The second training session for Harry was starting before he knew it even though it seemed like he had already been here for more than a year. The morning after he was finished with the Peverell brothers, Ignotus led him to a field. In the middle of the field was someone Harry recognized immediately. As Ignotus introduced them, he said "Harry, I would like you to meet another of your ancestors. While my eldest son took up the cloak and the name Potter, my other son chose a different path and chose the name Godric Gryffindor. You will spend the next little while learning all he has to teach you. It will serve you well in the times ahead."
Harry respectfully replied "As you wish Grandfather."
Godric spoke "I have watched you for that last few years and I think you are worthy of being my heir but whether or not you earn the title will depend on our time together. I had no children of my own so my legacy passed back into my father's bloodline. In our time together, I intend to teach you to be the warrior that is inside you so that you may continue our families' mission against the darkness. Don't let my father fool you as he was a fierce warrior who stood up to fight in times of need just as I did. Our only difference was he went back to a peaceful life of a pot maker and I chose to teach. Part of my legacy is the ability to pass on knowledge and skills while the other part is laying down the quill and taking up the sword."
Harry said "I would be honored to learn anything you are willing to teach me."
Godric wasted no time and began teaching Harry at once as he had so much to learn in Godric's opinion. The next year would be hard for Harry as Godric not only challenged his mind but his body. By the end of his time there, Harry grew to six feet tall and his body filled out quite a bit. The muscles he built up were due to a combination of Poppy's potions, the magic of the place they were in, as well as constantly sparring and dueling with Godric. The heavy swords they used gave his arms and chest a lot of definition and the marches and runs Godric led him on gave his legs more strength and muscle as well. Harry found it funny that their 'hikes' were used like a classroom where Harry was tested and taught as much as Godric could throw at him.
As they were talking one day, Harry said "You know, the reputation we have been taught of you in my time only portrays you as the warrior. Never would I have guessed that you were this nerdy."
Godric snorted "Oh, the warrior/scholar image is too shameful for you? I'll have you know that I was Rowena's equal in the intelligence department. I'll also have you know that Salazar may have thought himself cunning but I maneuvered that man wherever I wanted him to be. Helga was a different matter and you could not find a more loving and caring person in the world but she could be vicious when she needed to be. Hence another secret you need to take away from this conversation. Always let them underestimate you unless you are on the field of battle."
"I have done that for years."
"I have watched you young one and know this to be true but you have to admit you did slack off quite a bit with that weasel. I know your mental abilities were partially blocked but you should have tried harder and you should never relied on anyone else to do your research and dirty work."
"Yes Uncle, I have since corrected that and intend to do better in the future."
Godric nodded and turned the conversation in another direction. He knew his charge had learned from his mistakes and would do much better in the future.
By the time he was done with Godric, he knew his role as the Gryffindor heir and was quite well versed in battle techniques. On their last day together, Godric gave him specific instructions as to how to handle matters at Hogwarts as that was where Godric's true power was. Harry grinned as he thought about what he was going to do on the day he returned to the castle.
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Sirius' drunken trip through the Veil was reported in the prophet as merely the act of a coward who could not face up to the shame of his choices in life. As soon as the Malfoy's heard of it, they made a trip to Gringotts in order for Draco to claim the Black Lordship. They were immediately uneasy as it was reported to them that Ragnok was handling this matter and they would have to take the matter up with him. Lucius pushed the matter and was soon sitting in front of the Goblin leader demanding that Draco be given his rightful inheritance.
The snarling and sneering by the pureblood wizard just managed to infuriate the Goblin leader more than he already was with the whole matter of the Potter heir being undecided. Goblin magic told him that Harry was still alive and he already knew from his dealings with Sirius that Harry was the legitimate heir to House Black. When he informed the Malfoys of this, they claimed it was impossible and demanded that Draco be tested.
Ragnok growled out "There is only one true test of the Lordship of the House of Black. You place the signet ring on your hand and if you survive, you are Lord Black."
Draco asked "And if you aren't the Lord Black?"
Ragnok gave a feral grin "At the worst, the test will kill you. As best you become a squib. Do you still want to try it?"
Ragnok could see that Draco was obviously scared but Lucius had dollar signs and power flashing around in his head. Narcissa had the presence of mind to say "Lucius, perhaps it would be best to wait until the will has been read. If it falls to Draco then we will know then."
She turned to Ragnok and asked "Director Ragnok, has the date for the reading of Lord Black's will been set?"
"Not as yet Mrs. Malfoy, there are some matters that must be cleared up before that can happen. You will be notified as soon as we have set a date as I know for a fact that you are mentioned in it."
That statement seemed to appease them for the moment and the three haughty wizards finally left the bank. Ragnok was nervous as all signs pointed to Harry becoming the Lord Black as well. If he could not repair the damage to their business relationship, things would become bleak for their nation. If all that wasn't enough, a long dormant vault in the deepest and oldest section of Gringotts was showing the signs of becoming active once again after millennia in dormancy. Ragnok thought that it was no mere coincidence that the Peverell vault was reacting this way during the time that Harry Potter was behind the Veil.
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