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Summary: Post-Order of the Phoenix Major Spoilers. If you haven't read Book 5 then be warned. H/Hr; Harry finds out his true Parentage. He also finds out who his true friends are. My answer to Severitus Challenge.
Chapter 2 The Rescue and Minister Fudge(Note to all readers: I am not a fan of Ron and in the next couple of chapters Ron's friendship with the trio takes a nose dive off the deep end. That is a warning to all devoted Ron fans.)
My beliefs on the relationships regarding the characters: Everyone keeps mentioning the fact that JK said in an interview that Harry falls for someone other then Hermione and Ginny. If I am not mistaken that was meant for the 5th book and she was right. I still think there is a possible H/Hr in the next two books.
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Severus woke up with a start and ran for the headmaster's office.
Professor Dumbledore looked up when Severus ran into the room, "Severus what is wrong?"
"Albus, we need to get Harry out of the Dursleys now. I just spent the last hour or so with Harry and Hermione talking to their ancestors and Lily, James, Sirius, Sikandar, Sarah, and me. At the end of the meeting I told Harry I would be around tomorrow to pick him up so for him to get ready. He had lost all the color in his face when I said that and told me that he was not sure if he would make it until then. He says that his uncle had decided to use him as a punching bag and that letter you sent to them regarding the third task last year only fueled the fire. They are really treating him bad. Because Sirius is no longer a threat to them they have not been afraid to hurt him." said Severus.
Albus eyes had lost their merriment twinkle that was usually in them and immediately shot up and called for Minerva and Poppy to his office.
When both came in, Severus repeated what he had just told the headmaster. Minerva was mad and said, "Albus I told you 11 years ago that it was not a good idea to take him there. We have to go get him now."
Albus nodded, "Yes, yes Minerva we will go now."
They all left the castle and headed for the main gates. Once outside the apperation wards they apperated to Magnolia Crescent, which was close to 4 Privet Drive. Albus took the lead and led them to #4 Privet Drive.
He unlocked the door and put a silencing charm on the muggle security system. When they entered, they were shocked to find Vernon Dursley laying on the couch with a bat in his hand that had blood over it. Severus went, magically bound, and gagged him while the rest went up to Harry's room because there was a trail of blood heading in that direction from the living room. Minerva could detect a foul odor getting stronger and coming from the third bedroom on the second level. She immediately knew that it had to be Harry's room because of all the muggle locks and padlock that were on the door.
She pulled out her wand and unlocked the locks using the Alohamora charm. What they found when they entered the room made Minerva rush to the bathroom. On the bed laid Harry chained to the bed. His left arm and right leg were broken. Poppy did some binding spells on hi broken bones and a few numbing spells to prevent the pain from coming through. She got up and let Albus come to the bed side. Albus released the bindings on Harry and carefully lifted him off the bed. Harry let out a scream of pain and Albus was finally forced to put a silencing charm on him to allow them to leave. Upon entering the living room, they found Severus and Minerva watching over Vernon Dursley.
Albus wrote to Mrs. Dursley about them taking her husband to prison and taking her nephew to get care. Afterwards they left using a portkey to Hogwarts Infirmary. Hermione and her parents were already there. Severus escorted Mr. Dursley to the headmaster's office, while Albus and Minerva put Harry down on one of the beds so Poppy could start working on him. Albus went to his office to make sure that Severus did not do anything to Vernon.
"Professor McGonagall, what is going to happen to Harry now? I hope he does not have to go back to that family. Oh wait, Professor Snape is his father so I hope he can go stay with him," asked and proclaimed Hermione.
Minerva nodded, "Hermione, you and Harry call me Minerva when we are not in class. As to what is going to happen to Harry, I really do not know. Severus has already stated that he wanted Harry to live with him here at the castle from now on. The only thing that is going to be interesting to see is if Harry wants to."
Hermione's parents were doing their best to calm Hermione down at the same time as feel the pain Harry has gone through. They had immediately gotten to Hermione after waking up. Once there Hermione had told the Grangers what was happening and told them that her parents were probably coming just as they had showed up. The three of them flooed to Hogwarts just before Albus and his group got there with Harry.
When Poppy was done, she came up to the group and talked to them, "I've fixed all the damage. Harry is just sleeping right now. Minerva this is the entire list of damage done to Harry by his uncle. The most recent injuries were done by the bat his uncle had in his hand. The other injuries look like it was either a belt was used or just a fist."
Poppy gave Minerva the list of damages.
"Thank you Poppy, I will get this to the headmaster," said Minerva.
"Minerva do you mind if we come with you?" asked Sarah.
Minerva nodded and the three adults left.
Hermione went over to Harry's bed and started crying over him. Over the past week, she had realized that her feelings for Harry had become strong. In her mind, she did not mind that Professor Snape was Harry's father because in the back of her mind she had always known. She realized that she was going to ask her parents and Albus about it later.
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Albus had walked into his office to find that Severus was sleeping on the couch while Vernon Dursley was tied to a stake waiting for the head master to come back.
Severus woke up when he heard the door open and close.
"How is he Albus?" asked Severus.
"Poppy had healed all his wounds but she says that it maybe a day or two before he wakes up. She says that his energy reserves were almost depleted and he needed to recharge," answered Albus.
Albus called for the minister to bring Aurors to the school for an urgent problem regarding Harry Potter.
When the Fudge came with his Aurors, Minerva and the Durranis had just walked in with his report from Poppy. "Albus, this is the final report on the extent of the injuries that Harry suffered from his Uncle. Oh and good morning Minister Fudge, I think you know Sikandar and Sarah Durrani."
Sikandar and Sarah nodded to the minister.
"Albus what is going on? What has happened to Potter and what does it have to do with his Uncle?" demanded Fudge.
"Cornelius, this muggle here who is Harry's uncle decided this summer to start beating Harry. From what we can disseminate from the exams by Mme. Pomphrey, the beatings included being kicked with a steel plated boot, a belt with a brass buckle, and a baseball bat, which we found with Harry's blood on it. Speaking of which, here it is in a sealed container for evidence. Here is a copy of the report by Mme. Pomphrey describing to full extent what the injuries were," Albus finished saying that while making a copy of the papers that Minerva gave him to the minister.
The minister looked at the injuries and started getting madder and madder. He had one of the Aurors revive the muggle and he started talking to him.
"Mr. Vernon Dursley, my name is Cornelius Fudge; I am the Minister of Magic here in the UK. I here by charge you with Child abuse to a underage Wizard and the attempted murder of Harry Potter. You will be escorted to Prison to await trial which will be held in no less then two weeks. Men will you take Mr. Dursley to our specialized prison, I will contact the Courts to set up the trial and everything."
With that, the Aurors took Mr. Dursley out of the office and headed out of the school toward the prison that is setup for Muggles, which know about the wizarding world, that have committed crimes against wizards.
Cornelius turned to Albus and spoke again, "How is Harry Albus? I am glad that you were able to get him out and all. I am going to check with the DA's (District attorneys) office and find out if we will be needing Harry's testimony in this case. Meanwhile we need to find a place for Harry to stay till the start of school and also find a more permanent place for him to stay till he is 17."
Albus answered his questions for him, "According to Poppy she has healed all she can and that the rest is up to his body to heal in time. Harry is right now unconscious in the hospital wing and Poppy has already said that she wouldn't let anyone other then a few people close to him be with him. As to where Harry is going to stay, we have already got that settled. You see the Dursleys are not the only family he has. In fact, we just found out last night that Severus is actually his dad and that Severus has offered to let Harry stay with him from now on. If not he is welcome to stay here at the castle."
Sarah spoke up, "Since I am his Godmother, he is welcome at our place."
Cornelius just comprehended that Severus was Harry's father, "Albus are you sure of this about Snape being Harry's father?"
Albus nodded, "Yes we are. Actually, Lily was married to Severus and not to James. Because of the Dark lord trying to get after Lily and Harry because of their heritage they did the switch. Harry met with his ancestors, Lily, James, and Severus last night to discuss what will be happening when he turned 16. He also found out about Severus and that Hermione also shares the same ancestors."
Cornelius nodded at the information about knowing about Harry being the son of Severus and how it was possible. The only thing that he was confused about was the ancestor part.
Cornelius asked, "Albus who are their ancestors?"
Albus smiled and said, "Harry and Hermione are the heirs of Hogwarts and Merlin."
Cornelius was now in complete shock.
Albus decided to drop one more bomb on the minister, "Oh and one other thing, I have decided that I will give the two the option to take their NEWTS the end of the summer, once we get their OWLs scores back before. I know that they would be able to pass the test with ease and so I am not worried. That is if they want to. This way they will be able to train more the defend themselves and to do be able to defend the castle and the students. Anyway, that is up to them. I thought you might want to know ahead of time."
The minister nodded knowing quite well how strong a heir of at least one of the founder is. Imagine the heir of the five strongest wizards. "Very well Albus, I will contact you with the trial dates and if there is the need for the testimony of Harry in the trial. It is good to see you Sikandar and Sarah. I have heard good things about your daughter and I know you should be proud of her. Good day Minerva."
Cornelius left the office and headed out of the castle.
Albus watched the gates for signs of his departure and once that took place, he relaxed.
"Now I just have break the news to those two teens. Harry has been through a lot already. I hope he is going to be up to it. I have gone through the parchments we found in his trunk and under his bed and I have been surprised to find that Harry has been catching up with Hermione and taking up her knack for over doing her essays. Minerva could you show Sikandar and Sarah to one of the guest suites so they can get some rest. I will see you later on today. Meals can be taken in the great hall or you can join Hermione in the Hospital wing. Good night," said Albus.
Minerva showed the Durranis to a guest suite and then retired herself. Severus was with Hermione for the night by his son. He had to force Hermione to lay down on one of the beds before she collapsed.
******* A/N: That is the end of the second chapter. Please review and tell me how you like it. Thanks. *******
Responses to Reader reviews:
Xilreb: Thank you for reviewing my story. I have uploaded a better version of my first chapter had some old formatting problems with the page and had to redo some of it. Enjoy France and don't get too plastered. You know what the French are like and don't give your poor dad a hard time.
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