Death's Life Debt Keeperoliver Chapter 8

The day for the students to begin their summer break arrived, and the students boarded the train for their trip home, minus Harry and his ladies plus Draco and Astoria. They had a 10am appointment with Gringotts, and Minerva allowed them to use her floo connection to the bank for travel.

They were gathered in her office awaiting the time to go and Minerva was to go with them for reasons unknown. They assumed it was Hogwarts business.

At 9:55 am the floo flared and Harry had the Ladies go through first. Then he and Draco stepped through. They were met by a teller, and two armed guards, who escorted them to a private room. Harry looked at Draco with a look of concern on his face. Draco had a look of shock on his. He did not expect to be greeted by armed guards.

The room they entered was filled with seats surrounding a long table that had one occupant seated at the end. This had to be the Director of Gringotts.

He asked them all to take a seat, and Harry made sure he had Daphne on one side of him, and Susan on the other so that they could speak to each other with out interference from the rest of the group.

Narcissa, Remus, Tonks, Andromeda, and Aberforth soon joined the group.

"Good morning Ladies and Gentlemen, my name is Ragnok, and I am the Director of the London extension of Gringotts Bank. You are all assembled here to hear the last will and Testament of James and Lily Potter, Sirius Black, Albus Dumbledore, Ignotius Peverell, and Lucius Malfoy. If their are no objections, I would like to start with the Malfoy will." He looked around, and found no objections, and started up. "To save time, I will just get to the jist of all the wills, as we all know the legal formalities. Lucius states that he leaves all his worldly possessions to his wife Narcissa, and his son Draco Malfoy. He also leaves his property to Narcissa, however, it has been noted that the property was sold to honor debts that Lucius had accrued. The balance of the sale has been added to the account, minus 50% taken by the Ministry for crimes against the state, leaving a total 3,700,000 galleons to Narcissa and Draco. Are there any questions concerning this?"

Draco had his hand raised and Ragnok acknowledged him. "Sir, isn't that total kind of low?"

Ragnok looked at the figures, "No sir they are correct. It seems that large withdrawals were made as of one month ago. In total, 15,000,000 galleons. They were taken by bank draft, and have been redeemed by one Pious Thickness, Minister of Magic."

Both Narcissa and Draco shook Their heads. They knew the Dark Lord was using their money to help his cause, but didn't know to what extent. Now that they knew, they couldn't believe that Lucius allowed this to happen. Were other families also being financially raped. There was nothing they could do about it now.

"If there are no further questions, I will proceed to the next will. This is the last will and Testament of Albus Dumbledore. To my brother Aberforth I leave 25% of my holdings located in vault # 101. I also leave him my residence located in Hogsmeade at 25 Rowena Lane. To Minerva McGonagall I leave 25% of that same vault, and the students of Hogwarts in her capable hands, take care of them Minerva, for they are a precious commodity. To Gringott's bank I leave 25% of this vault to cover any expenses accrued during the war. Finally to Harry Potter, I leave 25% of this vault, and my collection of trinkets stored in the Head Mistress' office at Hogwarts. I also ask that Harry takes care of my Familiar, Fawkes. He is very special Harry." and there was a flash, and Fawkes was perched on Harry's shoulder.

Ragnok completed the reading of Dumbledore's will by giving the net worth to each recipient, "The amount to each individual in this will totals 13,000,000 galleons."

Ragnok continued on to the next will, "Next we have the last Will and Testament of Ignotious Peverell, who leaves everything in vault 87 to his last remaining heir, Harry Potter. To Mr. Potter he also leaves his residence at 17 Morning Glory Rd in the town of Godric's Hollow. The amount of 45,000,000 galleons will be moved to Mr. Potter's main vault numbered vault 35."

Harry was having trouble catching his breath. Without the Black estate, and his own, he was already worth 58,000,000 galleons.

"Next will is for the estate of Sirius Black. To Andromeda Tonks He first wishes to Reinstate her into the Family Black and 20,000,000 Galleons. He states he wishes he had done this sooner, but the times wouldn't allow it, and he expresses his feelings with a deep regret. To his cousin Bellatrix LeStrange he leaves 10 galleons which he hopes she chokes on it. To his cousin Narcissa he leaves 10 galleons, but, with the stipulation that if she should decide to leave the Malfoy Family, she would be reinstated to the Black Family, and receive 20,000,000 galleons. To Remus Lupin, he leaves 20,000,000 galleons and Black Manor to do with as he wishes, Hopefully burn it. Finally to Harry Potter, he leaves the remaining 90,000,000 galleons, and the content of vault 79 with the warning not touch anything that hasn't been tested for dark magic. He also leaves him the Black Family ring, designating him as Head of the Ancient and Noble House of Black. He also leaves this letter to Harry, and wishes him to read it when he was alone, or with a loved one, who ever the red head may be."

Ragnok took a break here to have a drink of water, and collect his thoughts. It was already a long day, and he still had another will to go through. "Does anyone wish to break for lunch, It has been a long morning, and we still have a lot to go through?"

Aberforth and Minerva were excused from the rest of the reading as was Narcissa, but she was staying because Draco was. Remus and Tonks stayed as they were mentioned in James' will. Andromeda stayed to watch Teddy who had been held by Luna, Ginny and Hermione. The Goblins had the lunch brought to the room so they wouldn't have to face any unwanted fanfare. Harry appreciated this. While they ate, Ragnok approached Harry, and sat next to him and they talked about the incident that took place two weeks ago. "Mr. Potter, I am sure you are wondering what punishment you will be receiving for your transgressions against the bank. I am here to tell you, that nothing will held against you. After talking to Griphook, and learning what it was you were after, we looked further into the subject, and learned it had been stolen from a witch forty years earlier. While we can't control what is stored in these vaults, we can control what type of punishment will be handed out in the event of a break in. In this case none, as you stole back an item that was stolen in the first place. You can't steal what has already been stolen, now can you. As for the Dragon, we owe you for that, as we were getting ready to move him to Romania, and the Dragon Reserve, and replace him with a younger one. And the damage to the bank was covered by the money left in the Dumbledore will. So you see, there is nothing to be punished for, when every thing is right."

Harry fell back in his chair with a sigh of relief. But Ragnok was not finished, "Now, since I have your attention, You do realize that you are now the Head of House of three Ancient and Noble families. With this comes the responsibility of providing an heir for each. What this means is that you must marry a different woman to carry the name of the respective family. I hope you don't find this to be a problem. Each woman must carry the family name for the line to continue. I notice that you arrived with six young ladies, are they all with you?"

"No sir, but five of them are."

Ragnok smiled at this. "So, you have no problem finding three wives then?"

"None sir, But, I have a Question. Both Daphne and Susan have a problem that I think needs to be approached."

The two girls in question heard their names mentioned and listened to what was said.

"And what might that be Mr. Potter?"

"Well sir, since I have to marry into three different families, with different names, would it be possible to marry, and have the ladies keep their family name, to keep the family from losing it's place in the register. Susan especially needs this, as she is the last remaining member of her family."

"What you ask is quite common Mr. Potter. Many families have continued on because of something like this. If the lady wishes to keep her last name, there is not a problem. However, since you brought it up, I do see a problem if Mr. Malfoy should share the name Black with you. If he has a male heir, and you have a male heir, who would carry on the title of head of house Black?"

"I don't see that as a problem sir. The oldest would carry on the title, when the time came."

Draco saw where this was going, and settled the matter, "Harry, If mother choses to take the Black name, I will chose to remain a Malfoy. That will allow the two family names to continue and the blood line."

This time it was Ragnok that gave a sigh of relief. He was worried about rivalries that could develope between the families. With the Malfoy name being continued, that solved the problem.

With lunch finished, it was time to get back to the reading of the final will. "For the last will to be carried out, we come to the reading of James and Lily Potter's last Will and Testament. It is the wish of James and Lily that in the event that if one of the two remaining friends of the Potters be unavailable for this reading the last remaining member, who ever it is be the legal guardian for Harry James Potter, their son, until he comes of age. Since he is of age, I ask if Remus Lupin still wishes to hold this title?"

Remus was shocked at this turn of events. He didn't know what to think. He would love to be the father that Harry never had, but, with him of age, Harry may think it is not necessary.

When Remus did not reply right away, Harry answered for him, "Sir, Mr. Lupin would be honored to hold this title. I would be honored if he would accept it. Please Remus, as the last act of love for my family, accept this?"

Remus had tears flowing from his eyes. He never considered asking Harry what he wished. Now he felt like a Potter, being accepted by Harry like this. "Director Ragnok, I accept this honor that has been bestowed upon me. Harry, I may not be James, and Tonks may not be Lily, well she could if she wanted to, but still, I love you as my son. I have since I first laid eyes on you. You were about a month old when I first saw you. I just came back from Europe, trying to get the support of the werewolves there, and I learned about Lily delivering you from Albus. Lily and James were so proud of you. You were their pride and joy. However they were nothing to what Sirius thought of you. You were his heir the minute he held you in his arms. He even shared blood with you, to ensure it. Yes Harry you are a Black by blood. Now, I will be a Potter by Proxy. Not the same, but no less in feelings. We all shared the love for you."

Harry tried holding back the tears from Remus' statement, and Luckily Ragnok got Harry's mind off the moment, "If we could please continue. Since you are the last remaining friend of the Potters Mr. Lupin, it is the wish of James and Lily that you receive another 20,000,000 galleons to raise Mr. Potter to be the man they wanted him to be. I believe he is already there. Now to Harry James Potter. You are to receive the contents of Vault #22, and vault #687. You are also to receive the residence located at #16 Willow Lane in the village of Godric's Hollow. There is also Potter's Keep located in Dover. They have also left you with letters which they would like for you to read in the company of loved ones. Mr. Lupin there is also a letter for you, and Mr. Black, which I will give to you also. Is there anything you wish to ask Mr. Potter?"

"As a matter of fact sir, there is. It seems Mr. Malfoy has a problem of a Marriage Contract left by his Father prior to the final battle. Does what happened here today, affect that in any way?"

Draco smiled at Harry when he asked this for him. He mouthed thank you to him.

Ragnok commented, "I take it that Mr. Malfoy does not wish this contract to take place?"

"That is correct sir." Harry answered.

"Mrs. Malfoy, do you wish to drop the name Malfoy and become a Black family member once again?"

Narcissa smiled at Andy, "Yes sir, that is my wish."

"Well with that being said, and with Mr. Malfoy now being the Head of House Malfoy, That contract becomes null and void. Mr. Malfoy has to be free to make his own life decisions. that includes who he marries. Even the Ministry can say nothing about this, contract or not. Being Head of House puts him above any contracts made on him by another. Now, is there anything else anyone wishes to ask?"

"Good, then if you don't mind, I'm going to go have me a glass of Elfin wine. Please have a good day."

And with that, the long day was over. Harry would return later to find the where about of Potter's Keep and see what condition it was in. Remus had never been there and did not remember James ever going there. Godric's Hollow was the only home he ever remembered James living in.

Once they were out in the Alley, Harry realized he didn't know where he was staying. He also thought that Susan was in the same situation. Black Manor was out of the question because of the damage done by the death eater attack. He didn't think it would be appropriate for them both to stay with the Weasley's.

Hermione suggested they stay with her in her house. Her parents never sold their home, and it was still fully furnished, so that was where they would stay for a couple of weeks, before they took off to go find Hermione's parents in Australia. Harry decided that they all would go as a vacation. Draco and Astoria included. This met with a great cheer from them all. They now had something to look forward to during the summer break.

Luna asked if she could stay with the three for the two weeks, and Hermione agreed to this, and Luna pulled her into a hug that embarrassed her, but made her feel good.

They all said their goodbyes, with Harry getting kisses from Ginny and Daphne. Draco and Astoria would be staying with Andromeda, along with Narcissa.

Remus got a contractor to go through Black Manor and redo the entire home. It would take a while to complete, but, in the end it would be worth it.

When Harry, Hermione, Susan and Luna arrived to Hermione's home, the girls relaxed while Harry slipped off to the kitchen to prepare dinner. He wasn't alone for long, as Luna decided to go help him.

"Somebody need some help?"

Harry turned and smiled to Luna, "I could probably use a hand."

"Well I have two, so that should make it easier."

"Come here love, I do need your help with something. I need you to reach up and get the mixing bowl down for me, while I pick you up."

"OH POO!"

Harry didn't understand what Luna's problem was, "Is something the matter Luna?"

"You have to ask me this, when I am wearing jeans. Why couldn't I have worn a dress. It would have been much more fun."

Harry laughed at this beautiful woman. "That may be, but the view will be just as good and a lot more fun."

"That's why I love you so much Harry, you always see the brighter side of things. Now pick me up so that can that bowl for. Take your time and enjoy the view."

"Oh that I will pet, that I will."