More to come, I decided to split this update so that it the chapters were similar in length to the others. Reviews, as always, motivate me to update, but often produce new story lines because of the speculation included in them.

Despite Hermione's irritation over Tony's decision to change her familial name, the group was able to have a delightful lunch, although Tony spent the entire time planning his newest agenda. Accessing Hermione's medical records would be one of his bigger challenges considering he currently had no access to the magical world at all. Not to mention he highly doubted anyone would willingly give him access.

Jarvis interrupted his mental planning session, "Sir there seems to be an Owl pecking incessantly at the window."

"During the day?" Pepper asked, looking up in surprise. "What owl is awake now?"

"Bollocks," Hermione swore, while Harry went to retrieve the letter from the bird. It held an ominous note from Kingsly that only contained the words, heads up, along with a special edition of the Daily Prophet. Hermione was featured on the front page with the last name Stark written prominently.

Unexpectedly, War Heroine Hermione Granger has eloped with an American Muggle, which first was reported by the media across the pond. The infamous muggleborn has pushed all of the British Enclave's eligible wizards for a foreign muggle. Considering the Mrs. Stark's muggleborn activism and her role in the war, it begs the question of the validity of her chosen husband. Does her nuptials undermine the activism she has supported in the past?

According to the Daily Prophet researchers, Mr. Stark is one of the most wealthy muggle's in the world, which certainly is unsurprising considered Mrs. Stark's penchant for pursuing wealthy wizards. At first glance, one would assume Mrs. Stark finally realized that gentlewizards had become wise to her schemes, however, this author interviewed several who professed their disappointment the war heroine passed over one of her own kind for a mere muggle, no matter his wealth. Even her former paramour, Ronald Weasley expressed absolute shock when questioned about Mrs. Stark's new marriage.

Harry ripped the paper out of Hermione's hands, as fire licked up and down her arms, and threw it towards Tony without glancing at it. Tony, however, delved straight into the article, once he was confident Harry had a handle on Hermione's distress.

Several journalists at the Daily Prophet have expressed concern over Mr. Stark's tendencies to meddle in affairs clearly not his own, as well has publicly airing unnecessary information of his own life. In fact, even his own country has repeatedly questioned the man's propensity for sharing private information deigned too dangerous for public consumption. Exactly how safe is it for this man to retain knowledge of the Wizarding World?

"This woman is a real piece of work," Tony muttered as he continued reading. "Jarvis, find me everything you can on Rita Skeeter. I don't care how insignificant it seems or how long it takes."

"Of course sir."

"Honestly, I'm shocked Molly hasn't sent a howler," Harry muttered to Hermione.

"If she sent it to my flat, it's probably already been returned to the Burrow."

"She'll hate that," Harry said, just before a silvery white Sun Bear entered the room startling Pepper and Tony.

"Hermione Granger! I am utterly appalled at you. Never would I have dreamt you would elope without a word. How dare you sneak off without mentioning you have even been seeing a young man. Ginny procured one of those American papers for me, and I am even more concerned by how much older this man is than you. Has he coerced you into this arrangement? Did he refuse to meet with your family because he knew we would disapprove? You will bring this man to dinner and explain exactly why he robbed me of planning my eldest daughter's wedding!"

The room stared as the bear disappeared.

"That…" Harry began, "was not what I expected."

Hermione wordlessly nodded her head in agreement.

"Could someone explain why that bear shouted like someone's angry mom?" Tony asked. Harry launched into a quick explanation about patronuses and the ability to send messages with it. Pepper and Tony looked incredibly interested over the description.

"Who was the woman?"

"Our friend Ron's mum," Hermione answered. "She kind of adopted Harry and I when we joined the magical world. Molly has very specific opinions about...well everything really."

"She expects Ginny and I to get married," Harry said cringing slightly. "As well as Hermione and Ron to get married too. Honestly, she wants all seven of her kids married off as soon as possible."

Hermione nodded in agreement as she retrieved her wand. Casting her own patronus, she spoke, "Molly, I apologize for the article. Never did I expect the Prophet to pay attention to the American papers. I assure you I most certainly have not gotten married. Tony is my brother, who I recently discovered. He impetuously changed my last name without asking. Considering how infamous he is in America, the papers jumped to the worst assumption."

Molly's Sun Bear patronus returned almost instantly, "You both will be at Sunday dinner."

Harry and Hermione exchanged glances. It clearly wasn't a request, and Hermione sent her otter back with an affirmative agreement.

"Should I be feeling threatened?" Tony finally asked Harry, who grinned at him. "What?"

"Molly killed the woman who tortured Hermione. Practically made the bitch explode. You should be terrified."

Between the fallout of Tony's impetuous decision to publicly claim Hermione as family and addressing the mugle press, her patience was at a record low. Neither Tony or Pepper had provided any forewarning before they walked her into a press conference filled with journalists clamouring for Tony's attention. The bright explosions of light eliminated even more of Hermione's patience and her mind only focused on preventing herself from bolting or grabbing her wand.

Tony took advantage of her silence to introduce the world to his "little sister" and assure them all that he still remained their most eligible bachelor. By the time Tony finally ushered her from the stage, Hermione was trembling, and she'd shattered at least three of the media's flashbulbs. So muddled in her thoughts, she didn't realize that Tony insisted on accompanying her to Gringotts, nor did she hesitate to disapparate both of them. Had she been more cognizant, Hermione would have been suspicious at how agreeable Tony was to remain in the lobby as she went down to her vault.

Tony watched his sister walk away, escorted by several goblins. The small group made him wonder exactly how prestigious Hermione was in her world. Rather than focus on that question, the Stark heir found the nearest goblin and demanded a meeting with the bank manager. The smaller creature sneered at him, but begrudgingly led him to a small office before abandoning him. He relaxed lazily, while waiting for the bank manager to appear, grinning at the obvious power play. He had no doubt this meeting would prove quite lucrative.

"American wizards…" a different goblin grumbled as it entered the room. "No respect for anyone's time."

Tony ignored the muttering until the creature had taken it's seat behind the desk, and slid the Transfer of Assets across to him.

"What's this?"

"The amount I intend to invest with the horde. Preferably as a trust with my sister, Hermione Stark, as the primary beneficiary," Tony answered. "Also we'll need to update her familial name with her accounts. Legally, she's no longer a Granger."

The moment he mentioned Hermione's name, the goblin had stiffened and and leveled Tony with a stony glare.

"I take it you're acquainted with her?" Tony asked.

"Unfortunately," the goblin spat. Tony remained silent, waiting for an explanation.

"Your sister," the Raglok snarled, "Broke into one of our ancient vaults, which belonged to a family Gringotts had conducted business for generations. Not only did she cause astronomical damages, the witch stole our security dragon when she escaped."

Tony blinked as he processed the information. Judging from Raglok's venom, Hermione really did break into the bank.

"She did this alone?" Tony asked.

"The Potter scion and one of the Weasley brats were with her," the goblin answered. Tony wasn't at all surprised to hear of Harry's involvement.

"I presume you have financial records of the damage and repairs?" Tony asked, earning a suspicious nod. "I'd like to see them in detail."

It was clear the bank manager did not trust him, but he did retrieve the requested information. Passing it over, Tony saw a line item list.

"Translation spell?" He asked, and with a snap of Raglok's fingers, the language switched to English. TOny read the contents carefully before asking to see the numbers in more detail.

"I can hardly make restitution on behalf of my sister if I don't review all of the records associated with the debt. Why haven't you informed Mia about this debt?"

"The Ministry of Magic held a secret session of the Wizengamot, and informed the Goblin horde that the destruction fell under collateral of war. They insisted that we should never have permitted a known Death Eater to access our bank, even if she was being impersonated by your sister at the time. Furthermore, they forbade us from collecting reparations from any involved."

Tony looked up from the financial papers surprised, "So you just complied?" The question earned him a growl from Raglok.

"The Wizengamot promised the Horde that they would reinstate the more severe terms of legislation passed by the Wizards' Council in 1631. Few wand carriers remember that it wasn't just the wand band, which ignited the Goblin Rebellions."

"Idiots," Tony muttered. "Way to alienate the people controlling your money."

"Wizards rarely learn," Raglok answered with a toothy grin.

"You're using the Wergild system?" Tony asked, noting a series of names with monetary values listed next to them. The goblin manager nodded as he explained how several dozen goblins were murdered in retribution for the break in, and how the Goblin Horde valued each goblin.

"What currency system are you using?"

"Galleons," Raglok answered. "One is worth 6.40 of your American dollars."

Tony did the math in his head, before locating the interest rate tacked onto the original debt. Even with the additional fee, it was under a million dollars.

"You can draw up an agreement now?" Tony asked. The goblin nodded, and sent for one. After it was prepared, it was obvious that Raglok expected Tony to simply sign the agreement. Instead, he pulled a pen out of his suit jacket pocket and began reading every addendum of the contract. When he arrived at clauses that he disagreed with he crossed them out or changed certain words. By the time he handed it back, the goblin was scowling again.

Eventually, it was signed once they were both satisfied.

"Have you informed Miss Stark of your asserting your claim of her as Head of House Stark?" Raglok asked.

"Now Raglok, that's House Business," Tony answered smirking.

"Well met. Is there anything else I can assist you with today?"

"Rita Skeeter," Tony answered, prepared for the sudden look of displeasure, which appeared on the goblin's face. While he waited patiently, Raglok summoned another goblin, who brought a different ledger and handed it to the bank manager. Once they were alone again he passed it to Tony.

"Gringotts does not share personal information about our clients with anyone," Raglok told him.

"Of course not. I completely understand," Tony agreed with a pleased glint in his eye. He reached out to shake the manger's hand. "Please let me know as soon as my investments have any growth."