Walking A Different Path
Child of the new Dawn
Disclaimer: don't own don't sue
A/N this is the last chapter for this story! Hope you enjoyed it!
His Own Path
Hurrying to the main hall Percy stayed to the back of the large group that had come to hear Dumbledore's speech.
He now looked through the large crowd critically wondering who else could be part of this 'order' of Dumbledore's.
Dumbledore himself walked onto the stage that had been raised for the occasion, and silence fell.
(A/N this Dumbledore will be more cannon then in my fic. "Phoenix Tears")
"Thank you all for coming. As you all know, due to recent events in the ministry it has been proved that I have not taken leave of my senses and that Voldemort has indeed returned."
There were gasps and winces at the name of the dark lord, but the reporters were loving the tension.
"While the ministry has taken certain steps to help arm the populace, but they have yet to explain the many asked questions. Therefore I will limit this speech to the answering of questions about the dark lord and how we will fight back."
There was a soft murmuring in the crowd, but no one was brave enough to ask anything. Finally it was Rita Skeeter who broke the silence, "Why did the ministry insist that He-Who-Must-Not-Be-Named did not return?"
"The ministry," Dumbledore said promptly, "Was all too eager to enjoy the peace that the end of the first war brought. The fact that Voldemort returned would disrupt the fragile peace that we have managed to obtain."
"But if that were true, wouldn't the minister have taken some precautions in case such allegations were proven true?" Asked another reporter.
"Apparently Minister Fudge felt that such ideas were ludicrous and should not be encouraged." Dumbledore answered.
"But a panic would have occurred!" A ministry worker shouted.
"Panic did not ensue after Voldemort's return was announced now. It is better having the wizarding world on their guard then having them think they're perfectly safe." Dumbledore stated.
"What means are occurring to stop the dark lord?" A reporter asked quill poised in hand.
"Many things are occurring at the moment. Old alliances are being renewed and old feuds being settled. We hope to have as many allies as possible."
"Who are doing this?"
"A group of people directed by me."
The reporter nodded and quickly started writing with vigor.
Suddenly Rita Skeeter asked a question that made all heads turn up, "What about Harry Potter?"
Dumbledore seemed to stiffen slightly, but a second later Percy was sure he imagined it.
"Harry will continue to go to Hogwarts, and I'm afraid that's all I am able to say on that matter."
Reporters were now writing so fast ink was suddenly appearing on the noses of some, a misfortune that Percy himself had to deal with once or twice.
"That is all I'm afraid I have time for, again I thank you for coming and I leave saying that in light of lord Voldemort's return we must ban together to stop him or fall before him, thank you." With that Dumbledore stepped off of the stage and applause rang out quickly before all the reporters left the main hall to meet their deadlines.
'Now or never'
Percy walked over toward Dumbledore.
He had been through a lot and now knew his mistakes. It was time to shelve his pride and do what was right. But he would not follow his parents' footsteps; he would walk his own path. Where that would lead him, he didn't know, but he was not going to stand for a man who could not even face his mistakes.
"Hello Professor Dumbledore. Can I have a word?"
Dumbledore smiled and his eyes twinkled.
"Of course."
Thanks for all who reviewed I hope you liked it!
Crystal Lightning
Nixy
Kemenran
Disclaimer: don't own don't sue
A/N this is the last chapter for this story! Hope you enjoyed it!
His Own Path
Hurrying to the main hall Percy stayed to the back of the large group that had come to hear Dumbledore's speech.
He now looked through the large crowd critically wondering who else could be part of this 'order' of Dumbledore's.
Dumbledore himself walked onto the stage that had been raised for the occasion, and silence fell.
(A/N this Dumbledore will be more cannon then in my fic. "Phoenix Tears")
"Thank you all for coming. As you all know, due to recent events in the ministry it has been proved that I have not taken leave of my senses and that Voldemort has indeed returned."
There were gasps and winces at the name of the dark lord, but the reporters were loving the tension.
"While the ministry has taken certain steps to help arm the populace, but they have yet to explain the many asked questions. Therefore I will limit this speech to the answering of questions about the dark lord and how we will fight back."
There was a soft murmuring in the crowd, but no one was brave enough to ask anything. Finally it was Rita Skeeter who broke the silence, "Why did the ministry insist that He-Who-Must-Not-Be-Named did not return?"
"The ministry," Dumbledore said promptly, "Was all too eager to enjoy the peace that the end of the first war brought. The fact that Voldemort returned would disrupt the fragile peace that we have managed to obtain."
"But if that were true, wouldn't the minister have taken some precautions in case such allegations were proven true?" Asked another reporter.
"Apparently Minister Fudge felt that such ideas were ludicrous and should not be encouraged." Dumbledore answered.
"But a panic would have occurred!" A ministry worker shouted.
"Panic did not ensue after Voldemort's return was announced now. It is better having the wizarding world on their guard then having them think they're perfectly safe." Dumbledore stated.
"What means are occurring to stop the dark lord?" A reporter asked quill poised in hand.
"Many things are occurring at the moment. Old alliances are being renewed and old feuds being settled. We hope to have as many allies as possible."
"Who are doing this?"
"A group of people directed by me."
The reporter nodded and quickly started writing with vigor.
Suddenly Rita Skeeter asked a question that made all heads turn up, "What about Harry Potter?"
Dumbledore seemed to stiffen slightly, but a second later Percy was sure he imagined it.
"Harry will continue to go to Hogwarts, and I'm afraid that's all I am able to say on that matter."
Reporters were now writing so fast ink was suddenly appearing on the noses of some, a misfortune that Percy himself had to deal with once or twice.
"That is all I'm afraid I have time for, again I thank you for coming and I leave saying that in light of lord Voldemort's return we must ban together to stop him or fall before him, thank you." With that Dumbledore stepped off of the stage and applause rang out quickly before all the reporters left the main hall to meet their deadlines.
'Now or never'
Percy walked over toward Dumbledore.
He had been through a lot and now knew his mistakes. It was time to shelve his pride and do what was right. But he would not follow his parents' footsteps; he would walk his own path. Where that would lead him, he didn't know, but he was not going to stand for a man who could not even face his mistakes.
"Hello Professor Dumbledore. Can I have a word?"
Dumbledore smiled and his eyes twinkled.
"Of course."
Thanks for all who reviewed I hope you liked it!
Crystal Lightning
Nixy
Kemenran