A/N Most characters and plot belong to J.K Rowling

Hey everyone, I know I usually talk at the bottom, but I need to say something before this chapter starts; it is a short one (Sorry about that). I have got a new workload from my job and won't be done till tonight. Also, tomorrow Pokemon Legends, Arceus, comes out, and my kids want to play it with me, So I won't be posting over the weekend. I will still be writing, so expect uploads on Monday, Tuesday and Wednesday (Triple Threat) They will all be longer chapters and will help me close off year 1 for the story. Finally, thanks for all the reviews, follows and favourites; keep them coming :D Also, for the people asking where I live, Canada 3 (Shoutout to all the Canadian readers) Now on with the show.

Chapter 8: The Worst Secrets

Harry knew he hosted an excellent dinner for Christmas; they enjoyed Turkey with Ham, Potatoes and Rice and the stuffing; oh man, Harry could have just eaten all the stuffing. They were sitting in the sitting room resting their stomachs from all the gluttony of Christmas dinner; Ertue came into the sitting room holding a rumbled package, "An owl came and dropped tis' off for you master." Harry looked at the package and took it from him. Ertue then walked out of the sitting room, leaving them to loathe in agony. Harry sat up and started to unwrap the package finding a clock inside; It shimmered as he held it up to the candlelight. Remus looked at the cloak recognizing it, quickly asked Harry to open the gifts from Neville and Augusta.

Harry grabbed the envelope from Neville as he opened it found, the paper was blank, focusing more to find anything he saw words appear, 'Thank you for choosing Thim's vanishing paper, This paper vanishes once you write on it only letting you read it plus whoever you show the paper to.' He said thanks, giving Neville a high-five. Augusta's present was weirdly shaped, but he opened it to find a new set of Formal robes; included was the typical wizarding hat he saw on older wizards. He smiled at Augusta and hugged her for the gift. Harry saw Neville open his new set of wizard chess pieces, and after a round of thank-yous, Harry and Neville began to play a game. Harry didn't know this but, new pieces didn't seem to trust the player, or maybe it was just Neville, but all the chess pieces were trying to give him advice and grumbling when he made the wrong move.

Harry and Neville played game after game so that Neville could break in the new pieces; it wasn't until Ertue came in around 9 pm did anyone look at the clock, "Master Potter, will your guests be staying the night? I can have rooms made up for them." Augusta rose out of the chair, addressing Harry, "It's fine, Heir Potter; we should be going now anyways, don't want to be out too late." Harry looked hurt but nodded and bowed as Augusta and Neville walked into the fireplace and, with a whoosh, were gone, and Remus and Harry were the only ones left in the sitting room.

"Harry, did the cloak you received come with a name of who sent it?" Remus asked when Augusta and Neville were gone; Harry went to sort through the wrapping paper but found nothing. "It doesn't seem so; why? What's so special about it?" Harry was looking at Remus curiously as he bore the face of someone deep in thought. "Well, you see, that cloak was your father's; he wore it back at Hogwarts. It's an invisibility cloak." Harry looked shocked. He looked at Remus, then back at the cloak, not wanting to miss what Remus said. "Harry, James gave the cloak to Sirius Black before Voldemort murdered him, So you can't of received the cloak unless…." Harry interrupted, finishing the sentence, "Unless he somehow left Azkaban." Remus nodded, feeling sick at the revelation. "Harry, it's time for bed, don't you think?" Harry was surprised by Remus telling him to go to bed but didn't argue and left the sitting room cloak left strewn across the back of the sofa.

Remus heard Harry going up the stairs and knew he would be safe in Potter Mansion; he had somewhere else to be; Remus walked into the fireplace muttering Hogsmead and was flung up the fireplace. Remus was walking across the gravel road leading up to Hogwarts castle; he reached the gates knowing what he must do; he called out, placing his hand on the gate. "I'm here to see Dumbledore about Harry Potter and his godfather." Flitch came down the Hill holding his lamp staring at the man in front of Hogwarts gate; he opened the gate, letting Remus onto the school's grounds. Not even waiting for Flitch, he ran up towards the castle.

He stopped in front of the Headmaster's Office and entered once the door opened for him, "Remus, what is so urgent you come to see me on Christmas Night?" Dumbledore seemed to stare into his soul, looking for the answer Remus was forming, "Harry received his father's cloak this afternoon; Sirius Black has somehow escaped Azkaban." This answer was not what Dumbledore had expected from Remus, He thought Remus was here to talk about the Daily Prophet, but the invisibility cloak and Sirius Black were a surprise.

"Slow down, Remus, what do you mean Sirius escaped, and what does that have to do with the cloak and Harry?" Remus started to calm down and spoke, weighing every word, "Before James had died, he told me, he had given Sirius his invisibility cloak to protect him from Voldemort, as he believed Voldemort would track down Sirius believing him the Secret Keeper. This afternoon Harry had got the cloak in the mail. With no name or letter, Sirius being supposedly in jail, how did the cloak get sent to Harry?" Dumbledore was thinking he didn't know about the cloak, but Remus was making very valid points, and this would have to be investigated; nothing could be done tonight, though.

"Remus, I understand your worry, but nothing can be done until tomorrow; I will send an owl tonight for Amelia Bones and will have her ensure Sirius Black is still in custody. But right now, we have another situation. The Daily Prophet knows about Harry Potter's heirship." Albus Dumbledore handed the front page of the afternoon Prophet to Remus,

BOY WHO LIVED HEIR TO POTTER FORTUNE

Daily Prophet insiders have learned Harry Potter has come into possession of the heir ring for the Most Noble House of Potter and used it to gain access to a portkey on December 24th; The Daily Prophet doesn't currently know where Harry went but is asking anyone with information to come forward.

What does this mean for Harry and his life at school, Page 2

Whispers in the Wizengamot spread from the news, Page 3

Everything to know about Harry Potter and the Noble House of Potter, Page 5

Remus looked up at Dumbledore, not believing what he had just read; the boy is in even more danger now, Albus. "I know, Remus. I thought this was the reason you came to see me tonight; now we have two problems to deal with before Harry comes back to school," both of the men stood staring at each other, neither knowing how to fix the problems. "Remus, I need you to go back and tell Potter about the paper before he reads it; it's the right thing." Remus nodded, "I can tell Harry, and I will continue to work with him on Occlumency as now people have more incentive to invade his mind." Dumbledore looked at him and gave him a look of knowing, "Good idea, now go, this fireplace has access to the private floo network for protection reasons. Don't let Harry read the paper for the next couple days." Remus stepped into the fireplace and, with the familiar whoosh, was sent back to Potter Mansion where Harry was sleeping peacefully blissfully, not aware his world had just imploded overnight.

Thanks everyone for reading sorry for the short chapter as I said above nothing new till Monday so see you all then :D

Next time, Harry learns his secret is out as he returns to Hogwarts, Draco confronts Harry and sparks will fly. Check it all out monday 3