Chapter 2:
Harry was happy to not have Dudley around when he went to school. Dudley had gone to a private school in Seattle, well thank god for small wonders. The break bell rang and all students rushed to the cafeteria. Harry was feeling weird, sitting for lunch separately. He didn't miss the company of people, no, it was the was the seating arrangement that was weird. After having the four long house tables instead having different tables for groups of students, it made you nostalgic. It was reminding him of his current situation that how different this place was. How unknown he was, to this strange place.
This place was nothing like Hogwarts, where the castle itself made them feel welcome, bringing a homely feeling to it.
As he entered the cafeteria , Mike called him from his table ,
" Hey Hadrian , come on join us . "
He nodded and went over there .
He mumbled a quiet hello to everyone and Mike introduced him to his group .
"Everyone, this is Hadrian Evans, our new student.
Hadrian this is Jessica, Angela, Tyler and Eric. "
After the greeting, there was an awkward silence. Hadrian didn't want to associate with them and they were too curious and wanted to ask everything. In the end, they asked the basic questions of where he was from, why did he move etc.
Harry was about to make and excuse and leave when the Cullens entered.
Jessica saw him looking at them and assumed he was curious.
"They are Cullens. That's Edward and Alice , Rosalie and Emmet and Jasper. He's single, apparently no girl here is good enough for him. The others are all 'together' though. "
This was when Harry's brain caught up with him and he looked at the girl sitting in front of incredulously.
"I am sorry but I don't recall asking you to sprout information about some random family. I apologize if I have hurt your feelings but I don't gossip. Excuse me I need to speak with Jasper. "
He went towards the Cullen table and they stiffened. He was confused but decided to put it out of his mind.
" Umm, we needed to decide about the tutoring ? "
"Yes , will tomorrow after schol at my place be okay for you ? "
" Yeah sure , see you. "
Harry walked away but he was still feeling the pull on his magic. He didn't know what this was. He had never felt it before. It was like his magic was dancing and happy and wanted to reach out to Jasper. It was only his right restraint on his magic that he was saved. He needed to look into this matter.
The bell rang and he continued towards his classes. He forgot how tiring muggle classes could be.
It was finally the last class and the gym instructor had told him to sit out in this one.
He was more than happy to comply. He needed to tell the Dursleys about his emancipation. He remembered how angry he had been when he found out about all the things Dumbledore had manipulated.
FLASHBACK*
He was on the quidditch pitch, standing there for no reason when an unknown owl came to him.
He took the letter and read it with growing confusion. He didn't know what the bank wanted with him and what was that part about inheritance. He'll just have to go and check.
Next day, early in the morning he went to the bank. He had crept out silently from his bed and had decided to keep this all business secret from his friends. As such currently, they were not on speaking terms as they both believed that he had purposely entered his name in the cup.
After flooing from Hogsmeade to Diagon alley, he reached the bank. He gave a short bow to the goblins guarding at the door and walked forward. If he had looked back, he would have noticed the stunned gaze of those goblins.
He went to a free teller and bowed to him and said politely
"I received a letter yesterday to come to Gringotts and meet with my account manager ? "
"Name" the goblin asked without looking up from his paperwork.
"Harry Potter "
"Griphook ! Take Mr. Potter to see Sharpclaw. "
"Thank you " he bowed and left again. This time the goblin did look up and bowed back.
Griphook lead Harry through a number of tunnels and hallways, when they finally came to a stop.
He raised his fist and knocked the brass handle three times on the door and told Harry to go inside.
Harry went in and saw the goblin named Sharpclaw was still busy, so he waited patiently at the door.
When he looked up, he was surprised but he quickly hid it away and motioned him forward to take a seat.
"I got a letter to meet with you yesterday and discuss about my inheritance."
" Yes, due to recent events, you've been emancipated and seen in the eyes of law, an adult. Therefore we are here to discuss your finance. "
"what finance? I thought my parents left me only a vault. "
"Mr. Potter, the Potters are descendents of the five founding families. Surely you know that ? "
" No, what exactly does founding families mean ? "
"You have no idea about any of this ? There were five families who gathered together and made the wizarding world. Back when the witch hunts were going on, these five families joined hands and formed an alliance with each other. They made this world, where you are standing and hid it from the muggles.
Now, we don't have much time to discuss and have a history lecture. Honestly what did your magical guardian teach you ?"
" Umm, I lived with my muggle aunt and uncle. I don't know who my magical guardian is . "
"What ! You mean to tell me that you don't live with one Albus Dumbledore ? " when Harry shook his head, the goblin grew more outraged.
" Very well, we will look in this matter, it seems Dumbledore has a lot to answer for. Now I want you drop three drops of blood on this stone. "
" What is this ? I don't mean to be rude but I have heard blood is very sacred in the wizarding world. "
" Indeed, you are correct Mr. Potter.
You never give your blood freely to anyone unknown or known without valid reasons. This parchment is for your blood test. The rest will show your inheritance and any dormant or active abilities. Your parents had requested for this test to be done in case if the unfortunate happens and for you to be explained about the Potter family.
After he understood everything, he put three drops and passed it to Sharpclaw, who muttered something under his breath and passed his hand over it. It gave a golden glow and after looking over it he passed it to Harry.
After reading it, Harry grew more confused and angry. He was not sure what all of it meant for him but one thing was for sure , when he finds out who did this, there will be he'll to pay.
A/N : Hello readers , I hope you liked this. This was a bit short than I had planned but the next chapter will be posted very soon. Thank you everyone for reading.
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