the manager’s office. After exchanging the greeting with all of them, Harry was surprised when only two knew how to reply. It became obvious that at least two of the account heads, looked furious. Harry let it go.

For the next hour they talked of his accounts. It became increasingly worrisome to Harry that the two who didn’t know how to reply didn’t seem to care about the account and weren’t keeping up with it. After another vague sentence from the same goblin, Harry took a moment then called the president and manager to the side asking for a private moment.

They all walked into a meeting room straight across the hall. Before Harry could voice his concern Hambares spoke up. “I am concerned of the goblins on those accounts. They don’t seem to know the old way, I don’t even think they know OUR language. I must formally ask that you change them, Lord Potter.”

Harry gave a small smile. He knew what an influential customer he was, but also knew that the head of Gringotts was like the leader of the tribe. If a goblin acts in such a way it is an embarrassment to his leadership as well as his bank. “I do not blame the bank Hambares. I wanted to voice my concern as well. I wanted to ask if you think that Griphook, Kynn, and Mactunes could handle all the accounts. I feel they are fully adept at what they do. But I worry if they could handle the workload. I have no problem if they need to hire more goblins for help. But I would feel more at ease with them. I would also like a full report on the Hufflepuff and Ravenclaw line. I don’t feel like I can trust those two. Nothing should have been pulled out in a while. The founders created a special account for the school that was handled by the bank I need to take possession of that account too. I am going to turn the school back to what it is supposed to be. I need a review done on that as well. Please pull a review on that one as well. I’ll need that report.”

Hambares and Raqford had grins, they knew that the young man in front of them would change quite a bit very quickly.

“Let me go talk to the others.” Raqford left.

Hambares seeing as he was left alone, quickly set into telling the young man in font of him about a couple of things. “The ministry of magic is holding your seats and the Minister has been using your vote in all of your houses, Potter, Gryffindor, Hufflepuff, Ravenclaw, Slytherin, le Fay, and the Merlin house. It has been ignored by most ministers but Fudge and Bagnold. Used it toward there advantage as well as the Black vote. The next conference is in two days, you may go there in disguise and take your votes back. You may also request that all of your votes for they last two ministers be pulled to verify that is those are the views you hold.”

Harry had a huge smile on his face, the werewolf laws were put in places when Bagnold took over. He could change his vote. Good, watch Fudge squirm. Raqford came back with Griphook, Kynn, and Mactunes, the two looked a little fearful. Harry sent them a small smile, that seemed to calm them. After filling the three in on what he wanted they all told them he was happy to take on the challenge. He offered each of them his trust and friendship which they took happily.

As everyone was leaving Harry asked Hambares for a moment of his time. After they were both comfortable, Harry launched into his explanation. “Hambares I want to give each of the Goblins working for me a raise. As I understand it, a raise can be given unless suggested and approved of by the head of house. If you could set it up so they all get the same amount, I would appreciate it. What is the normal wage for Goblins as account Heads?”

Hambares regarded Harry for a moment then leaned in. “Lord Potter, you must understand that for the last couple of centuries the Goblins have been forced into Gringotts, Broom Factories, or they are Jobless. Do not misinterpret that. I take care of my Tribe. But the Goblins are considered well paid house elves to most wizards. The average Goblin makes about maybe 100 Galleons a month. Ones taken care of such as yours and the Malfoys make 300. The Malfoys were careful not to leave a paper trail. Every deatheater came here trying to get into that vault a couple of my people are still in the infirmary from the last time.”

Harry looked aghast, they only thing that he could think is ‘ it MUST be changed.’ Harry did some math in his head he knew what the average witch or wizard made so there is no reason that the Goblins couldn’t get that.

Harry turned to Hambares. “I’m guessing for the Tribe to survive you all help pay for food and what not.” At Hambares nod, he continued. “I Harry James Potter, Heir of six do give my permission to raise the wages the Goblins heads of my accounts to 600 Galleons” He paused to see Hambares nodd, “a week.”

Hambares spluttered, “I’m sorry did you just say a week?”

Harry shrugged, “The goblins are one of the hardest working creatures I know. The amount given is about the same as any wizard accountant. That’s is pretty much what they are. My account heads deserve to be happy. I’m sure if it’s split the Tribe could use it.”

Hambares nodded and produced a couple of forms for Harry to sign.

Harry signed then turned to Hambares. “I have a couple of questions if you have the time.” Hambares nodded for Harry to continue. “As I have recently regained the rights to Hogwarts I can overturn any Governing Ruling. Within the next two years I want to offer a financial elective. I was wondering you knew any Goblin that would be interested. They would have at least fourth years and up. We would need someone adapt in both the wizarding and muggle financials. If you find a Goblin that would be interested and have the skills, could you let me know?” Hambares nodded and made a note. “Wonderful I was also wondering if there was a way to use something in the muggle world as well as the wizarding without having to switch back?”

Hambares nodded, “We have something associated with VISA. It works the same way for muggle slide it through or hand it to the register. For wizards hold it over the pay ledger. I could get one set up for you.”

At Harry’s nodd, he started the paperwork. Five minutes later a Goblin came in carrying two wooden boxes. The boxes where quickly laid in front of him. Opening both boxes he saw the seven rings. During training they had set him down and explained what to do.

Harry picked up each ring and slide them on his right ring finger. The rings fit together one by one. In the end the ring was gold with snake with emerald eyes wrapped around a griffin with ruby eyes. An eagle with sapphire eyes was perched on it back with a badger with amber eyes underfoot. A staff was shown running from one end to the other all situated on a shield.

Harry felt the rings pulse over him, recognizing him as their heads of house. Harry stayed a few moments longer than left Gringotts with his bank card and a bag of galleons. It had been two hours, Draco and Hermione were going to be mad.


AN- The shorter chapters let me keep me thoughts together. The longer ones were written together. This one and the next two were written at the same time. But I have to revisit those to check for errors and mistakes. Even though I know i'll miss some. Oh I need some help I need names for the griffin. I already have a name for the snake. Also thank you to Hambares, Kynn, Mactunes, and Raqford. I borrowed their names for the goblins Fixed the wording on inept to adept Sorry