(A/N: Sorry it has taken me so long to right but been very busy with work. Also the county fair was going on a couple of weeks ago and I was given a ticket to get in free for everyday it was open and for all the evening shows. I also have started moving into an apartment so that is taking up a lot of my time. All that writer's block and laziness on my part has maid this chapter long in coming. I will try and get another chapter or two written and posted before my funeral of wait I mean wedding next week.)
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ERMonkey: I do use word but it still doesn't work. OK OK I will get a beta reader. Just so you know this will probably lengthen the time between chapters.
David M. Potter: I'm glad you enjoyed the roasted Snape.
Amscray: The only thing I had to look up was how to spell the bloody thing. I hate to brag but I did get a 4.0 in geography. Sorry I thought you where talking about Gryffindor himself not Gryffindors in general. And by the way Hermione Weasley and Ginny Longbottom?! Just what are you trying to say there and who says Ginny is smart? Also rumor has it that Lily was in Ravenclaw. According to IMBD you are right about who is playing Dark Lord.
As for Lily and James do we know that they where married at that age? I will break your arm if you mention anything from the movies because they are not to be trusted. I myself am getting married for the first time come this October and I will be 30 and she will be 25. So I don't know much about that.
possom2009: Although mine is the first at this sight there others at other sites. So I have been told. Also there is one more at this site now but it is a HPxNMxBL story.
uten: Glad you like it and yes one of two is not bad. (Returns grin) Rita was supposed to be amusing I also had fun writing that article and also rule NO# 4. Look for more fun with Snape in this chapter.
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Chapter 18 The Order, The Lawyer, And Vaults Oh My
The next morning they decided it was time to go back and face the order. Even thought it would be difficult it was something they had to do. When they arrived Mrs. Weasley was making breakfast so they decided to help her.
When breakfast was ready Harry and Narcissa sat down and waited for the others to come down to eat. Everyone seemed to be avoiding the new couple by siting away from them and not talking to them.
When Ron came in he practically sneered at them and sat at the far end of the table. Hermione looked perplexed as to where to sit until Harry indicated she should sit with Ron. She nodded to him and sat down next to Ron.
After they ate Harry and Narcissa went outside to train in their elemental abilities. They both knew that they had a lot of work to do in order to control their elements despite his success against Snape the other day.
Lunch went the same as breakfast with just about everyone ignoring Harry and Narcissa. All except for Mrs. Weasley, Tonks and to some extent Hermione who was interested in Harry's OWL'S scores.
Hermione had gotten all O's except for ancient Runes and Astronomy which she gotten E's. Harry told her he had gotten O's in DADA, Transfiguration, Charms, Care of Magical Creatures, and Potions. (A/N: Hint Hint more Harry/Snape confrontations Hint Hint.) He also got an E in Astronomy an A Divination and a P in History of Magic.
After lunch Harry went into the library to look for books for him and Narcissa to use in there training. When he got there he found Ginny studying in there alone. "Hello Ginny." He said to her. "Oh hello Harry how are you?" She asked. "I'm fine and your self?" He asked. "Oh I'm all right."
"ER...Ginny I've been meaning to ask you. What do you think of my marriage?" Ginny sighed. "I don't want to talk about it Harry." She said softly and left the room. Harry sighed and went back to looking at the books.
That night at dinner Harry and Narcissa where treated to the company of the Weasley twins. Who where teasing the new couple with more questions about who seduced who and about their wedding night. Which made both Harry and Narcissa blush.
"All right children off to your rooms there's an order meeting tonight." Said Mrs. Weasley. After several groans from the children they reluctantly went up stairs. That is all except Harry.
"Harry dear you need to go up stairs so we can begin the meeting." Said Mrs. Weasley. "I will not be leaving Mrs. Weasley I'm staying for the meeting." Replied Harry. "Harry you can't stay for meeting Harry you are only a child and you are not apart of the order." She told him.
Harry please don't cause a scene I will come up after words and tell you what happens.
All right I will go for now.
With that said he sighed and went up to his and Narcissa's room. When he got there he was greeted be Hedwig landing on his shoulder. "Hello my friend it's good to see you." He said as he stroked her soft feathers.
All of a sudden Harry felt wave of fear and sadness come over him. In an instant he knew it was coming from Narcissa. He could feel their telepathic leak buzzing. It was almost as if she where surprising it. He teleported down stairs to the closet inside the meeting room to hear what was going on.
"...were you even thinking?
"She must have been using the Imperius on him."
"How could you do something like that to that poor boy?"
"I personally believe she seduced him."
"Would you all please leave her alone?"
"Who asked you?"
"What about the rumor that they have been having an affair sense the beginning of his forth year?"
"This is all Potters fault he is just as arrogant as his father was."
Harry had heard enough of their comments. With out thinking about it he blew the door of its hinges sending it across the room narrowly missing several people where it imbedded its self into the wall.
"ENOUGH!!!" Yelled Harry. "YOU WILL LEAVE MY WIFE ALONE!!!" He said as he walked into the room. The flames in the torches and fireplace flared to life threatening to burn the house down.
The people in the room where starring at him in disbelief. "I will tell you this and tell it to you once! She did not seduce me! She did not use the Imperius on me! And we have not been having an affair sense my forth year!"
He walked over to his wife. "You all should know better than to believe Rita Skeeter." He took Narcissa's hand and helped her out of her chair. "Come Nara we are leaving."
"Potter your not going any where!" Sneered Snape. "Oh yes we are Snape. That is unless you want to go for round two?" He said holding up his free hand. As a ball of fire formed in his hand Snape slowly back away apparently not wanting to have a go at round two. Harry smirked and said. "That's what I thought." With that the torches went out and when they came back on Harry and Narcissa where gone.
Harry and Narcissa decided it would be best to spend the rest of the summer at Hogwarts where no one would bother them.
The day of the meeting with the solicitor came and Harry was nervous and excited in anticipation. As he and Narcissa waited in the outer office he wondered what his parents had left him in their will.
"Hello Mr. and Mrs. Potter I am Solicitor Ewing." He reached out and shook booth there hands in turn. "It is a pleasure to meet you both." He said to them. "It is a nice to meet you as well." Responded Harry. "Shall we proceed to my office to go over your inheritance?" Harry nodded his head and followed him to the office.
He offered them both a seat and sat behind his desk. "Now Mr. potter your parents have left you almost all of their money and property." He picked up a piece of paper and handed it to Harry. "This is a brake down of who was given what upon their death and also what was left to you."
Sirius Orion Black
Custody of our son Harry James Potter.
Use of Godric's Hollow and Potter Manor until Harry James Potter comes of age.
One million galleons to be used for the care and raising of Harry James Potter.
Access to the money in Potter Family Vault for the care and maintenance of the fore mentioned properties.
Fifty thousand galleons to be used as you see fit.
Remus James Lupin
Use of Godric's Hollow and Potter Manor until Harry James Potter comes of age.
Fifty thousand galleons to be used as you see fit.
Peter Paul Pettergrew
Use of Godric's Hollow and Potter Manor until Harry James Potter comes of age.
Fifty Thousand galleons to be used as you see fit.
Ted & Andromeda Tonks
1. One hundred thousand galleons to be used as you see fit.
Harry James Potter
A school trusts fund of five hundred thousand galleons to be used for your education.
Ownership of Godric's Hollow and Potter Manor when you come of age.
Access to the Potter Family Vault when you come of age. This vault is used for the care and maintenance of all Potter family properties and the housing of family heirlooms.
When you become of age you will have access to all of the contents in James Harold Potter and Lily Rose Potter's personal Vault.
"Your parents personal vault has about five million galleons and the family vault has about ten million galleons. Also do to what happen to Mr. Pettergrew and Mr. Black all the galleons that where to go to them where transferred to your parents personal vault." He reached into an envelope and pulled out two key rings.
"These key rings are for your properties and your vaults." He said as he handed them to Harry. "Now I must take my leave of you as I have an appointment at the ministry." He again shook their hands and left. Once Harry and Narcissa where outside they decided to go to Gringotts to see what was left to him by his parents.
When they got there they decided to go to the family vault first. When they got there they received a shock. Because instead of normal looking vault there was a row of five ornate vaults one belonging to each founder and Hogwarts its self. Each door had the crest of the house that belonged to that founder and was guarded by a stone statue of that houses animal guardian.
Harry was curious to whom the other vaults belonged to so he asked their goblin guide. "I'm sorry Mr. Potter but that information is strictly confidential and can only be given out by the family it belongs to." Harry sighed in disappointment.
When they reached the Gryffindor vault the stone lion came to life and stood in front of Harry.
Welcome Heir of Gryffindor to your family vault. Inside you'll find ancient treasures and family heirlooms.
The lion stepped aside and the vault door opened. What he saw in side was nothing he had ever expected. The vault was as large as the Great Hall at Hogwarts and as far as Harry could see it had three levels.
The bottom level contained antique furniture and bars of gold, silver, and platinum. The furniture looked very old and appeared to be from around the world.
The second floor was about half the size of the first and was loaded with weapons of all sorts. There was a rack of a dozen swords ranging from simple practice swords to ornate ceremonial swords. Harry decided to take a couple of practice swords. He thought sense he had sword he might as well learn how to use it. There was also this same assortment for axes, maces, spears, bows, and crossbows. Harry also decided to take a bow and quiver full of arrows with him.
In one corner was a set of red and gold battle robes with the Gryffindor crest on the chest. Harry also decided to take these as well. He figured they would come in handy.
The third floor contained awards and trophies that his ancestors had won. But this didn't interest harry one bit. What caught his attention was the small library of ancient looking books.
As Harry went threw the books he pulled all the ones he could find on wandless, elemental, and teleportation magic. Some of which where wrote by the founders them selves.
As they where leaving the vault Harry felt drawn towards the Slytherin family vault. When he reached the entrance he stopped. The stone guardian stood on its tail and looked into Harry's eyes.
How very curious you are the master but then again you are not the master
How can I be the master but not the master?
I do not know but I will allow you and only you access to this vault
With that the guardian moved aside to allow Harry to enter. He looked to Narcissa and said. "Wait here I wont be long." Once inside he saw that the layout was the same as his family's vault. As Harry looked around he noticed a life-size portrait of Salazar Slytherin smiling at him hanging from a column in the center of the room. As shocking as this was it didn't compare to what happened next.
"Greetings Mr. Potter I have been expecting you." Harry stood there rooted to the floor mouth gaping at the portrait wondering how he knew he was coming. "I bet your wondering how I knew you where going to be coming here?" The portrait asked. Harry just nodded his head in response. "Well you see Mr. Potter I am or should I say was a seer and foresaw our meeting here today. I also know of the task that you face so I have left you this trunk...he said indicating the trunk below the painting...and its contents to help you in your quest to defeat Mr. Riddle."
Now that Harry was over his initial shock he went over to the trunk. With wand in hand Harry slowly opened the trunk.
"In there you will find four books on Parselmouth magic, an amulet called the Eye of the Serpents, a map of my chamber of secrets, a copy of my portrait, and lastly a Basilisk." Harry quickly slammed the lid down in fear and yelled "WHAT!?"
"Do not worry Mr. Potter this one is nothing like the one my son left in the Chamber of Secrets." Harry looked at him in confusion.
Slytherin sighed. "Many of the things that you have heard about me were actually done in my name by my son. It is with the passage of time that the knowledge that they where his deeds and not mine has been lost."
"Anyway back to the basilisk. When I created him I used spells and potions to make it so that it wouldn't grow longer than six feet long and that his eyes can not kill and only petrify on your command." Said the portrait. "The amulet will allow you to communicate with and see threw its eyes when it is away from your side. It also has other powers that are unknown even to me."
"OK what about the portrait? What is that for?" He asked. "That is there so that I can help in your training."
"Training in what?" asked Harry. "Why Parselmouth magic of course. I would have thought that was obvious but than again I am dealing with a descendent of Gryffindor." The portrait said with a smirk. Harry just glared at him. "Now get going your companions are waiting for you." Harry shrunk and pocketed the trunk and left.
"So did you find anything of interest in there?" His wife asked. "Yes but I will tell you about it later." He said.
Their next stop was at his parent's vault. It had stacks of money just like him and a trunk with an envelope on it. Harry opened the envelope and read the letter inside.
Dear HarryIf you are reading this than you have come of age and your mother and me are no longer with you. We only hope that Padfoot, Moony, and Wormtail didn't spoil you too much.
In this envelope you will find a key. It is a portkey to a home that has been in the family for generations and can only be visited members of the family. All you have to do is hold on to the key and say Potter Place and it will take you and your family there. Just between you and me it is a perfect place for a honeymoon. One last thing Harry please stay safe and live a long and happy life.
Love
Dad
PS Your mother sends you her love as well.
Harry whipped a tear from his eye and smiled at the letter. He than put the key in his pocket and opened the trunk to find papers, photo albums, and other nick nacks. He decided to take it with him and go through it later. During dinner it was decided to go to the family retreat in the morning after breakfast to see if it was the perfect place for a honeymoon.
After a light breakfast they activated the portkey. When they arrived they found them selves in front of a massive two-story log cabin nestled in a grove of pine trees. In the distance behind them they could waves crashing on a beach.
As they walked threw the cabin they couldn't help but marvel at all the intricate woodwork that went into the construction of the building. There was even an old fashion bowling lane and a small indoor pool in one wing.
As they where walking towards what they believed was the family room. They could hear two voices arguing. As they walked threw the door Harry was shocked at what he saw.
"Hello Harry its good to see you again my son."
(A/N: So who is in the room? Find out next chapter. Also thanks goes to my beta possom2009.)