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HP - Chapter 162: First decisions as Lord
🕑 Added 2024-06-30 23:17:19 +0000 UTCThe vacation days passed. Now there was a new Lord Potter, only thirteen years old. It had been a long time since this had happened. Usually, in ancient times, there were lords at such a young age.
James continued his studies in transfiguration. He had to retake several theories and topics from the end of the intermediate transfiguration book.
Although his understanding is genius level that book still covered three years of Hogwarts from third to fifth year. There were still some things he did not grasp perfectly, and they were the basis for advanced transfiguration.
On the other hand, he continued to improve in his non-verbal magic and his wandless magic, though the progress did not differ much, as only a month had passed since the vacations began.
James had to face adult dark wizards. Even though he was reincarnated, adding his two ages together, he was not even thirty years old. Studying, understanding, and magical practice over time is key and that is a disadvantage for James, who is only thirteen years old.
He doesn't know Voldemort's age, but he must be easily past forty, and that puts him at a disadvantage.
He is not, however, in decline. His unusual talent in wandless magic is his great advantage. He never saw wizards with such good control in wandless magic. Even Eustace, the former DADA professor was surprised when he learned that James used wandless and non-verbal magic. This is not the norm, at least in the British community where wands have long been prevalent.
In addition to maintaining this demanding routine, James used what free time he had to take care of Potter's family affairs. Now as Lord Potter, he must assume the responsibilities. Although his father said he could take over, James planned to take care of family affairs.
In his former life as Edward Rothschild, he was taught by the best professors in the world on various subjects such as economics, mathematics, finance, politics, management, and leadership.
In addition, he was taught how to lead and manage the family. One of the families that controlled the world. So he is an expert in this area. Even more than most wizards and muggles.
He just had to adapt this to the magical world which was not difficult. He had lived here for thirteen years and had already gotten used to it.
Currently, James is in a large office formerly used by his grandfather. On his desk was a large stack of papers that James was poring over.
The Death Eater rebellion had already begun. They attacked Azkaban, and Voldemort made himself known to the world. In such a delicate situation James had to protect the family and prepare for war.
According to the news of the attacks that James saw in the numerous newspapers the Death Eaters wanted to rebel and were following supremacist ideals. At this time they were looking for members to join their ranks, be they wizards or dark creatures such as Dementors to achieve their purpose.
Knowing this it is logical that the Death Eaters try to recruit wizarding families to join them. Most likely through negotiations if they do not happen as they want they may end up attacking said family, as they will be an enemy.
As they may attack Azkaban they may end up in a magical family residence to force said family to join them.
James with this in mind knew what he had to do. Gather the entire Potter family in Gloucestershire, England. Near Potter Manor is Churchdown, a village of 5,000 inhabitants. It is in a semi-rural setting.
The Potter Family is divided into five branches. He would be of the main branch since his father Fleamont was the direct heir of Henry the former Lord Potter.
The second branch would be Charlus, Dorea, and Oliver. Third: Richard, his wife Catherine, and their only son Charlie. Fourth: Elder Willie and his wife Mary. Both are over eighty years old and had no children. Last: Victoria Potter and her daughter Catherine James' only cousin. Victoria's father and husband died ten years ago when James was only three years old.
James to convince everyone to move near Potter Manor held his first meeting as Lord Potter a few days ago. The whole family gathered, and James explained to them why it was best to move and have the whole family in one spot.
Consolidating everyone in one place would provide a significant strategic advantage in terms of defense, use of resources, and strengthening the family. To their good fortune, everyone agreed. They knew of the turbulent times that were happening in the magical community and felt it was best to be united.
Everyone was amazed at James' abilities. He is only a thirteen-year-old boy, but he is already making a plan to defend himself from possible Death Eater attacks.
With the decision made, four properties were purchased in Churchdown. The Potter family had enough money to afford such a large purchase of four properties.
Everything went quietly. The other properties that were now empty would not be sold for the time being. They would be possible shelters or hiding places if prepared with the necessary charms and resources.
Once everyone was settled in the village near the mansion, James, with the help of his parents and other family members, implemented protective charms on the properties of each family member.
An anti-disappearance charm and an anti-disappearance charm. It wouldn't be nice if dark wizards could just show up and easily leave after attacking. As for if they need to flee if the situation is critical, James prepared a portkey for each family group that only they knew about. This way they could flee if things get ugly, although he doesn't think this will happen shortly.
Luckily, the Potter family is very close-knit, and they managed to complete all of this in only a month since the vacations began.
Once this first step was completed, James began to focus on managing the family's financial resources. They already had a major expenditure in buying four properties, they needed to increase the family's wealth. In a war, money is key, even if it is a magical war.
James in his former life belonged to one of the most important families in finance and investment. His family controlled the world's finances at one time. So he was an expert on the subject, much more than adult wizards who have medieval thoughts.
The easiest way to make quick money is to get Muggle money, something James is an expert in, much more so than the magical economy which is backward and has different customs.
The goblin-run Gringotts bank accepts Muggle's money and exchanges it for magical money. This is so that muggle-born people can acquire magical money and live in the magical community.
James began investing money in the Muggle world. His knowledge of finance and investing was very high. In addition, in his past life, he studied the history of the financial market and was currently in the year 1973. In his past life, he was from the year 2000. With his almost perfect memory and financial knowledge, he would get his money back in a short time and make great profits.
With his father's help, he made all the necessary transactions. It was more difficult to move in the Muggle world, as his father is not an expert and barely knows muggle money, so he had to take care of that part.
Completed this second step to the third: relationships with other families to forge alliances and be on good terms. This is key for several reasons: information exchange, mutual support, resources, etc.
This step was easier. He knew many important people at Hogwarts who would be future heirs like him: Fabian and Gideon, William, Frank, Lupin, and Sirius (although his family was not aligned with his interests, there was still Alphard and Andromeda), among others.
To improve his friendships and relationships, he arranged meetings at his mansion, inviting everyone. He had to do socializing, and the good thing was that he got along well with everyone. Never a meeting would be boring if Gideon and Fabian attended.
Thanks to the Prewett brothers he got to know Molly, his older sister, and thanks to this he got to know Arthur Weasley. He is the eldest son of the Weasleys and currently works at the Ministry. A good ally and a great guy very enthusiastic. At one of these meetings, Arthur introduced James to his son Charles Weasley who was not yet a year old.
A surprise of these meetings was the inclusion of two people: Regulus and Narcissa Black. Sirius' younger brother and cousin.
James didn't know how Regulus and Narcissa's parents let them attend Potter Manor, but if Sirius managed it, it wasn't crazy that they could too. James suspected it was thanks to Sirius' grandfather: Arcturus Black III.
Arcturus was an old friend of his grandfather Henry, and in the conflict that Grindelwald started, he opposed him and his goal of wiping out muggles. So it is logical that he has the same position in this war waged by Voldemort.
James would love to be able to have most of House Black as allies, but he had to be careful. The ideals of this House were extreme, they were considered the oldest in Britain for a reason, and they married between cousins.
As for Sirius, he did not doubt his best friend. He would put his hand in the fire for him, and he knows Sirius would do the same, but he doesn't know this about Regulus and Narcissa. They both display lofty supremacist attitudes. They are not like Sirius, Andromeda, and Alphard, who do not discriminate against muggles.
He will need to keep an eye on each during meetings. Let them pass on information to his family, though he doesn't believe that. It would be too hasty when they are only meetings between students and the occasional adult-like Arthur or Molly.
In this way, the summer wore on. James had plenty of time, but he was busy all day either with study, training, or family matters. Although exhausting, it was fruitful to do so many things and to always have his mind occupied with a goal.
