Chapter 3: Wills and Talks
When they arrived in the Leaky Cauldron, it was full of people. "I will meet you guys back here in two hours. I have some errands to run and after that we can pick up your school supplies," Mr. Weasley explained. "That's good hopefully the will reading will be done by then," Harry said as they exited the pub and headed toward the brick wall entrance into Diagon Alley. Mr. Weasley tapped the wall with his wand and the bricks moved apart so they could go in. They split up as soon as they passed through the archway.
"Hopefully the reading won't take long and we can do some other shopping before we have to meet up with Mr. Weasley," Hermione said as they neared Gringotts. "That's a good idea that way if we do leave we will get out quicker because we will have picked up items we need for the trip." They stopped talking as they walked up the steps to Gringotts. When Harry opened the door, a goblin was there waiting for them. "Now come along we must not waste time in starting this for we fear someone might interfere," explained the goblin as they were led quickly down a hall towards a big set of golden ornately designed double doors. "Mr. Potter, so glad you were able to make it. I'm Goldfarb, manager of the Potter and now the Black accounts."
Shortly after Harry and Hermione arrived Remus then Tonks showed up. "Harry, what are you doing here? I thought Dumbledore told you to not to come." "He did but I came anyway." "Well now that everyone is here, we shall get on with the reading." Just then Dumbledore came bursting through the doors. "Harry my boy, what are you doing here. I thought I told you not to come," Dumbledore said with that infernal twinkle in his eyes, "Well no matter, Remus will you please take Harry and Hermione back to the Weasleys." "No professor I'm not going anywhere I'm listening to the will reading." "Now my boy, I'm only doing this for your own good." "Now Dumbledore, Mr. Potter has every right to be here. Mr. Black included him in his will and it is necessary for all parties included in the will to be present," Goldfarb said saving Harry from an awkward situation with Dumbledore. "Very well, can we please continue on with the reading I need to get back to Hogwarts soon." Another goblin brought in a penisive that contained Sirius' will.
I, Sirius Orion Black, being of sound mind and body write this will and leave my possessions and vaults in the hands of my friends and family. To Remus, I leave 100,000 galleons, Number 12 Grimmwauld Place and my motorcycle which you can get off of Hagrid. To Tonks, I leave 50,000 galleons and a small place outside London. To Harry, I hope I have lived a long life and you are listening to this after I died at the age of at least 80. If not I hope you get the person who did it. But back to the will, I leave you the rest of my vault and all my properties. I also emancipate you so you can make your own decisions and live your own life. Dumbledore, if you are here which I assume you are then leave Harry alone. Now that he is emancipated you can't do anything so leave him alone.
"Mr. Potter, here is the key to your vaults. Mr. Lupin, here is your 100,000 galleons and the key to Number 12 Grimmwauld Place and as Mr. Black said you may retrieve your motorcycle from a Mr. Hagrid. Miss Tonks, here is your 50,000 galleons and the key to your new property. "Mr. Potter now that you are emancipated you can access all of your family vaults as well as Mr. Black's vaults." "Professor Dumbledore, may I talk to you outside," Harry asked wary of anything Dumbledore might pull. "Of course my dear boy, we can talk at Floureceans (sp). Miss Granger can come along as well." After Harry got his keys, he, Hermione, and Dumbledore left Gringotts and headed to Floureceans. When they got there Harry and Hermione ordered while Dumbledore found a table to sit at. "Now my boy what is it that you wanted to talk to me about." "Well, I feel that if I'm to defeat Voldemort I will need training. I was wondering if you could train me." "I'm sorry my dear boy but it is just not feasible. I'm sure you will be able to defeat him with out training." "Well thank you Professor. We must get going we have to meet Mr. Weasley soon."
As Dumbledore walked away, Harry turned to Hermione, "what did I tell you?" "I agree you were right I trusted Dumbledore too much but after that I realize that it was all false." "I'm glad you came along. Now that we know he is not going to train me, I say we go collect all of our money from our vaults and get supplies so that we can leave as soon as possible." "I agree lets head over there now."
As they made their way over to Gringotts, they ran into Remus again. "Hey Remus, how are you," Harry queried. "I'm doing fine a little pissed off at Dumbledore for trying to control us all and how have you both been." "We've been fine. I agree. I'm glad I've finally seen what he has been doing. We were on our way to clean out of our vaults because Dumbledore refused to train me even though I will need it if I am to defeat Voldemort." "Well I'm glad that you are taking the initiative. Come I'll walk with you to the bank. By we did you mean you and Hermione?" "Yes I did, she is coming with me." "That is good that way you will have company while you train. "Yes that was our thought and Hermione thought she would train as well."
As they reached the bank, Remus said goodbye to them and had them promise to write to him while they are gone. They headed back up the stairs to the bank for a second time and walked through the door. Harry and Hermione walked up to the nearest teller. "We would both like to withdraw all of our money from our accounts." "Of course and do you both have your keys," the teller asked. They both handed over their keys and were led by another goblin to a cart that they would take down to their vaults. "I was wondering do you have a bottomless bag so I can keep all of my money with me," Harry asked. "Yes we do but it will cost 3 galleons." "That is fine we would both like to have one if that is possible." "Yes it is fine." The cart arrived at Hermione's vault first where she quickly gathered all of her money then left. Next they arrived at the Potter vaults which took a while to get all the money out of those vaults and even longer to empty the Black vaults. By the time they got out of Gringotts it was time to meet Mr. Weasley at the Leaky Cauldron.