The Flames of War
Summary:Sirius Black's death, a newcomer's arrival, the downfall of two Dark Lords. /Jessica McKinnon/NymphadoraTonks/Daphne Greengrass
Number Four Privet Drive Surrey-The Smallest Bedroom
Harry James Potter sat in the darkening room, his once bright emerald eyes were dull and lifeless if anyone had bothered to check on his mental state and the thoughts running around inside, they'd be horrified, Harry's mouth moved but no sound was heard.
It's my fault he's dead if I had just closed my mind to Voldemort, he'd still be alive that solitary thought ran around echoing in time with insane feminine laughter.
The next morning dawned bright and early, Harry rose robotically and prepared his relatives breakfast, the Dursleys all felt proud of themselves for finally breaking the last living Potter. When he'd done the chores he was assigned he retreated to his room and stopped suddenly upon seeing an official looking letter bearing the Gringotts seal, a small frown appeared on his forehead, slitting open the envelope a letter fell out, sitting on the bed he read the contents
Dear Mr Harry James Potter.
We are hereby requesting your presence at Gringotts Bank Diagon Alley Branch for the reading of the late Lord Sirius Orion Black failure to appear will result in forfeiture of any money and titles.
Attached is a port-key which will activate with a drop of your blood.
Wishing you a pleasant day
Trollfucker Black Family Account Manager
Harry snorted at the goblin's name and was about to prick his thumb when another owl arrived this time he recognized the script.
Harry it's not safe for you to leave your relatives safety. Please stay there I shall go in your stead to Sirius's will reading.
Professor Albus Percival Wulfric Brian Dumbledore
Headmaster of Hogwarts School of Witchcraft and Wizardry
Supreme Mugwump of International Confederacy of Wizards
Chief Warlock of the Wizengamot
Order of Merlin First Class
For the first time in weeks Harry felt anger at the 'esteemed Headmaster' plucking his wand from underneath the pillow and grabbing his invisibilty cloak he pricked the right forefinger and vanished in a swirl of colour.
Gringotts Bank Atrium, Diagon Alley Central London
"I fucking hate port-keys" Harry muttered picking himself up from the marble floor.
"You're not the only one" a familiar voice laced with amusement uttered.
Harry turned and came face to face with a young woman with violet eyesthat were sparkling in amusement
"Tonks" he growled "are you here to escort me back to my prison?"
"Woah back up there Mr Intensity" the colourful woman retorted staring into Harry's glimmering emerald orbs "I was the only voice of objection to you going back there after the Ministry fiasco"
"Oh" he replied "well in that case I apologize" a pause "thank you Tonks"
"You're very welcome" she said, together the two friends walked down a torchlit passageway before coming to a stop outside a heavy oak door
"Better get under that cloak of yours" Nymphadora said, Harry vanished instantly, she rapped on the door which swung silently open revealing a small circular room, Dora chose a seat beside another young woman Harry took the final chair.
"We are gathered here today to read the Last Will and Testament of Lord Sirius Orion Black" Trollfucker began only to rudely interrupted by Ronald Weasley
"Black wasn't a Lord he was a mass murdering criminal" he said.
"Be silent boy" the heavily scarred goblin snarled "and keep your mouth shut over things you know nothing about, now then" here he paused before pulling a vial from a drawer he went to the pensieve and poured in the memory which activated.
"I, Lord Sirius Orion Black being of sound body and mind do hereby request the following people to get the fuck out of here before I continue, Ronald Bilius Weasley, Molly Weasley, Severus 'Snivellus' Snape and Albus toomanynames Dumbledore" the memory froze while the named people threw up a fuss.
"I've been asked to come in Harry's place" Dumbledore began in a grandfatherly tone "I have a letter signed by him here with me"
"That's a fake" Harry said revealing himself to the room "I did not sign anything or if I did I don't remember it"
"Harry, what are you doing here?" Albus said "I thought I told you to remain hidden away"
"Not a chance old man" he replied "you think I'm going to miss the chance to say goodbye to my godfather, as for my so-called safety, I have never once considered Privet Drive my home"
"HARRY JAMES POTTER" Molly screeched deafening everyone in the vicinity "you will show respect to the headmaster and do as you're told"
"Let me think" he retorted sarcastically "how about no"
"Potter" Snape snarled "show respect to your betters and do as you're told"
"Fuck off Snivellus,I have never liked you and this summer while I was working as a slave to the Dursleys I found a journal from my mother" the greasy git surged forward.
"Back off" the formerly silent woman said she turned and a warm smile appeared on her aristocratic face "I apologize Heir Potter for speaking without permission but I can no longer keep this a secret" she paused "my name is Jessica Kendra McKinnnon, I am the legitimate daughter of Lord Sirius Orion Black and Marlene McKinnon and betrothed to you"
"Silence, I forbid you from saying anything more" Dumbledore protested while Molly's face turned scarlet in anger.
Across the room, Narcissa Malfoy dropped to her knees in supplication her hands raised to show she was unarmed.
"The named people were told to leave do so now or be ejected by force"Trollfucker growled they did so with much fuss.
"Now that the unworthy have been banished let us continue" Sirius said
"To Nymphadora,Nymmy,Nym" he teased "can't kill me I'm already dead" Black smirked "anyway to you my fun loving cousin I leave you my notes on everything I knew in regards to metamorphing and one hundred million galleons"
"Thank you cuz" the scarlet faced metamorph answered.
"To my dearest daughter Jessica, I am so sorry I wasn't there to raise you, to protect and guide you through the hypocritical magical world, I do have one final gift, my godson and the Black Family Fortune and most importantly Harry James Potter is the new Lord Black"
"WHAT?" screamed Draco
"Draco,Draco,Draco"Sirius said "you want what's rightfully yours then all you have to do is renounce that half-blood scum pretending to be a pure-blood you call a Dark Lord and swear allegiance to the new Lord Black"
"Never" spat the blonde git.
"Well then I hereby cast you out of the Black Family Draco Malfoy may you die alone and in agony"
Narcissa was still on her knees "I'll swear whatever you want just free me from that bastard Lucius"
A.N. Not sure if I should continue with this story, it was a plot bunny that refused to die so I wrote this in an attempt to get rid of it. Please leave positive reviews as flames shall be used to barbecue the unworthy