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Harry sat in his bedroom feeling very depressed. Luckily for him, his family was content to leave him alone, mainly because they were scared of what he could do to them. Granted he wasn’t even twelve yet but that didn’t matter when discussing his relatives’ irrational fear of magic. A plus was that Dudley was at a friend’s house for the weekend so he wasn’t there to bother Harry. Harry sat silently starring out his bedroom window and thought back on his first year of Hogwarts that he had returned from on Friday and it was now Saturday so he had been back less than a day. It had started out so well, he had been thrilled when Hagrid told he had magic. He had loved Diagon Alley and had been so excited about going to Hogwarts. Harry had met and become friends with Ronald Weasley and Hermione Granger on the train. He had also met Ron’s older brother, George, who had turned out to be one of his soul mates. They had felt the instant connection when they had shaken hands though Harry knew something or more importantly someone was missing.
It had gone well until his name had been called during the sorting ceremony. No matter what he had done; and he had begged and pleaded, the hat had placed in Slytherin. From then on life had been horrendous. The Slytherins hated him for being the boy who lived and the rest hated him for being a slimy snake and were under the impression that he was going dark. His Head of House, Professor Snape, gave him detention for breathing too loud and always looked at him with hatred. The other teachers looked at him with disgust and took points and gave detentions for no reason or for stupid accidents. Hagrid wouldn’t talk to Harry and looked at him as if he was just waiting for Harry to prove he was evil by cursing people. Ron and Hermione refused to be his friends anymore and had in fact gone out of their way to help others physically, verbally, and emotionally abuse him. Even George had turned from him, he hadn’t actually hurt Harry but he had ignored him. Ironically the only two who were in any way decent to him were Draco Malfoy and Blaise Zabini. Dumbledore did nothing even when he had been hexed in the Great Hall in front of everyone, and then to make it worse he had sent Harry back to the Dursleys.
Harry spent several hours thinking things over before coming to a decision. With the decision made he went down to talk to his relatives. He took a breath to buck up his courage before entering the living room. He faced his relatives and took a breath.
“Aunt Petunia, Uncle Vernon I would like to discuss something with you.”
“What do you want boy?” Vernon growled.
“I want to transfer schools and if I do, I could find one that is all year round meaning I would leave and not come back.”
“And what do you want from us?”
“A ride to and from Charring Cross once, maybe twice. Also your signature once I find a school. I also thought you could sign a letter giving someone I find guardianship so I can’t be forced back here.” His aunt and uncle shared a long look.
“Very well, tomorrow Petunia will take you in the morning and pick you up at four. I will unlock your owl’s cage but make sure that you are not sending or receiving anything where and when others can see. If you get an acceptance within the week then I will give you a hundred pounds.”
Harry nodded in agreement, “Aunt Petunia, can we leave by nine?” With her agreement Harry went upstairs to bed.
Harry woke early and made a huge breakfast for relatives in order to keep them in a good mood. When they were done eating, his aunt grabbed the car keys while he grabbed a backpack. They drove in silence but as they got close to their destination, his aunt turned to him.
“I know that you probably think of us as monsters and we did not treat you well. But you have to understand. You reminded me of a sister who I loved and hated in equal measure and who I lost to magic twice. The first time was when she went away to that school and the second time was when magic killed her. Then you were dropped on our doorstep and we had no say in taking you in. We had no idea what to do with your magic and we couldn’t give you back. You belong in that world and it would be better for you if you stayed in it.” With that she fell silent again until they arrived at the Leaky Cauldron and she dropped him off. “I will be back at four. Please be out here right at four.” Harry nodded and walked into the Leaky Cauldron keeping his head down. He opened the arch and quickly walked to Gringotts. He walked into Gringotts and up to a teller. “How can Gringotts help you?”
“I would like to talk to the manager of my account.”
“Name?”
“Harry Potter.”
“Do you have your key?”
“No, is there another way I can prove who I am?”
“Yes, you can take an inheritance test.”
“I will do that then.”
“Very well, Gornuk take Mister Potter to his account manager. He has no key.” The goblin led him to an office with another goblin. “Hello Mr. Potter.”
“Hello Griphook.”
“You remember me?”
“Yes, you took me down to my vault last summer.”
“Yes I did.” He cleared his throat. “Well I need you to take an inheritance test. You will let seven drops of blood fall into this potion. I will then pour it on this parchment.” Harry pricked his finger and let seven drops of blood fall. Griphook then poured the potion onto the paper.
Hadrian James Potter
Father: James Charlus Potter
Mother: Lily Antonia Potter nee Evans
Lordships: Gryffindor, Peverell, Potter
Heir to: Black
Abilities: Metamorphmagus blocked by Albus Dumbledore
Multi-animagi blocked by Albus Dumbledore
Mastery in Defense and Healing
Blocked by Albus Dumbledore
Water Element blocked by Albus Dumbledore
Magical Inheritance: Submissive Nekomata blocked by Albus Dumbledore
Spells and potions: Loyalty potion by Albus Dumbledore
Magic core blocked 95% by Albus Dumbledore
Horocrux by Tom Marvolo Riddle
“Well that was unexpected.”
“What does it all mean? Can you fix it?”
“Yes we can, now let me get you some tea and biscuits as this will take a while.”
He summoned a tea tray that had earl grey in a tea pot which he then poured Harry a cup of.
“Griphook, before we start I want to tell you why I came in the first place. I wanted to know about my vaults as I am looking to transfer. Also you should probably call me Harry.”
“Very well, Harry. That actually works out perfectly. There is a school located in Egypt that many of the magical races from around the world send their children for school. It is called Sihr Academy and is one of the top schools in the world. You would have to work hard to catch up as they start at age seven but I can floo call the headmaster today and he could be on hand for all of this.”
“I would appreciate that a lot.”
“Excellent, give me a little bit and I will return.”
Harry sat drinking his tea for about ten minutes before Griphook returned. Behind was a middle aged looking man. The man was about 6’2” with dark olive skin and black eyes. His hair was a dark brown and though short was curly. He wore black trousers, a white button down shirt, and thin, dark purple robes.
“Harry, this is Headmaster Alim Qadim. I have explained the basics.”
“Hello Mr. Potter. I was hoping you could tell me why exactly you wanted to transfer.”
Harry then spent the next hour telling them everything including how he wanted to stay for the summers if possible. When he finished the headmaster let out a sad sigh.
“I completely understand why you want to transfer and yes you can stay over the summers. Here is what we are going to do. Now unfortunately I cannot stay much longer. Griphook has made an appointment with the healers to remove everything. I will come by your house tomorrow to get your guardians’ signatures and to discuss everything with them.” Alim pulled Harry into a hug at Harry’s nod of agreement. “You will have to work hard to get caught up but everything will work out in the end.” He stood up. “Griphook take good care of him,” and with that he left.
“Come Harry. While the healers see you I will have your keys changed.”
“What does that mean?”
“The old keys will not work. Now come.” Griphook led Harry into a large stone room. “This is healer Nagnok, Harry, and he will be taking good care of you.”
“Hello Harry, let me explain things. You will drink this potion, lay down, and then we will chant. It might hurt but hopefully nothing too bad. You will most likely pass out so do not be concerned.” The healer handed Harry the potion and watched as he drank it and lay down. The goblins started to chant, after about five minutes Harry felt fire go through his veins. Before it got really bad he blacked out.
When Harry came around he found that he was lying on a couch in Griphook’s office. “Ah Harry, your awake. Lay there while I talk. It is now 3:30 just so you know. I have your new key done. It is on the chain around your neck. I have also placed a glamour on you that will need to be removed by me tomorrow. Good luck and I will see you tomorrow.” Harry shook his hand before leaving. He walked down the Alley slowly as he was still feeling weak, and out of the Leaky Cauldron. He waited for about five minutes before Aunt Petunia drove up. He got into the car and they drove back to the house in complete silence. He made dinner without being asked and they ate in silence. It was during dessert that the silence was broken by Vernon. “Well Boy?”
“I found a school and have been accepted. The headmaster will be here tomorrow morning to sign the papers. It is all year round and I will be gone forever by late morning.”
“Excellent here’s the 100 pounds.” He tossed the money at Harry. Harry grabbed the money, placed it in his pocket, and went upstairs. He packed his trunk and then went to bed early as he was still tired.