Chapter 3-the will reading
Harry had just finished talking to Ragnok, and now he was waiting to exit Ragnok's office and make the quick trek across the hall to the will reading. He had already been informed that Albus Dumbledore,the Malfoys,the Tonkses,the Weasleys, Hermione Granger, and Remus Lupin.
Harry glanced at the clock just as it turned to 10:59. He was wondering what would happen during the will reading. How would Dumbledore react? For that matter how would his friends react? He had realized that none of it was his fault so he hoped his friends didn't blame him. He tried to tell them to stay behind but they wouldn't listen!
A goblin walked in the door and said, "It is time for the will reading lord Potter". Harry stood up walked across the room to the door, opened it, walked across the hallway and opened another door. He looked around the room and saw...Albus Dumbledore sitting at the head of the table, Narcissa and Draco Malfoy, Andromeda, Nymphadora, and Ted Tonks, all the Weasleys, Hermione, and Remus.
As he had opened the door everyone in the room looked at him. The Malfoys sneered (no surprise there), Tonks smiled while Andromeda and Ted's faces remained neutral, Remus glanced at him and gave a weak smile do doubt feeling the loss of his best friend, Dumbledore's face went from surprise to anger while Hermione glared at him. The Weasleys were of mixed reactions, scowled and gave him a dark look while Weasley looked at him apologetically. Percy just ignored him like looking at Harry was beneath him, Bill and Charlie cracked their knuckles while giving him menacing stares. Fred and George laughed like they had just witnessed a particularly good prank while Ron and Ginny glared at him as well. This all took place within a second.
"Hello", Harry said, completely oblivious to most of the evil looks he was getting form the people at the table. "All right there Ron, Hermione,Ginny?" As he looked around the table he noticed all the evil looks he was getting. Hermione was the first to speak, "No, we are not all right Potter. Thanks to you! You dragged us to the Department of Mysteries only to get your godfather killed and us injured! what do you have to say to that"
Harry was, to put it lightly, speechless. Regaining his composure Harry said, "What are you talking about? I am sorry you got injured, but I didn't drag you to the Department of Mysteries! Quite the contrary in fact! I tried to make you stay behind but you guys insisted on going!"
"Shut up Potter", Charlie said, "you lie, you always lie!". This struck a chord with Harry. Having spent the majority of last year etching "I must not tell lies" onto the back of his hand he really didn't like people telling him he was a liar.
"Oh I'm a liar no am I?" Harry said in a sarcastic tone, "Last time someone called me a liar, well lets say their political standing didn't improve" Harry had recently read that Cornelius Fudge was on his way out of office.
Percy now stood up angered that Harry was making a jab at his boss and said,"listen here Potter", he spat out the last word, "Minister Fudge was acting on all that he knew for certain at the time! And you are in no place to criticize the Minister of Magic when you are just a boy yourself!"
"Well from what i here", Harry began, "your precious Minister of Magic wont remain Minister for long!". Percy sat down deflated but Harry wasn't through yet "as for the liar part I have a solution for that too. Slip hook, the veritableness please." Everyone watched entranced as Sliphook came over to Harry with a clear glass vial and pored in a small amount of veritaserum. After several seconds Harry said,"I Harry James Potter did not ask anyone to come with me to the department of mysteries nor when offered did i accept until I was forced to let Ronald and Ginerva Weasley, Hermione Granger, Luna Lovegood, and Neville Longbottom merely because I was forced to".
"That doesn't matter", Ginny said, "You still lead us into danger! You and I are through!" Now Harry was really confused, "sense when have i been dating Ginny"? he thought, "whatever probably just wishful thinking on her part".
"Enough!", Dumbledore roared, then in a gentle tone he said, "Harry my boy, come with me. Voldemort might try and ambush you here! We must leave quickly back to your aunt and uncle's house safely within the blood wards".
"Oh, the blood wards",Harry said in a condescending tone, "The same blood wards that are tied to my blood? Just a question headmaster".
"Of course!", Dumbledore said, not realizing where Harry was going with this,"They are completely based on your blood".
"So if for example", Harry began, "someone were to have the exact same blood in my body they could pass through the wards as easily as I could?"
To say Dumbledore was speechless was an understatement. He was utterly flabbergasted. He had just pointed out something that could unravel everything! "Harry...", Dumbledore began trying to redeem himself.
"Shut up you miserable little shit", Harry said coldly, "you think you can steal five million galleons from me and get away with it!?". At Dumbldore's surprised look Harry said, "Wow your more stupid then I thought".
Ragnok spoke up for the first time sense the start of the argument, "Let it be known that the bank will be pressing charges against you. For now let us start the reading. Lord Black has been brought up to date on events even this conversation and can change his will accordingly. Sliphook, the orb".
Everyone watched entranced as the little goblin came in carrying a sphere not unlike the ones they found in the department of mysteries not to long ago. The mist inside the glass ball started swirling faster and faster until it suddenly stopped and the familiar face of of Sirius Black appeared.
"Hello everyone!", said, "Glad you could make it to my will reading! How are you all-" ,he stopped as Ragnok cleared his throat. "Oh very well",Sirius said and so the will reading began.
"I Sirius Orion Black do hear by give the following people these exact amount of money! No more or no less."
"To Remus Lupin I give two million galleons and 50% of number 12 Grimmauld place". Remus smiled fondly thinking of his old friend.
"To Narcissa and Draco I give five hundred thousand galleons under the condition that they sever all ties with Lucius Malfoy and any dark forces. If they do not submit to these terms the money will go to Harry Potter.". Both scowled.
"To Fred and George Weasley I give you a bigger shop in Diagon Ally and a completely new one in Hogsmead. Also I give you 17 house elves to help you run the business as well as a trunk full of all of the marauders pranks, ones that we planned to pull, and other items". Fred had an astonished look on his face and George feinted. Hermione wasn't that pleased either, no doubt about the house-elves part.
"To Arthur Weasley i give you one million galleons to spend with as you will as well as multiple cars that run off magic". Arthur's eyes went wide and grinned thinking of never having to worry about money again.
"To Molly Weasley I give you one knut-your a bitch and were never nice to me why should I be nice to you?". Molly looked furious but Harry thought he had a good point.
"To Percy Weasley I also give you a knut-your more of an asshole though". Percy looked just just as furious as Molly.
"To William and Charlie Weasley I give you each fifty galleons to symbolize that you are part of the order, but I never got to know you well enough to give you anymore or any less".
"To Ronald and Ginerva Weasley i give you one galleon each-your both bitches and you ditched Harry when he was down. For that i hate you". Both glared
"To Hermione Granger i give one house elf that can't be freed or sold. It will live for another two hundred years so the only way you can get rid of it is by killing it". Hermione's mouth hung open. Harry thought she looked remarkably like a fish.
"To the Tonks family I give one and a half million galleons each and I am welcoming you all back into the Black family". All of them smiled and Andromeda looked a little teary-eyed".
"To Harry Potter i give twenty million galleons and my flying Harley. Enjoy it! And I'll miss you!" Harry smiled with teary eyes.
"And to Albus Dumbledore I, the leader of the light headmaster of Hogwarts chief warlock and so many other prestigious names I Sirius Black Give you exactly what you so rightfully deserve!...". Dumbledore grinned, glad that the compulsion potion he used on Sirius worked to make him head of the house of Black! Sirius continued,"...absolutely nothing you manipulative bastard!". Everyone in the room stared at Sirius in shock. No one spoke to Albus Dumbledore like that! But, Sirius wasn't finished and said," How dare you steal money from Harry, put him under those pitiful blood wards! Not only that but you put aggression charms in the Dursley's home so the would beat the living shit out of him! And training Harry to be your little weapon! Putting him through those tests all through his school years! I mean I know Harry and Hermione are talented, but no first year could get past protections aimed to keep a dark lord out! You tailored those challenges just for them! Devils snare, you knew Hermione would figure that out! Catching a flying key on a broom! If that doesn't scream seeker i must have misinterpreted the meaning of them in the game! Chess! That was the only thing Ron was talented at! A riddle! That practically has the name Hermione written all over it! And they had already tackled a troll earlier that year with out to many problems! And finally the Mirror of Erised! Harry had already figured that out! And don't get me started on the other years!" By then everyone in the room was staring at the orb and there was a eerie silence. Which was soon broken by a chuckle from Harry.
"On a side note", Sirius said, "I have also given Harry the entire Black fortune as well as the head of the house of black Making him sixty-five million galleons richer as well as properties, stock, and other priceless items found inside the black vault", Sirius finished and promptly exploded into dust.
Harry immediately stood up and made his way quickly to the door trying to get out before...."ah Harry my boy why don't we chat for a little". Dumbledore.
A/N:Thank you so much and don't forget to review again sorry it took so long (if you want the details read the top) Next chapter will be Harry Visiting his vaults and the infamous "independent Harry" shopping spree!! Also I was going to try and explain the fawkes thing in this chapter like i said at the beginning but it didn't work out. I'm sure some of you could relate with me!
Thanks again!