Just the Next morning, but its the..Dawn of a new day
Trouble with the Ministry? Ptth
The wizarding world awoke to shock as the Daily Prophet announced to them that they were officially at war with Voldemort and his Dark Forces.
It was predawn when a heavily armed cadre of witches and wizards from the Ministry of Magic was assembled in the Entry hall of the Ministry of Magic as the new Ministress of Magic stepped through the Floo cleansing herself immediately. Albus Dumbledore stepped through right behind her uttering a similar spell to get the soot of of his most flasy robes and sashes. He was about to install Narcissa Malfoy as Ministress of Magic when an absolutely insane acting Cornelius Fudge emerged from the Minister's private office.
"I hope you've collected your possessions from my office Cornelius, they will be gone in sixty seconds if they are not." Narcissa sneered at the almost apoplectic Fudge.
"Albus I believe that the witness are all present. Please begin."
Narcissa had got down on one knee and had bowed her head when Dumbledore began the incantation to relieve Cornelius Fudge of much of the power he wielded as minister... most ineffectively and probably corruptly, and transfer it to Narcissa.
"Narcissa Black Malfoy, Ministress of Magic, I present you with your government. Your first order of business?"
"Get that pompous ass out of this building for starters..." Narcissa was getting good at cussing, "... and follow me if you wouldn't mind Albus. You too,Arthur, Mr. Moody, Kingsley, Dora, any two of you five ambassador wizards and will someone fetch the head of the military branch of the ministry? That will be all for now.. shall we?" Narcissa said sweetly, but with complete authority.
The entourage of the elite of the British wizarding government went into the office of the Ministress of Magic and the doors were sealed behind them.
"Are there any docuquills handy?" Narcissa inquired to the ministry officials present.
"I have one Madame Minister."
Arthur Weasley offered his docuquill to her and she dipped it into the inkwell and began.
"To the Governments of Hogwarts and the Magical Navajo Nation, The government of the British Ministry of Magic does hearby declare to share mutual defense in a Wizarding War on the dark wizard known as Voldemort, and the group which supports him, known as the Death Eaters. It is the intention of this government to enlist the support of other wizarding governments in the eradication of this blight on our world known as Tom Marvolo Riddle.
Diplomatic Representatives of the three Governments do hereby give legal rights and powers of war to the groups known as The Order of the Phoenix and the Order of the Thunderbird to end our world of the tyranny and terror we have lived with for the past twenty years.
There is to be a state of Martial Law in effective at eight a.m. this day. Aurors have the right to arrest and detain any and all suspicious persons committing unsavory acts. The Orders of the Phoenix and Thunderbird also have these rights. War tribunal justice will be the law of the land until such time as Voldemort is vanquished once and for all.
Narissa Black Malfoy Ministress of Magic British Wizarding Government
The quill stopped writing and Narcissa handed it back to Arthur after she signed the document and it was witnessed by everyone present.
"That should start the ball rolling Albus. I hope the children are alright." Narcissa said quietly to Dumbledore as she stood.
"Now, you all have specific assignments..." Narcissa handed each of the Ministry officials parchments and they began to open them..."... so I suggest that you get going. The whole of the wizarding press is outside just now receiving the Declaration. Albus, perhaps some tea before we let them in."
"An excellent idea my dear.. Earl Grey?"
Albus and Narcissa chatted a bit with Arthur Weasley and Alastor Moody who declined the offered tea opting for something a bit stronger in his cup. Moody produced a flask and tipped a splash in his and Arthur's cups. Narcissa and Dumbledore offered up their cups as well.
"Oh for Merlins sake, for grown Wizards you men sure do make a lady proud to know you're on her side."
She raised her cups in a mock toast and downed her tea and firewhiskey in one gulp and threw her cup into the fireplace. The men followed suit and Arthur of all people said,
"Narcy, you sure do know how to make the shit hit the fan."
"Arthur, language, but you're right only Voldemort threw the first handful 20 years ago and he has ruined so many lives. Now let's go and kill the bastard. You still have Bella in the holding cell?"
"Yup 'Cissa, she's been screaming her head off all night... something about holes in her teeth and being tortured which was against the law.. ha! her talking about the law like that."
Narcissa and Dumbledore grinned at Moody and Arthur just chuckled because he saw what his daughter did to the crazy bitch downstairs
'Just like that brother of hers Charley. I bet Ginny could scare a dragon into submission with a look hahahaha'
"Is something amusing you Arthur?" Narcissa asked.
"Quite so, really, I was just comparing Ginny and Charley.. different as apples and oranges but they have the exact same demeanor. Get one of them mad and they get all crazy quiet angry and thier magic gets a bit out of control. Although, last night Ginny did manage quite a bit of control when she held that hammer at your sisters mouth and didn't give her, her teeth back manually. Did any of you notice the colour of her eyes change? I could have sworn it went red there for a second. Been a bit scary since her first year at Hogwarts actually. Good thing she's a strong lass and Voldemort's effects didn't last... except for that mean streak when she gets a bee under her bonnet.
And my Charley, well, Charley likes blokes you know, he doesn't mind me talking about it at all and its fine by me if he does. I wish he'd find someone and kind of settle down. Those bloody dragons he wrangles all day seem to be all that keeps him happy. You can take out some bloody good agression on a beast like a hungarian horntail. No one is safe around him if someone calls someone else that's weaker a name or is bullying them. bit of a curse I guess. Always standing up for the underdog he is.
So I guess that Ginny and Charley are almost the same they both fancy boys and they get along better than the others save for Fred and George.. Don't know about them yet. Bill's as sweet as they come, not a ladies man yet, shy really and not an obnoxious git like Percy. Got a stick up his bum that one does if you ask me. Be nice if some young lady would pull it out for him don't you think Albus? "
"I do Arthur, spot on assessment of your offspring too. Molly doesn't think you pay much attention to them. I'll have to correct her on that when we speak of it again. But as for Percy, I believe that we could all wish that for him. Narcissa, you'll meet him shortly, I believe he's outside waiting for his father and the new head of state."
"Alright there Albus, lets go meet the public." Narcissa put on a mask of elegance and control as Dumbledore preceeded her into the minister's outer chambers she came into the antechamber in a billow of robes and a small crackle of power as her hair flowed behind her. Arthur brought up the rear of the politically powerful duo and spotted his son Percy right away.
'He's going to wet himself if he doesn't calm down he will' Arthur thought.
Narcissa had made her way to the podium to make the brief announcement that was going to send the shockwave throughout the wizarding world.
"Esteemed Wizards and Witches of the British wizarding world press, and members of the foreign wizarding press, I have the following announcement and a FACT sheet to hand you after I'm done speaking.
In accordance with the Mutual Defense Treaty of 1815, the following Declaration of War has been announced by the Government of the Magical Navajo Nation envoking the reestablishment of the Government of Hogwarts, Unplottable Location, Scotland and as such, two of the three governments have declared Martial Law and as such the British Wizarding Government will follow suit as in accordance with the MDT of 1815, a state of war exists with the renegade government of Tom Marvolo Riddle, also known as dark Lord Voldemort, leader of dark forces both domestic and now, foreign, as has been documented in the statements you are about to receive.
As first act as Ministress of Magic, I appoint Arthur Weasley War Department Liason between wizarding governments. If, after you've read the statements before you, you have any further questions you may refer to Minister Weasley for five minutes at the conclusion of my statements. The Magical Navajo Government has with authorization by another voting member of the tri national mutual defense organization in this case the British member, created the Order of the Thunderbird to aid in the defense of this government and its citizens.
The British wizarding government is officially recognizing and reinstating the Order of the Phoenix as defenders of Hogwarts wizarding government. The department of MLE will now become the Wizarding War Department.
On behalf of myself, Queen Little Bird Thundercloud, Supreme Sorceress, Empress of the Magical Navajo Nation and Severus Snape, Hogwarts Minister of Magic this statement is concluded."
With a swirl of robes Narcissa stepped from the podium and back into her office with a very amused and almost revitalized but tired looking Albus Dumbledore following. The chaos that erupted as soon as Narcissa had left the room was enough to make Arthur want to pull out what was left of his thinning red hair.
'Thank goodness that Narcissa had only stipulated five minutes' Arthur said to himself as he braced himself for what he knew was coming from the reporters.
The reporters were reading the documents as fast as they could but the print seemed to be getting smaller as they were reading what had been handed to them.
"Minister Weasley, What happened to Minister Fudge?" one brave reporter asked.
"He resigned." Arthur refused to give any information as to just how the circumstances forced Fudge's hand.
"Are there any other questions seeing as how there is now an officially declared war with VOLDEMORT?" Arthur said a little louder than he normally would have. He didn't even flinch when he said the name.
'That bloody bastard is in for it now' Arthur mused to himself. Percy took this opportunity to approach his father seeing as how the reporters were trying to read the fine print of the documents. "Father."
"Yes, Percy me lad?" Arthur replied quietly to his third son, half looking at him and half looking at the confused reporters who were trying to form questions but were becoming distracted as they came across another bit of information. In this case it was their brains going faster than thier mouth's could.
"Father, I'm sorry I didn't believe you and Dumbledore and Harry about you-know-who and sided with Fudge."
Percy's eyes were being honest as Arthur had ever seen them when he replied,
"Thats good son. Be home for dinner tonight and we'll talk then. I'll have a job for you perhaps."
Percy's face lit up like the day he got his NEWTs back from Hogwarts.
"I'll owl mum and let her know I'll be there." Percy said to his father then he retreated to his seat in the ministers outer chamber, recording requests for information by various wizarding news organizations.
"Minister Weasley, what is Harry Potter going to be doing..." an anonymous reporter piped in.
"Mr. Potter is a student and citizen of Hogwarts and is not here to comment on his activities. As you know he is in seclusion as is customary for him on summer holidays and as such, no comment will be made further."
Arthur replied cooly 'that ought to shut their gobs about Harry' he thought.
His five minutes were about up when he was signaled to return to the Ministress' office much to his relief.
"Did they give you a hard time Arthur?" Dumbledore inquired of the frazzled wizard before him.
"No and they only asked two questions. Where was Fudge and What was Harry going to do. Bit annoying really, I thought they'd be all over that declaration but it must be pretty concise"
"Wait until they figure out they need a micro scope to read the really fine print Arthur. We learned that trick from the muggles when they were fighting their world war... sad that really.. propaganda does seem to be effective though. I would think that Voldemort will be hearing of this very shortly. I want you to go to Malfoy Manor and stand by Harry. Warn him to use his occlumency because I'm sure that scar of his will be acting up on him causing some distress and his new friends haven't seen what he actually goes through when Voldemort is feeling emotional."
"Emotional is the most understated word used to describe that madman Albus, but you're probably right, Harry will probably need some emotional support himself when Voldemort works him over with that blasted scar. I'll get right over there. The children should be about ready to rise after the night that they had. I don't believe I've ever seen Ron so quiet. George and Fred were quite excited about the mystery that they had dumped on their laps yesterday morning.
That Adam lad sure does look like Sirius doesn't he? And as much like Little Bird. Lovely girl that one, scary, but lovely none the less. Are you sure she'll be able to take care of her end of this mess we've been saddled with Albus?"
"She already has Arthur, she already has. Now, I'm sure that Narcissa is going to be quite busy for a few hours sorting all of the Ministry's departments with the orders that they cooperate with the OOTP and the OOTT. Before you go to Harry, Arthur, do you think you could get hold of your son Charley?"
"Of course Albus, but what ever for?"
"I have a hunch about something and it would make it so much easier if Charley was here and not in Romania. I'll tell you later if that is alright with you."
Dumbledore finished with that twinkle in his eye seeming a bit brighter.
"Consider it done Albus. I'll see you as soon as Harry is feeling up to sharing his vision, if he has one, with us."
Arthur stepped to the private fireplace in the new ministress' office and was off in a flash to Malfoy Manor. The floo network having new wards installed to protect from interception just that morning made it easy for Arthur to get inside the Manor since all of the apparition fields within a mile were warded off.
When Arthur stepped into the library of Malfoy Manor out of the fireplace he was greeted by the sight of his sons sitting quietly discussing something. The flash of the fire made them look up and they all smiled at their father getting ready to stand when he just held out his hand to signal that they should stay where they were.
"Good morning boys! Have a good night?"
"Odd you should mention that dad, " Fred began
"...best night's rest in a long time." George finished.
"Dad, you're not going to tell us what's been happening at the ministry has something to do with Harry and that American bloke Adam are you?" Ron inquired.
"No Ron, not directly about Harry or Prince Thundercloud but he was mentioned by a reporter at the ministry this morning at the press conference. I'll tell you what, you find me a cuppa tea and I'll fill you in while we wait for Harry to.."
"For Harry to what dad?"
"Well, Dumbledore thinks that Harry will have a vision of sorts and do that thing that he does when Voldemort gets angry or emotional and he want's someone here to help sort it out if it happens and it gets out of control. Now about the cuppa?"
Ron got his father a cup of tea from a house elf that had come into the room to prepare for the day's guests. Breakfast hadn't been served yet as it was still pretty early in the morning.
"Oi, pop, why was there a press conference at the ministry so early in the morning?" George had asked before Fred finished the sentence for him.
Ron handed his father the cup of tea Arthur accepted it gladly and answered his son's question without hesitation.
"Mostly to confuse the press I recon. We gave them a copy of some treaty that envoked some governmental powers, the ones that made Mrs. Malfoy the new ministress of magic. I'm a liason of sorts between the war departments of the ministries..."
"There is no war department at the Ministry pop. We all know that."
"There is now son. Fred, George, Ron look at me for a minute please."
Arthur had sat up and tried to look his most serious.
"You boys have had to grow up so fast and I'm proud of each and every one of my children no more no less. There is a war on, it's official now and with what I heard today at the ministry, that Order of the Thunderbird isn't just an ordinary group. It's an instrument of war and that brings dire consequences. Do you know what I mean boys"
There were three shaking heads all of them unsure of where their father was going with what he was saying they all knew it was important.
"It means that you're going to maybe have to kill someone, perhaps several someones. It means that you could be killed in an ambush or a battle. Your very lives are already in so much danger, your mother and I have consented to let you and your sister join Harry and Adam and the others train to put an end to this war once and for all. Your mother and I have fought this before, and when Lily and James were killed and Harry was sent away to live with his Aunt and Uncle we thought it was safe to continue to raise a family ourselves, we're thankful that none of you children have had to fight in a dark war until , until... well let's just say the last time was not easy and this time, this time boys, it will be much more difficult to achieve victory once and for all. You and your sister I'm sure will make the Weasley name as proud as it ever has been in the wizarding world."
Arthur finished his little speech when Draco came running down the grand staircase yelling at the top of his lungs for some help.
"Help! Help! anyone come quickly please!"
Draco could be heard shouting at the top of his lungs as he ran into the library to the stunned looks of 4 redheads. Draco had come out of his room in nothing but his boxer shorts and ran straight into a nest of Weasleys but he didn't show any kind of embarassment at his state of undress.
"Harry's screaming and holding his head and I think he's bleeding. Adam is holding him so he doesn't hurt himself but he just keeps screaming and holding that bloody scar! Come NOW."
Draco turned and didn't look back at the 4 Weasley men as they followed him into Adam's room.
Harry had stopped screaming and grasping his head with his hands. He had indeed been bleeding from his scar but he was being cleaned by magic as Adam rocked him back and forth uttering a spell in what sounded like Spanish. Adam laid Harry down and put his hands on either side of Harry's head and continued to chant. A soft purple glow started to appear around him and Harry when Adam said,
"Draco, come here, you can help Harry better than me. Hold his head in your hands and don't let go. Don't be afraid either or this might not work as well as it could"
"I'm not afraid Adam, what do I do?"
"Just hold his head like this and don't let go. I'll do the rest."
The Weasley's were watching what was going on and since Harry wasn't screaming in pain any longer, what Adam was doing probably wasn't hurting Harry either so they just let him continue. They knew what Harry went through when this happened. Draco on the other hand had no idea that Harry was as connected to Voldemort as he was. At this point he had no idea that was what was happening. Adam turned to the Weasleys and asked,
" Go get Luna please will one of you?"
Fred went to get her while Ron just gaped at what he was watching..Malfoy holding his best friends head in his hands while someone that he had just met the day before was going to do some kind of spell on his best friend. Fred came running back into Adam's room Luna in tow along with Ginny and Hermione.
"Luna, I know you're a seer but I need you to catch what Harry's seeing and tell us what's causing him so much pain."
"I don't think I can tell you that Adam, he's connected with Voldemort by that scar on his head. I'm rather afraid." Luna had said matter of factly.
"I gathered that much. We kinda talked a bit last night. Now, will you please come to me and hold my hand and put your other hand over your eyes."
Luna complied with Adam's request and did what she was told. Draco kept his hands on Harry's head and Adam held his staff out from his arm and it stood up by itself a flashing pulse of multi colored light was coming from the stone. He held Luna's hand and put his other hand on Draco's forehead and began to chant something in Navajo over and over. Luna seemed to waver a bit and she sat down on the bed next to Harry and she began to weep.
"There's a castle, it's raining and very windy, inside is... it's Voldemort and he's blowing up everything he's looking at. He has a paper in his hands. he's screaming...
'I'll kill them all starting with that blood traitor bitch Narcissa Malfoy. I knew Lucius was an idiot for marrying her. I'll kill him too when I see him again just for that. Then I'll kill that weakling of a son of theirs too. Then Potter! Arrggh! WORMTAIL!"
Pettigrew scurried into the room that had just been destroyed by the dark lord fear on his face, he crawled to his masters feet and said,
"What is your command my lord?" fear in his voice as well.
"Find out what you can about this Order of the Thunderbird, Dumbledore has something up his sleeve and I'm sure it has something to do with Potter. I want him dead and I want Dumbledore to watch as I finish off his 'savior' then I'll kill that meddlesome old muggle lover and then I'm going to destroy the Magical Navajo Nation and Hogwarts and anyone else that stands in my way.
We have allies on the continent that will help us defeat Dumbledore finally. Now be off and be quick about it..."
Luna's voice had become that of Voldemort and the looks on the faces of everyone in the room was the same. Total shock at what they had just heard. Arthur was the first to come to his senses.
"George, floo call Dumbledore right away and have him come as soon as he can. He has to hear this as soon as possible."
George nodded at his father and was off in an instant.
"Right now, children. Lets give them some breathing room and clear out. Come on all of you..."
Arthur had said to the lot of the teens that had made it into the room when they heard the ruckus and came flying into Adam's room.
"... go get a spot of breakfast and we'll get Harry here squared away. He's alright."
"Miss Lovegood, how are you feeling my dear?" Arthur inquired as if Luna was one of his own children.
"I'm fine Mr. Weasley. That was kind of a different feeling, but I'm just fine. Poor Harry though, I knew he had spells but I had no idea that he's been seeing that for all this time."
Adam had stopped his chanting and was wiping Harry's face with a conjured washcloth, Draco was still holding Harry's head stroking it, rocking back and forth. He had met Voldemort before and he was as frightened as he ever was when it came to him. Adam just looked at the two boys and he turned to Arthur and said,
"That dude threatened my mom. That just made it personal sir. I'm going to fix it so that Harry here doesn't feel what he just did again. Nobody needs 'el crucio' in their dreams."
Arthur knew what 'el crucio' was just by the sound of it when Adam offered,
"El Crucio is dark magic and that guy Voldywhatsits is doing that on purpose. It's one of my grampas spells I bet. There's a whole section of dark curses and their counter spells in his book."
"What book Adam?"
"My grampa's story and spell book"
"Would you happen to have it with you Adam?"
"Uh, yes I do, but, you can't have it."
"And why won't you let me see it?"
"I don't wanna and you can't make me."
Clearly, Adam was a bit cranky seeing as how he was interrupted in his reverie by a shreeking bleeding Harry and a totally frightened running Draco. What had just happened had started to make him angry. He had heard his friends threatened, but when he heard his mother and his home threatened, he had kept it in check. Arthur wasn't helping matters by talking to Adam like he was his father or something and he sure wasn't his mother.
Arthur being the skilled parent of 7 red haired, hot tempered children and married to one Molly Weasley, he switched tactics without missing a step when he next said to Adam,
"I have no intentions of making you do anything of the sort. I only meant if there is something in that book that will help Harry, I'd like to help if I can."
"Well, I'm sorry for acting so mad and all but, my ma, you know how it is, but the book isn't in English besides only Draco can help me help Harry now."
"Er... Why only Mr. Malfoy if you don't mind me asking?" Arthur asked sensing that the ice was still thin.
"Uh, um... Well, they're bonded soulmates and I need Draco's blood to do the spell and when the moon is full, Me an' him'll fix Harry up for good. That Voldy dude's ass is grass."
"Adam, Blood magic is illegal in Britain."
"Mister Weasley, my mama said where I lived, here was just the same as if it was at home. and it's not there, so it ain't here."
"Dumbledore will never allow this you know."
"What did I do to get the rules laid down on me about what kind of magic I can do or not? I can do this and a bunch more. You up for some magic demonstration and practice later Draco?"
Adam nudged Draco in the ribs gently making him jump a bit. He had stopped rocking Harry but he didn't stop stroking his hair.
"I'm sorry, what did you say Adam?" Draco said still not really paying attention to the conversation, just to the unconscious boy with his head in his lap.
"I asked you if you wanna learn some magic later."
"I know a bit of magic already Adam, what kind were you refering to?"
'the fun kind' Adam had thought to Draco 'don't try to wake him up with the link Draco. OK'
'OK Adam.'
"Uh, some battle spells."
Adam had remembered to say aloud so that Arthur wouldn't know he was having a conversation with Draco mentally.
"Adam, I wouldn't go off teaching battle spells just yet. You've not been here a day yet and much has happened."
"Yeah what happened is one of my new friends is almost shattered by El Crucio in his sleep, his bond mate is totally freeked out cause when El Crucio hit, Draco here felt it and he woke up in a panic. It came on pretty fast and then if Luna here didn't channel that Voldy guy I woulda never heard him threaten my ma. So, yeah, I guess you're right, much has happened. That guy really pisses me off."
Adam sat there, just below raging, Draco sat there trying to comfort Harry mentally. Adam could hear what he was saying to Harry but he ignored what was being said. Luna seemed to tune it out sensing that it was very private and she really didn't want to hear it.
Arthur hadn't met anyone like Adam before. His Charley came pretty close to it though.
Just then, Dumbledore came into Adams room. Oddly he knocked first before he entered. Arthur could be heard saying "Come in"
"Ah, Arthur, it happened rather quickly just as we predicted it would. Pity that Harry wasn't awake so he could have blocked it. I suppose he didn't have his occlumens shield in place as firmly as he thought he did. Has he regained consciousness at all?"
"No, he seem's pretty peaceful. Adam here was saying some kind of incantation when we got in here and he was cleaning him up a bit, his scar was bleeding this time Albus..."
"Bleeding you say.."
"Yes but he had young Mr. Malfoy here hold Harry's head and he held Miss Lovegood's hand here, he stood his staff on its end and put his hand on Mr. Malfoy's head, then our Miss Lovegood out of the blue saw a castle where it was raining and very windy and then she saw Voldemort smashing the place up and screaming and the she channeled Voldemorts voice and she sounded just like him she did. He threatened you and Harry of course but then he threatened Narcissa and Draco and Little Bird Thundercloud and the Navajo's. Guess he's declared war on Adam's mother too."
"A foregone conclusion that that was only a matter of time Arthur. He would have gone to America to recruit and come up against our Miss Thundercloud once again unaware of her position and level of power connected with the earth which is why she cannot be here with us, but Adam here is. Miss Lovegood, do you feel up to going down to breakfast?" the headmaster had said looking at a perplexed looking young lady.
She obviously had nothing to add to what Mr. Weasley had said so she replied that she was fine and she got up to leave. As Luna got to the door, her hand came to her face once again and she stopped. She slowly turned to the headmaster and said,
" There is fire in the sky and it's coming soon... its not now... I can't say.. I have never been to this place but the fire moves in the clouds. Gosh I wish that would stop. I'll see you later sir. Mr. Weasley."
"Is she always like that Albus?"
"Yes, I even think she's stronger than her grandmother was."
"Oh Merlin."
"Indeed"
"Adam, how about you and Draco get cleaned up and get down to breakfast. Professor Snape sent along a potion that should help Harry feel better straight away. I'll tell him what happened. I have a few private things to tell him as well."
"OK Mr. Dumbledore. Gettin' mad makes me kinda hungry. Come on Draco, I put Harry into a deep sleep when he started all that stuff and he might be a bit embarassed if he wakes up with his head in your lap and seein' Mr. Dumbledore here. What do you guys eat for breakfast? I'm dying for some toast and honey. Mr. Dumbledore, Harry will wake up feeling pretty good but he won't remember a thing just so's ya know."
"And just how is that Adam?" Dumbledore said smiling to his friends grandson.
"Dreamcatcher spell."
"Ah right then, thank you both boys. You've probably saved Harry from something most terrible. Very good thinking on your part Adam."
"No prob Mr. Dumbledore, Harry is my brother I couldn't just let him scream and bleed like that without knowing what was doing it. I'm gonna kick that Voldahozie guy's butt. I'll see you in a while, Draco looks like he could use some hot chocolate or some javalina bacon and eggs. They got javalinas here in England, Draco?..." the boy's one sided conversation fading quickly.
Dumbledore turned his attention to Harry and asked Arthur if he had noticed anything odd that the children had neglected to mention in a way that only he could, his eyes looking at the angry red scar on Harry's forehead. He muttered a pain relieving spell but that usually did nothing for the pain that Harry went through every time he felt Voldemort's wrath and now, he knew what curse allowed him to torment Harry the way he had for the last five years.
"Oh, Albus there was one thing, funny how it managed to slip my mind..." Arthur began,"...something about a book with the counter-curse for Harry's problem. Adam says he has it with him." Arthur finished.
Albus' eyes were no longer twinkling at this information, they were flashing, a smile began to come to Albus' face and he just patted Harry's head, deciding to let him sleep especially because of the peaceful expression he now had.
"Arthur, lets let Harry here sleep and go see to the newest weapons that the light possesses in this war. I believe that the book to which you refer is none other than that of Thundercloud himself. He never went anywhere without it, and you never saw him with it. It was stolen from him for a time while we were school mates here, written in his native tongue so it did the thief no good since there were only 2 Navajo speaking persons in the whole of Britain at the time, Thundercloud and myself.
It was with this book that Thundercloud instructed me in the language and I in turn instructed him in just about everything else, the magic he had learned as a boy at home was, lets just say... ethnic. Miracle really how he managed to get his Hogwarts letter, the headmaster at the time was a pretty tricky old devil as I remember Arthur"
Arthur had been listening to Dumbledore intently, kind of remembering some tales from Little Bird many years ago about her father and this story was just as fascinating to him, but when Dumbledore refered to another headmaster as a 'tricky old devil' he just rolled his eyes and gave a chuckle.
"I suppose that when that headmaster found that Thundercloud's book had been "borrowed" the speech that he gave that evening at supper made the culprit return his property to him sometime in the night. Thundercloud knew who did it but never mentioned it again and, he never let that book out of his possession from the time he got it back until the day he died and it passed on to Little Bird and now it seems, to Adam."
"Albus, he did seem to get a little shirty when I asked to see it."
"He said no to you I assume?"
"In a word."
"His mother did say he had a bit of a stubborn streak. I'm sure it will be interesting to see him in Severus' potions classes. Perhaps I can coax him into letting us see it with him. If not, then Arthur, I'll tell you a secret if you don't mind the spell."
"No go ahead Albus, I can't wait to hear one of your secrets. Rare really isn't it." Arthur chuckled.
"Indeed. Fidelus!" Albus waved his wand and the spell was cast, Albus began to laugh.
"Hahaha Arthur, I'm going to bribe him!"
"Albus, I didn't think you'd be so sneaky as to do such a thing. Good idea, lets go."