That night, Harry and Dumbledore had endless conversations about what to say or to do but Harry knew nothing would prepare him for this meeting.

The whole reason he agreed to subject himself and his fiancee to this world and school, was to keep his magic! He had a restless sleep, despite her earlier anger, Snorkmaiden nuzzled up to his Snork form the entire night, trying in vain to offer some form of comfort to him.

He expected to have a few days of collecting his thoughts until he heard a knock on the door. He expected Cedric or some other student to stop by but he was surprised to see the half-giant instead. His face looked twisted with turmoil as he ushered Harry and Snorkmaiden out of their room and into the hall.

"Aye, they need ya now." He gruffly said.

Harry scoffed, "You're joking! I thought they wouldn't arrive for another day or two, at least!"

Hagrid scoffed as well in response, "Those cowards like to keep everyone on their toes, be lucky they offered a warning to coming here...They requested yer fiancee to be there as well."

"Well, of course, I'm coming." She replied as Hagrid shook his head, "They want you to come… As a part of their testimony against Harry..." He admitted. Harry looked outraged. "What?! Oh, so even more prejudice-" He was cut off by a glare from Snorkmaiden as she scolded him, "Harry, I appreciate your concern but we don't need to make this any worse than what it already is! If they want me to be some...Some...Evidence piece, then so be it!" She fumed.

Harry bit his tongue, knowing her anger was unmatched. It hurt his heart knowing she was probably just as furious as he was over them trying to use her like some object, as a tool against him having magic. But she was right...They had to play along. For now.

Harry watched as his fiancee's tail swished as Hagrid sighed and led them out. He eyed Harry's new form but said nothing of it. Instead, he offered advice as they walked.

"The Ministry of Magic are a fickle bunch. They're the slimeballs that dictate everything that goes on in the magical world. You slippin' by their radar as a metamorphmagus and for as long as ya have is gonna have them fit to be tied."

Harry huffed, "And I'm sure me waltzing in with my Snork form will have them seething, correct?"

Hagrid gave a bitter chuckle, "Don't know for sure but I bet you'll be the talk of this whole realm. I can't say I'm a fan, especially of the current Minister. Got bad history me and him."

Harry glared at nothing as they walked, "Well if this Minister is gonna use their prejudice views against us, they got another thing coming!"

Snorkmaiden sighed and put a hand to her face as they walked. "Wonderful. It's as if you WANT to be caught, Harry. What part of play along and keep a low profile is so hard?" She muttered. Harry gave her a dumbfounded expression, "Of course I don't but they already know I have this form. So why not show up in it and get it over with?"

Snorkmaiden ignored his counterargument as they walked. "Because I want you alive and not baited into this...Whatever it is!"

Hagrid said nothing at the arguing and Harry dropped the subject as well. They reached a pair of heavy doors sooner than what Harry had hoped. He calmed himself and reached over to give Snorkmaiden's hand a quick squeeze. She squeezed back as they walked in, parting from Hagrid who quietly told them 'good luck'.

Harry looked about the room. It was like a sort of chamber. Wizards and witches sat around the center of the room in a dome-like shape. Like one of those coliseums in one of Snorkmaiden's old books. The lighting felt dim, obscuring the faces that silently judged them as they walked in.

At a podium sat multiple witches and Wizards in all black, including Dumbledore and McGonagall. To the side, seats were a few empty ones and where the other two Hogwarts Houses sat. Harry recognized Snape but not the other little man. Harry recognized Malfoy who looked a bit too proud for Harry's liking. Beside him sat an imposing blonde man who Harry could only guess was related to the blonde runt beside him.

"Come forward and take a seat." A man sitting on a high podium gestured.

Harry and Snorkmaiden continued to hold hands as they walked forward. Vicious whispers echoed amongst the onlookers in the room. They both ignored them as they reached a circle on the floor. Harry could feel magic swirling about and instinctively gripped his love's hand tighter.

"Harry Potter… Moomin. I'm sure you are well aware as to why you're here." The older politician like a man at the highest podium remarked. Harry didn't answer right away as the smarmy man continued, "I am Cornelius Fudge, current Minister of Magic. I and my council are here based on allegations that face severe penalties if true."

Harry repressed a glare as the man looked his nose down on him from the podium. "I see one allegation to be true, that you're an undocumented Morphamagus. "

"Yes." Harry simply answered.

Cornelius raised a brow in thought before his eyes glanced at Snorkmaiden. "And this creature is?..." He gave a hand gesture. Harry tried to control his temper, "SHE is Snorkmaiden. My fiancee."

Murmurs erupted throughout the room before McGonagall smacked a hammer against the wood in front of her. "Order! We can easily have members of this faculty-led out if they choose not to be silent during this proceeding!"

Cornelius gave a nod, "I agree." He shuffled some papers in front of him. "For now your...Fiancee may take a seat."

Snorkmaiden gave Harry one last glance and reassuring squeeze before letting go of his hand and walking over to a nearby seat. Harry sighed as he took a seat in the middle of the room. The chair was big and imposing, even in his Snork form. All eyes on him as he sat there to be judged.

'Maybe I should have listened to Hobgoblin after all and just ran away until they lost interest…' He grimly thought.

Cornelius adjusted himself before speaking. "Now then, let me get this straight...You have been an undocumented Wizard and Morphamagus for 14 years even when witnesses testify you look close to a young man than a boy. You are in a relationship with a…. Snork that you brought to this school. You have your name in the Goblet of Fire even though you weren't attending this school when entered...You have quite a list here already." The man interlaced his hands. Harry sucked air through his nostrils before giving a firm nod. He glanced towards Dumbledore before continuing.

"Yes, to all of the above."

"Why? Explain yourself as to how your name was placed into the Goblet?"

Dumbledore interrupted Harry. "I can explain that."

Cornelius raised a brow, "I suppose you may interject, Headmaster."

Harry could sense the tension between the two, especially from the contempt look Cornelius gave. Harry doubted this was the first time the Minster was a pain in Dumbledore's rear.

Dumbledore cleared his throat and continued, "We accidentally had him listed as Harry Potter on our records as he was previously thought to attend Hogwarts before his parents passing. In fact, we were certain of his arrival once his magic would blossom. No one made sure to get rid of the records when we thought he was dead after the...Incident. So, his name was accidentally placed by someone here in this school, most likely as a prank. One that will be punished by expelling the student responsible for breaking into records and placing the name in the Goblet."

Harry inwardly sighed in relief at the explanation. Cornelius gave a skeptical look but went along. "Ah, see to it that the perpetrators are caught." Dumbledore nodded before taking his seat once more.

"However," The Minister continued, "That doesn't explain everything. Harry, please pick a more...Distinguished form to showcase your abilities. "

Harry felt his eyes narrow at the obvious disgust of his Snork form. An idea popped into his mind, "A more...Distinguished form, Sir?"

Harry thought a moment before his form shimmered and shifted, it was a bit of a strain to concentrate on a form not yet taken before, but he managed. Soon, another Cornelius stood in the middle of the room. Harry still couldn't get rid of his scar no matter what form he took on and he purposely kept his glasses.

"Is this distinguished enough, Sir?" He asked as his voice came out with a smug grin.

Snickering and gasps emitted from the room. The Minister gave a ruthful chuckle but Harry could see the stormy look in his eyes.

"Quite distinguished. However, I believe I would appreciate cutting to the chase." He gave.

Harry lost his grin as he saw Dumbledore give him a pleading look to follow along. Harry swallowed as he allowed the jokes to subside, a very human Harry sat where Cornelius number two had.

Harry felt almost naked as the murmurs erupted in the room. Cornelius tilted his head in fascination. "Well, you most definitely are a Morphamagus."

"Then I'll become registered. I have no problem with that!" Harry gave to which the Minister chuckled.

"Oh, with this list of allegations, it's not that simple."

The blonde man sitting beside Malfoy stood, commanding all eyes to him naturally. "Let's cut to the chase, Minister. This...Boy hurled a book at my son's face as well as deflected magic...Without using a wand."

The noise erupted in the room once more. Harry gulped, trying to calm himself.

"Mr. Malfoy, you must be mistaken. Such a thing doesn't exist." The Minister gave, the icy man glanced at him in mild annoyance. "I can assure you, we have witnesses. And, Albus Dumbledore punished my son as well as Mr. Moomin. It leads me to believe that he is aware of something we are not. Especially with these insane circumstances."

"That's Ludacris." Snape interrupted with a glare, surprising everyone, "The Headmaster wouldn't endanger the school by holding away knowledge such as that."

The shorter man chimed in, "How dare you tarnish our Headmasters good name over a rumor Lucius Malfoy!"

"Let my boy tell you then as well as the dozens of witnesses. That young man used magic without a wand. " The blonde man glared towards Harry and Harry felt his hair on the back of his neck stand.

McGonagall hammered the room again as she demanded order.

"Alright, we clearly have a very unique case here. If this is true, then not only is this Wizard the first documented Wizard to do so, not only will he be severely questioned if there are others like him but...More severe precautions would be taken as well. Perhaps even detainment." Cornelius replied.

Harry felt sweat bead on him in fear. He glanced at Snorkmaiden, his mind racing and wondering if he could grab her to escape. But his instincts froze him in place, feeling the energy swirl around the room...He wouldn't have a chance. Himself alone? Yes. But not to grab Snorkmaiden and himself. And he could not and would not leave her.

"Objection!" McGonagall demanded as she stood from her seat. "These claims are from a bunch of bullies that I have to reprimand daily. There is no danger and I don't appreciate fear-mongering over a situation that is entirely false!"

Cornelius sneered at the Professor. "No one is fear-mongering. Now take your own advice and sit silently while this court proceeds PLEASE Professor McGonagall!" Cornelius admonished. The Scottish witch gave him a haughty glare before sitting once more, smoothing out her dress.

Before Cornelius could speak once more, the doors slammed open to reveal a lumpy form storming in ranting.

"Ya lying scoundrels! What's that Malfoy been feeding ya?!" Mad-eyed Moody stormed in, disrupting any peace the Ministry and Council were trying in vain to obtain.

"Professor, what business do you have here?" Lucius scowled as Moody shuffled in. "It's all my damned business! Ya gonna make claims without even inviting the bloody man whose class it happened in?!"

Cornelius rubbed his temple. "Professor, you have no-"

"LIKE HELL I DON'T! I saw the greasy headed rat pestering Harry-"

Lucius stood in anger at the insult to his son but Cornelius motioned for him to stand down.

"- He was asking for it! I saw Harry flip his wand from under the table at him!"

Harry gawked at the outright lie. He was grateful but...Why was Moody lying for him?

Cornelius looked hesitant. Draco finally spoke up, "He most certainly did not-" Lucius glared down at his son who instantly shrank. Harry almost felt bad for him...Almost.

Cornelius sighed, "And you are CERTAIN you saw it correctly?"

Moody squawked in protest, "OH. IS THAT A DIG AT MY IMPAIRED EYE?!"

Cornelius looked completely taken aback. "What? Of course not!"

Lucius rolled his eyes in irritation. "Are we honestly going to believe what this lunatic has to say?"

Dumbledore spoke up, "That Professor was put in charge of the dark arts by me for a reason. If he says Harry used a wand then that is what happened...However, this is news to me and I appreciate it if it were next time brought to my attention." Dumbledore side-eyed Moody who gave a sheepish shrug.

Cornelius looked like he wanted to end this as soon as it started. "Fine. We'll excuse that instance, however, it doesn't change the cafeteria incident."

Moody rambled more, "And another thing… That Malfoy kid is directly lying! I just know it!"

Lucius glared, "How dare you-"

Suddenly, a burst of magic emitted from the high podium. "THAT IS ENOUGH! As Minister, I will not tolerate this squabbling!"

Everyone, even Moody silenced themselves momentarily. Minister Fudge pointed his wand, "Professor Moody, sit and be silent or be escorted out. Mr. Malfoy, do the same."

Both men momentarily sat down, Moody hobbling to a seat, grumbling under his breath.

There was intense silence before Harry started feeling something. Something that made his hair stand on end.

"With these serious allegations calls for a serious intervention. There is a clear bias from both sides. Either way, can't be proven. So, we'll test him." Fudge gave as he pointed a wand to Snorkmaiden.

Harry shot up from his seat as well as a few Professors. "Don't you dare!" Harry yelled out in rage. Dumbledore yelled himself, "Cornelius! This goes against any and every ethic of the Ministry! If you touch that girl with any magic, I swear-"

"Silence, this needs to be tested. I heard he has his wand taken away as punishment. There is no way for him to deflect magic without a wand...If he does, then this entire preceding will be an entirely different offense and even harsher consequences." Cornelius reasoned. He asked the room, "ALL IN FAVOR, RAISE YOUR HANDS!"

More than 75% of the room raised their hands in favor of testing the theory. Giving hateful and fearful glances Harry's way.

Cornelius reasoned again, "Normally, I would go against such brash actions myself. But desperate times call for desperate measures."

Harry clenched his jaw and fist, he saw Snorkmaiden subtly shake his head at him as Cornelius eyed him like a hawk as well as the rest of the Ministry, wand focused on his fiancee. Dumbledore and McGonagall were protesting, but Harry didn't hear it.

Harry looked desperate as he saw light emit from the tip of the wand and pointed at her. He felt his energy subconsciously raise, ready to pounce in defense when the doors slammed open once more.

"STOP!"

Everyone looked as a group of students marched in led by Hermione. Ron, Cedric, Longbottom, and a few others followed close behind her.

Harry felt relief and anger as the wand released a flourish of light that dissipated into harmless flowers fluttering in the room towards his astonished fiancee.

It was a farce the entire time to make Harry react, thinking she may be in danger.

"You students leave! You have no business or right to enter! The only ones here are witnesses or superiors on this council!" Minister Fudge angrily bellowed, his plan already revealed to be a trick.

Hermoine purposely marched forward, "Not only is whatever you were just attempting against protocol but you forgot to call forth an important witness that would completely reason that Harry is innocent."

"Who?" Fudge muttered.

"Me, Sir. I'm the one that deflected that spell aimed at Harry and Snorkmaiden. Honestly, I'm appalled at the lack of punishment towards the offender that shot it."

"And what proof do you have?" The Minister mumbled.

"Witnesses," Hermione said.

Cedric spoke up, "I didn't see Harry do anything. All I saw was it deflected. No hand motions or words were made by Harry. However, I thought I saw Hermione's hand move under the table..." He drew out.

"And what if you're lying? Why should an entire proceeding go unwarranted because of what one witch says?" Fudge leered.

Ron spoke up, "Hermione wouldn't lie! Have you seen her track record? She is a complete goody-two-shoes!" Hermione side-eyed Ron's comment. She smoothed her skirt and stepped up to the podium. She looked up at Cornelius, her voice barely a whisper.

"Because Sir, I would not lie about this. Besides, you have no proof and I wouldn't think it would be good for your position if you pressed an issue without any more evidence. That would be unjust harassment Sir."

Cornelius looked pale as he considered her words. He straightened himself and motioned for her to leave. She did with a satisfied smile as he spoke, "We have no proof either way. So, I demand Harry Moomin be monitored from here on out and registered as a Morphmagus! If we get word of such a thing again, his ability to do magic will be considered. This meeting is adjourned."

It wasn't exactly what Harry wanted but he'd accept it. Dumbledore gave Cornelius a disapproving look. Snorkmaiden rushed to Harry to hug him. Harry hugged her back but was distracted. Distracted by the glares, especially from Lucius Malfoy. By the wink, Moody gave him as he hobbled away. And by the knowing look, Hermione gave him as the room erupted in murmurs and people started to leave.