Waking up the next morning Harry wrote out a letter to Neville explaining the circumstances of his disappearance and what he'd discovered at Gringotts.

Harry then sent letters to Lady Bones and Lady Longbottom, requesting their presence at the Leaky Cauldron the next day for a discussion.

Getting dressed Harry made his way out into the alley and up to Gringotts.

Nodding to the tellers he past he made his way into Ragnarok's office before taking a seat and waiting for the Lord goblin.

Coming into the office Lord Ragnarok laid a stack of files on the desk.

"Harry, here is a portkey," he began handing over a chain, which Harry put over his head, "Saying the word Sanctuary and you will be taken to the Potter Manor."

Handing over another chain with a key on it Ragnarok informed his of its purpose. "It's you vault key, only you can remove it."

"These are also you emaciation papers. Seeing as you are to become a Lord of more than one house, it becomes automatic."

Taking the papers Harry said his oaths and the Head Rings appeared upon his hand, before signing the contract with a blood quill.

"Now solicitor Tonks will be here in a moment, she is well trusted and will be well suited to your requirements."

As if but coincidence, a tall, aristocratic woman with long brown hair walked into the room carrying a briefcase.

"Mrs Tonks, meet Harry Potter."

"Hello, Mr Potter I've been told I can be of help." She began smiling at Harry as she sat.

"Yes, my godfather was wrongly imprisoned in Azkaban but escaped with his sanity. He is Lord of a Noble and Ancient House and was locked away without a trial. I believe you have heard of Sirius Black yes?"

Laughing a little Mrs Tonks smiled, "Yes, he's my cousin! But what makes you so sure he's innocent?"

The rest of the day was spent in that office explaining his story to Andromeda who was more than happy to listen.

They planned a way to get Sirius' record cleared and compiled a list of charges that could be brought up against Dumbledore from over the past fourteen years.


The next day Harry got his replies. Neville had said the Dumbledore had thrown a fit when Harry left.

Walking downstairs in the Leaky Cauldron, Harry prepared himself for his meeting with Lady Bones and Lady Longbottom.


10 o'clock on the dot, the floo flared to life and the two ladies stepped out, heading for the private room Tom had left for them.

Walking in they sat across from the young lord.

"Food, drink?" asked Harry, though they both denied.

"So then, what do you want?" asked Lady Longbottom impatiently.

"To tell you my story and reform the alliance our families once had." said Harry bluntly before beginning to tell his story.

Hours later the three sat in contemplative silence.

"I wish to clear Sirius' name and make some changes to the wizarding world, and you are who I trust. What do you think?" Harry asked.

"I can help by looking into the old case files for you, and bringing it up at the wizengamot." replied Amelia smiling, this boy has been through so much yet is still willing to help, she thought.

"Count the house of Longbottom in, I've always wanted to get one over the old coot!" Said Augusta.


Later that afternoon after Lady Bones and Lady Longbottom had left, Remus and Padfoot joined Harry.

"I've made Remus regent of the Black seat until I'm cleared," Smiled Sirius clapping Remus on the back.

Soon after, the three of them (Sirius as Padfoot) went into the alley to buy new books and robes, before grabbing onto Harry and whispering sanctuary.


Potter Manor was as beautiful as ever. Remus and Sirius had wistful looks upon their faces as they stepped inside.

Portraits of past Potters lined the entrance hall, with a flight of stairs on the far side of the room. Plenty of doors left off it; entering into dining rooms, kitchens and lounges.

Upstairs were the bedrooms, office and library.

In the basement was a lab and a dueling/spell casting room.

With a greenhouse out the back and extensive gardens it was the perfect place to hide away.


Thanks for all the responses. This isn't a very good chapter but I'll try and make the next one more full of stuffing :)