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Summary: Harry wants to get back at Malfoy so he captures the only thing he cared for. Harry's an Auror and is dead set on proving Blaise Zabini, Malfoy's cousin, is a Death Eater and dangerous. What if revenge is not the answer and what if Blaise can teach him that?
Chapter Three: No Way!
The loud door to the Minister's office opened with a loud bang as it made contact with the wall. Looking up from an important letter the Minister, Cornelius Fudge, sighed. Ever since Harry's fifth year Fudge didn't quite like, nor get along with the boy and vice versa. Who could blame either of them?
After all Fudge had been a regular arse when he tried to help Harry then turned around and called him insane. That was mostly the reason why Harry hated the Minister.
Harry in fifth year had proved Fudge, the Minister of Magic, wrong, with the whole interview and the Quibbler thing. Fudge didn't like him. As you can see there was a tension between them as Harry, Ron, and Blaise entered the office.
Shoving Blaise into the chair in front of the desk his attention focused on the man sitting behind it. "Minister," his voice in monotone but you could tell it was forced, "This woman," he stressed the word, "has escaped from Azkaban and attacked me!"
"I object!" Blaise said standing up, "I object most strongly!"
"About what!?" Ron growled.
"I did not escape! I already said I was released!"
"So you admit you attacked me!?"
"Well I can't say certain, um, naughty thoughts were on my mine…"she grinned, quite evilly Harry thought.
"Please be quiet Harry so I can explain!" The minister interrupted their quarrel.
Harry opened his mouth to protest and complain but thought better and said instead, "Fine!" before going silent.
Sighing once more in clear agitation the Minister continued, "Harry, Miss Zabini was released!"
"WHAT!?!? No way!" Harry and Ron exclaimed, yelling at the poor aging man in front of them.
Fudge raised a hand trying to silence them but to no avail after all he's not Dumbledore. Fortunately he was able to calm them a bit. Harry managed to lower his voice before asking, "Why did you release her?"
"Wasn't me who did it. Well it was since I'm the only one who can but I got a letter that convinced me to do so."
"What did they threaten you? If they did I'll bring them in and throw them in Azkanban with her!"
"No I wasn't threatened…"
"What!? Then why did you let out a crazed, psychotic, murderous, Death Eater Bitch out?" Harry cried.
"Oh how original!" Sarcasm almost visibly dripping from every word Blaise spoke.
"Why thank you!" They both glared at each other even after the Minister started talking once more.
"The letter was very convincing though…" He was interrupted once more.
"How was it convincing?!" Then it seemed to click in Harry's head. The whole 'I'm in such a good mood. Lets be friends Harry so I can blow you up!' and the business suit outfit, "She has a spy working for her or something!" He pointed an accusing finger at her. "How else would she know where I lived?" It wasn't fair how she knew Harry would bring her to the Minister before Harry even did. It made her seem dominant like she was running the show. Let me tell you, Harry's always the one in charge and he is the director of this little number.
"Spy?" She scoffed, "Get real! Who would help me? Hmm? As if!"
"Why I ought to…"
"Harry!" Ron spoke up sounding clearly annoyed. Harry looked over at his best friend and partner's face, clearly showing agitation. "Minister, may we read the letter?" Harry couldn't believe his ears, when had he, the boy wonder, become the irrational one.
Fudge looked for a moment like he was thanking Merlin before handing the redhead the letter. After a moment the, now gaping, red head handed the letter to Harry.
Unfolding it he read:
Dear Cornelius Fudge, Minister of Magic,
I have sat and dwelled upon how my course of action would be concerning the convicted Blaise Zabini. It has been a long meeting with some fellow friends of mine, whom will remain nameless in case this letter falls into the wrong hands. Apparently you have placed a former student of mine in that horrid Wizarding prison, Azkaban. I must strongly encourage that you release Miss Zabini from there as soon as possible. Need I remind you of the last time I warned you?
Sincerely,
Albus Dumbledore
Headmaster of Hogwarts
Harry was speechless. Dumbledore? Dumbledore! He had been the one to convince Fudge! What about the last time he warned him? What was going on here?! Was everyone going insane? Harry looked down at Blaise and she seemed to be enjoying this so much.
"Harry…" The minister started calmly, "I know you don't approve of this so I have discussed this with the Headmaster and we've come to an agreement. Since she is in fact a Death Eater we have decided that she will be placed under house arrest for now. But…" Uh oh there was a 'but', a stressed one! "All of her possessions and her manor are now in legal possession of her older brother Troy, the heir to the Zabini fortune."
"And this concerns me how?" Harry asked slowly, afraid of the answer.
"Troy Adonis Zabini has cut off all ties with his sister and refuses to house her. So in order to place her under house arrest she needs a house to start with. So she's going to be under the wing of an Auror…"
"That would be me…" Harry said in a mix of horror and delight. Horror to actually be near her and delight for the same reason (He could hopefully catch her doing something illegal).
"Yes! All possessions we were able to get will be placed in your apartment for the time being." The Minister grinned at this point, "She must also rely on you and your riches having none of her own." Ron and Harry exchanged a smirk while Blaise groaned loudly. The Minister nodded silently telling them that this meeting was over.
As they reached the door the Minister called out to them, "Oh and Harry, Dumbledore also mentioned you could contact him. He expects many questions and he's the one for the answers." Harry nodded curtly before turning and ushering the others out.
End Of Chapter
A/N: Personal thanks to- Skuld's Sentaro2, Will There Ever Be A Rainbow, zero-skillz, and Monica7725.
I really loved all the reviews from you guys and sorry for the wait, mid-terms, enough said! Anyways hope you all like it.
Coming up Next: Blaise moves in with Harry. Ron doesn't think it's safe, Harry thinks he can handle it, and Blaise has her own thoughts…Next chapter we'll have surprise visits and some quarreling. I might be nice and tell you what happened to Hermione. FYI she's NOT dead! What has Draco done to tick off Harry? All in chapter three.
So everyone knows… I KNOW Blaise is a BOY!
Love, Chocolate, and Kisses!
Brittni