November 8, 1981:

Fabian and Gideon walked up the steps into Gringotts with Harry secured in Fabian's arms. Molly was on Fabian's left and Arthur was on Gideon's right while the children were at the burrow with some of the Potter House Elves. Looking down the street Fabian could make out Severus accompanied by Albus and Minerva headed their way. Today was definitely going to be a interesting day to say the least.


"May I have your attention now that everyone has arrived?" Griphook called and the room quietened immediately.

"Thank-you. Now you have all been called because in some capacity or another you are mentioned in Potters' Final Will. I will begin by leaving the will left by the late Lady Potter and then I will read the late Lord Potter's before concluding with the joined will.

'Hello everyone, first of all I want to begin by saying thank-you. Of all the friends that James and I had throughout are lives you are the ones that proved to be trustworthy. When the war started I never thought that James or I would be directly involved in any way until Trelawney gave the prophecy that targeted Harry and Neville. When Harry was born James and I thought we made the right decision with going into hiding and choosing his Godfather, but something never sat right after we decided. I started noticing it when Harry wouldn't let Sirius even hold him and then Sirius started asking questions that unsettled both James and I. Finally we decided that we couldn't trust Sirius and I started working on the Fidelius Charm to find a way to remove him as the secret keeper without knowing. It took me the better part of a month to accomplish it, but when I finally did we chose the other person that we were having trouble trusting. I know it soudns foolish to put our lives in the hands of someone that we lumped in the same category as Sirius, but we had a reason. If we survived the war then we needed to be certain of who we could trust. The way I altered the spell made it notify us if Sirius every tried to tell anyone where we were living; sadly he tried many times shortly after the spell was switched and after the first time we removed him as Harry's Godfather.

For the second secret keeper we chose Peter Pettigrew and I know that none of you see him sitting among you today. This is where I want to pause and say that out of the marauders, thank-you Remus for being the only one we could trust. Now moving own I have a few last things to address.

James and I chose both Fabian and Gideon Prewett to be Harry's Godfather until one of them decides which one is going to adopt him and which one wants to be the fun loving uncle. Thank-you both so much for agreeing at young ages to put your life on hold, leave your family behind, and become the guardians of a fifteen month old little boy.

Second Molly and Arthur, I'm sorry that we couldn't let the boys tell you where they were staying, but the less people that knew the safer both they and Harry were. I want you both to know though that we trusted you explicitly, but with seven children we didn't want to add any more strain financially. Finally to Sev, my best friend besides my husband, I want to say thank-you. You made sure that a little girl understood one day she could be a great enough witch to invent spells and potions that would change the world.

Sev, when Harry's older I want you to take the time with him and teach him all that you taught me about the wizarding. I know he'll know more than I did, but I want him to experience the world through your eyes. Thank-you all so much for being amazing friends and I know that Harry is going to be in good hands now. Love, Lily." Griphook finished and looked up to see the emotional states of his occupants.


Molly had Gideon squished in a hug and Arthur had Fabian. Remus was in tears, but he looked like the news had helped to ease some of his grief. Minerva and Albus were sitting there patiently waiting as Lily hadn't specifically adressed them. Severus though was perhaps the most distraught of all and had a young Harry in his lap who was leaned against him patting his back gently.

"I will now continue and read the will from just James." Griphook announced and the room fell silent again though Harry stayed in Severus's arms for this one.

"Well Moony, it looks like only you and I were deserving of being marauders. I took the liberty of studying the spells we used back in the day and I've changed the map to say Messrs Moony and Prongs. I know it seems a little childish, but I didn't want the men who played a part in the ending of mine and Lily's lives to be on it. I want you to know Moony that if I at the young age of fifteen could accept what you told me that others can as well. I want you to tell Harry about you being a werewolf so that he won't grow up prejudice. I want my son to be a better child, teenager, and adult than I was and could ever have hoped to be. Please make sure that Harry doesn't fall in with some of the wrong crowd like I did and make sure he knows how to act. You were one of the only true friends I had growing up Moony and I can never thank you enough.

Severus, I know you didn't expect me to address you personally, I want you to make sure that Harry understands I wasn't always the best person. I don't want him to follow in my footsteps when it comes to being a bully. I agree with Lily and I want you to be in his life. You are one of the most talented people that I've ever known and throughout all these years one of Lily's best friends. I know it was my fault that day that you called Lily that word and I apologize. I shouldn't have antagonized you so much and if I could go back and change it I would. You were the better man for so long Severus and I'm glad that in the end you chose to take the high road as well. Make sure to live and enjoy your life my friend and when the time comes please make sure my son is prepared to live his life.

Fabian and Gideon I could say a thousand things to you about how you are both the little brothers that I never had, but I don't think I have to go into all of that. Everything, the love and respect I have for the both of you, can be summed up in one sentence: I trust you to raise, care for, and protect my little boy. Even though you are both only eighteen when Lily and I realized we'd chose wrong I knew you would both be up for the job. I realize how much you've both agreed to give up and for that I will be forever grateful, though I also know how much you'll gain from having Harry.

Albus I know you and Minerva are wondering why you were called here. Well I first want you both to know that I respect you and thank-you for the guidance you've provided me with. Second though I have some criticisms to give. Albus, I don't want my son to follow in my footsteps when it comes to my school years. While I understand you had a soft spot for the marauders, as did you Minerva, it needs to stop. We should have been punished drastically for what we put Severus through. Children should not be allowed to pick on others without measures being taken. I know your beliefs that children are only children, Albus, but you're wrong. If I have one request for the both of you it's that you change the way Hogwarts is run and make sure that years down the road the same mistakes aren't made. After all not every child is Severus who in the end made the right choice and no one should have to go through finding out their friends weren't as trustworthy as they thought.

Finally to Molly and Arthur, I want you to know that we did trust you to care for Harry, but with so many children already I think you can better help Harry as an Aunt and Uncle. That goes for you as well Remus; we trusted you, but with the laws we knew it would only make it harder for you and Harry. Thank-you all and be safe. Best of luck, James." Griphook concluded and gave the group a moment.


Remus for his part had a smile on his face and was determined to make sure he continued to do right by James. He vowed, to himself at least, that he would not let Harry grow up to be afraid of werewolves or any other creature. Molly and Arthur were smiling and planning for a day to introduce Harry to their children.

Harry was still propped against Severus's chest and Severus gently kissed the little boy atop his head. It meant a lot to him that James had put Albus and Minerva in their place and he would make sure that Harry didn't become a bully. Once he was the potions master at Hogwarts he would be there when Harry arrived and could also make sure no one bullied him. After the meeting he would talk to Fabian and Gideon about spending time with Harry even after he accepted the position at Hogwarts. He'd make sure he deserved the praise from both Lily and James.

In contrast Albus and Minerva looked ashamed and were glancing at Severus with renewed respect in their eyes. If James could grow up to admit that not only was he wrong, but that someone should have stopped them kids, then things needed to change. Finally looking at Fabian and Gideon the two were discussing things about what to do after.

They had already discussed with James and Lily that it would be best if one of them adopted Harry and the other acted as an uncle. At first they were simply going to adopt him on paper, but the twins thought about how dangerous it would be and they didn't want someone of relation to try and jerk Harry away. When they'd taken their cares to James and Lily the couple had simply smiled and said they figured a blood adoption would be best. The potion that Lily invented would meld the DNA markers of James and whichever twin chose to be Harry's Dad. In addition if that twin got married it could be taken a second time and it would meld the features of Lily and whoever Harry's new Mom was. Looking over at the little boy who wasn't currently curled close to Severus the brothers smiled; James was right they would gain a lot from raising Harry indeed.


"If I could call for your attention one last time I'll finish this up with the cojoined will and dismiss everyone.

'This is the last will and testament of James and Lily Potter. First of all I would like to delegate the Potter properties to the following people: to Remus I want you to have the cottage I bought in Hogsmead Village.

Fabian and Gideon I'm giving you Potter Manor and the beach house; make sure you vacation there and teach Harry how to swim for me. The rest of the Potter homes were sold to help with other efforts. I leave the Potter invisibility cloak to be returned to Harry on his tenth birthday; you can play with it until the Albus. Make sure that Harry understands not to abuse the cloak and sneak off in the middle of a school night though weekend nights I wouldn't be against. Finally the Potter family vault will be Harry's to go through when he comes of age. I'm going to turn this over to Lily now.

Sev, I want you to have my parents' house where we grew up. Mom and Dad thought the world of you and I want someone who cherishs the house as much as I do to have it.

Molly and Arthur I want you to have the log cabin that I bought to raise the children in. I know you don't like to take things like that from people, but I want to make things a little easier and it will also keep you close to where Harry is going to be raised. Fabian and Gideon I'm giving you the last property I own, the place where you've been raising Harry. I know how much you both loved it the day we moved you in and this way you want have to uproot yourselves or Harry.

All of the rest of my things are in the vault for when Harry comes of age. One thing James and I have done though is that anything we wanted you to have is in the houses that we gave you. We love all of you and we hope that you're all safe." Griphook finished and the group stared in shock.

The finishing of the wills made it final... James and Lily weren't coming back this time.