The last year went by, now it was Harry's 18th birthday with them, his 11th birthday for the outside. Every one was in a flurry, making sure his birthday would be the best yet. They greeted him with a huge happy birthday in the Great Hall draped in shinning banners and streamers for decoration and a grand old table in the center. 

"Happy Birthday Snakelet." Salazar repeated, leading Harry to the Hall. Harry stopped dead in his tracks gaping at the presents. 

"This is amazing!" 

"I know time does fly by" Helga stated. 

"Start with your presents Harry." Row insisted "then we will begin the celebratory break of fast." 

There was nothing else to convince Harry. He got many wonderful things some included, New dagger holster, a book of transfiguration and defensive magic from Godric. Gorgeous golden quill, and a journal spelled for only Harry to use from Rowena. A bottle green cloak, with black lining, hand stitched snakes along the trim, a re-curve bow made from Laurel wood with a dragon hide back quiver filled with Daedric arrows and a journal from Helga. Finally from Salazar, Harry was given his personal journal with spells and potions that he created all in Parseltongue, a silver locked that has three small emeralds and Slytherin crest on it. 

One gift Harry didn't expect was a Black snake, when put in the light, the scales appear as dark green and midnight blue scales.  Salazar informed him it was an accidental breed of a Basilisk and common cobra. She had the power of every Basilisk and poisonous of both Cobra and a Basilisk. It was also that she is the only one of her kind, doesn't grow anymore than 15 feet. She was placed here because no one could control it not even the creator but for Harry it was perfect for both she was his familiar. A strong bond between a very powerful wizard and a very powerful snake. 

He named her Spero. 

 They all sat down for dinner, and he cut the first slice of cake, once they were all settled down in the lounge Merlin spoke up "Now, we have not given you all that we wish to you."

"Really?" Harry asked confused.

"In recognition of your power, abilities and credibility, we would like you to become part or our direct line." Salazar picked up, a small smile came on is face as Harry's jaw dropped. 

"What?" 

"We would like you to become our heir." Rowena exclaimed.

"I-I would be honored," He got out. They waited for Harry to compose himself before they began. It was a simple potion that would add the five of them, with the drops of their blood, and Harry would drink it. Nothing physical truly happened, he did get taller, and his muscle toned a little more, his eye sight fixed to perfection, and his eyes glowed even more bright.  "Thank you, truly. This means so much to me." 

"We know, and we can't think of no other that we would won't to give this to."  Merlin returned.

"H-how is this going to work I mean you all won't be alive at the time I return." Harry pointed out, they all nodded.

"We traveled to a time where we could set up your own vault which has all of our belongings and anything that is here and there will be yours. There is also a clauses that each of our descendants would only get what each heir receive which is still a lot but when you go you will receive everything in our name. " Sal explained "most of it won't be available till you come of age."

Harry nodded as Helga also cut in "Hogwarts here and there is eccentrically the same, your quarters will be there if you ask. Since you have each of us, Hogwarts will work for you if you need her help." 

"For the wizengamot we all have seats, our power will hold and you being the only one able to ever take it minus Salazars descendants, but only you can sit in them not a proxy." Godric informed Harry.

"There is also that you cannot be cast out of our houses. So your rightful place will never be taken from you. You are though only a whisper in the history books when you go to your world. " Rowena filled in to which Harry nodded again.

"We also have here our copy of Heir Rings. When you step out from this world the other rings will cease to exist. When you do become 15 every with thing lord and all will come to you, minus Slazar's heir which you will then be heir till he dies." Merlin added opening a small box that had five rings, one by one Harry slipped them on. He watched as all of them molded together on to his  finger that now had five crests imprinted on the metal. Just enough to show what the band represents not exactly who. 

Harry rushed over hugging each of them repeatedly saying thank you, to Harry this was the best gift he could have received. Since was technically saying good bye tomorrow, he knew he could see them and talk to them when he wants to but now the future was looking even more interesting.  

Two weeks lasted a short time for Harry but they were grand. He perfected yet another spell, a masking one and showed it off to Salazar though he wasn't quite happy. Harry got the scolding of his life time for scarring the Slytherin Lord out of his wits. Though Harry was too busy howling with laughter at the undignified sound that left the man and then was bribed not to tell the others about the incident. 

Lucky enough Godric was also using the spell and saw the whole thing. So much to Sal's liking the ladies all heard about the incident and even seeing the memory from Ric. For two whole days, were horrible for Harry, walking around with Medusa's head of snakes, listening to them going on and on. He thanks his lucky stars for Godric was still paying for it a week latter. 

The last night for a while finally came, a grand affair Harry had ever seen. The Great Hall was decked out at its finest and a feast fit got the Gods was prepared. They spoke and they played, laughed and they cried up until the early hours when Harry finally collapsed, completely tired in Sal's waiting arms.   

His trunk was packed, he was dressed in the finest robes he had, Spero was tucked away in his trunk and his wand strapped to his arm- once he finally found it that is. It was a difficult affair for Harry, he Knew it would be a long while till he saw them physically, but he didn't want to go. The five of them were his family the ones who saved him. There were paintings with them and their memories still intact because it is them walking in their paintings  to see the outside but not actually traveling. 

He clutched to Salazar, crying, until he was out of tears. The five were the same, fit to burst with tears- they did see him as each of their son, they were family. "I know it is difficult, Snakelet." Salazar softly soothed the boy "But you are strong and you are going to show everyone who you truly are."

"We will miss you just as much, but we know that you'll be doing so well" Row told him.

"You'll do us proud." Godric agreed.

"You will be finally able to meet your father and Godfather again, "Helga reminded him smiling through the tears, "You've missed them a lot."

That seemed to calm the boy down a little bit, he drew back, wiped his eyes, his missing etiquette being ignored this once.

"You will rebuild strong bonds with them again," Salazar added "I believe they will be overjoyed."

"I hope so.."

"Do not doubt the bond Harry," Merlin told him, they knew that each of them could travel to the outside, and their paintings but it still hurt to say good-bye. 

"I know I guess I am nervous is all," he admitted. 

"It will be okay Harry" Rowena told him, "and I believe it is important to focus on them instead of us."

"What do you mean?"

"I do not think it is wise to put effort in to finding our portraits, when you should be with your true family." she said gently, holding a hand to stop the protests. "Should you come across the portraits we will be joy, but don't look for us. You can always write to us in the journal and when you do come to visit it will be when you are of age at least. No traveling between the worlds, what I am say I had your relationship with your true family and your destiny damaged because you held on to us."

Harry bowed his head, he understood what Rowena's wishes were true and how ever difficult he would listen to them. "Okay I promise." He spoke.

"You will always be with us and a place here, and we will see you again don't doubt that," Helga stated "just promise to live, Harry, we will always be watching over you but it is you who have to stand strong in times we can't help you."

"Ya I know," Harry told her.

"It's time to go Harry. We have businesses to take care of," Merlin told him. With one more rounds of hugs Merlin took his arm and they vanished in a flash of light. They landed in a dark alley way in a street bustling with people and kids. 

  "Welcome to Diagon Alley, your time" Merlin said, Harry was shocked to see the difference, he once went here with Merlin a long time before this. It was busy with every one going which and every way. The magic strong and bountiful in here. 

There were many shops and so many things to be bought, Merlin informed him of all that was customs and other hoopla as they went straight for the bank.