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@@ -22,12 +22,13 @@ coherent manner. Depth of storytelling, I suspect, is a skill that will take me
22some time to learn. 22some time to learn.
23 23
24Although I have many notes here, they are primarily descriptive rather than 24Although I have many notes here, they are primarily descriptive rather than
25prescriptive. Being the first work of this size I have attempted, I expect to do 25prescriptive. Being the first work of this size I have attempted, I expect to
26significant revisions and nonlinear editing as I rework the story. 26do significant revisions and nonlinear editing as I rework the story.
27 27
28* Harry winds up *completely* self-motivated. He is *clearly* superior to all 28* Harry winds up *completely* self-motivated. He is *clearly* superior to all
29 those *humans*, viewing himself as a Goblin who happens to have access to some 29 those *humans*, viewing himself as a Goblin who happens to have access to
30 really amazing legal rights and loopholes through an accident of genetics. 30 some really amazing legal rights and loopholes through an accident of
31 genetics.
31* Why does Harry attend Hogwarts? He's an *asset* as a fully-trained wizard; 32* Why does Harry attend Hogwarts? He's an *asset* as a fully-trained wizard;
32 imagine what the Goblins plan to do with one of their own seen as a returning 33 imagine what the Goblins plan to do with one of their own seen as a returning
33 hero to Wizarding Britain, and eventually to take a seat as a Lord in the 34 hero to Wizarding Britain, and eventually to take a seat as a Lord in the
@@ -35,17 +36,18 @@ significant revisions and nonlinear editing as I rework the story.
35* I am honestly not sure what house Harry is in. 36* I am honestly not sure what house Harry is in.
36 * Gryffindor - he is trained as a warrior. 37 * Gryffindor - he is trained as a warrior.
37 * Ravenclaw - as a Goblin, he is an unremarkable warrior, but he is very 38 * Ravenclaw - as a Goblin, he is an unremarkable warrior, but he is very
38 interested in learning Wizarding magic so as to exploit his great advantage. 39 interested in learning Wizarding magic so as to exploit his great
40 advantage.
39 * Slytherin - from a Human perspective, his morals are off the wall; he is 41 * Slytherin - from a Human perspective, his morals are off the wall; he is
40 *insanely* cunning and ambitious. 42 *insanely* cunning and ambitious.
41 * Hufflepuff - he is loyal to the Goblin nation, after all. 43 * Hufflepuff - he is loyal to the Goblin nation, after all.
42* History of Magic classes do not go well. 44* History of Magic classes do not go well.
43* Snape's antagonism can go different ways. 45* Snape's antagonism can go different ways.
44 * If Harry sees him as a genuine enemy, then Snape is going to have to go down 46 * If Harry sees him as a genuine enemy, then Snape is going to have to go
45 *hard.* Goblin-raised Harry would not tolerate being attacked. 47 down *hard.* Goblin-raised Harry would not tolerate being attacked.
46 * On the other hand, if Harry's upbringing was full of harsh personalities and 48 * On the other hand, if Harry's upbringing was full of harsh personalities
47 general antagonism, then Snape might be the only professor that Harry really 49 and general antagonism, then Snape might be the only professor that Harry
48 *likes.* 50 really *likes.*
49* Flitwick is probably in on the plan. 51* Flitwick is probably in on the plan.
50 * This is a point in favor of Ravenclaw house. 52 * This is a point in favor of Ravenclaw house.
51 * On the other hand, Harry is raised as a Goblin, while Flitwick is raised as 53 * On the other hand, Harry is raised as a Goblin, while Flitwick is raised as
@@ -72,9 +74,9 @@ significant revisions and nonlinear editing as I rework the story.
72 Goblin morals, splitting the soul is done a little differently. Harry 74 Goblin morals, splitting the soul is done a little differently. Harry
73 donates to charity. The pain almost kills him. 75 donates to charity. The pain almost kills him.
74 * At the end of year 1, Harry is attacked by Voldemort (while Harry is taking 76 * At the end of year 1, Harry is attacked by Voldemort (while Harry is taking
75 advantage of Dumbledore's absence to steal the stone for himself) and learns 77 advantage of Dumbledore's absence to steal the stone for himself) and
76 that Voldemort is the one who attempted to steal from Gringotts. Harry, 78 learns that Voldemort is the one who attempted to steal from Gringotts
77 being an admitted hypocrit, takes this *personally*. 79 Harry, being an admitted hypocrit, takes this *personally*.
78* Harry reclaims Goblin artifacts aggressively. Gryffindor's sword in year 2. 80* Harry reclaims Goblin artifacts aggressively. Gryffindor's sword in year 2.
79 The Goblet of Fire in year 4, *before* the names are drawn. 81 The Goblet of Fire in year 4, *before* the names are drawn.
80* Ideally, a huge buildup to a new Goblin revolution. 82* Ideally, a huge buildup to a new Goblin revolution.
@@ -92,8 +94,8 @@ significant revisions and nonlinear editing as I rework the story.
92 improved relationship between the Goblins and the muggles. The muggle 94 improved relationship between the Goblins and the muggles. The muggle
93 government will openly side with the Goblins in any rebellion. 95 government will openly side with the Goblins in any rebellion.
94* Harry needs a proxy for his Wizengamot seat. I'm totally going to make it 96* Harry needs a proxy for his Wizengamot seat. I'm totally going to make it
95 Petunia. Her hatred of freaks is *perfect*, and she could be swayed into it by 97 Petunia. Her hatred of freaks is *perfect*, and she could be swayed into it
96 being offered the position by the Queen of England. 98 by being offered the position by the Queen of England.
97 99
98There are lots of OCs in this work, many of whom are Goblins whose names I have 100There are lots of OCs in this work, many of whom are Goblins whose names I have
99trouble remembering, even though I'm the one who came up with them. 101trouble remembering, even though I'm the one who came up with them.
@@ -104,8 +106,8 @@ trouble remembering, even though I'm the one who came up with them.
104 given to Petunia for the purchase of Harry. 106 given to Petunia for the purchase of Harry.
105* Bloodrock is the Head of Foreign Tax-Related Disbursements. 107* Bloodrock is the Head of Foreign Tax-Related Disbursements.
106* Culthok is the Head of Hogwarts Accounts. 108* Culthok is the Head of Hogwarts Accounts.
107* Goldknife is the Healer responsible for Harry. She yearns to someday work as a 109* Goldknife is the Healer responsible for Harry. She yearns to someday work as
108 Disemboweler instead. 110 a Disemboweler instead.
109* Lacksack is the thief Harry whose execution Harry prevented, and the first 111* Lacksack is the thief Harry whose execution Harry prevented, and the first
110 Liar. 112 Liar.
111* The Matriarch is an Oracle, who counted the prophetic enemies of Harry. 113* The Matriarch is an Oracle, who counted the prophetic enemies of Harry.