That then allowed him to reset the permanent wards with a new password, as well.
Into the temporary guest book he made sure the book was clear of all other names before adding the full names of the current auror detachment.
He knew he'd have to keep a separate list of full names of those he suspected would often or sometimes visit set with the book, so he wouldn't have to ask them for their full names in future. That would be the names of the Alliance members.
When he asked Willy about another related matter, the little elf told him there was a book only available to the Head of the House, which could apply to the lethal wards in cases of blood feuds and the like.
He immediately asked for it and the elf indicated the hidden niche in the brickwork next to the stone. "It's in there, Master."
Drawing it out, Harry saw there were quite the number of names actively listed within. He recognised all of them to be who he suspected as Death Eaters. One was Snape. However, on thinking about it, he realised he knew a few names that weren't there; so went ahead and added them. Tom Riddle, Lucius Malfoy, Peter Pettigrew, Walden MacNair, Corban Yaxley, Bartemius Crouch Jr and Igor Karkaroff all joined the list of names that included all three LeStranges, Avery, Dolohov and others.
Once done he closed the book and followed Willy's directions on how to activate the book's changes.
Finally, with all the changes he needed to do now done, he closed back up the hidden chamber wherein rested the stone and made his way back up to the main floor.
"Alright, Willy,' he said, once back in the welcoming parlour. "I need to go back to the Granger residence to round up my betrothed, her family and a couple of aurors who have it in their heads I need to be babysat. I'll be back soon."
"Very well, Master Harry," said the elf. "I'll let the others know."
As soon as Harry disappeared back through the floo, Willy called the others back and instructed them to begin to get the Manor ready. "Master Harry be bringing guests!" he declared. "Clean, clean, clean! Raggy be helpings Pinty be preparing lunchies; and Tally be helpings Betsy be cleanings!"
Happily, the five all popped away to work.
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Stepping back out of the floo in the Doghouse, this time remembering to pause the moment before stepping out, Harry was happy he didn't so much as even stagger.
"Yessss!" he happily declared.
The auror waiting for him grinned and said, "I see you've figured it out."
"Yup!" he then declared. " Alright, time to go round up the troops."
He'd only just exited the little building to find Hermione hurrying down from the back door.
As soon as she reached him she started rapidly asking questions like her days of old. "Thank God you're safe! Is it still there? Did you have trouble with the wards? What's it like? Is it as big as the Longbottoms'; or bigger or smaller? Are there elves―"
"Hermione! Stop!" he barked.
That immediately shut her up and made her blush. "Sorry!" she squeaked, looking down and away.
With a sigh of frustration and acceptance, he instructed, "Come back up and inside and we'll round everyone up. As I hope you'll all join me to go and have a better look, you're going to find that you'll be able to answer most of your questions simply by looking for yourself."
"Umm... yeah," she said. "Sorry!"
Harry lead the way back up to the house and inside.
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Once everyone was rounded up, the whole household except one auror who'd remain behind, trooped down to the Doghouse.
Once inside, he reminded them, "Alright. The floo address is 'Pottermore'. And the new current password is 'Rule Britannia'. Everyone got that?"
When no one disagreed he tossed in a dash of floo powder and was away a few moments later. Again, he gave the short pause at the end before almost nimbly stepping out.
Pleased with his efforts in having finally figured out 'the secret' to floo travel, he stepped away just in time for the first auror to step through. Then, in quick succession, came Hermione, Wendell, Monica and the second auror.
That's also when Willy popped in.
Looking to the elf, Harry said, "Good. You're here."
"Of course, Master Harry," replied the elf.
"We have one more to join us," he told it. "I have a personal elf and I'd like to bring him over. Is that alright with you?"
"Of course, Master Harry," replied Willy. "Will he also be the new Jeeves?"
"No," replied Harry. "You remain Major Domo of Pottermore, if that's alright with you."
"Of course, Master Harry."
"He'll be my personal elf, who will also return with me to Hogwarts in a few days."
"Very well, Master Harry," replied the elf.
With a grin back, Harry suddenly commanded, "Dobby!"
Dobby arrived with the slightest of cracks a few moments later. "Yes, Master Harry, Sir?"
Indicating Willy, Harry said, "Dobby, this is Willy. He is Major Domo of Pottermore and otherwise known as The Jeeves. He has four other elves under his leadership."
Turning to Willy to indicate Dobby he said, "This is Dobby. He is my personal elf and tends to go where I go."
Turning back to Dobby as both elves were looking each other over, Harry said, "Dobby, for ease of identity, I want you to dress the same as the other Potter elves here; but... I want you to have a silver belt, rather than the gold one Willy wears, or the grey ones the other elves wear. The silver is to show you to be my personal elf. Is that alright with you?"
"Of course, Master Harry, Sir!" Dobby immediately and happily replied. A snap of his fingers and he was wearing just as Harry described.
Turning back to Willy he said, "Sorry, I should have asked first. I take it the gold belt, rather than a grey belt, is because of your position in the Potter household?"
"Yes, Master Harry," replied Willy.
"No one else wears a silver belt?"
"No, Master Harry."
"Excellent," he declared clapping his hands together and rubbing them. "Alright, you two. Willy... would you mind introducing Dobby to the other Potter elves and bringing him up to date with the House of Potter and what his role within the household will be?"
"Of course not, Master Harry."
A moment later, both elves popped away.
Spinning back to the rest, except the aurors, they were watching him with amusement. The aurors had already begun to move through the manor, casting as they went.
Wendell chuckled and said, "That was great to watch. You have skills in leadership."
Hermione asked, "How many elves are there, Harry?"
"Here, excluding Dobby? Five," he replied. "I still have no idea how many there are in total."
Suddenly, he realised he'd forgotten something, or simply hadn't until then realised it. Giving his fingers a snap he declared, "I've forgotten something. Wait a bit."
Looking off to the side he called, "Ummm... Betsy?"
The little female elf he'd been introduced to by Willy earlier popped in. "Yes, Master Harry," she asked.
Indicating Hermione he said, "Betsy, this is Lady Presumptive Hermione Jean Granger, magical ward of Lord Sirius Orion Black of the Noble and Most Ancient House of Black - and my betrothed."
Looking at Hermione, he was grinning and said, "Hermione? Betsy. Ladies elf of Pottermore. Your personal elf."
While Hermione stood there gaping like a stunned fish at him, he heard Monica snickering in amusement slightly off to one side.
Betsy, meanwhile, dropped into a curtsey - proving, as Harry suspected, she was female - and carefully said to Hermione, "Mistress Herm-my-oh-nee."
Spending a few seconds glancing in shock between Harry and Betsy, Hermione finally fixed a glare on Harry and barked, "Harrison James Potter!"
Harry just burst out laughing.
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