Chapter 3: Breaking Free and Finding the Truth (continued)

The air inside the Gringotts office was heavy with tension. Harry sat on the edge of his seat, his heart pounding in his chest. He had just heard the words that shattered his world: everything he thought he knew about his identity was a lie. The goblins had confirmed that not only had his appearance been altered, but even his very heritage had been hidden from him.

With a sense of urgency, the goblin at the desk laid out a parchment for Harry, stained with the drop of blood from his finger. As the parchment began to glow, golden letters formed on its surface, revealing the truth of Harry's identity. He read through the words, feeling his hands tremble as they rested on the edges of the paper.

Inheritance Test

• Name: Harry Potter

• Born: 11/03/1981

• Age: 14

• Blood Status: Pure-Blood

• Magical Core: Golden Green

Father: Adrian Howler Pendragon

Mother: Libby Howler

Adopted Father: James Potter (Deceased)

Adopted Mother: Lily Potter (Deceased)

Godfathers: Lucius Malfoy, Severus Snape

Godmothers: Narcissa Malfoy-Black, Sirius Black

Harry's breath caught in his throat. Adopted? James and Lily weren't his real parents. His true father was someone named Adrian Howler Pendragon, and his mother was Libby Howler. But why? Why had this been hidden from him?

The goblin glanced up at Harry. "The magical bindings placed upon you were meant to conceal your true heritage and restrict access to your abilities. As we've removed the bindings, you will slowly regain your full power, though it may take time for your body and magical core to adjust."

Harry barely heard the goblin's words as his eyes scanned the rest of the parchment.

Titles:

• Young Prince of the Wizarding World

• Lord of Magic

• Crowned Prince of Hogwarts

• Child Loved by Dragons

• Child Loved by Gods

Vaults:

• Trust Vault

• Pendragon Vault

• Gryffindor Vault

• Slytherin Vault

• Ravenclaw Vault

• Hufflepuff Vault

• Gaunt Family Vault

• Lestrange Family Vault

• Peverell Family Vault

• Crouch Family Vault

• Abbott Family Vault

• Bones Family Vault

• Rosier Family Vault

• Travers Family Vault

• Yaxley Family Vault

His head swam as he took in the full list of vaults. Gryffindor? Slytherin? Peverell? How was he connected to all these ancient families? And the titles—Prince of the Wizarding World? Crowned Prince of Hogwarts? He wasn't just Harry Potter anymore. He was something much more.

"There is more," the goblin said, laying out another parchment that glowed softly, detailing his properties and abilities. Harry's eyes widened as the list continued.

Properties:

• Draconic Keep

• Pendragon Palace

• Serpent's Lair

• Pendragon Hall

• Emrys Tower

• Avalon Retreat

• Hellenic Villa

• Welsh Cottage

• Forest Hideout

• Coastal Manor

Harry could barely process the fact that he owned castles, towers, and hidden retreats. His family—his true family—had left him with more than he had ever imagined. But it was the next section of the parchment that truly startled him.

Abilities:

• Draconic Tongue: Able to speak and understand the ancient language of dragons.

• Dragonblood Resonance: Enhanced physical abilities and a deep connection to dragons.

• Fiery Patronus: A powerful patronus in the form of a dragon, symbolizing courage and protection.

• Draconic Animagus: The ability to transform into a dragon.

• Dragonfire Manipulation: Can summon and control fire, with an immunity to heat and flame.

Harry swallowed hard as he read through the abilities. Dragons. He had an affinity with dragons? He could become a dragon? It was more than he could have ever expected. But his thoughts were interrupted when the goblin pointed to the final part of the parchment.

Blocks and Current Potion Effects:

• 90% of all magical power blocked

• Draconic Malediction Elixir: Curse designed to weaken magical abilities.

• Infernal Enslavement Serum: Potion forcing loyalty to the one who administered it.

• Firebrand Venom Infusion: Venom designed to cause slow, agonizing death.

• Wyrmwood Corruption Tincture: Dark potion to warp his moral compass and induce violence.

Harry's blood ran cold. He had been poisoned. All these potions—someone had been trying to control him, weaken him, kill him. Dumbledore, no doubt. It was all part of the manipulation, to keep him weak and easy to control. His fingers tightened around the parchment, anger boiling inside him.

The goblin placed a third parchment in front of him, this time allowing Harry to sign for his name change. "You may now choose a new identity, Mr. Potter. Your new name will ensure that no one in the magical world can track you unless they know the name you have chosen."

Harry stared down at the blank space, his hand shaking. This was it. This was his chance to be free, to escape Dumbledore's control once and for all. He wasn't Harry Potter anymore. He was something different, something stronger. He thought for a moment, then grabbed the quill.

With a deep breath, he signed his new name.