Siriusly Hooked Up
By
Mae Silverpaws
Chapter 25
Yup Siriusly Hooked Up
Yes Albus Dumbledore was angry, very angry. All of his carefully laid plans were falling down around his ears. No more like around his ankles. Harry Potter did not look to him for guidance and his potions master and spy had been tempted away from him from none other then Sirius Black. Albus had worked very hard for a very long time starting with pitting Sirius Black and James Potter against Severus Snape he had needed one of those boys to become a loner, It was for the greater good after all. The worst was manipulating Lily Evans into finding the spells needed for her to save her son. It was sad to think that Lily would have to do that but again it was for the greater good after all. But beyond being angry Albus was tired, he was tired of, hiring a new DADA professor every year, he was tired of running the everyday of Hogwarts and he was tired of running The Order of the Phoenix. Yes it was finally time to retire. Albus slowly stood and walked toward the ornate desk in the corner of his livingroom he quickly penned three notes and handed them to Faulks. "Please old friend. Take these notes to Minerva, Sirius and the Hogwarts board." The phoenix trilled and disappeared in a small burst of flame. Albus smiled always the showoff that Faulks.
Minerva McGonagall was surprised to see Faulks appear in her livingroom. The phoenix dropped a note onto the end table and quickly disappeared. Minerva picked up the note and settled into her favorite chair to read.
My Dear Minerva,
I felt that I should tell you first. I have decided to retire. With the loss of Severus I realized how tired I was. I have recommended you as the new headmistress. I realize this is short notice and I hope you are not too disappointed in me but I must concede that it is time for me to step down and allow others try their hands at this.
As always,
Albus
Minerva sighed and reread the letter. She had known for a few years that this was coming but had expected Albus to make the announcement at the end of term not halfway through the summer break. Finishing her iced tea Minerva stood and then headed toward her room. If her nomination as headmistress was accepted she would know in a day or two and she would be needed at Hogwarts immediately.
Sirius Black was surprised when Faulks flamed into the library at #12 Grimmauld Place the Fidelius Charm should have kept any and all unwanted contact from happening. Faulks trilled once dropped his note and flamed back out before Sirius had time to react.
Sirius picked up the note and sat back down at his desk.
Sirius my boy,
I know that in the last year or so we have come to logger heads on some subjects but you were the first person I though of after I had made my decision.
I am retiring from The Order and if the others agree I would like you to take over the program. I am also retiring from Hogwarts. It is time for me to step aside for the next generation.
As always,
Albus
Sirius had to read the note three times before he realized what it actually meant. It will be very interesting to see how this played out. Dumbledore, actually giving it all up without a fight or a fuss? A rather odd concept and Sirius actually wondered if old Albus will be able to keep away. The next few weeks should be interesting
The next morning the Daily Prophet made the announcement.
ALBUS DUMBLEDORE RETIRES!
Headmaster Albus Dumbledore has finally retired fro public life. When asked what he would do now that he was retiring he has stated that he thought he would travel and visit old friends.
(See more and interviews from close friends on pages 3,5 and 7)
Albus Dumbledore retiring was the topic of conversation for everyone that day. Many wondered how Hogwarts would survive without him. While others wondered what was actually up Albus' sleeve.
As expected the Hogwarts Board of Governor's approved Minerva as headmistress and Prof Flitwick as assistant headmaster. The Order had no problem with Sirius being in charge but one member was quite convinced that Sirius would have to step down once Albus came to his senses. Everyone else in The Order just nodded and pretended to agree just to keep the peace.
Severus was thrilled with the Silver Cat's Paw for his lab to start working with. Blue-Belle was thrilled with the new plants to learn about and had found a great pen pal in Martybeth her knowledge in herbology was tremendous.
Neville received his OWL and NEWT results in record time both were given international standings, which his grandmother explained meant that he had received scores better then 97% of the students in both England and on the continent. Neville would be studying for his mastery once classes resumed at Hogwarts. Blue-Belle was given permission to come to Hogwarts once a week so that she could report back on how Neville was doing on his private projects most of which would revolve around the growing and uses for Silver Cat's Paw.
Hermione made sure to spend at least one day a week with her guys at #12, a day with just her parents and at least one day with just her and Neville. Harry enjoyed his job at Obsidian and had slowly been given more and more responsibility. Remus was busy most of the summer with Mayghan was swamped writing proposals for the Wizamagott concerning the rights werewolves and making legislation on how people were treated and how the condition was presented when a Wizard or muggle was first attacked.
Sirius was walking from the library to the kitchen for a snack and thinking about how his life had changed so drastically and positively. Entering the kitchen Sirius saw everyone he cared about sitting around the table laughing and talking. Harry looked relaxed, Hermione was smiling and holding Neville's hand, Neville looked more and more confident in himself everyday, while Remus was looking healthier and happier then Sirius had ever seen him. Sirius stood in the doorway of the kitchen in the house he use to hate but now loved because it was full of the people that he loved. Sirius smiled as he stepped into the room. Yes he was Siriusly Hooked Up.