Suggest from Gobin
"Your Excellency, according to current wizarding law, it is extremely challenging for you to evade the custody of Albus Dumbledore. Even if he never truly cared for you, his supporters will always find means to hinder your escape."
Bogrod pushed his glasses. He knew who the boy was in front of him, but in Gringotts, there were only clients, no privileges.
"Even worse, having a pure-blood family closely monitoring you, under the watchful eye of Albus Dumbledore." Bogrod lowered his voice. He knew what Albus Dumbledore was doing. The old man, who had been manipulating the situation to his advantage over the years, was leading the Ministry of Magic under the foolish leadership of Cornelius Fudge.
" Worse yet, have a pure-blood family close to Albus Dumbledore watch over you. " Bogrod lowered his voice. He knew what Albus Dumbledore was doing. The old man, who had influenced the situation over the years, was playing his own game. The magic controlled by Cornelius Fudge and the government was enough to prove their incompetence.
"I guess the Weasleys are the closest to him right now." There was a hint of sarcasm in the boy's voice.
The Weasley family is well-known, but not for their wealth. They have a large number of children and seem to lack a proper understanding of birth control. Interestingly, it is also known that they abandoned two children in the past. One was not sorted into Gryffindor, and the other was expelled from the family for supporting a traitor.
Ironically, the two children that Weasley abandoned are now heirs to powerful pure-blood families.
"Yes, the Weasleys, despite their reputation for neglecting their two children, Albus Dumbledore used his influence not only to assist them in restoring their reputation, but also to grant them social standing."
As loyal followers of Albus Dumbledore, the Weasleys always had many opportunities. Despite being mediocre, Arthur Weasley was able to hold a high-ranking position in the Ministry of Magic. The first heir to the Weasley family, William Weasley, was also favored by Albus Dumbledore, which contributed to his success, although he was already talented enough.
Because of Albus Dumbledore's favoritism, the Weasleys often made impolite remarks about other purebloods.
"So, the current legal arrangement will only ensure that Albus Dumbledore has custody of you."
"You mean I can only protect myself based on ancient laws?" The boy quickly understood the depth of Bogrod's words.
Since the existing law protects Albus Dumbledore, it means that the ancient law is not applicable.
The boy was indeed, as Odbert said, a wise heir.
Indeed, in order to adapt to the changing times, the Wizengamot, the governing body of the wizarding world, has formulated numerous laws to ensure a well-defined structure in wizarding society. It can even be said that these laws impose strict regulations on certain wizarding customs.
However, the old laws were not repealed.
The Light Forces, led by Albus Dumbledore, have always wanted to use the influence they gained after the war to repeal the old pure-blood laws.
However, while the oldest pure-blood laws were explicitly protected by the gods, there were always enough pure-blood seats to prevent Albus Dumbledore from gaining influence in the Wizengamot.
These ancient laws served as the trump card for many pure-blood families.
At the same time, it is also the standard for goblins to judge whether the wizarding society is rational.
No goblin has ever liked the Light Forces, especially when they are so unscrupulous.
The boy thought for a moment. Among the ancient laws he read the other day, there are indeed several laws that protect him.
Bogrod noticed the boy's contemplation, and he felt pleased.
"Your Excellency, before we delve into the discussion of custody, let us commence with purifying and scrutinizing you."
Bogrod pulled a lever beside him, and within a few seconds, what should have been Bogrod's office quickly transformed into an exquisitely bright room adorned with tapestries hanging on the pristine white walls.
The boy turned his head to look directly behind Bogrod.
There were three steps, and behind them was a large bathtub.
"Welcome to the room."
Bogrod smiled, revealing a row of perfectly aligned teeth. Not all wizards are qualified to have Gringotts perform a "cleaning ceremony." Even Cornelius Fudge did not have this treatment. It is not just about status and wealth; these complicated rituals always require hard -earned tickets.
Only purebloods with four "old and noble" family names and first heir status are eligible to stand here.
"Do I need to pay anything to complete the ritual?" The boy knew that the "cleansing ritual" was definitely not free, so he used an affirmative sentence without any question.
Bogrod was quite satisfied with the boy's answer, and the boy appeared to be in a very calm state of mind.
"Your Excellency, are you familiar with the history of goblins?" Bogrod lowered his voice and placed a green potion into the bath.
"Yes, I managed to learn some of the history before going into Gringotts, although there are still some unfamiliar places." The boy replied honestly to Bogrod.
In fact, long before he entered Gringotts, the boy was already familiar with the history of the wizarding world.
He had to be knowledgeable about history in order to have a chance of survival, which was the only thing Vernon Dursley taught him when he was sent to the orphanage the previous year.
"As you may be aware, a major incident occurred involving the goblins, resulting in the loss of their shelter."
Although not sure if the boy knew enough about the goblin's past, Bogrod thought the boy definitely knew what he was talking about.
"Your request will be granted." The boy only took a moment to understand what Bogrod meant.
Hundreds of years of goblin turmoil have greatly impacted the goblins' power. Despite their firm control over the operation of Gringotts, they still need to find a trustworthy ally. This ally must not only possess a certain level of influence but also offer mutual benefits that can be exchanged.
Harry Potter is unreliable, but Hariwald Lestrange-Potter is different. Hariwald is stronger.
Hariwald nodded.
From today onwards, the fake Harry Potter does not exist. Instead, it is Hariwald Lestrange-Potter who was supposed to spread his wings.
Four hours later, no one noticed that there had been a change in the roster of freshmen stored in the Vice-Chancellor's office at Hogwarts.