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Chapter Seventeen: New Beginnings.

The Great Hall quieted down and Harry asked the members of the Wizgamont and the Aurors to come forward.

"Professor Dumbledore, Aurors, and members of the Wizgamont. I have learned of horrific events that have taken place the last few days. After our ex Minister of Magic was discovered to be a death eater the magical community elected a new leader. We were told that Ms. Dolores Umbridge was the winner. I personally do not believe that. So I am asking two things. First will the Wizgamont allow Professor Snape to administer Veritaserum to Ms. Dolores Umbridge and the Mr. Lucius Malfoy to see exactly why they attacked me at my cousins home, and how a apparent death eater managed to get herself elected as Minister of Magic. The second would be, can I please be unsuspended? I don't really have anywhere else to go. And for the safety of the world would someone please do something about Malfoy. I have caught him myself twice in death eater robes attempting to kill me. I don't think the wizardry community needs any more proof that he is in fact a death eater."

"We will allow the use of Veritaserum on all the captured death eaters. And yes you are indeed unsuspended. If their stories should incriminate them, we will make sure that they do not escape. Especially Mr. Malfoy, and Ms. Dolores Umbridge."

Dumbledore then administered the truth serum to Mr. Malfoy first. He waited a few minutes for the potion to take effect then started his questioning.

"Are you Lucius Malfoy?"

He replied in a monotone. "Yes."

"Do you work for the Lord Voldemort?"

"Yes I do."

"Is it true that he has returned?"

"Yes he is back."

"Do the death eaters in front of you work for him willingly?"

"Yes all of them except for her." He pointed at Umbridge.

"Do you work for him freely?"

"NO." The Great Hall gasped while Draco looked on with a smirk on his face.

"What do you mean?"

"I mean that he has me under control along with her."

"How so?"

"By means of a new potion that he created. It works like the Imperious Curse but has no trace."

"How long does it last?"

"Until another potion is administered."

"Very well, Harry if Ms. Umbridge's story is the same as Mr. Malfoy's we will have no choice but to release them."

"Wait!! Are you going to keep her as Minister of Magic???"

"We do not know yet."

So Albus moved onto Dolores Umbridge and gave her three drops. Then waited a few minutes.

"Are you Dolores Umbridge?"

"Yes."

"Do you serve the Dark Lord freely?"

"No, he has me under control."

"How so?"

"By a potion that acts like the Imperious Curse."

"Very well, how did you win the vote for Minister of Magic?"

"I was told to make it to where if Arthur Weasley was voted for, the vote would magically become mine. If you look at the polls, he only received two votes. They were by Harry Potter as he voted very late. By then I had enough votes to win so I didn't care."

"So your telling me that Arthur Weasley is the rightful Minister of Magic?"

"Yes, he actually received around 60% of the votes. Not me."

"Very well, release Malfoy and Umbridge and take the rest to the ministry for questioning. As for you Ms. Dolores Umbridge, Minister of Magic, You are fired."

There was loud cheering as Malfoy and Umbridge were escorted out of the castle. Hermione ran over and hugged Harry, while Dumbledore addressed the Great Hall.

"Students, you have witnessed first hand what Voldemort is capable of. He has manipulated our Ministry of Magic and some of our more respectable people with ease. This war and yes we are at war will be long and there will be casualties. But I want you all to know that we will win no matter what. Voldemort will not defeat us and he will not take this school. Now after all this evening's events, it is very late and classes begin tomorrow. So off to bed, goodnight. Mr. Potter if you would please stay here a minute."

The student body walked out and was chattering amongst themselves about Umbridge and the return of Harry Potter and Voldemort. Harry stayed behind as asked, and told Hermione to go up to the tower. He would catch up with her later. He bid Ron and Hermione goodnight while telling them that he would tell what he could at breakfast the next morning. He kissed Hermione and they left, with smiles on their faces. Their friend was back where he belonged, home.

"Well Harry, I assume that you are hungry especially after fighting several death eaters and the long drive here. So can I get you something to eat?"

"You are a lifesaver sir, I actually forgot about food. I had expanded my trunk to fit all of the death eaters and I didn't want to stop. I just hope that they didn't mess up the car to badly."

Dumbledore looked at Harry with a knowing smile, but asked, "Where is your car Harry?"

"Well sir, it is parked pretty much right outside the door."

"Ah, well we might want to move that before the morning. But for now lets head down to the kitchens where Dobby can whip you up something good. And you can tell me how all of this happened."

So Harry and Professor Dumbledore walked down to the kitchens together with Harry telling the tale of the fight and magic. Dumbledore kept his thoughts to himself but his eyes gave away his emotions. He was very proud of how Harry had handled himself, physically and magically. They entered the kitchens and Harry was bowled over by two very excited House Elves.

"Hello Dobby, Winky, how are things?"

" Good now that Harry Potter sir is back."

"That's great guys, but I have had a really long trip, do you think that I could get something to eat?"

"Of course Harry." Winky replied. She had gotten over the idea of not having to say sir every time. Dobby would never change, so Harry stopped trying to get him to.

"Harry I believe that I will leave you for now. I believe that we have discussed everything that is necessary. I will go ahead and move your car to Hagrids Hut if that is okay."

"Of course sir, thank you."

"No problem Harry, oh and thank you for getting the right minister of magic in office. Mr. Weasley will be sworn in later tonight and you will probably see his speech tomorrow morning in the Prophet."

"Okay, oh sir?"

"Yes Harry?"

"Do you know what the password is for the Gryffindor Tower?"

"Ah yes it is Blast-end Skewert's."

"Tell me your joking?"

"Alas Harry I am not. Now eat up and get some sleep. I have to contact a certain person about teaching DADA."

"OH yeah, he should now. Thanks for everything Professor."

"No problem, should anyone try and get you into trouble on the way back, just send them to me."

"Okay goodnight Professor."

"Good night Harry."

So Harry ate and talked with Dobby and Winky, then headed up to the Gryffindor Tower. His evening was going great, he was back home at Hogwarts, Umbridge was no longer Minister of Magic, and Mr. Weasley was. He was not happy with the fact that Malfoy and Umbridge were discovered to be working against their will with Voldemort but at least he got several true death eaters out of the way. But as always Harry was not able to enjoy his good mood. As he heard his name being called out from behind him.

"Well, if it's not saint Potter. You think you're really clever don't you? Trying to get my father put back in prison and getting Ms. Umbridge fired. The public won't stand for it. She will be back in three days tops."

"Malfoy, how surprising, you know I was actually hoping to get through the night without having to look at any ferrets. But alas 'twas not to be. Your snide remarks will do you no good Malfoy. So I suggest you sod off before you wind up in the hospital wing in a matchbox."

"Yeah right Potter, you couldn't beat me in a duel."

"IS that a challenge?"

"Ha, come on what a wizards duel? Fine then, lets see what you got, right here right now."

"I don't think so Malfoy, one you are a prefect and I am not getting expelled tonight. And two Professor Snape is standing right behind me, so there is no point to even dream of hit you with a curse. But I formally challenge you Malfoy to a wizards duel tomorrow morning after breakfast in the great hall with everybody watching."

Malfoy looked scared and was hesitant in answering.

"What Malfoy? You scared?

But it was at this time that Snape decided to interfere.

"Come on Mr. Malfoy, continue on with your prefect duties while I have a chat with Mr. Potter."

Malfoy saw this as a perfect opportunity to leave and not get into the duel but Harry saw that was what Snape was doing and Harry was going to get this duel no matter what.

"Come on Malfoy, by running away you are only proving that like your father you are nothing but a coward."

Malfoy spun around and spat out.

"Don't talk about my father, at least I still have one."

"Ah but for how long? You hang with Voldemort and you will pay."

Harry turned around to see exactly what Snape wanted. But Malfoy yelled out at him.

"POTTER!! Don't you turn your back on me!! I will make you pay, tomorrow after breakfast, I accept the duel. Pansy Parkinson will be my second. She will get her revenge for you killing her father!"

"MR. MALFOY, Get OUT! You fool, I am here as a witness and now you will have no choice but to duel. Now go."

Harry had a knowing smirk on his face while Malfoy stormed off. Snape came over to Harry and started yelling like a banshee.

"WHAT IN THE BLUE HELL ARE YOU DOING?? DETENTION POTTER, tomorrow morning right after breakfast."

"WHAT?? YOU just heard him accept the duel. You can't do that!!!"

"I can and I have, you will spend that time with me, and the school will see you as the coward and pompous attention seeking child that you are."

"YOU Sniveling little snake, what are you giving me detention for anyway??"

"For being out after hours, and 200 points from Gryffindor for speaking to a professor like that."

"WHAT!! 200 POINTS!! You can't.. we don't even have any points yet."

"I know, that is why the next 200 points awarded to Gryffindor will be immediately subtracted. And I am a professor so I can..."

"Not, Severous, you and your shouting have awoken the majority of the castle I will ask that if you and Mr. Potter will please follow me to my office. And please keep quiet until we get there."

It was Dumbledore, he had come up behind Snape and Harry yelling at each other and was not at all pleased. They arrived in Dumbledore's office and he spoke in a clear final voice.

"This has happened for the last time. Now I can't do anything about the loss of points as it is not within my power. However the detention that you assigned Severous, consider it served. Harry and Draco will duel as agreed and I will be the judge. Harry you must pick a second on tradition standards. Severous Harry is still a student and he is not his father. I could care a less how you feel about him but you will treat him with a civil tongue. Harry Severous is a professor and you will respect him as one. I repeat that this will not happen again. Severous you are dismissed. Harry please stay behind."

Snape nodded with a scowl and left with his robes billowing behind him. Harry looked at Dumbledore.

"Sorry sir, but it just all came out at once."

"Understandable Harry."

"So how is the car?"


"Ha, it is good, now I didn't want to do this in front of Professor Snape and I won't be doing it again. But for capturing seven death eaters I award Gryffindor House 500 house points. So 200 is subtracted and now Gryffindor has 300 House points."

"Thank you sir."

"Your welcome, now off to bed you have a busy day tomorrow."

Harry bid Dumbledore goodnight and went to Gryffindor tower. He got there with no interruptions, unless you count Peeves attempting to throw a suit of armor at him. Harry simply froze him in air, then teleported to the Portrait. He had forgotten about being able to do that. But was still looking forward to the upcoming duel. He then gave the password and entered the common room which was empty save for Hermione, who was reading.

"There you are Harry, I was wondering when you would be getting back. I heard a lot of yelling and it sounded like you and Professor Snape. What was going on?"

"OH Snape was being his usual self. Tried to give me detention for being out late and for challenging Malfoy to a duel."

"Harry you didn't!??"

"I did, and he accepted in front of Snape. Which is why he tried to give me detention. He wanted to make it to where I would not be able to show. However Dumbledore put a stop to that. So tomorrow after breakfast we will duel in front of everybody."

"Oh Harry, what if you get hurt?"

"I won't trust me. Tidus helped me a lot, especially in the art of dueling. Besides Dumbledore and myself have a surprise for everyone in the morning."

"Okay, so who is Malfoy's second?"

"Pansy Parkinson."

"Harry they are up to something."

"I know but I won't be using any special skills. I'm thinking that if Malfoy or anybody else who is thinking that Voldemort is a good person would love to tell him about some of new special powers, so I wont be using any."

"Well that is good, at least you are learning. Who is your second?"

"I was hoping that either you or Ron would do it."

"I will do it, no offense to Ron but I think that I know more hexes and curses then he does, and I will be able to pay attention if Parkinson tries anything."

"Thanks Mione, but I think that we had better get some sleep. We have classes and a duel."

"Okay, night Harry."

They kissed and departed up to their separate dorms. Harry walked to the normal level and saw that the sign had changed to Sixth Year. He entered the room and heard the customary snoring of Neville, and Ron. He smiled to himself and sank into his bed, he was happy, he was home.

Harry woke up and headed down to the Great Hall explaining to Ron about last night's ordeal. Ron was looking forward to Malfoy finally getting his. He was a bit disappointed that he wasn't Harry's second. However he understood that having a girl as his second would look better considering that Malfoy was going to have a girl as his. They arrived at the Great Hall at the same time as Dumbledore, who was followed by a young girl. Harry looked at Ron with a questioning look and Ron explained that she was a transfer student who would be sorted this morning.

"Oh? What year?"

"Sixth, though Dumbledore didn't mention her name."

Dumbledore stood up and everybody stopped talking.

"If I could have your attention please. I have a few announcements. First, I would like to introduce our new student from the Druid Academy. Her name is Sky Dawn, and she will be sorted before I continue. So Professor McGonagall, if you please."

Dumbledore then sat down and McGonagall came forward with the tattered hat and had Sky Dawn come forward. She was very pretty, she had deep black hair, was about the same height as Hermione, but the most striking feature were her brilliant purple colored eyes. Harry had never seen anything like it before. Her eyes were very captivating, but Ron was in a trance just staring at her. She sat down on the stool and the hat took a few minutes but finally yelled out "GRYFFINDOR" The table split into loud applause but none were louder then Ron. She came over and sat down a few seats down from the trio. Dumbledore then continued.

"Ah, yes congratulations, I also have a few more announcements. First our DADA teacher problem has been fixed. In fact here he is now."

The doors were opening as Dumbledore spoke and a man in old raggy robes walked in.

"I would like to present to you Mr. Lupin, for the DADA once again. I also assure you that his slight problem of being a werewolf will be no problem. Finally, after breakfast we will be treated to a duel between Mr. Draco Malfoy and Mr. Harry Potter."

The Hall started talking amongst themselves in excitement. Everyone knew that those two hated each other and while 3/4's of the hall were hoping that Harry won, the Slytherins were all backing Malfoy.

"I have one last announcement that can wait until after the duel. So for now tuck in."

Food appeared as usual and everybody started to eat while discussing Sky Dawn, Professor Lupin, or the Duel. Ron noticed that Sky Dawn wasn't talking so he told Harry and Hermione that he would be right back. He went over and introduced himself and asked if she would like to join him and his friends. She accepted and headed over to Harry and Hermione.

"Harry, Hermione, this is Sky Dawn, Sky this is Hermione Granger, and Harry Potter."

Sky did a double take and took a glance at Harry's scar but didn't make a comment.

"It's nice to meet you, I have heard of some of your escapades at my school. Your adventures of the Sorcerer Stone is well known in our school."

"Really?" Ron asked.

"How is that possible? Only Professor Dumbledore and Nicholas Flamel really know what happened." Harry remarked.

"Oh, well Nicholas Flamel was our headmaster until two years ago when his elixir's finally ran out."

"OH my God, we are so sorry Sky. We had to though or Voldemort would have come back." Hermione broke in.

"It's alright, I don't blame you and neither did he."

So she sat down and they all talked and ate. Professor McGonagall came by with their timetables and gave the trio which seemed to be moving into a foursome. They compared them and were pleased to see that they had DADA, Care of Magical Creatures, Charms, Astronomy, Transfiguration, Herbology, and History of Magic together. While Ron and Harry still had their free hour. Sky was joining Harry and Hermione in Potions, and joining Hermione in Ancient Runes and Ron in Muggle Studies. Pretty soon breakfast was over and everybody knew what was next. Dumbledore stood up again.

"Would everybody please stand up."

They did so and with a wave of his hand the tables disappeared only to be replaced by a long dueling stage.

"Would Mr. Malfoy and Mr. Potter please come forward with their seconds, and I will explain the rules."

They all walked forward and faced each other, with their seconds standing off to the side.

"The rules are very simple, everything legal is well legal, winner is the first person to retrieve their opponents wand wins. Your seconds are merrily for traditional purposes, as you won't have to worry about death here. So do you both understand?"

"Yes." They answered.

"Good, well I will leave you to it then. I will be the judge, if I see anything illegal then that person will have to deal with me."

Dumbledore walked off the stage with an amused smile on his face. While Harry and Draco glared daggers at each other. They then bowed to each other and walked five paces back. Snape came forward to count.

"On the count of three you may begin. One, Two, Three."

It happened so fast no one watching save for a few professors really knew what happened. Draco called out the lashing curse while Harry rolled to his left and in an instant Malfoy was replaced with a white ferret and his wand was in Harry's hand. Everyone just starred as the Malfoy ferret was bouncing up and down. Even Snape was gaping like a goldfish. Finally the Great Hall burst into loud applause and the ease and the humor of the situation. Harry turned Malfoy back and threw him his wand while saying.

"I told you Malfoy, do not mess with me."

Dumbledore stood up and came forward.

"Ah, well done Mr. Potter and Mr. Malfoy, I believe that 50 points are in order for Mr. Potter."

Snape looked like Christmas had come early as he swung around to see the points come and go just as quickly. However his happy sneer turned into a scowl as quickly as the smile had come. As the points now read 350 points instead of zero.

"I also want to make my last announcement, which is that we are going to be starting up a dueling club in light of the war. The teacher will be our winner today, Mr. Potter. The club will be held on Wednesday nights, and Mr. Potter will be in control of the class. He will be allowed to kick out anybody if they are not following the rules. Sign up sheets will be posted tomorrow in the common rooms. However I believe that classes being in a few so have a good day."

They all left talking excitedly about Harry's duel and Harry left with Ron, Hermione, and Sky. All looking at Harry with awe and Ron talking about the amazing bouncing ferret. Okay guys it was not a big deal, what class do we have first?"

"Oh, double transfiguration with Slytherins." Hermione replied.

"Oh, great, well lets go then." He replied.

The four then headed towards the Transfiguration class room and waited for Professor McGonagall to arrive.

A/N: Ah well, another chapter has come and gone, I hope you liked the duel, though it was not very long. I wanted to show how easily he could take care of someone like Malfoy. There will be a rematch later, and I can assure you that it will not be that quick. But I have said too much. Thanks to those who have reviewed, see comments below, and Please Review some more, I like reviews.

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