CHAPTER 26

On the following Friday Harry brought Alicia in for questioning by the council of nine about the complete destruction of the Department of Mysteries. She answered all questions and used both dicta quill notes, and other evidence to prove her claim. Once she was done she was asked to remain as team nine was called. They all were given truth serum.

They told of their suspicion of Director Rockwood of being a death eater working directly for Lord Voldemort. Because of the questions they began asking in the department, they were under suspicion from Rockwood and had been marked for elimination. They instituted security procedures within the team to avoid the hit squad and in fact had stopped four attempts and killed all four squads of hit teams sent after them.

crimes. The team was given the antidote and asked to sit with Alicia until the council of nine made their decision. Within fifteen minutes the council of nine decided the following.

Alicia Devonshire we hereby make you the New Managing director of the Auror research department. We further charge Team nine as the first personnel assigned to you. Your mandate is to seek out any knowledge about magic that has never been encountered and ensure that the Aurors are apprised of the dangers and any magic to counter it.

"Miss Devonshire do you accept this position?" The council asked.

Alicia looked thoughtful and then leaned over to team nine and saw them smiling at her. The team lead spoke up "Miss Devonshire it was you who brought the old department to justice and led to the end of a great atrocity. None of us was in a position or had the knowledge to do this. We defer to your leadership." He stated to her. "However, you seem to like a challenge so I offer you this. Team nine promise to challenge you and make you a better leader in all that you do." He said with a smirk.

Alicia laughed "There you have it. I accept under the terms that the team nine leader lay out and I further add that I will only accept if the leader of team nine is made assistant director so he can keep me in line better."

The entire council chuckled upon hearing this. The council spokesperson stood up after receiving nods from the other council members "So mote it be and we find the manner of this start to be most provocative and look to see great things from this department in the future."

Alicia stood up and talked with her new team and they agreed to a meeting tomorrow at 9:00 AM. Alicia then walked over to Harry and Hermione and gave them a hug "I could never have imagined this three weeks ago." Alicia looked at Harry and Hermione and said with a smile "I blame all of this on the Potters and unless you want a blood feud called in the near future, my house, will demand that we see a lot more of the Potters, all of the Potters is that clear?"

Hermione piped in "Luv, I suggest we obey her as we have no known defenses to love and kindness. She could literal wipe our house out with this new most devious offensive weapon." Hermione said with a smirk.

Harry looked at both of them with a discerning eye "Why do I get the distinct impression that I have been thoroughly set up here." Alicia and Hermione gave him back very innocent looks as Harry sighed "I have learned through many battles that there are some battles that are unwinnable and I believe that this is one of them. So I must concede defeat to your points Director Devonshire."

Alicia placed a hand on her hips "All right Hermione I got first dibs on him. He has Brains, he is totally handsome, and I have seen pictures of him in quidditch pants! If you ever tire of him send him my way."

Hermione chuckled as she grabbed his waist possessively "Mine, he is all mine and I will not give him up." Hermione gave a little smile as she drug him away "Hey, Devonshire there is one thing better than Harry in quidditch pants?"

Alicia grinned "What would that be?"

Hermione began to laugh as she answered "That is seeing him completely out of them." Hermione gave her a saucy wink.

"That's no fair! Hermione I hate you for that. I will never get to sleep tonight with that image in my head." Alicia said with a smile and then muttered under her breath "I need to get laid."

Alicia looked up and noticed all of her new employees standing right in front of her. She blushed "Tell me you didn't hear that?"

A brown haired fairly nice looking guy stepped forward "Hear what? I am Shaun by the way…" He got a big smile and then added "I am a male gigolo, in case you are interested." As he held out his hand and this made Alicia really blush and her team started laughing.

The most senior guy grinned "From my experience it is not good for the boss to be too tense so whatever makes you relax is good by me. You might want to take Shaun up on his offer. I guarantee it will not affect how this team deals with you." He had a smile in his eyes but a serious resolve was there as well.

Alicia smirked "Ok, stud muffin pick me up at six o'clock tonight." She pointed a finger at him "You better be ready because I have three weeks of frustration and tension built up." She softened her look "That was a request and not an order, in fact, at 5:59 PM, you're the boss and I will defer to your guidance."

Shaun placed his hands on his hips and grinned "Then may I advise that you not piss me off today because after six…" Shaun smacked her ass hard "Your ass is mine recruit."

Alicia mouth flopped open and she looked the team leader "Challenge?" The team leader smiled and nodded an affirmative. Alicia smiled and pulled out her wand "What is his last name?"

The team lead smiled "It's Miles, ma'am."

Alicia grinned "I want you to take your team and go to the records room and find anyone that was exiled from the magical world. I want that injustice fixed first it's the highest priority." The leader saluted and took off with the rest of the team.

Alicia then sent a hex at Shaun that had him rubbing his ass "Let me explain something to you Mr. Miles, you may own my ass after six but I own your ass until six and then I own your ass at work tomorrow." Miles went for his wand and Alicia hit him with a numbing petrification hex on his hand so his wand fell on the floor as his finger couldn't grasp it. "Do we understand each other?"

Shaun smiled "Yes, ma'am we do. Can you teach me that hex you just did? That was very effective."