The Same Night
Washington DC, USA
Amelia Bones was worried. Though she was a pureblood, she was well versed in how the muggle world worked. Her father was Arthur Weasley's mentor and was fascinated by muggles just as much as Arthur was renowned for. That was why she knew something was wrong when she was summoned by the Secretary of Magic for United States Department of Magic to meet with the Muggle Prime Minister of Great Britain and the President of the United States of America. Also the complete secrecy of the trip troubled Amelia deeply. Normally the Minister of Magic would receive a formal request from a foreign nation, but this had come thru the back channels and she was sworn to secrecy via unbreakable vow.
Not even international portkey or floo would work for this trip. She would be traveling like a muggle on a chartered British Airways jet with Prime Minister Blair. Taking Susan had been a requirement because even though her husband would have no problems watching over her, Amelia felt that something was wrong and wanted the last link to her brother close by. On the trip over the Atlantic Ocean, Amelia had spent her time reading reports and having a few conversations with members of the Prime Minister's Security Force who were also Aurors and worked for her. They said that nothing out the ordinary was happening except for the Prime Minister getting rather upset earlier in the day after talking to the US President.
After touching down in Washington DC, the entire entourage made their way to Blair House, the official offices for the Muggle Vice-President of the United States and the residence of any foreign dignitaries visiting the US; after settling into her and Susan's rooms, Amelia apparated to the Department of Magic while Susan watched TV and relaxed. The United States Department of Magic, like many other magical governments, was well hidden from muggles. In this case it was hidden under the Lincoln Memorial. Even though Amelia and Susan were traveling a muggles, US law required that they check in with the Department of Magic because of Amelia's position in a foreign Government.
Arriving at the secluded apparition point, Amelia made her way to the entrance guardian of the Department of Magic, Abraham Lincoln. "Madam Amelia Bones, Director of the Department of Magical Law Enforcement, Ministry of Magic of Great Britain to check in and see Secretary Anderson." The statue was charmed to only react to magical people while to mundanes he remained still.
Honest Abe nodded and a small door opened next to him. After Amelia entered, she was escorted to the Secretary's office.
"Amelia, my dear how are you doing?" Ben Anderson asked her.
"Very well Mr. Secretary."
"Come now, its Ben when we are alone. Would you like a drink?"
"Kentucky Bourbon please, Ben." Amelia said as she sat down on the couch. After accepting her drink she sipped it and felt some of the stress melt away.
"So how are King and Susan? Did they make it on this trip?
"Susan is at Blair House settling in and catching up her TV watching. She spends the first five weeks of summer vacation catching up on her TV watching and she is catching up while here."
"Sounds like a typical teenager, no matter if they are mundane or magical." Ben laughed.
"Yes, you're right, she is typical. Susan had a rough time at Hogwarts with Dolores Umbridge, one of Fudge's Toads, trying to take over. As for Kingsley, he is alright; working for Dumbledore and his Order plus his Auror duties as always. He is investigating Fudge at the moment regarding Mr. Potter and what happened at Privet Drive over the years."
They both enjoyed their drinks and relaxed a little before Ben brought the reason Amelia had been summoned. "Amelia, what can you tell me about Tom Marvolo Riddle and Lord Voldemort?"
"Is this an official request?"
"If it needs to be" Ben said. He really liked Amelia and he did not want to put her into a difficult position by leaking confidential information to a foreign government.
Amelia took a deep breath and started "Lord Voldemort has returned, as Dumbledore and Harry Potter have said all along. He dueled with Dumbledore in the Atrium of the Ministry of Magic. It was one of the most amazing duels I have ever seen. As for Tom Riddle, I believe he was a student at Hogwarts fifty years ago."
Ben put his glass down and looked right at Amelia. "Amelia, Tom Marvolo Riddle is Lord Voldemort. Also, there is something else about Voldemort that you need to know, but you do not have the clearance, yet."
"What in the hell do you mean, Ben?"
"Amelia, tomorrow you are briefing President Owens, Prime Minister Blair, General George Washington Hammond, and me on Voldemort. At that time, you'll be briefed on what we know about Voldemort. Also, I'll ask Martha and Grace to show Susan around tomorrow. Alright?"
Knowing this wasn't a debate, Amelia relented "Of course Mr. Secretary." Amelia said, rising from the couch. "Goodnight."
"Here is a portkey back to Blair House. It will take you to the Magical Arrival area. The Secret Service is already aware. Good night Amelia."
"Good night Ben."
The next morning Amelia was standing in the Oval Office. "Madam Bones, may I present the President of the United States of America, William Owens and this is Major General George Washington Hammond United States Air Force. General Hammond is the Commanding Officer of a Top Secret facility that you will learn about momentarily. And of course you already know Prime Minster Tony Blair of Great Britain.
"Gentlemen, this is Madam Amelia Bones, Director of the Department of Magical Law Enforcement of Ministry of Magic of Great Britain." Anderson said.
"Madam Director, it is an honor to meet you." President Owens said.
"It is an honor to meet you as well Mr. President, General Hammond. Prime Minister, it is good to see you again." Amelia said.
"Now I know you are wondering why you are briefing a room full of mundanes, or muggles are you call them."
"To be honest, yes I am Mr. President. Normally the Minister of Magic meets with foreign heads of state."
"Well Fudge is an ass and is very close to getting his ass handed to him. If he says everything is fine one more time…" Blair said. "I learned more about what is happening in the Magical UK from Secretary Anderson, yourself, and President Owens in twenty four hours than what I have learned from Fudge since he took office."
"Tony, settle down. I do not want your wife mad at me for your high blood pressure again. Director Bones, I would like to know everything you know about Lord Voldemort."
"Well sir, I prepared what I know about the Dark Lord, but I do not know a lot; the two people who the most about him are Albus Dumbledore and Harry James Potter."
"Who are they?" Hammond asked.
"Albus Percival Wulfric Brian Dumbledore is the Headmaster of one of the oldest magic schools in the world, Hogwarts, and also serves as the Chief Warlock of the Wizengamot of Great Britain. The Wizengamot is similar to your House of Representatives, and he holds a position similar to your Speaker of the House of Representatives."
"How does a Headmaster/Politician know so much about a Dark Lord?" Hammond asked.
"Dumbledore is not just the Headmaster. In 1945, he defeated one of the darkest wizards to walk in earth: Gellert Grindelwald. He was the power behind Adolph Hitler in your Second World War and the Third Reich. When Voldemort first rose to power in the 1970s, it was said that he feared Dumbledore and that was why he never openly attacked Hogwarts."
"And what about Mr. Potter."
"Harry James Potter is known as 'The-Boy-Who-Lived'. When he was fifteen months old, he somehow managed to survive the Killing Curse and destroyed Voldemort's body, causing us to have thirteen years of relative peace. Unfortunately Mr. Potter's parents were killed in the attack that claimed the Dark Lord's body. Afterwards he was forced to live with his muggle relatives who despised magic. Since he has arrived at Hogwarts, Mr. Potter has faced Voldemort four times and his followers in direct confrontations at least four times. Because of the failed curse, we believe Mr. Potter has a link with Voldemort."
"So Mr. Potter is what, fifteen years old? What kind of government are you wizards running over there?" President Owens asked.
"It is pretty terrible sir. The entire thing is corrupt. Personally, I feel that Dumbledore and his Order of the Phoenix are doing more for our people then the government is. The Minister himself has taken thousands of galleons in bribes." Amelia admitted.
"What is the Order of the Phoenix?" President Owens asked.
"It is a vigilante group that Dumbledore created during Grindelwald's Campaign of Terror. In the 1970s Dumbledore recalled the Order to fight Voldemort. My own brother Edgar, who was killed during the first war, was a member and my husband, Kingsley Shacklebolt, is also a member. Kingsley is an Auror and does all he can to help weed out the corruption, but it is an uphill battle."
"It sounds like things are bad there." Hammond said. "And I am afraid that if what we believe about Lord Voldemort is true, it is going to get worse."
"What do you mean?" Amelia asked.
"General Hammond, why don't you explain about the SGC?" President Owens instructed.
Hammond looked at his Commander in Chief for a moment "Sir, what about the confidentiality agreement?"
"Director Bones is the new Minister of Magic of Magical Great Britain, General. She is exempt due to her new position." Prime Minister Blair said,
"Excuse me?" Amelia asked shocked.
"This is for you, Madam Bones." The Prime Minister handed her an envelope. "I was supposed to give this last night, but I was detained by my wife saying I needed sleep." Amelia opened the envelope and read the letter:
To: Director Amelia Bones, Director of Department of Magical Law Enforcement, Ministry of Magic of Great Britain.
From: Her Majesty the Queen, Elizabeth II
Re: Her Majesty's Minister for Magic and Her Majesty's Ministry of Magic
Madam Bones:
It has come to my attention that the Ministry of Magic of Great Britain has failed in its duty to protect my citizens. Because of this, I hereby declare on that on this day and at this time the following measures shall be enacted.
Cornelius Oswald Fudge is to be removed from his position as the Minister of Magic and arrested on charges of Corruption, Embezzlement, and failure to execute the duties of his office
Madam Amelia Bones is named as the new Minster of Magic effective immediately
Delores Jane Umbridge is to be removed from her position and placed under arrest on charges of torture, corruption, and failure to execute the duties of his office
All Departments of the Ministry of Magic are to shutdown for a thorough top to bottom review by Minister Bones and a committee made at her discretion
Minister Bones shall meet with the members of the Council of Twelve to confirm the new direction of the Ministry of Magic
The Order of the Phoenix shall be legalized and charged with leading the fight against the self stylized Lord Voldemort and his followers
Minister Bones, the Council of Twelve, and the Chief Warlock of the Wizengamot are to meet with Prime Minister Blair and myself to self improve muggle/wizarding relations
So Mote It Be
Sincerely:
Her Royal Highness
Amelia read the letter twice before she said out loud. "I accept." The parchment glowed white and so did the new Minister of Magic. Back in London, at the Ministry of Magic, Fudge was forcibly ejected from his office and sealed in a cell. At the same time, every sensitive area of the Ministry was sealed, pending the new Minister's appointment of a department head. Even the Department of Mysteries was sealed, which didn't bother them because the Unspeakables there were already in a lockdown mode.
Giving the newly appointed Minister a moment, General Hammond prepared his notes. "Madam Minister, are you ready to continue?"
"In a moment please General." Amelia said before turning to the bust of Benjamin Franklin, "Can you please inform someone to contact my niece and ask her to contact Kingsley and inform him about what has happened here. Also tell him I officially appoint Arthur Weasley as my Deputy Minister and Director of the Department of Magical Law Enforcement. I shall return later today."
"Of course Minister." The bust said before going blank.
"Go ahead General. I am ready."
"That's what you think." Hammond muttered. For the next four hours, Hammond explained in detail about the Stargate Program, the missions of SG-1, and all about the goa'uld. Including what they knew about Lord Voldemort.
"So let me get this straight, Lord Voldemort is a snake?" Amelia asked.
"Yes." Hammond said.
"Ok. There is a prophecy about him and Mr. Potter, but I do not know what it is about. I do know that Dumbledore wants Harry protected and if the rumors are correct then only he can defeat Voldemort. However, even if he is the only one who can rid us of this menace, I would like to get some help if it is available."
"Are you sure about this prophecy?" President Owens asked.
"Yes. We magical people take prophecy very seriously. Seers, those who make prophecies, are very rare and many of us believe that the universe itself creates them as need." Secretary Anderson stated.
Amelia ignored him as she looked over her notes and continued, as if she had heard Anderson, "This… goa'uld is it? This goa'uld is evil and basically immortal?" Hammond nodded. "He is also an alien of unknown power and strength?" Again Hammond nodded. Amelia turned to Prime Minister Blair. "Prime Minister, as the Minister of Magic, I formally ask the muggle government for help in this matter."
"Agreed" Blair said before turning to the President "Mr. President, we need help; I believe our best hope would be to get SG-1 to England as soon as possible."
"I concur. George, I want SG-1 here within forty-eight hours for a full debriefing on magic and on Voldemort. Also, contact Jacob Carter; he might be able to help." Hammond nodded. "In the mean time, Secretary Anderson, how many War Mages can we send to England?"
"Without rescheduling, I can get one squadron ready to move out in an hour for the Minister's personal guard and a second on the ground in seventy-two hours."
"Do it." Owens said. "Minster Bones, whatever you need, just ask."
"Thank you Mr. President." As Amelia was finishing up, Fawkes appeared in a ball of flames and dropped a note in front of Amelia. Fawkes then landed on the resolute desk and began to sing, bringing comfort to all those in the room.
Amelia grabbed the note and began to read:
Amelia:
Kingsley has received your message. Fudge is under arrest and is being held in a special cell with Delores Umbridge. I believe that the Ancient Magic that helped to create the Ministry is holding them there. I am unsure how to free them. All that I know for certain is that they are being cared for by the Ministry House Elves. Speaking of the Ministry, the building itself is in a state lockdown. All departments are sealed waiting for your appointment of new Department Heads. Only Arthur, myself and the newly minted High Lord of the Council of Twelve have been able to enter the Ministry any further than the Atrium and not into any of the department except for the Department of Magical Law Enforcement. I assume this is because you named Arthur the Director of the department.
Arthur, serving as the Acting Minister since you are away, has ordered all Aurors and other key Ministry personnel to report to Hogwarts where we have setup temporarily. All nonessential personnel have been told remain at home until further notice.
As I have stated, Arthur and I are at Hogwarts along with the new High Lord of the Council of Twelve getting ready to convene a session of the Wizengamot. When Fudge was arrested, I received several folders of information that I believe he hid using the magic of the Ministry, which is out of line. Based on this information, I plan on trying Fudge on the reasons given me within two days.
Arthur has appointed Kingsley to serve as the Head of the Aurors until further notice and plans on dispatching Aurors to Diagon Alley, Hogsmeade, and St. Mungo's to make sure they are well protected. Kingsley also wishes to know who you want to serve on your personal protection detail.
Under the circumstances, I would suggest returning as soon as possible so that we may get our government back on its feet. Fawkes is very willing to bring you and Susan if you wish.
Always at Your Service:
Albus Percival Wulfric Brian Dumbledore
Chief Warlock, Wizengamot of Great Britain
"Gentlemen, I must return to England at once." Amelia said.
"I take it you are going with the phoenix?" Anderson stated.
"Yes. Fawkes will take me and Susan back home."
"Safe trip Minister; our top team, SG-1, will arrive in England in a week, but I'll have some our War Mages there in an hour. Where should I send them too?"
"Send them to Diagon Alley and have them report to Kingsley there or Alastor Moody. Kingsley is my new Head Auror and he will want to interview whoever will be on my personal detail. Alastor is an old friend and Mentor to many of us. I trust him with my life."
"Excellent. We'll be in touch before SG-1 arrives then. Do you have a location in mind to serve as a base of operations?"
"Only one: Hogwarts itself. It is highly fortified, easily defendable, and I now that Dumbledore spends his summers there and I'll make sure Mr. Potter is there as well. I need to speak with the Headmaster first. I'll floo you." Amelia said.
"Good. We'll talk soon." President Owens said as Fawkes flamed Amelia away.
Once Amelia was gone, Hammond was on the phone. "Sergeant, inform SG-1 to gear up for an earth side mission. No we have a goa'uld on Earth…Jacob is here too? Excellent…send him as well. Good…I am glad Doctor Jackson is back…yes him and Doctor Frasier too…No Cassie needs to stay there. She can watch my granddaughters because I am going to going with SG-1. Have them fly to DC…I'll brief them here. Eight hours. Thank you Sergeant."
Hammond turned to the President. "SG-1 and General Carter are gearing up as we speak. They will be here in eight hours. Secretary Anderson, it will take some time to convince Major Carter about Magic. I would recommend that you prepare a full briefing and a lot of actual examples."
"Understood General; I'll have my people ready." Anderson then left the office.
"Mr. President, under the circumstances, I believe that it might be prudent to get Prometheus ready for immediate departure if needed. Knowing SG-1, they're going to need all the help they can get." Hammond said.
"Do it. Tony, are you going to have any issues with US military personnel on your soil carrying out a covert action?" Owens asked the Prime Minister.
"No. The queen and I have already spoken and we agree that we need your help. Just ask them to leave your Yankee flags in their pockets." Blair said with a smile.
Seven Hours Later
Scotland
Hogwarts School of Witchcraft and Wizardry
Office of the High Lord of Hogwarts
Harry, Ginny, Kingsley, Alastor Moody, Albus, Minerva, Kingsley Shacklebolt, Hermione, Ron, Severus Snape, Bill, and Arthur Weasley were all sitting around in Harry's office. It was an almost exact replica of Albus' office, except that instead of just former Headmasters and Headmistresses, the founders and the former Lords and Ladies of Hogwarts hung here as well.
"…And that is why the Americans are so interested in Voldemort." Amelia finished.
"They found the Astoria Portia. Amazing. Simply amazing." Albus muttered.
"What do you know about the Stargate Albus?" Amelia asked.
"That the Alterrans built them thousands of years ago and that when they returned to our planet from Atlantis that many of them evolved to a higher plan of existence. Those that did not ascend lived with and eventually married with the next evolution of humanity and that magic as we know it is an evolution of humanity. Many of the pureblood lines are descended from Alterrans who either did not ascend, or those who descended and took human form once again; also the muggleborns of today are the next evolutionary step in our own development. They are not weaker than any pureblood and in fact are many times stronger thanks to the inbreeding purebloods partake in." Albus stated calmly "Any other questions?"
"How do you know…" Amelia asked shocked.
"Merlin, who was an Alterran himself named Moros, descended along with a few others to teach humans how to harness and control their abilities. After many years, Merlin took on four apprentices and trained them in magic, science, literature, mathematics, and many other fields. These apprentices eventually built a castle where their people could learn to properly control their abilities." Harry said,
"The Founders!" Hermione said.
"Ten points to Gryffindor dear sister." Harry said.
"Each of the Headmasters learned the truth about our heritage by studying a room called the Room of Knowledge until Phineas Nigellus Black sealed the room. Minerva and I are now learning all that we can about where we came from." Albus said.
"Wait, so Lord Voldemort is really a snake, who took control of Tom Riddle as a child and has merged with him so much that they are now literally the same person?" Ron said.
"Yes and that even though the snake has lost most of its memory, it is still bent on domination" Amelia clarified.
"And that if he got a hold of another goa'uld and told them about us…" Harry asked.
"Then the goa'uld would enslave us all and take us for hosts." Severus said.
"Exactly" Amelia said.
"And you said that the Americans are sending their best muggle team to aid us in dealing with Tom and his little snake?" Ginny asked Amelia.
"Yes. Now that we have the Ministry getting back into working order, we want to handle Voldemort. Lord Gryffindor, I would like SG-1 to use Hogwarts as their Base of Operations for this mission."
"Either here or Lionfire will be available to them. When are they arriving?" Harry said.
"End of the week. We should have enough time to put everything together." Amelia said.
"Good." Harry said. "Kingsley, end of the week, I want you to take an international portkey to Washington DC and meet with SG-1. Make sure they are prepared for our world. It's not that I don't trust the Americans, it's just that with Fudge screwing up for so long, I don't want to take any chances."
"Agreed; a wise idea no matter what. How are they going to be able to see the castle?" Kingsley asked.
"I have already spoken to Hogwarts and Ginny and I will look thru the old tomes. I think that we'll be able to key them into the wards so that they can see and interact with everything." Harry said.
"I spoke with Secretary Anderson an hour ago and he said that he was preparing an in depth briefing for this team. He also sent me detailed files on the team that they are sending." Amelia said, opening a folder with computer printed paper inside.
"Along with SG-1 Major General George Washington Hammond, Major General Jacob Marcus Carter, and Major Doctor Janet Suzanne Frasier will be coming as well. General Hammond is the Commanding Officer of Stargate Command, the Top Secret American base where the Stargate is located. He has a very impressive career and is a family man. His wife passed away a few years ago and spends most of his free time with his two granddaughters whom he spoils rotten.
"Next is General Carter. General Carter retired briefly before being recalled and is officially assigned to Cheyenne Mountain though spends most of his time off the planet. General Carter is host to something called a Tok'ra. They are cousins of the goa'uld but do not take unwilling hosts. They want to defeat the goa'uld and live in peace. General Carter has served with General Hammond many times over the years they are close friends according to this report. He is widowed and has two children and two grandchildren. His eldest child is Marcus Anthony Carter, his son, whom he was estranged from until a few months ago. Marcus lives in the San Diego area of California with his wife and their two children. His other child is Doctor Major Samantha Grace Carter.
"Major Frasier is the Chief Medical Officer, the head muggle healer, of Stargate Command. She is to be addressed as Doctor Frasier. She has designed several healing devices and ways to locate a goa'uld within a person. She is divorced and has one adopted child, Cassandra. Cassandra Frasier is fifteen years old and is quite bright."
"What about SG-1 itself?" Harry asked.
"The Commanding Officer of SG-1 is Colonel Jonathan Patrick O'Neill, though he prefers to go by 'Jack', of the Clan O'Neill of Ireland. He is a professional solider and been doing Black Ops, unofficial missions for the United States Air Force, for the last fifteen years all over the world including the countries of Iraq, China, and North Korea.
"Colonel O'Neill is divorced; this was mainly due to their son, Charlie, accidentally shooting himself with the Colonel's personal weapon. His wife never forgave the Colonel for not locking up his gun. After she left him, the Colonel volunteered for suicide missions, hoping to die somewhere far away."
"To live with so much grief…" Minerva said.
"I know how he feels." Remus and Harry said together. They looked at each other and then back to Minister Bones.
Taking her hint, the Minister continued. "When the first trip thru the Stargate was planned, O'Neill volunteered. His orders were to use a muggle device to destroy the gate on the other side. For some reason, O'Neill disobeyed orders and refused to destroy the gate. A year later, the SGC was launched and Colonel O'Neill was placed in command of SG-1 and made the 2IC, Second-in-Command, of the SGC.
"Also according to his file, he has several commendations for valor and has received several military honors. He is a man of honor and often relieves the tension by telling jokes."
"I like him already" Ron said.
"His 2IC is Major Doctor Samantha Grace Carter. Major Carter holds advanced degrees in Astrophysics and Wormhole Theory—"
"Astro-what?" Snape asked.
"Astrophysics. It is one of the many fields she studies. Major Carter is very smart and is studying things that wizards cannot even comprehend. I have read some of her theories and they sound rather fascinating." Hermione said. Snape scowled, but remained quiet.
"Major Carter is a skilled marksman and has an ability to figure out impossible problems. Her file notes of many times where the Earth and the Galaxy have been saved by her last minute ideas. Like Colonel O'Neill, she has numerous commendations for valor and has received numerous military honors in both the advancement of science and military service." Minister Bones stated.
Harry and Ginny both looked over at Hermione and nodded. This Major Carter was another version of Hermione.
"Next we have Doctor Daniel Jackson."
"I know that name. He had some crazy ideas about the pyramids of Egypt. He believed that they were older than the muggles first thought. We've known this for years of course. He also thought that the pyramids were ancient landing sites for Alien spacecraft. I always thought he was an absolute nutter. But after hearing all this, maybe he was right." Bill said.
"That is correct. Doctor Jackson holds advanced degrees in Archeology, Anthropology, and Linguistics. He speaks and reads: Old, Middle, and Common English, Gaelic, Latin, French, German, Spanish, Austrian, Italian, Polish, Russian, Ancient and Modern Mayan, Cherokee, Lakota, Modern and Ancient Egyptian, Syrian, Arabic, and Mandarin Chinese. He also can read many forms of Ancient Runes including Norse and Druidic. He is not in the US Military but is trained to use their muggles weapons. He is considered by many to be a de facto diplomat because of his linguistic skills and according to numerous entrees made by Colonel O'Neill he has a girl on every planet.
"The last member of SG-1 is an alien. His name is Teal'c and he is from the planet Chulak. Teal'c is a Jaffa, a genetically altered humanoid species who are the soldiers of the goa'uld. The Jaffa are treated like indentured servants or slaves and are raised to believe that the goa'uld are their gods. Jaffa, at the age of thirteen, are implanted with a baby goa'uld symbiote which serves as their immune system. The symbiote lives in a pouch in the lower abdomen where it matures. The symbiote gives the Jaffa super human strength and the ability to heal rapidly.
"Teal'c no longer carries a symbiote and now relies on a medication to survive. He was at one time the First Prime, or Senior General, to the goa'uld Apophis. He is a certified instructor of hand-to-hand combat and weapons proficiency and can kill a person bare-handed. He looks like a large man from Africa with a tattoo on his forehead made of solid gold. " Amelia finished.
"Thank you Minister. Kingsley, after they are thoroughly briefed, I want you to return them here along with any equipment they may have. Please inform them to leave it turned off until they arrive because of the magic interfering with their technology. We don't want any of their stuff to blow up."
"The USDM War Mages have shielded their equipment to work around magic." Amelia said.
"We'll put them in the guest quarters on the 7th floor between mine and Albus' offices. The Room of Requirement can be utilized by them for any training they may have to do." Harry said.
"Lord Hogwarts Sir, does you wish you to place them in separate rooms or pair them up?" a small house elf named Miffy said. Miffy was the Head House Elf for Hogwarts and appeared when Harry silently summoned her to discuss where their guests would be staying.
"Let's give them their own suites, but with interconnecting doors." Harry said.
"Miffy will get started at once." The elf was gone in a small pop.
"Good. Now I would like to pair up each of the Americans with one of us. Minister, under the circumstances you will be paired with Prime Minister Blair for obvious reasons."
"I agree. In fact I have meeting with him shortly so I thought that with the Chief Warlock, myself, and the High Lord of the Council of Twelve together and on the same page, I would like to brief you about the current condition of the Ministry." Harry and Albus nodded. Everyone else remained quiet, knowing they had more meeting after this.
"All of the wards are being examined as we speak by Gringotts Wardmasters. The floo, apparition, and portkey areas are to be guarded twenty hour hours a day, seven days a week. Also, wards have been installed that will transport anyone bearing the Dark Mark to holding cells. The goblins have also installed additional wards over all entrances that will cancel out the operation of invisibility cloaks, spells, Polyjuice, glamours, possession, and the Imperious Curse.
"All money transactions are to be handled by Gringotts. Period. This includes payroll, fines, reimbursement, etc. Kingsley and a small team of trusted Aurors and Unspeakables are interrogating all Ministry Personnel. Anyone found to be working for Lord Voldemort will be arrested and held for trial.
"I have also finished staffing key positions within the Ministry with people we trust. Arthur Weasley was the temporary Director of the DMLE and is my choice for the new Deputy Minister position and the permanent Director of the DMLE. Kingsley has agreed to run the Auror and Hit-Wizard Office. Rufus Scrimgeour, the former head of the Auror Office, is going to be in charge of security for the Ministry, Diagon Alley, and other locations. This will happen outside of the Auror Office and allow the Aurors to do more work than patrolling these areas.
"Percy Weasley is going to serve as the Head of the Department of International Magical Cooperation. Percy has already contacted the USDM, the French Ministry, and Canadian Ministry, and they are sending us some help until we get back on our feet.
"Amos Diggory will be in charge of the Department of Magical Transportation. He is already redesigning the floo network and is retooling the entire department. Amos is also talking to the USDM about their mirror traveling method. Amos also believes that it might be possible to use the lay lines to power ward stones that could stop all portkey and apparition done by someone wearing the Dark Mark through out Great Britain. It is interesting, but it is still a theory.
"The one Department that I need to find the Director of is the new Department of Muggle Affairs. This department will dove-tail into many different departments and will relate with the Muggle Government including Child and Social Services, the Obliviators, and Magical Reversal Squad.
"My first choice already has a job as my Deputy Minister and my second choice is still in school and probably will be working with Lord Gryffindor for many years." Amelia looked right at Hermione, who blushed.
"Do you have a third choice?" Dumbledore asked Amelia.
"Yes. Miss Tonks, do you think your father would like the job?"
"My father, Ted Tonks, Muggleborn and Hufflepuff, correct?" Amelia nodded. "He would not only work for the Ministry as a Department Head but as the Director of Muggle Affairs no less? Yea, I know he would."
"Excellent. I'll owl him when I return. Is there anything else? Then I shall return to the Ministry. I will return for dinner tonight." Amelia said. A second later she was thru the fire and heading back to the Ministry of Magic.
Everyone was quiet for a few minutes before Harry spoke up. "Ok the Ministry is in good hands. When SG-1 arrives, I want each of them paired with one of us. They are not magical and cannot see many things we take for granted like the moving staircases, though I hope I have solved that particular issue. I have already informed Hogwarts and she will do what she can to protect them and make them feel welcome. Albus, I want you and Minerva to work with General Hammond. Remus, Dora, you take General Carter. According to his file, General Carter likes to be hands on and asks lots of questions. I would assume that he is just as smart as his daughter.
"Poppy will take Doctor Frasier. I assume they'll spend most of their time in the hospital wing. Ginny and I will take Colonel O'Neill. Hermione, Ron, you have Doctor Carter. Ron, keep your eyes open and your mouth shut. Many things will go over your head, but deal the best you can and do not complain. I also want you to work with Moody and this Teal'c person. He knows goa'uld strategy. Bill, you and Fleur will take Doctor Daniel Jackson. He'll have a million questions, enjoy.
"Albus, we are also going to need to get the War Room ready before they get here as well." Harry said.
"I have had the elves preparing it since we arrived back last night from dinner." Albus said.
"Good. Also, I'll have the elves prepare replicas at Lionfire, and Grimmauld Place." Harry ordered. Dobby who had been hiding in the shadows disappeared into the shadows to carry out his Master's orders.
"Alright, they are scheduled to arrive at the end of the week. Until then, Severus, I want you to keep up your contacts with the Death Eaters. If they wipe their asses, I want to know what kind of toilet paper they use. Hermione, you go home and sleep. Ron, make sure she sleeps, or at least gets into bed. Whatever you two do after that is your business. The Floo address is Little Manor.
"Everyone else, carry on with your normal routines. Albus, Minerva, Ginny and I need to speak to you privately." Harry said.
Everyone departed for part unknown leaving Harry, Ginny, Albus and Minerva alone.
"Alright Harry. What did you want to talk about?" Albus asked.
"We want to take our NEWTs and Ginny's OWLs as soon as possible; Ron and Hermione too." Harry said.
"Why?" Minerva asked.
"Because after Riddle is gone, we want to disappear for a while; as the golden quartet, we'd never get a moment's peace. Plus we'll be very busy managing Hogwarts and our investments." Ginny said.
"Very well" Albus said. "On a related note, I am pleased to see you taking your rightful place as the Leader of the Light. It suits you just fine."
"Thank you, Albus. And thank you for listening to me at dinner last night. This is my war, not yours." Harry told his mentor.
"Yes it is your war Harry. But remember, if you need any help, I'm only a floo call away." Albus said.