A Secret Meeting

November 1994

Gringotts Wizarding Bank

"Rowena Ravenclaw?" Luna muttered slowly.

She had a slight change in her expression- a small bit of shock was etched on her face. For all practical purposes, things which could shock Luna were non existent.

Unlike Hermione, she was aware of what it meant.

"You are magical heir of Rowena Ravenclaw," Harry, though obvious, added.

Luna nodded, still in slight daze.

Under Sharptooth's lead, Harry and Luna arrived in the same room in which Hermione had been some time earlier.

"Miss. Lovegood," began Sharptooth. "I assume what all this entails."

Luna nodded.

"Good," said the goblin. "And now please think that if you want the ladyship."

Unlike, Hermione who had given Sharptooth immense confidence, Luna's demeanour did not bring any confidence to the goblin. He could see a bright future ahead for the Ravenclaw's legacy if Luna took its helm.

Luna looked strangely at Sharptooth.

"Why would I not want it?" She stated it as a matter of fact.

Sharptooth was speechless while Harry let out a chuckle.

"Mr. Sharptooth," said Harry. "Do not be anxious… she would just fine."

Harry understood what Sharptooth was thinking. Although, it should have been no matter of a concern for a gobbling, whatever happens to any wizarding family, Ravenclaw was no ordinary family.

"Very well," said Sharptooth. "Miss. Lovegood please claim the ladyship after which I will bring you to the Ravenclaw vault."

Luna was herself aware of the method to take the oath and did not need any guidance.

She raised her wand, "I Luna Xenophilius Lovegood, daughter of Xenophilius Lovegood and Pandora Lovegood and the magical heir of Rowena Ravenclaw, hereby claim the Ladyship of the Ravenclaw house. I claim myself to be as true magical heir of Ravenclaw house. I claim to take my duties as Ravenclaw Lady sincerely and responsibly."

Following her oath, a white light illuminated around Luna as the magic confirmed her oath.

"Congratulations, Miss. Lovegood," said Sharptooth with a smile. "You are now officially Lady Ravenclaw."

He explained further thinking that no doubt remains, "Lord Potter after becoming the lord of a Primordial house was able to claim the other two lordships because the Potter and Black Lordship were empty."

"You cannot claim Lovegood ladyship as your father still holds the ladyship. If you had any other contender with you, which you don't, your claim had been strengthened over every other contender."

Luna nodded in understanding. She was definitely not thinking about all these things.

"Congratulations Luna," Harry said to her.

"Thanks Harry," she said.

"I think we should go to the Ravenclaw vault and let Miss. Lovegood claim the ring and other documents," Sharptooth.

Luna thereafter followed Sharptooth towards the Ravenclaw vault.

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November 1994

Diagon Alley

While Harry was at Gringotts, a secret meeting was taking place in the commercial heart of the magical Britain- Diagon Alley.

Surrounding a rectangular table were seated few people.

At the main chair was the 'greatest' wizard of the current era, Albus Dumbledore. On his immediate right was Severus Snape while on his immediate left was Arthur Weasley.

The other members in the meeting included- Molly Weasley, Bill Weasley, Kingsley Shacklebolt and Alastor Moody.

"Dumbledore," said Moody, irritation was clear in his voice. "It seems your influence is not what it used to be."

"Only 7 people," he continued. "Eh? And 3 of them are from the same family- Weasleys."

"Alastor," said Dumbledore calmly. "It is not the time to hold grudges."

"And I am not the one to blame if Barty Crouch Jr. faked as you."

Moody huffed, "I do not believe that you did not recognise that I was not the real one."

Dumbledore did not reply while Moody continued, "And my presence does not mean that I am part of your little group and will help you in anything you do."

"I came here because you are my old friend wanted to give you a chance to speak what you wanted," he added. "Then only I will decide my stance."

Albus nodded but did not say anything.

Arthur hesitated but nonetheless said, "Albus… while what Alator said may be harsh, he was indeed truthful. Our numbers they are truly…"

Arhtur did not finished what he wanted to say.

"Pathetic," Snape did it for him. "If I am thinking correctly against whom we are supposed to fight, that brat can swat us away like a bug, even if the greatest wizard is on our side, both magically and politically."

"I do not deny the truths in your words," Albus sighed. I acknowledge the truth."

"2… probably 3 more people will be joining us shortly," he continued. "And we need to see some new alliances. Alliances which give us some power."

It was at this moment when the gates of the open were pushed open and 2 middle aged man walked in.

To see them coming, a lot of people especially Snape was extremely shocked.

"Sirius Black," he muttered. "And Remus Lupin."

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