Wow...so much love and care for this. Thank you all so much. We are still going and I am aiming to continue for as long as you want me to. Left you all on the edgeish last time but here we go.
A couple days passed as they trained only stopping here and there to drink and eat. And when Harry drained his core too much. But in the end of the day it did pay off Harry was able to last longer in training and his walls were growing stronger each time they took a break physically to focus on the mental. Though it was rough for Tonks she was able to keep up impressions with the Order of the Phoenix. Sure she had a suspension that Moody had a idea as she could feel his eye on her at almost every moment in Grimmauld but that was beside the point.
Unfortunately, a day drew close that she was dreading. The Will Reading. She hated it but knew that they'd have to go to it. She had finally convinced Harry the previous day to go making small bribes and promises he knew she'd probably never go through with, but having her there was what pushed him to do it. Once properly dressed he took her hand gently and apparated to Gringotts.
When they arrived Harry didn't move his hand from hers as he felt that if he did he'd never have the strength to keep going forward. Just being there the past several days had proved that he was better but he wished they had more time before this. Slowly they walked up to the middle stand where the goblin sat and the goblin he would always remember since their first meeting.
"Good day Griphook." Harry spoke to the goblin and smiled up at him. "I am here for the reading of my godfather Sirius' Will."
The goblin looked over the side of the stand down at the boy and smiled his sharp toothed grin. "Ah Master Potter, and greetings to you as well Miss Tonks. Welcome back to Gringotts. I must admit I am quite surprised you recognize me." Tonks gave a small bow to him
"You led me down to my vault many years ago now, How could I not recognize you?" This made the goblin stand up a bit straighter in pride.
"Why I thank you for your acknowledgment. Now if you follow me we will go straight to the Black Family Accountant." Griphook climbed down and walked them through the hall ways. They stopped before a large door. "The others are already here inside. However, Lord Black precisely asked that the will would not be read until you arrived or were available." He bowed to them.
"Thank you Griphook. Um...how do Goblins say good day?" Harry asked making Tonks give a small laugh behind him.
"We value the thrill of battle and the value of gold above all else. Combine these in a greeting and farewell and that shall more than suffice." Griphook explained softly.
"Ah well then. May the veins of your accounts bleed with gold." This made Griphook grin even bigger but was shocked by Harry's bow above all. As he walked away he thought about how he may have to inform the Nation about Master Potter. Meanwhile Harry just looked at the door and shuddered in nervous fear.
"Harry." Tonks' soft voice broke through to him and looked down at her. "You can do this. I'm right here with you." She squeezed his hand. With that reassurance Harry gave a small smile and opened the door with her entering and looking around at them. Looking around it was clear why everyone who was here. Dumbledore of course, Amelia Bones, Remus Lupin, Molly and Arthur Weasley along with Ron and the twins, Hermione, Andromeda and Ted Tonks, and finally Narcissa Malfoy and her son Draco.
"Ah good. Master Potter has arrived now we may begin" The goblin behind the desk smiled and gestured to a couple of seats close to the desk. "Master Potter-"
"Please...call me Harry. I don't like being referred to by Master."
This made the Goblin give a small laugh. "Ah so much like James. Now Harry, I am Thorntack the Black Family Accountant. I have serviced the Black Family for several long centuries and I shall continue to do so long after yourself. But I am here today to read the last Will and testimony of Sirius Orion Black the Head of House Black. "
Narcissa cleared her throat against that. "Unfortunately, your records must be false." Thorntack glared at this comment but did not speak up immediately. "Sirius was disowned just like my...sister, Andromeda."
"He may have been disowned vocally but under paper and magical contract he is still recorded as the Head of the House." Thorntack proceeded to show her the papers indicating that what he said was in-fact the truth. "Now if there were no more interruptions."
"I have one I'm afraid." Dumbledore spoke up. "Harry I do believe you should head back home. This is not for a child who has experienced lost"
"Unfortunately Dumbledore, Harry must be here for the Will. I can not read it without his presence due to the magic contract it was written in." Thorntack informed beginning to grow annoyed at these comments.
"Ah..forgive me." Dumbledore gave a small nod to the goblin to continue now.
Thorntack looked along the room once more before starting. "Here is the last Will and testimony of one Sirius Orion Black:
If you are here it is because I have fallen. If it was due to old age or battle I shall never know but I have about five ideas and all involve pranks. Either way thank you all for coming. This has made it so I must speak a few things first.
Firstly, Harry. Child not of my own but my child still I thank you for everything you've done for me in the short time we've had together. I wish I was there more than I was but knowing our world and lives there was the possibility this would happen one way or another. I want you to know. How proud I am of you. You've done extraordinary things in such a age that it would make the Marauders look like amateurs, Yeah that's right Moony my godson is better than all three of us combined! But I digress I did not wish this life upon you and as of now I am wondering how you would take my fall. Please keep your friends close. And love. Love more than hate. Just like I will always love you my son. "
Harry had to bite his lip and rode a hand to his mouth to cover it. He didn't want anyone to see the fact that his lip was trembling or the tears dripping to the hand. Tonks wrapped a arm around him and hugged him leaning her head on his shoulder. She whispered softly into his ear and he seemed to quell his fear.
"Next, Lupin. Lupin Lupin Lupin. When I first went out after Pettigrew after my incarceration I was afraid you'd never believe me about him. Your trust and understanding have been the strongest things to me to which I don't think I would have survived if it was not for you. Please. Watch over my son. Keep him safe and strong. And remember Moony. The wolf isn't strong without its pack. I love you my brother. Until next we meet. "
Lupin shuddered softly he had not realized he had been waiting for the chillleave his spine until after the words. He gripped the armrest and had to stop himself from crying before Hermione gently squeezed his hand. There she was again the brightest witch of her age and yet also the kindness as he nodded to the young girl a thank you as she removed her hand.
"Amelia...I. I'm sitting here as the goblin is writing this and all I can think about are the things I've said and the things I have never said. I failed you. Since that night I abandoned you due to a really bad feeling I sensed. I'm so sorry. The moment I remembered the location of the safe house I knew I needed to check on him and from there it kept going downhill. And then I came back. And I couldn't approach you. Both for the fact that I was a criminal. And we both know you'd have to follow your job and arrest me. It's one of the reasons I love you. You were dedicated to your job till the very end. Just promise me something. Promise me you'll do what you spoke in promises at night while we laid together. That you'd make a world good enough for your niece and now my god son. I love you Meli."
Tonks looked over at her boss and for once was shocked by what she saw. She never seemed to be breakable. That was until now. That explained the drinking she had began to see more of when she would come in and saw her during meetings. She wished she could go and hug her but in all professionalism it probably wasn't good for her to be seen hugging Amelia at-least while the Malfoy were present.
Andromeda you promised me you'd always be good now I ask you here to honor that promise. It is small but know I will always love you. I, Sirius Orion Black, Head of Ancient and Noble House of Black officially and of sound mind and body declare Andromeda Black nee Tonks to be fully reinstated as a member of the Black Family. How does that feel Narcissa!"
Tonks turned as she heard something hit the floor and saw her mother pass out with her father gently waving a fan above her face.
"Sorry she was never expecting that." Ted admitted as he gently sat her up and nodded to Tonks who woke her mother. Narcissa on the other hand was furious. How dare Sirius bring back her sister first and foremost! This made her quite worried for the line of succession but if she thought that was small little would she have expected what would happen next.
"Finally Narcissa Malfoy née Black, as a brother I am disappointed in you, your son, and Bellatrix. You've allowed yourselves to be corrupted by your husband and the Dark Dorkus. I hereby declare you both Disowned from the Ancient and Noble House of Black and from henceforth curse that none of you or Bellatrix's blood shall ever regain it. Now you may leave the Will reading as you are bequeathed nothing but the clothes on your back."
Narcissa stood up in anger. "Impossible t-there's no...This has to..." her words were lost in the rage as she readied herself to let loose a tilde wave of magic. Guards suddenly appeared beside her. Seeing there was nothing she could do she stomped off with her child who looked as angered as his mother, though across the room Harry couldn't help but give a smile at the thought of the Malfoy suddenly loosing quite a bit of profit and access.
"Now to the actual bequeathing of the estate. To the Weasley family I leave 40,000 galleons as payment for the care they gave Harry and for the skill and happiness they have. I wish them the best. Also to the Weasley Twins. I leave you a book filled with all the pranks, tricks, and ideas that never were for you to go with as you please. Go forth and continue my Legacy as a Marauder...sorry Dumbledore.
To Hermione Granger I leave 50,000 galleons and copies of all the books the Black family has gained over the years for her to study and find the good in magic. For Magic is neither good nor evil but it is its intention that defines it. Please. Protect my son. Even from himself.
Lupin. I leave you a lifetime supply of Wolfsbane potion and a book that Lily told me to keep safe along with 75,000 galleons. She had been working on the possible way to help you find true peace and control over it.
Amelia. I leave you 100,000 galleons and my dragon hide armor. Allow this to protect you and keep you safe. As if I was there. Which I plan to always be with you.
Andromeda and Ted you shall receive 200,000 galleons and I ask that you go with those dreams you told me as well grew. Andromeda become a true healer with your own firm and Ted promote your legal advisement in both worlds. Maybe one day you will give this world a true bridge.
Dumbledore. Please. Take this personal journals and diaries of my brother Regulas, Bellatrix, and our forefather. I hope these aid you in your search and fight against Voldemort and that you also accept 300,000 galleons for the use of Hogwarts to continue funding for DADA events. And please keep Harry safe.
Now comes the hardest two.
Nymphadora, HA CANNOT CAST A SPELL AT ME THIS TIME CAN YOU!, Tonks. I wish I was there more maybe I'd corrupt you more than anyone. But I want you to know how much I love you and want you to grow up to be a fine witch. And hence. I bequeath to you Grimmauld Place and Black Manor along with 1,000,000 galleons. I also leave you a brand new broom not even on the market yet. Be the best Auror I know you can be. And remember. CONSTANT VIGILANCE!!!!
And I guess that brings me to the last but the most important. Harry. I leave to you everything else. All my titles, property, money, even Kreacher. I name you Head of the Ancient and Noble House of Black. And with this I know I leave you a heavy burden but with it I also leave you a chance to build the world that we should have had after Voldemort lost last time. I believe in you my god son. Promise me you'll love a good life and head into the future knowing I shall always be in your heart. Goodbye my lil Prongslet."
That was when Harry finally broke and he couldn't hold his tears back. The entire of the room watched in shock as the Will finished and the weight of everything came down. How could this have happened? As Tonks hugged Harry tightly she thought of how much things were about to change.