Harry looked out the barred window of his room at 4 Privet Drive,and couldn't bring himself to care. Sirius was gone, the one person who Harry had thought of as family is gone. And it's his own fault. If he had tried harder to get a hold of Sirius then no one would have gone to the ministry in the first place, and Sirius would still be alive.
Harry looked at the two letters siting on the bed. One from Gringotts, the other from Dumbledore. Harry let out a sigh and picked up the letter from the headmaster, deeming it more important. Harry took a moment to steal himself, then opened the letter.
Harry,
Do not blame yourself for Sirius' death, it,wasn't your fault. Sirius chose to live the life he lived, sadly he did not think of others when he did so. Sirius strayed from the greater good, and I must ask you not to stray as well, do not go after his killer Harry.
Gringotts may be sending you a letter, please do not open it. I tried to tell them not to send it, but alas they did not listen. It is your notice of Sirius' will reading. Do not trouble yourself with it, I will go in your stead.
Do not leave the house. The wards will only keep you safe while inside of them. I fear that the death eaters may come for you if you attempt to leave. I must ask you not to send any letters and to keep Hedwig inside. She is easily identified, and mail is easily intercepted. Order members will pick you up the week before school. Please be ready to leave.
Albums Dumbledore
Headmaster of Hogwarts School of Witchcraft and Wizardry, Order of Merlin, First Class, Grand Sorc., Chf. Warlock, Supreme Mugwump, International Confed. of Wizards
Harry put the letter down and sighed in irritation. He always hated Dumbledore telling him what to do, especially when it concerned when he could leave hell hole know as the Dursley's. However, no matter how much Harry hates listening to Dumbledore he always listens. Even though he can never figure out why he listens, he always does. This time, however, Harry wasn't going to. He knew that people sometimes sent a letter to Gringotts to be delivered with their will notice, and he wasn't going to chance missing his last words from Sirius.
Harry picked up the letter from Gringotts and as he had expected two letters fell out. He decided to read the letter from Sirius last, and therefore picked up the letter from Gringotts.
Heir Potter Black,
We at Gringotts wish to inform you of the date of the will reading of Lord Sirius Orion Black. Said will reading shall take place in three days time, on July 31st. Gringotts must inform you that if you do not show up your inheritance will be given to the Chief Warlock if he asks for it. Otherwise it shall sit in the vaults until one of Black blood claims it. As the 31st is your sixteenth birthday you shall be eligible for an inheritance test, as we know you are the heir to at least two lordships. You will be able to claim said lordships after the test, and will be fully emancipated and able to use magic outside of school.
No return owl is require, or expected. This letter serves as a port key to Diagon Alley and will activate at 9:00 on July 31st.
Griphook, Black family account manager
Harry threw down the letter in anger. The nerve of that man! To try and bar Harry's inheritance from him. Harry shook anger, his mind consumed by dark thoughts all geared towards Dumbledore . Suddenly Harry felt a pressure on his mind, not oppressive like when he looks into Dumbledore's eyes, or intrusive like when he looks into Snape's. No, it felt like it didn't belong. Harry focused on the pressure until he felt a pop, and collapsed to the ground unconscious. The air of the room was thick with Harry's magic. It shone a transparent green, and you could feel it in the air. It covered everything and seeped under the door and window.
Harry woke up with a start, his eyes clouded over in anger. He could remember things he didn't before, no not remember it was different. It's not like he had forgotten anything it was like he didn't want to think about certain things. Such as he couldn't stand the rest of the Gryffindorks. He didn't want to be a griffindor, he had wanted to be a slytherin, he didn't risk himself for others he convinces other people to risk themselves for him. There was also one big giant fact that doesn't really affect a whole lot, just pisses him off. He's not an idiot, be does not do mediocre in classes and he always studies a head, but makes sure not to sound like a know it all. This simple fact helped him a lot in this situation, because he knew what was wrong with him before, thanks to the reading he did before the Hogwarts express in first year (which is coincidently when he started acting odd). He knew that he had been under compulsions, many compulsions. And he knew the origins of said compulsion. Albums Dumbledore is going to pay and he is going to do so in an extraordinary way.
Harry looked around the room and realized that he had yet to read the letter from his godfather. Harry leaned down and slowly picked up the letter from Sirius. He took a deep breath and then started to read.
Pup,
I don't know what must be going through your head right now, but I can guarantee it isn't pleasant. I'm dead, and pup I am so sorry to have left you behind. I hope I went out like I've wanted to, protecting you. Don't blame yourself, I chose to do whatever it was that caused me to die and it is in no way your fault. Now if things are going like I think they are then I want you to disregard anything and everything Dumbledore says, especially when he is talking about the greater good... His greater good. Dumbledore has raised you up to be a weapon, a martyr, against Voldemort. He wants you to kill him and die in the process. I refuse to let that happen. Odds are that Dumbledore has a majority if your friends on his payroll, I know for a fact that the Weasley's (Molly, Arthur, Ron, and Ginny) and Granger are. I know this must hurt but it's best just to accept it and move on. Go to Gringotts on your birthday take the inheritance test and claim your lordships. I would have told you all this is person, but sadly Dumbledore has been putting compulsions on me. (Check yourself for those he seems to like using them to control his pawns.) Don't trust anyone in the order, that includes Mooney. He is a brother to me and he loves you dearly ( he considers you his cub), but he is also a firm Dumbledore supporter and will never turn agains him. I made you my heir and as such I only ask one thing in return... Kick Dumblefuck and his order of flaming chickens out of my house! Love you pup.
Uncle Padfoot
Harry smiled, leave his godfather to come up with excellent nicknames for the enemy. Harry's smile soon turned into a frown and then into an angered expression yet again. Yes, he had expected Ron to by abusing his friendship; but Hermione's betrayal was completely unexpected. Ron had always been a flight risk, quick to turn on him, easy to anger, always jealous. But, Hermione had always stood by him even when she knew how dangerous it was. She had always helped him (something he was hard pressed to admit considering he wouldn't have needed help if Dumbledore had just left his life alone) she had always been there for him. To find out that his best friend (Hermione) was getting paid to be his friend was earth shattering. However, finding out about Mrs. Weasley's betrayal really hurt... He had thought of her as a mother of sorts.
The only way to describe his feeling was pissed off. Harry was going to make them all pay starting with getting his inheritance, and ending with them all crouched at his feet begging for forgiveness.