Where did the money come from?

[SnapesRaven]

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  mrsbrooksathome:
  Here's a question that has always nagged at me: In the first book, 
  Hagrid tells Harry about his vault and all that good stuff, and on 
  numerou occasions throughout the series, Harry having more money 
  than Ron  is an issue.  Where did the money come from?  I know Lily 
  and James supposedly left it for him... But where did they get it?  
  And has anyone ever mentioned what they did for a living?  I know 
  they were in the OOTP, but as I understand it, that is not exactly a 
  paying career? Ideas?

  SnapesRaven:
  Good morning! 
  As far as I know, Harry's parents were aurors; I think I read it here onlist but I haven't got my books at hand right now, so no canon evidence. Perhaps this helps you? I think the auror job is just as well- or ill-paid as any other - but regarding the importance for the MoM, it might be rather the first option: well-paid and therefore one reason for Harry's parents' fortune, apart from his father's own inheritance.

  SnapesRaven