It's All Just Temporary with a Bit of Necromancy

Chapter 11: Arrange It

Absently, Harry rubbed at his skin trying to relieve the itching sensation. He had already started on the breathing exercises and tomorrow morning he planned on starting the physical movements that based on the pictures looked like a mix of Tai Chi and yoga.

Summoning some parchment and quill, Harry decided to make a To-Do list since he knew Avery and Lucius would be arriving soon and he didn't want to look like he had nothing else going on.

TO-DO

Control magic

Have interview

Talk to Kreacher and Dobby

Grimmauld

Wand

Set up a meeting with friends

Visit Potter vaults

Visit Black vaults

Research Deathly Hallows

Stone

Wand

Meet Death

The Deathly Hallows were something that the "Three Brothers" had confirmed existing in each of their journals. And Ignotus discussed plans of passing his Cloak on to his son, who wasn't a Necromancer but was still worthy of it by being a descendant. Ignotus also lamented how his brothers' possessions had been lost and how they needed to be found in order to utilize the highest Necromancy power. Having read the description of the Cloak, Harry knew for a fact that his Invisibility Cloak was the one Ignotus spoke of.

Lucius and Avery had entered the library halfway through the list but Harry enjoyed watching them stand before him waiting to be acknowledged, waiting for orders, out of the corner of his eye. So he soaked in the feeling while he finished his list. He was also pretty positive that Marvolo was also in the room but just invisibly watching, Harry could almost feel the Dark wizards presence.

Finally, he looked up at the two men and smiled innocently, not bothering to uncurl in the chair. Lucius looked like he was sucking a lemon at the snub and Avery looked nervous. "Thank you so much for meeting with me," Harry finally said, like the two had a choice. "Sit," he continued, gesturing to the couch. Lucius dipped his head regally and swiftly sat, while Avery bowed once again before sitting.

Harry observed them a bit longer, enjoying the fidgets they tried to hide by adjusting robes and smoothing nonexistent wrinkles. "Are you aware of why you are here?" Best not to divulge too much unknowingly.

"Our Lord -"

"Your Lord, not mine," Harry interrupted. Both men widened their eyes in disbelief. "I am his ally, I do not serve him. And surely you remember that I have my own Master." Avery paled even more. It didn't go well with his russet curls and Lucius Malfoy swallowed hard.

"Of course," the blonde continued. "My Lord said you wished to respond to the article in today's paper. I have contacted Ms. Skeeter and Madame Bones requesting a private meeting. Gringotts has been suggested."

"Arrange it." It would give him the chance to visit his vaults after.

Lucius nodded again. "The Dark Lord also mentioned strategizing."

Harry flicked his gaze to Avery and wondered if it was normal for Lucius to just commandeer a meeting or if it was because Avery was too petrified. "Yes, I'd like to hear your ideas on how to address this interview and see if they match mine."

Harry didn't really have much thought on the interview but he didn't want Lucius getting too big of a head. Lucius shifted and adjusted his robes for the fifth time since sitting down. "Of course. It really depends on how much you wish to reveal. Such as if you want the world to know of your alliance."