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Remaking Destiny	By : LadyLaran Category: Harry Potter AU/AR > General Views: 23080 -:- Recommendations : 1 -:- Currently Reading : 6
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Author’s Note – I hope everyone likes this; thank you to everyone who read and took the time to share their thoughts. Yes, this is short but with all the tech issues, I wanted to get out what I did have and the chapter does feel complete. I do apologize for the length of time between updates, but I had tech issues from hell.
Disclaimer – I do not own “Harry Potter” nor do I make any money from this story.
Chapter Eight – Legalities
There was a silence of several long minutes before Lucius spoke, voice almost too silent to be heard in the stillness of the ritual room. There was a note of awe and shock in his tone as he addressed the others in the room.
“Did I just see the former Marchioness?”
“You did,” Sirius replied, sounding so very stunned. “That was definitely Lily. Her magic was unmistakable. I remember her being angry once, and it was like being surrounded by fire. I learned pretty quickly not to get on her bad side.”
“Her son was put at great risk,” Narcissa told them, pinning her hair back up into an informal twist. “Had the situation been reversed, I would have torn through the veil to ensure my child was protected in any way I could arrange it. Magic, being a mother to us all, would allow for a mother’s pure love and desire to protect her child to manifest through the veil.”
“There will be a lot to study in the upcoming days,” Walburga said, putting the last pin in her hair to put the heavy mass back up into a neat bun. “Her last words are rather intriguing, and I mean to find out what it is she meant.”
“Let’s just hope it’s something good,” the baron said, rubbing his temples. “You do realize who the house was we declared blood feud on was?”
“The House of Dumbledore,” Callidora answered, setting her appearance to rights. “We will have to be incredibly cautious now because he will work to subvert the feud by any means possible. House Potter joined us in claiming the feud, and he will want access to Harkin so that he can mold him into whatever form he thinks my cousin should take in life. I wouldn’t doubt that he’ll try to get the Potter family out of the feud on the off chance that the Houses of Black, Longbottom, and Malfoy would follow.”
“That certainly won’t happen. With the will being read, things will be set on its ear anyway,” Sirius said, fingers twitching slightly as he thought about the situation. “He’ll think I’ll have custody of Harkin since the wards will collapse. Lord Ragnok, I am willing pay your warders to ensure that Petunia Dursley’s home will be protected from any undesirables. As much as I dislike her husband, I know Lily would want her sister taken care of and the woman did ensure my godson was brought to a safe haven. I owe her for that.”
“I will send you the estimates, Lord Black,” the head of the goblins agreed. “I will make sure they are the best we can provide.”
“I appreciate that,” he said, looking tired but determined. “We should have the readings now because I know your time is limited, and there will be a lot that needs to be done once we know what Prongs and Lily’s instructions are.”
“Then we need to get that out of the way,” Callidora said, leading them to the parlor where Ragnok’s assistant had set everything up.
The group took a seat, making themselves comfortable, and the head of the goblins stood beside the small table where the items the goblins had brought with them had been set up. When he realized the humans were ready, Ragnok picked up a document and began reading.
“The wills of James Charlus and Lily Rosamunde Potter, Marquess and Marchioness of Orkney, have been recorded and verified within the halls of Gringotts and are final,” the goblin informed them. “Both the Marquess and Marchioness revised their wills shortly before the attack on Samhain, and they reflect the custody arrangements currently in place. As the Marquess of Orkney pre-deceased his wife, his will shall be read first.”
Ragnok lifted a small orb that looked like a rather large pearl and set it onto a tri-pronged stand that held the item snuggly. He tapped it gently with the tip of a finger, and an all too familiar voice brought tears to Sirius’s eyes. Callidora reached out, taking his hand and squeezing it to comfort him.
“I am James Charlus Potter, Marquess of Orkney, Head of the Most Ancient and Esteemed House of Potter, and I do declare before Magic that this is my final Will and Testament. If I have died before my wife, custody of my son and heir, Harkin James Potter, shall be granted to the Marchioness of Orkney. She shall share governship rights over the estate with the help of Sirius Orion Black, heir to Viscount Black of Dyntagell, as he has the training necessary to help her run an estate the size of ours.
“Should she predecease me, then custody will be granted to my cousin, Callidora Black Longbottom, who will raise my heir to ensure Harkin is a good man. I ask my dearest friend and cousin, Sirius Black, to assist her in this endeavor and to keep the estate flourishing. I grant him the legal permission to be the proxy for the family seats on both the Wizengamot and the Hogwarts Educational Board as well as to ensure that the estate flourishes until the time my son is ready to take over.
“Sirius, you know our beliefs regarding the issues close to the heart of the House. I am positive you will ensure the right thing is done while you hold the proxy for Harkin. Make sure he learns right from wrong and knows how to fight for honor and to protect those who need it.
“At the age of eleven, Harkin will be allowed to claim the signet ring to take the title of Marquess. From that point, he will begin studying to learn to take over the seats both on the Wizengamot and the Hogwarts Educational Board as well as learning the business and estate management so that when he reaches the age of majority, he will be able to step in and take over.
“By no means is he to be allowed near Albus Dumbledore without appropriate supervision, chosen by Callidora Black Longbottom or Sirius Black. Albus Dumbledore is not allowed to make any custodial decisions or any decisions that affect my son in any manner.
“A sum of 5,000 galleons a year and the use of Honeycutt Cottage will be granted to Remus Lupin for the duration of his life. Even though I know he is more than capable of taking care of himself, due to the laws restricting his kind, I am declaring him a ward of the Potter family and know that he will be given the opportunity to write the stories he regaled my son with. Write, Moony. You have the chance to do so now.
“To my friend, Sirius Black, there isn’t much to leave you that you don’t have already. Take care of my son, Padfoot, and make sure that he’s prepared to stand against those who would seek to use him or cause him harm. You have my love, brother, and I also leave you a trunk at Teach na Laochra which contains special mementos that you will treasure more than wealth.
“Our secret keeper is Peter Pettigrew, not Sirius Black. Our friend volunteered to pretend he is our secret keeper in order to keep Peter safe. Should something happen to us, this Will shall stand as testament to the innocence of Sirius. Albus Dumbledore, the one who cast the charm, also knows that Sirius is safe and should be able to speak up regarding my friend and brother’s innocence.
“And finally, to my beloved son and heir, Harkin James Potter, I leave my estate, the title, my love, and my wishes for you to live a long and happy life. Grow to be a wise man, help others, and remember that power is to be used for the benefit of those less fortunate than yourself.
”Thus ends my final Will and Testament. Mischief Managed. So Mote it be.”
The orb went silent, and Sirius swallowed against the lump in his throat. He and Callidora shared a look, silently agreeing to carry out the wishes of the past Marquess. Both of the Malfoys felt the same and remained silent, offering a quiet support to their family.
Ragnok put the first orb into the case and lifted a second orb, placing it where the first had been. Once it was settled in position, the goblin gently tapped it and a hauntingly familiar voice was heard in the room.
“I am Lily Rosamunde Evans Potter, Marchioness of Orkney, and I do declare before Magic that this is my final Will and Testament. Should I predecease my husband, custody of our son, Harkin James Potter, shall be given to my husband, James Charlus Potter, Marquess of Orkney. I ask that James will raise our son to be a good man, wise and giving to those in need.
“Should my husband predecease me and my life is taken, custody of our son, Harkin James Potter, shall be given to Lady Callidora Black Longbottom as I know she will insist on raising him in the manner that will be befitting of the man our son shall become. I ask that my husband’s dearest friend and cousin, Sirius Black, aid our cousin in raising Harkin to become a good man and ensure that the estate is taken care of.
“Per my husband’s wishes, our son will claim his signet and take up the mantle of the Marquess of Orkney. Both Sirius Black and Lady Longbottom shall ensure that he is ready to step into role he was born to take.
“I ask for the jewelry that belonged to my mother to be passed to my sister, Petunia Evans Dursley, and I am placing a sum of 100,000 pounds in savings to pay for her son’s education should he choose to go to university. It will be used to pay his tuition and there are conditions attached to it as well, which is part of the documentation Gringotts has. Another sum of 150,000 pounds will be given to my sister.
“Under no conditions is my son to be given to my sister or her husband to raise. If he is ever placed there, it will be in violation of our wishes and hers. Should he be removed to her home, I entrust the goblins of Gringotts to ensure that my son goes to Lady Callidora Black Longbottom.
“As my husband has no doubt stated, our secret keeper is Peter Pettigrew and not Sirius Black. Sirius bravely suggested that he be a decoy to keep Peter from being found. The charm was cast by Albus Dumbledore so if something should happen to our friend and son’s godfather, then he should be the one to speak out in his defense.
“Albus Dumbledore will not be allowed to make any decisions regarding my son and will not be allowed near him without the proper authorization from his guardians. I will not have him sharing anything regarding a prophecy around my son.
“To my beautiful son, Harkin James Potter, I leave my love, books, and personal effects that I brought with me into the marriage. Grow up into a loving man, my son, and do what is right. Go against what is expected of you and follow your heart.
“Thus ends my final Will and Testament, so mote it be.”
The group was quiet for a long moment before Ragnok broke it, sharing information as he tucked the orb away safely.
“We will be informing Remus Lupin of his inheritance as well as the Dursleys who gained an inheritance that the Marchioness left them. Also, we had our seers as well as the centaurs look at the prophecy that Dumbledore mentioned to both the Marquess and Marchioness. It is a false prophecy, and he should not have pursued it.”
Sirius got up, stalking to the window to calm down. The headmaster had led his friends to their deaths and over something that was a fake. It enraged him, and he knew he had to bring his emotions under control so he could approach this logically.
“Ragnok, make sure the blood feud is registered tonight,” he said, voice grim. “Can you also ascertain if that prophecy was filed with the prophecies in the Department of Mysteries and if so, it needs to be destroyed because I will not having affecting my godson’s life.”
“I’ll see it’s done,” the goblin promised, then left the group alone to return to his people and to the work that needed to be done tonight. He was well aware that the humans had been given quite a bit to think on, and he didn’t envy them for the tasks ahead of them.
Author’s End Note – A bit of legal stuff that had to be handled. I’ve made a decision that this story will be in two arcs. One dealing with Dumbledore and his manipulations as we navigate the aftermath of Voldemort’s defeat. The next will deal with a more serious villain and will take more time since it’ll be more on Harry and his friends than the adults will. Make no mistake, the grownups will have a strong role against the enemy but the kids have a stronger input. I hope you guys enjoyed this! Please let me know what you think. ~ Laran
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