When everyone had finished eating they went their separate ways. The twins and Bill said that they'd wait for everyone, Sirius said he was going to run off for a quick shower and Mrs Weasley said she'd go and find Tonks.
Ron, Hermione and Draco had to run up the their rooms for something or other, leaving Harry, Ginny, Bill and the twins in the entrance way. Harry looked around. "Did Snape go down to the Dungeons?" he asked.
"Yeah bout ten minutes before we finished eating" Bill said.
"Dam. Ah." He looked at his watch. "I'll be back in a few minutes" he said. "I need to ask him something." Then he ran down the stares to the dungeon.
He stopped at the potions masters' door and knocked, opening the door when he heard Snape call him in. Snape was sitting at his desk and looked up when the door opened. "Potter," he said, "what can I do for you?" he asked sincerely then looked back down to the page he was writing on.
"That potion you had me make, what was it?"
This time when Snape looked up he put down the quill and looked Harry straight in the face "It was Lupin's Wolfsbane potion" he said. "But I think you already knew that, didn't you."
Harry nodded. "I had a feeling it was" he said. "Why did I get two bottles?"
Snape looked away. He had hoped Harry would not have noticed that. When he didn't answer Harry spoke.
"Who was the other bottle for?" he asked.
"That is none of your business Potter" he said. "Now please leave." He stood up and moved over to a cauldron, but Harry didn't leave. He stood there watching the potions master.
After a moment Severus turned. "I said leave, Potter" he said angrily. Just then the door to Severus' private quarters opened and a tall thin woman stepped through the doorway. She had waist-length black hair, eyes of a greenish grey colour and her skin was pale like Snape's. She was very beautiful. "Sev-" she started to say before stopping when she saw Harry.
Snape moved over to her side quickly when he saw her lean against the doorframe. "You should be resting" Snape scolded the woman.
"I am fine Severus, just tired" she said. She looked at Harry. "Hello Mr Potter" she said kindly.
"Hi" said Harry, not knowing what else to say.
"Forgive me! You have no idea who I am! Sophia Snape" she introduced.
"It's lovely to meet you" Harry said politely, though slightly surprised.
"And you Mr Potter-"
Just then a wolf Patronus came through the door and stopped in front of Harry.
"Oh I forgot" he mumbled then looked up at the two Snapes. "If you'll excuse me I'm supposed to be going to Diagon Ally."
"Of course" said Sophia.
"I hope to see you again, Ms Snape" Harry said. "Professor" he nodded to Snape then turned to go out the door.
"Potter!" Severus called and Harry stopped.
Harry turned back to Snape. "My lips are sealed" he said, then nodded to them again before running up the stairs to the entrance hall, leaving the two Snapes to themselves.
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Harry reached the top of the stairs just as Padfoot was about to head down. "What took you so long?" he asked.
"Sorry, I had to ask Snape something" Harry said.
Sirius frowned but nodded. "Alright, let's see this Metamorphmagus talent of yours" he said.
Harry changed his hair to be light brown, his eyes blue, shrunk until he was about the same height as Sirius and got rid of his scar.
"Wow" Sirius said. "You can get away with so much this year."
Harry smiled when Mrs Weasley scolded Sirius. Soon they made their way out into the grounds where they would take a portkey to the twins' shop.
When every one landed in the shop they heard a thump and looked up to see Harry sitting on the floor. "I hate portkeys" he said as Sirius gave him a hand up.
"Don't worry, you should be allowed to apparate now!" he said to his godson.
"Really?"
"Would I lie to you?" Sirius asked. At Harry's lack of response Sirius lifted Harry's chin so he was looking him in the eyes. "I would never lie to you, Harry" he said sternly. Harry could see it in his eyes that Padfoot was telling the truth so he nodded.
"Erm, not to ruin a moment but I need to get to work" Bill said.
"Sorry. You ready, Harry?" Padfoot asked. Harry nodded. "Okay, let's go."
"Oh wait" Harry said and he turned to the twins. "Do you have that contract drown up?" he asked.
"Yeah, that's one of the things the goblins want you to look at," George said.
"It's to what we agreed, all you have to do is enjoy your money" Fred continued.
"Ok, thanks!" Harry said then turned back to Bill and Sirius. "Okay, I'm ready."
Harry, Bill and Sirius walked out of the shop and down the street. They had decided that Tonks and Molly would stay in the shop and if they needed them they'd send for them.
When they walked into the bank Bill said he had to get to work and that if they needed anything he'd be in his office. As Harry and Sirius walked over to one of the desks a goblin looked up from his seat. "Can I help you?" he asked.
"Yes I need to go to my vault" Sirius said.
"And I was asked to come in to sort out some document" Harry said.
"Of course Mr Black, Mr Potter, please come this way." The goblin stood from his seat and walked over to an office door. When they walked in a man was sitting behind his desk. He looked at them and got up from his seat.
"Mr Black, Mr Potter. Please wait a moment" he said then walked into another office. The goblin that had shown them in left, leaving Harry and Sirius alone.
"How can they tell it's me?" Harry asked.
"Goblins can see through it to you" Sirius said as the goblin that went into the office came back out.
"Mr Morph will see you" he said, indicating to the office door. Harry and Sirius walked on through into a large office where a goblin was sitting at a desk.
"Good afternoon Mr Potter, Mr Black. I was not expecting you both to arrive so soon" Gorgoan Morph said. "But please, sit, we have much to discuss." He indicated to two chairs across from him.
Harry and Padfoot sat down and the goblin looked at Sirius. "Mr Black, all your property has been funded back to you as well as your vault" he said.
"Thank you."
"Now Mr Potter, now that you have come of age in the eyes of the magical world you will gain you parents vault as well as the Potter Family vault. You will also take control of the Potter estates."
"There's more then one?" Harry asked.
"Yes Mr Potter, in total there are ten plots of property that the Potter family own. There are three in the United Kingdom and one in each of Ireland, South France, Egypt, Greece, Romania, the United States and one in Canada."
When Gorgoan stopped speaking Sirius turned to look at his godson and smiled. He'd never see Harry look so utterly shocked. "Not to mention you will also take control of the Hogwarts vault and property" he continued.
Now it was Sirius turn to look shocked. "What?" he asked.
Harry looked at him and gave a sly smile. "Oh yeah, never mentioned that, did I?" he said.
"Mr Potter is the last living descendant of the four Hogwarts founders. By request of the founders, when the last living descendant was of age, he or she would gain the vault and the grounds." Gorgoan explained.
"You own Hogwarts?" Padfoot asked Harry.
Harry shrugged. "Apparently" he said.
"Mr Potter, there are a few matters I need to discuss with you" Gorgoan said, looking to Sirius.
Harry caught what he was implying. "I would like Sirius to stay, if that's all right" Harry said.
"Of course, Mr Potter, as long as you trust him." Harry nodded. "Good. Then firstly, your stocks and finances were monitored by the Goblins while you were underage, but now that you are of age you may - if you wish - find some one who you want to take care of them" he said
Harry looked to Sirius, who said "It's your choice Harry, though I would suggest leaving it." Harry nodded.
"I believe you are fully capable of taking care of all of that, Mr Morph" Harry said.
"Thank you Mr Potter" he said nicely. "Now, your properties in the United Kingdoms are the Potter Mansion, Godric's Hollow and Little Manner. The others are vacation homes."
Harry nodded again. "You may go and see them at anytime. After your parents' death they locked themselves up and will only open when a true Potter comes to claim them" the goblin continued. "I have a list of all your finances for you to look at, as well as a list of every thing in your vaults."
He handed Harry two folders. "These are copies of what we have on file."
"Thank you" Harry said. "Was there anything else?"
"Yes, the Mr Weasleys have had a contract drawn up."
"Oh yes, the investment in the shop, of course" Harry said, mentally kicking himself. He had got so caught up with everything he'd just been told he'd forgotten.
Gorgoan passed Harry another folder which he opened and read. It was to their agreement so he nodded. "Where do I need to sign?" he asked.
Gorgoan showed Harry and then he signed it. When that was finished Harry asked "Mr Morph?"
"Yes Mr Potter?"
"Is it possible for me to split my income from the shop into four separate vaults, if they belong to some one else?" Harry asked.
"Yes Mr Potter. Do you wish to do this?" Harry nodded. "What are the names of the Vaults?" Gorgoan asked.
"I would like to split the funds to Mr Ronald Bilius Weasley, Miss Ginevra Molly Weasley, Miss Hermione Jean Granger and Mr Remus John Lupin. If they do not own vaults please open them and send them the keys" Harry said.
"Of course Mr Potter, do you want to have this full time or temporarily?" he said.
"Full time for the moment" Harry said.
"I'll have a Goblin on it right away."
"Thank you. May I go to my vaults?" Harry asked.
"Yes, of course, I'll have someone show you down now" the goblin rose from his seat and walked out of the office. He came back a moment later. "Please follow me Mr Black, Mr Potter."
TBC….