Tonks covered her face with her hands and cried slightly after Dumbledore and her had only just escaped the massive blast from that horrible place.

She sniffled and felt her hair change colour thinking that after all this time Harry Potter was alive. That Dumbledore had changed from the grandfather figure to some sinister man bent on something she couldn't figure out. Tonks couldn't move from her hogwarts bed as the images raced through her head.

"What have i done, this is such a mess" she whispered rolling onto her side "first he asks me help rain in a lost student then we appear in some Asylum for the mad, god damn Harry Potter shows up out of nowhere with some strange mythical powers" she had never seen the likes of before not even with Dumbledore or Mad eye.

"Such a mess, what am I to do. I can't tell anyone or they would think im madder than peeves ahh"

"Who are you talking to Tonks?" Penny said pulling her curtains across "ohh, you're crying. What's wrong"

"Go away Penny, i'm not crying.. I just had something in my eye" Tonks said standing up.

"Its okay, no shame in crying on your last day at Hogwarts, im feeling a bit teary eyed myself"

"Oh please don't do that Penny, i'm going to pack up and so should you too"

"I already did, do you need some help? " she smiled and placed her hand on Tonks shoulder.

"Uh no I'm good thanks, why don't you head to breakfast, I won't be long" Tonks said shrugging off her hand ever so slightly.

"Oh good idea, i hope Barnaby is there" she said walking off.

"Thank god she's gone" Tonks mumbled to herself and started packing her things.

"Good girl, i was beginning to worry you would slip up on our adventure last night"

"Holy shit Processor Dumbledore, you scared the shit out of me, how long have you been here " Tonks had turned so fast pointing her wand at the old man standing in the corner of her dorm.

"Long enough, lemon drop?"

"No thank you" she breathed and put her wand away.

"You're getting faster, last time your reaction was off by a second. Now about last night.."

"Cut the crap sir. You didn't tell me we were after Harry Potter last night and that place was horrifying, no person should be aloud to live in a place like that yet an 11 year old boy, what were you thinking "

"Tonks..mind who you're talking to, everything is under control. I'm tracking Harry at this moment. It won't be long until he is back in our wizarding world. I wanted to warn you before you headed to breakfast, the daily prophet is reporting on the explosion of raw magic last night. I wanted to make sure you wouldn't let slip on anything " he said moving closer to her, looming over Tonks.

"Sir, even if i did they would think i'm madder than…"

"Peeves, you have no idea, young lady. Now swear on your magic you won't talk about this to anyone"

"Hmmf Phh" Tonks folded her arms " fine i swear i won't talk to anyone. Happy"

"You have no idea, now finish up here and go to breakfast, your classmates will be wondering where you are"

"Yes sir"

Tonks watched him leave the room, she shivered and thought he was more intimidating than mad eye. She continued to pack her things, lots of memories past through her as she fondled all her possession from the years through Hogwarts.

The last of her stuff packed away, Tonks headed down to breakfast. Waiting outside the hufflepuff common room was Charlie Weasly. Now she was really agitated and her hair turned pink as he approached her.

"Nice look Tonks" he smiled and Tonks hit him on his arm " ow that hurt" he rubbed his arm softly.

"Man up Weasley, you know you liked it. What's up. Heard there was some progress with Penny and Barnaby" she smirked and set off down the hallway with him.

"Yeah, I had to get away from them staring into each other's eyes, ehhh. Did you see the morning paper"

"Tonks shook her head and laughed " did they confess their love in it or something "

Charlie didn't laugh, he did stop and look at Tonks strangely " i thought you would have been the first to know, since you want to be an Auror and this is right up your alley. Apparently there was a huge blast of raw magic in America and they traced it back to a 11 year old from Britain. They wouldn't give his name but I could only guess a boy that powerful could create a bloody crater the size of six quidditch pitches, the one who defeated you know who. Harry Potter"

Tonks scowled and crossed her arms ''what would Harry Potter be doing in America, an 11 year old couldn't do that. I bet it was those crazy Americans testing some kind of spell that backfired so they just cover their asses. Geez Weasley i thought you wouldn't be that gullible to read into something like that. Come on i'm hungry " Tonks walked on, trying desperately to control her hair colour that wouldn't give away her lies.

"Come on Tonks, don't give me that." He said running up beside her " Me and Ben overheard some Slytherins talking about Liz Tuttle who had eavesdropped on Dumbledore and Snape late last night. She overheard them talking about a trip Dumbledore had taken and he was covered in soot and visibly angry before they she was caught and expelled"

"Bullshit" Tonks spat " the Slytherins wouldn't be so careless to talk about that in the open, I think youre reading into things. Now shut up before i hit you again " Tonks said as her hair turned a shade of red.

"Fine, you're different Tonks. What the hell happened to you. Did you get out of the wrong side of bed, the Tonks I know would have been neck deep into something like this" Charlie said and then walked off, leaving Tonks concerned.


"My word, our brother is pushy"

"Too right brother, never thought Charlie to be into conspiracies.

"He needs to be pranked and loosened up"

"He does indeed"

Fred and George Weasley watched their brother walk off as they hid down the hall. Tonks muttered something under her breath and walked inside the great hall. Something silver fell from her hair and fell to the ground and caught both their eyes.

"What on earth was that brother"

"No clue, let's check it out"

They wandered over to the strange object and bent down and prodied it with their wands.

"Well it definitely aint moving and it's definitely not from around here"

"Too right brother, it looks metallic and something dad would use in his muggle contraptions"

"Strange indeed, i say we take it"

"Good thinking"

Fred picked it up and they both studied it in his hand " i'll hold onto it " Fred said closing his hand around it

"How about I look after it?" George grabbed his hand and he tussled to pry it open.

"Nuh uh brother, you tend to lose things. I'll look after it" Fred tried to pull his hand away.

"What hell are you two doing fighting in the corridors? " Percy screeched, making them look up at their brother.

"Run"

"One step ahead of you brother"

They took off in the opposite direction of the great hall as Percy shouted out after them " i'll tell professor Mcgonagall or worse mum"


"Fucking boys" Tonks breathed inside the great hall, it was buzzing with noise and she noticed most of the students reading the daily prophet as were the professors.

Snape scowled at her as she reached the Hufflepuff table, but Professor Sprout gave a soft smile which seemed to relax Tonks. Dumbledore wasn't sitting in his usual seat and when she grabbed the newspaper she heard a soft cough behind.

"Good too see you at breakfast Miss Nyphmordora. May i speak with you after you've eaten, in my office" he smiled, putting on a facade in front of the other students' ' i just wanted to get your insight on the current events. Sir Allistar will be joining us and observing you for the Auror program "

"No problem sir i'll be there"

"Goody, enjoy" he walked off down in between the hufflepuff and gryffindor tables, smiling at each of the students. It made Tonks want to throw up knowing what kind of man he really was.

"Way to go Tonks, already recruited for the Aurors. I better be on my best behavior then " Barnaby snickered snapping Tonks out of watching Dumbledore.

"Whatever Barnaby, you'll be the first I arrest, I guarantee. Along with Penny if you two quit making out "

"Ooh i'm scared, besides we wouldn't let you on our secret spot so you and Charlie can get a room"

"Psst whatever, go back to your snakes where you belong, before Snape gives you a detention " she muttered grabbing some sausages and eggs on her plate.

"Leave him alone Tonks, he was just joking"

"Whatever, leave me in peace would you"

Tonks heard a sigh and finally looked at the newspaper.


" Deadly explosion in America kills over a hundred muggles"

By Rita Skeeter

Ministry blunder in America or Dark Wizards running unchecked . . . culprit not apprehended. . . lax security... national disgrace. Those were some of the words mentioned by the President of the Magical Congress of the United States of America this morning during an emergency press conference.

Security forces found no bodies this morning at the once Murkoff Corporation Lake County, Colorado Mount Massive Asylum. Which was founded to be under the guise of a charitable organization. A facility which was supposed to help war veterans cope with PTSD.

The American muggle president has been informed by the American magical Congress of the situation where accidental magic was released and caused a seven thousand feet in diameter creator. Nothing seen in the history of magic. I asked the most important question in this morning's press conference. If they had any leads or suspects: currently they have traced the magic to an 11 year old British born and have yet to name him or her until their investigation is over.

I was utmost disappointed in his accusations that a 11 year old could garnish such a feat and too blame it on the British without proof is a travesty. I contacted Minister Fudge who told me he had a minor briefing on the matter and had this to say.

"The American congress is a corrupt organisation that is bent tarnishing the British populace. I for one hold it to my heart that no British member of my population has travelled over to America to cause such destruction and that this fabrication that 11 year could govern such an incredible feat is a lie."

There you have it folks, is war brewing on the horizon as both notions are bent on blaming each other. One can hope not.

I have an exclusive interview with Madam Dolores Umbridge. who has been appointed head of investigation into this matter.

Currently Chief Warlock of the Wizengamot Albus Dumbledore was unavailable for questioning on this matter and refused to disclose any of the current listings for the arrival of next year's batch of students who will be currently under investigation by Madam Dolores Umbridge.


"Good god" Tonks mumbled, it was worse than she thought. What on earth had she gotten herself into. If Umbridge or the American government found out her and Dumbledore were in the midst of all of this, she would loose her magic or worse be given the kiss by dementors.

"You okay…. Tonks" a voice asked her and she didn't even acknowledge it. She was too busy reading the article over and over again.

"Tonks"

"What " she snapped

"Geez Tonks you don't look so good, your hair has changed ten times reading that newspaper " Penny looked mortified as Tonks looked at her.

"I'm fine...i need to go….go see Dumbledore" Tonk said looking up to see Charlie heading her way, she ran off to the entrance and didn't look back.

"I've never seen Tonks so scared, that article must of done something to her"

"She will be fine, she is Tonks after all. Next in line to be auror" Baranby squeezed Penny's hand in reassurance.

"You didn't see her this morning, she was crying. I caught her and she shrugged it off as leaving Hogwarts. What if she is involved in this nonsense going on in America"

"Hey guys, what's up? Was that Tonks who ran off" Charlie greeted them

"Yeah, thats woman for you"

"Hey that's low" Penny punched Barnaby on the shoulder.

"She looked really scared after reading that article and just took off to see Dumbledore"

"Really, that's not good. I tried to speak to her before and she seemed well off the normal Tonks. I wonder what happened "

"Penny thinks Tonks had something to do with that explosion in America"

"Tonks, nah she's as good as anyone can be. I can't see that happening. We should confront her as a group after her meeting"

"Good idea Charlie you'd be a great hufflepuff, she can't win if she is up against us all. She will have to tell us the truth. I hope it's nothing bad"

Both Barnaby and Charlie nodded.

Tonks ran as fast as she could to Dumbledore's office hoping to catch Mad eye before he got there, she must have bumped off at least 10 people and when she reached the famous gargoyles and no Mad eye in sight. Tonks sat breathlessly on one of the benches and closed her eyes to catch her breath.

The door awoke her as it opened without any password that normally you would have to tell them.

"Do I enter?" she said softly, running her hand through her hair. Dumbledore couldn't move that quickly to his office and she knew countless shortcuts. The Gargoyles seem to watch her every move. " Go on enter, we won't tell the headmaster hehe" they cackled in unison.

"Shit, that's terrifying. I never knew you could say more than 'password' "

Their eyes changed to a green that she would never forget and with a sudden twist, one of them morphed into a young boy. " How could you do this to me, look at what you did?" the boy said softly and Tonks jumped away in horror.

Harry Potter was walking towards her, covered in blood and soot. His eyes glowed green that made fire look tame " you could have saved me, now i'm lost forever "

"Nooo...noo i can still save you. Please...i didn't know. I would have helped you" Tonks fell to her knees and cried.

"But you didn't, did you. Look at you. A pawn for the headmaster, you can't even make your own choices. Dieeee" his hand outstretched and a green light surrounded him, she had to look away as the brightness overcame every sense she had.

"Wake up girl, the headmaster is waiting for us. Girl!" A gruff voice sounded and hands roughed her up " ohh gods it was a dream" she breathed heavily opening her eyes up to Mad eye.

"Geez girl you look horrible, some dream you must have had, come on get up" he said lifting her up from the bench.

"Who were you trying to save, kid? '' he asked as they walked up the spiraling staircase.

"It's nothing sir, just a dream"

"Right, we have work to do. Keep your wits together girl or it'll be the end of ya"

"Yes Sir"

They reached the top and entered the room, Dumbledore was seated in his chair, and he stood and welcomed them both.

"Sir Alistair, Miss Nyphmordora. Thank you for coming"

"Cut the formalities Albus, we are screwed and you know it. Whatever happened that night with you and Tonks, broke every law we had. You said you had everything under control, i knew i should of come with you"

"Easy Alistar, I still do. Things just changed unexpectedly"

"Wait, you knew about this sir, that we were after Harry Potter" Tonks spoke up, breaking the glaring match between the two.

"Of course I did , girl. After what you proved to me in your first training I thought this would have been a walk in the park. I was wrong" he said bitterly.

"Dumbledore lied to me, he told me we were looking for a runaway student. Not Harry Potter. If I had known…"

"Albus fucking Dumbledore, you did what" Mad eye shrieked, pointing his finger at him " i should send you to azkaban for that. No wonder it has blown into a goddamn war now. We can soon see the American finding out you have been messing in their affairs. I need to speak to Madam Bones"

"No you don't, this stays between us"

"What did you just say Albus"

"You heard me Alistar, we cannot let ministry know anything "

"Ah go to hell albus, i'm leaving and you can't stop me"

"Oh youre wrong old friend, you have no idea"

"Tonks watched on helplessly. Dumbledore's eyes glassed over from blue to a dull green. "You will not get in my way, you will see my way or nothing"

"Wrong, Albus, you forget my will is stronger than ever"

Dumbledore looked at Tonks " this is work for my friends who you've met before'' she shuddered but didn't move.

Dumbledore floated from the ground and exploded into a thousand tiny pieces.

Mad eye looked on horrified, for the first time she ever saw him scared " please stop, please! " Tonks cried out.

The swarm surrounded Mad eye and he let out a horrible cry that would scar Tonks forever, they entered through his mouth, nose and ears. Every point of entry they found their way in, until he fell to the ground.

Tonks felt sick and almost lurched over, a few minutes later. Mad eye grunted and the swarm departed from his body and formed the silhouette of Dumbledore.

"This was the only way, rise my friend"

Mad eye coughed and splurged out blood then slowly got to his feet.

"Better no?"

"So much better. I feel the way now, show me what i must do"

Dumbledore smiled and raised his hand " good, good. We share the link now, for greater good"

"For the greater good "Mad eye closed his eye and exploded into a thousand pieces like Dumbledore then back into his original form.

"What of the girl?" he stood next to Dumbledore.

"Her time will come soon, now we plan "

Edited 9.04.2020


So changing things up a bit, I hope it's not too dull. Will get back to Harry in the next chapter. So about the nanomachines I'm sure you'll be wondering why they can see them. I thought you know since they have parted from the swarm they revert to normal size, maybe the size of a button. It's all complex for me to explain in detail. I hope it's not too out of this world to happen.