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Chapter 2: Two Wills and a Plan

Harry looked at the two attached parchments. One affixed with what was assumed to be the Potter crest, and the other with the Black crest. He looked back between the two with the internal debate of which to open and read first. On one hand, he can read the wishes of his parents. On the other hand, Sirius's will would be the final piece that would cement his death. The Goblins had very strict magic and only in the case of death does the Office of Wills and Inheritance send out copies of the will to the benefactors. In the end, he decided on reading his parent's will first.

We, James Edgar Potter and Lily Frances Evans-Potter, being of sound mind, memory, and magic, hereby declare this as our last Will and Testament nullifying any previous wills in existence.

First, we name our only son, Harry James Potter, the sole heir of the Potter Estates. If Mr. Potter is under the age of 16, he is to be placed in the care of the following people, in order of succession,

I. Sirius Black, godfather

II. Alice Longbottom, godmother

III. Remus Lupin, family friend

IV. Peter Pettigrew, family friend

V. Frank Longbottom, family friend

VI. Minerva McGonagall, family friend

VII. Filius Flitwick, family friend

VIII. Albus Dumbledore, family friend

If none of the people are available to be the guardian of the heir of the Potter Estates, then we leave it up those of sound mind, memory, and magic to find a suitable home for him. The family in which the heir is placed will receive a till of 2,000 galleons per annum until he reaches the age of 16 in which he will be able to declare emancipation, if he so desires.

It is the responsibility of the Guardian of the Heir of the Potter Estates to take care of the heir and provide him with a loving family while also providing the education needed to take over the Estates by the time the heir is 17, regardless of Emancipation. Until the Heir has the knowledge which is needed, the Guardian will have limited control of the Estate limited to maintenance of the properties. Aside from the 2,000 galleons per annum, no money from the Estate should be spent outside of the family.

Second, we leave the properties of Godric's Hollow and the Potter Castle to the Heir of the Potter Estates. Until he is considered a legal adult, the properties shall be maintained by the Potter House Elves. We leave the property of 57 Diagon Alley to Peter Pettigrew to start his business. We leave the property of 17 Vincent Ct. to Remus Lupin so he never has need of a home.

If for some reason the party is unable to claim their property due to death or incarceration, they will revert back to the ownership of the Heir of the Potter Estates.

Third, we leave all businesses and financial holdings to the Heir of the Potter Estates. Until the Heir is a legal adult, the businesses and financial holdings will be in the management of the Goblins of Gringotts.

Fourth, we leave the contents of all the Potter and Evans vaults to the Heir of the Potter Estates except for the following notations

I. To Sirius Black we leave 10,000 galleons and the Marauders' Portrait, we know you'll end up talking to yourself the most.

II. To Remus Lupin we leave 10,000 galleons and James' Journals, you always did wonder how and why he ticked.

III. To Peter Pettigrew we leave 10,000 galleons and the camera, may you keep on taking pictures long after we're gone.

IV. To the Longbottom Family, we leave 5,000 galleons, you've been great friends to us over the years.

V. To Minerva McGonagall, we leave James' old Quidditch Uniform and Letter which contains the answer to that question you asked us before we graduated.

VI. To Filius Flitwick, we leave Lily's experimental Charms notebook, hopefully you can figure out how to finish them.

VII. To Albus Dumbledore, we leave you all the socks in the Potter Vault, may you never need for socks again.

VIII. To the Lycanthropy Research Society, we leave 10,000 galleons to help find the cure.

IX. To the Order of the Phoenix, if still functioning, we leave 10,000 galleons to help the fight against Voldemort

X. To Hogwarts School of Witchcraft and Wizardry, we leave 10,000 galleons to the scholarship fund as well as 100 galleons per annum to the scholarship fund until the Heir of the Potter Estates turns 16.

If for some reason the party is unable to claim their assets due to death or incarceration, they will revert back to the ownership of the Heir of the Potter Estates.

The Potter Family vault will be sealed at the time of our deaths until the Heir is a legal adult unless accompanied by his Guardian. Until the Heir is legally an adult, they will only have access to their trust vault with the sum of 1,000 galleons per annum added to the original balance of 10,000 galleons.

Fifth, in the case of the death of the Heir of the Potter Estates before they are of age, the Potter Estates shall be liquidated and its money should be split evenly between the Lycanthropy Research Society, Hogwarts School of Witchcraft and Wizardry, Sirius Black, Alice & Frank Longbottom, Remus Lupin, and Peter Pettigrew. If any of the benefactors are unable to claim their assets, the executor of the will has the power to distribute their funds to appropriate charities.

In the presence of Magic and the subscribing witnesses, as it is written, so shall it be executed.

Harry set down the parchment, his mind buzzing with questions. '10,000 galleons is a lot, but from the sounds of it, it's hardly making a dent in the Potter Estates, why was I never told? And in a few weeks time, I can legally declare my emancipation and leave the Dursleys, another thing I was never told. Not to mention I don't think they've ever laid a finger on that 2,000 galleon per year bonus' He had never expected this from the will. He knew about his vault, well, apparently his trust vault, but he never imagined that he was that rich. It has honestly never crossed his mind to check on how much money was in his vault. Though, if he had ever needed to make a guess, he could have sworn it couldn't have been more than 1,000 galleons. He made a mental note to ask the Goblins about that later, it seemed like having a wealth hiding charm would be rather useful if he ever had to make large withdrawals.

Putting the Potter Will aside for later safekeeping under the floorboards, Harry picked up the Black Will. He looked at it for a few minutes, being wary of its contents before finally opening it. All he really hoped for was maybe a portrait of Sirius or something that belonged to him and his parents when they were in school. What he read floored him.

I, Sirius Sebastian Black, being of sound mind, memory, and magic, hereby declare this as our last Will and Testament nullifying any previous wills in existence.

First, I name my godson, Harry James Potter, the sole heir of the Black Estates on the stipulation that he must formally and legally change his name to Harry James Potter-Black. If the stipulation is not met, the Black Estate will be frozen until an heir of the Potter line, once of legal age, consents to change their last name to Potter-Black or just Black. Once legally proclaimed an adult, the Heir of the Black Estates will be formally known as the Head of the Potter-Black Estates.

Second, I leave the property of 12 Grimwald Place to the Heir of Black on the stipulation that it remains Headquarters of the Order of the Phoenix until such a time that Lord Voldemort is dead. If Mr. Potter does not consent to be the Heir of Black, 12 Grimwald Place will fall under the Guardianship of Albus Dumbledore until such a time that Lord Voldemort is dead.

Third, I leave all businesses and financial holdings to the Heir of the Black Estates except for the following notations

I. I leave all my shares of Honeydukes to Remus Lupin (10 ownership)

II. I leave half my shares of Zonkos to Fred Weasley (15 ownership)

III. I leave the remaining shares of Zonkos to George Weasley (15 ownership)

If for some reason a benefactor is unable to claim their shares due to death or incarceration, they will revert back to the ownership of the Heir of the Black Estates.


Fourth, I leave the contents of all the Black vaults to the Heir of the Black Estates except for the following notations

I. To Remus Lupin I leave 10,000 galleons and all the books on magical creatures stored in the Black Family Vault

II. To Severus Snape, I leave the framed pair of boxers with accompanied magical photograph

III. To Narcissa Malfoy, I leave you the remainder of your Trust Fund and cut you from your per annum dowry.

IV. To Bellatrix Lestrange, I leave you the remainder of your Trust Fund and cut you from your per annum dowry.

V. To Draco Malfoy, I just wanted you to get a copy of this will to rub Harry's wealth in your face, so I leave you a knut.

VI. To the Weasley Family, I leave you 20,000 galleons and there isn't anything you can do about it. Just continue to be there for Harry.

VII. To Ronald Weasley, I leave you my secret Chudley Cannon stash and 100 galleons.

VIII. To Hermione Granger, I leave you a copy of The Marauders' Book of Pranks so you have something else to live by besides Hogwarts; A History and 100 galleons.

IX. To Fred and George Weasley, I leave you a copy of The Marauders' Book of Pranks and the knowledge that Harry knows who the Marauders are, as well as 200 galleons.

X. To Ginny Weasley, I leave you my favorite dart board, specially transfigured to look like old Moldywarts, and 100 galleons.

XI. To Nymphadora Tonks, I leave you 5,000 galleons and suggest you invest in soundless boots.

XII. To Andromeda Tonks, I reinstate your Trust Fund and reapply your per annum dowry.

XIII. To Albus Dumbledore, I leave you 10,000 galleons, of which I must stipulate every last galleon must go towards the purchase of socks. Between the Blacks and the Potters, you shall never fret for a pair of matching socks.

XIV. To Mad-Eye Moody, I leave you Black Vault #73, which contains those items my mother was able to hide from you when you raided Grimwald Place back in 1974. Have fun with the Reductor Curse.

XV. To the Lycanthropy Research Society, I leave 10,000 galleons to help find the cure.

XVI. To Hogwarts School of Witchcraft and Wizardry, I leave you 5,000 galleons to the Gryffindor Quidditch Team and 10,000 to the overall school Quidditch program. You really need better brooms.

XVII. To The Quibbler, I leave you 500 galleons for keeping me entertained.

If for some reason a benefactor is unable to claim their assets due to death or incarceration, they will revert back to the ownership of the Heir of the Black Estates.

Fifth, on the occasion of my death, I wish for the goblins to oversee the execution of my will and to see to it that a copy of the James Potter & Lily Evans-Potter Will is sent to Mr. Harry Potter with a copy of the Black Will.

In the presence of Magic and the subscribing witnesses, as it is written, so shall it be executed.

Harry stared gobsmacked at the will. 'Sirius wants me to be his heir?' The stipulation was more than agreeable to Harry, of course he would be happy to continue the Black name in the form of being named Mr. Potter-Black. Though, he didn't know how he would do that "formally and legally" as the Will stipulated. He pulled out a clean sheet of parchment, it would be best to figure out what he would ask the Goblins about. He never received any sort of Estate training and knew nothing of their management or much about Wizarding Law, and as the Goblins have been managing the Potter assets for the past 14 years,

Thirty-seven minutes later, Harry finished writing out all the questions he wanted to ask the Goblins. He looked over his list again and marked the ones he thought could be answered over correspondence. Another ten minutes later and he had composed his letter to the Goblins. Using a bit of wax, he sealed the parchment and looked over at Hedwig's cage. It was still empty. "I wonder where she's gone...," he mused and then turned back to his desk. He still had letters to write. He went over and tidied up his desk, making a pile for letters waiting to be sent, The Gringotts Letter and Hermiones Letter (which he had composed last night before he started on Ron's); letters to be finished, Ron's and the old letter to Dumbledore which he now had to rewrite; and a stack of blank parchment, as he felt he would be needing it with all the letters to be written. He stashed the Wills underneath the floorboards and settled back at his desk. The first letter he would tackle would be finishing his letter to Ron.

The start of Ron's letter had been a polite inquiry about how his inquires from the Department of Mysteries were faring. The letter quickly had started to segway into dreams and feeling that it would be too suspicious if he blotted out the last few sentences, he continued on with the part of the dream he wanted to forget.

... Well, I suppose you're wondering why I'm going on about dreams. No, I didn't have another dream about Sirius. Last night's dream was much, much worse. Even worse than Umbridge and Snape snogging in pink bloomers. And what makes it even 'better' is that it wasn't a dream, it was a vision. How do I know? Well, let's just say if I were him, I wouldn't be sending my worse enemy a vision about this. Have I gotten you properly terrified yet, though I have my doubts about anyone ever being prepared. I only thank Magic that I woke up before anything serious happened...

Well, in his deepest of deepest thoughts, he could admit to himself that he really could have just said he was dreaming of Sirius again, but as the muggle saying goes 'Misery enjoys company' and if anybody could share his misery at this knowledge, it would be Ron. Not that he was going to tell Ron the entire story, just the parts that mattered.

...Well, it started off with me seeing through Voldemort's eyes. Next thing I knew, Bellatrix (hiss) kissed Voldemort's robes and then looked up at him. Voldemort nodded and she sat in his lap and puckered her lips, they were about to SNOG. Like I said, I thank Magic I woke up before they actually started to.

Well, I should probably write to other people now. Write back, the muggles are being decent, but it's still boring here. - Harry

"Well, that's one letter down," Harry sighed, folding it up and sealing it shut. He placed it on the 'to be sent' pile and pulled a fresh sheet of parchment out. He had to think of what he was going to tell Dumbledore. He obviously wasn't going to tell him about the vision, at least, not the complete vision. Where the telling was for friendly companionship (and maybe a little bit of Harry's Marauder side) for Ron, his withholding information and telling of Voldemort's extracurricular activities was purely a form of revenge. 'We'll see how he likes not being told the whole truth. Plus, ' Harry was reasoning, 'I'm not harming anybody in doing this. If I have a vision about a possible attack, then I'll tell him, but let him worry about Voldemort's sudden silence'. Now all he had to think about was how he was going to get to Gringotts. It wasn't like the Order was going to let him waltz down Diagon Alley after the Headmaster has told them that Death Eater activity was up and targeted towards Harry.

Harry started writing on the blank parchment. In what seemed like minutes to Harry was actually a few hours and on the parchment he had his plan for getting to Diagon Alley. Now all he had to do was write Dumbledore and so, with another blank piece of parchment, he started to write.

Professor Dumbledore,

Thank you for the information, it's nice to see you're finally sharing information with me. I'm sorry about the way I acted in your office a few days ago and I hope you were able to repair everything. I just wanted to let you know that while I haven't totally forgiven you, I'm not angry with you anymore. I also had a vision last night. Voldemort was there, it seems he has redecorated, the place was looking more... expensive... that it did before. He seemed a bit tired, though, I suppose that's to be expected with all those raids you said he's been going on looking for me. Oh, and I thought you should know, in case their thinking about procreating, that at the end of the meeting Bellatrix looked up at him and then they were about to kiss. Thankfully I woke up before their lips made contact but maybe you guys should try and get more information on Bellatrix.

Oh, and the muggles are treating me well, be sure to pass that on to the Order for me. I know you guys wanted a letter every three days, but after the OWLs, the Department of Mysteries, and Sirius' death, I've decided to reread all my textbooks from the past five years and I really don't want to be disturbed, so I'll write again next week. I just really feel that if I paid more attention to my studies, I could have prevented some of things that happened.

- Harry Potter

Harry looked over the letter again, making sure he didn't reveal too much. It conveyed what he wanted the headmaster to believe- that he had mostly forgiven the headmaster (which he hadn't, not really), that he had a vision, that he 'believed' the letter the headmaster had sent him and that he wouldn't be in contact and didn't want to be bothered for a week. Just before he was about to seal the letter, he then remembered something he forgot, and so, in a postscript, he added

PS - I know they're there for my safety, but could you have the Order guards back off on Friday. The Dursleys are having a dinner party and don't want to have the guests 'tripping over the freaks'. I'll be in my room the entire time, probably still reading my books, so I shouldn't find myself in too much trouble. I feel it will go a long way towards building the bridges between myself and the Dursleys. Thanks.

There, now the first part of his plan was done.

When he finished he sat back and to his surprise, the sun was starting to set. "Honestly, where has the day gone?" he grumbled, leaving his room to get some food. A few minutes later he went back to his room with a sandwich and an apple to find both owls and Fawkes back in his room.

"I thought you two would have left by now," he commented, placing the plate on the desk, "No matter, I don't suppose you wouldn't mind if I asked you to deliver some letters for me."

Harry have the note to Professor Dumbledore to Fawkes, the note to Gringotts to the Gringotts owl, and the letters to Ron and Hermione to Hedwig and sent them off.

Alone and mentally exhausted, Harry cleaned everything up and then collapsed on his bed. Tomorrow he would work on phase two of his plan.

Story Notes:

Pairings - As of this moment, I don't have any concrete plans for pairings. Feel free to leave suggestions. Like you said, yournombrehere, it's still too early for a relationship, he just lost his godfather and has way too much on his mind to even think about girls.

The Wills - Well, I googled 'famous wills' and got the basic format from skimming a few of those. Sorry for the length though. If you haven't figured it out already, you'll find out eventually how Dumbledore manipulated the Potter will so that it was carried out without the full disclosure of the will.

Ron & Hermione - Well, it's basically harry-centric for now, have to sort out the wills and letters and responses (oh my!), but you'll see. I don't intend this to be one of those "Ron and Hermione have been in Dumbledore's pocket since day 1 and they think he's a big headed prat" sort of fics, though I admit those are fun to read sometimes. Oh, and to clarify on Harry's letter to Ron, that was just means of clarifying that there's LV/BL going on a bit, very minor subplot, mainly for humor's sake.