Chapter 11

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Harry woke up the next morning at his usual time. By the time he was showered and dressed, an owl knocked at his window.

Harry opened the window and took the letter from the owl, it then flew off. Harry shut his window and turned back to the envelope. A slightly cynical smirk formed when he recognized the seal of Gringotts. He opened the letter and began reading,

'Lord Hadrian,

We, here at Gringotts, thank you for the 500 galleons for three other goblins, including myself for helping with the Sirius Black case. We are also pleased to inform you that Sirius Black will be having a trial tomorrow at 3 pm. 

We are unsure how you plan to attend, however, how you manage to attend is not our concern. That being said good luck. Gringotts does not normally care for wizard issues, Sirius Black was a special case, as it caused chaos in their government. 

They have many laws preventing us from doing certain things, so, it's only fair we cause some chaos every once in a while.

Anyway, the trial is tomorrow at 3 pm, in courtroom ten. It is a private session, so there shouldn't be too many people there, so make sure you aren't caught or seen. Dumbledore was also not allowed to attend the trial, as he would be biased, as he knows Sirius Black personally. 

May Your Enemies Fall at Your Feet,
Master Griphook'

With a snarky smirk, Harry goes to inform Slender that he will be leaving tomorrow after breakfast. He plans to spend the day with his godmother and her family, leaving out the part about the trial. Luckily, he knew he wouldn't be needing to speak. Harry decided to send a Patronus to the Malfoys, even though that will give away a lot about himself. He didn't know if an owl would make it in time.

"Expecto Patronus," Harry cast. The whispy thestral emerged and dashed around the room looking for a threat. When it didn't, it walked over to Harry and bowed its head.

"Go tell Lucius Malfoy and Narcissa Malfoy nee Black, that I plan to visit them tomorrow after breakfast. I'm sorry for it being so informal and uncouth, however, I will be attending Sirius Black's trial tomorrow, at three. Tell them to expect me at 10:30 am," Harry told his Patronus. 

The Patronus nodded and ran off.

At Malfoy Manor, an hour or so later...

Narcissa and Lucius were sitting in the library, teaching Draco how to act like a pureblood, as well as a few spells, when a Thestral Patronus came into the room.

The voice of Hadrian Potter filled the room, stunning the adults in the room, and confusing poor Draco.

When the message finished, silence fell heavily on the occupants of the room. Narcissa and Lucius share a look.

"He can cast a Patronus? With no magical training? How is that possible?" Narcissa asks her husband.

"Apparently he can. I have no idea how that is possible. How did he know about the trial tomorrow?" Lucius asks in return, "And how does he expect to attend?"

"Who was that?" Draco asks. 

"That was your godbrother, he is the same age as you and is apparently coming tomorrow for the trial your father will be going to. Though, he is coming rather early," Narcissa answered.

"Maybe that's why he's coming. He probably figured that you would be attending, and is planning to use that to his advantage somehow," Draco spoke to his father.

"That makes sense, and is very Slytherin, however, how does he plan to use that?" Lucius replies to his son.

"Ask him when he comes tomorrow. He said he would be here at 10:30 am, didn't he? He probably plans to come early to answer the questions you will have for him," Draco replies.

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