Summary:
Harry's fifth year doesn't seem to end. Seriously, will the author ever let Harry and his pals pass on to Sixth Year? Will the Australian wildlife ever return home? And will the Real Hermione Granger please stand up! If I reveal any more, it will totally spoil it. Enjoy!
Notes:
Money is nice, but I don't get it, writing this. Thanks to all who are reading this, I hope you like where I walked the plot bunny!
"Okay, this is the writer speaking. I am going to lay down some serious, Grade AAA backstory here, or Harry Potter's fifth year will NEVER END. Listen very carefully, I shall say this only once,", stated the Author, who wondered if anyone would catch the catchphrase from one of her favorite Britcoms, 'Allo, 'Allo.
Bellatrix Black and James Potter had a daughter, and she was now known as Hermione Granger. Total shocker, right? It is all due to the evil manipulation of Albus "THE DARKEST OF DARK WIZARDS" Dumbledore.
- The Potters and the Black Family, not the nuclear family of Sirius Black, but that of his cousins, being pureblood, got along well. Bellatrix and James were best friends growing up, just like Lily and Severus were as children.
- James and Bellatrix were an item until 1979, when Dumbledore imperioed him late seventh year, so that he would take up with Lily Evans, thus depriving Severus Snape of his only true friend.
- Bellatrix had her last encounter with James well after he dutifully took up with Lily, at Dumbledore's command. He secretly kept seeing her until she became pregnant, she then stayed with his parents until the baby was born, in a Muggle hospital. They had a daughter, named Cassiopeia Ebony Potter. Bellatrix and Cassiopeia were to stay with James' parents.
- Cassiopeia was born on the same day as Hermione Granger. Dumbledore, knowing of this illegitimate Potter child, imperioed the nurses in the Muggle neonatal nursery and switched the infants, with Cassiopeia going to the Grangers.
- Marietta Edgecombe was born, on the same day as the other girls, at St. Mungo's. Dumbledore, polyjuiced as a neonatal mediwitch, kidnapped the newborn and delivered her to the front doorstep of the Bell Family, who named her Katie.
- The Edgecombes were told that their baby had died. Returning to the Muggle nursery, polyjuiced as another nurse, Dumbledore kidnapped Hermione Granger, and delivered her, in person, to the Edgecombes. He told them that this was the daughter of James Potter and Bellatrix Black, but made them swear a Wizard's Oath to tell no one. The Edgecombes were crossing their fingers behind their backs, and the Fates KNEW that Dumbledore was evil, so the "Oath" never took. They told Marietta that Bellatrix was her Aunt, and made sure they became close.
- Bellatrix Black went apechit when her daughter disappeared, blaming the Potters for her disappearance. The Potters knew nothing about it. She joined Voldemort, crazy with grief over the loss of her child. She blamed Lily and James' parents for the loss of her Cassiopeia.
- Dumbledore himself killed Harry Potter's grandparents, the Potters and the Evans, telling the Order that it had been the work of Voldemort and the Death-eaters, so that Harry would never learn that he had a sister.
- Cassiopeia, now Hermione, was such an emotional and socially awkward child, that she was a year behind her Muggle classmates. The Hogwarts authorities made note of this, she came to Hogwarts as a 12 year old.
All of this came to light on that fateful night, as Marietta Edgecombe was revealed to be the real Hermione Granger, first by the Sorting Hat, who was no longer under the Confundus Charm placed by Dumbledore the year she came to Hogwarts, then by a Gringotts goblin summoned by the Headmistress. The Goblin uncovered her true parentage. Going over St. Mungo's birth records, he discovered those of Cassiopeia Ebony Potter, whose birth statistics were recorded, even though she was born in Muggle London, next to those of Marietta Edgecombe, with a notation stating "abducted, check Hogwarts enrollment book".
Minerva McGonagall Accioed the Hogwarts enrollment book, which had been in Dumbledore's sole possession until Dumbledore was committed. After searching back seventeen years, the truth was there, in bold calligraphy:
- Cassiopeia Ebony Potter, birth parents James Potter and Bellatrix Black, switched at birth, now named Hermione Jean Granger and raised by the Grangers
- Marietta Edgecombe, birthparents Mr. and Mrs. Edgecombe, kidnapped from St. Mungo's and left with the Bells, now named Katie Bell. Reported dead by Albus Dumbledore, polyjuiced as a Neonatal nurse.
- Hermione Jean Granger, birthparents Mr. and Mrs. Granger, switched at birth , given to the Edgecombes by Albus Dumbledore, named Marietta Edgecombe.
McGonnagall sent Patronuses to Severus Snape, Kingsley Shacklebolt, Lieutenant Commander Datamort, and Harry Potter, demanding the reassembly of the meeting that had just recently adjourned, this time, in the Great Hall. "Oh, and Shacklebolt, no Star Trek, and bring the Kangaroos and the Magizoologists. She also summoned the Grangers via Professor Flitwick, and flooed the Edgecombes and the Bells, as their presence was mandatory.
Fifteen minutes later, the Order of the Phoenix, Dumbledore's Accusers, the Weasley twins, the four Acting Ensigns, and the four sets of parents were all assembled, along with a Gringotts goblin, two Magizoologists, six Australian Great Red Kickboxing Kangaroos, two turtle doves and a partridge in a pear tree. Before anyone could ask why they were all required to be there, the Hall went silent after Lieutenant Datamort strode through the open doors, arm in arm with Bellatrix Lestrange. After a moment of stunned silence, the Great Hall erupted in sound.
"SILENCIO!", roared the Headmistress, proving she wasn't a Gryffindor for nothing. 'I have called you all here because Albus Dumbledore's treachery goes far deeper than we ever suspected. I must first address Bellatrix Lestrange.
Mrs. Lestrange, your daughter has been found, in fact, you have been working alongside her for the last few months. The witch you know as Hermione Granger is your daughter, Cassiopeia Ebony Potter . The Gringotts goblins will confirm this tomorrow, after Dumbledore is dealt with. Albus Dumbledore switched her with the Actual Hermione, who was raised by the Edgecombes.
Dr. And Dr. Granger, your daughter was switched at birth with Cassiopeia Black. Although it will be difficult, you will need to work with the Edgecombes to get to know your birth daughter, and Cassiopeia needs her mother, and her brother.
Mister and Mrs. Edgecombe, Dumbledore kidnapped your daughter, and led you, and the St, Mungo's staff to believe she had died. Albus left Marietta on the Bell's front doorstep as a foundling. She is known as Katie Bell. You have been raising the true Hermione Granger. Her parents deserve to know their true daughter, and you need to get to know your own birth daughter.
Mister and Mrs. Bell, Dumbledore delivered a much wanted daughter to your doorstep. You must work with the Edgecombes, so that Katie-Marietta knows her true heritage. I have called in some Social Workers from St. Mungo's to ease the introductions of all of the girls. I am certain that Katie-Marietta, Hermione, and Cassiopeia will all flourish with the knowledge that each of them effectively has two sets of parents.
"We will do whatever we can for our daughters", the seven parents pledged, as Harry Potter shrieked "Holy Merlin's shorts, I have an older sister - no wonder she such a bossy-boots!". "Classic sibling rivalry", muttered Snape, while Bellatrix gasped "my daughter is a Gryffindor", before screaming "Hand me the Dumbledore's Accusers sign up sheet, that old Goat is going down!".
It was a rag-tag group of warriors, Aurors, faculty, students, animals, and trainers that apparated to the Ministry of Magic at the stroke of midnight. The wand checker had been spelled to scan the wands of all assembled, simultaneously, and the "on a mission to thwart the TRUE Dark Lord" slips were swiftly dispersed to all. Bellatrix led them to designated spot, then she waited as the Aurors, the Magizoololgists, the Kickboxing Kangaroos, and the Order strategically positioned themselves, out of range of what would be Dumbledore's line of sight.
Sirius Black was led to the Bouncing Parakeets, to reverse their magically induced conditioning. They would now land on the shoulders of the assembled students, and would wait for a command that this author won't tell you yet, she's told you enough.
Bellatrix summoned Dumbledore and her former minions, one of whom was her present daughter. Dumbledore strode over to Lestrange, smirking evilly as he locked eyes with Harry Potter. "You've done well, Bellatrix, you deserve a reward. How right is it, then, that your daughter should witness your greatest triumph?"
"I'm Bellatrix's daughter?", shrieked Weasley the youngest.
"No, you dunce, the girl you know as Hermione Granger is Cassiopeia Ebony Potter, the daughter of Bellatrix Black and James Potter", Dumbledore shouted as he released the bouncing birdies.
Things did not go as Dumbledore planned. The parakeets gently glided to all of the students, gracefully alighting on their shoulders. They didn't even poop, and parakeets LOVE to poop. Cassiopeia Potter ran to Bellatrix, who engulfed her in a heartfelt hug. They both sobbed, feeling the rightness of their bond. Minerva removed the compulsion spells Albus placed on the Mother-daughter pair, as Poppy Pomphrey has taught her to do, instantly healing their fractured minds. The duo approached Harry Potter, who joined the group hug. Minerva then removed similar compulsion spells from Ginny Weasley and Amos Diggory. (Is it just me, or does Albus Dumbledore really enjoy invading people's minds?).
Dumbledore, momentarily stunned by the lack of parakeet action, was totally unprepared when Sirius Black whistled, and the parakeets descended upon him at breakneck speed, causing him to falter and tumble to the ground. As he hit the floor, six giant kangaroos bounded straight towards the old Coot. "I give up, take me back to St. Mungo's!", he shouted. After the kangaroos bounced back to their Magizoologist trainers, away flew the bouncing budgies, except for Cornflower. They then fell in line, bouncing behind the bounding marsupials and were collected by the Magizoologists and gently housed in specialized carriers.
Kingsley and the Aurors only took Dumbledore into custody. Kingsley reasoned that Bellatrix had been under Imperio and compulsion spells cast by Dumbledore, and had been unstable due to the loss of her betrothed and her child, both by Dumbledore's doing. The others were also under Dumbledore's spells. A potential bloodbath was averted by trusting Lieutenant Commander Datamort, another of Dumbledore's victims.
Albus was taken not to St. Mungo's, but Azkaban, to await trial for his many crimes. The Unforgivables alone were punishable by the Dementor's Kiss, and this time I will capitalize Dementors, because that kiss lasts five-ever, which is an eternity longer than forever.
"So, you're my big sister. No wonder you can't help but boss me around", Harry muttered as he was a bit squashed in a three person hug. "Just hush, little bro, this means I now have the authority to be, what is it you called me, a 'bossy boots'?", she cackled, letting a little bit of her Black heritage out to play.
"Um, Mrs. Lestrange, I believe this makes you my stepmother. Can we be friends? If not, could you at least stop plotting my death?"
"Mister Potter, you are my daughter's half-brother, and the son of my soulmate. How could I not accept you as one of my own? You don't know this, but I did not marry the man who poses as my husband. I am still Bellatrix Black, you are already a member of the House of Black by way of your godfather , please call me Aunt Bella."
Cassiopeia turned to her mother. Hesitantly, she asked her about the Grangers. "What am I to do with my, um, the Grangers?
Just then, the Grangers came to their custodial daughter and hugged her. The Edgecombes and the Bells soon followed. Mrs. Granger spoke.
"Herm- Cassiopeia, you will always be our daughter, in our hearts. The Edgecombes, and the Bells, along with my husband and I, agree that along with your birth mother, we need to come together and find a way to support all three of our daughters. Ms. Black, the Headmistress, the Mediwitch, and the Social Workers have agreed, for the short term, to have the three girls live in their own dormitory suite, with a common room and a house mother. For the first month, all three sets of parents will be housed at Hogwarts, available to all three daughters, to ease the transitions. Further parental arrangements will involve the girls, as they will soon be of age.
Bellatrix, who wiped a stray tear from her eye, nodded to the assembled parents. "Cassiopeia Ebony Potter, my daughter, I want you to know that your father and I loved you, and wanted you very much. I don't blame Lily Evans for any of this, Dumbledore imperioed my James, I'm sure he did the same to Evans. She hated him." Gazing over at Harry, she added "Harry dear, I am sure that Lily and James wanted you, and loved you, very much as well. If any good has come from this, it is that James' son has helped bring Dumbledore to justice. I am grateful to both your parents as well, Harry, for giving Britain a Savior and my daughter, a brother". With that, Bellatrix Lestrange gave her stepson, and nephew, a huge hug.
Ginny Weasley, freed from the compulsion spell placed upon her, meekly apologized to Harry, before returning to her extremely relieved parents.
"Who wants to go visit the elves in the Hogwarts kitchen and have some cookies and hot chocolate?", shouted the Headmistress to the remaining crowd. "We do", shouted all who remained, and soon they all were safely back at Hogwarts, partying with the elated house elves until well after sunrise.
Next stop, Dumbledore's trial. Or Harry's sixth year.
So, how's that for some SHIT. GETTING. REAL.?
Oh, before I forget, Cassie Potter tests out of sixth year, Harry's sixth year will be Cassie's seventh.
Later...
