Harry followed Mackrack into a large circular room with a ceiling 100 feet above. On every wall and surface were runes. Using the memories he was given during his soul bonding, Harry recognized many of them as goblin, elfish, centurion, and human runes from a variety of cultures and tongues. Spread out through the room every six feet were torches that were burning brightly.
In the middle of the room was another set of torches, 5 feet tall around a raised dais. The dais was 12 feet in diameter with 4 more torches, this time unlit, at the compass points. In the dead center of the room on top of the dais was a solid slab of white marble. It was 8 inches thick, 8 feet long and 4 feet wide. It was set on a huge tree trunk with runes itched in green marble all over it.
Next to the slab was a small podium with a large basin made out of the same white marble. Harry then saw 8 other goblins in the room. Each one of them was wearing white robes with runes drawn all over them in blood red. Two of these goblins were helping Mackrack into a matching set of robes. After preparing himself, Mackrack turned to Harry and spoke,
"Lord Gryffindor, welcome to the Inheritance Chamber. Once we begin the ritual, it cannot be stopped. We are deep underground and protected by many enchantments as well as 2 divisions of the Black Guard, so please, do not worry about being attacked. If there are no questions, then we may begin.
"First, I require you to remove your glasses, jewelry, robes, shirt, shoes and socks. Please leave on your signet rings and any other inherited piece of jewelry. Once that is done, place 6 drops of blood into this basin, then you need to lay down on the stone slab.
"Once you upon the slab, we will activate the runes and exit the room. That is all I can tell about the ritual, everything that happens after that is…indescribable. When you waken, we shall discuss that the ritual has revealed."
With a simple nod, Harry did as he was told and prepared himself for the ritual. 20 minutes later, Lord Gryffindor, Harry James Potter, found himself alone in the Inheritance Chamber with nothing but his thoughts.
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Thirteen hours later, Harry found himself setting in a comfortable sitting room in one of the VIP Suites Gringotts has. With him of course were Ginny, Remus, Bill and Charlie. Albus and Minerva returned from Grimmauld Place where Poppy was still ranting at Dumbledore for not taking it easy. They had brought Ron & Hermione back with them as per Ginny's request.
Along with the humans, Fawkes was sitting on a conjured perch as well as Hedwig. No one knew exactly how the snowy owl arrived at the bank, but Harry assumed that Fawkes had a hand in that. Also in the room were Dobby and Winky. Kreacher felt that his duty was to remain at Grimmauld Place and care for the Weasleys, especially Molly who was eventually given tea laced with a sleeping potion so that she would relax. Kreacher had been congratulated by Harry when Kreacher arrived with the other two elves and was given permission to remain at Grimmauld Place.
Finally Mackrack and Griphook entered the room. Once they sat down, Mackrack began. "Thank you all for your patience. In my many years here at Gringotts, I have never seen a ritual take this long. After looking thru our records, no one Inheritance Ritual has ever lasted longer than 9 hours, it was a tie between Salazar Slytherin and Godric Gryffindor.
"Harry, we have discovered that you are indeed heir to many different families and lands. One thing about the Inheritance Ritual is that it transcends all national boundaries and also the boundaries between muggles, wizards, and other creatures.
"Now in your case, you only have 2 non human inheritances. Your first is from us Goblins, Lord Godric loaned the Gringott Clan enough gold to start the Gringott Trading Company. That company later opened Gringotts Wizarding Bank and still owns it today. As part of your inheritance, you are now a 45% owner of Gringotts Bank and now officially recognized as an ally to the Goblin Nation and Chief Ambassador to the Ministry of Magic of Great Britain."
"Sir, how can I receive this inheritance when there have been 900 years worth of Gryffindor Heirs before me?"
"A very good question my friend. You see Harry; many of these inheritances require you to be the heir in blood, magic, and spirit just like in the case of Lord Godric's private vaults.
"The second non human inheritance is from the Vampire Clans of Southern Europe. You are now their Ambassador to the Ministry of Magic of Great Britain as well. This is also because your blood, magic, and spirit coincide with one of your ancestors who did something that made this group of Vampires owe him a debt of gratitude.
"Now as to your muggle inheritances, you are the secondary heir of Joseph and Grace Evans thru your mother. You inherit a number of photos, and some family heirlooms. One of our solicitors is already on his way to see your muggle relatives.
"You are also heir to the Crown of England and all of Great Britain. You are 21st in the line of succession. We must send an envoy to the queen immediately. Professor Dumbledore, will you be able to brief Harry and Ginny on everything that they will need to know about the royal family?
"Excellent sir, moving on; we now move to the Wizarding World, Harry you are now the Heir of Azkaban. You inherit the island, prison, and hereditary title of Duke of Azkaban. You are also now the Head of the House of Azkaban and you receive another seat on the Wizengamot, though like your Black Seat, it is not a Council of Twelve member, as well as the Azkaban Family Vaults.
"Ah, there is a signet ring that will go on your right index finger. Like your other rings, it will serve as a Portkey to all your properties. Also, as the Lord of Azkaban, you also control the Dementors of Azkaban."
Harry visually shuddered at this thought. Mackrack noticed this, "Harry if I may make a suggestion? As well as Azkaban, you also claim ownership of the Archway of Death in the Department of Mysteries. I would suggest you send the dementors thru it and then using your power, sealed that portal forever. According to our history, the first Lord Azkaban was not a very man, and wanted his privacy so he created the archway of the dead and extracted the dementors from it. Upon his passing, his son, who was a light side supporter, had the goblins build the prison on the island and then leased the prison to the Ministry of Magic, providing it with the dementors as guards.
"Castle Azkaban still stands and is well cared for as well as the castle grounds. It is on the far side of the island behind a goblin fidelius charm.
"Next on our list is that you are the Heir Apparent of the House of Dumbledore. Since the current Head of House is alive and eating lemon drops, there is little for you to inherit. You do however get another ring, this one shows that you are his heir and in his absence can make decisions." Harry looked over to Albus, who smiled and nodded his head. Harry took the ring and placed on his left index finger.
"Moving on Harry, you are…the magical heir of Salazar Slytherin! According to this, when you were hit with the killing curse, it started ancient magic that made you the heir of Slytherin. You are also his heir by blood. This is thru your mother's side of the family and thru Salazar's third child. Because of this, you inherit Vault #4. No one has been able to open this vault since the death of Salazar Slytherin.
"You also called for Merlin's Judgment against Tom Marvolo Riddle, aka Lord Voldemort. Everything that belonged to him is now yours. This includes many properties through out the world including an entire forest in Albania under the name is Tom Gaunt.
"You also now control Hogwarts Castle and Grounds as the sole heir to the founders. The Hogwarts Signet Ring should be worn on your left ring finger; it will merge with your Potter Signet Ring since you are a direct descendant. The Slytherin Signet rings gets worn there well.
"Finally, you are also the heir of Nicholas & Perenelle Flamel. Due to their age, there have been many claims made, but you are the true heir thanks to your magic. You inherit all of their gold and properties through the world as well as Baron Flamel's Hereditary Title and seats in both the British and French Wizengamot.
"Harry, I can honestly saw that it would be a very bad idea to piss off a Potter from now on."