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Chapter 14 – School Begins

It was not long before Amelia and Hermione had a trial set up for Ronald and Ginevra Weasley. The Aurors worked long and hard before they were able to locate Percy and Molly. The trial was set up for a day before the start of term. Harry was in his role as Chief Warlock of the Wizengamot while Severus was seated for House Potter. Andromeda was sitting for House Black and Minerva was sitting for House Evans as Hermione was acting as the prosecuting attorney. Arthur, Bill, Charlie, Fred, and George were in attendance as they were curious as to what their other family members had done this time.

"Let it be known that what we decide to do today will be final," said Harry. "We are here today because there is evidence that Ronald and Ginevra Weasley accosted Hermione Pendragon and Draco Malfoy with wands in an attempt to steal and threaten with physical punishment. It was even suggested that they were to be turned over to the Dark Lord for murder. Lady Pendragon, you now have the floor. State your case and any evidence you have."

"Draco and I were leaving the movie theater," she began. "Harry, Cedric, Aunt Petunia, and Uncle Vernon had already left and we were taking a stroll. Ronald and Ginevra stopped us, and both had wands in their hands and were pointing them at us. I have here as evidence the wands that were in their hands."

"There is no proof that my children were holding those wands," snapped Molly. "This is all hearsay. I demand that we be released at once. Ronald and Ginevra are both underage and as my right as their mother, I insist that they be released at once."

"For the record," said Hermione pulling out a vial with a memory in it. "I do have other evidence to present to the court. I was going to say such before I was rudely interrupted. I would also like to point out that Ronald is NOT underage. He is older than I am by a four months."

"Please bring forth the evidence that you have," said Harry looking down at Molly with a furious look on his face. "I would like to see the memory of your attack and what was said."

Hermione brought forth her vial of memory and Harry took it. He placed it into a pensieve that was on the table in front of him. Amelia cast the spell that would allow it to be shown to everyone.

"You are one very beautiful woman Hermione," said Draco. "I was very happy when you said yes to my marriage proposal. You have made me one very happy man."

"You have made me one very happy woman," said Hermione brushing a kiss to his cheek. "I am delighted that you took the time to get to know the real me. Harry is the only one that knows the real me. I am not all books and learning you know. I have passion and desires for other things in life."

Out of the darkness two people appeared. Severus was not far and had his wand drawn waiting to see what would happen. Ronald and Ginevra Weasley were standing there pointing their wands at Hermione and Draco.

"Well look what we have here sis," said Ron. "It's the Death Eater and the mudblood."

"The jewelry around her neck looks very expensive," said Ginny. "I think it will look good around my own neck. I think you should hand it over right now."

"If you think that I am giving up my jewelry to you, then you have another thing coming," said Hermione flaring up. "You are breaking the law by holding on to a wand. You were forbidden to ever carry a wand again. You both will be charged with possession and sent to Azkaban."

"Not if we erase your memories first," said Ron. "We are learning some new tricks from the Dark Lord. He is very pleased with our ability to learn anything he wants to teach us."

"You are going to try and attack me?" asked Hermione with sarcasm. "I have a Master in DADA and you are going to attack me? Within the next few months I will be instated as the Minister for Magic and you want to attack me?"

"Isn't that what we just said you stupid mudblood?" asked Ginny in a huff. "Do you ever shut your mouth long enough to listen to other people? We are going to attack you. We are going to make you pay for what you have done to our family. We are going to take your jewelry and then we are going to take your money. We are then going to turn you over to the Dark Lord. From there, he will probably kill you."

It was not long before Hermione and Draco had their wands out and was pointing them at the Weasleys. Ron was about to cast a spell at Hermione when he slumped to the ground unconscious. From there, Ginny hit the ground just as silently. Hermione and Draco were busy scanning the area. Neither had cast a spell yet at the duo and they were wondering who cast the spells. Severus walked out of the shadows and came up to his ward.

"I thought you could use some help," he said with a smirk. "These two never did learn to just shut up and do what they say they are going to do. I so despise people that brag about what they are going to do. As far as them being part of the Death Eaters, it will not last long. We need to get them to Harry quickly so that we can remove their Dark Marks. I was under the impression that the Weasleys had stopped their shenanigans. Apparently Molly and these two have not."

"I have to send word to Amelia about these two," said Hermione sending a patronus off with instructions.

Along with Severus, they bound Ron and Ginny and waited for the Aurors to get there. It was not long before pops could be heard and Kingsley and Rufus apparated to the spot.

"These two are under arrest for attempted assault," said Hermione. "I am pressing charges against them for that as well as attempted theft. They are also Death Eaters. They bear the mark on their arms. Also they are breaking the law by wielding wands when they were told they were no longer allowed. These two are to be treated as you would treat Voldemort himself. I think a dose of reality to Molly Weasley and these two is just what the doctor ordered."

"This memory is a sham," said Molly Weasley. "She has made it so that my children are ruffians. There is no proof that my children have the Dark Mark on their arms."

"Molly Prewett Weasley," said Harry slowly and forcefully. "If you do not remain quiet I will hold you in contempt of court and fine you heavily. There is absolutely NO evidence that this memory has been modified. Take it from someone who has seen what a modified memory looks like. This is VERY authentic. As it is, I will bring forth and show my own memory as evidence that Ronald and Ginevra BOTH had the Dark Mark on their arms."

With that being said, Harry produced the memory that showed him removing the Dark Mark from the arms of both red heads.

"This court is familiar with the knowledge that I can and have removed the Dark Mark from many Death Eaters that have been captured by Albus Dumbledore and the Order of the Phoenix," said Harry. "Therefore there is no reason for you all to disbelieve the accuracy of my own memory. This court ruled before that Ronald and Ginevra were not allowed to carry a wand at all. Lady Pendragon's memory specifically shows that not only were they in possession of wands, but they were also threatening theft, memory modification, and murder."

"If it pleases the Wizengamot," said Hermione. "I have an idea that might help."

"State your case," said Harry looking at her with a smirk on his face.

"If we could call forth all of the Weasleys and have them ALL present their arms, we might have an idea of who assisted the youngest two in the bunch in acquiring the Dark Mark," she said. "It will prove or not prove that someone older than they are is in alliance with Tom Riddle and therefore assisting the youngest in becoming Death Eaters."

"All those in favor of allowing this please raise your hands," said Harry.

Just about every hand on the panel rose in the air. Harry took a quick count and noticed that only a handful did not raise their hands.

"The motion is carried," said Harry. "Auror Shacklebolt, please examine the left arm of each and every Weasley present. We want to ascertain which of them is in league with the Dark Lord."

Kingsley walked forth to the Weasleys. Arthur, Bill, Charlie, Fred, and George all lifted their sleeves and showed the group their bare left arm. Molly and Percy were not so accommodating. Tonks and Rufus stepped forward to assist Kingsley and it was shown that both bore the Mark.

"I move to have Molly and Percy Weasley arrested as known Death Eaters," said Hermione. "I also move to have Ronald Weasley arrested. Lastly I move to have Ginevra Weasley's magic bound and then she be sent to a correction facility designed for underage witches and wizards for breaking the law."

"On the count of Molly Prewett Weasley being a Death Eater," said Harry. "All those in favor of conviction, please raise your hands."

Every hand on the panel rose into the air.

"It is noted that the full Wizengamot is voting for this," said Harry. "On the count of Percy Ignatius Weasley being a Death Eater. All those in favor of conviction, please raise your hands."

Again every hand rose into the air.

"Again it is noted that the entire Wizengamot is in favor of conviction," said Harry. "On the count of Ronald Weasley being a Death Eater. All those in favor of conviction, please raise your hand."

All hands rose into the air.

"Once more the entire council has voted in favor," said Harry. "Last but not least do we find that Ginevra Weasley is guilty of being a Death Eater? All in favor raise your hand."

Yet again, the entire panel raised their hands.

"For the allegations of theft, attempted memory modification, and threats to be sent to the Dark Lord for murder," said Harry. "All those in favor of a guilty verdict, please raise your hands."

For a final time, everyone raised their hands.

"Molly Prewett Weasley, Percy Ignatius Weasley, Ronald Bilius Weasley, and Ginevra Molly Weasley, you are all found guilty of your crimes," said Harry. "For the three of you who are of age, you are hereby sentenced to twenty years in prison for being a Death Eater and in league with the Dark Lord. To Ronald Weasley, you are hereby sentenced with another ten years for attempted theft and assault. The threat of murder will not be taken into consideration as we are all in danger of being threatened by the Dark Lord. On the count of being in possession of a wand when you were told you were not allowed to carry one, your magic will be blocked enabling you to ever use a wand again."

"No," breathed Ron. "You can not do that to me. It is against the law."

"As we are the law," stated Harry. "We are knowledgeable of what it states. Unlike you, we have studied and learned what the law is able to do to law breakers such as you. It would be in your best interest, to learn what it means to be a human, as well as a standing member of the community, before you listen to the lies spread by your mother and those that are ruling you with dark purposes. Should you ever decide to act like a human being and decide to work for what you want rather than demand it, we may work on another source of punishment that doesn't involve prison. However until then, you are declared guilty and will serve time in prison."

"What are you going to do with Ginny?" asked Hermione. "She is still a minor."

"Ginevra Molly Weasley," said Harry turning his hard glare at her. "You are hereby guilty of attempted theft, carrying an illegal wand, and attempted memory modification. I have a different idea in store for you. You will not be sent to prison. There is still hope for you. Your magic will be blocked and you will work at Hogwarts where I can keep an eye on you at all times. You will earn your place by being the new caretaker of Hogwarts. You will replace Argus Filch. He is getting old and can use the help. You will be given room and board as well as a tiny stipend. Your movements and purchases will be monitored. You will serve ten years in this position. From there, you will have the option to leave Hogwarts or remain in your position as caretaker."

"You can't do that to me," screamed Ginny. "I am a pureblood. I have rights."

"You lost your rights when you accepted the Dark Mark," said Harry. "Unless anyone else has anything to say in this case, I recommend that we carry on with our day. I have a school to get ready for tomorrow."

"I have something to say," said Arthur standing and bowing before Harry.

"Arthur Weasley, you have the floor," said Harry. "What is it that you wish to say? Your debt has been paid off by Albus Dumbledore. You have decided to keep on working for me and I have upped your pay to a comfortable amount."

"I have maintained my status as Head of House for the Weasley family," said Arthur. "With your kindness and generosity towards me, I have been able to actually put some money in the bank where it will stay. I am hereby asking that my marriage to Molly, be annulled. I also disown Percy, Ronald, and Ginevra. I ask that the Wizengamot approve this as Harry Pendragon has more authority over my family than I do."

"Granted," said Harry plainly. "I hereby give you back you status as head of your house. I hereby reinstate your name as a pureblood family. I grant your request to have the Weasley name removed from Molly, Ronald, Percy, and Ginevra. This session is now dismissed."

Harry stood up and embraced his sister. He shook hands with all of his friends on the Wizengamot. Many of them congratulated him on the success he had with his first trial as Chief Warlock. Harry went through the motions and removed the Dark Mark from Molly and Percy's arms and watched as they were led away with Ron to head to prison. Ginny was instructed to stand with Minerva. Arthur walked over with his four sons.

"Thank you Harry for giving my family another chance," said Arthur. "Your kindness means the world to me and my boys."

"You are a good man Arthur," said Harry. "The four children you have left are good people. I recommend that you sell the Burrow and buy yourself some place new to live. You no longer have anyone but yourself to support. You could even rent yourself a flat somewhere. Your sons all are doing well on their own. Now that Hermione and I are in business with Fred and George, they are walking the line and doing as they promised. Bill and Charlie have always been good men. It is time to do something for you for once, Arthur. With all the homes that I have, I will always have work for you. You never have to worry about not having a job. I just want you to be content for once in your life and not worry about stupidity that seems to follow Molly."

Arthur left the Ministry of Magic with a smile on his face. He felt years younger. Harry not only got rid of his extra baggage, but he also eased his worries. Thanks to Harry, Arthur would have employment for the rest of his life.

The next day rolled around bright and sunny for everyone. Hermione finally moved into Grimmauld Place with Draco. The engaged couple were happy to be together. Draco would just floo back and forth for classes. The new students were brought in and sorted. Harry stood up and made his start of term notices.

"Good evening to all," he began. "I would like to start by saying that the Forbidden Forest is off limits to everyone. We do this for the safety of the ways of the denizens of the forest just as much as for your own safety. We do not want any of you to get hurt by some of the creatures that live in the forest. This year there are a few staff changes. Defense against the Dark Arts will now be taught by Professor Severus Snape. Please make him feel welcome. Next, Transfiguration will be taught by Professor Minerva McGonagall. She will be taking her spot back as Head of Gryffindor House. Next are potions. It will be taught by a recent graduate. Professor Draco Malfoy will now be teaching the subject. He has received his Mastery in the subject last year. Last but not least, I have found a new History of Magic Professor. Please welcome Professor Amelia Bones. As a former Minister for Magic, she has extensive knowledge of History. She studied the subject in her free time and actually became a master in it. It is my desire for you all to learn something other than Goblin wars. I would also like to point out that Cedric Diggory will be working with Madam Pomfrey this year so that she can retire and move to the orphanage that has been created for wizarding children."

"Sir," called out Dennis Creevey. "Is it true that Hermione is now the new Minister for Magic?"

"It is very true," said Harry with a smile. "My sister has studied hard all last year as many of you know. She has learned what she needed to know to be an able Minister for Magic. Professor Bones has agreed to act as aid should she be needed."

"What was done with the Weasleys?" asked another student. "The Daily Prophet was not very specific."

"Molly, Percival, and Ronald were all sent to prison," said Harry. "Ginny is now the new caretaker and she asked me to ask you to remember that magic is not allowed in the corridors between classes. She has also stated that she will be going through the list that Mr. Filch created and removing many of the banned items."

"Is it true that she is only the caretaker because she was found guilty of her crimes?" asked Colin.

"I will say this one time and only once," said Harry. "Let her do her job. Her business is her own and you will not interfere with that. She is under my protection. I will not allow any harm to become her because someone in this school believes she got off light. Anyone witnessing an attack on her person is to report it to your Head of House or me immediately. Now I suggest you pick up your forks. It is time to eat."

With that Harry lifted his hands and the food appeared on the tables. The chatter broke out amongst the students immediately. Harry watched for a few moments before he started to eat. He leaned over to Minerva and whispered to her.

"How did I do?" he asked. "I hope that I wasn't to stern with them. I just want them to leave Ginny alone and let her work out her situation in her mind."

"You did a great job," said Minerva. "She will come around eventually. She may have a hard time at first, but she will eventually fall into her own routine. Just remember one very important thing. Even though she worked for her mother and Voldemort, she was still able to think and act for herself. She did bring this on herself. She is luckier than most people in that, she has the opportunity to work here and stay out of prison. You were VERY merciful with her and I think she realizes this. I spoke with her at great lengths last night. She understands her position. All we can do is keep an eye on her and hope that your plan to bring her back to the side of light works."

"I have three house elves watching her around the clock," said Harry. "She is not allowed to leave the castle for any reason. Her mail is being directed to me so that I can look at it before she gets it. This way, there can be no escape or secret plans for the future. I highly doubt that anyone will write to her anyway, but one can never be to sure."

"You are doing the best you can with what you have," said Severus. "Try not to worry too much. Everything will work out as it is supposed to. We will all help keep an eye out on her and of course the students. That is what we get paid for. She will either succeed at this, or she will fail and be sent somewhere else. It is up to her. She is fully aware that she could go to prison should she not comply with the rules set upon her."

Harry smiled at this and sat back. He really wanted to believe that he could reach her. There had to be a way to bring her back to the side of light. She was young and impressionable. Maybe with his guidance, she could and would make something of herself. Harry made his way back to his office. Cedric and he were sharing the space. They had the floo set up so that Cedric could leave quickly in case of an emergency. Harry was just sitting down to read when he heard a knock on his door. He waved his hand and Ginny was standing there with a sheepish look on her face.

"What can I do for you Ginny?" he asked politely.

"You forgot one important thing Head Master," said Ginny red in the face. "I do not have a room yet. Mr. Filch threw me out of his quarters and I have no where to sleep. I slept in Professor McGonagall's spare room last night. We were going to bring it to your attention, but it got really busy with preparing the castle for this year's students."

Harry sat there with a shocked expression on his face.

"Oh Ginny," he said. "I am so sorry. I just thought that Argus would give you his spare room. Come with me. We will get you a set of rooms, right off the trophy room. I figured while I was doing that, we could talk."

"Thank you," she said suddenly. "Thank you for giving me another chance. I made huge mistakes and I thank you for giving me the chance to still be here in the magical world."

"We all make mistakes Ginny," said Harry placing his hand on the wall and willing a set of rooms to appear. "We learn from those mistakes and move on. If I could forgive Dumbledore for everything he did, I could forgive you. I hope you know that I would not have done this if I didn't think you could be saved. Your mother and brother were bad influences in your life. You are sixteen years old and have to get a break somewhere. All I ask is that you do not disappoint me and make me regret what I am doing for you. There will be no third chance."

"I understand Harry," said Ginny. "I will learn from my mistakes and make a life for myself. At least I will have a place to live and a small income coming in. I will not need much as long as I live here."

"There are a few rules I want you to follow to the letter," said Harry. "Stay away from the potions lab. If you are caught, you will be in trouble. Do not leave the castle. It could hurt you as much as anything else. We do not want you taken. For now, your mail will be searched. This is also for your safety. Many will want to get revenge on you for what was done to Hermione. Give it time and many of the staff will begin to trust you. For now, you will be watched at all times until we feel that you are not planning on doing something that will harm another person. The punishment you could have received should keep you in the mindset of how lucky you are right now. The more you follow the rules, the more privileges you will receive. Do not disappoint me."

With that Harry opened her door and left to head back to his office. He had paperwork to do and wanted to get it done before he went to bed.

Two people were not so happy with the way things were turning out. One so called, Leader of the Light, was not thrilled that his charge no longer needed his assistance. The Dark Lord was also furious that he was losing his followers left and right.

Voldemort was upset that his Horcruxes were all destroyed. Between Dumbledore and Potter, all his hard work was undone. He could not make more. His soul was too destroyed and unstable to split it again. While Harry was not actively searching for and destroying his army, he was not hindering the old fool from doing so. This in itself was a problem. He knew he could not take over the Ministry of Magic now as Potter's sister was the new Minister. With Potter himself as Head Master, he could not hope to take over the school either. Dumbledore and his annoying Order were everywhere while Potter and his Order were keeping control of the situation.

Albus was not a happy man either. He wanted to get back into the castle on a more permanent basis. The bastion of power was now lost to him. His puppet told him that his services as mentor were no longer needed. He thought back to the conversation that took place.

"Professor Dumbledore," said Harry a few days ago. "Thank you for helping me this summer with learning everything that I needed to learn about being a Head Master. I really appreciate you taking the time to do this for me. I am hoping that the money you got paid for your services was adequate enough. With school starting in a few days, I have so much to do that it is in my best interest to either sink or swim as the saying goes. I also know that you have other things in the works. I know that you are still seeking out and destroying all of Voldemort's hideouts and such. Hermione and I ware very appreciative that our two Orders are working so well together."

"Harry there is still so much that I can do here in the castle," objected Albus. "If you allow me to stay a little while longer I can get more work done. I need to be here to do it. With you helping me, we can get so much more accomplished. I could even fill in as a Professor to one of the subjects that need to be filled."

"There are too many people that no longer trust you around their children," said Harry softly. "While I may have forgiven you, too many others have not. I am sorry Albus, but I can not have you in the castle while the students are here. I wish it could be different, but we both know that it is not possible."

Albus was furious with Harry. He felt that if he could have stayed in the castle for a while longer that he could get Harry back firmly under his control. He was actively working on a way of getting back inside the castle. He needed to be the one to guide Harry through this and then get what he felt he deserved.

What Albus failed to realize was that Harry was not a stupid person in any way. Harry was quite aware that Albus was attempting something. One did not work for what little Harry was paying for nothing. Harry was very cautious around Albus. It would not surprise him if Albus made further attempts to get back into this castle. After all it was one of the oldest places of magic in Europe. There were many more secrets in this place that Harry was going to uncover. Albus also forgot that he showed Harry the memories of when Tom Riddle wanted to come back into the castle. It was a lie then and it was a lie now. When you have two power hungry wizards after the same place, then you had problems to worry about. This was the main reason why he had Amelia working in the school. As former Head of the DMLE and Minster for Magic, she had extensive knowledge of how things worked. Add in the fact that for the first time since the founders that there was more than one Deputy and you have a power in the castle that would be hard to breach. That Albus or Riddle would try again was common knowledge to everyone that worked in the castle. Another year to go, and Harry would have the last of Dumbledore's cronies out of the castle. He already had Filch, Hagrid, and Trelawney under surveillance. He did not want another repeat of what had happened before with Riddle. Next year he would have removed Filch as Ginny would be comfortable enough to fill in that post. Hagrid was on the fence as he was extremely loyal to Albus. Luna would be taking over as Divination Professor when she graduated. So there was little to worry about there. Luna was a true seer and the subject would get taught by someone who knew the subject.

AUTHOR'S NOTE – I will stop right here with this chapter. I wanted to throw another twist into the mix. I know how you all were wondering how Albus could go back to being a Light Wizard. Well just so you know, I never had any intention of him staying that way. A question brought to me asked if I was going to give more detail about Harry and Cedric. The answer is no. This story is more about Harry and Hermione's power and the politics that can be played than their actual relationships. There will be a wedding scene for them, but their actual relationships are not a big deal in this story.