Disclaimer: I do not own Harry Potter, and make no profit from writing this story.
A/N Big diversion from the original version. Also, I want to make a few points. We are all used to seeing Daphne the Ice Queen, the girl who rarely shows emotions, the perfect little princess, a girl who is certainly more mature for her age in some stories. However in this story, there will be no Ice Queen Persona, she will be very open with her emotions. The reason I mention this is because she is introduced in this chapter along with her mother, who again is out of character in the sense not the perfect Pureblood Lady of the house. Please bear in mind that she hasn't seen Rose or Harry in 9 years and she has been worried sick about both of them. Her feeling towards the twins is maternal hence the way she acts in this chapter.
Chapter Two: Is Magic Real?
Later That Evening Previt Drive
Harry and Rose were right, they had been punished. Soon as they had got home, they were locked in their room and told they would go without supper for the week. The twins laid in their small bed, hungry and cold, they had been trying to figure out what had happened at the Zoo.
Harry had been both surprised and scared when he realized the snake could understand him. He also knew that it was mostly his fault that they were being punished. It had been his anger that had caused the strange thing to happen, yet Rose was being punished for it. Once they got home, Harry had protested to his Uncle that it had been him and not Rose. However, his plea had fallen on deaf ears and now both were being punished. The problem was Harry had no explanation for what happened with the glass, he had just got angry and, the glass had vanished. Harry felt Rose shiver and wrapped his arm further around her, giving her as much body heat as he could muster.
Rose shivered as she moved closer to Harry. It wasn't uncommon for her to do so. Especially on cold nights like this. She noticed her brother brought his arm around her and pulled her closer into his body. Her eyes started to water.
"Why do they hate us, Harry? Whatever did we do to them?" Rose then burst into tears, it seems finally everything had gotten too much for Rose and now she was crying on her brother's chest.
Harry rubbed a soothing hand on his sister back. "I don't know Rose, but like you, I am getting a little fed up with it, all we seem to do is slave around after them."
Rose nodded her head and then grabbed onto Harry's t-shirt. Harry was the only thing Rose had. Since they had been little he had watched out for her. Several times at their school Harry had stepped in and protected her. Normally he would end up coming off worse, but he never allowed anyone to hurt her. Rose admired her brother for his protective nature. At least she had someone she could depend on. Rose snuggled closer to her brother. Slowly the crying turned to soft sobbing until finally Rose peacefully slept on Harry's chest.
Harry brushed Rose's hair out of her face and smiled. Rose always looked peaceful when she slept. Harry turned his head and looked up to the ceiling. Harry wondered how many years they would have to carry on slaving away for their aunt and Uncle. However unknown to Harry, everything was about to change for the better.
One Month Down The Line
Harry and Rose were busy in the kitchen when Harry heard the post come through the door. Both twins looked at each other, having a silent conversation about who should get the post, however, their uncle decided for them. He didn't even look up from reading his paper but in a commanding voice, he ordered Harry.
"Well, the mail is not going to fetch itself, boy! Go get it. You girl where is my coffee?"
Harry growled before slamming the frying pan down onto the cooker and then storming out of the kitchen towards the front door. On the floor were several letters however what surprised Harry was there were two letters one for him and one for Rose. Harry quickly stuffed their two letters down his jumper and the proceeded to walk through to the kitchen before placing the post on the table in front of his uncle. He then went back to the cooker and carried on cooking breakfast. Once it was all cooked and plated up. Harry and Rose again was allowed a slice of toast. They left the kitchen and went to their bedroom. Once inside Harry quickly bolted the door and then pulled out the two letters he had hidden down his jumper. He handed Rose hers.
Rose turned the strange envelope over, she and Harry never received mail. She looked at the front and saw in gold scribe. Her name and their address. Carefully Rose opened the envelope and then pulled out the letter.
Dear Miss Potter
My name is Professor McGonagall (Deputy head Of Hogwarts school of Witchcraft and Wizardry)
It is with great pleasure that I inform you that you have been given a place at Hogwarts Witchcraft and Wizardry. You will find below a list of items that are to be purchased before attending our school. Now I am well aware of your upbringing and understand this must all seem like a hoax to you. However, it is not. You, Miss Potter, are a witch, just as your brother is a wizard. Due to your upbringing, I have decided to take it upon myself to take you shopping for your school supplies. I will arrive at your address on the 29th of this month at 9 am sharp, so please be ready for when I arrive. I look forward to seeing both of you.
Yours faithfully Professor McGonagall.
Rose re-read the letter a dozen times, to make sure she wasn't dreaming. She was a witch and Harry was a wizard. This would explain why strange things happened now again. But could magic be actually real? She noticed Harry was reading his letter which was basically the same. Rose looked up at Harry.
"So what do think? Is this for real or a hoax?" Rose watched as her brother just kept looking at her then his letter. She could tell he wasn't sure. It this was a hoax then why now? They had never received any mail from anyone before. In fact, this was their first letter ever. This alone was convincing Rose that they should trust this Professor.
Harry looked at his sister. He had heard her question, yet he still wasn't sure. The realization that he was a wizard would explain the many accidents they both had. However, witches and wizards only existed in fairy-tales. "I am not sure Rose. Let's wait until the 29th we will know then if this is a hoax or not."
August 29th 1991 Privet Drive
Harry and Rose were once again in the kitchen preparing breakfast when they heard the doorbell ring. Both twins looked at the kitchen clock and noticed it said 9 am. It was the 29th of August just as their letter had said. Harry watched as his Uncle threw down his morning paper in annoyance, before storming towards the front door. Harry and Rose poked their heads around the door and watched as Vernon opened it. There stood outside was a very tall eloquent elderly looking lady. she was dressed in black robes.
"Good morning Mr. Dursley. I am here to take Harry and Rose shopping for their school supplies, My name is Professor McGonagall."
To say Vernon was shocked was an understatement. He turned his head and noticed both his niece and nephew's heads vanish from around the door. He then turned back to the old woman in front of him.
He then spoke as he was trying to get a nasty taste out of his mouth "You're one of them aren't you?"
Minerva looked confused at the man now standing in front of her, well if you would call him a man, Minerva was certain he resembled a walrus more than a man. She was also aware the hatred this man had for her kind. However, she wasn't just going to stand here and be this muggle's personal punching bag.
"If you a referring to me being a witch then yes, I am one of those. I came here today to take Harry and Rose for their school supplies. Seeing how you and your wife hate magic I assumed it would be easier for me to take the twins."
Vernon growled. He knew those pesky kids would cause nothing but trouble for his normal family. However, he and Petunia had agreed that neither child would learn who or what they really were. Vernon rose up trying to intimidate the old witch.
"They will not be attending your freakish school. We swore when we took them in that we would put a stop to all this freakish nonsense. They will be attending a special school where they will learn to live as we normal people do. So there." Vernon was about to shut the door in the old woman's face when he suddenly froze as now pointing at him was a small stick.
To say Minerva was disgusted was an understatement. How dare this fat muggle call Hogwarts a school for freaks. Hogwarts was one of the most prestige school in the Wizarding world. Harry and Rose had been put down for a place the moment they were born. Minerva was wondering if Harry and Rose knew anything about the magical world, including who their parents were. Going on what this muggle was shouting she had come to the conclusion that they had never been told anything of who they were or of what they had done as children.
"Harry, Rose come here please." Minerva's face softened as she looked in the back of the hallway were both twins head now appeared. She could see they were afraid. Cautiously she noticed both walked past Vernon while her wand was still pointing at the fat muggle.
As she took in both twins, Minerva's heart broke, both looked as if they were rarely fed, their clothes were a state and ripped all over, their faces were covered in grime and sweat. Clearly Albus had not been checking up on the two of them as he had so promised. It seems not only were they going to be school shopping today, but clothes shopping as well. Minerva knew how rich the Potters were and no doubt these two had a nice little lump sum in their trust funds just for this occasion. Minerva then noticed Vernon turned and give both twins a death glare.
"If you to leave this house, don't expect to be welcomed back." Vernon was trying to intimidate the twins but it was quite difficult with a wand pointing at his face.
Harry and Rose looked at each other, if they left with this woman then it was likely that they wouldn't be returning back here any time soon. Both twins liked the sound of that and marched right past Vernon and stood next to the woman now holding a strange stick at their uncle's face.
Minerva suddenly let her magic flare, and her eyes narrowed at Vernon.
"Mr. Dursley after seeing how you have treated these two children, I very much doubt they will ever be coming back. Until term starts they will both be staying in an inn near where they will be boarding the Hogwarts express and travel to Hogwarts for their first year. Good day."
Vernon just huffed. "Good. I was getting fed up the freaks being here anyway. Now get off my property before I call the police to have you removed." Vernon then slammed the door in their faces.
Minerva was furious, however, she knew it wasn't fair to show her anger at the young twins. Gradually she got her anger under control and looked at both twins and smiled. She raised her wand and looked down at the twins and noticed the fear on their faces.
"There is no reason to be alarmed, My name is Professor McGonagall, I taught both your parents at Hogwarts and I am looking forward to teaching both of you. Now I am just going to tidy you both up a little. This is a wand, we witches and wizards use wands to control our magic and focus it."
Minerva then waved her wand over both twins and watched as their clothes were transfigured into something that both fitted them, and the dirt and grime all removed. Minerva then smiled.
"That is much better, now both of you take my hands, you might feel a strange sensation, but I asked that you keep hold of my hand until we have reached our destination." Harry and Rose both took hold of the professor's hand. All three then suddenly vanished from the street with a loud POP!
They reappeared down the side of what looked like a small alley. Both twins felt a little sick, from the experience. whatever that was Harry and Rose never wanted to do it again.
Professor, what was that? Even though Harry never wanted to do that again, he was still curious.
Minerva turned to both twins who were looking a little green, maybe the floo would have been better. "That Harry was apparition, just one of the many ways we witches and Wizards travel. "
Rose looked to the Professor. "But Professor, I thought witches used brooms to travel." from the fairytales she had read in the library, that was the way all witches traveled."
Minerva was pleased with how inquisitive the two twins were. "Traveling by broom is another method we can use. We also use the floo and port-keys. Now we shouldn't stay too long, follow me." Minerva couldn't wait to show the twins the Alley.
As the twins followed the professor the suddenly stopped as they came out of the alley and on the main street. Both their mouths dropped open, much to Minerva amusement.
"Welcome Harry and Rose to Diagon Alley, one of the many hidden magical places around Britain."
Both twins couldn't speak, they were so bewildered about what they were seeing. Men, women, and children bustling about in long robes and pointed hats, then there were the shops, which were so colorful, the windows displaying their wares.
Minerva smiled at the twin's reaction, they had been kept away from all this. Even though both had been born in this world, they had been ripped from it thanks to Dumbledore and the small number of remaining followers who were faithful to their Dark Lord. "come on you too, before we go shopping you will need some gold, which is held inside Gringotts. " Minerva led the twin towards the large marble building and up the stairs, she pushed open the large gold frame doors leading Harry and Rose into the bank clinging on her for dear life. They were surrounded by odd-looking green creatures.
"Excuse me Professor, but what are those?" Harry could see the different creatures all doing different jobs. Many were dressed in suits, some even counting large gold coins.
Minerva noticed Harry was pointing at the various small creatures now running around them. Minerva led the twins further into the bank until they came to a small counter, where one of the creatures now sat behind.
"To answer your question Harry, they are called Goblins, they are responsible for all our money here in the Wizarding world. They're very smart, but you wouldn't want to insult one. Now you two stand behind me and let me do the talking."
Minerva then turned to the Goblin, who was now giving the witch in front of him his full attention. His mouth curled up into a very toothy grin, showing all his teeth.
"How can I be of assistance to you today Professor." The Goblin eyes then widened as he noticed the two children now stood behind the professor, he could see both of them were trying to hide behind the professor's robes. The boy scar was a dead give away. He then frowned this is not what he expected their two richest clients would be dressed as not to mention both were skin and bones. No this wouldn't do at all.
"Professor my I ask why Master and Miss Potter look so underfed and dressed in rags?"
Minerva sighed. She perfectly knew why the Goblins were taking interest in her two wards, the Potters were a rich and Noble Family. Their vault was overflowing with gold and it earned the Goblins a nice little profit. This was why the Goblin was interested, they made sure to take great care of their more wealthy clients.
"Master Goblin, I understand your concern, but I assure you Master and Miss Potter are fine. Now they would both like to make a withdrawal from their respective vaults. Could this be arranged? Oh and here are both their keys." However soon as Minerva pulled out both small keys and laid them on the desk she knew she had made a mistake. The Goblin did not look pleased.
The Goblin sneered as he saw both keys laid out in front of him. "May I ask Professor why Master Potter and Miss Potter keys were not on their person? This is a serious breach in our laws Professor and as such I must inform the director. Would you please take both the Potter Twins over to those seats and wait for me. I will keep hold of these keys too."
Minerva sighed, she didn't want to cause a scene so she led the two twins over to the seats and waited. Just then the Goblin returned.
"The director will now see you, Professor. Please bring the Potter twins with you." the Goblin turned and started leading the group through various doors and corridors.
Minerva followed the Goblin while holding both Harry and Rose's hand. She wasn't sure how the twins were feeling with all this going on. However, she did notice the fear in both their eyes. They soon arrived at a huge set of double doors. The Goblin pushed them open to reveal a huge room with a huge desk and well dressed looking Goblin sitting behind it. The Director rose out of his seat and gestured to the chairs now opposite him.
Ragnok looked to the door. His colleague hadn't been lying when he said the Potter Twins were looking less than satisfactory. They should have been dressed in the finest robes and at least a few more stone and inches taller. He was not too pleased that the Twin had not been in possession of their own vault keys. This needed investigating. Ragnok was well aware who the twins magical guardian was, the headmaster had also been helping himself to a bit of gold from the Potter family vault. The director had been certain it was to give to the twin's guardians, so they could have all they needed growing up, but it looked like not a single knut had been spent on these two. This would not do.
"Professor McGonagall, if you would take a seat and please bring the twins over with you. Now I understand that you had Mister and Miss Potter vault key. Please, could you explain to me why they were in your possession and not theirs?"
Minerva sighed. "Albus Dumbledore handed them to me before I left to collect them from their guardians. He told me to walk up to the desk and a Goblin called Axehandle would take the Twins to their vaults as that is what he had arranged."
Ragnok smiled showing all his teeth, so that was the old fool's game. Get a few of his clerks under his thumb, so he could do what he pleased. Well, it stopped now. Axehandle would be dealt with, accordingly. Now though he had to take care of the twins. After all the Potters had been very good to the Goblin nation over the years, and so it was time they repaid the favor.
"Professor looking at both Twins I would very much wish that they visit our infirmary. They are both clearly suffering from malnutrition, plus I want my staff to check for other problems."
Minerva looked to the twins, she was in a very tricky situation here. Had she been out of the bank then she could quite easily deny the director request, however being on Goblin soul meant she was in no position to argue. Gringott was like its very own country although it worked alongside The Ministry of Magic, it also had its own rules. especially being how protective the Goblin was being of Harry and Rose. she decided not to argue, On the other hand, maybe it was a good idea that both went to the infirmary. Goblin healer was far better than human healers.
"Very well Director, maybe it is best that both Harry and Rose do see one of your healers." She prayed they wouldn't find anything, after all, abuse on top of what they had suffered would be far too much for them.
Goblin Infirmary
Harry and Rose laid in separate beds as Minerva stood watching over both of them. They had agreed to take the treatment as long as she was present. Both had been fed a mixture of potions that would help treat their Malnutrition. She had also been told that the Director had sent out one of his Goblin to purchase new clothes and Robes for the children. She watched closely as the Goblin healer scanned both twins. However as the healer stick traced over Harry's head, the boy screamed in pain.
"Ahh stop please it hurts it hurts" Harry was grateful when the stick had been removed from over his scar.
The Goblins head snapped sharply towards the now worried Professor. "Professor, did you know that Mr Potter scar was cursed and filled with dark magic?"
Minerva eyes widened and shook her head, oh the poor boy, she, of course, knew about the scar but had assumed it was the after effect after Harry had stopped the Dark Lord.
"No, I assumed it was just the aftermath of his confrontation all those years ago."
The Goblin healer waved a privacy bubble in place preventing the twins from hearing anything. He didn't want to scare the young boy. he could tell the witch wasn't lying.
"Unfortunately Professor there is very little we can do right now, as Master Potter is far too young. The ritual to remove the dark magic at his age would certainly kill him. I have scanned for other issues and it seems apart from their height being stunted and suffering from malnutrition, both are very healthy."
Minerva sighed in relief, she had been dreading the Goblins would have found some signs of physical abuse, but it seemed her fears were unfounded.
Meanwhile Harry and Rose were wondering what the Professor and Goblin healer was talking about. It was the first time that Harry had felt pain from his scar. He wasn't sure why but hoped someone would be able to explain it to him soon. Harry suddenly noticed his eyes were losing focus, but that was impossible he was wearing his glasses. Harry removed them and turned to look at Rose. He could see her so clearly. Had the potions corrected his eyesight? It was the only logical explanation.
Rose like Harry had been wondering what the Healer and the Professor were discussing, she was also concerned for Harry. She didn't like to see her brother in pain, however, before she could say a word she noticed the bubble popped and the Professor came up by their bedsides. She noticed the small on the Professor's face.
"Come on you two time to get dressed, the Goblin healer said we can go. However, you both must take your potions every day is that understood." Minerva noticed Harry raise his hand, she thought this was most odd seeing they were not at school and that was the only time she had expected to see a child's hand raised up.
"Professor, what did the Goblin say about my scar? The Healer seemed quite worried."
Minerva lowered head, how was she expect to explain that the boy scar was cursed and filled with dark magic. The poor boy had just been introduced to magic, knowing he had dark magic inside his scar that could cause the boy to reject their world. However, she also knew the boy had a right to know.
"Your Scar Harry is filled with Dark Magic, however soon as you turn thirteen then I will bring you back here so the Goblins can remove it. Unfortunately, you are too young at the moment. The Goblin also mentioned that he has corrected your vision. "
Harry stayed quiet, he wasn't happy that dark magic was in his scar, it sounded really bad, however, he had lived with it for most of his life. He didn't need to worry about it now If the Goblins could remove it when he turned thirteen that sounded just fine to him. He was also thrilled to be able to see without glasses. Harry noticed the worry on Rose's face and took her hand and squeezed it gently.
"It will okay Rose, I promise. Now let's get dressed, I really want to see what the rest of the alley look like."
Thirty minutes later and both twins and the professor were leaving the bank. The twins were now dressed in black robes made of Acromantula silk, Rose had asked what an Acromantula was and had been quite surprised and afraid to learn it was a large magical spider. Both twins had a supplement of potions that they both need to take every day. The healer had told them that it would correct both their height and weight. The first stop on the school shopping list was Madam Malkin Robes for all occasions. The Professor led the twins in. As it was early evening the shop wasn't as full as it would have been earlier.
Harry and Rose noticed that there were a few people in the shop. And two children standing on a stool being measured. Harry's eyes widened as he watched the tape measure move around the child on the stool on its own. The girl had blue eyes and long blonde hair, next to her on another stool was a boy who was also being measured he had dark blond hair and brown eyes. Just as Harry carried on looking over they were approached by a lady.
"I assume Hogwarts my dears. Very well then please both come step onto the stools. Professor, it is good to see you again. First years I take it?"
Minerva smiled at the middle-aged witch she always came here to buy her robes, the quality was exceptional especially for the price.
"Good Evening Madam Malkins, yes these two will be attending Hogwarts, both first years."
The seamstress smiled, and began to take measurement of the twins, she had seen the scar of course but she wasn't going to say anything, besides from the way the boy was watching the measuring tape, it was clear it hadn't been long since he had come across magic.
"Now Dear just stand there and let the tape do its job, I will move on to your sister."
Harry had noticed he was on the stool next to the girl he had seen. Seeing as it looked like she was going to Hogwarts too, he decided to introduce himself.
"Hello my name is Harry Potter, do you mind me asking what your name is?"
The girl snapped her head at the name, she wasn't sure what to say. Here was the boy her parents had been looking all over for. Not to mention his sister. Daphne noticed that her twin brother was already making an introduction and decided she would do the same. She was hoping her mother would return soon as she knew just how much she cared for the Potter twins.
Daphne had been too young at the time to understand why her mum was always crying when she was little. It was when she had turned eight that her mum had explained how she had been made a Godmother and was worried that she had never seen her Godchildren since the death of the Potters. Daphne had also learned the late Lily Potter was her Godmother. Both families had been really close. Daphne had then been shown a wizarding photo of her and her brother playing with the Potter twins. Daphne noticed Harry was still waiting for her to answer. She extended her hand.
"Daphne Greengrass, It nice to meet you, Harry." Daphne being bought up as Pure-blood knew this wasn't the way she should address someone she had just met, but it was clear to her that Harry and his sister obviously knew nothing about their world as the way he had greeted her.
Meanwhile Rose was speaking to Daphne's twin brother, his name was Samuel Greengrass, he had explained to Rose that the girl that her brother was talking too was his twin sister named Daphne. She also learned that both Daphne and Samuel had another sibling called Astoria, who was 10 and would join them at Hogwarts next year, however just before they could discuss anything further there was loud gasp.
Daphne had heard the bell on the door and then noticed it was her mother with Astoria, she had learned a little about Harry and Rose. It seems they were raised away from the magical world in the muggle world. And not treated very nicely.
Harry suddenly saw a tall version of Daphne enter the store soon as she had seen him, she had rushed over to him and was now hugging him. Harry stiffened at the contact but as he felt the tears on his shoulder and heard the lady say over and over that she had finally found them. He relaxed, he looked to Daphne and noticed she gave him a small smile.
Minerva had seen Iris Greengrass walk into the shop, being the lady's former Professor, she knew that the Greengrass family had been close to the Potters, after all in Hogwarts Lily and Iris had been best friends. Both had been top of their years throughout their education at Hogwarts. That friendship had continued after they had left school too. after all, Iris had been Lily's head bridesmaid at her wedding. She heard the gasp and noticed the woman rush over and hug Harry, she was going to intervene, but it seemed Harry didn't mind the hug. She also knew it might be good for Harry and Rose to know that others did care for them.
Iris Couldn't believe it after all those years looking and worrying for her Godchildren they were in the shop with her own Twins. Fate had certainly smiled gracefully on her today. Iris knew this wasn't really how she should have behaved, but seeing the twins for the first time in years bought all those emotions she had been bottling up to the surface. She took some time to compose herself before speaking,
"Harry, Rose I am so happy to finally see you both again. My name is Lady Iris Greengrass, I am Daphne and Samuel's mum. I am sorry for hugging you like that Harry, but it just been so long. You see I am not just the mum of Daphne and Samuel and little Astoria here who you and Rose won't even know, but I am also yours and Roses Godmother. Your mum and I were best friends at Hogwarts and that friendship continued after we both left school. I attended your parent's wedding and was even her head bride maid. When I fell pregnant with Daphne and Samuel and asked your mum to be their Godmother. Lily returned the gesture when you were both born and I became your Godmother."
Harry was trying to work everything out if this lady was their Godmother and their mother was the Godmother of Daphne and Samuel then did that make them family. Harry had noticed the women were still looking up at him, with tears in her eyes.
"Do you mind if I call you Lady Greengrass?" he noticed the lady shake her head so he continued. "You see Lady Greengrass my sister and I never knew we had Godparents, we lived with our aunt and uncle in the muggle world as you call it. Away from the magical world. We only today have learned what magic is."
Iris's heart was breaking her Godchildren didn't even know who she was, or who Daphne and Samuel were. She then looked up worried. When she had heard the word muggle.
"Harry, you haven't been staying with a woman called Petunia Dursley have you?"
Rose had seen enough and came over and stood next to Harry, she had seen the lady hug him, and heard everything she had said. Suddenly she saw the woman held out her arms towards her. Rose looked up to her brother and noticed he nodded. Reassured she walked into the hug.
Harry watched as Iris hugged Rose and started crying again. However, he remembered the question she had asked and decided to give her an answer.
"Yes, Lady Greengrass that is who we have been staying with. Why do you know them?"
Iris's eyes suddenly darkened, she and her husband had been at the will signing of both James and Lily. Both had been informed by Dumbledore that the Dark Lord was after them, and if they didn't make it through the war, then at least their affairs had been put in order. Along with guardianship for Harry and Rose. Iris remembered the guardian list very clearly. Sirius Black was top, then it was her and Clyde her husband, followed by the Longbottoms then the Bones. Then right at the bottom in bold, they had put Harry and Rose must never go to the Dursley, because of their hatred for magic. Iris looked over to her old professor. There was no mistake in her mind who was responsible, after all, there had been only one person at the will reading who had the power to change things. Albus Dumbledore. If Minerva was here with the twins, then it didn't take much to put two and two together. The old fool had hidden her Godchildren in the muggle world, not with any muggles, but muggles who hated magic. Well, that ended right here. If she could arrange it she would take both twins home tonight. The Goblin certainly wouldn't be pleased to learn that the will of a Most Ancient and Noble house had been violated.