=== June 10 1996 ===
Monday morning found everybody still exhausted from Friday. Harry and Hermione enter the Great Hall, Rose and Iris toddle ahead of them to where Lavender and Lilac sit. "Lav! Lav!" Iris says.
Lavender manages a smile as she picks up Iris, a high chair appears beside her and she quickly puts her in it. "Are you wanting Auntie Lavender to feed you?" She asks.
"Lav!" Rose says tugging on Lavender's robes.
"I got you." Lilac says. Rose looks at her for a minute. "I'm your Auntie Lilac, remember?"
Rose's eyes light up as she recognizes Lilac. "Lila! Lila!"
Lilac lifts Rose and a high chair appears and she puts the toddler in it. "Sorry," Hermione says as she and Harry get to the table.
"It's okay." Lilac says. "I don't mind."
"Me either." Lavender says. "They've a good distraction."
"If you're sure." Harry says.
"We are." Lavender says as food appears for the toddlers and she and Lilac start feeding them.
Harry and Hermione dig into their own breakfast when Ron comes down. "Hey there," Ron says as he kisses Lavender on the cheek. "Want me to take over?"
Lavender shakes her head. "She's eating good for me, plus I've already eaten."
Ron nods as he sits on the other side of Rose and starts eating. About the time he finishes eating, a group of owls fly in. A letter drops in front of Harry, two drop in front of Ron, lastly one drops in front of Lavender.
Harry opens his letter and reads it:
Harry James Potter,
This letter is to inform you that you are named as a beneficiary in the will of Sirius Orion Black. Your presence is requested at Gringotts bank Wednesday June 12, 1996 at noon when the will is read.
Sincerely,
Yurak, Black Estate Manager
Harry hands the letter over to Hermione. She takes the letter and reads it and sees Harry trying not to cry, she hugs him. "It's okay." She whispers.
During this Lavender and Ron have opened their letters. Ron quickly gets up and puts his hand on Lavender's back. "Lav," he says softly.
Lavender turns and buries her face in Ron's chest as she cries. "Lav? Lav?" Iris says wondering why she wasn't being fed.
Hannah rushes over from the Hufflepuff table and goes to Iris. "Hey, I'm your Auntie Hannah remember? I'm going to take over for Lavender, okay?"
Iris grins. "Han! Han!"
"That's right," Hannah says as picks Iris out of the high chair and heads over to the Hufflepuff table where a new high chair appears. She places Iris in the chair and works on feeding her.
"What's going on?" Neville asks as he comes over.
"Harry got a notice about Sirius' will." Hermione says. "I'm guessing Lavender got one about her father's."
"It is." Ron says. "I got one for it too. The other was for Sirius'. Go ahead and read them if you want ."
"Thanks," Hermione grabs Ron's letters and reads them. "Looks like Wednesday is going to be very busy."
=== June 12 1996 ===
Harry opens the door to McGonagall's office and the twins go in, he and Hermione step in after them. The twins had gone right to Shannon, the 3 of them sitting on the floor. "Thank you for watching them." Harry says.
"Shannon adores them. So it's no problem" McGonagall says as she looks at them dressed in their heir robes. "You two look ready for this."
"I believe we are." Hermione says.
"So are we." Ron says. They look over and see he's in his best robes, as are Lavender and Lilac.
"I wasn't aware Lilac was named." McGonagall says.
"She wasn't." Lavender says, "but she asked if she could go as my guest."
"Ah, I see." McGonagall says.
"Girls, you two be good for Professor McGonagall and Shannon, okay?" Hermione says.
The two toddlers ignore her as they play with Shannon. "We have them under control." McGonagall says.
"Shall we then?" Harry asks. The others all nod, Harry grabs a handful of floo powder and calls out: "Gringotts Bank!"
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Harry helps Lilac out of the fireplace, Hermione flicks her wand cleaning the girl off. "Alright, we're all here." Hermione says.
They all head to the clerk. "We're here for a few will readings." Harry says as he hands his letter to the goblin. Ron hands both of his.
"Very well," the goblin says. "Just one minute." The goblin heads to the back.
A few minutes later the goblin returns with Grimlok, and two other goblins. "Good morning, Mister and Missus Potter." Grimlok says.
"Good morning, Grimlok." Hermione says.
"This is Yurak, the manager for the Black Family." Grimlok says as he indicates the goblin to his right. "And this is Froglip, he manages the auror accounts, like Mister Brown's."
"Shall we go to the back?" Yurak asks. They all nod and follow him to the back. He stops outside a room and touches the wall, a small nook opens up. "Before you can enter this room I must ask you to place your wands in this nook."
"Why?" Hermione asks.
"Sometimes individuals are not happy with a will reading, as a precaution we ask all parties to leave their wands outside." Yurak explains.
"That seems reasonable." Lavender says as they all place their wands inside the nook then enter the room. Inside the room is a round table. At the table sits Nacissa Malfoy, along with Draco and Amanda.
"Hey," Hermione says. "Guess we've been kind of distant huh?"
Amanda nods. "It's okay. Sirius was special to Harry, we barely knew him."
Harry nods as they all sit. "Is this everyone?" He asks.
Yurak shakes his head. "We're waiting for 4 more. They have 15 minutes."
Harry nods and they all wait in silence. After a few Ted Tonks walks in with Andromeda, Nymphadora and Remus following him. "Harry," Ted says. "Sorry we're seeing each other under such unfortunate circumstances."
"Me too." Harry says, and the Tonks all sit.
Yurak opens a pocket watch. "You might as well start." Narcissa says, "she's not going to show."
"We must follow procedures, Dowager Malfoy." Yurak says.
"Who are you talking about?" Hermione asks.
"Our sister," Andromeda answers as the door opens, in the doorway stands Bellatrix Lestrange.
"Looks like I was wrong, there she is." Narcissa says.
Harry jumps out of his seat and yells. "What are you doing here?!"
"Mister Potter, please sit down." Grimlok says.
"Missus Lestrange is a guest of Gringotts, as are the rest of you. Do I make myself clear?" Yurak says.
Harry sighs as he sits back down, clearly defeated. "I apologize, Missus Lestrange."
Bellatrix doesn't say a word as she sits. Yurak closes his watch. "Now that everyone is here we shall begin." He pulls out a metal box embossed with the Black Family emblem. He opens the box and pulls out a parchment. "As you will note, the seal has been unbroken." Yurak says as he holds the parchment up so all can see. Yurak breaks the seal and unrolls the parchment. Then starts reading:
This is the last with and testament of
Sirius Orion Black. This will is signed July 31, 1995 and negates any previous wills.
I, Sirius Orion Black, being of sound mind and body hereby leave my worldly possessions as listed.
To my cousin, Nacissa Malfoy nee Black, I leave my mother's jewelry
To my cousin, Andromeda Tonks nee Black, I leave the contents of my personal vault.
To my cousin, Bellatrix Lestrange nee Black, I leave 1 knut.
To Ronald Bilius Weasley, I leave the Black Family chess set, may it serve you well.
And lastly, to my Godson, Harry James Potter, I name you my heir of house Black and leave everything else to you.
"A half-blood named heir of house Black?" Bellatrix asks with a chuckle. "Aren't there rules against this?"
"Actually, I believe the only rule was you couldn't marry a muggleborn." Narcissa says.
"That's why I got kicked out of the family." Andromeda says.
"Good thing I'm the descendant of Rowena Ravenclaw." Hermione says. "While I consider myself a muggleborn, you consider anyone who can track their lineage back to a wizard a half-blood."
"I have Missus Potter's lineage stone in my office. It will prove her claim." Ted says.
Bellatrix gets up and walks away. Yurak waits until she leaves the room. "Very well, Mister Weasley, let's start with you." Yurak reaches into the box the will came out of pulls a beautiful lacquered wood box and hands it to Ron.
Ron takes the box carefully and places it on the table. The box unfolds to a magnificent chess board exquisitely carved from a single piece of African Blackwood. The pieces are all carved from either onyx or ivory. All of the pieces have real weapons and armor. The back row pieces are all adorned in precious gemstones. "It's beautiful." Ron says.
"Took good care of it." Narcissa says. "It's very old."
Ron nods. "I will, I promise." He carefully closes it up.
"Next," Yurak reaches into the box and pulls out a vault key. He hands it to Andromeda.
"Do you know what's in the vault?" Andromeda asks.
Yurak nods. "When he was found not guilty the Ministry paid him recompense for the years he spent in Azkaban. He put it all in this vault."
Andromeda nods. "Thank you."
Yurak pushes the box over to Narcissa. "All your mother's jewelry."
"Thank you." Narcissa says.
"Now for you Mister Potter," Yurak says. "Do you wish to become Lord Black?"
"Do I have to change my name, or is it like my Heir Gryffindor title?" Harry asks.
"You can change your name to Black, or you can hyphenate it, or you can end the name Black, and just become Lord Potter instead if you wish. " Yurak explains.
Harry looks at Narcissa. "Dowager Malfoy, I'd like your opinion, please."
"Become Lord Potter, the Black name is mired in too much dark magic." Narcissa says.
"I agree." Andromeda says.
"What exactly do lords do?" Harry asks, looking at Draco.
"You get a vote in the Wizengamot." Draco says.
"So if we gather allies we could influence laws?" Hermione asks.
"Correct." Draco replies. "There's a few other duties, nothing you wouldn't do anyway."
"Then do it." Hermione says.
Harry nods. "I'll take the lordship and become Lord Potter."
"As expected." Yurak says as he hands Harry a stone ring with the Black Family seal on it. Harry takes the ring and puts it on his right ring finger. The seal changes, it becomes a "P" with a lightning bolt behind it on the left and a sword behind it on the right.
"Now, I'd like to name my wife Lady Potter." Harry says.
"I accept." Hermione says, and a much smaller ring bearing the new Potter crest appears on her right hand. "We would like to welcome Narcissa Malfoy nee Black and her family into the Potter House. We would like to welcome Andromeda Tonks nee Black and her family into the Potter House."
"I accept." Narcissa says.
"We will accept only if you agree to be part of the Malfoy House as well." Amanda says.
Hermione nods. "That is fine with me."
"I also accept." Andromeda says.
"I'd like to extend an invitation to Dowager Longbottom and her family to join House Potter." Harry says.
"It shall be arranged." Yurak says.
"Thank you." Harry says
"As this is the end of House Black I'll be on my way." Yurak says.
"Wait, Yurak!" Harry calls out. "I was hoping you would stay on and help manage the accounts. I imagine they're complicated."
"I would be honored." Yurak says.
"The honor would be mine." Grimlok says.
"Lastly, Dowager Malfoy, would you do me the honor of arranging some sort of funeral or service for Sirius?" Harry asks.
"May I use our family home?" Narcissa asks.
"Yes, of course." Harry says then looks at the goblins. "Is calling my new elf here allowed?"
"It is." Grimlok answers.
"Kreacher!" Harry says and the old elf appears.
"Yes….Master?" Kreacher says with obvious disdain.
"You are to give full access to number 12 to Dowager Malfoy and serve her until further notice." Harry says.
"Thank you, Master." Kreacher says, obviously pleased with these orders.
"Thank you, Lord Potter." Narcissa says. "I'll let you know if I need anything else."