I want to give a heads up this is going to be a very big chapter and there will a big load of information (not all relevant for the story but I do it for the details which I find important). Also, there are some mistakes like age and more fixed and some things added but again not life-changing just things I forgot and not more than a sentence or two to clarify what I wrote.
Chapter 26 The Moon's father, statements and the Bones' start
2nd January 1998, Potter Manor
It was almost two hours before dinner when suddenly four large trunks, one middle-sized trunk and one suitcase to the point of bursting open appeared in the entrance hall before an elf came with an old-looking man. The guards in the hall immediately pointed their weapons when the captain who was on duty said: "stand down."
The guards followed his instructions without question. The captain sends one guard to find Harry, Hermione, Katie, Luna or Astoria. When the guard came back five minutes he was followed by Hermione and Astoria as he found them both in the library.
Hermione gasped while Astoria looks confused. Hermione was still feeling Luna and Harry until a few minutes before that was why she was in the library after a couple of hours she was finally able to block Luna's feelings.
Astoria asks mostly Hermione "who is that?"
Hermione said, "that is Luna's father."
"Why does he look like that?"
Hermione said "I don't know. Dobby?"
Dobby nodded and said "Lady Hermione when Dobby left one hour ago Dobby found Lady Luna's father Dobby went to grab all things out of Lady Luna's room but before Dobby could return with Lady Luna's father bad wizards came. They asked about Lady Luna and threatened to kill Lady Luna and Lady Luna's father. Lady Luna's father didn't know and said he wouldn't say even if he knew."
Hermione and Astoria were happy with the last things but couldn't dwell on them as Dobby continued.
"Dobby didn't know what to do until they started to torture Lady Luna's father. Dobby couldn't take all the bad wizards and witches alone. After watching Lady Luna's father tortured and bleeding by curses the bad wizards and witches went to look around. Dobby took them out one by one before immediately taking Lady Luna's room and a medallion with three pictures inside, Lady Luna's father and a smaller trunk with Lady Luna's father's stuff mostly clothing and one large suitcase with most books from the library that Lady Luna might like when all bad wizards and witches were taken out. Dobby couldn't kill them with Dobby's magic."
Hermione and Astoria look at Mr. Lovegood and saw that he was bleeding what looked like the severing curse have been cast at him to force him to tell them what he didn't know or probably wouldn't tell them. Hermione said, "Dobby are you hurt?"
Dobby shook and said "no Mistress Hermione."
Hermione said "bring Mr. Lovegood to the hospital wing on the first floor. Could you after that put Luna's trunk in our room, you don't have to unpack it yet. I think Luna wants to do that herself, but please disillusion it until the day after tomorrow."
Dobby nodded and Dobby said "Mistress Hermione when Dobby left with Lady Luna's father Dobby saw that the house was destroyed by new dark wizards and witches that appeared. Dobby managed to take a part of the ceiling that had Lady Hermione, Lady Ginny, and Master Harry but also bad Mr. Wheezy on it and also Mr. Longbottum ."
Dobby snaps his finger and a part of the ceiling appeared with Harry, Hermione, Ron, Ginny and Neville with the gold letters that spelt friends. When she said her real friends to Mr. Ollivander and Mr. Fortescue she meant real girlfriends as Neville is also her real friend while Ron was only because Harry was and was considered barely a real friend by Luna but as she craved friends so she considered Ron as a friend.
Ron was to the side and Hermione said: "remove Ronald's part and burn that part put the rest in the room with her trunks with her room in it after you put Mr. Lovegood in a bed in the hospital wing on the first floor, please return after."
Dobby nodded and snaps his fingers. Less than two minutes later Dobby was in front of Hermione and Astoria again. Hermione asked, "Dobby have you managed to find traces of Katie's friend?"
Dobby's ears began to hang and he looks at the ground while saying "Dobby is sorry Mistress, but no. Dobby cannot look until the other elves can work again as Dobby wants to take care of Master Harry and Master Harry's family and friends. Dobby doesn't want to leave Master Harry without an elf that can help Master Harry with everything Master Harry, Master Harry's family, and friend's needs."
Hermione nodded as did Astoria. Astoria said "that is okay Dobby. You can go on and when the other elves have recovered when can decide who will look or something else."
Dobby's ears perked up and he nodded before popping out.
Hermione said, "come, Astoria, let's look at Mr. Lovegood."
Astoria nodded happily as it seems that Hermione accepted her as Lady Black and important in the houses and wives of Harry.
2nd January 1998, hospital wing, Potter Manor
Hermione and Astoria walk in and see a woman examining Mr. Lovegood. The woman heard them and turns around. Hermione and Astoria see that it is Andromeda. Hermione said, "Madam Black are you okay?"
Andromeda smiled and said, "Lady Potter Andromeda or Andi is okay."
Hermione said, "Andromeda you are family, you can call me Hermione."
Astoria said "and me Astoria. I think most won't mind it, but when you are better we can introduce you as I think you don't know everyone."
Andromeda said, "that might be a good idea as the number of young women I heard about from Narcissa, Dora, and Remus I am sure I don't know anybody if I even know anybody besides you two."
Hermione said "Andromeda are you okay? I think Harry wants you to rest so you can soon recover."
Andi nodded and said "yes Harry said as much but I said that as long as Tolney is unable I will manage the hospital wing. I am staying here for the moment and I only need to rest and don't need potions or anything else like the others. I will rest most of the day but if something like this happens I will do what I promised Harry and what I want and need to do as mediwitch and healer. To be honest, even if Harry didn't ask me to manage the hospital wing I would do it as he is by far my favourite cousin and the only one as rightly Malfoy is disinherited if Narcissa is telling the truth that I expect she is. I also love my job as a healer I even delivered Harry."
Andromeda turns around to examine Mr. Lovegood. She has a bag beside her on a chair and from what Hermione and Astoria could see is that it is filled with potions. Hermione looks excited and Astoria saw that and said: "Hermione I see that you are excited about the bag right?"
Hermione nodded. Astoria said "that is a healers bag. I don't know if it is a normal healer bag, senior healer bag, field healer bag or master healer bag. The bags carry the standard things for the healer or mediwitch which are mostly potions. I don't know for sure but if I remember correctly there is one more bag and that is called the mother bag. That bag is used for pregnant women when they are close to giving birth and are not able or don't want to give birth in St. Mungo's or a muggle hospital or when they are flooed with an emergency that with the mother, unborn baby or recently born baby and the healer or mediwitch need to go to the house where the emergency floo came from."
Hermione was very excited about that. When she thought about jobs in the wizarding world mediwitch or healer did cross her mind, especially with the number of times Harry stayed in the hospital wing in Hogwarts and the last few days in Gringotts. She wanted to help Harry and keep him safe she, of course, didn't know she loved him when he was in the hospital wing in Hogwarts except at the end of her third year and the end of their fifth year after the battle in the department of mysteries.
After about 10 minutes Andromeda grabs one potion that Hermione and Astoria recognized as a dreamless sleep potion. Andromeda gave it to Mr. Lovegood and closed the bag, levitating to her bedside table before lying in her bed again. She didn't want to but she knew if she didn't Harry will know and Harry will be unhappy and force her back, fortunately, not like other Lord Black will force things but still. She just got some freedom in 'Harry's care' she didn't want to lose it and her back was sore from working on Mr. Lovegood.
Hermione said, "Andromeda I think Harry would appreciate what you did and didn't work too hard, but how is Mr. Lovegood."
Andromeda sighed and said "he will recover but he was tortured mostly by the Cruciatus Curse. I gave him a potion that will help him recover from severe Cruciatus exposure like he was. Also, I cleaned his wounds and stopped the bleeding before closing the wounds. I think most were by the severing curse. Some wounds were caused by dark curses and while I was able to stop the bleeding they did not close and that is why I put some bandages on them. As they will not close by magic I am certain they will leave scars but it will take time before the skin will be regrown. I think the dark curse will probably hinder the regrown of the skin too. I am not able to completely examine him but I am certain I addressed the most pressing. I will examine him tomorrow morning again."
Hermione and Astoria nodded. Astoria said "we will let you rest Mad- Andromeda. Come, Hermione."
They both said, "rest well Andromeda."
Hermione added, "do you want me to send Harry after dinner?"
Andromeda smiled and said, "that isn't needed but I think Luna needs to know tonight or tomorrow morning that her father is here hurt but safe."
Hermione and Astoria nodded before they left.
2nd January 1998, Potter Manor
The dinner was uneventful. Hermione and Astoria decided not to say anything to Luna as Luna was having a delirious smile when she arrived at dinner. Luna was having a very good time and when she looks at Harry her smile dropped a bit Hermione noticed that the smile was a goofy kind of smile, but the thing that changed the most was Luna's eyes, they showed desire and barely containable lust. Hermione thought 'the lust is probably because of this afternoon.'
Hermione felt a little bit jealous of the good afternoon Luna apparently had and hoped she would be next, but she knew that chance was small as she was with Harry for the last 6 months none of the others was. Hermione was thinking maybe Katie's idea was right. Hermione was shocked by her thought and shook her head slightly to lose the thought. She hoped nobody saw it but when she looked up she saw Katie with a mischievous smile, Daphne with a smile that Astoria mirrored and Susan with a smile winking at Hermione and noticed that when Susan looked at Harry it turned almost primal and animalistic like a predator stalking his/ her prey. She turned red and focussed on her food while eating it. Luna didn't notice as she was still looking at Harry with desire and uncontainable lust and was almost ready to sleep with Harry in his bed even if it was only sleeping. If Hermione wouldn't do it soon she would even though she said Hermione should be first.
Luna thought 'the Nargles say Hermione must be first but that finishing the bond must wait until Harry is his true self.'
Luna thought what Harry's true self meant and the answer came immediately when she saw a heavily embarrassed Hermione give Harry a vial with a potion.
Luna thought 'of course, the Nargles mean the nourishment potions. So that will take at least two weeks maybe a month before Hemione like sleeping in Harry's bed should be the first one to do it, but that didn't mean we can't strengthen the bond before that.'
Luna was embarrassed by her last thought but instead of becoming red like Hermione her smile returned to being deliriously happy.
3rd January 1998, Potter Manor, Wales
It was morning and in different rooms were people talking with each other. In a room on the first floor were Remus and Dora talking. They were talking about the baby and Remus asked "Dora, do you think Harry would want to with the war I mean. I wanted to ask him as you know but couldn't enter Grimmauld Place."
Dora was still lying while Remus was sitting on the side of the bed. Dora smiled and said, "I am sure he will Remus, but you must say why and not because he is the only one left for you as you said to me."
Remus gave a sad smile and nodded. Remus decided to ask "but Dora what about his godmother. I know you wanted the girl that Harry would marry Hermione or Ginny although it was weird you mentioned Susan even though Harry barely knew her."
Dora said "oh yes I can tell you know. When I was on the protection detail for Amelia on Bones Manor the year Sirius escaped and was believed to be after Harry Auror regulation is to give the Director of the DMLE and his or her family (extra) protection as you should know."
Remus nodded even though Dora was continuing "l managed to overhear Amelia telling Susan that Susan was betrothed to Harry through a marriage contract Susan's parents and Harry's parents signed. Unfortunately, Amelia noticed that I overheard them and made me vow with magic that I could not tell anyone, especially Harry unless the person I tell it to knows about the marriage contract and I couldn't tell Harry or anyone else until I was relieved from the vow, Amelia allowed me to tell Harry when Harry knows, Harry reaches majority, Susan tells Harry, Susan allows me to tell other people, Susan becomes Lady Bones or Susan reaches age twenty-one. if I told anyone I would have lost my magic if not worse because my ability is magic. The chance was big that if I lost my magic I would die while most do not."
Remus smiled before the smile dropped and said: "what do you going to do now?"
Dora gave a mischievous smile that scared Remus and she said: "don't worry about it I know who but first you need to talk to Harry and ask if he wants to and accept it."
Remus said "you are right. Why don't you rest and I will see for some breakfast and if Harry is already downstairs."
Dora said "fine Remus but only because I like breakfast in bed and I don't want Aunt Narcissa replacing my mother with her concern and advice like she did since we got here."
Remus nodded and said "I will bring breakfast soon" before leaving as Dora gave a small smile. Dora didn't want to let Remus know she was a bit tired and actually liked being pampered right now by her husband, but she would never admit it. She was happy that she finally broke through his thick skull.
Meanwhile on the second floor in the so-called wives' bedroom Hermione. Katie and Luna were awake. Hermione had just taken a shower and was dressing. Katie had tried pushing Hermione. Katie pushed her more and when that didn't work she tried to stun her by proposing to shower together as they were all wives of Harry. Luna even agreed as she said that the chance was big that after Hermione slept in Harry's bed they (Katie and Luna) would accompany her and Harry even if it was only to sleep. Unfortunately for Katie and Luna Hermione expected something like this and managed to turn the table leaving Katie stunned while Luna only had a dreamy smile finding it funny Hermione managed to turn the tables.
Hermione said "sure come along Katie" which Katie didn't expect and Hermione continued with should we ask Astoria, Daphne, Susan and Su, too as they are betrothed to Harry or should we ask the girls that like Harry although more than four would be weird right as you had the same with Angelina, Alicia and later Ginny in my fifth year. Of course Ginny and Demelza last year."
It was common for the girls to shower together as the girls have separate stalls but also one big shower room while the boys only had stalls even though all needed to dress in their respective locker room as the boys and girls are separated although the captain can dress in his captain's office as every captain has his or her own office.
When Hermione saw Katie stunned she thought 'I need to thank Ginny when she said it after the first training in my fifth year after Harry got unjustified banned even though it was lifted during the summer before our sixth year.
Harry was still asleep as were most girls except Susan and Hannah. Susan was unhappy as she couldn't enter the family floor where Harry slept and she remembered the best sleep she had since her aunt died when she slept in Harry's bed in Gringotts with Harry. While in the next room Parvati and Padma were talking about the notable changes Harry went through and were thinking about a way to convince Hermione to convince Harry to accept them to also wive him as Harry probably would be scared and nervous at first.
Also when Harry accepted them and everyone else as Hermione, Katie, Luna, and Astoria already did but how to convince Hermione that they wanted some alone time with Harry soon preferably both of them for the first few times. They knew that Hermione loves schedules so Hermione was probably already thinking of a schedule for Harry to spend time with his wives, betrothed and hopefully the girls that like him as they do. They wouldn't mind if a few others were with Harry when they were but only if it was Hermione, Katie, Luna and/ or Su.
Hermione thought before she left for the kitchen 'Luna I don't want to ruin your mood and didn't want to change your mood last night but your father is in the hospital wing on the first floor, but he is very hurt. Harry asked me to send Dobby while you were outside spending time together. Andromeda examined him and say he will recover but it will take time.'
Luna thought 'the Nargles were right, that Harry will take care of it and I only needed to trust Harry although I already did.'
Hermione and Katie didn't say anything. Luna showered very quickly and was out of the room before Hermione left even though she was dressed before Luna showered. Katie said "I will take a shower before coming down. I will see you in a bit, Hermione."
Hermione nodded. Katie walked into the bathroom with some clothes provided by Susan as Katie was the same height as Susan even Susan has substantial larger breasts although they had around the same size of arse but Katie had more muscles but not overly much and was thinner from playing Quidditch and being sporty also Katie had been running to keep up condition during the hols, especially summer holiday. The shirt she wore was very loose because of the difference in the size of their breasts but fortunately, it was nothing that a resizing charm wouldn't fix what Hermione happily provided as Katie didn't have her wand just like Luna, Penelope, and Fay.
Hermione went downstairs when she met her parents, Remus, Bill and after she sat down were quickly joined by Fleur, Gabby, Parvati, Padma, Susan, Hannah, Megan, Sally and Katie in the kitchen while Dobby was making breakfast for everybody. Hermione wondered why Harry wasn't down yet but decided to go to his room after breakfast if he hasn't been down yet. Just seconds before most of the people in the kitchen were done almost everybody else came down except Luna, Narcissa, and Dora.
Dora was still in her bedroom while Luna let Harry know that she and Narcissa are in the hospital wing and would stay there for a little thought. Harry wanted to join them but Luna was grateful but she thought to him that they spend yesterday by themselves so now was someone else's turn or more than one.
Everybody left the kitchen except the girls as they were waiting until Harry was done. Hedwig flew in and landed on Harry's shoulder. Hedwig starts rubbing her head against Harry before nipping his ear as a token of affection. Harry had Dobby prepare some bacon strips and give them to her. It was only seconds before Crookshanks run into the kitchen and jumped immediately in the arms of his owner when he saw her before being fed a couple of bacon strips by Hermione, his owner.
After breakfast, Hermione asked, "Harry don't you think it is time to look over the statements."
Harry sighed. He thought was planning to ask Hermione today but that doesn't mean he wanted to do it. Harry sighed very hard once more and said: "like you were ready my mind Hermione." Harry smiled at her and Hermione chuckled before she slaps his shoulder saying "you prat."
Harry stood up and Hermione also stood up. Harry didn't walk away and focussed his eyes on Daphne. Harry said, "Daphne are you also coming?"
Daphne looks confused and Harry said, "Daphne you have the statements for house Black."
Daphne nodded and she stood up immediately followed by Astoria which made Katie stand up. Harry heard in his mind Katie saying 'if Astoria as future Lady Black comes so will I.'
Harry sighed and he said, "Susan did you help your aunt with your house statements or after she died."
Susan nodded and he said, "could you help me if I need it?"
Susan nodded and Harry said, "if you can come too then."
Harry said, "Su did you help your parents with statements?"
Su shook her head and said, "not really Harry, my father wanted to wait after NEWT before learning to me about the financial part of our house especially as most money comes out from south-east Asia where my grandparents come from or at least that is what my father said."
Harry nodded. He thought about asking Hannah but as she isn't in a marriage contract with him he found it not a good plan. He said "can one of you find Remus and Narcissa. I think they could help me with this beside you."
Astoria nodded and said "I will. Remus said he went back to his room to bring Dora breakfast. Do you know where Narcissa is?"
Harry nodded and said, "according to Luna Narcissa is in the hospital wing."
Astoria already rushed to the hospital wing. Harry managed to scream after her that they will be in the study on the first floor just a few doors down from the hospital wing. Astoria turned and nodded before turning around again and she continued to run up the stairs to the first floor.
3rd January 1998, Lord's study, First Floor, Potter Manor
After 10 minutes Astoria walked in with Narcissa and Remus. When she walked in she saw Harry sitting behind the desk … his desk. If you didn't count the muggle clothing Harry was the prime example of a Lord of a house a young, kind and handsome Lord Astoria thought.
The girls sat in a chair before the desk waiting for her Astoria thought. Suddenly three other chairs appeared before the desk. Harry said, "there you are Astoria I was getting worried."
Astoria noticed Harry putting something away while saying "Narcissa, Moony thank you for coming here. Did Astoria tell you why I asked her to bring you here?"
Remus shook his head when Astoria said Harry needed him he went with her especially as Dora threatened to hex him if he did go with her as she didn't need him at the moment. Narcissa also followed Astoria without question as she asked her to follow her and as future Lady Black she would follow.
Narcissa found that Harry needed to be properly addressed and said "no my Lord Black."
Harry said "Narcissa as I said before Harry is okay. Please take a seat. I am asking you here to help with the statements. Narcissa you mostly for House Black while Remus you for House Potter and House Black as you are a family friend from House Potter and part of House Black not mentioning a family friend."
Harry looked at the girls and said " now for you girls you probably already know, but to let the others know I will tell you why you are here. Hermione, you are my wife as Lady Potter as is the reason Katie is here. Luna is not as she is with her father that was brought here severely hurt. Hermione is also here because she has the statements from all houses except Black."
"Daphne is here because she has the statements for House Black but also because she like Narcissa has much more knowledge than me about it especially as Slytherin they may find a way to my advantage and if possible against Tom or hid Death Eaters. Astoria is here as the future Lady Black and as Slytherin, she may see something Daphne or Narcissa doesn't. And lastly but certainly nothing less Susan has a bit of experience especially since her aunt died she could help me with understanding it and may see things the Slytherins don't see or have other ideas that could help."
Everybody nodded when he was done when Daphne asked: "why didn't you ask Tracey Harry?"
Harry said "I wanted to but she doesn't know everything yet or at least I didn't tell her so I think it was better if I didn't at least until I can get my head around it as only those who were present and/ or has prior experience. I don't know if she has any experience like you or doesn't have like Su."
The most nodded as everyone here had experience or was present in Gringotts. There were only two who didn't have experience and that were the muggleborns, Hermione and Katie.
Harry asked for the statements. Hermione opened her bag as did Daphne. Daphne found the Black statement very quickly. Also, Hermione found the statements from the Potters, Peverells, Gryffindors, Slytherins, and Fleamonts families and asked: "Harry do you also want the letters?"
Harry nodded and said, "I think it is better if I do but I will read them later."
Hermione said, "Harry do you want to know what Sirius wrote in the letters for me and Luna?"
Harry said, "only if you want to Hermione otherwise you don't have to."
Hermione said, "okay Harry but Ginny also got a letter from Sirius."
Harry only nodded and said, "only let me know if it is important to know and only if you want to tell me."
Hermione nodded before placing everything on the desk beside the Black statements that Daphne put on the desk. Harry grabbed the top statement that was from the Potters.
Harry grabbed his wand and made a copy for everyone in the study. They looked over everyone except Remus, Narcissa and in a smaller part Harry. All the others were shocked by the amount of wealth the Potter family have. Remus knew as being friends of James and Lily, the Potter Manor and James's parents. Narcissa knew not the amount like Remus but as one of the oldest houses and one of the most ancient and most noble houses they were expected even though it was a bit high. Harry also found it high but with never in money need, his trust vault being refilled and Ragnok and Bonecrusher saying over and over again that he was wealthy, very wealthy and one of the wealthiest houses in Britain if not the world.
The Potter statement is completed with the Fleamont house. The statement is:
Properties:
Ancestral Potter Manor in Wales
Potter Manor in West Sussex near Crawley 4 miles to the south (house destroyed)
Potter/ Peverell house, Godric's Hollow, England (house severely damaged, the first floor destroyed)
Potter house in Kensington, London
Potter house, south of Canterbury, England (was rented out, recently attacked)
Potter house, Cambridge (rented out)
Fleamont house, North-East of Kingsdown (including a private beach), Kent (house destroyed, recently attacked)
Fleamont Ancestral land, south of Warrington (house destroyed)
Fleamont stronghold north of Carlisle, Cumbria, England (house/ stronghold destroyed)
Marauder's den, Place unknown
Potter Chateau, Trocadéro, Paris, France
Potter vacation Chateau (including a private beach), south of Nice, France
Potter Chateau, south of Marseille (including private beach and harbour), France (Chateau rented out)
The next are properties in Diagon Alley that are at least a quarter maybe one third. All rented out with the first one is Weasley's Wizard Wheezes on 93 Diagon Alley, London, England, Great Britain. Madam Malkin's Robes for All Occasions among a few others all rented out including the apartments but it seems like many occupants wanted to break the renting contract (probably because of Tom's return but only Lord Potter could accept not Bonecrusher unless Lord Potter gives permission what the previous Lord Potters didn't).
Business Shares:
5% Leaky Cauldron
5% The Three Broomsticks
10% Ollivanders
15% Cleansweep Broom Company (Fleamont family)
20% Florean Fortescue's Ice Cream Parlour
25% Daily Prophet (5% Fleamont Family)
25% Madam Malkin's Robes for All Occasions
25% Tomes and Scrolls (in Hogsmeade)
30% Nimbus Racing Broom Company
35% Flourish and Blotts
35% Quality Quidditch Supplies
40% Black Forest Broomstick Company Ellerby and Spudmore (10% Fleamont family)
49% Weasleys' Wizard Wheezes
Muggle Shares:
15% Apple Computer, Inc. (now known as Apple Inc.)
20% Microsoft
25% Adidas
75% Grunnings (A/N #1)
Other Shares:
10% Cardiff City FC
10% Swansea City AFC
15% Appleby Arrows (10% Fleamont family)
15% Pride of Portree
25% Chudley Cannons (largest share)
25% Caerphilly Catapults
25% Tutshill Tornados (Fleamont family)
35% Puddlemere United (5% Fleamont family)
85% Holyhead Harpies (35% Fleamont family)
Harry doesn't get much money from the Quidditch or soccer clubs but he does know most are from Wales. Harry thinks his family did because the history of his family is in Wales. He wonders if one of the others has property like the Potters (and Fleamont) family obviously has. Harry reads on:
Farms:
In Great Britain: eight (three of the Fleamont family)
In France: three farms and seven vineyards
In Germany: one (Fleamon family)
In The Netherlands: three (one of the Fleamont Family)
In Belgium: one
Distilleries:
München 100% known for Firewhiskey, and Butterbeer
Cambridge 100% known for Evans temper and Blacks wine
London 50% known for Blishen's Fire Cinnamon Flavoured Whisky (also sold in the muggle world as one of the heaviest alcohol ever made) and Wizard's Brew
Aberdeen 25% known for Quintin Black (Black made half of the drink)
Glasgow 25% known for special made Scottish whiskey (not sold) and Swott Malt Whisky (maybe by Swotts & Swotts Scotch Distilleries, Potters own quarter. Swotts family own the other 75%)
Marseille 65% known for Elf-made wine and Dragon Scale
Bordeaux 25% known Sainte-Stephenie Chardonnay (sold in muggle world)
For more detailed information at the end is a list enclosed.
Vaults (inventory):
Vault 11 Potter Family vault: 18,263 million Galleons, 16 Sickles and 23 Knuts.
Vault 11 Potter Family vault Heirlooms: wedding rings from the previous Lords and Ladies Potter, five unknown prototypes and seven unknown blueprints, three full bookshelves (at the end a booklist enclosed), 'Illegal' medallions (under wizarding law, not Goblin law), various pieces of jewellery (at the end a list enclosed), 10 wand holsters which if 5 ancient and unusable and two normals, two Auror grade and one prototype (one of the five), armour, swords, Lord Potter belt and knives, and Heir Potter belt and knives, wizarding Portraits, Muggle Portraits, and three bags with undetectable expansion charm.
Vault 574 is the vault owned by Lily Rose Potter neé Evans before she died with 65.000 Galleons left to the son and Heir of House Potter, Harry James Potter. It has some muggle jewellery and books Lady Potter used in her school years, during her internship in St. Mungo's and some muggle books.
Vault 687 is the vault for Heir Harry James Potter which is annually refiled to 17.500 Galleons. At this time vault 687 contain 4.701 Galleons. Ten withdrawals in the last two years are under investigation.
Fleamon had Vault 98, but House Fleamont's vault has been emptied beside 1 million galleons, 12 Sickles and 3 Knuts. Heirlooms that still are in the vault are books only Lady Fleamont can open (unless Lady chose a Lord Fleamont), jewellery and a sword with the Fleamont crest on it. It is not allowed to be used unless Lord Fleamont gets permission from the Ministry of Magic, the wizarding world is a state of (civil) war, and Lord Fleamont has been attacked on previous occasions. As Lord Fleamont permission from the Ministry of Magic is required even if the Lord is a member from a most ancient and most noble house (Lord and Heir from most ancient and most noble houses are allowed to carry a weapon without permission, only to be allowed if needed).
Harry sighed this is already a lot of information to process. He looks around and sees that some are wide-eyed and others are blinking very nervous. Remus and Narcissa look at Harry as if nothing has happened and wait for his lead as Lord Potter.
Harry looks at the documents enclosed with additional information about the books, farms, and distilleries. The farms are pretty straightforward, but what surprised Harry is that most farms make the products of their product themselves. Most farms are for magical products while four are for basic necessities in the form of food, like meat and for example wheat to make bread or milk, cheese and more.
After almost 15 minutes almost everybody focuses on Harry. Harry notices and said, "has anyone have any questions or ideas that can immediately be used to improve things?"
Daphne, Astoria and Susan said exactly the same things "I have but it can wait until after Tom's gone."
Narcissa bowed her head and said, "Lord Potter-Black I want to thank you for asking my help and I got some idea but before the war is over it would be unwise."
Harry said, "okay after Tom you…"
Hermione said almost growling "Harry"
Harry said, "we can look at your ideas and talk with Bonecrusher about increasing income."
Harry quickly look through the Fleamont statements and see that everything was already in the Potter statement. He put both statements on the side and thinks about putting them in the private study on the family floor as he will put the ring boxes after he is done.
A few looks at Harry and Harry said: "'almost' everything that is in the Fleamont statement is also in the Potter statement."
Harry looks over the Gryffindor statement and sees there are no shares. The vault has a 'small' amount of money, an average amount of family heirlooms and there are four properties listed, but from one he only owns 25%.
Harry looks at the properties and sees:
Gryffindor Castle west of Glasbury
Gryffindor Ancestral house on the Isle of Men (south-west coast with small private beach)
Gryffindor house, 5 miles north of London
Hogwarts Castle north of Inverness (owns 25%)
Harry put the Gryffindor statements away as any investments he wanted to do with Gryffindor's house wouldn't happen before the war is over. Harry non verbally cast Tempus and said "it is lunchtime. I will have lunch here if any of you want to have lunch in the kitchen that is okay. Let's say to return here in one hour and a half so that would be 02:30 PM. Is that okay?"
Everyone nodded, but only two people left and that was Remus and Narcissa. Harry waited for a few minutes but when nobody else left he called for Dobby.
Dobby popped in and asks while bowing "what can Dobby do for Master Harry?"
Harry said, "Dobby will it be possible to serve some of the lunch here?"
Dobby said "of course Master Harry. Dobby can serve lunch here for Master Harry, Lady Hermione, Lady Katie, Lady Black, Miss Bones and Lady's Black sister Miss Greengrass."
Susan said, "Dobby you can just call me Susan."
Daphne said, "you can call me Daphne as Kreacher does."
Dobby nodded enthusiastically and said, "as you wish Miss Susan and Miss Daphne."
Susan and Daphne knew that Dobby would still address them as Miss but that didn't matter. Lunch was uneventful and they were remembering things about Hogwarts. Daphne, Astoria, Susan and in a minor way Katie wanted to know more about the things Harry did and what Hermione did in their adventures. Katie didn't need to know as she knows most of it and the last few nights she saw some of Harry's memories of those adventures.
Daphne and Astoria laughed about Hermione punching Draco or when he was turned into a ferret. They were amazed about Harry producing a powerful corporeal Patronus as a thirteen-year-old that was a stag and driving off dozens of dementors. After Susan, Daphne and Astoria learned the truth Daphne and Susan asked about Hermione's youth as Daphne and Susan in turn talked about their youth. Astoria didn't say anything as she was shocked about the many times Harry could have died. Susan and Daphne also were but tried to put that out of their mind as Harry was here right in front of them still alive.
When they were done with lunch Susan asked what they have been doing after their 6th year. Hermione told the most about her summer and her decision in sending her parents away which made her cry. Susan hugged her and Harry grabbed her hand while talking in their mind to support her which helped. Hermione also told about the battle of the seven potters.
After that Harry told his summer until he reached the Burrow with Hagrid. After that, they were both telling the story and besides what they personally felt or thought they completed each other and the story until Kreacher and Dobby popped into Grimmauld Place and Harry was talked to by Susan. Susan blushed at the retelling and thought back at how happy she was and even happier she had Harry in her arms.
Just when they were done Remus comes in with green hair, and a pink dress while being attacked by bat bogey's and Harry, Hermione and Katie wondered if Ginny was there.
Harry and Hermione chuckled while Susan was laughing out loud quickly followed by Daphne and Astoria as they tried with their ice persona to not laugh but it was of no use. Harry and Hermione let loose and laugh just as hard as the other is not harder.
Remus said, "it wasn't Ginny, it was Dora."
Harry thought 'I wonder if Ginny learned Dora the bat bogey hex or the other way around. He did answer what I wanted to ask though.'
Hermione dispelled it and said, "Remus what did you do?"
Remus said, "nothing I just talked with her in the kitchen and later I led her to the hospital wing to see Andi."
Daphne saw that Remus withheld something and said with a glare "Pro- Remus will you please tell us the truth. I see you are not telling the entire truth or better said you didn't tell us everything."
Remus rubbed his neck and said, "well I wanted to ask Harry anything but before I could we were here and I didn't want to bother him with more than he already was with all the statements obviously Dora wasn't really happy with it."
Harry said "well Moony what did you want to ask me as Narcissa isn't here yet and it isn't 02:30 PM you can ask me. Even if it was past 02:30 PM and Narcissa you can ask me anything."
Remus smiled and said "okay Harry. When Dora said she was pregnant I was excited and shocked. Well, you know that you put me in my place and screamed me straight. I hoped to help you and make you survive that is why I wanted to come to you. There were three reasons."
"The first was rather selfish as you know. I hoped if I died fighting or something similar Dora and our child wouldn't be looked down upon for having a werewolf as a father especially if my child would be a werewolf or in Dora's case birthing a werewolf. The second was I wanted to protect my honourably nephew mostly as I failed you but also for Padfoot, Prongs and my first friend ever Lily."
"The last reason is that this is war and we don't know who survives after this war and who doesn't and I can't think of anyone better than you Harry. I wanted to ask you if you want to be the godfather of Dora and my child. I wanted to make sure if Dora or I am killed my child would still have his or her godfather even if I died protecting his godfather because I know that you Harry will treat my child as the child is your own even if my child is a werewolf."
Harry was shocked. Harry expected many different questions but this question was the one he never suspected. Harry didn't know how to answer. When he didn't answer Remus looks a bit awkward and said: "Harry I hope you will accept and Dora wants you to be it too, but I can understand you are young after all although Sirius wasn't much older."
The girls quickly overcome the shock when Remus asked Harry. Hermione, Susan, and Astoria just knew Harry would be the best godfather ever or die trying. Katie thought about it when she heard Hermione in her mind even though Hermione was just thinking about it she agreed without a second thought as Harry would.
Luna thought 'say Harry accept. I agree with you Hermione Harry would be a wonderful godfather not to mention father for our children.'
Both Katie and Hermione thought about carrying Harry's babies, birthing them and raising them with Harry. Luna screamed "don't start dreaming now. If you don't answer Remus will think Harry doesn't want to.'
Both at the same time, Hermione and Katie said "Harry accepts. He is just too shocked to say anything.'
Harry heard them and said, "I don't know if I will be a good godfather."
All the girls said also exactly the same thing "we know you will."
Harry looks at complete honesty in their eyes and looks at Remus' anticipated face. Harry sighed and said, "I accept Remus I hope my girls are right."
All the girls smiled as Harry said my girls even though Harry did say it subconsciously. Remus walks around the desk and pulls Harry up and hugs him like a father hugs a son. Harry was shocked but immediately hugs back with tears in his eyes but didn't let them fall.
They stayed like that for several minutes that they didn't notice Narcissa walking inside and taking a seat waiting to continue especially because Black and Slytherin would be discussed with as last the Peverell statement. They are famous because of the story of the three brothers but that is what I thought, it is just a story but it seems it is not although I never knew the Potters held the Peverell seat but I think most don't. After almost half an hour Hermione said gently "Harry Remus can we continue I think you want to finish this today."
Harry nodded and wiped his tears away and took a seat again. The girls were confused as they didn't know why Harry cried. Even Hermione didn't know if they were tears of happiness or sadness. Harry and Remus have lost a lot and Remus was the only father figure Harry has left even if by a miracle his father, the mother of Sirius came back Remus would still be one of his father figures like Sirius also was even if it was only for little under two years and not a good role model, but still some kind of role model Sirius was.
Harry grabbed the next statement and that was Slytherin. It seems the vault was empty save for some Sickles and Knuts. It seems Tom has used almost the entire vault. There were only three heirlooms left, some books and the empty portrait of Salazar Slytherin. The books could be interesting will the heirlooms were historically important but not more than that. The heirlooms are one ring, one locket owned by Salazar Slytherin himself and a belt with two knives, a sword and a pouch with something in it but only the heir could open it so the goblins don't know as the pouch is also magic resistant and couldn't be cut open as the magic prevented that. There were two properties it seems.
Slytherin house, place unknown
Hogwarts castle (25% owned)
Harry was almost happy there weren't any more properties but he knew for certain Black does have and suspected Peverell also has more than the house in Godric's Hollow. He put the Slytherin statement away and grabbed the biggest one after the Potters and he knew it was for House Black. He saw another letter addressed to him and put it with the letters of his parents before looking through the statement.
He saw in the statement:
Properties:
Ancestral Black House, Grimmauld place 12, London
Black House, the south-east of Leeds
Black Vacation House (including a private beach), south of Montpelier, France
Black Chateau, Lyon, France
Harry took a quick glance over the businesses and doesn't know most of the businesses. He asked, "does anyone know the business except the Daily Prophet (10%), Ollivanders (5%), Madam Malkin's Robes for All Occasions (15%) and Flourish and Blotts (10%)?"
The girl shook her head and Narcissa as does Remus look uncomfortable. Harry raises his right eyebrow showing he notices and wants an answer. When Narcissa and Remus don't talk Harry said: "Narcissa Remus you know, well tell me."
When they still don't Harry shouted "NOW" with power and authority that made the girls in the room give an almost soundless moan but Harry didn't notice as his attention was focused on Narcissa and Remus.
Remus said, "I don't know all of the business but I know for certain some are in Knockturn Alley."
Narcissa nodded and said with a small voice like a little girl "they are all in Knockturn Alley and most of them are infested in dark magic may it be spells or property like Borgin and Burkes that sell antiques that have dark magic."
Harry said, "like a necklace?"
Narcissa nodded, while Katie shuddered. Harry didn't want Katie to relieve it but he needed to be sure.
Narcissa said "Cobb & Webb's is almost the same as Borgin and Burkes but Cobb & Webb's have more than just antique but still is about Dark Magic, but if I must say the worst on the list of business House Black have shares in is The Coffin House. The Coffin House handles the darkest of magic. It sells materials and books related to the dark art of Necromancy."
All the girls gasp, Remus looks shocked and Harry sighs very hard. Harry asked a question that he suddenly think of "Narcissa do you think The Coffin House has something about Horcruxes?"
Narcissa said, "I don't know but it wouldn't surprise me as Horcruxes as what you said is true is a form of Necromancy just as the dark mark is."
Harry looks through the drawers. Harry found a quill, a couple of empty parchments and an inkpot that has a charm that doesn't make it dry up in the pot. Harry grabs in and writes. When he is done he calls for Dobby to give him a lit candle. Dobby returns with a lit candle with candle wax. He drops some on the parchment below his signature and pushes his Lord Black ring on it.
He folds it and puts it in an envelope. He is using the candle wax to close the envelope but uses his Potter ring this time. Harry uses the Potter ring on purpose to show the receiver that it is really is him.
Harry calls for Dobby again and after Dobby popped in and asked what he could do for Harry "Dobby brings this to Bonecrusher and say I want it immediately done and they may do as they wish with the items as long as it couldn't be used anymore and/ or never see the daylight again."
Everybody in the room looks at Harry wanting to know that he had written to Bonecrusher. Harry asked, "I guess you want to know what I did, am I right?"
Dobby pops in and said, "Master Harry Account Manager Bonecrusher said it will be done before the day ends and give me this letter for you."
Harry grabs the letter and reads it. Harry smiles and said, "thank you Dobby did Bonecrusher say what will happen with the books?"
Dobby said, "Account Manager says that a young dragon needs to learn how to use its fire, it will be the young dragon's target practice."
Harry's smile widened and almost wanted to laugh and said "thank you Dobby. You can continue with what you were doing or rest until dinner. If you are tired I can do it."
Dobby said, "no Master Harry, Dobby will make dinner in a few hours as Master Harry wants dinner ready at 06:30 PM or does Master wants to change the time."
Harry said, "no Dobby 06:30 PM is okay."
Dobby bowed said "as you wish Master Harry" and pops out.
Hermione said "why would you destroy books" looking miffed.
Harry said, "I will tell what I wrote to Bonecrusher."
Harry took a deep breath and said "I wrote to Bonecrusher to buy all the books from The Coffin House especially all that drabbles with dark magic, especially Necromancy. I also wrote to destroy every book that has a 'detailed' explanation about a Horcrux and certainly how to make your own. Those books are going to be destroyed with the other books while going in the old Lestrange Vault as that is a vault of House Black now thanks to Bellatrix. I noticed it at the bottom of the statement. When the war is over we can look through it is if it is too dark and destroy them or 'rewrite' them."
"Furthermore I ask Bonecrusher to get the payment immediately from the business what normally will be paid at the end of the month and sell the shares after that. Some businesses didn't pay the last year or when Sirius was in Azkaban and I give them until 31st January to pay if they don't or unsuccessfully I gain control of the business and property. The owners while be seen as thieves and I think everybody knows what the goblins of Gringotts do with thieves."
Everybody but Hermione and Katie nodded. Harry said "Hermione, Katie they will never see the daylight again if they survive their capture which most of the time doesn't happen. Sometimes the Goblins kill them regardless if they injure the thieves before they capture them or not."
"Fortunately House Black has no majority in businesses and especially not in dark businesses. I stop all funding to those stores that House of Black did and everything else like St. Mungo's after what happened with Andy and also put pressure on the Daily Prophet as I am now the biggest shareholder with 35%."
House Black has no shares in anything else that are mostly dark businesses so most of the remaining shares mostly will be sold for a high price to drive up the price and cripple the decision in the businesses or make Tom's supporters pay a lot for a small share.
Harry continued to read as did the others.
Vault (inventory):
Vault 17 the Black family vault. The vault has 9,56 million Galleons, 7 sickles, and 3 Knuts. The vault contains multiple family heirlooms and books (at the end a list is enclosed).
Vault 68 is the old Lestrange vault and is currently in possession of Lord Black. The vault is empty at this moment.
Vault 711 was the private vault for Sirius Orion Black the third during his time as heir. There are books in it he got in his will from his parents and other family members. He wanted to advise his heir to pay a fee to the Goblins of Gringotts to examine them for a curse or other nasty surprises. The vault contains family heirlooms made for Sirius Black for his birth and during his youth. The vault has 76.951 Galleons, 4 Sickles and 3 Knuts.
Harry lay the Black statement on the other statements and grabs luckily the last statement from the Peverells. He again copies enough for everyone to look through it. Harry starts reading as did everyone else.
Properties:
Ancestral Peverell house, north of Exeter
Peverell/ Potter house, Godric's Hollow, England (house damaged, the first floor destroyed)
Peverell Chateau, Toulon, France
Peverell Island, unplottable
When Harry reached the shares the names and amount of shares and business starts to swirl in his eyes. He sees that it isn't much and that somewhere transported to the Potter House that is a reason House Potter had so many shares in businesses and sports teams, but contrary to Fleamont House some shares and property (farms and three buildings in Diagon Alley) are still in Peverell's name to keep the wizengamot seat for the Peverell a seat as Fleamont lose it house and until the house has revived the house could not regain the seat they once had. Potters needed to absorb Fleamont House making it lose its seat as there was no daughter left and Fleamont is one of the few maternal lines that ever existed (even though they had sons) while Peverell is a paternal line.
He sees one vault with quite an amount of money (as nothing went in the Potter family vault) and family heirlooms. He tries to read the vault numbers but he is very tired and he groans as within a second even the few vault numbers become to swirl before his eyes. Everyone looks at him when he groans. Hermione and Katie see that he is tired as they have seen it many times before.
Hermione said "Harry why don't you go take a nap for dinner. We can ask Dobby to delay it to 08:00 PM then you sleep a couple of hours."
Harry said, "Hermione I am fine."
Before Hermione or Katie could respond Susan jumped and said "Harry you are not fine. Just admit you are tired and that you want to take a nap."
Harry started to say "but-" before Susan interrupted him "no buts."
Harry wants to argue again until he saw the angry faces of everyone except Remus. Even Narcissa looks angry at him. Suddenly the door opens and Luna walks in. Luna looks at Harry with an angry face before she says "Harry go to bed NOW."
Harry wants to argue but Luna was serious and Harry was defeated. With all the girls mad at him and Luna was serious screaming NOW he stood up shakenly and starts to walk to the door where Luna is still standing. When he almost reaches the door he falls forward onto Luna. Luna couldn't hold Harry and falls to the ground with Harry on top of her. Luna couldn't control herself and started snogging Harry which Harry happily allowed. He was dragged off Luna by an angry Hermione, a mischievous smiling Katie, and a sad Astoria while Daphne tries to keep her ice-persona up but Harry saw the cracks appearing and Susan was unhappy. He gets pulled to his feet by Hermione and Katie.
Harry said "Astoria, Susan, and Daphne could you come here please."
Astoria was immediately in front of Harry as she was only two feet away but within seconds Daphne and Susan were right beside Astoria. Harry says "Hermione and Katie could you release me for a bit."
Hermione and Katie had grabbed one of his arms but had unknowingly pushed his arm between their breasts like they wanted to push his arm inside of them. Hermione and Katie let Harry almost immediately go while Hermione was blushing heavily but Katie had a small blush almost unnoticeable. What happened next surprised everyone as Harry on his own kissed Astoria followed by Daphne.
Susan couldn't wait to kiss him but before she kissed him she said "Harry I love you so much ever since the first time I saw you I wanted to hug you just to make you smile. In the following years I wanted to get closer but Ron scared me away and then I learned we were betrothed and I was beyond happy."
Susan starts blushing as she continues "I start to look at you as a man, my man and then came the tri-wizard tournament. I knew you wouldn't enter and I was so scared for you. Then the Yule broke me when you came with Parvati. I did have a date but only after I knew you had. It not only broke me but unleashed something in me as my dreams following the Yule Ball where you featured and was the main part were nothing but arousing. I was happy with the dreams of us together having many children, but slowly I started to see other girls with us, first, it was Hermione followed by Ginny and Luna until I learned from Daphne and Astoria they joined us, sometimes some others but I never bothered because you loved me just as much as the others."
Susan whispers "I hope my dreams will come through and I do mean the arousing ones." After she said out loud "I love you, Harry Potter, till the end of time and in the next life even death cannot part us."
Susan winked at Harry before she snogged him and a light appeared almost immediately and was just as bright as Katie if not more. After almost three minutes Susan let go with a goofy smile and Harry fell forward onto Susan because of the goofy smile couldn't brace herself. She falls to the ground with Harry on top of her and she said still a bit goofy "you are a very bold future Lord Bones, but I still love you."
Harry in his unconscious state laid his head on Susan's large breast while his mouth starts to suck on the other breast near her nipple. Susan was surprised by that. All the other girls, Narcissa and Remus were surprised by the light. Susan moaned hard when Harry's unconscious mouth found her nipple on her left breast has his head laid on her right one. The moan shook everyone out of their thought. Hermione and Katie pulled Harry up.
Hermione used Wingardium Leviosa on Harry but not a second after she did Dobby pops in and before he could leave with Harry Hermione ask "Dobby could you please levitate Harry in front of us to his bedroom instead of popping him there?"
Dobby bowed and said, "of course Mistress Hermione."
Hermione turned around while Luna and Katie walk slowly after Dobby. Hermione said "I want to thank you I think Harry really appreciates it. Susan, I think we should talk soon and I again want to thank the others for being here. Astoria if you want we can talk to you after Susan, but maybe tomorrow morning."
Astoria with tears nodded. She wanted to know why Susan bonded with Harry and not with her while she also really loves Harry like Susan absolutely did. Hermione quickly left the room to catch up with the other girls and Dobby.
Harry was woken by Dobby when dinner was ready, but Harry does notice Astoria looking mad but also sad at him when he asks why she ignores him and when he asked Hermione, Hermione says she will take care of it and not worry about it. Luna draws his attention to her as she was grateful her father got here and even though he was hurt she knew if Harry didn't do anything he would probably be dead. Andi gave him some pain potion and a dreamless sleep potion to speed up his recovery with at least as painless as possible. Andi thought he could wake up tomorrow without too much pain but probably not before late in the afternoon.
Harry went to bed feeling bad for doing something to Astoria although he doesn't feel something is different. Harry didn't notice that something was different than before.
Let's end here. I wanted to do all the statements as they needed to be addressed but it halts the story a bit so I wanted to get it out of the way, I know most probably don't want this kind of chapter but to make the story how I want it, it needed to be done.
In the next chapter, we talk with Susan and Astoria. Will they be able to fix it and what is different with Harry?
Who will be Teddy's godmother and what if Remus wants to help Harry with the secret ability?
Also, how will Bellatrix respond IF she wakes up?
That and so much more if words count allows it.
Please read and review or PMs if you got ideas or questions or you just want too to comment on my story.
A/N #1 Vernon Dursley is not a director or any other high position in the company. Vernon is the manager of three producing plants in the south of England and one just north of London. Therefore he got an office in the headquarters of Grunnings in Surrey. He has a secretary, some power and can decide on the plants under his control but he is far away from the CEO of the company. Besides the CEO and directors from the few most important (and largest) departments, no one knows the (family) name of the largest shareholder.