An hour after Harry had returned from the meeting, Ginny and Andromeda arrived after finishing the shopping. "What is the new mission? What did he tell?" asked Ginny. Harry just stared at the two of them and then just took out some of his memories and handed it over to Andromeda, knowing she had a pensive.
"I need to go get my inheritance test right now. So please watch these memories. We will discuss more after I return." Harry said and apparated to Gringotts. The bank looked the same except that one part of it looked like it was under repair. Harry suddenly started feeling nervous at the stares given to him by the Goblins. After all it was only a few months back that he had broken into Gringotts and stole the cup.
"Ah! Mr. Potter. I was wondering when I will be seeing you" said Griphook as he came in. "Good to see you too Mr. Griphook. Hope the bank is coping up we'll after the war" he greeted as he followed Griphook inside.
"We are coping up well Mr. Potter but the damage you made last time is not fixed yet" Griphook said. "Sorry for that... How much should be paid for that sir?" Harry asked. "Just call me Griphook and no need to pay Harry as we Goblins are in debt with you for discovering the horcrux. Can't imagine how it went unnoticed for so long. The three of you are pardoned for the theft as you corrected something we couldn't." He said.
"Thank you Griphook. And please call me Harry. I am here for my inheritance test today sir as last year I was quite busy at this time. I will also be glad if you could read out the will of my parents." Harry said. "Right away Harry. Just let 7 drops of your blood fall on this parchment. It will show you your inheritance, abilities and any blocks or potions you may have" Griphook explained .
Harry cut his finger and let 7 drops of his blood fall and healed it immediately. What the parchment revealed, gave him a big shock.
Name: Harry James Potter
Father: James Charles Potter (deceased)
Mother: Lily Marie Potter (neé Evans) (deceased)
Godfathers: Sirius Orion Black (deceased), Remus John Lupin (deceased)
Godmother: Alice Longbottom
Date of birth: 31st July 1980
Inheritances:
House Potter and other Potter vaults and properties
House Black and the Black vaults and properties
House Peverell and the Peverell vault and properties
Abilities and blocks:
Metamorphagus and shapeshifter abilities (blocked 100%)
Parseltongue (Blocked 75%)
Wandless and wordless magic (Blocked 95%)
Magical core (Blocked 50%)
Potions :
Loyalty charms(Keyed to Dumbledore)
Very Reckless
Compulsion charms
Love potions (Given to both Ms. Weasely and Mr. Potter anonymously)
Hate potions and charms(Keyed to Severus Snape and the Slytherins)
Withdrawals:
Potter vaults:
Yearly withdrawals of 500 galleons by
Monthly withdrawals of 10,000 galleons by Albus Dumbledore(Given to the Dursleys) (since 1981)
Annual withdrawals of 10,000 galleons by Albus Dumbledore(Given to the Weasleys and Grangers anonymously and they never knew whose vault it was from) (since 1991)
Black vaults:
Monthly withdrawals of 50000 galleons by the Order of the Phoenix(since 1995)
By the time Harry had finished reading this, is mind was reeling. He didn't care about his money being stolen but the betrayal caused by a certain former headmaster of his. "Can all these blocks and potions be removed now?" asked Harry. "Of course it can be. Follow me" Griphook said and lead Harry to another room decorated with runes.
"Just sit in the middle of the circle and drink these to potions. It might be a little painful but it will soon pass" Griphook said and handed Harry two vials. Bracing himself, Harry quickly emptied the two vials down his throat. It was peaceful for one minute and then the pain started. Harry withered on the floor due to the immense pain for an agonizing five minutes before there was a blast of magic and the pain stopped
When Harry stood up again, he could feel very drastic changes in him. He felt more powerful and complete than before and his appearance also changed a bit. The once skinny and slightly pale boy was tanned and had a little muscle. His messy hair had become even more messier and he grown taller by an inch or two and was now 6'2. He quickly turned into his own self subconsciously.
"You need to learn to control you metamorphagus abilities Mr. Potter. I'm sure there are some books about it" Griphook said. "Thank you for the suggestion Griphook. I'll look upon it soon. This I think is the final time I'm meeting you here Griphook. Its been a pleasure to meet you. One small doubt though... Will Goblins create fake documents to look like real when asked?" Harry queried.
"Of course we will do that Harry but only if it is a for a valid reason. If it has no real purpose or need, and if no secrets are kept from the goblins, we swear to secrecy and forge those documents. Why this sudden interest may I ask?" Questioned Griphook.
"Nothing much my friend... Dumbledore has given me a mission to change the past but I wont be able to return as it will create a different dimension when I go back so I will not be able to return. I need to change my identities twice in order to minimise confusions and hence will need your help in creating a vault, identity and other such things." Explained Harry.
"If this is really the last time we meet then I would like to give a small parting gift to you Harry on behalf of the Goblin nation. But first you need to collect your Lordship rings" Griphook said as he conjured 3 rings and a thread with a locket. "Just thread in the 3 rings in this thread and wait for a second" he said and Harry did the same.
He watched in awe as the locket and the 3 rings merged together and formed a pendant locket that had miniature designs of the 3house symbols. "This will be your lordship rings Harry and the locket was my gift to you. The locket is charmed in such a way that it will act like a pensive. All you have to do is to copy your memories and put it into the locket. Then onwards, whenever you require to look back at something, all you have to do is to wish for that memory and open the locket." Griphook said.
"Will I be able to have another one of these charmed lockets with a locating charm please? I have a very young companion who is to go with me and would like him to experience the same as me" Harry asked.
"No problem with that Harry. And if my guess is right... Is it Mr. Lupin? In that case this is the locket you asked. The same charm yours contain along with the location charm. And don't worry, the lordship ring will have no effect in the past as it is already owned by someone else and therefore thoroughly concealed as a locket and will turn into rings only at your will. The rings can also change designs so if you do want to wear it, just will it to change design. So... The will before you leave" said Griphook, conjuring the will of the Potters.
"Didn't Sirius leave a will Griphook?" Asked Harry. "Yes and so did Mr. Lupin. It will be read after the Potter's will if you want. Actually even Pettigrew had a will which he wanted you to read especially and please DO NOT ignore it as he wanted you to read it specifically. Now the Potter's will" said Griphook as he began to read the will.
Dated 29th October 1981
I, James Charles Potter and I, Lily Marie Potter of sound mind and body hereby declare this our last will and testament as of 29th October 1981. Any will before shall be declared null and void.
Firstly, we want to state that Sirius Black was never a secret keeper. Peter Pettigrew was. So if anything happens to us, know that either Peter was tortured, imperioused ,dead or a rat.
Secondly, if we happen to die, everything except the mentioned properties will go to our son Harry James Potter. And he should be left in the care of
Sirius Black
Remus Lupin
Alice and Frank Longbottom
Andromeda Tonks
Minerva McGonagall
Severus Snape
In no circumstances is our son to be placed with Petunia and Vernon Dursley or magically adopted by Albus Dumbledore.
To Sirius Black and Remus Lupin, we leave you the Marauders vault (vault 612), to be put in good use and also the Godric's Hallow. You both were or best friends and my brothers everything but blood. Take care of Harry and yourselves too. DO NOT blame yourselves for our deaths and waste away your life mourning us. Moony, try to control your chocolate obsession and also get yourself some decent clothes, get a girl and settle down in life. And Padfoot, stop being a playboy and become sirius in life. If you ever hear Remus whine about not getting a girl because of him being a werewolf, knock him on the head in behalf of us.
To Peter Pettigrew. If he was anything but a traitor, we leave him the whatever is listed above for Remus and Sirius. Start to stand up for yourself son Wormtail. If proved to be a traitor, he gets nothing.
To the Longbottoms, we leave 1 million Galleons. We hope that Neville and Harry will have a brotherly bond and will grow up together. You both were amazing people and best friends. You were always by our side whatever happened and we thank you for that. Love you guys.
To Minnie (I know you like it ;) ), I leave one million Galleons. You are our favourite teacher and a wonderful head of the house. I obviously know that you liked our pranks a lot and hence didn't give much detentions. You were always there for us Minnie! Don't resign after you receive another trouble maker Potter!
To Andromeda Tonks, we leave 50,000 Galleons. Even though we didn't get to know much about you, know that you are one of the most awesome Blacks along with Sirius out there. Take care 'Dromeda and be the rebel you are always!
To Severus Snape. we leave 50,000 Galleons and all our apologies for being mean and ignoring you. We never wanted to be like that to you but something was preventing us from conveying you the same. Just don't take it all on Harry please!
To our dear son Harry James Potter, know that we will always love you more that we love our friends. You have access to all the other properties and co access to the Marauders' vault too. Also, we want you to take the locket that is kept in the Potter vault that has the Deathly Hallows symbol on it (if you don't know the symbol a circle inside a triangle and a line in the middle) It has the picture of the two of us so that you can talk to us and ask us for advice whenever you want.
It cannot be destroyed and is charmed in such a way that it will always return to its owner. It can also turn into the portrait of someone who you want to talk with too so that it will be easier if you want to keep your identity a secret. Hope you are a great Quidditch player too. Mainly do not blame yourself for our death. If you make mistakes, learn form them and don't beat yourself up for it. We will always love you Harry and are always with you.
Just beware of Dumbledore and do no let him control your life because your life is your own. carve out your own path and remember that whatever you do, we will always support you Prongslet! You will also inherit the Marauders Map ad my invisibility cloak.
Love you always son
Prongs and Lily
By this time, Harry was sobbing at the loved showed by his parents. "Can you show me the Potter's vault after we finish reading all the wills Griphook? I need to claim something from there." Harry said. "Of course Harry. Now Sirius Black's will"
Dated 1st June 1996
I, Sirius Orion Black of sound mind and body hereby declare this my last will and testament as of 1st June 1996. Any will before shall be declared null and void.
Off with the formalities. Now firstly Moony, I leave you my vault and I advice you to find a girl soon. I can see that you have feelings for Tonks and go for it boy. If you ever say that you are a werewolf and refuse to go with her, I will haunt you forever. My brother in everything but blood, I will curse you if you join me any time soon.
To the Tonks family, I, as the Lord Black reinstate you into the Black family. Andromeda, I announce you as the joint Lady Black along with Harry who I declare as my heir. Nymphadora, I say that you chase Remus to the end of the world until he agrees to be with you. Stay safe and do not join me any time soon.
To the Weasleys, I leave you 1 million Galleons each for being with Harry when I was not able to be with him. To Fred and George, I give you some of the prank books I had when I was at Hogwarts. Use it well and I wish you success with the joke shop.
To Hermione Granger, I give you 1 million Galleons access to the Black library for your research. Thank you for being with Harry always! You and Ron remind me of my time with Prongs and Moony.
To Severus, I give my apologies of my past behaviour. I couldn't convey my guilt about that incident due to unknown reason. I also leave you 50,000 Galleons
Next to Minnie, I leave 50,000 Galleons and a big thank you for being the best teacher and head of the house. Stay the same!
And finally my Prongslet. I give you the title of lord Black that you will share with Andromeda. know that your loved ones will never leave you and are always in your heart. Do not mope over my death. Moony and I have made you a locket similar to that made by your parents but with our pictures in it. Farewell to you. Know that even though I didn't spend much time with you, I will always love you.
Padfoot is off.
"And that means a trip to the Marauder's vault too later on. Is the will of Remus next?" asked Harry. "Yes it is" said Griphook as he started reading it.
(To be continued)
A/N: And that is the second chapter of the book. I hope you all enjoyed it! What Does Peter want to say in his will? What is Harry going to do about the mission? Will Andromeda allow Teddy accompany Harry? Find out in the next chapter.
Thank you all for reading!
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Published on 29 July 2018