A Revelation

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Chapter 9

Buckingham Palace

Harry, Hermione, Sirius, the Grangers, and the Tonks used the floo to Madam Bones' office for a briefing, before going to Buckingham Palace.

Amelia briefed the group on the protocol that needed to be followed. "We will be traveling by two limos, with darkened windows and an escort. Harry since yours is the highest mundane rank your vehicle will lead. Remember Harry you're the first out of the vehicle, and the first into the palace. Once inside we will be required to give an oath of fidelity to Her Majesty and to do no harm to her family. This is the norm for first time visiting wizards. Is everyone up on how to greet her and the members of her family? I hope I can keep everyone's titles straight."

"Have you been notified that Lady Hermione is a Countess in her own right? And her name is Lady Hermione Granger-Hufflepuff." Harry asked a shocked Amelia.

"Why me Lord? And no I didn't know that when did it happen?" Amelia asked.

"Yesterday evening before dinner, she is the Countess of Angus," Harry said with a grin.

"Well this should go smooth. Sirius you are a Baron right?" Amelia asked.

"Yes," Sirius said with a grin.

"Have you reinstated Andy?" Amelia asked.

"It wasn't necessary, while mother blew smoke up everyone asses' father refused to disown her. I disowned Bella and Narcissa and dissolved both marriages. So yes, she is a Baroness as is Dora. I'm sorry Ted, but I don't know what title you hold if any," Sirius was smiling from ear to ear.

"Hermione since you're a Countess in your own right you would normally name your father and mother as Baron and Baroness. Do you wish to do this?" Augusta asked.

Hermione said yes, and Augusta told her what needed done.

Amelia generated a list and stated she just may have a snowball's chance in hell of getting it right. The list read:

His Grace Harry James Potter, Duke of Wight, Earl of Hogwarts, Earl of Inverness, Earl of Aberdeen, Earl of Perthshire.

His fiancée, Lady Hermione Jean Granger, Countess of Angus, Countess in her Own Right

Her Father Sir Daniel Michael Granger, Baron of Angus

Her Mother Lady Emma Jean Granger, Baroness of Angus

Lord Sirius Orion Black, Baron of Black Isle, His Grace Lord Harry's Godfather

His Cousin Lady Andromeda Nymphadora Tonks, Baroness of Black Isle

Her Husband Mr. Ted Edward Tonks

Their Daughter Lady Nymphadora Marie Tonks, Baroness of Black Isle

Lady Regent Augusta Matte Longbottom, Countess of Bottomglen

Heir Apparent Lord Neville Franklin Longbottom, Baron of Bottomglen

Mr. James Croaker Director of the Department of Mysteries

Mr. Kingsley Shacklebolt Director of the Department of Magical Law Enforcement

Mr. Alastor John Moody, Chief Auror

Lady Amelia Susan Bones, Countess of Linden and Minister of Magic

"This isn't a group it's a bloody mob." Amelia mumbled.

They somehow made it to Buckingham Palace and took their oaths. Then they were escorted into Her Majesty's private study.

Amelia made it through the introductions, and each shook the Queen's offered hand and was asked to call her Ma'am.

"We will do something we rarely do, but it seems Lord Potter and I am related. Actually, he is my second cousin, so I will consider you either, all members of his family, or his close friends allowing us to bypass protocol a fair amount. Now Harry, please tell us what the hell is going on, and why you took the former Minister prisoner. Not that we think you weren't justified or do not have the right." Her Majesty asked in a way that forced a response.

"I have the ability to show you what happened Ma'am, if you don't mind. However, I will have to use my wand to let us view it." Harry said with a smile.

"We would appreciate that, so you may draw and use your wand," Her Majesty replied.

Harry sat a crystal on the coffee table they sat around, pointed his hand at the floor and shot his wand into his hand. He tapped the crystal three times and slid his wand back in the holster. The crystal showed exactly what happened then to everyone but to Harry's surprise it showed his conversations with Hogwarts during her reports on Fudge and Umbridge.

"We must say you show an inordinate amount of patience. We are not sure we could keep from having both publicly hung by now. Your Grace, you have our backing in whatever action you take. Minister Bones now tell us what has happened to our Chief Warlock," Her Majesty said looking Amelia in the eyes.

"Actually Ma'am, Harry may be better able to do that with Mr. Tonks, his solicitor's, help." Amelia replied with a grin at Harry.

"Thanks Minister I love you too. Where to start, I guess the beginning is always the best place to start a story. Ma'am on 31 October 1981…"

"Harry, may we ask how many crystals did you bring?" Her Majesty asked.

"All 56 Ma'am, I had no idea what you would want to know. And sometime it is easier for me to show than explain."

"Approximately how many hours would they take to view?" Her Majesty was now in a snit at the lack of information she had been supplied by Fudge.

"Two to three hours Ma'am. I can skip and slow things down based on what you would like to see," Harry said softly, aware of her change of demeanor.

"Very good, we will contact Phillip, Charles, and Andrew to see if we can move lunch up by thirty minutes. How large can you make this presentation?" Her Majesty asked.

"With the right-sized area, I can make twice actual size Ma'am."

"Harry enough of the Ma'am at the beginning or end of a sentence. Relax we promise we won't bite. None of my family does, well maybe Andrew used to but Sarah will put him on a short leash. All of you, please relax. So all of you know, my entire family is briefed on your world. Generally, it is done through the Prime Minister by your Minister of Magic. We have known Dumbledore for years but never came to trust him or his words." Her Majesty said shocking them all.

An aide came in and whispered something in her ear then left.

"If you would like, we could magically enlarge this room and create furniture or do it to any other room, then set it right when we are finished. All we need to know is what you would like. It would give Harry and Hermione a chance to show their charms and transfiguration skills," Amelia said while smiling at the shocked teens.

Harry thought, I'll get you for this Amelia. He looked at Hermione and winked. She nodded in return. Moody saw them and smiled, knowing his boss was about to get her knickers knotted.

Croaker said, "Harry, I brought some small blocks of wood if you need them."

"Thanks Croaker but Hermione and I always carry small scraps of paper." Then looking to the Queen he added, "If we may, Hermione and I will give a small demonstration, but we will need to use our wands."

"You have our permission."

Harry asked, "cup and saucer, I'll do the tea service alright."

She nodded, and Harry put four scraps of parchment about one-half inch square on the coffee table. She took one and tore it in half, saying, "Sugar and cream."

Harry waved his wand and a scrap of paper turned into a silver platter. He levitated as second scrap on the tray and waved his wand again. A steaming silver teapot appeared, and the aroma began filling the room. Meanwhile, Hermione had transfigured one large scrap into 16 saucers and other into 16 cups, and the two small ones became a sugar bowl with sugar, spoon, and lid. The other was a creamer with cream. Every item had the House of Windsor's coat of arms on them.

"You may want to check the detail on the coat of arms Ma'am, I've only seen it once." Harry said.

Her Majesty looked at him shocked and asked, "How long will these last?"

"I believe they are permanent. They are my fiancé's and my present to you Your Majesty. However, Croaker can check and tell you for sure," Harry said while smiling at Amelia.

"Yes Mr. Croaker you may use your wand."

Croaker made four passes over the items then said, "They are permanent and with unbreakable charms, anti-theft charms, pressing the sword on the coat of arms on the teapot, sugar bowl, and creamer refills them. There is an ever-fresh charm on those three items plus a charm to keep the cream cool and the tea hot while the teapot remains cool to the touch. Amy this demonstration is more than enough to declare them both with outstanding work for OWL and NEWT levels in charms and transfiguration. The detail work on all pieces is outstanding, well done you two. I am curious what kind of couch you would do," Croaker asked.

"One fit for a Queen of course, what else would you expect?" Harry replied cheekily.

"Mr. Croaker if we understand you, this service is permanent and cannot be stolen or broken. The tea, cream, and sugar are always fresh and hot or cold as required. And by touching the sword on the teapot, creamer, and sugar bowl those items refill." Her Majesty stated.

"You understood perfectly Ma'am."

"Actually Croaker missed a couple of things. If you touch the sword and say 'stay on the kitchen counter' the set will return to that point if removed from your chambers. If you touch the sword on a cup and say 'fill' the cup will fill with tea from the pot. It works like this," Harry touched the sword on a cup, "fill." The cup filled.

"What kind of tea do you prefer Ma'am?"

"Actually it surprises some but I like Greenleaf," Her Majesty replied with a slight smile.

"Please touch the sword on the cup and say fill with Greenleaf."

She did and the cup was filled with steaming tea.

Amelia looked at Croaker, who said, "Don't look at me Amy you tried to put them on the spot, and it bit you. I just missed a couple of Mastery level charms."

"Ma'am…"

"Harry we think it's time for you and Hermione to call me Liz. We don't like called Cousin Liz so just Liz will do. Now continue please, and Harry that was a hidden command from your Queen." Her Majesty said shocking the adults in the room.

"Liz if you need more than 16 in the setting let us know a duplicating charm is easy." Harry stated.

"We know you didn't mean to Harry, but you've put us in a dilemma. My family is large and these setting being unbreakable means even the small children could be served off the same service as the adults. We know this doesn't sound like a big thing, but to the children it really is."

"Will 48 be enough? This really isn't a big thing to us. We do it to suit our needs daily."

"Actually 48 would be just fine Harry."

Harry looked at Hermione and she shrugged. He waved his hand over the saucers and cups and said, "There are 32 more settings on the counter in your kitchen behind me as well as plates, salad plates, and soup bowl. Oh, I also added desert plates. Hermione what did I miss?"

"I can't think of anything since this is our first meeting with Her Majesty," Hermione replied.

"Liz what else would complete the set for you?"

"That's more than enough Harry it's a complete service that we normally use for family. Now we want to know why you didn't use your wand to do that," Her tone brooked no argument.

"Well Hermione would say I was showing off, but the truth is I need the wand for fine details in the silver or china. However, to duplicate or copy an original, I don't need it. Something like a duplicating charm is easy but curses I haven't learned yet are difficult especially without a wand. I suspect Alastor will work with me learning to do those. It does take more power than if I use my wand," Harry replied with a smile at his betrothed.

"Excuse me Harry but when do you plan to tell us you are Charlus Potter replacement as a battle mage?" Her Majesty asked.

"Well Liz, I hadn't planned on it until I complete my training, and Mad Eye is chomping at the bit to do that as is Dora."

"Mad Eye?"

"Sorry, it's Alastor's nickname, and Miss Tonks prefers Dora to Nymphadora, then we call Sirius Mutt because of how he used to sniff around the ladies."

"Hey, pup its Padfoot not mutt?"

"Pup?"

"See what you started mutt. Yes, he's dog animagus, in other words he can change into a dog. My other pseudo uncle is a werewolf called Mooney for obvious reasons. They sometimes call me Prongslet because my Dad could change into a stag. Mooney is perfectly safe to be around except for the full moon of course." Harry stated.

Her Majesty looked as Sirius and nodded, and after shooting Harry a dirty look, stood and changed into Padfoot then changed back. The rest of the Queen's family arrived, and introductions were made. Harry thought Dianna was more beautiful in person than in the pictures he had seen.

"Liz when did you get this new china and tea setting?"

"Phillip they're a gift from Harry. You'll find them quite unique I believe. We declare this a full family meeting and declare protocol out."

Charles raised his right eyebrow. She had never done that except with Ronald Regan, at least that he knew of.

"Mother…"

"Charles you always call me Mum in private and this is considered private. Harry I believe we need a table for 22."

"Would you like to use the new china?"

"Yes"

Harry stood and waved his wand several times, the room tripled in size. He walked to the far wall, and dropped as slip of paper and said, "Hermione love. I'll do the table if you'll do the chairs. I believe dark mahogany would look better than teak."

The two stood side by side, and transfigure the single slip of paper into a mahogany table and 22 chairs. There was no doubt which chair was for Liz.

"Harry during family dinners I sit in the middle."

A swapping charm later and she nodded. The table seated four on each end and 8 down each side. The china and tea services floated to the table. Harry and Hermione stepped back then waved their wands and three vases of flowers appeared. They contained English roses and Lilies. Harry looked at the shocked family.

"Did we do something wrong?"

Phillip said, "No son we're just shocked at the detail level of the work, and how little time it took. In my opinion, it's perfect, but how long will it last?"

"That depends on how long you would like it to last, sir."

"If it weren't for the fact that so many people know what this chamber normally looks like I say make it permanent."

Harry and Hermione walked back to the original chamber, "Hermione you do the paintings and decoration, and I'll do the wall alright."

They waved their wands and a wall exactly like the original appeared.

"Prince Andrew, please walk through the wall then tell us what you see. Don't hesitate, just walk straight through, it is an illusion, but if you stop or hesitate, it will seem solid. You can actually lean on it if you do that slowly."

They watched as Andrew disappeared through the wall then returned.

"Mum it's just as Harry described, I felt a tingle as I passed through is all."

"Harry, how old are you and Hermione?" Princess Diana asked.

"I'll be 13 the end of July and Hermione will be 14 on 19 September. I like older women like my father did. He chose the smartest witch of his age, and I was lucky enough to be able to do the same."

"I see. It seems to me with ten older wizards in the room, one or more of them would have done what you did."

Amelia admitted, "Princess Diana it's my fault for trying to put Harry on the spot. I must admit he backfired that on me in a spectacular manner. After seeing this, I will drop any retaliation in the way of pranking. As Shakespeare said, discretion is the better part of valor."

"Liz if you'll think of how you want the expansion decorated with couches, chairs, and other furniture, we'll do those after lunch. I'll also show you how to reconfigure the table and add or subtract chairs."

Croaker looked at Amelia and she said, "I agree it's above Mastery level work, but it would be too hard to explain and they would lose an element of surprise," Croaker nodded.

"Too further answer Princess Diana's question none of us old fogies can do this on a permanent basis. I doubt most of us could make it last six months before it reverted to a scrap of paper. Each ancient wizard family has certain family magic known only to them. Harry's great, great-grandfather was the last battle mage, well known for his transfiguration and charms. He descended from Godric Gryffindor a true warrior and one of the four founders of Hogwarts. Apparently, Harry's mother was descended from Rowena Ravenclaw a witch of high intellect and master of Mind Magic, Runes and Arithmancy and second of the four founders of Hogwarts. He just found out he is both the magical and blood heir of Salazar Slytherin the third of the founders of Hogwarts. He was a Parseltongue able to speak to snakes, dragons, and other animals. He also was a potions master and seer. I have no idea what Harry can do, but at age twelve, he is more powerful than Merlin on Merlin's scale.

Hermione is descended from Helga Hufflepuff the fourth founder and a healer with an affinity for plants and potions. That is on her mother's side. She is descended from Sir Galahad on her father's side. Galahad was a wizard but other than what you know about him, we know nothing of his magical powers. It takes a certain level of power to transfigure things. It usually begins with changing a matchstick into a needle and takes years to learn. I hope that answers your question in a more complete manner."

"Thank you, Minister Bones. It did but also led to so many more, perhaps for another time."

"Harry I just thought of something I can't have our staff serving lunch on that table in the expansion."

"How much of the palace is used, and how many know of every room Liz?"

"Less than ten percent is used, and new rooms are still being discovered after all these years."

"So if I was looking at the painting of the seashore and placed my hand next to it and fell through a door into the room would that be acceptable as a possibility?"

"Similar thing has happened in the past, Harry."

"I'll do a china cabinet, and place what isn't being used in it so it will look like we discovered the china in the room. Hermione you need to do some furniture please, and change the paintings and decorations on the back wall. I'll help of course."

When they finished, Her Majesty called the staff and explained what Harry found and said they would be eating in the newly discovered room. After lunch, Harry moved the new furniture around and created a platform to show the crystals projections on.

"This first one is 31 October 1981, and is of my mother dying and me being attacked. It's not very long or pleasant."

After viewing that memory, Harry showed a few on how he was treated and some of the abuse. While everyone was livid, Her Majesty was furious. Before she could speak Minister Bones said, "I want the lot in Azkaban, Kingsley. I think medium security for the adults and minimum for the baby whale."

"Amy placing Harry there is in direct contradiction to James and Lily's wills, and Dumbledore knew that. I'd have them checked for compulsion and other charms before we do anything too rash," Sirius said.

"Sirius Black as a voice of reason, will wonders never cease," Mad Eye snorted.

"Hey, 11 years in that hole changes anyone."

Harry then showed a good portion of his first year, especially his conversations with Dumbledore.

"May we assume that Dumbledore will go to Azkaban, Amelia?"

"Liz I want to destroy him first. I have his available assets, and he still owes me approximately ₤10 million. Now I want his reputation shredded in a very public manner. We start that with the Wizengamot meeting later today when House Longbottom declares blood feud with House Dumbledore."

Harry then showed the last year. The basilisk drew a lot of gasps and cheers when Harry killed it. Harry was asked by Her Majesty to freeze the part when Fawkes flashed in.

"I have never seen a bird like that," Liz said.

"It's a Phoenix and they are said to be immortal. He has disappeared, most probably breaking his familiar bond with Dumbledore." Harry replied then continued the memory.

When he showed Fudge, Umbridge and his conversations with Lady Hogwarts and her telling of their true plans, the Royal Family was solidly behind Harry and his actions.

"The defeat of the basilisk would be reason enough to bestow the Order of the Garter Phillip."

"Please don't Your Majesty, I have enough problems with fame now."

"We will respect that decision for now, but we will do something later. There is no telling how many young lives you saved. We can be patient."

Andrew snorted and got a dirty look from his mother. "Mum you must admit that patience is not your most outstanding virtue. Do the words I want this yesterday, ring any bells within this family?"

"Alright Andrew I'll concede that point."

Harry redid the wall so it could be taken down, and the room opened up. To anyone remodeling it would look like the wall was original and the door was hidden long ago for some reason. After saying goodbye, the wizards and Grangers went back to the Ministry.

Ministry of Magic Courtroom 10 – Wizengamot Meeting

Croaker stepped to the podium and waved his wand then said, "This courtroom is now sealed, and all magic suppressed except for the few I have permitted to use it. You may note we are short a number of members. That is because we have found them to be Death Eaters or supporters of the so-called Lord Voldemort. Those that were stopped in the entry were found out today. Any of you with similar thoughts will be found, and you will be incarcerated."

"We have three members to install or reinstall. The first is Lord Baron Sirius Orion Black, who is hereby reinstalled to his family seat. The next is Lady Countess Hermione Jean Granger-Hufflepuff-Galahad, who now holds the Hufflepuff and Galahad seats. Her named proxy is Lord Black. Last is Lord Earl Harry James Potter-Gryffindor-Ravenclaw-Slytherin. Lord Potter currently holds four seats and has named Lord Black as his proxy, so mote it be.

Augusta stood and said, "Chief Warlock, I seek permission to speak."

"You may speak Lady Longbottom."

"The House of Longbottom declares blood feud against House Dumbledore and its allies, so mote it be."

Sirius stood and said, "The House of Black declares its allegiance with the House of Longbottom in the blood feud against House Dumbledore."

Harry stood and said, "The Houses of Potter, Gryffindor, Ravenclaw, and Slytherin declares its allegiance with the House of Longbottom in the blood feud against House Dumbledore."

Hermione, Augusta, Amelia, Alastor, Kinglsey, and Croaker declared their allegiance to Harry. They were followed by the houses of Greengrass, Davis, Diggory, and ten others Harry didn't know.

Arthur Weasley stood and said, "The House of Weasley breaks its alliance with House Dumbledore because of a life debt owed the House of Potter, so mote it be."

Six other houses broke their alliances, although none tried to ally themselves with the House of Potter.

Croaker gained control of the meeting and stated, "The first order of business is the war Fudge, and Umbridge declared against the Earldom of Hogsmeade. A meeting was held with Her Majesty, and she clearly stated Lord Gryffindor was within his rights to see the former Minister's action as a declaration of war. She has given her blessing to Lord Gryffindor to handle this matter in any way he sees fit. Lord Gryffindor what are your wishes?"

"Chief Warlock, I wish the former Minister and his Undersecretary tried by this body, but I maintain the right to execute them if they are not sufficiently punished for their actions."

The Wizengamot agreed to try Fudge and Umbridge together. Dobby and Tinker brought them into the courtroom. When they started yelling against their treatment, Croaker silenced them.

"Lord Gryffindor has Goblin memory crystals depicting what actually happened. As you all know these are true memories and cannot be faked or modified, their use has several precedents. Lord Gryffindor if you would show the memories in the proper order please."

Harry did as he was asked at the end of the last one Fudge, and Umbitch knew they were screwed, as even their most loyal supporters couldn't believe what they saw. A unamous guilty vote with the recommendation of the kiss followed no discussion by the members. Harry recommended the veil, as there were no reasons he saw to take up space in Azkaban for bodies that at best were husks. His recommendation was followed, and then Fudge and Umbitch were led to the Department of Mysteries and put through the veil.

"Due to the trial of Fudge and Umbridge causing us to be in session this late, the trial of Albus Percival Wulfric Brian Dumbledore is rescheduled for 09:00 tomorrow. This session of the Wizengamot is in recess until 08:45 tomorrow morning." Croaker declared. Amelia Bones smiled there would be multiple raids this night and would continue until the Death Eaters were locked up.

Arthur asked Harry for a word and said, "Lord Potter. I want you to know that I cannot swear allegiance to your house because of the life debt owed."

"I know Mr. Weasley. I was relieved when you broke the alliance with Dumbledore. I don't have to kill Ronald and Percy tonight, but if they continue down the paths they are on, it will happen. My patience is getting very thin when it comes to those two. Ronald was Dumbledore's spy, and Percy is a subtle bully and I do not tolerate either for very long. I have stopped their free tuition and neither like that." Harry paused to let that sink in.

"The twins are working with me on a project, and their tuition is taken care of as long as they maintain good grades. Ginny has or will have money coming from the sale of the basilisk. This money is tied up tight until she turns 30 and there are only certain things it can be used for plus a small stipend of ₲10 per month for school supplies during the term and such. I blame Albus for her being placed in the situation. Hogwarts informed him of the diary and who had it. He took no action and placed the entire school in danger. All Ronald did was to get in the way, and almost got all of us killed. You'll see most of this tomorrow."

Arthur was shocked this is not what he had been told. Perhaps it was time to pull Percy and Ronald out of school to save their lives. From what he saw today Harry was not the lose wand Percy described. He made one more decision that would have a huge effect on House Weasley.

Courtroom 10

After the breakfast meeting with the staff, those going to the Ministry were leaving the Great Hall when Percy Weasley stood and shouted. "Potter I challenge you to a wizard duel to the death."

"Mr. Weasley you cannot do that due to the life debt your family owes me. Anyone with more than two brain cells and a pureblood knows that."

Percy pulled his wand and shouted, "Avada…"

Six stunners and a Reducto hit Percy. The Reducto missed Percy's shoulder but hit his head. Percy's body was flung into the wall behind him leaving a bloody streak as it slid down the wall.

"Shit, I didn't want this to happen. Dobby, inform Shaklebolt I need him and Croaker here immediately."

"Yes Lord Harry," Dobby said and popped away.

"Language, Harry."

"Yes dear. Fred, George, Ginny, I didn't want this to happen."

"Harry we know it was his choice not yours. His magic most probably killed him for attacking you. The git knew of the life debt and its penalties. We're sorry the others had to witness that but all you did was to defend yourselves."

"Harry I agree with George," Ginny said.

"Well I don't and Potter you will pay for killing my brother."

"Hogwarts remove Ronald Weasley from this school before I kill him. Ronald I've had it with you, be prepared to die the next time you speak to me you traitor. And Ronald that is not a threat it is a promise," Harry was nearing battle mode and Hermione hugged him to settle him down.

Ronald found himself outside the gate with his trunk. He hoped he had enough change to use the floo, so he could get home. He didn't expect Harry to do this. They were best mates after all. Harry needed to be more understanding about how things worked. He was only a half blood after all, and I'm the pureblood I should be in command not him. Ronald would find a rude awakening when his father came home.

Croaker and Kingsley arrived and inspected every wand in the group. Harry hadn't cast anything since yesterday. The last thing the others cast was stunners. It was decided that no one from the group cast the Reducto that took Percy's life. One student thought, "Tell me while I'm petrified that you will have me when you desire and you'll get what you deserve you bastard."

When those from Hogwarts arrived, they were escorted to the Minister's conference room. She said, "This will be short and sweet. We got all but three on the list those three now have bounties on their heads, and their assets are frozen. The Goblins are authorized to arrest them and hit wizards have been dispatched to their last known location. These are lesser Death Eaters, and they were recruited just before Moldyshorts was dispatched. They're normally on vacation this time of the year so nothing seems out of the ordinary."

Dumbledore

The group arrived in the courtroom, in a good mood, and took their seats. Croaker called the session to order.

"Today we begin the trial of Albus Percival Wulfric Brian Dumbledore former Headmaster of Hogwarts, former Chief Warlock, and former Chief Mugwump of the ICW. At my request, assisting the prosecution is Lord Potter. Please bring the defendant in and chain him to the chair where the Department of Mysteries truth serum will be administered. Since this is a high-profile case it will be presented according to the charges against the defendant who will be referred to as Dumbledore."

Dumbledore was brought in and chained to the chair he didn't look nearly as over confident and smug as he usually did. Harry thought, the old bastard is trying for sympathy. We will see how that works for him.

After the truth potion was administered, Croaker began:

"State your name."

"Albus Percival Wulfric Brian Dumbledore."

"Are you a Death Eater?"

"No"

"Did you play a role in the creation of Voldemort?"

"Yes"

"Was this intentional?"

"Yes"

"Why?"

"I needed a new dark lord to defeat as my popularity was declining."

"Did you organize a group known as the Order of the Phoenix?"

"Yes"

"Why?"

"I needed cannon fodder while looking light."

"Did you intentionally send members of this group on missions that you knew had little chance of success and that some if not all would be killed?"

"Yes, we had to be seen as doing something, the people needed hope."

"Why?"

"It was for the greater good."

"Whose greater good?"

"Mine of course, no one else matters to me."

"Did you steal funds from Lord Potter's trust vault?"

"Yes, he won't need them. He needs to be killed by Tom. The prophecy says, one must die by the hand of the other."

"It certainly does not. It says one cannot live while both survive, and there are many meanings to those words. Did you set the Potter's up to die?"

"Yes it was simple, a compulsion charm on Black, and he suggests Pettigrew as secret keeper. Peter leads Voldemort to the Potters, and I know who is to defeat the dark lord. But which dark lord Tom or me I still don't know."

"So you consider yourself a dark lord?"

"Yes, with the things I've done and will do I'm certainly not light."

The press was going nuts, and the Wizengamot members were seething while Harry revised his plans. When the trial was finished, everyone knew Dumbledore had set Harry up to fail and supervised his abuse casting compulsion charms and wards on the Dursleys to act the way they did. It began when Lily turned 11 and found out she was a witch. Dumbledore freely admitted stealing from Harry and named three accounts the Goblins hadn't discovered. He admitted to knowing of the diary and basilisk, and that he was testing Harry. He also knew Snape spied for Moldyshorts and admitted using him to keep the number of Aurors and healers declining. He let Snape encourage bullying and his students joining Moldyshorts. Dumbledore knew he was going to die but couldn't stop telling the truth. At 10:17 that morning Croaker, Harry, and the others watch as Dumbledore was sent through the veil screaming. Augusta declared the blood feud over and done.

Malfoy - Snape

After Snape and Malfoy were tried, Harry could and would sit the others out. Malfoy was brought in looking all haughty and proud he saw Narcissa and Draco in the audience. Then he saw Harry and Sirius on the Wizengamot.

"Potter, when Fudge lets me out I'm coming for you."

"Lucy, Fudge, Umbitch, and Dumbledore are dead or soon will be, and you are next. Your fortune is mine your marriage is annulled your son is a bastard. Make that a no-name bastard since Narcissa has been disowned. I have your fortune and will soon have your precious manor, and you'll still owe me over a million so set your ass down and take your punishment like a big boy instead of like the coward you are. Your little pretty boy git got his ass kicked, and can't produce children. Hell, he can't even get it up. Your line ends with you, and you're alone, how does that feel Lucy? I think it's the result of the inbreeding don't you?" Harry replied with a sneer that made Snape's look tame.

Under the truth potion, Malfoy admitted being an active Death Eater, and that he was never Imperiused. He admitted trying to kill Harry. It was over quick, and he was sent through the veil screaming about the money that he had given Fudge to keep him free.

Snape entered sneering as usual.

"Potter when Dumbledore gets me out of here I'm coming for you."

"Ah it seemed dear Albus passed away this morning as he was sent screaming through the veil, followed by Lucy. You're next you bastard, good luck if you meet my father on the other side. Actually, if I were you, I would be more concerned with meeting my mother. She truly hates you Snivellus. And Snivelly you're short in tithe by over ₲500,000 as the heir of Salazar Slytherin I called all debts due. I'll see if you left anything good among your possessions, since they're now mine."

Snape's sneer turned to an ashen face and sweaty brow. The poor baby wasn't a happy camper. His trial took less than ten minutes, and he proudly walked through the veil. Somehow, Harry was not surprised it took either a fool or a brave man to be a spy.

Bill and Charlie Weasley approached Harry with open palms facing him as a sign of peace. "Lord Potter I come in father's stead. Ronald told one story, but Ginny and the twins told the truth. Our family holds no malice toward you. However, that doesn't include Ronald. Dad's at his wits end with him, and if he doesn't shut his mouth, he may be the first ever cast from House Weasley. Mum is beside herself but realizes it was an accident, and you never threw a curse at Percy."

"Charlie is here because Dad called a family meeting last night and laid the law down to Mum. None of us has ever seen him this angry. He took today off and went to the school apparently just after you left. The professors, Ginny, Fred, and George said you never issued a curse, and the Aurors don't know who did but are still checking. When he arrived at the Three Broomsticks, he sent Ron home telling him to go straight to his room and stay there until he arrived. When he returned with Percy, he had to shut Mum and Ron up. He lit into Ron and threatened to disown him if he didn't straighten up. I don't know what they'll do about Ron, if he doesn't go to Hogwarts I doubt any other school will accept him." Bill said his eyes downcast and wet.

"Bill as a member of the Gringotts team what I tell you now must stay between us. Your mother is about to receive a rather large windfall because she's the last Prewett, and her brothers were lost in the war. I used an old law and clamed Voldemort's vault by conquest. This led to a windfall that will be split among the victims' families on an equal basis. This won't bring Percy back, but it will relieve her concerns about money. As you may know, I sold the basilisk carcass and shared that with the victims. I explained to your father what Ginny received and how her trust vault is set up. What I didn't tell Arthur is that when she gets married her husband cannot touch a Knut from her vault ever. The way it's invested within 18 years it will probably be worth about ₲5 million. "

"Ronald will be pissed since he got nothing but what he owed me waved. The truth that all he did was to get in my way and nearly got us killed. He let Lockhart get his wand. I didn't want Ronald or Lockhart along. If Ronald's wand had been working properly we would have Voldemort running around with a young body and a 72-foot basilisk to deal with." Harry said quietly after putting up privacy wards.

"Harry our family owes you more than we could ever repay. We probably won't be successful but Charlie, and I will talk to Ron and force him to tell the truth for a change." Bill replied shaking his head at the thought of his youngest brother.

"I wish you luck with that. Dumbledore made him promises he had no right to, and then Dumbledore couldn't come through with. Ronald was promised Hermione, and he can't get it through his thick scull that she and I are engaged. I'm the head of four Ancient and Most Noble Houses, and Hermione is the head of two. Messing with us, or trying to break our betrothal is a one-way ticket to the afterlife. He probably has more to worry about with her than he does with me. If he stays away from us, we'll do the same. But he is out of Hogwarts, and the school won't let him through the wards," Harry stated firmly but without malice.

"Harry did they find out who cast the Reducto?" Charlie asked entering the conversation for the first time.

"No Charlie, it didn't come from us. We had the Ministry check our wands. It was cast silently so there is no voice attached to it. Madam Bones, Croaker, and Mad Eye looked at my memory, and they can't tell where it came from. Their theory is that someone outside our group had it in for Percy and took advantage of the situation. Lady Hogwarts said she didn't see who cast it and was looking forward to absorbing the Killing Curse." Harry replied honestly.

"Thanks for sharing that Harry and thanks for your time," A defeated Bill said.

"No problem Bill," They shook hands, and Harry left.

"Our little brother is a damn fool to mess with him Charlie. His power rating is about 400 above what Dumbledore's was. Ron sure screwed the gnome on his friendship with Harry, although I doubt Ron even knows what being a friend means." Bill told his brother and best friend.

"I don't think he does. I think he's a self-centered little berk who will end up getting himself killed." Charlie replied and shook his head at the stupidity of his youngest brother.

Buckingham Palace – Royal Family meeting

The Royal Family finished breakfast, and Her Majesty asked, "What did you think of those we met yesterday?"

Phillip said, "Madam Bones seems honest and hard-working and was left a nightmare to straighten out. Croaker is quiet and different, but there is power behind his actions. Mad Eye Moody is an old warrior and is a bit paranoid, but that's why he's still alive. Shacklebolt is friendly enough but tough as nails. Augusta Longbottom is a powerful witch, honest and straightforward. Her grandson is shy but coming on his own. The older Tonks are solicitors in both worlds. They're also honest. The young one, Dora, is a fighter and probably a very good one. Sirius Black is or was a rounder, fun loving but dangerous in a fight. He's trying to find his way back from false imprisonment and offers Harry good advice." Phillip sipped his tea while forming his thoughts.

"The Grangers are upper-middle class dentists who have built their own business. They're new to the wizard world. Dan was a SAS Captain, who saw action in the Falklands. Emma supports her husband and daughter and is the glue when the family needs that. Hermione doesn't know her own power yet but has more power than the adults have. Harry is the most powerful, and will be the leader of the wizard world one day, but most probably will stay in the background. He hates his fame because he thinks he didn't earn it. Unfortunately, he has killed and will kill again when necessary. He's still discovering his heritage and power, but he's only 13, although he acts closer to 25. He loves Hermione, and she loves him. They were lucky to have found that so early in life," Phillip finished with a slight smile.

The others agreed as did Her Majesty. She asked. "What can we do for him?"

"Wait Liz, he'll do something that attracts our press if this Voldemort comes back. That creep will start killing, as soon as he is able. Harry will take him down, and then you can do something. In the meantime, we find out more about the connection between the two of you. When you review the peerages, you can discover His Grace the Duke of Wight, hasn't been seen or heard from in years. This concerns you because you're related since the last Dukes wife was your first cousin. Then later we can leak that we found her son is an orphan named Harry James Potter approximately 13 years old. However, the records all lead to dead ends. You could say you've found more than one Potter, but they weren't related."

"Actually that's mostly true or at least close enough to be believable, and can be substantiated by a certain professor at Oxford. Too bad, we're not related close enough to make him a Prince. He seems to enjoy a good prank if it's not the bullying type." Liz stated with a faraway look in her eyes the others recognized.

"Mum, a Prince doesn't have to that closely related just related. Yes, the designation Royal Highness is meant to be straight-line family. But his or her highness includes sisters, aunts, uncles, and cousins. Your grandfather installed several cousins, including third cousins as Prince or Princess. You may also want to remember that in the old days the only Prince was the oldest son but all daughters were Princesses. Also an Earl was the highest peerage under the Prince, who later became a Duke. While not all Dukes can be installed as a Prince, those related can and were regularly. This was done as late as the 1920s."

"Thank you Andrew."

Meanwhile at the Dursleys things were not going well for them at all.

End Chapter 9

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