Chapter Thirty-Five: I Must Tell No Lies
Rufus Scrimgeour wanted a warrior and a valid contributor to the Ministry. He wanted Harry Potter to be under Ministry control and help him have a better grip with Wizarding World politics. What he didn't expect when coming to see Harry though, was a young loyalty bitten dog for the great Albus Dumbledore.
As he presented the items for the trio he never contemplated backbone…
The nerve of the boy denying the Ministry…
"I must tell no lies remember Minister." He heard Harry say as he lifted up his scarred hand. "I am not the Ministry's puppet… Go to hell."