Chapter Three: Explorations
"Well done, Harry. It would appear you have found the home of your ancestors," said Dumbledore, "This is where I leave you. I trust that Voldemort will be quite unable to find you here and I really must be getting back. I believe that, since no one has live here in quite a long time, you much cleaning to do. So, I will allow Dobby to come and help you clean. All you have to do is call him to you." And with that Dumbledore apparated away.
As Harry walked up to the door, he noticed the pattern on the columns of the mansion. 'Griffins, suppose I'll have to get used to that.' thought Harry and he entered the thousand year old mansion. 'WOW' was all that Harry could use to describe what he saw. Just from where he stood, he knew he had to stay here forever. Eager to get exploring, Harry called Dobby to him.
"HARRY POTTER SIR NEEDED HIS DOBBY AND DOBBY HAS COME!" cried Dobby, positively bawling.
"Dobby, I have an extremely large task for you. Normally I would help you but I need to get familiar with the house and see if there is somewhere where I can't train. I need you to clean the Manor," said Harry.
"Yes, Harry Potter sir. Dobby will begin immediately!" and with a crack Dobby was off.
So Harry began to explore. First, he found numerous dens that reminded him of the Gryffindor common room. Then, he found an elegant master bedroom; inside he found a dresser full of socks. 'I'll give Dobby a pair for each day he works here' thought Harry. He found numerous guest rooms, which in their own right were like master bedrooms. He found that there was a Quidditch pitch and a rather large pool. 'More like an indoor lake. Hope there is no giant squid in there,' thought Harry. Finally, he made his way to an extremely large library. 'Hermione would kill to see this,' thought Harry. Inside the library, he found the only locked door set he had encountered yet. On the handle of the left door, there was a griffin. On the left, a basilisk. 'Wow, what's a basilisk doing here?' thought Harry. Above the door was a sign:
To enter,
Use the power of two houses,
And speak thy name.
'Well, what the heck does that mean?' questioned Harry, 'Wait, two houses. Of course, the snake and the griffin. Slytherin and Gryffindor. Parseltongue.' Harry bent down and looked at the snake and imagined that it was alive. "Harry Potter, Heir of Gryffindor," hissed Harry in Parseltongue.
And with that, the doors open. Inside, he found a dueling mat, practice dummies, a mystic grandfather clock, and, oddly enough, muggle gym equipment.
"HOW DID YOU GET IN HERE?" asked a voice that came out of no where.