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When the twins found their way back to the common room the next day the Holidays were just a day away they found Hermione and l'd her to their private room, they told her about the hearing and wished her look on their Polyjuice plan.
Since they would not see each other until after the holidays they spent time relaxing, reading books and talking about what they had gifted people fore Christmas, excluding what they got for each other of course.
They went down to lunch with everyone else and when they said they were going back to their room Ron asked to join them. At first they thought about declining but they had enough to worry about so chose to invite him up.
They spent the next half hour talking about what questions they should ask Malfoy and his goons in order to entrap him. While Harry and Heather wanted the criminal who was terrorising the school to be caught their heart was not in the conversation and for the most part sat quietly answering if they were called upon.
When their friends went to the great hall Harry and Heather separated from Ron and Hermione and went to dine with McGonagall again they shared an extravagant meal together, Roast beef with all the trimmings. That night Harry and Heather tried to beat McGonagall at chess and failed. When ten o'clock came round Minerva sent to ved warning them not to get caught out after curfew.
The twins boarded the train next morning, they found the most secluded compartment they could not wanting to speak with anyone, once they were in the compartment Heather locked the door.
"Isn't it a little odd just how much interest the headmaster is showing in our lives?" Heather sent to Harry and they cuddled in the compartment.
"I think so i bet he thinks we won't be able to fulfil the prophecy without him, but i don't think we should worry about the prophecy. I mean if Voldemort had ignored it he would probably still be powerful"
"I think there is definitely some truth to that he was certainly winning until he tried to kill us"
The silent talking stopped and the twins were more than happy to just lay with each other. At some point the twins fell asleep, the next thing they were aware of was the lunch trolley woman shaking them awake.
"Were in London dears wake up"
They twins woke up and blushed lightly being caught sleeping so closely with each other. The trolley lady just smiled and disappeared back up the train.
The twins were met at the station by Madam Bones she eyed the twins with a sad expression.
"Because of Dumbledore contesting you're guardianship the Wizenamot do not want you returning to McGonagall castle due to the wards that keep others from entering, for this reason I'm going to take you to the Bones estate until the hearing tomorrow"
The twins nodded their consent, they had been told this by McGonagall and did not agree in the slightest. As Susan appeared she looked at the Potter's with an apprehensive look. She had not quite made up her mind about the Potter's, she did not believe them the Heirs but their relationship confused her.
The twins were taken out of the station and led to a ministry official car. The car looked fancy and had all blacked out windows, as they approached an Auror grabbed their luggage and put it in the car before they all got in.
The car was driving much faster than the twins were expecting. Things seemed to move out of their way but no muggle seemed to notice. This must have been normal because neither Bones paid it any attention. Amelia was asking Susan about her school year so far.
The twins only half listened and answered if something was directed their way Amelia gave Susan a very brief overview of what was happening which she accepted and tried to make friends with the twins to distract them.
The journey took no more than twenty minutes and when the car came to a stop it was outside a large two story mansion. As they entered the house they were in a large open space with a grand staircase leading to the second floor. After a quick tour the twins learnt that the manor had over 15 bedrooms and 8 Bathrooms, 3 office spaces, 2 sitting rooms and a reasonable size library.
Once the twins were shown their room it was very tempting to hide from their problem Harry was all for just hiding but Heather scolded him reminding him it was not the Bones' fault they were in this situation.
The twins instead spent the night playing Monopoly with the bones family and trying to suppress their nerves about the hearing, since this was their first time playing this game Harry and Heather were nervous purchasers and this caused them to get beat pretty bad.
They had fun all the same and playing a game with Susan they decided they liked her, they did not think they would be great friends but they would probably talk more after today. The twins agreed to go to separate rooms but did not stay separated for long.
When Madam Bones house elf woke them the next morning the poor elf looked really confused for a moment before telling them that breakfast was ready. The twins did not eat much of their anger toward Dumbledore had returned and they desperately hoped they would not be called on much in the hearing.
At ten in the morning the twins found themselves seated in a large courtroom, The courtroom was dark and a bit eerie the main seat in the centre had manacles to keep the occupant in the chair. McGonagall was the first to arrive after the twins and she sat next to the twins after hugging them.
The room filled up after that with Dumbledore one of the last to arrive, he sat up front with Amelia. When the courtroom was full Amelia stood, she had a sombre look almost like she did not want to have to do this.
"We are here today to discuss the housing of Harry and Heather Potter, the Potter's are currently placed in the care of Minerva McGonagall. Professor Albus Dumbledore has raised issues of safety with their placement and concerns with the Potters relationship"
As Amelia read the parchment some people in the crowd share whispers and looked at Dumbledore. Amelia looked to Dumbledore and McGonagall seemingly trying to decide who to bring to the stand first.
"Albus we will hear your concerns before we hear from the defence"
Albus stood and walked down to sit in the chair he smiled at Madam Bones who did not return the smile.
"Certainly, as i told the council at the last meeting my concerns for the Potter's safety comes from a prophecy that was made before the Potter children were born. The Prophecy in question is sealed and so i cannot repeat what was said however when Voldemort tried to kill the Potter's as babies he made sure the Prophecy's warnings became a reality"
Madam bones raised her hand at this.
"If they were in so much danger, why did you not try to make the Potter's wards of the state sooner? Instead you chose to leave them with their Uncle and Aunt"
"By leaving them with their uncle and aunt they were protected by a deep magic, Blood protection given from Lily's sacrifice. While Harry and Heather could call that place home no one with ill intent could harm them"
A few pep[le in the crowd nodded and seemed to accept this answer. Madam Bones did not since she knew what had happened to the Potters while in their Uncles care.
"We have obtained proof that the Potter's were not actually safe though this was the reason they were removed as you very well know"
Albus considered her words and gave her a Penetrating luck, this look made Madam Bones scowl at him and he did not try to read her mind again.
"While it is true the potter's did not receive the best care they were safe until they were removed and the blood protection fell. This was a decision that I was not apart of and had no say in"
This caused a lot of the council members to mutter and look at McGonagall questioningly.
"Professor Dumbledore in the eleven years how many times did you visit the Potters to check on their well being?" Madam Bones asked calmly.
"I saw no reason to check on the Potter children. I had wards setup to monitor both the blood wards and the Potters health"
"And your wards that monitored the twins health did not show any signs something was wrong?" Madam Bones asked the second Dumbledore had finished.
"The wards were in working order and showed that the potters were safe"
Was Dumbledore's response. It seemed that most people accepted this and the twins wondered if they would have to talk about the abuse.
"The Prosecution rest at this time and calls Minerva McGonagall to the stands"
Dumbledore smiled and sat back down in his seat as Minerva took the one he just vacated.
"Minerva you have been the guardian of the Potter's since the end of May last year. Albus has raised claims that the twins are uncomfortably close would you agree" As Madam Bones asked this McGonagall took a second before answering wondering how much to tell.
"What the Potter sibling has been sea;ed and so i cannot say much about it but after what they went through together they have been allowed a certain closeness. When at Hogwarts in their first year, on two separate occasions the twins were separated both fell ill"
"Would you say that them being close has caused any problems?" Madam Bones asked next.
"No I would not say that it poses any problems, they are Brother and Sister who went through a traumatic event before ether were old enough to remember. An event that they were forced to watch when they came across a mirror in the school"
Dumbledore clearly had not been expecting this for his face fell for a second as he remembered catching them by the mirror and how sad Heather had been.
"I do not know this Mirror you speak of are you able to tell us about it?"
"Yes, the mirror is said to show you your heart's deepest desire. The mirror was in an unused classroom and the twins came upon it one night. The mirror for Harry showed him their family however Heather who had always wondered why she was so close to her brother saw the event that took place in Godric's Hollow. When He who must not be named tried to kill Heather harry blocked the way of the curse" Everyone in the room looked shocked and turned to face the twins. The twins were holding hands in Heather's lap tried to keep control of the sadness that was now surfacing.
"I ask you is it wrong for Siblings to be close after such an event" Everyone seemed to consider this and some agreed that it would not be wrong.
"In the matter of safety for the potters can you tell us about where you all stay" Madam Bones had asked trying to get them back on topic.
"During Holiday's the Potter twins stay with me at McGonagall Castle. It is heavily warded and the potter's have settled in well in my care" Some people seemed to consider these words others were looking toward Dumbledore almost questioningly.
"I really don't think we need to hear anymore it is quite clear in my opinion they are safe with McGonagall" Some people agreed with Madam Bones but it was clear a large percent was still looking to Dumbledore.
"Madam Bones if Dumbledore thinks he can protect the boy better we should consider this. Albus has rarely served us wrong in the past"
It was an old witch that spoke from one of the back seats in the panel section. At her words the other Dumbledore supporters nodded.
Madam Bones who had had enough of this and found the situation rather annoying called a vote she could only hope they would vote right. When the votes were tallied Dumbledore had a solid 65% of votes in his favour and the twins shouted in protest causing people to look at them. This was after all the first time they had spoken.
Dumbledore smiled at the. "Now you two that is no way to act the courts have decided to support my claim and I will be looking after you at Hogwarts this summer. I must insist you come back during the Christmas holidays too"
If Dumbledore thought this would placate the twins he was dead wrong they gave him a foul look and when he moved toward them they stepped out of his reach. People in the hall watched this with confusion in their eyes. They had rarely seen people so opposed but they took it for them not agreeing and started to leave the room.
Those who had been slower to leave the room were suddenly temporarily blinded by a Golden light that filled the room as they turned to see what was causing it they saw Dumbledore thrown across the room. Dumbledore had tried to grab the twins to escort them out and their bond sensing their lack of trust in Dumbledore had acted. The twins were now wrapped in soft Golden light.
Dumbledore moved closer slowly this time. "Please Harry, Heather you are acting most childish right now, I know you do not agree but it has been decided"
The twins ignored him and started walking towards the exit of the room, their bond light staying with them. Dumbledore looked like he had no idea what to do, he looked at the Auror's who were watching and also trying to work out what to do.
The twins used this time to leave the room, they were followed by the concerned adults, Dumbledore made another grab at them but was once again thrown back the Glow was now sparking angrily and he got the sense he shouldn't do that again but he couldn't let two twelve year old just leave.
Minerva pushed past the crowd and walked straight at the light, everyone expected her to get flung back but the light let her in and the twins hugged her. This amazed all around them one suggested they had made a mistake but as they looked at Dumbledore a flash of anger was on his face and they shut up and left. Dumbledore was not liking being showed up like this.
"Were sorry Aunt Minerva but we refuse to go with Dumbledore we will be back at Hogwarts after Christmas" The twins spoke together and in such a calm manner it shocked Minerva. Before Minerva could ask any questions the light pushed her very gently away and the twins ran for the lift at the end of the corridor.
Dumbledore and two Auror's gave chase not knowing what else to do. Amelia moved to Minerva and apologised, Minerva was normally good at hiding her emotions broke down and silently cursed Dumbledore.
As the twins got as high as they could they looked around completely lost. They knew the Ministry was underground so they had gone as high as they could but looking around this place was like a maze.
Thankfully Tonks had been on her way down and saw the twins. As the twins saw Tonks they walked toward her, their glow allowed her in as they approached her and she looked at them shocked.
"What's going on? Why are you not downstairs?"
"You need to help us leave they made Dumbledore our Guardian. Were leaving please Tonks"
The twins spoke once again as one, it was rather unnerving. Tonks did not know what to do and looked once more at the twins. She sighed and led them to the Floo exits.
"I never helped you got it" The twins hugged her and quickly left for Diagon Alley.
Once they left through the flames the light disappeared so they would not get caught. Back at the ministry people were confused and frantically looking around for the two children.
Now in Diagon Alley the twins knew it wouldn't be long before the adults searched here since the twins did not know many magical places. The twins ran as fast as they could into Gringotts.
As they arrived they got many funny looks from the goblins. Griphook came up to them.
"Mr and Miss Potter what can we do for you today?"
"This may sound very odd but we need to talk to you in private and we would appreciate if no one knew we were here" The goblin looked at them rather perplexed and nodded slightly leading them off into an area at the back of the bank. The Goblin pressed his hand against the wall and a secret door opened, the twins found themselves led in.
"I think you best tell us what happened and who it is you are running from MR and Miss Potter"
They spent the next five minutes telling the Goblin about the meeting that had just took place. After they told him he left for five minutes when he came back he had two drinks and told them to sit down.
They accepted their drinks and compiled as the Goblin asked for more information. They told the Goblin everything from Dumbledore's actions to their bond which the Goblins already knew about.
When they were done sometime later Griphook slid a documentation to them when they looked at it they realised they were looking at one of the properties in the Potter name.
"This is Fleamont Manor. Mr Fleamont was a highly suspicious man and he warded this property so strongly that only a Potter could enter. It is unplottable and even has goblin wards that allow underage wizards to do magic unknown to anyone. The wards there should prevent the ministry being able to trace you. This key is a portkey to the property and will only respond to a Potter"
"We appreciate the help but why are you helping us so easily?" Harry asked Griphook.
"We Goblins also grow tired of Albus meddling in everyone's business he uses people for his own gain, you should go now and be safe." He looked at them for a moment then pulled out a unique looking coin.
"This is given only to families that are considered friends to goblins the Potters have always been regarded as so. This coin will allow you to portkey to gringotts at anytime. If you're planning on returning to Hogwarts after the break you will need to be able to take the train. You can portkey here and Floo from the leaky cauldron to kings cross"
The goblin gave them a toothy grin and left the room. The smile was a bit eerie but the twins were thankful for the help. They took the portkey and disappeared.
An: I am really not sure about how this hearing was written though the results are very much what i wanted i may have to re write it but right now inspiration on that front is low so i decided to continue writing so not to loose progress.