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Ok. I'm new to this board, but i've written a couple fics on the AOl message boards. I got this idea the other day, so i decided to try it out. Let me know how you like it. ( sorry about the spacing. my computor messes it up sometimes)Chapter One: Letters and Memories

Harry lay on his bed. It was a hot summer afternoon, and once again Harry was stuck at the Dursleys house with nothing to do. He knew that the order would inform him if anything important came up, but he hadn’t had much mail all summer. That was partially his fault. After everyone’s first letter he had written them back telling them to leave him alone and not to write again. This didn’t work to well, but after ignoring several of Ron and Hermione’s letters they finally stopped writing. He was begging to regret this though, after an entire month of being in a bad mood, harry had stopped storming around his aunt and uncles house and was now staying in his room with his door locked, acting as if the world didn’t exist. All of a sudden he heard a strange noise. He rushed to the window and saw an owl approaching, only it wasn’t Hedwig, because she was asleep in her cage. The brown owl landed on his window seal, dropped the rather large letter, and then left. Harry opened the letter and saw that it was from Lupin. He eagerly began to read.

Dear Harry,

I know this summer has probably been hard for you, with Sirius’s death and all. I also, am terribly saddened by those same recent events. Sirius was like a brother to me, as I know he was like a father to you. And you were as good as his son, that’s how much he loved and cared about you. He told me on countless occasions. While it troubles me, that you don’t write often, I know what you are going through right now, and I try to respect your wishes to be alone. I can’t help but wonder how you’re feeling, what you’re doing right now, and how I can help. Please let me know if there is anything I can do. I was going through a few of Sirius’s possessions last evening, and I found something that might interest you. As you probably know, there is a lot of danger involved with being part of the order. At the time of the re-forming of the order, we asked each member to make sure they had a will drawn up, in case any of use were to die in the line of duty. That way, the deceased member’s final wishes would be fulfilled and they could rest in peace. Well, like the rest of us, Sirius wrote his down. This is, of course, what I came across last night. It was sealed in an envelope, but on the front he had written, “ if anything should happen to me, while in the course of work for the order or not, I wish for Harry, who is my godson, and practically my son, to receive the will. Most of everything I own I leave to him and it is up to him to distribute it to who he likes. Whoever finds this, please hand it directly over to my beloved godson, Harry J. Potter.” So, I have sent this to you, as to appease Sirius’s final wishes, it has not been opened, but I am sure it will be soon. Keep it safe until June 17th. On that night, the advance guard, including myself, will arrive at your home at 7 o’clock. Please make sure you are in and packed to go, for we shall need to leave immediately.

Love Always,
Remus Lupin

Several times throughout the letter, Harry had felt tears prick his eyes, but it wasn’t until he read the last line, “love always, Remus Lupin” that he started to cry. With a few tears spotting the letter he took the second envelope out of the first. Sure enough, it said the words, “if anything should happen to me... I wish for this...[to be handed] directly over to my beloved godson, Harry J. Potter” Now tears were streaming down his face, and, With shaking hands, Harry opened the envelope.

The Final Will and Testament of Sirius S. Black
I wished to leave everything I owned to my best friend, James Potter. He was always there for me while we were at school and afterwards. I will never know a kinder, dearer friend than James; he meant the world to me. I don’t know when I’ve felt prouder, than when I was named godson of his and Lilly’s wonderful little boy, Harry. Thinking back on it, these few short years I’ve known harry have been the best ones since James died. James has taught me so much about life and I took those words to heart, especially since he’s past on. I never will forget you. Rest in Peace Prongs.
I ask Remus J. Lupin to take a few belongings, that he wishes to keep, since he is the only of my 3 best friends that’s is still alive and worth giving anything to. Peace be with you Moony, and may you always remember the spirit we marauders shared.
Since I can’t give anything to James, I wish to leave everything I own to his son and my beloved godson Harry Potter. You are welcome to distribute it to those you wish, but I want you to know that I think of you, as the sole person I want to give anything to. Though I’ve only known you for a few short years, you’ve meant a lot to me. You’re growing up to be just like your father, which is my biggest hope for you. That you can grow to be as wonderful and great a person as James is, but I see that my wish has already been fulfilled. You are more like James every day and you are a better godson then I could have ever imagined when I thought of you. I truly will miss you Harry. I truly will miss you.
Owing to the ministry’s law, You must be of age to own property. So, Harry, I leave you Grimmuald Place, as long as you follow one condition, you let Dumbledore continue to use it for the order if he so desires. So, Harry, the day you turn 17, and I’m sure you’ll want it that very day, the house is yours. I hope you enjoy it.
If you are not yet 17 when this will reaches you, then we are presented with the trouble of who your legal guardian should be. If it’s all right with you, I’d like to name Remus J. Lupin as your legal guardian. I’m sure he wouldn’t mind
In closing, I want you to know Harry, that I love you, more than you can imagine. But, I leave you in good hands; Molly, Remus, and Dumbledore will take care of you and make sure you grow up right. I’ll never forget you. You’re one of those special memories that I could never forget. You’ll never leave my heart, and I hope I’ll never leave yours. Take care of yourself and have a good life, take chances. You’ll always regret what you never risk to do.

Sirius Samuel Black

Harry was so overcome with emotion that he lied back down on his bed, too weak to do anything else. In a few minutes he fell asleep, thinking about everything he had just read.

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