Chapter Seven: The Council

The next day Harry, Orion and Remus awoke bright and early. They made their way down to the kitchen where Remus made them a big breakfast before they started on their agenda for the day.

"How does it feel being young again?" Harry asked.

Remus and Orion grinned broadly. "It gives us a chance to relive the years that was robbed from us."

Harry laughed at the two and headed to the living room. Harry was planning his agenda for the day as Hedwig flew in and landed onto the arm of his chair. He removed the letter from her leg and told her to go to get a few scraps from the kitchen. He held a copy of the Daily Prophet and a letter from Hermione in his hand. He tossed the paper aside and started reading the letter Hermione had sent him.

Harry James Potter and the rest of your numerous titles!

How dare you take over the wizarding world without me! You always said you would let me help!

Harry couldn't help but laugh at the conversations him and Hermione had had in jest.

You better come and rescue me from my house before the Weasel decides to try and get me first. He's been owling me constantly and won't leave me alone. Please save me Harry!

Harry knew Hermione didn't like Ron, but he was hard to avoid when he was following then around like a lost puppy.

I hope to hear from you soon.

Love Hermione

Harry called Remus and Orion into the sitting room and started reworking his agenda.

"First thing we need to do today is pick up Hermione," Harry said with his head bent over the parchment.

Sirius got a wolf like grin on his face. "She's turned into such a lovely young woman."

"Please don't jump her when we first see her," Harry said calmly. "You don't even know if she'll like you, let alone shag you."

Orion pouted at Harry who had gone back to writing. "No, need to worry. I wouldn't use her as a mindless shag."

"After we pick up Hermione, I need to spend some time working on the numerous gifts I have received and start on collecting my council. I have an idea of what sort of creatures I want to ask and who I would like to invite, but it's finding the right contacts," Harry said giving an approving look at his list.

"Let's start with Hermione first," Orion said. The three dressed and apparated to a small park about a block away from Hermione's house. They walked onto the porch and rang the door bell. Emma Granger opened the door and Sirius gave her a charming smile.

"My dear lady. Is Hermione home?" Orion said laying on the charm. Emma blushed and escorted them inside to the living room while she called Hermione downstairs. Hermione appeared moments later wearing a pair of snug fitting jeans and a nice t-shirt.

"Harry!" Hermione exclaimed running down the stairs to throw her arms around him. "You came!" Hermione eyed the other two with Harry with her eyes stopping to admire Orion. "You didn't tell me you were bringing to handsome young men with you."

Harry just laughed. "Well, you are looking at Remus and Orion, formally known as Sirius."

"How did that happen?!" Hermione exclaimed.

"Part of my inheritances," Harry said with a shrug. "Now, do you have your things packed?"

Hermione nodded and ran upstairs to grab her things as Harry informed Emma that Hermione would be coming with him for the remainder of the summer. She agreed as usual and bid Hermione goodbye as Orion shrunk her trunk and placed it into his pocket. They apparated to Gringott's before proceeding with Harry's agenda for the day.

"I need to speak with Rangnock please," Harry asked the first goblin he came in contact with. The goblin lead him straight back to Rangnock's office.

"Good to see you your majesty. How may I help you today?" Rangnock asked.

"I would like a portkey to Potter Castle please."

Rangnock nodded his head and retrieved the portkey. "Just give it a tap with your wand and say 'Potter Castle' and it will take you to right outside the gates. You have to key yourself and your guests into the wards. Afterwards, whenever you use the portkey it will take you directly into the entrance hall."

Harry bid Rangnock a good day and portkeyed him and his guests to Potter Castle. When they arrived, Remus and Orion looked longingly at the Castle.

"It's been so long since I've been here. This place has many great memories," Orion said as Remus placed a hand on his shoulder. Harry instinctively knew what to do as he keyed them all into the wards. They proceeded across the luxurious lawn that the house-elves had obviously kept up. They climbed the stairs and we're met at the door by an old house elf.

"Good day master. My name is Hobbs," the little elf stated. "May I show you to your rooms then give you a tour of the estate?"

"That's sounds excellent, but I would like to grab a light snack before the tour if you could manage it," Harry asked politely.

"As you wish sir, there are currently ninety-eight house-elves working at Potter Castle so if you need anything just call for one of us," Hobbs said. He led them to the master suite where they dropped off their belongings. Hobbs had a snack sent to the room which they enjoyed in silence.

"So Harry, what are you going to do today?" Hermione asked as they all sat on the bed.

"I was going to try and learn to use some of the gifts I received during the inheritance ritual," Harry said. Hermione looked excited so Harry explained the gifts that were given to him.

"That's amazing Harry!" Hermione exclaimed. Harry merely nodded as a slow smirk crossed his face.

"How would you like to help me with one of my gifts? I think I can manage it slightly," Harry said now grinning from ear to ear. Hermione nodded eagerly as Harry closed his eyes and placed his palms outward. He focused on Hermione and thought of her soulmate, Orion. He had seen the faint aura the surrounded those two so he thought he'd try out his new power. He was still concentrating as he heard Remus calling his name.

"Harry! Was that supposed to happen?" Remus asked watching closely as Orion and Hermione were kissing passionately on the bed. Harry just smirked as he continued to watch.

Harry soon found himself underneath Remus as Remus started taking off Harry's clothes. Remus took off his own clothes as Harry positioned himself behind Sirius who had taken off his and Hermione's clothes and was currently pounding into her. As Harry slid into Sirius, Remus slid into him. They were lost in frenzy of passion. As everyone came to their completion, a soft glow settled around the group.

"What's that light?" Hermione asked. Harry just looked at the three in bed with him with a small smile.

"We're now all soul bonded," Harry said.

"I thought soul bonds were only made between two people," Hermione asked.

"When is anything ever normal with me?" Harry said casting a cleaning charm on them all. "Let's get dressed and have a tour of the castle."

Harry called Hobbs back as soon they were dressed and took a tour of the castle. It took four hours to tour the entire castle and that was just only seeing the main rooms such as the dinning halls, library, and the kitchen. He returned to the study that was near their bedroom and wrote a letter to Madam Bones requesting a meeting for the next day. After sending Hedwig off with the letter, he returned to the their bedroom to find the others enjoying a small dinner. They were already dressed for bed and so he changed into his pajamas and joined them.

He awoke the next morning wrapped around Hermione and Remus. He smiled as he slipped out of the bed and got ready for the day. He found Hedwig sitting on her perch with a letter tied to her leg. Madam Bones would be meeting with him at eleven that morning so he was glad he awoke early.

He went to the kitchen where the house elves were preparing the mornings breakfast. Soon he was joined by Hermione, Orion and Remus. They soon apparated to the ministry and Harry went straight to Madam Bones office. They were escorted immediately inside her office and Harry warded it so that know one could knew why they had met.

"Good morning your highness," Madam Bones said offering them some tea.

"Please, when we are alone in your office, it's Harry," Madam Bones nodded.

"Then you can call me Amelia. Now what can I help you with today Harry?"

Harry removed a piece of parchment from his robes and handed it to her. "Here is a list of who I would to be on my council. I know a few but I would like you to contact others you know according to my council guidelines I've also provided."

Amelia read over the list and gave a nod to Harry. "No problems, I know just the people you're looking for and I will have them contact you as soon as possible."

Harry bid her a good day and others headed to Diagon Alley. Harry took them to Madam Malkin's where he made sure Remus, Orion and Hermione had robes like Harry had previously purchased for himself. They shrunk their bags and Hermione dragged them into Flourish and Blotts to buy more books to add to their library. Soon they found themselves finally arriving at home to a nice dinner.

The next few days were uneventful. They were all working with Harry so that he had control over his gifts and he knew how to use them properly. Hedwig and two ministry owls arrived with letters from the people that would hopefully been on his council. Amelia had been his go between and he was grateful to her. He smiled as he read the letters from the people. He also received a letter from Dumbledore in ones Amelia. He was pleased to see that she was monitoring all of his mail. He opened it up to see what the old man had to say.

Harry,

I hope everything is going good with planning for your council. I have included a list of names for you to pick from. All of them would be a great benefit to you and the wizarding world. Please owl me when you have made your picks.

Albus Dumbledore

Harry laughed at the letter and sat down in to write offer letters to the ones he had chosen for his council. Soon the owls were flying off and Harry went to enjoy a much needed rest. A few days later the owls returned with acceptances from those he had as asked to help him better the wizarding world on his council. He scheduled a meeting for his new council the day after tomorrow and after he swore them into their positions on his council, he would have a press conference announcing those he had chosen.

The day of the meeting finally arrived and Hermione was making sure everything was organized on Amelia's end. The quartet arrived at the Ministry and were escorted by Amelia to the old Wizengamot meeting room. Inside the room was twenty eight "people" Harry had chosen for his council. He introduced himself to everyone and swore them in as his council. They proceeded to Diagon Alley to the steps of Gringott's where the press conference was being held.

The crowd was anxiously awaiting the announcement. Dumbledore was in the front row wondering what Harry was going to announce today. Amelia Bones stepped to the podium first and called everyone to order and then Harry took his place to address the crowd.

"Hello everyone. Thank you for joining me today as I announce my new council," Harry said. Dumbledore paled. None of the people on the list he sent Harry had received a letter requesting them to be on the council. "I have chosen the following to be on my council: Magorian and Firenze of the centaurs, Dobby and Winky for the house elves, Rangnock and Griphook of the goblins, Aros and Draugris for the vampires, Hagrid and Olympe for the giants, Dan and Emma Granger for the muggles, Draco Malfoy and Blaise Zabini for the wizards, Fleur Weasley and her mate Bill Weasley for the veela, Legolas and Haldir of the high elves, Bagronk and Pushdug of the drow, Aerhith and Hemaeg for the Lycans, Boron and Dolen for the dragons, Fawkes and Destiny for the phoenixes, and Purity and Desire for the unicorns. I know you may be worried about the ones I have chosen. There are six groups of light creatures, six groups of dark creatures and two grey pairs. If you have a problem with who I have chosen, then too bad. You can't change any decision I have made. I've sat and watched how the wizarding world works since I was eleven. The wizarding world needs change and with the help of my council, the wizarding world will see the much needed changes happen."

After his speech, Harry invited his council back to his home so they could properly get to know one another. He made several portkeys for them so they could leave without being bothered by the press. He went over to Amelia and had just handed her a porkey when Dumbledore reached him.

"Harry, they weren't any of the people on the list I sent you," he said looking sternly at Harry.

"You will address me by my title and it is not your place to tell me who shall be on my council. You do NOT run the wizarding world any longer. If you keep trying to interfer, I will make sure you regret the day of even thinking my name," Harry said as Hermione, Orion and Remus came to his side so they could go home. "Think of your next move Dumbledore, because if it's the wrong one, then it will be your last one."

Hermione hooked her arm into Harry's as she activated the porkey. They left a shocked Dumbledore standing on the steps of Gringott's.