Chapter 13:
A sleepless night was what Albus Dumbledore had before starting a new day. He hoped that this what would be better, and that Potter would listen to reason. He admitted only to himself that he had lost control of his temper. But everything seemed to crash down all at once. He had to wonder at what had changed in the boy's life that had brought all this on to himself. What help did the boy get and from whom. That was the biggest question. Who had the audacity to challenge him? What he didn't know was that he was about to find out.
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Harry and the girls arrived towards the end of breakfast. They had only come into the Great Hall to get their schedules. While waiting Harry had a private conversation with Neville about what had happened and why. He also showed him how to detect things in his food and drink. The other boy was grateful for the information. McGonagall handed both Harry and Hermione their schedules before handing Neville his. Luna had gone over to Flitwick to get hers before returning to Harry's side. As Neville and Harry talked about other things, they were interrupted by the Ferret aka Draco Malfoy.
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Draco Malfoy was a spoiled brat. In his world the only ones above him were his parents. He mother was from a prestigious family that had been in Britain since Roman times. His father's family had come to Britain with William the Conqueror. He had been raised as a prince. So, when things didn't go his way, he threw a tantrum. Potter had refused his help and guidance on that first train ride. To Draco every time they met, and he lost he knew that Potter had cheated. He decided to rile the other boy up and get Snape to give Potter detention.
"Teaching the squib, Potter? Don't you know that Longbottom isn't enough of a wizard to learn anything complicated?"
Potter turned to look at him. Draco suddenly felt uneasy. This was a different Potter.
"Ah cousin Draco."
"Cousin!? We are not cousins!"
"Ah but that's where you're wrong Draco. My grandmother was a Black and my godfather is a Black. Why I probably have more Black blood than you do."
Draco was now infuriated. "NO, YOU DON'T! MY MOTHER IS A BLACK! When I'M HEAD OF THE BLACK FAMILY I'LL SEE YOU'RE DISOWNED! THE BLACK FAMILY HAS BEEN PURE FOR CENTURIES!"
Potter just grinned at him and pointed to somewhere behind him. Draco turned his head and saw one of the last people that he wanted to. Sirius Black.
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Sirius Black had just walked into the Great Hall when he heard the Malfoy boy yelling at his godson. As he walked closer, Ted at his side, he couldn't help but notice that the blonde boy was stupid. His close marked him a Slytherin but his attitude was that of a Gryffindor with some slight Hufflepuff thrown in. He went and stood behind the boy. He saw Harry point to him as the boy finished his tantrum. The blonde turned and stepped back slightly.
"Normally I don't air Family business out in the open, but I think that I need to clarify that YOU, Draco Nero Malfoy, will NEVER be the Head of the Black Family. My heir is my godson. If he should not be able to or Merlin forbid, die before he becomes Head, then it will go to the secondary Heir, which is not you! Do you understand boy?"
Fear had the boy nod.
"Then I suggest that you slither back to your dungeon. You and I will meet later to discuss your future."
The boy got his bravado back.
"That's my parents' responsibility!"
"It's mine now. Both of your parents are in the cells of the DMLE and will not be out for some time."
The boy got very pale.
"Father and Mother are in jail?"
"That's what I just said. Now you, I, and Ted here will meet after I set the Headmaster straight on a few things."
The blonde boy slowly walked back to the Slytherin house table in a state of shock. His whole world had been dumped upside down.
Sirius looked at Harry.
"You definitely look like your father, but I've been told that you are more your mother in personality. I'm Sirius Black, your godfather and now Guardian of you and your Vassals."
The grin that Harry gave him showed pure joy. "Pleasure to meet you. I've heard a great deal about you."
"Oh? From whom? Because you can't believe everything you hear."
The boy's grin got wider, and a spark of mischief entered his eye. That was a James thing. "Let's just say Da and Mum were quite descriptive in their writings."
That had Sirius weary. He could imagine what James and Lily had written down Ted looked like he wanted to laugh.
Ted was enjoying the by-play. But it was time to get serious as Dumbledore was approaching. He nudged Sirius to get his attention.
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Albus Dumbledore ha been trying to enjoy his breakfast but was so put off it with the arrival of Black and Tonks. No good was going to come from this. Somehow, he had to get Black to give him custody of Potter. Although he had no idea if Black was the boy's guardian, as all of this started before that trial yesterday. He got up from his throne and went to the lower masses so that he could be seen as the one in control.
"Ah Sirius, my boy. Are you well enough to be here? I mean after all you have just been released from Azkaban after 12 years."
"I'm fine, Albus. Ted and I need to speak with you about yesterday."
"Of course. Let us head up to my office, shall we?"
"Lead the way. Harry you and the girls need to be there."
"I do not think that the children need attend."
"I think that they do."
"Very well."
The older wizard led the way to his office. What he didn't realize was another person in a hood drawn cloak. That knowledge became apparent when he sat at his desk and waved his wand, placing several wooden chairs in front of him. His choice of chair, one to make him seem more important, was quickly changed by the hooded figure, whim remained standing.
Albus frowned at this. Indicating towards the hooded figure, he had to ask, "Who is this?"
The hood dropped revealing one Aberforth Dumbledore. He grinned at his brother's shell shock.
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Told from Ted Tonks point of view:
It was hard keeping a professional mask in place at the look of Albus Dumbledore's face when Abe removed his hood.
"Why are you here Abe?"
"Simple Al. I was the one who took over Potter's guardianship."
"YOU!"
"Yep me."
Albus Dumbledore went from surprise to angry rather quickly.
"WHY!? Why did you do this?"
"One you're forever playing games with everyone else's lives to an end that only you seem to think that you can achieve. YOU are not God or Merlin or a HERO. You are a controlling man who can't stand for anyone else to have an opinion."
"Si this what? Revenge for Ariana?"
"No Al. This is for a better future for all of us. One that everyone wins."
"Including the DARK! You have just given Voldemort everything!"
"Over the loss of guardianship over one boy? I highly doubt it."
"There are factors involved that you have no idea about!"
It was Harry who asked then "Then what are those factors?"
"That is something that you are too young to know about. Now, Abe, I want you to return Guardianship of Harry to me and leave."
"I can't."
"Of course, you can. You just said you are the boy's guardian!"
"Which I turned over to Black yesterday right after he was cleared by the Wizengament. He's Guardian now."
A tick was beginning to show below Albus Dumbledore's eye.
"And I am not giving you anyone's guardianship. And before I forget I also have temporary guardianship of Draco Malfoy as his parents are in cells at the Queen's pleasure. Who knows how long they'll be tied up?"
"Sirius, I have a great deal of apprehension over your guardianship over anyone. I will be fighting this."
"Go ahead! No skin off my nose."
It was time to get to why they came.
"Headmaster."
"Yes."
"Heir Potter sent a message to me last night stating that you have banned Hogsmeade and Quidditch privileges is this correct?"
"Yes. He was insolent and disobedient."
"Wither he was or wasn't the issue. The issue is that you overstepped your bounds in punishment."
"How I punish MY students is My business!"
Placing a writ from the Board of Governors on the desk, I said "This is a writ of stay of Punishment. You, nor Professor Severus Snape or allowed to hand out a single detention, point reduction, point gain, or privileges revoked for ANY student until the Board meets on this coming Friday. At that time, you may present your reasons as to why you issued Heir Potter that form of punishment."
The old man didn't look too happy.
"We'll see ourselves out. Have A Good Day."