Disclaimer: I do not own any of the Harry Potter franchise, nor am I making or seeking profit from this work Harry Potter and the Return to Hogwarts

Chapter 6 – A New Legacy

"All I got was a name," Ron said while sitting in Harry's office.

"That's it?" Harry said.

"Yes, then he was murdered and he was being watched." Ron said.

"That means that you probably are being monitored as well."

"The murderer fled the scene and I took precautions on my way home. No one has followed me." Ron said. They sat in silence. Harry was thinking. He looked into the Foe Glass and saw two distant eyes. Harry paced around his office. He looked to the paintings and saw them all in deep in thought as he was. Harry opened up his cabinet and pulled out two mirrors. He handed one to Ron.

"Hermione doesn't need to know yet. Neither does Dean. You need to search the archives of the Ministry. Tell Dean you are doing a research project for me. I'll owl him and let him know you are coming." At that moment, there was a knock on the door. Some students walked in. "If you'll excuse me Ron, I have a meeting with some of my students and the coming Quidditch match."

Hermione finished up her class as students shuffled out the class, she called over two students. "O'Connor and Preston, stay behind. Professor Spence has been bragging about having the Quidditch trophy and I must say I miss having it in my office. Did the headmaster approve the new training schedule?"

"Yes, and his friend gave us some great advice too?"

"Excellent. Wait, friend? Who?"

"I dunno, but he mentioned being the keeper of the Chudley Cannons briefly."

Hermione paused. Ron she thought. A million thoughts raced through her mind. It settled on the idea that another Dark wizard would be arise. She had trouble resisting the terrible memories of Voldemort's tenure of terror. She remembered the times Harry's life was at risk. She remembered all the deaths, all the pain, all the suffering. She was pulled out of the memories by the students.

"Professor? Are you ok?"

Hermione felt a tear on her cheek and she dismissed her students. She started to walk out. Her mind returned to her thoughts of war. Her tears continued. She ran into several of the professors who stayed out of her way. She stopped at the stone gargoyle. The tears had overtaken her face now. And she continued to sob. She didn't move for a while. When the stone jumped aside, she quickly moved away. Harry walked out and looked around. Professor Spence meet up with him and Ron at the door.

"Professor, as head of Syltherin, I need to check the records of your House for a name. Mr. Weasley will provide the name and will help you."

"Certainly." Spence said, "I saw Hermione before, she looked like she was crying."

Harry looked at Ron. "Thank you Victoria. Could you ask Ginny to take over lessons? Thanks" As Ron and Victoria walked off, Harry pulled out some parchment. "I solemnly swear I am up to no good." He saw Hermione heading to their apartments. Harry went to head her off and meet her there. Students quickly got out of the way as Harry rushed to his apartments.

Lily Potter walked into her brother, James, Diagon Alley Office. She walked straight in. James dismissed his client right away. She handed him the letter that their mother, Hermione, had sent them. James looked it over. "I'm going to talk to Romulus," He said.

"I'm not so sure it's a good a idea to include the Ministry yet."

"What do you want to do then?" James asked.

"I'm going to talk to Michelle. She'll know what to do."

"Mom sounds pissed. I wouldn't want to be Dad tonight." James said.

Harry walked into their apartments. He heard some sobbing from the bedroom. He walked into the bedroom. A pillow was thrown at his head. "GO AWAY!!" Hermione cried.

"I guess you heard Ron has here."

"Why harry? WHY????"

"I've never been able to answer that"

Ron stood knee deep in records at the Ministry. There are too many MacArthur's Ron thought. The list of names was well over a 1000 names long. Ron wrote to Harry

Harry,

There are too many names. We're back at square one. I'll get back to you when I know more. I'm heading off to Peru tomorrow. I'll see you when I get back. I hope Hermione isn't too mad. Luna will visit tomorrow to help you guys out.

Ron

Harry read the letter. He sat in the living room. Hermione had kicked him out of the bedroom. She kept crying. This wasn't their first fight. Over 70 years of marriage meant that Harry has spent his fair share of nights on the couch. Harry didn't want to leave Hermione this way. But another Dark Wizard was bad news. All they had right now was a name. The name didn't mean anything, except that there was a threat.