Chapter 1: Prologue
Just after returning from shopping for his first year at Hogwarts Harry decided not to go back to the Dursleys, instead he was sitting on a park bench thinking about what he should do next if he was honest with himself he was both excited and terrified at the same time, He had just found out that he was a wizard and not only that, he found out that his parents didn't really die in a car accident, no that was a lie he had been told, they actually died protecting him from an evil wizard, the very thought that they loved him to the point of giving their lives for him brought a warmth in his chest that he had never experienced before and at the same time a feeling of emptiness that he would never get to know them, With all those feelings inside him he made a decision to go back to the bank if the elves handled his money maybe they could know more about his family, opening the cage of his new owl as he did not want her to be locked in the cage for so long he released her and told her that he would return to Diagon, Hagrid had told him that she was a very intelligent owl and that she could always find him as she was the way he exchanged mail.
The owl landed on his shoulder and caressed his cheek with her head before leaving.
With great difficulty Harry was able to return to Diagon and sneak into Gringotts, without attracting attention he approached one of the boxes.
What are you looking for, wizard? asked the goblin behind the box.
I would like to speak to the goblin in charge of my account and find out if the bank provides any other services, said Harry, trying not to sound nervous.
Your key said the goblin, immediately Harry showed his key, the goblin looked at it and told him to wait here in a moment and your account manager will come.
A moment later another goblin arrived and led him into an office.
I am surprised that you are here. I did not expect to see you for at least a few more years, that is what your magical guardian told us as he did not wish to take your ring or claim your other vaults at this time.
Other vaults, ring, heir and magical guardian! I'm sorry if I sound surprised but I have no idea what you're talking about," Harry replied.
WHAT IS IMPOSSIBLE THAT I DIDN'T KNOW! shouted Ragnok scaring Harry a bit.
An apology Heir Potter but it is puzzling that you know nothing of this your magical guardian should have instructed you to take your place in our world.
Growing up with my relatives I knew nothing of the magical world until I received my letter of acceptance to Hogwarts, I had no idea what I had Who is my magical guardian and what duties does he have?
Your guardian is essentially the one who has your guardianship in the magical world and must watch over your safety and integrity and in cases like yours he can appoint someone to make decisions as long as they are in favor of you and your house, your magical guardian is Albus Dumbledore.
You mean to tell me that the principal of the school I am about to enter is in charge of my safety and what my family left me, the same person who placed me with the family that forced me to live in the closet under the stairs, a person I have never even met.
Hearing his words Ragnok rang a bell, immediately another goblin arrived but this one was taller and stronger and was armed with a spear, he said some words that Harry did not understand and the other goblin left the office quickly.
An apology Heredero Potter but since your guardian did not fulfill his duties but on the contrary and that is an offense that the bank cannot tolerate, I have just called a meeting with the king and the Gringotts council to clarify this matter.
He immediately led him through different corridors and a grand staircase which seemed to have no end.
A large door guarded by several of the guardian goblins opened and he entered a huge room with a throne in the center and a series of tables with different types of goblins on them.
Ragnok why have you called such an urgent meeting the goblin that was sitting on the throne
My king an offense has been committed against the Potter heir and against our great nation the heir's guardian has failed in his duties and has been taking money and relics from his vault.
WHAT! cried the king standing up and unsheathing his sword.
Who dared such dishonor against our nation and against one of our greatest patrons?
Albus Percival Wulfric Wulfric Brian Dumbledore is the one who has committed the wrong my king.
Heir Potter you are owed too much it is our duty to carry out the laws of our nation to keep your assets and orders that were entrusted to us, unfortunately we cannot access your parents will as it is set to be opened on your thirteenth birthday, but you are still allowed access to your vault and family property and we will make sure we recover all that was stolen.
Harry did not know what to say so he could only nod and thank the king.