Those words coming out of my mouth surprised me as well as everyone else. I mean who would have thought that the cold and unfeeling (not true, by the way) potion master and professor (also known as the dungeon bat) and head of Slytherin would want to become the headmaster of a school.

Minerva recovered form her shock quickest.

"Okay. So start packing you stuff Severus. You're moving to the 7th floor."

I internally groaned. I hated towers. I wanted to stay in the dungeons with my Slytherins but I managed to keep a straight face and say "Fine."

"We also need to prepare for Albus's funeral."

Just then, an owl came to the window of the staff room. It pecked on the window quite hard. If the windows didn't have an unbreakable charm on it, then I was sure that the windows would break in a minute.

Filius opened the window allowing the owl in. Everyone could see that it was a Gringotts owl. Another 2 similar owl came in.

The first one flew to Minerva, the second went to Filius, one came to me, which was very surprising. What happened that concerned him? Only one way to find out.

He opened the letter and read,

To Severus Tobias Snape,

You are hereby requested to attend the will reading of Albus Percival Wulfric Brian Dumbledore.

Please come to Gringotts on 5th July, 1986 at 2:00 pm.

Regards,

Gringotts

It surprised me that I was in Albus's will but at the same time I was also very touched that Albus cared about me to me in his will.

"I got an invitation to Albus's will reading." said Minerva.

"Me too" replied Filius.

Everyone turned to look at me.

"Yes, I am also invited to Albus's will read" I informed them.

"So, lets continue our preparations for the funeral."

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It is the day of Albus's will reading. I have to be at Gringotts in half an hour.

Albus's body went to Aberforth Dumbledore, Albus's brother and owner of the Hog's Head. Aberforth allowed only the staff to come to funeral of his brother. Still, the press made a huge show of it. It has not been disclosed that I will be the next headmaster. We are planning to tell the press at the start of August.

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I cast tempus to find the time, when spell showed 1:55, I knew I better hurry. It was best to go to Gringotts 5 minutes (15 would be better) before your appointment. Goblins hated tardiness, much like myself.

Apparating to the steps of Gringotts, I walking in. Going to the head goblin I said

" I wish to attend the will reading of Albus Dumbledore."

"Name?" The head goblin asked.

"Severus Snape."

"Very well. Yusof!" He hollered.

Another goblin came through the doors.

"Yes sir."

"Take Mr. Snape to the will reading of Albus Dumbledore."

"Okay sir."

Turning to me, he said "Yusof will take you to the will reading room."

I nodded and followed the goblin, who took me to a circular room where Filius, Alastor 'Mad-eye' Moody, Hagrid, Arthur Weasley and Minerva were sitting. Another goblin was sitting there. I assumed that this goblin would read the will.

Just then, the door opened admitting Aberforth and some other goblin.

Yusof and the goblin left the room.

"My name is Barnac and will read the will of Albus Dumbledore.

Last Will and Testament

I, Albus Percival Wulfric Brian Dumbledore , revoke all former wills and testamentary made by me and declare this to be my last will and testament. In the event of my death, I give

Minerva McGonagall 2000 galleons and vault 87.

Filius Flitwick 2000 galleons and vault 68.

Severus Snape 2000 galleons and vault 56.

Alastor Moody 2000 galleons.

Arthur Weasley 2000 galleons.

Rubeus Hagrid 2000 galleons.

8000 galleons to the current headmaster or headmistress of Hogwarts to be used for the good of Hogwarts.

First witness: Minerva McGonagall

Second witness: Filius Flitwick."

Now, Barnac handed Minerva, Filius and I a key each. I assumed that they were the keys to vaults that Albus gave us.

He also gave each of us a pouch with what I assumed was 2000 galleons.

He took out another, bigger pouch and handed it to me.

"It's the 8000 galleons for Hogwarts, Headmaster Snape." Barnac said sneakily.

I wondered how these sneaky creatures found out but I really didn't care.

"I wish to go to vault 56." I told Barnac. I wanted to know what Albus had in the vault he gave me.

"I also want to see what is in my vault." Minerva said.

"I'll come too. " Filius said not wanting miss out.

Barnac called a goblin called Tredal.

We followed Tredal to the carts. Luckily my vault was closest so I didn't have to endure the long cart ride. I felt sorry for Minerva, whose vault was the furthest.

Reaching the vault, I inserted the key.

When the vault opened, I saw it was filled with old books and potions ingredients, some of which were very rare. Reaching out to a book, I opened it and saw it was filled with old potion recipes. It was heaven for me.

I collected some ingredients I wanted and collected some rare books as well and left.

A the entrance of the bank I met Minerva and Filius once more.

"My vault was filled with books on charms" Filius said excitedly.

"Mine was filled with transfiguration books." Minerva said. I could see the excitement under her mask.

"I found rare potion ingredients and potion books." I told them.

"It must be heaven for you." Minerva smirked knowing me.

"Well, we must go and get the school ready for its new headmaster." Filius said.

"I still hate the new room in the tower. I like my dungeons." I complained to them.

"As headmaster, you must move to the tower." Minerva said sternly.

"I'm beginning to regret volunteering."

"I thought you regretted it when the words 'I will' came out of your mouth." Filius joked.

"I did."

And with that, they apparated to the gates of Hogwarts not noticing the beetle flying near them.

Rita Skeeter was one happy witch. She had found the next big scoop.

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