On it, was a lion, snake, staff and a dragon carved in goblin silver into it. The ring flickered to show a total of four different rings, all of which had different designs on them and made of different metals.
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chapter 3: Heritage part 2

"Never had anyone had access to so many ancient vaults." Ragnok whispered, "Vault number one belonged to Merlin Emrys and you have just been claimed as his heir by magic."

The child stared at him with a shocked expression.

"Vault number three belonged to Godric Gryffindor which you have rights to that vault by blood and magic since the Family Head is passed down to the oldest son, no matter what status you have...since your father never claimed it, he doesn't have the right to disinherit you from this."

This time the child looked at his ring again and noticed the lion with delight.

"Vault number six belonged to Salazar Slytherin which you now have the rights by conquest of an heir and by magic." Ragnok continued, "Vault number seven belonged to Ignotus Peverell since that family married into the Potter Family 400 years ago and again your father failed to claim this, none of your family does since none of them thought to have a family history check."

He was dazed. How had his parents not known that we were related to these people?

How had his grandfather kept it from James that he was related to Gryffindor and Peverell? It was mind­blowing.

"I...do not really know what to say, Ragnok. I guess we can start with figuring out how much I have " He whispered

"Mr. Potter­" Ragnok laughed.

"Excuse me, sir." He interrupted, "But...seeing as my family disowned me, just call me Harry. It is easier that way...until I officially file for another name or Lord of the Peverell family, I am Harry No Name."

"That is fine, Harry, what you need to understand is that you have more money than your former family has ever had." Ragnok explained, "The rumors that Merlin, Emrys and the founders vaults are just housing worthless relics and no gold was perpetuated by us since we became tired of always having witches and wizards claiming to be related somehow, thought, most wizards and witches are inheritance of these families it is strictly through magic only."

The child seemed surprised, but understood why the goblins spread the rumor.

"In truth, the vaults have fairly large fortunes in them. I will get you a ledger before you leave. You are very wealthy, in fact, you are one of the wealthiest wizards in the world with access to these vaults." Ragnok smirked, "I believe that the Peverell Family vaults is your poorest vault and it had around G1,000,000,000. The Potter Family had around the same before your brother became famous. Now, your former family have around twice as that and trust me when I say that you will be able to afford any help you may need."

At this he nodded and looked at the rings in wonder, still processing the information given to him.

"Even the Malfoy Family does not have as much as your former family, even before your brothers fame. Though, the other vaults do not have more than that since your richest vault is the Emrys vault, having G9,000,000,000,000,000 in it, and that is just because it is the oldest. The Goblins were close friends to Merlin and we had invested on the vault heavily over the centuries."

The child blinked for moment.

"Our last gift to the one who helped us the most in our history. Though, there are limitations on that account. You can only withdraw a certain amount within a year because it is a large portion of the British wizarding economy. The amount, I believe is somewhere around G200,000 a year and considering a moderately sized manor costs around G12,000 the amount you have access to is more than you will ever use. Of course, unless you are unwise with your money."

The child nodded, still in a daze. That made Ragnok chuckled in amusement.

"So what do you plan to do, young one"

He did not need to rush, he estimated that he would not be found missing until at least late evening the following day.

"I need to figure out a way to not draw attention to the fact that I am a child. I was hoping Flourish & Blotts would have something. Changing my name might be a good idea as well so people won't know I am a Potter."

Ragnok smiled as he thought of another young boy he knew. Oh the duo they would be.

"Come back tomorrow after you are settled down. I have an... acquaintance... that I believe can be of assistance to you and you likewise to him."

"Who is he?" Harry said suspicion lacing his voice.

"That will be for me to know and for you to find out... although... I do caution you to keep an open mind" Ragnok smiled knowingly.

"Alright" Harry sighed and smiled at the King of the Goblin Nation in thanks.

"Oh and deduct the cost of my visit from Peverell vault and make that my primary vault when you set me up with that watch, please." He grinned, "While that is taking place, could we go down to visit my vaults? We might just leave my trust vault alone, but take half of the amount it has for the goblins. My former parents will never notice."

"Thank you and on the behalf of the Goblin Nation for your generous gift. You will be recognized as a friend to the Goblin Nation for your respect and honor to the goblins, when life has given you no reason to do such." Ragnok smiled.

He smiled and nodded, in gratitude.

"While you are down in the vaults I will contact my acquaintance and set up the meeting tomorrow. Also, I warn you now that when it is times for you to start Hogwarts School of Witchcraft and Wizardry..." Ragnok informed, slowly. "You need to go as part of your requirements to maintain recognition as heir to Gryffindor and Slytherin."

He nodded and looked at his black ring, before looking back towards the goblin with a smile.

"Thank you for this is a great honor." He whispered, " I understand that I would need to attend Hogwarts. I need my education, the traditional one."

Ragnok nodded.

"I shall see to the meeting tomorrow, while you go down to your vaults. Remember that anything down there is yours and I will provide a goblin made wallet to store your money. It connects directly to your primary account. The wallet is more convenient than a pouch, it will convert the wizarding currency to muggle currency when needed and will take up less space."

He thanked Ragnok for everything that he has done and will see done normally and in their traditional way and followed a new goblin named Griphook to his vaults.

Once down in his vaults, he did not take any money because the manager would give him the wallet before he decided to leave. He simply looked for books that were interesting and anything else he thought he should take with him.

He ended up taking two daggers and more books from each of the vaults.

He realized that he could not do magic until he got his wand. He is still eight years old and he would do well to not exhaust his magic before getting the chance to lengthen his stamina while using it.

He also picked up a pensive and some books from Emrys vault and a book on Invisibility in the Peverelle vault. He stored everything in a trunk he found in the Slytherin vault, which he shrunk to fit in his pocket.

He was done and when he returned to the manager's office.

"Could you invest my money from every vault but the Merlin, Emrys vault, with high risk, high gain and give the investor a 5% increase on what he gets out of it?"

Ragnok was shocked since no one had ever given a goblin that much control of their money and never offered that much in return. "We could not possibly take that much, their starting pay is 2% of the profits, we would have no more than 4%...Even if you are a smart child, you are still a child and we will not take advantage of that, there is no honor in that."

He nodded in agreement, then waved at him in farewell as he walked out the door. Ragnok rubbed his hands together in anticipation for when the news broke that Harry Potter disappeared.

Harry Potter was a friend of the Goblin Nation and has afforded that sort of protection. He also signed the emancipation papers signifying that the Goblin Nation recognized it.

Walking back out into the almost abandoned alley, Harry headed to The Leaky Cauldron to prepare for tomorrow. Oh the surprise that awaited him he could never had guessed.