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"Very well... since the charm is now broken I will consult with the Goblins of Gringotts, and use the will to determine where you would now stay." Albus replied. There was nothing else to do, since the powerful protection in Petunia's house was now broken. He would have to cast additional protections in Harry's new place of residence and add a Fidelius Charm if needed.

All was not lost, and Albus thought he could use the opportunity to mold the boy to the Gryffindor hero he needed. The Weasleys would be a suitable location, and he had good relations with Molly and Arthur.

"Would you like to come with me to Gringotts? I am sure you would be eager to read your parent's will." Albus asked.

"Sure Professor." Harry replied. He knew he had no choice.

"Where are your things then? And your trunk?" Minerva asked as she placed a comforting hand on young Harry's shoulder.

"I asked uhmm Hermione to keep it for me for the rest of the summer." Harry replied. " The Dursleys don't like anything magical inside the house."

"The Dursleys... I will have words with them later." Minerva said as her grip on the young boy's shoulders tightened.

"Touch this Harry." Albus replied, holding out a quill. Harry touched the tip of the Quill while Minerva touched the other end and the three magical beings vanished from Privet Drive, never to return again.

"Nymphadora... it's a pleasure to see you again." Albus said when he noticed the young metamorphagus walking around the Alley.

The young witch's face immediately turned sour at the mention of her name, but she forced her face to smile back. "It's a pleasure to meet you too Headmaster, Professor."

"How are you faring Tonks?" Minerva asked. "Are you still considering the career path to become an Auror?"

"Of course Professor, that's always been my dream." Tonks replied. She noticed the young boy between the two professors and looked at him curiously. There was something strange with the boy, he was awfully familiar, like she knew him from somewhere.

Albus noticed her gaze and smiled. "Allow me to introduce you Harry Potter. Harry this is Nymphadora Tonks."

Tonks gaped at seeing the savior of the wizarding world, but that immediately vanished when she saw his green emerald eyes. They were so similar to Kit's, her wayward pet.

Harry smiled at his 'owner', enjoying the fact that she doesn't know who he is. He was very amused at learning her name, since he never heard it before. Even Andromeda called her daughter Dora, and he actually thought that was her true name. Nymphadora sounds much better, since it suited her personality well.

Tonks seemed to know what the boy who lived was thinking and she shook his hands. "You think my name's funny do you?"

"No." Harry said immediately, though he was thoroughly amused. Nymphadora.

"Just call me Tonks." The metamorphagus witch said, she knew the boy who lived was lying for some reason. "You know, you awfully feel familiar."

Harry shrugged and he yawned.

"What are you doing here Tonks?" Minerva asked.

"I was just getting some things for my pet cat." Tonks said. She removed a piece of clothing from her bag and showed it to the professor. "I think Kit would look cute in this don't you?"

As a cat animagus, Minerva knew that the poor pet cat would not like this, but she kept it to herself.

"That's... interesting Tonks." Minerva said as she stared at the lace that covered the small hat. Harry's face immediately blanched at was he was going to be forced to wear sooner or later. Bugger.

"That's not all!" Tonks said eagerly. She showed various clothing accessories, like a ribbon for the tail, a jacket, and purple socks for her pet.

Harry seriously considered not making an appearance at the Tonks residence for a few nights because of this.

"The will specified that if they have died, Sirius Black will be the one to take care of Harry James Potter." Griphook said as he read from the will.

"That is not possible." Albus said immediately. "Sirius Black is currently incarcerated in Azkaban."

" Very well... the next is Remus Lupin." Griphook said again.

"That is also not possible. Remus Lupin has a health condition that the ministry has classified as a risk." Albus said.

"We are aware of this." Griphook nodded. "In the event that the previously mentioned wizards are not capable of taking care of Harry Potter, then the Ministry will decide where he would live."

"As the Chief Warlock of the Wizengamot, I propose that Harry live with Weasleys." Albus replied. The Headmaster smiled... things were going smoothly.

"The Weasleys?" Harry asked.

"They are good people Harry." Albus replied as he looked at the boy walking round the room, looking at the various objects in the Goblin's office. "Molly and Arthur Weasley were friends of your parents."

"We will consider it." Griphook replied as he read the various papers in his desk. "Wait... there is something."

"What is it?" Albus asked.

"The House of Potter has a betrothal contract with the House of Delacour." Griphook replied. "Specifically, Harry Potter is betrothed to Fleur Delacour, daughter of Lord Delacour."

"WHAT?" Albus said as he stood up from his plushy chair that he conjured.

"Harry is betrothed?" Minerva asked. "When did this happen?"

"It is not specified. It is just stated that the Head of the house of Potter has and agreement with the head of house of Delacour, sometime after the will was updated." Griphook said. "This changes things."

"What do you mean?" Albus asked. "As the chief of Warlock, it is up to me to decide where Harry will leave."

"That is true... before the betrothal contract was agreed upon." Griphook replied. "Lord Julian Delacour has the option to take Harry in as his ward."

The goblin turned to his assistant. "Ask the head of the house Delacour if he would like to attend the meeting."

The assistant nodded and hurried out of the room.

"I must protest... the lord of the house of Delacour is a French Citizen..." Albus began.

"... and he is legally within his right to take Harry Potter as his ward." Griphook interrupted the Chief Warlock. "The International Confederation of Wizards has passed a treaty allowing this matter."

The magical beings in the room were silent for a few minutes, contemplating this new development. The silence was broke when Harry Potter spoke out.

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