-"And that means a trip to the Marauder's vault too later on. Is the will of Remus next?" asked Harry. "Yes it is" said Griphook as he started reading it.
I, Remus John Lupin along with my wife Nymphadora Tonks of sound mind and body hereby declare this our last will and testament as of 29th April 1998.
Firstly to Andromeda Tonks, we leave the custody of out vaults and properties to you and Harry until our son is of age. You were always a big support to us and we will always love you. Please take care of Teddy and another big thanks for accepting me for who I am. And please do not join us at any time soon. Love you mom.
Now to the Weasleys, thank you for taking care of Harry when I was not available to be there for him (Thanks to that blasted ministry and its laws) and I will always be grateful for the same. And to the twins, I wish you luck on continuing the shops and leave you behind a few of the Marauders' prank books. To Charlie, I leave you all my books on Magical Creatures. Bill, I give you my wishes for your future child (I sense that Fleur is going to be pregnant soon!). To Ginevra and Ronald Weasley, I wish you to move on in your lives and stay strong.
To Hermione Granger, I give you all the books I have had until today. Use it wisely as some are grey and can be harmful if you read about it.
And Finally to Harry Potter, I leave you your godson and and custody of our vaults and properties until he is of age. I am sorry that I wasn't there for you. And you will find a locket of Tonks and I in the Marauders' vault, which belongs to both you and Teddy. Please give the locket to Teddy. Also there is a locket that has all the Marauders' pictures in it. Both lockets have the same charms that your parent's locket had but more updated.
I doubt that your letters were hacked as whenever I sent you a mail, I can see that it never reached, I suspect Dumbledore was tracking and regulating the mail you get as I can see you never received anything I sent to you. I also am suspicious that Pettigrew was spelled but didn't have time to look into it.
Wishing everyone good luck!
Remus Lupin
Harry was in the verge of breaking down but was happy to read the last words of this loved ones. And finally it was the time to read Pettigrew's letter. Even though he was angry at that guy, he wanted to see as to why he really betrayed his parents and if Remus' suspicions were true.
Dear Harry,
This letter is the one I wrote after Padfoot's death. I swear on my magic that whatever I state in this letter is true. I knew that Moony won't probably want to talk to me but still I sent him a letter but never got a reply. So I write this to you also. I know that you think that I am a death eater and all but it actually started out when Dumbledore asked me to spy on The Dark Lord and asked me to swear on my magic to not tell my friends. When I refused to do so, he used the imperious curse on me and made me swear it.
Since then, whenever I opened my mouth to tell it to them, I would get tongue tied due to this reason. I even tried to tell it that day in the Shrieking Shack but the vow didn't let me and changed them to words I didn't mean to say. Every letter I wrote to my friends about this was capsized by Dumbledore and hence they never knew. Only Dumbledore and I knew that I was a spy.
Then the trouble came when I had to balance between both duties with the Order and the Dark Lord, just like Snape during the recent war. I was made the secret keeper, which was a brilliant strategy had it not been for the fact that I was a spy for the Order. Moldy asked me to reveal the location and when I refused due to the loyalty to my friends, he tortured me and put the imperious curse on me to get the location.
That fateful Halloween night, when I came to see whether you were safe and tell Sirius the truth about this, someone (I think Dumbledore) imperioused me again, making me kill those muggles and escape after cutting my finger, leading to the imprisonment of Sirius. I am to this date feel very guilty for that. Guilty that I couldn't fight the curse off, guilty for charging my friend, guilty for taking away your childhood... everything I did and will do to you.
During your third year, after Sirius escaped, I knew he was coming after me. I tried to search for him and explain everything, but the guilt and the murderous intention of Padfoot scared me and I tried to hide. Eventually, you all caught me and I tried to escape and succeed as I knew that once I was caught, I can never tell anyone the truth. Either Dumbledore or the prison will kill me before the truth is out.
Then when I was escaping, Dumbledore caught me and imperioused me permanently to serve Moldy. Whenever I could break the curse for a minute or two or even when I was left alone, I sat down to write the letters to you and Moony. And you know what I did when I was under the imperious - helping the rise of Moldy, killing that boy and all. Even though I was under the imperious, I could break it for a short period of time as I still cared about my friends and you but didn't have the strength to break a strong permanent curse completely. Know that I loved you Harry.
Peter Pettigrew (Wormtail)
P.S: I fortunately could muggle mail one of our friends in the States so she will be your witness and can also provide evidence in this case. Her name is Sally and she studied with us in our year.
Harry totally broke down when he realised what had really happened to Wormtail. 'Another thing to change in the past' he thought. That was a great injustice done to Peter by a certain Dumbledore. His list of crimes were rising to the point that even a life time imprisonment along with blocking his magic and the dementor's kiss will not prove to be a valid and just punishment.
"Lead me to the vaults Griphook" Harry said. After collecting all the lockets and the books and diaries of the Marauders, Harry turned to Griphook. "Can you do me one last favour my friend? Can you please make a copy of the Potter, Black, Lupin, Pettigrew's will, these books and my inheritance? I would also like to make my will along with it and a copy of it" Harry said.
"It shall be done Harry. I will also give you a bag that cannot be opened by anyone except you or young Mr. Lupin so that these secrets are safe. It will have a endless bottom and cushioning charms so that vials, if any will not break if you put it in. It will also have compartments so that you can separate and keep your things in order." Griphook said and copied the papers and books and put it in the bag. Harry quickly dictated the will and it was also copied and put into the bag.
"Thank you for all the help Griphook. May your enemies be dripping with blood and bowing before you. See you in the past then!" said Harry as he walked out of the bank.
"And may your enemies bow to your feet in defeat as well. Wishing you luck Harry. Eager to meet you in the past. Just give them this letter and they will help you in your mission" Griphook said as he gave Harry two letters with the insignia of Gringotts. "Why two Griphook?" asked Harry. "Well... you need to change identities twice after all" he said and bid farewell as Harry apparated back to the place he was currently staying at.
"What happened at Gringotts? And what is your plan about the mission?" Andromeda asked. "I will explain everything after the party 'Dromeda. First we need to get ready." Harry said and everyone got ready.
Time skip to the end of the party
"Listen up everyone!" called out Harry to all the guests at about 8 in the evening. "I thank you all for coming to this party but it ends now as most of us are tired. I do request the Weasleys, Fleur, Hermione, Andy, Neville, Luna and Professor McGonagall to stay back though. Thank you everyone!" announced Harry and everyone except the said people left.
As everyone who stayed back looked confused (except Minerva of course), Harry said "I had you all stay back as there is something important that is to be discussed right now. Firstly, I would like to read the will of the James, Lily, Sirius and Remus and then we will continue with why I called you to stay back." Harry said and read out all the wills completely.
By the time he finished reading, everyone were in tears. "And Minnie, you were right about all your suspicions on Dumbledore. As he did have blocks placed on me. Check it out yourselves" Harry said and passed out his inheritance.
"Albus has gone too far this time" Minerva said "I hope your mission will enable you to have him arrested. I will also allow Teddy to go with you as he needs to... you know" Andromeda said. "What mission are you talking about?" asked Ron.
"Well... Albus gave me a mission to change the future and save all the dead people. It will be a one way travel to the past as I will be creating an alternate dimension rather than creating a loop like the third year. So... it will be difficult to came back here unless I rip my soul from this body and send it to the future, which will be disastrous. And hence, this will be our final goodbye as Teddy will be coming along with me." said Harry.
"And you took this decision without even informing us?" asked Hermione. "Well... considering the fact that I was given the mission today and must go today, I had no time to inform anyone about this. But before I do leave, we do have my will to read as this will be the final time we are seeing each other." said Harry and took out his will.
Dated 31st July 1998
I, Harry James Potter of sound mind and body hereby declare this my last will and testament as of 31st July 1998.
Out goes all formalities now. Firstly, I would like to thank the ones who are reading the will for constantly being with me for my whole life. Secondly, I would like to say that I may not be dead but I will not be able to come back to this timeline forever if I go on the mission, so do not be sad. Be happy everyone. If I give you any lordships or titles, please accept it and claim it in Gringotts tomorrow.
Starting from the eldest. To Minnie, I give you 1 million Galleons. Be happy always, stay the same and settle down in life. And I do request one thing though. Please interact with the students more and promote house unity. Do not try to separate them using favouritism to your old hose.
Next to Andromeda Tonks, I accept her as my co lady of the House of Black and leave to you all the vaults and properties of the Lupins. Andy, you are one of the strongest ladies I've ever met and promise me that you will stay happy. And remember one thing. You are the real Lady Black as I am just the honorary Lord Black. I may have the name but the mission I am going on leaves you all the properties and vaults of the Blacks. Help others and settle down in life.
To Arthur and Molly Weasley, I give you and all the Weasleys the name of co Lords and heirs of the House of Peverell as after all it won't be of any use to anyone after I have left on the mission.
To George Weasley, I give you the copies of the Marauders journals and any book the have written and the Marauders vault. Use it well and don't mourn Fred any longer. Even he wouldn't be happy about you mopping around. Restart your business along with your family's help and do better George.
To Neville and Luna, I leave you guys one million Galleons each and the Godric's Hallow. Neville and Luna, you guys are one of the most bravest and strongest people I've ever met. I will be happy if you could start a duelling club in Hogwarts for third years and above along with Hermione and Ron with Minnie's permission. Find a life partner and settle down soon. Be happy and help people in need. I might also advice Neville to be the apprentice of professor Sprout as you are exceptional in Herbology. And Luna, continue with writing The Quibbler as I think people are more interested in it than The Daily Prophet.
Finally to the hardest farewells... Ron Weasley. Thank you for being a constant person from the start of Hogwarts till now along with Hermione. You are my best mate and I am happy to meet you. Do not let jealousy or fame take control over you at any point of your life though, that is one nasty feeling. Just ask 'Mione out dude. I can see your love to her openly. The same goes to you too 'Mione. If he doesn't, you ask him out or I will hex you both. Help your family out of their grief and settle down mate. Best of luck to you mate and stay the same!
Hermione Granger, another person who was constantly in my life since I entered Hogwarts. I leave you the co Ladyship of the House of Potter while the person marrying you and I mean Ron will get the co Lordship of the House of Potter along with me. Take care of it and especially use it to help out those orphaned purebloods, half bloods and muggleborns whether light or dark. And I also leave you the rights to visit the Peverell and Black libraries, I'm sure the co Lords and Ladies will surely agree with me. Miss the two of you guys!
And Minnie, I request you to assist the muggleborns and half bloods raised by muggles as I could see many were struggling at being thrown in a new environment. If they are either one, visit their parents or guardians at a young age and explain what they are. If they disagree to raise them after knowing this, let these kids be raised by a wizard couple as it would do a lot of good and avoid many unwanted situations (like my case).
And that will be the end of my will
Harry James Potter.
This again left all of them teary eyed. "We all will surely keep up to it Harry." Said Ron. "And we all will also accept the lordships and heir ships give by you Harry. We won't fail" said the ones who were given the Lordships and Heir ships.
"I also give permission for the club Harry. And now for the planning." Minnie said. "Ok... so we will need a cover story, look and identity change for you while Teddy won't be a problem I think. And also parting gifts. Though you will be having problems with the goblins..." said Hermione.
"I won't have problems with the goblins as Griphook handled it. The cover story though might be a little problem. I can manage the names... and what should I be packing? I have about... its nine now so... I have two hours to discuss and pack up which will be more than sufficient with magic." said Harry.
"Andromeda, Arthur and Molly, what was the situation in 1971?" asked Luna. "Well...death eaters were a little at large and started recruiting and killing people left right and centre..." said Arthur.
"Then that is convenient! Harry's parents were killed in an accident and hence he grew up with his uncle and godson here. The uncle was killed recently, leaving you two as orphans. Simple!" said Luna.
"There is one problem though... the ministry keeps track of the wizards and their offspring in England so two new children out of the blue will be suspicions and also threatening." said Andromeda.
"But they do not have track of wizards in America right? So, we can keep to the original story of Harry's parents, mom is a wizard and dad is a muggle though and sent to live with his mother's relatives. Harry's uncle is a wizard while the aunt is a muggle, making them both half bloods. When the family is visiting London, the airport is attacked by death eaters and they are orphaned in the process. They stumble across the Potters while wandering and they take them in. Simple!" Finished Hermione, out of breath.
"That is a brilliant cover story 'Mione! I will take care of my looks and name after I travel to the past though. I don't want to discuss it right now." said Harry.
"Then it is time for the parting gifts!" said Neville. "And please for Merlin's sake! No more lockets please! I already have 3 and Teddy has two!" groaned Harry.
First, Molly came up, Accioed and gave one last Christmas jumper for both Teddy and Harry. "I had knit it to give it to you for Christmas but since you are leaving now, I've put in charms in such a way that it will adjust to your body and comfort. Good luck Harry." she said and went back.
Then came up Arthur. He came towards Harry, holding some weird object that looked like a watch. "Harry, this is a pocket watch that can also be transfigured into a muggle watch of whatever type you wish for.
It has a special charm on it so that it will show you moving pictures of whoever you want in whatever form it is. I had charmed Fabian's old watch this way with Molly's permission. Good luck Harry. We will miss you." Arthur said and stepped back, letting Bill come up.
"Harry, I give you this pouch that has unlimited muggle and wizarding money. It will never exhaust itself and I wish you good luck. This gift is from Fleur and I" he said and stepped back.
Charlie came up next and said "I give you these dragon hide boots, gloves and a dragon teeth charm that is indestructible and one pair to Teddy to. It has been charmed to adjust with your body too. They have not been obtained by killing dragons though. All willingly given. Have a safe trip Harry" he said and stepped back to let Percy front.
"Harry, I give you both three snow globes that is a calendar that will also depicts the lunar cycle and will remind you any events that will happen that day, even the special events that are to happen that day from the future if you want it to. It can also be used to store any memories and charmed to be indestructible. Good luck Harry. And you do know for who the third one is for" Percy said and gave him a hug and stepped back.
Neville stepped up next and went towards Harry. "And I give both of you a pocket mirror that will not only show your reflection but also the image of the members of the DA or any loved person of yours, though it will only show others their own reflection if they look into it. Will miss you mate" said Neville, gave him a hug and gave way for Luna.
"Harry, I give you this wrist band which will allow you to check whether a person is telling the truth or a lie. It turns hot if it is a lie, cold if it is a half truth and will remain neutral if they are telling the truth. It also warms up slightly if it detects any harmful or pranking charms. Miss you friend" said Luna and gave him a hug.
George came up next with a backpack in his hand. "Here you go Harry, This bag is a bottomless one and will give you any joke product made by us. It has an endless supply of the products that are made and will be made in the future. It will also only carry any joke products you put in mind you. Any books will be thrown out and it can be shrunk into a small pouch too if you are travelling. And thank you for the prank book. One small doubt. Do you know who the Marauders were? and Do you still have the map?" George asked.
"Yes, I do have the map thank you very much. As for the Marauders... you knew two of them personally mate! Prongs was my dad, Wormtail was Scrabbers a.k.a Peter Pettigrew, Moony was Remus and"
"Sirius was Padfoot? Bloody hell mate, we had our inspirations with us all this time and we didn't know it! Thanks for everything mate. Stay safe. And prank the Marauders for while you can in the name of the two of us" George said and hugged him.
Next up was Andromeda. "This is a moving picture of the Tonks family for Teddy and the Potter family for you Harry. It will turn into a tattoo when you say the given password you have set. Good luck and keep Teddy safe for me!" She said and hugged him before going upstairs to get Teddy ready while Harry turned it to its tattoo form, which was a symbol of the Hallows on the top of his arm.
"Now I believe that I will leave the three of you alone after I give my gift to Harry. The others have left. Harry, I give you a key chain that has the picture of us Weasleys if you say the right password to open it. For setting the password, all you need to do is to tap your wand on it and say the password. It will register your magic and then on all you have to do is to touch it and say the password. God luck Harry" Ginny said and kissed him on the cheek before going outside, giving the trio their privacy.
A/N: Part two of the twin chapters or else known aschapter 3 foryou. All comments and criticism accepted. I hope you all enjoyed it! Innocent Peter guys! And a whole lot of Dumbledore bashing expected here!
Thank you for reading!
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Published on 29 July 2018