Author's Note: It's been a while between updates, so a second, stand-alone story is being posted concurrent with this chapter. It's called Dream Girl, and in it Harry is very much alive and well. R/Hr shippers might want to steer clear of this one. Remember, Two Hearts is a fluke; in a proper and ordered universe, Harry and Hermione will always be together.
And now, without further ado, Two Hearts continues:
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Chapter Six:
Decisions
October, 1999
Albus Dumbledore stood before Cornelius Fudge, having refused the chair offered him by the Minister of Magic.
"Is it true, Cornelius?"
Dumbledore's words came slowly, softly; their gentleness belied the hardness of his eyes.
"Yes," the Minister said simply.
Dumbledore drew a measured breath.
"You gave Harry Potter Special Dispensation to use Dark Magic?"
"Yes."
The silence held for a long moment.
"Surely that does not include the Unforgivable Curses?"
"It does."
If Fudge expected Dumbledore to lash out at him, he was mistaken. The old wizard's voice remained soft, if alarmed.
"What were you thinking, Cornelius? He's a boy!"
"He's a man," Fudge countered sharply. "He's over eighteen. He has a wife -- "
"Who will shortly become a widow."
"That's not for me to determine."
"Is it not?" Dumbledore's face was an expressionless mask.
Fudge did not reply.
"Then," sighed Dumbledore, "if you will not act...I see that I must."
Fudge straightened in his chair, his brow furrowing.
"What do you mean by that?"
"I mean," said Dumbledore quietly, "that I am calling a special session of the Cabinet. You may expect their owl by tomorrow morning."
"What -- what are you going to do?"
Dumbledore stood in the doorway and spoke over his shoulder.
"I am invoking Article forty-two."
And he closed the door behind him.
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Author's Note: Many thanks to all who waited patiently for this story to continue, with special mention to those who reviewed Chapter 5: Sierra; Occamy (formerly Lady of the Dragons, formerly Augurey -- how long you gunna keep this name, huh? ^_^); Hollie; sbys; Hermione Weasley; Noodlejelly; hp4eva.
Special mention: Most of the above authors are familiar to FF.N's readers. However, sbys is new and currently posting her first story. Check it out. If you ship H/H, you'll love it. If you appreciate good writing, you'll love it. Either way, you can't lose.
Look for Chapter 7 soon (I hope). Thanks for reading.
Note from Fae Princess: I'm posting this at about 3-4 in the am, and I'm not the least bit tired. I'm in this weird sleeping phase, since it was knocked out of whack because of Harry Potter's opening night, when I saw it and didn't get out of the theatre until very late. But you don't care about that. In fact, the only thing I really wanted to say was basically an apology, to the readers and especially to Stoneheart. 3 months ago my evil, younger brother destroyed our computer and for the past three months (how fast they fly by!) I haven't had access to the net, unless I went to the library and even then, it was only for a short amount of time. This is why the story hasn't been updated since, and that is why I owe the apology. As of now, we have a much better computer, and it doesn't look like it'll break down on us, thank goodness!
So what'dya think of the chapter? What do you think of the whole story? What did you think of CoS? Tell Stoneheart what you think. Tell him what you think will happen. I'm sure he'll be interested to hear all your input! I know I am!
Stoneheart is now extremely paranoid that this story won't get an update next week. I'm sure he's worried that my brother will maybe toss the monitor out the window or something. But he gets worried over the silliest of things! Watch for an update, people! And be kind and review, please :)
Amour,
Fae Princess
And now, without further ado, Two Hearts continues:
Chapter Six:
Decisions
October, 1999
Albus Dumbledore stood before Cornelius Fudge, having refused the chair offered him by the Minister of Magic.
"Is it true, Cornelius?"
Dumbledore's words came slowly, softly; their gentleness belied the hardness of his eyes.
"Yes," the Minister said simply.
Dumbledore drew a measured breath.
"You gave Harry Potter Special Dispensation to use Dark Magic?"
"Yes."
The silence held for a long moment.
"Surely that does not include the Unforgivable Curses?"
"It does."
If Fudge expected Dumbledore to lash out at him, he was mistaken. The old wizard's voice remained soft, if alarmed.
"What were you thinking, Cornelius? He's a boy!"
"He's a man," Fudge countered sharply. "He's over eighteen. He has a wife -- "
"Who will shortly become a widow."
"That's not for me to determine."
"Is it not?" Dumbledore's face was an expressionless mask.
Fudge did not reply.
"Then," sighed Dumbledore, "if you will not act...I see that I must."
Fudge straightened in his chair, his brow furrowing.
"What do you mean by that?"
"I mean," said Dumbledore quietly, "that I am calling a special session of the Cabinet. You may expect their owl by tomorrow morning."
"What -- what are you going to do?"
Dumbledore stood in the doorway and spoke over his shoulder.
"I am invoking Article forty-two."
And he closed the door behind him.
Author's Note: Many thanks to all who waited patiently for this story to continue, with special mention to those who reviewed Chapter 5: Sierra; Occamy (formerly Lady of the Dragons, formerly Augurey -- how long you gunna keep this name, huh? ^_^); Hollie; sbys; Hermione Weasley; Noodlejelly; hp4eva.
Special mention: Most of the above authors are familiar to FF.N's readers. However, sbys is new and currently posting her first story. Check it out. If you ship H/H, you'll love it. If you appreciate good writing, you'll love it. Either way, you can't lose.
Look for Chapter 7 soon (I hope). Thanks for reading.
Note from Fae Princess: I'm posting this at about 3-4 in the am, and I'm not the least bit tired. I'm in this weird sleeping phase, since it was knocked out of whack because of Harry Potter's opening night, when I saw it and didn't get out of the theatre until very late. But you don't care about that. In fact, the only thing I really wanted to say was basically an apology, to the readers and especially to Stoneheart. 3 months ago my evil, younger brother destroyed our computer and for the past three months (how fast they fly by!) I haven't had access to the net, unless I went to the library and even then, it was only for a short amount of time. This is why the story hasn't been updated since, and that is why I owe the apology. As of now, we have a much better computer, and it doesn't look like it'll break down on us, thank goodness!
So what'dya think of the chapter? What do you think of the whole story? What did you think of CoS? Tell Stoneheart what you think. Tell him what you think will happen. I'm sure he'll be interested to hear all your input! I know I am!
Stoneheart is now extremely paranoid that this story won't get an update next week. I'm sure he's worried that my brother will maybe toss the monitor out the window or something. But he gets worried over the silliest of things! Watch for an update, people! And be kind and review, please :)
Amour,
Fae Princess