As Harry and Ginny were reviewing the numbers in the portfolios they were given, Griphook prepared the Will of Hermione's parents. Lord Ragnok excused himself, knowing he had no reason to remain for this reading as well as Andi and Ted Tonks. They gave Hermione their condolences and told her that if she wanted to talk, they would always listen.
Harry and Ginny finished reading at the same time Griphook finished his preparations. Griphook looked at Harry, who gave the goblin a quick nod and began.
"This is the reading of the Last Will and Testament of Doctors Daniel James Granger and Emma Dawn Granger. The primary beneficiary, Hermione Jane Granger, is present as well as the Chief Warlock of the Wizengamot of Great Britain and Headmaster of Hogwarts School of Witchcraft and Wizardry Albus Percival Wulfric Brian Dumbledore; Head of Gryffindor House Minerva McGonagall; Lord Harry James Potter, Head of the Ancient and Most Noble House of Black; Lady Ginevra Molly Potter, Lady of the Ancient and Most Noble House of Black; Arthur and Molly Weasley of the Noble House of Weasley; William Arthur Weasley, Heir Apparent of the Noble House of Weasley; Charles Patrick, Percival Ignatius, Fredrick Fabian, George Gideon, and Ronald Bilius Weasley of the Noble House of Weasley; Nymphadora Tonks, Daughter of the Ancient and Most Noble House of Black and Remus Lupin of the Lupin Family. This proceeding is being conducted by my self, Master Griphook of the Gringott Clan of Goblins in accordance with the rules and regulations ordered by Gringotts Wizarding Bank, the Ministry of Magic of Great Britain, and the Government of Her Majesty Elizabeth II, Queen of England."
Griphook activated the pensieve and sat down as two images rose from the pensieve.
Dan Granger started. We, James Granger and Emma Dawn Granger, being of sound mind and judgment hereby make this, our last will and testament. All previous wills are null in void.
If anyone besides Sirius Black is seeing this, then we are dead. It our wish that all of our muggle, assets, except those that our daughter wishes to keep, be sold off and that the money goes to our daughter. This includes our dental practice, house, cars, furniture, and clothing. The exception is the fully restored 1969 Aston Martin which I want Hermione to keep.
Hermione, love; we discovered recently that you are not a muggleborn witch like you thought. Instead you are the first witch born to a line of squibs that dates back five generations. This line is an unrecognized offshoot of Sirius Black's Family.
Sirius told us shortly before we made this will that he was going to formally recognize our family as being part of the House of Black. I am sure that you can look up what that means. Sirius explained it to us, but most of it still went over our heads.
Emma Granger turned from her husband and spoke to the room.
Hermione, two nights ago I had a vision. I saw our deaths at the hands of Death Eaters. Knowing there was nothing we could do, we decided to make this will. It was pure luck that we learned about what Sirius had left us due to his untimely death.
Sweetheart, do not mourn for us. We are in a place with our other loved ones where we can watch you easier. We never understood much about magic, but we knew you were destined for great things. Take care of your little brother Harry and please ask Ron out if he doesn't ask you out soon.
Dan took back over because his wife was crying so badly.
As Hermione is still a minor, I would normally like Arthur and Molly Weasley to assume Hermione's guardianship until she is of age, however, because of the events over the last few years, I cannot ask Arthur and Molly to take on this responsibility. Instead, I formally ask Lord Black to emancipate my daughter, Hermione Jane Granger, a daughter of Ancient and Most Noble House of Black. This way she can make decisions herself and not be a burden on anyone.
Arthur, Molly, please understand, this in no way is a reflection on you or your family. You have opened your home and your hearts to us and our little girl and it is the reason why we want Hermione to be emancipated. This way, if she pulls her head of the sand and sees how much she loves Ron, she'll be able to take the bull by the horns and snog him senseless.
These are our final requests, live well. Hermione, we do not want to see you for many-many years to come.
And with that, the pensieve images faded.
"Lord Black, do you wish to emancipate Miss Granger?" Griphook asked.
Harry and Ginny spoke for a moment before Harry stood up and addressed Hermione. "Hermione Jane Granger, Daughter of the Ancient and Most Noble House of Black, as is my right as Lord Black, I hereby emancipate you." Hermione was wrapped in a silver aura for a moment before it faded. Hermione's Black Family necklace, which she received earlier, changed shape; looking similar in shape to the one Tonks wore.
Harry smiled at Hermione and then spoke again. "Hermione Jane Granger, Daughter of the Ancient and Most Noble House of Black, as the Head of the Ancient and Most Noble Houses of Black and Potter, I hereby adopt you and make you a member of our family and give you the title, power, and responsibilities of my sister."
This time Hermione was surrounded with a deep red aura and her necklace changed again, it now bore both the Potter and Black Crests.
"Now, even though you are free, there is a catch. You have to smile. I know it hurts Hermione, but it will get better, you have my word on that. Now, for the rest of the summer, I am going to give you a choice about where you are going to stay. You can stay either at the Burrow, which I know Molly and Arthur would enjoy, Grimmauld Place, even though no one will be living there, Lionfire Hall with Ginny and I, or the Little Manor which I am giving to you as my sister. It is walking distance to Lionfire Hall. But we can decide that later. I believe that we have other business here today." Harry said.
For the first time since she cursed Draco, she looked up and smiled. She stood up, crossed to Harry and hugged him tightly before hugging Ginny, she then returned to Ron who hugged her tightly and whispered his unconditional love in her ear.
Anyone in the room that possessed Mage Sight, which mean the Potters, Dumbledore, Bill Weasley, and Griphook, saw the formation of a bond between Ron and Hermione. They all smiled, knowing that Hermione would be fine.
"This concludes our business here today." Griphook said.
"Master Griphook, a moment please" Harry said, getting everyone's attention.
"Yes Lord Potter?" The goblin responded.
"I would like to have the contents of the Lestrange and Malfoy Vaults examined for any dark or cursed artifacts. Any artifact that is found to be dark or cursed I would like have placed in a separate vault under the Black Family Portfolio. The remaining gold and contents can be combined and placed into another vault as well, once again under the Black Family Portfolio. Please take the fees from the Black Family Vault."
"Of course. Anything else?"
"Yes. I have learned that there are several artifacts that have been stolen from my families over the years and have been used by Lord Voldemort in dark rituals. Is it possible to somehow summon them?"
"What kind of rituals?"
"They are Horcruxes." The entire room fell silent. Dumbledore's face paled and his eyes went wide, Remus looked like he was about to faint as was Bill. Griphook smiled.
"There is. Do you know what they are?"
"Helga Hufflepuff's Cup, located in the Lestrange Vault; a locket belonging to Sarah Slytherin, location unknown; Rowena Ravenclaw's Diadem, located somewhere within Hogwarts; and a dagger from Godric Gryffindor, located at Godric's Hollow I believe. There is also a snake, Nagini, his familiar, which is a horcrux as well."
"Do you wish the artifacts to remain in tact?"
"All but Nagini please."
"I need two drops of blood on this parchment and twenty hours."
Harry gave the blood and watched as one of Griphook's assistants left the room.
"I think under the circumstances, we should leave here and meet up somewhere else." Dumbledore suggested.
"I agree. How about we return to Grimmauld Place?" Minerva said.
"No. I hate that house. Let's go to…" Harry looked thru the Potter Family File. "…Potter Penthouse. It is here in London and has a house elf stationed there. We can have dinner and talk." Harry said.
"I believe that would be a grand idea." Dumbledore said.
"Good. I'll create the portkey." Ginny said. She conjured a long rope and turned it into a portkey. While that was happening, Harry spoke with Griphook.
"Master Griphook, thank you for all the help you have given us today. I have only one last favor."
"What can I do for you Lord Gryffindor?"
"The possessions listed in the wills; can you please arrange to have them delivered to Potter Penthouse, as well as the pensieve Mr. Flamel spoke of?"
"Of course."
"May you coffers over flow with gold, Master Griphook." Harry said as he and the others all disappeared thanks to the portkey.
