Upon her own debut into society, Fanny Gardiner learned the hard way of the value of the pound. Now, as Mrs. Bennet, she is determined that no daughter of hers will have the utmost advantage in entering the marriage mart. Her daughters will have dowries-and thus, all the security that money affords.

Her sacrifice was legendary. Her son was the Savior of the Wizarding World as we know it. But all heroes have to have their start somewhere. Before she was Lily Potter, mother of the Chosen One, she was Lily Evans, a Hogwarts student, nemesis of James Potter, best friend of Severus Snape, and sister of Petunia Evans, and her simple childhood promise will shape everyone's future.