A/N: There will be pieces of C20 in this chapter because they are important for this chapter
A/N: This is a story of a fan. Harry Potter is not mine.
A/N: Thank you all for the reviews and a lot of fun with reading this chapter.

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Start part of C20
The night before

Slowly, everybody let go of each other and looked at each other shyly. Harry stood up from the bed and went back to his own bed. He had not said another word from the moment they escaped from the dream state that Bella was in. His friends all looked at him a little strangely when he stepped from the bed.

Minerva quietly put a hand on his shoulder, and asked how he was doing. Harry did not look at her, and he also did not say anything. Slowly he lay down on his own bed and closed his eyes.
That it was very strange was saying it lightly.

Bella got up and walked over to Harry, she laid herself next to him, and within a minute they both fell asleep again.

Minerva looked questioningly at Poppy Pomfrey and pointed her finger at Harry. "Poppy, please tell me what's going on with him.
It did not feel like he was ignoring me, but it also did not feel like he was really awake".
Minerva did not really ask the question, she was more articulating her thoughts.

Poppy who was already standing next to Harry was waving her wand back and forth above Harry.
"You are not going to believe this; he is still in his magical sleep he just never came out of it". Told a very surprised Poppy, to all the others who were still in the infirmary? Arabella pointed to Bella and Poppy told her she had just fallen asleep. "The child is exhausted and that everything will be okay" she reassured Arabella.

End part of C20

One by one they all left the infirmary. Only Augusta, Minerva and Arabella remained behind. They sat quietly and looked only at the three children. Neville was placed in a different bed and was giving a dreamless sleep potion. He was placed under a Cruciatus curse, and that was not something you could take lightly, and certainly not when you are just an eleven year old boy.

Augusta was the first to break the silence. "Neville has forgiven Bellatrix" she said. "I am happy that he now knows what she did all those years ago".

Minerva nodded and looked up. "I may be mistaken but these are two very young men and a lady of noble and ancient houses. Who are lying in those beds?"

Arabella and Augusta nodded yes. "You're right in Minerva. I may be wrong too but I think that these two gentlemen will surprise us again in the future". (Remember this line, because in (BSC 4) you will know what it is).

Bella and Neville were awakened around seven thirty in the evening, and were immediately dismissed by Minerva, so that they could get sandwiches and drinks in the great hall.

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Start part of C20

That evening

It was eight o'clock in the evening when Amelia walked into the infirmary at Hogwarts with a camera in her hand. The patient for whom she came was lying in the middle of the infirmary on a bed. Harry Potter the boy, who lived, had more scars than Mad-Eye Moody. And that was nothing to be proud of.

The only thing that Amelia was happy about was that she was alone in the infirmary with Poppy and Minerva. Bella and the others were sent away for some sandwiches in the great hall, so that they had an hour alone with Harry Potter, Harry Potter who was still being held in his magical sleep and would be held in that sleep until the next morning. So now there was time enough to do one thing for the case of Harry Potter, and that was taking pictures of what had happened to Harry. So on this night she was going to do it together with Minerva and Poppy. It was also one of the things where no one was looking forward to. But it was something that had to be done.

At the moment that all three of them stood at the bedside of Harry Potter, They All sighed deeply. Poppy Vanished the blanket and pyjamas away from Harry. Minerva waved her wand and said "Wingardium Leviosa". An unconscious Harry floated up and was now slowly turning around. Amelia had her camera already in hand and began to take pictures of all the scars, she saw.

In her job as an Auror and now as head of the DMLE, she had already been through a lot. But even the sight of Harry made her stomach turn around. With every photo she took, she had to swallow hard at the sight of the scars. In her mind she wanted one thing and one thing only that were to hang the offender from the highest tree. But knew from experience that this is only the beginning of misery she had to face.

After about thirty minutes they were finished and put Harry back in his bed. From the corner of her eye she saw Minerva who had tears streaming down her cheeks. She saw the same thing happened to Poppy. For Amelia it was the sign to also let go of her personal defences, she no longer had to be the strongest, and for once in her life she let herself go. The biggest question she had was how this could have happened. Here on the bed lay their hero. Through him they have had ten years of peace in the wizarding world. Sure it could always be better, but it was ten years without war, without fear, without looking over your shoulder.

And now after all those photos Amelia's work really began. And one thing was sure it would be well into the night before she would be ready, and early in the morning when she would start again.

End part of C20

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Early in the morning Harry was woken up by Poppy from his magical sleep. It would take another five hours before Harry would be really awake. Four hours later everyone gathered around his bed. The first eyes he saw were those brown eyes from Bella. And Harry gave a little laugh and looked at his left, to his left sat his Grandmother Minerva. "I'm sorry if I scared you Grandma" he said softly.

Minerva could not help herself and pulled her grandson in a heartfelt hug. "Oooo Harry you will only surprised me with everything you do".

This brought stares from David and Isabella, but also from Poppy Pomfrey. Minerva rarely showed her feelings in public, and this hug surprised everyone. There and then, they all agreed to discuss everything that afternoon. With everyone that was in the infirmary at the time Harry was brought in. Because no one really understood what the connection was between Bella and Harry.

Amelia Bones had arranged with Albus Dumbledore that there would be an investigation. And that Investigation would be held that afternoon at two o'clock in the infirmary. It was there that they would discuss everything. This was also the right time, because Amelia was sure that Harry would already be awake at that time. And the other five children were also excused from classes for the rest of the afternoon. Even Dumbledore was there at this time. Only the others did not understand why he was there.

When Amelia Bones walked into the infirmary in her Auror robes, she was welcomed with strange and questioning looks. She shrugged her shoulders, and immediately took the floor. "I bid you all welcome. I am really glad to see that everyone is healthy and awake to attend this investigation". For a moment she sighed and went on. "Everyone is called here to answer some questions. This is due to the investigation of the events of a few weeks ago, with young Mr. Potter".

Everyone was silent in that notice and therefore did not cry or even coughed.

The eyes of Amelia Bonkel rested especially on Dumbledore. "May I ask why you're here Headmaster" Amelia said in an overly friendly tone.

Albus Dumbledore looked at her doubtfully. And a little taken back, he said. "Dear Amelia I am here because I am the magical guardian of Harry Potter and Miss Granger, and that's why I'm here" Albus said with a tone that it was so because he said it

Amelia nodded and looked over at Harry and Hermione. She gave them both a small smile but said nothing. The smile was hard to see, but Harry and Hermione did see it and smiled back at her.

Amelia took a piece of parchment from her pocket and said "If that is so then why Dumbledore, may I ask, why Harry Potter was accompanied by Hagrid to Diagon Alley, and Hermione Granger, by Tom the innkeeper and not by you. Can you tell me why you are their magical guardian? And why the minister has not told me that I am their magical guardian, according to this piece of parchment".

Albus Dumbledore looked anxiously when he heard those questions. And you can see by the expression on Dumbledore's face that he was deeply in thought for a good answer. "You are quite right Miss Bones. We should have told you this much earlier than now. But as you've seen, you are only their magical guardian from the second of September". Albus hoped he had the right answer to this news from Amelia.

Unfortunately for him, Amelia was hoping for this answer, and had to suppress a chuckle that was trying to escape. "You are quite right Headmaster" She said.

Albus smiled kindly and apparently thought that he was safe.

"Unfortunately for you, I became their magical guardian after the second of September. Regrettable it is a task that I cannot do well, because of my job as head of the DMLE. Therefore it was my duty to find a new magical guardian for the two children".

Albus Dumbledore looked like he had been waiting for this answer. "I understand you completely Amelia. And therefore I will take that task and will fulfil it with dignity" Albus said with a little arrogance in his voice.

Amelia looked a little piercing at Albus and gave him a grin.

Bella saw that it was an evil grin and waited with baited breath for what was to come.

"Look. Now, that's where you are making a mistake Head master. You did not do your task with satisfaction in the time before the second of September. That is why I have appointed two other people as their magical guardians. I have chosen Augusta Longbottom to be the magical guardian for Hermione Granger. And for Mr. Potter I have chosen Minerva McGonagall".

Amelia now knew that Minerva McGonagall was the grandmother of Harry, so this was a blow for Albus. Only Albus did not know that Amelia knew what Minerva was to Harry.

"Well I'm very sorry Amelia, but I do not think Minerva McGonagall is the right person to do that task".

Just that statement alone from Albus, Made the blood of Minerva and Harry boil with anger and hate. Minerva did everything she could to not shove the potter ring into the face of Albus. Harry wanted to say something but was stopped by Bella and Daphne who were both hanging on his arms. All of this was unnoticed by Albus.

However it did not go unseen by Isabella Greengrass. She looked admiringly at her daughter. And then wondered what Harry meant to her.

Amelia saw that Minerva was angry and immediately stepped in to prevent the worse that could happen. "That's very sad Albus that you think so badly of Professor McGonagall. But I think that Professor, McGonagall is good enough for the task. And just as you made many mistakes in the beginning, she is allowed to make a few mistakes too. And I will personally assist her with any question she may have. This is the choice of the Ministry. If you want to appeal against the decision, then you can take it up with the Wizengamot "Amelia said firmly.

It's not often that Dumbledore could not do anything. But this time he could not move an inch, Amelia had him firmly in the corner. "I understand Amelia, I'll be sure to take it to the Wizengamot when I am going to appeal this decision. I would also like to say, start with your research".

Amelia said nothing and just waited like everyone else. However, no one knew where Amelia was waiting for, and just looked from Amelia to Dumbledore.

"Again, I'm very sorry Albus. But you are not invited for these, investigations. Only the magical guardians and the people that were in the infirmary at the time are aloud. This is a case of abuse that happened outside of the school. So the school has no say in this matter. But Albus I would not go too far if I were you". The last she added with disappointed words.

"Oooo, can you also tell me why I should not go far away from here Amelia" Albus asked, a little annoyed by her words.

"Sure you can Albus, and let me explain it for you. These assaults have been taken place before the school term. At that time, you were the magical guardian for young Mr. Potter. You probably know young Mr. Potter, the conqueror of he who must not be named, the hero of our country and a great example for witches and wizards all over the world". Amelia knew Harry did not like it whenever people talked about him as a hero, but now she could not help it, she wanted Albus to know exactly about who they were talking. "Unfortunately, you failed your task and you have not protected him enough. So you are partly responsible for all of the things that happened to our hero".

It was as if Albus was smacked in the face, so perplexed and insulted he left the infirmary.

Minerva and Arabella had to make an effort not to laugh, when they saw Albus leaving the infirmary with his head down. Then she told the children what was going to happen and why. It was now that Amelia told everyone what she had discovered that morning. It was also the first time they all heard what Albus did to Harry in his younger years. And also something, which only made Harry angrier than he already, was. And for the adults it was all new too. It was also very surprising to them that Minerva was now acting Lord Potter. And also that they had to keep it secret

For Poppy it was a lot to get used too. She could still remember the conversations she had with Minerva over the years. Talks about Lilly and James. But especially about how little Harry was doing, if he had friends or if he was happy or if he was not.

After Amelia had told her story, Harry had to tell something about him, and especially what happened with the Dursleys. That was something that Harry did not wish to tell, but he understood that it had to be done, the support he received from Bella, Minerva and Arabella was exactly what he needed.

The story that Harry was telling went pretty far back. He could remember very much of his childhood. Unfortunately there was not one memory he liked. His story began with his fourth year. Then he realized that he was different from other children and that it was not right. He was a freak, and therefore deserved to be abused. The stories that he had been hit and that he right there after was put on water and bread, those were the worst. Especially when he was locked up in the cupboard under the stairs, something that almost always happened to him.

It was something that made Amelia swallows away the lump in her throat she had. She could still see the dried blood on the floor and smell the urine of the bottle in the cupboard under the stairs

David and Isabella had a hard time believing all of it. The amount of scarring that Harry had on his back and chest helped in that aspect though. The strange thing was that despite everything Harry was still proud of himself. The adults in the room could barely believe it. This was also the reason why his character was so good after all these years. Harry was proud that he could cook and clean, and he knew how to maintain a garden. At a young age he had learned the hard way how to do everything yourself. The best part of his life was probably the friendship with Bella. He also said that Bella was the only one who knew he was so mistreated. He did not know that most adults had read the little red book of Arabella. He also told about those few occasions when he was with Arabella and Bella. Those were the days when he felt the happiest and safest of all the time he was with the Dursleys. The worst was that he had hurt Bella at the hands of his uncle, but above all by himself.

Everyone looked at him and Bella. Even Bella did not understand what Harry meant by those words.

Harry swallowed when he saw the questioning look from Bella. He knew he had to explain himself, but he did not want to. "Look Bella, You once told me that you were beaten just like I was. And now you were happy because you lived with Mrs. Figg. I was very happy because I had a friend. Then came that weekend you were gone. I went to the zoo with that so-called family of mine since I could not stay with you. Right there after I was locked in my cupboard under the stairs for a week. They thought I had too much fun at the zoo. There had also been an unfortunate thing with a magical outburst from me. But the main reason was that I was happy.

When I finally got out on that Friday you gave me my very first present. It was a seashell that you had found when you were on the beach with Arabella and my grandmother. I was so stupid that I showed it to my uncle. I told him that Mrs. Figg gave it to me. He immediately pulled him out of my hands and smashed it on the stone floor in front of the house. I saw you sitting by the window and knew you had seen everything". Harry looked sadly at Bella. "I saw that you were crying. And I knew immediately that it was my fault that you were crying".

Slowly, there were tears forming in the eyes of Harry. "I am sorry Bella I did not care for that seashell. I'm sorry for all the trouble you had to do to find that seashell. I'm sorry I was such a bad friend". Harry was rambling and that was all Harry could say before he burst into tears.

It was Arabella who was the first to comfort him, everyone else was speechless. From everything he told them, that according to him that was the worst. One story was creepier than the other. But that he had hurt Bella was the worst for him.

Bella wanted to tell him that it was not so, but she could not keep her tears from falling. She said that the worst thing was that he could not keep his first present ever. And she forgave him immediately as she cried on his shoulder. After a while and a cup of tea, Arabella was telling everyone how it had begun. How she had gone to Minerva because Albus did nothing for young Harry, and how Minerva again called in the help of the other Professors. There she also told that Harry Potter was lord of the ancient and noble house Potter.

When Augusta said, that at Gringotts Minerva for the first time found out that she was the grandmother of the great Harry Potter. It was really quiet in the infirmary. After nearly four hours of talking they had come to the happening in the infirmary. Minerva took out a Pensieve so that everyone could see the memories.

The first memory was one of Augusta. Augusta showed everyone what had happened at Gringotts. David and Amelia looked with admiration at Harry for what he had done. David told him it was an honor that he could drink tea with Bogrod. He himself had done business with the goblins for many years, and even he had never had tea with one of them let alone the boss. Amelia thought it was something special and just looked admiringly at Harry.

But Daphne had given him a kiss on his cheek. "That's because you're always yourself Harry" she had told him in his ear.

The memory continued to the point that Minerva heard she was his grandmother, after which, the memory stopped because it was not for them to hear what Harry would inherit. It was late in the afternoon when they arrived at the memories of the infirmary. It was time everyone saw what had actually happened.

Isabella was the first to show her memory of that day. Harry and Bella had gripped each other's hands in horror. Bella knew she had cried for Harry. But she herself had never seen or heard what she does when she is dreaming. Everyone saw Neville standing in the doorway when Augusta was telling David all about Bella. Bella was shocked when she heard that she was a suspected of anything that had happened to the parents of Neville. Even more sorry about the pain that Neville had to wear for all these years just as Harry had. It was nice how Neville came to her aid, but she felt that pain now she knew what he had been through. Everyone was impressed by his act. And how Harry had come out of his sleep was amazing to see again. It still left many questions unanswered. No one understood that he could come out of that sleep to help Bella. Worse, no one knew what was happening in the mind of Bella.

So now they wanted to see the memory of Neville, that way they could see what had happened in the dream of Bella. Everyone gasped when they saw an adult Bellatrix sitting on an old and dirty mattress. In memory they saw Bellatrix saying she had done everything under the influence from her husband and Voldemort. The hardest part for Augusta was when Neville was placed under the Cruciatus curse of Voldemort. He screamed in that memory as hard as he had done on the bed. The worst was when lord Voldemort cursed Bella with the Imperius curse. And especially when they heard that she had to kill Neville as if it was nothing.

Now they also figured out why Bella did what she did on the bed. She was really fighting against lord Voldemort, and they saw that he was really strong. When Harry stepped into the memory all went very quickly. It was not so much how he defeated Voldemort. No, it was more the way he treated Bellatrix. And how much confidence he had in her. It was as if Harry took possession of Bellatrix with his eyes. And it was clear Voldemort had lost his grip on Bellatrix.

When the memory was finished Bella went to the back of the infirmary and sat down in a corner. She wept softly with her head in her hands. Arabella sat down beside her and asked her if there was something going on. "I'm Bellatrix Lestrange, I'm a terrible person" Bella said softly "I've hurt so many people; I know it was not really me but that is not what the others will see. And now that you know you do not want me as a daughter, I think. I'm sorry Mrs. Figg, when school is finished I will pick up my stuff and leave". Bella began to cry even more than she already did.

She did not even realize that Arabella was smiling sweetly at her. With a straight face, Arabella looked ahead. "I think you're right Bella. I do not want Bellatrix Lestrange, to be my daughter. It is a real pity you know. Three years ago, I met this girl and her name is Bellatrix Smith. Her real name turned out to be Bellatrix Black, before she became a Lestrange. Now that's a girl I like to have as my daughter, my daughter with the name Bella Figg".

It took a while before Bella realized what Arabella had said. "You want me to take the name Figg; you want me as your daughter."

"Well, only if you want it" Arabella said with a smile "I would love it if it were up to me" Arabella said.

There were no more words needed when Bella flew herself around her mother's neck.

What followed was a lot of talking. Everyone showed their memories of the Quidditch match. And then what had happened afterward. Amelia had told Harry that everything with him could lead to a lawsuit. And it was about all the things that had happened to him. But it was for a later time and not now.

At first there were a lot of other things that needed to be done. Harry certainly would not go back to the Dursleys, and there was no doubt about it. Another problem was a home for Minerva and Harry. According to Bogrod there was one in the will of Harry's parents. Unfortunately, it would only open in January. So there was no home for the Christmas holidays they had. At least that was what Harry and Bella thought.

Everyone now knew that Dumbledore would again try to become the magical guardian of Harry. Amelia assured them that she could stretch it into the summer holidays. It would also be preferable to read the will at that time. That way they could prepare everything better, after all, Minerva was the magical guardian of Harry. That's what they would keep telling Albus. It will be hard to keep it a secret, but it would be worth it in the end. Minerva would now also learn about the lordship of house Potter. She would get help from David, Augusta and Amelia. Bella, Hermione and Harry would get the same lessons from Daphne Neville and Susan. As lord of a house you had to conduct yourself in a certain way. After all, it was not only you but your name that was also in danger, and just like your name was important in the wizarding world, your name was just as important in the Wizengamot, and it was also important on Hogwarts. It meant that they had to learn a lot in a short time. If all went well they could be ready at the beginning of the summer.

The first thing they agreed was that they were going to do everything after Christmas. Harry just wanted to be with his grandmother. But the other things he took it gladly and with pleasure.

Bella was happy that she now had a real mother. She was also pleased that Harry was still her friend. When she learned that she had been working for Voldemort she was really afraid for a second. It had been Voldemort who killed Harry's parents. But luckily Harry did not blame her. The friendship with Neville also appeared to be much stronger now.

Minerva had given all the books in the Potter vault to the friends. These were the books about the lordship and the Wizengamot they had to study. It would be another two weeks before it was Christmas, and this would keep them busy. These two weeks were the hardest; everything had to remain a secret, especially for Albus. But also for the rest of the school

That night, Harry was back for the first time since a long time in the dormitory. Along with Neville, he was going through the stack of homework he had missed. And now he had two weeks to do it all. The same mountain of homework was also there for Daphne and Bella. Luckily Susan and Hermione kept everything they had to do. They also were the ones who helped them to get everything done. That weekend Daphne Harry and Bella had their noses buried in books. The only quiet time they had was the Quidditch match between Hufflepuff and Ravenclaw. Ravenclaw had won the game. Their Seeker Cho Chang turned out to be very good in everything except looking for the snitch; Cedric the seeker of Hufflepuff was very distracted by her.

At the end of the weekend they had only the home work of Professor McGonagall left to do. From her they got another week to hand it in. but they did not need one week and two days later they were once again equal with the others. And everything could go back as it should be. Severus Snape still had a hatred for Harry, a hatred he showed with all kinds of comments, one more tedious than the other.

And Professor Quirrell appeared to be ill. His defence against the dark arts class was worse than it had ever been. What was weird for Harry and Bella was that they felt nothing when they were in the classroom with him. But he also did not walk through the classroom, which could explain their lack of feelings. No, Professor Quirrell just sat behind his desk and looked annoyed at each student. And those lessons were becoming more unpleasant by the day.

The one thing that was good was that Bella did not have any more bad dreams, in the short time they had after the infirmary the good point was that Harry did not have to help her; the bad thing was that he did not lie beside her in her bed. That was something she regretted. Because when he lay beside her, she always felt a sense of security.

A/N: In the next chapter we will have a bit more action, I promise