So this chapter is a little shorter than has been released recently however i did not want to fill it with unneeded content. I think i turned out well even if its a tad short.
The day seemed to drag on for Harry and Heather not even Potions book could hold Heather's attention. When Six Fifty finally came Harry and Heather donned their impressive cloak and headed down to Minerva's room.
They did not knock but slid into the room what they saw they did not expect. Currently sitting next to Minerva sipping tea was Madam Pomfrey. Seeing the door open but seemingly no one entering Minerva lowered her tea.
"Ah they are here. I have filled Poppy in and she is willing to help you both out."
"While I am not sure I like the plan it does seem like it will be effective. I won't deny that knowing the Rennervate Charm is useful too." Madam Pomfrey stated lowering her tea cup and standing.
"Normally this spell is not taught until Fourth year and I would not be surprised if you find it difficult. However, I am confident you should be able to cast this spell after some guidance."
It was odd hearing Madam Pomfrey talk without her stern and no nonsense attitude but Harry and Heather both decided quickly they like this side of her more.
Madam Pomfrey picked up a spell book that had been resting on the table and handed it over.
"Now I want you both to start by reading the two pages on the Rennervate charm before we start. Understanding the theory is key to charm work."
As if to show this was not up for discussion she sat back down next to Minerva and they resumed their tea drinking and quiet conversation.
Heather insisted on reading the text three times before she declared herself. Harry had read it twice since Heather was anyway but the third time he rolled his eyes and tried to catch part of Minerva's conversation. The conversation turned out to be rather boring and Harry was glad when Heather placed the book down. Seeing they were done Madam Pomfrey rose and withdrew her wand.
"I know you have seen this spell done recently, however I would like you to observe close up before we let you try it yourself."
After saying this she pointed her wand at Minerva. After Minerva nodded her consent Madam Pomfrey stunned her.
"Now there is no wand motion for this spell. What you will do is point your wand at your target's chest and state clearly Rennervate." The tip of the Matron's wand glowed a bright red and Minerva rose to a sitting position on the couch.
"Okay now I hear that Harry is better at stunners so I am going to assume he will be stunning?"
When the twins nodded the Matron continued.
"Then we will have Harry stun Minerva and you Heather will see if you can work the spell. You will take turns casting the spell until Minerva is revived. Staying knocked out for long periods of time can have negative effects so after Five minutes if you cannot perform the spell I will revive Minerva and we will try over."
Both Harry and Heather nodded and drew their wands.
"Ready?" Harry asked, pointing his wand at their guardian.
"It feels weird that you're attacking a teacher but other than that I am ready."
Harry laughed out loud causing the adults to look at him confused.
Minerva muttered "Damn telepathy" and rolled her eyes. This seemed all the explanation Madam Pomfrey needed.
"Whenever you're ready Mr Potter." the Matron said.
It took a good twenty minutes before Heather could successfully revive Minerva. After Heather had revived Minerva a few times they stunned the Matron to see if her success would continue, it did.
It took Harry much longer to revive their teacher and his results were far more inconsistent.
At half past nine Minerva sent them to bed. Madam Pomfrey congratulated both of them on their progress and advised that Heather revive when they executed their plan.
Over the course of the next week the twins could see that the Headmaster was becoming more and more concerned about something. His lessons were shorter and he was leaving the castle more. It was Thursday when they enacted their plan. Lessons had been cancelled because Dumbledore had been called into the ministry. When asked he would not divulge why.
Harry and Heather had decided the courtyard would be the best place to enact their plan. Harry and Heather started to dance when they arrived in the courtyard. If the Elf thought this was intimate it had not acted yet. As they danced Heather drew a wide circle with her wand trying her best to keep the wand hidden so the elf would not suspect.
The problem with catching the Elf was they never knew where it would appear the circle Heather had drawn was an alarm spell and would let them know exactly where the Elf was approaching from.
Harry hid his wand up his sleeve ready to cast a spell at a moment's notice; he then started placing little kisses on Heather's lips and pulled her close. They knew this had made the Elf act before.
The Elf who had this past week been surprised at the reduced contact the pair had been showing was caught completely by surprise when the pair started kissing and moved forward to stop them.
The Elf had no idea she had tripped some alarm so when a red stunning spell came flying toward her she was too slow to act. Harry and Heather walked over to the stunned House Elf feeling pretty happy with their success.
"Incarcerous" Harry said quietly before Heather cast the revival spell.
The Elf immediately started panicking when it was revived. Heather rested a hand on the Elf shoulder.
"Please do not resist the rope will cut into your hands. We do not wish to hurt you. We do want answers though."
The Elf looked slightly annoyed but stopped trying to get free. Heather removed her arm and took Harry's hand.
"Why does Dumbledore have you watching us and are you a Hogwarts elf or his personal elf?"
The Elf looked like she did not want to answer but she had not been told not to answer questions asked and she knew that this was Gryffindor's descendant. Not wanting to get in trouble the elf started to talk.
"Priscilla is being the Head Elf here at Hogwarts Sir. Dumbledore ordered Priscilla to follow yous and stop you being intimate. Master Dumbledore did not tell Priscilla why but Priscilla couldn't not refuse the Headmaster of the school so I is doing as I am told."
"That does not really help us." Heather sent feeling very angry at Dumbledore
"Do you know who we are?" Heather asked the Elf. Her anger must have come out in the way she said for the Elf recoiled.
"I is knowing who you are yes. Priscilla would not have interfered normally but to ignore the Headmaster would be very bad for Priscilla." The Elf was now shaking slightly and Harry and Heather felt sorry for her.
"If we release you will you stay to keep answering questions?" Harry asked.
"Priscilla cannot deny a direct request from Lord Gryffindor's heirs no more than she can the Headmasters Sir."
Heather cast a severing charm on the ropes. The small Elf rubbed her wrists and bowed low her nose nearly touching the ground.
At that point Harry had a thought and smiled to Heather who looked confused for a second. Looking into his mind she let out a little laugh and smiled too. Priscilla looked taken aback and shrank into herself a little.
Seeing this horrified Heather.
"We are not going to harm you, we promise."
Dumbledore stormed into the Ministry this was the third time he had been summoned in as many days. He walked into the conference room the Ministry officials were using.
"Ah Albus you're here good we can start." The man who had spoken was the current Minister for Magic Cornelius Fudge.
"Have we confirmed the escape?" Dumbledore asked it was clear he was hoping it was not true.
"Unfortunately it is very true the mass murder Sirius Black has indeed escaped. We do not know how he has managed this but we must do everything we can to re capture him."
"If I may Minister?'' A new voice spoke up in response to the Minister's statement.
"Yes Amelia?"
"I have here the last will and testament to James and Lily Potter. Do you remember that I came and spoke to you earlier in the year? The will stated he was not secret keeper. I think we need to consider if it was he who commited the murders before we start a manhunt."
"I WILL NOT LISTEN TO THIS AGAIN." The Minister boomed.
"There were witnesses he may not have been the secret keeper but we cannot deny he murdered the secret keeper and several muggles he is GUILTY."
Amelia stepped back and did not speak again. She did not agree with the Minister but being the head of Magical Law Enforcement meant she could not just leave.
"Distractions aside we need to make you aware, Black was muttering in his sleep a lot the last few days we had him captive. Always he is at Hogwarts. It is the view of the Ministry. He broke free to finish what his master could not." Fudge looked at Amelia almost daring her to speak against him as he spoke.
"Hogwarts is the safest place in Britain and the Potters have not left; they are more than safe."
Dumbledore stated a little hotly
This meeting went for a few hours more and to Dumbledore's annoyance the Ministry had demanded Dementors be stationed at Hogwarts immediately.
The meeting over Dumbledore left for the castle he had to act like nothing had happened when he arrived at Dinner tonight. The Potters could not know. He would inform his staff in a meeting away from their ears.
However the Potters did not arrive at dinner that night. This nurtured Dumbledore's curiosity he called Priscilla.
"Yes Headmaster sir." Priscilla asked a little nervously. This was something Dumbledore did not miss.
"Why did the Potters not come to dinner?"
Priscilla recoiled slightly and bowed low.
"Priscilla regrets informing the Headmaster but the Potters seem to have found a way to get free; they is not in Hogwarts."