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Slyth's Snakepit	By : Tanya Category: Harry Potter > Slash - Male/Male > Harry/Snape Views: 46659 -:- Recommendations : 6 -:- Currently Reading : 10
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Once Harry had taken some time to recover from his emotional morning the family ate a quick lunch as the elves finished up all of the packing and making sure the Manor would be ok unattended for an extended period. Lucius and Narcissa reinforced the wards with a quick ritual so nobody would be able to access their home while they were gone. Both couldn't help but think that if anyone found out what they were up to that they may not be able to return here for quite a while.
Once the group was ready they shrunk their most important belongings and put them in their robe pockets. The elves waited behind to be collected by Lucius later once they had the apparation coordinates for the property they were going to. They had arranged for several of the Malfoy elves to go with them as they did not know what would await them at the Gryffindor-Slytherin house.
One after the other they all stepped into the floo and straight through the Malfoy access, with Severus being allowed access as Draco's godfather. Griphook awaited them on their arrival and he quickly led them into one of the private meeting rooms. He made sure all the wards were in place to allow them privacy and sat behind the large desk.
"What can I do for you today my Lord?"
Harry took a moment to realise Griphook was addressing him. "Oh, please call me Harry. It feels strage being called Lord by those I consider a friend."
The goblin was visibly surprised at this, "of course My- Harry sorry. I am not used to such respect from a wizard, especially one as young as you."
"Well, you were one of the first I encountered in the magical world and you never treated me as anything other than Harry. I would like it to stay that way. As to why we are here I need to set up a management team for my properties, business investments and finances. I also wish for us to travel to Ravenwing Castle today if possible. We have decided to stay there for the remainder of the summer as Malfoy Manor was about to become overcrowded."
Griphook knew exactly what was meant by that. "Of course Harry. Do you have anyone in mind in terms of your management team?"
"I do. In fact I would appreciate it if you would oversee my accounts here at the bank. I believe my uncle has also expressed his desire to help manage my property dealings and assist with investments and such. Lucius has also said that he has contacts in other countries where I have interests be it property or investment that could assist with face-to-face dealings there. I was hoping you woul be willing to put together a team of trusted Goblins that would be able to assist you as you require. Plus then would you be able to make contacts with others in the worldwide branches of Gringotts to allow for Lucius to set up liason with his trusted team?"
Lucius sat smugly impressed. He was proud of how quickly Harry had taken to his quick lesson in etiquette and formality. He had thought Harry would stutter over the unfamiliar terms and have difficulty with all he ahd to ask but he seemed to take to it naturally.
"Of course Harry, that will be no problem. Is there anything else that needs attended to today?"
"I was hoping to perhaps ammalgamate all of my vaults into two or three instead of the 13 that are listed. Perhaps one for money, one for personal and familial items and one for artifacts and such? Also is there a way to access my funds without having to come in person to the bank. I feel that we will be unavailable for the forseeable future and once I am back in Hogwarts I doubt I will be able to blink without it being noticed by someone."
"Yes indeed that can be arranged. We have recently developed a device similar to a muggle credit or debit card and it can be used in both muggle and wizarding shops. It is reserved exclusively for our top clients and we are slowly inviting them to come and retrieve theirs. As you are all here today I can give you yours Harry, as well as yours Mssrs Malfoy and Snape."
Severus seemed shocked at that, "I did not think i was entitled to such luxuries. There must be a mistake."
"Indeed no Mr Snape, your contributions to the study of potions and your developments in Wolfsbane and Veritaserum have allowed a slow but steady build up in your finances over the past 20 years. You are in fact what you would calss as 'comfortable'. To be fair you may not have qualified for one of these cards as you say but based on what we know of you and your role in the war we want you to be able to have resources if you should ever have to go away as it were."
Severus was floored, "I don't know what to say. I wouldn't ahve thought that the goblins would take sides in this war as it seems below their notice."
Griphook nodded at that, "it does seem that way for the most part. However, that was when there were only two sides to this conflict, none of which we Goblins were particularly enamoured with for several reasons. Now there is a third side, one which we can see will bring balance and good back to the magical world as a whole, well we think that is worth investing in."
Harry spoke up at that, "what do you mena a third side?"
"Your side Harry." When Harry went to protest Griphook silenced him with a look, "we have no idea of how powerful you truly are but we have seen how amazing you are. You treat us goblins with a respect rarely seen as I have heard you do for other creatures that most would consider beneath them. You are humble and seem completely unaware of how many would gladly follow you, even from the other two armies of this war. You may not like the fame that comes with your name but those that are truly loyal to you will do everything you ask of them and more. And from that, when you win you will find that the world you help build will be somewhat magnificent. A world where all are truly equal."
Harry didn't no what to say, he merely blushed and looked at his feet. he hated feeling like he was something special. He always felt so unworthy, probably all those years of being called a freak and such by his supposed family. He tried to avoid praise wherever possible purely because he never felt he deserved it.
He was startled out of his brooding by the feeling of a hand on each of his shoulders and he looked up to see himself pulled into a group hug with his family and Severus. "Don't worry," Narcissa whispered, "we will be with you. No matter what."
Feeling better instantly Harry stood up straight and smiled. He allowed Griphook to retrieve all of the things they would need and they all parted to visit their vaults quickly. All Harry retrieved where his mother and father's diaries, some photo albums from the Potter and Black vaults and all of his heir rings that had been stored in each vault. Once back in the metting room he was instructed to put them on the one finger and when he did they all magically merged and resized to a beautiful ring with snakes, lions, gryffins and the family crests all intertwined. It was stunning and understated and perfect Harry thought. Once that was settled Griphook left to retrieve a Portkey that would transport them to the castle.
Once Griphook had returned, the only other thing Harry asked of his friend was to send a letter he had prepared to Rita Skeeter but only that evening once they were safely out of the way. He had put information in it that would verify his identity so she knew it was genuine. After that was agreed Griphook handed them the Portkey and told them the password for when they were ready. With a glance to make sure his companions were touching the Portkey he whispered "Ravenwing" and with the familiar tug at his anval they were spiralling off to their home for the rest of the summer.
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