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Gillyweed sat at her desk, the blank wooden family tree in front of her, and began carefully etching the name Linfred of Stinchcombe at the very top. She thought back to her earlier comments in class, recalling how Linfred, often referred to as 'The Potterer,' had been a famous potioner in the 12th century. She added a note beside his name: Invented the basis of Skele-Gro and Pepperup Potion. These potions had not only aided in countless medical situations but also laid the foundation for the Potter family's later fortune.
Beneath Linfred, she sketched in Hardwin Potter, who married a beautiful witch from the Peverell family. She knew that Hardwin's marriage to Iolanthe Peverell was significant because it connected the Potters to the Peverells' inheritance, including the fabled Cloak of Invisibility, a detail she jotted down beside his name.
As she continued down the tree, a large gap was made and Ralston and Abraham Potter were next to be added. Gillyweed relied on the text beside her as she knew little of these particular individuals and their achievements. However, she was pleasantly surprised to note that Ralston a member of the Wizengamot who firmly supported the International Statute of Wizarding Secrecy and Abraham was one of the original 12 Aurors in the United States.
When she reached Henry Potter, she paused to think more deeply. Henry served in the Wizengamont in the early 1900s and was was known for his outspoken pro-Muggle beliefs. She admired his bravery and marked his contribution as Publicly opposed Minister Evermonde for forbidding the aid of Muggles during World War I, Potter family not included in the Sacred 28, appreciating the strong sense of justice he had despite the climate of the times.
Then came Fleamont Potter. His invention of Sleekeazy's Hair Potion had revolutionized the cosmetic potion industry, nearly quadrupling the family’s wealth before he retired. Gillyweed noted beside his name: Inventor of Sleekeazy’s Hair Potion, quadrupled family fortune.
Smiling to herself, she moved on to James Potter, Fleamont's son. She knew James as a central figure in the First Wizarding War, a brave and talented wizard who had fought against Voldemort alongside his wife, Lily. Their tragic deaths at the hands of Voldemort while protecting their infant son filled her with a sense of loss. Beside James' name, she wrote: Member of the Order of the Phoenix, killed by Voldemort.
Now came Harry Potter, perhaps the most famous member of the family. Markers and gel pens moved quickly, noting down some of his key achievements: Chosen One, defeated Lord Voldemort, Head of the Auror Office, Head of Magical Law Enforcement.
Finally, she reached Harry's children, James, Albus, and Lily Potter, scrawling their names beneath Harry's with a light hand. She jotted down what little she knew of them from stories and newspaper clippings she had read prior. James Sirius Potter was mischievous like his namesake, Albus Severus Potter had made headlines for being placed in Slytherin House and for his close friendship with Scorpius Malfoy, and Lily Luna Potter was said to have inherited her mother's personality.
With much of the tree now filled out, Gilly marveled at how interconnected the Potters were with some of the most significant events in wizarding history. The Potters were more than just a famous family; they were a living testament to resilience, justice, and courage.
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