I do not own Harry Potter. I only own Jailyn Potter, unfortunately.

She didn't get far. Not only did Novak catch her, but so did her father.

"What the hell were you thinking? Were you thinking? You just embarrassed your school and myself with your antics! I did not raise you this way!!" Snape yelled at her.

Jailynna however, was not fazed.

"You know, you're right. You didn't raise me this way. I guess it's my father's genes finally coming out of me." She said.

"What do you mean 'my genes?' I do not pull childish pranks!" Snape scowled at her.

"Oh, I know. I also know that you're my adopted father."

Snape's scowl deepened. He turned to Mr. Novak and said, "Please excuse us, while we discuss this in my office."

"Of course. I'll just go deal with the Jailyn's partners in crime," Novak said as he left to look for the boys.

"Move, now," Snape hissed at Jailynna.

They walked down to the dungeons until they came to Snape's office. He opened the door and Jailynna went in first and sat down in front of her father's desk. Snap followed and sat behind it.

"I won't waste mine or your time by lying, so tell me how you found out." Snape said.

Jailynna looked down before she stared into her adopted father's eyes. "You always said I look just like mom, except for my eyes. I don't look anything like you and no one in mom' or your family has eyes like mine. I searched mom's name on the WI (Wizard's Internet). I came across a wedding announcement, saying that a Lily Evans married a James Potter. This Lily Evans looked just like mom and I knew it was her. Also, my eyes matched James'. I just kind of came to my own conclusions."

As she finished, Severus closed his eyes and breathed deeply. Neither said anything until Jailyn broke the silence, "Was I right?"

"Yes," Severus replied. "You are James and Lily Potter's daughter. I was asked to adopt you after they died."

Tear started to fall down her cheeks as she looked up into his eyes and asked, "Then why can't I remember my real father? I don't remember anything up until the time when I started living with you?"

This was hard for Severus. He loved the girl like she was his own. He knew he had to tell her the truth, but it would crush her if she knew. He also knew that, despite how much she resembled her mother, she acted like her father in every way. He came around his desk and enveloped her into his arms. He rubbed her back soothingly and waited her to finish.

When she had calmed down, he pushed her back a little, so that he could directly into her eyes.

With a deep sigh, he answered her question.

"The reason you don't remember is because Dumbledore erased your memory of your father."

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The next day, Jailynna snuck off Hogwarts grounds and Apparated to the Ministry of Magic.

She went to the Department of Family Services. There, she changed her name back to Jailynna Lillian Potter. In order to do so, however, she had to take a blood test, to prove she was the eldest child of James and Lily Potter. Once the blood test was verified, she officially became Jailynna Potter. Next, she went to the Department of Mysteries to see if she could possibly regain her memories that were erased. It took two hours, but she finally remembered everything she did with her parents, and her baby brother, Harry. She returned to the Family Services to take care of one more item of business, before she left the ministry and headed to Gringotts.

The goblin she dealt with, Ragnok, seemed to know her and welcomed her into his office. "What may I do for you, Miss Potter?"

"You know who I am?" She asked.

"Oh, yes. I remember you coming in here with your father. You let off fireworks in my office and it became a danger zone for two weeks."

She blushed and muttered a 'sorry" before continuing her business.

"What is it you wish to do today?"

"I'd like to transfer the Potter Vault to the Gringotts in Boston."

"May I ask why?" Ragnok inquired.

"I read my parents will. It left Sirius Black as Executor of the Estate should anything happen to them. If something should happen to Sirius, then I was named Executor. I will be residing in Boston and would like to keep the vault close to me."

"Of course, Miss Potter. I just need you to sign these forms and everything will be taken care of in two days."

Jailynna signed the papers and then left. She Apparated back to Hogwarts and was not so lucky in sneaking back in. Mr. Novak caught her as she attempted to sneak into the Great Hall. He was leaning against the wall next to the doors and casually asked, "Where were you? I missed your commentary in my History class."

Jailyn looked down, unsure if she should tell him. He seemed to notice her uneasiness and he led her into an empty classroom.

"Jai, sweetie, tell me what's wrong."

Michael Novak was not only her principal, he was also a close friend of her mother's from muggle primary school. His family moved to the states before either found out they were magical. They kept constant correspondence and it wasn't until their 5th years that they learned each other was magical. Michael visited the Potters a lot during Jailynna's younger years and he was named her godfather. He always knew when something was wrong with her.

"It's him," Jailynna spit out.

Michael didn't understand. "Him who?"

Jailynna breathed deeply and then said, "Dumbledore. He erased my memories of James as my father. I went to the ministry today to regain them, and to legally change my name to Jailynna Potter."

He had no words, he was too shocked. He pulled her into his embrace and hugged her for a few minutes.

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Severus was in the middle of his first year Potions class when Michael walked in with Jailynna. When Snape looked up from his desk, he motioned the two into his office. The period was almost over, so they waited for him in his office. As they walked through, Jailynna could not help but stare at her brother. He looked just like their father, with their mother's eyes. She figured if she acted like James, then maybe he was more like Lily. She smiled at the thought.

As soon as the bell rang, Snape was in his office.

"I received an owl saying that you changed your name to Potter, is that true?"

"Yes, I'm sorry but it was the only I could do it." Jailyn replied.

He quirked an eyebrow, "Do what?"

Jailynna looked at her shoes and fidgeted with the hem of her shirt.

"What did you do, Jailynna?" Severus asked again.

Looking up at him, Jailynna pulled a piece of paper out her robes. She handed it to him and what he saw shocked him.

CUSTODY AGREEMENT OF HARRY JAMES POTTER.

A/N: Sorry I didn't post one earlier. This is my first story, so sorry if its not the best.

Just to clear some things up: 1. If you are a little confused, after the Potters' death, Dumbledore erased Jailynna's memory of only James and Harry. She still remembers her mother and godfather. For the sake of this story, there were no Marauders. James had friends, they just didn't call themselves the Marauders.

2. Jailynna was seven when her parents were killed. So she is 6 years older than Harry. As she is 17, she can legally gain custody of Harry, as she is of age.

So that's everything. Happy Holidays!!