Chapter 4

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Italics = parselmouth and communicating with thoughts (you'll understand when you read it)

I apparated right onto the steps of Gringotts walking quickly I pass through the huge doors and approach a free goblin. "Good afternoon sir goblin" I say respectfully

The goblin looks up at me then peers at me more closely "come with me Mr Potter" he says. The goblin steps down from the desk and leads me to a huge office to wait.

"Told you the goblins would know who you are" Sal hissed smugly

"No need to brag" I hissed back

Just then a goblin strode in and took a seat at the desk "Mr Potter may I ask what you are doing here in this time zone because I warn you now. If you are here to steal again than it will not work. Here your fame will not protect you"

"You stole from Gringotts!" Sal hissed laughingly

"Yep tell you about it later "I hissed back quietly

"Badass" Sal hissed impressed

I struggled not to laugh at that as I figured it wouldn't be appropriate. "I am not here to steal but I came back to prevent the 2nd wizarding war to do this I'm back to kill Voldemort" again I think smirking inwardly I reply calmly.

Sal looks at me a confused look in his eyes and strangely I can tell what he is asking "no point getting insulted about the thief comment since I am sort of one" I hiss back softly

The goblin studied me for a long moment then nodded "so what can I do for you Mr Potter" He asked

"Can I take an inheritance test please" I ask politely

"Certainly Mr Potter" the goblin replies. He reaches into a drawer and pulls out a silver dagger and a piece of parchment. "Can you cut your palm for me and let 3 drops of blood drip onto the page" the goblin explains

I do as the goblin instructed as soon as the last drop of blood hit the parchment the blood sunk into the parchment, and then reappeared as words

Gryffindor vault

50 000000 in gallons, sickles and knuts

30 000000 precious jewels and metals

Assorted pieces of armor

weapons

Priceless books

Slytherin vault

50 000000 in gallons, sickles and knuts

30 000000 precious jewels and metals

weapons

Assorted priceless potions

Assorted priceless potion ingredients

Priceless books

Peverell vault

100 000000 in gallons, sickles and knuts

50 000000 precious jewels and metals

Assorted pieces of armor

weapons

Assorted priceless potions

Assorted priceless potion ingredients

Priceless books

I blink shocked by how much money I have. To be honest I'm not the only one as the goblin is staring at the papers in disbelief

" the Gryffindor and Slytherin vaults haven't been used in 50 generations as you-know- who isn't a descendent of Slytherin since his line was disinherited 20 generations ago and the Peverell vault hasn't been inherited since the brothers which was more than 60 generations ago" the goblin murmurs faintly But the goblin manages to pull himself together quickly. He summons another goblin and has him bring 3 boxes up.

While we are waiting for the boxes to arrive I ask "why is Potter and Black not on the inheritance?"

Sal looks up at this and I can tell he is as interested as me.

"This is because that all the Potters and Blacks are still alive and I made sure that those two names wouldn't show up as your name would then show up on the head of houses updates, and you would be exposed and I get the sense that you don't want that. Also they would notice if money started disappearing from their vaults. So I will refrain from giving you a key to those vaults. But you have plenty of money in the other vaults you inherited" the goblin explained.

I smile in thanks and nod at the goblins logic. Just then a goblin walks in carrying 3 wooden boxes. Each box had a house symbol on it. 1 had a roaring lion, 1 had a striking snake and the last box had the deathly hallows symbol on it. The goblin placed these boxes gently on the desk and walked back out.

The goblin at the desk opened each box and nested in velvet were a ring. A gold and ruby ring for Gryffindor, a silver and emerald ring for Slytherin and a platinum and sapphire ring for the Peverells. I pulled the rings on and felt as the rings resized to fit my fingers. I listened as the goblin explained that the Gryffindor ring will go warm when there is a curse placed on an object near me it will go warmer the closer to the object I get. The Slytherin ring will go warm when there is a potion in my food or drink it will go warmer the more lethal the potion is. And the Peverell ring will change color the gem will turn blacker when there is a person who means me harm or an untrustworthy person near me it will go darker the closer to the person I get.

I was then given 3 different keys as I was 17 I was of legal age to manage my own vaults. So I didn't need to worry about faking guardians or parents when I went to Hogwarts. I was then taken down to visit my vaults I grin at the speed of the carts and laugh at Sal's hisses of delight

"Enjoying yourself Sal" I hiss

"Yes I never went this fast before I like it" Sal hisses back excitedly

The first vault we go to is the Gryffindor vault. The goblin runs its nail down the iron door I hear the click and slide of the door unlocking and watch as the door swings open.

I stare in awe at the huge piles of treasure that lay before me. I step through the door and start looking through it. The goblin hands me a dark brown dragon hide bag after explaining it can hold a huge amount of items without the bag becoming heavy.

I sift through the items and place a few books on DADA, transfiguration, archery and sword fighting. I also place a handsome bow and quiver full of arrows in the bag as well as a couple of jeweled and silver daggers.

As I'm about to leave Sal slips off my shoulders and winds his way around the treasure"Harry look at this" Sal hisses excitedly.

I follow Sal's voice until I find him in front of a clothes manikin. On the manikin are black dragon hide trousers and a jacket I reached out and touched the jacket. The hide was soft and supple and I could tell that it would be very easy to move around in. underneath the manikin is a pair of black dragon hide boots.

"This is great Sal to go after deatheaters and Tom in this as dragon hide is resistant to most spells but I still need a mask to cover my identity, as I don't want people asking me awkward questions "I hiss

"There might be a mask in the other vaults Harry" Sal hissed back

I nod at that and grab the jacket, trousers and boots and put them into my bag and slung the bag onto my shoulder I then scooped up Sal and waited till he had wrapped himself securely around me and then walked out to the next vault which was Slytherin's vault.

From this vault I chose a couple of healing potions and I even found a vial of liquid luck. I also place a few books on potions, healing and politics into my bag. Sal then pointed out a mask resting on a pile of diamonds. The mask was Venetian in style and was silver with emeralds outlining the eyes. I grin at Sal in thanks and carefully place the mask in my bag.

Finally we head to the Peverell vault to get there we travel deeper underground in the cart. The door to this vault was much larger than the others and it sounded like it had a lot more security. As the door swung open Sal started hissing in warning his eyes staring into the vault.

"What is it Sal what's wrong" I hiss worriedly

"There is a living creature in the vault master smells like fire" Sal hissed back I quickly pull my wand out and take a defensive stance.

"What's going on the goblin" asks from behind me.

"There is something living in the vault sir goblin" I answered back quietly.

Before the goblin can say anything a burst of silver flames lights up the vault. There sitting on a mountain of treasure is a phoenix but this phoenix is different from Fawkes the phoenix I know. As were as Fawkes was a scarlet bird with gold tail feathers, talons and beak. This phoenix is a dazzling white bird with silver tail feathers, talons and beak.

As soon as my eyes meet the intelligent gaze of the phoenix I feel a connection snap into place between us.

"Hello master" a voice says in my head the voice is distinctly female and clear like a bell.

The phoenix spreads its wings and glides down to land on my shoulder. Me and Sal blink stunned until a soft laugh in my head pulls me out of it cautiously I reach out to the connection I feel between me and the phoenix

And ask "I'm sorry but who are you and why did you call me master"

"You may call me Yue and I called you master because I have chosen to bond with you. I have waited a long time for a descendent of the third brother to be worthy of me and the bond we will share" the phoenix replied softly.

I bite my lip conflicted on one hand it would be cool to have a phoenix as a familiar but on the other hand I already have Sal

"But Yue what about Sal" I ask worriedly

Sal hisses softly at that and rubs its head against my cheek "Harry you can have more than one familiar most don't as they are not powerful enough but some are" Sal hisses soothingly "but you might not want to have Yue around when we go to Hogwarts at least not in front of people. Since phoenixes only bond with very powerful wizards and it will draw attention to you" Sal explains

I nod at that logic then softly run my hand down Yue's back I make sure Yue is ok with this since Sal and Yue can both understand each other because they are both my familiar's Yue was able to understand Sal's request and she agreed with Sal on that.

I take a quick look around the vault and put a couple of books on animagi and magical creatures in my bag. Yue flies of then comes back a second later with a vial clutched in her talons. She gives it to me and I look at her questionably. She explains that the potion will repair my eyesight so I won't need glasses. I smile in thanks at Yue and slip the potion into my bag it will be nice not to have that disadvantage in a fight and thinking about it I look too much like my dad with glasses.

Finally I just need money as I lean down to scoop some into my money bag the goblin interrupts by explaining about a credit card that I could use instead. The card can be used in wizard and muggle shops and the money will come straight out of my vaults.

I thank the goblin for the information and one crazy cart ride later I am standing outside of Gringotts. Yue has already flashed to the Leaky cauldron were I will spend the last two days of summer.

I head to the Leaky cauldron pay for the room and head upstairs to said room. I have just enough time to settle Sal at the end of the bed and take the eyesight potion before falling into bed; I was asleep before my head hit the pillow.