What happened to #12 Grimmauld Place - Speculations

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No: HPFGUIDX 186050

I have been reading the grand speculations regarding the fate of #12 Grimmauld Place.

Here's my theory:

First, I don't think Harry would disrespect the inheritance because Sirius gave it to him. Sirius didn't have much but he did give all that he had. Even though it had been tainted by it's past inhabitants and "presently" was not what either Sirius or Harry liked. The place was still populated with memories of Sirius (good & bad). All memories are cherished because they help keep those we love alive in our hearts.

Secondly, in Sirius' honor, I think that Harry would have cleaned, repaired and blessed the old homestead so that Sirius would be proud! (Maybe it was Harry & Ron's "bachelor pad") Someplace that he (Harry) would be happy and proud to bring his wife to and raise his children in. This would also be a posthumous gift to Sirius, Life and Love were brought back to #12 Grimmauld place.(Don't forget, there were several years in there before Harry and Ginny married. And that would be plenty of time for Harry to fix-up the house. If there were any spells and enchantments on the place beyond his ablity to banish, I think that his connection at the MoM would suffice.)
Also, who is to say that #12 Grimmauld Place was just their city-house and that they had a country or village place as well. Maybe near/in Godric's Hollow?

Third, if Kreacher decided to come back to the house and serve Harry, It would totally be Kreacher's choice. I'm sure Harry would have freed him and of course paid him for his service. Because, Kreature had familial bonds in that house. OH just a thought --- Maybe Harry made a special room just for Kreacher, where he could keep and display all his knick-knacks. The cupboard under the stairs perhaps? It would be palacial for a house elf!

Just Imagining,
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