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After the judges finished explaining the next task Harry shook the other champion's hands and left with his egg under his arm. He made his way to the castle getting congratulations along the way. He made his way to the room he was training in and as soon as he walked in he was slapped in the face by Lily.
"Ouch!" He exclaimed
"You bloody prick." Lily said hugging him tightly.
"Where do you get that idea, the flame freezing charm?" Hermione asked knowing that wasn't one of the ones they worked on together.
"I tried to tell you but no one listened to me." Luna said dreamily looking out the window dreamy smile still present though it was slightly sad now.
"It was Luna's idea, pretty brilliant if you ask me." Harry said as he hugged Rose. After he let go of Rose he gave Luna a hug. "Thank you all for all the help you gave me."
"So what took you so long to get here?" Lily asked and Harry told them what the teachers told him and the other champions.
"So this is the clue." Rose said holding up the golden egg.
"Yes it is." Harry said
"So are we opening it or not?" Rose asked causing Harry to laugh.
"Yeah you go ahead and do the honors little flower." Harry said and she opened the egg causing it to shriek loudly. Rose quickly slammed the egg closed and they all looked at each other the only one seemingly not effected was Luna who had her happy dreamy grin on her face as she stared out the window.
"What the bloody hell was that?" Harry asked after a few seconds of silence.
"I do believe that is part of the task." Hermione said rubbing her ears.
"So the task is to see who can make the loudest high pitched screech on a black board." Harry said drawing laughs from the others. "I'll figure this out later I have to go take a shower. Since it's a pretty nice day lets meet at the lake in say forty-five minutes."
"Alright." Lily said as Harry took the egg from Rose. He gave a small wave before leaving the room. When he got tot eh Ravenclaw tower the raven asked his riddle.
"Alive without breath, as cold as death, never thirsty ever drinking, all in mail never clinking."
"Fish, that one is from the Hobbit." Harry said as he opened the door. As soon he did cheers erupted from inside. Harry hid his scowl as he realized at least one person in here was stealing Luna's belongings. Now that he survived the task it was time to remedy that problem. He walked through the crowd getting clapped on the back and well wishes. Looking around he found the people he was looking for. And lick was with him as they were all together in a corner talking. Harry walked towards the six prefects and walked through an area silencing charm. He cleared his throat and the prefects turned to face him.
"Harry Potter great job out there today." The seventh year male prefect said, Harry was pretty sure his name was Roger Davis.
"Thanks." Harry replied looking at them blankly and their smiles fell from their faces.
"Is something wrong?" Asked the seventh year female prefect whose name Harry didn't know.
"Something is very wrong. I wanted to let the six of you know that a friend of mine has had some belongings stolen. Her name is Luna Lovegood. Her feet were freezing this morning because someone stole her shoes. I'm pretty sure other stuff has been stolen as well and not only this year." Harry said and noticed the rage on all of the male prefects and the seventh year female prefect. The other two though looked slightly worried. "I wanted to tell you, you have until morning to get all her stuff back in perfect condition or I'll start looking and I won't be nice about my search."
"Oh trust me Harry, neither will we." Davis said looking around the room for a first target.
"Good, I'd start with the girls third year and up." Harry said before turning and walking up to the boys dorm. He put the egg into his trunk and grabbed a change of clothes before going into the bathroom. After taking a quick shower Harry made his way down to the lake. He hung out with his sisters and friends enjoying the rest of the day until dinner where they sat at their usual spot at the Ravens table. After they finished dinner they all walked to the Gryffindor tower where Harry bid the three girls good night. Harry offered Luna his arm and she slid hers through it. They walked back to the tower and Luna gave the answer to the riddle. They walked in and Harry saw the common room was still quite full.
"I'm going to head to bed Luna, I'm pretty tired." Harry said with a yawn.
"I am as well. Good night Harry." She said giving him a smile as she walked upstairs. Harry ran a hand over his face as he walked upstairs.
"Something bothering you Harry?" Jeff asked as Harry sat him down on the desk before jumping onto his bed.
"Just…" Harry stopped with a sigh. "Just thinking."
"About what?" Jeff asked and before Harry could answer the door was thrown open and Luna ran in with a large smile on her face.
"It's all back." She said happily.
"What Luna?" Harry asked with a raised eyebrow as he got up.
"Everything that's gone missing since first year." She said. "The humdringers brought it all back."
"That's great Luna." Harry said hugging her. "I don't think those pesky humdringers will be bothering you again."
"Thanks Harry, sorry if I disturbed you. I was just happy." She said her dreamy smile lighting up her face.
"Don't worry about it." Harry said smiling at her as she left the room quickly. Harry lay back down with a smile still on his face and closed his eyes as he heard Jeff say 'Oh' softly. Harry ignored it and fell to sleep fully clothed.
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The next morning Harry woke up earlier than usual and went to take a shower. When he got done he dressed in a pair of jeans and a black button up shirt. After he finished getting ready for the day Harry walked out of the bathroom and started strapping all his weapons on. When he was done he grabbed Jeff and walked down stairs to see Luna waiting for him wearing denim jacket a few sizes to large for her.
"Good morning Harry." She said in her musical voice her with her dreamy smile in place.
"Morning Luna I like that jacket is it new?" Harry asked as he offered her his arm.
"No it's not new, it was my mothers. The humdringers took it last year." Luna said linking her arm through his. "It was one of the only things we were able to save form the accident. I thought it was gone forever."
"I'm glad that you got it back." Harry said grinning at her.
"Me too." Jeff said from Harry's head.
"Thanks and good morning Jeff." Luna said as she reached up and pulled Jeff off Harry's head and put him on hers.
"So much nicer here." Jeff said making Harry snort softly. After a few minutes they got to the great hall. They went to their spot at the Ravens table and sat down to start eating. They were only there for a few moments before Lily, Rose, and Hermione appeared and sat down.
"When are we leaving Harry?" Lily asked as she put some eggs and bacon on her plate and buttered some toast.
"What do you mean?" Harry asked lowering his cup of orange juice.
"I talked to Professor McGonagall yesterday she agreed to let Rose and I go with you today." Lily said
"Oh, well I'm not sure when we're leaving then. I was gonna go talk to Flitwick to see if we could leave after breakfast so I can go get a dress robe to wear." Harry said wiping his mouth on a napkin before standing up. He walked towards the head table getting stares as he walked. When he got to the front of the hall he gave polite nods to all the teachers he passed before stopping at Flitwick who was sitting next to Dumbledore who Harry completely ignored.
"Good morning Professor Flitwick, Professor McGonagall." Harry said nodded to the man then looking past Dumbledore to McGonagall who sat on his other side just so Dumbledore would know that he was being ignored.
"Good morning Mr. Potter can I help you with something?" Flitwick asked.
"Yes sir I was actually wondering if it would be possible to leave after breakfast so I can get some proper dress robes to wear to my trial today. I figure it's a magical trial, might get points in my favor dressed properly." Harry said quietly and Flitwick nodded.
"While that is a good idea you should speak with Professor McGonagall she is going to be chaperoning you today." Flitwick said and Harry looked over at her questioningly.
"I figured since two of my lions were going I would take over for professor Flitwick and I don't mind leaving early to get robes. When I finish here I'll come to collect you." McGonagall said and Harry nodded.
"Alright thank you ma'am. Have a good day sir." Harry said nodding to Flitwick.
"Thank you and good luck Harry." Flitwick said and Dumbledore gave a sigh as Harry left without acknowledging him.
"What did you do to anger the boy Albus?" McGonagall asked making Dumbledore sigh again.
"I ignored you that night Minerva." Dumbledore said sadly.
"We all make mistakes." Flitwick said watching his Raven sit between his sisters.
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Harry and his group were sitting at the table for ten minutes before McGonagall came over to the table.
"All ready Professor?" Harry asked
"Yes if you are." McGonagall said as Harry and his friends stood up. They all walked out of the great hall and stopped by the large front doors with Jeff perched on Harry's head.
"Good luck Harry." Hermione said giving him a hug.
"Thanks." Harry said as she pulled back and Luna stepped forward.
"Good luck." Luna said hugging him.
"Now I understand what you were thinking about." Jeff said in his head and Harry ignored him as he hugged Luna.
"Thanks." Harry said as she pulled back. He pulled Jeff off and put him on Luna's head with a grin. "See you guys later."
"Bye." Lily and Rose said with a wave to their friends as they followed McGonagall outside. When they got out of the gate McGonagall pulled out a gold colored scarf.
"Girls have you ever taken a portkey?" McGonagall asked and they both shook their heads. "Hold on tight and as we start to land move your legs as if you're walking."
"Okay." Lily said and Rose nodded nervously as they all grabbed the scarf.
"Alright on the count of three then. One-two-three." McGonagall said and they disappeared. When they were deposited in the alley Harry had to catch Rose, who was looking rather pale, to keep her from falling.
"You alright little flower?" Harry asked and she nodded.
"Well lets go and get your robes then we'll head to the ministry. Better early than late." McGonagall said before leading the group towards the robe shop. As they walked people stopped and watched them, some even went as far as pointing. Harry didn't know if they were pointing at him or Lily but he pulled both of his sisters closer. When they got to the shop they went in to see the shop was empty. They got a few steps in before an older slightly plump witch came out of the back room.
"Hello, I'm madam Malkin how can I help you today?" She asked cheerfully.
"I'm in need of new dress robes ma'am." Harry said with a small polite smile.
"Okay then let's head in back, ladies do feel free to look around." Malkin said leading Harry to the back. "So what material did you want?"
"Silk and I'm going to want it to be black with silver trim." Harry said
"Okay then, lets see what we've got." She said happily. About forty minutes later the small group left the shop Harry wearing his new tailored dress robes.
"You look nice Harry." Rose said as Harry pulled at the collar.
"Thanks but I'd much rather wear real clothes." Harry said. "I feel like I'm wearing a dress.
"Then why wear it?" Lily asked as they neared the portkey site.
"Because I'm sure that there are bigots in some of the seats that would frown on the clothes I was wearing. And while usually I'd wear it anyway, if it'll get me off, then I'll play their game for now." Harry said as they stopped in the portkey area. McGonagall reached into her pocket and pulled out a maroon scarf.
"To the ministry." McGonagall said and they all held onto the scarf. They all landed softly at the ministry though Rose was still looking pale. McGonagall looked at a large clock on the wall and led them over to a bank of elevators. "We have a little less than an hour until the trial. Let's go down to the court room to wait."
"Yes ma'am." All three Potters replied following her into an elevator. They stopped at the DMLE level and all four walked out. Harry was looking around hoping he didn't look as nervous as he felt. He brought a small smirk on his face as he started recognizing different Aurors who'd chased him at one time or another.
"Morning Shakbolt, ah miss Vance how lovely to see you again." Harry said waving cheerfully. "Is that the rookie Nymphadora Tonks?"
"I told you not to call me that." Growled the purple haired witch walking down the hall towards them.
"Take it as a sign of respect, you were the closest to ever catching me, besides Dawlish." Harry said and felt the tension in the air at the mention of the man's name.
"Good luck Harry." Tonks said quietly as they passed each other making Harry raise an eyebrow as he watched her walk away. They stopped outside a door marked Amelia Bones, Head DMLE.
"Wait here, I'm going to have a quick word. I was told to verify the courtroom." McGonagall said before knocking on the door. She heard a voice say enter and she walked in.
"So what's with that woman with the purple hair?" Lily asked as they leaned against the wall besides Bones door.
"She almost caught me this summer." Harry said looking around.
"How'd she almost catch you?" Rose asked.
"I was wondering around Diagon Ally in disguise and we bumped into each other while at the Leaky Cauldron. We ended up eating together and were having a pretty good time when my disguise fell. Needless to say she was quiet shocked when I went from twenty down to a wanted fourteen year old." Harry said with a grin as the door was pulled open.
"Come along, the room has been changed." McGonagall said leading them back down through the Aurors. Harry gave a large smile and wave as they got into an elevator. They went down a few levels before stopping at level nine. They got out and followed McGonagall silently down a short hall way to stairs which led them down to level ten. Thy followed McGonagall down the hall and stopped at a door with a ten on it. "We still have quiet a while until the trial starts."
"So we're just going to sit here?" Harry asked.
"Yes." McGonagall said and she waved her wand and four wooden chairs appeared. They were all quiet the whole time they were waiting but Harry was getting fidgety. After what seemed forever people started coming down towards the room. McGonagall remained seated until Madam Bones came down the hall with Shakbolt, Tonks, and an Auror Harry didn't recognize.
"Professor McGonagall, girls you can go take your seats. Mr. Potter you're to wait with the Aurors until the trial begins. If you could hand over your wand." She said and Shakbolt stepped forward with his hand held out.
"Really think I'll give my wand to you." Harry said with a scoff as he pulled his holly wand and handed it to Lily before looking at Bones. "Give me a second."
"Of course." Bones said and Harry stepped away with his sisters
"I wish you guys would reconsider attending the trial." Harry said quietly with a hand on each of their shoulders. "I don't want you guys to have to see the memories they are likely to play."
"We need to be there Harry." Lily said and Rose nodded as they both enveloped him in a hug.
"I don't want you thinking less of me because of what you may see." Harry said with a sigh.
"We never would think badly of you Harry." Rose said, voice slightly muffled by his shirt.
"Well then I'll see you after this is over." Harry said as they pulled back, they gave him small smiles as McGonagall led them inside the courtroom.
"This way." Shakbolt said deep voice right behind him before he was gently pushed forward. They led him to a small room where they sat in silence for ten minutes before a small bell chimed. Harry was led through a small black door and came out into a large circular room. As he looked around at the people gather he sighed. He read enough to know the Wizengamot were the people in the middle. Dumbledore as Chief Warlock was sitting in the middle right in front of a wooden chair with chains attached. Harry sat down without a care in the world. Sitting on Dumbledore's right was Bones and on his left was Minister Fudge. The only spectators were Lily, Rose, and McGonagall.
"Harry Potter you are here before us to stand trial over the torture and murder of one Vernon Dursley." Dumbledore's voice rang through the hall clearly. "How do you plea?"
"You know very well how I plea." Harry couldn't help snarling at the headmaster before getting himself under control. "What I did was in defense of myself and my family. The actions that happened were the works of accidental magic."
"You expect this court to believe that your magic cast a Cruciatus Curse and a killing curse accidently." A man said from the back of the crowd with a drawl.
"In my opinion it makes more sense than a child raised in the muggle world with no knowledge of magic practicing black magic." Said an old lady sitting not to far behind Dumbledore causing the crowd to start muttering.
"Let us view the memories we have in evidence that is how we will find out answer." Bones said cutting off all the muttering instantly. An Auror Harry recognized but couldn't name came into the room carrying a stone pensieve which he sat on a small table. Bones held out a phial with a silver mist in it. As the Auror tipped it into the pensieve Harry looked at Lily and Rose. Lily was a little pale as she hugged their baby sister. McGonagall seemed to notice the two girls distress for she reached out and pulled her lions against her side to comfort them. Harry was about to get up to stop the Auror but was too late as he tapped the pensieve and a 3D image appeared over the bowl. The quiet hall watched the memory and Harry looked at his sisters to see both crying softly and McGonagall looked as if she were blinking back a few tears. After the memory ended the Wizengamot started talking quietly to each other. After a few minutes of that Dumbledore stood up.
"It is clear that you acted unknowingly in the magic used. And that your actions were indeed the acts of self defense. Your innocence in that matter is settled." Dumbledore said with a grin.
"However." And Auror under Bones said standing up. "You must be brought up on charges of interfering with the DMLE's various cases."
"That sir is merely me being in the wrong place at the wrong time. And I don't think it can be proven otherwise." Harry said with a smile.
"Well how about you stay out of the department's way." Bones said knowing there was no evidence he knowingly interfered with any cases. Besides the fact that he did round up quiet a few dark witches and wizards.
"You're free to go." Dumbledore said and Harry stood up.
"Mr. Potter if I could ask a question." The old woman who defended him earlier said.
"Of course Madam." Harry left it hanging for her to finish.
"Longbottom." The woman provided.
"Of course Madam Longbottom." Harry said with a bow of the head.
"I was curious about how you got past that dragon yesterday." She said and Harry shrugged.
"A flame-freeze and an impedimenta." Harry said as he started walking out of the room again.
"But how?" A man asked. "Dragons are resistant to magic. How'd you know the flame-freeze would work?"
"Did you know that you can feel the heat of a dragons fire up to 200 meters away 228 if they are powerful. When I didn't feel the heat, I knew I was safe." Harry said turning again and once again continuing out of the room.
"And the impedimenta, it takes quiet a few dragon handlers to put one to sleep. Dragon hide is quiet resilient to all magic." The man said again.
"Who here knows how the impedimenta works?" Harry asked turning and pacing in front of them hands clasped behind his back.
"It slows the movement of a person or object." Someone said as though it were the most obvious thing in the world.
"Ah, you answered what it does, not how it does it." Harry chided slightly. "Come now Dumbledore, do you know?"
"I'm afraid I'm at a loss." Dumbledore said though Harry saw a small grin on his face. He turned to look at Rose and Lily and saw them watching him with small smiles their eyes a little red.
"Rose do you know how it works?" Harry asked and the girl turned red as all eyes turned towards her. She slowly nodded as she stood up.
"Um it slows the movement of a person or object as you know. But it's not very well known that the spell doesn't affect the target itself. But rather it thickens the air around the object it hits to slow it down." Rose said and when she finished speaking everyone turned back to look at Harry but he was gone and the door was swinging shut. McGonagall took Lily and Rose and quickly ushered them out of the hall as people started talking. They found Harry waiting out in the hall for them smiling slightly.
"All that waiting and we're done in under thirty minutes." Harry said as they made their way up stairs where they caught an elevator. They were silent all the way back to Hogwarts and after McGonagall left them with a small sad smile Harry led his twin and baby sister to his training room. "Are you guys alright?"
"We're just happy to have you back without a doubt." Lily said as tears started to fall and she and Rose clung to him tightly. Harry hugged his sisters tightly.
"Me too." He said softly. "Me too."
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