Harry placed the sword of Gryffindor back in the sheath and stood there looking about the office. Severus had been right there was a library off to the left, and chambers as well. His attention was drawn to a mirror that was set on the desk. He sat down in his chair and looked into the mirror. An image of the castle appeared before him.
Severus smiled. "The mirror of Godric. It shows you any place in the castle or the grounds. Only the other dens will not be shown."
Harry was surprised. "Why?'
"Godric was head of the school in his day. It was his way of keeping an eye on those in the castle. He was not as omniscient as Albus seems to be." Severus explained.
Lucius had come into the room. "The other founders would not have agreed to let him spy on them so the mirror won't access their dens."
"Do the other founders' dens have these?" Harry asked.
Luna who had appeared from her own shook her head. "Our ancestors relied on speaking with the castle for their knowledge."
Harry must have seemed stunned for Severus explained. "The castle can tell what goes on within its walls. There are limits though. The castle can not tell of conversations and certain spells can affect it. That is why Albus does not know as much as he believes he does."
Harry stopped. "Dumbledore knows how to talk to the castle? Does that mean he will know we're here?"
Severus shook his head. "The castle's first loyalty is to its founders or in this case their heirs. The castle will not reveal your presence."
Harry wanted to test out the mirror. "How does this work?"
It was Susan who answered. "From what I have read all you need to do is focus on the person or place you want to see and it will appear for you."
Harry turned to the surface of the mirror and concentrated on Albus Dumbledore. He knew that the headmaster would be some where in the school and the glass started to shift until an image appeared. Albus Dumbledore was standing in his office but his eyes were drawn to those in his office.
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Molly and Arthur Weasley stood across the desk from Albus with Ginny, Ron, Percy and Hemione. The couple and their remaining children had been summoned to the castle for an early meeting.
Albus motioned for them to sit. "I am surprised not to see Charlie among you. I believed I summoned the entire family."
Molly spoke up. "Charlie returned to Romania. He was quite upset upon the sale of his land and he has gone to see about reclaiming it."
Albus nodded. "I regret that your family has been put through this. I will see that your family is compensated for what you have lost."
Arthur just smiled. "We will weather the storm. When this war is over I am sure we will all get what we deserve."
Albus' eyes flashed to the three youngest for a moment. "I must warn you that Lord Potter-Black has made some demands of the ministry including the list of people who killed his owl."
Hermione went pale. "Surely you can refuse him the list."
Albus shook his head. "Unfortunately I have been ordered under threat of arrest to hand it over. A request by a lord as powerful as Lord Potter-Black is not one to be denied."
Arthur smirked. "Powerful? He is nothing but a boy."
Albus shook his head. "That boy now holds two seats on the wizengot and is the richest wizard in Britain, one of the richest in Europe. And he seems to have won over Fudge and a number of ministry officials."
Molly gasped. "Why would Fudge take to Harry's side? He has always tried to show Harry as disturbed."
"It seems Harry has earned his respect with his power and money. Harry is a rallying point for that man against me." Dumbledore explained.
Ron was trying to comfort his sister and Ginny. "We did nothing wrong. Everyone knew he was dark. No one could blame us for killing his owl."
Hermione agreed. "His actual valuable items like his cloak were returned. He can buy himself thousands of owls. What worry is one bird?"
Albus was reminded Hermione was muggle born. "A wizard's familiar is a very serious matter Miss Granger. Lord Potter-Black has every right to demand prosecution."
That left the little know it all speechless but Ginny was sputtering. "Prosecution? We can't go to prison for killing that little death eater's owl."
"Right now it does not seem to be an issue. Right now by greatest concern is the school." Albus said.
"The school?" Arthur questioned.
"It seems Fudge has informed Harry that as a lord he has seats on the board of governors. Unfortunately we know the governors have great power here."
Molly wasn't sure what the great deal was. "Two seats, surely that won't affect too much."
Dumbledore sneered. "We all know how few fans I have in the governors, the old pure bloods. There is always been a slight balance that has kept me safe but with his votes that balance is tipped. We all know that my power as head of the school is core to the success of the order."
Molly and Arthur nodded. Percy spoke up. "Isn't there something we can do? I mean there must be someone in the ministry who can help."
Albus laughed. "Do you really think anyone would try and protest Lord Potter-Black's rights, even if possible? The high counsel is above the minister. They do not answer to the laws of the ministry, they make them."
He turned to the kids. "You three must work to win his friendship back at what ever cost. We must win him back to our side or we are all doomed."
Hermione, Ron and Ginny all nodded in agreement. "Well win him back. Just give us some time."
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Harry watched as the image faded and turned to see the looks on everyone's faces. They all looked concerned that Harry was about to explode or break down but he shocked them when he smiled.
"So they think they can win me back do they? Could be a bit of fun." Harry laughed.
Severus leaned down and kissed him on the lips. "You are turning more and more into Lucius every day, and I mean his public side."
Harry ran a hand down his cheek. "He's your best friend so that can't be too bad of an insult. There are worse people to take after."
Lucius chuckled. "I guess that is high praise coming from you Harry. I'm honoured, though you're even starting to scare me a bit."
Harry softened his smile. "I promise to keep that side for the public. Around you guys, my family, I promise to be my normal charming self."
Severus drew Harry to his feet. "If you are done spying on the headmaster, we need to be going,"
Harry stood but he looked around. "Where are we going?"
"The ministry of magic. It's time the founder's heirs make themselves known to the minister." Lucius explained.
Harry turned to Severus. "I was hoping to see the shock on Dumbledore's face when he found out who we were."
Severus smiled. "You will. We'll make sure Fudge does not announce it until we're ready. He hates Dumbledore, he'll be happy to help us slap Albus in the face."
Lucius agreed. "You four will return here with the proper paper work from the ministry and make a grand entrance to claim your spot as heads of the school."
Luna and Hannah he noticed had removed their robes and their new tiaras. Luna smiled. "Might draw to much attention if we showed up this way at the ministry."
Severus was removing his and Lucius moved to help Harry. "We'll make sure you're in full regalia though when you confront Dumbledore."
Harry was soon dressed ins one of his new expensive robes and he kept the sword of Gryffindor on though it was hidden under a disillusionment charm so it would not raise any concerns when they came to the ministry.
As they turned to leave Harry thought of something. "Is it not too early to arrive at the ministry? It must be 3am in the morning."
Severus laughed. "Time has passed much quicker then it seems. I would say it is likely at least 8 or 9am."
They left the castle and when in the woods, those who had remained local had returned to their homes and places. Harry, Severus, Susan and Luna were accompanied to Grimmauld place by the foreign members.
Harry had turned to Luna and Susan when they arrived "Will your disappearance from the school not raise too many questions?"
Luna smiled. "Filius and Pamona will be covering for us for the weekend. By the time Albus knows anything is up we'll have made our entrance."
He realized that he had never heard either call their teachers by first names until now. He knew the three of them had all grown up a great deal since the ceremony. The stones they all wore about their necks were not the only sign of their new position. Both Luna and Susan looked more grown up and mature. The sapphire around Luna's neck brought out her eyes amazingly, and Susan's hair seemed to glint with gold from its mousy brown before, like the yellow tones of her canary diamond.
Severus took Harry's hand and slid his wedding band back in place. "You can have that back. This time you enter the ministry as my husband for all to see."
Harry pulled his husband into a long passionate kiss. "I'm glad. I want the entire world to know of my love for you."