Harry Potter Promise NR.6
Date: 7/10/2017,
Categories:
Fiction
Fan fiction,
Author: zimbi
... grin. "Wise words, Harry. Is there anything else I can help you with?" Harry bit his lip. "I've been wondering for a while now, can you tell me anything about what being the heir of Gryffindor means? I've seen the vault, and the ring, but what does wearing that ring mean? Do I have any say in matters at Hogwarts?" Sharptooth tilted his head to the side, thinking. "Not much is known about the heirs of the founders, I'm afraid," he admitted. "Did you notice anything different about being at Hogwarts last year?" Harry shrugged slightly. "I felt almost like the Castle was welcoming me, when we arrived. And I think I was able to get the gargoyle to Dumbledore's office to move aside without giving a password." Sharptooth nodded. "I will tell you what I do know, but I'm afraid it isn't much. There are four empty seats on the Board of Governors, and four on the Wizengamot. These are honorary seats for the lines of the founders. If and when you want to share your status with wizarding society, you could claim the Gryffindor seat on both governing bodies. You will be able to have a say in the functioning of Hogwarts, and will add another vote to use on the Wizengamot." He paused for another moment. "You may find that more secrets of Hogwarts are available to you, though you will need to find out exactly what those are on your own. Hogwarts is her own entity, and she will no doubt decide what to allow you to discover." Harry furrowed his brow. "It almost sounds like you think Hogwarts ...
... is alive. You said it was a 'her'." Sharptooth nodded again. "When the founders built the Castle, she was little more than wood and stone. Over time, and their continued tutelage at the school, she became more aware, as more magic seeped into her very foundations. The legend says that, before Slytherin's departure, the four founders imprinted onto the Castle, leaving a piece of themselves behind, no matter where they went after their time at the school was over. Through the years, as more and more students walked through the halls, more magic seeped into the foundation. The Castle became more alert. Hogwarts is very much aware, Harry." He waited another moment, to allow Harry to soak up that information, before he once more asked if there was anything else he could do for them. Harry shook his head, still thinking about what he had just learned. "I don't think so, thank you Sharptooth." Ginny looked over at her… husband. "Don't you need to get some money from your vault, Harry?" Harry shook his head, grinning ruefully. "I just needed an excuse for us to come here. I still have plenty. And it's our vault now, Gin." Ginny and Sharptooth chuckled, and Sharptooth reached his arm over his desk. Harry stood up immediately and shook the offered hand. "I really appreciate everything you've done for us, Sharptooth." The Goblin nodded. "The pleasure is all mine. It is an honor to work with the Potter family, as I have for so many years. And I look forward to doing business with you for ...