Don't Panic: A Wizard's Guide to Westeros (HP × ASOIAF)

Don't Panic Ch13: Family Secrets

Just as he was about to pass by, he noticed another pair of socks strewn on the floor, these ones a stunning shade of green. Falling to temptation he carefully deposited one of them into his sack, and replaced it with another gold galleon before Merrily continuing on his way.

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Just two days after their foray into the Crypts, Harry had found a suitable book in which he could slip a hint that would point Lord Edwyle in the right direction. That book being the journal of the last King of Winter. Likely the one who hid their treasures in the first place.

Harry tucked the journal in his shirt and made his way out of the library, leaving the Maester to his tasks. Harry was cautious of the Maester when it came to revealing magic. He'd been friendly and helpful so far, and more than willing to at least consider Harry's various suggestions for improvement of their lands and production, but Harry did note the conspicuous lack of any records even hinting at magic in his Library domain. Harry was sure a library of this age should have at least a few records tucked away on one shelf or another. Maybe a prior Maester of Wintefell was to blame.

With that in mind, Harry made his way to Lord Edwyle's Solar, asking a waiting servant to seek permission to see the lord at short notice.

In Lord Edwyle's solar, Harry sat down, ready to share his wondrous find with his Stark kin. After the usual greetings, Harry began, "This, is actually a bit of a sensitive matter" he said getting Edwyle's attention, "I felt I should bring your attention to this journal I found tucked behind some other books, hidden deep in the back of your Library. I feel that if you knew of it, the book wouldn't have been there to begin with"

"hmm.." Lord Edwyle mumbled, noncommittedly, not entirely sure what this would really be about, but figuring he'd let it play out. "The book?"

Harry held the journal out, for Lord Edwyle, who looked it over with curiosity and flicked though a few pages. "This.." Lord Edwyle began, but paused seemingly to double check, "This, is the journal of the last King of Winter, Torrhen Stark," Lord Edwyle was incredulous, and they both sat in silence for a moment, as he continue flicking through the pages, and absorbed the importance of this find.

Harry broke the silence. "Of course, it has great value to the Stark line, and is a great find in and of itself, but to get the most value out of it, I'd like you to open it to the page I've bookmarked."

"This," Harry said, pointing to the page, "is an account of how King Torrhen and his most trusted man, Lord Reed, hid the Stark treasury and royal artefacts in the crypts to keep their wealth away from the invading Targaryen's."

Lord Edwyle's eyes widened, and he leaned in to examine the journal more closely. After a moment, he looked up at Harry and nodded in agreement. "This is an incredible find. I know of no mentions of Stark Lords recovering such a treasury, and we certainly know the Winter Throne and Crown to be lost to time, though they're mentioned here in the journal" Lord Edwyle replied contemplatively.

Reviewing the passage again, he slowly stood, "we must be cautious in this" he said. "We cannot risk the wrong people learning of this if it truly exists." Walking to the door with purpose, gripping the journal tightly he continued, "Since you already know though, and were forthright enough to bring this to my attention, I would appreciate your help in searching for this hidden room. More hands make light work after all. Return this evening, just after sunset. We'll go down into the crypts to quietly investigate."

"Speak of this to no-one!" He instructed as they parted ways. Harry was pleased with that result. This was exactly the scenario he needed to both ingratiate himself with his kin, the Starks and to hopefully introduce magic with little interreference from others.