Secrets-Alt-Chapter11-Speeding Tickets for...!!!

The Wednesday following Krissy's birthday party, it was announced that the Wizengot had voted a unanamous YES, to awarding the Order of Merlin, first class, plus it was highly favored by the present minister of magic, who said that if the Wizengot hadn't voted on the election of Harry for the Order of Merlin, then he would have.

Sunday Afternoon, Harry Potter will recieve the most prestigous prize possible in the wizarding world.

"Good Afternoon, my fellow witches and wizards, I am Albus Dumbledore, Chief Warlock of the Wizengot, and I am proud to be the presenter of the prestigous Order of Merlin, First Class, to a former pupil of mine, one Harry James Potter. Mr. Potter has not had it easy, forced at a young age into the line of fire and spotlight, much of the latter resisted, hopeing for a normal life, which thus far he has not gotton. Harry has faced much hardship and turmoil, a few caused by myself, others by the infamous Tom Riddle, better known as Lord Voldemort, whom he defeated for the final time fulfilling the prophecy, which I'm sure few, if any of you know of, and which I will not devulge. Now I will present the Order of Merlin, First Class to Mr. Harry James Potter!"

He handed a plaque over to Harry, then let him approach the podium, and put the sonurus charm on Harry.

"Wow! This is an honor, it's hard to believe that it's been, well almost fourteen years now, from the time that I first learned of my task, which has now been compleated, but that would never have happened if not for my Professors at Hogwarts, Professor Dumbledore, Professor McGonagall, doing all in her power to help me succeed, and Professor Snape, putting up as many obstacles as possible, boy was that a tough seven years."

Many of his former schoolmates, who were in the audience laughed at that.

"But, I really could not have done this with out my family, or those I consider my family, The Weasley's, Remus, Hermione. If it wasn't for this group of people, my fiance, and now a son, when I came back, what would have been the point? It would mean the sole purpose of my life was to defeat Voldemort, then slip through the cracks into despair, but no I had the hope and love, mine and theres to help drive me, save me when I felt like I was done for. When I first found out what I had to do, it was a terrible time for me, my Godfather had just died, then the weight of the world gets thrown on top, what a burden for an almost sixteen year old to bear, but I perservered with the help of my friends, and have come out the better. Once again Professor Dumbledore, exteemed witches and wizards, thank you for the honor of the Order of Merlin." And he went back to his seat. At which time Dumbledore released everyone and announced there would be a press conference the following day.

Monday's Press Conference~

"Mr. Potter, how does it feel to have recieved the Order of Merlin, First Class?"

"It's an honor, amazing to be in such great company, such as Albus Dumbledore."

"Mr. Potter, is it true, what you said yesterday, about being engaged and having a son?"

"Yes, it's true."

"And having a son?"

Harry looked to Hermione, who nodded, a 'yes.'

"Yes, he's eleven, a first year at Hogwarts."

"And who is your fiance? Your son's mother, who is she?"

"My fiance is Hermione Granger and I will not disclose my child's name or mother, at this time."

"How long have you been engaged to Ms. Granger?"

"Twelve years."

"What will you do now, Mr. Potter?"

"I don't know, yet, get to know my son, but as for a career, I am still undecided."

"Will you persue a career in Quidditich?"

"Sir, I just answered that question, but I will repeat my self, at this time I do not know what I will do."

"Who is your godfather, Mr. Potter, you spoke of him in your speech."

"Sirius Black was my godfather, my father's best friend." Many gasps. "Sirius was innocent, don't you remember? Thirteen years ago, it was proven (Or in the prequel to this HP: Sixth Year), or was that kept hush hush as well? Any more questions?" No one spoke. "Alright then, have a good day," and out the door he went followed by Hermione, Remus and Ron.

June tenth, King's Cross Station. "Okay, see you guys, Owl me," he yelled to his friends, then looked around, 'Where's Mum?' he thought.

"Hey Harry, over here," yelled a man with Sunglasses, a beard and a baseball cap. Harry just looked at him like, 'Who are you?' The man walked over to Harry.

"What you don't recognize me? You did a few months back, when you first met me," he said, then pulled down his fake beard.

Harry recognized his Dad. "Where's Mum?"

"She had to work, let's go, I've got the car!"

They went out to the parking lot, and after a shaky backing up job were off.

"Uh... Dad, you have driven before, right?" asked a hanging on for dear life Harry.

"Yeah, a little, I've just learned! And got my liscense!"

"Uh, Dad, there's a cop flashing his lights behind you."

"What do I do, what do I do?"

"Just slow down and pull over to the side, Dad, it'll be alright."

The Police Officer came over and knocked on the rolled up window. "Dad, roll down the window."

"Sorry," Harry the elder said to the police officer.

"Do you know why I pulled you over, Sir?"

"Oh no, was I going too fast?"

"No, Sir, not at all."

"Then what is it officer?"

"Can I see your, liscense and registration, Sir?"

"Here you go."

"Thank you, Sir." and he went to check them.

He came back and gave Harry his papers back.

"What is it I did wrong, officer?"

"Mr. Potter, you were going much too slow, 25 in a 45 zone in unaccepctble, at least go 40, and since you are a new driver, I'll let you off with that warning, Have a nice day."

"You to, officer, thank you."

"You know, Mum's never been pulled over for going too slow."

"'Mione's been pulled over?!"

"Yeah, but for speeding, come on we don't want to sit here all day, let's go."

"Hermione didn't follow the rules!"

"Yeah, let's go, come on," Harry complained impatiently, wanting to go home.

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There we have it finally! Sorry took me so long, I'll try to post as soon as possible, but I can't always, school. Any suggestions for the wedding, the future, are appreciated. Tuesday is my driver's test wish me luck. Review. Thanks -ears91