Harry Potter, Magister Wizard?
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Chapter 9: Trials, Family, and a new friend
As Dumbledore sits there, shocked that more of his plans had started coming undone he performs one of his most basic duties and calls for order. It takes about five full minutes to calm down the entire chamber before Barty Crouch Sr. stands up and glares at Amelia, "Madam Bones, what do you think you're doing!? Sirius Black gave you-know-who the secret that led him to the Potters!" Crouch yells as he stands up in fury.
Amelia shakes her head, "According to the will that states he underwent the Godfather ritual, I find that impossible to believe." Amelia says, shocking the chamber into total silence. She pulls up a piece of parchment, "I'm my hand I hold the Last Will and Testament of James Charlus Potter and Lillian Rose Potter nee Evans."
Dumbledore slams his gavel a number of times, "Madam Bones, that will was sealed by order of the Wizengamot! You had no legal right to open it!" Dumbledore says, hoping to get the will removed from the building, hopefully being destroyed in the process.
Amelia smirks, "Wills can be opened regardless of their status provided that it is needed for a criminal investigation. An attack on Heir Potter-Springfield by Mundungus Fletcher brought the Springfield family to my office where it was discovered they had claimed custody of him after his relatives were arrested for his abuse. In order to ascertain whether or not he had any other living guardians he could have gone to according to this will, I had it unsealed and executed." Amelia explains, getting nods of confirmation from a number of the families within the chamber. Even those of the darker side agreed with her actions while Dumbledore fumes that no matter what now, the will can't be resealed by his hands.
Harry steps forward, "Moving back on track Madam Bones?" Harry requests, getting a nod from Amelia, "I will comply with your order to vacate the floor in a moment but I have a few more things to announce as is my right as Heir of my houses." He says, remembering the lessons Amelia drilled into him over the last few days on pureblood etiquette. Harry takes a deep breath, "As Heir of the Houses of Potter, Black, and Peverell I hereby nullify all voting proxies not appointed by myself, my father, or my grandfather, so mote it be!" The magic Harry emits forces Elphias and Lucius out of their seats before the two seats disappear. A single seat appears next to Amelia with the crests of all of Harry's houses, the Potter crest adorning the top of the chair. "I shall relinquish my claim on the House of Black's votes to its lord if its lord is exonerated today."
Amelia chuckles, "Lord Malfoy, I take it this satisfies your claim of Heir Potter-Springfield's validity to the Heirship of the house of Black." Amelia almost laughs out as Malfoy fumes.
Harry clears his throat, garnering the attention of those present once more, "Futhermore, I hereby appoint my adoptive father, Negi Entheofushia Springfield, as my proxy and Regent for all of my houses." Harry says as he gestures to his dad who quickly accepts the position.
The chamber is silent at this newcomer becoming one of the most powerful members of their esteemed body, a number of whom who had alliances to the house of Black now thinking about their futures while some do the same who were allied to the Potters. Harry and the others vacate the floor and head to the Potter Seat where Negi sits, the chair's magic welcoming the man as a brief flash of magic signals the acceptance of the proxy.
Amelia calls for her aurors to escort Sirius Black into the chamber. The doors behind her chair open and two wizards with wands trained on Sirius walk in, his arms bound to his sides. They lead him down into the center of the chamber where a chair appears and they seat him, causing chains to begin wrapping around him. Amelia gets out of her chair and walks down as a man wearing a green suit walks out of the same room. When they get down to the center of the chamber, two tables appear, "Theodore Tonks for the defense." Ted says.
Amelia walks forward, "As the fiancée of the defendant and a witness to the defense I hereby turn prosecution over to the Wizengamot's elected representative.
The chamber deliberates for a few moments before it is decided that Barty Crouch Sr. will represent the prosecution with Delores Umbridge being his assistant as chosen by the Minister.
Dumbledore sighs as something he wanted to avoid comes to pass but has to see it through due to his position. "The Wizengamot recognizes the defense and prosecution. Lord Sirius Orion Black, you are hereby charged with the Murder of Peter Pettigrew, Twelve Muggles, Murder by Proxy due to betrayal of Lily and James Potter, attempted murder by proxy of Harry James Potter, and attempted line extermination. Prosecution, you may begin your opening statements followed by the defense." Dumbledore announces and the trial begins.
After the two give their opening statements, Dumbledore gives the prosecution the right to call their first witness. "The Prosecution calls Minister Cornelius Fudge to the stand." Crouch says with a confident look. Cornelius walks to the witness box, "Minister Fudge, you were the department head of the Office of Magical Accidents and Catastrophes when you arrested Sirius Orion Black, correct?" Crouch asks his boss.
Cornelius nods, "Yes, we had detected a large magical pulse along with a rapid report of a magical blast being detected in the area. When we arrived, we saw a small crater on the side of a muggle street and saw Sirius Black laughing." Cornelius says calmly, but internally nervous.
Crouch nods, "Laughing you say? Was he doing anything else?" Crouch asks, Umbridge sending a small nod to the minister.
"Being the only wizard in the area we had put him in magical suppressing cuffs, he then started going on about how he had killed Lily and James Potter. Further investigation showed the severed finger of Peter Pettigrew. Witness reports of the muggles corroborated that Mr. Pettigrew had accused Sirius Black of betraying the Potters before the blast occurred, killing Pettigrew and twelve muggles." Cornelius explained.
Crouch smirks, "Nothing further Chief Warlock." Crouch says as he moves back to his seat, the minister getting up as well.
Ted looks at the man incredulously, Amelia mimicking the action, "Minister, I'm sorry to say but you're not done." Ted says as he walks forward, Cornelius gaining a confused look.
Umbridge gets up out of her seat, "He's been questioned, there's no reason for him to stay on the witness stand." Umbridge says with venom in her voice, all of it directed at Ted.
Ted looks at the woman, "He hasn't been questioned by me. Please sit minister." Ted asks the man who sighs before sitting once more. "Now minister, you said that you had found the site of a blast yet all you could find was the severed finger of Peter Pettigrew. Can I ask what condition the finger was in?" Ted asks the minister.
The minister thinks for a moment, "It was in rather good condition despite the blast that killed the boy." Cornelius explains.
Ted nods his head, "And did you happen to check Lord Black's wand for the blasting curse?" Ted asks, getting a shake of the head from Cornelius, "Why not?"
"Because that was the aurors' job at the time, I assumed that one of them would do so." Cornelius explains.
Ted nods again with a small smirk while Crouch frowns, "Thank you minister, I have one more question for you. Would you be willing to take Veritaserum to verify your testimony today?" Ted asks, getting outraged shouts from the prosecution and dark aligned families at the question.
Cornelius with a red face looks at Ted, "No, it is beneath a pureblood lord like myself." Cornelius says before Ted dismisses him from the stand.
Crouch and Umbridge proceed to call each of the members of the Auror corps and Magical Catastrophes office that were involved with the investigation and ask the same questions, Ted proceeding to do the same with them in turn. They all witnessed the same thing and refused to take Veritaserum as purebloods. The prosecution rests its case after stating that all of these pureblood ministry employees had witnessed Sirius in the aftermath of the blast admitting to killing the Potters.
Ted gets up once the defense gets called to call its first witness, "The Defense calls Director Amelia Susan Bones to the stand." Ted says, a smile on his face as Amelia gets up and walks down to the floor.
Umbridge stands, "Point of order Chief Warlock, what reason does the defense have to call Director Bones?" Umbridge asks.
Ted looks at the woman as Amelia continues walking, "Were you not listening Undersecretary Umbridge, she was and still is the betrothed of my client, Lord Sirius Orion Black. In addition, she has in her possession evidence in the form of the Last Will and Testament of Lily and James Potter that helps prove my client could never have committed two of the crimes he is being charged with." Ted explains, getting mumbles from the members of the Wizengamot. Amelia sits in the witness stand, "Madam Bones, I must ask. Would you be willing to answer the following questions with Veritaserum?"
Once again, some mumbles of anger come from the crowd, expecting the man to be rebuked yet again. "Of course. I intend for my testimony to be inscrutable." Amelia says, shocking the entire chamber to silence while Ted asks an auror to bring a vial of Veritaserum. About a minute later, the auror returns with a sealed vial of Veritaserum which is further verified by Amelia, Ted, the court scribe, and the Prosecution much to their dismay. The auror puts three drops on her tongue before walking back. "Is your name Amelia Susan Bones?" Ted asks.
"Yes."
"Are you the aunt of Susan Amelia Bones, daughter of your brother Edgar Bones?"
"Yes."
"Are you a pink elephant named fluffy?"
"Y-no." Amelia says, remembering the standard procedure of a few simple questions followed by an attempted lie. Satisfied that the serum is working, Ted asks his questions.
"Is the parchment you hold the Last Will and Testament of Lily and James Potter?"
"Yes."
"When and why did you obtain it?"
"After Harry James Potter-Springfield and his family came in to make a complaint against Mundungus Fletcher and I learned about his relatives abusing him. I used my authority as Head of the DMLE to unseal it as I began a criminal investigation."
"What did you discover about the status of Sirius Black and Peter Pettigrew?"
"In reverse order, I discovered that the will named Peter Pettigrew as a beneficiary in their will unless he betrayed them as their secret keeper." Her words make a number of people almost faint in shock at that. "Furthermore, it named Sirius Orion Black-Potter as a guardian for Harry James Potter-Springfield due to his status as Godfather via the Godfather ritual." And thus bedlam ensued once more. While Dumbledore tried to get order in the court, Crouch and Lucius were both flabbergasted by that statement. Even if Lucius paid off the court to convict the man on those charges, the press was already here and would crucify the current administration if he was convicted. Crouch was internally fuming, thinking that sending someone to Azkaban without a trial, especially the, albeit supposedly disowned, heir of a Most Ancient and Most Noble House, was the biggest mistake of his rapidly shortening career. Dumbledore manages to calm the raging crowd.
"Whose names were on the order to send Sirius Black-Potter to Azkaban?"
"Bartemius Crouch Sr., Minister Bagnold, and Chief Warlock Albus Dumbledore." Her words causing gasps to break out before people started yelling at Dumbledore again, taking even more time to calm them.
"Was a trial ever held?"
"No."
"What spells were on the wand kept in evidence that belonged to Sirius Orion Black-Potter?"
"A small healing spell and Apparition."
"No blasting curse?"
"No."
"Did you question the defendant after having him removed from Azkaban?"
"Yes." She then goes on to explain that she questioned him under Veritaserum and then had ted provide magical copies of the questioning to each of the members. She then had him do the same with the Will.
Ted smiles before turning to Crouch, "I'm finished with my questions Mr. Crouch, do you have any or can I have the antidote administered?" Ted asks, a hint of victory in his voice.
Crouch fumes inside and decides to cut his losses, but before he can tell the auror to administer the antidote Umbridge stands and asks a question, "Director Bones, due to your relationship with the defendant, how can we trust that you haven't taken a preventative to stop the effects of Veritaserum in order to make us believe your testimony?" Umbridge asks, causing most of the members of the light side to gasp in shock that this non-noble just insulted the Honor of one of the most powerful houses in the Wizengamot as they had all read the questioning and the will copies.
Amelia raises her wand, "I shall swear an oath to prove that I have not." She says, a number of people looking to stop her from doing so but fail to do so in time, "I, Amelia Susan Bones swear on my life and magic that I have not taken any preventative measures to avoid the effects of Veritaserum and that I have not lied in my testimony today, so mote it be." Amelia says monotonously as the light engulfs her, signaling her oath was accepted. She then shoots sparks out of her wand.
Umbridge sits down, defeated at that as many of the members of the Wizengamot glare heatedly at her. Crouch also realized that Umbridge just hurt their case almost irreparably. He announces he has no questions and the Auror administers the antidote to Amelia. She stands and walks back to her seat, glaring at Umbridge when she does so. "The defense calls its last witness, Lord Sirius Orion Black-Potter." Ted says and two aurors escort Sirius to the witness stand.
"I request my questioning be done under Veritaserum." Sirius said, shocking the members. The auror administers the potion and the questioning begins. He was asked all of the questions that Amelia asked him in their interview and answered in the same manner.
"Were you the Potter's secret keeper?"
"No."
"What is your relationship to Harry Potter-Springfield?"
"I am his uncle by blood adoption, second cousin twice removed, and godfather by right of the godfather ritual."
"Did you murder Petter Pettigrew?"
"No." this shocks the chamber yet again.
"Who did?"
"To my knowledge, no one. I last saw him when he transformed into a rat and escaped into the sewers after causing the blast that killed those muggles."
The questioning continued for a while longer, members of the Wizengamot asking their own pertinent questions for around an hour before they finally administered the antidote and they find out about his being an illegal animagus. Their curiosity satisfied they allowed Sirius to return to his seat after Crouch admitted he had no questions. Ted smiles at the crowd and rests his case.
The chamber takes a full fifteen minutes to reach a verdict. (IMPORTANT: The Wizengamot is made of 60 families, 5 Most Ancient and Most noble with 7 votes, 15 Most Ancient and Noble, 20 Ancient and Noble, 10 Ancient, 10 Noble. This adds up to a total of 140 votes. In this universe when a family dies out, a new one is placed in that seats level to keep the voting balanced. I forgot this in the last chapter, my B!)
"Lord Sirius Orion Black-Potter, stand." Dumbledore says as the chains fall away and the aurors move to his side again. "By a vote of 122 to 18, I hereby declare Lord Sirius Orion Black-Potter innocent of all charges, aurors, remove his shackles." He says with a tired tone, obviously shocked over the days' events. The guards remove his shackles and Sirius rubs his wrists before pulling Ted into a man hug. Dumbledore clears his throat to catch the room's attention. "Now it was brought to our attention that you are an illegal animagus, specifically a grimm like dog, normally this would be a heavy fine and jail sentence but after careful deliberation…" he looks at Amelia who gives him the evil eye while the Springfield family glares at him, "we have decided to waive the fee and clear you of any charges provided you register your form within thirty days. This trial has now concluded." Dumbledore says and slams his gavel.
Sirius bows his head ever so slightly to the members of the chamber, "Thank you esteemed members of the Wizengamot for finally seeing justice done this day. My first act as a free man is to take up my mantle as Lord Black in this esteemed body. Mr. Springfield?" Sirius says as he looks up at Negi who smiles at the man, "Thank you very much for caring for my godson and for taking control of the Black seat in my absence." Not even sparing a glance at Malfoy who had moved to the Noble seats where his house chair had appeared. The man growling in frustration at being ignored and essentially being treated as if everything he did as the Black Proxy didn't matter. "However I would like for my seat to return to my control if you would be so kind?"
Negi smiles even brighter, remembering some of the lessons Amelia had given them, "Lord Black, I would be happy for you to return to your honored seat in this august body. And thank you for your kind words about Heir Potter-Springfield, his is a son to me and my wives." Negi says as the Black crest vanishes from his chair and a new chair appears on the other side of the Bones seat, it bearing only the Black family crest. Sirius walks up to his seat and sits down, the family magic recognizing him as the new lord.
Sirius shuffles around in the chair for a few moments before Dumbledore calls for any further business. Sirius stands, "Chief Warlock, I would like to discuss two things; My false imprisonment and compensation for it." Sirius says, Cornelius putting his head in his hands while Crouch goes white as a sheet. Dumbledore also seems to age another century in that one instant. Dumbledore gives him leave to continue, "I was held illegally for five years in the Maximum security section of Azkaban prison, the house of Black demands compensation for this illegal treatment of its Heir and now Lord." He says angrily.
Murmurs of agreement break out across the chamber while a number of the dark faction gain dark looks on their faces, wondering if this is where their bribe money is going to go due to what the man could demand from their minister. The chamber deliberates for a few minutes before deciding that they would agree to a minimum of 50,000 galleons per year spent in prison and 100,000 galleons for the act of his illegal incarceration. Sirius nods in agreement at this compensation and voices his approval. "And what did you wish to discuss about your illegal incarceration Lord Black?" Dumbledore asks hesitantly, knowing that if he didn't then the repercussions could be even worse.
Sirius smiles, "I desire to press charges against the ones who consigned me to five years in hell Chief Warlock." Sirius says, the last part dripping with venom as both the two living offenders pale considerably. "However." Everyone looks at the man intently, "I will not seek criminal charges against either man provided the chief warlock relinquishes Magical Guardianship of my godson to me." Sirius says with a devilish grin on his face.
Albus grips his gavel tightly, realizing he'd been played by the man brilliantly. If he doesn't relinquish guardianship then he faces criminal charges, that he could albeit beat with his supporters and some well spread gold, but would suffer some negative press in the Daily Prophet. On the other hand he needs to be the guardian of Harry in order to access his trust vault and gain finances for when Voldemort returns. Not to mention guiding the boy on the right path by making the proper decisions for him in the magical world. Dumbledore sighs as he thinks about the trouble Black could raise with Bones by his side and several powerful votes against him as well as in the press… "I, Albus Percival Wulfric Brian Dumbledore hereby relinquish magical guardianship of Heir Harry James Potter-Springfield to his lawful godfather Lord Sirius Orion Black-Potter, so mote it be." Dumbledore says reluctantly, much to the relief of Crouch.
Sirius smiles alongside Negi, the Springfield family, and Amelia as Dumbledore does exactly what they wanted. "Thank you very much Chief Warlock. As the Magical Guardian of Heir Potter-Springfield, I officially recognize the Springfield family as Friends of House Black for their services in protecting it's Heir." Sirius says, getting angered mumbles from the dark side at what they think are muggleborns being friends of a house like the Blacks.
The meeting continues like a normal Wizengamot session while Cornelius and his undersecretary complain about lack of funds, not so subtly pointing the finger at Lord Black's compensation demand. The meeting wraps up with a number of people recommending that Sirius sees a healer, only to get a response that he has one lined up already, getting people to wonder who would take the man as a patient before he was declared innocent.
The group consisting of the Springfield family, Sirius, and Amelia walk out of the chamber, each of them stretching in order to work out the stiffness in their bodies. "That went well didn't it?" Sirius says with some humor in his voice, causing everyone to chuckle. Everyone exchanges introductions before Sirius gains a serious face and looks at Harry, "Harry… I'm so sorry that I…"
"Save it. The past is the past, just don't screw up again." Evangeline says with a cold look in his direction that makes his inner animal quiver in fear but lets it drop after a moment. She gives a gentle tap to Harry's back, "Go on Harry." She says in a kind voice.
Harry walks forward slowly, eying the man carefully. The two stare each other in the eyes for a few moments before Harry mumbles out, "Pa'foo?"
The name that Harry used to call him as a baby finally push Sirius over the edge as the man drops to his knees and pulls Harry in for a comforting hug. Harry flinches for a brief moment before relaxing in the arms of his godfather, embracing him in turn as the two cry in joy. Chachamaru records the event with a smile on her face as her and the rest of the family smile at the heartfelt reunion. They eventually separate but Sirius keeps his hands on Harry's shoulders, "Harry, I want you to know that I won't try to take you from your family." Sirius says solemnly much to the relief of Harry, "Though I do hope that you'll still let me be a part of your life, if you and your family want me to that is."
Harry smiles before looking back at Negi and the others who all give approving nods. Sirius and Harry smile widely at that. The group begins making their way to the front entrance of the Ministry, Chisame humming in delight as she thinks on the days' events and what is further to come. As the elevator stops on the entrance level, they begin making their way to the door only to stop as someone calls out for Sirius. "Lord Black, I must speak with you and Heir Potter." Dumbledore says as he approaches the group, Chisame smiling in glee.
Sirius goes into his Lord persona that his parents beat into him, quite literally. "Chief Warlock Dumbledore, Heir Potter-Springfield is how you should address him. Now how can I and my Heir assist you today?" Sirius asks in his most noble tone he could manage, still feeling the after effects of his time in Azkaban.
Dumbledore clears his throat as he looks at each of the Springfields and Amelia, "Perhaps we could speak in private?"
"I think not Mr. Dumbledore. Anything you wish to say can be said in front of everyone present." Negi says in a slightly irritated tone. "Furthermore it has been a long day and we are all looking forward to relaxing at our home while my wife helps with Lord Black's recovery."
Dumbledore sighs as he loses the twinkle in his eyes, a crowd beginning to pay attention to their conversation, "Is there a time that we could meet at your residence Mr. Springfield?" Dumbledore asks, hoping to at least find out where Harry lived so that he could monitor them.
Negi shakes his head as Amelia bristles at the disrespect shown by the head of the Wizengamot, "Chief Warlock, refer to Regent Springfield as such! I shall not allow such disrespect next time we enter the Wizengamot chamber." Amelia says sternly, making Dumbledore fume internally.
"And to answer your question Mr. Dumbledore, we refuse to allow you anywhere near our home. Your actions the day of the Dursley's trial have made us extremely wary of you." Negi says.
Dumbledore narrows his eyes and looks at Amelia, "And Regent Springfield's disrespect towards MY position?" Dumbledore asks Amelia, ignoring Negi's glare.
Amelia smirks, "Chief Warlock, I refer to you out of a personal respect I have for the station and your actions against Grindelwald. Only in the Wizengamot chamber are we required to refer to you as such while you hold the position." Amelia explains, getting a begrudging nod from Dumbledore.
Chisame clears her throat as Dumbledore turns back to Negi, his attention now focused on her, "One last thing before we leave." Chisame says as she reaches into her bag and pulls out a scroll, "Albus Percival Wulfric Brian Dumbledore, I bear a message for you from the Potter Account manager, Lord Ragnok, director of Gringotts." She says before handing him the scroll, his face losing color.
Dumbledore knows that with Harry having claimed his Heirships, the goblins would've found out about his statements not being delivered to the boy. If they had also found out about his colluding with Axebreaker, he was in trouble. The group begins walking away from the concerned old man, except for Sirius, "I trusted you Dumbledore, we all trusted you. You threw that away the day you left me to ROT in Azkaban." Sirius says coldly, all pretenses of politeness having left the man as the crowd listens intently. "I screwed up royally all those years ago and put my petty vengeance ahead of one of the most important things in my life, well no more! You left my godson with those monsters despite knowing that Lily and James explicitly said that he was not to go to them. Amelia only told me the barebones of what had been explained to her, but that alone is enough for me to despise you." His words shocking the crowd to their core as the words got more and more cold, "Yet in your haste also saw my beautiful betrothed deprived of her fiancée and my to-be niece of her would-be uncle. All of your actions are unforgivable." He could see his words were having a deep effect on the man he had such respect for once, "You will not speak to my godson without me or his parents present, or so help me I will bring the full force of the house of Black down upon you like a raging tsunami!" he almost yells before walking away quickly to join the group.
The group exits the building as the crowd begins dispersing, leaving a gaping Dumbledore behind. They pass a number of reporters, telling them that he had been cleared thanks to Veritaserum. They make it to the Leaky Cauldron where they sit to take a break, Amelia putting up some privacy wards. As they sit, Amelia hands Sirius his wand, a fond look coming onto his face as he holds his Dogwood and Dragon Heartstring wand. "Thanks Amy…" Sirius says as he feels his magic reconnecting to his wand like an old friend.
Amelia reaches across the table to hold his hand, "Siri, I'm sorry if what I said in the courtroom was still too soon." Amelia says as she remembers a serious conversation the two of them had after Kingsley left them alone.
Sirius sighs as the others wonder what's going on. Evangeline is able to discern a small bit however after remembering their previous relationship status. "Amy… I don't mind going back to that one day, but right now I'm still too weak from my time in Azkaban to take our relationship back to the way it was. I would love to still consider you my fiancée if you'd allow me to." Sirius says, getting a hopeful smile from Amelia, "But I'm also hurt that you could believe that I had anything to do with James and Lily's murder." He says in a pained tone.
Evangeline clears her throat, getting Sirius's attention. "Sirius, when we first met Amelia she had almost completely forgotten about Harry. She even started losing it when she remembered things about you. Someone had messed with her memory or something along those lines so she isn't entirely at fault." Evangeline explains, getting a shocked look from Sirius before he turns to Amelia.
She nods in response to that statement, "It's true Siri; I knew who Harry was but not that he was important to me in any way. Once he introduced himself to me it was like something inside my mind broke." Amelia explains, seeing the now questioning look on his face, "The reason I didn't tell you over the last few days is because even though which cell you were in was private, there were still ears listening in and I can't cast spells other than healing spells and activation spells in the cells without setting off alarms. If I had revealed anything too sensitive then it might've hurt us in the end. I even heard whispers of Malfoy sending out feelers to find out where you were, and you know what that man is capable of." Amelia explains, getting a grim nod from Sirius.
Sirius sighs and rubs his hand through his hair, "I understand Amy… It'll just take some time, ok? Wait for me?" Sirius asks in an almost pleading tone.
Amelia smiles brightly, "Always Siri. Susan wants to meet the man who might become her new uncle. But for now, let's get some food in our stomachs before going home." Amelia suggests and they all call over Tom the barkeeper after dropping the privacy wards.
After they all eat their meal, Sirius almost crying with how good the food was compared to even the food he got in the ministry cells, they all got up to leave for their respective homes with Sirius accompanying the Springfield family while they give an open invitation to Amelia and Susan. They leave the bar and lead Sirius to the two family cars that they had bought a few weeks ago, specifically a Lamborghini LM002 and a Cadillac DeVille. They put Sirius and Harry into the LM002 while Negi drives and Chachamaru drives the DeVille. Sirius comments on the quality of the vehicles, wondering if Hagrid still had his motorcycle. As they ride they talk about the lives they've lived so far, with Sirius wondering what type of magic these people possessed. It had to be strong from what Harry had told him.
They arrive at the house, the new driveway having been built by hand over the last couple of months. Sirius sees the house and comments that it beats his childhood home by leaps and bounds. They park and head inside, showing Sirius where he'll be staying once he finishes his time in the resort. He asks for an explanation after they begin heading back downstairs and into the library. Negi just smirks and nods his head towards Harry who whoops loudly before running at the stand where the resort is and disappearing in a magical circle, followed immediately by Negi and Evangeline. "W-where…?" Sirius asks dumbfounded.
Konoka giggles, "Follow me Sirius." Konoka says as she grips his arm, pulling him towards the stand. Once they're in front of it, Sirius barely has any time to register the magic circle under him before he is teleported inside. Sirius looks around once the light vanishes, noticing he's standing atop a tall platform with multiple runic circles surrounding him. "Welcome to Lebenschilt castle!" Konoka says and begins leading a shocked Sirius across the bridge.
Once they get to the central part of the castle, they see Harry wearing a black and red Gi and going through a series of punches and kicks. He then notices Negi wearing a different outfit than he was earlier while a small blonde girl wearing a short black dress stands beside Negi. He looks at Konoka, "I've got a lot of questions, but first of all, who is that little girl." Sirius asks, causing Konoka to start laughing.
Evangeline growls before suddenly appearing in front of Sirius, "A little girl am I?" Evangeline asks cruelly as black bleeds into here eyes before a poof of smoke surrounds her. A moment later the smoke vanishes, revealing the buxom woman who introduced herself as Evangeline, "My name is Evangeline A. K. Springfield, mutt." Evangeline says with a smirk at the gob smacked look on his face. She waggles her finger in a 'come with me' motion and leads Sirius over to a series of tables with a good view of Harry practicing. "Ask your questions mutt."
Sirius barks out a laugh at the name, "I'm assuming Amy told you about my being a dog animagus with really unkempt hair?" Sirius asks, getting a nod in turn. "So what is this place? Are we inside of that display?"
"In reverse order, yes we are. Lebenschilt Castle was a home I built long ago and when I decided to return to the country of my birth I wanted to take my sanctuary with me. Using some powerful spacial manipulation magic I was able to create an enclosed space around my castle and miniaturize it to what you see here. Inside of the display is essentially another world with it's own time." Evangeline explains, getting a blank look from Sirius as he runs through the thoughts of what magic could perform such feats, "Currently, in order to help along your recovery, I had the time displacement set in here to a 24 to 1 ratio, meaning for every hour outside, twenty four hours will pass inside." Her words make Sirius's mouth gape in shock.
"B-b-but that breaks all known laws of magic! You can't speed time up or slow it down! Even time turners can only take someone back as far as twelve hours and even then the restrictions on it are immense!" Sirius exclaims as he finds it hard to believe something that defies everything he's learned over his lifetime.
Konoka chuckles, "Sirius, that's just the magic you KNOW about. Where we come from, something like this, while rare and only capable of being done by the most powerful of magical beings, is something common enough to not be questioned except for how it is done." Konoka explains as Harry finishes a set of Katas. She sees the questioning look on his face before beginning to explain their origins.
Sixteen days later, 16 hours outside,
Negi and Evangeline stood in front of Harry as he began casting his first set of twenty magic arrows. "Gather twenty spirits of darkness. Magic Arrows, Series of Darkness. Encroaching Darkness" Harry chants as twenty pitch black spheres gather around his body before launching in the direction of his hand, right at a large levitating boulder being moved around by Yue. All twenty arrows impact the boulder, each arrow expanding slightly on impact and collapse on themselves, leaving large chunks of the boulder missing. Immediately after the arrows disappear he begins chanting again, "Gather twenty spirits of Light. Magic Arrows, Series of Light. Convergence of twenty lights!" and twenty arrows made of light shoot from around him, each arrow impacting on the boulder and breaking off larger chunks of it. Yue stops using magic to levitate the boulder, setting it down on the ground as Harry falls to his knees in exhaustion.
Sirius watches his godson and his now extended family as the young boy he held as a baby practices magic that he had never heard of before. To think that another world not only existed outside of their universe but that these people travelled all this way to help his godson. The thought makes him disgusted at himself for failing Harry, he resolves to do his best not to do so again.
After Negi and Evangeline make sure that Harry is fine after using so much magic, especially for his age, they have Chachamaru carry him to bed as he will be going to his new school in the morning. Having decided that the school in Surrey was not as good as the school in Crawley, they decided to send Harry to Crawley elementary starting tomorrow. Sirius walks over to Chachamaru who is holding a barely conscious Harry and gives the child a quick kiss on the forehead and a 'good night'. Harry mumbles the same in response before being carried off by Chachamaru.
Negi and Evangeline watch the scene happily while Chisame smiles as she works on her presentation for the press the next week as CEO of Chiu Inc. Thanks to Konoka's healing magic, a steady supply of potions made by Evangeline, good and healthy food, and some psychiatric help, they almost can't recognize the formerly gaunt man who had looked terrible after five years in the worst prison on Earth. He was putting on some weight, washed clean, shaved nicely, and wearing what people would think is a thousand dollar suit, thinking if only those same people knew that the suit was made by multiple robot maids.
The next day, outside of the resort
Sirius hugs Harry as Chachamaru gets ready to drive him to school, "Be safe Harry, but make sure to have some fun." Sirius says as he ends the hug, each of Harry's parents proceeding to do the same.
"Don't worry Sirius, I need to keep my grades up anyway if I want to keep learning magic from Dad and Grandma. But I won't be studying all the time, after all, I solemnly swear I am up to no good." Harry says as he ends his hug with Negi and Sirius barks a laugh.
"Have a good day at school Harry, let us know how it goes." Nodoka says, "You have your pactio card and phone?"
Harry nods, pulling out the special mobile along with the card from his pocket. Smiling, Yue ruffles his still untamable hair before Chachamaru escorts him to the car, the two of them driving away. Chisame sighs, "Now to finish writing up my presentation for next week." Chisame says as she heads over to the living room and pops open her laptop.
Crawley Elementary
Harry jumps out of the Cadillac as Chachamaru parks the car and gets out as well. Harry takes a look at the two story brick building and thinks that it is a definite improvement over Surrey Elementary. Chachamaru pokes him on the forehead to break him out of his stupor and leads him inside. They are stopped by a security guard and Chachamaru informs him that Harry is a transfer student; he nods and has another member of security lead him to the Principals office. The secretary opens the door, "Ah, you must be Mr. Potter-Springfield, am I correct?" Asks the older woman in a friendly tone.
Harry nods, "Yes ma'am. It's nice to meet you." Harry says kindly, albeit with some small hesitation.
The woman smiles, "It's nice to meet you as well Mr. Potter-Springfield, my name is Mrs. Truesdale and I'll be your principal for your time here at Crawley Elementary. I take it this is Miss Karakuri?" Mrs. Truesdale asks. "Your parents listed her as a sibling, is this correct?"
"Yes to both questions Mrs. Truesdale. She's related to my grandmother and has treated me like a brother since we met, so I call her my sister." Harry explains, getting a warm smile from the woman.
Chachamaru bows, "It's nice to meet you Mrs. Truesdale. My name is Chachamaru Karakuri." Chachamaru says politely, "I hope my little brother doesn't cause you too much mischief." She says with a small smile.
Mrs. Truesdale chuckles, "Well, we'll let your family know if he does. A little fun is to be expected after all, as long as it doesn't come at the expense of others." Mrs. Truesdale says as she gets up. "Mr. Potter-Springfield has been placed with Miss. Ray's class on the first floor, if the two of you will please follow me?"
The two follow the principal out of her office and a decent way down a nearby hallway. She knocks on the door and opens it, "Miss Ray, your new student is here for you." Mrs. Truesdale says as she ushers Harry into the room gently.
"Ah wonderful! Welcome Mr. Potter-Springfield, I'm your new teacher, Miss Ikora Ray." Ms. Ray says to Harry with a warm smile. She turns to the class, "Everyone, we have a new student today, please introduce yourself."
Harry steps forward after looking at Chachamaru who gives him an encouraging nod, "Hi everyone, my name is Harry Potter-Springfield. I hope we can be friends." Harry says a little timidly, despite the courage he had coming in the building. The class responds with a 'Hi Harry' before Miss Ray gets the class's attention once more.
"Alright Mr. Potter-Springfield, please take a seat next to Miss Granger over by the window. That will be your seat for the time being." Miss Ray explains, causing Harry to nod and walk over to the seat, giving a kind smile to the bushy haired girl he'll be sitting next to.
"Hi, I'm Harry Potter-Springfield." Harry says, holding out his hand to the girl who looks surprised.
She shakes her head to reorient herself and takes his hand, "It's nice to meet you Harry, my name is Hermione Granger." The now named Hermione says with trepidation, however Harry just smiles wider.
"Nice to meet you Hermione, I hope we can be good friends." Harry says kindly, surprising the girl further, but before she can clarify, Miss Ray begins the class.
END
BIG AN- Sorry if people were expecting Our Will of Fire this time around but I only got like 2k words into the next chapter before I just wanted to write this one. My schedule is already kinda gone so it'll most likely be two chapters being posted a month, possibly one for each story or two for one. It's all a matter of how I feel or how busy I get. I also couldnt come up with a name for the teacher so i just decided to go with Ikora from destiny which is the property of bungie.
AN- Not the best I know but it's what I came up with. I hope you all enjoyed, and don't worry, more about the bit with Dumbles and Gringotts will be coming NEXT chapter. The family REALLY does not like the man in the slightest, especially since even if Sirius pushed for Dumbledore to be charged, his contacts in the Ministry, ICW, and the public at large would almost ensure he got only a slap on the wrist albeit a pretty big slap that would still most likely wind up with Sirius gaining Magical custody of Harry once the will was publically read. Next chapter is some bits with Chisame and Chiu Inc., Harry learning some magic, time with Hermione, and some secrets being revealed.