Hadrian and Sirius researched deep into the night, stopping only when Hadrian began to yawn and drift off before jerking himself awake. After bidding good night to Sirius, Hadrian retired to his room where once again he fell into bed and drifted off into a deep sleep.

The next morning Hadrian woke to the sun coming through the window. He sat up and stretched before getting up to get ready for the day. When Hadrian opened the wardrobe he found it full of new clothes that were his size. He grinned and silently reminded himself to thank Kreature later. As he headed down for breakfast he thought about all he learned in his research. He would be going through his creature inheritance early, on his fifteenth birthday, in just 20 days. He also learned that he would most likely need to get married, most likely sooner than later. He would learn more about that when he went to Gringotts later today. He ate breakfast with Sirius before running off to explore the rest of the house until it was time to leave.

As he was leaving to go to Gringotts Sirius met him in the hall. Hadrian turned to Sirius and said "I have a meeting at Gringotts, I'll see you later."

Sirius exclaimed "what you do mean you'll see me later, I'm coming with you."

Hadrian blinked "Sirius you do know that you're still a wanted man, you can't be seen." Sirius just laughed and transformed into Padfoot.

Hadrian sighed "fine you can come."

As they stepped outside Hadrian took in the beautiful weather and decided to enjoy the nice day on a walk to diagon alley.

As they arrived at Gringotts Hadrian noticed Elizabeth waiting for him on the steps. "Miss Elizabeth" he called in greeting.

Elizabeth turned at his call, "Hadrian it's so nice to see you again, oh and who is your friend?"

Hadrian startled at the question and turned to look at Sirius, "oh ah Padfoot" he blurted, "he's my dog, I have a dog."

Elizabeth nodded "I can see that, It's lovely to meet you Fluffy. Shall we head inside."

Once they got to the front of the line Hadrian stepped forward and said "excuse me, I have a meeting with my account manager Ironclaw."

The goblin peered over the counter at him "very well Lord Potter, please follow Burgock." Harry, Elizabeth and Sirius followed Burgock to Ironclaws office.

Inside the office Ironclaw rose to greet them "good afternoon Lord Potter, please you and your guests take a seat."

As they sat, Ironclaw pulled some papers out of his desk. "Lord Potter '' said Ironclaw "here I have a copy of both marriage contracts and an inventory of items that have been taken from your vaults. Which would you like to see first?"

Hadrian thought for a moment "the inventory please, that shouldn't take too long, then we can do the marriage contracts."

Ironclaw handed a parchment over to Hadrian "this inventory lists your vaults, what items were taken and who withdrew the item."

Potter

Invisibility Cloak - APWBD

Grimoires - Hermione

Peverell

Elder wand - APWBD

Grimoires - Hermione

Gryffindor

Sword - APWBD

Gaunt

Ring - Tom Riddle

Hadrian sighed and leaned back in his seat "Is there any way I can get my things back?"

Elizabeth patted his hand "don't worry Hadrian, I can help you find a solicitor that can help."

"Gringotts takes theft seriously, I will see that goblin solicitors take action as well" grunted Ironclaw. "Now, which Marriage contract would you like to see first?"

Hadrian gulped nervously and answered "the one for Ginny please." Ironclaw nodded and handed over the contract.

Marriage Contract

Harry Potter and Ginevra Weasley

Mr Potter and Miss Weasley will be married upon the elder coming of age

Upon marriage Miss Weasley shall obtain the title of Lady Potter

Lady Potter shall take over all financial and political responsibilities

Lord Potter give up all access to any and all vaults and properties in his possession

Lord Potter will receive 50 Galleons per week

In the event of divorce Lord Potter will not regain his financial or political power or access to any and all vaults and properties

Signed APWBD and Molly Weasley

After reading the contract Hadrian had to take several deep breaths to prevent panic. Once he calmed down he asked "This is illegal right? I won't actually have to marry Ginny will I? If I have to go through with this she'll take everything I have." At this Sirius growled in displeasure and Hadrian reached down to pet him.

"No Lord Potter" replied Ironclaw "you will not have to marry Miss Weasley. Apart from being illegal the other marriage predates her contract by over 400 years. This means that it takes precedence. Would you like to add it to the list of things our solicitors need to look into?"

Hadrian nodded "yes please, can I see the other contract now?" This time the parchment Ironclaw handed him was yellowed and cracked with age.

Marriage Contract between Potter and Nott Houses

To be between a dominant and submissive

A dominant must be in either the potter or nott house

A submissive must be in either the potter or nott house

The marriage must take place a fortnight from the dominant gaining their creature inheritance

Afterwich the submissive if they have not done so will gain their creature inheritance

The submissive will become and act as the lady of the house taking on all responsibilities of that of a lady

If the lady has any lordships they will turn that lordship over to the dominant and take up the position of lady of that house

The lady will obtain all access to all and any vaults

The dominant will respect and care for the submissive in all things

A child must be conceived one year after marriage

This contract is magically binding

Signed Lord Ignatius Potter and Lord Thorfinn Nott

Hadrian stared down at the contract in shock. Looking up he asked "there's no way out of this one is there?"

Ironclaw sighed "I'm afraid not Lord Potter. This contract is magically binding, this means that if you don't marry both you and Heir Nott will lose your magic."

Elizabeth leaned forward "Hadrian I know this is a terrible situation and that you probably didn't want to get married so soon, but I promise to help you through it and if you need someone to talk to I will always be there."

Hadrian nodded "I suppose that I should meet him shouldn't I? How can I do that?"

"I can send a letter to Heir Nott requesting a meeting, you may use one of the meeting rooms here at Gringotts."

Harry nodded, "That would work. Can we meet at tea time? Meeting the person I'm supposed to marry for the first time might go better with tea."

Ironclaw took out a calendar and looked at it "very well Lord Potter how does tea tomorrow sound?"

Hadrian nodded "that sounds great, I'll be here tomorrow then."

As they were leaving Elizabeth asked "Hadrian, do you want me to come to your meeting tomorrow?"

Hadrian thought for a moment "No, I think this is something that I need to do on my own. Thank you so much for everything Miss Elizabeth, I'll see you later."

Elizabeth smiled and nodded "ok Hadrian I'll see you later and please write if you need anything or have any questions."

Hadrian waved goodbye to Elizabeth. Turning to Sirius he smirked "come on Padfoot, lets walk home shall we."

On the north side of the island of North Ronaldsay in Scotland stood Nott manor. Late at night on July 11 sat Theodore Nott. He was curled up in an armchair by the fire going over the essay he had just written for potions, when he heard pecking at the window. He got up to let the owl in and took the letter. Looking at the letter he noticed that it was addressed to him. Theo wandered back to his seat and flipped the letter over and startled at the Gringotts seal. What was Gringotts sending him a letter for? He didn't have anything to do with the care of their family accounts, his father took care of that. With shaking hands he opened the letter,

Dear Heir Nott,

We at Gringotts are writing to inform you that your betrothed has recently been emancipated. During the emancipation process the marriage contract between you and your betrothed was discovered. A meeting has been scheduled for you and your betrothed at tea time, tomorrow at Gringotts.

Theo stared at the letter, shocked. Why didn't he know anything about this? Surely his father would have said something. His father may be a terrible person, but even he wouldn't negotiate a marriage contract for him and not say anything.