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Harry Potter Promise NR.6
Date: 7/10/2017, Categories: Fiction Fan fiction, Author: zimbi
... Estate." Varnok considered. "In order to do so, Mr. Potter must be proven as a blood relative of the McGonagalls." Minerva nodded, withdrawing a copy of the family tree she had uncovered and handing it over. "You'll see here, that his mother was a descendent of one of my own Squib ancestors. It's a bit thin on the ground, but it should be a passable connection." Varnok studied the tree carefully, before he folded up the parchment and nodded. "It should work well enough, especially considering there are no other contesters. I will see it done. Is there anything else?" Minerva shook her head. "No, I thank you again for your time and your assistance." Varnok focused his gaze on the young man in the room. "It is my pleasure," he informed them, much to their shock. Varnok's smile was every bit as discomforting as Sharptooth's. "Mr. Potter has proven himself to be an ally to our race, and we are pleased to be of assistance however we may help." It did not escape anyone's attention, as Varnok left, that he had used a general 'we'. It seemed as if the Goblin race was gearing up to stand behind Harry, should the need arise. Not Dumbledore, not the Light side, but Harry. Sharptooth finished with his notes a moment later, and he studied his client once more. "Was there anything else I can help you with, or do you wish to go down to your vault once more?" Sirius nodded, shifting in his seat. "Harry asked me a while back about one of the properties he has inherited, and I was unable to ...
... give him any answers, so we are hoping that you might be able to help us out. Can you tell us anything about Lion's Castle?" Sharptooth nodded, glancing through the file on his desk, and pulling out one particular piece of parchment. "Lion's Castle is located in the Highlands of Scotland. The location itself is Unplottable, but the closest town, as a frame of reference, is Elgin. I believe the Castle has been unoccupied for several generations now, as most Potters prefer to reside at Potter Manor." "How did we come to own this castle?" Harry asked curiously. Sharptooth held out the parchment so that Harry could look over the property. "As you are aware, you are a direct descendant of Godric Gryffindor. Godric had two sons. The older one was killed in a war with a dark lord in his thirties. After the death of his brother, Adrian Gryffindor and his father decided that, in order to protect their line, and Adrian's life, he would change his name and leave Hogwarts, where he had resided with his brother and father. Godric had Lion's Castle built so that his son and now heir would be able to live comfortably. Adrian Gryffindor became Adrian Potter, and he and his line resided in Lion's Castle for several more generations, before yet another dark lord threatened their peace, and they were forced to abandon the Castle. At that point, I believe Potter Manor was built, though your ancestors still retained ownership of Lion's Castle, even though no one lived there anymore." Harry nodded, ...