Accio Paintbrush

In the week following his Gringotts revelations, Harry transformed his bedroom into a war room of sorts. Papers covered every surface, each filled with careful notes and plans. His artist's eye for detail now served a different purpose - mapping out the complex web of connections and possibilities before him.

The inheritance test results, safely stored in his Inventory, had changed everything. Three ancient bloodlines, multiple properties, and a family grimoire - all deliberately kept from him. Harry had spent his previous life navigating the cutthroat world of New York's art scene, where every smile could hide a betrayal, but this was different. This was calculated manipulation on a scale that made gallery politics look like child's play.

On his wall hung three separate charts, each dedicated to a different aspect of his plans:

The first detailed his immediate business ventures:

Phoenix Supplies (Public Face)

Muggle stationery supplies

Initial stock: 1000 ballpoint pens (bulk purchased at 10p each)

500 notebooks (lined paper, professional binding)

200 mechanical pencils

Marketing strategy: Start on Hogwarts Express

Projected first-term profit: 300+ galleons

Future expansion: Custom notebooks with house colors

Investments (Through Gringotts)

Nimbus Racing Broom Company (15% of capital)

Quality Quidditch Supplies (10%)

Flourish and Blotts (5%)

Various smaller ventures (20%)

Remaining capital held in reserve

The second chart mapped out his heritage claims:

Potter Line

Ancient and Noble House

Family Grimoire (priority to access)

Multiple properties (locations sealed)

Main vault restricted until 17

Research needed: Emancipation laws

Possible allies in Wizengamot?

Peverell Line

Older than Potter line

Historical significance unclear

Research needed: Family history

Possible political leverage?

Black Line

Named heir status

Current Lord Black's location?

Family known for dark magic

Political implications of connection

Research needed: Black family tree

The third chart was perhaps the most important - it detailed the power players:

Albus Dumbledore

Chief Warlock of Wizengamot

Headmaster of Hogwarts

Sealed Potter wills

Placed Harry with Dursleys

Controls access to Potter properties

Motivations unclear

Weakness: Loves secrets, hates exposure

Ministry of Magic

Current Minister: Cornelius Fudge

Relationship with Dumbledore?

Power structure needs mapping

Possible pressure points through press?

Gringotts (Allies)

Gornuk - Direct contact

Bound by client confidentiality

Mutual profit motivation

Potential source of information

Banking laws vs. Ministry authority

Harry had spent hours studying "Nature's Nobility: A Wizarding Genealogy" and "Great Wizarding Events of the Twentieth Century," cross-referencing family connections and political alliances. His artistic training helped him see patterns others might miss - the subtle interplay of power and influence that shaped wizarding society.

His immediate strategy took shape in detailed lists:

Phase One (First Year)

Establish Phoenix Supplies

Build customer base slowly

Maintain appearance of simple school business

Reinvest profits into expansion

Keep detailed records for future reference

Information Gathering

Map Hogwarts social structure

Identify potential allies in all houses

Monitor Dumbledore's attention patterns

Research family histories in library

Subscribe to Daily Prophet and other papers

Academic Performance

Maintain above-average but not exceptional grades

Show particular talent in practical subjects

Avoid drawing attention to independent study

Build relationships with key professors

Phase Two (Second Year)

Begin exploring Potter properties

Research family history

Locate property documents

Map magical protections

Plan future access

Expand business operations

Introduce new product lines

Establish mail-order system

Consider wholesale suppliers

Political groundwork

Study Wizengamot procedures

Track voting patterns

Identify potential supporters

Long-term Goals

Access Potter Grimoire

Petition for emancipation at 13

Challenge will sealing

Claim full inheritance

Establish independent power base

Harry's Inventory now contained essential documents, including copies of relevant laws and regulations he'd purchased from a legal bookshop in Diagon Alley. He'd also begun practicing different handwriting styles - one for business correspondence, another for school work, and a third for private notes.

Each morning, he spent an hour creating two objects through his painting ability - usually small items he could sell or use, carefully chosen to avoid suspicion. No magic, nothing too valuable, just useful things that could be explained away if discovered.

His trunk, expanded but not obviously magical, was organized with military precision:

Compartment One: School supplies and approved books

Compartment Two: Business inventory and records

Compartment Three: Private research materials

Hidden section: Inheritance documents and sensitive information

He'd also established a coded journal system:

Red notebook: Business accounts

Blue notebook: Hogwarts observations

Black notebook: Political research

Green notebook: Personal projects

Each evening, he updated these journals, cross-referencing information and looking for patterns. His previous life had taught him the value of documentation - evidence could be more powerful than magic when wielded correctly.

But perhaps his most crucial preparation was psychological. Harry spent hours practicing his public persona - the slightly naive but friendly first-year, interested in learning but not exceptionally ambitious. It was a delicate balance: being noticeable enough to avoid suspicion but not enough to invite scrutiny.

As September 1st approached, Harry reviewed his plans one final time. The pieces were in place: his business was ready to launch, his research was organized, and his mask was perfectly crafted. Let Dumbledore watch for signs of dark magic or brewing revenge. Let the wizarding world expect their storybook hero.

They would see exactly what he wanted them to see - while beneath the surface, the true game would unfold.

After all, as both Elias the artist and Harry the wizard had learned: The best masterpieces were painted one careful stroke at a time.