To understand how Harry's family became so wealthy, let's go back to the ancestral origins of the Potters, who are descendants of the Peverell brothers, the wizards behind the Deathly Hallows. But it's not just ancient heritage that has shaped their magical fortune, as James's parents, Fleamont and Euphemia, have also played a key role in this enrichment.
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An astonishing magic potion was the source of the Potters' fortune
Harry may have lived in a dingy closet with the Dursleys, but the young wizard harbored a staggering fortune, preciously hidden in the confines of Gringotts. Unlike other pure-blooded wizarding families, the Potters have managed to preserve and grow their magical heritage. Far from relying solely on their Peverell heritage, James's parents, Fleamont and Euphemia, contributed greatly to the family's worldwide renown.
Although we know very little about Harry's grandparents - who died long before Harry was born - Fleamont was responsible for a revolutionary potion: the Sleekeazy's Hair Potion, capable of making hair smooth and silky. According to Pottermore, Fleamont Potter quadrupled the family fortune with this potion.
For the record, even the brilliant Hermione Granger gave in to the call of the Sleekeazy potion to tame her usually bushy mane, when she went to the Christmas ball accompanied by Viktor Krum (chapter 23 of Harry Potter and the Goblet of Fire). Legend has it that even Ron Weasley uses this potion...
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Harry's inheritance is estimated at over £210 million
Prior to their tragic deaths within days of each other by dragonfly, James's parents had managed to sell their flourishing business for a considerable sum. It was this inheritance that largely contributed to Harry's treasure trove at Gringotts. A treasure estimated at more than £210 million, according to Youtuber XIO NIXES, who had fun calculating it all.
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This article has been translated from Gentside FR.
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