Plans and Potion
"This isn't up for discussion anymore Harry. The potions I used have helped but we have a lot more to do before you are back to your old self."
He smirked "Are you going to give me a new nipple as well? It felt good when I rubbed it and I'll miss that."
She chuckled at his light hearted approach. "Merlin you act just like your father sometimes. I'm sorry baby but there only so much we can do. I can rebuild the muscles but I'm afraid that's gone for good."
He sulked "Well I hope he got indigestion from it. When would we need to make this decision?"
"I need to return to my duties so it would need to be quick. The sooner we start, the sooner you can get back to normal and out of my hair. You might be able to be back on a broom before long."
He perked up at hearing that. "How about this, you go back tomorrow morning and get the room ready and then Dobby can bring me the next day. Let's say during breakfast while everyone is busy. Um…Poppy? Will Megan and Cedric be able to visit me?"
She smiled at him and said "I'm sure we can work something out dear. At worst, Dobby can pop them straight into the room so no one gets suspicious." (She paused to look at him.) "I'm really surprised you agreed to it so easily. It's not everyday that you willingly place yourself in my care."
"Well, I've thought about it and I feel I kind of owe you for running off and upsetting you. Besides that, I trust you to do what you say you will. Dobby will be with me so he can always pop me to another location in the castle if they search your ward."
"Yes, there is that. But don't expect me to baby you like I've done here. It just wouldn't be proper in front of the other students."
He pouted at her. "But I love this Poppy. Why can't I keep her?"
She laughed and replied "You can, as soon as you graduate."
"Speaking of that, since I'm going to be locked up for a while, I was thinking that maybe Dobby could get the fifth year books for me to study."
She caught where Harry was going and said "If you can get through them, Griselda Marshbanks owes me a few favors. We might get you tested for OWLS over the summer. If you were to do well, you could walk away from Hogwarts on your birthday and never come back."
"Something else you need to know, when Dobby bonded with me, he said he sensed things wrong with my magic and took it upon himself to fix the problem. Ever since then, my mind has been clearer and I can touch my magic easier. Without Ron and Hermione's distraction and even with the tournament taking a lot of my time, I've already finished this year's books and I think I could take my year end tests now. It's not like I'll be attending any classes for the rest of the year so if I use my time to study next year's stuff, I think I can pull it off."
"I'll make some inquiries when we get back and see what we need to do." She then reached over to the nightstand and handed him a stack of letters. "These came for you while you were out. They look to be from Gringotts judging by the seal on them."
Harry's demeanor darkened as he thought about his last visit with the Goblins. He opened one and began to read.
Mr. Potter,
We at Gringotts would like to offer our apologies for the events that occurred during our last meeting. We also request that you return to our institution so that we can further discuss this matter and try to come to a mutually beneficial arrangement concerning your accounts. We can acknowledge the fact that you were upset with us that day but walking out is no way to keep a good working relationship. We have tried numerous times to contact you since that meeting and every letter has been returned unopened.
We feel that it is not in the best interests of either of us if you won't discuss the matter further. I would like to once again request your presence here. No appointment is necessary as we are here to serve you at your earliest convenience.
Bearclaw
The letter did nothing to soothe the bad feelings he had towards the Goblins. In fact, it just solidified his position towards them. Harry handed the letter to Poppy and her anger rose at what she read.
"Why those tiny little con men. I've never read such a condescending letter in my life. He makes out like the whole thing was your fault."
Harry just gave her an evil grin and asked for a piece of parchment. She sat there as he started writing.
Bearclaw,
Your last letter just reinforced my desire to cut all ties with your institution. I don't know where you learned your business practices from but from where I come from, the fact that it's my money in your bank makes my wishes take precedence above yours in this matter. The fact that you still think we have any kind of working relationship is laughable. There will come a day when House Potter makes a very public break with Gringotts and I hope you are prepared for the fallout from your actions.
Harry James Potter
Harry handed Poppy the letter to read and once she did, she gave him a questioning look. He only replied "If you have money in Gringotts, I'd suggest you move it to the Gnomes before July. The Goblins will probably close their doors once I'm through with them."
She looked at him with wide eyes before nodding her head. He called for Dobby and handed him the letter. "Take this letter to Bearclaw and then put up those mail wards again."
"Dobby already did it. Dobby sorry he didn't hide Harry."
"That's okay Dobby; you were pretty busy at the time."
Poppy asked "How come those letters reached you here? According to them, they have been sending you letters since Christmas. You should have received them while at the school."
Harry smirked "According to Dobby, Dumbledore has wards on Hogwarts and Privet Dr that only allow letters from certain people to reach me. Any others are turned away."
Poppy exclaimed "That's illegal!"
"Just add it to the list. It seems Dumbledore gets away with whatever he wants when it concerns me."
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