One shots pt 2

Proof Of Who He Really Supports:

Harry Potter staggered out of the Snape’s classroom. He had been trying to hold it together for the last hour. But he’s head felt like it was being ripped open and he felt like he was about to lose his dinner. He held onto the wall to steady himself. He had no idea why Dumbledore was so anxious for Harry to learn occlumency. But Harry also wondered why it had to be Snape to teach him. As far as Harry was concerned, Snape was worse than what he was like he in class. But he wasn’t teaching anything, Snape was just attacking him.

If he wasn’t worried about being expelled, he would have refused to go to these so called lessons. Every time he thought of being expelled, he wondered if that would happen. Dumbledore has always paid him a lot of attention. Now Voldemort was back, the old man was even more anxious about keeping Harry safe. So would he really expel Harry if he just refused to turn up for these occlumency lesson?

‘I can’t think on this when my head isn’t splitting open,’ Harry murmured. He had to make it back to Gryffindor tower. He would love to go to see Pomfrey, but he had been told that no one is to know about these lessons.

Harry began to walk, slowly and he had no choice but to continue to hold onto the wall as he walked. Every step jarred his aching head and his stomach kept rolling. His eyes kept going out of focus and his mind seemed to stop working for a minute or two then it was normal again.

‘Oh god, I don’t think I’m going to make it,’ Harry gagged a few times before he shot his dinner all over the floor. Soon as he began to dry-reach, he swayed before darkness came over him.

Susan Bones and Hannah Abbott was hurrying back to their house rooms before curfew. They had taken one of their short cuts in the hope they got back in time and hoped they didn’t run into Snape or filch.

‘Susan, is that a person lying on the floor down there?’ Hannah pointed down the corridor.

‘It’s Harry Potter,’ Susan yelped then ran to the prone figure on the cold floors, ‘Oh merlin, look at him Hannah. He’s bleeding from everywhere. Run to get Madam Pomfrey, I’ll stay here with him.’

‘Are you sure, we’re near the Slytherin rooms.’

‘I’ll be fine, they know who my aunt is, they won’t try anything. Now go, hurry,’ Susan waited until her friend left before she pulled the chain from around her neck. She moved the letters on the coin to “urgent, student attacked.” She could only spell out the bare minimum to her aunt, but it should be enough to get her aunt here with some aurors. She wasn’t sure how long it would take her aunt, but not long. The moment she got the message she would grab a few aurors and use her special portkey that would bring her to Hogsmeade. Susan thought it wouldn’t be no more than ten minutes before her aunt arrived. All she could do was sit next to Harry and hoped help arrived soon and not just from her aunt, but from the matron.

‘Miss Bones.’

Susan looked up, ‘Oh Professor, Harry’s hurt. Hannah went to get Madam Pomfrey,’ Susan didn’t trust the headmaster and right now the old man didn’t seem all that worried that Harry Potter was unconscious and bleeding.

‘I will take him to the hospital. I’m sure he will be fine after some rest. I have been told he has been overdoing things lately. It’s almost curfew, you best hurry.’

Susan sighed, she knew it would be no use to argue. She knew she had to stall so she nodded then stood up, slowly but continued to stare down at Harry.

‘He looks terrible sir.’

‘Yes, but he’ll be fine, off you go.’

Susan turned and began to walk away, but again slowly. She felt it instantly and looked down at the ring on her finger. Her aunt had given her the Bones family ring just before she began at Hogwarts. It held a lot of ancient spells. One was to stop her being obliviated. If that spell was used, the ring would light up in a bright red. She had to act like she didn’t know what happened so she kept walking. But as she took another step she heard a thump behind her which made her turn.

‘Aunty,’ Susan hurried towards her aunt who was pointing her wand at an unconscious headmaster, ‘He tried to remove my memory.’

‘Yes, we all saw what he did Susan and it seems Harry Potter has been attacked.’

Hannah and the matron arrived. One auror stayed beside Harry while Amelia moved over to her niece.

‘Why are you in this part of the castle so late?’

‘We were taking a short cut back to our rooms when we came across Harry,’ Susan pointed, ‘I had Hannah go get Madam Pomfrey.’

‘You did the right thing. Now I have work to do. I will get Auror Tonks to escort you back so you won’t get into trouble.’

‘Thanks. Can you let me know how Harry is?’

‘I will, but I can’t say when. From this moment on this is an official investigation. You and your friend will need to be questions, which will happen in the next day or so.’

‘Okay,’ Susan hugged her aunt then left with her friend, ‘Sorry I didn’t tell you.’

‘I always figured you had some way to contact your aunt in emergency’s. I won’t ask what that is, I’m just glad you have it. But why is Dumbledore unconscious?’

‘He told me to leave, when I turned to go he went to remove my memory of this,’ Susan held up her hand to show the ring, ‘Aunty explained that this has very old an ancient charms on it. One is to stop anyone trying to remove my memory. Each charm will show up a different colour. It felt warm and when I looked at it, it was glowing red so I knew what he had done. It will also show up if there are things like love potions, or poisons nearby.’

‘So your suspicion about the headmaster was right.’

‘Yeah, I just don’t know why he wanted to keep this a secret. Harry Potter was attacked and hurt badly by the look of it. Why wouldn’t he want it investigated?’

‘I’m sure your aunt will explain when she can. Harry’s friends might end up worried if they don’t see him.’

‘I’m sure Professor McGonagall will explain to the Gryffindor’s that Harry Potter is in the hospital,’ Tonks said.

Both girls forgot the young auror was behind them. When she spoke they jumped before they giggled as they blushed. They nodded to the auror before they entered the Hufflepuff rooms.

Amelia was standing by the bed that held Harry Potter. Two aurors were guarding the headmaster and she was waiting to find out what happened to the boy and see if the matron can tell her what happened and hopefully who hurt the boy.

Poppy stood straight and turned to the head of the aurors, ‘His mind has been attacked over and over. Right now he has severe damage to his brain. He will need to go to St Mungo’s so a mind healer can see him.’

‘I will have one come here. Right now would not be safe for Harry Potter to be in such a public place. Can you tell me who attacked his mind?’

‘The magical signature was Professor Snape’s.’

Amelia turned to another two aurors, ‘Go and arrest Professor Snape and take him straight to the holding cells. Be cautious. He was a death eater and even though he got off, I do not trust him,’ the two aurors left before she turned to poppy, ‘Can I use your floo to contact St Mungo’s?’

‘Of course, in my office.’

Poppy watched the head of the DMLE hurry to her office before she went back to staring at Harry Potter. She could not believe that one of the professor’s hurt Harry like this. She had him in her hospital a lot, but this time it was lot more serious.

Amelia walked back to Poppy with an older woman beside her, ‘Madam Bones, I found something you should see,’ Poppy said then pointed at Harry’s hand.

‘Someone has made this boy use a blood quill, which is a dark artefact.’

‘I heard he has had many detentions with Professor Umbridge, apart from his extra lessons with Professor Snape. They were supposed to be remedial potions.’

Amelia growled then turned to the last two aurors beside her, ‘Go to Umbridge’s office. Keep her contained then search her office. If you find a blood quill, place shackles on her and take her straight to a holding cell. If you don’t find anything then search Snape’s office.’

She turned back to watch the healer examining Harry. Healer Smyth was someone Amelia trusted with her life, so she could trust her with the life of Harry Potter.

‘This boy has had his mind repeatedly attacked by someone who either wasn’t trained in the mind arts or he wanted to destroy the boys mind. If I can heal him, it will take months, maybe longer, even then I am unsure if his mind will ever be the same. I know it would be easier to treat him at St Mungo’s, but I understand the risks,’ the healer turned to Poppy, ‘He will need to be placed in your secure room Poppy with limited access.’

‘Of course, but what of his friends? Whenever Harry ends up in here they always stay with him or visit him every moment they can spare.’

‘We will sort that out tomorrow. I will organise for an auror to remain to stand guard. The moment Voldemort hears about Harry Potter, he would not hesitate. I also have to take Albus Dumbledore in and officially charge him. As of yet, I still have much to investigate.’

‘The headmaster…made me…give…an…oath,’ Poppy struggled, ‘files,’ she groaned then pointed to the boy on the bed before she collapsed. Healer Smyth hurried to the matron.

‘She’ll be fine, she never actually broke the oath,’ the healer said.

‘I’ll be in her office. Get Harry settled into the other room. Auror Tonks, you will stand guard tonight. I will work on a roster after I leave. Auror Shacklebolt will relieve you until I have organised the roster.’

Amelia already knew she would not be getting any sleep tonight, but she also knew what she was about to do would shock the magical world. Bringing charges against Albus Dumbledore will cause a massive panic, the ones that did believe that Voldemort had returned.

Amelia had been going over the files that Poppy had on Harry Potter. She was appalled and disgusted. The files clearly showed that Poppy found out that Harry Potter had been abused his entire life, or at least from the moment his parents died. The headmaster wanted it kept quiet. The file also states that it was Dumbledore who placed Harry in the home of the muggle relatives, Lily Potter’s muggle sister.

‘We found four blood quills in Umbridge’s office. We tested them and found seven different types of blood, one more than others,’ the auror said, ‘She has been taken to the holding cells. But I found this,’ the auror held out a letter.

Amelia read the letter her auror had handed her, ‘It seems we are going to have a new minister. Go back to the office, wake Tim and Connie and have them arrest Cornelius Fudge for attempted murder and accessory of the torture of a minor.’

‘Yes ma’am.’

Amelia sighed, but continued to go through the files. Minerva McGonagall had been informed on what had taken place. She was now meeting with the staff. She had Aurora Sinistra go to the Slytherin rooms to explain that for now she was head of Slytherin house as Snape would no longer be at the school. Once Minerva finished explaining everything that she knew of to the staff, she went to Gryffindor tower to inform her students that Harry Potter was in the hospital and would remain there for a long time.

‘Snape did something to Harry,’ Ron yelled.

‘I am unsure of exactly what has happened, only that he was severely hurt and would need a long time to recover. He will have an auror guard and is being kept in a private room in the hospital wing. You can visit, but one at a time, not until Madam Pomfrey tells me he can have visitors. It’s late, I believe you should all head to bed.’

The Gryffindor’s waited until their head of house left before they all began talking.

‘Okay, you two know something, so spill,’ Angelina said as she stared at Ron and Hermione.

‘Harry was having lessons on occlumency with Snape, but we were to tell everyone they were remedial potions. Professor Dumbledore wanted Harry to learn to close his mind,’ Hermione explained.

‘To use the mind arts you must be trained and certified. Normally it takes years to learn and Snape wouldn’t be old enough to go through the training,’ Lee said. He noticed everyone looking at him, ‘My uncle was trained in the mind arts, he said the first ten years was basically learning everything there was to the mind, then he had to learn how to heal or enter someone’s mind without causing damage and that takes anywhere from five to ten years. It took him seventeen before he was certified.’

‘Snape’s about thirty five or so, the same age as Harry’s parent’s. We know that since we know they went to Hogwarts together. So take seventeen years off, he would have still been a student or just left Hogwarts. Even if he somehow began training before leaving Hogwarts, it would still not enough time,’ Hermione said.

‘Right, so there is no way he would have been certified to teach occlumency,’ Lee said.

‘Harry said he didn’t believe Snape was actually teaching him and he always ended up in pain after each lesson,’ Ron said, then turned to Hermione, ‘You said we had to trust Snape since Dumbledore trusted him with Harry.’

‘I know, even though I thought Harry just wanted to get out of the lessons, it seems there is more going on than them just loathing each other. But why would Professor Dumbledore trust Snape with this if you needed someone with so much training?’

‘We’ll just have to hope we find out and that Harry ends up okay,’ Fred said.

‘Ron, write to…Professor Lupin. Explain what happened, but not to come here as there would be no use until we find out more,’ George said.

Ron and Hermione got the message. They needed to let Sirius know, but also Lupin so he could make sure Sirius stayed in hiding, or at least stayed as padfoot if he wanted to see Harry.

The following morning, Amelia not only had Snape, Umbridge and Fudge to interrogate, she also had to question Albus Dumbledore. The four of them were now in holding cells and the cells that cut off all magic. Amelia was not going to take the chance that Dumbledore would use his phoenix to remove him from the cells. The four of them had been given a special potion that would flush out their system, in case they had taken the anti-dote to veritaserum. It was time to find out everything she could.

Poppy watched Healer Smyth as she worked on Harry, ‘Do you think he will ever be well?’

‘Right now it’s hard to say. It’s going to take months before I will know anything. I do know I can repair part of the damage, as of yet I am unsure if it will be enough. All we can do is try Poppy.’

‘I still can’t say much, but he’s been in here more than any other student and he’s faced life threatening danger. I’m starting to believe there are some devious plans for the boy.’

‘I plan to speak with Madam Bones. I need to know as much as possible, which means I need the boy’s file and I need to know what she finds out after her investigation.’

Later that day a small group of students turned up in the hospital, ‘I know you want to visit Harry and you can, two at a time. But I must tell you that as of right now he has some severe brain damage which if he can be healed, will take a very long time. Healer Smyth is hopeful but she cannot be positive if she can repair all the damage done by having his mind attacked repeatedly.’ Poppy said sadly.

‘I explained to everyone how my uncle learned the mind arts and how long it took him to learn. Snape would not be old enough to have gone through the training,’ Lee said.

‘You are correct Mr. Jordan. Healer Smyth explained to me that it took her eighteen years before she was certified to use any type of mind magic on anyone. Right, two at a time and no longer than ten minutes. You can visit every day, just please don’t disrupt my hospital.’

‘We’ll work on a rooster Madam Pomfrey. That way all of us can visit without causing any problems,’ Hermione said.

The group spoke for a minute before Hermione and Ron were the first two to visit there friend. The auror at the door nodded to them before he opened the door.

‘It would be best if you can give me a list of students who is a friend. I would hate to allow a student in to visit who would hurt Harry,’ Poppy said.

‘We’ll do that while we’re waiting,’ Fred said.

‘Harry knows kids from the other houses as well, except Slytherin,’ George said.

Inside the room Hermione was sitting beside Harry, holding his hand. Ron was standing beside the bed.

‘He looks terrible,’ Ron murmured.

‘Yes, he does. It’s like he hasn’t slept in days with the dark rings around his eyes. He also looks like he’s lost weight and he can’t afford to lose more.’

‘No, he was always skinny, bloody muggles.’ Ron growled.

‘Care to explain that statement Mr. Weasley.’

Hermione and Ron jumped then turned to see a stern looking woman with a monocle on her eye.

‘Um, Harry’s relatives don’t like him, they don’t like anyone from our world,’ Ron said.

‘They lock him up, don’t feed him enough and make him work all the time. They basically treat him like a slave.’

‘Do you know there name?’

‘The Dursley’s. Vernon, Petunia and Dudley Dursley. Dudley is Harry’s cousin but he beats Harry up all the time and he’s like five times bigger than Harry,’ Hermione said sadly.

‘My brothers, Fred and George and I rescued Harry before our second year. They had him locked in a room and stopped feeding him. We hadn’t heard from him all summer and were getting worried. We took my dad’s car and got him out of there. He hadn’t eaten in four days.’

‘Do you two know why he stayed with them?’

‘Professor Dumbledore told Harry that he had protection if he stayed with his mother’s blood, her sister,’ Hermione said.

‘He stays with us for some of the holidays, but he has to return to them for a few weeks. Um, dad heard some things they said about Harry,’ Ron shrugged.

‘I will speak with your father. Is there anyone else that might have seen or heard how these muggles treat him?’

‘There’s a squib that lives nearby, Harry calls her the mad cat lady.’

‘Arabella Figg, she spoke at Harry’s trial. I will contact her. Now do you know anything about these lessons Mr. Potter had with Professor Snape?’

‘Only that they were occlumency lessons and Harry always came back with bad headaches.’ Hermione said.

‘Do you know why he had to have these lessons?’

Hermione and Ron looked at each other, then Harry before turning back to Madam Bones.

‘Harry had a vision, about…you-know-who. This was before the quidditch world cup. He saw you-know-who, Peter Pettigrew and another man and that man turned out to be Barty Crouch junior. They were talking about taking Harry and that it had to be Harry and his blood. Harry gets these feelings from you-know-who which makes him angry a lot. Harry told us Dumbledore wanted him to learn to block out those visions and feelings. They have some type of connection and it’s to do with his scar. Whenever Harry feels things from…him, he gets pain in his scar.’

‘I will have Healer Smyth examine his scar. Now I need to ask about some rumours I’ve heard about. You just mentioned Peter Pettigrew, yet he was murdered.’

‘It’s not true,’ Ron blurted out. ‘Sirius didn’t kill him. Peter faked his death, he’s an animagus, a rat. He used to be my rat until he escaped.’

‘I believe you two need to tell me everything. Right after dinner I will send for you two. I will tell you this, I find it hard to believe that Sirius Black betrayed James Potter. Now that Fudge will no longer be minister, I can do a proper investigation. I will also like to see any memory of Peter, or anything else that might be relevant.’

‘We’ll do anything we can to help ma’am,’ Hermione said quickly.

‘Then I’ll leave you to visit your friend and I will see you after dinner.’

In twos the friends visited Harry. Most of the girls ended up in tears and were being held by one of the boys. Just as the last two left, Remus hurried in with a big black dog. He held a letter to the auror that Nymphadora wrote. The dog was Harry’s, but Remus would look after him until the holidays. The auror allowed them to enter. Remus and Sirius knew it was a risk if Sirius was seen, so they couldn’t even lock the door. Remus stood against the door so Sirius could change.

‘Oh pup,’ Sirius said the moment he changed. He hurried to the bed and held his godson’s hand, ‘What happened to you pup?’

‘From the little Hermione wrote, Snape did this. From what I know of mind healers and anyone that is specialised in the mind arts, you need years of training before you can teach occlumency or use legilimense on anyone. Why would Dumbledore have Snape do this when he wouldn’t be trained?’

‘We knew the old man was keeping secrets. He also refused to allow Harry to stay with me even though I am his legal guardian. Something is going on and I bet anything it has to do with Voldemort.’

‘Because he’s the-boy-who-lived?’

‘Yes, Dumbledore must believe that Harry has a major part to play in this war, probably due to this connection Harry and Voldemort has. We need to help him Remus, but how?’

‘Leave it to the healer Sirius. She is trained and from what Poppy said Madam Bones asked specifically for her because she trusted this healer. We know Amelia Bones has nothing to do with death eaters or Voldemort. She lost her family to them as well, so we can trust her.’

‘Yeah, I know.’

‘You better change back before someone comes in,’ Remus watched Sirius kiss his godson’s forehead before changing back into Padfoot. Remus moved away from the door and sat on the other chair on the other side of the bed.

That evening, Hermione and Ron showed their memories of what happened in the shrieking shack to Madam Bones. She told the teenagers not to talk about this but she did guarantee she would be able to get Sirius cleared of all charges, it just might take a while since she had so much to do.

Healer Smyth kept visiting Harry over the next month and she continued to heal the damage parts of his mind. It was a slow process that could take up to a year before he was healed properly, if Harry could be healed. All she knew at the moment was she could heal part of his brain damage.

Umbridge was sentenced to life in Azkaban for attempted murder of Harry Potter. It came out in her trial that she sent two dementors after the boy to have him kissed. She was also found guilty of torture.

Fudge was instantly sacked then he was also sent to Azkaban. Since he only supported Umbridge, he didn’t get life, but he did get fifteen years. Percy Weasley, who worked closely with Fudge and Umbridge, yet he wasn’t involved in anything illegal, was sacked and was told he would never again be able to work for the ministry in any way.

Amelia Bones was named interim minister for magic until they could organise a proper vote. While Amelia was in office, she decided it was time to get serious. She threatened the editor and reporters at the Daily Prophet and said there was enough people who support her that they will start their own newspaper since all the Daily Prophet does it tell lies. If they begin to write the truth and investigate claims and have the facts to back up a story, she may tell her supporters to wait. From that moment on, the Daily Prophet changed. They only wrote the truth, they wouldn’t even publish anything from Rita Skeeter until it had been proven. Even when she wrote the truth but twisted it around to make people look bad, they refuse to print her story.

Severus Snape had been found to be working for both Albus Dumbledore and Voldemort but he also wanted Harry Potter to suffer for what his father James Potter had done to him when they were students at Hogwarts. He said he would even go as far as kill Harry Potter. Since he got off after the first war, Amelia didn’t want him getting off again. After he was officially questioned, Snape was sent through the death veil in the department of mysteries.

Albus Dumbledore gave a good argument and didn’t believe Snape was deliberately hurting Harry. When Amelia brought up the fact that he had tried to remove her nieces memory, that’s when the old man faulted. Dumbledore didn’t go to Azkaban but he lost his position as headmaster and chief warlock. He was also ordered, magically, to stay away from Harry Potter, if he didn’t, he would end up in Azkaban.

It only took two days before Albus Dumbledore lost his position as head mugwump of the international confederation of wizards. No one wanted to trust him anymore, not when he trusted Severus Snape who caused the-boy-who-lived severe brain damage.

Amelia was sworn in as the new minister for magic a month later. She instantly had Sirius Black cleared of all charges and he was given custody of his godson, Harry Potter. She appointed Rufus Scrimgeour to her old job as head of the department of magical law. Gawain Robards was named head auror.

It had been three months since Harry Potter collapsed. Voldemort was finally seen and many found out the truth about some of the death eaters. Lucius Malfoy was now a wanted man, like many of the death eaters that got off after the first war by saying they had been under the imperius curse. Amelia was working on many changers during this time, one was to have all death eater vaults confiscated until they faced new trials but this time with the use of veritaserum. If they wanted their money they would have to come in and face a trial or stay broke and be hunted by aurors. It also meant their family would no longer have access to money.

Amelia did use funds from convicted death eaters to recruit more aurors. Since the three Lestrange’s were some of the most deadly and already convicted, their very full vaults was now being controlled by the minister. She also hire aurors from other countries until they auror department could build up their numbers. One more plan she was working on was to have the children of known death eaters taken into custody where they would remain until the parent gave themselves in to the aurors. She had to plan it so the parents didn’t find out. She knew some of those children are innocent but to get their parent’s, she needed to get tough. The children who were innocent would eventually be released, she just couldn’t say when that would happen. That was going to take a while and she had to do it quietly so the children nor their parent’s found out what she was up too.

Even though Amelia was extremely busy, she still wanted to be kept informed about Harry. She walked into the room that held the-boy-who-lived to see Sirius and Remus sitting beside Harry’s bed.

‘I just spoke with Healer Smyth. She said Harry should wake soon, probably within days, but he still has a lot of damage to his mind. I also have something serious to speak with you both about.’

‘What’s going on Amelia?’ Sirius asked.

‘I had one of my contacts tell me that Voldemort has found out that Harry is here. I want you to take Harry home and make sure no one finds out where he is. Healer Smyth will need to visit every day, so she will need access.’

‘I opened my old family home for Albus to use for the order of the phoenix. He did the fidelius charm and made himself secret keeper. I want that changed but I doubt he will do it willingly.’

‘I’ll have someone I trust in the department of mysteries remove the charm. If you want to use the fidelius charm then he can perform it and make you master of the charm.’

‘Being a Black home, it would be obvious, I think the secret keeper should be Remus.’

‘Are you sure Padfoot?’

‘Yes, with your enhanced senses, you can either escape or know if someone untrustworthy is around. I don’t want the order using the house especially when a lot of them support Albus. But I know Harry’s friends will want to visit.’

‘We can work that out later Sirius. For now, I’ll get the charm removed. You’ll have to be there, so will Remus if you want him as the secret keeper. I will keep Kingsley and Tonks here to keep Harry safe. Once it’s done, then take your godson out of here where he will be safer.’

‘Alright,’ Sirius kissed his godson’s head then left with Amelia and Remus. Kingsley and Tonks stood outside the door, wands in hand, ready for anything.

When Harry’s friends visited, they were told that Voldemort had found out about Harry being in the hospital and unconscious. The friends were also told that he was going to be moved and hidden. His friends will still be able to visit, just not as often. The friends all decided to stay and guard Harry until he was removed from Hogwarts. They knew Harry would not survive if any death eaters attacked right now. They also knew that some of the students inside the castle were children of death eaters, some may even be death eaters. They were not going to take the chance that anyone could hurt their friend.

It did not take long for the unspeakable to remove the fidelius charm. He re-cast the fidelius charm making Remus the secret keeper. Sirius and Remus thanked the man before they hurried back to Hogwarts.

Dobby the house elf had been secretly watching Harry Potter. Now he heard how he was being moved. He wanted to continue to help the great Harry Potter.

A group of Slytherin students, from fifth year and up to seventh year all arrived at the hospital. They claimed they were all feeling ill and thought they might have been poisoned. When they saw the aurors, along with Granger, all the Weasley’s and another bunch of students, mostly Gryffindor’s, they realised they would not be able to get to Potter. They were ordered to do all they could so they could slip him a portkey, yet they weren’t sure how they could with so many there.

As the fighting broke out, Sirius and Remus arrived back along with Amelia Bones. That turned the fighting and all the Slytherin students ended up unconscious.

‘We’ll take this lot to the holding cells and they will be questioned using the truth potion. Get Harry out of here,’ Amelia said as she stood with her wand in hand over the unconscious students.

‘We’ll make sure you can visit Harry, it just won’t be as often,’ Remus said as Sirius rushed down to the room. He found a strange elf standing beside the bed.

‘Who are you?’ Sirius growled.

‘Dobby sir, just Dobby. The great Harry Potter saved Dobby, so Dobby was going to save the great Harry Potter. Dobby has been listening and watching sir. Dobby knew bad students were going to try to take Harry Potter to evil snake face, so Dobby decided to stand guard until his Paddy returned.’

Sirius relaxed, ‘Harry told me about you Dobby. If you want, you can come with us and continue to help with Harry. I had to get rid of the old house elf that belonged to my family. I found out he had been visiting one of my cousins, who is a death eater. I will need a house elf to help with cooking, since I can’t cook.’

‘Dobby come sir, but if Harry Potter’s Paddy needs more help, Winky wants a new family. She is slowly dying since she was free.’

‘Alright, I’ll talk to this Winky. The house we’re going to hasn’t been looked after for a long time so it’s going to need a lot of work. Will you be able to go there?’

‘Yes Harry Potter’s Paddy, sir. Dobby bonded with the great Harry Potter so I could protect him from bad wizards.’

‘Then go speak with Winky, meet us in the kitchen of the house.’

Sirius waited until the little elf left before he gathered his godson into his arms. He knew he could levitate Harry, but Sirius wanted to hold him as they flooed to the house.

The aurors, Amelia, Poppy and the friends of Harry’s all watched as Sirius came out of the room carrying his godson.

‘If he wakes, tell him we’ll see him soon,’ Hermione said.

‘We will Hermione,’ Remus said kindly.

Sirius carried Harry into Poppy’s office, Remus was able to help him with the floo powder. When they left, he stepped into the fireplace.

‘Let’s get these students into the holding cells,’ Amelia said.

The two aurors and minister charmed the students to remain asleep until they could get them locked up. The Gryffindor’s and a few of the friends from Hufflepuff and Ravenclaw all slowly walked out of the hospital. All were wondering if Harry would be okay but also would he be safe.

‘Dumbledore organised for Sirius to use his old families home as the order of the phoenix headquarters. It’s under the fidelius charm,’ Hermione said.

‘So he will be safe from anyone dark,’ Susan said.

‘Snape was given permission,’ Ron said.

‘But he was sent through the veil,’ Hermione said.

‘For all we know he had one of those notes from Dumbledore,’ Fred said.

‘And gave it to you-know-who,’ George said.

‘Susan, send that information to your aunt, it would be quicker if you wrote than any of us,’ Lee said.

‘I’ll do that now. But what about Harry’s owl?’

‘If she knows Harry’s not here she will find her way to him. You could use Hedwig if she’s there, Harry wouldn’t mind. He always feels sorry for Hedwig since she never has a lot to do. She can go to Harry after she delivered your letter,’ Hermione said.

At Grimmauld place, Sirius settled Harry onto the bed in his old bedroom, then had Dobby watch over him while he went to speak with the Winky.

Winky wanted to bond with Sirius, so she began to clean the moment she was bonded.

‘Tell Tonks, then take a note to Healer Smyth, but that’s all for now. I want Harry safe. His friends can visit during the holidays.’

‘I’ll take care of it Sirius, you just look after Harry,’ Remus patted Sirius on the shoulder before he wrote out the note he would need to give to Tonks and the healer. Sirius went straight back upstairs to his godson.

‘Thank you Dobby. I’ll be staying with him for now. When I need a break I’ll call you.’

‘Dobby will listen Sirius Black sir.’

Sirius sat beside his godson, staring at his face, ‘The healer believes you will get well Harry, it just might take some time, so you’ll going to need to be patient.’

By the next day word had reached the death eaters that all their children had been arrested and would not even be tried until their parent’s surrendered. But the children were not in the holding cells or Azkaban, they were hidden with only two people who knew where they were and only those two people could get the children food and release them when they parent’s surrendered.

Amelia had worked it with the muggle prime minister to use an old abandoned bunker. She had house elves repair the damage then place cots and chamber pots in each room. She had two people inside the department of mysteries become the secret keeper, they also cast a lot of wards around the place just in case any of the prisoners knew wandless magic or become animagus. She wanted to make sure they could not escape. The moment the fidelius charm was cast she forgot all about it. Why she did this was to make the death eaters scared to kill or torture anyone as they wouldn’t know who would be the ones that could free their children.

When Sirius needed a break, Dobby would sit in the chair that Sirius had transfigured for him. It was high so he could see Harry, but it was also comfortable.

Sirius had received a letter from Albus, he never sent a reply, just threw it in the fireplace.

Healer Smyth continued to see Harry to use her healing charms and give him potions. She still believe he would wake soon, she just didn’t know when. As she stepped into the kitchen to speak with Harry Potter’s godfather on how he was doing the little male elf popped into the room.

‘Sirius Black sir, something is happening to Master Harry.’

Sirius, Remus and the healer raced up the stairs. They all stood in shock as they watched black smoke seep out of Harry’s scar, which caused the scar to bleed. But what shocked them more was Harry’s screams. The healer instantly began to move her wand over Harry while Sirius held his hand and spoke quietly to him.

‘What’s happening Healer Smyth?’ Remus asked.

‘That smoke was a bit of someone else’ soul,’ she said as she continued to move her wand over Harry, ‘It’s gone now, but I’m not sure why he keeps screaming.’

Healer Smyth ended up pouring a potion into Harry’s mouth that would put him in a deep sleep, then she began to heal his scar.

‘His scar will heal completely now.’

‘Did this cause more damage?’ Sirius asked in a shaky voice.

‘No, the healing I’ve done has not changed. But now I believe I can heal him fully. The soul is what was blocking my charms from working properly. I knew something was but there was nothing in his files that indicated he had anything seriously wrong with his scar. The soul also blocked me from finding out what was wrong with his scar. He’s going to be fine now Sirius, it will still be a while, but not as long as I first believed.’

‘Thank you Healer Smyth. When will that potion wear off?’

‘Not until tomorrow, I’ll be back by then.’

Remus walked out with the healer while Sirius stayed beside Harry. The potion would keep him asleep but Sirius had no idea why Harry’s eyes were moving rapidly under his eyelids.

What no one knew was right at the same time as Harry began to scream and the soul left his body, many other pieces of souls were also leaving their vessels and they moment they left their vessel, they blew up. When Harry began to scream it was because Voldemort began to scream and as he screamed the death eaters all felt their body’s weaken. No one had any idea what was happening. By the time Voldemort finished screaming, his body had turned to dust. The death eaters collapsed and slowly died. The death eaters that were at Malfoy manor with Voldemort would not be discovered until later that evening. Other death eaters who were home were discovered by someone in their families or the house elves.

The following morning Sirius showered and headed to Harry’s room. He stood in shock at seeing his godson awake and sitting up, but what was shocking was he was talking normally to Dobby.

‘Harry.’ Sirius whispered.

Harry turned to smile at Sirius, ‘Hey. Dobby has been filling me in. Sorry you were worried.’

‘Don’t apologise pup,’ Sirius hurried to the bed and wrapped his arms around his godson, ‘I’ve been so scared you wouldn’t wake. Healer Smyth said it would take a while before you were fully healed.’

‘Yeah, Dobby explained. But something happened Sirius. I felt the soul claw it’s way out of my body, it was like my body was destroying it. But the moment it began to leave me, I was seeing through Voldemort’s eyes. He’s dead Sirius, along with the other bits of soul. That’s why I was screaming, it was Voldemort who was screaming. He began to suck the life out of his death eaters using the dark mark. None of them survived and Voldemort turned to dust. I saw it all and sort of felt it as he died.’

‘When Healer Smyth explained about the bit of soul I started to read some of the darkest arts books from the library. Creating a horcrux is one of the darkest of the dark arts and normally you only create one. Remus and I spoke and realised the diary you destroyed in the chamber was a horcrux, then you. How many did he make?’

‘He meant to make six, I was an accident, which made seven. His snake exploded, it was disgusting. But Dobby explained how you took me from Hogwarts because I was in danger from some of the Slytherin’s. Are they free?’

‘No, none of them will be. Amelia worked it so they will all do at least five years, some will do longer. The ones that are innocent and had nothing to do with Voldemort or the attack, will be released as soon as their parent’s give themselves up. If the parents died, then those innocent ones will be released. Snape was sent through the veil and the old man lost all his jobs not to mention all his support.’

‘Dobby told me a bit about Snape, you can fill me in later. I need the bathroom but I’m still a bit weak.’

‘Then I hope you don’t get embarrassed,’ Sirius helped Harry stand then helped him into the bathroom.

Even though Harry was embarrassed having Sirius hold him up while he used the toilet, he would rather it be Sirius than Madam Pomfrey. Sirius helped Harry back to bed then Dobby placed a tray over his legs, full of all Harry’s favourite foods.

Sirius and Harry laughed. Both knew that even if the two of them ate the food on the tray, they wouldn’t even get through half of it.

Remus arrived back at the house. He heard Sirius laughing and wondered what was going on. When he got to Harry’s bedroom he stood in shock at seeing Harry sitting up, talking and laughing.

‘Harry,’ Remus whispered.

Harry grinned, ‘Moony,’ he called and Remus rushed to his side to hug Harry.

‘You’re okay?’

‘Perfectly, Sirius can fill you in on why. I’d rather not go through that again.’

‘I can’t believe it. Another miracle for Harry Potter.’

‘Yeah, about that. I saw into Voldemort’s mind, into his memories. He never used the killing curse on me. He was working on his ritual to make another horcrux. As he killed my mother to use her death to make his horcrux, the killing curse rebounded off mum and onto him. It still killed her but destroyed him as well. He had already begun to split his soul and since he couldn’t spell it into the vessel, which was a dagger, the soul found me. That’s what caused my scar.’

‘Who told everyone that Harry survived the killing curse?’ Sirius asked.

‘From what I was told, Albus did.’

‘Mum was the hero, but she died, so he turned me into a hero. I want to know why?’

‘We’d all like to know that. But I would say Albus knew about the horcruxes and probably the one in you. Now in those books I read it did say that the vessel would need to be destroyed. Fiend fyre would work, which would have killed you. As you were alive and you mentioned the snake, then the killing curse would have worked.’

‘I want everyone to known that it was my mother who destroyed him back then. I might have done it this time, but I was called the boy-who-lived when I didn’t survive the killing curse.’

‘We’ll tell Amelia who will work on that. I better send word to Healer Smyth along with your friends. They write every day asking how you are. You have a lot of girls worried about you.’

Harry blushed making Sirius and Remus laugh, ‘Is there anyone that has taken your interest?’ Remus asked.

Harry blushed again then mumbled, ‘Didn’t catch that Harry, try again,’ Sirius said with a smirk.

Harry huffed. He knew both men would not stop until he told them, ‘Fine, Susan Bones, Hufflepuff.’

‘And the minister’s niece,’ Remus said.

‘Not a bad looker either. But we need to contact everyone, especially about what happened to Voldemort. Do you want to come downstairs and sit on the sofa?’

‘Normally I would, but I’m still a bit weak. I might just read since I’m going to have a lot of catching up to do. I know Hermione will copy her notes from each class for me, but it’s still going to be a lot of work.’

‘When you’re up to it we can help you with the spells you should have been learning,’ Sirius said.

‘But the ministry will find out if I use magic.’

‘We’re under the fidelius charm, they can’t see the house nor will any of their monitors pick up magic while under the charm.’

‘Brilliant,’ Harry grinned making the two men laugh.

The following day Healer Smyth was amazed at Harry’s recovery. Not only was he fully healed, which included his eyesight and any old injuries he had but there was nothing wrong with his brain. She explained that he would now have a few growth spurts. She also explained that his magical core was larger, which meant Harry was more powerful than he was.

Sirius had told her what Harry had witnessed which made the healer understand what had been happening to Harry. She ended up giving him a clean bill of health, but told him it would take a couple of weeks before he would regain his strength. He could get up the following day, but only to use the bathroom. He was to continue to rest for a few days then slowly get himself down into the kitchen or living room. Harry thanked the healer and said if there was anything he could ever do for her, to let him know. She went out of her way to come to Harry which kept him safe, so Harry wanted to repay the healer in some way.

She was slightly embarrassed but asked for a signed photograph for her seven year old daughter. Harry agreed but would need to get someone to take a picture. Sirius offered, he would just need to go out a buy a camera. They worked it for a week then Harry would sign the picture which would be the only one he would ever sign. Harry still didn’t want that type of attention but he did want to do something for the healer, now he can. But he thought he would also give a signed picture to Healer Smyth, one that said thanks and he owed her for taking good care of him.

It was the weekend when Sirius walked beside Harry as they made their way down to the living room. Now the weather was turning cold, Harry wanted to sit near a fire. Even though he still had to take it easy, Harry made sure he showered and dressed, just in case anyone turned up. Sirius stayed in the bathroom while Harry was in there. Harry had stopped being embarrassed since Sirius had been helping him over the last few days.

Within an hour of Harry sitting near the fire place, there was a knock on the door.

Remus smiled as he walked into the living room with many people following. Hermione was the first to hug Harry, but this time she gave him a gentle hug. After Hermione it was Ron, the twins the girls from the quidditch team, then some of his other friends, like Susan Bones. She hugged Harry but she also gave him a small kiss on the lips.

Sirius smirked but conjured seats for everyone, ‘So what’s going on at Hogwarts?’

‘It’s really good, no trouble with anyone and three teachers has already been hired to take history of magic, defence against the dark arts and potions. They are really good.’ Hermione said.

‘You mean we actually got decent teachers for a change? But why history?’ Harry asked.

‘Professor McGonagall never believed Binns should stay, so she got rid of him,’ Ron said.

‘Aunty Amelia believes the curse on the defence position would be broken now. She spoke with one of the aurors who wanted to retire but still be involved. She spoke with McGonagall who hired him on the spot. His name is Cuthbert Grains, or Professor Grains.’ Susan said.

‘Potions is taught by Andromeda Tonks, Tonks’s mother and her father is teaching history,’ Ron said.

‘The board of governors are modifying the owls so all of you can learn what you need to pass. You’ll be able to catch up on everything before your newts.’

Sirius and Remus left Harry and his friends and went into the kitchen. Dobby and Winky were preparing some snack’s and drinks for the teenagers.

‘We read the story about your mother. Why did everyone believe it was you?’ Hermione asked.

‘The old goat did that deliberately to turn me into a hero, but also one that he could manipulate for when Voldy returned. Remus also believes he did it because my mother was a muggleborn and no one would want a muggleborn as a hero. He basically painted a target on my back. But the death eaters must have been thick since they never found me.’

‘But there were wards that protected you,’ Hermione said.

‘They didn’t cover the entire neighbourhood Hermione. They made me walk to school and the shop. Also, if they had visitors they made me leave the house. I would sit in the park which was in the next street. Sometimes I was there until really late at night. When they went out for the day or away, I had to stay with Figg, who also lived in the next street. The few times Petunia took me out with her, strange people bowed to me.’

‘Then you’re lucky they are thick,’ Susan said.

‘Did you use your real name when you went to muggle school?’ Lee asked.

‘Yeah, I still remember my first day at school. The teacher called Harry Potter and no one answered. Dudley got me in trouble by telling her I was ignoring her. I tried to tell her I had no idea Harry was my name. She didn’t believe me.’

‘You didn’t know your name?’ Susan whispered.

‘No, they never used it.’

‘What did they call you then?’ Angelina asked.

‘Mostly freak, that or boy. Sometimes they just said you, hey you,’ Harry shrugged, ‘Sirius and Remus plan to give them a big scare. I want them to suffer but I don’t want Sirius and Remus to get into trouble, so they’re just going to do a few things to freak them out. They are planning on having the word freak burned into the house which can’t be removed or repaired. Since I’m blood related to Petunia, they are connecting the charm to my blood. If they move the hex with break and the words will disappear. I want to see their faces when they see that word on their house.’

The twins, Lee and a few others laughed, but Hermione huffed. Susan gave Harry a small smile, he smiled back. The twins and Lee began working on another bet about Harry Potter. This time is when he will get together with Susan Bones. They already could tell she would be his girlfriend and probably soon. The twins also realised they would need to tell Ginny that Harry was taken. They weren’t sure how that conversation would end, whether hexes, tears, or maybe acceptance.

Sirius bought the camera and had some pictures taken of Harry. Remus took some pictures as well. Then Dobby took a few pictures of Harry, Sirius and Remus together. But Harry wanted a picture with Dobby and Winky. So Remus took that picture as well.

After Sirius had the pictures developed, he had three large pictures put up on the wall in the living room. The first picture was of Harry, Sirius and Remus. The second picture was of Harry with the two house elves. The third was of Padfoot and Harry.

Harry signed the two pictures, but he did write thanks to Healer Smyth for everything she did and for taking such good care of him.

Harry had received a letter from Susan. She admitted in the letter she liked him and wondered how he felt about her. Harry wrote back so Susan would know he liked her as well. Everyone at Hogwarts was curious when Harry Potter’s owl, Hedwig landed in front of Susan Bones. The twins and Lee kept watching, now they would have to find out what Harry wrote to Susan.

A few days before Harry was due to return to Hogwarts, Sirius and Remus had taken him shopping. Harry already had one growth spurt so he needed clothes. He now had a full wardrobe of new clothes and not just because he had grown, it was so he could get rid of the old clothes the Dursley’s made him wear. Remus had put charms on all his clothes and shoes so if Harry had another growth spurt, the clothes would adjust to fit.

Sirius, Remus and Harry did visit to Little whinging. Harry ended up laughing so hard he fell on the ground as he watched the word freak appear in huge letters on the front of the house.

Some neighbours came out and spoke with Sirius and Remus. They at first wanted the two men to stop vandalising the house of some very good upstanding citizens. Sirius and Remus explained why they thought the Dursley’s were freaks. They said only freaks would lock a baby in a cupboard and not feed him. Only freaks would make a four year old child do heavy work like mowing lawns. Only freaks would make a five year old cook while all they gave him were scraps to eat. By the time Sirius and Remus finished talking, every person in Little Whinging now knew that the Dursley’s were child abusers. The Dursley’s were shunned, but they often found their house, garden or car vandalised and always the word freak was left. It was even dyed the word freak into the law and scratched the word freak into the car.

Harry, Sirius and Remus were feeling happy. The Dursley’s are finally getting what was coming to them. He did wonder how long they would wait before moving. He also wondered how long Vernon would keep his job. Harry knew perfectly well how easy rumours or truth spread around Surrey. Sooner or later this would get back to Grunnings.

Sirius, Remus and Harry used the floo to get to Hogwarts. They arrived inside the headmistress office.

‘Welcome back Mr Potter.’

‘Thank you Professor, it’s good to be back.’

‘You’re friends are anxious to see you. Why don’t you unpack and settle in.’

Harry turned and hugged Sirius and Remus at the same time, ‘Thanks for everything.’

‘Anytime pup,’ Sirius grinned.

‘We protected our family, it’s what we do,’ Remus said giving Harry a smile.

After another hug, Harry left the office. He ended up surprised when he saw Susan standing at the bottom. As soon as they saw each other, they were snogging. Neither of them realised they were being watched, by the twins and Lee. They had following Susan to see if she was meeting Harry, since they knew he was returning to Hogwarts that day. They were right, she was and now they got to see that the two were officially together.

As soon as Harry and Susan’s lips parted, they gave each other embarrassed smiles.

‘Um, I want to officially ask you to be my girlfriend?’

‘Yes,’ Susan grinned, then they were snogging again.

The twins and Lee hurried away to finalise who won the betting pool. They had many pools going, with Harry, it was who he would end up with and when it started. Most of those bets had started two years ago. They had the same pool going for Ron, Neville, Hermione and many others and not just all Gryffindor’s either but for the kids from the other houses.

When Harry and Susan, who were holding hands, walked into the great hall, three quarters of the students cheered and clapped, making Harry go bright red. All he could do was give them a small embarrassed smile before he and his girlfriend sat at the Gryffindor table. No one seemed to question a Hufflepuff sitting with the Gryffindor’s.

‘So, apart from better teachers, is anything else going on here?’ Harry asked hoping people would stop staring at him.

‘A few changes has happened. The first and second years are now allowed to go to Hogsmeade.’ Hermione said.

‘When it was announced, every first and second year headed to the owlery to get their permission slips signed and asked for money,’ Ron said.

‘That’s a good idea. I remember being jealous that I couldn’t go. It would also help if they need more quills or parchment,’ Susan said.

‘You’re right Susan, I used to borrow Hedwig so she could take my order,’ Hermione said.

‘The point system was changed as well.’ Neville said.

‘What do you mean?’ Harry asked.

‘Because of how Snape acted, Professor McGonagall decided to have Professor Flitwick charm a book for the points, which links to all teachers and students. It’s not house points anymore, it’s individual points and the winner will receive a gift at the end of the term and that student’s house gets the cup for their head of house,’ Hermione said.

‘That’s a good idea. I mean look how many points Ron and I lost, which punished you, Hermione. You earned most of Gryffindor’s points, along with Neville, yet you lost them because of us. Snape was the worst though, he would take points for breathing too loudly, yet Crabbe would grunt when he breathed,’ Harry said.

‘I never thought of that, but it’s true. We lost heaps of points, so all the points Hermione earned was lost and she didn’t do anything wrong,’ Ron said.

‘Yes, so it’s a good idea,’ Susan said.

‘Are there any other changes?’

‘There’s going to be three balls a year but they won’t be formal like the yule ball. As long as everyone dresses respectfully, they can wear what they like,’ Hermione said.

‘Also, prefects have been changed. It won’t affect us this year but next year. Prefects will be fourth and sixth year. There will not be a head boy and girl because it’s their newt year. McGonagall hired two people to patrol and who will be in charge of the prefects,’ Neville said.

‘Curfew has been extended as they realised that most students never got enough time to get to the library,’ Hermione said.

‘There are also communal common rooms where we can mix with students from other houses,’ Susan said giving Harry a smile who smiled back. That meant Susan and Harry would get to spend more time together, more than they thought.

‘I like the idea of a communal common room. I mean all of us can make friends with kids from other houses but we’d hardly get to spend any time with them,’ Harry said but he looked at Susan.

‘There were kids who were friends before they came to Hogwarts, but ended up in separate houses. Eventually they grew apart since they couldn’t spend any time together,’ Neville said.

‘There’s also a change with quidditch,’ Lee said who was sitting with the twins but right next to Harry and his friends.

‘If the weather is really bad, like thunderstorms,’ Fred said.

‘Then it will be played the following day,’ George said.

‘So Saturday will be the scheduled day but if there is a storm or just really heavy rain then it will be held on Sunday,’ Lee said.

‘What if both days are terrible? We’ve all seen some storms stay around for a couple of days,’ Harry said.

‘Then it’s held the following weekend,’ Lee said.

‘That’s not the only change to quidditch,’ Hermione said.

‘Yeah, if someone ends up in detention three times, then they won’t be able to play,’ Ron said sounding disgruntled.

‘But with the book Professor Flitwick charms, no teacher can abuse the point system or give detentions that students do not deserve,’ Hermione said.

‘Oh, that’s good then. I mean I got a few that I didn’t deserve. Well, it seems Hogwarts is going to be better. Classes, quidditch, our social lives and punishments.’ Harry said giving everyone a smile. But there was one thing he would like changed, he would need to speak with Sirius and Remus to find out if anything could be done.

For the rest of the day, Harry spent with his friends, but he did spend some time alone with Susan. They were a couple, but hadn’t really spent any time just them together and they needed to get to know each other. Ginny Weasley was miserable. She had always hoped she would end up dating Harry and thought maybe she could try to get his attention from the following year. She wasn’t going to give up, in case he broke up with Susan Bones. For now she would just have to wait and see. But if she was honest with her self, she thought Harry and Susan looked good together. Until her feelings for Harry changed, she would not give up, but she also knew there was no use trying to break them up, not when Harry was so popular, or Susan who was the niece of the minister of magic. She did wonder if Harry was attracted to Susan for her looks, her personality, or if it was the fact she had big boobs. Ginny’s boobs were small and if that’s what Harry looked for in a girl then he definitely wouldn’t look at her. She would still try because for all she knew, Harry liked Susan for her looks.

Harry wrote to Sirius and Remus that night, about his idea and asked them to see if anyone else thought it was a good idea and if something could be done.

Over the next few days, Harry couldn’t believe how good Hogwarts was. There was no trouble from the Slytherin’s as the ones who had been marked had died. It meant there was only a handful of sixth and seventh year Slytherin’s. But the ones like Draco Malfoy, any many from fourth year and up that supported Voldemort had left and not returned. Many believed they had either gone to Durmstrang, or because their parent’s had died, they just didn’t want to return. Hermione did hear that one fifth year boy who’s parent’s had died, he was now living with an aunt but in Italy, so he was now going to that school. Another thing Harry noticed, most of the remaining Slytherin’s were actually being nice and had started socialising with students from other houses. They explained that they couldn’t act differently before because it could have been dangerous for them.

What Harry didn’t know was that Minister Bones had people keeping an eye on Albus Dumbledore. She found out that he had been trying to speak with Harry, she also finally found out why. It was Sirius, Remus and Healer Smyth who finally met with the old man and explained what happened, with Harry, Voldemort and all the marked death eaters. Even though Albus showed true relief that Harry didn’t have to die, no one will ever trust him again, not after what he allowed Snape to do.

It was the following Sunday that Harry was eating breakfast with his friends and girlfriend that he was surprised. Sirius, Remus and Susan’s aunt walked into the great hall. They greeted Harry and Susan and explained they had a meeting with the headmistress, but wanted Harry to join them.

‘So you’ll have to tell us what this is about when it’s over,’ Susan said.

‘I will,’ Harry was curious but he wondered if it had anything to do with the idea he had.

Harry sat between Sirius and Remus, Amelia Bones was next to Remus. Amelia began the meeting by telling Minerva about what they wanted and had already worked on a few plans in case the staff would agree. Even though the minister and the new governors could force it, they wanted the staff to agree.

Minerva stared at the people in front of her but her eyes landed on Harry, ‘I take it this was your idea Mr Potter?’

‘Yes professor. See, I started to think of this in our first year. I didn’t want to then but people like Hermione who was new to this world, also she wasn’t used to not being able to contact her parent’s. We’re here for months and for an eleven year old that’s hard for them at first since a lot of them aren’t used to be separated for more than a few hours, let alone months. But I also realised this could help the teachers as well. I’m sure all of you would like more time to yourselves. Most muggle schools the kids go home, even boarding schools there are times when the kids can leave. Some just go home for a few hours one night a week. I figured every second weekend could work since quidditch is only played every second weekend.’

‘I did some enquiries to get an idea if people would like this. There were quite a few that said they would support this as they did miss their children. Others thought it could help financially. The older students could take part time jobs on those weekends. Also, I spoke with a squib I know who has a son here. She said she almost didn’t send him because he would not be able to keep up with his music lessons. He was learning to play the piano.’ Amelia said.

‘Hermione did dancing before she started here,’ Harry shrugged. ‘I always wanted to learn martial arts. I know it would take longer to learn being two or four times a month instead of two or three times a week, but this could mean any student could do some type of sport or activity, like learning a musical instrument.’

‘It would not take much to organise Minerva. They students floo from here to a few designated places, like the Leaky Cauldron or the ministry. If they lived in Scotland than they can just floo to the Three Broomsticks. The parents or guardian would then have to pick the child up. It just works in reverse when they return. The parents would take the child back to one of those places which are guarded and only the student can floo to Hogwarts,’ Sirius said.

‘What we would like is to talk this over with the entire staff to get an idea how they would feel. The only work they would need to do is take turns watching the floo when the child leaves or returns. But that would only take around two hours as we would set the times for when they leave or return. Right after the students leave, than the teachers have the weekend to him or her self.’

‘Well, I can tell you that I like the idea. It does get difficult on the staff as we are basically on call all day and night and that’s every day the students are here. We are assigned who will be on call but as you know sometimes there is trouble in different house rooms.’

‘Then let’s organise a meeting with the staff. The security patrol can keep an eye on the students while we’re talking.’

‘I don’t need to be here, so I’ll leave all the adults to work this out,’ Harry smiled, then hugged his godfather and uncle before leaving. He wanted to get back to his girlfriend and his friends. He knew he couldn’t talk about this new system that was going to be put into place, so he had to work on what he could say, until it was organised, then announced by the headmistress.

‘So there is going to be another change but a big change, you just can’t tell us what it is,’ Susan said.

‘Yeah, sorry. They have to work out the details then it’s McGonagall’s job to explain. I will say that everyone thought it was a great idea, even McGonagall. It will help us but also help the staff.’

‘Why were you invited though?’ Hermione asked.

‘Because it was my idea, originally. I spoke with Sirius and Remus who thought it was great and they thought it would help the students and staff. They spoke with Madam Bones, who spoke with the new governors and a few others and worked on a few details until they could speak with McGonagall. Their up there now working out all the finer details so it could still be a few days before it’s announced.’

The group laughed when Hermione huffed. She hated not being given information. Harry knew she would ask him again but he wouldn’t give in. He wanted the students to hear it together and he knew that most, if not all will love it. But if Harry was going to tell someone, he would tell his girlfriend. The only thing Hermione might not like about it is that she would not be able to use the Hogwarts library on those days. But Harry planned to tell her that this will give her time with her parents that she normally wouldn’t have. In a few years she would be an adult and working so she wouldn’t get as much time with her parents. This would be great for them to remain close. Harry wasn’t sure how Ron would take it. He was older now, his mother should allow him a bit more freedom. Ron would like the fact he could eat all the time at home, he could also spend a lot of time on his broom. Now Umbridge is gone, they could all get back to practicing for quidditch.

When the announcement came, most cheered, some just sat there is shock. All the first years grinned. But Harry also got surprised at the next announcement that he didn’t know about. From the moment you take your owls, students could use magic outside of Hogwarts. They just had to make sure no muggles saw them. Hermione was thrilled as it meant she could finally show her parents some of the magic she learned.

‘We might not be able to see each other on those weekends,’ Susan said.

‘We will, Sirius plans to spend a lot of time with your aunt. He wants to help her make sure the ministry has better people and to stop pure-bloods from preventing muggleborns from getting work. He said that he had been to your home a few times over the last two weeks. I will go with him but spend my time with you while he’s talking to your aunt,’ Harry grinned, then Susan kissed him, right there in the great hall. Naturally it made a lot of students whistle or make rude comments, but neither Harry nor Susan heard any of it.

That night as he lay in his bed in the dorm room, Harry thought about how the year started and how it ended. He had first began to think of leaving Hogwarts, of using the tunnel to sneak away. After that last occlumency lesson with Snape, so much changed. He was finally living with Sirius who was now free. Snape was dead, Umbridge locked up, Hogwarts was a lot better and suited students and staff. He had a girlfriend. Even though Harry had liked Susan for a while and now they were together, that wasn’t the best thing that happened. Voldemort and all his death eaters were dead. Even though it was known that he did destroy Voldemort this time. His mother was finally recognised for destroying him years ago.

Their world was finally safe and they had a school and ministry that would suit everyone.

The end: