Harry knew he needed to tell Kingsley as well but he went to Lucius first with the photo. He knew he had every legal right to do what he was doing. There was no evidence he would present that was even on the edge. He didn't want to allow there any chance for Albus to escape from this. The man had meddled with too many lives and Harry would not let him continue. The crap he had pulled during the war had been bad enough but this was simply another step. The thought of what happened to Ted and could have happened to Teddy was the final nail for Harry. He had spent too much of his life, thanks to mainly the man, thinking his own happiness meant very little. And he could have perhaps over looked all the man had done to him to move on. But for the people he loved like his godfather and little brother he would not back down.
Lucius had not been sitting on his hands either. He knew the aurors were doing their best but they had their limits. Lucius had called in both his private security and his contacts in that world as well. He had made sure everyone that Harry loved was being followed as well.
Lucius looked at the photo and was shocked. "Are you sure?"
Harry nodded. "You know him?"
Lucius sighed and motioned to a chair. "I do. When I saw him in your collection I was shocked."
Harry didn't sit down right away. "How bad is it?"
Lucius was pale. "Only thing worse would be an actual death eater."
Harry sunk into a chair. "We know Albus used spies."
Lucius agreed with him on that. "But ones like me and Severus who had been forced into the mark and turned on Voldemort."
Harry pushed. "Who is the man? You said he wasn't a death eater."
Lucius explained. "He is like your Uncle Cicero. Dark as they come without going over the line into black magic."
Harry was reminded what he had been told of his great Uncle. "What exactly did he do?"
"He worked with many of the shops on Knockturn alley. He procured many of their more dark products."
Harry knew Knockturn well enough. "Okay I mean those stores are still open today. That cant be too bad."
"He also provided items to Voldemort. And not simply items but at time people."
Harry blanched at that. "Human trafficking?"
Lucius shook his head. "More he fed him information about where to find certain enemies. Cicero was known to use him on occasion."
Lucius admitted that he had thought the man may have been involved with James and Lily. That was until he had found out about Peter turning them in. There was a chance he had let the information about Neville's parents slip to Voldemort. Lucius had known that Sirius was never dark and involved with turning in Lily and James to him. Sirius would have been too well known in the death eaters if he had taken the mark. Peter had not been but he was a little rat and likely only reason he got the mark was because of turning them in. The man had been involved in human trafficking as well.
Lucius explained that Voldemort often used these low level lackies to do things he didn't want to risk his actual death eaters on. They were like Fletcher was to Albus. Most of them had disappeared into the sewers before the final battle and those who hadn't had since then.
Lucius sighed. "I haven't heard of his likes since before the war. I'd have thought he'd be a thousand miles away from here."
Harry thought it made sense. "Do you have any idea where to find him?"
Lucius had good news. "There is still a small black market in the country. It shouldn't be too hard to trace him."
Harry was surprised. "I thought you said they had all fled."
Lucius explained. "The more serious ones. The black market now is mainly items that were stolen during the war and being sold now."
"Do we have a way to get to him?"
Lucius smiled. "I have been looking into a few pieces that were taken from us during the war. It would not be odd that I sought him out."
"We need to make sure its legal. Involve the aurors." Harry insisted.
Lucius was not arguing that. "I will work with Kingsley to set up a sting."
"How do we link it to Albus though? Can we question him about Albus?"
Lucius motioned to Harry's work. "You will have to present the evidence that he is linked to Albus."
Harry worried. "I don't want too many people knowing I am the heir."
Lucius assured him. "You will go to Cornelius and get it to the board of governors through him."
Harry almost choked. "Cornelius?"
He was reminded the man had returned to office since the end of the war. Lucius assured him the man could be trusted and he was no fan of Albus. He also loved people with power which is why he was a huge supporter of Lucius over the years. He would fall over backwards to help Harry as Harry had more power and money then Lucius could ever hope for. Bringing Albus down would only be a bonus to the man. The governors could take the information to the aurors to have them question the man about Albus. Harry would not reveal himself even to the governors until he had to. The less people who knew about who he was the better. Lucius assured him that Cornelius would hold his tongue.
Harry and Lucius headed for the ministry to speak to Kingsley. Kingsley was not shocked as he had a feeling Harry had known something. He had known Lucius was a spy and was more then willing to have his help. Harry reluctantly headed for Cornelius as the other two spoke.
He found Percy up in the office and was happy to have to deal with him and not others. "Hey Perce."
Percy turned to him. "Hey Harry, what can I do for you? Not the brother you usually visit."
Harry couldn't deny that. "I actually was hoping to speak to your boss. I know it's the end of the day but…."
Percy cut him off and led the way. "Cornelius will take you."
There was the minister's assistant in the outer chamber of Cornelius' office but she said nothing. Between Percy and recognizing Harry she saw no need to stop either of them. Percy had been made an under minister when Cornelius had been out of office but he had been allowed to keep his position. He had considered going back to his old office but decided but not to take a step back in his career.
Cornelius was surprised to see them but he proved Percy right. "Lord Potter what can I do for you?"
Harry smiled a bit. "I was hoping you could help with an important matter. Lord Malfoy assured me that you would be keen to help."
Cornelius motioned him to a chair. "I am always happy to help where I can."
Harry took a seat and motioned Percy to join them. "This is school business but one I could use a hand in."
Cornelius was a bit surprised but called for wine. "I would think you'd speak to the board yourself. You have a few seats."
Harry took out the memories but he also showed the ring. "I have more then that."
He could see the shock on both Cornelius and Percy when they saw the ring. He had them both swear an oath before he told them why he had come. He had never thought Percy was the first brother he would tell but he didn't mind. Cornelius was shocked but he proved Lucius right in that he was falling over himself to help. He was practically salivating at the fact that he could bring Albus down and Harry had even more power. He never had a problem with Harry only with the headmaster and his actions. Cornelius took all the information he had and he went to head to the ministry of education for Harry himself. This was not something he was going to trust to even an under minister.
Percy looked at Harry when they were alone in the office. "You know you could have told us. But I understand and we are behind you."
Lucius and Kingsley were quick acting. They could not let the man slip through the cracks. Lucius didn't think he would remain long in the country. He likely had some last things to get rid of before he headed for higher land. The man was a lot of things but a fool he was not. Kingsley cared about Harry and his family and had been close to Tonks when she was alive. Even if he had not been, he would have thought he owed it to Moody who would have done anything to help Harry. The fact that they were trying to stop criminals which was his job was only a part of it.
Lucius used one of the store owners that he often relied on to help him set it up. Borgin had managed to stay out of prison as he had helped to trap more then one death eater during the war. Borgin himself wasn't that dark, there were those on the border and he leaned more towards light. He had always been more into it for money then anything and he had serious boundaries he would never cross.
The men walked into the back of the shop. "Borgin what is this about?"
The old shop keeper turned to him. "I have a client looking for a few items."
Philip laughed. "Don't you always. So where is he?"
Lucius came into the room. "It has been a long time."
Philip turned to him. "I thought you had gone all light and shiny on us."
Lucius shrugged. "There are a few pieces from my manor I'd like back."
Philip eyed him for a few moments. "I may have access to a few. For a price of course."
Lucius took out a pouch of money from his pocket. "I am sure I can pay well enough. If you actually have any of them that is."
Philip called for an elf and when the elf returned with an item asked. "How about that?"
Lucius saw a necklace he indeed recognized. "That was my mother's though my whore of a late wife once wore it."
Philip took it and fingered it. "It was last in the possession of her dear sister."
Lucius smiled when the man said that. "Thank you for confirming that."
Philip was confused until he felt magic shift around him. "What are you doing?"
Kingsley appeared in the room with his aurors. "You are under arrest for theft and fencing of stolen goods. And attempted kidnapping."
The man was shocked as he was put into bounds. "Attempted kidnapping?"
Kingsley smirked. "We have enough witnesses of your attack on Edward Tonks and his grandson."
The man was taken to the ministry but Lucius was not allowed to be part of the interrogation. He was allowed to be in the next room and listen. He was not surprised when Harry joined him in the room. He was only surprised when Percy had accompanied him into the room as well. Harry handed Kingsley some paper work from the governors before he went in to speak to the man.
The man was refusing. "I had no ally. I work alone."
Kingsley had a bottle in hand. "You will take this potion and we will soon know."
The man was furious. "You have no proof I have any help and cant force me."
Kingsley pointed at the files. "Oh we have more then enough proof. Now open up."
The man sputtered as he was forced to drink the potion. "I don't know what you hope to gain."
Kingsley glared at him. "Who ordered you to attack Edward Tonks and his grandson?"
The man was forced to admit. "Albus Dumbledore. I wasn't more then to scare them. Take the boy and leave him some where."
Harry sighed in relief when he heard that. "That should be enough to arrest him."
Lucius agreed with Harry. "And we can question Albus on the rest."
The man was questioned more and he admitted to a few other things for Albus. Harry blanched when he heard the man admit that he had been the one to put Fletcher under the imperius curse. Lucius had thought that Albus would of course not risked doing it himself and he was right. They had not had proof Fletcher was under the spell but their suspicions were strong. Albus could be held legally part of the murder of Moody, for her had ordered the actions of Philip and Fletcher. Harry's blood was boiling as he thought of the old auror and it was confirmed he died for Harry.
Kingsley came into the room. He knew Harry was boiling over in anger. "We will arrest him. He will pay for Alastor and others."
Both Kingsley and Lucius tried to convince Harry he needed to stay behind. Harry was not an auror and he wasn't even in the training academy fully. Some times recruits and teachers could be called on when needed but that was very rare. But he wasn't considered a real student. But Harry had been a victim of Albus more then anyone and he wanted to be there when the man was arrested. He could have played the Lord Gryffindor card but for now he didn't want to reveal it to anyone. Kingsley reluctantly agreed for Harry to come even though he could have said no as he was the one in charge. He knew deep down Harry had a point and he did deserve to be there when the man was arrested.
Percy had remained behind but he stayed at the ministry even though his work day was over. For now he had been told not to contact anyone even though they knew the Weasleys would not betray them to Albus. He thought Harry could use one brother there when Albus came in. They had called on some help from the school to get Albus away from as many students as possible in case he didn't come quietly.
Albus was in a foul mood as he headed down to Hagrid's hut. "I knew we should have been rid of him. Not just to get the brat to come."
Hagrid appeared from his hut. "Headmaster what are you doing down here?"
Albus came to a stop and growled. "I told you what would happen if that brother of yours did something. Even Harry wont save you now."
Hagrid was truly confused as he looked at him. "Grawp? But headmaster he has done nothing."
Albus didn't buy it for one moment. "Minerva and Poppy informed me that there are two patients in her wing injured by him."
Hagrid was truly stunned. "Headmaster I don't know what you are speaking of. The children were no where near Grawp in class."
Albus turned to head into the woods. "There is no hiding this Hagrid. I will know he was near the paddock."
Hagrid followed him into the woods. "He was but not during class. He sometimes comes and visits the hippogriffs. He likes them."
Albus was irate. "One monster liking other beasts. He is not to be near the students Hagrid. This is the last straw."
Hagrid tried to stop him. "It was after class. The students weren't here. He didn't hurt anyone. He wouldn't."
Grawp was actually in the paddock at the time they came down. He was permitted that far as long as the students were not in the woods. Hagrid had not been told about the plan because they knew he had trouble with lying. His brother liked the animals quite a bit in the woods. Some of them were so small and scared of him. But he and the hippogriffs got along quite well and he liked to come visit them. They were not always in the paddock but one of the females had a baby and they were here. He was sitting happily looking at the baby hippogriff when they arrived.
Hagrid looked at his brother and back trying to fight the tears. He didn't understand what was going on. Even with his wand now he had been so careful. He made sure the students were long gone before his brother came. And one of the centaurs were close just in case as well.
Grawp smiled at his brother and pointed at the new hippogriff. "Ba-by."
Hagrid smiled at his brother and looked at the headmaster. "He is not upset and he wouldn't hurt anyone headmaster."
Albus was fuming. "Minerva informed me. She would not send me out here unless she had a reason."
A voice came from behind him. "Oh she had reason to."
Albus turned to look at Harry who had come out. "Harry my boy why didn't you tell me you were coming? We could have had dinner."
Harry didn't play along with him. "I thought it best to do this away from students."
Albus didn't like the sounds of that. "And what would this be?"
Kingsley came out beside Harry. "Albus Dumbledore you are under arrest."
Albus didn't find it funny at all. "Under arrest for what?"
Kingsley smirked. "Assault, attempted kidnapping and conspiracy to commit murder to start with."
Albus had his wand out. "And who do you suggest I murdered?"
Harry was the one who spat. "Moody though I am sure you likely have more blood on your hands."
Albus sneered at him. "Oh don't put your guilt of his death on me."
Kingsley went to disarm the man. "Oh we have more then enough proof."
Albus was not about to go down without fight which is one of the reasons they had brought him out here. They knew he had done too much to simply go quietly. Unfortunately if there had been any auror that could go wand to wand with Albus it was Moody. Harry watched in shock as Grawp actually got involved when a shot was sent off. It had been a misaimed shot at Harry that shot past him and headed at Hagrid but also the baby hippogriff. The big giant got in the way of the spell, and hit the ground with a huge thump.
Suddenly Albus was not able to throw a spell. "What?'
Harry motioned to Kingsley. "Get the shackles on him."
Albus tried to apparate and couldn't do anything. "What have you done?"
It was Firenze who came out of the woods. "My father extended the wards."
Albus was spitting mad as he found magic dampeners placed on him. "You nags these aren't your woods they are mine."
Harry watched the man as he was going to be taken away. "No they belong to the centaurs. And this school doesn't belong to you either."
Kingsley went to take the man. "I will process him."
Harry didn't follow at first as he turned to thank the centaur. "Send my gratitude to your father."
Firenze bowed his head. "We always keep the students safe."
Hagrid had ran to his brother's side in a panic. "Grawp? Grawp?"
Harry turned to his friend and to his brother. He noticed. "He is alive Hagrid. He is alive."
Hagrid was sobbing. "He has to be okay. He saved me and the baby. He has to be okay."
Lucius had come out next to Harry. "We need to get to the ministry."
Harry was reluctant to leave Hagrid but he wanted to be there so he sent a patronus to Poppy. He assured Hagrid. "Poppy is coming."
Hagrid looked up. "Thank you."
Harry hugged him. "Your brother will be okay I promise. I will come back."
Harry hoped he was right and the big giant was fine. He was alive and he hoped not too badly hurt. They were not sure what Albus had sent at him but the spell would have had to be extra strong for a giant and Grawp was not his target. Harry felt bad that Grawp had been hurt in their plan. They had truly thought the woods was the best place to handle it. And though he was worried about the giant he knew really they were right. Minerva and Poppy had both been happy to help them out when they contacted them. Harry arrived back at the ministry after Albus, who had magic dampeners in place, had been processed and he was now in the interrogation room. Harry could admit he was happy Percy was still there.
Percy asked when they waited for it to start. "Are you prepared for this? We have no idea what he may admit to in there."
AN: Yes we will see Albus' trial next chapter. And we will get more Harry/Lucius fun to come.
