So update no. 2…….

            "I have sent an owl to the Burrow asking him to come here immediately, no doubt Miss Granger and the Weasleys will also come."  Dumbledore's voice emanated from his office and Buffy, who had been outside the door, heard a touch of worry in his normally calm tones.

            "Really Dumbledore is that necessary?  He is nothing to do with the lunacy that some people get up to, let the boy enjoy his summer."  Buffy didn't recognise the second voice or what she could see of the speaker through the keyhole.

            "Cornelius Harry is entirely involved, it would be absurd to claim that any deatheater activity is not related to him."

            "What proof of deatheater activity is there Dumbledore?"  blustered the short man called Cornelius.

            "The Dark Mark Minister" Professor McGonagall said in an excessively sharp voice which betrayed her worry.  "And the muggles.  Who else would do that?"

            "It could have been anyone Minerva."  Cornelius protested growing red.

            "Anyone?" Professor McGonagall shrieked.  "You really think anyone unconnected to You-Know-Who would do that?"

            "Minerva, You-Know-Who is gone and the deatheaters are dead or in Azkaban.  There is no threat to us from them."

            "Cornelius." Dumbledore interrupted.  "Lord Voldemort may not be powerful at the moment but that does not mean he is gone.  It is my belief that he will grow ever stronger aided by the deatheaters who are NOT in Azkaban and by Pettigrew."

            "Pettigrew is dead." Cornelius spat out.  "I saw him die over thirteen years ago, you don't wish to continue believing Potter's story, surely."

            "I have told you already what I believe to have happened last year, and my views have not changed."

            "Foolery Dumbledore and you are taking Lupin back as Defence against the dark arts teacher.   Madness."

            "Professor Lupin is an excellent teacher, I only wish he could be here for the beginning of term however I have found a temporary replacement who I believe is waiting outside the door."

            Buffy jumped back from the keyhole as Dumbledore pulled the door open.

            "Miss Summers you will hear far better if you come and join us."

"Yes Professor.  Sorry.  How did you know I'd accept it?"  Dumbledore just smiled knowingly.

"Miss Summers meet Cornelius Fudge, the Minister for Magic."  Dumbledore indicated the short, portly man Buffy had heard speaking earlier and who was engaged in donning his violet cloak and lime green bowler.

"Nice hat." Buffy muttered under her breath and Dumbledore continued.

"Cornelius meet Buffy Summers, temporary Defence against the Dark Arts teacher and member of the Hogwarts Security team."

"She is a young girl Dumbledore, she cannot be responsible for security or teaching."

"I assure you Cornelius that Miss Summers is more than qualified to do both tasks.  I would ask you to trust me on this matter and on the matter of Harry coming to Hogwarts."

"Very well Dumbledoer, very well." Fudge grumbled.  "I will see you soon," and he swept out of Dumbledore's office.

Buffy watched Fudge leave, a  feeling of distaste in her mouth, something about the green and purple really put her of him.  "So, what's the what?"

"As you may have heard whilst crouching outside my door I have sent an owl requesting that Harry potter return to school immediately.  I realise there is not long before school begins but recent events have somewhat increased the urgency for his protection."

"Lord evilwart at work?"

"In a manner of speaking.  It was the Quidditch World Cup Final yesterday, Ireland v Bulgaria, quite a match I believe, but last night there was a disturbance at the main campsite.  Some wizards apparently levitated a family of muggles and caused a riot.  It then seems that the Dark mark was conjured right above Harry and his friends.  I have put two and two together and come up with the conclusion that Deatheaters are once again becoming active.  Fudge I fear is approaching six as his answer."

"Death eaters?  Dark mark? Numbers?  Not Buffyspeak."

"My apologies.  Deatheaters are Lord Voldemort's supporters and the Dark Mark was their sign, a shape sent into the air whenever they killed."

"Did they?"

"No casualties were reported however I do not believe that it was a random act.  I have told you that I am not prepared to risk harry Potter's safety.  I am also unwilling to put the world in danger as a result of Fudge's short sightedness."

"World always seems to be in danger doesn't it."
            "In that case it is lucky for the world that it has us to look after it.  I would very much appreciate it if you would go to the woods where this happened and investigate for me."

"Dumbledore are you mad?" Professor McGonagall interrupted, speaking for the first time since Buffy had entered the office.  "You can't send her into those woods.  She's a young girl."

"Minerva Miss Summers is more than capable of exploring them although if she wishes she may of course take someone with her."

"Dumbledore I have to protest.  It is absurd."

"Minerva Miss Summers is The Slayer."  Professor McGonagall's mouth fell open for a second and then she shut it quickly.

"Really Dumbledore that is impossible."

"It is entirely possible, the legends are in fact surprisingly accurate.(Buffy interjected an exclamation of "I'm a legend?" But was ignored)  Miss Summers will be a great asset to Hogwarts and to the magical community."

"And Dawn?" Professor McGonagall asked thinking very carefully.

"the key but by and large a normal witch."

"A normal witch." Professor McGonagall repeated disbelievingly.

"Dumbledore the key can never be normal.  I thought it was a myth but if the slayer exists…"

"The myths of the key are less reliable.  We will discuss this another time.  Now I must make arrangements with Miss Summers."

"I will accompany her Dumbledore, she may require wand work." Dumbledore looked at Buffy who nodded saying

"As long as wand work includes staking with the pokey little stick."

"Very well Minerva although you must not interfere with Miss Summer's actions.  I will prepare you a portkey for one hour's time.  I ask you to meet me in the entrance hall then."

As Dumbledore had requested they met him, Buffy dressed for a fight with cross bow, stakes and general weaponry concealed around her body.  Dumbledore was holding a broken pocket watch which he gave to Professor McGonagall.

"You can transfigure one for your return?" Professor McGonagall nodded.  "You must hold onto this Miss Summers in one minute's time it will take you to the woods where the Dark Mark was seen.  Be very careful  in your explorations and do not forget that not all magical creatures are evil.  Professor McGonagall will not interfere except where necessary.  Good Luck." He added as Buffy felt a jolt in her stomach and suddenly everything went black.

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