Disclaimer: Me no own Harry Potter or characters, but the plot is mine.

You may also find some similarities to 'The Coven Witches' but only in first year.

Thanks to pizziagirl for review number 100! Thanks to all of you followers out there, keep them coming.

CHAPTER 7 – TROUBLES AND TRIALS

During this first week, Harry got together with his friends and the other heirs of the Founders to find a way to sack Snape. "He's a total menace and we don't even learn anything!" said a fuming Michael Corner.

Penny was also in the common room and said, "Ever since Harry came to the school he's been so much harder on Ravenclaw and deducting points for breathing too loud."

Penny and Padma were sitting next to Harry in the Ravenclaw common room and Anthony Goldstein noticed members from other houses and said, "Um Harry, not meaning to be rude or anything, but what are these non-Ravenclaw students doing in our common room?"

"Well Anthony, and fellow ravens, I want you to meet the other heirs of the Founders who will help to get rid of greasy bat Snivellus." After the laughter died out, he continued, "Susan Bones is my fiancé and Lady Hufflepuff. Neville Longbottom is like a brother to me and he is Lord Gryffindor, and Daphne Greengrass is one of my best friends and Lady Slytherin."

After introductions and friendly conversations, Harry along with the other heirs called on Hogwarts. The castle shook and a female voice said, "What can I do for you my Noble Heirs?"

Harry replied, "Lady Hogwarts, I am Lord Ravenclaw, and these are my friends and your other heirs. We would like a record of professor Snape's teaching in the last five years."

"I would be glad to provide this for you. It's about time that something was done."

"You mean nothing has been done before Lady Hogwarts?" asked Susan.

"No my dear, but with you four heirs, I am ready to give you all control of the castle and my wards. You can aparate anywhere within and outside of the castle." After a moment of silence and taking in what was said, the voice continued, "Here is a record of professor Snape for the last five years, but you will find this very disturbing."

"Thank you milady," said Daphne.

"It was my pleasure my dear. You may need to call on the head of the Magical Law Enforcement because some of professor Snape's methods were very shocking and criminal as well. You four are certainly worthy and noble heirs and I will help you in any way possible, now I will leave you to decide what you want to do with Snivellus."

The room laughed again and Harry called on Amelia. When he got to the floo, his godmother said, "Harry, what can I do for you?"

"Aunt Amelia, you need to come to Hogwarts, it's urgent. Don't worry it is not Susan or Hannah, but I will tell you when you come. Please come now, and bring Aurors with you."

"This sounds very serious Harry, but I can't apparate here."

"Hang on a second. Lady Hogwarts?"

"Yes milord?"

"Can you please provide access for Amelia Bones and her Aurors to apparate into this room?"

"It is done milord, she can come now."

"Thank-you Lady Hogwarts. Auntie, you can apparate now."

After a moment, Amelia was in the Ravenclaw common room with four of her Aurors. "Harry, what is so urgent that you needed me?"

After a hug from him and Susan, he said, "We may need to charge Snape. After looking at his records for the last five years, you would agree with me auntie."

After he showed her the findings, she was fuming and said, "Well, we can surprise the Great Hall at dinner, but we may not have enough on charging Snape."

"Actually we do Madam Bones," said Daphne. "You see, he tried to curse Harry behind his back, and from what I can figure, it was a dark curse, and he also tried to sabotage Neville's cauldron, not to mention also that he tried to rape Harry's mind."

"That's it! The bastard is going down!" After composing herself, she said, "Kids, let's go for an exciting dinner shall we?"

At dinner, the student and professor body was in the Great Hall but four students were missing. Harry had told his housemates and friends to go to dinner first, and then the others will follow. The Great Hall doors opened and a fuming Amelia came in with four Aurors along with Harry, Susan, Neville and Daphne. Dumbledore stood up and said, "Ah Amelia, good evening. To what do we owe the pleasure of your visit?"

"Cut it out Dumbledore! We are here to sack and charge one of your professors." Turning to Harry, she said, "Harry dear, you can do your thing now."

Harry strolled up toward the head table and said in a loud voice, "Severus Snape, you are hereby sacked as Potions master of Hogwarts and are requested to leave the castle at once!"

"POTTER! What the hell is the meaning of this? I will have you expelled!" Drawing his wand, he uttered, "DIFFINDO!"

Harry dodged it with ease and said, "Snape, how many times have I told you not to curse a defenceless person, you coward!"

"I'll show you Potter! SECTUMSEMPRA!"

The professors were stunned but Harry dodged the spell again and waving his hand, he said, "Accio Snape's wand!" The ex-potions master's wand flew out of his hand into Harry's hand. Looking at a furious Amelia and her Aurors, he said, "You are all witnesses to Snape's curse, now remove him please."

Dumbledore got up and said, "Harry my boy, as much as you and professor Snape are at enmity, I cannot allow you to dismiss my staff, besides, I trust professor Snape."

"Well I feel sorry for you headmaster, because I don't trust him and no one trusts him. Would you like me to go through his record for the last five years?"

"Is this necessary Harry?"

"Yes it is headmaster, so that the other professors can see how biased Snape is to his house." Taking the papers, he said out loud, "Here is a summary of Snape's last five years at Hogwarts. Towards Slythern, he has not taken any points or given out any detentions, and has awarded the house 1,740 points. Towards Ravenclaw, he has unfairly taken 460 points, given out 100 detentions and has given only 25 points. Towards Hufflepuff he has taken 950 points, given out 240 detentions and awarded only 15 points. Towards Gryffindor he has taken away a staggering 2,410 points and given out 455 detentions, and has not given one point. Now how fair is that?"

"Harry my boy, I hardly believe that this is grounds for dismissing professor Snape," said Dumbledore.

"Headmaster, is it legal for a qualified professor to use Legilimency on a defenceless student?"

"No, but surely you are not saying that professor Snape used Legilimency?"

"Well, Snape has berated many students, sabotaged 2,120 cauldrons and unfairly treated students outside of Slytherin in his class. He has also used Legilimency on 500 students and attacked their minds while they were defenceless, not to mention that he tried to use it on me, a Lord of three Most Ancient and Most Noble Houses. I guarantee that with this I can and will charge him, so he is hereby sacked from his teaching position and will not stay in the castle."

"Harry my boy, you have to learn to forgive." Dumbledore felt a stab of pain in his chest.

The Great Hall gasped and there were cries of 'are you mad?' Harry sneered and said, "If that is so, why didn't you tell this to your pet, seeing that he still holds a school grudge against a dead person and takes it out on his son whom he has never seen before?" The students all gasped at the revelation, and the professors were appalled at Snape.

"You have a valid point Harry, but I didn't think that professor Snape will go this far, but you still need to consider what you are doing."

"Sorry headmaster, no can do! The students have had enough, and I had enough of bigots and biased people to their houses. Do you know what he asked me in class this week?"

"Please do tell Harry."

"Headmaster, please don't take liberties of calling me by my name. As you call every student Mr or Miss, please treat me the same way. You are not my grandfather and I am not your friend or ward. Now, professor McGonagall?"

"Yes Mr Potter?"

"If a student outside your house walks into your class for the first time, would you ask them a question about animagus?"

"Of-course not, this is absurd!"

"Thank-you. Professor Sprout, if a student outside your house walks into your class for the first time, would you ask them a question about mandrakes or gillyweed?"

"Surely not Mr Potter."

"Thank-you. Professor Flitwick, if a student outside your house walks into your class for the first time, would you ask them a question about the accio charm?"

"I would never do that Mr Potter."

"You see professors, in my first Potions class, Snape tried to make a mockery out of me and asked me second, fourth year and N.E.W.T level questions, claiming that the first year Slytherin students know the answers. What does that tell you?"

Everyone glared at Snape and Flitwick said, "How can you do that Severus? Also tell me how can you attack a student, are you out of your mind?"

Harry said, "I rest my case professors. Snape is sacked from Hogwarts and I will charge him with mind rape and physical abuse, not to mention attacking me with a dark curse."

Amelia was an angry witch and said, "I heard enough! Aurors, take Mr Snape, cuff him and put him in a Ministry holding cell. Dumbledore, I hope you can find a fair Potions professor." With that, she hugged Harry, Susan and Hannah and took her Aurors and Snape and left Hogwarts. The Great Hall was silent at the proceedings.

Dumbledore turned to Harry and said, "You didn't have the authority to sack professor Snape, Mr Potter. This has to be done by the board of governors."

Harry smiled and said, "With all due respect headmaster, in relation to the findings about Snivellus, we found that he never went through the board of governors. Furthermore, the professors have to swear an oath to protect Hogwarts and its students and the board of governors have to approve of that, and clearly your pet didn't do that. By the way, the other heirs and I have the power to sack the board of governors and appoint a new board, because we found out some disturbing news that we don't wish to mention here."

The professors were shocked and stunned at hearing this and there was nothing that Dumbledore can do. "Now I need another Potions professor."

"I can recommend someone," replied Harry. Going closer to the table so that only the current professors can hear, he said, "How did Andromeda Black-Tonks do in Potions?"

Dumbledore twinkled and replied, "She was outstanding, even better than Severus. I may ask if she is available for the rest of the school year. Thank-you for the recommendation Mr Potter."

After dinner and the sacking of Snape, the school was more alive and enjoyed the rest of the month. The students congratulated Harry and his friends for getting rid of the greasy and most unfair professor at Hogwarts. Dumbledore now had to watch who he is going to hire and one professor Quirrell had to be on guard at all times.

Harry joined the Ravenclaw Quidditch team for their practice as requested by Dumbledore and Madam Hooch, who has seen his impressive flying skills. The team welcomed him with open arms and he practiced with them, dodging bludgers, throwing quaffles as a chaser and catching the snitch. He became familiar with the rules and was able to play either seeker or chaser. He later learned that his father was a seeker for the Gryffindor team and had brilliant skills. Cho Chang, his second year friend, wanted the seeker spot and he allowed her to take it. They came to an agreement that they could swap positions from time to time and the captain agreed to that. Ravenclaw now has an exceptional Quidditch team.

The study group was a huge success and everyone was helping each other and they excelled in the classes. One Ron Weasley was jealous of Harry and his friends, and tried taunting him, but was not successful.

Another student did not like the fact that his head of house was gone. Draco Malfoy was plotting against Harry and company for being humiliated every time he went near the green eyed wizard. One day Malfoy and his goons went up to him and he heard the familiar voice of the blonde boy, "Potter!"

Harry was with his fiancés and Neville and sighed. "Draco, I appreciate you want to keep stalking me but I don't swing that way."

Those who heard that laughed and Draco turned red. "What do you mean Potter?"

"I mean that I like girls, as you can see I have two beautiful fiancés, but by the look of your crowd it seems that you bat for the other team, but that's ok I'm not judging you."

Draco was now beet red and screamed, "Potter! I'm not gay!"

"Judging by the way you sound when you scream, it looks like the opposite, but seriously, it's ok to admit it and come out of the closet, no one will annoy you."

Students were now gathering and laughing at the commotion and Draco once again yelled out, "I'M NOT GAY POTTER, YOU HEAR ME?"

"I hear you loud and clear Draco, but it's no use hiding it."

Draco was still fuming and said again, "I'M. NOT. GAY! I have a girlfriend!"

"Draco, you need to learn anger management, which by the way is a great movie that I would recommend to you."

"What are you talking about Potter?" he sneered.

"There's a movie called Anger Management. Surely your father will allow you to watch a muggle film for your education?"

The laughter erupted once more and Draco was still angry and red in the face. "Potter! I challenge you to an honour duel!"

Harry sighed and replied, "What does that mean Draco?" He knew about honour duels but wanted to test the other boy if he knew what he was talking about.

"As if you don't know Potter! It's a duel for a family's honour and the loser, which will be you, will be in for a very rough time, so I challenge you to this duel!"

"Does your head of house know about it and does he accept that you are challenging me?"

"What are you talking about Potter?!"

"Draco, I will ask you again. Does. Your. Head. Of. House. Know. And. Accept?"

"Well now that Snape is gone-"

"No I'm not talking about the greasy bat Malfoy, I'm talking about your father. Is Lucius aware and does he accept that you are challenging me?"

The students who were gathered were amazed at Harry's intelligence and saw that he clearly belongs in Ravenclaw. Dumbledore was watching from afar off with interest, wanting to know what the result will be. Draco replied, "Where do you get these things from Potter?!"

"Draco, it's in the books. I'm sure your family has a good library and that you have been taught about politics and the Wizengamot. Didn't your father tell you?" Harry was enjoying putting Draco in his place and the students were grinning, giggling and snickering because Draco, being a pureblood, had no clue what Harry was talking about.

"That's none of your business Potter! Now you haven't accepted my challenge yet!"

"If your father knows about it and accepts, then I will accept the duel Draco. In fact, how about if I call on him now and ask him?"

"How are you going to do that Potter?" he said sneering at Harry and his friends.

"Easy, just watch me." After a pause, he held out his ring and said, "I, Lord Harry James Potter-Peverell-Ravenclaw, do hereby call on Lord Lucius Malfoy to the Great Hall at Hogwarts."

Draco was pale when he heard this and all of a sudden, Lucius arrived and opened the doors to the Great Hall. "May I ask who called me at this very busy time?"

Harry went up to him and said, "Lord Malfoy, with all due respect, I called you here because your son Draco challenged me to an honour duel when I haven't done anything to him, which I can swear on a magical oath. I am Lord Potter-Peverell-Ravenclaw and I asked Draco if you know and accept that he wants to challenge me, but he would not answer."

Lucius was amazed at such intelligence and replied with a smile, "Lord Potter, it was the right thing to do to ask my son and then call me here. I shall teach my son manners in respecting a head of Most Ancient and Most Noble Houses and will put him in his place. Good day."

They both bowed to each other and Lucius took a sputtering Draco by the ear to teach him a lesson. "That went well," said Harry.

His friends were with him and Susan said, "You composed yourself quite well, my betrothed."

The girls giggled at Susan's remark and Harry replied, "Well, I wanted to save him from a hell of a lot of trouble. That guy needs to think on his own."

"You're right Harry, and you did well with Malfoy's father," said Hannah.

September quickly turned into October and Andromeda Black-Tonks was hired as Potions mistress and head of Slytherin to replace Snape. She had to take a break from her law firm that she shared with her husband. In her first class, she maintained composure and said, "Welcome to my class. My name is professor Black and professor Dumbledore asked me to take over Potions for the remainder of the year." When she asked the class as to who has the set of potions books, all the Slytherins put their hands up, but no one else outside of the house of snakes did. She was fuming and asked who has read the books and a few Ravenclaws, including Harry and his housemates, put their hands up. Susan, Hannah, Neville and Hermione also put their hands up and the professor was amazed yet upset about the result. She made a mental note to prescribe the textbooks and have them paid out of Hogwarts' funds, to which Harry helped.

During the class, Malfoy put his hand up and the professor acknowledged and said, "Yes Mr Malfoy?"

"How do we know that you won't be against our house or favour any house, or student?"

"That is a fair question young man, and I can assure you that I have taken my oath and it was witnessed by the board of governors and by the heirs of the Founders that I will not play favourite, so I am not like your previous Potions master. In addition, I was in Slytherin house which was once a Noble house but was given a bad reputation in my time here, but now time will tell that it will be back to being Noble."

The class went smoothly and the students who were abused by Snape slowly progressed. Andromeda taught with passion ad made it very simple, even giving a demonstration of how potions looked like, and awarded points to students who perfectly completed them. Most of the students liked her, and all the staff members liked her too. During dinner, she sighed as she sat at the head table and McGonagall asked, "What is it Andy?"

"Well Minnie, it seems that the esteemed ex-Potions master decided to withhold vital textbooks from students not in Slytherin."

"You have to be kidding?!"

"I wish I was Minnie, but I asked the students about it and all the Slytherins have these books, while none of the other students own them, so I am proposing to order these vital books for those unfortunate not to have them, out of the school's fund. I spoke to Lord Potter and the other heirs and they agreed to that."

"Very well Andy, I will let the headmaster know about this."

At the staff meeting, Dumbledore was dumbfounded at the way Snape treated his students and how he withhold the vital books. The headmaster was sad at how Snape went downhill and said to the staff, "My friends, I had no idea that Severus could go that far. Maybe it was the right thing to do to allow him to be dismissed."

"At least we agree with you on that Albus," said the deputy-headmistress. "But we must order the vital potions textbooks for the students who do not have them."

Dumbledore sighed and replied, "Ok, we can use the school's funds to do this. Anyway how are your classes Andy?"

"I have never seen students with no idea on how to brew simple potions. I asked them what Severus was teaching them and they all said nothing. It's disgusting Albus, as potions is needed for any major job at the Ministry, and I was told that ever since Severus took over the position the level of Aurors and Healers went down a lot. I started teaching them from scratch and many students excelled, which they were not able to do so under Severus."

The headmaster sighed again and thought to himself, 'What have you done Severus?' Looking at the others, he asked, "Are there any further reports?"

When they shook their heads, he dismissed them. Soon it was time for Snape's trial. Amelia had written to Harry and prepared all the charges against the greasy bat to have him stand trial the next day. It was a Friday, so Saturday was a good day as Harry didn't have school and was called to witness, along with several other students who had Snape teaching them for the last four years at least.

Harry gathered the students together who were called to bear witness and had them give their own memories of what has been going on in Snape's classes. Dumbledore came up to Harry and said, "Mr Potter, I understand that you will be at professor Snape's trial tomorrow?"

Harry gritted his teeth but composed himself and replied, "Yes headmaster, and there's nothing you can do to stop me, and don't call him professor because he is no longer teaching."

"I must ask you Mr Potter to show leniency on Severus." Dumbledore felt a stab of pain in his stomach and realised that he went a bit far.

"Headmaster, are you forgetting the oath you made about not interfering with my life?" asked Harry.

"I apologise Mr Potter. Who are you taking with you at the trial?"

"With all due respect headmaster, it's none of your business. The Ministry called on a number of older students to give their memories of how Snape treated and abused them. Now I must head back to the common room professor."

"Of-course Mr Potter, goodnight." As they parted ways, Dumbledore thought to himself, 'I must not interfere anymore but it is for the greater good that Severus is released.'

The much-anticipated day of the trial arrived and Harry gathered his friends and other students who were called to attend. They all flooed to the Ministry and arrived at the courtroom. The Heirs of the Founders sat next to their proxies and Dumbledore, Chief Warlock, banged the table to commence the proceedings. "We are here to witness the trial of Severus Snape, ex-Potions master of Hogwarts. Madam Bones, you may proceed."

Amelia nodded and said, "Aurors, bring in the accused." As Snape was brought in, he sneered at his ex-students, especially at Potter when he laid eyes on him. "Severus Snape, you are charged with Death Eater activities, child endangering, physical abuse on a number of counts while at Hogwarts, mind-raping defenceless students, sabotaging cauldrons of countless numbers of students in your previous classes, and attaching the Head of the Most Ancient and Most Noble Houses of Potter, Peverell and Ravenclaw. How do you plead to these charges Mr Snape?"

Snape sneered and replied, "NOT GUILTY! I WILL KILL POTTER WHEN I LAY MY HANDS ON HIM!"

Snape's lawyer shook his head in defeat and was shocked at the outburst. "It is noted that you pleaded not guilty Mr Snape. Aurors, administer the truth serum!"

Dumbledore wanted to save his pet and said, "Is this really necessary Madam Bones? Severus has my complete trust and is useful for me."

Amelia glared at him and said, "I beg to differ Chief Warlock, and when the courtroom hears what Mr Snape has to say, I trust that they too will differ. Aurors, get to it!" After the required doses entered Snape's unwilling throat, Amelia started the questioning, "What is your full name?"

"Severus Tobias Snape."

"Are you a Death Eater, and do you bear the Dark Mark?"

"Yes to both."

"Why were you teaching at Hogwarts?"

"Because the headmaster gave me the job and task to spy for him."

"Who were you spying on?"

"The Dark Lord."

The courtroom went in an uproar and many of the blood purists murmured and made a note to mention it to their lord. "Did you, knowingly, sabotage potions, physically abuse students and attack Lord Potter-Peverell-Ravenclaw?"

"Yes to all. I hate children, especially Potter, he is arrogant like his father!"

"That is enough Mr Snape!" said Amelia coldly. "Now the court will see pensive memories of older students who had Mr Snape teach them for the last four years."

Penny Clearwater, Roger Davis, Percy Weasley, Oliver Wood, Nymphadora Tonks and some other older Ravenclaw, Gryffindor and Hufflepuff students all gave their own memories of Snape's abuse and teaching methods in their Potions classes. The courtroom went in an uproar demanding that Snape serve time in Azkaban or demanding that he be given the Dementors Kiss. Minister Fudge paled at such atrocious behaviour and the toad-like woman could not believe what she saw, but agreed with Snape about Potter and that he hated children. Several blood purists demanded that Snape be executed before he faces the Dark Lord. Dumbledore banged the table and said, "The Wizengamot will take recess to decide what will become of Mr Snape."

After the break, Dumbledore re-commenced the session and Fudge got up and said, "We have come to a conclusion, based on the evidence and pensive memories of the students, that Mr Snape is guilty of all the charges and will be sentence to Azkaban for the rest of his life."

Just before the table banged, Harry stood up and said, "Minister, Lords and Ladies, may I please say something?"

"Yes Lord Potter?" asked Fudge.

"It has come to my attention that Mr Snape owed a life debt to my father as my father saved his life on one occasion. I would like to claim this debt as Lord Potter."

"Very well milord, what do you have in mind?" asked the Minister.

"If Mr Snape goes to Azkaban, his master, if he ever comes back, can break him out and then he will be even more dangerous. I, Lord Potter-Peverell-Ravenclaw, hereby claim the life debt by stripping Mr Snape off all his magic so that he is no longer a danger to our world and also strip him off his Dark Mark. As I have said, so mote it be!" With a wave of his wand and the incantation of claiming the debt, Snape went down on his knees screaming like a banshee. Harry looked at his ex-professor with loath and said, "See how you feel now Snivellus, you hate muggle-borns and muggles, so let's see how you feel now that the table is turned on you. Aurors, please give him his wand." After he received his wand, Harry said, "I beg you to try a spell."

Snape was fuming and yelled out, "CRUCIO!"

The courtroom gasped but nothing happened and Harry said, "Is this the first spell you can come up with Snivelly? Did you learn that from your master?"

"AVADA KEDAVRA!" Snape yelled out with his wand.

After another uproar, nothing happened and Harry said calmly, "You can all see how Snape tried to curse and kill me. I am now satisfied that the life debt is settled. I also declare that Snape is never to set foot in any part of the wizarding world, and this includes Hogwearts, Hogsmeade, the Hogwarts Express platform, Diagon Alley and any other place associated with our world. So. Mote. It. Be!" The declaration was confirmed and everyone was gobsmacked at Harry's courage and confidence, but they were pleased with the result. Turning to Amelia, he said, "Madam Bones, can you please ask your Aurors to get rid of this slimy git and take him to his home? If he ever steps foot in our world, he will die instantly."

Amelia nodded and said, "Very well milord. Aurors, take Snape to his home and good riddance for the ex-professor."

Dumbledore sighed and banged the table to end this part of the proceedings. "Was this all necessary Lord Potter? Was it not enough to leave Severus in Azkaban?"

"Chief Warlock, you are beginning to meddle in my affairs, please remember your oath." Dumbledore felt a stab of pain in his chest but nodded in acknowledgment.

After the trial, Harry and his friends were researching on the Board of Governors and how they were put in the first place. They did not like what they found. There was discrimination all over the place and against those who were not pureblood witches or wizards. The four heirs decided to take action, and consulted with Hogwarts and their families as to what needs to be done. They were all present at Hogwarts one Saturday when they requested a meeting with the board members.

Dumbledore knew about this and when he saw Harry and the crowd entering his office, he said, "To what do I owe the pleasure?"

Amelia replied, "Good afternoon headmaster. We wish to conduct a meeting with the Board of Governors and eventually replace all the members."

The headmaster was pale and said, "Is there a reason for this Madam Bones?"

"Yes there is. It has been found out that the members never swore fealty to Hogwarts to protect it and its students. Also the members discriminated against the non-pureblood population at Hogwarts, which is very disturbing, so the heirs of the Founders wish to call on the members of the school board," replied Amelia.

"Very well," he sighed.

Harry and the heirs held their hands with the Founders' rings and all proclaimed, "We, the Heirs of the Founders of Hogwarts, wish to call on every member of the board of governors to have a meeting."

In a flash, the twelve members appeared and were bewildered. One of them asked, "Who has called us at this time?"

Daphne spoke up, "We, the Heirs of the Founders, have found some very disturbing news. None of you have sworn an oath of fealty to Hogwarts and you discriminate against non-purebloods, and furthermore, act independently of Hogwarts. We hereby sack each and every member of the board. So I have said, so mote it be!" With her wand, a flash of magic glowed and accepted her decree.

Lucius growled and said, "Who are you little girl, and who gave you the authority?"

Before she spoke, her father said, "Lord Malfoy, you are speaking rudely to Lady Slytherin. As one of the heirs, she has the power to do this."

Neville then stood up and said, "It was nice to meet you all, but we have dismissed you and will have new members of the board effective immediately. Now kindly remove yourselves from the castle."

Another member was furious and said, "Who the hell are you to be rude to your elders?!"

"I am Lord Gryffindor, now kindly leave or I shall call on Hogwarts to remove you all by force!" said Neville confidently.

They grudgingly left the castle, leaving only Harry, his friends and their families. Dumbledore sighed and said, "Was this all necessary? Who will be the new board members now?"

"Headmaster, we will take care of it and ensure that the new board members swear an oath of fealty to Hogwarts. The members will oversee any applicant for a Hogwarts post and will decide, based on qualifications and the personality of every applicant, whether the person is fit to teach students," said Harry. Looking at his friends and their families, he continued, "We, the Heirs of the Founders now wish to call on the Heads of the Most Ancient and Most Noble Houses of Black, Greengrass, Davis, Longbottom and Abbott." Amelia Bones couldn't fill in the position due to her commitment at the Ministry. After they showed up, he continued, "We also like to call on the Head of the Ancient Houses of Weasley, Patil and Chang, Lady Narcissa Malfoy, the Heads of the Noble Houses of Clearwater, Brown and Bell." As soon as all these people appeared, there was a commotion and Harry continued, "We, the Heirs of the Founders, have called you all to put you as members of the Board of Governors at Hogwarts."

Narcissa was bewildered and spoke up, "Err, Lord Potter, do you think it's wise to trust me, the wife of Lucius Malfoy?"

Harry smiled, took her hand and replied, "Lady Malfoy, it is a pleasure to see you. My godfather told me about you and that you are not a Death Eater, neither do you support their activities, so I am willing to give you an opportunity."

Narcissa had silent tears and said, "I am very thankful Lord Potter, and will not let you down. I will not mention this to Lucius. For the record, I am willing to show both my arms to all in this room." Showing her arms free from the Dark Mark was proof that she was clean and didn't follow the Dark Tosser or his movements. "I am also willing to swear fealty to Hogwarts and do my job correctly."

Harry was satisfied and had all the members swear fealty to Hogwarts, to protect it and its students. He said, "You are here to oversee the safe operations of the school and to interview all applicants for teaching positions. You are to not show favouritism and if you feel something is going wrong in the school or its operations, you may discuss this with the headmaster or take action to rectify the situation. We are sure that you will not discriminate against any non-pureblood, or any purebloods and that you will do your jobs very well. You may appoint a head among yourselves." After all these things, it was back to normal for Harry and his friends and October was rapidly coming to an end.

A/N: Here is yet another action-packed chapter. Hope you like the dismissals of Snape, I never liked him so decided to get rid of him quickly.

Thanks to all of you who have suggested to bring back one of Harry's parents - it might be Lily, but you need to stay tuned for that to happen.

Penny will remain a close friend to Harry, his fiances and Daphne and Tracey. I am still undecisive as to whether she may be a future playmate or friend with benefit like the two Slytherin girls. However, I WILL NOT HAVE Harry having sex with all the girls, that defeats the purpose of this story.

Again, I would appreciate constructive review over flaming, as I have had 'Guest' reviews with nothing but flaming, and I deleted them. Enjoy the chapter, read, review, and stay tuned for more action.