A Sirius of Meetings

by tansy1354

Letters have been sent and on the 1st of July 1996 there will be a stream of people attending meetings at Graves, Grimmer and Associates, Solicitors in London. Find out what Sirius Orion Black has done now and to whom.

2. Chapter 2 The 6pm Meeting

A Sirius of Meetings by Tansy1354

Disclaimer: The only thing that does not belong to J.K. Rowling is the law firm of Graves and Grimmer and its staff. The logo described within is also my idea so if you wish to use it, please contact me. The street names are correct but the address and phone numbers are fictitious. Any resemblance to an existing business is purely unintentional.

Summary: Letters have been sent and on the 1st of July 1996 there will be a stream of people attending meetings at Graves, Grimmer and Associates, Solicitors in London. Find out what Sirius Orion Black has done now and to whom.

A Big THANK YOU to all those who have read, reviewed, added it to their story alert, favourites or C2. This chapter is dedicated to ioname2you for my 10th review and being 10th for adding it to their Fav. List. Also to Angelzgirl89 for being the 7 0th person to add it to their Story Alert List.

Chapter 2 - The 6pm Meeting

27th June, 1996

Dear Mr. Ian Andrew Granger

Mrs. Elizabeth Jane Granger (nee Beckwith)

You and your daughter Hermione Jane Granger are requested to attend a meeting at the Legal Offices of Graves and Grimmer at the address given below on the 1st of July 1996 at 6 pm.

If you are unable to attend, please notify us as soon as possible so alternative arrangements can be made.

As this is in regard to a highly confidential matter, your discretion would be most appreciated.

We look forward to seeing you on this date also please note that we would appreciate if you did not arrive before 5.50pm so that we can protect the privacy of the clients coming to the meeting before yours.

Please present this letter and some form of identification on arrival as you will not be admitted without it.

Amberlin Grimmer

Senior Partner

Graves, Grimmer and Associates

13 Phoenix Road

London, NW1 1HB

020 6677 1234

Elsewhere the following people were opening up similar letters: Andromeda Miranda Tonks (nee Black) and Theodore Ambrose Tonks, their daughter Nymphadora Maree, Remus John Lupin and Arabella May Figg

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1st July 1996

It was 5.54pm, when these people ran into each other outside the churchlike building that housed the Law firm of Graves, Grimmer and Associates, at the same time, there was a chorus of, "what are you doing here." After comparing notes they had ascertained that they were all there for the same meeting.

For Remus Lupin and Nymphadora Tonks it had been especially hard to get away from the Order of the Phoenix and Dumbledore without letting on where they were going and why, although both had a sneaking suspicion it may have something to do with Sirius. They hoped it would be as Grimauld Place had sealed itself shut after Sirius died.

Arabella Figg knew of this law firm and was confused as to why she was included as she didn't know anyone who would leave her anything if it was to do with a will and as far as she knew she didn't need a lawyer for anything.

Andromeda and Ted Tonks also knew of this firm and also knew that it was the one used by both the Black family and the Potter family. They were doubly intrigued as Andromeda had received a second letter that requested her to also attend another meeting at 7pm as well.

Hermione was almost dying of curiosity when her parents had shown her the letter as they picked her up at Kings Cross Station. When Elizabeth Granger had asked her if she knew what this was about, she was not happy when Hermione could not supply any reason.

Finally they all made their way through the ornate doors and the exquisite stained glass doors and were met by a young woman who had been sitting behind a desk on the right hand side.

"Good Evening, I'm Sandra, and you will be Mrs. Grimmer's six o'clock appointment. To save time may I please check your letters and identification before I go and let Mrs. Grimmer know you are here."

After this was taken care of she indicated they take a seat on the pews on the left side of the room before making her way to a door further along the left side which was made of dark wood surrounding a stained glass panel.

While she was gone the others looked around and noticed that in the middle of the long building was a large sculpture of a pair of scales; the cross piece at the top was done in silver, the supporting middle was done in hematite. One turned silver tray held a stylized Graves, the other a stylized Grimmer, both sculpted in aquamarine. It was quite magnificent with the way the light hit it from the high windows at the back of the building.

Sandra returned only a few minutes later and asked them to follow her to the door she had disappeared into where she gave a quick knock and after a female voice replied, "Come in, Sandra" she opened the door and ushered them inside.

They were met at the door by a tall woman with her dark hair set in a perfect bun and dressed in a dark blue pants suit with a scarf around her neck. The scarf was pale blue with the letters g&g scattered over it in silver.

"Welcome everyone, I am Amberlin Grimmer and I will be conducting today's proceedings, please take a seat at the table, we will begin shortly."

The others made their way to large highly polished mahogany round table with matching chairs and quickly found a seat.

"Now, we will just be a moment while Sandra brings us some refreshments and then we can begin. I will however take this opportunity to explain to you, Mr. and Mrs. Granger, you are mainly here as Hermione is still under age and of course you will be looking out for her interest." It was that moment that Sandra returned with a tea trolley containing many delicious cakes and pots of tea and coffee. The crockery all bore the same design as that found on Amberlin's scarf.

Sandra placed the plates of cakes in the middle of the table and handed out cups before filling them with whatever each person requested.

Once everyone was settled, Amberlin went to her desk to retrieve a large folder before returning to the table and sitting between Arabella Figg and Remus Lupin.

Opening the folder she cleared her throat and began; "Now I am sure you are all wondering why you are here. Well that would be to hear your part of the Last Will and Testament of Sirius Orion Black. I ask that you hold all questions and comments until the end of the reading, so without further ado.

Dear Friends and Real Family

I would first like to thank those here who have looked out for my godson Harry James Potter and ask that you continue to do so. In fact you are the only ones that I trust to not take advantage of him and will be loyal to him alone.

In acknowledgement of this I leave each of you the following;

To Hermione Jane Granger, I leave the sum of 30,000 galleons and joint ownership of the Black Family Library

To Arabella May Figg, I leave the sum of 30,000 galleons

To Nymphadora Maree Tonks, I leave the sum of 100,000 galleons to be used as her dowry, plus a further allowance of 1000 galleons a month till she gets married or feels she no longer needs it.

As Lord Black, I hereby welcome Nymphadora Maree Tonks into the Black Family and expect you to be loyal to your family first before all others. I also ask you to protect and train Harry up to auror standard.

To Remus Lupin, I leave the sum of 100,000 galleons plus the joint ownership of the Black Family Library with Hermione. I leave a further 100,000 galleons to buy or establish a pub in honour of the Marauders.

I also leave him one property of his choice from amongst those held by the Black Family. My old friend as the last Marauder left it is up to you to continue to live, but also to live well for us.

To Andromeda Miranda Tonks, as Lord Black, I hereby reinstate you as a member of the Black Family and also reinstate your allowance of 1000 galleons a month. You may also choose a Black Family property for your own. I also ask you to give Harry a home, prepare him his role of Head of an Ancient and Noble House and protect him from Dumbledore.

Vaults have been set up at Gringotts for all of you for the money part of your gifts.

Now onto something else that I know that will shock some of you but while stuck behind the gloomy walls of Grimmauld 'Prison,' sorry, Place. I had a lot of time to think, and yes, I can think of other things besides food and pranks (and stop laughing Remus, Nymphadora and Andromeda).

Anyway back to what I was thinking about which was how to remove the stain of the Blacks from the Wizarding World. Then it came to me, the perfect answer, one that is indeed worthy of a marauder (all right, I was thinking about pranks; happy now?). I am going to leave nearly everything to those who could help all those whom the Black Family persecuted, so to that end the most of the Black money and property deeds have been placed in a vault at Gringotts, in the name of the New Life Trust.

You who are gathered here are amongst the groups affected most so you will form the Board of the New Life Trust and it will be your jobs to see that it helps those who need it.

Now, before I go any further, Mr. and Mrs. Granger, I want to compliment you on raising your daughter to be intelligent and compassionate, you should be very proud as she has the capacity and now the means to change her world. I also believe if given the opportunity you would love to have something that you could share with your daughter in her world

As for you Hermione, Harry told me of your desire to help the house-elves and muggleborns, here is your chance. However a word of caution here, Hermione, before you do anything read up on the history of the house-elves and the wizarding world. Get the real story from Harry's friend Dobby to actually find out what is needed by them rather than what you think they need. I know that I am not your favourite person in my dealings with Kreacher and you were right I should have treated him better, but remember Kreacher is a product of what the Black Family made him, as was I.

Arabella, you have suffered and been shunned because you are a squib, I give you the means to help others like you.

Andromeda, although you have not suffered, you know others who have been cut off by their families for not doing the right thing and are suffering as a result.

Finally Remus, you have been hurt the most for something that is not your fault, I know you would love to be able help others like you as well as other magical creatures that have no rights. By all accounts you are a great teacher so teach others like you, start your own school, I am sure that one of the Black properties would be suitable for the purpose or be adapted to it. I also ask you to look after Buckbeak and find him somewhere he can finally stretch his wings.

Well that's it for me; Amberlin and Alexander have all the details and paperwork, plus the keys to your new vaults. I thank all of you from the bottom of my heart for your friendship and support and know that I leave my legacy in good hands.

Sirius Orion Black, alias Padfoot, alias Snuffles"

After Mrs. Grimmer had finished reading there was stunned silence as each person in the room came to terms with what they heard, in particular Remus, Nymphadora and Andromeda who were struggling to get their emotions and in Remus' case tears, under control.

Amberlin began pulling out papers and envelopes from the file in front of her then stood to distribute them around the table, "Now the papers in front of you are for you to sign acknowledging that you have received you bequest. The envelopes contain keys to your new vaults. To facilitate this if you would each come forward to my desk, I will need to sign as executor and someone else will need to sign as witness. Hermione you will also need your parents signature.

Hermione and Arabella were the first to begin the process, indeed, Arabella kindly signed as witness for Hermione.

Next up Andromeda, who also acted as witness for Arabella who returned the favour.

Next was Nymphadora who had Remus sign as her witness and finally Remus who had Andromeda sign as his witness.

When all was concluded they reconvened at the table to ask questions and make their comments.

Strangely the only question on everyone's mind was the New Life Trust and even more strangely it was Ian Granger who finally posed it.

"Mrs. Grimmer, can you give us any more details on the New Life Trust, such as what it contains, etc."

Here Amberlin smiled, "Ah, yes I can certainly do that, as to the money, I believe that at last count there was 75 million galleons. As to property, I believe there are seven properties. A chateau in France, a castle in Wales, four Manor houses of varying sizes in Great Britain all with their own woods, a small manor in Ireland, in addition to this there are three sets of land ranging from three acres to twenty acres. I do have a list here if you wish to see it.

This leads me to our final business which is the setting up of the Board of the Trust. Firstly do any of you wish to decline your seat on the trust?"

Elizabeth Granger cleared her throat and then asked, "What about Hermione's schooling and the fact she is underage?"

"Well, the Trust will probably take at least twelve months to get up and running, by that time Hermione will be of age in the Wizarding World. As for schooling it was hoped that you would act as Hermione's agents until she finished. I am not sure it was made clear earlier, but you are also invited to be on the board, Mr. Black felt that you could liaise with other

Muggleborn parents especially now that Lord Voldemort was back and they would be high on his hit list."

Elizabeth turned to her husband and there followed a quiet conversation that ended with a nod from Ian.

"Very well, we accept under those terms as well as being Hermione's representatives." There were smiles all round as said teenager jumped up and gave each of her parents an enthusiastic hug and thank you.

Everyone else around the table also agreed and the papers to set up the trust were signed immediately. When that was done Amberlin suggested that a visit to Gringotts was in order and arrangements were made to take a portkey provided by Graves and Grimmer. Before they left however the new Board arranged a date to meet and discuss how to achieve this mighty task they had taken on.

After everyone else had left, Amberlin gave a note to Andromeda who was required at the next meeting at 7pm which would be presided over by Amberlin's father and a founder of the firm, Alexander Graves.

Having handed over the note, Amberlin left her client to read in privacy while she went to arrange a small meal to be served at the beginning of the next meeting. Both participants in that meeting were going to need it.

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A/N – I have written a further part which details more of the New Life Trust and its undertakings as well as a little bit more about the Pub. Now my question to you is would you like to see this as part of an epilogue or a separate one off chapter of its own. Please PM me or leave your opinion in a review. Thank you. Next up the rest of Sirius Orion Black's will.