Author Note- So as we have seen earlier Harry Potter is actually Regulus' son Hadrian. I was actually planning to make him Sirius and Marlene's son. But this is much better. So, Enjoy the story.

"Conversation", 'Thoughts'

Chapter 2

"Welcome back Heir Potter-Black". The Goblin's word resonated through the Great Hall.

Many started to realise who exactly was standing in front of them. Dumbledore was infuriated at himself. He had no idea how the Potters managed to hide this from him. Fudge was starting to realise that he was looking at a future powerplayer.

Suddenly a voice cut through the silence, "WHAT???", it was Draco Malfoy, "How can this useless cheater be Heir Black. It's me. I'm the Heir Black. Wait until my fa..."

"Enough Malfoy. Stop making a scene and sit down." To everyone's surprise, it came from Snape. Draco had no other option but to comply. Even there was a newfound admiration for Snape in the faces of both staffs and students.

The Goblin who earlier declared him Heir, Bloodaxe said to Malfoy, "You assumed that you were Heir Black as the entire Black line wiped out and your mother being a Black. But if you had tried to contact Gringotts you would have known the truth." He then turned to Harry and continued, "Before his death, your father was the Heir Black. So when he died, you became the Heir Apparent. As for being the Potter heir, you are the last living Potter."

Harry was trying to process what was happening around him. Potters weren't his parents. They adopted him. His father was Regulus Black. From the information in the test, he must be Sirius' brother or something. His mother was Sophia Potter. She was his dad's/James Potter's sister. His entire life was nothing.

But suddenly, a question came. It was from Professor Flitwick, "But we all remember that Lily was pregnant. She was due on July. Even I have personally seen her as she was my mastery student." He could see many of the staff members nodding their heads.

"I can answer that". Another goblin in the crew said, "I'm Goldtooth. I have been the Potter Account Manager for the past 20 years. I was even close to Potters. Lily Potter was indeed pregnant. At the same time Sophia Potter got pregnant with Heir Potter-Black here as well. But, they wanted to keep it a secret because of the war and all. The only ones who knew about it were Sirius Black, his girlfriend and Lily Potter's bestfriend Marlene Mckinnon and Frank and Alice Longbottom, as Alice Longbottom were their healer."

Harry turned to Neville. He could see a look of shock and hurt in the boy's face. Harry could understand the shock, but the hurt made him think what could have happened to the Longbottoms?

Goldtooth continued, "Ms.Potter gave birth to Heir Potter-Black on July 24th. But, Regulus Black's death and the complications of a young age pregnancy took toll on her. She died 6 days later."

Harry was enraged at himself. 'Great' he thought. 'I killed my mother'. But he quickly shook his as he started to realise that he didn't anything wrong.

Goldtooth continued, "The shock of Marlene and Sophia's death led Lily to have a premature labour on the day of Sophia's death" He paused for a moment. "The real Harry Potter was a stillborn".

Harry heard several gasps and sobs around him. The sobs were coming from the staff members like Professor McGonagall, Sprout and Madame Pomphrey. Even Professor Flitwick was also getting teary-eyed. What shocked Harry the most was the expression on Snape's face. It wasn't the usual sneer or rage. It was something else. But he shook it away. One of the gasps came from his right side. That was when he noticed that the Champions were present in the hall as well.

Goldtooth continued, "The Potters were utterly devastated. Lily Potter was on the verge of a breakdown when they heard Heir Potter-Black's cry. That's when they decided to adopt him as their own and used a Potter family glamour charm to make him look like them. They had already told everyone that Sophia Potter was ill. They said that the disease took her. The only others who knew of his real identity were Sirius Black and Alice Longbottom".

Harry was in complete dilemma. Yes, he had heard of his dad's or uncle's sister who died of illness and that she was in Gryffindor. But nothing more. As for Regulus Black, this was the first time he was even hearing his name. This was all too much.

But his thoughts were interrupted by a sound, "As much as this is interesting", It was Barty Crouch, "We have a tournament in hand. So Mr.Potter/Mr.Black, will you please accompany the other champions to the antechamber".

He couldn't believe the gall of the man. His entire life was shattering and for this man his bloody tournament is important. Harry started to realise that someone was intentionally putting him in this tournament to get him killed. He need to get out. But how? What should he do?

That was when he remembered something Professor Flitwick said. He turned around and asked, "Professor Flitwick. You said the Goblet's countermeasure identified me as an imposter and shot me right".

Professor Flitwick said, "Yes?".

Harry continued, "The parchment is for Harry Potter. Which is why it hit me. Which means the Goblet selected Harry Potter not Hadrian Black. Doesn't that mean I shouldn't have to participate?"

Professor Flitwick was actually taken aback by the point. He knew Potter/Black was intelligent and had the potential inside him. But he always tried to hide it. Seeing him use it made him happy. He replied, "Yes, Mr.Pot...Black. It is very much possible. But we need to verify it."

Crouch was getting irritated and said, "We don't have any means to verify it. So it means..."

Goldtooth interrupted, "Actually we do. If a person is selected by the Goblet, a contract would be formed between the person and the Goblet. If there is indeed a contract between Mr.Black and the Goblet, then he would have to participate. Otherwise he doesn't have to".

For the first time this night, Harry was feeling hope. Things might be good.

But Dumbledore came forward and said, "Will that be necessary?"

Harry was shocked to hear it come from him. But before he could reply, a redheaded woman to his side replied, "What do you mean Albus? Ofcourse it is necessary. Or are you insisting that a 14 year old boy should participate in a dangerous magical tournament meant for adults?"

Dumbledore started to pale and he replied quickly, "Ofcourse not Amelia. I was just saying that the Fire is already gone. It won't be lit until the next tournament".

Goldtooth replied to it, "Even if the fire is gone you can still find out whether there is contract or not. It won't be an issue".

Harry didn't have to think twice, "Then please do find it".

Bloodaxe said, "It costs 300 galleons".

Harry didn't know if he had the money. He turned to Goldtooth and asked, "Goldtooth can I access my Harry Potter trust vault? If possible how much money is in there?"

Goldtooth grinned and said, "Yes you can access your vault and you have approximately 1500 galleons".

Harry turned to Bloodaxe and said, "You can take the money from my vault".

Bloodaxe nodded. He raised his hand and started chanting something in a language he doesn't understand. Seconds later a white line formed between him and the Goblet. Bloodaxe continued the chanting and about a minute later the line became red. Bloodaxe stopped the chanting and the line was gone.

Harry didn't understand what happened. But Goldtooth explained, "As you can see the contract line came out red. If there was indeed a contract for Heir Potter-Black with the Goblet it would have appeared green. So, you don't have to participate in the tournament Heir Potter-Black."

Harry let out the air he was holding. He was free from the contract. When he turned towards others, he could see that there were faces of relief. Especially for the staff and Gryffindors. But he could still see some not so happy looks on the faces of Hufflepuffs and some Ravenclaws. He started to realise that they still believe that he had entered the tournament willingly. He had to do something.

He turned to Goldtooth and asked, "Is it possible to identify who put my name in the Goblet?"

This question spiked the interest of the students, especially Hufflepuffs. Dumbledore asked in his grandfatherly voice, "Why Harry? What is the need of it? You are already free of the tournament".

Harry had enough of it, "Seriously Professor. Why? Here is why. You might not have noticed it, but I can see it in their faces. They still think I put my name in the Goblet. That I got scared and chickened out based on a technicality. It is going to be my second year all over again. So I'm going to do it, because it is my right to prove my innocence and it is my only chance to do it."

Dumbledore was utterly shocked by Harry's outburst. He hadn't seen him like that ever. Harry half expected a lash from the professors for his outburst. But all he found was shock and a tad bit of respect. Even Snape, who could have been the most vocal man in this scenario was also silent. That is when it hit him, 'Maybe, maybe they're also eager to know who the culprit was'.

He turned to Goldtooth asked again, "Can it be done?"

Again it was Bloodaxe who replied, "500 galleons".

Harry thought, 'He is milking the situation. But I have no choice'. He said, "Do it".

Just like earlier Bloodaxe raised his hand chanted in the language. After a minute or two a white line shot from the Goblet, which went across the podium and ended at a point.

The entire Great Hall went silent when the line pointed at Alastor Moody. It looked like he had moved from the place where he stood earlier and was only three or four steps away from the back exit door. The professors, Amelia Bones and an auror with her could be seen slowly reaching for their wands.

Dumbledore was shocked and asked in a complete disbelief, "Alastor?"

In a lightning speed Moody took out his wand. But before he could,

"EXPELLIARMUS!!"

"STUPIFY!!"

The disarming charm from Snape took his wand and the stunner from Amelia hit him in the chest, rendering him unconscious.

Amelia turned to the auror and asked him to take the man into the containment cell. He send out a patronus and asked for additional men.

Someone cleared his throat. It was Ludo Bagman. The guy had been so shocked to even speak a word. He said, "As the confusions were all cleared, I think we can continue with the procedures of the tournament. So, I request all three champions to please move to the antechamber".

Dumbledore came up the podium and said, "I think it would be an excellent idea. It was a long tiring night. I think the remaining students can now go to their dormitories. Off you trot". He gave his usual grandfatherly smile.

Before leaving, Harry thanked the Goblins and Professor Flitwick for their help. Bloodaxe was actually taken aback by the gesture. He simply nodded in reply.

Harry was about to turn around and leave for the dormitory when he remembered something in the test. Which gave him a possibility, an idea.

He called out, "Goldtooth. What does it mean by "Oathsworn"?"

End of Chapter 2

So that's it for chapter 2. The next chapter of Return of the Lost Heir will be out next week. Enjoy my stories. Waiting for your reviews.