Not All Muggles Are Muggles (and Salazar admits it)

Chapter VIII (re-loaded to make more sense.)

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More upset Mark. A new minister- with a new plan. Salazar and Godric finish their argument. And some notes on the new ministry organization.

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Harry slept uneasily; from what Mark had told him Rowan's departure tomorrow would herald increased bulling from Hazel and Holly, and his maman.

This had come as an unpleasant shock- he had always held the idea that parents looked after their own children, that only kids, like himself, who had been forced onto others were mistreated.

He had another bizarre dream, once again it had seemed as though he was being followed, only this time they were much nearer and there were definitely two of them. After last year Harry was tempted to owl Dumbledore about them, but his last meeting with the headmaster, and the dreams apparent irrelevance to Voldemort made Harry decide that the risk of interception outweighed the information that could be gained.

Glancing at his watch he sighed at the unreadable planets and turned the face to show GMT: 4:00AM. Too early to call 'Mione, so Harry settled for reading his new book on duelling.

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"So you didn't find out what Amelia is planning?" sighed Dumbledore wearily.

Kingsley had been making acerbic comments about Moody throughout his report and the repetition was starting to grate on his already badly frayed nerves.

Amelia Bones had been keeping very quiet about something and he really wanted to know what she was up to. He hadn't wanted to ask Arthur to use his new status so soon, but now there was not another option. He had to know what protective schemes were being put in place so that any he insisted on augmented rather than diminished the work already in place. At least when Fudge did nothing he had free reign.

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"Of course we'll sign up Arthur!" cried Molly enthusiastically. "We might be put in Hermione's neighbourhood, then she could still stay with her parents. I don't know how they can bare to let their daughter stay away for so long… Or Harry, I'd like to keep an eye on those Dursleys, unpleasant people if I ever saw."

"We might be with a totally unknown family, what if they were much younger than our lot? Everything would be much more complicated…"

"Don't be such a worrier, everything will go smoothly, and you'll be in the office most of the time anyway", she added proudly.

"That is why I worry, you will be on your own. Charlie is still in Romania, Bill is looking for a place of his own with Fleur and the twins spend all hours in their shop/workshop."

"I'll still have Ron and Ginny. Bill is still around for the time being, you know I quite like Fleur now…"

"I said you would, mum."

"Hello Bill, tell your father that joining the protection scheme to be part of a muggle neighbourhood to support muggleborn families is a good idea."

"I didn't get all that but," Bill saw mothers face, "life will be much easier if you let her have her own way. I came by to let you know that Dumbledore is on his way and he looks as though he is baring bad news."

Molly's eyes widen and she clasped her hand to her mouth as hundreds of possible scenarios flashed before her eyes.

A loud crack signalled Dumbledore's entry.

"Good evening all." Nodding towards the door where a guilty looking Ron, Hermione and Ginny were perched.

"I have a request to make. I am sorry to ask you to use your new status so soon…"

"But…" prompted Arthur.

"…but I need to know what this new protection scheme is."

Molly laughed with relief before launching into description.

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Hazel, smiling sweetly pecked her father on the cheek before saying a hasty goodbye and rushing into the living room for the present her father had left in the living room.

Holly did the same.

Rose was teary eyed but essentially followed her sisters lead.

Claudia went to check that Rowan had got together all of his bags.

Rowan clapped Vernon and then Dudley on the shoulder and motioned that a gift for Dudley was waiting, he kissed Petunia and she followed.

Then he hugged Harry, "look out for Mark would you. I know you won't be at school with him but…"

"I will actually, I go there to, but Aunt Petunia didn't know Mark and Hazel, Holly and Rose were witches and wizards so she didn't want me to say anything."

Rowan looked ecstatic, "Brilliant!" his voice dropped to a whisper, "the licence is in your room, with the keys to a garage."

Wide-eyed Harry thanked him and took the unspoken hint to depart.

Mark was hugged, spun around several times and affectionately told to behave whilst he was away.

Mark gave the standard "of course" response and cried softly as his dad left. Again. He knew that an extravagant present would have been put in his room; somehow he always felt that he'd rather have his dad home instead.

But then, this time was different; he was going to Hogwarts and Harry would be there. He wasn't alone, and in a few short weeks he would be sister free.

That night Harry, having explored the garage where his, Sirius', bike was being stored and examined the licence, felt confident about leaning to ride it. He read a few more chapters of his new book, idly realizing that he was starting to actually enjoy reading, and even studying, before falling asleep. The shadows seemed to be breathing down his neck- they were getting so close.

Two bizarrely dressed men, wearing an amalgamation of styles from Britain's history post-Norman conquest, entered the Evans household. One crept, in the manner of a cartoon spy, the other simply blended into the darkness. Their presence went undetected until they found Harry's room, where they made themselves known.

End Chapter

NB: "Two bizarrely dressed men, wearing an amalgamation of styles from Britain's history post-Norman conquest " This is an idea that was sparked by a section of a Terry Pratchett book, Pyramids. Therefore it is not mine.

Lady Phoenix Slytherin
I wonder how Mark's family would react to Harry being a wizard! Especially his sister. I wonder how she would react to him being the famous boy-who-lived! lol. Anyway, do continue! I love your idea!

Thank you, I'm pleased you like the idea.

athenakitty
Will Percy try to make up with his family? Will they be checking his arms and him for any signs of Imperio? How many more of Fudgie's supporters are kicked out? Has Sirius's name been cleared? Has there been any re-compensation for time spent in Azkaban and on the run? How is Harry related to Salazar and Godric?

Maybe. Maybe again. A few but it is unlikely that I'll write anything about them as I don't know any more names. As this is a sixth year fic, basically continuing from book five, Sirius is dead. Harry is a descendant of Salazar and Godric; I briefly explained how the families joined in chapter 5.

Thank you to my beta Gandalf Lyonn and…

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