A/N: I know that it's been a while since I've updated… I've had too much going on in RL… This chapter will have a prompt in it from the Are You Crazy Enough to Do It Challenge (AYCEtDIC) on the Harry Potter Fanfiction Challenge Forum (HPFCF)! Enjoy!
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AYCEtDIC: 342. (quote) It is not in the stars to hold our destiny but in ourselves. – William Shakespeare
Word Count: 2,387 Words
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Harry turned his head to look at Luna when he felt her hand on his shoulder. "Is everything alright, Luna?"
Luna smiled softly as she bent down and kissed Harry on the cheek. "Harry, I need you to remember that it is not in the stars to hold our destiny buy in ourselves. It doesn't matter if Dumbledore believes in the supposed prophecy because even I as a seer know that not everything is written in stone. You have the right to live your life the way that you choose to live it. I know that you're angry and you have every right to be, but don't let that anger dictate how you precede to do the things that need to be done. Understand?"
Harry smiled slightly as he squeezed Luna's hand warmly. "I understand, Luna. I promise that I won't let my anger at everything that has happened dictate how I do everything that needs to be done. Everything that I will do will be for the betterment of our world and not just one person unlike Dumbledore."
Luna nodded. "I'm glad that you understood what I was trying to tell you, Harry. Are you ready for Ragnok to read your mother's will now so that we can hold the meeting?"
Harry took in a deep breath and nodded both at Luna and Ragnok. "Ragnok, you may read my mother's will now. I'm sorry for the delay, everyone."
Amelia cleared her throat. "You have nothing to be sorry for, Harry. You needed a minute and that was understandable considering everything that we just learnt."
Harry smiled at Amelia quickly before he looked at Ragnok. "I'm ready now, Ragnok. Let's finish this up."
Ragnok nodded and opened up Lily's will. "I, Lily Rose Potter, do hereby swear that I am of sound mind, magic, and body. Any wills before this one which is dated October 30, 1981 are hereby null and void. The following is to be given to the recipients unless stated otherwise by my husband should he survive and if he doesn't then stated by my brother-in-law Sirius Black, my best friend and brother of my heart Severus Snape, and/or my son and heir Harry James Potter also known as Harry James Potter-Black since James and I allowed Sirius to blood adopt Harry to make him his heir since he won't ever be able to have children due to a spell cast on him by the so-called leader of the light Albus Dumbledore."
"James and I wrote the beginning almost the same, but I couldn't leave Severus out because I know that he will watch over Harry and protect him. I have always trusted you and in you, Severus. You are the brother of my heart and I love you dearly. I'm sorry that I never made you realize that regardless of what you did that I would NEVER turn my back on you or push you away. You were my first friend and have always been my best friend."
"To Severus Snape, I leave you three hundred thousand galleons to do with as you wish. I also leave you any Evans property that you would like. Mom and dad knew what Petunia did to me and they cut her out of the will except for a small trust fund. Regulus Black helped me to get all my properties in my married name even though they would still be shown as Evans properties. Even after you choose a property you have access to all of them for the potions ingredients that I know they have thanks to Regulus helping me to find someone who could set up areas for them to grow in. Don't every doubt yourself, Severus, because I ALWAYS have had and ALWAYS will have faith in you. Be the man that I know you want to be. Remember that I love you, Severus. You are my brother in all but blood."
"To Regulus Black, I leave you two hundred and fifty thousand galleons to do with as you wish. I think that it is time for you to come out of hiding, Regulus. I have no doubt that your brother, Severus, and even my son will make sure that you are protected. Tell the person that you love that you love them because I know that you two would be so happy together. Thank you for everything that you have done, Reg."
"To Sirius Black, I leave you my precious son to raise. I only ask that you let Severus, Remus, Regulus, Andromeda, Frank, Alice, and Augusta to help you with him. I know that you love Harry whole heartedly just like he loves you whole heartedly. Live your life, Sirius, because you deserve to be loved for who and what you are. I want you to open up your heart and not close it just because James and I are no longer there with you. We both want you to find the person that is meant to be with you. Make sure that Harry learns how to be serious and how to have fun. You are my brother, Sirius, and NEVER forget that I love you."
"To Remus Lupin, I leave you three hundred thousand galleons. Yes, I know I'm bloody rich in my own right, but I never told anyone. Between what I found out from my parents and the inheritance test that I did after I graduated Hogwarts I'm set for my life, my son's life, and several generations of Harry's children's lives. Since James already left you a choice of Potter property I leave you the choice of three hundred books from any of the libraries in any of the properties that are in my name. You are and always have been another brother to me, Remus, and I love you. Make sure that Harry, Sirius, and Severus have fun even if they don't feel like it. It is alright for you all to move on and to live your life."
"To Alice, Frank, and Augusta Longbottom I leave you fifty thousand galleons and the choice of any Evans property once a year for a month-long vacation. Alice and Frank, you two are some of my best friends. Augusta, I ask that you help to make sure that Harry learns everything he needs to about his heritage in all of his families. I know for a fact that you have studied most family names old and new alike. I also would like to be able to give Neville back his parents and you back your son and daughter. Not many people knew it, but I was able to see certain things that had happened or would happen to those that I was close to. I saw what would befall Frank and Alice and I took steps to make sure that you could get them back. In a trunk in the vault I opened when I started Hogwarts is a potion that will restore Frank and Alice. Make sure that you use it, Augusta."
"To Neville Longbottom I leave two hundred galleons and the choice of any Evans property that he would like. He also gets to tour any and all greenhouses on any Evans property that he wishes. I loved being named your Godmother, Neville, and I love you. I'm sorry that I'm not there to see you become the young man that I always knew you would be. You and Harry are Godbrothers, Neville, so make sure that you two are close to one another."
"To Amelia Bones I leave plenty of evidence of Albus Dumbledore's wrong doings. I don't know why he is doing what he is, but he needs to be stopped. He is ruining the wizarding world all the while spouting off at the mouth that he is doing his best to save the wizarding world. He has lied, stolen, murdered, and beaten people because they have found out what kind of man he was. Please make sure that he goes away for a long time. I also leave five hundred thousand galleons to be used as you see fit for the DMLE. It's time for the Auror Department to be brought back up to how it used to be before Dumbledore started interfering in things. Get your men and women checked for potions and spells because more than one of them are under the influence of such a thing. Be safe, Amelia, and remember to show your niece how much you love her."
"To Filius Flitwick I leave my Charms journals along with several pattens that need to be filed in my son's name. I leave you fifty thousand galleons to use in any way you wish. Thank you for being a wonderful Professor and a great friend, Filius. Thank you for teaching me everything that you did. Please teach Harry about dueling, but also how to be a kid even when he feels like he needs to be an adult."
"To Minerva McGonagall I love you fifty thousand galleons to use in any way you wish. Thank you for being such a wonderful friend, mentor, and even a grandmother to my son. Remember that you are strong and that only you can decide how you want to live your life. Don't let Dumbledore make you think that you don't know what you are talking about especially since you know more than he does regardless of what he thinks. Keep an eye on my son, Minerva."
"To Susan Bones, Daphne Greengrass, and Luna Lovegood I leave you each twenty thousand galleons. I bet you are wondering how I know about you, but like I stated early on in my will I just saw things. Sometimes they would happen soon and other times I knew it would be years down the road. I know that you three and Harry are the Founder's heirs and there is going to be a lot of things going on that you need to do. Just remember that you are NOT alone and that you have people who love you and will help you should you want or need it. Be there for one another and for Harry. In order for you four to do what you need to do you need to trust in one another. Live your life the best you can. Remember that just because some of your loved ones are gone that it doesn't mean that you are forgotten. We are all watching you from up high and we are with you all the time."
"To my precious son Harry, I leave you the rest of my considerable property, money, jewels, and books. Remember that I love you, Harry, and I always have. Don't ever think that your dad and I regretted having you because we lived as long as we did because we had you. I regret that you will have to grow up without us, but I'm happy that you will live. Destiny, fate, and everything else is what you make of it, son. You and ONLY you can choose what path you want to take in life. Live for yourself, live for us, but most importantly, Harry James Potter-Black live for the children and grandchildren that you will one day have. I approve of the young woman I know you will end up with. Nobody deserves to be happy more than you, son. Love Sirius with everything you have because he's as much your parent as your father and I. Love the family you make and always remember that family doesn't mean just blood. I love you, Harry, and your father and me will be looking down upon you. Remember that no matter what we are proud of who you are, who you were, and who you will yet become."
Ragnok closed Lily's will and looked at everyone gathered. "Are there any questions?"
Sirius swallowed hard and shook his head. "I think Lily's will was rather clear cut, Ragnok. Can you get the evidence for Amelia please?"
Ragnok nodded. "I will do that, Sirius. Take a few minutes and think if there is anything in either will that needs clarification and when I get back, I'll answer any questions that anyone has."
Sirius nodded and then looked at Harry. He gently pulled his boy into his arms and kissed him on the head. "I'm here, pup, I'm here."
Harry cried with his head buried in Sirius' chest. He had no doubt that his mother had loved him but listening to her final words to him made him realize just how much she loved him. He cried for losing both his mom and dad, he cried for how many years he lost with the only parent he had left, but mostly he cried because he couldn't tell his parents just how much he loved them and missed them. He knew that they needed to get through the meeting, but he wanted a few minutes alone. "Sirius, can I have a few minutes alone? I just need time to breathe without feeling like I'm holding everyone up."
Sirius nodded and squeezed Harry once more before he stood up. He looked at everyone and saw them all standing up along with him. "We'll be right outside the door, Harry. Take as long as you need, pup."
Harry smiled slightly and nodded. He waited until everyone was out of the room and the door was shut before he let loose with a scream. He felt his magic flare but couldn't stop it even if he wanted to which he didn't. He knew better than to hold it in because the last time he did that the only thing he managed to do what hurt himself. Luckily, he had asked Ragnok earlier before everyone arrived if it was alright to let his magic out if it got too hard to control. Finally, after screaming and letting his magic blast chairs for ten minutes he was calmed down enough to be able to talk to everyone. He just wanted to hold the meeting and then get back to his house. He was starting to feel exhausted again. He sent a patronus to Sirius letting him know they could come back in and then sat back down after waving his hand and fixing all the chairs he blasted apart.
A/N 2: *grins* And finally here is this chapter... lol... I only had to add 300 words and it was completed... lol... I hope you all enjoyed this chapter... Click the button and let me know what you think!