The Truth

by Mystical Witch

Chapter 3: Adults

Disclaimer: I do not own Harry Potter or any characters from the Harry Potter Series. They are owned by J.K. Rowlings, Scholastic Publishing, Warner Bros, et al... If you find elements in this story that is similar to other peoples' stories, that is a coincidence.

Takes place a few years after Harry's graduation, at a speech to young wizards and witches.

OotP spoilers in a way.

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Greetings again. It's I, Harry Potter. Tonight I'll tackle the subject of the adults in my life. Correction the Witches and Wizards who help shape me.

Lets start off with my Mom and Dad. Yes they were killed by Voldemort. Yes they were betrayed by Peter Pettigrew, Yes my Dad was a real asshole as a teen. But the only reason my folks married was that my Dad got my Mom pregnant. Dad "never" wanted to be married, have kids, or any of the above. A nice thing to find out, right.

I already told you about Sirius Black and the beer and pretzels. After he came out of Azkaban, he really took the bottle hard. His motto was to be drunk 24/7. And he followed that motto well. At the end of my 5th year he was used (as I was) to lure me to the "Department of Mysteries" to retrieve a "certain" prophecy. He was pushed through the "Veil of Death" by his cousin Bellatrix Lestrange. Frankly speaking, he was a real pain in the ass (even if he was my godfather and left me his fortune and house). We mourned him, but not too deeply.

Now Remus Lupin mourned is friend Sirius for a long time. At one point they were lovers. OK it happens. Remus is gay. That's the real reason he got fired in my 3rd year. The school board didn't like gays on the staff at the time. They had no problem with him being a werewolf (by the way the wolfsbane potion was created by Severus Snape for him). The anti-werewolf laws were changed years ago, and as long as the werewolf takes his or her potion, they can work or whatever. Yes his robes can be shabby, but that is due to the nature of his work. He was reinstated here at Hogwarts as the DADA teacher. He isn't seeing anyone yet, but everyone has tried to set him up with one person or another.

When I first met Albus Percival Wulfric Brian Dumbledore I could smell him coming a mile before I saw him. I think the smell was Ben Gay mixed with mint mixed with urine. At his age I'm surprised that he isn't wearing a nappy. Yes he is a powerful wizard. I know he defeated Grindelwald. I know that Voldemort was terrified of him. He does hold many important positions in the wizarding world. But he does have this bad habit of not brushing his teeth (his breath could kill a dragon) and his body odor (if he raises his arms he will bring down a muggle army). Outside of that, and the fact he likes to interfere in everybody's life, he's an ok guy.

What I discovered Minerva McGonagall doing in Dumbledore's office in my 3rd year wasn't something I should have ever seen. Not at that age, or any age ever. I'm sorry some things are not meant to be seen. There are some nights that I am haunted by seeing her in suspenders and a bra. She still is Deputy Headmistress (Ever wonder how she got that position), and is still a certain Headmaster's lover.

Severus Snape no longer teaches at Hogwarts. He gave it up for a full time Ministry position right after the war. And unlike dear J .K. Roweling's description of him (one in which his wife and him howls at), he is a quite good looking man with black hair and eyes. He's been married for years and his wife (an American Witch) went into hiding at Hogwarts (with their 6 children and all) during the final 2 years of the war.

Severus was asked by Albus to become a Death Eater during the first war. He spied for the "Order" both times and was nearly killed in the final battle. He now is the "Under Minister for Potion Research". I understand from Remus that he and his wife (an expert in potions herself) are working on cure for lycanthrope and not just the monthly stop gap measure that is now available.

I miss Argus Finch. He was a squib and hated not having any wizarding powers, but he knew how to use those whips and chains. Not on us guys, but the girls used to tell us of the wondrous things he would do to them. We used to try and steal his chains. His cat would always get in our way. We never did find out what he did and the girls never did tell us. Too bad. Argus was killed on the attack on Hogwarts by Bellatrix Lestrange.

Filius Flitwick retired recently and moved to the south of France. I can just picture him on the beach. And I wish him a lot of luck.

Rubeus Hagrid still teaches "Care of Magical Creatures" and is still "Caretaker". His half-brother was instrumental in our defenses against Voldemort. He is still receiving instruction in English and helps Hagrid with his caretaker duties.

Hagrid was cleared of all charges stemming from the days of "Tom Riddle" and was issued a new wand and granted the status of "wizard". He wept that day, but so did many of us.

Madam Pomfrey still runs the Hospital wing of Hogwarts. It is rumored that she is Albus' mistress, but that can't be true since Minerva is his mistress. Unless? That school is more like a soap opera than the royal family is.

I see Alastor Moody almost every day. He's my boss and I'm proud to work for him. He oversees all of the Aurors and hands us our assignment. Yes he is scarred and torn up from many battles. And he is very careful on what he eats and drinks, but don't call him "Mad Eye" to his face. He considers it an insult. He wasn't my teacher in my 4th year, that was Barty Crouch. But he was one of my instructors in Auror training.

Professor Quirrell was killed by me in my 1st year. That Rowling did have correct. He was forced to take on Voldemort and almost succeeded in gaining the Philosopher's Stone. My touch killed him. But I was almost killed trying to stop him.

Unlike the next book, Gilroy Lockhart really was an expert in the Defensive Arts. He was killed by a Basilisk trying to rescue Virginia Weasley. We really missed him for his classes were always filled with fun and his detentions were easy. Just show up, finish your homework, go to your house.

Contrary to book 5, Arabella Figg is not a Squib. She is a fully trained witch!!!! And she was the one who drove off the dementors, not me. She's been watching over us for many years now, making sure that the Dursley's were safe (they were), making sure that Uncle Vernon's business was thriving (it is) and making sure that the Dursley's were treating me well (they did). She loves the area and her cats. Arabella is currently on holiday in Italy. She asked Hagrid to watch her cats. Our poor neighborhood, poor cats, lucky us!

Lucius Malfoy was killed by Voldemort for failures he did. Voldemort doesn't condone failure for very long. The family manor and fortune passed to his son and heir Draco.

Narcissa Malfoy spent a few years in Azkaban for dabbling in the Dark Arts. When she finally was released, she returned to Malfoy Manor and her son and his wife, the former Virginia Weasley. She is very active in charity work, and helping to raise her grandchildren. She's a contented woman.

Voldemort was defeated by me with the help of "The Order of the Phoenix" and others. I made the prophecy come true. That's a fact of history. Tom Riddle will never return again, either as himself or as Voldemort. And his followers are either dead or in prison. That chapter of Wizard history is now over.

Molly Weasley is a long-suffering woman. At one time I suppose she was a warm, loving woman. But after so many years with Arthur she has turned bitter and cold towards all. She has a tendency to drink a little each day (about a bottle or two of Fire Whisky), beat on the boys once and a while, and housework isn't her first love (or second or third). When you look up the word "pigsty" in the dictionary, there is a picture of her home for you to see. And as for cooking, I'm surprised that anyone in that family wasn't starved. How anyone could stomach that food (if one could call it that), is amazing. No wonder when the kids went to school, they stuffed themselves. Molly and Arthur now live alone as their children all moved out.

Arthur Weasley has a few problems. He has a drinking problem (he can't get enough liquor to drink), he has a gambling problem (he keeps losing his paycheck on bad bets), and he has a problem with women (a couple of them on the side). He brings all of his problems home to his wife and family. A few hits of the belt he believed taught a lesson or two. He now lives alone with Molly, although everyone keeps hearing about a divorce in the works.

Now for me. I am married with children as I have already said. My oldest child, Lily will be starting Hogwarts next year. I work as an Auror and have a wonderful life. I was fortunate to have been raised with loving parents (the Dursleys), have great friends, gone to a wonderful school (Hogwarts) and to have met my wife and started a family. I know that history will always remember me as: "The Boy Who Lived" but I'd rather be remembered as a kind man and loving husband and father. Who knows which one will be said. Only time will tell.

Fin

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Author's Notes:

Cay: I'm glad that you like the Ginny/Draco pairing.

Krissie: I'm sorry that you didn't like the Ginny/Draco pairing. I used it to make a statement about the various students and families.

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