Chapter 10

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Once the dizziness had worn off, the three left the Leaky Cauldron and went into the ally. The shops were as busy as usual, everyone was bustling about getting their shopping, children were dragging their parents into shops.

"We need to go to Gringotts first" implied Sirius "We need to get money out of our vaults" Harry nodded to show that he was listening before they made their way to the cream stoned building at the top off the ally that towered over the other shops and stalls. They entered through the double doors and saw the many goblins sitting at desks. The three went up to a goblin called Griphook. Harry recognised him from his first year, when he first knew he was a wizard.

"Mr Sirius Black would like to make a withdrawal from the Black main vault, I would also like to sign some paperwork that the ministry has left for me to take custody of Harry here. Mr Harry Potter would like to make a withdrawal" explained Sirius. Harry was in awe; he didn't think Sirius was being serious. It must be a joke or something

"Sirius, are you really keeping me forever?"

"Yes, I will be your proper guardian and you will not be going back to the Dursleys, I don't care about what Dumbledore says, you will be safe with me."

"I'll never have to see them again"

"If you don't want to" at that moment the Goblin had found the paperwork and asked the three to follow him through to a back room. It was like a muggle office with files everywhere and a desk in the middle of the room. The three sat down opposite the goblin.

"My name is Griphook and I will be performing the ritual today. Mr Potter, at this moment in time, you have lived with your Aunt and Uncle since your parents have passed away. This relationship should never have been allowed, your mother specifically said in her will that she did not want you near them. Professor Dumbledore however, thought it was the best for you. Anyway, before we run into that problem I will tell you why you are here today." Harry nodded and understood what the Goblin was saying

"You Mr Potter have charms placed upon you for which you are bonded theoretically to the Dursleys, no one else has the right to look after you without their permission. Mr Black would like to change that and let you be bonded to him and Mr Lupin, this would mean that they will protect you and are responsible for you until you come of age at 17. If you agree, all Mr Black and Mr Lupin must do is sign the paperwork and I will perform the switching spell, we will then be able to go down to your vaults. From now on you will be able to access the main Potter vault once Mr Black and Mr Lupin gain custody of you"

Harry was stunned into silence; he didn't think this was happening. Harry gave his permission and both Sirius and Remus signed the paperwork under the wizard's oath. The goblin then chanted a few spells whilst a golden dust surrounded the three, as soon as the goblin had stopped chanting the dust was gone as quick as it came. There was warmth in Harrys chest and he felt happy.

"Mr Black and Mr Lupin should be able to explain your finances to you when you come of age, the key you have is for your trust vault where only a portion of the Potter gold is kept. Do you have any questions?"

"I do not, thank you Griphook"

"Very well, Mr Potter, if you would like to follow me we can go down to the vaults"

The three followed Griphook down a few corridors before they made their way into a cart to go down to the vaults. Harry was the happiest he had been all summer and both marauders smiled at the teen who looked like a child at Christmas.

Once they set off they went deep under London, the route was lit by fire torches, Harry counted each number as it passed. Finally, they stopped outside his vault. It was still full of golden galleons; silver stickles and bronze knuts. Harry stuffed his moneybag full of the gold before returning to the cart. Griphook locked the vault and handed him back the key before they set off for Sirius' vault. It didn't take them long to get there. The goblin unlocked it and Sirius collected his gold. His vault was as full as Harrys but had many a jewel in chests as the colour gold filled the room.

When Sirius had returned to the cart and they were going again, this time to get out, he started to explain to Harry about Gringotts

"Pup, you have a lot to learn but here are the basics for now"

"Alright"

"The Blacks and the Potters have many vaults, mainly to split the money for different things, like savings and your trust vault. I will explain to you how to manage them when you are older" Harry nodded, he understood, he thought he was babying him but he didn't mind, it was nice to think that he had money and could pay for things himself.

Remus had been quiet throughout the trip as if he was embarrassed for not going to his vault. Sirius who had noticed this talked to him about it

"Remus you know what's mine is yours don't you, there is plenty enough here for me to share. The interest in the vaults replenishes the money spent over the year"

"I can't take anything off you, I need to get a job and start paying you for rent"

"Don't be stupid Remus like we used to say to you. Your friendship is worth more than all the money in here we marauders always stick together" Those words cheered Remus up a lot and he was cheerful when they stepped out of the cart.

The three thanked Griphook and made their way out onto the ally, Harry saw a prophet on the floor what which said in large letters on the cover 'IS THE CHOSEN ONE MENTAL?'. Harry looked at it in disgust but knew deep down that he was very mental, the dreams he kept on having were swirling around in his head and the relief of cutting sorting it all out.

"Harry?" came an echoed voice. He didn't recognise it at once but when it repeated "Harry, are you alright?" he snapped back into reality. He had slipped back into his dreams, Harry was angry with himself for losing control like that, he only hoped that he hadn't given anything away.

"Harry, are you ok?" asked Sirius, he had his hand on Harrys shoulder and he was looking worried

"I'm fine, sorry" Harry replied rather bluntly. Sirius was taken aback but knew for sure there was something wrong with his godson. Remus was looking rather sympathetically, he had assumed Harry had thought about his dreams, but he would talk to him later if he felt up to it.

"Anyway, as we are here let's get your books" Remus implied, changing the conversation and throwing the paper back in the bin (Where it belonged in Harrys opinion) before the three walked into the book shop.

"5th year now, Mr Potter" asked the manager, "come through here, what subjects are you taking this year?" Harry handed the booklist to the manager and she went off to find the books. Sirius kept eyeing him suspiciously and Remus was looking around at some old books. "There we are then, that should be everything there. That will be 3 galleons and 16 stickles please" Harry paid for the books before Remus shrunk them and put them into his pocket and the three left the shop. They next went to get new school robes for Harry as well as new day robes for both Harry and Remus (Sirius asked for the Potter crest on Harrys day robes).

Once they were measured and fitted, the manager handed them the new robes to them and Sirius paid again shrinking the packages down before leaving the shop. The three then went to a few other shops picking up potion ingredients and some owl treats for Hedwig. They stopped off at the Leakey Cauldron and had some food. Tom the innkeeper remembered that Harry's favourite pudding was treacle tart from when he had stayed there before. They then picked up a supply of firewiskey for Remus and Sirius and some Butterbeer for Harry before using the floo network to get back to Grimmauld place.

It was late when they returned and Harry was tired from hobbling around all day on his crutches. Harry made to go back up to his room (to punish himself for losing control) but Sirius stopped him.

"Remus and I would like to have a chat with you before you go upstairs tonight, don't worry you are not in trouble, I just want to explain some things to you and I'd like to ask you a few questions"

"Alright" replied Harry sitting down on a chair in the kitchen eyeing Remus who gave him an encouraging nod. Reus and Sirius then sat opposite him and he felt he was in Snape's office.

Note: Hey guys, thank you for sticking with me so far. What do you think will happen when Remus and Sirius sit him down, leave a review if you would like to give your opinion! The next chapter should be up soon! Thanks TR