Chapter 4
Griphook received a letter in his inbox while he was answering another letter. When he finished that he picked up the letter in his inbox and opened it.
Dear Griphook,
Enclosed you will find one of the letters you sent me yesterday. It has proof that Peter Pettigrew was the secret keeper for my parents, James and Lily Potter. Will you please make a copy of it and get the copy to the department of law enforcement at the ministry please? I will be there on July 30th at 10:00 am. Please do not say anything to anyone. I do not want the Headmaster to know that I am coming.
Thank you,
Harry James Potter
Griphook saw that he had two hours before the Potter heir would be coming. He had a lot of work to do before he got there. He had to get the trunk, chest and portkey that Jasmine Evans left for Harry Potter. He also had to get the Potter will and to contact Amelia Bones.
Harry woke up and saw that it was early yet. He decided to read the letters from Ron and Hermione.
Harry,
Hey mate, how are the muggles? I'm sorry you can't come to stay until the end of August. We are going on vacation! Dad won a trip in a lottery. We are going to Egypt. I hope you have a good summer. I don't know when I'll be able to write. I'll give you your birthday present when we meet up after I get back. I got to go.
Your best mate,
Ron
Harry,
Hi. How are you? I'm doing ok. We are going to be going to America for our vacation. We will be touring the United States. I won't be able to write. I will give you your birthday present when we meet up to get our school supplies.
Love,
Hermione
When Harry was done reading the letters he wrote quick replies and sent Hedwig out. He then hurried downstairs to make breakfast. Breakfast was done in just in time for when his uncle and cousin came down to eat.
"Boy, your aunt tells me that you are needed at Mrs. Figg's house. You better behave. Or else." With that Vernon kissed Petunia good bye and left for work. Once Dudley waddled out of the house Harry turned to Aunt Petunia and said, "I'll be back in a couple of hours. Thank you Aunt Petunia."
Harry entered Griphook's office and once he was seated in front of Griphook's desk he told them why he wanted to see Harry.
"Mr. Potter, I talked to Amelia Bones and she will be here shortly. While we wait for her let me tell you the original reason I asked you to come in. Jasmine Evans asked me to give you a few things that she brought here to be given to you in case of her death or disappearance."
"What items did she leave for me? Asked Raven.
Griphook set a box on the desk and pulled out four items. One was a shrunken trunk. One was a small chest. One was a book and the last item was a ring. The trunk had a brass carving of two tigers, a wolf, a stag and a black dog. The small chest had a white tiger and a black dog carved on it. The book was Jasmine's diary and the ring was a crest ring, it was separated in thirds.
"The trunk will enlarge when you put your finger on the keyhole and say full size. To open the trunk, place your finger on the tiger and say Raven's Haven. This trunk has three extra large regular storage compartments. It also has a suite of rooms in it, kitchen/dining room, two bedrooms, study/living room, bathroom, potions room and a dueling room. Jasmine didn't tell me anything about the chest. She just said that if you are with Sirius that he will know the password to open it. The diary will open with a drop of your blood. The ring is a three way portkey, the crests are of the Evans, Potter and Black lines. The first portkey activates when you say "Marauder Hideaway" and touch the Evans crest. It will take you to a safe house Jasmine set up. When you touch the Potter crest and say "Prongs Palace" it will take you to Potter Manor. When you touch the Black crest and say "Padfoot's Pad" it will take you to Grimmauld Place, the Black family home." Griphook explained.
"Cool, I can't wait to check out the trunk." Said Harry. A knock sounded on the door before Harry could say anything else. Griphook said, "Come in." It was Madam Bones, Head of the Department of Magical Law Enforcement.
"Hello Madam Bones, let me introduce you to Lord Harry James Potter. It was on his behalf I asked you to come here today." Said Griphook.
"Pleased to meet you Madam Bones", said Harry.
"Mine as well Lord Potter. Now what did you wish to see me about?" asked Madam Bones. Harry gave her the letters from James and Lily Potter and Jasmine Evans.
"Will you stay and listen to the will of Uncle James and Aunt Lily?" Harry asked.
"If you would like me to stay and listen I will." Replied Madam Bones. With that Griphook started to read:
I, James Charlus Potter, do swear I am of sound mind and body; do declare this my last will and testament. We need to say here and now Peter Pettigrew was our secret keeper. If we died due to Voldemort it is because Peter betrayed us. In the case of both Lily and my deaths Harry James Potter is to be placed with his godparents, Jasmine Evans and Sirius Black. If neither Sirius nor Jasmine can take him then he is to be placed in a wizarding home with the allowance of 500 galleons per month to help take care of him. The Potter estate will be held in trust until Harry is of age, either by emancipation or by turning 17. If he is placed with Petunia Evans Dursley he is to be emancipated on his thirteenth birthday. Enclosed is a letter that is to be opened by Harry on his thirteenth birthday. Harry, we love you son. We always have and always will.
Sirius Black we give you our most precious son to love and care for as his godfather. We know you don't need any more money. Take care Padfoot!
Jasmine Evans, we give you joint custody of our most precious son to love and care for as his godmother. We also leave you all the jewelry that Lily received from your mother as well as one million galleons. Take care of Padfoot and Harry, Snow.
Remus Lupin, we leave you the cottage in Glenfinnan on the shore of Loch Shiel as well as one million galleons. Watch out for our cub Moony.
Vernon and Petunia Dursley, we leave you #4 Privet Drive Little Whinging in Surrey and Grunnings Drill Company. Have a good life. We also leave you with a letter and this curse if Harry was placed with you and you mistreated him. May you never be happy.
Albus Dumbledore, we leave you with this thought, it is because of your insistence that we use Peter Pettigrew as our secret keeper. Siri may have brought the idea up but you convinced us. Keep away from our son!
Signed,
James Charlus Potter
Lily Rose Evans Potter
Witnessed by
Albus Percival Wulfric Brian Dumbledore
Madam Bones sat for a few minutes thinking. Then she turned to Griphook and asked, "Has any money been taken out of the Potters vault? Why was this will not executed properly?"
"The only answer I have for both questions is Albus Dumbledore. He has been receiving 5000 galleons a month for the care of Harry Potter and he has forbidden us from telling Harry about the will. Jasmine Evans letters overrode any instructions from Albus Dumbledore." Explained Griphook.
"Madam Bones, what will happen with Sirius Black now? He was innocent. He is sitting in Azkaban for something he didn't do. Not to mention he is my father." Asked Harry.
"Lord Potter, I will need to question him. He is innocent of betraying the Potters. But he may be guilty of killing Mr. Pettigrew and thirteen muggles." Replied Madam Bones before she got up from her seat. "In fact I am going to start and investigation into the will. Albus Dumbledore did not have reason to place you with the muggles." With that she left.
Griphook, what about Jasmine Evans will? When will it be read?" Harry asked.
"When she dies, of course." Griphook replied.
"But she's dead, isn't she?" Asked Harry.
"Her will has not activated. It can still sense her magic" Replied Griphook.
Harry was still puzzled over what could have happened to Jasmine. When he got back to the Dursley's house he went to his Aunt Petunia with the deeds to Privet Drive and Grunnings. He also gave her the letter from James and Lily.
"These things were your inheritance from Aunt Lily and Uncle James. I inherited everything else. I will also be emancipated going into effect tomorrow. I'm sorry you couldn't love me and treat me like family Aunt Petunia. If it is ok with you I will be leaving tomorrow night." Harry said before going up to Dudley's second bedroom.
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