Sirius's Will

[Steve]

No: HPFGUIDX 107201

--- In HPforGrownups at yahoogroups.com, "luckdragon64"
<brenda-chaisson at r...> wrote:
> Who will inherit the Black family fortune and home now that Sirius 
> is dead? ...edited...
> 
> "luckdragon"


Asian_lovr2:

Beyond that central mystery of Harry and Voldemort, the Black Estate
is one that I am most eager to see the resolution to. I know HOW I
want it resolved, and in fact, have several scenerios that favor Harry.

But first, let's look at the core problem. No one really knows that
Sirius is dead, and right now, it to the Order's great disadvantage
for that knowledge to get out. As long as no suspicious are raised
about Sirius, then the Order can continue to use the house. But once,
the world at large discovers, the House and the Money become of great
interest to many people. So for now, Dumbledore will keep this
information quiet.

I think Dumbledore will let information out in a controlled manner,
doing so in a way that allows him to manipulate the situation to his
best advantage. First, Sirius's name needs to be cleared. Then
Dumbledore needs to know how the Estate is going to be resolved before
he reveals Sirius's death, and hopefully, he will be able to work it
so the resolution is to his advantage. Only then will he reveal
Sirius's death thereby allowing claims to be made against the Estate.

In the UK, preference is usually given to the closest living first
born male heir. Since there is no direct decendancy of the Black line,
it moves sideways. That means Draco Malfoy, son of Narcissa Black-Malfoy. 

When the time comes, I foresee a stuggle between Harry and Draco over
who get the money and house, and I see this stuggle occuring even if
Sirius left a Will naming Harry. Which I think will make for some
interesting sub-plots.

Again, this is one of the most intriquing plot lines that I'm looking
forward too.

Steve/asian_lovr2