A/N
*Shrinks back in fear ducking the barrage of abuse.*
I know! Just don't kill me or you'll never get the ending!
Now quit reading this and read the chapter.
Chapter 58- Friends and Enimies
(Chapter dedicated to Lena)
When Sirius and Dawn reached the door to the office she did something that caught Sirius completely off guard. "Petrificus Totalus!" She yelled, casting the spell before Sirius' eyes could widen in surprise. She saved him the bang on the head by using another spell to hold him upright. "Mobilicorpus!"
Although his face remained frozen, Dawn could discern the shock and anger in Sirius' eyes. "Come now Sirius. You do trust me don't you?" She muttered with a small smile. "You'll understand when we go inside. And this was Moony's idea anyway, so you can blame him!"
With that, she opened the door and dragged Sirius behind her.
***
Harry blinked wearily and was greatly relieved when his glasses were slipped gently onto his face. He smiled at Ginny who was sitting on the floor next to him. "Makes a change from waking up in the Hospital Wing." He chuckled shifting into a sitting position on the common room floor. Ginny scowled at him. "Harry, don't joke! You scared us." She reprimanded him. Harry was about to point out that it was hardly his fault, when Professor McGonagall and a red-faced Neville came rushing through the portrait hole. "Harry! You're alright." Gasped Neville. "Mr Potter. I'm glad to see you've recovered, will a visit to the Hospital Wing be necessary?" McGonagall asked, in a surprisingly gentle voice. Harry's eyebrows shot up at being given a choice in the matter, but his slightly aching head resented the jolt and he winced. "I think maybe I'd better check this out with Professor Dumbledore. My scar doesn't usually hurt that badly." Decided Harry getting to his feet. "Yes of course." Said McGonagall briskly. "Let's go at once." Harry followed after his head of house after squeezing Ginny's hand-which he wasn't quite sure why he was holding-as a goodbye.
As they walked McGonagall didn't seem to notice Draco Malfoy in the hallway, and indeed walked straight passed the red-faced Slytherin, but Harry felt a jolt of panic when he saw him. And was further unnerved by the look that Draco gave him in return, one so full of confusion distrust and fear that it made Harry stop walking.
It was only when Draco took off the invisibility cloak that Harry realised he'd been wearing one.
"Potter." Gasped Draco his grey eyes seeming to widen even further.
"What's wrong Malfoy?" Asked Harry studying Draco with bemusement.
Draco shook his head and bounded away from Harry before McGonagall - in search of Harry whom she'd left behind - had even seen him.
"Come along." Said the teacher irritably.
Harry just nodded and resumed his walk having added Draco's suspicious behaviour to his mental list of concerns.
***
Cornelius Fudge jumped as he felt the fingers tap his shoulder, but exhaled in relief as he realised that it was only the waiter bringing his drink. He relaxed back into his recliner taking a deep breath of the warm spicy air. His 'health-break' had done little to soothe his nerves, indeed, he found himself relying more and more on the stupification of alcohol to find any peace.
He couldn't bring himself to go back. Not when he knew that Voldemort was really alive again. He didn't think that the sight of the dark lord's menacing visage would ever be erased from his mind. The idea of facing Dumbledore after everything was something that the Minister of Magic avoided contemplation about.
Perhaps it was seeing that dratted Weasley fellow that had done it, but Cornelius had managed to convince himself that Arthur Weasley would be making the most of his absence, and with any luck taking over. The once ambitious minister now pondered that the relief of un-shouldering the responsibility would be worth leaving office for, and he wasn't too despondent at the idea. It had of course been a surprise to see a recognisable face in Egypt of all places, but Fudge had managed to avoid the notice of Arthur's eldest son, and had swiftly moved his destination to the African coast. He hoped that, here, he might remain anonymous. He was wrong.
He didn't notice the dark blur until it had clamped a strong hand over his mouth and turned him around to face his assailant.
"Hello minister Fudge." Growled Dawn Inigma glaring contemptuously at him. It was all Fudge could do to keep his eyes in their sockets. "I thought it wise to deliver my latest report in person." She explained drawing out her wand and bringing it to the quivering man's temple. "I've been asked along by someone who has something to confess to you." She whispered shifting her position to reveal her hooded companion. Fudge watched in astonishment as Peter Pettigrew appeared from under the hood.
"Minister Cornelius Fudge. I hereby confess to the murder of fifteen muggles previously thought to be the crime of one Sirius Black. I confess to numerous Death Eater activities primarily the plot resulting in the murders of James and Lily Potter and the attempted murder of their son Harry Potter on the 31st of October 1981. I further confess to having willingly taken part in the resurrection of the Dark Lord and the murder of one Cedric Diggory. My other crimes are as listed in the signed and witnessed confession which is currently in the care of Auror Inigma." Squeaked the man whose finger Fudge had been the one to package up 14 years ago.
Fudge had never felt more deflated in all of his life. He could almost hear the resignation crashing down upon him through the roaring in his ears. "I trust we have given you due cause to return to Britain and sort out the mess that you have run away from Cornelius." Sneered Dawn, lowering her wand. Fudge nodded his head shakily unable to speak. "I suggest then, that you take a few minutes to compose yourself before you apparate Cornelius. Not too long mind, we'll be waiting for you at the temporary Ministry HQ near Hogwarts. I know there's a certain ex-convict who wishes to see you there when you arrive." With that Dawn and Peter disappeared and Fudge collapsed, shaking into his chair and downed the rest of his drink whilst trying to retain any sense of reality he could muster.
***
Remus rubbed his nose tenderly. He'd been made to pay for his justified foresight concerning Sirius' re-acquaintance with their one time friend Peter Pettigrew. Remus had deemed Sirius' incapacity a necessity after he himself had reacted badly on seeing the rat again. He'd been full of rage at the mere sight of the pitiful man and had been hard put to control the wolf inside him. In the end Dawn had been the saving grace. She had used her auror skill to take possession of all the wands present, and had calmed Remus enough so that the werewolf could hear Peter out. After brief consultation they'd agreed that Peter would give himself over to the ministry with an escort It had been Dawn who'd volunteered, she also had personal wish to see her former employer, having long since refused to continue her reports to the minister which he had ordered from her surveillance of Harry and Dumbledore.
And so it was, that Remus and Sirius were sitting impatiently (Sirius in his animagus form) at the temporary Ministry HQ that was based between Hogwarts and Hogsmeade.
While they waited for Dawn and Peter to return with the Minister, Remus chatted to Arthur Weasley, who revealed that the Ministry had gotten as tired of Fudge's antics as Dumbledore and that with the revelation that You- Know-Who had indeed returned, Fudge was looking, not only at loosing his job, but legal action as well. Sirius had barked happily at this news earning himself a kick from Remus who hadn't quite forgiven him for the punch to his nose.
Arthur soon left, being understandably busy owing to the lingering disorder that remained after the Death Eater attack, which had ultimately changed so much.
And not long after, Sirius and Remus' patience was rewarded when Dawn came bounding down the corridor her face alight. "It's time you two! Time to get your justice!"
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A/N Yes, that's right. I'm alive. My profile states the reasons for the delay and I shan't bother you with them here. Hopefully the next chapter should be relatively soon in coming. And I mean that this time!
Thanks must go to all who reviewed. I'll admit to nearly giving up completely a few times but thanks to you guys I've given myself a slap round the face and resolved to finish this monster rather than letting it beat me! So thankyou!
centaurderoma Dark Moon Nuts Wink At J00 Lunan Starbright Kit Cloudkicker Ady abbey franny hpfanatic starr Joanna annonymous JOANNA
To answer the most common question. There will be less than 6 more chapters. Hopefully there won't be many loose ends. And there MIGHT be a sequel.
Lotsa luv jona xxx
Chapter 58- Friends and Enimies
(Chapter dedicated to Lena)
When Sirius and Dawn reached the door to the office she did something that caught Sirius completely off guard. "Petrificus Totalus!" She yelled, casting the spell before Sirius' eyes could widen in surprise. She saved him the bang on the head by using another spell to hold him upright. "Mobilicorpus!"
Although his face remained frozen, Dawn could discern the shock and anger in Sirius' eyes. "Come now Sirius. You do trust me don't you?" She muttered with a small smile. "You'll understand when we go inside. And this was Moony's idea anyway, so you can blame him!"
With that, she opened the door and dragged Sirius behind her.
***
Harry blinked wearily and was greatly relieved when his glasses were slipped gently onto his face. He smiled at Ginny who was sitting on the floor next to him. "Makes a change from waking up in the Hospital Wing." He chuckled shifting into a sitting position on the common room floor. Ginny scowled at him. "Harry, don't joke! You scared us." She reprimanded him. Harry was about to point out that it was hardly his fault, when Professor McGonagall and a red-faced Neville came rushing through the portrait hole. "Harry! You're alright." Gasped Neville. "Mr Potter. I'm glad to see you've recovered, will a visit to the Hospital Wing be necessary?" McGonagall asked, in a surprisingly gentle voice. Harry's eyebrows shot up at being given a choice in the matter, but his slightly aching head resented the jolt and he winced. "I think maybe I'd better check this out with Professor Dumbledore. My scar doesn't usually hurt that badly." Decided Harry getting to his feet. "Yes of course." Said McGonagall briskly. "Let's go at once." Harry followed after his head of house after squeezing Ginny's hand-which he wasn't quite sure why he was holding-as a goodbye.
As they walked McGonagall didn't seem to notice Draco Malfoy in the hallway, and indeed walked straight passed the red-faced Slytherin, but Harry felt a jolt of panic when he saw him. And was further unnerved by the look that Draco gave him in return, one so full of confusion distrust and fear that it made Harry stop walking.
It was only when Draco took off the invisibility cloak that Harry realised he'd been wearing one.
"Potter." Gasped Draco his grey eyes seeming to widen even further.
"What's wrong Malfoy?" Asked Harry studying Draco with bemusement.
Draco shook his head and bounded away from Harry before McGonagall - in search of Harry whom she'd left behind - had even seen him.
"Come along." Said the teacher irritably.
Harry just nodded and resumed his walk having added Draco's suspicious behaviour to his mental list of concerns.
***
Cornelius Fudge jumped as he felt the fingers tap his shoulder, but exhaled in relief as he realised that it was only the waiter bringing his drink. He relaxed back into his recliner taking a deep breath of the warm spicy air. His 'health-break' had done little to soothe his nerves, indeed, he found himself relying more and more on the stupification of alcohol to find any peace.
He couldn't bring himself to go back. Not when he knew that Voldemort was really alive again. He didn't think that the sight of the dark lord's menacing visage would ever be erased from his mind. The idea of facing Dumbledore after everything was something that the Minister of Magic avoided contemplation about.
Perhaps it was seeing that dratted Weasley fellow that had done it, but Cornelius had managed to convince himself that Arthur Weasley would be making the most of his absence, and with any luck taking over. The once ambitious minister now pondered that the relief of un-shouldering the responsibility would be worth leaving office for, and he wasn't too despondent at the idea. It had of course been a surprise to see a recognisable face in Egypt of all places, but Fudge had managed to avoid the notice of Arthur's eldest son, and had swiftly moved his destination to the African coast. He hoped that, here, he might remain anonymous. He was wrong.
He didn't notice the dark blur until it had clamped a strong hand over his mouth and turned him around to face his assailant.
"Hello minister Fudge." Growled Dawn Inigma glaring contemptuously at him. It was all Fudge could do to keep his eyes in their sockets. "I thought it wise to deliver my latest report in person." She explained drawing out her wand and bringing it to the quivering man's temple. "I've been asked along by someone who has something to confess to you." She whispered shifting her position to reveal her hooded companion. Fudge watched in astonishment as Peter Pettigrew appeared from under the hood.
"Minister Cornelius Fudge. I hereby confess to the murder of fifteen muggles previously thought to be the crime of one Sirius Black. I confess to numerous Death Eater activities primarily the plot resulting in the murders of James and Lily Potter and the attempted murder of their son Harry Potter on the 31st of October 1981. I further confess to having willingly taken part in the resurrection of the Dark Lord and the murder of one Cedric Diggory. My other crimes are as listed in the signed and witnessed confession which is currently in the care of Auror Inigma." Squeaked the man whose finger Fudge had been the one to package up 14 years ago.
Fudge had never felt more deflated in all of his life. He could almost hear the resignation crashing down upon him through the roaring in his ears. "I trust we have given you due cause to return to Britain and sort out the mess that you have run away from Cornelius." Sneered Dawn, lowering her wand. Fudge nodded his head shakily unable to speak. "I suggest then, that you take a few minutes to compose yourself before you apparate Cornelius. Not too long mind, we'll be waiting for you at the temporary Ministry HQ near Hogwarts. I know there's a certain ex-convict who wishes to see you there when you arrive." With that Dawn and Peter disappeared and Fudge collapsed, shaking into his chair and downed the rest of his drink whilst trying to retain any sense of reality he could muster.
***
Remus rubbed his nose tenderly. He'd been made to pay for his justified foresight concerning Sirius' re-acquaintance with their one time friend Peter Pettigrew. Remus had deemed Sirius' incapacity a necessity after he himself had reacted badly on seeing the rat again. He'd been full of rage at the mere sight of the pitiful man and had been hard put to control the wolf inside him. In the end Dawn had been the saving grace. She had used her auror skill to take possession of all the wands present, and had calmed Remus enough so that the werewolf could hear Peter out. After brief consultation they'd agreed that Peter would give himself over to the ministry with an escort It had been Dawn who'd volunteered, she also had personal wish to see her former employer, having long since refused to continue her reports to the minister which he had ordered from her surveillance of Harry and Dumbledore.
And so it was, that Remus and Sirius were sitting impatiently (Sirius in his animagus form) at the temporary Ministry HQ that was based between Hogwarts and Hogsmeade.
While they waited for Dawn and Peter to return with the Minister, Remus chatted to Arthur Weasley, who revealed that the Ministry had gotten as tired of Fudge's antics as Dumbledore and that with the revelation that You- Know-Who had indeed returned, Fudge was looking, not only at loosing his job, but legal action as well. Sirius had barked happily at this news earning himself a kick from Remus who hadn't quite forgiven him for the punch to his nose.
Arthur soon left, being understandably busy owing to the lingering disorder that remained after the Death Eater attack, which had ultimately changed so much.
And not long after, Sirius and Remus' patience was rewarded when Dawn came bounding down the corridor her face alight. "It's time you two! Time to get your justice!"
*~*~*~*~*~*~*~*~*~*~*~*~*~*~*~*~*~*~*~*~*~*~*~*~*~*~*~*~*~*~*~*~*~*~*~*
A/N Yes, that's right. I'm alive. My profile states the reasons for the delay and I shan't bother you with them here. Hopefully the next chapter should be relatively soon in coming. And I mean that this time!
Thanks must go to all who reviewed. I'll admit to nearly giving up completely a few times but thanks to you guys I've given myself a slap round the face and resolved to finish this monster rather than letting it beat me! So thankyou!
centaurderoma Dark Moon Nuts Wink At J00 Lunan Starbright Kit Cloudkicker Ady abbey franny hpfanatic starr Joanna annonymous JOANNA
To answer the most common question. There will be less than 6 more chapters. Hopefully there won't be many loose ends. And there MIGHT be a sequel.
Lotsa luv jona xxx