Magical Knight

Chapter 04: Harry's Decision

Harry and Vereesa talked. Vereesa, when they were left alone told Harry all about her world and how wonderful the people were. One thing that got Harry interested in was that if someone like Voldemort did rise, that person would have been taken care of immediately. She also spoke that her world would have believed Harry in an instant if such a threat did rose, as the Alliance would have taken the threat seriously.

The month past and Harry made a decision. One that he believed was best for him.

After Vereesa showed him her magic Harry was interested in learning it. He was also interested in the Kirin Tor, an elite school of magic.

Today however, was the day of Harry's trail.

Minister of Magic, Cornelius Fudge was sitting at the head of the judges table with Madam Bones sitting to his right. Much to his dismay, as Madam Bones would make sure that everything was done fairly and not correctly under his rule. However he had one power left. The person who could sit on his left. Madam Undersecretary Dolores Jane Umbridge, who agreed with many of his policies sat on his left. A large smile on her place. She suggested to ensure that the 'right' verdict be given the trail should start an hour earlier than the original time. As he had many things to required his attention, it was important that the matter was settle quickly.

Fudge had a smile on his face as the Wizengamot took its seat. The many colleagues shaking hands and talking. He looks at his watch and knew Harry Potter would never arrive. Just as the hand was about to reach the hour the door burst open and Harry Potter walks in.

"I see you've arrived just in time Potter." Madam Bones said sharply.

"I arrived at the Ministry just ten minutes ago, a ministry of magic employee was kind enough to tell me that my hearing time and location had been change. If we are ready, let's begin." Harry said in a strong voice.

Fudge was not happy and it showed on his face.

"Very well, let's have order." Fudge said. However, some people were still talking. "Order!" Fudge shouted. "Let the accused, currently being presented be judge. Disciplinary hearing of the twelfth of August," Harry didn't even bother to look at Percy who was writing away furiously. "into offenses committed under the Decree for the Reasonable Restriction of Underage Sorcery and the International Statue of Secrecy by one Harry James Potter. You are Harry James Potter."

"Yes." Harry said simply.

"Residing at number four, Private Drive, Little Whinging, Surrey?"

"No." Harry said.

"Did you conjure a …. wait what?" Fudge said looking up.

"I no longer reside at number four Private Drive, Little Whinging, Surrey." Harry said simply.

"If you no longer live there, where do you live?"

"You don't have to worry about that Minister." Harry said truthfully.

"I'm afraid for the court, I have to insist." Fudge said with a laugh.

"If you must now for the time being I'm staying in London. Then, well, it's where the wind will take me." Harry said.

Fudge did not look happy.

"Charges." Harry said.

"Yes, the charges… did you Harry James Potter… produce the Patronus Charm in the presence of a muggle?"

"You mean my cousin? If that's what you are asking, then yes I did." Harry said.

"Wizards and wizards of the Wizengamot…"

"Here." Harry said tossing Fudge his wand.

"What's this?" Fudge said looking at Harry and his wand as if he confused.

"Let's not play this game Minister. You seek to have my wand snap and me expelled from Hogwarts. Well, I've done three things that should make you very happy Minister." Harry said.

The entire courtroom was silent. All eyes were on Harry who was standing without battling an eyelash.

"First, you have no need to expel me from Hogwarts Minister, just last week I dropped out of Hogwarts officially. I can no longer return to Hogwarts even if I wanted to. I have no interested in return to Hogwarts either."

Everyone was silent. They were stun in disbelief. Even Fudge was at a loss for words.

"Mister Potter, why have you dropped out of school? You're only fifteen." Madam Bones asked.

"That goes behind my third decision. I'll tell you in a moment." Harry said. "My second decision is for my wand to be snap. I know that's what you want Minister so I thought you would want to do it yourself. That's why I gave you my wand. Or is the correct term surrendering? I will… no longer need my wand." Harry said strongly.

"Why?" Madam Bones asks.

"Because after this hearing, I'm leaving the magical world for good. No one will ever hear from me again. I am never coming back." Harry said in a strong voice.

For a brief moment, everyone was stun behind disbelief at the words that came out of Harry's mouth. Then everyone jump out asking why.

Fudge made no attempt to regain order he was stun.

"Good day," Harry said as he turns walks out.

"Mister Potter!" member of the Wizengamot shouted. Everyone was trying to get their questions answered.

"Mister Potter wait! You cannot leave just yet!" Fudge shouted.

Harry who was at the door turns to look back.

"What do you want now?" Harry asks.

"I'm afraid the hearing isn't done. You have to stay…"

"I have surrender my wand. I've drop out of Hogwarts. I'm leaving the magical world, what more do you want?" Harry asks.

Fudge shuffles his papers as everyone turns to look at him. He didn't know what to say. This was not how he thought things would go. He didn't expect Potter of all people to already do what he wanted. It took the fun out of things.

"The hearing, the ruling has yet to be given." Fudge croak out.

"What more could you possibly want?" Harry said then his eyes opens widely. "I see, it's not enough for you isn't it. You wish to sentence me to life in Azkaban." Harry said.

Fudge could feel the murderous stares directed at him. Madam Bones looked murderous. He wished he could shrink down and hide.

"Your… your punishment hasn't been decided." Fudge said weakly.

"But it has Minister. I have drop out of Hogwarts and surrender my wand. I'm also leaving the magical world. Why would you believe I need to be sentence to Azkaban?" Harry said.

The Wizengamot rose up and started shouting at Fudge.

"Azkaban is not a place we send children!" A witch screams.

"Have you lost your mind Minister!" A wizard shouted.

Other started jeering and shouting at the Minister.

"Mister Potter, I believe you owe this courtroom a statement as to why you are leaving." Fudge said trying to regain some control.

"If you haven't figure out that out then you're even a bigger idiot than I thought." Harry said coldly. "The answer is simple. I know Voldemort will destroy this country. I have lost interested in fighting him and no longer seek to stand in his way."

The Wizengamot was silence in shock. Everyone had their mouths open wide.

"Voldemort will come and he will kill all who stands in his way. You can preach all you want everything is fine Minister and that's fine with me. Live in your world of lies. I will not. I'm not going to a martyr for you and anyone else. Not even for Dumbledore. When Voldemort comes, do not come crying to me to save you. Your cries will fall on deaf ears. I will not come. I will do nothing to stop him. I am leaving, because I refuse to live in a world that paints me one color one day then paints me another the next. I've seen how one day people say nice things about me, then they go spreading rumors about me. I've simply…" Harry said as he looks at the Minister. "had enough."

Everyone was silent. Many were wondering if the Minister took things too far.

"Good day." Harry repeated as he turns and walks out the door.

Fudge sat stun, unable to believe what Potter was saying.

Claiming once again He-Who-Must-Not-Be-Name was alive and well but this time Potter claim he wouldn't do anything. He was leaving them in fates hands.

Fudge gets up to leave trying to think of a way to announce this without it blowing up. Simply announcing that Potter was punish for misusing magic should do.

"Minister!" a witch said running up to him.

"Not now…"

"Minister the trial was announce through the Wizarding Wireless Network! Everyone has heard Potter's announcement!" She shouted.

"Minister!" A wizard shouted running up.

"What now?" Fudge shouted.

"The Dark Mark has been fired in Diagon Alley!"

Fudge face paled greatly.

Already he realizes there was no way to keep this quiet.

Harry reappears in Diagon Alley with a black hood over him. To make the magical world believe him he had to make them believe Voldemort was back. In order to do that, he had to fire the one spell that was the Death Eater's personal signature.

Hiding in the alley Harry grabs his real wand, after giving away a spare wand he found in Grimmuald Place to the Minister.

His mind went back to the Quidditch World Cup, the spell he heard that created panic.

"Morsmordre" Harry said. The spell was fired and rose into the sky. The green skull with a serpent coming out appeared in the sky.

At first no one realized it, but then the screams began. People began pushing and shoving each other in a state of panic.

Harry grabs his portkey and disappears. Leaving behind Diagon Alley who were panicking over the return of the Dark Mark.

The Daily Prophet couldn't ignore the possibly of the Dark Mark in the middle of Diagon Alley. People expected answers and they couldn't say it was a joke after what the Dark Mark represented in the last war.

Harry reappears in Grimmuald Place and immediately sees Vereesa with their stuff pack.

"You ready?" Harry asks.

"You sure you want to do this? After everything…"

"I've made my choice." Harry said strongly knowing Vereesa wanted him to reconsider what was going on.

"Will your friends…"

"They are not my friends." Harry said in a strong voice. Harry grabs the other backpack and picks it up. He turns to leave. "Let's go." Harry said as he turns and walks out the door.

The next day due to the magical world wanting answers, the Daily Prophet had to print what was said.

'Harry Potter Quits Magical World'

Fudge lean on the Prophet to make it appear that Potter chose to run away from his responsibilities instead of staying and doing the right thing. However one thing remain, Harry Potter claimed the Dark Lord was back and people were demanding answers.

Fudge was doing all the damage he could, but people were panicking and were starting to rise against him.

As for Harry Potter, he had vanished completely.

The Magical World was calling for him to come back. A state of panic and fear had spread like never before and no one seem to know what was really going on.

Author Notes: Harry has had enough of the lies and manipulation. He has left the magical world. It goes to show just how far you can push someone before they had enough and decide to leave.

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