68 The power of journalism

-Harry pov -

When they say the media is a strong power, they aren't lying, I didn't expect the newspaper article to be so popular, even though my people are fueling the flames they are saying that it has been super easy to get people enraged at the nobles.

In other news, a week ago the Queen wanted to talk again to try and follow up on our last conversation. I blew her off and told her I will meet with her soon, and this time to bring Gellert.

I'm not sure if she took that well, but honestly, I don't care, she can be as arrogant as she wants but at the end of the day, I am the top dog, I am the one with the most pull right now. Not her, and it will never be her.

I am planning to meet with her in the next day or so, I have figured out what I want to say, and how I want things to go down.

Honestly, the whole situation seems confusing but it's really not, I just want to lead a revolution behind the scenes, and then claim my rewards.

Looking outside I saw the sun was beautifully illuminating the trees I have, the sun reflected off my pond. This is the best time to slither around.

-Yao Pov -

A year after Kamar-Taj was ransacked, the person delivered copies of the tomes. I was overjoyed until I saw that on every single tome the cover had the words, 'THIS BOOK IS, IN FACT, A COPY OF THE ORIGINAL WHICH WAS STOLEN BY THE GREAT ME'

I have never wanted to destroy a tome so much, I have tried to remove the words, and even copy my own tomes so I don't have to look at that horrible writing all the time. Alas, when I tried to copy anything I somehow forgot the words, when using spells. The thief put anti-copying spells and wards, the originals had them as well but not nearly as strong.

This person must have great strength.

Pulling me out of my thoughts was my tea finishing getting brewed, I sadly looked at my current tea set.

My favorite tea set was stolen as well, and I can't even get a new one. It was a one-of-a-kind, not to mention the historical value of the set.

I felt a wetness on my cheeks,

Ah, I'm crying.

-Harry pov -

I sat in a Vip room, across from me sitting calmly while sipping tea where Gellert and Elizabeth were.

"I'm glad you made time in your busy schedule to meet with us," the Queen said in barely concealed annoyance

"Hm, I have been very busy, and our last conversation left me with much to ponder," I replied calmly

"I'm sure it did, I wonder why you asked for me here?" Gellert asked curiously

"Simple, I respect you and your work, therefore I respect your opinion," I replied bluntly

"I see, then don't mind me I will watch for now," Gellert said with a small smile

"Do as you please," I replied nodding my head

"Now Elizabeth, I refuse your offer, I stand nothing to gain from it. But, I will give you a counter offer. Join me in an equal partnership, I will help with your shadow war, and you will help me with some small tasks," I proposed keeping her side of the deal vague

Raising her brow she replied, "Oh? And what would these small tasks entail?"

"Helping me get into contact and the good graces with other members of nobility on the level of yourself, and of course any Noble house I deal with, I will keep the land, and anything I find," I replied half-lying

"It seems like you are gaining more," Gellert interjected

I turned my head to face him, "Wrong, she is, I will be using my men and resources to help her, she will practically be doing nothing,"

He seemed to ponder on what I said, "And how would we make sure both of us keep our part of the deal, Harry?" she said with a smirk while dropping my name

I didn't react, "a magical oath, of course, more specifically, a soul oath, and good job Elizabeth," I took off my mask showing my fave

I could have changed into someone else, but this makes the soul pact easier.

"I knew it, and a soul pact is a little much no?" she said clearly not liking the idea of binding her soul to a binding contract

"Why would you have to worry about anything? Unless you planned to not uphold your end of the deal." I replied in an unimpressed manner

"Harry, you must know that a soul pact is dangerous," Gellert said amicably

"It's only dangerous if the other party doesn't want to uphold their end of the deal," I replied coldly drowning the room in my raw magical power

Gellert and Elizabeth paled instantly, I could see them having a hard time breathing, I could smell their fear.

And it smelled beautiful.

"N-no It's just a soul pact is too dangerous," Elizabeth stammered unable to meet my cold gaze

"Really? How about a magical oath then, but you both will also swear to keep my identity secret, and we will write on a piece of parchment the full details of the contract." I replied calmly hiding my smile while releasing the pressure

"I will do that," Elizabeth said and Gellert nodded

The next thirty minutes consisted of us all, writing the words of the contract, rearranging them, and making sure everyone was happy.

I was almost over the moon, I slipped in some very crafty wording, to bind them to the deal further.

Soon both of them swore, Elizabeth went first and Gellert was the witness, then Gellert went and Elizabeth was the witness.

Then it was my turn, "I Harry Jame Potter Lord of the most ancient and Noble house swear... so mote it be!" I declared wielding my magic to respond in kind

Putting my mask back on we left shortly afterward.

Once home I changed out of my Blood Merchant disguise, taking off my mask I saw the expression on my face in the mirror, I had a smile, not a normal smile, no my smile was straight up snake-like, demonic some might say.

But to me, it was the expression a snake would make when they caught their prey.

I have one last meeting for today, I left for Gringotts after changing into my nice clothes, nice is a loose term for them, I'm wearing leather pants with armor plates on them, and for my shirt, I wore thin armor, some of my chest was open, I looked like a warrior, more specifically a goblin warrior.

I walked into the King Goblins throne room, I have met him once before, he is Argot's father, Argod. (so Grammarly screwed me over I looked back to the first goblin chapters, the head goblin was supposed to be Argod which it was for one chapter then the next it somehow changed to Argot, because every time I type Argod it wants to correct it to Argot so king =Argod, Head Goblin of Britain bank= Argot,)

"What are you going here, Harry, and why are you dressed ready for war?" he asked slightly amused

"Argod, my friend would you like to start a revolution with me? I plan to conquer and the Goblins could play a big role in this, of course without your help when I succeed I will still help your people, but I want to allow you to join me in making history," I said in a serious tone

He now seemed highly amused, and bloodthirsty.

"Don't get my hopes up, if you are lying you will lose our friendship," he replied with a tinge of madness in his tone

"Why would I lie? I always mean what I say!" I replied jovially

"HAHAHAHA! MY BLADE THIRSTS FOR BLOOD!" Argod said cackling in madness

For the next two hours, we talked over my plans. Basically, it was him asking when he should match to war, and me telling him not yet.

-Hemione pov -

I can't help but feel that Draco beating that old man was a setup, what are the odds Blood Merchant mentions something like that then it happens?

It doesn't matter, either way, my group is getting much more support than before, and we are rising in numbers day by day.

We will change the world, that much I'm sure of.

Currently, we are planning a protest to be held at Diagon Alley in two days, I want them to get used to the feeling of a protest. Then maybe we can take the protests to the ministry itself.

With the Queen backing me, I can't fail.

-Harry Pov -

My spies reported Hermione is planning a peaceful protest in two days, peaceful protests will take too long, and that's why I am going to fuel the people's flames of vengeance.

Well, maybe not fuel it, more like pour a bunch of gas on it then ignite it with Fiendfyre.

I can't wait honestly, it will be a grand time!

Another interesting little tidbit of news is apparently shield has taken it upon themselves to try and interfere with my matters.

Fury needs to chill, I think he is still mad about the whole me making Hydra and Shield go to war thing.

Honestly, that's old news, I'm on to bigger and better things, such as gaining control of the whole of Wizarding Britain.

Now what's funny about shield interfering, is that Hydra is staying underground like a bunch of bitches. I swear that is their MO, they get bested then hide for years. Only to pop up again and get beat yet again. I swear they are like the punching bags of the MCU superheroes.

Anyways, I made up my mind after I conquer Britain, I will do the life and time tablet ritual, I honestly can't wait to see my stats after that.

-end-

A/N: what should I name his stat tiers after the ritual? The ritual is supposed to make the person reach the full evolutionary potential of their race turning the user into a nearly omnipotent immortal.