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I know nothing much happens in this chapter, but heres the story is my not on the top of my priorities. I'm writing other stuff elsewhere.
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Voldemort took a sip of champainge and leaned back in the comfortable Slytherin green armchair. A self satisfied smirk played across his lips.
He still could not believe that the ministry has missed such a giant loop hole. Well, there never was a situation like this before, but still….
He could not wait to see the Prophet tomorrow. Ha! There was no way that the ministry was going to be able to hide this. He gave Fudge a week at most after this news came out.
Everyone would know and worst of all they would be able to do nothing about it as he claimed his Slytherin heritage. Of course there was the small problem of finding an heir since it was compulsory to have one claim lordship of Slytherin. But, even that had not been so hard.
Oh, sure it was going to be quite a struggle, but he knew that for once in his life the law was on his side. Oh, if his plan worked…shame the poor ministry. He almost felt sorry for them. Almost being the key word of course.
The wizading world would lose all confidence in the ministry and poor, poor Harry Potter.
Voldemort could not wait to see his face when he finally found out about the part involving him.
Voldemort took another sip of champainge.
Yes, everything was working out quite nicely.
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"She's mad. Completely bonkers…" whispered Ron as they watched Umbridge decorate her note pad with pink cat stickers.
"Anything you'd like to share with the class Mr. Weasley?" said a sugary, girlish voice.
Ron looked down. "Nothing professor." He said glumly. Harry gave a sympathetic smile.
"And Mr. Potter why are you smiling? I think that you and Mr. Weasley are making jokes in an important class. Even if you don't want to I'm sure some of the other students would like to learn. I think another two nights each of detention would do very nicely." Umbridge gave a smile that reminded Harry of a particulary large toad. These days he honestly wondered which he hated most. Umbridge or Snape.
It was a close competition.
The rest of the class dragged on as usual. Harry was sure that he fell asleep about three times.
When the bell finally rang he and Ron were the first students out of the door. "Ugh, finally I didn't think I was going to make make it." Muttered Ron.
Harry gave a nod in agreement. "Comon lets go get some lunch. I'm starved."
"Really, she has problems…" Ron said as he piled some gravy and pie onto his plate.
"Yea and she says I need help. Look who is talking!" Harry said. Somehow just joking around with Ron made his day a lot better. Last night he had not gotten any sleep. Voldemort had been in one of his moods again. For some reason he was happy this time.
Well, Voldemort being happy could not spell anything good. Harry miserably bit into a potato. "Hey, you guys!" said a voice from behind them. Harry and Ron looked around.
"Oh, hi Hermione!" said Harry. Ron a made a gurgling noise as he was too busy stuffing his face with food. "Really Hermione don't tell me you have just been to the library?"
"Well, I just needed to go a few books. Nothing much."
Ron gave a loud sigh. "Really Hermione…"
"Just because you don't have the attention span of a gorilla does not mean that the rest of us are the same." Hermione said irritated.
Ron made an indignant noise, but his mouth was to full to say anything else.
"Oh, look here comes the owls." Hermione said quickly changing the subject.
Soon the table was a mess of talons and feathers. A tawny owl landed on Hermione's shoulder. She carefully untied the Prophet around its leg and placed a galleon in the pouch around its leg. "Hermione do you really still read that?" Ron asked looking annoyed.
"Better we find out whatever they publish ourselves. I'm tired of finding out everything from the Slytherins." Harry had to agree with her.
Suddenly Hermione gasped. "Did you also choke on the pie?" asked Ron concernedly.
"No...Harry, Ron look at this!" she pushed the Prophet over to them. They leaned over and read the headline.
YOU-KNOW-WHO RETURNS AND CAN NOT BE FOUND GUILTY OF ANY CRIMES DUE TO LOOP HOLE!
After denying that the feared dark wizard known as Lord V******** returned for six months the minister made an official statement last night that the dark lord had indeed returned. This claim can be supported by numerous ministry employees that saw the dark lord appear at the ministry last night on for unknown reasons. I was even more shocked and outraged when I heard that the dark wizard cannot be lawfully arrested. Since he was technically reborn he cannot be held responsible for any crimes he may have comitted in his previous life. For more on this loophole turn to page 5. It was also found out that Lord you-know-who can actually be arrested for practicing unforgivables on Harry Potter last year. But, unfortunately the ministry already claimed Mr. Potter as not mentally stable. Thus any evidence he can give will be void. For more on what happened to Mr. Potter turn to page 3. We also realized that Lord ********** did not go to the ministry last night to simply show himself. Was there another reason? For speculations turn to page 6…
Shocked Harry stopped reading. Was it even possible for the ministry to mess up that badly?
What!?
"I can't believe it…" Ron whispered, "Merlin's beard how did they let that happen? Is it even possible to mess up that badly?"
Harry realized that most of the students were either whispering among themselves, reading a borrowed Prophet or staring at him. "Comon Ron, Hermione lets go somewhere else."
They nodded and the trio left the hall. "Hermione do you think that Voldemort can actually…like be free and not accused of anything due to that loophole?" Harry asked uncertainly.
"I don't know. Just how could they let this happen?" Hermione said in a shocked voice.
"Well, that's what I want to know!" Harry exclaimed angrily, "How do they manage to get Sirius, an innocent man in jail for twelve years. How do they punish me like this and the dementor trail! But, here comes Voldemort. Oh, whoops we just can't arrest him can we. Of you go! Hope you find some nice muggles to torture! What the hell!"
"I know right! It's pathetic!" Ron agreed.
"Ok, let's go to the library and try and find a way to get Voldemort." Suggested Hermione.
"See there! We fifteen year old kids now have to go do something cause the ministry is stupid incompetent fools!" Harry ranted. (with good reason too)
As the trio made their way back to the castle a barn owl made an elegant swoop and landed on Harry's arm. Harry gently untied the letter and let the owl go, but he almost immediately started shouting again as he saw the logo on the letter. Harry looked at Ron and Hermione. "It's from the ministry of magic. I might as well open it!"
Harry ripped the letter open and read the first few lines. Then he became very pale and fainted on the spot. "Harry!" Hermione exclaimed.
"What is this letter about…?" Ron asked. Then he also became very pale. "Hermione you better take a look at this."
Hermione looked up from where she was crouched next to Harry who was beginning to wake up. Hesitantly she took the letter and read.
Dear Mr. Potter
We have to inform you that a claim has been made for your guardianship by Tom Marvolo Riddle also known as Lord Voldemort. There will be a court case on Friday the 13th to discuss the guardianship of Harry James Potter. Mr. Riddle has a very valid claim since an ancient law states that any heir of Slytherin will be able to claim any other parsel tongue as his heir
Ministry officials will be fetching you from Hogwarts school of Witchcraft and Wizardry on Friday the 13th.
Sincerely
Milanda Trufly
Head of the child Care and Welfare department.
"Oh." said Hermione.
Ok, there it is! My first HP fanfic. If you want the next chapter quickly remember to review! If you don't really like the story...then WHHAAAaaaaa *bursts into tears*
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