The leaky
Harry awoke on the 10th August to tapping on the Window in his Room of the Leaky Cauldron.
He made it here the Night before after some rather interesting Events, he originally planned to get to London the Muggle Way through the Bus and Train with the 20 pounds he took from his uncle however as he waited at the Bus Stop a Black Dog was watching him, it didn’t have any Collar so he just guessed it was a Stray. However, the way it was watching him was too smart. He pulled out his wand to check the Dog for any Magic but it ran off as soon as he took his wand out. Before he could run after a Bus came to a Halt in front of him, a Wixen Bus. The Knight Bus, as the Driver told him the Bus was called, gets called when a Wizard wants to go somewhere and lifts their Wand.
Harry luckily had a few Galleons on him and paid the Bus. It was a rattling Experience, least of all because the Blessing Hermes gifted him slowly started to wear off, and the Muddiness started to settle back into his Mind however one goal stayed in his mind: Gringotts.
After paying Tom the Barkeep for a Room he made his way up the Stairs, he thought about asking Hermes once again for help but did not want to risk annoying the God too much so he simply went to Bed, setting a Tempus Charm to wake him at 6AM so he can go to Gringotts first thing in the Morning.
However, at 5:55AM the next Morning, only 5 Minutes before his Alarm, he was awoken by the repeating Tapping on the Window. Outside sat Hedwig with another owl, this one looking like the complete Opposite to Hedwig. While Hedwig was almost completely white with small black accents in her Feathers and Amber Eyes. This owl was almost Purely Black with small White accents and Cool Blue Eyes.
In its beak the Coal Owl held his Hogwarts supply letter but it had a bit of... Blood on it.
After dispelling the Tempus, Harry walked over to the Window and let both Owls in seeing a letter attached to the Black owl's leg, taking both his Supply list and the Note on its Leg, Harry first opens his supply List.
Mr Potter, on the next page is your Supply List for your 3 rd year at Hogwarts School of Witchcraft and Wizardry. As you have chosen the Electives ‘Study of Ancient Runes’ and ‘Care for Magical Creatures’ you are required to get the Supplies for the Subjects.
Please Remember that this Year your Caregiver will have to Sign the blow attached Permission Slip for any Student to go to Hogsmeade on the Hogsmeade Weekends.
The Hogwarts Express will leave the Kings Cross Station on the 1 st September of 1993 at exactly 11AM.
With Kind regards, Deputy Headmistress of Hogwarts, Professor Minerva McGonagall.
The Supply list is fairly small only 5 Books.
Supply List for 3 rd years:
Books:
- The Standard book of Spells, Grade 3 by Miranda Goshawk
- The Essential Defence against the Dark Arts by Arsenius Jigger
- Intermediate Transfiguration by Emeric Switch
- The Monster Book of Monsters (For Elective: Care of Magical Creatures)
- Spellman’s Syllabary (For Elective: Study of Ancient Runes)
Other Supplies:
- Parchment
- Quills
- Ink
- Potions Kit Intermediate
- Wand
- 1 set of Crystal or Glass Phials
- Chalk
- One Broomstick (Only a Necessity for Quidditch Players)
- A new Trunk if needed
- New School Robes if needed:
- Three sets of plain work robes (black).
- One plain pointed hat (black) for day wear.
- One pair of protective gloves (dragon hide or similar).
- One winter cloak (black, silver fastenings).
- Please note that all student's clothes should carry name tags at all times
After letting his Eyes flash over the List, he pockets it and opens the Note.
Harry,
This Owl is a Gift from me, I cannot tell you, my Identity. I apologize. It does not have a Name yet but it will never harm you or what is yours. The owl is a ‘He’.
Kind Regards and Hope, a Friend.
Ps. I think it might kill the Barn owl that is supposed to bring your Supply Letter, sorry for any Blood.
‘Oh well, now I know where the Blood is from most likely.’
Harry glances at the Owl and gently reaches out to him, the Owl hoots happily and leans into Harry’s Hand.
“Hm, now what to call you?” The Owl chews on Harry’s Finger, not enough to draw blood simply nipping it, affectionately. “Well, you already are Blood Thirsty from the State my Letter is in huh?” The Owl hoots proudly “Then how about... Antiphonus, yes?” The Owl hoots in what seems to be approval.
“Very well Antiphonus. I will go to Gringotts now, on my way back I will bring you both some treats, behave.”
Harry gives Hedwig and Antiphonus gentle Pets before getting dressed and leaving for Gringotts.
Diagon Alley was quiet at 7AM. None of the Shops were open yet, none expect for Gringotts. Harry was only here once before in his First Year and that was with Hagrid where he was not able to ask many or really any Questions at all.
Harry enters the Bank after nodding to the 2 Goblin Guards outside the Doors, walking over to one of the Free Tellers, waiting patiently to be acknowledged.
The Goblin looks at him after 3 Minutes
“What can Gringotts do for you today, Mr Potter?”
“Goodmorning Mr...” Harry glances at the Name Plate “Sharpclaw. I was wondering if I perhaps could have a Meeting with someone? Do the Potters have an Account Manager I can talk to?”
Sharp Claw is silent for a Moment before Saying something in a Language Harry does not understand to one of the Goblin Guards. The Guard walks deeper into the Bank.
“Very well Mr Potter, the Potter Account Manager Griphook will arrive shortly.”
Harry is surprised to realise the first Goblin he met was actually his Account Manager, despite that he waits quietly for Griphook to arrive.
A few Moments Later Harry is led down the Halls of Gringotts by 2 Goblin Guards. They stop in front of a big set of Double Doors, fancy symbols carved into them. Once inside Harry sits down on one of the Plush Chair in front of a Big Hazel Desk. A few Moments later Griphook enters the Room.
“Ah, Mr Potter. We were wondering when you would come to claim your Heirship.”
“My... Heirship? I do not know what that is Mr Griphook. I am here because I need your Help.”
The Goblin seems put off by this but regains his Composure a few moments later
“My Help? I am of course happy to help you, Mr Potter. For the Right Price.”
There is a quite terrifying glint in Griphook’s Eyes, the Chance to make Money.
“Yes, is there any way to check if my Mind has been tampered with?”
Once again, the Goblin is put off.
“Tampered with? I suppose an Inheritance Test would show any Blocks, Potions or Spells in your System if that is what you mean, it would also make sure you are really Harry Potter and show all your Heirships.”
“An Inheritance Test? Also, what are these Heirships you keep talking about?”
The Goblin sighs, suddenly looking much older.
“I thought you were joking when you said you didn’t know. Many old Wizarding Families have Heirs and Lord. You become an Heir by taking the Heir Ring and having the House Magic accept you. At the age 16 when there is no other Lord to your Line you can become the Lord of the Line. They are usually from the Main line but can also be from a Side Line when no other Suitable Heirs are available that is what being an Heir or Lord by Blood means. You can also be made Heir by the Lord of the House claiming you as his Heir. When a line dies out Completely Lady Hecate chooses on Rare Occasions a non-blood related Child to continue the Line, that is being an Heir or Lord of a House by Magic. The last way to be an Heir or Lord is through Conquest, meaning the Lord of the House either swore Allegiance to you or you defeated both the Heir and Lord of the House. Understood?”
Harry is quiet for a few Moments before nodding slowly
“Yes, I think so. How do we do the... Inheritance Test, was it?”
The Goblin takes out a Piece of Blank Parchment from his Desk drawer and a Fancy looking Dagger, a Ritual Dagger. Harry has seen it before in Books about Prayers and Sacrifices.
“3 Drops of Blood on the Parchment, no less no more. Otherwise, the Ink is too faint or it is sloppy.”
Griphook slides over the Parchment and Ritual Dagger to Harry who picks it up and appreciates it for a moment before slicing his Finger and letting 3 Drops of Blood fall onto the Parchment. Slowly words begin to form on the Parchment. After 2 full Minutes the Magic settles with a final bright glow and the Inheritance Test is Done.
Inheritance Test
Name: Haris “Harry” James Potter
Birthdate: 31 st July of 1980
Magical Guardian: Albus Percival Wulfric Brian Dumbledore (neglected his Duty)
Mother: Lillian Jade Potter neé Evans (deceased)
Father: James Fleamont Potter (deceased)
Godmothers: Marlene McKinnon (deceased)
Alice Longbottom neé Fortescue (Insane)
Godfathers: Sirius Orion Black III (Imprisoned)
Remus John Lupin (Rightful Guardian)
Heirships:
- Heir to the most Noble and Ancient House Potter by Blood
- Heir to the most Noble and Ancient House Black by S.O.B on the 31st September 1980
- Heir to the Ancient House Gaunt by Conquest
- Heir to the most Ancient and Noble House Slytherin by Magic after defeating S.S. Child (Amalthea the Basilisk)
Vault Accessible:
- Potter Heir Vault
- Black Heir Vault
- Slytherin Heir Vault
Charms, Potions, Curses and Blocks:
Magical Core Block: 50% of Core Blocked by A.P.W.B.D.
Intelligence Block by A.P.W.B.D.
Horcrux of T.M.R.
Obedience Potion
Recklessness Charm by A.P.W.B.D.
Saviour Instinct Charm by A.P.W.B.D.
Laziness Charm by A.P.W.B.D.
Love Potion keyed to Ginerva Molly Weasley (Set to be active at the age of 15)
Harry stared at the Parchment.
“What the..”