As a warning there is a lot dialogue in this chapter. This thing frustrated me to no end because it simply didn't want to write itself or otherwise I would have had this posted weeks ago. There is also an uncomfortable situation between a child and an adult, not Harry and Severus and nothing explicit.

~Text~ = Writing in the diary
"Text" and text = Diary memory
~Text~ = Parseltongue

Happy Reading and Enjoy!

Bathilda Bagshot walked into the Minister's office, she was surprised to see Lucius Malfoy and Minerva McGonagall with him. The letter was vague and didn't have a lot of details. She was curious as to why they wanted to talk to her.

Lucius and the Minister stood up when she walked in. Lord Malfoy helped her to her chair before reclaiming his own. She shook hands with the Minister and McGonagall.

"Let's cut to the chase, Minister. Why am I here?"

"Ms. Bagshot, we would like for you to teach History at Hogwarts." Fudge answered nervously.

"I'm too old to be teaching." Bathilda replied sternly.

"It's temporary until we can find a suitable teacher." Lucius responded. "Binns is horrible. He only teaches Goblin Wars. The students use his class for study hour or nap time."

"Just recently Severus Snape issued history essays as a punishment for two of his snakes. Their friends did the work with them. Not long after they started the other Slytherins asked for essays as well. Then the Ravenclaws found out. The news spread further, Hufflepuff and Gryffindor joined in." Minerva explained.

"Who grades the papers?" Bathilda asked. She was intrigue with this information.

"Severus Snape, Pomona Sprout, Filius Flitwick and myself. We each grade our own House."

Bathilda nodded. "Is Albus in the school?"

"No. He is in Azkaban for another three months. When he goes back he'll be supervised by an Auror and a Governor for the next five years. He also loses some privileges and will have no say in the hiring and firing of teachers." Fudge explained.

Bathilda smiled widely. "Good, then I have the perfect teacher for you."

"Are they qualified?" Lucius asked. He wasn't going to just take her word for it.

"He is. I taught him everything I know and he passed his teachers exam years ago. Albus prevented him from teaching when Binns died. Albus did the same to Tom Riddle, Walburga Black, Narcissa Malfoy, Alice Longbottom, Lily Potter, Barty Crouch Jr., and Regulus Black." Bathilda explained.

"How do you know all that? Do you know why?" Fudge asked.

"I know because I made it my mission to know everything about the man that destroyed my nephew, Gellert. As for why, he didn't hire Riddle because he wanted people to think the poor boy was evil. Also because Tom is not easy to control and he hates Dumbledore. Walburga, Narcissa and Regulus was turned down because they're from a well known Dark family. Dark is not evil." She growled that last sentence.

"Another reason was they couldn't be controlled. Alice, Lily and Barty are different. That man, believe it or not, used mind magic on them. He made Alice join the Aurors with Frank. Lily was made to be an Unspeakable. He forced poor Barty to take the Mark. All because he wanted to have control over Crouch Sr." She finished explaining. It had taken her years to get that last information.

Lucius, Minerva and Cornelius were shocked. Lucius knew about his wife, but not about Cissy's aunt and cousin. He was going to ask her after the meeting. Minerva couldn't believe that Albus did this. She had hoped that Lily and Alice would teach. She knew that Filius wanted Lily to replace him so he could retire. Now knowing that Albus forced him to stay made her angry. Cornelius was jumping for joy on the inside. He now had more damning evidence against Dumbledore.

The Minister hopes its enough to get the man out of Hogwarts for good. He made a mental note to talk to Amelia and Rufus.

"Thank you for telling us, Ms. Bagshot." Fudge smiled. "What is the name of the person you think is good for Hogwarts?"

Bathilda glared at the man. "I don't 'think', I know he'll be good. Its Aberforth Dumbledore. Aberforth applied after Binns died. He was denied because Albus used mind manipulation on Dippet. He told Dippet that his brother is Dark and on Gellert's side. Which is a complete lie given that Albus himself was in love with my nephew." She gave them a vindictive smile.

Lucius cleared his throat. "I'm sorry to ask, but did your nephew return the feeling?"

Bathilda let out a bitter laugh. "Merlin, no. Gellert wanted nothing to do with Albus. My nephew wanted to make this world better, improved, but follow the way the Hogwart founders set up. Albus twisted Gellert's Greater Good and made him look like a Dark Lord."

"Why didn't Aberforth go to the Board?" Lucius asked.

"He did. They told him that Albus came to them and said that Aberforth was working with Gellert. Aberforth tried pleading his case, even telling them that he will make an oath and take truth serum. They wouldn't listen."

"Hmm...that doesn't sound right." Lucius replied.

"Aberforth wouldn't lie!" Bathilda snapped.

Lucius held his hands up. "I'm not saying he did. I'm just concern about the Board's behavior. My grandfather, Orion Black's grandfather and Thaddeus Nott's grandmother was on the Board at the time. They would have made Aberforth take the truth serum." Lucius calmly spoke to avoid any misunderstandings.

"I apologize, Lord Malfoy." Bathilda responded softly.

"Quite alright, Ms. Bagshot."

Fudge needed to end the meeting. There were things he needed to discuss with Amelia and Rufus. They needed to work quickly while Dumbledore was still in Azkaban and couldn't sway the public.

"Thank you for coming in, Ms. Bagshot. Your recommendation will be the Board's first priority. I also thank you for the information on Albus. I will be meeting with Madam Bones and Head Auror Scrimgeour, together we'll find a way to add it to Albus' charges and get him out of Hogwarts."

Bathilda stood up and shook the man's hand. "It was no problem. I do hope Aberforth gets the job. He really wanted to teach."

"Don't worry, Ms. Bagshot, I'll talk to the Board." Lucius assured her.

When she left Lucius and Minerva set up another meeting with Cornelius. They had to wait until the new term before going forward with the plan. After they left Cornelius went to Amelia's office, from there he sent a Patronus to Rufus, the three of them worked for hours on the new information.

(*v*)

Rufus was skeptical on the validity of the information. He himself wanted to investigate the claims. It was going to be hard because everyone but Crouch Jr. was dead or mentally unavailable like Alice Longbottom. He didn't want to ask Lady Malfoy, unless he needed to.

Rufus hated talking to anyone with Dark leanings. They knew how to twist things to their favor and didn't care who got hurt in the process. Don't get him wrong he didn't think Dark was evil like Dumbledore, he just didn't trust them to be alone with him in a dark room. The irony of it was the Dark wizards made damn good Aurors and Hit Wizards. He trusted them with the job more than Light wizards and Grey was split.

The Head Auror left the office and went to the Unspeakable department. He talked to Augustus Rookwood, who was helping with the investigation. Rufus knew the man was a Death Eater, that was why he picked him. Rookwood would be honest with his findings, where someone Light would sabotage the investigation.

Even with the new evidence they were coming up empty. Some how some way Dumbledore's office locked down and not even McGonagall could enter. The two of them knew the lock down meant Dumbledore was hiding something. They were frustrated that they couldn't find the override and the gargoyle was protected. If only there was someone who knew or at least had a good guess, Rufus would give that person a free pass for a year.

(*v*)

Draco took resident in secluded corner of the library. He was using potions as a way to distract him from his problems. Even after two week he was still feeling the heartache. Harry, Severus and his parents had forgiven him, but he still felt like a disappointment.

He needed to find a way to make them proud of him again. It was hard, every time he tried to think of a way he comes up blank. His family told him it wasn't necessary, he needed to do it anyways.

Draco was forced from his thoughts by two set of voices. He moved further into the shadows and glamoured his hair. His father had taught him how for situations like this.

"Ron, we're running out of options." Granger hissed angrily.

"Calm down. Mum is working on a potion for us. She said it will be done by next week." Weasley's voice was calm.

"What potion? Why didn't she tell me?"

"Mum called it liquid Imperius. She said there will be no way he can break free of it. She didn't tell you because she wanted you to help Ginny. Mum wants you to be sure that Ginny doesn't do anything wrong." Weasley explained.

"I'm likely to smack the girl. She needs to back off and stop coming on so strong. The Slytherins and Snape will make it impossible to get close to him. She is going to ruin Professor Dumbledore's plans."

Weasley sighed. "I know. I already spoke to Mum and Dad. They will force her to back off. Thank Merlin we have the easy missions."

"I know. I'm thankful they aren't making me do what Ginny has to do." Granger shudder in disgust.

Draco watched Weasley pull the girl into his arms. His eyes widen in surprise as he watched them kiss. His own body shudder in disgust as the two moaned. He could have gone his whole life without seeing or hearing that.

"You were given to me. No one else will touch you. In three years we will be bonded, you will have my name and carry my children. Nothing will change that, understand?" Weasley growled when they broke apart.

Granger smiled. "Yes. I can't wait to bond to you and have your children."

"We'll have all of Potter's money and estates. We'll have to work fast after he takes that potion. Dad will wait for us at the gate, we hand over Potter, dad will take him to Gringotts. Potter will sign everything over to us and approve of the bonding contract. Mum has a permission note from Dumbledore. He gave it to her in case something happens to him." Weasley explained with a smug smile.

"I can't wait until he is released. I'm going to tell him about how everyone is treating us. Hopefully he'll fire the teachers." She gleefully smiled.

Weasley kissed her again. "Yes, hopefully. Let's go, I don't want someone to come along and ruin our plans."

"Okay. Can I stay in your dorm tonight?"

"You never have to ask."

Draco swallowed the bile that filled his mouth. He waited a few minutes before cancelling the glamour and leaving. What they had planned for Harry made him angry. He will not let them hurt his friend or his uncle! Severus and Harry belong together.

The blonde Slytherin hurried to the dungeons and to Severus' private lab. Harry had told him that he was going to start experimenting the potions for his Mastery. Draco still didn't know which ones he was going to do. He did have improved theories written for several known potions.

He walked into the lab and spotted both Harry and Severus lost in the world brewing. They couldn't be more perfectly matched in his opinion. He watched as they moved in sync. Harry would add something to Severus' cauldron as Severus stirred Harry's. They cut, chopped and sliced, handing each other the ingredients they needed. Draco prayed to find someone like that.

He knocked softly on the door. "Are you both too busy?"

Severus turned with a smile. "Never for you. What do you need?"

His uncle's words filled him with love. "I need to tell you something important. I overheard Granger and Weasley talking in the library."

"Let me guess, its was about me." Harry drawled.

"Yes. Weasley's mother is brewing a liquid Imperius. After you drank it they are going to hand you over to his father, who will take you to Gringotts. They are going to force you to sign over your vaults and sign a bonding contracts."

Severus and Harry burst out laughing. Severus was holding onto the table, while Harry was bent over. Draco gave them an incredulous look. He had felt he was missing something.

"Oh, that felt good." Harry laughed out. He took a deep breath to get his control back. "Don't worry, Dray. Nothing they do will work. Severus made sure I was well protected before coming here." Harry explained.

Draco let out annoyed huff. "Why didn't you tell me?"

"We were going to when your Occulmency shields were strong. We didn't want to risk Dumbledore finding out. I'm sorry for not telling you." Severus explained.

"No, I'm sorry. I just don't like it when people hide things from me."

"That will only happen if its to keep you safe." Harry replied. "Dumbledore and his people wouldn't hesitate to use you. Severus and I don't want to take that risk. Your mother is scary and she'll kill us if something happens to you."

Draco laughed. No one has ever admitted to that out loud, not even his father.

"I understand. What are we going to about them?"

"Give it to them." Harry suggested deviously.

"No. We'll catch in the act. Having that is grounds for arrest. Their wands will be snapped and they will spend some time in Azkaban." Severus responded sternly.

"She sending it next week. Weasley also mentioned that his parents are going to force their daughter to leave Harry alone. Granger wants to smack her for her behavior."

"I'll keep an eye on the post. Harry, your potion is done."

Harry turned, he quickly bottled the potion and labeled it. Draco watched his friend quickly and efficiently clean everything up. Harry moved to finish Severus' potion. He watched with a smile as his uncle moved out of the way. Severus helped Harry finish the potion, they were done in ten minutes. When everything was bottled and cleaned up, they moved into the living room.

"Oh before I forget, Granger and Weasley are bonding in three years. Though with the way they attacked each other in the library I say they are getting a head start. It was something I want obliviated from my mind."

Harry snapped his fingers. "I meant to tell you about that. Dumbledore set it up as a reward for the Weasley family and their loyalty."

Draco tilted his head in curiosity. "How do you know that?"

"Legilimency. Granger, Weasley and Weaslette can't block their minds at all." Harry laughed.

Draco turned to face Severus. "Can you teach me, please?"

"Of course. We'll start during Yule."

"Thank you." Severus just nodded.

After a few minutes of comfortable silence, they moved to talk about potions. Draco talked about his progress, Harry told them about his, and Severus mentioned his experiments. Draco felt at ease sitting here with them. The two of them made him feel comfortable and safe. The longer he was with them the better he felt. The pain and heartache was slowly easing away.

Harry and Severus felt guilty reading Draco's mind. Though they were happy that he was finally healing. The both of them were extremely worried for the last two weeks. Through their bond they made plans to spend more time with the blonde. Draco deserved to be happy and they were going to make sure he always was.

(*v*)

"You are going to love Harry, Remy." Sirius spoke as he and Remus laid in bed.

Remus had him beg on his hands and knees for forgiveness. Sirius knew he had to and didn't mind one bit. After three days of begging Moony forgave him. That wasn't the worse of it. No the worse was Fenrir. The older wolf told Sirius that he had to prove to him that Sirius was truly sorry for leaving Remus alone. Sirius spent a week proving it. Fenrir was still watching him closely.

"I loved him when he was born, Siri. I still love him, so why do you say that?"

"He's our son now, Moony. I adopted him during the summer." He told his husband.

Remus sat up and looked down at his husband with shock on his face. "What? Why? Tell me everything."

"Severus and Harry with the help of Lucius and Madam Bones got me released from Azkaban. Severus had memories from Dumbledore and the goblins gave Amelia James and Lily's memories. I spent the summer with Harry, getting to know him and his aunt Petunia. They told me things about Dumbledore. He is an evil man, Remy. After Dumbledore and Petunia's ex-husband attacked us in Paris, though Dumbledore didn't know I was there, I adopted Harry to protect him." Sirius laughed. "Although he doesn't really need it."

Remus narrowed his eyes. "What is that suppose to mean?"

"Well, Rem...the thing is our son is bonded to Severus. They are mates."

"What?!" Remus yelled getting up from the bed.

Sirius had seen Remus' eyes turn amber, he knew Moony was now in control. He sat up and watched the werewolf pace the room naked. He would have smiled or at least been turned on at the sight had it not been for the agitation and anger rolling off the other man.

"It's nothing sexual, Moony. Severus already promised me that." Sirius tried to reason.

"Doesn't matter." Moony growled. "We are leaving right now. I'm going to tell Fenrir."

Sirius jumped off the bed and tackled his husband to the floor. He accio'ed his wand to cast the body bind. Sirius stayed seated on Remus as the wolf growled in anger and glared at him.

"I'm sorry. You can't leave here naked, Fenrir won't like it. We'll leave but only after you calm down. I promised Harry I bring you and Fenrir to Spinner's End for Yule. Remus you can't kill Severus. Harry loves him and after you see them together you'll understand. Now I'm going to release you." He explained carefully.

Sirius cancelled the spell. In a blink he found himself on the floor with Remus glaring above him. He wasn't afraid of the wolf or the wizard. Sirius knew neither would hurt him.

"Don't ever do that again." Moony warned.

Sirius grinned impishly then leaned up and licked Remus' nose. The sandy haired man growled and slapped his thigh. Sirius laughed before kissing the man.

"Get dressed, tell Fenrir. I'll write our son a letter. We'll go to Malfoy Manor afterward. There is more you need to know."

"Fine. Don't think this get you out of your punishment." Remus told him as he stood up.

Sirius smiled as he stood. "I'm looking forward to it."

After getting dress Remus left and Sirius wrote Harry a letter. He made sure to spell it so only Harry would be able to read the true contents. He knew about Dumbledore checking owls that weren't for Gryffindors.

No more than three hours later Sirius side-apparated Fenrir and Remus to Malfoy Manor. Sirius knew that both wolves were going to be impatient waiting for Harry's arrival.

(*v*)

Harry thought he was going crazy. He has been hearing whispers every night since the term started. It wasn't until after the duel he realized the whispers were Parseltongue. Then in the second week of November he found the source that was driving him mad-the diary.

That Saturday he took the diary to Severus. He had had learned his lesson about hiding things from the older man. So he waited until lunch, he knew Severus was free before doing another hour of office visits.

The room was voided of students, but Harry knocked anyways on the open door. He walked in when Severus beckoned him with a wave of his hand. Harry closed and warded the door behind him.

"I figured you were with your friends."

Harry shook his head. "No. We decided to do separate things today. Draco is in the library going over potion books in the Restricted Section. Blaise and Terence Higgs are doing a study group with Ravenclaws. They mentioned something about Runes. Marcus and Theo are down by the Quidditch pitch." Harry grinned. "Did you know that those two fancy each other?"

Severus arched an eyebrow. "No, I did not. I trust that Mr. Flint isn't going too far with Mr. Nott."

Harry laughed. "No, of course not. Marcus limits his kissing to cheeks and forehead, never in public. He sleeps in his own bed. He told all of us that nothing will happen until Theo is fifteen. Marcus is also going to ask Lord Nott if he can court Theo."

"Really?" Harry nodded. "Does Lord Flint know about this?"

"Yes. Marcus wrote home. His father told him that they'll discuss things during break."

"Speaking of, have you spoke to your father?" Severus asked changing the subject.

"No, but I'm not worried. He told me he'll send an owl when he finds Moony."

"Alright. So why are you here?"

"I've been hearing whispers since the start of term. After the dueling I realized it was Parseltongue. Then I found that they were coming from this." Harry explained before placing the diary on the desk.

"Where did you get it?"

"I saw Lucius put it in the Weasley chit's cauldron during the fight. I took it when everyone was distracted. Honestly I forgot about having until the whispering started."

"This is belongs to the Dark Lord. Lucius was suppose protect it."

Harry's eyes widen in surprise. "Oh. You have to send it back."

"I can't. The owls get checked every time they come or go. Dumbledore set it up, so that one or two of his cronies check them. All the owls except Gryffindor's get checked."

"Of course." Harry deadpanned. "Can I check it out? I did a scan on the outside before touching it, but I wanted to scan the inside with you."

"Go ahead."

Harry smiled and opened the diary. He drew his wand, then cast every detection spell he knew. He was surprised by the results.

"Wow. This is riddled, no pun intended, with a lot of compulsions and memory charms. There is also something similar to the Imperius and a magical core that is just on the darker side of Grey." Harry explained. He was impressed by the Dark Lord's knowledge.

Severus knew about the Dark Lord's knowledge, but he didn't know that the created a spell similar to the Imperius. All those spells made this book too dangerous. He had to get it out of the school. The book needed to be placed somewhere no one can get to.

"I'll find a way to ask Lucius to come to the school. In the mean time I'll keep the book. I won't hear the whispers because you said they're in Parseltongue. There will be less of a chance of it getting stolen, if its with me."

"Can we at least see if he wrote anything about Dumbledore? After all Dippet told me Tom hated Dumbledore. Thanks to you none of the spells and charms work on me. That Imperius won't even work. So please, can we?"

Severus regarded Harry for a moment. The boy's argument was compelling, but the unknown danger made him hesitate. In the end the need to know what the old man did to Riddle won out.

"Very well. We'll see what the diary can tell us."

Harry smiled. He moved his chair to sit next to Severus. Once he was settled he grabbed Severus' self-inking quill.

~Hello Tom. My name is Harry and my mate Severus is with me.~ He wrote on the blank page. Together they watched the words bleed into the book.

~Hello Harry, Severus. How do you know my name?~

~We've met your future self. How old are you?~

~I'm sixteen. Does my future self still live?~

~I'm sorry to say that he doesn't~

~Oh well. Why are writing to me?~

~We would like to ask if you can tell us why you hate Dumbledore.~

On instinct Severus touched the book.

~I'll just show you instead.~

Harry and Severus felt themselves being pulled into the diary. It felt similar to the pensieve. Once they got their bearing back, they found themselves in a room with a boy close to Harry's age. A few seconds later Dumbledore walked in. He looked younger but still grandfatherly.

"Hello Tom. I'm Albus Dumbledore."

Tom narrowed his eyes suspiciously. "How do you know my name?"

"I used to know your family. Your name is also in the Book of Names at Hogwarts." Dumbledore explained. He sat down next to Tom on the bed.

"What's Hogwarts?" Tom asked still looking suspicious.

"A school for witchcraft and wizardry. I teach Transfiguration there."

"If magic is real prove it." Tom challenged.

Harry gasped in surprise as Severus growled when Tom's wardrobe burst into flames. Out of all the magic Dumbledore could have done, he chose to burn a child's property. They now understood where the hatred came from. Even though Dumbledore put the fire out the wardrobe was still damaged. Harry was surprised Tom didn't react violently.

"Fine, magic is real. Why are you here?" Tom's voice was calm, but they could see the anger in his eyes.

"To formally invite you to attend Hogwarts. You don't need to worry about money. The school gives scholarships. It will pay your tuition and supplies. The term starts September first." Dumbledore explained.

"How will I get there?"

"A teacher will collect you the day before. They will help you get your things and then take you to the Leaky Cauldron. I'll arrange for someone to take you to the train station. Next term you'll have to do this yourself."

"I'll go."

Dumbledore smiled and placed a hand on Tom's thigh. The hand was close to the boy's groin. Tom tired to move away, but Dumbledore tightened his grip.

"You can come to me anytime you want something." Dumbledore spoke lowly with a predatory glint in his eyes.

As he leaned closer, Tom pulled his arm back. In a blink his fist hit the older man's nose. Severus and Harry heard a satisfying crunch. They shared a smile as Tom ran out the door.

~Things got worse after that.~ Tom wrote when they found themselves in the office again.

~How much worse? Did he...~ Severus was unable to finish the sentence. Even the thought of it sicken him.

~I never let it get that far.~ Tom answered. ~He would always brush his hand anywhere that wasn't noticeable in class. He gave me detention every chance he could. Every time he would make suggestive comments. One time I caught him after detention using the parchment I handed in. He knew I was there and told me that he would have me.~

~Did you tell anyone?~ Harry wrote.

~Yes. I told Dippet and Sluggy. Dumbledore memory charm them before they could do anything. I used Abraxas Malfoy's owl to send a letter to the Aurors once. Dumbledore gave me a week detention for it. That was in my third year. It was also my last detention.~

~How? What happened?~ Harry responded.

~On the last day Dumbledore sealed the room. He stripped out of his robes when he stood next to me. He told me I had to service him for keeping the Aurors away. I shot him with a stinging hex then used a minor Reducto on the door. He tried to do an Obliviate and failed. I turned around and told him to watch his back. After that the detentions stopped but the touching didn't.~

~I'm sorry, Tom. We shouldn't have asked you to bring up those memories.~ Harry wrote feeling guilty.

~It's alright, Harry. I've made peace with it.~

~Thank you for telling us, Tom. We'll write to you again some other time.~ Severus wrote.

~Thank you for the chat. Good bye.~

Severus closed the book then looked at Harry. "Are you alright?"

Harry cleared his throat. He gave Severus a weak smile. "Yeah I'm fine. Maybe a little disappointed he didn't use the severing charm."

Severus chuckled. "Me too. Don't worry we'll make sure he doesn't hurt anyone again." He promised.

That will be a promise he will keep. The old man isn't going to get away with it. Severus won't stop until Dumbledore is kissed by Dementors or someone uses the Killing Curse. Although the latter won't be from him, he isn't going to jeopardize Harry's happiness.

Harry smiled inwardly at Severus' 'we'. It made him happy to be included. Nevertheless the older man was right, they will make sure Dumbledore is stopped. He was going to do it for Argus and Arabella. They deserve to live without worrying about whether or not Dumbledore is in their shadow or finally decides to kill them. Argus especially deserves to see his tormentor dead. Doge dying as well is a bonus, in he opinion.

"It's getting late. We'll continue this later. Don't worry I'll lock the book up. No one will find it."

Harry cast tempus and saw that it was almost time for dinner. He moved the chair back to its original place. Harry looked at the diary one more time. A thought popped into his head.

~Seal~ He spoke in parsel waving his hand over the book. He made sure to add a little bit more of his magic than normal.

"What did you do?" Severus asked in surprise.

"Sealed it. I found a parsel book in the common room. It said that you can do anything with the parsel-language with just enough magic." Harry answered.

Severus moved to opened the book only to find that he was unable. He couldn't believe it was that simple. He wanted to read that book.

"I'm still going to lock it up. I also want to see that book."

"Okay. When I get it translated I'll give you a copy."

"Thank you. Now get to the Great Hall."

Harry nodded then left. Severus re-warded the door. He opened the trapdoor under his desk and placed the book inside. He then closed the door and added every security ward he knew. Once that was done he went to the Great Hall after warding his office. No one but he or Harry can get in.