A/N: Here's chapter 5, I'm not sure just how long this chapter will be. It'll wrap up the trip to Italy and go through Harry's trip to Gringotts and everything he learns there. Chapter 6 will cover Harry moving into his new home as well as Harry's birthday which I'll be doing a lot with. And if I don't finish out the summer break in chapter 6 it'll be in chapter 7. And I'll probably include the train ride to Hogwarts in chapter 7 as well.
This story doesn't have any Dumbledore bashing or manipulative Dumbledore, nor any Weasley bashing.
So instead of Dumbledore being behind Harry not knowing about his inheritance and everything as is seen in many fics, I've decided another character fits in with that rather nicely, and they had help.
Also there will be some interesting revelations and twists with the Grangers coming. But I don't want to spoil it for you so read on.
Wow, this story already has over a hundred followers. Thank you so much to everyone who's favorited, followed, and reviewed this story so far. I love you all and you inspire me to write to the best of my ability to create a story you'll truly enjoy.
And I'm sorry that this chapter took so long to post. I've been really busy with work and this is also a pretty long chapter.
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Chapter 5: Inheritances, Surprises, And Soul Bonds?
Hermione awoke the next morning feeling very happy and content. For a few seconds she didn't know why she felt so wonderful. Then the memories of the previous night flooded into her mind in a rush and she let out a gleeful squeal into her pillow.
Harry had taken her on a magical, amazing date. Her first actual date. She remembered the carriage ride, the fancy restaurant, Harry asking her to dance and holding her in his strong arms.
And then he said the words she'd dreamed of hearing from him for so long. He told her that he loved her. She had been so shocked before a feeling of pure and utter joy spread through her entire being.
Her heart had fluttered and swelled at his words. And then she repeated the words back to him, telling him that she loved him as well. She had so badly wanted to say those words to Harry for a very long time.
And then Harry kissed her, when his lips touched hers for the first time, her very first kiss, and his as well. She felt like his kiss had reached through to her very soul. She had dreamed of having his lips on hers so many times. But she couldn't even begin to describe how incredible it had felt in reality when his lips had finally claimed hers.
And now they were together, boyfriend and girlfriend, her and Harry, her Harry. She was definitely on cloud nine.
She laid there a moment as she fully woke up, basking in the knowledge that her biggest dream had come true at last.
Then she got up out of bed and went to shower and brush her teeth before getting dressed. As she was picking out her clothes she decided that since it was nice and warm out she'd show off a little for her boyfriend.
She blushed a little as she dressed in a pair of tight, cut-off blue jean shorts, and a sky blue spaghetti-strap crop top. All of which showed off her thighs and legs, along with her midriff and bare shoulders and a fair amount of cleavage.
She headed out of her room into the common area of the suite. She found her mom and Tonks already up but didn't see her dad, Sirius, Remus, or Harry up and around yet.
She said, "good morning Tonks, good morning mum, are none of the men up yet?"
Her mum looked at her and gave her a sly grin at seeing how she was dressed. She said, "good morning sweetie, and yes the men are all still in bed."
Tonks looked at Hermione as well and had a cheeky smirk on her own face. She said, "Well I can understand Remus sleeping in, I did kind of wear him out last night after we went to bed.
And judging by how your showing off the goods, I'd say your hoping to give Harry a similar workout soon."
Hermione blushed scarlet and stammered out, "no, wh-what, we haven't, I mean we're not…, I just wanted to show off for him a little. We're finally a couple and after he made me feel so beautiful and loved I just wanted to show him that I do see myself as beautiful thanks to him."
Tonks smiled again and said, "relax Hermione, I'm just teasing you. You and Harry just became a couple. And even with how close you already were, I'm sure neither of you are quite ready for that yet. Not after only one date.
But I also imagine it probably won't be that far away either."
Hermione blushed again but she knew Tonks was probably right. She loved Harry and she didn't want to move too fast and make things awkward. But she did want him, very much. She found him very attractive.
She loved everything about him. His kind, caring, beautiful soul. His gentle nature, his sense of humor and his sharp intelligence.
His bravery and inspiring courage, and his desire to always fight for what he believed in, while always trying to see the good in almost everyone.
But she also loved his body, like his tone, fit muscles. Honed toned to perfection after years of playing quidditch and constantly training.
His handsome face, especially those beautiful green eyes that made her heart pound faster whenever he looked into her eyes.
And of course his wild, dark hair that always looked windswept.
Yes she very much wanted him physically, as well as emotionally, but for now she was more than happy to simply be with him, and to kiss him and cuddle together. And maybe some heavy snogging sessions.
Her mum broke her out of her thoughts saying, "I'm happy that you have someone that sees just how beautiful you are. And helps you see it too. And there's nothing wrong with wanting to show off your body for the one you love.
Just try not to drive him too crazy, especially not in front of your father. Harry is a teenage boy after all, with a very beautiful girlfriend. His hormones will certainly be at full force when he sees you dressed like that.
Your father would probably throw a gasket seeing you dressed like that if we weren't going to the beach today. And I'll make sure to talk with him as soon as he gets up and keep him on his best behavior today.
Now why don't you go wake and your man up while I get mine. And Tonks you should get yours as well. Then Remus can wake up Sirius.
And speaking of Sirius, we really need to find him a woman of his own. He could certainly use a woman to help keep him grounded, with just the few stories I've heard of him he is certainly a wild one."
Tonks said, "you're right about that. My cousin is just as much of a mischievous, troublemaking, overgrown child as he's always been. And a good woman in his life could certainly help to tame him a little."
Hermione left her mom and Tonks to their conversation, not really wanting to hear it. She headed to Harry's room and quietly opened the door.
She stepped in and found Harry still asleep, lying on his back. He was dozing peacefully and had a big smile on his face. Hermione smiled, sure that he was dreaming about her.
She decided to wake him up similar to how she did the morning that they flew to Italy.
She walked over to his bedside and leaned down to his face. Instead of kissing him in the forehead she placed her lips on his, kissing him softly, but deeply.
She got a surprise when Harry started kissing her back, bringing his hands up and gently grasped the sides of her face.
But she quickly got over her surprise and deepened the kiss further. She moaned softly into Harry's mouth. She then noticed that his breath was surprisingly fresh.
They continued the kiss for a minute before Hermione lifted her face from his and looked down to see him looking into her eyes with a sly smile on his face.
He said, "good morning love. I could certainly get used to waking up like this everyday."
Hermione smiled back and said, "good morning to you too Harry love. And I'd be happy to wake you up like this everyday."
Harry then said, "that would be wonderful, but I have a confession to make. I was actually already awake. I had gotten up and brushed my teeth. I was about to get my stuff to shower and then get dressed when I heard you opening my door.
So I quickly got back into bed and pretended to be asleep, hoping you were going to "wake" me up with a kiss. But I couldn't keep a smile off my face at the thought of kissing you again."
Hermione smirked and said, "you're a sneaky one Potter, shamelessly getting you're girlfriend to kiss you."
Harry replied, "well it was certainly a great way to start the morning. And you didn't seem to mind when I kissed you back."
Hermione hummed in agreement and then leaned down and kissed him again. His arms snaked around her waist, pulling her down onto him and deepening the kiss himself.
She ran her hands through his hair as they kissed, losing herself in the blissful moment.
They ended up snogging for at least five minutes before Hermione finally pulled herself off of her boyfriend.
Then after Harry's glazed, happy expression finally cleared he seemed to finally notice how she was dressed.
He blushed as his eyes roamed over her body and she blushed at his appraisal.
Harry then said, "wow Mione, you look amazing. I've never seen you show so much skin. You are so beautiful."
Hermione sheepishly smiled as she blushed even more. She said, "thank you Harry. I guess I just wanted to show off a little for you today. I'm glad you like it."
Harry said, "I most definitely like it. I'll just have to make sure I don't stare too much, especially in front of your dad."
Hermione giggled and said, "my mum said something similar, about me trying not to drive you too crazy in front of my dad.
We'll I guess you should hurry and get ready, mum and Tonks are getting Remus and my dad up and then Remus will get Sirius up.
I'm guessing we'll all be headed to the beach in about an hour. Oh and I might have picked out a bikini that I rather think you'll enjoy seeing me in.
But I'll keep a long t-shirt on over it when we're around my dad, since you probably won't be looking anywhere but at me when you see it."
Harry gulped and blushed, "well I'm, um… looking forward to it."
Harry then got up and Hermione found herself ogling Harry's bare chest. It was very well toned, and he had a well defined six-pack.
She may sometimes hate Harry playing quidditch, with all the reckless stunts he pulled and how often he got injured. But she couldn't deny that all the training and playing had it's benefits.
She idly wondered how much all that working out might have increased his stamina and endurance.
Then she blushed so red at those I thoughts that she was sure you could fry an egg on her face. She quickly decided to retreat out of Harry's room before her hormones could get her into any trouble.
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Harry very much enjoyed the trip to the beach that day. And he had certainly been very distracted by Hermione, not only because of the outfit she wore to the beach before changing, but when he saw her in her bikini while they were swimming he had a lot of trouble forming any coherent thoughts.
Plus he had been sporting a massive hard-on pretty much the entire time they were swimming. And if Hermione had noticed it at all, especially when they were snogging in the water, then she didn't say anything.
After a wonderful day at the beach they all headed back to the hotel and had room service for dinner. After dinner they spent some time watching some movies.
Hermione had fun introducing Sirius, Remus, Tonks to muggle entertainment. Even Harry hadn't seen very many movies.
At her dad's suggestion, Hermione selected the Back To The Future trilogy followed by Monty Python's Holy Grail, and then Wargames. Her dad loved 80's movies and so did she.
Harry loved all the movies. He thought that Marty McFly was really cool, and he found Holy Grail hilarious.
Remus, Sirius, and Tonks liked all the movies as well. Sirius joked that if Harry had faced a "dragon" like the bunny in the movie Holy Grail instead of a Horntail in the Tri-Wizard Tournament it would have been the spectacle of a lifetime.
Tonks commented that it was a real shame that the magical world didn't have something like movies to enjoy. Then her and Remus began a discussion about the possibility of possibly making magical books that could play the story visually across the pages like a movie. Hermione of course joined the discussion and added some insights of her own.
After that everyone decided to call it a night and head to bed. After Harry had brushed his teeth and changed into his pajama pants he settled into his bed. He was happily reminiscing about the day as he laid there when he heard his door open quietly.
He looked over and saw that Hermione had snuck in. She was wearing tight, little pink sleeping shorts and a matching spaghetti-strap top.
Harry asked quietly, "Hermione, what are you doing in here, is something wrong?"
Hermione smile and said, "nothing's wrong Harry, I just thought I'd like to cuddle up and sleep with my boyfriend tonight, if you don't mind?"
Harry smiled as well, "well while I'm a little worried about what your dad would do if he found out, I'd love to sleep with you in my arms all night."
Hermione moved over and crawled into the bed and under the covers with Harry. She said, "don't worry about my dad, I'm always up before him and usually mom as well. Plus he has no reason to come in here."
Harry nodded and then Hermione leaned forward and started kissing him. Harry gladly returned to kiss and the young couple spent a good 20 minutes or so in a heavy snogging session. Then they cuddled close together in each other's arms.
They told each other goodnight and that they loved one another, shared one last soft kiss and then they both drifted off to sleep. It was the best night's sleep either had ever had.
The next morning they both woke up around 6:30. And after saying good morning and sharing a quick kiss Hermione snuck out and headed to her room to get ready for the day and to pack.
A few hours later everyone headed downstairs with their luggage and checked out of the hotel. Then they headed off, they ended up spending a couple of days in Tuscany where Sirius actually had a vacation house.
It had been a gift from Harry's grandparents. After that they finished off the holiday with a few days in Venice.
The last day before they'd be returning to England Harry asked Sirius where they'd be living when they got back.
Sirius said, "well Harry, I guess now is a good time to tell you. We'll be moving into Potter Manor. But first we'll have to visit Gringotts.
I contacted the goblins after I was cleared to officially claim the Black Lordship. And I found out some rather surprising facts. You were supposed to meet with the goblins on your 11th birthday, when you first visited Gringotts.
You would have met with your account manager and opened your parents will. As well as officially claiming your Lordship as Lord Potter.
But apparently a goblin was paid off by someone to make sure you didn't. Your account manager, a goblin named Fangor, who also happens to be the account manager for the house of Black informed me of all of this when I met with him.
He did some checking and found out that the goblin Griphook had been paid off by none other than Lucius Malfoy to not only make sure you never met with your account manager that day, and every other time you visited Gringotts, but also placed a owl-post ward on you so that you never received any mail from Gringotts."
Harry asked, "why didn't you tell me about this before Sirius?"
Sirius answered, "because I wanted you to enjoy your holiday without worrying about it. But we'll have to visit Gringotts first thing when we get back tomorrow. So you can open your parents will and claim your Lordship. Then you'll be able to access Potter Manor and we can finally move in. I actually lived there with your dad and grandparents when I ran away from home when I was 14.
Your grandparents, Charlus and Dorea treated me like their own son. And your grandmother was technically my great aunt, she was one of the few good people in the Black family."
Harry smile and nodded then asked, "why would Lucius Malfoy go to that much trouble to keep me from meeting with my account manager and everything?"
Sirius said, "I think the most likely reason is that he hoped to somehow find a way to get his hands on your inheritance for either himself or for his son. I don't know how he'd ever thought it would work but he tried.
Dumbledore even told me that Malfoy tried to get custody of you when your parents were killed. He probably wanted to raise you to be on their side and as your magical guardian claim your fortune for himself.
That's another reason Dumbledore placed you at the Dursley's instead of with a magical family. Because Malfoy would have looked for any way to get his hooks in you."
Harry though about that and as much as he hated being raised by the Dursley's, it was a lot better than growing up under Lucius Malfoy's control.
They enjoyed there last day in Italy and Hermione ended up sleeping in Harry's bed again, he was only too happy to have her sleeping in his arms again.
They all got up early the next morning and were all packed and ready to leave in no time. Once they were all boarded on the plane and ready for take off Hermione snuggled into Harry's side and he wrapped his arms around her to comfort her for the flight.
Harry held her for the entire flight back to London and even though she whimpered a little, she fared much better this time feeling safe and secure in her boyfriend's arms.
They quickly got through customs and everything at the airport and then Hermione's parents let her go along with Harry and Sirius to Diagon Alley and Gringotts.
Sirius promised he'd get Hermione home before it got too late, he also said they wouldn't have far to go from his and Harry's new home. They were all curious as to what that meant but figured they'd find out soon.
Remus accompanied them to Gringotts but Tonks had to go to the Ministry and check in. After Hermione's parents left, taking her things with them, Sirius and Remus side along apparated Harry and Hermione to Diagon Alley.
Remus gave Harry a quick lesson on how to properly address and interact with the goblins. Harry never realized just how easily a wizard could offend a goblin. He listened carefully to Remus's instructions.
They went into the bank, going past the guards outside. They approached a teller goblin and when the goblin looked up Harry respectfully bowed to the goblin and said, "greetings sir, I am Harry Potter and I wish to meet with my account manager Fangor."
The goblin looked surprised at having a wand wielder being so respectful but he grinned and said, "of course Mr. Potter, I'd be happy to send a runner to ask for him."
Harry bowed again and said, "thank you Master goblin, may your enemies fall by your blade and their riches be added to your horde."
The goblin smile widely, which looked a little scary on him and inclined his head and said, "thank you Mr. Potter, and may you're foes fall to your wand and their gold become yours."
Harry nodded and waited with the others while the teller goblin sent a runner to inform Fangor of Harry's wish to see him. They only waited about five minutes before the runner returned followed by an older looking goblin in an immaculate suit.
The older goblin stepped up to them and said, "greetings Heir Potter, it is a pleasure to finally meet you. And Lord Black, it's a pleasure to see you again. Please follow me to my office, do you wish for your companions to accompany you?"
Remus had instructed how he should refer to himself and Hermione while speaking with the goblins.
Harry said, "yes keeper Fangor, Hermione is my mate, and Remus Lupin is my advisor along with my godfather. I trust them completely."
Fangor nodded and gestured for them all to follow him and led them through some side doors and through a maze of corridors . They finally arrived at a door with a plaque on it that read, 'Keeper Fangor, Vault Keeper and Account Manager'.
He opened the door and led them all inside. Fangor's office was richly decorated. He went over to his stately looking desk and sat in his seat behind it. He gestured for them to take the seats in front of his desk.
Harry took a seat in the middle with Hermione seated on his right, Sirius on his left, and Remus on Hermione's right.
Fangor then said, "I've waited a long time to meet you Heir Potter, we should have had this meeting on your 11th birthday the first time you came here. But unfortunately one of our own goblins was paid off to keep us from meeting. That goblin is no longer associated with Gringotts.
I had wanted to battle him to the death but High Goblin decided to send him to work in the goblin mines in Siberia for the rest of his days instead.
And of course he had help by the one who paid him to betray the sanctity of this bank. Lucius Malfoy is not very happy at the moment.
He has been charged with attempted line and inheritance theft. As well as defrauding Gringotts and interference of official Gringotts business.
We have frozen his accounts and sized his assets. And as the one targeted and wronged by him the most, our laws state that all of his assets will transfer to you."
Harry couldn't believe it, the Malfoy's were losing their fortune and it was going to him? He felt a little bit of vindictive satisfaction from that given all that he'd had to put up with when it came to Malfoy and his father over the years.
He felt a little overwhelmed by that but he also thought of something good he could do with this new fortune.
He said, "thank you Keeper Fangor. When everything is transferred to me I'd like to give half of the assets and everything from the Malfoy's to the Weasley family.
The Weasley's have also been wronged by the Malfoy's. Lucius has constantly caused problems for Arthur Weasley at the Ministry and in our second year he was responsible for a cursed item ending up in the hands of Ginny Weasley which came close to causing the deaths of many students at Hogwarts including my mate Hermione as well as Ginny herself.
I believe it would be just compensation for all the suffering that Lucius caused their family."
Fangor nodded and smiled, "very well Heir Potter, I will see to it personally. Now on to other matters. It is time for you to claim your rightful title of Lord Potter and fully receive your inheritance."
He tapped his desk twice and a metal box of some kind appeared. He slid it across to Harry along with a pen knife covered in runes.
Fangor said, "this is an inheritance test box. Simply prick your finger with the knife and place a few drops of your blood onto the box. You will be healed instantly afterwards. Also would you wish to take a blood test as well? I suspect you have an owl post ward to block certain letters from reaching you such as ones from Gringotts. And it's possible there are other blocks on you as well."
Harry nodded his assent and Fangor tapped the desk twice again and a blank parchment appeared next to the metal box.
He said, "Simply add a few drops of blood to the parchment after you do so with the box."
Harry nodded and took the pen knife. He pricked his right index finger and let a few drops of blood fall onto the box and then the parchment.
The box flashed gold and the parchment flashed red. Then the box expanded out into what looked like a 3 foot by 3 foot safety deposit box that was about 6 inches deep.
The parchment was now covered in neat script that was red and clearly made from Harry's own blood. Keeper Fangor opened the box and took out a rolled up parchment, a smaller velvet lined box, and a stack of more parchment.
He said, "this scroll is the last will and testament of James and Lily Potter. The box here contains your Lordship rings, and the stack of parchment is a listing of all of yours assets, properties and businesses.
Would you prefer to read your parents will yourself or do you wish me to read it out loud?"
Harry said, "you may read it out Keeper Fangor."
Fangor nodded and broke the Keeper seal on the will, unrolled it and began reading,
"This is the last will and testament of James Charlus Potter and Lily Marie Potter neé Evans. Both being of sound mind and body at the time of the penning of this will. We state everything therein to be our true final wishes.
To our friends,
To Sirius Orion Black, dear friend and adopted family member as well as Harry's godfather per the godfather ritual, we know you don't really need it but we leave you 5,000,000 galleons to use in raising Harry if we are not there to raise him ourselves. And we name you Harry's primary guardian in the event of our deaths.
To Remus Lupin family friend and brother. We leave 1,000,000 galleons as well as the Potter House flat in London. Just accept it Remus, we live you and want the best for you. Even if you are living with Harry and Sirius you can use the flat when you need to get away, and especially during the full moon. There is a secure chamber in the flat that you can comfortably take refuge in during your transformations.
Then there were other various people that they gave various amounts of money and items to. And then came a very big surprise for Harry and Hermione.
To our friends Daniel and Ellen Granger and their sweet daughter Hermione. We leave 500,000 galleons and one of the Potter family vacation homes in Nice France. We know how much you love France. And the vacation house has a very large library that we know Hermione will love.
Also we sincerely hope by now the blocks on your memories has been removed. We truly hated having to make you forget us, but with Voldemort targeting us we just can't stand for you to be a target as well with you being our friends, especially being muggles with a muggle born witch for a daughter.
So we knew we had to protect your family anyway we could. So even if you don't remember yet, we had a long discussion together at Potter Manor and even though we all were very sad it had to happen, you agreed and we placed memory charms on you so you wouldn't remember us or Harry.
And you also wouldn't remember that you already knew about magic and Hermione being a witch. Eventually Hermione will do some accidental magic and you'll probably be visited by Professor McGonagall and learn about the magical world again.
If you haven't recovered your memories by the time Harry and Hermione go to Hogwarts, hopefully the two of them will find each other again and be good friends and eventually more.
We're sure they will since they have a soul bond. We still remember the first time you brought little Hermione over after Harry was born.
The little ones were inseparable almost instantly. And we were all quite surprised when Hermione kissed Harry's cheek and they were both surrounded in a golden light.
We never thought we'd see another soul bond other than the ours. But both of you were just as happy as us when we told you what a soul bond was and how rare and special it is.
If you haven't recovered your memories yet and if it is safe to do so, all you need to do is enter the wards of Potter Manor and the blocks on your memories will be removed.
Our dear sweet son Harry, if you're reading all this than we are not with you. We hope you and Hermione have found each other again and that you know her parents. Now that you are claiming your inheritance, if you and Sirius haven't moved into Potter Manor yet, you can now do so since you are now Lord Potter.
Once you've moved in pleading invite the Grangers over and their memories will be restored. We're sure you'll have a lot to talk about with them when this happens. We left them with some information that we'll let them tell you and Hermione.
You will also find our portraits inside of Potter Manor along with those of your grandparents. We may not be able to talk to you in person but we hope that our portraits will help you as much as we actually would.
We leave everything not given to others to you our only son. This includes the titles of Lord Potter and Lord Peverell. Along with those vaults and all properties listed with them except for the homed we gave as gifts.
We love you Harry, very, very much. And we would have given anything to raise you and give you several brothers and sister and to shower you all with love. But no matter what we love you and are very proud of the man we know you'll become.
And lastly to Peter Pettigrew, to you we leave nothing. If we are dead it is because you betrayed us.
Peter wad our secret keeper for the Fidelius. If we are dead than he sold us out to Voldemort.
In the event of our deaths custody of Harry is to go to the people listed below. If one is unable to raise him then the next listed should gain custody.
First, Sirius Black, Harry's godfather.
Second Alice Longbottom, Harry's godmother.
Third, Daniel and Ellen Granger, family friends, and Harry's secondary godparents. If they haven't recovered their memories than we ask they visit Potter Manor to recover their memories. They'll remember everything and if either Sirius or Alice can't take care of Harry then we know they'll gladly take care of him.
We invite them to live in Potter Manor with Harry and bring Hermione. They'll be safe there. Even if Harry is living there with Sirius the Grangers are welcome as well. There's more than enough room.
Fourth, Remus Lupin, family friend.
Fifth, Minerva McGonagall, family friend and James Potter's godmother.
Sixth, Amelia Bones, family friend and ally.
Under no circumstances is Harry to go to Petunia and Vernon Dursley.
After Fangor finished reading every was silent for a moment, Harry had tears in his eyes hearing how much his parents had truly loved him and he noticed the others also were a bit teary-eyed, especially Hermione.
He couldn't believe that their parents had actually known each other, they'd been friends. And he and Hermione had a soul bond, he wasn't sure exactly what that was but it sounded really special.
He said, "that was a lot to take in."
Hermione nodded and said, "we knew each other as babies Harry. If it wasn't for the last war we could have grown up together even before Hogwarts. We could have been together as a couple much sooner, especially since we apparently have a soul bond.
I can't wait to tell my parents, and when we all visit the Potter Manor they'll remember your parents. I can't wait to hear everything they'll remember."
Sirius spoke up, "this is incredible, I feel like this is something I should have known, Remus as well. Perhaps we'll also regain some memories when we go to the Manor."
Remus nodded and looked to be deep in thought. Fangor pushed the ring box across to Harry and said, "this box contains the House Rings for Potter and Peverell."
He also summoned another box ring box and said, "this is the heir ring for the House of Black as well."
Harry opened the boxes and looked at the rings. The Potter House ring was gold with a scarlet and gold crest on it. The Potter crest was a large lion with two wands crossed over each other beneath it and an ornate letter P above it.
The Peverell House ring was pure platinum with a golden House crest that was a strange looking triangle with a circle inside of it and a line through the center. It looked kind of like a rune.
The Black heir ring was silver and had an onyx stone set in it with the Black family crest set into it. The Black crest was that of a raven soaring above a ornate letter B.
Harry slid the rings onto the ring, middle, and left fingers on his right hand. He was surprised when they flashed gold light and he felt the family magic's accept him. Then the three rings combined into one on his ring finger that was a combination of the colors and stones of each one that looked really nice.
Then Fangor said, "it seems you have been accepted as Lord Potter, Lord Peverell, and Heir Black. Congratulations Lord.
Now for the assets and documents attached to your estate."
Fangor pushed the stack of parchment that had also been in the big box across to Harry. Harry took it and started to read.
Potter family vault: 20,523,430 galleons. Various jewels, weapons, artifacts, and miscellaneous items estimated value 10,200,000 galleons.
Peverell family vault: 3,000,000 galleons. Family artifacts.
Potter school trust vault: 730,550 galleons.
Properties owned:
Potter Manor, located in Hampstead Garden suburb, London.
Potter family chateau, located in Cannes, France.
Potter family beach house, located in Sicily.
Potter family ranch, located in Texas, USA
Potter family townhouse, located in Hogsmeade Village.
Potter family cottage, located in Godric's Hollow. Partially destroyed, made into memorial. Possible to remove dark magic taint by Gringotts curse breakers and can be restored if it is wished.
Businesses owned or have stake in:
Sleakeazy's Products, 75% ownership.
Leaky Caldron, 55% ownership.
The Three Broomsticks, 55% ownership.
Florean Fortisque's ice cream parlor, 45% ownership.
Daily Prophet, 45% ownership.
Quibbler magazine, 45% ownership.
After that there were a few various other listing but it was all very interesting. When Hermione saw the list and saw where Potter Manor was located she gasped.
She said, "Harry, that's the same suburb I live in. Your Manor had to be close by. I can't believe it's so close."
Harry was certainly surprised by that but it kind of made sense if their parents had been friends that they lived near each other.
After Harry finished reading the assets listed he pulled out another piece of parchment from the stack and was very surprised at what it was.
It said,
Soul Bond Betrothal Contract
Soul Bonded Groom, Harry James Potter
Groom's Parents, Father, James Charlus Potter. Mother, Lily Marie Potter, neé Evans.
Soul Bonded Bride, Hermione Jean Granger.
Bride's Parents, Father, Daniel Scott Granger. Mother Ellen Jean Granger , neé Smith.
No bride price or deadline for wedding set.
Children, at least two to carry on Potter and Peverell family names.
Signed by James and Lily Potter. And Daniel and Ellen Granger.
Gringotts witness Fangor the third.
Harry stared dumbfounded at it and showed it to Hermione.
She gasped once again and said, "we have a betrothal contract for us, signed by our parents. And what does a soul bond betrothal even mean?"
Fangor answered, "well Miss Granger, a soul bond betrothal contract is different from a normal one. For one thanks to the soul bond, once the contract is signed by the parents of both parties than the two families are connected officially even before the marriage takes place.
And with your parents being muggles and you a muggleborn witch it means you are all officially recognized as members of the Potter family and guaranteed the protection and rights of a Noble and Most Ancient House.
And once the two of you sign it as well then magic itself will officially recognize it, though that began with the Soul bond itself.
Once magic has recognized it, then you and your parents will have the protection of and access to the Potter family magic.
I've even heard of instances in the past where this happened with muggle families and the family magic made the muggle members involved into squibs and even on a rare occasion gave them some magical ability as well."
Hermione had her mouth open in shock and said, "you mean my parents might become squibs instead of just muggles? That would mean that they'd then be able to see things like dementors, as well as magical locations hidden from muggles such as Hogwarts."
Fangor nodded and said, "that's correct young miss. And it's a very good possibility that will happen. And it's also possible that since you are a witch yourself that one or both of your parents could potentially have some magical ability locked inside of their blood that could be awakened by the family magic."
Hermione looked thrilled at the possibility. She'd finally be able to share more of the magic side of her life with her parents. Maybe even be able to teach them how to do some basic magic.
Fangor continued, "in fact this whole muggle stuff is plain nonsense. Every living being has magic within them. It's just that in most humans it is very little or even suppressed. If so called muggles didn't have magic within them or their bloodlines there would be no such thing as muggleborn witches and wizards.
And the whole pureblood nonsense makes even less sense when you take that into account. It is my belief that many so called muggles are actually squibs or even witches and wizards who never had their magic awaken properly. And after a long time of not using magic or suppressing it then most of their magic would fade to the point that they had very little.
Lord Potter, I'd even say that your aunt Petunia Dursley is most likely a squib. In almost all occasions of muggle parents having at least one magical child their other children are almost always either magical as well or squibs at the very least.
I'm betting this is the case with your aunt as well as her son. I'd say it's also very likely that your cousin Dudley will end up fathering at least one magical child if he ever has children."
Harry found that rather ironic. He could only imagine how his aunt and uncle would react when their perfect little Duddykins had a freak child.
After all of that was discussed Harry finally picked up the results of the blood test.
Harry James Potter Blood Test
Signs of malnutrition, possible physical abuse from many years.
Weakened muscle development and bone structure.
Bindings on magic:
Magical Core Binding 50%
Metamorphigis block 90%, limited to hair growth.
Natural Legimens, blocked
Natural Occlumens, blocked
Owl-Post redirection ward
Horcrux, removed and cleansed.
Parselmouth Ability, inherited paternally.
Active Soul Bond-Hermione Granger.
Harry couldn't believe it, he had blocks on his magic and apparently other abilities. And he was a parselmouth from his dad's side of the family. He didn't get it from Voldemort after all. And what was this horcrux that had been removed.
Harry showed the blood test to the others and Sirius said, "who put these blocks on you? I'd guess Malfoy had something to do with it."
Fangor nodded at Sirius and said, "I believe that to be the case. Though he most likely had aid from someone in the Ministry.
We can of course easily remove the blocks on Lord Potter's magic and abilities. We'll have you see one of our healers to have them removed before you leave today.
Also there is one other important thing I must inform you of Lord Potter. When you became a participant in the Tri-Wizard Tournament, chosen by magic as worthy. Then you officially became recognized as being of legal age and are there for an emancipated minor.
So because of that we can also legally remove the trace from your person and wand. And once both you and your betrothed sign the betrothal contract she'll be considered emancipated as well.
Now that all of that is out of the way why don't you and your mate sign the betrothal if you wish it and we get you to our healers and then you can visit your vaults if you wish."
Harry looked at Hermione and she nodded her agreement. They both signed the betrothal contract and after they did they were surrounded in a golden light and Harry felt his and Hermione's magic connecting and his family magic accepting hers. Then her magic changed and became a match to his own meaning the Potter family magic was no apart of her.
He could feel her with his magic now and soon he could feel her parents as well. It felt incredible and he felt even closer to Hermione than ever before.
After that was done Fangor gave Harry copies of his parents will and the other documents. Then he led them all out of the office and took them to the medical wing of the bank.
Once there Fangor introduced them to a goblin healer. A female named Scalpel. Fangor gave her a copy of the blood test and after looking it over she led Harry into a treatment room while the others all stayed in the waiting area.
Once inside the treatment room Scalpel had Harry lay on an examination table. She moved her hands in the air over him while chanting in gobbledygook.
Harry was surrounded in a warm glow. Then Scalpel said, "well it seems that the blocks on you have a unique magical signature from the one who placed them.
The signature is that of Dolores Umbridge. The blocks are about 14 years old. But it seems they were recently renewed.
My guess is with Umbridge being an upper level Ministry worker she was able to find your home address. She must have visited soon after you were placed in the care of your relatives.
Due to the protective wards on you and the house she couldn't do anything to cause you actual harm. But she could place the blocks on you to protect you.
Nonsense of course but in her own mind she probably actually believed it. Thankfully that's all she was able to do. She couldn't even share your location with anyone outside of the Ministry. Well this can be easily fixed."
She continue her chanting and Harry fell into a peaceful slumber. When he awoke he felt much better. He could feel his magic within much more easily and felt a lot more powerful.
His find also felt clearer than ever before. After he got up the healer did one last scan and declared him fully healed. She had apparently also taken care of his physical issues as well.
His muscles and bones were now healthier than ever. And his weight had filled out a little more. He thanked Scalpel and then went back out to the others.
Hermione wrapped him up in a tight embrace, relived to see him healthy and whole. Sirius and Remus also gave him hugs their own relief evident on their faces.
Then Harry said, "well I feel better. But we have a lot to talk about so let's go home."
Endnote: Well there's chapter 5 finished. I hope you liked it. This story is a Harmony fiction. But I'm thinking of doing an alternative version of this story that will be a Harry/Hermione/multi story.
It would be pretty much the same up to this chapter but then be different starting with multiple betrothal contracts as well as other girls added to the group.
If I do it I'll publish that story under the title These Magic Moments. Please review and let me know what you think.