The Rings of Destiny
Harry woke to the soft sunlight streaming through his window. At first he thought it had all been a weird dream and didn't want to open his eyes to see the carpeted floor of the dursleys living room after he had taken a particularly harsh beating. Then he hears the little pop that Daisy makes when she appears and the rustling of fabric. He opened his eyes to stare up at his ceiling covered in stars. “Little Master Harry best be getting ready soon. He has much to do today.” The elf handed him clothing once he was out of bed. It was a comfortable shirt and a pair of soft trousers. There was a simple black robe to throw over it. It felt weird wearing the full outfit and he was slightly scared everyone would laugh at him for it.
On the little table sat a breakfast tray. He had made them a few times for guests that stayed the night at Aunt Petunia's and Uncle Vernon's. This one was far nicer though. With it was a little note that told him to eat then head to Gringotts. It had instructions underneath on how to use the fireplace to travel to and from Gringotts.
He ate his food then got up to leave. Taking a pinch of the shimmer powder by the fireplace he threw it in and watched it turn green. With no regard for his safety he stepped in and called out ‘Gringotts Bank’. He felt a similar sensation to when Kreacher had grabbed him and brought him to blackwood manor then he was falling forward. He was caught just in time by a man with vibrant red hair. He was righted and the man was on his way not leaving time for a thank you.
He walked over to a desk away from the others that had a sign pointing to a door that said ‘Meetings and Account Managers’. He walked up and asked “Uh, I was supposed to be meeting Griphook here to go over some things.” the goblin nodded and had another escort him to where he needed to go. Griphooks office wasn't very big but it was more than enough room for Harry and the goblin.
“Ah, Heir Peverell. I've been waiting for you. I went to the liberty of collecting your Lordship rings for once the ritual is done. Follow me if you will.” Griphook opened a door off to the side of the room and walked through. Harry rolled him to find a large stone room with carvings all over it. There was a table in the center with three other goblins and the wizard from earlier, who caught him, standing around it. They all gave a curt introduction except for the wizard who walked over to help get him ready.
“Hello, I'm Bill Weasley. It's good to meet you, Heir Peverell. Now before you get worried about me knowing who you actually are, Everything I learn here today is protected knowledge that I can not share unless I am willing to lose my life.” Bill chuckled out with a mirth. Harry was about to respond when he remembered that his last name had been part of one of the blocks. He put on a blank expression and re-thought what he was going to say.
“Weasley you say. Why are you here?” He was thoroughly puzzled over this and didn't quite know what to say besides just asking.
“Well, I'm here because I work as a curse breaker. Blocks and Compulsions are considered curses.”He handed Harry a small vial that was labeled a sleeping drought. “You are gonna want to take that. The ritual is going to take several hours. Also, I'd like to apologize for whatever caused my name to end up in your compulsions” With that behind them Harry downed the potion and climbed onto the table. He was out in a few minutes.
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Harry woke up on the stone table with Bill sitting next to him. He sat up and was immediately hit with a wave of dizziness. “Welcome back Heir Peverell. We were successful on all counts. I even removed the dark magic that left a scar on your forehead. Soon as I did some weird black smoke came shrieking in from multiple places and vanished. Anywho Griphook is waiting for you through the same door you came in with your rings and a mirror.” Bill helped Harry off the stone table and to the ground.
They walked back into Griphooks office and Bill left with some papers in hand. “Welcome back Heir Peverell. What name do you wish to have now? As soon as it is written your old self will be considered dead and all magic regarding it will be nullified. I also recommend you change your birthdate as well” The goblin said while pulling out an ornate black box.
“I think my new name will be Everest Talib Peverell.” He said matter of factly. He had long since known that if he changed his name it would be a little of everything. Everest for his vibrant green eyes and Talib for his clear Indian inheritance and his wish that all would be truthful. He went with Peverell because it was far easier to use that than Potter when he was trying to change his whole identity.
“Very well. If you would like, you can stand in front of this mirror while you accept your family magics. ” He gestured to a mirror that had a small table next to it. Griphook walked over and placed the box open on the table. “Each ring will change you just a little. They also have protections on each.”
Everest walked over to stand in front of the mirror and grabbed the first ring. It was a black ring with stars carved into it. As he put the ring on his rats' nest hair became calm with a slight wave to it and black instead of the brown he had his whole life. He went to take the ring off so he could put on the next one. Griphook interrupted, informing him that the rings would merge together and he could choose which one to display. He was also informed that the ring would weaken the mind magic cast upon him.
He picked up the next ring that called to him the strongest. It was silver with a black stone set into it. When he placed it on it merged with the other ring and caused his eyes to change from solid green to a dark gray around the outside. This particular ring prevents compulsions from being placed on him.
He placed the six other rings on and watched as each one changed his appearance. He listened to what griphook said they each did. The simple gray ring with jewels of all colors turned his skin far tanner and boosted any potion he made. The blue ring gave him a narrower face and would lead his to information he was looking for. The yellow band made his lips fuller and his nose straighter. It would also inform him of the approach of spells that could be deadly. The red ring gave him a slightly stronger build and would tell him if someone untrustworthy was close. The green one that was just as plain as the yellow blue and red rings made him taller and would make him immune to venom and snake magic. The black ring with a blood red ruby fixed his eyesight and would stop negative effects of spells or weaken them if they couldn't be fully stopped. The silver one with green twisting vines caused all the scars on him to vanish; it would also heal him fast if he ever got hurt. The green one with carved leaves and gemstone flowers changed the size of his hands and would tell him about the plants around him. The last ring which was just a simple gold one would stop all trance like magic from working on him it also gave him a slightly more foreign look.
When he was done putting his rings on the goblin vanished the mirror and box. “Well Lord Peverell, I will have your ring box returned to your vault. While you are here I would also like to go over your finances. Your prior magical guardian has been making some odd investments.” With that Harry sat on the other side of the desk and the goblin pulled out a paper and handed it to him.
Activity of Vaults Belonging to Everest Talib Peverell
Black Vaults
3,000 Galleon Payment to Cornelius Fudge Monthly
10,000 Galleon Payment to Azkaban Yearly
50,000 Galleon Payment to Bat Fund Yearly
Several Items Removed (See file for details)
Potter Vaults
300 Galleon payment to Molly Weasley yearly
3,000 Galleon payment to Petunia Dursley Yearly
50,000 Galeon Payment to Bat Fund Yearly
Several Items Removed (See file for details)
Hogwarts Vaults
3500 Galleon Payment to Pomona Sprout Yearly
4000 Galleon Payment to Severus Snape Yearly
3500 Galleon Payment to Filius Flitwick Yearly
5000 Galleon Payment to Sybil Trelawney Yearly
3500 Galleon Payment to Bathsheda Babbling Yearly
3500 Galleon Payment to Charity Burbage Yearly
3500 Galleon Payment to Rolanda Hooch Yearly
3500 Galleon Payment to Rubeus Hagrid Yearly
3500 Galleon Payment to Septima Vector Yearly
3500 Galleon Payment to Poppy Pomfrey Yearly
2000 Galleon Payment to Argus Filch Yearly
8000 Galleon Payment to Albus Dumbledore Yearly
6000 Galleon Payment to Minerva Mcgonagall Yearly
50,000 Galleon Payment to Bat Fund Yearly
6,802,721 galleon 1 sickle 9 knut Deposit from Ministry of magic
Harry looked at the parchment for several minutes before he began to ask questions. “What is the Bat Fund? Can I change the payment going to the Hogwarts professors?” From the very little he knew about money he felt that it was a little unfair they were paid so little.
“Yes the payments for Professors can be raised but not lowered or removed. I do not know what the Bat Fund is but the records date the first withdrawal from black and potter vaults to shortly after October 31st of 1981. The Hogwarts version is dated back to 1971 when Albus first gained his title as headmaster of hogwarts.” Griphook had a vicious grin that displayed his perfectly pointy teeth fully.
“I would like to remove all payments coming out of the black and potter vaults. The bat fund payment is to also be removed from the Hogwarts vaults. The Heads of houses will be paid 7000 galleons from now on and the other teachers 6000. Also, is there any way to get back money or items taken without my permission?” Everest felt that this was the best thing to do. He didn't want to raise the teachers' pay too much only to find out it was a ridiculous amount and be unable to lower it.
“Of course Lord Peverell. Just say ‘I hereby reclaim all items and coins taken without my permission from those who have taken them.’” Everest repeated the phrase and sat the paper back down. Griphook informed him that he had done all he had needed and his tutors would arrive at Blackwood manor the coming monday giving him time to settle in.