THANK YOU, Thank you all for the reviews an follows. I had thought with the lack of a proper muse I would be suffering with a bad story. Hears to hoping I am wrong.. REMINDER: this will be slow updates as I am still writing it but it will be a shortish story from my usual works.

Oh well on with the Madness...

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Chapter 2 Healing the broken.

Harry woke the next morning feeling better but hungry he walked over to the table to see a covered tray with a note that it was for him to eat. The tray kept it fresh. He did his check then sat down to eat. After getting full he headed for the bathroom to clean up. When he came out of the shower his clothes were gone but a new set of clothes were there. "House elf?" One appeared and bowed. "Does Mister Bandit need anything?" Harry blinked and relaxed his muscles. "Return my pipe. Also thank you for the clothes. Where is my arm?"

The elf snapped its fingers. And the arm appeared. It looked cleaned up and there was a metal banding around the spikes. "Mistress Ami said you can keep the sharp things but it needs to be covered in the house, please" Harry scowled but agreed. With the elf's magic he was dressed and the new hoodie kept his arm hidden.

When he came out he saw Lily, Tali and Marie asleep in the same bed. Sam and Anna shared the other. His bed was made and the table was cleared. There were glasses of water on the table for them and six potion bottles with a note. He read it to know they were the nutrient potions needed to help them. He sat in a chair and focused his magic to flow around the large building he found Susan in a bedroom across the way and Amelia downstairs in another room working on something. His magical senses also found three house elves around the building.

When he heard the others stir he refocused on Lily. Her magic was stronger now and seemed to be calmer. He smiled at her getting better. As all the girls went to shower together Sam sat beside him. He explained all that happened yesterday and that Anna opened up to the younger Bones. Then it was his turn and Harry asked the girls their opinion. They liked Susan and she kept her word and brought books for them. When Sam returned, Harry told them to drink the potions as he did as well.

A little later Amilia returned with a scowl. "Harry, It seems someone in my department got wind that we may have found you. The 'goat faced' one was asking this morning. After I told him to warn his informant that I would be doing an audit of the department's priorities and that that information was part of an ongoing investigation, he backed off but I don't know how long I can keep him out of this. I will not let him come here but… we will have to get you to Gringotts and that is a public place."

After explaining Gringotts and the goblins, she explained about the family wills and vaults. Her explanation of the inheritance test was what got his attention. He remembered what the others were told about squibs and old houses. He looked around and grinned. "So if I have this money and can pay for them to be tested, and it comes out they have vaults as well, then no one can argue with my claim as their protector?"

"It is a bit more complicated but we can see if the goblins can work that out. Long story short we have to get you and them to the goblins without interference." Harry sat in deep thought as Sam and the other watched. Bones perked up a bit, "I could ask for a special portkey to bring us all directly into the bank.. But they will have rules. No weapons. No disrespect. And even a fee for each person. They are greedy but hold Honor in the highest."

Harry agreed to her plan but said he would uncover his arm spikes just in case. Amilia went over Bank rules and How to act around the goblins before writing a letter for the portkey. She sent it to her account manager to ensure her wishes were received. Harry looked over the books Susan had brought and liked the moving pictures that entertained the others. He read a couple stories to them as well.

Susan stood back and watched how he treated them like younger siblings. Soon it was lunch and they ate in the room again. After that Susan asked if they wanted to walk around the ground outside to get some fresh air. They agreed and as they left the building they saw amazing gardens and open land with a couple horses off in the distance. One of them saw the children and strutted towards them. The girls got worried till Susan held out her hand and the horse nuzzled it.

She smiled and waved to others closer. "This is King. He thinks he is in charge but he is just a big softy. Slowly approach from the side of his head so he can see you. Good now slowly rub your hand on his side." she smiled as the horse let them pet it and even tried to get them to pet his nose. Harry was looking at the woods with an odd gaze. "Harry? What is it?"

He looked at her then back to the woods. "The other horses. Look very sick and thin. But they have wings and sharp teeth.." Susan gasped and looked at him in fear.

"Harry, have you.. Have you seen someone die?" He stiffened as did Anna. "Yes but don't ask, Please. Why does that matter?" He looked at her as she shed a tear and the fear was replaced by sadness.

She looked back at the tree line. "Those are Thestrals. It is only those who have seen death that can see them. That is how they always look, and due to the whole seeing death part they are considered dark, but they are not. Auntie said there were some around here. We can go to them later if you want." He nodded and turned to the Horse in front of him smiling. Slowly he petted the large fellas snout as the other horse arrived. That one kept a wary eye on Harry but played nice with the others.

After a walk along the gardens that made the girls all giggly, they headed in and Susan gave them a tour. Harry wanted to return to the library later and see what he could learn. Amelia had found them playing a muggle card game, Black jack if she remembered. She invited them to have dinner at the actual dinner table near the kitchen. They agreed and soon were seated.

During the meal Harry asked about the Potters. Amelia said she would discuss it after the meal but did talk about how she knew them from work and school. She explained about Hogwarts and apologized that squibs could not attend. Harry glared till she stated the law and then stated that hired Tutors counted for a magical education as long as he passed the ministry exams each year.

Her quick words eased the mood and when the dinner was over she led them to a sitting room. "I will have to explain now why Harry is so important to the wizarding world…" She went over the war and the attack on the Potters, the fact that the 'goat' named Albus Dumbledor had taken up guardianship over Harry and sealed the family wills. She also said that Moody had gone to look into the address he was given and did not have a good report upon return.

Susan kept quiet but when Harry stood and with help removed his Hoodie and shirt, The poor girl cried out and bolted out of the room. There in front of the Director of the DMLE stood a scared and emaciated ten year old boy with a fake arm and a branding of the word Freak on his chest.

Harry took a deep breath. " Until I started primary school, I was told my name was freak. When I did not answer the roll to Harry, the teacher asked me why. When I said to her 'because my name is 'freak', she took me to the principal. Later after I got back to that house, My dear uncle beat the hell out of me and broke my arm. (pointing to the left) Then he got the fire poker and did this. He told me I was to answer to Harry but I would always be a freak and that if I let anyone see this he would do worse. All my life I only knew pain and hate from them. I did all the chores but still it was not enough. My cousin would beat me as well and then one day I came home with a better grade on a test than my dear stupid and spoiled cousin. My Aunt grabbed my, again, broken arm and jerked it out of the socket. It never healed right and it would no longer move much."

He took another deep breath and looked at the others who were holding his waist and other arm. "A week later the teachers noticed I always wore long sleeves. They took me to the school nurse. I did not want them to see it or the scars but when they explained that it was wrong to be treated this way, I showed them. That day the police took me home and before anything was done the investigation was dropped and the Bastard came by. He hit me with a light and told me that I was not to tell anyone about the scars and after more lights, my arm was 'healed' enough to look ok. It was not 'healed' as it was still broken and dislocated. I spent time in the school library reading and learned a lot. I also read legal books about the abuse."

Amilia was barely keeping her calm as he continued. "I ran away twice. Both times the old man found me, hit me with the light and told me I needed to stay with those monsters. The second time I was brought back I tried to run out the back but cousin Dudley kicked the door closed before my arm was out of it. His fat self basically fell on the door with enough force to cut off my already dead arm. I still ran and when I was far enough I hid and cried. The Last thing I remember that night was an overflowing energy around me and me screaming that that place would never be my home and I HATED those monsters. The next day I found myself passed out not far from the hideout and my arm had sealed up. I was weak and tired but I was free."

That night everyone had a rough night's sleep and Breakfast had Susan apologizing to Harry for running away. She showed him the 'Harry Potter' books she had and he saw why it upset her. She grew up with a false idea of him. She agreed that the book Harry Potter and the real Harry Bandit Potter were two very different things.

Amelia came in and smiled. "The goblins will see us in an hour, so finish up and Susan and I will get you into some robes to blend in at the bank. Also I did tell them about your arm. They agree to it not being protected but warn you not to use any magic while there. It is their territory so they will deal with any threats." He reluctantly agreed and when they all touched the portkey they were pulled away.

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Harry again rolled away from them when they landed and came up in a defensive posture when he saw two green skinned short things with spears. His stance and gaze made them twitch but hold from action as he was not attacking. "Calm Harry. They are the guards here. Remember our talk?"

Harry looked them over and slowly stood. Then bowed to them. That confused them till he spoke. "Your turf, your protection. I will honor it and you as long as my family is never harmed in these walls." the guards tapped the spears to the ground and nodded. Soon another goblin arrived and led them to a door for a conference room. In the room were three other Goblins in business suits.

One of them stood. "Greetings Regent Bones. I have the Potter Accounts manager and this is the Inheritance Manager. Also this is the Dumbledore Manager as he is the legal guardian of young Mr Potter…" Harry scowled and flared his magic.

"That man is no Guardian and if this meeting is reported to him then I will take everything that belongs to me and remove it on the grounds of dishonorable actions. Honor is all that is left to me right now so I take it and my family very seriously." The room had a wind circling it as Harry's eyes glowed and his fake arm had bits of lightning arcing around it. One of the guards ran down the hall.

The Goblins were getting upset at the claim till the door slammed open. A bigger and very well dressed goblin walked in with four guards. "Calm yourself and let's talk about that claim. Why do you say that Dumbledore is no guardian and what exactly have we done to be claimed as dishonored?" Harry looked at the new arrival and saw a fellow warrior as well as a leader. He calmed slowly and pointed to the goblin for Dumbledore. "This meeting is between Potter and Bones and any other that can be tied to my Friends here. I wanted the old bastard kept out of this and yet here sits someone tied to him. That was not what was agreed when we asked for, and paid for, a 'port key' as I am aware. His very knowledge of this meeting has voided my trust in the matter. Bones I'll pay you back after this is settled and they get their test done but I stand by my words."

Amelia saw this as a very delicate situation and calmly looked at the new arrival. " Director Ragnok, I am Honored as to your arrival. As he said, this did not involve Dumbledore or his Manager. Also I was assured that this meeting was limited as Potter had said. I am also not pleased about the addition of this goblin and demand he be silenced from telling Albus about this meeting."

The regal Goblin looked over and barked at the goblin in an odd language. Soon the terrified and very nervous goblin replied and the Potter goblin looked equally terrified. They were both led out by guards and after a couple minutes, two new goblins entered and bowed while speaking to the Director.

Ragnok turned to the barely calmed boy who looked winded. "It seems you are right and that there was dishonor. The Bones Manager only informed the Potter manager. It was the Potter Goblin that told the other one as they were being paid from the Potter accounts to let the meddling old fool know if anyone came in claiming to be a Potter. Those two are going to be interrogated then tortured then after all their crimes are out in the open they will be executed. Their entire clan will be shamed for a decade or two and stripped of all positions. Then they will have to work their way up again."

Harry approved and let the others take a seat . Ragnok also took a seat to ensure there were no more issues. When the children took their tests it was proven one of them, Anna, was related to a fallen house of Puffington. Which also made her the Heir to Hufflepuff. Anna was in shock as she was told she owned part of Hogwarts school and the surrounding lands.

Next was Lily who was a descendant of Eldermane. A lesser house but had ties to many businesses and since it was not long ago that the last Eldermane died then she had control of those vaults and businesses. Sam was related to a Greengrass family but they would discuss that later. Marie and Tali were both related to Black family. This caused some reaction from Amelia. Harry did his test and was Proven as Harry Potter and also the descendant of Gryffindor. He also owned a quarter of the school and lands.

When he asked about the wills he was told they had to get them from the vaults as the ministry copies were sealed. As he is a Potter he has rights to the will from the vaults. When they arrived and were read Amelia was livid. She looked at Ragnok and scowled. "If it is true that Sirius Black was not the secret Keeper, then is he also Lord Black?" Ragnok grinned in a way that made the other shiver. "The current Lord Black is simply residing in Azkaban prison and we would like to see his return from such a long vacation soon."

Harry heard it for what it was. He nodded to Amelia as he read farther. Slamming the paper on the table, he stood up, turned and walked to the wall before punching it and leaving a massive hole. "That no good goat-faced lying bastard. I was never to go near my aunt and her family. I was never to be left anywhere near them ever." The guards took a defensive stance with spears trained on the boy as Ragnok snapped his fingers and repaired the wall.

Amelia asked Harry to let her explain and with an edited report the goblins realized just how much the man had disobeyed the Potter wishes. They replied about a war time law that made the current chief Warlock of the WIzengamot executor of any wills for orphans. The others demanded to see the family wills of their houses. Black was denied as there was a Lord Black. Eldermane was brought up, and with a new manager who said that Dumbledore had nearly emptied the vaults and was trying to move the business to his accounts.

Puffington was special as it was an old house that could be traced closely to the Hufflepuff and thus overrode the Law. They had simply willed all vaults and possessions to the next magical descendant tied to their house. 'Even if only a squib'.

Harry was still calming down as the guards relaxed. "Director Rangnok. I thank you for restoring my trust in your bank. We will need time to get acquainted with these new events. Until then it says I am to claim my Lordship at Eleven, in a couple months so I want to have a way to take over as guardian for all of them. I will not let anyone harm my family. Laws be damned."

Amelia was not happy about that but saw where the boy was coming from and knew that would be a very long discussion. "I want a copy of the Potter wills to use to get Lord Black released. I want a copy of each inheritance test and until Harry takes his lordship, All Six of them are now wards of the House of Bones under DMLE protection Laws. I also ask for a full review of their accounts and what Albus Dumbledore has done in those accounts. At minimum, if we get him stripped of his Status as Chief Warlock or that law revoked, we can keep this from happening again."

Ragnok agreed and the audits would be sent by the Bones manager. The new Dumbledore Manager was not happy but given he was not being 'interrogated', he agreed to the censure of any information to Albus. He also knew he was going to be watched very closely so he decided to delay announcing the change of management until the fool actually came in. Harry was impressed with that outcome.

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They returned by portkey and planned on a picnic out on the grounds. Amelia watched as Harry approached the Thestrals and shed a tear. She knew what it meant but still did not want to believe it. The winged horses let him pet them and even let the young ones near him. It was a nice sight even if wrapped in sadness. After the lunch they went to the library where Harry was shown Parchment and Quills. They were not impressed and went to their room to get pens and pencils and paper.

Harry had them sit at a table and did math problems on one sheet that they copied to their sheet they worked on. Susan thought it looked like 'Arithmancy',and described what she knew of it. Harry shook his head and explained math and calculus. When he showed her how it helped with amounts and shapes and even distances, she was in awe. Soon she too was trying the math. That was the scene as Amelia returned in an unhappy mood. She waved for Harry to follow her. He did so reluctantly.

With a room between them and the library she turned to him. "Please don't break my home. I had a visit from Dumbledore again about my possible knowledge of where you are. I told him in front of the entire Auror department that That was an ongoing investigation and if he wanted to help he could disclose where it was you were staying before disappearing. His usual reply was 'it was somewhere safe and he needed to return there.' I hope you will appreciate the fact that my new response was 'it could not have been that safe if you're missing'. He was not pleased and left but I think he may try to go over my head. I already had a full meeting with all my employees that if they did not give a department vow to never disclose information on an ongoing case to any one not already on the case or allowed in by me, then they could resign right then and be obliviated of all current cases."

Harry, still upset, growled and tried to stay calm but as he turned he collapsed. Amelia called for a house elf to take him to his bed and she went to get Healer Worthington. When she arrived all the children were watching Harry sleep. "Amelia, when I said rest I Meant it. I'll scan him but I am sure it is magical exhaustion." She did her scans and when Amelia whispered in her ear she did more scans with a piece of parchment floating beside her. As she finished she walked over to Lily and smiled. "Hello again. Can I give you a check up while I'm here?" Lily looked at Harry worried, straightened up and nodded. It was easy and the Healer made it fun. The others allowed it as well after Susan stepped up and let it be done to her.

The papers were copied and given to Amelia before the healer left, she did remind them to make the boy rest for the next few days.

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Dumbledore had tried to go to the Minister but when he tried to use his authority, Bones blocked it with several laws allowing her to investigate anyone trying to compromise an ongoing investigation. She read it word for word stating that the law included the Ministry and Minister. He backed off quickly. When Albus returned again she smiled and asked what skeletons he wanted pulled out of his closet. She was well aware that something was not adding up and He would be found out.

That was a week ago and Harry was getting better at focusing his magic with Amelias's help. Susan sat in on the lessons and learned that Harry's wandless magic was just brute force pushing lots of magic out. He had the intent and idea but not the control and that was what caused his magical exhaustion. During one for her meditation lessons Milla popped in with the mail. Three letters from Gringotts and one from Albus Dumbledore. Milla said she stripped all bad magic from the letter and put it on a dummy to be reviewed by the Mistress.

The three letters were for the audits of her ward;s accounts and what was done to correct the issues. Also a notice that Dumbledore was served papers when he tried to access the Potter vaults as to his removal of guardianship and that his new account manger was not going to allow bribes. "If he wished to complain about a Bank Appointed Manager, then he could do so in person, with full details as to why he was unhappy with said Bank Appointed Manager."

The other may be young but they knew he would not willingly walk into the bank and claim his issue was 'he could not bribe his manager to do his bidding' and live long after. Harry was still annoyed that several galleons were taken each year he was away from the wizarding world..

Amelia had a class that first week on currency and conversion, as well as Houses and the wizengamot. She also covered formal etiquette but that was still in the works. Susan was a big help for the girls but Sam and Harry were too defensive and stiff.

The next day, Amelia told them she would be back later and asked Sam if he knew how to take pictures. He nodded and she showed him a wizardiing camera. "I need you to take a picture of Harry's bare chest and back. I know he is a little better than last week but it will be evidence to deal with the 'goat'." Harry agreed if he kept his arm covered. It would be a bigger blow if the man still pushed.

In the bathroom Harry removed all but his pants and covered his arm with the shirt to let it seem he was just taking it off. He placed the fake hand on the counter to look like he was steadying himself. That was one of three photos Sam took. All three were very clear that Harry was not safe wherever he had been and the closer ones showed years of healing. The last one was him holding a sign under the branding on his chest with the address and names of his relatives as well as the year it happened.

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In her office Amelia floo called Dumbledore telling him she would see him tomorrow to discuss the issues around one Harry James Potter at 2 pm. He tried to insist on knowing right away but she reminded him this was an ongoing case and unless he wished to tell her right then and there under oath or truth serum the location Harry Potter disappeared from, then he could wait till 2pm. He was most displeased and said so. She smirked and told him 'She was most displeased he was trying to break the law with his actions regarding the case'.

The call ended and she gave it a few minutes to write up three letters. One to call for an emergency Wizengamot meeting at 2pm tomorrow that would copy itself and distribute out, One to summon Healer Worthington as witness to the validity of the medical evidence. And One to Ragnok for permission to use Gringotts Audits as evidence in the Wizengamot session. She did disclose all that was done and his reply was to be sure to share the pensive with him.

When back at the Manor she saw them working in the Library but Harry was laying on a couch while reading. She told them all what had happened and took the (house elf) developed pictures. The other two were just perfect. The girls were not happy to let her have those but when Bones agreed to let Sam take their pictures anyway they wished, they relented. Susan asked if Milla could take a group picture of all of them and Amelia.

Harry was getting better and he could do his minor things but he stayed focused and used less and less. He found some old magic school books and figured out the first year ones. With an idea of a start he studied them and using his pipe, that he never took off unless going to gringotts, he followed the spells.

The next day they did their routine including a work out for the kids to stay in shape. Harry taught Amelia and Susan some of his sneak thief and pickpocket tricks so they could be prepared if ever in non magical cities. Susan had joined the work out a couple days ago and after being exhausted too often she kept it up till she started to see the results.

Amelia enjoyed her lunch and told them to relax till she returned, Susan was to lock the floo and not allow any messages through. She was also reminded of her emergency portkey to get them to Amelia's office if anything happened.

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In the Wizengamot chambers, several unhappy but curious members were gathering and seeing if anyone knew what was happening. Dumbledore was very displeased but hid it. He knew this was her play when she told him '2pm' and then got the summons, but he still was blind sided it did get this far. Now he had to figure out how to keep his secrets and regain control of the Potter accounts.

When it was nearly 2 oclock Director Bones walked in with a very thick Folder. Dumbledore tried to approach but she shook her head. "Albus I gave you several chances to either speak up or back off. Now it will be done by the books."

He glared at her, almost breaking his grandfatherly mask. "So be it, Madam Bones. But we will discuss this after as well." He returned to his seat as Chief Warlock and called for Order. After a minute he handed the meeting over to Director Bones.

"Legal code 41 subsection 3 paragraph six.." She then explained that any attempt to interrupt and or withhold information from the DMLE in regards to an ongoing investigation will result in a separate investigation of the offending parties… "Chief Warlock Albus Dumdledore was the recipient of leaked information of such a case. When he approached me in regards to said information I asked him to give up his own information to expedite the case. He declined. This was repeated more than once and he has attempted to override the law by use of an uninformed Minister. I might add that the Minister, after being properly informed of the law, did stand down and wished us a speedy resolution. This case is still ongoing and due to the nature of this case, the DMLE has stepped in to remove all outside parties from influencing this case in any manner. I stand before you asking the Wizengamot to vote on removal of the law allowing the current Chief Warlock to be sole executor of Orphan family wills on the grounds that he has not in fact done so by the wishes of the departed…"

One of the members who happened to be sitting in the Potter seat cried out, "Madam Bones! What does this law have to do with this meeting and why call it an emergency?" Bones grinned. And waved her hand as copies of her claiming Guardian status of three minors from very important houses under DMLE protection laws.

"During this exact investigation Three minors were found to be only in the company of fellow minors and were rescued from very unwanted circumstances. Be that as it may I had found that one Albus Dumbledore was their assigned Magical Guardian and that he had no actions other than manipulation of their Gringotts accounts. I hereby call for the removal of the law and full release of all wills he has executed under that law. Or he can resign as Chief Warlock now and we can see what the new Guardians find out from their audits." She knew Dumbledore had enough time to cover up most of his actions but the ones she had were dangerous enough under full review. He could also claim planted evidence but it would mean he had to step down.

He tried one more play. "Madam Bones, What evidence do you have to these allegations? If It is part of an ongoing case then you cannot disclose such till the case is resolved." He kept a neutral face but was dancing a jig inside. Till he saw her grin.

"That original case has been resolved as of yesterday with Auror Moody's final report. However a new case was opened and evidence was being collected so let's get to the heart of the matter. Albus Dumbledore as Prior magical guardian of Harry James Potter, I ask you one last time to disclose where he was when you reported him as missing."

That caused a large riot till order could be restored. Aldus was stunned as the implications were clearly out there. But before he could answer he saw her open the folder and subtly point to the picture. He gulped as he nodded. " I See. So do you truly wish to go that far, Director Bones?"

She gave him the 'disappointed face' before waving her hand and watching the copies fly to everyone of the members in attendance. " I have a healer released, check up with Mr Potter's permission, to use as evidence as well as Permission to use the Gringotts Audit as evidence so either answer the question or step down in what little dignity you will have left."

" I reaffirm I had placed Mr Potter as his Family wills stated for his safety."

Her hand waved again and certified Gringotts copies were sent out as well as the last picture. She glares at him. "Then we will now vote on your removal as well as removal of the law and you are hereby under arrest for Line theft on multiple accounts."

By the end of the meeting everyone was aware that Harry Potter was not in a safe place and Albus Dumbledore was in the wrong for a lot of things. He was stripped of all his titles except Headmaster as his years of service kept him with just enough influence. He did also clam up during the interview in the DMLE holding cell till a legal aid arrived. Once he was released he simply tilted his hat to Amelia as he left.

Dumbledore was going over his plan to force Harry to sign a form to make him permanent guardian when he arrived at Hogwarts. It needed fine tuning but he could make it work. He even would have Harry claim it was all a lie and the wounds were self inflicted. (Completely forgetting the ones on his back could not be self made.) Once he returned to his office he saw many items missing. He also checked his hidden room and saw other items missing. Before he could comment, Minerva walked in and slapped him. "So help me Headmaster, I will be keeping a very close eye on this school and if I see any sign you are using your position irresponsibly I will go straight to the board of Governors." She stormed out saying the other staff were also in the same thinking."

That put kink in his plans as did the loss of funds to pay the Weasleys. He still had the Marriage contract but he knew Amelia would find it and void it. He had to do something to get the boy alone.

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Back at the Bones manor the kids were watching the events on the pensive. When they were done Harry smirked. And Anna Looked worried. Harry turned to them. "Anna I know you don't want to remember but if we can pull it out and then block it again would you be willing to let Bones go after them?" The girl looked at the older woman in dread but after being told to just think about it, she relaxed. Harry however learned how to do it and gave every memory of Dumbledore's actions to him as he could remember.

He was ready to take hold of his rights and help the others grow up as they should have. Susan was not aware that her awe struck gaze was seen by the others.

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