~3rd person POV~
As the group of four walked to the bank at the end of the alley Hagrid was busy pointing out different shops of interest. At least to three muggle raised kids. He pointed out where the pet store was, the best wand shop in Britain, the book store, which Ellen nearly stopped and wandered over to not having funds to buy anything being the only thing that prevented her from doing so. The apothecary where a portly red headed lady was complaining about the price increase of dragon livers.
The three Potter siblings shared a look, and a thought, 'dragons are real?' Before continuing.
Hagrid did glaze over the broom shop, Quality Quidditch Supplies, where a group of kids around their age were ogling the newest broom, the Nimbus 2000. Only Harry tried to see what was going on but his newly found sisters kept pulling him towards the bank.
It took about 20 minutes or so for them to reach the back end where their destination was simply because the alley was so crowded that day.
The group stopped at the doors and the kids quickly read the ominous poem about theft at the bank. They noticeably paled.
"Gringotts bank, ain't no safer place to keep something except perhaps Hogwarts." Hagrid explained.
They made for the only open desk where a goblin, which between pointing out locations, Hagrid had told them about.
"Mister Harry Potter and Misses Ellen and Winifred Potter would like to make a withdrawal." Hagrid said grabbing the goblins attention.
"We were unaware that there were three magical Potters. We must do an inheritance test to verify their identities. A vault key will then need to be assigned to them." The Goblin said in an oily voice.
Hagrid blistered for a moment, Dumbledore did not warn him of this he assured him the key he had been entrusted with would suffice. There was also a matter of the parcel Dumbledore wanted him to retrieve.
"I have a key to the vault, as well as a letter about you know what in vault you know which." Hagrid said.
"Be that as it may, if it was just Mr. Potter that would be acceptable but Misses Potter complicate matters as they were assumed dead at worst and squibs at best. Their being magical means we need to verify their identities and a core and ability test is also recommended. I will have Bloodclaw escort you to the other vault in question after you surrender the Potter key in your possession Mr. Hagrid." The goblin said leaving no room for argument.
Hagrid thought for a moment, Dumbledore did not yet want the Potter children knowing of their heritage as they were only 11 which was understandable they should be allowed to be just kids for a while before the pressures of adulthood are put on their laps. But Ellen seemed the only one content with her previous residence, and Harry appeared downright neglected and possibly abused, not at all what Dumbledore said his condition would be. The goblins also wouldn't budge and they needed money to get their supplies.
"Very well." Hagrid finally agreed, producing a small golden key from one of his many pockets.
He handed it to the goblin and it promptly burst into a purple flame, surprising the trio as well as Hagrid. Another Goblin appeared while Hagrid dug for the now destroyed key and led the giant man away. The triplets were nervous as they were led in the opposite direction as the teller, who introduced himself as Griphook, led them down a series of confusing corridors.
They eventually stopped at a mahogany door and were told to wait. Griphook entered the door and after what seemed like an eternity he returned and ushered the siblings into the room.
The room was decorated in a way that a warrior race would appreciate. Tapestries of battles, weapons, animal heads were common on the three tan colored walls. There were also shelves filled with different gems and other historically valuable artifacts. That being said one word that could not be used to describe the room was distasteful. Despite the items the room was elegant and spoke of class and demanded respect for the one who worked in that particular office.
"Ah Mr. Potter, and his two sisters! I was one of the few who knew of your existence. Your Godfather, honorary Uncle and Headmaster were among those numbers as well." The Goblin said with a smile that if he had been anything but pleased would have terrified the kids.
"Now I want you to each use this dagger and price your finger. Each of you will let 21 drops of blood fall onto the parchment in front of you. Don't worry it won't hurt." The goblin said, producing an intricately carved dagger and three pieces of parchment.
Harry took the dagger first and poked his left pointer finger. Ellen, who stood in the middle, was next and then Winifred poked her finger last before handing the still clean dagger to the goblin. They then did as asked and let the 21 drops of blood fall to the paper before pulling their hand away.
The drops began to fan out within moments and it looked like red ink was being used to write out what they assumed was banking information.
They watched as a neat script wrote out their names. The Goblin, whose name plate said his name was Dragonheart, pulled the three parchment towards himself before the curious siblings could see what was being written. After several moments the skin above the eyes shot up in what could be described as surprise.
"Well this is unexpected. Magical triplets are unheard of, the power you three wield both politically and magically even for an only child is astounding." Dragonheart said before turning the parchment to each of the siblings.
Name: Harry James Potter
Born: July 31, 1980
Father: James Charlus Potter dec.
Mother: Lily Abigail Potter neé Evans dec. Adopted.
Siblings: Ellen Ifanwy Potter
Winifred Maggae Potter
Co-heir to:
The Ancient House Potter- Father
The Most Ancient and Noble House Black- Godfather*
The Most Ancient and Most Noble House Slytherin- Mother
The Most Ancient and Most Noble House Gryffindor- Mother
The Most Ancient and Most Noble House Hufflepuff- Mother
The Most Ancient and Most Noble House Ravenclaw- Father
The Most Ancient and Most Noble House Peverelle- Father
The Most Noble and Most Honored House Emrys- Father
The Most Noble and Most Honored House Le Fay- Mother
The Most Royal House Pendragon- Mother
House Evans- Mother
Co-owned Vaults: 1,2,3,4,5,6,7,8,36*,415,687**,800
Co-owned properties and holding:
30% Daily Prophet
40% Quibbler
15% Zonko's Joke Shop
10% Alice's Potion Emporium
Potter Manor
Potter Cottage- Godric's Hollow (Memorial)
Snake Den
Griffin's Roost
Raven's Nest
Badger's Hollow
Peverelle Manor
Castle Albion
Emrys' Estate
Fay's Meadow
Abilities:
Core: 75% block
Metamorphagus: 98% block
Occlumens: 100% block
True Elemental: 100% block
Notes:
*Lord Black illegally detained in Azkaban. Co-Heir Presumptive. Black properties vaults, properties and holdings not listed.
**Black trust vault for heir(s)
Name: Ellen Ifanwy Potter
Born: July 31, 1980
Father: James Charlus Potter dec.
Mother: Lily Abigail Potter neé Evans dec. Adopted.
Siblings: Harry James Potter
Winifred Maggae Potter
Co-heir to:
The Ancient House Potter- Father
The Most Ancient and Noble House Black- Godfather*
The Most Ancient and Most Noble House Slytherin- Mother
The Most Ancient and Most Noble House Gryffindor- Mother
The Most Ancient and Most Noble House Hufflepuff- Mother
The Most Ancient and Most Noble House Ravenclaw- Father
The Most Ancient and Most Noble House Peverelle- Father
The Most Noble and Most Honored House Emrys- Father
The Most Noble and Most Honored House Le Fay- Mother
The Most Royal House Pendragon- Mother
House Evans- Mother
Co-owned Vaults: 1,2,3,4,5,6,7,8,36*,415,687**,800
Co-owned properties and holding:
30% Daily Prophet
40% Quibbler
15% Zonko's Joke Shop
10% Alice's Potion Emporium
Potter Manor
Potter Cottage- Godric's Hollow (Memorial)
Snake Den
Griffin's Roost
Raven's Nest
Badger's Hollow
Peverelle Manor
Castle Albion
Emrys' Estate
Fay's Meadow
Abilities:
Core: 75% block
Metamorphagus: 100% block
Occlumens: 100% block
True Elemental: 100% block
Notes:
*Lord Black illegally detained in Azkaban. Co-Heir Presumptive. Black properties vaults, properties and holdings not listed.
**Black trust vault for heir(s)
Name: Winifred Maggae Potter
Born: July 31, 1980
Father: James Charlus Potter dec.
Mother: Lily Abigail Potter neé Evans dec. Adopted.
Siblings: Harry James Potter
Ellen Ifanwy Potter
Co-heir to:
The Ancient House Potter- Father
The Most Ancient and Noble House Black- Godfather*
The Most Ancient and Most Noble House Slytherin- Mother
The Most Ancient and Most Noble House Gryffindor- Mother
The Most Ancient and Most Noble House Hufflepuff- Mother
The Most Ancient and Most Noble House Ravenclaw- Father
The Most Ancient and Most Noble House Peverelle- Father
The Most Noble and Most Honored House Emrys- Father
The Most Noble and Most Honored House Le Fay- Mother
The Most Royal House Pendragon- Mother
House Evans- Mother
Co-owned Vaults: 1,2,3,4,5,6,7,8,36*,415,687**,800
Co-owned properties and holding:
30% Daily Prophet
40% Quibbler
15% Zonko's Joke Shop
10% Alice's Potion Emporium
Potter Manor
Potter Cottage- Godric's Hollow (Memorial)
Snake Den
Griffin's Roost
Raven's Nest
Badger's Hollow
Peverelle Manor
Castle Albion
Emrys' Estate
Fay's Meadow
Abilities:
Core: 75% block
Metamorphagus: 99% block
Occlumens: 100% block
True Elemental: 100% block
Notes:
*Lord Black illegally detained in Azkaban. Co-Heir Presumptive. Black properties vaults, properties and holdings not listed.
**Black trust vault for heir(s)
"What is a 'True Elemental'? And what are these houses and properties?" Ellen asked?
"A true elemental is someone who can control all 4 major elements. If you could only control one it would be say an air Elemental. The houses are those you three will inherit full access to vaults and Wizengamont seats at 17. You can wear the heir rings now however and I will take you to vault 687 to get money for your school supplies." Dragonheart said.
"How do we remove the blocks?" Winifred asked
Dragonheart smirked producing three vials with chocolate colored liquid in them. "Drink these and the potion will break the blocks. Of course you will have to learn to control the Metamorphagus and Elemental abilities the hard way as they have been blocked. Had they gone unchecked it would be a lot more difficult to remove." He explained.
The three children gulped down the potion and after several minutes they felt lighter as a previously unknown strain was lifted off their very beings.
"But won't there only be one heir ring per house?" Harry asked.
"Normally yes however magic recognized you as co-heirs, which explains why when you were born 2 more rings appeared in the Potter vault. We were unaware you would inherit this many houses but I am sure the same happened there as well." Dragonheart explained.
He waved his hand and several boxes appeared on his desk. Each one had two female and one male rings inside. They found that they could put all the rings on their right ring finger and they would merge as each ring accepted them.
Once they were done claiming their heir rings Dragonheart gave them each a vault key tied to them via blood so no one else could use it and brought them to the Potter Trust vault.
Each of the siblings grabbed several handfuls of gold silver and bronze coins, which Dragonheart explained were Galleon, Sickles, and Knuts respectively and what the breakdown was. Before leading them back to the main lobby where they found Hagrid waiting patiently.
All in all it took them 45 minutes in the bank and they went shopping. First they went to a trunk shop. Harry chose a simple student's trunk made of oak with brown leather straps. He did have the shop owner put his initials, HJP on it as an extra. It cost him 15G.
Winifred picked a cherry wood trunk with black bindings. Unlike Harry's which was one compartment hers had a wardrobe separated compartments for potions ingredients, toiletries, books, and then a larger compartment for other odds and ends like her telescope, cauldron, and if she ever got one her broom. She also had her initials, WMP, added and her trunk cost 16G3S.
Ellen took the longest to pick a trunk. Like her siblings she had her initials, EIP, put on the end. She however raised several eyebrows when she chose a trunk that had a furnished apartment attached. It had 1 bathroom, 2 bedrooms, a kitchen, an eating area and living room. You need a special key to open the last one. Outside of that the ash wood and raw iron trunk was identical to Winifred's cherry trunk.
She explained to her siblings she had a bad feeling they would need the space living with their aunt and uncle through their link. Out loud she explained her choice to the adults by saying she didn't want to have to keep buying a new trunk as her needs changed so she would just plan ahead now. Hagrid and the shop owner bought her explanation no problem. It cost her 50G total for everything.
The three trunks also had the ability to shrink as needed as well and as the magic was imbued in the trunks themselves it would not count as under age magic nor did they need to know the shrinking spell or it's counter to make it work. They did need to tap a rune on the lid for it to work though, as the shop owner demonstrated.
After the trunk shop the group went to get their potions ingredients and other supplies. They each got an extra two scoops for each ingredient in case they made a mistake or a classmate needed extra. They each spent 5G total on ingredients and 10G on vials, spoons, and their cauldron.
Their telescopes and books were next. They got telescopes that weren't the cheapest available but weren't top of the line either. Good for students and the general public but not Professors or enthusiasts they spent 4G on their telescopes. The book store was more tricky. They each got the recommended 1st year books. Winifred and Ellen also insisted on getting books recommended for integrating muggle-born children. These books were not required and had taken digging to find but they explained the culture and legal system for the magical world as well as an overview of careers available. They also got a copy of Hogwarts, A History for the three of them. Lastly the three decided to get a copy of Standard Book of Spells Grades 2-7 as well as Grade 1.
Hagrid tried to argue this last choice but as the three pointed out they would need them in the coming years and they do not change between years. And like Ellen with her trunk the reasoning of why wait till later for what you can buy now worked and he didn't give them any more grief. They stopped to get their uniforms next, they passed a blond boy as he left. He muttered something about muggle filth. The Potters shared a look but ignored him as they entered. The two attendants make quick work of their fittings and within 20 minutes all three had 5 sets of school robes and other required apparel.
Hagrid then treated the three birthday kids to ice cream before going to get their pets. Harry was drawn to a snowy owl and a black kitten, Winifred got a Himalayan kitten and Ellen got a Siamese kitten. The three kittens had been curled together and started crying when they were separated and so Harry still got the kitten despite each student being allowed a single pet. Hagrid said he would talk to Dumbledore. It was also agreed that the owl would be shared between the three of them.
As they exited with their pets and supplies for them Harry said Ellen's apartment would come in handy as the owl would be bad enough but their Aunt Petunia would throw a fit over the kittens.
The last stop they needed to make was also the one they were most looking forward to. They were about to get their wands.