Gibbs sat at Dumbledore's desk starring at his surroundings. The teacher Snape had led him to a gargoyle and asked him to wait in the hall while he went up to see if Dumbledore was available. When the man returned, he informed Gibbs that Dumbledore was at a meeting with the Hogwarts Board of Directors but would be done shortly. He had then directed Gibbs to wait in the office. It wasn't ten minutes later when the fireplace flared green and an older wizard stepped out.
Albus Dumbledore was your typical Merlin lookalike. Long flowing white beard and hair down to his waist, dark blue robes, dark blue wizard cap with gold stars shooting across it (really, they were shooting across it) and small gold spectacles on his crooked nose. Gibbs sat and tried not to laugh. Remembering why he was there helped him to keep a straight face.
Gibbs stood up and shook the old man's hand. "Good evening, Senior Auror Leroy Gibbs of the A.R.W.K. Sorry to bother you on short notice."
"How do you do Auror Gibbs, I'm Albus Dumbledore. I'm shore you already knew this otherwise you wouldn't be here." Dumbledore said while chuckling. "I hope your journey was a pleasant one."
"It was," Gibbs said as he and Dumbledore took seats. "Until I meet your Potions Master at the front gate."
"I assure you Auror Gibbs that Severus acts that way with everyone. Why, he has even given me a few snide comments once or twice. I'll have a talk with him about manners later." Dumbledore said offhandedly.
"I'm sure, by the fact that he is still alive, he never gave Voldemort a snide comment." Gibbs accused. "Or did he do it where only you heard it."
Dumbledore's face showed mild surprise. "I take it you recognized Severus from somewhere Auror Gibbs? If I may ask where do you recognize him from?" Though he didn't show it the Headmaster was worried. He couldn't think of a time that Severus could have committed a crime in the United States. If he had and there were still charges, then Dumbledore couldn't do much for him.
"I didn't actually. You just confirmed my suspicions. I had heard rumors that you still had a spy to keep tabs on Voldemort's old gang. Figured you would want to keep someone like that close and the best way was to give them a job. So, do you make it a habit of hiring dangerous people Professor, or is Severus Snap an exception?" Gibbs asked.
This time the old wizard was shocked, and his face showed his surprise. It had been a long-time sense someone had strung him along so easily. Also, this man had heard rumors about a Death Eater spy all the way in America. If this was true, then who else could have heard them and how much danger was Severus in. There was also the chance the Auror was grasping at straws based on a hunch. Dumbledore was no fool. He knew just who he was talking to and the reputation this man had gained in the war.
"I'm sure the A.R.W.K. didn't send you here to discuss my hiring habits or staff. So, unless you wish to bring charges against my colleague may we please discuss the reason why you are hear Auror Gibbs." Dumbledore politely said.
Gibbs reached into his inside breast pocket and pulled out a muggle photo. He handed the photo across the desk to Albus and sat back to observe the Wizard's reaction. At first Albus thought it was a muggle picture of Lily Potter until he took a closer look. The young read headed girl, age eleven or twelve, in the picture shared a shocking resemblance to the late Lily Potter but there was one key difference. The child's eyes where that of her father's. Before Albus Dumbledore was the picture of a young girl he thought he would never see again.
Gibbs watched the emotions play across the old wizard's face. At first the man's face showed confusion only to go slack with shock when he recognized Willow, then came a small tear of happiness that disappeared into his beard. Finally, he looked at Gibbs with hope and a little fear in his eyes.
"Are you sure it's her? Are you positive that this girl is Willow Potter? Is she well? Safe?" Dumbledore asked quickly.
"We're one hundred percent positive that this is Willow. She's currently in a magical hospital receiving treatment for magic related injuries received roughly four or five days ago. I'm legally not allowed to give you any more than that. I was sent here to Hogwarts for two main reasons. I need a Ministry Official to talk with Harry Potter's legal guardians, as their Muggles, and to find out from the one man who might know how the daughter of Lord James Potter managed to get adopted by an American family." Gibbs explained.
Albus was frustrated. He was sorely tempted to use legilimency to find out what he wanted. Since Halloween of 1981 Albus had searched for Willow Potter. The Potters had given her up to keep her safe. When Harry was born it made the papers but the Potters where able to keep Willow secret. When the prophecy was made, and James and Lily knew they were marked to die by Voldemort himself, they decided to hide Willow in America. It was the hardest thing they ever did but they did it for Willow. They wanted at least one of their children would grow up safe. Albus had hoped to find Willow before Harry's second birthday so he could use her to move the blood wards somewhere better than the Dursley's home. He also wanted both children to grow up together and love each other as siblings should. Then this man shows up and tells him the search is over and it ends at a hospital.
Legilimency was out of the question. Despite some people's belief Dumbledore did not frequently invade the minds of the those around him. Plus, Leroy Gibbs was a Senior Field Auror and would know Occlumency. He had no choice. He would have to take Auror Gibbs to see Petunia and Vernon Dursley. He would have to buy a few days so he could talk to the family. They needed to understand the importance of the situation. Also, the fact that it may still be possible to move the blood wards should hopefully keep them civil towards Gibbs. He still had to explain the Potter's reasons behind giving Willow up to the American Auror. Hopefully, there would be no hiccups.
"Also, there is another matter we need to address. The Goblin Nation will be taking care of the notifications but will have to meet at Gringotts bank with the Dursleys at whatever time the Goblins give us." Gibbs said.
Dumbledore couldn't begin to guess what else there could be to discuss. There was no one else who had a direct blood link to the Potter children. Was there?