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Chapter Three: Sirius's Will and Draco's Surprise

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Two days later everyone was meeting inside the headmasters office waiting for the reading of Sirius's Last Will and Testament. In the office were, the Weasley's, Harry, Hermione, Tonks, Remus and to everyone's dismay, Draco Malfoy. "We are here for the reading of Sirius Blacks last will and testament. You have all been asked here, because in one way or another, you are all in it. The will shall be read and executed right away. I am Brogan McConners, Mr. Blacks attorney at law. I am here to read his last wishes, and to make sure that they are fulfilled." He looked at the gathered witches and wizards and smiled at them.

Mr. McConners took out a sheaf of papers and placed them onto Dumbledore's desk and then sat down looking at them. He then began to read and then spoke. "This is the Last Will and Testament of me, Sirius Orion Black. I submit that I am of sound mind and body at the making of this will. I have Albus Dumbledore here as a witness along with Alastor Moody. The following is how I have decided to distribute the massive Black fortune."

"To my friend and the only living Marauder, I leave 1 million Galleons, and the house that you have always loved in Hogsmeade. To Arthur Weasley, Molly Weasley, and each of the Weasley children, I leave 1 million Galleons each. To Hermione Granger, I leave 1 million galleons, and the entire Black library at #12 Grimauld Place, I hope that you enjoy getting through the books in your lifetime Hermione, I know that you have always had a love for books. But I also ask that you remember to have fun in your life, live it to the fullest. To the Order of the Phoenix, I leave above said #12 Grimaul Place, and the amount of 20 Million Galleons for the use in the fight against Voldemort, along with anything that you might see fit to use it for. To Professor Minerva McGonagall, you were one of the Marauders favorite Professors when we were there, and I leave you 1 million galleons for your personal use. For Hogwart's School of Witchraft and Wizardry, I leave 10 million galleons, for the use in the further education of future young minds that can't afford to go here any other ways."

Mr. McConners looked at the gathered Witches and Wizards and said. "The rest of it is meant for only four people to be here besides myself. So will Nymphadora Tonks, Albus Dumbledore, Draco Malfoy and Harry Potter please stay, while the rest of you are dismissed." He watched as the rest of them each came up and signed the appropriate paperwork, which gave them each a key to a vault that was in their names, if they didn't have one before, and a note saying what was in them, and they left. After they had all left, the attorney waved his wand, and set up privacy and silencing charms all around the office. "Sorry about this Headmaster, but it is necessary for the next part of the will reading. Now Mr. Malfoy, will you please come forward so that the next part of the will can be done."

Draco looked at the man like he was crazy, but did as he was told. He wasn't sure why Sirius Black had him in his will, for he hadn't been a good person, nor did he do anything that might have been worth him giving him anything, at least that's what he thought. When he got to the desk, Mr. McConners waved his wand over him, muttering a couple of spells, and then it hit Draco like a ton of bricks. He wasn't Draco Malfoy, son of Luscious and Narcissa Malfoy-Black, but Brandon Black, son of Sirius and Miranda Black. He had been kidnaped on the night that Harry Potter's parents were killed by Lucius Malfoy after killing his mother. Then he mind and body were modified to look like him, and act like him. He also looked at himself now, seeing that he did in fact look more like Sirius Black, and he remembered his mother now, his real mother. "Oh my god, I can't believe that Lucius had done that, I'm sorry Harry. I know now that I'm not like what I have been acting, I have been under some kind of curse. I know it will take time for us to get over our rivalry, but can we start with a truce." He walked up to Harry and Tonks and stuck out his hand.

Harry and Tonks weren't sure what to think about this, but were willing to give Brandon a chance. Tonks was more willing, because he was more of her cousin than he was when he was Cissa's son. "Welcome to the family Brandon. I think that a truce will be helpful now. I think that we will have to have this little family reunion in Harry and I quarters later, for I think that Mr. McConners has some more to tell us from the will." The three of them turned to the attorney with rap attention.

"Yes that is true Ms. Tonks, I have a few more things that are of business to take care of with the will. There is the last of his stuff to give out, and one last thing that the Headmaster is to learn. First off, he has left each of you three, Harold James Potter, Nymphadora Candace Tonks, and Brandon Orion Black 1/3 of what is left of his galleons, and assets. It comes to around 5 Billion galleons each in Galleons, and around 300,000,000 Galleons worth of stock, housing, and businesses in both the wizardring and muggle world. In other words, you three are the richest witches and wizards in the world. Congratulations, and if you would kindly sign this paperwork, it will become official. Is there any questions that I might be able to answer for you three?" Mr. McConners was more than willing to answer any questions that they may have.

"Yes actually sir, I was told that Sirius had made it so that I would become an emancipated minor if he should die before I come of age, is there any paperwork for me to sign fr that?" Harry was wondering, and this got Brandon wondering if his father had thought of this for him also.

"Yes there is paperwork for both you and Brandon to sign. It will make you both emancipated minor's once it is signed. Please all you have to do is sign it, and it will all be official."

Harry, Brandon and Tonks each went up to sign the paperwork and made it all official. When they were done, they sat back down and Harry gave Tonks a huge kiss now that he was a legal adult, he wasn't afraid to show his love for her. Before they left to their rooms, Mr. McConners handed Harry an envelope saying that Sirius asked that he got this letter from him if he should die. Harry thanked the man again, and asked to get a card from him just in case he wanted to keep him as his own attorney. The attorney said that would be a pleasure, and handed him his business card with his floo number and how to get hold of him.

Harry, Tonks and Brandon walked down to Tonks quarters and sat in the common room beside the fire to talk. "So Brandon, do you think that you will be staying in Slytherin?" Harry was smiling at Tonks as he asked this, but was rather curious.

"I don't know Harry, I had always thought in the back of my mind that I wasn't meant for Slytherin, but never questioned why I was put there. You know that Crabbe and Goyle aren't as stupid as they seem, they have been there keeping an eye on me as much as being my goons. Oh god, I don't know what I'm going to do, now that I know what I know, I can't go back to that house. Can I stay on your guys couch until I can talk to the headmaster to get resorted?" He looked pleadingly at his cousin hoping that she would take pity on him.

"No you can't stay on the couch Brandon, but you can stay in the extra bedroom for as long as you need." Tonks smiled down at him, and had a elf bring his stuff up to the extra room, and showed him the room.

Brandon said his good nights, and with a wink at Harry and his cousin he put in. "Please remember the silencing charms so I can get some sleep you two." He laughed at the way they blushed as he went into his new room and fell asleep.

Harry and Tonks spent the next couple of hours talking and having some fun before heading to sleep themselves.

The next couple of days went by without much trouble, and Brandon was resorted into Ravenclaw as Brandon Orion Black. No one asked what happened to Draco, just thought that his father came and got him to go join Voldemort. None of the teachers denied or agreed with them, and Brandon/Draco didn't care about it, he has completely ditched his Draco persona, and was living his true identity. He mourned his parents death for a while, but was surprised when he found out that the headmaster was his grandfather, and had some great conversations with him.

As for Albus Dumbledore, McConner had left a small envelope with him that said what his son-in-law had left him, and it gave him a hearty laugh. He had been left, a lifetime supply of lemon drops, 500 pairs of mismatched socks, and 10 million galleons. He was happy and kissed his wife before they headed to bed that night.

A/N2: The wedding will take place next chapter. You have this and three more chapters to go in your chance to vote on the poll. Please as always read and review. I am getting quite a few good reviews for this story, and I love them all, thank you for them. If you do vote for twins, I ask that you please give which type you would like, either BB, GG, BG, or no preference, thank you. —Donald