Disclaimer: I do not own Harry Potter, JKR does.

If the plot of this story resembles to that of some other story on the fanfiction, please forgive me as it may be because of the influence that story has on my writing. Note: This is Harry x Daphne Greengrass story. I really dont like the Harry x Ginny pairing as Ginny is too much fan girl and not the real women Harry should spend his life with. Initially for many years Hermione was the one who supported Harry in his tough time. When Harry needed their support most, from Christmas in the OOTP till beginning of HBP, the behavior of younger Weasley children have lot to answer for. Hence this is my attempt to correct the plot made by JKR. It is the story of Harry Potter, who is intelligent, methodical, smart, powerful, brave, cunning and ambitious.

Chapter 1: The Beginning of Goblin Friend

Harry Potter sat on the tattered bed in smallest bedroom of number 4, Private Drive wistfully thinking about his godfather Sirius Black. For glorious half hour in the tunnel leading to Shrieking Shack, Sirius had promised to take Harry away from his personal hell i.e. Dursley family. But for the unfortunate coincidence of full moon meaning Prof. Lupin turning to a werewolf allowing the traitor Peter Pettigrew to escape and the idiot of a man ( who is also known as Minister of Magic - Cornelius Fudge ) refusing to acknowledge that Sirius is innocent, Harry was stuck back with his aunt and her family. Not that this was a bad summer by any means, Harry mused. He had told uncle Vernon that Sirius Black a wanted criminal in both magical and muggle world was his godfather and that he likes to keep in touch with Harry. Harry had showed him the letter from Sirius granting him permissions to visit the village of Hogsmeade, just to stress the point. So Harry promised his uncle that he will do some household chores that he likes but wont be bullied by them. This had the desired effect and his family had mostly kept to themselves leaving Harry lot of time to think. Now that he had time to think about his encounter with his godfather, he had quite a few unanswered questions. One major question he had was who really was James Potter? Come to think about it, I really dont know anything about my family Harry thought to himself. I must be the only person in wizarding world not knowing anything about my family he continued mulling. Thinking about what he knows about his family leads him to the photo album given to him by Hagrid at the end of first year and invisibility clock that was from his father; Prof. Dumbledore had told him. All everybody had ever mentioned about them to him was that he looks exactly like his father but the eyes are exactly like his mothers. There was also a mention from Prof. McGonagall and Sirius that his father was a genius in Quidditch. This was not good enough for him and thus he decides to find out more about his family and starts writing letter to Prof. Lupin and his best female friend a.k.a. Hermione Granger. He knew, Hermione will have something for him as always and Prof. Lupin was his last link to his father albeit temporarily. But something stops him from completing the letters. A small voice inside his head asks why to ask someone, huh? This is about your family right? Isnt it your personal treasure? Why not you find out this

information yourself? There are books about you; you know Hermione had mentioned that in first train ride to Hogwarts. You can read those books yourself instead of asking her like little lazy boy you are. Wow, this hurts Harry thought. But he knew that the small voice his mind was right. He had always depended on Hermione for any information he needed. She was the brains behind his adventures. He also knew to trust his instincts a talent developed after fighting continuous battles in his three years at Hogwarts. So he decides to visit the Diagon Ally. Finally reaching this decision, he checks the time to find that he was running late for preparing the dinner. He hurriedly goes to kitchen and starts preparing dinner, while waiting for others to show. After making simple dinner as Dudley was on so called diet, his uncle rudely informs him that they would be visiting Aunt Marge in 2 days time at her Stratford house. Well this is really nice Harry starts thinking. But before continuing daydreaming about his good fortune, he had a job on his hands. So, he asks his uncle, if they could drop him off in London, so he can meet his godfather and tell him that he is alright in person and can reassure him about his situation with them. He also reassures his uncle that he will come back home after spending 2 days in London. After much grumbling and some not so innocent threats from Harry, uncle Vernon agrees to take him to London, but warns him that if anything happens to him while he is with his lot then he is not responsible and that his godfather should not threaten his family at any case. Next morning Harry starts the day early and packs his bag for London trip. He takes his important items, such as invisibility cloak, marauder's map and his beloved phoenix feather wand. He also packs one extra set of cloths. He finds that his money purse is almost empty and the visit to Gringotts is necessary to begin the journey in Diagon ally. Trip to London is very uneventful as all three Dursleys were afraid of him. They drop him on the outskirts of London and hurriedly depart for Stratford. Harry takes the cab to go to muggle restaurant near Diagon ally entrance. He takes the early brunch in that restaurant and enters the Leaky Cauldron under his invisibility cloak. Going to back yard of the bar, he taps the brick pattern and gains entry in the Diagon ally. After repacking his invisibility cloak, he quickly makes his way to wizarding bank and shudders at the sight of forbidding looking goblins guarding the front doors of bank. He joins the smallest queue in the open hallway and after 5 minutes gets the goblin teller. Good morning, dear goblin Harry greets. I want to withdraw some money from my account and here is my key Harry tells the goblin while passing on his Gringotts vault key. The goblin Longclaw looks at him in surprise and checks his key. After satisfying about the key, he directs Harry to Griphook to visit the vault. Harry greets Griphook as well and then they visit Harrys vault after very thrilling cart ride. Looking at the large unknown amount of galleons present in his vault, Harry wonders if goblins have some record of his account vault. On reaching the lobby, Harry thanks Griphook before asking him about the account statement. Griphook gives him a hard look before telling him to visit Potter Family account manager and directs him to senior account manager Sharpclaw. Harry thanks Griphook and then decides to visit Sharpclaw.

Feeling weary about the impending meeting, he slowly reaches the door directed by Griphook and politely knocks. After what seems like eternity to him but actually after only 1 minute, Sharpclaw allows Harry to enter his room. Harry slowly enters the room and bows to Sharpclaw while greeting him Good Morning Senior Leader Sharpclaw, Thanks for arranging this meeting on such a short notice. Now for his part, Sharpclaw was surprised. He had expected another arrogant human brat who does not know its place and manner. What he definitely not expected was a scrawny, malnourished and polite kid. He is different Sharpclaw thought and maybe very useful in the future. One look at the boy and he was sure that the kid does not know about his inheritance. This was odd and hence he decided to make a final opinion about the teenager after his learning about his inheritance. Because he is not aware, he is polite Sharpclaw mused with a grim thought. Collecting himself together he greets the Potter Heir in typical goblin manner, Good morning to you as well Mr. Potter. I hope you are aware that you are two years late for this meeting. I was beginning to wonder if you will ever show your face to me. Harry, who was observing the old and scarred goblin with little fear, was not expecting this remark. So he quickly decided that telling the truth is best option and explains to Sharpclaw that there must be some mistake as he never knew about any such scheduled meeting. Sharpclaw was surprised by this and asks few more questions about why he did not receive any letters sent to him by Gringotts. Harry tries to explain the situation but starts wondering if he should keep quiet as the goblin in front of him was getting more and more angrier after each answer given by him. Sharpclaw after concluding that Harry had indeed no idea about any Gringotts letter finally asks him if he is ready to do the pending business with Gringotts today. Harry relived that he was not at the end of anger of goblin quickly agrees to it. Sharpclaw produces a parchment and a sharp goblin made blade from his drawer and ask Harry to drop his blood on the parchment. Harry wearily takes the blade and cuts his finger to drop 7 droplets of blood on the parchment. Sharpclaw states that this is inheritance ritual and will identify him by his blood. After this he starts chanting in Gobbledygook and finally the writing appears on the parchment. After finishing the ritual, Sharpclaw looks at the parchment and passes it to Harry feeling elated and very surprised at some discoveries. Harry reads it and looks at goblin with his mouth hanging open because he could not believe what is written on it. Blood based Inheritance Ritual Report Name: Harry James Potter Father: James Charlus Potter (27 March, 1960 31 October, 1981) Mother: Lily Beatrix Potter nee Evans (30 January, 1960 31 October, 1981) Heir to Most Ancient and Most Noble House of Potter (last in the line of succession) Heir to Most Ancient and Most Noble House of Black

Potter Family Account Summary Vaults: Potter Trust Vault of Mr. Harry Potter: 200,000 Galleons Potter Family Vault: 6, 000,000,000 Galleons, 500 Sickles, and 20 Knuts

Shares: 51% shares in Wizarding Wireless Network 40 % shares in Daily Prophet 30 % shares in The Quibbler 60 % shares in Nimbus Racing Broom Company 10 % shares in Zonkos Property: Cottage in Godric Hollow (declared as National Heritage by Ministry of Magic in 1981) Potter Manor in Wales (Destroyed in 1978) Farm Land in Yorkshire Prongs Cottage in south France Flower Cottage in Greece along with the island on which it holds Number of family heirlooms, jewelry, books and other valuables in Potter Family Vault

Harry was stunned to know that he was rich. No scratch that, he thought. He was filthy rich. Finally after 5 minutes of reading and rereading the parchment Harry could look at the goblin sitting patiently in front of him, but was quickly losing his patience. He immediately offered apologies for his behavior. Then asks for the reason why Sharpclaw wanted to meet him on his 11th birthday. Sharpclaw recognizing the sincerity in Harry words, waves of the apology and tells him the reason of the meeting scheduled. Mr. Potter Sharpclaw starts only to be interrupted by Harry telling him to call just Harry as Mr. Potter makes me feel old. Sharpclaw accepting this tells him to call as Sharpclaw only and continues well Harry, in normal case you cannot take the lordship of your house unless previous lord gives it to you and the heir is of age. But in case if the heir is also last leaving descendant then he can accept the lordship on his 11 th birthday.

Since your family vault is in death lockdown nobody can access it till next lord gives permission we were unable to use your funds. As you can clearly see, your family has significant fortune and Gringotts will like to use these funds so we both can gain out of it. That is why we requested the meeting with you, so you can give us the permission to use your funds for investment purpose. So if I take up the lordship then I will be able to access the Potter Family vault, right? Harry asked. No Harry Sharpclaw stated, you can get complete access to you vault only if youre of age. Right now if you were to take the lordship, you can visit your family vault, sort out few things in it, read some books inside the vault but cannot take anything out of the vault. But in this case goblins can use your funds for their investment purpose and any profit gained would be shared on the basis of standard policy of Gringotts. Disappointed by this law, Harry asks Sharpclaw to give him some time to consider what he had learned and then come to conclusion. Sharpclaw accepts this thinking that Harry will most likely accept the Lordship but just wants some time to think about and takes Harry to an unused conference room and tells him that he can use this room for as long as he wants and once he is ready with decision then he can come over to his office. Sitting inside the conference room of Gringotts, Harry starts thinking furiously about what action he should take. He half-heartedly thought about asking for the advice from Mr. Weasley or from Prof. Lupin, but discards it immediately. He was sure that the family vault will have the large and correct information about his Potter Family. This was the purpose of his visit in first place. So what I want is access to my books he thought. That means all I have to do is to make a deal with goblins which will allow me such access he decided. Coming to this decision he starts thinking about the deal he wants to make with Goblins. He knew that goblins were ruthless about the gold and only parting of some gold will open the doors of family vault to him. Concluding this he starts thinking about how to loose minimum amount gold but still the access is given to him. After long and hard thinking, he goes back to meet Sharpclaw with a firm decision made in his mind. He tells Sharpclaw that he can make a deal with Gringotts which will satisfy both goblins and Harry simultaneously. Sharpclaw asks him about the deal and after listening to the conditions asks Harry to wait as he wants to discuss this with his peers. Then he goes out of the room for 30 minutes and comes back with Gringotts Director Lord Ragnok. He introduces Harry to Lord Ragnok as Harry I will like you to meet the Director of Gringotts London branch and Leader of goblin nation Lord Ragnok. Harry politely accepts the greeting murmuring his own as he was stunned to meet the most feared goblin in British wizarding community. Ragnok looks surprised that a wizard could show some respect to goblins, decides to ask Harry about the deal, Now Mr. Potter, Sharpclaw here tells me that you have a proposal for us regarding the funds available in Potter family vault. Can you explain me your terms?

Harry deciding to consider this as the friendly behavior, starts explaining the deal to Ragnok and Sharpclaw. As you know, honorable lord Ragnok, my family account holds significant amount of gold. As I understand this, unless I accept the lordship and grant you permission to access my vault, you cannot use these funds. But in return I cannot do any transaction from family vault. This is not fair in terms of my opinion. So I have following deal which if agreed between two of us, then we both can gain the profit. Harry said. My terms are actually quite simple. What I propose is to divide the gold in my account in three equal parts for next 25 years. First part will be used by Gringotts for any deals they want to make. The profit generated on this money would be shared between two of us. 95% of this profit will be yours keep and 5% will go to a new account that I am starting under the name of James and Lily Potter Foundation Harry explained the first part of his deal. Then he starts explaining the second part, The second part would be accessible to me and I can use this fund for any of my projects. Whatever the profit that this part will generate will be shared in similar manner as in 95% to me and 5% to Foundation. The last part would be kept as it is and Gringotts can use up to 50% of this money. As for the remaining 50 % money, I can use this part in the future once I complete 20 years. The profit earned on this part will be shared by standard Gringotts law. Now he explains the most complicated part of the deal, In addition to this as I will the lordship, goblins will make a copy of all the Books present in my family vault and will sell them to me and me only for an appropriate price. . Mr. Potter, why are you so much in need of the books if I may ask you Ragnok enquired. As far as Ragnok was concerned he already like the young wizard and was ready to do the business with him as Harry Potter was giving him free access to almost 2 billion Galleons and Gringotts can keep profit generated on this money. They will also have access to further 1 billion Galleons which would be in shared use. This was excellent deal for Ragnok as he could see the various possibilities to invest so much of gold. He was just pushing the young man so that he would be absolutely sure about Harrys intentions. Harry sighed and mentally chided himself for thinking he can fool the goblins in first place. Mustering his courage, he told the two goblins his reasons. You see, I was raised by my muggle relatives. They dont like magic and hence dont discuss my wizarding family with me. All my life in the wizarding world I have heard about how great and gifted my parents were but at no point anybody will tell me anything more about them. The reason I was in the bank today was to withdraw some money so that I could then buy some books about my family history. Now I have the chance to explore my family vault, which will surely contain most authenticate information about my family, I would really like to take this opportunity and gain more knowledge about my family. Harry finished his reasoning. The two senior goblins consider the young wizard in front of them and acknowledged that he is very intelligent man. He is also a warrior who understands how to fight the war and will go to all the way in his efforts to win the war. They liked the attitude the young wizard was showing about getting access to family books by thinking and offering a solution that could be acceptable to both the parties. They also

recognized the pain present in him and were reassured that he could understand the pain caused by wars and conflicts. This boosted the good opinion of goblins about him. Ragnok could also detect that Harry would be significant political force in the future as Lord Potter and most likely Lord Black. After some brief discussion in Gobbledygook, they come to conclusion to accept the deal. Ragnok stated his decision to accept the deal to Harry but added that they have their own clause to add. Harry will have to appoint at least one goblin as his account manager for the money handled in 2nd part i.e. Harrys part. Harry accepted this after adding that the chosen goblin cannot work for any other wizard or witch as their account manager without his permission although he can partake in other Gringotts work which does not violate the clauses in direct or indirect manner. Both goblins accepted this and told Harry to wait so they can draw the official contract. Sharpclaw also asked him if he has any particular goblin in mind for this purpose. After deciding to ignore Griphook, Harry tells him no but he would like to know about the teller goblin he met in the morning. Sharpclaw promised to look into it and went to make final preparation for the signing of contract. While Sharpclaw was busy arranging the contract, Ragnok asked Harry if he has any other business with Gringotts. Harry told him that he would like to account statement of his trust vault and if Gringotts have any method from which Harry could directly take money out as and when required. Ragnok immediately sends one goblin to get the account statement of trust vault and another to get bottomless purse. He explains to Harry that a bottomless purse would be directly connected to his vault and he can set an access code to it. Once done, then only he can use it to withdraw any desirable amount of money from his account as long as the gold is present in the vault. Harry happily nodded at this and thanked the Director for such a wonderful gift. Harry then asks if Ragnok knows anything about Potter Manner before it was destroyed. Ragnok tells him that he had only heard the fabled tales about it from other wizards but does not know anything about it from personal experience. Harry thanks him for his information and then asks if goblins can build a castle such as Hogwarts if money is available. Ragnok considers him for a moment before answering it carefully that indeed goblins are capable of such accomplishments, but they will do it only for goblin friends and not to any other wizards. Harry accepts the answer and then asks about how they will proceed from here. However, before director could answer, Sharpclaw enters the room with another goblin the teller whom Harry had met in the morning and introduces him to Harry as Hello Harry, I will like to introduce you to my son Longclaw as it seems you have already been accustomed with each other. After introductions and greetings were exchanged, Ragnok explains the schedule to Harry. Firstly, they will perform a ritual in which Harry will become the Lord Potter. Then second ritual would be performed to make Lord Harry James Potter as temporary goblin friend. Ragnok explains this as a must need for them to sign the proposed contract with Harry. After this Harry will give his permissions to goblins to use up to 6 billion Galleons from Potter family vault. Then Gringotts will set up three new accountsone for the James and Lily Potter Foundation, one for Lord Potter and last under the name of Friends of Lord Potter. Once the accounts are ready then the goblin friend Lord Harry Potter and Lord

Ragnok will sign the contract with accepted clauses. Finally Harry will sign a contract with Longclaw so he can take the responsibility of account manager of Lord Potter account, Foundation Account and Potter trust vault account. Once all was set, Ragnok hands Harry two boxes, one containing Lordship ring for Potters and other containing heir ring for the Blacks. Harry looks at Ragnok quizzically, who answers the unspoken question by telling him to put the rings on his ring finger of wand hand. Harry shrugs and then places the Potter ring first. Immediately the Potter Griffin appears and binds him. For other occupants of room it was a shock. To them it seemed that the griffin was searching for something. Then as suddenly as he appears, the griffin disappears after giving out a fierce cry. Meanwhile for Harry the experience was unique. He felt content, protected. As if he is with his family and is safe from any looming dangers. The interaction with griffin was interesting but still he felt like the griffin was only looking for the threats. For the first time in his life he knew he was safe with his family. He looks at the goblins and gives them a reassuring smile and then proceeds to place the Black ring. Now the Black family totem, Snake appears. He also take a look at Harry before hissing Must remove itmust remove it. Stunned Harry looks at the snake and asks in parseltongue without understanding why, What must be removed? Oh a speakerhow wonderful snake hissed again. Who are you and again what must be removed? now Harry asks pleadingly. You are burdened with dark magic youngling, it must be removed before you reaches your full potential snake hissed back to Harry. How can I remove, what is it Harry asks again. You must find your own path childbut do not fear we will protect youthat is what the family is for with that said snake also disappeared. Not trusting his voice completely, Harry explains the goblins that he spoke with the snake as he is a parseltongue. He also indicates that he is ready to finish the task they all started in first place. Without further ado, everybody sets to finish the tasks. One after other the contracts are signed and finally they all were done. Then Ragnok indicates that he has some more business with Harry and taking the hint Harry requests that Sharpclaw to visit the Potter Family vault and lists the available books for him. He asks Longclaw to get the list of artifacts and other material present in the vault. Once they are gone, he tells Ragnok explains him that there are some illegal transactions happened with his trust vault and that they will like to have his audience soon. Harry agrees to this and told the director that he will meet them once his all other tasks were finished.

He then explains Ragnok about the conversation he had with the Black family totem. Ragnok offers him the goblin healer service as Harry being friend of goblins can avail it. Harry immediately accepts it and Ragnok asks for their lead healer Tsoshi. With all his work done, Ragnok takes his leave and asks Harry to rest for the day and then come back for a visit with Sharpclaw and Tsoshi on next day as he would be keeping appropriate messages for Sharpclaw and Tsoshi. Harry accepts the proposition and goes out of Leaky Cauldron in muggle London to eat some food and to rest for the day.

Author Note: that is the end of first chapter guys. Please read and review. Yesterday I put up the partially finished chapter by mistake. Next chapter will involve further dealings between Harry and Goblins. As this is my first story, please bear with me as I get the hang of writing stories. Whenever I will finish the chapter, I will upload it. I have basic plot ready for 4 th year in Hogwarts (up to 15 Chapters). I havent started the actual writing of second chapter yet. Hopefully I will do that over the weekend. Till then, bye.