Y/N helped his cousin sit at the Ravenclaw table for dinner. It had been an enjoyable hour for both of them but Y/N hadn't gone lightly on his cousin. Hermione gave Y/N a kiss while he went over and sat at the Ravenclaw table to talk with Patroclus, Luna and Rolf, while Hermione went to Lavender, Harry and Ron at the Gryffindor table.

Luna was instantly concerned with Patroclus, who was quite sore. He was extremely proud of himself though.

"Are you ok Patroclus? You look very sore."

"Yeah Thanks Luna, Y/N really gave me a work out" Patroclus replied, blushing as he spoke. Y/N noticed his cousin's reaction but didn't address it, verbally at least.

A cuddle might make him feel better, Luna

Luna smiled after hearing Y/N in her head, and said suddenly:

"Good thinking Y/N. Daddy always said you were the smart brother."

Luna hugged Patroclus and he turned into a tomato. Y/N smiled to himself. It didn't seem that long ago Beatrice was playing matchmaker for him, now he was doing it for younger students.

Y/N's attention was brought to the lad who was sitting on the other side of Rolf across the table from him. He was taller than the other two boys, had dark hair and a gangly look about him. He seemed very shy and sat across from Y/N with his head down.

"I haven't met you before" Y/N spoke to the boy who looked up at Y/N with a look of fear.

"This is our friend Reggie, he's ever so nice, Y/N" Luna spoke with her usual tone.

"Reggie, as in Reginald Fudge?" Y/N asked with a difficult to read expression. The boy went wide eyed and gulped before nodding. Y/N was quiet for a moment before he asked:

"So I hear you're Ravenclaw's newest chaser?"

Reggie's head shot up momentarily, his eyes widening before he looked down again, nodding and answering meekly:

"Y-Y-Yes sir."

"And the nephew of Cornelius Fudge?" Y/N asked, causing Reggie to gulp. Y/N continued:

"It's no secret he and I don't get on. In fact I detest him."

Y/N's words had a harshness in the tone. It wasn't aggressive but there was a definite sharp edge to his voice.

Reggie continued to look down, fear written all over his face as Y/N stared at him intently. To anyone in the room it would have looked like Y/N was trying to intimidate the boy. That wasn't the case though. Y/N was reading him.

Y/N looked through the boy's mind quickly, checking his memories, his thoughts, even what he liked and didn't like. He moved quickly and left no trace of his presence. In all honesty he was quite surprised.

This boy was nothing like his uncle. He was a kind and sweet, although very shy boy, who worked hard in class, didn't care if someone was pureblood or muggleborn and had a bit of an obsession with the Wigtown Wanderers. He had a particularly large crush on their young star chaser, Skye Parkin, who was a Slytherin teammate of Dean's on the Slytherin Quidditch Team.

All in all the boy was an innocent.

Y/N was many things, but he was no bully. He had quite the surprise planned for the bastard of a Minister when he attended the upcoming match- but none of it would be directed at the boy. That was the kind of bitch move Cornelius or Lucius would pull.

After a long silence Y/N spoke calmly:

"I get the distinct feeling you're not like your uncle Reggie, and I get family loyalty, trust me I do- but I won't hold you responsible for his actions. So how about we start with a completely clean slate."

Reggie looked up shocked but smiling and his smile grew even more as Y/N held out his hand.

"Hey Reggie, I'm Y/N L/N. Nice to meet you".

They shook hands and the other three Ravenclaws smiled. Even Patroclus didn't know how Y/N was going to react, considering how much he despised the Minister for Magic.

"Nice to meet you too Y/N and thanks for... you know" Reggie replied.

"You didn't have me whipped Reg. You didn't send me to Azkaban. You didn't allow the Ministry to be infiltrated with Death Eaters. Wouldn't be fair to hold you accountable for another man's actions. As long as you don't cross me or those I care about you have absolutely no reason to fear me kiddo."

Y/N finished by smiling at the boy.

"Alright I better go have dinner Pat, Hermione and I have an appointment at Gringott's at 6, but you did awesome today mate. I know you're hurting but just trust me- the more you sweat and bleed in training the less you will need it in combat".

"Combat?" Rolf asked shocked and slightly afraid.

"That's what the training is for Rolf. Have a good night guys" Y/N smiled.

He got up and walked to his friends, sitting next to Hermione and giving her a kiss.

"Better head up to Albus's office at 5:40 love, you do not want to keep Goblins waiting."

"How is it you are so friendly with Goblins again Y/N? I've never even seen one smile until this morning, they terrify me" Harry asked with a shocked look on his face.

Y/N chuckled.

"A couple of years before we started at Hogwarts a large amount of Goblin gold was stolen. Jacob and I were the ones to recover it."

"I remember that. Mum and Dad talked about it, it was all over the papers. That was you two?" Lavender asked completely gobsmacked.

"Yep" Y/N answered before he went back to eating. Hermione knew this was a sign he did not wish to continue with this conversation. The boys though didn't get the memo.

"How much gold was there?" Ron asked.

"Enough to buy the Holyhead Harpies a dozen times over" Y/N chuckled.

"What happened?" Harry asked extremely excited.

"I'd rather not talk about it Harry" Y/N said with no emotion in his voice. This was another warning sign for Hermione. She squeezed his hand gently.

First time Jacob forced me to kill was on that mission.

Hermione didn't know what to say. What could you say? I'm sorry doesn't remotely begin to cover it.

Instead she leaned up and kissed his temple, holding his head against hers with her hand.

"I love you Y/N. I love you so so much".

"I love you too baby" Y/N smiled. Lavender and Harry picked up instantly this wasn't a conversation to have. Ron unfortunately didn't.

"You were stupid to have given it back. I would've kept it".

Lavender, Harry and Hermione all gave Ron the same look. Y/N chuckled:

"Ron in the long history of you saying stupid shit that's gotta be right up there. Top three easily. Do you have any idea what Goblins do to people who mess with their gold? They aren't bound by the same magical laws as us either. It's why they aren't allowed wands. Even your average Goblin could give Dumbledore a run for his money with the right wand. But you go right ahead and fuck with them. Matter of fact next time you go to Gringott's, grab one of the stacks of gold on their desks as you go up to the clerk. See how far you get!"

Hermione squeezed Y/N's hand again as his tone rose.

I'm ok. I'm calm. He's just a fucking idiot.

Hermione sighed.

I know love. I know.

Ron didn't speak for the rest of dinner. Either did Y/N.

—~—

At 5:40 Hermione and Y/N started the walk to Dumbledore's office. When they arrived Albus and Minerva were there waiting.

"Did you want us to accompany you Y/N?" Minerva asked.

"No thank you Professor. We will be fine."

"Y/N is there anything you wish to tell me?" The Headmaster asked.

"Yeah there is, Albus. Try that stunt you pulled on me last night with Hermione and I won't be so polite about it. Let's go love- you go first."

Hermione nodded and used the Floo first before Y/N disappeared in green flames.

"What do you think it is about Albus?" Minerva asked concerned. She knew how dangerous the Goblins could be.

"I do not know Minerva. But I am greatly concerned."

—~—

Y/N emerged in the foyer of Gringott's next to his girlfriend and they entered the bank with hands and fingers interlocked. The bank was closed for the day and only a handful of Goblins remained, one of whom waited next to an office door for the young pair.

"Greetings Mr L/N and Ms Granger. Thank you for joining me this evening" The Goblin smiled as he shook both their hands. He ushered them into his office before closing the door.

"I am Marruk and I will be working with your accounts going forward. So His Highness tells me you are now aware of your Families unique inheritance system?"

"That's right, I was only recently made aware of it."

"That's fantastic. So we know exactly what we are dealing with I've taken the liberty of bringing your families Lordship ring from the Estate vault."

The goblin lifted a small cushion and placed it on his desk. On it sat a small silver ring, not quite joined at the top in the design of a Chinese looking dragon.

"This ring is worn by the true L/N Lord when he claims his Lordship. When a Lord dies the ring transports back to the Estate vault waiting to be claimed by the next Lord. Now I must warn you before you try it on- it will only allow the true Lord to wear it. If you are not the true heir to the L/N title it will constrict and constrict until it removes your finger."

Hermione gasped and covered her mouth. The Goblin seemed to light up with glee as he discussed the possibility of a missing digit. Y/N was completely non fused, reaching out for the ring.

"Are you sure love?" Hermione asked with a significant tone of concern in her voice.

"Of course babe. You saw me best both my brothers, and if it takes my finger... well you dig my scars anyway so it's win-win" he chuckled.

Hermione rolled her eyes before giggling at her bonehead of a boyfriend. He lifted the ring and placed it on his right ring finger.

The dragon's mouth joined to its tail before suddenly transforming into a gold ring on his finger with a plate on top engraved with the family crest of a dragon and the words Fortitudinem et Iustitiam in tiny letters.

"Strength and Righteousness" Y/N smiled at the ring before it disappeared off his hand and appeared back on the cushion.

"Congratulations my Lord. You are now Lord of the Ancient and Sacred House of L/N. All estates and assets now transfer to your ownership. You are also now Ealdorman of the Wizengamot, the first since your father's murder. I fear there will be much for you to see to, once you are accustomed to your role. I can assist you in that regard."

Y/N nodded at the Goblin, attempting to keep his stoic facade. Internally his mind was still blown. Marruk continued:

"Your ring can also be used as a form of guarantee with businesses to invoice Gringott's for your purchases".

"Like a credit card?" Hermione asked.

"Precisely" The Goblin smiled.

"Wow" is all Y/N could say. Hermione hugged him and whispered in his ear "I'm so proud of you."

Y/N smiled before asking:

"Wait if I'm the rightful Lord why did it teleport off my hand?"

"Unfortunately a wizard can not traditionally claim Lordship until their 17th birthday. However..."

A menacing grin crossed the Goblin's face.

"...In a fortuitous loophole an emancipated teen is classed as an adult from the moment they are emancipated."

"So we just need Jacob to sign the paperwork?"

"Indeed. I took the liberty of drawing up an emancipation contract earlier if you wish to examine it."

Marruk handed Y/N a piece of parchment and Y/N quickly read it.

"It's very short" he said handing it back to the Goblin.

"Short is good. Less room to argue semantics in a wizarding court. If it comes to a court case we have ample grounds to push for emancipation. The abuse and neglect alone are-"

"You know about that?" Y/N asked suddenly. Marruk nodded.

"Goblin Magic is different to Wizarding magic, my Lord. For the record I was good friends with your father. He would have spun in his grave at the knowledge of your suffering."

"Let's hope it doesn't come to a court case then" Y/N spoke quickly. Hermione gripped his hand and squeezed it in support. Marruk gave a toothy Goblin smile and added:

"You are quite unique Mr. L/N, you know that. Even from a family such as yours."

"In what way Marruk?"

"Your family has used this inheritance system for 900 years, to ensure only the strongest son would prevail as Lord of the house. Well you are the first in 900 years to not be the the first born son, which is why the system is still a secret. It could almost seem like the system was made just for-"

"You" Hermione said, finishing the Goblin's thoughts. Had his ancestors been aware of the prophecy somehow? So many things seemed to all centre into Y/N, Hermione had noticed. Like he was the focal point of all wizarding history, everything that had happened all leading to him and his birth. She shook the thoughts from her head as the Goblin continued.

"Moving on with the assumption that Jacob will sign the emancipation, it must be done at Gringott's with two Goblin witnesses. How is 10am Saturday for you?"

"Good. Thank you" Y/N smiled.

"Both your brothers need to be here so I will issue legal summons to both of them" Marruk said writing notes for himself.

"Good. I'm not on speaking terms with either of them at the moment and I have quite a few possessions at Dean's house"

"No problem I'll add a note that all your possessions must be brought on Saturday as they have been seized by Gringott's bank- who will instantly pass them on to you" the goblin smiled again.

"So onto business. Your account balances are as follows- your personal vault contains 437,593 galleons. Your conquest vault contains 53,402 galleons and your Lordship estate vault contains 938,592,308 galleons."

Hermione and Y/N were dumbstruck. Y/N had no idea his family had that much money. He was now responsible for it.

"Now is there anything you wish to do, understanding they can't be actioned until your emancipation".

"Yes there is. Quite a list Marruk. Firstly I wish to open a vault for the Granger family and place 5,000,000 Galleons in it.

"Baby what?" Hermione asked shocked beyond belief.

"You and your family are taken care of now love" Y/N smiled as Hermione kissed him on the lips tenderly.

"Secondly, we're too young to be married but is there a title I can grant to Hermione to be the Lady to my Lord?"

"Yes Lord L/N. From the moment you claim the title Hermione can be declared Lady Hermione Granger, Grand Consort to Lord L/N. However, I warn you this title can only be given once, should you two separate there will not be another Lady until you are married. Should, or rather when you two are married Hermione will become Lady Hermione L/N."

"I love the sound of that" Hermione smiled.

"Excellent. Are you happy with that though love?" Y/N asked his beaming girlfriend.

"Of course I am. That's amazing. Thank you Baby" she gushed. Y/N smiled, turning back to Marruk:

"Alright onto my will quickly. As Lord L/N am I able to change how the Lordship passes hands?"

"Uh... that would be most unusual Lord, but yes you do have the authority to do that."

"Excellent, once I vacate the Lordship I wish that regardless of gender the title will go to my child who deserves it the most."

The goblin nodded as he continued to write down notes.

"Also, in the event of my death without issue, I wish for the Ancient and Sacred House of L/N to be reissued. It will cease to be known by its former name and will henceforth be known as the Noble House of Granger. I want everything transferred to Hermione's ownership including lands and the title."

The goblin and the girl both looked at him with the same stunned expression before the Goblin started writing again.

"Of course my Lord".

"Baby no you can't-"

"It's what I want love. If I die before we have children I want everything to pass to you. I'm not expecting it to happen but we are heading for war. It's a lot of money and power so we need for this stuff to be sorted baby."

"It is prudent Lady Granger" the Goblin said as he wrote.

Hermione just nodded and looked down. She was too overwhelmed for anything else.

"Next I wish for the sum of 3,000 galleons to be transferred to the vault of Arthur and Molly Weasley on the first of every month until the time that the last of the couple passes away."

"We can do that Lord but would it not be easier to simply grant them a sum of galleons?"

"They are proud people Marruk, they have Goblin like pride. I wouldn't want to insult them by doing so."

The goblin nodded.

"Finally I wish for trust funds to be made for the following people. 50,000 galleons in each vault and they can't be accessed before the recipients 25th birthday. You ready?"

The Goblin nodded.

"Bill Weasley
Charlie Weasley
Fred Weasley
George Weasley
Ginevra Weasley
Maisie Parkinson
Lavender Brown
Tulip Karusa
Nymphodora Tonks
Rowan Khanna
Beatrice Haywood
Penny Haywood
Cedric Diggory
Patroclus L/N
Luna Lovegood
Rolf Scamander"

Y/N breathed deeply.

"I think that's everyone. I trust I can contact you if any other needs arise".

"Yes of course my Lord. I have been placed solely working on your estate so don't hesitate to contact me day or night for any needs or concerns you have."

"Couple of quick questions- Do Jacob and Dean still have their personal vaults?"

"Yes. Theirs, like your vault, was bequeathed to you separate to the L/N estate."

"Good. Finally can you have a list of assets, holdings, properties that I own or have an interest in- as well as any other artefacts or miscellaneous contents of my Estate Vault- compiled and sent to me please Marruk?"

"But of course. Is that all?"

"Yes thank you Marruk. I appreciate your service immensely."

"Very well it has been my pleasure. I will issue the summons tomorrow and draft the rest of these contracts waiting until Saturday. If all goes as planned you can sign them once you are emancipated and wearing your families ring."

They rose and shook hands before Y/N and Hermione headed to the floo network.

"Baby thank you for all that but it was way way too much love. I-"

Hermione was silenced by a kiss.

"It's what I want, Lady Hermione Granger, Grand Consort to Lord L/N."

"Ok well thank you baby. So much. There aren't words."

The couple floo'ed back to Hogwarts to see Minerva and Albus still waiting for them.

"What were you doing there L/N? What is going on?" Minerva asked frustrated.

"Just some family business" Hermione smiled at the pair as she took Y/N's hand and walked out of the office.

Minerva was left still confused. Albus had developed a terrible feeling of anxiety and dread in the pit of his stomach.