Officially the last Chapter o Philosopher's Stone thank you to everyone who has stood by me as i write this. At this point i don't know if Chamber of Secrets will be posted as an addition to this Fic or if i will post it as a new story let me know which you would prefer maybe in the comments.
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As soon as Minerva returned to the school a small crack sounded in the sitting room.
Both Harry and Heather drew their wands and looked around for the source.
The poor house elf had not been expecting this reaction feel on her bottom.
Mosie looked up at the twins and made to stand back up.
"Mosie did not mean to scare Master and Mistress. Mosie is wanting to show you to your bedroom"
Heather crouched down so she was on the same level as Mosie, placing her wand back in her robe pocket.
"I'm sorry if we scared you, are you okay?"
Mosie looked at Heather as if this behaviour was completely foreign to her and nodded.
"Mosie is fine Mistress, would you like to see your room now?"
"We would but you do not need to call me Mistress, I'm Heather and that is Harry OK"
Mosie bowed and then levitated Harry and Heather's trunks. She guided the trunks to the second floor, While the twins were following Mosie they couldn't help but notice how grand McGonagall castle was.
It was not as big as Hogwarts but it was still very impressive. Heather noted it felt more homely and lived in, it was clear the house elves took great care looking after the castle.
When they arrived at the bedroom that they would share they first noticed it was much bigger than any bedroom they had ever seen before. There was a large four poster queen sized bed with privacy curtains.
On the left side of the room stood two dressers and two sets of drawers for their clothes. On the right was a small living area, there were two couches and two chairs, a book case stood in the corner and was already half filled with books.
The twins looked at Mosie as if this was some kind of mistake but Mosie moved their trunks to the foot of the bed. The small house elf must have noticed there reaction because she turned to them and asked.
"Is it not to Master and Mistress' liking?"
Both Potter's looked at Mosie bewildered.
"All this space is for us?" Mosie just nodded and summoned a washing basket.
"There is no mistake Master and Mistress this is your room and through that door in the corner is your private bathroom. Please unpack and place your dirty clothes in the wash basket Rosie will take care of it"
"Who is Rosie" Heather asked as Mosie turned to leave.
"Rosie be my daughter Mistress, My husband, and second daughter also serve the noble house of McGonagall But it will be mine and Rosie's job to look after the young Master and Mistress" With that Mosie disappeared with a crack leaving the twins alone.
It did not take Harry and Heather long to unpack. Soon they had their books on the shelves and washing in the basket it was then they went to look at the Bathroom. Inside was beautiful white marble, the bath was easily big enough for four people.
When Harry and Heather had finished placing their cleaning products in the bathroom they left their bedroom to explore the house. From a window on the second floor they could see that Minerva had a very impressive green house a short ways from the house.
Harry also noticed that she had her own Quidditch pitch. From where he stood it looked like it was overgrown and he wondered if he could persuade McGonagall to let him clear it.
On the first floor they found a huge two story Library, it was easily the biggest library they had ever seen. It did not take Heather long to persuade Harry to stop there exploring and instead the two got lost in the library.
When Mosie found them some few hours later Harry was reading a book on Occlumency which was the art of guarding the mind. He wasn't planning on using the knowledge but the art of it interested him. Heather was leaning against Harry and reading a book called "Potion ingredients and their uses explained"
Neither twin seemed to hear or notice Mosie before them until she was right next to them.
"Mosie has come to collect the young Master and Mistress, Mistress McGonagall is home and would like you to join her for dinner"
Heather jumped and moved away from Harry.
"This is going to take some getting used too"
Both twins took their books with them and followed Mosie to the Dining room. This was one of the two Dining rooms in McGonagall castle. This one comfortably seated eight whereas the other could easily seat twenty and was a bit much for three people.
Harry sat down on McGonagall's right and Heather sat next to Harry, Together the three enjoyed a very grand meal one that may even have rivalled Hogwarts. Talk was slow and a little awkward in the castle over dinner, it seemed that McGonagall was struggling to separate from being their Professor.
After dinner they left for the Sitting room McGonagall sat opposite the twins and decided now was the best time to discuss living together.
"While you are both here i want you to treat this Castle as you're home, I have asked Mosie and Rosie to look after you so please ask them if you need anything. To summon them you need only say their names. My only rules that i want you to follow are. One I would like both of you to spend an hour minimum on your homework each day, Sunday being the exception. Second id that if you need anything you will ask i know you have not really had a chance to get things you may want or need but that will not be the case here."
The twins did not think either was unfair but silently agreed that they would only ask for the bare minimum. "Yes Professor" Both twins said at the same time.
"While we are in private you may call me Minerva you need not address me as Professor"
McGonagall's voice was calm and reassuring but both Potter's felt a little awkward calling adults by their first names.
"Tomorrow we will be going to Diagon Alley to visit Gringotts. Mosie has brought to my attention that the clothes you placed in the baskets are all some sizes to big so we will also visit muggle London so i can get you both a new wardrobe"
The twins both looked at their feet and shifted uncomfortably.
As McGonagall watched this her heart twinged and before she could stop herself she was hugging the twins.
"I understand that this is hard for you both but you really do need clothes that fit you, both of you should never have been made to wear such shabby hand me downs"
"We have money in our trust vaults we will buy some clothes ourselves" Minerva looked at the twins and shook her head.
"I will allow you to buy some clothes if that is how you wish to spend your money but as your guardian i will be the one to buy most of your new clothes. It has been a long time since I have had family here and I want to spoil you both"
The twins shifted uncomfortably again, this time it was Heather who initiated a hug. She threw her arms around McGonagall's neck and as she did she cried silently into Minerva's neck.
Although Minerva could not hear Heather she could feel the girls tears and once more her heart went out to the two twins.
When Heather let go of Minerva she instantly sought out Harry who held onto her in a loving embrace.
After a few moments watching the twins Minerva sent them both to bed and told them to be up at eight to eat breakfast.
At Eight the next morning the twins were woken up by a house elf they had not yet met, she looked younger than Mosie and the twins assumed this was Rosie.
"Rosie has come to wake the Young Master and Mistress, it is Eight and Mistress McGonagall is waiting to start breakfast"
The twins quickly dressed in the least baggy muggle clothes they had and joined Minervea at the table. They ate Bacon, eggs and sausages and as much toast as they could want. The twins still felt very reserved at meal times and so Minerva spent half the meal piling up their plates with more food.
When the twins could eat no more Minerva led them into the Sitting room.
"Before we go we need to have a quick word about what you did yesterday Heather. Hogwarts is set up so you cannot Appatrate or Disapparate within its grounds you however managed it and it did not seem like the first time you had done that"
Harry looked at Heather. "I suppose we should probably tell her, but how do we explain it?"
"It's hard to explain Prof… Minerva. Through our bond we always know where the other is. Because of this we can reach out to each other. In our mind we take the other hand and when we do, We feel a tug, the one that wants to go to the other lets the tug take them"
Minerva was listening with avid curiosity. "I have never heard of such Magic before would you permit me to look into this?"
Both twins nodded their consent and Minerva spoke on. "I'm afraid that we should keep this a secret as long as we can do, I am going to have to ask you travel by Floo this time Heather"
Heather nodded but took Harry's hand. "I will go first Sis so i will be the first person you see when you come out the other end"
At this Heather let go and Harry stepped up to the fire. With one last smile at his sister he disappeared in green flames. A moment later Heather appeared and threw her arms around Harry's Neck.
"Worst way to travel ever!" Heather stated as she hugged her brother.
Minerva stepped out next and the three headed to Gringotts. As they entered the Wizard bank a rather important looking goblin approached them.
"Mr and Miss Potter you are expected please follow me"
The Potters and McGonagall followed the Goblin who was named Griphook into a small office just off the main entrance hall. Harry and Heather took the two seats in front of the desk, McGonagall chose to stay by the door and only talk when needed.
"We are told that you have not seen the last will and testament of Lily and James. We have the Master copy here and only need your approval to read it to you"
Harry and Heather shared a look and both replied at the same time. "Please read us the will"
The goblin smiled and unsealed the will before starting to read.
The last will and testament of Lily and James Potter
If you are reading this it means that Voldemort has found us and we did not survive. When we went into hiding we hid under a Fidelius charm.
Despite the common belief that Sirius Black was not our secret Keeper. James always wanted Sirius to be our secret keeper but on the night e went into hiding he persuaded us to use Peter Pettigrew. Sirius believed that Voldemort would expect Sirius to be the keeper, he believed we would be safer if we chose Peter.
Next Harry, Heather if you are reading this we are so sorry that we could not be around to see you grow up. It is our hope that the guardians we chose for you have looked after and cared for you.
Harry and Heather if they survived the attack should are not to be placed with my sister Petunia Dursley or her Husband Vernon Dursley, they hate all things Magical and I do not believe this would be the right environment for our children to grow up in.
The order of Guardianship is as followed.
Sirius Black (Harry and Heather's Godfather)
Alice and Frank Longbottom (Alice is Godmother to Harry and Heather)
If she is willing we would ask Minerva McGonagall.
Minerva was always fair and caring when we was at Hogwarts. Even after Hogwarts Minerva followed our progress closely. When we said goodbye before we went into hiding her reaction proved to us without a doubt that she would be a great guardian to Harry and Heather.
Remus Lupin. Remus you was always a dear friend to us and even though you do not believe you are worthy of love we both want what is best for you, Find a woman and settle down please.
Possession and Holdings.
Firstly we leave Sirius Black 10,000 Gallons your friendship and loyalty even in times of need was always your greatest strength we know that you will look after our children like they were your own.
Second we leave 10,00 Galleons and access to the Wolfsbane Trust to Remus Lupin.
We never cared that your a werewolf, be happy and watch over Harry and Heather.
Third we leave all of our Accounts, Holding and Corporate Shares to Harry and Heather Potter.
Should Harry and Heather not survive we hand over controlling interest to Lord Ragnarok Chief Goblin at Gringotts, London.
Lastly we leave to Harry and Heather knowledge of the Prophecy. We believe that Dumbledore will not tell you this fearing you are too young but this is your destiny now and we believe you deserve to know. Once you have heard the Prophecy we hope you will learn to defend yourselves.
"The One with the power to vanquish the Dark Lord approaches.
Born to those that have thrice defied him,
He will be born as the seventh month dies.
The Dark Lord will mark him as his equal, but he will have power the Dark Lord knows not.
Only with his sister at his side can he hope to succeed, he and his sister will be bonded like no other ever has before and they must learn to understand the bond in full or they will both fall.
Neither the chosen one or the Dark Lord can live while the other survives, should the chosen fall so too will his sister.
The one with the power to vanquish the Dark Lord will be born as the seventh month dies"
The room was silent as everyone in the room took in this information. Minerva spook first.
"Sirius Black is innocent? He has spent years in Azkaban for a crime he may not have committed?"
The twins did not acknowledge Minerva as she spoke both could not get the Prophecy out of their minds. This is why Voldemort killed their parents and tried to kill the twins themselves.
The Goblin decided to try to distract the Twins and spoke up.
"Mr and Mrs Potter By Goblin law you are both officially emancipated and as such have access to your family vault and access to all your family holdings and shares. I think now would be a good time to see your vault?"
Minerva looked astounded. "How can that be they are not even twelve?"
"Well Mrs McGonagall, Goblin Law states that any Pair that has a Soul Bond are emancipated and in the eyes of Goblins Adults"
Minervea looked like she was going to faint and sat down on a chair in the corner of the room.
"Does this mean the Potter's do not need a guardian?"
"No the Potter's are only emancipated in the eyes of Goblins, the Ministry of Magic does not share the same views on Soul Bonds. I must tell you though that a record of their Bond will be in the Ministry and is a public record. This can only remain secret as long as the book stays unchecked"
After the Goblin spoke he rose and made to leave the room, Indicating the twins to follow. Minerva looked at the twins with a questioning look. Both nodded and Minerva joined them in one of the rail carts.
The cart flew lower and lower, as it fell lower the vaults started to change, The first all had key holes, the next appeared to have a similar mechanism the goblin used on Vault 713 that had once held the Philosopher's Stone
When they arrived at the Potter vault the way in was not visible at all. It had no groves for Goblin nails and had no key hole. The Goblin smiled at their confused faces.
"The Potter vault is among the oldest in existence only a True Potter can enter the vaults. Place your hand on the door and it will trace your bloodline and see if you are worthy"
Harry and Heather joined hands and pressed their locked hands on the door. The door Glowed a crimson red before dissolving into nothingness. The Potter's had thought they were rich when they saw their trust vaults but that was nothing compared to this vault.
Inside were piles upon piles of Gold in addition to the heaps of gold there were Cases of jewellery, Cases of fancy clothes that had damage repelling spells placed on them so they looked good as new, along the right wall there were Bookcases stacked with many books not even Minerva recognised.
In the centre of the room stood a lone Plinth that was raised, as the twins approached it the plinth lowered so it was low enough for them to see what was on the table.
The Plinth held an ornate Jewellery box that looked ancient. Inside the box sat the Potter Family ring, The Potter's Wedding rings, Lily's Engagement ring and two necklaces. The necklaces' both bore the Gryffindor Family crest and the twins could tell there was strong magic emanating from them.
As Minerva watched the twins she saw the Necklaces. "I never saw Lily or James wear one of these, they look really nice but i'm not sensing any magical properties"
The twins looked at each other, there was no doubt in their mind that these objects were magical. As the two reached out to touch them a voice rang in their minds.
"These Necklaces hold the knowledge of Lord and Lady Gryffindor. Only those who are bonded with the purest of Bonds are able to wear these and gain our knowledge.
It has long been foretold that in a time of great war two will be bonded, they would have a stronger bond than even me and my own wife. We were the first recorded Bonded pair and not much is known about the Bonding process. We are honoured to pass our knowledge on to the bonded pair that must win the war. If you do not win the world as we know it will be lost to help you as our heirs you will find yourself naturally gifted in certain areas. We sense that you are both too young to inherit our full gift. As such we have shown ourselves to you early to insist you come back when you have learned to control your own power before you try and take ours"
The twins pulled away from the Necklaces and closed the box without speaking Mentally or otherwise the twins decided to keep the Necklaces true purpose a secret.
The Potter's filled a bag with books they thought looked interesting before leaving the vault they both filled their money bags. As they walked out of the vault door reappeared hiding their vast fortune from view. The twins thanked Griphook for his time and bowed before leaving.
The rest of the day was spent in muggle London and true to her word McGonagall bought the twins enough clothes to fill their wardrobes and drawers. The twins by the end of the day were struggling to hide their appreciation and feeling of not being worthy.
They spent longer than necessary putting their new things away and tried to compose themselves before dinner. They were both very thankful that Minerva left them to it.
The twins by the end of the next day had never felt happier. For the first time in their lives they were looking forward to the summer holidays.