I own nothing but my own characters. All other characters and environment are property of JK. Rowling. This is only fan made.
Hello everybody. This is my very first Harry Potter story and also my very first written in English which is not my native language. I will try my best to avoid grammatical mistakes and make it as sound as possible with my limited knowlege of English. But please if you find somewhere some horrible mistakes, do not hesitate to write them to me for correction and also for my personal improvement.
This story is inteded as femmslash so all of you who don't like this kind of stories please don't be offended you've been warned.
Ad Noctum
Prelude
„You are hereby found guilty and sentenced to the lifetime punishement. You will be stripped off all your magic and banned from Wizarding society from now on ever."
The loud and officially sounding voice thundered through the interogation cell down below the Ministry of Magic and woman chained to the throne like chair in the middle of the circular room snaped her head up.
„What?" she hissed and moved forward almost looking like biting the Head of Winzengamot.
„You've heard the verdict." He snapped his fingers and two Aurors came and unchained the prisoner.
„You can't do this. You can't take my magic and leave me live like some muggle filth." The woman screamed almost chocking with anger.
„Move her away and make sure that she will never find her way back again." The man said and turned his crimson robed back to the room and to the still screaming woman. I don't even know some of the curses she used. He mused to himself and smiled.
Shouting of the prisoner grew distant as the Aurors made their way through the corridors of the Ministry.
„Are you sure that she will never come back or that it is the best possible punishement for her? According the law we should have her kissed." He turned and looked at the last sitting person in the room.
„ I am fully aware of the law Your Grace, but I can assure you, that the life among as she so love to call them „Mugglefilth" will be more than any other punishment known to us."
„If you are certain of this Minerva, then it is done then. Thank you for your advice in this matter oh and before I forget. Does Molly Weasley still thinks it necessary to verge some kind of revenge on Mrs. Lestrange or did you manage to put her to calm herself? I don't especialy care for her future but since she is from now on a Muggle there might be some problems if she is suddenly found dead by Muggle law forces."
„She is still in deep grief for the loss of her son Your Grace, but she swore that she will not seek any kind of revenge. But I can't speak for every Witch or Wizard. There may be some with different attitude and as soon as the word escapes that Bellatrix Lestrange is stripped off her magic I can only imagine what will happen next."
The man sighed and looked thoughtfully at the chair in the middle of the room.
„ I know I don't have any rights to ask this of you Minerva. But do you happen to know someone who could perhaps keep an eye on her? Just to make sure there will be no other life losses and that shes managing among the Muggles."
The tall witch looked away in thoughts and patted her finger on her lips. Bellatrix.She mused. Who would be brave and capable enough to look over her? And non the least who would want to look over her? Even as she was forming the thoughts in her mind she already new the answer.
She sighed heavily and looked at the head of Winzengamot.
„Your Grace I think I found the answer. I know of someone capable of keeping her safe and well hidden among Muggles and she would never have the idea about being watched at all."
He looked quite surprised. Didn't expected her to find the solution so soon.
„And who is this person we are speaking of Minerva?" He looked quite curiously.
„I am Your Grace." She answered steely and managed to straighten her back more so she looked even taller.
„You Minerva? But what about your possition as Headmistress of Hogwarts and also you haven't had pleasant personal history with Mrs. Lestrange as I remember. Why do you want to do this."
She frowned before answering not sure herself why does she wanted this.
„Because Your Grace I think that seeing her life a living hell and be helpful to protect her so that she has to live it is much more satisfaction than I can ever have."
He gave her a curious look but nodded silently.
„Very well. The last question is, who should be the head of Hogwarts with you gone to this assignement?"
„I think you already know the answer Your Grace." She smiled almost slyly and winked.
„You don't mean…. But he is half.." he stopped himself and looked comletely caught off guard.
„As I recall Your Grace we all agreed that he is more than capable of taking care of even the most difficult tasks. He is also loyal beyond belief to the Ministry and Dumbledore off course and Hogwarts is his home for more years than for anyone else from the proffesor staff. I think you will find him quite competent." She smiled.
„Alright Minerva it is your decision. I will inform Ministry about it but I doubt they will have any objections. After all you are both war heroes."
„Thank you Your Grace. May I leave now? I have to prepare for my new duties as hmm how shall I call it? Perhaps Guarding Duty."
„Off course Minerva. Please pass my wishes to Harry Potter or any other of the heroes when you see them. And best of luck in your new assignemet." He smiled warily and slowly left the room.
Oh I'll be happy as ever Your Grace. After all, taking care of others was my life time occupation. She smiled and left the room by the front door.