Hyperion Henry Lefay, Earl of Hastings sat in the Chief Warlock's chair in a chamber that was modelled after the House of Commons but was bigger. He sat waiting for the members of the Wizengamot to arrive and after waiting a few more minutes stood and said," 1365th Session of the Wizengamot is called to a open. The Head Speaker will call roll."
Xerxes Lestrange stood and said," Andrew Strickland , Amelia Bones, Augustus Rookwood."
The three members replied in the affirmative and Xerxes continued until all members were accounted for. Hyperion stood and announced," I call the Right Honourable, Lord Andrew Strickland to move the..." He checked his papers " Amendment 23 to Reform Bill number 4."
Strickland stood and said," This amendment will allow our legacy to be protected and not destroyed by a certain Headmaster whose name I will not mention to not be rebuked by the chair. This..." He droned on about how it was good for the future and that. After speaking for 30 minutes Strickland sat down.
Hyperion sighed mentally and stood again to say," I call Lady Hale to second the amendment."
A new lord stood and cried," Point of order."
Hyperion immediately rose to reply," Point of order, Lord Bailey."
Bailey said," Why didn't you refer to Lady Hale as the Right Honourable? Shouldn't we all be referred to as that?" The senior members of Wizengamot leaned forward collectively to see Hyperion's reply.
" Lord Bailey considering that you were induced in last week as the Minister's new 600 members to the Wizengamot I will let you off. I didn't refer to Lady Hale as the Right Honourable as she has only served for 30 years. Members who have served for 50 years are referred to as the Right Honourable." Hyperion shot back coolly.
Everything went out of his mind till Xerxes nudged him and whispered," You have to call a vote."
Hyperion stood immediately and called," The ayes to the right."
" Aye!" Members called
" The no's to the left." Hyperion shouted
"No!" Members cried
Hyperion roared," Division! Clear the lobby."
The members filed out of the chamber to the ayes lobby and the no's lobby. After half an hour the members had taken their seats again.
When they were all seated the Speaker's Whip, Arthur Fawley stood infront of the Hyperion's chair with three other whips and called," The ayes to the right 500. The no's to the left 500."
Fawley went to Hyperion and handed him the parchment with the results of the vote. Hyperion shouted," The ayes to the right 500. The no's to the left 500." Members started shouting over Hyperion who roared louder "Order! In accordance with precedence and on the principle that important decisions should not be taken except by a majority. I cast my vote with the no's. So the no's have it, unlock!" Hyperion stood and marched out of the chamber towards his office to leave for the day.
Tiberius Ogden, the Deputy Chief Warlock took the seat and called," Next order of business, results of indicative votes on the Education Bill. By order of voting, in respect of Lord Clarke's motion E. The ayes were 670, the no's were 330 the ayes have it. In respect of Lord Strauss' motion N. The ayes were 450, the no's were 550 so the no's have it. In respect of Lord Eldridge's motion R. The ayes were 100, the no's were 900 so the no's have it. In respect of the Leader of the Autocrats motion H (Autocrats' alternate bill). The ayes were 870, the no's were 120. Abstainers 10, so the ayes have it. In respect of the Minister of Magic's motion O. The ayes were 67, the no's 933. The no's have it."
Hyperion stepped through his ministry fireplace to his manor into his parlour to see Theseus and Harry sitting on a couch quietly discussing a book. Theseus had taken over Harry's lessons as soon as he was old enough but anything neither of them knew was left to Hyperion.
Hyperion asked," What is it today?"
Theseus smiled as he turned around and replied," We don't know anything about enchanters."
Hyperion sat down across from them in his armchair and said," Listen closely, an enchanter in the mundane world is a wizard who enchants and makes weapons powerful but that is a misconception. An enchanter is a very powerful wizard even more powerful than a warlock, their would magic would be considered as advanced types of compulsions and love potions. When an enchanter is tenfold more powerful than most wizards they are know as lord enchanters. These enchanters are the only wizards alive that can become immortal through a spell. The spell is Immortale Aeternae, which is Latin for immortal for eternity."
Harry asked," Have there been lord enchanters?"
Hyperion shared a look with Theseus and replied," Yes one I know of my great-great-great-grandfather. He died a hundred years ago as he lifted the spell. I am a enchanter myself and are as powerful as him."
Theseus broke in," We should eat before you get into your history, law, enchanting, Latin and estate management lessons."
Hyperion snorted and called," Odin! Bring us dinner." Odin appeared a few minutes later and snapped his fingers which made a modest meal appear on the table.
Harry smiled as he looked at his adoptive fathers who were stealing each other's food. He knew that he was grateful he was in their care as they were both very carefree about rules as long as he payed attention in his lessons. They were almost finished eating when a brown barn owl appeared on the window with a letter.
Hyperion drew his ebony and silver birch wand that had phoenix tears and basilisk blood as the core from his sapphire raven cane. He opened the window and the owl dropped the letter in his hand. He waved his wand and muttered," Deprehensio." After that showed nothing he said " Repertum." Hyperion then handed the letter to Harry who noticed the Hogwarts crest and immediately knew why Hyperion had cast those spells.
He opened it and read it:
Hogwarts School of Witchcraft and Wizardry
Headmaster: Albus Dumbledore, Order of Merlin, First Class, Grand Sorcerer, former Chief Warlock, former Supreme Mugwump of the ICW.
Dear Mr Potter-Lefay
We are pleased to inform you that you have been accepted at Hogwarts School of Witchcraft and Wizardry. Please find enclosed a list of all necessary books and equipment.
Term Begins on the 1st of September. We await your owl by no later than the 31st of July.
Yours Sincerely
Minerva McGonagall .
Harry reached into the envelope and found the second piece of parchment he picked it up and read it:
First Year Students will require:
1. Three pairs of plain work robes (black)
2. One plain pointed hat (black) for day wear
3. One pair of protective gloves (dragon hide or similar)
4. One winter cloak (black with silver fastenings)
Please note all pupil's clothes will require their name.
And the following set of books:
1. The Standard Book of Spells by Miranda Goshawk
2. A History of Magic by Bathilda Bagshot
3. Magical Theory by Adalbert Waffling
4. A Beginner's Guide to Transfiguration by Emeric Switch
5. One Thousand Magicsl Herbs and Fungi by Phyllida Spore
6. Magical Drafts and Potions by Arsenius Jigger
7. Fantastic Beasts and Where to Find Them by Newt Scammander
8. The Dark Forces: A Guide to Self-Protection by Quentin Trimble
9. An Auror's Memoirs by Theseus Scammander
10. A Study of Charms by Andrew Strickland
Other Equipment:
1 wand
1 cauldron (pewter, standard size 2)
1 set of glass or crystals phials
1 telescope
1 set of brass scales
Students may also bring if they wish, an owl or a cat or a toad.
Parents are reminded that First Year's aren't allowed their own broomsticks.
Yours Sincerely
Lucinda Thomsonicle-Pocus
Chief Attendant of Witchcraft Provisions
When Harry looked up he saw Hyperion and Theseus writing things down on a long piece of parchment. He asked," What are you writing?"
Theseus looked up and said," We are writing a list of books we are getting you as that list is terrible. Go write a reply saying you are going..."
Hyperion cut him off," What about the Imperial Academy of Magic?"
Theseus replied," Well we send him to Hogwarts for a year and if he likes it he will carry on going and if he dosen't we send him to the Academy."
Hyperion looked at him and said," I don't know what I would do without you." He leaned in to press a kiss to Theseus' lips "Harry go write a reply then get to bed as we need to be up early tomorrow as this letter arrived on the 27th of July giving us 4 days to get you read and go to Diagon Alley."
Harry went off to bed willing and left the two adults alone in the parlour. Hyperion looked at Theseus and mischievously said," I wonder how good you are now."
Theseus looked at him just as mischievous and replied,"I could show you."
" No I think you are too..." Hyperion was cut off as Theseus pushed him on to the sofa this lead to them having a very enjoyable night.