Hermione stared at her shaking hands, her eyes collecting more and more tears as a couple began falling from her eyes. It was too much; the information, the lies, the manipulation, the pain; Everything was suddenly too much for her. All she could do was stare at the parchment in her lap, her mind twisting everything. Questions, doubts, fears filled her mind. But a single one stood out to her.
Would Harry accept her as his sister? His twin?
It was one thing when they didn't know but know it was revealed they were full siblings, twins; they shared a mother, a father, a womb… She simply thought it was a mere coincidence when she found out they shared a birthday. They had joked about being secret twins but now that joke had become reality. Had always been reality.
But she never knew it because it had been hidden to her. But why? Why had it been hidden from her? Why had she been taken away? Why? Why? Why? Tears sprinted down her cheeks, her trembling body shook like an earthquake. Her shaky hands wiped the tears only to have more replace the spot.
"Ragnok, ca-can we h-have a mom-moment? P-please?"
He gave them a sympathetic look. "Of course. Just shot red sparks from your wand when you are ready. Don't worry, the ministry will not detect it as you are in Gringotts."
With that, he left, and the twins simply sat in silence. Then Harry broke the silence.
"A-are you up-upset? About having me as your t-twin?"
She shook her head frantically. "No! No. I- I'm just really overwhelmed. It's… it's a lot right now. I mean finding out about our mother, our father, we're twins, we've been lied too, but we still have a bunch to figure out. Like who did this, figure out how to find our parents, all that."
"Um, well I can tell you our father, Tom Marvolo Riddle is Lord Voldemort."
Hermione stared at him. "Ok… so that fixes that but our mother, Lily Evans was said to be a light wizard. Why is she said to be married to Lord Voldemort?"
They shared a look. "Coverups. I bet you it took a lot of manipulation, lies, money to cover that up and make it plausible. And Severus is our godfather, so he was probably Obliviated. I mean, he was constantly saying bad stuff about James Potter, but he was married to him. So, we need to get that undone along with everything else that comes as we go. Don't worry Mione. We'll fix this." Harry gave her hand an encouraging squeeze.
Hermione took a deep breath, closing her eyes and wiping the tears that had stilled on her cheeks. "Of course. Should we check for anything else? Like glamours because we look nothing alike, and we're twins. And I doubt we look anything like our parents since you were always told you looked like James Potter but with Lily's eyes. Also, we should check for any suppressed memories because I knew we would probably remember a few things. Wizards have the ability to remember things as babies, not many things but a few things and since we were over a year old, I'm near positive we would remember somethings. It could also help us figure out who did this and uncover some of our heritage…."
Harry looks slightly impressed. "We should definitely do all that, and it said we got the Gryffindor Vault from our mother, but she was a Muggleborn. But I think that we should look into her parentage and see if she descends from any squibs, half-bloods, or muggleborns. It's definitely intriguing."
"So, we have an idea of what we wish to do. Should we add potions and blocks along with our glamour test?"
"Definitely. Do you want to call Ragnok, or do you want me to do it?"
"You can do it. Also, Harry, what goes on at the Dursleys'? Not about this but about your appearance. You're dreadfully thin, your face is sunken, you have heavy bags under your eyes, you have dried blood in your hair… What do they do to you? I see how they look at you when they pick you up from the train, how you always steer the subject away from the Dursleys when they come up in a conversation, whenever you come back for a new year, you're pale, far too skinny and always on guard. I refrained from asking before because you hate it when people pry into your business and personal life, and that you wouldn't give me a straight answer if I asked but now I am asking and needing an answer Harry. Please. If they're hurting you, I'll help you get out. But you have to let me. Please." Tears pricked her eyes once more, her beseeching tone matching what was going on inside her mind.
Harry darted his eyes away as she rubbed his arm. "I- it's- erm… not now. Later. I promise I'll explain everything. But for now, we focus on this. Do you want a list of our properties? We can check them and maybe check them, see if out parents are living in either of them. Mostly our Mum though because I just have this feeling about our Dad…"
"Alright. Call in Ragnok."
Harry gave a swish of his wand and red sparks came from his wand. Near instantly, Ragnok came in. "Ragnok, we request a potions, glamour and blocks test? As well as a search of out mother's lineage, something doesn't add up about it. May we also have a copy of our properties?"
"Of course. Do you wish for anything more?"
"No sir." Ragnok nodded and immediately 2 pieces of parchment floated their way.
"Just press your thumbs on each corner and pour this potion on it." Two phials landed next to them, filled with a sloshy purple/blue liquid. Hermione dribbled hers all over the parchment, letting the potion to soak into the parchment. The potions began to change black and formed words on the paper.
Keys, Blocks, Glamour Test:
Name - Amaya Thana Riddle
Blocks
Magical Core - 30% Block; Administered by A.P.W.B.D
Wand Magic - 15% Block; Administered by A.P.W.B.D
Verbal Magic - 15% Block; Administered by A.P.W.B.D
Wandless Magic - 100% Block; Administered by A.P.W.B.D
Non-Verbal Magic - 90% Block; Administered by A.P.W.B.D
Creature Powers - 100% Block; Administered by A.P.W.B.D
Creature Inheritance - 0% Block; Attempted by A.P.W.B.D
Parseltongue - 100% Block; Administered by A.P.W.B.D
Parselmagic - 100% Block; Administered by A.P.W.B.D
Natural Legilimens - 100% Block; Administered by A.P.W.B.D
Natural Occlumens - 100% Block; Administered by A.P.W.B.D
Rapid Healing - 100% Block; Administered by A.P.W.B.D
Necromancy - 100% Block; Administered by A.P.W.B.D
Potions
Loyalty Potion keyed to Albus Dumbledore - Administered by A.P.W.B.D
Loyalty Potion keyed to Order of the Phoenix - Administered by A.P.W.B.D
Loyalty Potion keyed to Light Side of Magical Britain - Administered by A.P.W.B.D
Loyalty Potion keyed to Ministry of Magic - Administered by A.P.W.B.D
Trust Potion keyed to Albus Dumbledore - Administered by A.P.W.B.D
Trust Potion keyed to Molly Weasley - Administered by A.P.W.B.D
Hatred Potion keyed to Lord Voldemort, The Dark Lord, Tom Marvolo Riddle - Administered by A.P.W.B.D
Hatred Potion keyed to Dark Side of Magical Britain - Administered by A.P.W.B.D
Hatred Potion keyed to Death Eaters (Unofficial and Official) - Administered by A.P.W.B.D
Hatred Potion keyed to Slytherin House and Slytherin Students - Administered by A.P.W.B.D
Hatred Potion keyed to Severus Tobias Snape - Administered by A.P.W.B.D
Love Potion keyed to Ronald Weasley - Administered by A.P.W.B.D
Marriage Contract with Ronald Bilius Weasley - Proposed by A.P.W.B.D and M.T.W; Signed by A.P.W.B.D and M.T.W (Illegal; Suggested Purge)
Glamour
Heavy Basic Glamour - Administered by A.P.W.B.D
[Bushy] Brown Hair - Administered by A.P.W.B.D
Brown Eyes - Administered by A.P.W.B.D
Facial Structure - Administered by A.P.W.B.D
A strangled sound escaped her throat, though it sounded more angry than anything. "He nearly everything, he changed my looks, and gave me potions… so I could be a chess pawn… I will Kill him." Her voice was filled with cold fury.
"He did the same for me… Look." Harry handed her his test. Taking a deep breath and pursing her lips, she began to read.
Keys, Blocks, Glamour Test:
Name - Astaron Emilion Riddle
Blocks
Magical Core - 35% Block; Administered by A.P.W.B.D
Wand Magic - 25% Block; Administered by A.P.W.B.D
Verbal Magic - 25% Block; Administered by A.P.W.B.D
Wandless Magic - 100% Block; Administered by A.P.W.B.D
Non-Verbal Magic - 90% Block; Administered by A.P.W.B.D
Creature Powers - 100% Block; Administered by A.P.W.B.D
Creature Inheritance - 0% Block; Attempted by A.P.W.B.D
Parseltongue - 0% Block; Attempted by A.P.W.B.D
Parselmagic - 100% Block; Administered by A.P.W.B.D
Natural Legilimens - 100% Block; Administered by A.P.W.B.D
Natural Occlumens - 100% Block; Administered by A.P.W.B.D
Rapid Healing - 100% Block; Administered by A.P.W.B.D
Necromancy - 100% Block; Administered by A.P.W.B.D
Potions
Loyalty Potion keyed to Albus Dumbledore - Administered by A.P.W.B.D
Loyalty Potion keyed to Order of the Phoenix - Administered by A.P.W.B.D
Loyalty Potion keyed to Light Side of Magical Britain - Administered by A.P.W.B.D
Loyalty Potion keyed to Ministry of Magic - Administered by A.P.W.B.D
Trust Potion keyed to Albus Dumbledore - Administered by A.P.W.B.D
Trust Potion keyed to Molly Weasley - Administered by A.P.W.B.D
Hatred Potion keyed to Lord Voldemort, The Dark Lord, Tom Marvolo Riddle - Administered by A.P.W.B.D
Hatred Potion keyed to Dark Side of Magical Britain - Administered by A.P.W.B.D
Hatred Potion keyed to Death Eaters (Unofficial and Official) - Administered by A.P.W.B.D
Hatred Potion keyed to Slytherin House and Slytherin Students - Administered by A.P.W.B.D
Hatred Potion keyed to Severus Tobias Snape - Administered by A.P.W.B.D
Love Potion keyed to Ginerva Molly Weasley - Administered by A.P.W.B.D
Marriage Contract with Ginerva Molly Weasley - Proposed by A.P.W.B.D and M.T.W; Signed by A.P.W.B.D and M.T.W (Illegal; Suggested Purge)
Glamour
Heavy Basic Glamour - Administered by A.P.W.B.D
[Unruly] Black Hair Glamour - Administered by A.P.W.B.D
Green Eyes - Administered by A.P.W.B.D
Lightning Bolt Scar On Forehead - Administered by A.P.W.B.D
Facial Structure - Administered by A.P.W.B.D
Strangled noises came from her mouth, as her entire body shook with rage. "How much would it cost to get a removal of all of this? Removal of Blocks, Potions, and Glamours, because I sincerely doubt we'll be able to do these things ourselves with all of this on us. I also think we may have been obliviated during our years at Hogwarts so I would like our memories restored if you can."
Ragnok paled at her calm tone, though her eyes promised death. "It would be 10 galleons each for the removal, memory restoration would be 7 galleons each, though that would have to be on a separate day. Would you like us to exterminate the marriage contract?"
"That would be preferable, Ragnok. Would it also be possible for you to send us our mother's family records? It would help us greatly, if we can find out more about our lineage, as there seems to be lots of…. Coverups about our life."
"Of course. Um, is there anything else?"
Harry spoke. "A list of properties please. Oh, and heirships, lordships, and ladyships."
Ragnok nodded. "Very well. I shall arrange the removal, and while they are setting it up, I shall discuss your properties, heirships, lordships, and ladyships. But you must get the removal done first before you can claim any of the heirships, ladyships, or lordships." He got from behind his desk and left the room, causing Hermione to turn to Harry.
"Heirships, Ladyships, and Lordships? What?"
"Heirships, meaning Heir and Heiress. We can divide it however, and our parents may not have claimed any lordships or ladyships because the rings rejected them and are waiting for the next heir, to hopefully claim them. I read about this after Sirius… you know, just catch up on this stuff. Speaking of which, what do want to do about Ron and Ginny?"
She took a deep breath. "Let's... let's first see how they act, don't tell them anything, but we should definitely see if they are on our side or on Dumbledore's. If they are on our side, we should still wait to trust them. Definitely though, if we are absolutely sure about them, we can share about this" -she waved her hand around- "and have them help us."
"Kay. So Which heirships and ladyships, if there are any, would you like?"
"Um, I'll take Gryffindor, I suppose. You should take Slytherin. I don't think there would be any heirships for Riddle and Evans because they were Muggles. You can have Gaunt though."
"Right.. Uh, by the way, there are probably others because these are vaults, and only once you are accepted for heirship, lordship, or ladyship, you are able to access the vaults. That's generally the reason pureblood families take their children for heirship acceptance when they are 5 or 6. Lordships and Ladyships come only when they 17, but some exceptions can be made in rare cases, like if the family line only has 1 existing heir, said heir can become Lord once they turn 13. Um, so if we are accepted for heirships, new vaults will show on our blood test."
"Nice. I'm glad you read those books on all this."
"So am I."
Ragnok decided then to enter the room again with boxes and scrolls in his arms.
"Yes. The removal room is in preparation, and we shall walk there now. After we may discuss all the Heirships, Ladyships, and Lordships." They got up and followed Ragnok through the bank, and to a small room. "Please change into these robes and cloak. Now shoes please. The removal is best when you are barefooted."
He exited and the twins turned around and began changing into the white and gold robes and black cloak. The robes were soft and made of fine silk; intricate gold patterns lacing the hems; the sleeves cutting off just above their elbows, the bottom of the robes brushing their ankles. The clocks covered them fully; silver threads shining in the light; the sleeves covering the bottom of their hands, the bottom brushing the tops of their feet; hoods collecting in between their shoulder blades; the soft material encapsuled their bodies and softly swept forward and backwards as they walked, their bare feet enjoying the cold floors of the bank.
They entered a room with a single goblet in the middle of the room. Ragnok led them to it. "Drink half of this and then go lay 4 feet away from here, 8 feet apart. Sistra will be performing the removal." As if on cue, another goblin entered but was a female.
"Please do as instructed and warning, it will hurt but you will feel better after." Hermione lifted the goblet and drank the liquid, grimacing at the taste of it; earwax and blood. Harry gave a small gag.
"The blood part isn't so bad; the earwax is disgusting though."
She snorted. "You're part vampire. Shush."
Sitting in the spot instructed to her, Hermione laid down, her back against the cold floor. Closing her eyes, the chanting began, magic seeping and growing inside the room.
Her core exploded, her magic releasing into the air and divulging deep into foreign magic coming from the goblins; intertwining with Harry's before diving into her own core when the pain came. Pain different from her inheritance, stripping away at her blood and magic; fighting with the forced, unwanted magic inside of her; a scream came from her lips, her back arching as she writhed in pain though she knew it wouldn't help; her magic howled and mixed with the goblin magic, stripping away the layers of evil that had been growing inside of her; it fought valiantly, determined to stay but it was slowly untangled, stripped, and torn as her magic and the goblin magic fought against it; her magic howled with glee, caressing the powers that had gotten locked up; determined to become used to the feel of it; mixing itself with the powers to slowly become one as it grew and tamed itself.
The pain began dulling, subsiding as the last of the evil magic ebbed away from her; the built-up magic finally leaving her. Heavy pants left her mouth as she laid limply on the floor. It was over. "Harry?"
A groan came. "I thought it was Astaron?"
A laugh escaped her lips. "Alright. Then I'm Amaya." Slowly, she began lifting herself from the ground, careful to not jostle her now sore body. A lock of hair fell in her face, and she stared at the jet black hair. She blew it out of her face before standing fully. "Um, Astaron, you need help?"
He was sitting with his legs bent in front of him, his elbows resting on his knees. "No. I got it. Just sore." She watched as he slowly began to stand, flexing his arms back and twisting his back slight. "That hurt."
When he turned toward her, shock resounded through her with how different he looked. His hair was still jet-black but not as messy; his skin was paler then before, his face was far more aristocratic looking with sharp cheekbones and a sharp jawline, with a delicate nose, pink lips, and almond shaped eyes; his eyes no longer emerald but the color of the killing curse; He was taller, his shoulders broader, and he looked more muscled. Overall, he looked very different but not in a bad way.
"Now, let us go back to our office so you may continue with claiming your heirships, lordships, and ladyships." The twins turned and followed Ragnok, also bowing to and thanking Sistra for helping them. They walked through the bank, taking off their cloak but leaving on the robe. Amaya admired her new milky pale skin which looked like paper next to her dark hair.
After entering the office, the sat back down and Ragnok arranged the boxes and scrolls. "Now, here. The scrolls contain the properties, and the boxes contain heirship rings, lordship rings, and ladyship rings. Your heirships include, Gryffindor, Slytherin, Canva, Peverell, Gaunt, and O'Meara. Lordships or Ladyships, include Merlin, Le Fay, Canva, O'Meara."
Astaron spoke. "Which ones do you want Maya?"
She bit her lip. "Gryffindor, O'Meara, and Le Fay…"
He sighed. "And Gaunt. Now you can have 4 pieces of jewelry Maya. I refuse to have 5 pieces of jewelry. I suppose I'll take Slytherin, Canva, Peverell, and Merlin. You sure you don't want any more jewelry Maya?"
"Yes." Astaron pouted but nodded.
"Miss Riddle, please take the Gryffindor Heirship ring, O'Meara Heirship earrings, Le Fay Ladyship ring, and Gaunt Ladyship ring. Start with Gryffindor and say, I, Amaya Thana Riddle, wish to wear the Gryffindor Heirship ring, accepting the title of Heiress to the Ancient and Noble house of Gryffindor."
She slipped the ring onto her index finger on her right hand. "I, Amaya Thana Riddle, wish to wear the Gryffindor Heirship ring, accepting the title of Heiress to the Ancient and Noble house of Gryffindor." The ring glowed before sending a rush of power through her.
"It has accepted you. It would have burned you if it didn't accept you. Now to the same with Le Fay and Gaunt, but with O'Meara you will say piercings." Amaya nodded and put the Le Fay ring on her middle finger of her left hand.
"I, Amaya Thana Riddle, wish to wear the Le Fay ladyship ring, accepting the title of Lady to the Ancient and Noble house of Le Fay." The ring glowed before the emblem of the torch, turned from green to purple. It accepted her.
Amaya placed the Gaunt ring on her index finger of her right hand. I, Amaya Thana Riddle, wish to wear the Gaunt Ladyship ring, accepting the title of Lady to the Ancient and Noble house of Gaunt." The ring glowed and the emblem of the triangle turned silver.
Placing the earring on, she chanted for the last time. I, Amaya Thana Riddle, wish to wear the O'Meara piercings, accepting the title of Heiress to the Ancient and Noble house of O'Meara." Her ears tingled for a split second before she nodded. "They all accepted me."
Ragnok nodded. "Good. Now, Mister Riddle, your turn, you shall take the Slytherin Heirship ring, the Canva Lordship ring, the Peverell Lordship ring, and the Merlin Heirship ring. You shall repeat what your sister said."
He nodded and put on the Slytherin heirship on his middle finger of his left hand. "I, Astaron Emilion Riddle, wish to wear the Slytherin Heirship ring, accepting the title of Heir to the Ancient and Noble house of Slytherin."
He placed the Canva Lordship ring on his index finger of his left hand. "I, Astaron Emilion Riddle, wish to wear the Canva Lordship ring, accepting the title of Lord to the Ancient and Noble house of Canva."
Astaron placed the Peverell Lordship ring on his middle finger of his right hand. "I, Astaron Emilion Riddle, wish to wear the Peverell Lordship ring, accepting the title of Lord to the Ancient and Noble house of Peverell."
Finally placing the Merlin Heirship ring on his index finger of his right hand. "I, Astaron Emilion Riddle, wish to wear the Merlin Heirship ring, accepting the title of Heir to the Ancient and Noble house of Merlin."
Each time they glowed and showed signs that they accepted Astaron. He slumped in his seat. "Do I have to wear all the rings? It's a lot and far too blingy for my taste. Can I wear like 2 at a time?"
Ragnok nodded. "Yes you may. As for Miss Riddle, you may do the same with your rings and earrings. Also, I figured you would need these." 2 bands floated to them and landed in their laps. "They contain the previous glamour that was placed on you, put it will come down when you take off the bracelets. They expand magically to fit wherever you would like to place them. It you wish to wear it as a hair accessory you may, a ring, an ankle band, wrist band, arm band, whatever you wish."
Astaron smiled. "Thank you kindly Ragnok. Um, may we schedule a date for the Memory restoration? Also, please send us our mother's family records once you have them correctly sorted. If we are at Hogwarts, please call for us to come here. I do not wish for the Headmaster to intercept the letters pertaining this information. Um, we do have to return back to where we are residing this summer, so could we actually, place looking at the properties to the side or could you send us both a copy of it? We do also have to, most likely, get new wands as our current wands willy, most likely, not answer to us now that we have taken off everything with new powers and unblocked powers."
"Of course. I shall have the property lists copied, as well as your mother's family records as well as going through a few files that will help as your mother situation may be similar to what happened to you. If you are at Hogwarts when they are ready, I shall send a letter portkey which will take you right outside my office. Now is there, anything else I can do to help you?"
Amaya shook her head as did Astaron. "Alright. I enjoyed doing business with you. Your total for the removals is 20 galleons, 5 galleons each for your blocks, potions, and glamour test, 2 galleons each for your blood test, and that makes your total 34 galleons. Which vault would you like to pay from?"
Astaron and Amaya looked at each other and she shrugged and mouth, 'Half and Half'. Astaron turned to Ragnok. "Take 17 from the Gryffindor vault and 17 from the Slytherin Vault. Ah, yes, I just remembered. Please send monthly letters of the transactions made from the vaults, and if anybody requests to use them, they must show a letter stating that either my father, my mother, my sister or I have given said person with permission to go into the vault to get whatever is written in the letter. The letter must also be soaked in Veritaserum. Our signature should be at the bottom of the letter."
Ragnok looked surprise but quickly nodded. "Of course. That shall be done and I will let the other goblins know. Thank you for your time Mister and Miss Riddle."
Amaya gave a small smile. "Thank you Ragnok."
The 2 walked out, accepting their clothes back from a goblin. They changed before walking out of Gringotts. Just before leaving the grounds of Gringotts, Astaron cast a quick Tempus. "It's 2:38 AM. How about we meet up tomorrow to buy some stuff?"
She nodded. "Sure. See ya Astar."
"Bye Amaya." She pulled out her letter and spoke again.
"Gold, Silver, and Bronze." She felt herself being shoved in a too tiny tube before she was spat out into her bedroom. Flopping onto her bed, Amaya put the silver band on her wrist and laid down.
It had been a crazy weird 3 hours.
And she loved it.
This Chapter is 4,477 Words... that's the longest I've EVER written. So next chapter is shopping at Diagon and going to the Quidditch World Cup with Ireland and Bulgaria, along with the Death Eater raid. And a few other things I'll probably put in.
Thank you for all your comments! Makes me feel good knowing that people like this story!
