Chapter 10- Mayhem at Hogwarts!

In McGonagall's office, Harry, Hermione, and Ginny were standing in front of McGonagall's desk, listening to an upset McGonagall yelling at them.

"What was Weasley thinking of jumping off the train, and you three could have been in danger, since you followed Weasley's actions, and that caused him to get injured. I'm disappointed in you three as Gryffindors, you should know better not to just jump off a train and act like babbling buffoons!"
Harry said, "Professor, if I may say something?"
McGonagall looked at Harry through her spectacles sternly, then nodded. She sat back down in her seat, breathing deeply, trying to calm down.

Harry said, "Ron was just trying to protect his mother. I would have done the same thing for my mother if she was still alive."

McGonagall looked guilty, and tears began forming under her eyes.
Hermione looked up at the portrait of Dumbledore, who was towering over them as if he were watching them from above.

McGonagall said, "I guess we can go to the feast, then. I have to make some announcements anyway." She went out the door, Hermione and Ginny following her. Harry was about to go out when a voice said, "Harry, I would like to speak to you for a few minutes, please."

Harry looked up, and he saw Dumbledore had moved from his seat in the portrait, and was walking towards the front of the portrait.

Harry said, "Professor? Did you just say you wanted to talk to me?"

Dumbledore smiled and said, "Of course, Harry. Who did you think it was?" Harry looked around the office, and saw all the headmasters and headmistresses looking at Dumbledore intently, listening to what was going on.
Dumbledore said sternly, his cerulean eyes poring at Harry through his half-moon spectacles, "I think it's time you told Professor McGonagall about the Horcruxes. She has a right to know, and can be an great asset in helping you defeating Voldemort."

Harry said, "Are you sure?"
Dumbledore nodded, and said, "Yes, I'm sure. Don't do anything you will regret. Remember, you are not alone. You have people who want to help you."

Dumbledore sighed and said, "You better get to the feast. But if you ever need advice, feel free to stop by my portrait, or if you want to just talk, I'm here." He winked and smiled at Harry. Harry ran down to the Great Hall. Lucky, he didn't miss anything. The Sorting had just finished.

McGonagall rose from her seat, while Flitwick went to put the Sorting Hat away.
McGonagall tapped her glass, and said, "ATTENTION! I have some announcements I would like to make."

"Now, I would like to announce some new changes in the staff this year," McGonagall began. "As you know, Albus Dumbledore was the headmaster, but he was murdered by Severus Snape." Harry assumed McGonagall was talking to the first years and new students about this.

McGonagall continued, " For Transfiguration, I would like to welcome Andromeda Tonks." She pointed to Andromeda, who had blond hair this time, and Andromeda beamed, waving her hands.

Everyone clapped their hands loudly, and McGonagall yelled, "SILENCE! The Defense Against the Dark Arts post goes to….." The back door opened, and Bill Weasley entered. "Bill Weasley!" barked McGonagall.

Hermione gasped and whispered to Harry, "Ron will freak out when he hears about Bill."

McGonagall said, "One more thing. You know, Snape left us last year, and I'm sure he won't be teaching here anymore, so Professor Slughorn has agreed to stay on this year, and teach Potions, and be Head of Slytherin. Now as my replacement for Head of Gryffindor, I have chosen an efficient candidate."

Professor McGonagall said, "I have chosen Rubeus Hagrid to be Head of Gryffindor!" Gryffindors students erupted in applause, and Hagrid was beaming proudly, his eyes filling with happy tears.

McGonagall said, "I would like for you all to respect Hagrid, since it's his first year being Head of Gryffindor. I'm sure he will do a fine job." She smiled at Hagrid.
Ginny whispered to both Hermione and Harry, "Has McGonagall gone bonkers? Wait until Ron finds out! He will go crazy when he hears Hagrid is the new Head of Gryffindor."

McGonagall looked at Ginny, and she said, "I heard that, Miss Weasley. No, I'm not bonkers! I truly believe Rubeus can do a good job!"

As the three were leaving the Great Hall, Professor Flitwick called them to his office. He had moved in McGonagall's old office, which was off the Transfiguration classroom, which had been changed in the Charms classroom, and the Transfiguration classroom was changed to Flitwick's old classroom.

Flitwick squeaked, "I bet you three are wondering why I have changed offices. Well, since I'm the Deputy Headmaster now, the headmistress felt I should use her old office, so that's why. Now, the reason I called you three to my office is, because the headmistress is busy right now, and can't question you right now, so she has asked me to do that for her."

Ginny said, "Question us about what?"

Flitwick said, "Miss Weasley, what did you think? The train attack, of course! What happened exactly?"

Hermione relayed the story to Professor Flitwick, and Flitwick had gotten up from his desk, and he went to the window. He was murmuring, "Of course…..Miss Granger, Miss Weasley, can you leave me alone with Mr. Potter for a few moments, please?"

Professor Flitwick went to the fireplace, and threw some ashes, then whispered in it, and a few minutes later, McGonagall emerged from the fireplace, followed by Professor Weasley.

McGonagall said, "Filius, why did you interrupt my meeting with Professor Weasley? This better be important!"
Flitwick squeaked, "It is. Potter just told me some interesting tidbits that I think you need to hear, Headmistress."

McGonagall gestured for Harry to go on, and Harry began, "I think the train attack is related to Lucius Malfoy's murder somehow. I think Voldemort was trying to have someone murder Mrs. Weasley. Don't you see? Voldemort wants to target people who are close to me."

Bill gasped, and McGonagall's eyes widened. McGonagall said, "You really think so, Potter?"

Harry nodded, and McGonagall said, "There's one problem with your idea. Lucius Malfoy is not that close to you, so why would that be important?"

Harry said, "Because I think the killer is the same person for both attacks."
Flitwick, McGonagall, and Bill moved closer.

Harry said, "I think it's none other than Bellatrix Lestrange who murdered Mr. Malfoy, and she may have been the one who attacked Mrs. Weasley on that train platform."

McGonagall said, "Filius, contact the Ministry, and find out what they are doing with Narcissa Malfoy. Have them question her about Bellatrix. Professor Weasley, Potter, you better come with me to my office." She stormed out of the office, Harry and Bill following her, looking puzzled.