Chapter 60 Harry is surprised and Saturday away from Scotland

15th October 1994, Bonecruher's office, Gringotts

Bonecrusher opens the box and put it in front of Sirius. Bonecrusher says "Lord Black, if you would please grab the Lord ring and put it on we can continue the business for House Black."

Sirius nods and grabs Lord Black's ring to claim his lordship again and this time he will not put the ring back after the business is concluded. Sirius put the ring on but this time no light appears. Harry wonders why the Heir ring light appeared and the Regent ring then why not with the Lord ring even if it is from House Black and he only knows from House Potter.

Bonecrusher doesn't comment on it and starts grabbing documents.

Sirius sees Harry confused and says "there wasn't light Harry as I already wore it once before. The only thing the ring checked was if I am really who I say I am and also if I am not controlled. The ring can do that by showing light but also without. Light mostly only shows if you put a ring on for the first time like you with your Heir ring and Andi with the Regent Potter ring as it also shows that the magic of the ring accepts you. The Heir ring is being the Heir of the house as is with the Lord ring only that you are the Lord from the House same goes for the Lady rings as Lady from the House. Regent rings are a bit trickier, but Account Manager Bonecrusher is one of the best Account Manager Gringotts has so the most tricky part was easily removed. Also, your House is one of the few houses that have a Regent ring."

Bonecrusher says "thank you for your words, Lord Black. It seems that your absence after your mother died didn't do your House any good. Fortunately, House Black's vault was strong enough with those with at least a little sense of loyalty to House Black to prevent House Black to lose too much of its wealth. However, your previous Account Manager did not manage your account well only because House Black was very wealthy House Black is still wealthy compared to most Houses but House Black lost more than 40% of his wealth the moment the previous Lord Black died although it was not only your previous Account Managers fault as I see that your mother made large withdraws after her husband your father died."

Sirius says "murdered you mean! My father was murdered by Death Eaters as he didn't believe in the way You-Know-Who wanted to take control. My Father wasn't a staunch believer in blood purity and was compared to most of my family very enlightened and see a place for muggleborns in our society and even accepted muggles as long as they left him alone. I don't know if he ever would accept muggles if they become close family but we would never know. My father was murdered after one big donation and losing Regulus to the Death Eaters he didn't want to support You-Know-Who's campaign to rule both the muggle and magical side essentially breaking the statue of secrecy. My mother would probably try to convince him but he probably still didn't want. As he didn't want to support You-Know-Who anymore I think You-Know-Who wanted him dead or at least removed. Also if they didn't want to do it themselves my mother would probably do so, especially if You-Know-Who or one of his lieutenant Death Eaters asked her to do it."

Bonecrusher writes it down because he thinks King Ragnok may like to know about Sirius's accusations.

Sirius suddenly remembers everyone else in the room and says "sorry to interrupt you, Account Manager Bonecrusher, I know time is money and we don't have much time with this being Hogsmeade weekend for Harry here."

Bonecrusher nods and says "of course, Lord Black. If needed we can discuss this another time in more depth."

Sirius nods. Bonecrusher doesn't look but writes something more before he grabs another document. Bonecrusher didn't even need to see Sirius's agreement to continue.

Bonecrusher looks up and says "Lord Black as you mentioned Heir Potter I guess the next step is to give him his ring."

Sirius nods again. Harry decides to speak up and asks "I am sorry to interrupt but I already got my Heir ring, right?"

Bonecrusher sighs and says "Lord Black I guess you didn't tell Heir Potter. May I ask why?"

Sirius says "you are indeed right Account Manager Bonecrusher. I didn't have the time to tell Heir Potter when I needed to flee England. Also when I returned I didn't let Heir Potter know for his protection and didn't want it to be intercepted for my and our family's protection."

Harry looks at Sirius and Sirius sees that. Sirius says "I didn't think or at least wait until the end but as we can't now. Harry….. pup as I have no son or daughter I made you my Heir. As soon as you put on the Heir Black ring you will be officially Heir Potter-Black."

Harry looks shocked. Sirius expected this. It takes almost a minute before Harry says "I just want to be Harry. I understand I will be Heir Potter, but I don't want to be Heir Black, Sirius. I know it is your house but wouldn't it be better to give it to anyone else or try to get your own child?"

Sirius says "Harry you are eligible because of your grandmother. She was a Black. I already signed the documents to make you so. Also because of something I will tell you later you cannot be replaced. If you still refuse and we can undo it but the new Heir will be Draco Malfoy as after you he is the next eligible heir. However, if you accept Draco Malfoy will be further away as I am disowned as I have an Heir. Without an Heir, he is automatically my Heir never mind the disownment."

"If you agree to become my Heir and the ring accepts you I have no doubt the ring will then Draco Malfoy will become the last Heir after you, Andi and Dora. Essentially everyone besides Draco and his mother needs to die for him to have a chance especially if you have a wife for House Black, a Lady Black, not to mention a child or more children with her. The same goes for Dora if she gets a child, especially a boy, the child can become Heir or if she gets a daughter Heiress even before Draco Malfoy."

Harry glares and asks hotly "what do you mean for House Black? I can't continue House Potter, my father's House? Am I not a Potter foremost before a Black?"

Sirius says "yes, Harry I mean for House Black. Also, you can continue House Potter. Also until you wear the ring of Heir Black you are Potter first and a Black second. If you will become Heir Potter-Black technically you will still be a Potter first and a Black second."

Harry asks "if I find a wife shouldn't' she be Lady Potter-Black?"

Sirius says "no, Harry. I will explain a little of this after we are done here. Trust me."

Harry nods that he trusts Sirius. Sirius smiles and says "great. I as Lord Sirius Orion Black hereby allow my Heir Harry James Potter-Black to wear the Heir ring. Do you Heir Harry James Potter accept to wear the Heir Ring for the Most Ancient and Most Noble House of Black and thereby become Heir Harry James Potter-Black, Heir to the Most Ancient and Most Noble House of Potter and Heir to the Most Ancient and Most Noble House of Black."

Harry says "I accept. Oh, wait. How did I need to do it again… oh yes. I, Heir Harry James Potter, Heir of House Potter now accept the Heir Ring of House Black given by my godfather Lord Sirius Orion Black making me, Heir Harry James Potter-Black. So I say it so mote it be."

Sirius smiles and hands Harry the ring. Harry put on the ring without reluctance. Again light appears and it engulfs Hedwig and Medusa before it moves to his scar just like with the Heir Potter ring. It also goes like a shield around his scar while other lights move around his body.

When the light disappears Harry looks at the ring and asks "Toujours Pur?"

Sirius groans before he says "yes. It means always pure. Although most of my family always says it means pure of blood. Blood purity as we are one of the last Houses who are truly pureblood not that I care that I am. I wouldn't care if I was a half-blood or muggleborn instead of being a pureblood. Although by law Harry so are you as your father was a pureblood despite the muggleborns in your family like your mother. Your family is one of the oldest houses and on top of that regularly married muggleborns although the last one before your mother is generations ago so far away that your father, grandfather and great-grandfather were seen as pureblood and now you are too. If you were a girl you would have been not, but this is all pureblood beliefs and such. We can talk about this later."

Harry says "so if I was a girl I wouldn't. Probably because my mother wasn't a pureblood, right?"

Sirius nods and says "mostly yes."

Harry says "but that is rubbish, not that I care about being a pureblood, half-blood or muggleborn."

Sirius can't suppress a smile of being proud. Sirius asks "Harry, how did you know to respond like that?"

Harry says "I needed to tell Daphne something similar as I needed to say that she and House Greengrass has repaid House Potter their debt. I helped her according to her as the primary Heiress and her House owed me a debt. I said I didn't need to be repaid, but she wouldn't let it go. So finally there was something she could do for me and when she was done I needed to say that my whole name although I didn't use Heir of House Potter I did use House Greengrass and Daphne Greengrass that their debt to me as the person was paid. Although she did use Heir Potter and House Potter as she thanked me and House Potter for seeing her repayment as sufficient."

Sirius says "I think you need to tell us more after we are done here."

Everyone wonders what Daphne did for Harry to repay him. Harry doesn't know that everyone knew by helping Daphne he actually means he saved her from being hurt if not worse by Buckbeak.

Bonecrusher says "Lord Black, here is a list of businesses who you have shares of and also the business you didn't get part of the profit as you should when you were in Azkaban and on the run last year."

"Also there are properties that didn't pay rent for the use of the properties. I also have a list of all the Black Properties for the change some properties you want to sell or are currently occupied by someone you don't want. If they don't need to pay rent I also put the reason behind the property for the reason."

Sirius nod and says "thank you, Account Manager Bonecrusher. If you don't mind I will look it over when I have the time and if I want to do something like getting the money that I should have gotten I will send you a letter."

Bonecrusher says "I think that is agreeable, Lord Black."

Sirius says "there is just one more thing. I want to allow Andromeda and Nymphadora Tonks to return to the House of Black. As I have my Lord Black ring and my Heir has the Heir ring it shouldn't be a problem, right Account Manager Bonecrusher?"

Bonecrusher nods and grabs a document out of one of his desk drawers. Bonecrusher says "you are correct, Lord Black. As this normally needs a Lady Black as both Lord and Lady Black had disowned Andromeda Black, but alas as you don't have a Lady Black, Heir Black can act as the second signer to allow Andromeda and Nymphadora Tonks to be returned to House Black. The Lord is always the one in charge but in this case, you need a second signer as Andromeda Tonks was disowned by the Lord and Lady."

Sirius looks at Harry and asks "pup, do you want to help me with this and sign with me."

Harry says "if you want me to Padfoot, I will be happy to sign. You just need to tell me how to sign as I don't think it is wise to let anyone know I am Heir Black as that will lead to you."

Remus smiles and says "that is a smart move, Harry."

Professor McGonagall says "yes, indeed. Also with Albus's close attention and knowing Sirius that you like Andromeda and Nymphadora, he will know you did it. If Harry signs as Heir Black with his name it can be a big problem especially as I am still not sure about Albus. I trusted him before but I am not sure if I still can with his actions of the last four years since Harry came to Hogwarts and also leaving him with the Dursleys. I advised him against it but I also believed that you were the traitor Sirius. I believed when he said it would be better if Harry grew up without knowing he was a hero in our world."

She stares into Harry's eyes and says "I am sorry Harry that I didn't fight harder for you against Professor Dumbledore for leaving you with the Dursleys."

Harry sees in Professor McGonagall's eyes that she speaks the truth and he nods. He says "I understand, Professor McGonagall. You looked up to Professor Dumbledore, I do to or at least did. I am not saying he is evil but some things aren't making sense even for the magical world."

Sirius, Remus, Professor McGonagall and Andi all smile as that is the same thing Lily said about other things that didn't make sense to her. It was not about actions like Harry has about Dumbledore's actions but she said the same as Harry now did.

Bonecrusher says "I understand. If Lord Black and Heir Potter-Black will sign this document we can make sure Regent Potter and Miss Tonks will be of House Black again. Heir Potter-Black I advise you regarding your doubts to only sign as Heir Black, not use the Potter name as you are the only Potter left everyone with at least two brain cells knows who Heir Potter-Black is."

Harry nods while Sirius is already signing the document using his title and not his usual signature that would show his name. He gives a signature as Lord Black without using his name and uses his Lord ring with wet candle wax to complete his signature. Harry does the same and uses his Heir ring with candle wax to complete his signature. The seals of Lord Black ring and the Heir Black ring (that are almost the same) are proof that the Head of House Black and his Heir allow Andi and Tonks back into the family as the Lord ring and Heir ring can only be used by those that the Head of House and his heir. If you are not Lord Black or Heir Black you cannot use (and wear) the ring and if you try you will feel excruciating pain that intensifies every second.

The parchment with the reinstatement of Andi and Tonks lights up. After a few seconds, the light disappears and the parchment lies on the desk undamaged meaning magic has accepted it. Not that it matters but it makes Sirius and Harry's claim on respectively Lord and Heir Black even stronger.

Sirius says "thank Account Manager Bonecrusher. I would like a copy that we can take, a copy in the Black Family Vault and a copy in the Potter Family Vault as Heir Black is also Heir Potter."

Bonecrusher nods and says "that can be arranged, Lord Black. The original will go in our archive and does it mean you don't want the ministry to be notified…. yet?"

Sirius nods and says "indeed Account Manager Bonecrusher. The ministry will be notified when I think it is the best moment. It will either shock the ministry or make the ministry know they have no real power over the Most Ancient and Most Noble Houses, especially the Most Ancient and Most Noble House of Black and the Most Ancient and Most Noble House of Potter."

Bonecrusher gives a smile as far as Goblins can smile and, happily, he decided to also take on the Black account even though he already has the Potter account and Peverell Account with at least the knowledge about the Bones Account and the Greengrass Account from King Ragnok because of the marriage contract. He can't wait until Heir Potter becomes an adult and have more dealings with and if possible get on a first-name basis like with his grandfather Charlus Potter and his Lady Dorea Potter Née Black. Bonecrusher is disappointed that he only met James a few times with Charlus and a few times after Charlus was killed. Nowhere enough to get on a first name basis or better said leave the honour titles like Account Manager, Lord, Heir and Lady. Bonecrusher mentally shakes his head as this is not the time to think about Harry's parents and grandparents.

Bonecrusher says "now then the last things regarding both houses. Regent Potter as you have limited rights I have everything regarding House Potter as inventory of the House of Potter family vault including the monetary value of the inventory. Also, the money in the vault is the materials to make money as in gold, silver and bronze bars that can be made into money for a fee. You also get to see the money in the trust vault of Heir Potter and when and to how much it will get refilled."

"To my knowledge Heir Potter has only used his money for the most basic necessities for his school. I would suggest that now he wears his Heir rings he should maybe invest in some higher-end clothes and robes as he represents House Potter and House Black but that is, of course, both your decision Lord Black and Regent Potter. By law Regent Potter you can increase the money in Heir Potter's vault what he gets once a year, but you cannot lower it under the amount that was in Lord and Lady Potter's will."

Andi nods. Bonecrusher sees it and continues.

"However, there has been some unusual withdraws before Heir Potter started Hogwarts when Heir Potter was in Hogwarts because it was a school day and there have been large withdraws in the summer holidays before Heir Potter attend Hogwarts and when he started Hogwarts, but never by Heir Potter. When he came it was always only some gold to buy new supplies which were also probably average at best beside the wand and owl treats as the owl on Heir Potter seems to be cared for pretty well. I don't know enough about muggle snakes to comment on the snake."

"Anyway, in the documents, there are also the properties and shares in businesses. Just like in the documents for House Black some businesses hadn't paid after 1981 and the unfortunate Halloween night. Most of those businesses hadn't paid since house Potter went into hiding. Some businesses that had suffered in the civil war, you wizards and witches put yourself in, had sent an alternative way to pay House Potter which to my knowledge Lord James Potter accepted before 1981 and the unfortunate Halloween night."

"All information about everything about House Potter is in these documents, Regent Potter. I give it to you so you can look it over and just as with Lord Black if there is anything that you need attention on or want to act on something just send me a letter with an appointment if you want more information regarding something or with what you want me to do."

Bonecrusher hands it to Andi who thanks Bonecrusher.

Bonecrusher grabs some other parchments and hands them to Sirius and Andi but doesn't say anything. When he is sure he has handed them everything he says "I think this concludes our meetin…."

Sirius says "sorry to interrupt Account Manager Bonecrusher but there is one more thing although Regent Potter must agree in this case."

Bonecrusher doesn't like being interrupted but as he is also the Account Manager for House Black he decides to let it go as Sirius also apologized for the interruption. Sirius has much more respect for Goblins than his grandfather and the Lord and Ladies before them. His father showed barely enough respect.

Bonecrusher asks "and what may that be?"

Sirius says "I think with Heir Potter now wearing his Heir ring and the Heir ring of the House of Black with also being the last Potter he should wear the Fawns Antlers which should be the Heir Potter belt which has the Fawns Antlers. It is all for Heir Potter-Blacks protection and he has the right to wear it even if he is in Hogwarts although maybe the Headmaster or deputy headmistress must allow it."

Professor McGonagall immediately reacts and says "I as deputy Headmistress allow Heir Potter-Black to wear by his right the Heir Potter belt and all that it entails."

Andi says "as Regent Potter I allow Heir Potter to wear his Heir Potter belt as is his right."

Bonecrusher says "I see."

Bonecrusher waves his hand and out of nowhere, a guard appears. Bonecrusher says things in Gobbledegook, the native language of the Goblins before the guard suddenly accompanied by two other guards leaves the door that would lead them further into Gringotts.

Bonecrusher says "the belt will be shortly brought here. For the next time, I would like to know in advance Lord Black if there is little time to do so. If this was a holiday and you had the whole day I would have guided you to the Potter Family vault but alas as you made quite clear you don't have that this will have to do."

Sirius says "I am sorry Account Manager Bonecrusher. However, I forgot about it until I mentioned it to you. I remembered that James wore it a lot but the Heir with the Heir ring can make the belt invisible unless the knives are out of their sheath."

Bonecrusher nods as he knows about the Heir belt and can still remember the day he saw the first Potter Heir he served to get it from Lord Potter. The Heir was Charlus Potter, Harry's grandfather.

It takes almost ten minutes before the guards re-enter the office. Two guards disappear although Harry feels they are still inside the office. He looks around but doesn't see them. The last guard walks towards Bonecrusher and put a box on the desk. Bonecrusher opens it before he says "here is the Heir Potter belt. Heir Potter-Black if you please grab it and fasten it we can conclude our meeting."

Harry grabs the belt. His Heir ring slightly lights up but it was only for a second before the lights disappear. Harry asks "Padfoot can you help me."

Sirius says "sure pup."

Before Sirius can help Bonecrusher says "stop Lord Black."

Sirius stops and asks "why Account Manager Bonecrusher?"

Bonecrusher says "if you touch it, it will hurt you. Only Lord, Lady and Heir Potter can touch the belt. Regent Potter can if Heir Potter allows her. Heir Potter's wives can just as with Regent Potter he can allow them. Lord Black as this is the Heir Potter belt there is no way for you to touch it even as Lord Black. Maybe as his godfather, you can, but I wouldn't count on it. I think only if Heir Potter allows it after wearing it a lot of time you can touch it without feeling hurt. It will probably take some time before the magic of the belt would adjust to Heir Potter's magic and that includes his feelings for certain people including you Lord Black as his godfather especially as you didn't do the magical godfather ritual."

"I don't know everything about the Heir Potter belt. There should be more knowledge about the belt in the family vault but as you don't have time for it and Regent Potter cannot take any books that contain knowledge about House Potter heirlooms what the Heir Potter belt is. Only with Heir Potter present, she can as Heir Potter can take them."

Harry says "I allow Regent Potter to help me with the Heir Potter belt."

Harry's ring lit up again. After almost half a minute it dies down. Harry looks at Andi and asks almost in a whisper "can you help me?"

Andi nods and within a minute the belt is securely around Harry's waist. It has two knives on at the back for Harry to grab with his left hand so he can have in his right hand his wand and his left hand one of the knives. The other knife is on the left side he can easily grab it with his right hand if he loses his wand he can use the knife. Harry notices there is another empty sheath on the back right next to the other knife and asks "Account Manager Bonecrusher, why is there an empty sheath at the back across the sheath with one of the knives?"

Bonecrusher says "ah yes Heir Potter. Actually, the knife on your left should be in that sheath and on your left should be for another knife mostly something the Heir or Heiress feel strongly for. There is a legend in the Potter family that long ago the betroth of the Heir got to wear the Heir belt for extra protection as she was quite good with knives and knife throwing as her beauty made her wanted by many men while she only loved the Heir Potter. She was seen as pure of heart and in that sheath, she had a unicorn horn that was given to her by a unicorn. She kept the horn like it was given as she thought if she or a goblin smith made it into a weapon it would defile and taint the gift of the unicorn. It is said that she could still use it as a weapon and only used it once before she became Lady Potter and returned the Heir ring to her husband that was then Lord Potter until their Heir reached Hogwarts age mostly the time the Heir get the Potter belt."

"She kept the unicorn horn on her at all times even when she was Lady Potter. It was sharp and she only used it when needed. It even said she stabbed a dark wizard that tried to kidnap her and the pureness of the horn made the dark wizard turn into a good wizard also that she stabbed an animal that was poisoned and the horn cured the animal. That animal was a Gryphon. The Gryphon was poisoned by poachers to make it easier to capture, kill and harvest the Gryphon for potion and wand supplies to be sold at a very high price at the time. Also, more about this legend as 'real' history is in books in the Potter family vault that you can take another look at Heir Potter. Honestly, I don't know if it is real or not, but it is a good story nonetheless."

Bonecrusher looks at Sirius who has a surprised look as everyone has except Harry who thought about using one of Medusa's fangs in the sheath.

Bonecrusher says "Lord Black, do you want to wear the Lord Black belt and weapon or do you prefer to wait?"

Sirius shakes his head to clear his head before he says "not at the moment Account Manager Bonecrusher. I prefer to help Heir Potter-Black get used to his knives and I need to rest and recover before I need to retrain myself. Also if I get captured with the Lord Black belt and weapon I will bring Gringotts into a difficult spot and it will not help me get my trial I want to prove my innocence and to be the godfather I am supposed to be for Heir Potter."

Bonecrusher nods and says "like I said our meeting is concluded. May your enemies fall by your blade, the spoils fill your coffers and strengthen your House."

Sirius pulls Harry up as the others stand up. Sirius says "and my your enemies fall by your axe, may it fill your coffers and honour your clan."

15th October 1994, Diagon Alley

It is only in a matter of minutes when they are back in Diagon Alley. Sirius is in his Animagus form again. Moony asks "what should we do first?"

Andi says "I think we should get Harry a new wardrobe. His school clothes look adequate, but as I understand you wear clothes way too big for you and are also in bad shape. I guess seeing your shoes that are hung together by tape is an indication you need everything new. While a whole wardrobe takes time I think we can get you a couple of outfits and at least two pairs of new shoes. I suggest going to Madam Malkin as she also sells some muggle clothes before going into muggle London to a shoe shop and I know a good one that is not very far away. After that, we will floo to my House so I can give you a check-up on your health and make you a potion regime with the required potions to make sure you will get more healthy."

Harry says "thank you, Madam Tonks… Sorry, I mean Regent Potter."

Andi walks to Harry and gives him a big hug. She immediately notices he tenses up and she says "you can call me Andi, Harry. Like you did when you were younger. I won't accept anything else. Is that understood?"

Andi let go and Harry says trying to hold back tears "yes, uh… Andi."

Andi isn't happy with the hesitation but lets it go. She says "great. Now Nymphadora ….."

Tonks says "MOM DON'T CALL ME THAT. It is just Tonks."

Andi rolls her eyes and says "It is a perfectly good name. She is here on Director Bones's orders to make sure Harry you get back safe to Hogwarts with hopefully no one will be any wiser that you were here."

Harry says "then it already failed."

Andi asks "what do you mean?"

Harry says "my best friend, Hermione Granger knows I will be here and also know that Professor McGonagall and I used the private floo from Madam Rosmerta. I guess she would know by now."

Remus says "I find it surprising she let you go without her."

Harry says "well, she didn't actually but I kind of managed to slip away. I asked Neville to delay her as long as he can. I only needed a couple of minutes to get to The Three Broomsticks and use the floo to get here."

Professor McGonagall says "I will notify Madam Pomfrey when we get back."

Sirius barks and try to say something to Remus. It looks like Remus understands as he says "you are on, Padfoot. I think he will not even stay long. I will say even before curfew he will be back."

Harry asks "what do you mean, Moony?"

Remus says "I think you will find out. Now it is lunchtime. I think we have time to get lunch. I think the Leak Cauldron will be best. Harry, make sure you disillusion the rings."

Harry asks "what? How?"

Remus says "you only need to want the rings to do that. It should make the invisible for anyone even Dumbledore as Bonecrusher said."

Harry focuses on the rings and when he felt something he looks. He sees that the rings aren't there anymore. He tries to feel them with his left hand and when he reaches his ring finger on his right hand he feels the rings. He thinks of them to appear and they do. He wants them disillusioned and then disappear again. Harry nods and the others smile.

Andi says "well, let's go. I think Harry must be starving right now."

Harry didn't want to say anything but actually, he is.

15th October 1994, Leaky Cauldron

Just like before it takes only a few minutes to reach the brick wall. Professor McGonagall immediately taps the right bricks to make the wall turn in the archway. She can do it without needing to count as she does it every year multiple times when there are muggleborn witches and wizards. Sometimes she does a family twice if they have two children both witches or wizards a year or more apart like the Creeveys.

As they walk inside it is much busier than Gringotts and see only one table available nearby against the wall. It is furthest away from the bar, fortunately, everyone is too busy to notice with either food or talking with someone else. It also gives them a bit of shelter from others that were looking that way and that is not to mention Remus's important look with the robes he bought from Madam Malkin in the summer, Andi with her House of Black behaviour and Tonks as an Auror what is clear by her robes that Aurors wear.

Remus asks what everyone wants before he walks to the bar to give their order to Tom. When Tom brings the order he sees Harry Potter. When also sees Professor McGonagall he is even more surprised. He wants to ask but Professor McGonagall beat him to it and says "it is House business, Tom. I am just here to make sure Mr. Potter returns to Hogwarts in time and doesn't miss school."

Tom nods as he bows and lowers their food and drinks on the table before he returns leaving them to eat their meal. It takes almost one hour before they are done. Remus pays and they leave the Leaky Cauldron to go back to Diagon Alley.

15th October 1994, Diagon Alley

They spent almost one hour at Madam Malkin's to get Harry three muggle clothing outfits he can use when he goes to Hogsmeade and also during the Holidays. He also gets two more oversized Hogwarts uniforms as they expect he will grow a few inches in the coming months and also going to show the muscles he should have from all the Quidditch Practice. Also, his legs should become muscular as he still runs almost every day especially as he doesn't have Quidditch practice this year although he wonders if Angelina or Alicia who will be the new captain maybe want some early training in if none of the old Quidditch team gets chosen for the Tri-wizard tournament. Still, only Angelina is eligible to compete. Harry knows that the twins will try something to be able to enter.

Just as they walk passed Quality Quidditch Supplies which still has a Firebolt in the window as it is still the newest and fastest model. There are also magical photos of the Quidditch world cup with players using the Firebolt. Harry also sees that there is still a waiting list as that is written next to the Firebolt. He wonders how Sirius manages to get his own and give it to him. He thinks 'I must ask him before I return to Hogwarts if possible.'

As they were walking to the Leaky cauldron just as they pass a store a woman comes out and says "Thank Merlin, Sir."

None in the group look around and just keep walking. The woman runs to the group from behind. She is only inches from Harry when she feels a wand at her neck, two hands holding her hand on her back. A dog growling at her and a snake ready to strike in a moment notices while an owl is ready to attack. Harry turns around and sees the woman she remembers from the jewellery shop where he bought Hermione's bracelet, Ginny's bracelet and the third bracelet.

She sees that an Auror has the wand at her neck. A gentleman in a nice robe holds her hand by her wrist. The dog is close and pushed himself between the young man and the woman. The snake is around the right arm and the owl is on the young man's left shoulder. She sees two older women have a hold on their wand although they haven't drawn it yet.

Harry asks "yes, Madam? Is there something I can do for you?"

The woman is too afraid to say something.

Harry says "Moony, you can let her go. Auror Tonks, can you please remove the wand from her neck."

Tonks immediately complies as Harry told her to do it. She feels she must do what he says. When Remus notices Tonks does what Harry says he decides to also let her go. Harry pets Padfoot to make him look less threatening. He also sis to Medusa to not attack her and Hedwig that is it alright.

Harry again asks "Madam, is there something I can do for you?"

The woman looks at Harry and says "yes, Sir. I am sorry to act rashly but I am so happy I saw you walking by and recognize you."

Harry asks "and why is that?" hoping it isn't because of he is seen as the-boy-who-lived.

The woman says "the Goblins are mad at me."

Harry asks "and why is that? And why are you happy to see me?"

The woman says "it is because of the sister bracelets. I sold you those three if you remember."

Harry nods and says "yes, I remember. I gave two away I still have one left. If that is the reason the Goblins are mad I may have an idea to give to someone although I may need one new one."

The woman says "the Goblins aren't mad about that. The problem is they made more sister bracelets as the Goblins had a prophecy that something like this would happen. They said it was foretold that it would happen, but they wouldn't know until it would present itself. It did after you bought the second and third, they didn't explain more. I asked why as the contract was for three. I didn't know that there was an agreement that they could expand if they wished. I didn't read the whole contract as I was happy enough that I was allowed to sell Goblin-made jewellery. Not every jewellery shop can do that."

"The goblins only allowed me to sell it to the buyer of the other three. I hope that I would find you in the summer but I didn't. Please Sir, please buy them. If I don't or you don't want to the Goblins will treat me as a thief."

Harry says "I am sorry Madam, but I cannot. I don't have anyone to give the bracelets to. It would be a waste for me to buy them and let them gather dust."

The woman falls to the ground and starts crying. She matters to say "please Sir, I beg you."

Harry looks at Andi and looks confused.

Andi whispers his name "Harry" before she explains in a loud voice "being a thief is the worst thing you can be in the Goblin nation. Even if you murder Goblins being a thief is the worst. The murder of Goblins is the second worst crime. For murder, you will live even if it means hard labour. Being a thief in Goblins eyes you will be lucky if they kill you when they try to capture you otherwise there will probably be torture and such. Even if you scam Goblins for money what they are most interested in being a thief is the worst crime you can commit to Goblins."

The woman nods while still crying. Remus notices that they start to gather attention and gently grab the woman and help her back to her store.

15th October 1994, Jewellery store, Diagon Alley

As soon as they are in the store Remus conjures a chair to make her sit down. Professor McGonagall recognized her as one of her former cubs. However, it was many years ago and she can't remember her name.

While Remus tries to calm her down and Professor McGonagall tries to remember when she attends Hogwarts hoping to remember her name, Harry and Andi were whispering. It seems Andi was trying to persuade Harry to buy the other bracelets. It seems Andi couldn't convince Harry. Professor McGonagall couldn't remember her name after many years as a teacher noticed that Andi failed.

Professor McGonagall also whispers his name "Harry" before she says "if you don't help her she would be in danger. If you buy the bracelets you will save her life."

Almost immediately Harry sighs and says "fine, but I don't know if I even have enough money for them and also what should I do with them. I mean I gave Hermione and Ginny a bracelet but I don't have anyone else to give it to. I think Ron isn't really the type for a bracelet."

Professor McGonagall asks "what about Miss Bell and Miss Lovegood? You seem to be good friends with them."

Harry thinks and says "maybe. I am not sure though and wouldn't it be weird to just suddenly give them a bracelet?"

Andi says "I shouldn't worry about it, Harry. Girls would love to get jewellery from a boy, or in your case, a man even if it only from a good friend."

Harry still doesn't know why but he can't distrust Andi. He trusts her almost as much as Remus who is only slightly behind Sirius. He trusts Andi just as much as he trusts Professor McGonagall since last year as she changed in a good way.

Harry says "I guess you are right. Hermione did like it although we are best friends. Also, Ginny who at that time I didn't have a friendship did like it."

Harry says more to himself than anyone else although all hear "but that was because it should protect and help her what I wanted to do after what happened with the Chamber of Secrets."

The woman of the jewellery store seems to be too distraught to hear Harry or his name as Remus was trying to get her to calm down although he does hear Harry. Harry doesn't notice that no one looks surprised as they all know.

Harry looks at the woman and says "fine, Madam. I will buy them, but I don't have much money with me."

The woman nods and says "that is alright, Sir. The Goblins already got paid for their service and requested half of the price I can sell them which is very generous from the Goblins especially as they normally ask for a bigger percentage or a certain price way above the price I will ask of you. They even spared me the fine that is quite hefty if there are more pieces than the contract states no matter the small letters which make this happen. I just need 500 Galleons as it would like I really sold it to you for a low price a piece."

Harry says "I guess that is alright. Andi?"

Andi nods and says "I guess that is alright."

Harry asks the woman "how many bracelets did the Goblins make extra?"

The woman says "ten more, Sir."

Harry screams ´THIRTEEN IN TOTAL."

The woman says "yes. Thirteen is a very powerful number…"

Harry interrupts her and says "yes, I know. I follow Arithmancy."

The woman gives a watery smile and says "then you should know that it is the most powerful number besides three and seven and in some ways has equal or even more power than three or seven. However, because it is thirteen it is also fragile."

Harry sighs and says "yes, I know that too. Thirteen is strong and also very powerful but because of the amount it is fragile, especially if it isn't done right."

The woman nods and says "that is right. I want to thank you for understanding. I will get the ten other bracelets."

Almost five minutes later she comes back with a large plate with all ten bracelets inside of boxes with the lit open to show the bracelet.

The woman says "I don't think you need to have all the bracelets to be worn, but the bracelets you haven't given away must stay in your possession. The bracelets and sister bond will remain if you give it away and the precipitant must accept. It doesn't say but as it is called a sister bond I guess you can only give it to girls and women, not to men. The Goblins said it was a sister bond between all the bracelets and they are the best smiths and magical jewellery so I believe it is what they say and that is why I think you can only give it to girls to keep the sister bond on the bracelets and not endanger those who wear it as it would remain thirteen even if some aren't worn."

"If one is given away without your offering or is stolen from you or one the girls or women who wear it and the bond with the other bracelets get broken the girls that wear the other bracelets and those you have one you can hurt the girls and you a lot. I am not certain it will hurt you and the others as you already said thirteen is powerful but also fragile and I think the fragile point is the number of bracelets and the way for the bracelets to not have the sister bond broken when it is given away."

Harry looks at the bracelets and sees that everyone has the same design but a different kind of stone. Everybody but Harry and the woman notice that Tonks is focused almost like in a trance on one particular bracelet with a pink topaz in the same design as all the other bracelets meaning one big gem and smaller gems of the same type on the outside of the bracelet some with runes or the runes between the gems. The bracelet Tonks likes has runes between the gems.

While Harry doesn't notice Tonks's looks, he is looking at the bracelets and remembers that Ginny and Hermione's bracelets have runes engraved in the smaller gems and protective gems in the large gem. He sees that all bracelets have at least the protective rune in the large gem but where the other runes are is different between the bracelets.

Harry starts to grab every box and closes it. When he closes the one with the pink topaz Tonks gets pulled out of her trance and needs to blink quite a couple of times before she looks around to remember where she is. As soon as she remembers she goes back to Auror Tonks.

Andi says "let's pay so we can go. We don't have much time today."

Harry nods and asks "I guess, but how I don't have 500 Galleons with me."

Andi says "I want to do it for you, but I don't think we want to take the change that it would break the bond. You can use your ring. According to Gringotts, there is enough in your trust vault where your Heir ring is connected too. And I do mean the one you have always used for school."

Harry shrugs and says "if you say so."

The woman put forward a document and says "please press your ring with the top on the document."

Harry wants his Potter ring to appear and push it on the document. The document lights up before it stops and the woman says "thank you, Sir. Or maybe it is better to say, my Lord. You saved my life. I can assure you that these are the last to be made or at least that is what the Goblin smiths say. They will only make more it the owner in this case you need more for a fee of course."

Harry says "I don't need more. I would be a bloody miracle if half will get worn by girls or women ….. when I offer them to wear one."

Andi says "language."

Harry doesn't respond and just says "we should better go."

They all nod and soon everyone walks towards the Leaky Cauldron again. They spent close to 45 minutes in the jewellery store and the walk from Madam Malkin back to the Leaky Cauldron.

Within a few minutes, they are at the muggle side of the Leaky Cauldron. As soon as they are out of sight of the Leaky Cauldron Harry notices that Tonks relaxes a bit while still looking around but without her indifferent Auror face she used until now. Fortunately, within half an hour they were back in the Leaky Cauldron.

Tonks says "we need to go to Diagon Alley."

Tonks already start to walk to the back and the others follow her. They all wonder why but decide to follow her.

15th October 1994, Diagon Alley

They are walking straight to Gringotts. They all wonder why when suddenly Tonks stops and turns to the right. She says "we are here."

They see that they stand in front of Ollivanders' wand shop. Andi asks "Nymphadora, why a…."

Tonks immediately says "don't call me that."

Everyone sees that Andi wants to disagree again. Professor McGonagall decides to intervene and asks "junior Auror Tonks, why are we here?"

Tonks says "we are here as Director Bones managed to authorize Harry can get an Auror-grade wand holster. The minister signed off on it but I heavily doubt if the minister even know he did. According to Director Bones, he signs his name on all the papers that are put in front of him and you be lucky if he even read the top so he has any idea he signs. I think he never even read one letter below the top only to see where he needs to sign."

Professor McGonagall says "well, let's go inside and let Harry pick a wand holster from Auror grade. I think dragon hide would be the best choice."

Tonks nods and says "yes, and Ollivanders has the best Auror-grade wand holsters. Almost all he has are made of dragon hide with the 'proper' runes. Harry, need to pay for his own holster though. If Director Bones pays for it with the Auror budget there is a 'small' change that someone finds out. Also, a good wand holster is a bit pricey and according to Director Bones the budget for the Auror department is already low and Director is barely able to pay everyone even if she pays herself the junior Auror wage when she should earn so much more."

15th October 1994, Ollivanders, Diagon Alley

When they walk inside Harry sees that it looks just like always. They don't see Mr. Ollivander until they hear "Mr. Potter, what a nice day to see you again. I will never forget how many wands you need to try before you find the wand that chooses you and maybe was even destined to meet. After all, the wand chooses the wizard."

From past the counter in an unnatural dark hall, Mr. Ollivander walks forward.

He smiles and says "ah, Professor McGonagall it is a pleasure I still remember a Scottish little girl happy that get her wand. It was 9½ inches of Fir with a dragon heartstring. Much later you get a new wand which is very unlikely unless you are powerful or changed a lot. If my mind serves me right it was still Fir with a dragon heartstring but the length changed to 16½ inches. I however expected it as 9½ inches is a small wand that you would need a larger one when you would grow up. Both wands were quite flexible. My august grandfather, Gerbold Octavius Ollivander, always called wands of this wood 'the survivor's wand'."

Ollivander looks at Remus Lupin and says "ah yes, Remus Lupin. The young scared boy, who finally found those who were loyal. 10¼ inches of Cypress with unicorn hair. It is pliable."

He looks at Tonks and his smile grew. He says "ah Miss Tonks. The hardest I ever had getting a wand. Even Mr. Potter was easier."

Mr. Ollivander starts to talk about Tonks for a bit before he uses Andi's wand after being disowned she needed a new wand as her old wand was burned by her father (while her clothes were burned by her mother) as punishment before she was thrown out of the house, literally.

Padfoot barks and this takes a lot longer than it should.

Mr. Ollivander looks and smiles. He says "ah Sirius Black. I never believed you would betray James Potter, Lily Potter née Evans and of course Harry Potter. Your wand wood showed the loyalty you had. I heard your wand was broken. I thought it would take time for you to come here. I have a couple of wands that I think are perfect for you. If you would please turn to yourself."

Before Sirius does that Mr. Ollivander pulls out an old-looking wand that he shot to the door. The door closes and the windows are obscured from the outside so even if people watch in they wouldn't be able to see clearly what would protect Sirius from being seen.

Mr. Ollivander walks back and comes back with a few boxes. He opens the first one and says "all the wands here have the same core. However, the flexibility and the wand wood are different as is the size although the size is because you are now an adult."

After a few wands that didn't work, Sirius grabs a wand that gives him an even better feeling than his first wand. Sirius says "this is it."

Mr. Ollivander says "I thought so. It is a Cedar wand fused with an Ash wand which is different from your first wand with Dragon Heartstring you had in your first wand. This wand is rigid as that works better with the horrible events you have lived through. This wand is just a bit longer than your original wand. This wand is 15.3 inches and completely black. Thought it would be fitting as you are a Black after all."

Sirius says "I guess so. I never hated being a Black, I just hated how most of my family was."

Mr. Ollivander smiles and takes the boxes back except the empty box of Sirius's new wand. When Mr. Ollivander came back Tonks says "Mr. Ollivander, we are here to get Harry here and Auror grade wand holster made of dragon hide."

Mr. Ollivander nods and says "as you should know Miss Tonks. Only Aurors are allowed to get a wand holster even junior Aurors like you aren't allowed to buy them as Junior Auror and recently full Aurors get a wand holster from the Auror department. I can however sell Mr. Potter a normal wand holster."

Tonks says "no, Mr. Ollivander a full Auror wand holster."

When Mr. Ollivander wants to refuse again Tonks says "I have the authorization here signed by Director Bones and Minister Fudge."

Mr. Ollivander takes the parchment and sees that she is right. He says "if you have started with this Miss Tonks I wouldn't have refused. Mr. Potter, I imagine you still use your right hand for your wand?"

Harry nods. Mr. Ollivander asks Harry to hold out his right arm. Mr. Ollivander measures his right arm and his right forearm. He nods and immediately turns. He walks to the back and within a few minutes, he returns.

Mr. Ollivander says "I have a few Auror-grade wand holsters here. These are the last ones I made in the last couple of months. There are in perfect condition and with all the appropriate runes including a resizing charm so it will always fit, an anti-summoning charm so only you will be able to get your wand out of the holster and an unbreakable charm so even if it is hit the wand holster will not break or be able to be cut off your arm during battle. This will also mean only you or someone you completely trust and your magic feels it can remove the wand holster and the wand inside the holsters."

Tonks says "that is all pretty much the standard even for junior Aurors. All you need to do to get your wand Harry is to flick your wrist and it will be, for a lack of a better word, summoned to your hand."

Mr. Ollivander says "Miss Tonks is right on both accounts. The full Auror wand holster has some extra runes that the junior Auror wand holster has not and a flick of your hand is enough to have the wand in your hand."

Harry asks "which Runes?"

Harry doesn't ask for himself…. well not completely. A part of him wants to know as Runes is something both of his parents followed and he knows that knowledge about the wand holster could help him a lot, especially against the madman who is trying to kill him as he already tried three times.

He mostly asks as he hopes if he finds something new for Hermione to research she will not hex him seven ways to Sunday before Ginny, Luna and probably Katie hex him after Hermione. While Hermione is scary Ginny with her flaming hair is even worse although he does find them both extremely hot when they are. Sometimes he just wants to push their buttons to make them angry, fortunately, most of the time he doesn't have to push their buttons as someone else makes them mad so while they are hot the anger is not directed at him.

Most of the other times he can control himself as he doesn't want them to be angry at him only for him to get to see how hot they really are. Also as they are beautiful all the time and when they are passionate like when Hermione is studying and Ginny is flying and Quidditch at the Burrow the passion in their eyes is even more turn-on for him.

Mr. Ollivander says "for starters, a disillusioned rune as while it is standard Auror equipment, not all the Auror wear it on their forearm although it is the best place if you ask me. It, of course, depends if you have one or two wands as most full Aurors have a spare wand just in case even if they don't have two holsters. The disillusioned rune works as long as your wand is in the wand holster. The rune shouldn't work when you have the wand in your hand."

"There are other runes like light featherweight rune although I find it unnecessary as I don't think a wand holster is heavy and restrict your movements for the Auror who are smart enough to know that you can also dodge a curse and not always need to block the curse."

"There is another rune that Director Bones ordered a few years after she became Director of the DMLE. It is a rune that will protect against the Imperius curse. Not completely as that is impossible, but it is a rune that protects against mind control and possession which means it should be easier to shake off the Imperius curse. Even due to the added protection you still need to have a lot of willpower and I would say also magical power to shake it off, especially if the caster is strong or very proficient using the Imperius curse."

Harry thinks to himself 'just like all those bracelets. Should I really give on to Luna and Katie as I have more now?'

Harry shakes out of his thought when he hears Mr. Ollivander says "I think there is only one more worth mentioning as the others are more fun to find them out on your own and sometimes not knowing everything is the thing that saves you as what you don't know your opponent also can't, especially as none except these people here, Director Bones and Minister Fudge knows Harry Potter wears a full Auror grade wand holster."

"As I said the only one worth knowing or at least that you need to know is a rune that acts like Protego, the shield charm but the rune can only be used once as it will break after and needs a lot of time to recharge to use it again. However, it cannot protect you from everything strong spells, charms or curses, unforgivable curses or strong casters can break through the protection the rune gives you. I would advise dodging but the rune should help you if you are ambushed. Director Bones thought it would help the Aurors for the change they are ambushed or someone tried to take out an Auror without the Auror knowing."

"Normally there is also a Portkey on the wand holster but as you aren't an Auror, I can't put it on the wand holster not even with Director Bones and Minster Fudge's permission especially as the Portkey I put on it will Portkey you to the Auror department when you are hurt where are Mediwitches are ready to tend to injuries."

"Also, I can only put it on Auror wand holsters that I sell and only to known Aurors as Director Bones need to allow the Portkey to the Auror department. If I sell it to you, you need to go to Director Bones so she can allow you but I don't know if Director Bones will do that."

Andi says "I understand Mr. Ollivander. Maybe when the time is right we can put a Portkey on it with a different destination, but for now, we don't have a destination."

Andi would like nothing more for Harry to be able to Portkey to her home, but the ministry law doesn't allow Portkey destination into muggle neighbourhoods or muggle populated areas except for the alley against the Leaky Cauldron and the apparition point on platform 9 ¾ although that is of course not a muggle area. Also, most use the portal or the floo to get there and leave.

Mr. Ollivander says "alright. Now then I think this one should be for you."

Mr. Ollivander grab a very nicely decorated box. He hands it to Harry and opens it. Inside is a beautiful wand holster clearly made of dragon hide. The dragon's hide is as black as the night without a moon. Harry grabs it on the underside you can see an arrow where you can place something else like a second wand, a knife or something small but very important.

When nobody says anything Mr. Ollivander decide to say "I think it will be best as it is black and together with the Hogwarts robe even if you wear it under your robe. I think almost nobody will notice as it is the same black as the robes and the sweater when you have the wand in your hand, of course, as otherwise, the wand holster is disillusioned."

Remus and Sirius look over Harry's shoulder. Both said at the same time "you should take it."

Remus ends with cub and Sirius with pup. Harry nods and says "yes, I think I should."

Mr. Ollivander says "great. Here is the price. Even though it is for Mr. Potter it doesn't really matter who pays."

Harry shows his ring to be able to pay when Sirius steps in front of him and beat Harry to the punch. When Harry looks at Sirius, he just shrugs and says "my family has more than enough money. More than I know what to do with also I still haven't repaid my absence for twelve years. Also as this is one of the ways for you to protect yourself as your godfather I should pay for it."

Mr. Ollivander says "then Lord Black. This is for Mr… sorry I didn't recognize it earlier. This is for Heir Potter. Heir Potter, I apologize for not knowing you have finally taken up your Heirship. Please let me show you how to fasten the wand holster. I will also show you to unfasten it although I think it is better if you never unfasten it as you don't have to worry about getting it dirty. Most of the cleaning is done by a rune and everything else is something an easy charm should be able to handle although it may be a good idea to take care of it on your own as you should do with your wand."

Harry knows Mr. Ollivander didn't mean his wand as he took care of it last night with the present from Neville.

Almost five minutes later they leave Ollivander's wand shop with Harry having his wand holster fastened to his right forearm and Sirius with a wand although he is Padfoot again.

Almost another five minutes later they walk into the Leaky Cauldron not looking at anyone.

15th October 1994, Leaky Cauldron

They walk towards the floo. Remus, Andi, Tonks and Professor McGonagall walk to it easily. Harry reluctantly does with clearly Padfoot pushing him with his head as a dog towards the floo. When Harry stands beside the others Andi tells Harry the address of her house and that she will go first followed by Remus. Then Professor McGonagall uses the floo so Padfoot can walk to the fire and Tonks says after Padfoot "Harry walks through it before the fire goes out."

Harry walks through. The moment he touches the fire he floos to Andi, Ted and Tonkses House.

15th October 1994, Tonks House, Dartford

He slides out almost hitting Sirius and Professor McGonagall. Not long after Tonks come through the floo. While she walks out of the floo within three steps she trips and falls on Harry.

Let's end here for now. Before the final note, I will say especially to those that follow (all or most) of my stories that I have every intention to finish all my stories, however, to some changes in my life I have less time to write and it is why my updates as further in between than I want or planned. I hope you can accept that.

Now the real author note. In the next chapter, we will see the remainder of Harry's day at the Tonkses. We will see Hermione's reaction and how her day goes with Neville among others. We will also see where the girls Malfoy were watching go and if words allow it we will see someone else's day and if possible we will also see Hermione confronting Harry when he has returned to Hogsmeade or Hogwarts.

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