Dolores Jane Umbridge
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She smiled back encouragingly "Shall we go to my office then and discuss timetables?"
"Yes Madam" He said and they both left for her office.
The Ministry was an amazing place. Everyone was rushing around with important business. He wasn't worried at all about being lost in the crowd due to most people wearing black; Umbridge wore nothing but bright pink, which was a good thing. He arrived at her office to find pictures of cats lined across her walls which were in portrait's moving, like those in Hogwarts, which was extremely interesting. Everything was either parallel or perpendicular to the ground at all times; which made Harry think she had a little, of what muggles called, OCD (Over Compulsive Disorder).
The cats were scratching and clawing at Harry as he entered the room until she shushed them and proffered Harry a seat in-front of hers. Harry got comfortable in his seat and before they started going into business he decided to ask her about her plans for their DADA lessons.
"Excuse Madam Umbridge but what books will we be required to buy this year for DADA?"
"The book required is 'Defence Magical Theory' by Wilbert Slinkhard. However, due to the concerns of Dumbledore raising an army I will hand out 'Dark Arts Defence; Basics for Beginners' for the class"
"I think that is a good idea, I have been reading up on more advanced Defence against the Dark Arts, you never know when you would need it when you're running around for Dumbledore"
She glanced at him curiously "Hmm… Would many of your class do this?"
"No…" She settled when he said this "Only a mudblo-… I mean muggle born student Hermione Granger, former friend, would think of reading up on it but I doubt even she has"
"Don't worry about those kinds of informalities around me Harry" She smiled "As long as no-one else is around to hear it we can both agree on such preconceptions"
Harry smiled as well "It is good that we both have many things in common" It seems that the Dark Lord's ideas were starting to rub off on him but he never seemed to notice; or care.
"Before I can tell you all of my plans how can I be certain that you are going to be working with me and not simply a spy?"
"I can understand the questioning of my beliefs after all I am Dumbledore's golden child" Harry smirked "However I can help you recapture Sirius Black, although I believe he is innocent"
"What makes you think he is innocent?" She asked
"I have seen Peter Pettigrew but he is in hiding"
"Interesting" She said but didn't press the matter further.
There was a pause before she fully trusted him. He looked right at her with a clearly truthful face and then she pressed on.
"So, let's get back to business then shall we" It wasn't a question but Harry nodded anyway "My plans are simply put as show the wizarding world who Albus Dumbledore really is and report my most secretive findings to be Minister. When I have full backing we will set about a new Educational Decree where I will create another Education Decree and be promoted to the new job of 'High Inquisitor' where I shall start removing unfits teachers and then eventually the Headmaster himself in a future decree.
"Whenever we have control of the school The Ministry will have complete and obsolete power meaning that Dumbledore cannot raise his army. He may even be sent to Azkaban prison. That's when you will officially step in as my assistant and working for the Ministry"
"Very interesting idea" He replied "It's well thought and out and brilliant, I must say Madam Umbridge"
She smiled at the compliment "Why thank-you Harry. If only more people of your age were so polite"
"I also have another idea" He said "I really want to rub it in Dumbledore's face whenever we claim victory" She look questioningly and waited for him to continue "I may ask for the transfer of my house from Gryffindor to Slytherin"
She was very happy with this idea, Dolores Umbridge was a Slytherin herself and preferred their company "Why do you think I should do that, and I can't it's the power of the sorting hat"
"I think the sorting hat will agree, it wanted for me to do it first but in my naivety I got it to put me in the Slytherin. Gryffindor hasn't really seen to suit me has it?"
"No" She smiled
They discussed more elaborate plans and when meeting up to have an excuse that wouldn't alarm suspicion from the others. After a very long conversation Umbridge looked at the clock and jumped up.
"Sorry Harry I must leave for an interview, you may attend if you wish"
Harry realised the time as well "I would really love to but I better be catching up with Lucius we should be heading back to Malfoy Manor soon" and he held out his hand for her to shake "It has been a very good meeting with you Madam Umbridge, thank-you for your time and for trusting me with this very serious task"
"You're welcome Harry" she shook it "I look forward to meeting with you again"
He smiled and then walked out of her office. Down the office Lucius was waiting for him near the reception. "Sorry have you been waiting long Lucius?"
"No it's fine Harry" He smiled "It has only been a minute I was going to go up soon"
They headed back through the flames back to Malfoy Manor so that Harry could inform Voldemort of how his meeting went. He informed him everything that happened and Voldemort was extremely pleased with what Dolores had planned. They talked about his moving to Slytherin because Voldemort was very keen on him moving and then destroying Dumbledore's plans. Harry's tummy rumbled and then he realised he hadn't eaten in hours, considering Harry was not long at the Dursley's he didn't look malnourished however his eating habits at Hogwarts weren't the best either as he used to skip lunch some days and breakfast the others. Voldemort explained that for his future in the Ministry to continue he would have to change and he agreed.
He headed upstairs and saw a particular pleasant Draco, something Harry rarely got to see.
"Hello Draco" Harry said walking up behind him to take a seat at the Dining Table
"Hello Harry, since when were you staying with us?" He questioned almost smiling
"Last night, I came in but I went to bed early so I never got to see you and got up early" He explained and then a house elf popped up to Harry "Could I have dinner please?" Harry asked it
"Of course Mr Potter" It exclaimed and it popped away soon to come back with Harry's dinner; potatoes, gravy, meat and several vegetables and it was delicious.
"So" Narcissa said when they were all eating "How was the Ministry today Harry?"
"It was great thank-you" He said foreshadowing "I really think this year in Hogwarts will be so much better"
"Well that's good" She replied not wanting to say anything to Draco
Harry stayed at the Manor for the rest of the Holiday's because of an 'accident' with the Dursley's which caused for them to be in Hospital until Harry got back to school. Harry made it his business to go to Diagon as soon as he received his letter from Hogwarts containing the books that he required. He wanted to go alone and collect a lot of extra books from a range of subjects mostly Dark Arts, Potions and stuff about the Ministry but he started to study more about Ancient Runes and Arithmancy; subjects he just loved to study.
His to be the perfect student in every subject, especially Potions, because he suspected he would have quite a bit of free time after abandoning his 'friends'. He wanted to show off to Snape so he wouldn't have any trouble with detentions for not knowing something meaning he could spend more time helping Umbridge.
While out on his travels through Diagon Alley he arrives at Madam Malkin's shop for as after being properly fed at the Malfoy's he was recovering and they never fit him anymore. As soon as he left he met Ron in Diagon Alley.
"Hi Harry!" Mrs Weasley said seeing him. At first Harry was walking away hurriedly "Harry! Harry!"
Not wanting to look over he composed a fake smile and then turned "Hello Mrs Weasley, Ron" He nodded as they hurried over… he never bothered to move.
"Harry" she said looking at him questioningly "Where exactly are you living? We tried looking for you to bring you back to the Order's Headquarters but the house is empty"
Harry perked his head up at the mention of the order "Where exactly is it?" he asked
"It's at 12 Grimmauld Place, Albus is one of the secret keepers but Sirius has made you one" (A/N I know this never actually happened)
"Good to know, I best be leaving"
"Harry" Ron perched up finally speaking "You never answered the question, where are you living?"
"Well" He said "Whenever my aunt and uncle were admitted to Hospital I was kicked out of the house I went to Diagon Alley seeking for a place to stay, because you weren't home," He lied "and then the Malfoy's found me and invited for me to stay at his Manor"
"Oh" She looked very worried "Well now that we have found you, you can come with us" She said grabbing his shoulder
"Its fine thanks" He said almost threateningly "I wouldn't want to just disgrace them by abandoning their kind offering" He almost smirked back.
"I am sure they will understand" She replied absolutely shocked "I am not taking no for an answer"
Harry mused the idea for a moment "Sorry but I really must be leaving"
"Yes" Ron said "You will be leaving with us now Harry"
Harry sneakily picked his wand out of his pocket and pointed it to their shoes "Sorry to have to do this but you insisted" He said "lignum" he said and walked away in completely the opposite direction.
Whenever was back at the Manor he sat everything back into his room and began reading, preparing for school in a few weeks.
Harry was sitting at the Gryffindor table in Hogwarts completely ignoring the others. It was after the sorting and the sorting. Everyone looked up as Dumbledore stood up to give his annual speech about the start of term. He mentioned the Forbidden Forest and how it was forbidden to all students
"Furthermore" He said "I am pleased to announce our new Defence against the Dark Arts teacher Professor Dolores Umbridge she-"
She made an audible cough as to interrupt the Headmaster and then stood up and walked over to where Dumbledore was standing and then began to speak
"Good evening children"
"Good evening Professor Umbridge" Harry could be clearly heard amongst the moaning from fellow student, he was also smiling.
"Well, it is lovely to be back at Hogwarts! And it is great to see all of your faces smiling up at me"
Harry was one of the few that seemed to be smiling and Ron gave him a glare which he saw from the edge of his eyes
"The Minister believes that it best that-"
"Oh shut up" Fred Weasley whispered interrupting her so that Harry couldn't hear her but she carried on not hearing him "She isn't even qualified to teach Defence against the Dark Arts"
Harry turned furious "How would you find that one out Weasley? I heard she was more than qualified"
"I wonder where you heard that Potter; was it with the Malfoy's?" Ron interrupted
"You were at the Malfoy's!" Hermione said almost shouting
"Yeah, and?" He asked smirking
"It's the Malfoys!" George said "Do we have to say anything more"
"I really don't have time for this" He said and turned around "Trying to listen to our new DADA teacher here"
As soon as he starting to blank their conversation out he noticed that they were all looking at him. He felt shaken and then spoke up.
"Sorry about that Professor" He spoke up "Some people thought it was best to interrupt your very well prepared speech"
"No problem Mr Potter" she smiled understanding "Any questions?"
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