Chapter 15
Choices We Make
Harry was stunned to say the least. Percy Weasley a DEATH EATER!
Harry looked over to Dumbledore and opened a telepathic link to him and said * Albus lets go to my chambers for a few moments and discuss this*
Dumbledore looked at Harry and nodded.
Dumbledore told the two Aurors to stand by with the prisoner while they contacted the Ministry.
Harry and Albus made their way out of sight of the Aurors and opened a portal to his chambers.
"Oh no Harry cried, "what am I going to do?" he looked to Dumbledore in desperation.
Dumbledore looked in pity at his young apprentice and said in a very heart felt voice
"I don't know Harry, I don't know." Both men trailed off in thought, none of them pleasant
Godric awoke and looked at the two and said "Harry where have you been all day? Did you reinforce the wards? Godric continued until Harry stopped him with a look.
Godric just gave a nod and said, "what happened?"
Harry relayed the events of the day from the reinforcing of the wards to the point of the revelation that Percy Weasley was a Death Eater.
Godric sighed heavily and said, "You have a very difficult choice you two.
The law is now clear on this point in regards to Death Eaters." Godric continued "Yet do you show benevolence and spare his life because he is the son of the Minister and a family member of your closest friends?"
Godric shook his head in sympathy for his youngest grandson and finished " Harry you must follow your heart in this matter. The law is only good if it is just. You have to decide what is just and what is favoritism."
Harry then said, "For the moment lets contact Arthur and Molly and have them come to the school"
Godric looked at Harry sadly and said" I do not envy the decision you have to make"
Harry looked at Godric and said "Grandpa can you have dobby layout all my things for tomorrow? I do not think I'll be back in time tonight to do it myself."
Godric looked at his progeny and said "don't worry lad I'll take care of everything just make sure you do the right thing tonight."
Harry just nodded and opened a portal back to Dumbledores office.
Harry looked at Dumbledore and said, " do you want to contact Arthur and Molly, or should I?"
Dumbledore looked at Harry and sighed he knew what was like to have the life of another in your hands. Suddenly looking very aged Dumbledore said "I shall contact Arthur and Molly right now through the floo"
Harry just sighed and conjured up the chair and sat heavily in it.Dumbledore made his way over to the fireplace, threw in some floo powder, and said "the burrow."
Dumbledore stuck his head through the fireplace and said "hello anyone home?"
A few moments later tired looking Arthur Weasley said "Albus good evening what I do for you?"
Dumbledore said, "Could you and Molly please come to my office? I am afraid I have some bad news for you."
Arthur did not know what was going on but nodded his assent to Dumbledore and said, "we'll be there in a few moments."
Dumbledore then said very well we will be here waiting for you."
Harry looking over at Percy was suddenly overcome with a fit of rage. Looking over at him, he said, "STUPIFY" and Percy was knocked unconscious.
Dumbledore looked questioningly at Harry. Harry merely responded "I want him unconscious until he has been administered truth serum."
Harry just miss the two aurors and sent them back to the Ministry and said, "well done today gentlemen."
The two aurors nodded. The leader said is there anything else, you need my Lord? Harry just shook his head and said no go home and get some rest" the two nodded and bid Dumbledore and Harry farewell and made their way out of the castle.
A few moments later Arthur and Molly and stepped through the fireplace into Dumbledores office. Arthur looked at the two and said "what can I do for you gentlemen tonight?"
Dumbledore looked sadly at the two and said," please take a seat." Arthur, Molly, I'm afraid I have some very bad news about one of your children."
Molly was the first to speak" what did Ron do now? Or was a Ginny? I know it can't be Ginny."
Dumbledore looked at her and said" no I'm afraid this has to do with one of your other children."
Dumbledore waved his hand and a black clad figure tied to a chair materialized before them. Dumbledore slowly removed the hood and Molly Weasley screamed: NOOOO!!!!" and fainted.
Arthur Weasley, Minister of Magic looked at his third eldest son and just said, "No, it can't be. Not you Percy, Not one of MY children....."
Arthur looked at Harry and Dumbledore and shuddered. Arthur too shuddered as the Minister of Magic he had recently signed a decree stating that any captured Death Eater was to be tried, and executed. How could he execute his own son?
How could he face the rest of his family and the wizarding world? Both Arthur and Molly looked to Harry tears shimmering in their eyes.
Harry sat in silence as well. All the lessons he had learned about preserving human life and the right of life above all came rushing back to him.
Harry looked at everyone and spoke "I'm sorry everyone. It seems that the new law is unjust. Even though I thought it would be best in the long run and preserve more than destroy it seems I was wrong."
Harry looked at them and sighed "I, in my zeal to do what was right for the whole forgot the individual." Harry continued "Arthur, Dumbledore it seems that we have a problem on our hands. We cannot, in TRUE justice execute all who oppose us, yet at the same time Azkaban Prison is not a secure enough facility, especially with the loyalty of the Dementors in doubt.
Harry looked thoughtful and said "we need a new secret and escape proof prison. I will look into that as I have some ideas already."
Looking at Dumbledore and Arthur, Harry said, "Minister please repeal the law and commute the remaining sentences on the Death Eaters we have captured to life imprisonment. I still don't want them running around loose so we will hold them till the end of the war and sort them out then."
Harry continued looking sorrowful, "I don't want a repeat of what happened to Sirius by any means, yet in order to protect the people and serve justice perhaps this is best."
Dumbledore and The Weasleys looked at Harry in pride and Dumbledore, eyes twinkling with pride said "Harry it seems you have learned the lessons of humanity better than I could have hoped."
Harry just shrugged and said while looking at them and said" perhaps but I have a feeling that I have a long way to go."
Harry looked thoughtful for a second longer and faced Arthur and said " Minister would you like to handle Percy's punishment?"
Arthur nodded and said "If you please Harry, I believe a solitary cell in Azkaban for a while should teach him a lesson. I'll have the aurors interrogate him and send back the reports to you."
Harry looked at molly sorrowfully and said, "I'm sorry Molly. For years, I've considered your family like my own. Moreover, you in turn have always treated me like a son. I'm sorry to have had this happen to you, I'm sorry you have to lose a son."
As Harry finished Molly just started bawling and sobbing uncontrollably and said "Harry don't you ever think that for a moment. Ever since you first befriended Ron, you have become another son to us as well as a brother and protector to my other children. You have nothing to be sorry for."
Arthur nodded at his wife's well chosen words and said "She's right Harry, you may be a powerful wizard and the one chosen to lead the forces of light but you are also still human and a young man at the same time."
Arthur looking gravely at Harry continued "Just do as you have always done."
Harry looked up confused at Arthur's words and said, "What's that?"
Arthur smiled and said "Take the death around us and turn it into a fighting chance for life."
Dumbledore looking intently at Harry said, "Whatever happens Harry you will NEVER be alone, we will not abandon you. We along with you take the responsibility for the world in hopes of making it a better place for us all."
Harry just nodded and said" do you want me to tell Ron and Ginny or do you want to?" Arthur just shook his head and said, "I'll tell them Harry, and it's my duty."
Harry just nodded and said "Very well I'm going back to my chambers to consult with Gramps on the construction of a prison."
Harry opened a portal and returned to his chambers a sat wearily on his chair in front of the fire facing Godric's painting. Godric looked down on his kin and said,
"You look troubled Harry how did everything go?"
Harry in turn explained everything that had happened with Percy Weasley and the choice he had to make. Godric nodded and looked down at Harry, pride written all over his face and said "Now you see why it's so important that you learn to temper your power with wisdom. Making a choice is sometimes easy but living with the result of that choice often has mixed results."
Godric continued "This is what separates you from Voldemort, his decisions affect many but his concern is for himself. You on the other hand make decisions based on the concern for others. Your love, dedication and self-sacrifice are what separate you from him."
Harry did not looked convinced but acquiesced. Harry looked up at Godric and asked "Godric I need to construct a new prison that is secret and escape proof."
Harry outlined his idea to Godric saying "Ideally it would exist outside time and space and need no guards while at the same time providing at least food and shelter to those condemned to live there."
Godric nodded and said, "Even though exile is harsh I believe your idea has merit."
Godric looked thoughtful for a moment as both he and Harry thought deeply. Then Godric snapped his fingers and said," I've got it my boy!"
Godric proceeded to outline his idea of creating a time/space flux very much like the veil at the Department of Mysteries. Harry shuddered at the thought of the veil and began to see again Sirius falling through it to his death. Noticing this Godric gently reassured Harry that no one could be forced through accidentally, in fact what Harry was doing was very humane considering the people involved. Harry just nodded dumbly, sighed, and said,
"Very well Gramps, perhaps tomorrow Dumbledore and I can work on it."
Godric nodded and "said what else is wrong Harry? You still look upset."
Harry nodded and told Godric of his burgeoning feelings for Ginny and said "I just don't know how she will look at me now. Will she hate me for what's going to happen to Percy? Will the rest of the family hate me or even accept me if Ginny accepts me? What about Ron? He gets so angry all the time. How will he react?"
Godric looked thoughtfully at the young man before him and said, " I'm sorry Harry. You bear so much burden and responsibility for a person your age that I think lately we've forgotten that you still a sixteen year old young man with the wants, needs and desires common to that age group."
Godric continued and said, "It's good to think about these things, but don't over think them and not take any chances at all because of fear of failure or rejection. Don't forget to live for today as well as tomorrow Harry."
Harry looking slightly relieved said, "I'll try Gramps. Thanks for listening to me." Godric replied think nothing of it my boy I'm glad you feel you can confide in me. Now off to bed you young rascal, you have lessons tomorrow."
Harry nodded and went to bed. The last thing he remembered before losing consciousness was long flowing red hair glinting in the sun.
A/N please be advised that I have a new beta, Missy Watts. She is going to edit all of the previous chapters for me and I will repost them as I get them. I am sending this to her and will repost this later tonight. So in the future hopefully no more bad grammar and formatting for me. Thanks for your patience and ideas and reviews.
Choices We Make
Harry was stunned to say the least. Percy Weasley a DEATH EATER!
Harry looked over to Dumbledore and opened a telepathic link to him and said * Albus lets go to my chambers for a few moments and discuss this*
Dumbledore looked at Harry and nodded.
Dumbledore told the two Aurors to stand by with the prisoner while they contacted the Ministry.
Harry and Albus made their way out of sight of the Aurors and opened a portal to his chambers.
"Oh no Harry cried, "what am I going to do?" he looked to Dumbledore in desperation.
Dumbledore looked in pity at his young apprentice and said in a very heart felt voice
"I don't know Harry, I don't know." Both men trailed off in thought, none of them pleasant
Godric awoke and looked at the two and said "Harry where have you been all day? Did you reinforce the wards? Godric continued until Harry stopped him with a look.
Godric just gave a nod and said, "what happened?"
Harry relayed the events of the day from the reinforcing of the wards to the point of the revelation that Percy Weasley was a Death Eater.
Godric sighed heavily and said, "You have a very difficult choice you two.
The law is now clear on this point in regards to Death Eaters." Godric continued "Yet do you show benevolence and spare his life because he is the son of the Minister and a family member of your closest friends?"
Godric shook his head in sympathy for his youngest grandson and finished " Harry you must follow your heart in this matter. The law is only good if it is just. You have to decide what is just and what is favoritism."
Harry then said, "For the moment lets contact Arthur and Molly and have them come to the school"
Godric looked at Harry sadly and said" I do not envy the decision you have to make"
Harry looked at Godric and said "Grandpa can you have dobby layout all my things for tomorrow? I do not think I'll be back in time tonight to do it myself."
Godric looked at his progeny and said "don't worry lad I'll take care of everything just make sure you do the right thing tonight."
Harry just nodded and opened a portal back to Dumbledores office.
Harry looked at Dumbledore and said, " do you want to contact Arthur and Molly, or should I?"
Dumbledore looked at Harry and sighed he knew what was like to have the life of another in your hands. Suddenly looking very aged Dumbledore said "I shall contact Arthur and Molly right now through the floo"
Harry just sighed and conjured up the chair and sat heavily in it.Dumbledore made his way over to the fireplace, threw in some floo powder, and said "the burrow."
Dumbledore stuck his head through the fireplace and said "hello anyone home?"
A few moments later tired looking Arthur Weasley said "Albus good evening what I do for you?"
Dumbledore said, "Could you and Molly please come to my office? I am afraid I have some bad news for you."
Arthur did not know what was going on but nodded his assent to Dumbledore and said, "we'll be there in a few moments."
Dumbledore then said very well we will be here waiting for you."
Harry looking over at Percy was suddenly overcome with a fit of rage. Looking over at him, he said, "STUPIFY" and Percy was knocked unconscious.
Dumbledore looked questioningly at Harry. Harry merely responded "I want him unconscious until he has been administered truth serum."
Harry just miss the two aurors and sent them back to the Ministry and said, "well done today gentlemen."
The two aurors nodded. The leader said is there anything else, you need my Lord? Harry just shook his head and said no go home and get some rest" the two nodded and bid Dumbledore and Harry farewell and made their way out of the castle.
A few moments later Arthur and Molly and stepped through the fireplace into Dumbledores office. Arthur looked at the two and said "what can I do for you gentlemen tonight?"
Dumbledore looked sadly at the two and said," please take a seat." Arthur, Molly, I'm afraid I have some very bad news about one of your children."
Molly was the first to speak" what did Ron do now? Or was a Ginny? I know it can't be Ginny."
Dumbledore looked at her and said" no I'm afraid this has to do with one of your other children."
Dumbledore waved his hand and a black clad figure tied to a chair materialized before them. Dumbledore slowly removed the hood and Molly Weasley screamed: NOOOO!!!!" and fainted.
Arthur Weasley, Minister of Magic looked at his third eldest son and just said, "No, it can't be. Not you Percy, Not one of MY children....."
Arthur looked at Harry and Dumbledore and shuddered. Arthur too shuddered as the Minister of Magic he had recently signed a decree stating that any captured Death Eater was to be tried, and executed. How could he execute his own son?
How could he face the rest of his family and the wizarding world? Both Arthur and Molly looked to Harry tears shimmering in their eyes.
Harry sat in silence as well. All the lessons he had learned about preserving human life and the right of life above all came rushing back to him.
Harry looked at everyone and spoke "I'm sorry everyone. It seems that the new law is unjust. Even though I thought it would be best in the long run and preserve more than destroy it seems I was wrong."
Harry looked at them and sighed "I, in my zeal to do what was right for the whole forgot the individual." Harry continued "Arthur, Dumbledore it seems that we have a problem on our hands. We cannot, in TRUE justice execute all who oppose us, yet at the same time Azkaban Prison is not a secure enough facility, especially with the loyalty of the Dementors in doubt.
Harry looked thoughtful and said "we need a new secret and escape proof prison. I will look into that as I have some ideas already."
Looking at Dumbledore and Arthur, Harry said, "Minister please repeal the law and commute the remaining sentences on the Death Eaters we have captured to life imprisonment. I still don't want them running around loose so we will hold them till the end of the war and sort them out then."
Harry continued looking sorrowful, "I don't want a repeat of what happened to Sirius by any means, yet in order to protect the people and serve justice perhaps this is best."
Dumbledore and The Weasleys looked at Harry in pride and Dumbledore, eyes twinkling with pride said "Harry it seems you have learned the lessons of humanity better than I could have hoped."
Harry just shrugged and said while looking at them and said" perhaps but I have a feeling that I have a long way to go."
Harry looked thoughtful for a second longer and faced Arthur and said " Minister would you like to handle Percy's punishment?"
Arthur nodded and said "If you please Harry, I believe a solitary cell in Azkaban for a while should teach him a lesson. I'll have the aurors interrogate him and send back the reports to you."
Harry looked at molly sorrowfully and said, "I'm sorry Molly. For years, I've considered your family like my own. Moreover, you in turn have always treated me like a son. I'm sorry to have had this happen to you, I'm sorry you have to lose a son."
As Harry finished Molly just started bawling and sobbing uncontrollably and said "Harry don't you ever think that for a moment. Ever since you first befriended Ron, you have become another son to us as well as a brother and protector to my other children. You have nothing to be sorry for."
Arthur nodded at his wife's well chosen words and said "She's right Harry, you may be a powerful wizard and the one chosen to lead the forces of light but you are also still human and a young man at the same time."
Arthur looking gravely at Harry continued "Just do as you have always done."
Harry looked up confused at Arthur's words and said, "What's that?"
Arthur smiled and said "Take the death around us and turn it into a fighting chance for life."
Dumbledore looking intently at Harry said, "Whatever happens Harry you will NEVER be alone, we will not abandon you. We along with you take the responsibility for the world in hopes of making it a better place for us all."
Harry just nodded and said" do you want me to tell Ron and Ginny or do you want to?" Arthur just shook his head and said, "I'll tell them Harry, and it's my duty."
Harry just nodded and said "Very well I'm going back to my chambers to consult with Gramps on the construction of a prison."
Harry opened a portal and returned to his chambers a sat wearily on his chair in front of the fire facing Godric's painting. Godric looked down on his kin and said,
"You look troubled Harry how did everything go?"
Harry in turn explained everything that had happened with Percy Weasley and the choice he had to make. Godric nodded and looked down at Harry, pride written all over his face and said "Now you see why it's so important that you learn to temper your power with wisdom. Making a choice is sometimes easy but living with the result of that choice often has mixed results."
Godric continued "This is what separates you from Voldemort, his decisions affect many but his concern is for himself. You on the other hand make decisions based on the concern for others. Your love, dedication and self-sacrifice are what separate you from him."
Harry did not looked convinced but acquiesced. Harry looked up at Godric and asked "Godric I need to construct a new prison that is secret and escape proof."
Harry outlined his idea to Godric saying "Ideally it would exist outside time and space and need no guards while at the same time providing at least food and shelter to those condemned to live there."
Godric nodded and said, "Even though exile is harsh I believe your idea has merit."
Godric looked thoughtful for a moment as both he and Harry thought deeply. Then Godric snapped his fingers and said," I've got it my boy!"
Godric proceeded to outline his idea of creating a time/space flux very much like the veil at the Department of Mysteries. Harry shuddered at the thought of the veil and began to see again Sirius falling through it to his death. Noticing this Godric gently reassured Harry that no one could be forced through accidentally, in fact what Harry was doing was very humane considering the people involved. Harry just nodded dumbly, sighed, and said,
"Very well Gramps, perhaps tomorrow Dumbledore and I can work on it."
Godric nodded and "said what else is wrong Harry? You still look upset."
Harry nodded and told Godric of his burgeoning feelings for Ginny and said "I just don't know how she will look at me now. Will she hate me for what's going to happen to Percy? Will the rest of the family hate me or even accept me if Ginny accepts me? What about Ron? He gets so angry all the time. How will he react?"
Godric looked thoughtfully at the young man before him and said, " I'm sorry Harry. You bear so much burden and responsibility for a person your age that I think lately we've forgotten that you still a sixteen year old young man with the wants, needs and desires common to that age group."
Godric continued and said, "It's good to think about these things, but don't over think them and not take any chances at all because of fear of failure or rejection. Don't forget to live for today as well as tomorrow Harry."
Harry looking slightly relieved said, "I'll try Gramps. Thanks for listening to me." Godric replied think nothing of it my boy I'm glad you feel you can confide in me. Now off to bed you young rascal, you have lessons tomorrow."
Harry nodded and went to bed. The last thing he remembered before losing consciousness was long flowing red hair glinting in the sun.
A/N please be advised that I have a new beta, Missy Watts. She is going to edit all of the previous chapters for me and I will repost them as I get them. I am sending this to her and will repost this later tonight. So in the future hopefully no more bad grammar and formatting for me. Thanks for your patience and ideas and reviews.
