A double funeral

Harry had wanted everyone in the Magical World to know exactly what their freedom from Voldemort's reign of terror had cost him, and those close to him. What Dumbledore's tinkering with the lives of others, or standing aside when he should have taken action had done to their world. It was the next morning at breakfast in the great hall that the Prophet was delivered along with many Howlers either for Dumbledore, James or Lily. Harry's and Lily's letters had been published. Not one reporter added a commentary, the letters spoke for themselves, besides, today at midday the funeral was to be held within the castle grounds, no one would sully the Heroes' memories with gossip filled pages. The headlines were enough.

"Letters from the dead – Harry and Lily tell all"

"Who will pay?"

"Midday at Hogwarts to bid the Heroes farewell"

Harry and Sev would have hated all the commotion, they were very private people, they'd have wanted a quiet ceremony with only a select few guests, as it was; thousands of witches, wizards and beasts from every race came to pay homage to the couple. After the morning's press, no one would have accepted Albus officiating over the ceremony, Minerva was chosen, having known the deceased well. She firstly set the record straight, James Potter was Harry's father, the two lovers wouldn't go to hell for their relationship, she was sure that they'd come back to the Magical World, Harry and Severus had fulfilled one prophesy already, their return would fulfil the second prophesy which was already ninety percent fulfilled. Instead of speaking of each of their school adventures, she spoke of their brilliant academic minds, their unending love for the other and their love for their friends that they were leaving behind. The King of the Merpeople gently sang a song of woe before sinking back into the waters. Fawkes sang of beauty, of life and of love lifting the hearts of many present.

The couple had been laid out it white togas covered with golden leafs, all of those present at the ceremony could see them as they passed in front of their unique coffin, carved out of a block of crystal. Every last man woman or beast joined the procession awaiting their turn to pay their last respects before the coffin was magically lowered onto an onyx pedestal in front of Harry and Sev's favourite reading spot, under the boughs of the weeping willow just off of the shore of the Black Lake. When only their family and closest friends remained a tomb appeared floating gently down to encase the crystal coffin. It was of the finest Goblin craftsmanship beautifully sculptured gold, depicting all of the Magical races inlaid with many precious gems.

On the top of the tomb Harry and Severus were sculpted hands joint in the same gesture that signed the end of Voldemort's reign. Above their heads could be read "Harry James Potter 31 July 1980 – 30 July 1997 and Severus Tobias Snape 9 January 1960 – 31 July 1997". At their feet by way of an epitaph could be read, "Here lay Harry James Potter, Severus Tobias Snape and their unborn child. Finding peace in death. Their lives and their deaths traced before them by Prophesy. May the Magical World become a better place that they should rise again fulfilling at last the final prophesy." The Goblins had wanted to contribute marking their respect for the deceased as they hadn't participated in the war. The ghosts of Hogwarts left the castle to bid the Heroes adieu, accompanied by the spirits of the four Founders, who simply smiled down onto the tomb before evaporating before their stunned audience. The headless hunt charged through the castle's opened doors, stopped to salute the dead in front of the tomb then charged across the Black Lake. The Goblin Griphook stood before family and friends inviting them back to Gringotts for the will reading. Both Harry and Severus had made out their wills before the final battle, not knowing if they would survive the show down. Harry had made last minute alterations to his will, as Hermione was no longer included.

Seated in Griphook's office were Molly, Bill, Charlie, Percy, Fred and George Weasley, Draco Malfoy, Luna Lovegood, Neville Longbottom, Albus Dumbledore, Minerva McGonagall, Filius Flitwick, Sybil Trelawney, Rubeus Hagrid, Poppy Pomfrey, James, Lily, Samuel and Ethan Potter. Kingsley Shacklebot stood guard at the back of the room.

Before the reading could begin, Luna's and Sybil's eyes glazed over, in unison the two chanted in ethereal voices:

None known to them alive

The archenemy's name revered

Renovating Wood in their home

The Founders heirs return

Fifteen will they number

A new beginning

The protectors are born

When the chant ended, Sybil knew that she'd done it again, funny how the only prophesies that she ever made were those concerning Harry. Many of the others in the room were astounded and saddened; it was Fred and George who voiced the thoughts of many when they laughed out "Not Again". Luna just sat there quietly with a knowing smile on her face. She had seen this future promised as the words of the Prophesy left her. She was saddened however by what she knew was to follow. Lily broke down, her son was lost to her forever, yes he'd come back, but she would no longer be there to welcome him into her arms. Accidental Magic washed through her, a fierce orange glow encompassed James and her sons before entering their bodies, then she fell into a dead faint where she sat. She was quickly revived by an ever on alert Poppy, but all light had left her eyes, Lily had retreated into her mind. Poppy then scanned the victims of her Magic, the three Potter males would see the end of the family line, never to parent a future generation, the Charm used was unknown to both Poppy and Filius, its reversal impossible.

This day had already seen Harry's thoughts on his life published what would he have to say to those seated before Griphook, after Lily's outburst, everyone was on tenterhooks. It was in fact Severus' will that was opened first. His voice rang out from beyond the grave:

"My father Lord Snape left nothing of our heritage except for his name, he squandered it away, along with the Prince fortune, my mother's riches; however, I having patented several of my potion creations do not leave this mortal coil without fortune.

As I have your attention, I'll leave you some words of wisdom, use them well.

Harry, my love, please live on for me, I'm sure we will meet again, don't let my passing destroy you, live for those who still care deeply for you, until we meet again, I'll love you always

Draco, my Godson, You father and forefathers had sullied the Malfoy name, you have already done much to redeem it, don't give up now, I'm sorry to have left you alone with no more family, but you will make a new life for yourself with Luna, live it to the fullest, you deserve it.

Albus, your meddling in others' lives must stop; you do not see, hear and know all. Your failures outweigh your successes, of this I am sure you already know. Your role as Headmaster is to protect those under your care, do it or step down.

To any others present, remember that life can be short, live it to the full, try to find that elusive love that makes all of the suffering so worthwhile.

To Harry, I leave you all of my personal effects; you'll always have a piece of me with you.

To Draco, I leave you my Gringotts key, any remaining properties and all of my potion supplies and books, except for any that Harry may choose to keep.

Harry, you were the light in my previously darkened life, you made each and every day special just by being there at my side. Fawkes never confirmed if we were soul mates, but I've always been convinced that we were, so I'm sure that we'll be together again, until then my love."

Griphook closed the will then explained that with Harry already being deceased, Draco inherited everything. It was time for Harry's will reading.

Hi Luna! Having fun? Yes, yes I know full well that you've already seen today's outcome, so sit back and relax, don't let your visions change the wonderful person that you are, Fate cannot be changed, you see what will be, those paths cannot be altered. So don't ever try! I'm joking of course, because I already know that you are wise beyond your years, you would never attempt something so futile, what is fated to come to pass will. Had the old man not meddled, I'd have grown up with my mother, none the less, the outcome would not have differed, and I'd still be dead now, only the reasons for my death would have changed.

Draco, Ferret Boy, the Extraordinary Flying Ferret, Smarmy Git, ok I'll stop, just making sure that you're listening! By listening and believing others conceptions of each other's house, we were for far too long enemies, but we managed to get over ourselves in the end. Even the Ferret and the Weasel made peace! Sorry Molly! You never tried to replace Ron, I thank you for that, though it wouldn't have worked had you tried, he was my brother, you along with Neville were my favourite cousins. See you around Drake.

Neville, you are pure Gryffindor in spirit if not in blood, loyal to a fault, and a real lion on the battlefield, these are wonderful character traits, don't ever let anyone tell you otherwise, namely your grandmother or other house members, they're not a very loyal bunch as you know. Bye Nev.

Minerva, let's talk house loyalty shall we? When everyone found out that I spoke Parseltongue in second year, did the lions stay true to one of their own? NO. Only Fred, George, Ron, Hermione, Neville and Ginny spoke to me, by the others I was shunned and insulted. In forth year I got the same treatment for being in the Tri Wizard Tournament, it took a dragon trying to kill me for them to wake up. But by the beginning of fifth year, I'd become a liar, I'd killed Cedric to win the tournament, I was mad as a hatter, you name it, I heard it, and those asses still expected me to save them all. You need to do something about that, it's your responsibility as head of house, why you never did anything before I'll never know, too busy between classes, your deputy duties, head of house and the Order? Get a grip woman, the kids should come first, if you can't be what they need, step down as head of house, find someone like Severus whole put the fear f god in them if they don't stick together. The four heads of houses need to end the house rivalries, there is no one house better than another, they're just different.

Poppy, not a lot to say except thanks for patching me back up so often, though I am curious to know how come with the number of times you'd scanned me you never once picked up my malnutrition or the physical abuse, which did leave traces. Thanks for what you could do, it kept me alive and well during school terms.

Hagrid, the first Magical person I ever met, you opened my eyes to a strange yet wonderful world, you offered me my very first present, Hedwig, look after her for me please. My half giant friend, please remember the half, you are also a Wizard, now that everyone knows that you didn't open the Chamber of Secrets in your youth, do something about it, you paid a heavy price for Tom's doings.

Albus, well I think you already know everything that I had to say to you, so I won't waste my time repeating myself.

Filius, thanks for finding and teaching Severus and myself that charm, you showed us that a pure soul, coupled with pure love could conquer all; I've yet to figure how my soul was still pure after my misdeeds, or how our love remained pure to finish off Voldemort, its Magic!

Miss Trelawney, what can I say, your shared predictions sure messed up my life, if you have any more prophetic gems to spill, don't tell Albus, better yet, tell no one, write yourself a journal, maybe one day in the future long after your death you'll get published, likened to Nostradamus!

James, you were a git in school, an ass to your wife, but as I really don't know you since you weren't around for me, I can't say if you have any redeeming qualities or not, my only advice to you is to do some serious soul searching.

Samuel and Ethan my brothers, we never met, do we look alike? Stick together through thick and thin, that's what families are supposed to do.

Mother, you were never there when I needed you, it may not have been by choice but the fact remains, you abandoned me, you could have said no and taken me away from Albus' schemes, you took the easy way out, then thought that you could just waltz back into my life to take you rightful place, I'd have eventually forgiven you, that's just the way I am, but I can't stay any longer to give you that chance, sorry.

Fred and George, my big goofball brothers. Never one without the other! Hey, that rhymes, ha! Ha! How's the work going with SSS? Did you personally test the prototype? Yes; of course you did after all the details that I gave you, I'm sure you had fun! I won't embarrass you here by explaining further. I'm so glad that my money helped to set you up in business, the world needs more people like you, whatever Molly may think! Keep up the good work; you put a smile on so many faces. I'll miss you two so much; you brightened up many of my dreary days.

Bill, Charlie and Percy, we weren't so close, but you are still my big brothers, miss you.

Molly, don't mourn for me, I'm happier now wherever I may be, this cruel life has released my, my suffering is over. Know that you did your best for me sending me food packages every summer so I wouldn't die of starvation, your hand knitted jumpers every year at Christmas insured that I got one new item of clothing each year instead of my fat cousins hand me downs, your cuddles were the first I remember, each and every one was treasured, love you mum.

Severus, may I still call you Sev? As you can probably hear, I'm crying now, Merlin I can't do this, it hurts so much, I love you more than life itself, I couldn't hang around to watch you love another, I know that I shouldn't love you so, but this is far bigger than me, I can't help it, it may be wrong, but I'll love you forever, you are my everything. Love you my Sev, always.

Griphook closed the scroll, there was no more to hear, Harry hadn't been able to continue; the rest of his testament was written on a separate scroll that the Goblin read out.

To my brothers Samuel and Ethan Potter, I leave you jointly the invisibility cape, it's been in the family from out of time, I also leave you the Marauders Map of Hogwarts with the promise that you'll let Filius Flitwick make a copy for the school, I'd like it posted in the Staff Room where it'll be available to all of the professors. Fred and George will explain to you how it works. I leave you 20 000 Galleons each, from the Potter vault I'm sure that James and Lily will provide for you as well.

To Hagrid, I leave you Hedwig and enough money to get yourself and new wand that works.

To Filius, as you've just heard, you'll get to copy the Map, maybe even add extra functions for the Staff Room copy.

To Draco, you are a Malfoy first, but also a Black, so I leave you all of the Black properties and their contents, you'll love the books! I leave you whatever the Blacks held at Gringotts except for the gold, I've other plans for that. You also get the Lordship.

To Luna, I leave you a quarter of the Black gold, I'm sure you've already seen what you'll do with it, just remember, it's for you.

To Neville, stop using your father's wand, go to Ollivanders to get your very own, you'll feel the difference, and so will your Magic, the same goes for you and Hagrid, Griphook will give you a bankers draught to pay from the Potter gold. I leave you also a quarter of the Black gold, you're a brilliant Botanist, set yourself up in business after school, or whatever, the money is yours.

To Fred and George, I release my share of profits from WWW back to your accounts, ever thought of expanding? What about a shop in Hogsmead? Or expanding on your SSS prototype to have a specialized boutique? I leave you 20 000 Galleons each, from the Potter vault.

To Bill, Charlie and Percy my big brothers I leave you 20 000 Galleons each from the Potter vault.

To Molly Weasley I leave you half of the Black gold, I'd like you to use part of the money to fix the Burrow, I love your home as it is, but Percy won't be self sufficient with all those stairs. Adapt the Burrow that he might continue to live there if he so chooses. I do have one last favour to ask of you. There are so many Magical orphans out there, there are no Magical orphanages for the Muggle born orphans, once you've fixed the Burrow I'd like you to head the Foundation that I've asked Griphook to set up, it's already underway, I started working on this before the final battle. The Foundation will of course home the orphans and children taken from abusers, it will try to find adoptive families in the Magical World only, and will completely finance the children until the end of their education. No more orphans should live like Tom Riddle, left to rot in a Muggle Orphanage, no more abused children should live like Severus did, selling himself to the devil to pay for his education and escape his father, to this end I would like team work between the four heads of houses and Poppy to find abused Magical children, be they Muggle born, Half bloods or Purebloods, each abused child needs saving, no matter their origins.

On that point, I'd like it to be ensured that no orphans of Death Eaters find themselves victims of abuse whether in orphanages, with the families taking them in or at school; they should not pay for their parents crimes. The Foundation will award scholarships to children in need as a solid education is every child's right. Lastly the Foundation will also partially fund a Muggleborn Security Department within the Ministry; whose sole purpose will be to follow Muggleborn children's upbringings. No more Magical children should be stuck with Muggles despising them for something they can't control, escaping only with the arrival of their Hogwarts letter, these children should be found and led to safety, their abusers facing trial in the Magical world. This department will also work with the Ministry's Control of Accidental Magic Department, the abuse often beginning when the child does something "Freaky." There is no hurry as of yet, the construction of the orphanage is already underway, when you're ready, go see Griphook to pick up a copy of the complete project, don't panic at the size of the task, you won't be alone, you were born to mother children, I could wish for no one better than you to do this. The Potter gold should easily fund the Foundation for at least the next forty years, if its only income is the Potter gold, that's why I'd like Percy the Prefect, sorry big brother, to participate in raising funds through Galas, school fetes, sponsoring etc. He'll think of something! Do this for me please Mum, love you lots.

To James and Lily, I leave you with the knowledge of what you have done. You had no use of the Potter Vaults for nearly sixteen years, you won't get to empty them now, you are legally dead, I am legally your sole heir, the money is mine to do with as I please.

To Severus I leave all Potter properties and the contents of the Potter vault, except the gold, plus any other holdings I may be unaware of at this time, Griphook surely knows more on the subject. I leave you all of my personal possessions except the cloak and map. I also leave you the Potter Lordship.

I hope that someone is here from the ministry to witness my last request, you will uphold it, otherwise I'll be back to haunt you all. I absolutely refuse a Harry Potter Memorial Day in any shape or form or by any other name, would you celebrate my tortuous life? Hardly. My suicide maybe? No I think not. My victory over Voldemort? I should hope the hell not, I wasn't alone, and so many good people died or were wounded in the fight against him, that is no cause to celebrate. So just forget that idea, have fundraising dinners at the Ministry for the Foundation if you must, but let that be it. If I should be remembered at all, I'd like for it to be for my heart, my compassion for those who suffer in silence, for that the Foundation works perfectly.

Griphook had come to the end of the reading; all those receiving something from Harry were required to remain for the paperwork, the others were politely requested to leave the room.

Hagrid and Neville quickly left, their paperwork in order and the banker's draught in hand, Neville's money transferred to his account, they headed directly to Ollivanders to collect their new wands.

Samuel and Ethan signed their paperwork and each received their own vault key, Harry's belongings had magically found their way into his vault upon his death, so a Goblin went to retrieve the map and cloak for them before they left the bank. Filius left with them, already wanting a look at the blank parchment.

When Fred and George signed on the dotted line, Harry's WWW vault emptied into their joint account, then 20 000 Galleons went to each of their personal accounts.

Molly, Bill, Charlie and Percy signed their papers and each of their accounts were credited, Molly promising to be back soon for the Foundation.

That left Draco and Luna in the office with Griphook, who explained yet again that as Draco inherited all of Severus' belongings, he also inherited those left to him by Harry. He left the bank as a very wealthy Lord, Luna smiling on his arm.