Slyth's Snakepit | By : Tanya Category: Harry Potter > Slash - Male/Male > Harry/Snape Views: 46659 -:- Recommendations : 6 -:- Currently Reading : 10 |
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Harry and Lucius arrived back at Malfoy Manor with just enough time for a wuick lunch before Griphook arrived. Narcissa and Draco joined them and while the conversation remained light Harry kept getting flashes of the questions burning through Lucius' brain.
"You may as well ask Uncle." Harry stated calmly. He had known he couldn't put it off once his uncle had seen his living conditions.
"Harry, I, well we were always under the impression that when you were hidden in the muggle world that you were well looked after and very much a pampered individual. From what I saw today I must ask, what happened?"
Harry scoffed, thinking that of course everyone thought that. 'Probably why so many hate me like Snape and why Draco thought he could just demand my friendship like I was as spoiled as him.'
"First I must ask that you do not tell anyone what I am about to tell you. My story is a difficult one and I can't face anymore betrayal. If I tell you my truth I must have your trust that if you ever feel someone else must know that you come to me first?"
The two men simply nodded while Narcissa spoke up, "my child. You do not have to worry. The bonds of family loyalty go far beyond any of a magical oath. As both a relation of the Malfoy family and as the head of my noble family I am honour bond to carry your secrets to my grave."
Harry instantly relaxed, he was instantly reassured but still scared. What if they rejected him for being such a freak? He was so damaged that even his brave mask slipped from time to time and even if they were on different sides in the war all Harry really wanted was a family to love and to love him in return.
"Ok, all I ask now is that you try not to interrupt as this is hard for me." When the other three nodded Harry let out a slow exhale to calm himself and began. "From as far back as I can remember my name was always 'boy' or 'freak'. It wasn't until I went to muggle primary school that I found out my name was Harry. I had to cook and clean for my relatives as soon as they thought I was able. I learned quickly that if I did it wrong I would be punished. I was hit and slapped when I was younger and then as I got older it stretched to full beatings. Unfortunately for me, my uncle was always so pleased with how he bruised me that when my magic healed me overnight it sent him into a fit of rage all over again. I was not allowed parties or presents. My cousin was spoilt beyond anything, and he and his friends thouroughly enjoyed 'Harry hunting' where they would chase me and beat me if they caught me. When my first Hogwarts letter arrived it was addressed to me at the cupboard under the stairs so somebody in the school knew that that was where I slept and yet nobody ever asked me about it. My relatives never liked magic, they thought that by beating me they could get it out of me. If I did accidental magic the beatings were worse than ever. I was told that my parents were drunks and had died in a car accident. If I hadn't received the letter from Gringotts I was going to leave anyway. I couldn't be there anymore. I had begged Dumbledore to not make me go back every year but he had said that he couldn't allow it as the blood wards were in place for my protection from Voldemort. However, Voldemort used my blood in his resurrection at the Triwizard tournament so he could have got me anyway."
When Harry had finished the other three were stunned. They were at a loss for what to say and Harry prepared himself for the rejection he thought was coming. Suddenly Narcissa was beside him, "Harry with your permission I would like to hug you."
Harry was taken aback. This was not how he thought this was gonna go. He was already on the verge of a full panic but with Narcissa's words he let out the breath he didn't know he had been holding. He was very impressed with how she approached him. Clearly aware that Harry shied away from physical touch as it was something only he felt he could initiate. He gave a slight nod and stood up. Narcissa gently folded him into her arms rubbing his back slightly as she did so. After a stiff few seconds Harry relaxed into the embrace. For the first time since he had hugged Sirius three years ago he felt safe and loved. After a few minutes Harry pulled away wiping away tears.
Narcissa spoke up, "Harry I want you to know. You are family! We will defend you like a son as we would do for Draco. We will follow you through this war and beyond. I have seen what harm the other two sides of this war will do to the magical world and I believe that you could be the true leader of the future of the Wizarding World."
Harry blushed deep red. He had never had such a compliment before nor had he felt as accepted as he did in that moment. All he could do was smile, the first genuine smile he had shared since Siri. A pop in the room started them all out of their moment. "Soory masters, Bobbin is telling masters that Mr Griphook has a riived. I is showing him to the meeting room." With that the small elf popped out.
"Lets proceed shall we?" Lucius asked. "Who would you like there with you Harry?"
"I would like you all there if that is posisble? I don't want to have to explain everything loads, plus chances are I am not gonna understand half of what i'm told either," Harry replied with a chuckle.
With a slight bow of his head Lucius accepted. All four headed to the designated meeting room where Griphook had set up what looked like a massive amount of folders. Harry groaned, this was gonna be a long afternoon. Lucius called a house elf to serve tea and ordered for a refresher of drinks every hour. He also knew this was gonna be a long day.
Harry approached Griphook and kneeled to hug him. "Griphook, it is good to see you again."
"You also Mr. Potter. I must say your inheritance has been kind to you."
Harry blushed, he ahd been doing that a lot today, and nodded, "thank you Griphook. Shall we get started as I feel that there is a lot to go through." With that Harry sat down and looked expectantly at his relatives.
The other three occupants in the room were shook from their stunned positions when they noticed Harry staring. Lucius recovered first and took his seat soon followed by the others. Griphook began opening folders and pulling out relevant information before he started.
"So Mr Potter, or should I say Lord Potter. I think we should first go through your Potter and Black inheritance and then proceed with the others, no?" At Harry's nod he noted the confused faces of the Malfoys and chuckled.
"So with the Potter inheritance you receive access to the main Potter vault as well as an heirloom vault. this vault contains old family artifacts, books and portraits. You may if you wish still have use of your trust vault or you may leave it for any future children you may have. With you being named as heir to the Black line, being a Noble and Ancient House means you now carry some new responsibilities. As such, you may want to learn some pureblood history and work on some political knowledge as it will serve you well. Now, all this means is again you have now inherited several Gringotts vaults. I will warn you to always have someone proficient in the Dark Arts with you if you visit the heirloom vaults as I imagine there are some nasty curses and objects contained within them. As head of the Black family you now have the right to remove and reinstate family members as you see fit. you also have the right to both bless and dissolve mariages."
With that Harry looked up hopefully and with realisation. He could finally punish Bellatrix. Cathing his glint Griphook nodded. "Yes Mr. Potter you may disinherit Bellatrix Lestrange and any others as you see fit."
Narcissa paled. She hadn't thought about Bellatrix at all the past two days. Luckily she was on a mission for her beloved Lord and therefore wouldn't be around to bother them soon. She worried now for Harry, she would surely betray him the first chance she got.
Sensing her unease Harry leaned over to her. "Don't worry Aunty, I will make sure she cannot harm you or me, or my family." Harry pulled back with a wink as she almost sagged in relief.
"My goodness Harry, that was a very Slytherin thing to say." Again Griphook and Harry shared a look and chuckled. The other three felt so out of the loop they wanted to know what was so funny.
Griphook continued, "again with the Black inheritance you will also command a seat within the Wizengamot. It will allow you to vote on important wizarding matters. You will also receive a vote as a Lord of the Potter family but it is not a Noble and Ancient House. Therefore, the Black vote holds more weight as in law passing it counts as five votes. However, your two Royal House votes will allow you ten votes each."
Lucius couldn't hold his fire any longer, "what is going on? Royal House? There hasn't been a holder of a Royal seat in 1000 years. Not since the founders."
Harry and Griphook shared a look missed completely by the other three. With a sigh Harry simply said, "well yes and I am an heir of Slytherin and Gryffindor."
With that Lucius promptly fainted for the first time in his adult life.
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