A/N: Apologies for not getting a chapter done last week. Work has been crazy. Enjoy the new chapter. It's a bit longer than most but I'll warn you it gets emotional. As always make sure to read, review and favorite if you like it! We should be back to weekly postings if not more.

27

The following Saturday came to quickly as Harriet and Luna arrived at Gringotts for the readings. Needless to say Harriet was a bit anxious at the events ahead of her that day. Luna was at her side the whole time holding her hand and reassuring her. Sure they got strange looks from the other patrons and maybe a few of the goblins raised an eyebrow but they were here for official business and they didn't care what anybody else thought. They were lead into a private office where they saw a goblin sitting behind a large fancy looking desk. The nameplate on his door said Sharpclaw.

"Greetings. As you may have guessed from the door my name is Sharpclaw. We've got two readings to get done today but first we have to clear up a small legal issue. Now we read in the paper some time back that Harry Potter became a young lady. Which one of you is Harry," Sharpclaw asked.

Harriet winced at hearing her old name. It felt like a lifetime ago or that it had been a dream. She'd gotten so used to the way things were that she hardly ever thought about her past. She must've been the only one though because newspapers still cared what happened to her and people still randomly stopped her to thank her for saving the wizarding world from Voldemort. "Um…that's me," Harriet said nervously. "I go by Harriet now though if you please."

"Right," Sharpclaw stated. He tapped his claw on the desk and a nearby filing cabinet opened and some paperwork flew to his desk. He slid the paperwork over to Harriet along with a quill. "This is a legal change form. I just need you to sign here and you will legally become Harriet and female, allowing you to access everything you had before as well as whatever is in the wills today. Don't worry if something happens and you change back then we can always refile the appropriate paperwork."

Harriet hadn't even considered that she existed as Harry within the Wizarding World. She hadn't even thought it would be much of a deal. Once she signed this she'd be officially Harriet. Permanently Harriet. She had been for a while now but this felt like the last verge of the boy who lived. It seemed like a whole different lifetime ago and maybe it was but that doesn't mean that her life wasn't better than she thought was possible. She looked at the paperwork before signing it. She wrote in her new name. Harriet Jasmine Potter. Luna looked over and smiled. "That's beautiful," she whispered, "I didn't know you chose a middle name."

Harriet smiled and shrugged. "I've had lots of time to think about it."

She slid the paperwork to Sharpclaw who looked it over with a nod. After he had slid that to the side he reached for one of two large folders on his desk. The cover read, "the last will and testament of Sirius Orion Black." Sharpclaw opened a large red envelope and it floated up like a howler and a familiar voice spoke,

"I, Sirius Orion Black, being of mostly sound mind and exquisite body, also known as the marauder Padfoot a large dog named Snuffles and Sex God Supreme, do hereby leave everything to my godson, Harry James Potter. Gold, property, all of it. Including the Black family name should he so desire it. This may require him to marry but would allow him to collect then entire Black family fortune and all associated properties and positions within it as the Head of House. That's it. I'm done. Goodbye Harry. Take care my boy."

By the time it had finished Harriet had broken down in tears. It had been hard to hear his voice after so long. In fact she thought she would never hear it again. It had hit her hard. All the feelings and emotions that she had buried deep within came flooding out. This day was turning out to be harder than she thought. She felt a pair of arms wrap around her and pull her close. "I'm sorry," Luna whispered in her ear, "Your godfather did love you very much Harriet. You know he made that to help ease the loss. Even in his death he was trying to help."

It took Harriet a while to calm down but when she had they turned back to face Sharpclaw who had been eyeing them uncomfortably. "Now if you wish to assume the name of House Black as well as become its head of house I will need you to sign these." With that Sharpclaw slid over more paperwork with sections highlighted for signing before continuing on, "Now this requires you to marry within a year of either your 17th birthday, which was 6 months ago. So you have 6 months to get married and assume full control of House Black." He pulled out a box containing a pair of beautiful rings containing the family insignia and pushed them across the desk. "These are the Black family wedding rings. They automatically adjust to the size of the person who puts them on. After putting them on the couple receives numerous magical benefits. Now did you have anyone in mind?"

Harriet was staring at Sharpclaw, her jaw would have hit the floor if it had been able too. This was a huge step. Her? Married? She had only recently gotten used to being a woman and now she's expected to get married too? The thought seemed overwhelming but she knew there was only one choice. She'd by lying if she said she hadn't thought of spending the rest of her life with Luna but this was quick. What would she say? Well there was only one way to find out…..

"Um…maybe….do you mind giving us a moment? I know it's your office and I hate to ask but…"

"No worries," Sharpclaw replied, "just tap on the door when you're done and we'll continue. I urge you not to take too long though. We have a lot to cover today." With that Sharpclaw exited the office, closing and magically sealing the door behind him.

Harriet turned to Luna who was staring at her. She looked just as shocked and didn't know what to say. Without thinking about it Harriet kneeled in front of Luna and spoke from the heart.

"Luna, I love you and I would be lying if I'd said I'd never thought about spending the rest of my life with you. You've brought so many wonderful things to my life and the greatest of them is you yourself. I may not understand any of this and I know it's sudden but I can think of nobody I would rather spend the rest of my life with. Whenever we're together anything seems possible and everything seems probable. I know our relationship started out differently and while I never could have imagined this is how the year would go when we started, this has been the best year I've had yet and it's all because of you. You are my heart and soul. You are my happiness and my everything. I know in my heart that we are meant to be. Luna Pandora Lovegood, will you do me the honor of marrying me and becoming my wife?"

Now it was Luna's turn to cry. She hadn't expected this when she agreed to come with Harriet today. She knew she wanted nothing less than to spend the rest of her life with Harriet. She was her best friend and the one who made Luna feel complete and happy. Tears of happiness were streaming down her face as she struggled to answer. She nodded. "Yes. Yes I will marry you Harriet."

Harriet pulled one of the rings from the box before sliding it on to Luna's ring finger. Sure enough it shrank down to fit her perfectly. She then picked up her ring and was about to slid it on when Luna stopped her and took the ring. She gently grasped Harriet's hand and slid the ring on to her finger. The ring automatically adjusted same as before and there was a magical glow from both rings signifying that magic had accepted their commitment to one another. They shared tears of happiness and a passionate embrace. This had just become the best day in their life despite the tragic circumstances of its origin. They kissed for a while longer before holding hands on knocking on the door.

The door immediately and Sharpclaw walked back in and took his place behind the desk. "The answer to your question is yes. I do have someone in mind. I've already asked her and she has accepted. Luna is to be my wife."

Sharpclaw paused for a moment and looked at the rings on both girls' hands. They were still faintly glowing which signified to him and the rest of the world the commitment that had been made and accepted and there was nothing anyone could do about it. "Very well," he replied, folding his hands in front of him. "Those rings have several useful enchantments on them. First off, they never get dirty or scratched which means they never need to be polished or replaced. Second, they allow the married couple to communicate telepathically. The Black family has used this to their advantage over the years. Third, they prevent disease and sickness, ensuring the couple lives a long happy life. Finally they serve as a means of identification and allow you access to the Black vaults." He paused for a moment to let this sink in before carrying on. As he opened the 2nd folder on his desk and pulled out another red envelope. It read The Last Will and Testament of Lily and James Potter. Much like the previous reading the letter floated up like a howler and began reading.

"We, James and Lily Potter, being of sound mind and body…

"At least one of us is of sound mind," came the voice of Lily.

"To be fair, you've also got a sound body," joked James.

"JAMES!" Somehow the letter had also managed to catch James laughing. She wasn't sure how it had managed that but it made her smile.

"Anyway…" Lily continued rather seriously, "If something were to happen to us, we leave everything to our son, Harry James Potter. Our pride and joy."

"I wonder if they'd still be proud of me," Harriet thought, feeling a little ashamed at having become a girl.

"Of course they would. Why wouldn't they," came the response in her head. The voice belonged to Luna. "You found all the horcruxes, defeated Voldemort, and died to save the Wizarding World. You're a hero and your parents would be proud of you regardless of what gender you are."

Harriet blushed before turning to Luna who smiled and nodded. She had forgotten the rings let them communicate telepathically. This was definitely going to take some getting used to.

"Carry on the family name my boy and remember that we love you very much," came the voice of serious James.

"Love you!"

With that the letter ended and floated back down to the table. Harriet once again had tears rolling down her cheeks as the letter ended. She had never gotten a chance to really hear her parents interact before and this was the first and last time. They sounded so happy together. As happy as she knew Luna and her would be one day.

After a short period Sharpclaw slid a similar ring box forward towards them continued on, "The requirements for taking control of House Potter were pretty much the same but we've taken care of that. The rings will allow entry into your family vaults and serve as identification. Before you get married Gringotts will take your rings and forge them into one with the same enchantments but allow you access to both faults and contain both House emblems." Harriet and Luna signed the paperwork for the Potter vaults as well as the Black vaults after slipping on the Potter signet rings as well. "Now for property, between the two houses you own 4 pieces of property. From House Black you own Number 12 Grimmauld place and a winery in the Italian countryside. From House Potter you own a house in Godric's Hollow and a small acreage in France. Sign here, here and here to take control of these properties." Both girls signed for the property. "Normally I'd suggest a trip to the vaults but that can be done later as it has been an emotionally trying day for you Lady Potter-Black."

The new name and title confused her for a moment but she responded. "I agree with you. I think we will take our leave for today and arrange for a tour of the vaults and the rings at a later date. Is there anything else you need from us today?"

"No my lady. Thank you for taking the time to come in today and best of luck to you. May your gold always shine."

"May yours as well," Harriet replied, not knowing what else to say. She and Luna got up and left Sharpclaw's office and the bank. It had been a wild emotional day. They had a lot to talk and think about…including their wedding.