FG2 – The Trio Hit Hogwarts

Disclaimer: just to avoid any confusion, Harry Potter isn't mine.

Chapter 3

Augusta Longbottom nearly choked on her Earl Grey as she read the note from her grandson, just mentioning Dumbledore's name in her presence was enough to get her gander up but this went way beyond that. The news that his pet death eater might have been involved in her son and daughter-in-laws attack left Augusta wanting to rip the old bastard's vital organs out through his ears.

She was heading to the fireplace to floocall Amelia when her friend's head appeared in the flames; obviously Neville wasn't the only one who wrote home tonight. "Can you believe the Potters finally turn up and the staff end up firing curses at them, we need to get him this time Augusta!"

"I agree Amelia and while my first instinct is to barge right in there first thing tomorrow morning, I think we need to speak to Lord's Potter and Black first. We know what a slippery bastard Dumbledore is but if word of this gets out then I'm sure they'll both lose their jobs, probably Fudge as well for allowing Hogwarts to get in such a state. You may have to throw your hat in the ring for the minister's post Amelia because some of the other candidates would set us back years."

The full implication of the repercussions this could cause began to become clear to the head of the DMLE, "Augusta, you know I don't want that job, that's the only reason we left Fudge where he was. We know he's useless but some of the others who are interested would push all our reforms into the background and fight us at every turn, we need to think about this carefully. I wonder if Lord Potter will actually send us those figures, we could 'accidentally' leak them to the press. Rita Skeeter owes me a favour and she would jump at the chance."

"There's bound to be interest in his return to the wizarding world so perhaps she would tag it on to that, I think we should still go to Hogwarts tomorrow as I need to see Minerva about arranging private potions tuition for Neville. We should be able to talk to the Potters then as well, since we still don't know where they live."

Both women agreed to go with that plan for now; Amelia was going to pull Susan out of Snape's class as well.

-oOoOo-

Arthur Weasley wasn't surprised when an owl delivered a letter from Ginny, what did surprise him though was his wife breaking down sobbing. He was just beginning to think that his only daughter had been sorted into Slytherin when Molly managed to speak, "Little Luna Lovegood is alive, so is her mother." It took a few deep breaths to try and get herself back under control while the news washed over Arthur. "That's not the half of it, Luna and another girl called Hermione are married to Harry Potter, Ginny met them on the express and spent the full journey chatting to them. Turns out they're not boarding at Hogwarts and Albus had a big fight with them over this, he's spending the night in the infirmary because they took his phoenix away from him."

Arthur was puzzled, "Harry Potter's in the infirmary because Albus took his phoenix off him?"

Molly made that aggravating noise that women trying to explain something to their stupid husbands have patented since time began, the fact she was doing a piss poor job of the explaining had nothing to do with it. "Why don't you listen Arthur, Albus is in the hospital because the Potters took his phoenix, Fawkes, away from him. Turns out the Potters have their own phoenix, its pure white and named Hedwig."

"Are you sure this isn't a prank from the twins? A white phoenix?"

"Yes love, a white phoenix, and there is a note here from the twins. Turns out the Potters have invited them and Ginny to spend the weekend at the Potter house, apparently all we have to do is sign this permission slip and it's all above board."

Arthur shook his head, "We're being set up by the twins here, think about it love. Twelve-year-old Harry Potter turns up at Hogwarts with two wives, one of whom has been dead for three years, and a white phoenix! He then puts Albus in the infirmary and asks three of our children to spend the weekend with them, this has Fred and George written all over it."

"Normally I would agree with you except for one thing, saying Luna was alive if she wasn't would be unbelievably cruel. They may be the biggest makers of mischief in the country but one thing they're not is cruel. I'm going to floo Minerva to find out what's going on here and if this is genuine. Spending a weekend with Harry Potter would be a dream come true for Ginny, even if he is married to the best friend she thought was dead."

Molly headed towards the fireplace while Arthur wondered if that last sentence would make more sense if he had a couple of fire-whiskies inside him, probably not but at least he wouldn't then be puzzling over it all night.

-oOoOo-

It wasn't fire-whisky but twelve-year-old malt that was in Minerva's glass, Pomona and Filius also had glasses of the amber nectar held in their hands. Pomona's prediction of Filius's reaction to the book was spot on. He really was drooling over the charm work necessary to make it function as it did, reviewing those impressive functions though provided the same reaction as his two compatriots in the office, Filius was raging and barely containing his anger.

Their whole house system was being turned into a mockery, due to the actions of the head of Slytherin, his blatant bias for his own house meant that none of the other three ever had a chance of winning Hogwarts ultimate prize, the house cup. To make matters worse Dumbledore must have known about it and had done nothing to curb this travesty. The whole of Slytherin must have thought it was some great joke to win the cup every year by cheating, while their students worked hard to earn points, Snape casually removed them for nonsensical misdemeanours like 'blinking too loud'.

They had decided to ask for an emergency school board meeting where they were going to make their complaints known, either the board did something about it or they would be looking for three new heads of house, they could no longer work under these conditions.

The trio were interrupted by the head of Molly Weasley appearing in the fireplace, "Excuse me Minerva, I can see you're busy but it's just that I received this really weird note from the kids."

Pomona actually chuckled, "Molly it's been a really weird night, if the note mentions Lord Potter then it's probably all true. I don't think you need to be Sybil to predict that Hufflepuff will never be the same after tonight, Hogwarts won't be the same after tonight."

"I have a permission slip here for you Minerva, I'm not sure what's going on yet but I'd rather hand this to you than let the twins get a hold of it. Do you know where the Potters live or who stays with them?"

Minerva let her frustration show, "They refused to give their address, the best that we can come up with is that both girl's mothers stay with them and possibly Lord Black. The white phoenix kind of says everything that's needed about their character, it's bonded to all three of them."

"I've never seen anything like it," Filius actually began chuckling before continuing, "No one has ever seen anything like it, I'll bet Albus is wishing he'd just let them go instead of trying to kidnap them. He got his arse well and truly kicked and will probably lose his job over it. At least he will if I have anything to do with it!" the conviction in his voice surprised the three women and Molly bade them goodnight as she rushed to fill Arthur in on the latest news. She'd forgotten to ask Minerva if she knew why Ron wasn't on the list for staying with the Potters since he was the same age as Harry.

-oOoOo-

Harry was currently lying in bed with both his wives snuggling into him as he ran his fingers through their long hair; it had become a relaxing night time ritual for the three of them. "I just remembered Harry, we forgot to mention that I had invited people to stay for the weekend, I hope they don't mind."

Hermione had a thought that made her laugh, "Cas will probably get Dobby to set up rooms for them, anything to keep him out of her hair. I sometimes wonder if the Malfoys gave him to you on purpose Luna, do you think they were glad to see the back of the weird little guy?"

Luna huffed, "There's nothing wrong with Dobby, he's just enthusiastic and a bit … eccentric."

With that word all teasing stopped as both pulled the blond Mrs Potter into a tight embrace, Harry kissed her on the forehead, "Your dad and Dobby would have got on famously, I can just see them competing to see who could wear the most outlandish clothes."

"I still think your dad would win though," chipped in Hermione as Luna's melancholy was replaced by a smile, they knew each other so well now that moments like that were short lived. It was hard to be sad when you had two wonderful people who loved you.

Hedwig gave a gentle song to Fawkes, who was nestled up in an open box. Even with Hedwig's assistance, breaking his familiar bond had taken its toll on the phoenix, it would be a few days yet before he recovered.

Another night time ritual for the Potters was the goodnight kiss, this had stated off innocently enough when they were younger. As they got older it began to mean more and more, all three had the talk from their family and had no intention of doing anything other than kissing but it felt nicer all the time. Luna went first tonight as she needed cheering up a bit, she then cuddled into her husband as he kissed Hermione before the three of them settled down for the night, watched over as always by the white phoenix.

-oOoOo-

White Phoenix Trio Hit Hogwarts

Under this banner headline was the iconic photo with their names overlaid, Luna Potter, Harry Potter, Hermione Potter and even Hedwig got to see her name in print.

Had they stopped there the Prophet would still have sold every copy they could print but the bold letters stating 'Potters Attacked by Hogwarts Staff' guaranteed overtime for the printing presses. Rita wasn't pulling any punches as she tried to deliver a knock out blow to Dumbledore.

As the new first year were undergoing their sorting in Hogwarts yesterday a momentous occurrence was witnessed by all, Lord Harry Potter sat on the stool to discover his house. The sorting was then delayed while the hat called for his bond mate's so they could be sorted together. Lady Luna Potter nee Lovegood and Lady Hermione Potter nee Granger were eventually sorted with their husband into Hufflepuff.

The excitement was far from over thought as a string of startling revelations led to a violent confrontation between some staff and the Potters in the main hall, again witnessed by everyone present.

Lord Potter claimed that not only did the lady that Dumbledore had observing his childhood know he was being mistreated, whenever possible she would slip him food and treat his injuries. I quote "I just don't believe that lovely woman would not report what she saw, her many cats lived a better life than I did."

Lady Luna Potter claimed Dumbledore had visited her mother at their former house just moments before it blew up, she politely asked him if he had seen who cast the dark mark above their home. Naturally there was no answer from Dumbledore.

It was the Potters decision to take only three classes at Hogwarts and attend part time that really kicked-off the ruckus, their reason that these were the only courses worth taking caused major indignation amongst some of the staff.

It was Lord Potter's belief that Professor Snape was a terrible teacher and also played a part in having You-Know-Who targeting not only his own parents, but the Longbottoms as well that saw this supposed educator draw his wand and fire a curse at three children.

The three new first years deal with the threat admirably; the head of Slytherin was disarmed and incapacitated with consummate ease by these confident Hufflepuffs. Snape was left hanging in the air like a side of beef on a butcher's hook, displaying his questionable choice in undergarments for all to see.

Did the wizard charged with the children's safety spring to their aid? Was Severus Snape sacked for firing a curse at three children? Albus Dumbledore proceeded to lock the doors and forbid the Potters from leaving until he's had a 'private chat' with them in his office, Lord Potter wisely declined this questionable invitation and challenged the old fool to a duel.

The honour duel by phoenix was magnificent, if somewhat short lived, as Fawkes didn't seem to think there was any Dumbledore honour worth defending. In a conversation between the creatures of light, a conversation that all the Potters could follow, it emerged that Dumbledore had used spells and rituals to bind the phoenix to him. This appeared unacceptable to Hedwig who turned the magical bird to ash and broke the bond with Dumbledore, Fawkes left gently cradled in the hands of Lady Luna Potter while the 'leader of the light' was left receiving medical attention.

The Potters are three incredibly powerful witches and wizard with a fabled white phoenix as a willingly bonded companion yet the reception they received on their first day back in the magical world saw them treated like criminals.

I was very fortunate to be granted an interview with them which, due to the events that transpired at Hogwarts will now be published tomorrow. What I can reveal here is that all three currently attend Muggle School and have no intention of giving that up. They are clearly at home in that world and certain sections of our society seem hell bent on making them choose to stay there. With the advantage of meeting and getting to know them I can honestly say our society would be the poorer if this happened.

Their claims that Hogwarts is nowhere near the best magical school in the world are supported by documents detailing the pass marks of Hogwarts students compared to other magical education establishments; it's not pleasant reading if your children currently attend Hogwarts. With Muggle Studies and the History of Magic courses being so poor, their OWL's and NEWT's are not even recognised outside the UK. With Hogwarts Potions passes being the worst in over twenty listed countries we have to wonder what other skills Snape brings to Hogwarts, he's certainly not there for his pleasant personality, amusing wit or his charming way with children.

When the minister of magic, Cornelius Fudge, was asked if he could confirm the Hogwarts figures that Lord Potter had provided us with, he attempted to block our publication of them. Citing that Hogwarts academic performance was 'nobody's business' led us to put our faith in the figures, rather than the ministry so we published the total passes here. Lord Potter confirmed that in the muggle world this is common practice with their schools, allowing parents to make an educated choice of which school their children should attend.

In our society it would appear that parents are expected to pay good gold for a poor education without asking any questions on the way their children are taught. We at the Daily Prophet encourage our readers to demand what is rightfully theirs, a say in their children's education. They are after all our most precious resource and the future of our world, some of our educators and politicians would do well to remember that.

Tomorrow: Another World Exclusive by Rita Skeeter - At home with the Potters! An interview not to be missed.

Albus Dumbledore threw his newspaper away in disgust, just as Snape was entering with his own copy clutched in his hand. "I want to render that little shit down to potions ingredients, slowly and painfully. This article makes me look like a useless arsehole."

Albus wondered what part of the article Severus thought was inaccurate, personally he thought Miss Skeeter had all her facts spot on, he just wondered how she got them.

"Severus I can't advise you strongly enough to stay away from the Potters, apart from the fact they easily took care of your attack last night, Amelia Bones would be all over you like a rash. That is assuming that Pomona didn't get to you first, she will take any attack on her students personally and that is one woman you don't want to mess with. They are not in your house nor are they taking potions, you have no reason to have contact with them so don't."

Severus was like a spoilt child denied his new favourite toy, "But Albus, they've left me unable to show my face in the great hall…"

His whinging was interrupted by Poppy, "If that means we never have to see that underwear again, then I for one am all in favour. Perhaps you could explain to me professor Snape why you are in my ward, disturbing my patient without permission?"

"I needed to speak to the headmaster."

"At this moment in time he is not the headmaster but my patient, you are disturbing my patient and I will not have it – OUT!" If it was up to Poppy the man would be thrown out of more than her infirmary.

Snape's only consolation was that at least the whole of Hogwarts didn't witness his second humiliating defeat in the space of twenty-four hours, he should have realised there was still plenty of time left today.

-oOoOo-

Augusta and Amelia entered a highly charged Hogwarts great hall, every copy of the prophet had at least half-a-dozen students trying to read it at the same time. Both quickly noticed that neither Dumbledore nor Snape were sitting at the top table as they headed for Minerva, "Good morning ladies, I can't say I'm surprised to see you here though I had imagined you accompanied by a team of aurors."

"This is purely a fact finding visit Minerva, and to discuss some private potions lessons for my grandson. Neville won't be going anywhere near that man until we can investigate these allegations, is Lord Potter here yet?"

"Not yet Augusta though we are expecting them anytime."

Right on cue Hedwig flamed the four Hufflepuffs into the hall, as three of them sat at the Hufflepuff table, Hermione approached the staff table with a carrier bag but went directly to professor Sinistra. "Professor please don't let the fact we're not taking your classes lead you to believe we think you're anything other than a brilliant teacher, it's just that non-magical astronomy is decades ahead of their magical counterpart"

Aurora opened the bag to find astronomy books that took her breath away, here were colour photographs that confirmed / refuted ideas that magical astronomers had argued over for centuries. No wonder these kids didn't want to take her class, compared to this the magical world was still in the dark ages. "Lady Hermione I can't accept these, this is a priceless piece of publishing."

Hermione actually giggled, "Professor those books are readily available in any half-decent non-magical bookshop for less than the cost of the current defence professor's works of fiction, any competent muggle studies professor should have known that."

Amelia had manage to drag her eyes off the white phoenix long enough to witness two useless professors insulted with the one comment, oh she liked these people.

The Muggle Studies professor was not amused, these remarks, combined with the article in the Prophet had his career hanging by a thread. "Lady Potter I'll have you know I'm well versed on muggle culture and resent your implications made in this hall, and in the press."

Hermione asked sweetly, "In your opinion professor what would you say was the most influential event to take place in the non-magical world in, say the last century?"

This was straight out of his coursework so he didn't hesitate, "The invention of the horseless carriage."

"The internal combustion engine has played a huge part in the development of our culture, my mother is even teaching Nym to drive. You could also make a good case for instant worldwide communication or the phenomenal growth of computers. Personally I would say it was the American Neil Armstrong being the first man to walk on the moon in 1969."

Aurora Sinistra watched her colleague squirm as it was clear to everyone he didn't have a clue what Hermione was talking about, she couldn't believe her ears though at the last comment, "You mean to tell me that men actually visited the Moon over twenty years ago and we're just finding out about it now?"

"Oh no professor, they beamed live pictures back for the whole world to watch. They now land robots on Mars to carry out experiments and send back pictures and data. We have our own observatory on the roof at home, as we're all very interested in Astronomy, you're welcome to visit anytime you're free."

Aurora was not about to turn down that incredible offer, "Rest assured Lady Hermione, I will be getting back to you at the first opportunity."

Gilderoy was still sitting there seething, his ego couldn't take any more hits so he just had to respond to the earlier comment. "I'm sorry miss but I resent your accusation that my books contain anything other than the truth, of course I could hardly expect a little girl to understand about these things."

Harry had made his mind up before coming here today that they were taking no shit of anyone, especially this fraud, he stood up. "That 'little girl' has an IQ that you could only dream of and is perfectly capable of kicking your arse all over this hall but I'm going to make you a one time offer. In your novel 'Wandering with Werewolves' you claim to wrestle with one before casting a spell to reverse the transformation. We have a friend who is a werewolf and I will pay you one million galleons for a working spell that can achieve this."

The hall had went so quiet you could have heard a ghost fart, Harry Potter had well and truly thrown down the gauntlet, it was time for Lockheart to put up or shut up. The silence was eventually broken by Luna, "I think you should take our offer before the Hogwarts defence curse kicks in after you have taken your first class today."

Gilderoy felt the cold hand of fear grip him by the gonads, he managed to stutter, "What curse?"

Luna's smile was anything but reassuring, "Oh Voldemort cursed the position and nobody has lasted more than a year in the job." Gilderoy was just thinking that wasn't too bad when the little blond delivered the coup de grace, "Of course the professor last year didn't last anywhere near that long before meeting his untimely death."

Gilderoy Lockheart's only ambition now was to get out of here with as much of his dignity intact as possible; there was never any chance of him claiming the million galleon prize. The wizard who carried out the deed had actually killed the werewolf; he just thought it read better if he cured the savage beast. "Professor McGonagall it would appear that all the facts were not presented to me when I was offered this position, while I would love to stay and break this curse for you, I don't think that dishonesty should be rewarded so I'm resigning forthwith. Lord Potter, while your offer is tempting, I swore on my honour I would keep that spell a secret and never use it again, I must therefore decline your generous proposal."

Harry bowed to the ponce, "I expected nothing less from a man such as yourself, that's why I'm sure you will be offering full refunds to everyone here who purchased the required defence books for a course you no longer feel able to teach. An honourable wizard such as yourself could do no less."

Gilderoy was trapped with no avenue of escape, the Chief Witch and head of the DMLE were standing watching him with amusement playing behind their carefully cultured neutral expressions. "Of course I will offer full refunds and it pleases me greatly to find you have such a high opinion of me Lord Potter."

"I'm a Hufflepuff sir, I value honesty, honour and hard work above all else. How could I fail to think any less of you?"

Pomona couldn't hold her laugh in any longer, the great Gilderoy Lockheart had just been 'badgered' into resigning his job, practically admitting his books were fiction and forced into refunding the students money for the useless novels they were forced to buy. Pomona's laughter was the catalyst that set everyone else off and Gilderoy discovered just how hard it was to walk out of a room with dignity while an entire hall laughed at you.

The Muggle Studies professor decided the wisest course of action was to cut his loses now, he stood, "Professor McGonagall I believe my position in this establishment has become un-tenable, it is therefore with deep regret I tender my resignation, effective immediately."

The part of Minerva that was an educator cheered as the chaff was sorted from the wheat but the part of her that knew the school still had to function wished it could be done a different way.

"Lord Potter, will I be able to finish my breakfast or are you planning on removing me as well?"

"Oh no Professor, you're rated as one of the top transfiguration teachers in the world and come highly recommended, I'm looking forward to your classes."

Minerva tried to retain her stern exterior as she answered, "I'm really pleased and somewhat relieved to hear that."

Harry continued, "I would have no idea how to embarrass a ghost enough to make it quit teaching but I can't help but wonder what happens to Professor Binns salary though."

Minerva went to answer only to discover no words came out her mouth, she hadn't a clue what happened to that gold but would be making it her business to find out

"Lord Potter, might I have a word? I'm Amelia Bones and this is Augusta Longbottom."

Harry gave a polite bow, "I know who you are Ma'am and it's a pleasure to meet you both, if you don't mind could we wait to see our timetable before reaching any decisions as I don't want our chat to be here."

Hermione received their timetables as they conferred over their bond, "It would appear we have no classes today so if you both would like to accompany us, we could go somewhere more private for our chat. I would like to extend an invitation to Neville and Susan to spend the weekend with us and also see about being tutored in potions as well. If a certain meddling old man hadn't stuck his nose in we would have been raised together, or at the very least friends, I would like to offer the hand of friendship now." Both Susan and Neville were eagerly nodding to their guardians as McGonagall interrupted.

"Lord Potter, would your potions tutor be interested in assisting at Hogwarts, should the need arise?"

The hall was suddenly faced with a very different Harry Potter, "The murderer of her husband has a son attending here, the same son who tried to accost Luna on the train yesterday and later had to be stopped by another student from cursing us from behind. Our prime suspect for her attempted murder and the total destruction of her home is the current headmaster of this facility, Potions Mistress Maia Lovegood will not be setting one foot in this castle whilst those two remain at large." The power radiated off Harry as both his girls took their positions by his side, ready for anything.

Anything turned out to be something completely different as four members of the school board came barrelling into the great hall in an agitated state, with copies of this morning's Prophet in their hands.

Nigel Lawson was a pureblood traditionalist who hated having his daily routine disturbed, today's Prophet had already given him indigestion and thrown all his plans for today down the crapper. "Minerva what in Merlin's name is going on, after reading this rubbish in the Prophet we headed straight here. I've just met two professors who were leaving Hogwarts, one has yet to even teach a class. Where is Dumbledore and why doesn't he have this Potter brat under control?"

Harry stepped forward, "The old man already had his shot at controlling the Potter brat, he spent the night in the infirmary. Would you like to have a go at the brat or are you all mouth?"

"Why you impudent young upstart, I've a good mind to demand satisfaction right now."

Harry's wand was in his hand with a silent Expelliarmus leaving it before his opponent could even blink, the spell was so powerful it blasted the wizard off his feet and into the other board members. While they were all lying there in a heap, Hermione had casually snatched the wand out of the air. She was just about to snap it when a suggestion over their bond from Luna stayed her hand.

Harry's wand disappeared back up his sleeve, "Well I don't know about him but I'm satisfied, and yes Professor McGonagall we do have private tutoring in defence. No Professor McGonagall they are not available to teach at Hogwarts, ladies, shall we get out of here?"

Hermione handed the wand to Amelia while Luna spoke to the professors, "Professor Sprout, we are delighted our first lesson will be with you tomorrow morning, followed by transfiguration. Professor Flitwick we will see you on Friday sir."

Amelia and Augusta joined the trio as Hedwig flamed them out of a once again stunned great hall.

After some assistance, Nigel was once again on his feet, "Minerva I demand the expulsion of that boy, an unprovoked attack in the great hall cannot be allowed to go unpunished."

Pomona was up like a shot, "Is that a new rule that only applies if your surname is Potter? Last night we had a head of house attack three students in this hall yet that seems to be acceptable. The headmaster refuses to acknowledge the school rules because it doesn't suit his particular needs yet that also seems acceptable. You barged in here unannounced, called the Lord of a Noble and Ancient family a brat, threatened to call him out and then get upset when he bested you? Let me tell you sir, three members of my house being victimised is not acceptable to me and should you proceed with this action then I will also be walking out of here this morning without teaching a class."

Her peripheral vision caught sight of Minerva and Filius both standing and declaring their intentions to support her decision before they were joined by every member of staff present. Not to be outdone the Hufflepuff table stood en masse, quickly joined by most of the Gryffindors and well over half of the Ravenclaws.

Faced with such unity Nigel had no option, "Very well I withdraw my complaint, where is my wand?"

Pomona tried not to smirk but it was extremely difficult, "Lady Hermione handed it to Madam Bones, I'm sure she will see you get it back. You may not have noticed but Madam Longbottom was present as well so I would advise you to act quickly and responsibly, they were only gathering facts this morning but I can practically guarantee they will be back. This will not be swept under the carpet as per usual since the wizarding world is watching very closely how this is handled, most of them are either former students or have children attending here."

Nigel Lawson could only nod as he led the other members out the hall, they would suspend Dumbledore and Snape for now and see how the land lay. Should any ministry investigation find the pair guilty of any crimes their swift actions would be applauded, should they be innocent then they both could return to work. The purebloods might not know the saying but they were avid practitioners of 'covering their arses'.

Pomona looked towards her badgers and saw her entire house were sitting just that little bit straighter, heads held just a fraction higher and she'd never been prouder to be a Hufflepuff than she was right now.

-oOoOo-

Their arrival at Potter manor was greeted by a shout of 'Harry!' as a toddler headed towards them at breakneck speed, like any toddler though Danni was still learning to run. When her upper body was trying to get there faster than her little legs could carry her, she seemed certain to crash to the ground. Unlike most toddlers though Danni had three powerful magic users as siblings, Harry held out his hands and Danni floated right into them.

"Hey Princess, told you we would be back," Harry was hoisting her onto his shoulders as Emma chased in after her youngest.

"Mum, this is Madam Bones and Madam Longbottom from the ministry, we invited them here for tea and a chat, this is my mum, Emma Granger. Could you ask Cas to prepare some tea while we change out of these robes?" The three teens headed up the stairs with Danni still on Harry's shoulders.

"Is Maia Lovegood and Lord Black available?" asked Amelia.

"Maia is in the greenhouses while Lord Black has just popped out to make a restaurant reservation, can I ask what this 'chat' is about?"

"We're hoping that we can get enough information to finally pin something on Albus Dumbledore."

With Amelia's mention of that name, Emma's whole demeanour changed, "I'd like to pin him to a wall and let me and Maia work on him for what happened to our boy."

Augusta put her arm around the now very angry woman, "Emma, I think you and I are going to get along famously, as long as you add me to that group to work on the old git."

Amelia could only smile and think her first impression was correct, she really liked these people.

A/N I was unsure if I should continue Fate's Gambit but your response to FG2 has convinced me I made the correct decision. I'm very remiss at answering reviews, preferring to forge ahead with the writing and maintain my weekly schedule, but I can assure you I read every one. My method of writing means that when I post a chapter I don't have one word of the next typed and only a vague idea in my head what's going to be in it. Quite often points raised in reviews have seen me alter my intended outcome so a big thank you for everyone who has taken the trouble to review. Finally, and most importantly – Thanks for reading.