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Yes, well things will be changing for the better around here. Please let us know how many to expect, ages and which positions they play." Harry told them before they portkeyed out with a still whimpering Quiggly.

"That was brilliant!" Mike said cheerfully. "The offer for the kids to come to camp was inspired, they'll be treating Quiggly like the scum he is now."

"Would you like to join me? I have appointments with several of Quiggly's appointed staff before I have a potential candidate to interview for Director at 9 am." Harry said with a grin and the two made their way to the offices of Quiggly's assistants, two of which were smart enough to realize they were goners and were already packing their offices. The 3rd one put up a fuss saying he was a valuable employee and shouldn't be lumped in with the others. When Harry asked him just what his job responsibilities were the man couldn't answer and so he was escorted out as well. Most of the staff had come to watch the spectacle of 13 people being fired in one go plus the director being arrested.

"Nothing is ever boring around you is it Harry?" Wood asked with amusement as the bawling receptionist was portkeyed out with 4 of the security officers. The other 4 security officers, the chef and the three assistant directors had already been evacuated. The staff had all applauded each group that left making Harry feel much more confidant in his decisions.

"I wouldn't be me if I didn't attract trouble and adventure." Harry said with a laugh. "Now tell me about these classes you and some of the others are taking."

"Well I was only second in my year to Percy Weasley so I had high scores. I received 3 Outstanding NEWTs in Charms, Transfiguration, DADA as well as E's in my other subjects at Hogwarts of Potions, Herbologry, History, and Ancient Runes. I also received O's in Flying, Dueling and Physical Education and an E in Warding that I took at the ministry. I love Quidditch and wanted to continue to play it as it's my passion by I also realize that I will not be bale to play it for long. My body is going to be too old someday to play and I want to have a career to fall back on. I chose charms since it was my favorite subject in school. Mike got me in touch with Charms Master Franklin in California and he agreed to take me on as a part time apprentice." Oliver told him with a proud smile.

"That's great Oliver, who are the others and what are they studying?" Harry asked wondering if he could encourage and fund more of his employees in this way. He knew a lot of pro athletes got hurt and then had to work very low paying jobs for the rest of their lives just to get by. Quidditch paid well while you were in top form but the public quickly forgot about most of them once their careers were over.

"Ree Woo is one of the Chaser trainers and he is apprenticing a Transfiguration master in New York City. I know Otto has been studying for years for his Herbology masters but he doesn't have a lot of extra time. Ken Phillips is a Counselor and he is trying to find a Dueling master to apprentice. Ken loves to duel and runs the camp competition. No one wants to apprentice him since he can't always get away for all the competitions, though he does get to quite a few. I think Sarah Miller is also looking for a master; she is a History buff almost a walking encyclopedia of knowledge of thing you and I have never heard of. There may be others that I don't know about. Most of us love our work here and love to play but are still worried about our futures." Oliver said with a shrug. "Besides, it's not like we could have a family and still work here. The no fraternization rule really sucks sometimes."

"Thanks for the info Ollie," Harry said with wheels turning in his head. "From the commotion in the other room I am going to assume my interview candidate arrived." He said and they walked back into the foyer to see a man surrounded by many of the longer time employees shaking hands and being heartily greeted.

"That's Garret Erb!" Oliver said with a grin. "He's legend around here. What's he doing here?"

"I thought he might be interested in having his old job back," Harry said with a smirk and there were cheers from those who heard him. "Hey, he has to want it first!" He laughed and made his way over to new arrival. "Hello, I'm Harry Potter and I am thrilled that you accepted my invitation for a visit."

"Well son I couldn't turn it down. There are quite a few people around here that I dearly wanted to see." Garret told him. "Well you definitely look like a Potter but I see some of your mother in you. She was a firecracker that one and kept your father in line too!" Harry just smiled at the man who was the first person to ever mention that he looked like his mum too, it was great!

"Why don't we go have a quick chat and then you can get caught up with everyone afterwards." Harry offered and led him towards his tiny office. "First thing first I want to apologize for how you were mistreated after my father died. Please know that had I been old enough I never would have condoned those actions. As it is, I have been lied to as well these past years and until a month ago I did not even know I was a Lord or had any property holdings."

Garret Erb was shocked, he had just assumed that the boy in front of him was letting the old man run the show until he graduated. To never have been told what his responsibilities were was outrageous. He had been inclined to decline whatever offer the young Potter was going to give him but now he realized they might just be able to work together to bring The Farm back to its original greatness. "Ok son, let me hear your offer. I will tell you now there will have to be some major changes to get me back here though."

"I would like you to take over as Director again. The job needs to be what it was when you held it. Attendance is down over 22 since you left and income is less than ½ of what it once was. Quiggly did a wonderful job of steeling money at the cost of the proud heritage of this facility. I want to return this place to its former glory as well as add on with new programs. I plan on adding a scouting camp for young players to show off their skills to pro recruiters. I want more children's and family programs offered. I plan on funding further education for my employees so they are prepared once their Quidditch careers are ended. I plan on extending Ash's preservation reserve and hopefully bringing in scholarly research team retreats. This place can be about more than Quidditch and I think it will be great." Harry said with conviction glad to see a smile on Garret's face.

"Ok kid, I see you are on the right track. But I can't come back here without my family. I've gotten married and have two small boys since I was last here. I refuse to leave them behind and only see them on weekends." Garret said seriously.

"Mr. Erb, there is plenty of space here to hold the families of the employees. Oliver Wood was mentioning something to me about a no fraternization policy and while I agree that it should not be flaunted, especially not around the kids, I believe the employees can be trusted to be discreet. I want this place to have a more family friendly atmosphere and by allowing the employees to have their families here it will help." Harry said. "We can even use some of the recovered money from Quiggly to build family housing for the staff."

"There will be some issues with that as this is an unnplottable location accessible only by portkey." Garret said trying to think through the logistics of things.

"We can issue permanent portkeys to specific locations throughout the US," Harry said, having already thought about it. "Each family member that needs to leave regularly for a job or school can have a personalized portkey that will deposit them there and back through use of a specified password. The wards would make sure that only that person be allowed through so the security issue would not be compromised. I have a similar portkey that always allows me access here."

"What about salaries Mr. Potter? Quiggly has not given anyone more than a miniscule raise since I left." Garret asked and the two spent the next hour going over Harry's lists and notes and making alterations. By the time they finished they had a workable salary list as well as the proper staff figures and research grants. Garret was able to talk Harry into a staff of 70 for an annual salary cost of around $325,000 galleons. It would allow for much greater freedom with their programs and Harry thought the cost acceptable if they could increase attendance.

"I welcome you back to The Potter Family Farm Director Erb." Harry said shaking the man's hand with a grin. "Now I believe most of the staff will be quite anxious to see if you have accepted the position."

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