Ch. 2
The next morning I made food for Aunt Petrunia and Uncle Vernon; making sure I had no chores I snuck out and met Dudley a block from the house. "Hey Dudley I have a surprise for you," I said with a mischievous smirk on my face. Dudley didn't say no just shook his head with a small grin. Making a pit stop at the library we picked up Pryde with his three inch long spiked collar and walked to the park which held not a single soul. "Dudley don't freak, ok," that was all the warning he had has the knight bus slammed up against the curb. "Hey Stanly, I thought you worked the night shift?" I asked taking out the money needed and handed it over.
"I don't but the other guy got sick so I volunteered," waving us on not even a shocked blink at Dudley or Amira or Pryde.
Giving us a moment to settle down, "Dudley hold tight," he nodded; I gave the sign that we were reading.
Dudley stumbled out mumbling never ever again over and over; Stanly and I laughed. Waving goodbye to Stanly as they drove off I helped Dudley up and he gave me a glare again I laughed saying, "I did warn you," he pouted.
Sigh, "So where are we going?" he asked, I pointed at the pub. Dudley shrugged his now light muscled shoulders following. I didn't pause until we were at the brick wall, pushing a little magic into my index finger I started tapping the correct bricks to open up to Diagon Alley. One thing most people don't realize is that I have a photographic memory.
Dudley's mouth dropped open, "Welcome to Diagon Alley," I said grandly, Dudley was in too much shock but he nodded his head. He was like a little kid that just walked into a candy store. He tried to soak in everything and anything that he heard or saw. We walked into Gringotts Bank, him next to me but allowing me to take the lead.
I spotted someone I knew. Walking over pausing long enough to bow I greeted, "Hello Griphook," the goblins froze never before seeing a wizard and muggle bow to a goblin nor remember their names.
"You remember my name?" I nodded my head not knowing the changes in all of the goblins around me.
"Of course I do. Why wouldn't I? You took me to my vault," I replied not understanding. He beckoned us to follow him and I did the same to Dudley to make sure. The bank was like a maze when we finally stopped in front of a golden door. Griphook told us to stay and went in. Barely five minutes later he opened the door and shuffled us in before leaving; I guess waiting outside.
This goblin waved his hand to the two seats in front us; we sat. "My name Ragnok the head of this branch, Gingotts," he paused long enough to gather his thoughts, "Griphook told me of what happened." I raised an eyebrow in question, "No wizard or witch has ever bowed to a goblin or remembered his name," both Ragnok and I were in shock but for different reasons. "That is one main reason you are here another is the fact you have not replied to any of our letters," at the end of the sentence Ragnok looked upset and mad.
I looked toward Dudley he shook his head telling me his family didn't do or see any of these letters. "I am terrible sorry but I have never gotten any letters from here," I paused to see Ragnok getting angrier rushing the last part out, "should I have?"
Dudley and Ragnok looked at each other both promising to protect or watch over. Ragnok ruffled around many papers before pulling out a folder and opened it before speaking, "Yes you should have. I have a question that will determine this problem; do you get fan mail?"
I shook my head in negative. Ragnok snarled grumbling about the meddling, old, Dumbledore, what did Dumbledore have to do with this so I asked. "Albus Dumbledore is your magical guardian," what the hell, "he should have introduced you to the magical world, answered any question and help you with anything else." I looked at Dudley to see him getting very pissed and I couldn't deny that I was too.
"Was this stated in Harry's parent's will?" Dudley asked with an evil glint in his usually soft brown eyes.
More snarling from Ragnok had my stomach twisting in knots, "Lily Potter ne Evans and James Potter's will were never read," more paper moving, "and neither was Sirius Orion Black's will." My world was starting to crumble around the edges. "Mr.-."
"Harry, please," I asked.
"Harry do you wish to have the wills read?" Ragnok asked me. I couldn't do anything but nod my head.
Ragnok opened first my mother's will, "Lily Potter ne Evans of sound mind and soul leave this as my last will. To begin with I leave Frank and Alice Longbottom my personal journals on herbology and 5,000 gallons for their son Neville Longbottom. Spoil him like I wish as his godmother would do.
To Professor Minerva McGonagall10,000 gallons for your idea of an animagus class. Use this well, have fun doing it and see the joys of it. And no Professor you cannot give it back to any vaults of my sons. I also leave you with being Harry's godmother.
To Severus Snape, my dear friend, all of my potion journals and idea books. I want you to have fun with your experiments and do something you love. Also I give you 500,000 gallons to use on yourself and hopefully open the shop you always dream to have. Lastly, my apology for I wish I could have said this in person but this will have to do.
To Remus Lupin a charm that I created into a necklace that will allow you to use Moony as animagus.
To Sirius Orion Black I leave any and all prank materials that you will ever need.
To Peter Pettigrew I leave you nothing if I'm dead then it was the fault of Peter. He was our secret keeper and Albus Dumbledore was the witness.
To Harry James Potter I leave all and any vaults of mine. If James and I are dead he is to go to this list of people. 1. Frank and Alice Longbottom 2. Minerva McGonagall 3. Sirius Orion Black 4. Remus Lupin 5. Lucius and Narcissca Malfoy 6. Mr. and Mrs. Lovegood under NO CIRCUMSTANCE is Harry to go to Petrunia and Vernon."
I was in stone cold shock before I could do anything Ragnok opened my dad's will, "James Potter of sound mind and soul (shut up Padfoot and Moony) leave this as my last will. To Sirius Orion Black I leave you the map and 250,000 gallons to get some clothes that AREN'T leather," I laugh softly. Dudley takes my hand, "Also have fun brother.
To Remus Lupin I leave the cottage in the hills, you know which one I'm talking about and 500,000 gallons in hope you NEVER have to work. Remus watch over Sirius, he wasn't our secret keeper, and watch over Prongslet. One more thing brother find a lovely girl, marry her and have a child that will bring you joy and happiness.
To Peter Pettigrew I leave you with Aurors on your ass and a rat trap that hopefully would accidently kill you. He was our secret keeper give him the dementor's kiss.
To Minnie aka Minerva McGonagall I leave a live time subscription for cat nip. Have fun my kitty cat.
To Sn- (ouch!) Severus Snape I am sorry for what I did to you in school and hope this might help. I leave to you five phoenix feathers and a jar of preserved phoenix tears. Again I am terribly sorry.
To Harry James Potter I leave all and any vaults and permission if Dumbledore meddles to be emancipated. I am terribly sorry I won't be there to watch you grow and do great things my son but no matter what I will always love you and be proud," Dudley squeezed my hand in comfort.
Ragnok finally opened Sirius' will, "Sirius Orion Black of sound mind and soul (put a sock in it Moonster) leave this as my last will. To Remus Lupin I leave 1,000,000 gallons (ha, can't give it back) to spoil yourself with. Watch over Harry for me will you. And Moony you now have to live for James, Lily and myself. Stay safe and remember me for the brother I knew you were for me.
To Neville Longbottom I leave you with all the plants in any and all vaults for being a good friend to my godson. You are VERY powerful but know that your father would want you to follow your heart.
To Luna Lovegood I leave a package of books of which I know will help (I know your secret) also don't be afraid to tell Neville or Harry. You are special girl with that being said I leave you with 1,000 gallons to spend on jewelry (wink, wink).
To Minnie aka Minerva McGonagall I leave you with a collar for your animagus that will cover you no matter what (meow).
To Fred (Gred) Weasely and George (Forge) Weasely I leave the journal with all of the pranks I did in school in hopes that you will find ideas. Also, 10,000 gallons to the store Weasely Wheezes for being brilliant pranksters and friends with Harry. Do me a favor and name some pranks after me (pretty please with puppy dog eyes).
To Severus Snape I leave 50,000 gallons for hopes that you dream of. I am very sorry for the things I did to you in school; in hopes I give you one of the first made potion journals as an apology gift.
To Harry James Potter (my godson) I leave any and all vaults to. Don't be sad kiddo celebrate in life for the memories of me. I love you with all my heart and wish to whatever gods that we had more time. I am so proud of you for making your own path and ALWAYS remember I love you."
I stare at the opposite wall feeling the sting of tears as I heard truths and painful lies that are now being shared. I'm glad that Dudley and Ragnok gave me a couple of moments to gather myself and my mind from what I just heard. "I'm seeing something that makes me wonder," Ragnok pauses making sure Dudley and I were looking at him, "one of Lily's vaults has the title of Dudley Dursley which is you correct?" Ragnok asks looking at a pale Dudley.
"Yes… I am Dudley Dursley," Ragnok looks at me for conformation; I nod.
"There is a note attached that says that this vault is for you and has… 2,000,000 gallons in it," my eyes widen looking at Dudley, he looked like a deer in the head lights. Suspicion rises in my mind at this situation but I keep quiet for I have no proof. "Harry please sign these wills and Dudley please sign here," pointing at a line, "So you can access your vault." After signing Ragnok signs them and explains that whatever was said in the will, will go to the right people and the right amount. More suspicions rise as Ragnok frowns at a group of paper work.
"What is it?" I ask already coming to my own conclusions. He slid the papers towards me, reading them over my magic spikes after reading I hand them over to Dudley to see. "I wish to have myself emancipated first off," Ragnok nodded grabbing the correct paperwork, "I also want every key of mine back." Breathing deeply, "I want everything Knut, book or sticky note back from the Order of the Phoenix, Dumblefuck, Know-it-All, Weasely family besides the twins and anyone else that stole from me."
"First sign the emancipation forms," signing them and handing it back he filed them and got a quick response that I am now emancipated. Ragnok slid a piece of paper over with a knife on top telling me that three drops of blood would do; it was to see if I had any other vaults that I didn't know about or lordships/heir-ships. As we waited for the paper to work Ragnok took out a stack of papers explaining once I had my rings on I would be able to magically bring any of my keys here and would be able to get back everything that was stolen. He also told us that now I was emancipated I could do magic like one could do on their seventeenth birthday and was legal to date anyone older than me.
Finally the paper finished and Ragnok did a quick look, "You are lord of Potter, Black, Evans," he paused, "and Magnums, thought to be an extinct line. While you have only one heir ring of Slythren. Any of the names that you are a lord to can add a family member too."
"I would like Dudley on Magnum's line, please," Dudley looked at me like he couldn't believe his eyes but Ragnok nodded pulling one paper out for Dudley to sign. After that Ragnok pulled out of his desk a box and motioned for me to open it. Inside held the rings, the Potter one was gold with a griffon on the plate, the Black was onyx in color with dog shape on the plate, Evans was a simple silver band with a diamond and Magnum was light green with a feather on the plate. The heir ring for Slythren was two bands wrapped around each other; one was silver the other was Slythren green with a small basilisk on the plate.
I put each one on and felt each ring hum for a moment before it stopped. I wanted to have the keys back, thinking that in the for-front of my mind and a little magic into the rings, the keys popped onto the desk. Ragnok pulled out a simple 12k. Golden chain and told me to put the keys on it then put a little of magic in it and no one could ever steal it. I nodded my head in gratitude.
Finished signing the paperwork to get my things back that were stolen Ragnok spoke up, "You have a total of thirteen seats and we would be willing to take control of any and all fan mail and the likes for you, for a price?"
"How much?" I asked grabbing the paper that totaled up the amount of money I had in total.
"5,000 gallons a year." I nodded my head in acceptance. I looked down at the total number as Ragnok made the contract; 6,540,900,814 gallons, 8,334 Knuts and 123,777 sickles, I still couldn't believe how much money I had. Ragnok had me sign and said, "Was there anything else you need?"
"An extendable pouch with 5,000 gallons in it," I replied glamoring the rings so no one would see them. Ragnok handed the pouch over while saying goodbye, Dudley and I replied goodbye too and finally sent us on our way. Griphook lead us back to the main room before returning to work. Walking out we saw that it was now one pm and decided to get some lunch back at the pub.
Collapsing on a chair at the pub I felt like this was the longest day of my life. "I can't believe how much money you have Har."
"Neither can I Dud," shaking my head at him I mumbled again, "neither can I."
The rest of the trip was peaceful and fun for the both of us. I explained everything to Amira on the walk back to the house. Amira was pissed to say the least she kept on asking, more like begging, to bite anyone who stole from me and I kept on saying no to her but in my mind saying maybe. When I told Dudley that he chuckled then agreed with her which made double her earlier tries. Stopping at the library to drop of Pryde we were on our way again.
Suddenly, Dudley stopped in front of me, we were maybe five houses away from our house, "What is it Dudley?" I asked feeling like the day just got longer.
"You said that Professor Snape looks like a shadow or a bat right?" I nodded even though he was still looking ahead, "well I think he is on our porch." What, I looked around Dudley and yup there sat Professor Snape, oh great I moaned in my mind. I wished to turn around and run but nope the Fates hate me because he spotted us before our escape, crap.
"Mr. Potter," Professor Snape said in a whispery voice, oh dear god I wonder what he sounded like spanking me, no bad Harry, I shook my head. Snape now stood in front us, he was about to speak but caught sight Amira, from the corner of my eye I saw Dudley slowly growing smirk; I punched him on the arm. He looked at me rubbing his arm gently but still smirking. "I'm here to take you to the Head-Quarters," Sev-Snape finally said.
Dudley stepped in front of me crossing his arms, "No," Dudley and I said together.
"I don't care," Snape sneered out glaring at both of us.
"To bad," I said pulling Dudley along with me.
"You will regret that Mr. Potter," I turned around but Snape was already gone. Dudley and I rushed in with me shivering from fear and arousal.