Harry Potter: Picking Up the Shattered Pieces
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Summary: Harry Potter is found guilty of murder, attempted murder, aiding and abetting a known Dark Wizard, and being in the company of Death Eaters. He is sentenced to life in Azkaban. He avoids the Dementer's Kiss, but is put into solitary where he receives no visitors except Dementers and prison medical staff. It is now 10 years later. The war is at a stale mate… neither side having the power to win and not willing to risk losing. The people responsible for the crimes Harry Potter was accused of are captured and Harry Potter will be released. What remains of the kind, responsible, charismatic leader that Harry was becoming? How much of the young man that commanded respect… even from his hated potions teacher has lasted 10 years in hell? SLASH DM/HP Mpreg mentioned.
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Chapter Three: Albus Dumbledore
Albus Dumbledore was not having a very good day. In fact, he had not been having a very good decade. Ten years ago he lost his weapon, the only weapon that could end this war. He had spent years molding this weapon. He had allowed things to happen to Harry that he would never have allowed under other circumstances. He needed Harry to be malleable. He needed Harry to be brave and compassionate. He needed Harry to take on the mantle of Hero and give hope to the wizarding world. But most importantly, he needed Harry to be under his firm control. It was the only way to ensure that though Harry was powerful, he would never walk the path that Tom Riddle had so many years before.
Ten years ago Albus Dumbledore was sure he had lost the boy forever. He had somehow been lost to the Dark Arts right under his nose. He had been witnessed by many people using the unforgiveables. Harry had killed innocents. Albus had hoped that Harry would be able to exonerate himself and had pushed for a trial, mindful that Sirius Black himself had been denied such an opportunity to tell the truth. But the boy had disappointed him. Harry had refused to take veritaserum and testify on his own behalf. He had claimed that the evidence should speak for itself. And it had. He had been sentenced to life in Azkaban, in solitary confinement.
But the boy had been innocent. Albus had been overjoyed. A bit guilty perhaps, but overjoyed nonetheless. He had planned on resuming his place as mentor and kind grandfatherly presence in the poor boys life. He needed to get his weapon back. But somehow his careful plans are all at risk now. Draco Malfoy had somehow gotten custody of the Boy Who Lived. This was unacceptable. Draco's influence was not something to be encouraged. Draco came from a known dark family. His own father was a Death Eater. And though Draco had refused the Dark Mark, he was not fighting on the side of the Light. Instead he had declared himself Neutral and had devoted himself to conquering the business world. He had created great wealth for himself. Harry and Draco were school rivals, so Albus knew that this was some sort of plot, he just needed to figure it out.
Most surprising was this group.
Ron Weasely was an Auror. He had pursued his dream in a search for justice. He had never believed his friend guilty and had hoped that by serving in law enforcement he would find the ones truly guilty for the crimes that Harry had been convicted. The irony of it all is... that it worked. He had indeed caught the Death Eaters responsible and had done everything he could to get Harry declared innocent as quickly as possible. Ron loved Harry like a brother. Ron hated Draco Malfoy with a passion. Ron was in some sort of secret society in which Draco was a leader. It made no sense.
Hermione Granger-Weasley was a licensed mind healer. She specialized in helping those who suffered from great trauma. She was especially well known for her ground breaking work with the victims of Cruciatus who had lost their minds to the curse. She had been remarkably successful. Her most celebrated accomplishment was the improvement to Frank and Alice Longbottom. Though they were by no means cured, they were able to stay lucid and to communicate with others for hours at a time. She was married to Ron and she too had never believed that Harry was guilty. She had been a victim of much hateful taunting from Draco Malfoy... and yet she too was apparently in this secret society.
Ginny Weasely. She was a healer. She had expressed interest in becoming a medi-witch while she was still in school. She had apprenticed under Poppy Pompfrey for two years after graduating Hogwarts. After several more years of training she had achieved her goal. She was a full fledged Healer. She had been in love with Harry since she was a small girl. That she would set everything aside to rush to his side the moment he was free was understandable. Albus was sure that given time, she would be the perfect wife for his wayward Hero. She was a pureblood, so that would satisfy the older families. She was from a family with strong ties to the Light. Her family was also known for being very fertile so an Heir to the Potter line would not be difficult to obtain. She also had a deep seated hatred of Tom Riddle from her possession of his Diary. She was easily manipulated and her fiery temper would help keep Harry in line once he was healthy again. She would do anything to keep Harry safe... yes, she would prove most useful.
Poppy Pompfrey. She too would be useful. Neither her nor Ginny has spoken much about Harry during the past ten years. Albus suspected that it was due to great disappointment. Both women had invested so much time and emotion into the boy that they were in shock when he turned Dark. Now that they know the truth, the two of them would be instrumental in getting Harry well... and in helping him to forgive the rest of the wizarding world for his incarceration.
Remus Lupin. Remus would prove especially useful. He looked at Harry as a son. He was devastated to learn of Harry's treachery and was just as devastated when he learned that Harry was, in fact, not guilty. He would do whatever was necessary to protect his 'cub' and would be a great ally to remove Harry from the questionable clutches of Draco Malfoy.
Severus Snape. The man had betrayed him. Albus knew he should never have trusted him as much as he had done. Once a traitor always a traitor. That he was involved explained how Ron and Hermione were fooled. Severus was a cunning spy. He must have convinced the two Gryffindors somehow. They would not have otherwise become involved with one such as Draco Malfoy. Severus could not be allowed to have any influence over Harry. Who knew what nefarious plans Severus had with Harry in mind.
As Albus Dumbledore sat staring at the fire his thoughts finally slowed. He knew that his first order of business was getting Remus, Ginny, and Poppy together to discuss what was best for Harry. And what was best for Harry was to be removed from the care of his current caregiver and placed back under Albus' control. The fate of the wizarding world would be determined by the actions of Harry Potter and Albus was committed to seeing that his weapon would do just what he needed it to do. He moved to his desk and began making plans.
