Ch 8
Harry woke up the next morning feeling better than ever. Getting out of bed, he walked to the bathroom to get ready for the day. As Harry walked towards the shower he froze when he saw himself in the mirror.
'What the fuck?!'
Looking at himself in the mirror, Harry was shocked. His body and face had changed. His white hair and amethyst eyes were the same, but his face had become sharper and more handsome. All the baby fat on his body was gone, giving him a lean figure. His shoulders had gotten a little wider, and he had grown a little taller. Looking down between his legs, Harry raised an eyebrow. 'Hmm, that's a change I don't mind.'
After studying his body some more, Harry started his morning rituals.
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As Harry sat down at the dining table, he noticed his mother staring at him with a glint in her eyes.
"Mum, are these some of the changes you told me about yesterday?" Harry asked as food appeared in front of him.
"What?" Lilly asked, as if she had been lost in a trance.
"Are these some of the changes you you told me about yesterday?" Harry repeated, slightly worried.
"Yes, although it is very rare to see someone change this much after just one magical maturity." Lilly replied while she continued staring at him.
As Harry thought about what his mother said, an owl flew in through the open window and dropped an envelope in front of him.
Looking down at the envelope, Harry saw it was addressed to him.
'MR H. POTTER
Potter Manor
Master bedroom
Cairngorms, Scotland'
As Harry picked up the envelope he heard a soft *ding*. Stalling for a moment, he turned the envelope around, and saw the oh so famous Hogwarts logo. Breaking the seal, Harry pulled out two letters, the first was his acceptance letter.
'HOGWARTS SCHOOL of WITCHCRAFT and WIZARDRY
Headmaster: Albus Dumbledore
(Order of Merlin, First Class, Grand Sorc., Chf. Warlock,
Supreme Mugwump, International Confed. of Wizards)
Dear Mr Potter,
We are pleased to inform you that you have been accepted at Hogwarts School of Witchcraft and Wizardry. Please find enclosed a list of all necessary books and equipment.
Term begins on 1 September. We await your owl by no later than 31 July.
Yours sincerely,
Minerva McGonagall
Deputy Headmistress'
After reading the first letter, Harry put it to the side and read the second.
'HOGWARTS SCHOOL of WITCHCRAFT and WIZARDRY
UNIFORM
First-year students will require:
1. Three sets of plain work robes (black)
2. One plain pointed hat (black) for day wear
3. One pair of protective gloves (dragon hide or similar)
4. One winter cloak (black, with silver fastenings)
Please note that all pupil's clothes should carry name tags.
COURSE BOOKS
All students should have a copy of each of the following:
The Standard Book of Spells (Grade 1) by Miranda Goshawk
A History of Magic by Bathilda Bagshot
Magical Theory by Adalbert Waffling
A Beginner's Guide to Transfiguration by Emeric Switch
One Thousand Magical Herbs and Fungi by Phyllida Spore
Magical Drafts and Potions by Arsenius Jigger
Fantastic Beasts and Where to Find Them by Newt Scamander
The Dark Forces: A Guide to Self-Protection by Quentin Trimble
OTHER EQUIPMENT
1 wand
1 cauldron (pewter, standard size 2)
1 set glass or crystal phials
1 telescope
1 set brass scales
Students may also bring, if they desire, an owl OR a cat OR a toad.
PARENTS ARE REMINDED THAT FIRST YEARS
ARE NOT ALLOWED THEIR OWN BROOMSTICK
Yours sincerely,
Lucinda Thomsonicle-Pocus
Chief Attendant of Witchcraft Provisions'
When he was finished reading, Harry wrote a quick reply and sent it back with the same owl.
Watching her son, Lilly got curious and asked, "Was that your Hogwarts letter?"
"Yes, when will we go to Diagon Alley?" Harry asked as he sat back down.
"Hmm, what do you think about going after lunch?" Lilly asked.
"Perfect." Harry replied with a smile, before he started eating his breakfast.
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After finishing his breakfast, Harry returned to his room to check the system message.
[*Ding!* You have officially started your magical journey.
You have recieved 1x custom wand coupon.]
After reading the message, Harry pulled the coupon out of his inventory and used 'observe' on it.
{Custom wand coupon: A coupon that, when ripped in half, allows you to create a custom wand.}
'Nice' Harry thought as he ripped the coupon in half.
When Harry ripped the coupon in half, a screen appeared in front of him, that allowed him to design his wand. On the screen were lists of different materials and options, giving Harry endless possibilties and combinations.
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After several hours, the wand was finished, on the desk in front of Harry lay his new wand. It was a beauty, it went from pitch black at the end of the handle, and faded until it became snow white at the tip. Along the entire wand, was a carved dragon that glowed the same color as the magic cast through the wand.
'Observe' Harry thought as he picked up the wand.
{World tree wand: The wand made by Hadrian Potter Pendragon Emrys Le Fay Peverell Gryffindor Slytherin Ravenclaw Hufflepuff Black. Made from the roots of a World tree, the core, encased in mythril, is made from the tail feather of a royal pheonix, heartstring of a true dragon and a freely given tail hair from a unicorn foal.
This wand is powerful beyond compare, and has the ability to absorb other wands, gaining their power and affinities.
This wand is bound by blood and magic to its creator.}
Reading the description, Harry smiled proudly as he placed the wand in his inventory, before he walked downstairs for lunch.
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Harry followed his mother and Aelia, as they walked through the doors of Gringotts. As they walked down the massive main hall, every goblin, for a moment, locked their gaze on Harry.
Harry was about to stop infront of the nearest available Teller, when Aelia steered him further down the hall. Harry looked at his mother in confusion, but she just shrugged. Harry followed as Aelia lead them to the Head Teller.
As they stopped infront of the Head Teller, Harry watched as Aelia gave something to the goblin. The goblin looked at the item and froze for a moment, before he suddenly rose to his feet and spoke. "Please, fellow me." His tone was serious, but at the same time excited, making Harry suspicious.
They followed the goblin through one of the main hall's many doors, into a long hallway, down multiple flights of stairs, through another door, into a smaller hallway and stopped infront of a massive golden door, guarded by six goblins.
The goblin approached one of the guards, and spoke in a language Harry didn't understand. After a moment, the guard opened the door slightly, walked through and came out a minute later, and gave the Teller a nod.
The Teller turned to them while gesturing towards the door. "Please enter, King Ragnok would like to see you."
'The king? What the fuck is going on?' Harry thought as he walked through the door.
As the door closed behind him, Harry found himself in a large office. Harry took in his surroundings when he heard a deep, serious and excited voice.
"Please take a seat."
Harry turned towards the one who spoke and saw a large, scarred goblin, gesturing towards two chairs infront of his desk.
Harry, unsure of what to do, looked towards his mother and Aelia. While his mother looked just as unsure as he was, Aelia smiled and gently pushed him forwards.
Harry sat down with his mother to his left, while Aelia stood behind his right shoulder.
After a moment the large goblin spoke.
"I'm Ragnok, King of the Goblin nation."
After a round of introductions, Aelia leaned down to Harry and whispered.
'Those are real?' Harry thought.
"I would like to take an inheritance test."
Hearing what Harry said, Ragnok nodded before he opened a drawer, and placed a sheet of parchment and a small knife infront of Harry.
Harry took the knife, made a small cut on his finger and let his blood drop onto the parchment. After three drops, the parchment started to glow, while the small cut healed.
After a minute, the glow disappeared, revealing the previously empty parchment, that was now filled with red letters.
Harry picked up the parchment and read through it.
'Full name: Hadrian Potter Pendragon Emrys Le Fay Peverell Gryffindor Slytherin Ravenclaw Hufflepuff Black
Date of Birth: 31 July 1980
Father: James Potter (DECEASED)
Mother: Lilly Potter née Evans
Claims:
(Ranked by power)
Ancient and Royal house of Pendragon (Blood) (Lord and King if test is passed)
Most Ancient, Most Noble and Most Magical house of Emrys (Blood and Magic) (Lord)
Most Ancient, Most Noble and Most Magical house of Le Fay (Blood) (Lord)
Most Ancient and Most Noble house of Peverell (Blood and Conquest) (Lord)
Most Ancient and Most Noble house of Gryffindor (Blood) (Lord)
Most Ancient and Most Noble house of Slytherin (Blood and Conquest) (Lord)
Most Ancient and Most Noble house of Ravenclaw (Blood) (Lord)
Most Ancient and Most Noble house of Hufflepuff (Blood) (Lord)
Most Ancient and Noble house of Potter (Blood) (Lord)
Most Ancient and Noble house of Black (Magic and Blood) (Heir)'
After Harry read through the list, he passed it over to Ragnok, who, after taking a look, gave Harry a feral smirk.
"Now, Hadrian, it is time for you to claim your lordships and heirship." Ragnok said as, suddenly a small chest appeared on top of the desk.
Opening the chest, Ragnok lifted out nine small boxes, opened them and placed them in front of Harry, revealing nine different rings.
"In front of you are eight lordship rings and one heir ring. To claim your lord and heirships, you simply have to put on the rings. If the family magic accepts you, the ring will resize itself to fit your finger." Ragnok explained. "I would suggest you start with the most powerful house, house Emrys, it is the ring furthest to your left."
"What about the ring for house Pendragon?" Harry inquired as he looked at the boxes.
"You have to pass a test, as stated in the inheritance test. Which is the last thing you will do here at Gringotts today." Ragnok replied.
Nodding, Harry asked another question. "How am I supposed to wear all the rings, one on each finger?"
"Hah, no you can will the lordship rings to merge into one."
Harry nodded as he picked up the Emrys ring and placed it on his right ringfinger.
Next was the Le Fay ring.
The Peverell ring.
The Gryffindor ring.
The Slytherin ring.
The Ravenclaw ring.
The Hufflepuff ring.
The Potter ring.
They all resized and fit onto Harry's finger immediately.
Lastly, Harry picked up the Black heir ring and placed it on his right pinky finger.
It also resized and fit onto his finger.
"Perfect, now we have to go through some information pertaining to your houses." Ragnok said.
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For the next hour, Ragnok and Harry went through several folders containing lists of properties, vaults, businesses, patents, shares, assets and wealth.
After closing the last folder, Ragnok looked at Harry for a moment before he spoke.
"Now it is time, pleace follow me." Ragnok said as he rose to his feet.
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Harry, Lilly and Aelia followed King Ragnok into a hidden chamber, deep underground.
The chamber was dark, all Harry could see from the enterance, was the outline of something placed on the floor in the center of the chamber.
Harry was trying to figure out what the outline was, when he heard Ragnok speak.
"This is a secret kept by the kings of the Goblin Nation for 1449 years," Ragnok paused, looked at Harry, the snapped his fingers. Suddenly flames shot from the floor, creating a ring of fire along the edge of the chamber. "I present to you the sword in the stone, Excalibur."
END OF CHAPTER