Chapter 3- Unforeseen Relations and More Betrayals
Once the group was all in Gringotts, they went to one of the empty tellers and Harry presented the note. Just as he handed the note to the goblin, he recognized him as the first one he met.
"Griphook, I received this letter from the head of the bank, could you possibly escort us to see him at his discretion?"
"Lord Potter, how did you know my name? Most wizards never remember a goblin's name. As for seeing Ragnok, you and your entourage come right this way."
"Griphook, I always remember the names of those I trust."
Griphook looked at him with an odd sense of admiration on his face, which startled the group seeing as how the goblins normally looked fierce. He directed them into a torch-lit corridor and down to a pair of bronze doors. Griphook ushered them in and quickly closed the door.
"Welcome Lord Potter," said a wizened goblin from behind a gold embossed desk.
"Greetings, Ragnok, leader of the goblins and head of Gringotts," Harry replied.
"Now that formalities between us are out of the way, allow me to introduce, two of my professors; Minerva McGonagall and Severus Snape; my god brother, Neville Longbottom; and my girlfriend, Hermione Granger."
"Pleasure to meet you all."
"Ragnok, If I may be blunt, why have you asked me here and why do you call me Lord Potter?"
"You have no idea of your title?"
"None."
"Hmm…curious…well as I said in the letter, there were incongruities in your monthly statements, your parents' will was never read, and now, you have no knowledge of your title or titles to be more accurate."
"Well, could we start with my parents' will, please, Ragnok?"
"Certainly."
The Last Will and Testament of James Potter and Lily Potter nee Evans
Last Updated: 21 October 1981
Witnessed: Albus Dumbledore
Sirius Black
Ragnok, head of Goblin nation
We being of sound mind and body do hereby leave everything to our son Harry James Potter. He is to be emancipated whenever he reads this will. We ask that he is to be told the prophecy on his thirteenth birthday. Also, on his fourteenth birthday, he is to receive a letter from each of us. Lastly, he is to take care of the two good, old Marauders left and to take care of the girl he loves (*wink, wink*;*nudge, nudge*).
Assets
Potter Cottage (Godric's Hollow)
Gryffindor Castle (currently in use, called Hogwarts)
Lily Villa (Florence, Italy)
Prong's Place (21 Grimmauld Place)
Monetary Assets
100,000,000 galleons
1,000,000 sickles
100,000 knuts
Muggle- 5,000,000 pounds (Account under Evans-Potter)
List of Guardians: If we die, then this is the order that our son is to be given to certain peoples.
Sirius Black (godfather)
Remus Lupin (honorary uncle, second godfather)
Minerva McGonagall (maternal great-grandmother)
Severus Snape (maternal uncle)
Alice Longbottom (godmother)
Amelia Bones (second godmother)
If any of these are not available, then my son is to be given to a muggleborn's family. He is never to be given to my sister Petunia Dursley nee Evans or her husband. Under no circumstances, is he to be with them or Albus Percival Wulfric Brian Dumbledore (A/N Albus too-many-middle-names Dumbledore).
To conclude, we also wish that our son be given the blood inheritance ritual as well.
Signed,
James Potter
Lily Potter nee Evans
"UNCLE?"
"GREAT-GRANDMOTHER?"
"WHAT?"
"How is this possible?" Harry asked in a shaky voice.
"Well, let's find out. I'll need a small sample of your blood."
Harry was given a special dagger that he cut his finger on, then he let his blood flow into a bowl that would turn the blood into ink. After that was completed he got a blood quill (that only would write for legal documents and for family lines) and filled it with the ink and set it to charmed paper. It began to furiously write. All six in the office eagerly leaned over the desk and looked at the scroll.
Ancestry of Harry James Potter
Mother-Lily Potter nee Evans
Father-James Potter
Uncle-(maternal) Severus Tobias Snape
Grandparents(Paternal)- Charlus Potter
Dorea Potter nee Black
Grandparents(Maternal)- Rose Athena Evans nee Riddle m. Vance Evans
Tobias Snape
(A/N I'm only listing certain parts of his lineage, the relevant parts.)
Great-Grandparents(Maternal)- Minerva McGonagall
Tom Marvolo Riddle
Heir to :
Hufflepuff (Potter)
Slytherin (Riddle)
Gryffindor (Potter)
Ravenclaw (McGonagall)
Merlin (Potter)
(A/N THIS IS NOT A SUPER-HARRY FIC. HE JUST WILL HAVE SOME MORE POLITICAL POWER.)
"Well, I guess it was wise bringing you professors."
"Indeed. We will be having a long talk when we get back to Hogwarts."
"Agreed, Severus."
"Of course, Uncle Severus."
"You are asking for it, Pot- I mean Harry."
"Now let's move on to the discrepancies in your account. From what I can tell, there have been withdrawals made by Albus Dumbledore and Molly Weasley. If you wish, the money can be returned to you plus all personal items that may have been taken."
"Do it. Oh, could you freeze their accounts as well?"
"Certainly."
"Now, what would you like to do about the betrothal contract with, Ginevra Molly Weasley?"
"MARRIAGE CONTRACT!" shouted Snape, McGonagall, Harry and Hermione at the same time.
"WHO SET UP THE CONTRACT?" McGonagall asked.
"Albus Dumbledore."
"WHY THAT NO GOOD ROTTEN AMADAN!" McGonagall shouted.
"Let me guess, you wish me to negate this contract?"
"Yes." Harry coolly replied.
Before Ragnok could negate the contract, a goblin entered with another sheet of paper and passed it to him. Ragnok looked it over and got an angry look to his face.
"It would seem," he started forcefully, "that Dumbledore has placed another marriage contract into effect."
"Who with whom?"
"Hermione Jean Granger with Ronald Bilius Weasley."
"WHAT?"
"Calm down, Hermione."
Seeing that telling her to calm down wasn't enough, Harry had to quickly pull her into a searing kiss, before she destroyed the office. As they kissed, a golden glow began to envelope them and they soon became obscured entirely.
"Well, it seems we are treated to a rather rare event," Ragnok exclaimed.
"What, Ragnok?" Neville asked.
"The completion of a soul bond, Scion Longbottom."
After twenty minutes, the glow faded and Harry and Hermione were informed of the benefits of their soul bond.
"Due to a soul bond being the union of two souls, you two are now legally, in the wizarding world considered married and of age. Also the marriage contracts are now null and void."
The group was considerably thankful for this. Harry accepted the head of house rings for the families he was head of. The group then thanked Ragnok and they were escorted from the bank. They went to the Leaky Cauldron and had a quick lunch, for they were all ravenous after being in Gringotts for two hours. After that, Snape created another portkey and they returned to Hogwarts. The group sans Neville, headed to Minerva's office to discuss the things they had learned.