Harry Potter and the Unexpected Alliance
By Carol
And my esteemed colleague Lass Jr.
Disclaimer: I claim no right in owning or having any original idea of any of the Harry Potter books or characters. All rights go to J.K. Rowling, Bloomsbury Publishing, Scholastic, Inc. AOL/Time Warner, Inc., among others. I make no claim, written or implied, upon Harry Potter. I am making no money in writing this fan-fiction.
Warnings: Characters may be portrayed as OOC, this is a slash story: male/male, contains mentions of abuse sexual, physical and mental, violence, cursing, may have sexual themes in parts, AU, there may be more not listed, and character death. There will be spoilers for all five of the Harry Potter books.
Rated: R
Parings: Eventual Draco/Harry, Remus Lupin/Sirius Black, Percy Weasley/Adrian Pucey, Oliver Wood/Marcus Flint, and Fleur Delacour /Charlie Weasley.
Summary: This is an AU story. It begins shortly after the 5th book and will follow the students through the 6th year at Hogwarts. Another Order spy is reveled and his true alliance is found out; after the events in the Department of Mysteries. The Ministry of Magic is turned upside down after several inner struggles for power. New love will be found and new friendships will be formed, in hope that with all of these changes will help win the war.
Chapter 1: Where You Lead
A man cannot be comfortable without his own approval. --- Mark Twain
Monday, 22 July 1996
Percy Weasley-Pucey stood in front of the mirror trying to straiten out his robes for work, after recovering from a brief bit of nerves in the W.C. Today was going to be one of the most important days in modern wizarding history. And Percy was nervous about the role that he was going to play in it; Percy's husband, Adrian Pucey, sat on the bed rolling his eyes.
Adrian, a recent Slytherin graduate, had gotten a job at the ministry with Percy. Adrian was in training to become an Unspeakable. And Percy was Minister Fudge's personal secretary and held a seat in the House of Wizards.
Percy and Adrian had gone to Hogwarts, but they had been in different years and in different houses. Percy had also been dating Penelope Clearwater at the time, which had been a mistake. Percy and Adrian had met each other last year at a party; actually it had been more of a set up really.
Marcus Flint and Oliver Wood had been dating since the end of their fifth year, and when they graduated Flint started a tradition of having a party for the graduating Slytherins. Oliver not wanting to be the only Gryffindor at these parties, he always invited Percy. Adrian, who still has a year left at Hogwarts, had been invited to the party by one of his fellow Quidditch players who had graduated, Derrick.
When Oliver introduced the two it was love at first sight; and Percy finally understood what Oliver saw in Slytherins, especially Slytherins on the Quidditch team. Percy and Adrian had started dating that same month, and Adrian had graduated this June after which they eloped that same week.
"Adrian, come help me," Percy finally had enough, and decided he needed help.
"Of course, my little Crumple-Horned Snorkack." Adrian answered getting off the bed and walking over towards Percy.
"I told you not to call me that. I should have never married a man who reads the Quibbler." Percy said with a pout.
"Seriously Perc, you need to calm down."
"I know, but do you realize how important today is!"
"Yes love."
"Of course you know you're an Unspeakable-in-training."
"That's not why I know. It's because you haven't stopped talking about it since Christmas."
"SO!" Percy erupted while Adrian had wrapped his arms around Percy's waste.
"There you go. You look great love." Adrian said and gave Percy a peck on the cheek.
"My fathers going to be there!"
"I should hope so."
"That's not funny. You know what I did."
"Love, you did what you had to. They'll understand."
"But my mum…"
"She'll get over it, eventually."
"We eloped!"
"Well yeah, if you want we can have a ceremony with your family; once you're talking to each other again. Don't worry so much, I'll be behind you the whole time."
"Thanks love, we should get going before we're late."
"Yes dear," Percy rolled his eyes as they Apparated to the ministry together.
Monday, 22 July 1996
IS MINSTER FUDGE CORRUPT:
Fudge's Dealings with Death Eaters
And Other Questionable Actions
Shocking new evidence in the dealings of Minister of Magic Cornelius Fudge this exclusive given to you by The Daily Prophet. Evidence was delivered late last night that details many questionable activates during Minister Fudge's terms in office.
Everyone has heard about the dangerous criminal Sirius Black, who was captured during Fudges first year in office. Yet very little is actually known about the evidence in the case. The reason Sirius Black's case was never brought to trial was that his wand did not show any signs of dark curses or the actual curse that supposedly killed Peter Pettigrew. That's right you heard it here first recent evidence shows that Peter Pettigrew is an unregistered animagus, a rat. The only thing that was left of Peter Pettigrew was a finger and his wand, which had evidence of Dark curses on it and the curse that caused the explosion.
After Sirius Black's breakout in 1993, Fudge placed Dementors at a school; the same creatures that had been in charge of guarding Azkaban. Were these measures truly needed? We have received reports of students having adverse reactions to the Dementors; these events were kept out of the news at the time. The Dementors interrupted a Quidditch match and caused a student to fall off of their broom 100 feet in the air. It seems having these creatures at the school caused more problems than they solved.
Known Death Eaters and Supporters of He-Who-Must-Not-Be-Named have been employed by the Ministry since Fudge's first term in office. Case in point the employment of Dementors at Azkaban, and the employment of men like Lucius Malfoy and Walden Macnair these creatures are all known supporters of He-Who-Must-Not-Be-Named. Lucius Malfoy before his arrest this summer had been seen by many giving money to Fudge, other wise known as bribes. Along with the bribes Lucius Malfoy had many private meetings with the Minister.
In the spring of 1995 at the end of the Tri-Wizard Tournament, when faced with evidence of He-Who-Must-Not-Be-Named's return he ignored the warning. Bartemius "Barty" Crouch Jr. a known Death Eater from the first reign of He-Who-Must-Not-Be-Named and the first one to escape from Azkaban, had infiltrated Hogwarts Polyjucied as ex-Auror Mad-Eye Moody.
Barty Crouch Jr. was responsible for setting up all of the infamous events that happened during the Tri-Wizard Tournament, namely forcing Harry Potter, the Boy-Who-Lived, to participate in the Tri-Wizard. In the last event Harry Potter and class-mate, Cedric Diggory, were Portkeyed to an unknown destination. Upon arriving at this destination Cedric Diggory was killed by Peter Pettigrew by the request of He-Who-Must-Not-Be-Named. Harry Potter escaped with his life and the body of Cedric Diggory.
Barty Crouch Jr. was captured by Headmaster Albus Dumbledore and staff members when he attempted to kill Harry Potter. Barty Crouch Jr. was given Vertiserum and he confessed to his and He-Who-Must-Not-Be-Named plans. When Minister Fudge was presented with this knowledge he had the Dementors administer the Kiss to Barty Crouch Jr. and denied all claims and evidence. Minister Fudge kept everyone in the dark about the return of He-Who-Must-Not-Be-Named. And he forced the papers to print untrue remarks about the Boy-Who-Lived, to discredit him in the eyes of the wizarding world.
In fact Minister Fudge went one further by instating Dolores Jane Umbridge as the Defense Against the Dark Arts teacher at Hogwarts. Minister Fudge forced the papers to report lies Headmaster Albus Dumbledore and the Boy-Who-Lived. Fudge used his position to create unjust laws that gave him and the ministry unheard of power. Dolores Jane Umbridge was used as a spy to keep Headmaster Albus Dumbledore and the Boy-Who-Lived under wraps, and also to persuade the students to distrust them.
While at Hogwarts Dolores Jane Umbridge used excessive force in punishing the students and attempted to use the Cruciatus Curse and Veritiserum as a way to interrogate a student. Dolores Jane Umbridge is also widely known for her prejudice against all non-human magical folk and as a result passed harsh laws to keep them in submission. It was because of her laws Remus Lupin, a known Werewolf, was forced to leave his position at Hogwarts. He was the only teacher to actually teach useful information to the students. She also kept Lupin from getting a position at the Ministry; Lupin was the first person in a century to top the Auror exam; Lupin was denied a job at the Ministry because of his affliction, his talents are wasted.
This concludes my report on the dealing of our Minister of Magic. But ask yourselves how can we support a man who imprisoned an innocent man without trial. Took bribes from known Death Eaters. Endangered the lives of innocent children. And endangered the lives of all those in the magical and non-magical world. He placed a sadistic-racist in charge of children. I hope that parliament takes into consideration who they have as a leader today.
Signed RS
Monday, 22 July 1996
It was an odd event that everyone in the Wizengamot had shown up to Wizard Parliament. Stranger yet everyone, who was not imprisoned, from the House of Purebloods and the House of Wizards, had shown up to Wizard Parliament as well. However it was not every day that such accusations about the Minister of Magic appear on the front page of the Daily Prophet. Further more it was not everyday that the evidence of the Minster of Magic's misdeeds were owled to each of the members.
With all this in mind it came to no surprise that Minister of Magic Fudge had yet to call on any member of the opposition party to speak in Parliament. So far the main issue that was brought to the attention of Parliament was to find the person or persons responsible for bringing such sedition and liable accusations against the Minister. This motion was brought up by Madam Umbridge and it was passed by Minister Fudge.
As Parliament was drawing to a close a shocking event took place. The newest member to the House of Wizards stood for recognition, Percy Weasley. Percy was the youngest Member of Parliament, Fudge changed Wizarding Law to allow him to become a member. It was also known around Parliament that Percy owed all of his success to Minster Fudge, so everyone knew that whatever Percy had to say was going to hurt the opposition.
Minister Fudge of course called on Percy. "I thank the Minster. It is with a great deliberation of conscious that I must change my alliance from the Corsair party to the Vipera berus party. And with this in mind I would like to call forth a Motion of Non Confidence."
Fudge's complexion changed from its normal pink to puce. "So noted, is the motion seconded."
"I second the Motion, Minster." Arthur Weasley stood.
"Since the Motion has been seconded, I must call forward a Vote. All those who are for the Motion say Yea."
A deafening roar of Yea's went up from both parties.
"All those opposed to the Motion say Nay."
One nay was heard from Madam Umbridge.
"I will tender my resignation as Minister of Magic immediately and I will call forth elections for Wednesday 24, July 1996. I believe that this change will be a tragic mistake for the Magical World with all of the present dangers that we are facing. I want everyone to know that I always have done what I thought was best for the Magical World. I thank you and with this I will close today's session."
"Minister we need to call forth the nominations?"
"So noted, who are the members to be nominated?"
"I Nominate Albus Dumbledore."
"Thank you, but I must decline the nomination. I nominate Arthur Weasley in my stead."
"I second the nomination." Percy stood for a second time and spoke.
Fudge asked, "Are there any others, if not I place forth a nomination for Dolores Jane Umbridge."
Monday, 22 July 1996
After parliament had finally been dismissed Arthur pulled Albus aside, into his office, to have a private conversation.
"Really Albus what were you doing in there nominating me for Minster of Magic. I respect you and have a great deal of confidence in what you are doing. But really Albus you would do a much better job in office than I would."
"Arthur, let me interrupt you there. I believe that you would be a great benefit to our cause, and serving as the Minster of Magic you would be able to do things that I would be unable to. I must stay at the school; you know how important that is. You will be able to stay here at the ministry and you are known to be a good honest man, and the people trust you for it. You and your family will be safe at Grimmauld Place or you could stay at the Ministers Manson, I will personally ward the Mansion. It would be for the good of Wizarding and Mankind, think of the things you could change."
"I'm no Slytherin; I'm a Gryffindor through and through. I would never take this position for power. I've never been an ambitious man, and I never will be. I have seen how power corrupts people, take Fudge for example: he was a bumbling fool until he took to office and see what happened to him."
"That's why I want you to become Minster. I know you will not misuse your position, and once the war is over I believe you will go back to your position in the Misuse of Muggle Artifacts. But I need someone in office that I can trust to do the right thing and knows of the situation that we are facing."
"I do not agree with you but I will run for office, and if I win I will do the job to the best of my ability."
"Thank you Arthur, I knew that you would do the right thing. Now about your son Percy I do believe that you should speak to him. All is not what it seems with the boy, he did what he thought was right at the time. It's truly my fault that your family fell apart last year, and I want you to know, I am terribly sorry for that. Towards the end of the Tri-Wizard Tournament Percy came to me with some concerns on what was happening at the ministry, I asked Percy to get close to the Minster and keep me informed of his dealings. Percy did what he thought was right and what he thought he had to do. I'm sorry I put your son in that position, but this would have never occurred without his help. And this is the first break we've gotten in a while."
"I will talk to him, however I cannot promise more."
"That is all I ask."
Monday, 22 July 1996
Election's Are Being Called
Today Minister of Magic Cornelius Oswald Fudge announced his resignation from office. The electoral candidates are Arthur Weasley and Dolores Jane Umbridge.
Arthur Weasley is a member of the Vipera berus party, and member of the House of Purebloods has worked at the Ministry for the last twenty-nine years he began his service as an Auror. After the first defeat of He-Who-Must-Not-Be-Named, in 1981 he moved to the Department of the Misuse of Muggle Artifacts, where he has remained until present. He was nominated for the position of Minster by Headmaster Albus Dumbledore, Head Order of Merlin First Class.
Dolores Jane Umbridge has served as a member of the House of Wizards for the past eighteen years; she is a member of the Corsair party. She is an employee of the Ministry of Magic in the Department of Magical Creature Relations for the past eighteen years. In the past she has worked at Hogwarts School of Witchcraft and Wizardry as the Defense Against the Dark Arts Professor and as the Headmistress for a brief time. She was nominated by the soon to be ex- Minister of Magic Cornelius Oswald Fudge.
The election will take place on Wednesday 24, 1996. Usual rules will apply. Further details will be published in tomorrow's morning addition of the Daily Profit.
Monday, 22 July 1996
Percy paced outside of his fathers office, Dumbledore had stopped by earlier to tell Percy that Arthur had wanted to see him. Percy had no idea as to what he would say to his father, he knew that what he had done was unforgivable, but at the time he was so sure that he was doing the right thing.
"It's better to get this over with love," he heard the voice of his husband say "show your Gryffindor courage."
Percy turned around and was face to face with Adrian "It's not that easy, Ad. He's my father, I betrayed my family."
"So did I, love, so did I."
"Will you stay out here for me?"
"Of course, I will. Now get in there and apologize, so we can go home."
"Yes dear," Percy mumbled as he knocked on the door to his father's office.
A muffled come in was heard through the door. Percy summoned all of his courage, opened the door and stepped into his father's office.
Monday, 22 July 1996
"Hello, Percy"
"Hello, Father," Percy said as he stepped into his father's office and closed the door behind him. "Professor Dumbledore told me you wished to speak with me."
"Albus has told me what you did for the Order. He said that without your help many things would not have been possible. But why couldn't you have come to your mother and I, we would have understood. I know he told you it had to be kept a secret, but you caused your mother and I a lot of pain with how you behaved."
"I know now that I should have, and no amount of apologies will ever change the fact that I spilt up our family. But I want you to understand that I did what I thought was right, someone was needed to put a stop to Fudge and his lackeys. At the time I had no idea of the price I would have to pay to be the one who took them down."
"I understand why you did it Percy; I just wish it didn't have to be our family who suffered."
"I didn't know it would go so far, but I know it needed to be done. A lot of things have changed in the past two years and the wizarding world needs someone it can depend on through the dark times that are ahead. I am convinced that you are that person."
"So is Albus."
"Father, I need you to know that I did not do this because I was embarrassed by your lack of ambition or anything like that. I did it because I have the utmost faith in your abilities."
"Percy that did trouble me but Albus helped alleviate some of those fears. I don't know how our family will get through this, but I know we will survive it. The Weasley's have always been survivors."
"I am sorry that I caused this, it was never my intention. I just wanted to make you and mum proud. I messed up terribly, didn't I?"
"Percy I know you tried to do the proper thing. And I respect that, really I do. I'm not going to lie to you though; the family has been under a lot of stress for the past year. And with the recent attack…"
"I tried to stop that. I never wanted any of you to get hurt, but it seems I messed up at that also."
"No son, if the Order members hadn't shown up when they did… The family would have suffered more than a few broken bones and such. I'm at least aware of that much. I've talked to your mother and we've decided to have you over for dinner, tomorrow. We're not promising anything, but it's a start."
"Thank you, Father. This means a lot to me. Not to seem ungrateful, but may I bring someone along, for moral support? I know this will not be easy on any of us, and I'm a little nervous at the thought of seeing everyone again."
"I don't see a problem with that, I'll tell Molly to set an extra place. Have Dumbledore give you and your friend the address. And we'll see you tomorrow at five."
"Thank you, Father. I will." Percy felt sick with himself as he left his father's office for not having the guts to explain the 'moral support' was more than just a 'friend.'
"How'd it go?"
"We're invited to dinner tomorrow."
"That good, eh?"
"Um, I didn't tell him about us. He thinks I'm inviting a friend."
"Well I should hope I'm a friend."
"Ad, you know your much more to me than just a friend. You're my life, I won't give you up."
"I know, it's just… Maybe we should start slow with your family. Don't want to spring it on them right off the bat. Maybe introduce me as your friend or boyfriend, something a little less shocking than husband."
"Yeah, boyfriend ought to work. I at least want them to know you play an important part in my life."
"Sounds good, ready for home."
"Apparate away, love."
Tuesday, 23 July 1996
Scandalous Events in Parliament
Yesterday's Parliament session took a rather shocking turn. When Minister of Magic Cornelius Oswald Fudge called for the session to begin everyone in the Vipera berus party rose to speak, however Fudge did not call on any of the members. As expected the members of parliament all received information about the now ex- Minister of Magic abuses of office.
Dolores Jane Umbridge was one of the only members to be called upon. She placed forth a motion for the author of the 'so-called' allegations to be found and charged with sedition and labile. Fudge passed the motion.
The event that shook the foundations of parliament was when Percy Weasley-Pucey, member of the House of Wizards and the youngest member of Parliament ever, stood for recognition. Fudge called upon him, Mr. Pucey then announced his change in political party, or as they say walked the floor, and then called forth a Motion of Non-Confidence. The motion was immediately passed by a majority of Parliament, it is said that there was only one vote in favor of Fudge.
Albus Dumbledore, Head Order of Merlin First Class, was first nominated for the position. However he declined the nomination and nominated Arthur Weasley in his stead.
Ex- Minister of Magic Cornelius Oswald Fudge nominated Dolores Jane Umbridge for his replacement. Elections will take place tomorrow Wednesday 24, July 1996 from 6.00 AM to 10.00 AM. The usual rules apply.
Signed RS
Tuesday, 23 July 1996
The Weasley's, the Longbottom's and the Granger's were all sitting around the kitchen table at Grimmauld Place. Gran and Mrs. Weasley were setting the breakfast around the table for everyone.
"Arthur did you read the paper?"
"Yes, dear."
"Did you see what they called Percy?"
"Yes, I think it must be a miss-print. I talked to him yesterday and he didn't mention changing his name."
"I hope your right dear."
"Mum, Dad what are you on about?"
"The article in the Daily Profit."
"Let us see that," Fred said taking the paper up. "George, wasn't there a Pucey in our year?"
"Yeah, he played for the Slytherin Quidditch team."
"Wonder why they're calling Percy a Pucey?"
"You don't think?"
"No that would be too brilliant, Percy Pucey. It's too easy."
"Yeah, but I don't think Percy would be so cruel as to get hitched without informing mum. He'd have to know how badly that'd hurt her."
"Specially a Slytherin."
"A younger Slytherin."
"A male Slytherin."
"Arthur you don't think…?"
"We'll have to ask him tonight. Come to think of it he did mention that he was bringing some one along for moral support."
Tuesday, 23 July 1996
"Percy, unlock this door, NOW!"
"NO!"
"Percy so help me, if you don't unlock this door…"
"I'm not going. I didn't want them to find out this way."
"Percy, it's too late for that now. They've probably figured it's a miss-print."
"But…"
"Percy, this is ridiculous open the door."
"Fine!"
"Now what did you want to say?"
"I don't want to go they'll hate me, forever! I messed up again."
"Perc, we should go the sooner you face this the sooner it'll be over. The sooner you'll begin to heal."
"But…"
"I thought I married a Gryffindor, not a Hufflepuff. Now, no buts get dressed. So we can go over there. I told you I'd be behind you every step of the way."
"Why not beside me?"
"Because you married a Slytherin, and we have a sense of self preservation. You knew that when you married me."
"Just don't leave me."
"I swore 'till death do us part, and I meant that."
"Don't take anything the twins give you."
"I went to school with them."
"I'm worried."
"I know, but you'll always have me. Your family will come along eventually."
"I'm sorry."
"About what?"
"Your family."
"I knew that would happen. Don't worry about it. I've never regretted my decision. So I was disowned. I still have my trust fund."
"But…"
"I was never close to my parents. I know you were. This has been very difficult on all of you. I believe you'll work it out."
"Sorry I'm such a burden."
"Now, now my little Blibbering Humdinger, I forgive you."
"Ugh, not the damn Quibbler, again!" With that the depressive mood was sufficiently broken.
Tuesday, 23 July 1996
The Granger's and the Longbottom's decided to go out for dinner after Charlie came in and announced to everyone that Fleur Delacour had agreed to marry him. Molly broke out into tears and had to leave the room. The twins were heard telling Charlie "ixsnay arriagemay."
"Why," was all poor Charlie could ask as the twins drug him into the parlor room for more privacy.
"Percy is coming over for dinner tonight. And he's bringing somebody with him."
"So, what dose that have to do with Me and Fleur?"
"Did you read the Profit this morning?"
"Well, no."
"They announced that Percy Weasley-Pucey called forth a motion of non confidence at yesterdays Parliament session."
"Percy Weasley-Pucey? I don't get it."
"Me and Forge have come to the conclusion that are dear estranged brother got hitched."
"Without telling mum is he mad?"
"We're going to find out during dinner tonight."
"Hey where are you going?"
"I'm flooing Bill; he'll want to be here."
After Charlie had left the room the twins noticed Hermione standing in the doorway of the parlor "I'm counting on you two to tell me everything that happens tonight."
"Herm, no worries we're investing in a pensive,"
"So everyone can enjoy this memory."
"And since you're practically…"
"A part of the family we'll…"
"Only charge you,"
"Half price."
"But you forget I know what both of you are keeping from your mother. That has to be worth more than just half price."
"Fine no charge."
"It has been nice doing business with both of you."
"Whatever, bushy haired know it all." George mumbled as Hermione left the room. "You know she's too smart for her own good, I mean what did we ever do to her." Fred and George left the room and went to get ready for dinner.
Five minutes before five there was a knock on the door of number 12 Grimmauld Place. Percy and Adrian were standing outside the door holding hands.
TBC…
Notes:
House of Purebloods – based off of the House of Lords
House of Wizards – based off of the House of Commons
Corsair Party – based off of the Tories
Vipera berus – based off of the Whigs
Notes: The quote at the beginning was found at http / www . quotationspage . com / quotes / .
If you have any questions, comments or complaints please review. Any mistakes found in the story so far are Lass Juniors fault, although she protests this claim. I will try to update this story as fast as is possible, however, Lass Jr. and I are both in school and school will be our first concern.
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