Gringotts

The pair arrived in the Leaky Cauldron and got stares as they walked through the room and out to the alley. It was hard to tell though if they were staring at the famous boy-who-lived or his beautiful Veela bondmate or both. As the pair stepped into the alley, Harry explained the various shops and his first time through the alley, even explaining Ollivanders where he got his wand from. Fleur smiled proudly and told him that her wand was made with a hair of her grandmother who was a full blooded Veela. With any luck she may even grant him a hair since they were bonded for a new custom wand. Harry was certainly intrigued about it as they approached the doors to Gringotts and headed inside. Harry waited until there was a goblin open and stepped up.

"Good day! My name is Harry Potter…" before he could finish the goblin interrupted him.

"My my. You're an hour early Mister Potter. That's early even for goblin standards." Both Harry and Fleur looked confused.

"I'm sorry sir. Early for what? I have no idea what you're talking about."

"Didn't you get the letter informing you that you could claim head of house? That's what the meeting with your account manager was about."

"My apologies but I never received a letter but I would be happy to meet with my account manager and get this all sorted out. Where did the letter get sent?"

"It should have been sent to your magical guardian. Your account manager should be able to tell you who that is. If you two would like to have a seat, I will see if Sharpclaw is available."

"Thank you sir." With that Harry took Fleur's hand and the pair went to sit down. They quietly discussed the luck of showing up when they did. About 10 minutes later a goblin approached them.

"Sharpclaw will see you now. Follow me." With that the two of them passed through a maze of turns until they found a door labeled Sharpclaw, Account Manager. With a knock the goblin opened the door. "Harry Potter is here to see you sir." With that Harry and Fleur entered and took a seat, while the goblin that escorted them, closed the door and left.

"It's good to see you Mister Potter...and this is?" He asked referring to Fleur.

"This is my bondmate, Fleur Delacour. That's one of the reasons I came here today was to get her added to my accounts."

"I see. We can certainly do that but I'd like to start with the reason I was supposed to meet with you today. As of your birthday on the 31st of July, you have been eligible to claim head of house status for house Potter. We've tried contacting you a few times at your Privet drive address and the meeting today was sent to your magical guardian, one Albus Dumbledore."

"Wait…. Dumbledore's been my guardian this entire time and he's never said anything? Does this mean he had the power to place me with the Dursleys?" The goblin nodded.

"Though I believe that your parents' will have specifics on where you were to go…" he reached into his drawer and pulled out a folder. "Frank and Alice Longbottom are at the top, followed by Sirius Black, Remus Lupin, Amelia Bones and Minerva McGonagall. Under NO circumstances were you to be placed with one Vernon and Petunia Dudley."

"That bastard. That's where I was sent...that's where…I'm going to kill him."

"Now Mister Potter by claiming your head of house you are able to exonerate yourself of a magical guardian and seek repartitions for damages to your mental and physical health." As Fleur held his hand and sensed his anger, images flashed through her mind of Harry being starved, beaten and locked under the stairs. Finally he was locked in his room when he was headed with one full of old junk and broken furniture. Fleur began to get angry too which went through their link. Him getting angry wasn't as deadly as his Veela bondmate getting angry. He put his other hand on Fleur's arm and sent images of their first meeting and his love, quickly putting a smile on her face. The goblin watched with great interest as the young dark haired boy turned back to him.

"Can we go ahead and do that," he asked.

"Of course. All I need you to do is hold up your wand and state I, Harry James Potter, do hereby claim my position as head of house as is my right. I will do my best to ensure the continued survival of my house and all members within it. So mote it be." Harry's wand slipped from his sleeve and he repeated the goblin's instructions and a ring appeared on his right hand. "Congratulations Lord Potter."

"Thank you Sharpclaw. Now I would like to get my bondmate added to all the accounts." The goblin raised an eyebrow.

"All of them? That's usual even in the wizarding world. Most people are afraid of giving access to their family vaults."

"I'm not. She is my bondmate and future wife. She can have access to everything that I do." Harry replied with certainty causing Fleur to beam with pride.

"As you wish Lord Potter." With that he withdrew some forms from his desk as well as what looked like a magnifying glass. First he took the magnifying glass and flipped through several different lenses.

"Well it appears to be a rather strong Veela bond, strongest I've seen in a long time. Congratulations. Now these are two forms I need you to sign. The first one acknowledges the bond between you and you will both need to sign it. The second is signed by you alone Lord Potter and that would give her access to the accounts. Would you like to bring her into House Potter at this time? As such she would be under your protection and if misfortune were to befall you she would have control of the house until your child would be old enough. All you need to do is state your intentions with your wand up." Harry raised his wand once more.

"I, Lord Harry James Potter, head of house Potter do hereby bring into the house, Fleur Isabelle Delacour, as my intended. I vow to protect her and keep her safe and protect her until my end of days." The tip of his wand lit once more and a signet ring appeared on Fleur's right ring finger. He smiled and turned to his account manager. "Thank you very much for informing us of all this Sharpclaw. You have done a great service to House Potter. I think all that is left is a trip to the vaults."

"Very well I shall have someone show you the way. May you gold be plentiful and your enemies die swiftly Lord Potter."

"To you as well Account Manager Sharpclaw," he said with a slight now. With that the door opened and the pair left.

30 minutes later they headed back to up top with a bag full of gold. Harry had found a box with his mother's engagement ring in it and quietly put it in his pocket for later.

Back at the Ministry, Pierre wore a grand smile and upon asking why, told the pair he would share it when they got home. Before they knew it, all 3 were back at Delacour manor. They greeted Gabrielle and Apolline.

"I 'ave big news! Family meeting," Pierre announced. Fleur and Harry took the couch with Gabrielle sitting next to them while Pierre and Apolline sat in comfy chairs. When everyone was settled, Pierre took a deep breath and looked at Harry. "Ze first zing and per'aps most important is zat Apolline and I are officially your guardians as of today. Tomorrow we shall get you dual citizenship to France." Harry's jaw hit the ground as he was hugged from both sides.

"You mean...I don't have to go back there...to...the Dursleys?"

"Never again 'Arry. In fact, ze authorities 'ave been contacted and I am sure zat zey will be paying a visit to zose….monsters,"Apolline answered. Tears began to form in his eyes causing all three Veela to smile.

"Secondly, I believe zat I 'Ave figured out somezing for zis upcoming school year. Zis year 'ogwarts is 'osting somezing known as ze Tri-wizard tournament. 'ogwarts, Beauxbatons and Durmstrang will be competing meaning zat members from all three schools will be at 'ogwarts. Zerefore, zis year you will be enrolled at Beauxbatons wiz Fleur and Gabrielle. You will also be accompanying zem to 'ogwarts as part of ze delegation. Zis means you can still be wiz Fleur and be at 'ogwarts. Does zat make sense," Pierre inquired. Harry thought about it for a while and nodded.

"It makes sense except for one bit...I don't speak French," Harry replied.

"We know and between now and then we will start teaching you. Your bond should help you pick it easier. I know mine 'elped me speak English quicker after bonding wiz Pierre."

"I…me...we…" Harry fumbled as his mind overloaded, trying to process this information.

"You 'ave been family since the day you and Fleur met. Zough one could argue zat it 'as been since your birthday," Pierre spoke. "Zis just makes it...official."

"My mozer...zere grandmozer...would say it has been since ze day zat you were born," Apolline added softly. Tears started to roll down Harry's cheeks as he'd never really had a family before and now, here they were...giving him just that. Fleur could feel his emotions. She felt happiness and shock and some confusion as she hugged him. After a few minutes Harry looked back and smiled.

"I would be honored to join your family. I've never really had one before...so thank you both very much." He got up and hugged them both though he quickly returned to his seat and wrapped his arms around Fleur. "As far as going to Beauxbatons, if it means I don't have to be away from Fleur, I will go."