A TORTURED MIND

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Chapter 4: A Quote to Die For

Gringotts Wizarding Bank: London Branch

Harry stepped into the light of the waiting room they had been portkeyed too. He moved like a trapped lion, pacing his cage. Waiting wasn't one of his strong points. He glanced over towards Bellatrix who was leaning against the south wall just watching him. He wasn't sure why Sirius had told him to stay his hand towards her before he died. He assumed he would find out today why she was shadowing him and being so…. nice. Just as he was about to start pacing again the door slip open with a slight sound of wood against stone. Griphook was standing there in some of the most formal clothes he had ever seen on a goblin.

"If you two would follow me please, the paperwork is in this office here" Harry followed Griphook, his boots making slight sounds as he stared around him. Bellatrix followed in complete silence, almost as if she weren't really there. When they reached the opulent office Harry noticed that gold was EVERYWHERE. The very walls were gold leaved and the chairs looked like rose gold. He waited for Bellatrix to sit down then took the chair to her left as the goblin went around the desk.

"Mr. Potter I believe that Mr. Black wanted you to read this letter first, he said that you would understand better." The goblin paused and Harry took a deep breath. He opened the parchment and glanced down at the letter.

Harry,

I love you, I want you to know that. You have been like my son for these years that I have had you. James and Lily would be so proud, as proud as I am. I wanted to do so many things with you son. Take you camping, go hiking, go to a strip club. Unfortunately if you are reading this I wasn't able to do any of that. I know that I told you not to hold a grudge against Bellatrix, I feared that under the marriage contract she would be nothing but a slave and not responsible for her actions. Since I am now deceased if you are in the company of Bellatrix that has been confirmed and Gringotts is already starting the appeals process that will clear her name. She was my favorite cousin growing up; I just couldn't believe she was that evil even after everything she has done. Soon you will inherit everything I have. My one request from you is that you watch over Bellatrix, Lord Black.

Sirius Orion Black - Padfoot

P.S. Because I have loved life, I shall have no sorrow to die.

Harry looked up with tears shining in his emerald eyes. He looked over at the Goblin and raised his eyebrow "Can I …. can I keep this note?" His voice was extremely low, he couldn't trust it because he knew if he started thinking about Sirius his eyes would brim over and he would cry. Shaming himself in front of a goblin and Bellatrix Black was not on his top ten things to do list so he slipped it into his robes to go over later when the goblin nodded.

"Now that you have read that Mr. Potter, I need to read the will if that is alright with you and Ms. Black" He looked to the quiet woman sitting so still that she could have been a statue. "I think it would be best" She said slowly noticing that Harry had looked up at her then glanced away quickly. The Goblin assumed a comfortable position looking over the papers and then intoned in a deep voice the contents of the will.

I, Sirius Orion Black, certify in front of the Goblins of Gringotts that I am under no mind- altering potions and in sound mind.

To Nymphadora Tonks I leave 1 million galleons and "The Graceful Tome" Located in the family vault with the wish that she studies hard.

To Bellatrix Black I leave her free and under the protection of the Lord Black and 1 million galleons

To Narcissa and Draco Malfoy I leave 1 million galleons

To Remus J. Lupin I leave Number 12 Grimmald Drive and 5 million galleons in the hope that he can dress properly for once.

To Harry James Potter I leave the title of Lord Black and name him my lawful heir, all possessions not included in this will revert to him. The title of Lord Black legally emancipates him and gives him the option of living in one of his now many homes.

Sirius Orion Black

Harry stared at the goblin in utter amazement. Lord Black, that had to be one of the oldest wizarding families alive. "How, what, uh…." He stammered in utter amazement. The goblin took a ring out of a bag that he had tied to his waist. It was black onyx with a silver coat of arms stamped on it. "Just prick your finger and put a drop of your blood, then a drop of a consenting Black's blood and everything will revert to you, we can do it without the consenting Black's blood but it will be much smoother if everything went this way." Here the goblin looked over at Bellatrix. "If you would ma'am" She nodded and drew a blade from her robes. As she slid it down her finger a drop of blood gathered on the blade and she touched the tip to the ring. Harry copied her and he suddenly felt, well he felt powerful.

"Now since you are the Lord Black, is there any other person besides yourself that should have access to the family vaults other than to collect their inheritance?" Harry nodded his head towards Bella, still unable to speak and the goblin took out two bags that glowed a deep green and dark blue when they touched the owner's hands. "These are keyed to your vault sir, I believe your Potter vaults will be open to you when you turn 17. Also here are the keys to your houses, I believe that the one in Hogsmeade has already been renovated to your tastes by Dobby and Winky as soon as they knew it was reverting to your possession. Your documents regarding stocks, liquid funds and investments will be ready for you in 2 weeks time. Are there any questions?"

3 hours later

Harry and Bellatrix were walking up to the house in Hogsmeade that he recognized as the one he had stayed the night in. He was feeling quite dizzy and had about 100 packages in his hands since Bellatrix had immediately went shopping. The ministry had cleared her name before they could even step out of Gringotts making her life much easier. As he walked through the door after Bellatrix he could feel the ring on his finger getting warm, activating the wards of the house for the protection of its Lord.

A/N: So another chapter, I didn't have my beta Duby read this one because she wasn't online, hope you all like it and review if you love me.