James Potter spent a wonderful summer break in Italy at the age of sixteen. Having a summer fling with a witch from America who also was on vacation, wasn't something either had planned. When summer was over, both went home and didn't speak again. Three months later, Colleen found out she was pregnant. She had tried to contact James, just to let him know, but she never got a letter in return. Finding out that he was seeing someone, she wasn't hurt, just wanted to let him know of their daughter.
Raising her daughter alone wasn't something Colleen had planned but luckily her father was an amazing support. The whole of MACUSA was wrapped around her daughter's finger. Hearing the news that James Potter and his wife Lily had been killed, Colleen knew her daughter would never meet her father. Thalia was four when she became a big sister, Colleen and her father tried time and time again to get custody of Thalia's little brother. Somehow, they were always denied.
When Thalia was seventeen, she had already graduated from Ilvermony and was planning to head to London. She could get custody of her brother, no one could stop her as his only family. Her mother had planned to go with her and support her, but tragedy struck before they could leave.
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Thalia stood there as the rain pelted down on her. Her grandfather stood like a pillar next to her. Her mother, the only parent she had ever known was gone. They knew something was wrong, but her mother always denied being sick. Colleen had gotten sick while doing her job as a healer. She had ignored the signs until it was too late, no treatment could save her. She was just happy she had seen her daughter become the strong person and powerful witch she was.
Her grandfather placed an arm around her, "Thalia, we need to leave. She wouldn't want either of us to stand here like this"
She nodded, wiping her tears, "I know" Gathering herself, Thalia looked up at her grandfather, "Let's head home. I need to finish packing."
Her grandfather nodded. He knew she had a portkey to catch tomorrow. His daughter would be proud of her daughter, he was proud of her.
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Making sure she hadn't forgotten anything, Thalia pulled her bag onto her arm. Everything she owned was in the bag. Her honorary uncle had shown her how to expand it and make sure it was undetectable. Most would think her uncle an odd man, even her grandfather did, but Thalia loved the man. He always had amazing stories and unbelievable animals. Uncle Newt had even given her Tia, her adorable Niffler.
Walking out of her room, she found her grandfather waiting. "Are you ready my dear?" He asked.
Nodding, she smiled. "Are you going to talk war stories after you drop me off?"
"I'll have you know, those young pups enjoy when I come in"
"I'm sure they do grandfather. You're the Percival Graves, you're a legend!" Thalia joked as he gave her a glare with no heat behind it.
"Let's go, we don't want to miss your portkey. Mindy can be grouchy when she has to re-administer one" He laughed as they headed to the floo.
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Entering MACUSA, Thalia followed her grandfather to the international portkey office. Once she was ready, she hugged him, tightly.
"I'm going to miss you" She whispered, holding back her tears. She had to do this.
Percival squeezed her, "Thalia, you're just like your mother. Strong, brave and you have a huge heart. You know you couldn't give up this chance."
"I know but what if he hates me or doesn't want to be with me" She whispered, finally saying her fears aloud.
He pulled her chin up so she was looking into his eyes, "No one would ever turn you away. You are going to give those stuck up, behind the times, witches and wizards of Britain a wake up call. Don't forget who you were raised to be" Kissing her head, he adds, "If anyone gives you problems, show them why the Graves name has always been powerful."
Thalia smiled, "I love you grandfather. I'll miss you. You will visit soon, won't you"
Smiling at his granddaughter, Percival said, "You couldn't keep me away. I love you, Thalia. Go and shake up their world."
Thalia smiled, when her portkey activated, she watched as her grandfather disappeared. Time to shake their world up.
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Thalia looked around the arrival room for international portkeys. Setting her used portkey on the desk, she nodded to the attendant and exited. The British Ministry of Magic had nothing on MACUSA. She may be biased to her second home. None of these people realized who she was so she was able to walk out with no problems.
Her first stop was to be Gringotts. She needed to speak with the goblins to claim her titles and find out what has been happening to the Potter vaults. Being the heir to the Graves family, she knew she would give her brother the Potter title when he came of age but she needed it to fix things. So for now, she headed to claim that.
Entering the Leaky Cauldron, she looked around at the odd sight. Her eyes finally adjusted to the darkness inside, it was fairly crowded. School had just let out so the students seemed to be enjoying their summer break. Walking up to the counter, she smiled at the man behind it.
"Hello dear, what can I do for you?" he asked.
Thalia gave a small smile, "Hello, I need to get through to the alley. Can you show me where to go?"
The man nodded and lead her through the back. There was a brick wall in an empty room, "Just tap your wand, like this. You can use this entrance whenever you need."
"Thank you" she smiled, tapping her wand, she watched as the bricks began to move. Entering the alley, Thalia had to admit, it was an amazing sight to see. She wondered how her brother had felt the first time he had seen it. Shaking the thoughts, she headed towards the huge white building.
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Thalia walked up the steps into the bank. This building was huge and very well protected. Walking up to a teller, she waited for him to acknowledge her. She knew how the goblins worked and hoped, if she showed respect, they would help her out. When the goblin finally looked at her, Thalia bowed her head.
"Greetings, may your enemies blood flow from your blade"
The goblins eyes narrowed at her, "Greetings. How may we help you today"
"I would like to speak with an account manager and take an inheritance test. After the test, I would like to discuss some things with my account manager."
The goblin nods, "Follow me. I will take you to Account Manager Sharpclaw's office"
Thalia thanks the goblin teller. When they reach the office, she thanks him and waits for Sharpclaw to speak.
"You're hear for an inheritance test, correct" Sharpclaw asked.
Thalia nods, "Yes sir. Once the test is done, I have some items I would like to discuss further"
Sharpclaw looked curious at that but nodded. Handing over an ornate dagger, he says "Let your blood drop onto this parchment. Your results will appear."
Thalia took the blade and asked "What happens to my blood once the test is finished?"
Sharpclaw grins, "You're a smart witch. We will place the parchment with your blood into your vault."
Thalia nodded, sliced her palm and let her blood drip onto the parchment. Once it was finished, she cleaned the blade before handing it back and healed her hand with a wave of the other.
Sharpclaw watches as the results appear, he looks to the witch but she doesn't look surprised. "Lady Potter, how unexpected" he looks back to the parchment which has finally finished. Looking it over, he presses a button on his desk. "Lady Potter, how exactly have you remained unknown?"
"Everything we discuss will remain between us, correct" Sharpclaw nods and she continues, "James Potter was my father. I want to gain custody of my brother. Something or someone kept my mother and I from getting him when our father died. I have never met my brother but I'm hoping he would like to come and live with me."
"Lady Potter, do you know who his current guardians are?" Thalia shakes her head. Sharpclaw figured but had to ask, he continues "Albus Dumbledore is his magical guardian. He lives with his mothers sister, in muggle London." Sharpclaw gathers some parchment, signing it, he hands it to her. "You will need to take these to the Ministry, Madam Bones specifically. She can push them through and get you custody of your brother." Another goblin enters and they speak in Gobbledygook, when the second goblin leaves, he looks back to Thalia. "This is your Ladyship ring. Your brother has never collected his heir ring. He hasn't been in for us to give it to him."
Thalia took the ring, she placed it on her right ring finger and waited. When the Potter family magic surrounded her, she felt as it welcomed her with a warm feeling. "Thank you" she told Sharpclaw quietly.
"These are your current accounts and livable properties. Would you like for us to run an audit? The vaults have been left alone for twelve years"
She nodded, "Yes please. Can you give me my brothers address?"
"It only says Petunia Dursley, Lily Potters sister. There's no address. It does show his oath sworn godfather, Sirius Black, has been in Azkaban for murdering thirteen muggles and Peter Pettigrew. Our records show he never received a trial." Sharpclaw hands over more parchments. "We will contact you when the audit is finished. Is there anything else I can do for you today?"
Thalia shakes her head, "No, thank you for everything. I'll bring my brother in as soon as I can. I'll await your owl."
As Sharpclaw walks Thalia out, he tells her one last thing. "Lady Potter, be wary of Dumbledore. He is a powerful wizard who doesn't like to lose."
"Thank you sir. I will be sure to keep an eye out. May your enemies die by your hand" She gives him a small bow.
Sharpclaw grinned, "May your vaults always be full" He knew this witch was going to ruin a lot of peoples plans. He would be happy to help.
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Thalia appeared at a property she thought would be a nice place for her and her brother to live. Looking at the Manor, she smiles. It reminded her of home. Entering the house, she is greeted by a female elf in a dress. "Hello" she greets the elf.
The elf smiles up at her, "I's be Tilly, Mistress. You's magic feels like Master James' did"
"He was my father" Thalia whispers.
Tilly nods, "I's can see it. You's not Miss Lilys baby, she had a boy"
"Harry's my brother. I'm hoping to bring him here soon. I have to make sure my brother is safe." Tilly nods with big eyes. Thalia clears her throat, "Can you show me around, Tilly?"
Tilly nods, leading her on a tour through the manor. When Thalia sees everything, she knows that it needs to be updated. Maybe Harry would like to help her. She would make sure he decorated his bedroom how he wanted.
Once the tour was finished, Thalia sat in the office and looked over all of the parchments she had been given. Sharpclaw had given her so much information. Hopefully when she went to the Ministry, she could get the help she needed.
Thalia sent a letter off to Madam Bones, she needed an appointment to speak with her. She wasn't sure if Sirius was guilty or not but the man at least deserved a trial. He couldn't have betrayed her father or brother though, his oath would have killed him. Maybe she should speak with her grandfather, he would be able to give her advice on how to handle that issue.
Deciding she had done enough for today, Thalia ate the dinner Tilly made and headed off to unpack. Once her clothes and shoes were put away, she collapsed in bed. She had a busy few days ahead of her and needed rest.
I do not own Harry Potter, it unfortunately belongs to JK Rowling. I thought this might be an interesting storyline and hopefully I don't lose you with it. I will warn, its going to get messed up, nothing will be what you think and people won't be who they seem. Thank you all so much for the love you've shown my other stories, hopefully this one is good!