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"Oh . . . Crap" whispered Harry Potter as he looked into the maw of the dragon in front of him. A simple error that is all it was. One forgotten book on a list of so many others caused his current predicament. So much happened, so many secrets learned, all in the time of a single day.

One of his books on his list had not been purchased on his first trip to Diagon alley. Thankfully Hagrid had informed Harry of the Knight Bus, just in case the Dursley's had refused to take him to the train station. The bus came as he was told it would, allowing him to get to Diagon alley to purchase the forgotten book.

He decided that it would be a good idea to add a little more "pocket change" for his new book, maybe a little extra for shopping, and some spending money for the rest of the year. Entering the bank he saw it was not as full as his last visit, only two wizards and one witch were within the building being attended by the miniature beings, the goblins. He decided that he will make sure to come to the bank during the weekdays from now on.

Harry walked calmly and briskly over to one of the tellers.

"Welcome to Gringotts valued customer, how may I assist you today?"

"I would like to access my vault; I need to withdrawal a little gold."

"Your name sir, and do you have your key?"

"Harry Potter, and here is my key." As Harry retrieved and handed the key to the teller.

The goblin took the key and placed it into an odd contraption, which began to whir, buzz, and light up. Eyes' widening the goblin quickly says "Please wait here while I contact your treasure keeper."

Harry quizzically nods, curious if he was going to get the goblin that had aided his first entry into his vault. Harry waits patiently for the next few minutes contemplating what other purchases he should make; he already has all but one school book. It then occurs to him, he has enough money to purchase new clothes. Not just the robes for school which he already purchased, but clothes to replace the second hand clothes of his much larger cousin.

"Good day Mr. Potter." Harry jumps, not noticing the well-dressed goblin approach his side.

"I am Radnorack, the potter family treasure keeper."

Harry stares at the well-dressed goblin and intelligently responds "Um, hello"

"I am glad to see you are finally responding to our letters, there are a few account and treasury issues that need to be addressed as soon as possible, please fallow me."

Shocked at the short speak of the goblin, Harry rushes to follow. Radnorack quickly shows Harry into his office "Please take a seat Mr. Potter." The goblin presses his finger into the door frame and it glows pale blue for a second before returning to normal.

Harry sat down in the offered chair, still confused and attempting to catch up to recent events. Radnorack walks to a simple looking office cabinet and takes out a bound leather file.

"Thank you for coming in Mr. Potter, unfortunately I was previously indisposed on your last visit here and was given instruction only to contact you directly and alone over the matters we must discuss."

"No problem. . . Um. Sir what do we need to discuss, did I take too much out of my vault last time or something, if you don't mind me asking of course?"

"Of course not Mr. Potter, and no what you do with your trust vault is up to you"

"Trust vault, why do you call it that?"

At this Radnorack stops narrows his eyes at Harry while remaining silent, while drumming his long fingers on his desk. Contemplating what he was just asked.

"Did you not come in to discuss the letters I sent you?"

"No sir, I have never received a letter from Gringotts, I would not of even known about it had Hagrid not brought me here to get into my vault, Why did you send me a letter?" Said Harry shaking his head slightly just as confused as he was a minute ago. "Also why do I have or need a treasure keeper?"

"Hmm. The two questions have a relating answer Mr. Potter. I sent you a letter concerning the Potter family estate which is currently being overseen by myself until you came in to see me in order to view your fathers will. I have been sending you letters every year since October 31, 1986 as per your fathers request; in order for you to inherit your estates, titles, vaults both family and heirloom." Explains Radnorack patiently.

Realization crosses Harry's face "I am sorry, but as I said I never received any letter from you or Gringotts. However if those letters were sent to my home perhaps my Aunt and Uncle simply threw them away."

"Not possible the letters would have been delivered to you by owl" responds Radnorack, while leaning back into his chair.

"This will need to be investigated on a later date. However, now that you are here we can get on with the process if you so wish Mr. Potter. First we will need for you to put a drop of blood on this identity box" while the goblin takes out an older looking box with a crest on the top, and a small knife with a silver sheen. "This box will generate the key to your family vault and identify it to you directly, it will also void the previous key so others cannot attempt to access it."

"Wait, someone else can access my parent's vaults?"

"Not without you authenticating them, they have been frozen sense the death of your parents until you came in to claim them. I am seeing two requests to access the vaults that were denied. Once by Albus Dumbledoor nearly ten years ago November 1, 1981 the second a request of access by the Minister of Magic. The third attempt was actually only a few days ago, once again by Albus Dumbledoor."

"Why would they try to access my vaults?"

"Albus Dumbledoor was being given a sum every month from the Potter vaults as funding for some project Albus was doing at the time; he was informed that at the death of James such payments would end as the accounts were frozen and would remain that way. And the Minister of Magic for funding that he claimed that James Potter had signed off on, but refused to provide proof of contract, though he would have been denied anyway. Albus came in again a few days ago just after your first visit and attempted to gain access to both of your family vaults using the keys to both vaults. He claimed he was given permission to do so by your father. "

Nodding his head Harry takes the knife on the table "how much is needed?"

"Not much just a couple of drops, I would suggest your thumb."

Harry nods and pricks his thumb. Holding the bleeding thumb over the box he lets three drops fall into the depression on the top. The box glows blue with strange symbols on the sides. After lasting almost a minute the box stops glowing.

Harry raises his eyebrows and looks to the goblin. Harry jumps as the box lets out a loud ding and runes glow green on the top, as five keys slide out of one side.

The goblin takes the keys and examines each one closely. After a few seconds Radnorack places the keys on a cloth in front of Harry. "These two here are the key to the family vault and the Potter Heirloom vault, respectively" pointing at the furthest key to Harry's right then to the one in the middle. "These keys here however" pointing at the final key "I am not sure, I will need to investigate this matter, will you permit me to hold these key so I may find their Vaults?"

"Sure. What does this mean though? Did my parents make other vaults in secret or something."

"No, these keys have an older design, much older."

"But they were just made, how can they be ancient?"

"Their design is ancient, beyond that sorry I cannot explain how this process works, goblin secrets. I do hope you understand."

"Oh no that's fine I did not mean to pry" responds Harry quickly curious as the keys look similar to him. But guessing that it must be something that only a goblin can see.

"It's quite alright; now let's head down to your family vault where your fathers will is being stored." States Radnorack as he slides out of his chair and heads to the door.

"By the way what were those symbols on the box, there were 13 correct, or am I not allowed to ask?"

Radnorack stops walking for a second and looks at Harry with obvious shock in his eyes before schooling his expression and continuing towards the door.

"I cannot be specific, but what you saw were runes, you will be going to Hogwarts this year correct. Then I suggest you talk to your teachers on the subject, in-fact I recommend it. Those runes were placed very closely and the fact you could count them is a credit to you Mr. Potter."

Harry was caught flat footed not used to compliments "uh. . . Thank you."

"In fact I would recommend that you go purchase some beginner books on runes. After all extra studies never hurt anyone.

"Of course, that does sound like good advice."

Radnorack chuckled "Now let's head down to the vaults."

As they head over to the carts Harry notices the goblin that assisted him his first visit to Gringotts sitting to the side of a teller station, writing something in a hurry. Harry turns back and continues to follow Radnorack into a cart.

A disorienting trip latter they arrive not in front of a vault, but in front of a corridor. Radnorack gets out motioning Harry to follow him. Harry notices that the goblin has some strange device with him that he did not notice before.

Radnorack notices Harry's gaze. "It's called a clanker and is used to suppress the dragon guarding the high security vaults."

"Wait, dragon. As in a giant fire-breathing lizard. How did you get it down here?"

"Actually dragons have more in common with snakes than lizards. And we raised the dragon here in the vaults, to train it to guard them."

As they turned the corner, IT came into view. A massive dragon with pale scales and mighty wings. Its pale eyes gleamed, staring into Harry's.

"Oh. . . Crap" whispered Harry. To his side Radnorack held the unused clankers, while staring wide eyed. Though his eyes were not on the dragon, but on the human boy standing next to him.

"Who speaks" a loud raspy voice calls. It takes Harry a second to realize the voice is coming from the dragon.

"Um Harry, Harry Potter. . . . Sir"

"How do you speak to me, how do you hear me. None in this place have spoken with me before."

"Parseltounge" spoke Radnorack in apparent awe.

"What, what is that" asked Harry the goblin.

"Who is there who stands with the speaker" said the dragon.

"It is still me, there is a goblin here leading me to my family vault which you are guarding" replied Harry.

"Hmm so you come with the pain bringers, with their blasted noise makers"

"You mean the clankers, he has one though he hasn't used it"

"Mr. Potter perhaps we should proceed to the vault" cut in Radnorack, glancing between Harry and the dragon. "Could you ask him to move out of the way?"

"Sure" "Can we get into my vault Dragon sir?"

"Of course speaker Harry, perhaps we can speak again at a later date young speaker for now I will return to my sleep. By the way you may call me Shimmerclaw" replied the dragon as he settles back onto the stand he rose from.

Radnorack and Harry passed the dragon and arrived at a large vault door. Radnorack took Harrys key and placed it in the slot "Mr. Potter you need to turn the key here, while I open the wards here" explained Radnorack as he pointed to a series of runes carved into the door a few feet away.

Harry turned the key as the runes glowed, a loud series of clinks and clanks and the seam of the door extended from the keyhole to the top and bottom of the door. The door slowly swung open leaving the key within one side.

"Holy. . . . Crap."

Harry had already seen his trust vault so he believed he was prepared for what was coming. He was wrong. The vault was enormous easily showing how the other vault was only a small fraction of the wealth. Filled with mountains of gold the vault appeared to be out of some sort of fiction. Oddly directly to the side of the door was a standard steel filing cabinet.

Radnorack walked over to the cabinet and opened the top drawer. Pulling out a thick envelope embroidered in silver on the edges and a crest on the front, he shut the cabinet with a quick snap. The goblin then proceeded back to Harry conjuring a table and chairs. "As per your fathers request, we need to take care of this matter in the protection of the vault, Mr. Potter."

"Alright, by the way you said something earlier, parse-something, what was it?" asked Harry.

"Parseltounge, it means snake speaker. As I said earlier dragons are closely related to snakes, however only Salazar Slytherin himself has ever been able to speak to dragons. None of his descendants since have had the gift of dragon-speak, a few have been killed trying."

At this Radnorack was silent for a few seconds watching Harry James Potter in front of him. Harry simply sat there thinking about the incident a little time ago with the snake in the zoo.

"What does this mean?" he asked.

Radnorack smirked "It means Mr. Potter, that I and many others will be watching your progress from now on. However, we came here to look at your parents will. Let us save this discussion for after, I believe that your newly discovered abilities will make this will all the more interesting."

"Now, let's get on to the reading of the will."

At this Radnorack pulled out the rather thick folded parchment within the folder. Radnorack pulled out his wand and raised it above his head "I Radnorack Goldtap, hereby swear on my magic and life that this reading is of the official will of Lord James Potter and Lady Lily Potter, that I will bear responsibility not only to the reading but also do what is in my power to ensure that the wishes of this will are carried out and enforced if it is within my abilities to do so. So mote it be."

A flash of magic appeared around the goblin and he then sat back at the table.

"What was that?"

"A magical oath, one of the easiest yet strongest oaths to give that provides authenticity for such meetings as this. It is also ensure that you feel secure that there will be no "funny business" with your parents will and that I will do what I can to aid you after you leave here today."

Harry nodded unsure and, touched, that Radnorack would do something so potentially dangerous just to put his mind at ease.

Radnorack cleared his throat and opened the folded parchment.

This is the last will and testament to James Charles Potter, I invoke through my life and magic that I am writing this of wound mind and body, or shall these words burn from these pages, so mote it be.

This is the last will and testament to Lily May Potter (nee) Evans, I invoke through my life and magic that I am writing this of wound mind and body, or shall these words burn from these pages, so mote it be.

This document will contain the shared wills of both Lord James and Lady Lily Potter.

Hadrian James Potter (known and read as Harry) is hereby named Heir of the Most Ancient and Noble House of Potter. Upon his age of majority of the age of seventeen he is to be named Lord of the House of Potter with full rights to make who he wishes Lady and name whosoever he chooses as heir.

We leave the property "The Den" in northern Scotland to Remus John Lupin to use as he sees fit. Make note that this property contains a house-elf controlled garden for the use of growing food and ingredients for a certain furry potion.

We leave the necklace known as Aegis, and the ring known as Medusa's Teardrop to Sirius Orion Black, as reminders to what can be accomplished when pranksters put their minds to something.

We leave thirty silver sickles to Peter William Pettigrew, and our hope that his suffering is eternal, for if we are dead it is due to his betrayal to The Dark Lord Voldemort as our secret keeper. If he hasn't betrayed us then this is moot as this document will not be read as we will still be alive.

We leave all our remaining worldly possessions, wealth, and titles to our son Hadrian James Potter (known and read as Harry). We leave the house in Godrick's Hallow, Potter Manor, Lily's Pad in Diagon alley, The Summer House in southern France, the Hunters Mansion in Alaska, and Villa DownUnder in Australia to Harry Potter to do with as he sees fit. The titles and rights to these properties are secured within Gringotts under the watch and management of Radnorack the Potter Family Treasure Keeper until this will is read as per prior agreement and . These properties are not to be sold, donated, or in any way change hands until Harry Potter reaches the age of 17 years.

Items of note that need be placed in Harry's possession immediately after the reading of this will include, the Potter Family Ring, the pendant known as Hoplon, and the Family Grimoire. The Grimoire is to be given after Harry has been accepted by the Potter Ring of course. The Grimoire will be placed under a blood lock and possession Fidelus Charm as coded into the book itself for Harry's and the Potter Families magic's protection. It is noteworthy that this book is enchanted to return to the Heirloom Vault if ever opened by someone other than a Potter or that Potters chosen mate.

The heirloom vault is to remain inventoried by Radnorack on a monthly basis, as was arranged beforehand. Within the vault is a detailed inventory and identification document for each piece within the confines of the vault and the items that are supposed to be within the vault that has been loaned out to be returned. Harry may use any and all items within this vault for his personal, we repeat personal, use at any time he so chooses as they and all potter heirlooms and property now belong to him and him alone. Albus Dumbledore is to return any and all items taken from James Potter and Lily Potter taken, loaned, and/or borrowed before and/or after their deaths. These items include but are not limited to, the invisibility cloak, a silver pensive, and Lily's Journals and notebooks loaned to Albus Dumbledore by his request before his death. Each of these items are properly inventoried and a list of borrowed inventory is under the management of Radnorack. These items are to be returned within thirteen days of the reading of this document or Radnorack is authorized to use the Goblin Investigative Inquisition to located and recover all items outside the vault.

We hereby name Sirius Orion Black as Godfather of Hadrian James Potter as right of as the unbreakable Guardians Oath accepted by Lord and Lady Potter.

We hereby name Alice Mary Longbottom as Godmother of Hadrian James Potter as right of the unbreakable Guardians Oath accepted by Lord and Lady Potter.

The rights and responsibilities of Guardian, both magical and legal, and caregiver to Harry are to be given as follows in the order presented should one be unable are unwilling to accept responsibility:

Sirius Orion Black

Alice Mary Longbottom

Andromeda Selene Tonks

Minerva Sue McGonagall

Gregory Thomas Greengrass

In no way, shape, or form is Hadrian James Potter to be placed in the care of Petunia Dursley or any of the Dursley name.

The final note is that the personal letters from Lily and James are to be retrieved from the vault to be given to Harry for his private reading after immediately at the close of the reading of this Last Will and Testament.

Signed: James Charles Potter Lily May Potter

Radnorack finished the reading and refolded the document. He then picked up his wand and said a "Lumos" a small ball of light appearing on the end of his wand "Nox" and the light disappeared.

"What was that?"

"I was proving my earlier oath valid by performing a simple magic, had this not been the Will of James and Lily Potter my magic at least would be forever taken" explained Radnorack.

Harry looked at the document on the table with a mix of sadness and anger.

"I was never supposed to go to my Aunts house, I could have lived with these people on that list" Harry said quietly.

"To be fair Mr. Potter, these people listed were never aware of the decisions in this will. The Ministry declared their copy of the will closed and sealed at the request of Albus Dumbledore just after your parents deaths."

"But what about my godparents, did they care so little for me that they never checked on me, that they left me to the "tender" mercies of my Aunt and Uncle" Harry asked quietly, afraid of the answer.

"Alice Longbottom has be in the intensive mind care unit of St. Mungos since near the same time your parents were murdered Mr. Potter. And your Godfather Sirius Black has been incarcerated in the prison Azkaban since he was accused of betraying your parents and killing the "Hero" Peter Pettigrew and 12 muggles. I understood it that Sirius was the secret keeper who betrayed your parents, but according to this that is not the case" Said Radnorack as he points to the will.

"What does that mean, could he have been a decoy or something? "

"That would be my guess."

"Then why is he in prison, shouldn't his trial have shown that he wasn't the secret keeper?"

"As I stated earlier Mr. Potter, I will do what I can to address the will of your parents due to my oath, starting with looking into this issue as it is of great concern to the goblins. Though it explains why Mr. Black was declared Lord Apparent of the Black family after his incarceration, which shouldn't be possible. I will make this a priority Mr. Potter you have my word."

"Thank you. Have the items that Albus Dum. . . . . something been returned?"

"I can assure you that they have not and I will be writing the official notice to Mr. Dumbledore for their return immediately after this meetings conclusion."

"Alright should we get those things my parents said should be given to me a ring and nekalace right?"

"The Potter Family Ring and a Pendant yes I will fetch them now." At this Radnorack gets out of his chair and walks over to the filing cabinet again opening a lower drawer.

Harry sat for a second before asking "What about the properties I own, wow I own houses that is still a little shocking" a small smile appearing on his lips.

"Once you are accepted by the Potter ring the titles and properties themselves will tie themselves to you, giving you not only access and control but a sort of telepathic knowledge of not only their locations but the Floo addresses to all of them. Though only the ones here in Britain will be easily accessed, as international Floo travel is restricted and monitored without some prior appointment or notification. The ring will also act as a portkey to Potter Manor"

The items in question were brought over and Radnorack handed the ring over first. Harry looked at the ring which changed size as he held it though the large half inch crest remained the same size. Radnorack grinned at the ring changing size knowing that was a good sign that the ring was accepting its new master.

"What is a portkey, and why would I want to catch the flu?"

Radnorack chuckled knowing that these questions might come up "a portkey is a magical device that allows an object to connect to a location and transport anyone holding the portkey to that location, this ring will allow you to go from any not portkey protected location to Potter Manor near instantly. It is an easy way to get home or an easy escape route if needed. Floo is magical fire travel, allowing a user to teleport from one networked Floo to another again near instantly. Your Potter Manor also has the benefit of have an eternal Floo meaning it cannot be disconnected and it is also heavily warded, enchanted, and charmed to prevent anyone from arriving without approval. Though once your parents passed the house would have locked itself down so the Floo will need to be reopened by the ring. I will show you how to properly Floo travel before leaving here today."

Harry nodded and looked at the ring in his hands. He places the ring on his right hands ring finger and the crest glows for a second before the glow dims. The ring now looks to be even more lustrous, as if it sensed the presence of its new master. Harry can now feel something in the back of his mind, realizing quickly that he now knows where all his properties are located and the address for each one.

At this point Radnorack had placed the pendant Hoplon and the Grimoire on the table "Simply put Hoplon on your neck Mr. Potter, and place the rings crest against the Grimoire's seal on its lock."

Harry did as told and followed Radnorack's instructions. The Hoplon was heavier than it looked and the book opened after only quick press. Opening the book showed that the Grimoire was filled with spells, enchantments, runic combinations, and other secrets. Though it might as well have been in another language as Harry understood very little.

"The spells within the Grimoire might not make much sense until you at least have a little understanding of magic Mr. Potter. Perhaps leaving it here until next summer will be best. A year of study will make a difference perhaps."

Harry nodded and relocked to book placing it back on the table a little disappointed. Radnorack took the book and replaced it within the filing cabinet.

"Now Mr. Potter I think it would be a good time to show you how to Floo" stated Radnorack as he started to walk to the vault door. "Oh, I have a copy of the will here if you wish to keep it. Also I will now take the time to contact those listed as potential guardians starting with Mrs. Tonks as she is the first available on the list within the will."

Harry perked up at this; this means he could find someone to take care of him. Even if they didn't he owns his own houses. He might not have to return to the Dursleys ever again. Well he would want Hedwig and the school supplies already purchased. . . . . . . Wait, why did he come to Gringotts for again?

"Wait, I need to grab some money. I nearly forgot."

"Alright, take what you need. Remember if you want to look into runes you will need to purchase books on it, Arithmancy might help as well. I will write a short list and you can go get them while I contact Mrs. Tonks concerning the will. I will also send the order to Albus Dumbledore and draft the inquiry into Lord Blacks innocence."

After Harry grabbed some galleons with a few more suggestions from Radnorack they left for the surface. Radnorack gave harry a key chain for his keys that came equipped with goblin charms to hide them from any potential thieves. He also explained how due to the trust vaults proximity to the surface and that it gets refilled periodically, it could be used for quick withdrawals.

Harry walked out of Gringotts to buy his books as Radnorack did his work. The trip to Flourish and Blotts was quick and with the help of the assistant there he was able to find the books that Radnorack recommended. The teller then informed him that if he needed more books he could simply use his owl to request an order that could be delivered with payment upon receiving his book. The teller also sold harry a special satchel, this satchel was enchanted with featherweight charms and special enlargement making the inside a similar size to a large trunk.

Harry then returned to Gringotts after stopping for a single scoop of Florean Forescue's fudge icecream. Upon arriving he asked the goblin at the desk to tell Radnorack that he was back. Radnorack came out less than five minutes later.

"Hello again Mr. Potter please this way."

Radnorack led Harry back to his office. "I have sent the letter to Dumbledore demanding the return of your property and prepared the draft of the inquiry into Lord Blacks incarceration. I will not be able to show you how to use the Floo however my time and yours has come to an end for today though you are more than welcome back whenever you need."

Harry looked a little disappointed at this then remembered "What about the people named in the will" asked Harry hopefully.

"I will need to contact Mr. Lupin later about his new property of course." He stopped talking for a second as they approached his door. "As for Mrs. Tonks" Radnorack opened the door and walked inside. Harry followed and immediately noticed another three people standing next to the chair Harry sat in earlier.

"Hello Harry, my name is Andromeda Tonks." Said the beautiful tall woman with soft brown hair and wide kind eyes.

"Hello Harry, my name is Nymphadora Tonks, but don't call me that, just Tonks or Dora Ok" the other girl obviously her daughter with heart shaped face, short spiky hair, and dark twinkling eyes standing a head shorter than her mother.

"Hello Harry, my name is Ted Tonks." A man stood on the other side of Andromeda with a kind smile and an appearance that told even Harry he lived near muggles.

Andromeda spoke again "Radnorack called us here about the will and already informed us of what it stated. And we would like it very much if you would allow us to take you into our home, our family, as you should have years ago."

Harry stood in shock starring at the woman, a beautiful woman who seemed to come stait out of a fairy tale, the one he wished for ever since he could remember. The chance for something of a real family.

"Yes of course, please. If it is really ok I would love to be a part of your family."