Harry Potter and The Truth Unveiled: By: Ubetiburn
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This takes place after the OOTP and does NOT take into consideration HP&theHBP. Personally I thought that HBP was a rushed affair that left too much out and should have been scrapped before it was published. I am not a professional author, nor do I claim that I can write all that well. I am sure that there will be grammatical errors and mis-spellings, but I am not perfect nor did I claim to be.
NOW….onto the story!
CHAPTER ONE:
It was three days into the summer holidays and it was on this day that the most famous wizard in the world was sitting on his bed crying. He was not crying because he was in trouble with his uncle that did not like him in the least, nor did Big D hit him over and over again. Harry Potter, The Boy Who Lived, was crying tears of mourning. His Godfather, the innocent but yet accused mass killer, Sirius Black, had passed away recently. Harry was so convinced that it was his godfathers death was his fault that he at times wished that he had died instead so that his godfather could have survived.
Harry was a small frail looking child. He looked like a vagabond, a cast away or an incurable criminal. It would depend on who you spoke with, but Harry was not weak. Oh no. Not by any means. Harry was the strongest and most powerful wizard that had lived since Merlin or even the Four Founders. Of course Harry did not believe this. After all, Molly always said how small he looked for his age, under fed, malnourished. Neglected was often used to describe Harry and his appearance.
Sitting upon his bed feeling guilty for the death of his Godfather and all the people that died because of Harry, he started to think about the senseless deaths that had happened. They all came about because a madman wanted to rule the world. This man was worse then Adolf Hitler, the Klu Klux Klan, White Surpremists, and terrorists all rolled into one. He was worse then any other abomination known to man. He was pure evil on earth, reincarnated. His name is….Tom Movollo Riddle…..the Dark Lord,LORD VOLDERMORT! He-Who-Must-Not-Be-Named. According to a prophesy that an old fraud of a teacher gave to an old manipulative man. This man was Harry's headmaster at school. Headmaster Albus Dumbledore. This man relayed the prophecy to Harry, it said that Harry was the only one that could wipe out this plague upon humanity but did not tell him how to do it!
The old man was another thing that was bothering Harry. The old coot was a right bastard. Manipulative, meddeling, self-centered, power hungry old headmaster, Albus Dumbledore! Harry was sure that there was more to the prophecy then he was told. He was not sure how he knew this but he did.
Hedwig, Harrys pet snowy owl landed softly on his shoulder and nipped his ear to get the depressed boys attention. Harry jumped in surprise. He looked at Hedwig who was staring at Harry with his head cocked to one side as if to say, "Hey! Snap out of it!"
Harry looked down at her and pets her on the top of her head and said "Hey girl, would you like some water and food?" Hedwig gave a loving hoot and flew to her cage. When Harry got to the cage he realized how badly he neglected his owl and cleaned the cage promptly while giving her new water and food. As Harry was getting his owl settled in, a regal Horned owl had came swooping thought the open window. Harry went to the owl and though he did not recognize it, he did recognize the letter head on the envelope and the great seal of Gringotts Bank. "Interesting", Harry thought. "Why are they writing m?" Harry removed the letter from the owl which promptly flew away, and opened it to see what the Goblins wanted with him.
Mr. Harry Potter,
It is with great regret and sorrow that we inform you that you Godfather Sirius Black has passed away. Mr. Black was a great wizard and will be missed by many of us here at Gringotts. Mr. Black had asked us recently to update his will and forward you a copy of his past and his new will. He also asked that we assist you in any way that we were able to so that you might be here for the reading of his will. There are not many wizards that we would do this for but we know of his innocence and were not happy with the way the Ministry handled the Black Affair. Since this was asked of us from someone that we liked and someone that respected us as do you, we could not refuse. Enclosed is the voided will and the one that is active. Also included with them is a golden amulet that is charmed with goblin charms. This is a two fold benefit to you as it will transport you to the Gringotts lobby (of your choice) and has glamour on it so that no one can recognize you. Human or bird. To activate it state the banks name (for us Gringotts UK) as long as the amulet is in your possession the glamour will be active.
Once again our condolences to you on your loss.
Griphook
Account representative
Gringotts Wizarding Bank, UK
When Harry was done reading the letter he once again felt a little depressed now that the reality of his godfathers passing is cemented with the facts that were written by Gringotts. Sirius was dead but he would not be forgotten. Harry refolded the top sheet of parchment and went to the second that had the word "VOID" stamped in various places with initials next to it.
I, Sirius Black, of sound body and mind leave this parchment as my final will and testament. If I have died fighting the good fight that is all that can be asked of me. I leave all my possessions, gold, Head of the Black family title and its' responsibilities to Albus Dumbledore including the ownership of all stocks, businesses and properties. May he use it to finish this fight against evil that we have fought so long. Also to the Tonks family welcome back into the family and I leave 1 million gallons to you each. To all my other relatives I leave nothing to you but my contempt.
Sirius Black
Harry could not believe it. Sirius Black had left all to Headmaster Dumbledore. Not that Harry wanted any of it mind you he would rather have his godfather back, but to leave it to Dumbledore?
The third page that was included had a note on it that read "This is the valid will on record and can not be contested. Griphook." Harry then read the third and final page.
I, Sirius Orion Black, of sound body and mine do here by announce that all and any copies of any will other then this one filed with the goblins on April 2nd are void and worthless. To those that are gathered, Hello and Goodbye, mourn not for me but for those who are still to blind to see for themselves. I love you, you know who you are and you better stop blaming yourself. I died however I died because of something that I did. Not something that someone else made me do.
First off I would like to ask that the Goblin overseeing this will gives everyone in the Weasley family 10,000 Galleons. Thank you for being a family or at least the closest thing to a family that my Harry has. To Hermonie Granger, I leave 10,000 gallons and enrollment into the witches' book club. This is a club that will send for you at no charge 2 new books every other month.
Remus Lupin, 5 Million Galleons. Buy some robes and throw a party. I know that you and the Weasleys do not like Charity so consider it a real long term loan. Have fun, travel, get away and see something that you have always wanted to see.
Mr. Draco Malfoy, as you are a male of the black family I know that you are waiting anxiously in antipation of becoming heir of the Black Vaults, and Lord Black, well you are just going to have to wait a little longer so that I can finish my last will and testament.
To Harry Potter my only family left besides dear old Remus, I leave all the properties that I own including you know where, all my monies, stocks (muggle and Wizards) and also a map that is like your other but of somewhere else (Griphook has this for you). Enjoy. I loved you as if you were my own son. Do not mourn where I am better then where I have been!
And last but not least I leave the Valuables vault and title 'Lord of the Most Noble Family Black', to Draco…..I mean Harry Potter. Harry is more deserving then anyone else. As my last act as head of house for this noble family, I welcome the Tonk's back into the family and disown the Malfoy's. As a welcome back gift to the Tonks family I give back the name Black, and 10,000 Galleons to Nymphondra as a dowerery, and 10 Million galleons to her family may they never have to work again.
Finally to Albus Dumbledore, I leave you my contempt, my middle finger extended straight up and shoved up you arse. I also leave you a copy of the laws that govern children becoming adult in the Wizarding world and want to make sure that you know that Harry is now an ADULT now that he is Head of the Black Family and can claim his right to the Potter family head. Oh yeah, by the time I get to this part, you and all your friends are not welcomed in you know where. You are evicted. This place is now Harry's, and as such it is his decision if he is to let another 'rat' into his life or houses!
Sirius Black
To say that Harry was dumbfounded would be an understatement. He did not want everything that was left to him; all he wanted was Sirius back. Harry removed the amulet that looked like a gold Galleon, taped his wand to it and said in a mature and determined voice "Gringotts, UK" and felt the familiar tug of a portkey behind his navel. Harry as usual arrived in a pile on the floor of the main lobby in Gringotts. Upon picking himself up he looked around to see that no one noticed his dismal arrival.
He walked up to a line and waited for the next available Goblin to assist him. Some people walked around him and demanded that the goblin assist them. Harry had been in a muggle bank with his aunt once and though different, the people there waited until the banker acknowledged them and Harry did the same here at Gringotts as his aunt did at her bank, and waited patiently for someone to acknowledge him. Almost an hour went by with many wizards and witches pushing past him when a Goblin looked up at him with a feral grin and said distinctly, "May I help you?" Harry walked up to the teller and stared at him for a moment before he realized who it was that was waiting on him.
"Griphook, it has been a long time since we have seen another." Harry placed all his papers on the desk and asked how Griphook was doing.
The Goblin looked surprised at the familiarity that Harry Potter was using with him and said "Hello to you to Mr. Potter, I am fine as I hope you are to. Are you here to take care of the paperwork that you received from me in the mail?" Harry had said that he was and Griphook had informed another Goblin that he was to take this 'valued' customer to the Inheritance Division and that he would be back soon. While Griphook was leading Harry to the Inheritance Division, he was startled by Harry asking what the letters ment by 'Lord of the Black and Potter families'. Griphook opened the door to the office that they were standing in front of and ushered Harry into it. Once the door was closed Griphook asked Harry what he ment by his question. Harry told the Goblin that he was not sure what a Lord was and what was ment by the old laws at the end of Sirius's will. Griphook was astounded that no one told this heir what was going on or the status that he commanded in the wizarding world. He asked Harry to tell him what he knew about himself and his family and wizarding in general. After a few hour of furious note talking the Goblin asked Harry if he wanted something to eat and maybe some tea as they had been going on for some time now. Harry accepted and with that Griphook left the room.
Griphook and a goblin that Harry never saw entered the room. The goblin was dressed in robes made of the finest strands of gold woven together and walked to the desk. Harry stood, pro-offered his hand and said "Harry Potter, Sir. Nice to meet you." The Goblin smirked, stood, closed his fist and thudded his opposite shoulder with it and said "Ranghook, nice to meet you Mister Potter. I would like to have you sign a few papers before we get into a discussion. The first paper that I would like to have you sign is one that says that you have attend a reading of the will and you accept the terms of the will. The second one is one of you accepting everything that Mr. Black has bequeathed to you. I would also like to inform you at this time that no one else has been given access to the will as there will be a reading of the will for all other one week from today or at your earliest convenience not to exceed 30 days from today. If and when you accept Lordship of the Black Family, you are their leader and in the eyes of all an adult. You can go where you want when you want and do as you please including the use of magic. The only thing that this does not cover is underage drinking. Once you are Lord of the Noble house of Black, you are an adult and considered to have reached the age of majority and will be able to execute you families' estate according to the wished of your parents and have control over their properties, gold, and other valuables. Also as Lord to each of those families you are able to inherit their families magic. All this can be done today and no one would have to know until your consent over the will reading is given. I also feel as though it is my duty to tell you that Albus Dumbledore has been keeping a lot of things from you and is not well liked here at Gringotts. He has attempted many times over the years to control the Potter vaults. There are secrets in there that he would love to know, the secrets are so secure that we do not know what they are. If you were to accept all that is given to you, we can keep the knowledge away from the ministry and Albus. Also those in the property mentioned by Sirius would not be evicted until said so by you. Once the papers are signed you will receive the Family head rings for each family that you are a head for."
"Goblin Ranghook, would it be possible that I claim Lord of Black and Potter now, and come back at a later day this week and make my final decisions. There is a lot that I have taken in and need to think about it."
"Of course Mr. Potter, The portkey galleon that I gave you will as a two way only one more time. We look forward to dealing with you in the future. Also you may want to think about hiring people to look after you accounts since they are huge."
With out even thinking Harry said "The only Goblin that I know is Griphook. Do you think that he would be able to function in that capacity?" Ranghook smiled showing row upon row of sharp white teeth, and with a glint in his eye said, "A wise choice Mr. Potter. Wise indeed."
At this time they all stood, Harry removed his Galleon and said "Home" and was there in a flash. The first thing that Harry noticed was that there were two boxes covered in velvet sitting on his desk. Opening them he saw that they were rings designating him as Head of House for Black and Potter, and slipped them on his fingers. As soon as they were on his fingers there was a bright flash of light and Harry fell to the floor in a heap.
A/N: I usually HATE when the author begs for reviews, but I would just like to know if this is shaping up to be something that you might want to finish reading. Ubetiburn.