To all my story followers, my apologies for the lateness of the update.
Once again, the bird of illness has once again visited this household.
But hopefully from now on we should be able to keep to a weekly update schedule.
Well enough of me, I hope you like this and once again I do not own harry potter.
Thought I would like to borrow Luna for a weekend…..enjoy
Chapter 15
Two weeks later
"Oh god" yawned Harry as he took in his surroundings. It was all blurry so he reached out and found his classes and as he focused he realised where he was. "Oh shit, not again" he thought and fell back onto his pillow. Then he noticed someone sleeping on a chair next to him with a book on her lap, and with a smile on his tired face he called out softly to her.
"Milly...Milly ...wake up love".
"I don't wanna" grumbled the still asleep girl.
Harry chuckled.
"Ok love, I'll leave you to rest".
"Thank you, Harry," she mumbled until her eyes banged open. "HARRY...HARRY, OH BABY YOU'RE AWAKE" she shouted as she lunged onto him locking him in a long kiss. "Oh shit, death breath" and laughed as she pulled away.
"Oh charming, thanks for that compliment" he laughed as he reached for his wand a performed a cleaning charm on his mouth. "There you go Mills, give it another go" and he watched her lunge again, this time she didn't pull away.
"Oh, Harry I've missed you so much. I've been so worried my darling".
He looked confused.
"How long have I been in here Luv?".
Her face turned pale.
"2 weeks my love, we almost lost you a couple of times."
"TWO FUCKING WEEKS" he spat.
"Yes, Mister Potter, two weeks. Once again you have you have outdone yourself, and put the fear of hell into not only me but all your friends, who will be over the moon once Miss Bulstrode decides to pry herself off you and go and tell them" the nurse said with a wry smile as she cast another spell over him. "Looks like I've pulled your arse out of the fire again Potter, you just need rest".
A blushing Millicent ran out of the infirmary.
"I'll be back as soon as I can Harry" and she disappeared into the school, but within seconds she was back and flung herself onto her boyfriend kissing him deeply. "Welcome back my love" and with a smile plastered all over her face she ran off again.
Poppy sat down in the now vacated chair and looked at the young man.
"Why Harry, since the day you started you've been a pain in my bum" as she gave him a warm smile.
"Well I wouldn't want you to get lonely and rusty Poppy, got to keep your skills up" and Harry barked out a laugh.
She shook her head while laughing then sending off a few Patronuses saying "the pain in my bum is awake".
"Oh, Poppy you wound me so" he said grabbing his chest "and I thought one day we would be married" while giving her a saucy wink.
She stood up laughing and planted a kiss on his forehead.
"Potter you couldn't handle me, also I'm old enough to be your mother" she said as she patted his cheek. "You would need a better healer than me to keep you alive" and walked away with just a little sway of her hips.
Harry smiled.
"BUT WHAT A WAY TO GO OUT POPPY" he shouted and all he heard was "just like his dad" with a shake of her head.
"Flirting with the staff Mr Potter, haven't you got enough women in your life?" came a voice from the doorway, and as he looked over he saw Madam Bones with Auror Tonks beaming by her side.
"Always got room for one more, haven't I Tonksie?" and Harry laughed at the heart faced Auror as she ran toward to give him a hug and whispered.
"Wotcher Harry, and ask me again and you might get what you wish for" she whispered while biting his earlobe.
With a sigh Amelia shook her head.
"Please Auror Tonks, try and conduct yourself with at least a fraction of professionalism" as she walked over and took seat next to the young man. She watched the young Auror get off the patient, blushing brightly and rearranging her clothes. "how are you feeling Harry?".
"Tired but ok thank you" Harry replied with an exhausted but happy smile.
Madam Bones took out a pad and quill.
"Sorry to ask you, but do you remember how you got here?" she asked full of hope.
Harry scrunched up his face as he tried to remember.
"I remember getting a note from Ginny, asking to meet her in a classroom. But after that nothing I'm afraid".
Crestfallen but determined Amelia carried on.
"Well if you would allow me to perform Legilimency on you to see if I can piece together any images from that day?"
"If you think it would help, but what happened to me?" Harry asked looking from Madam Bones to Tonks.
Tonks sat on the edge of the bed and took his hand.
"Harry, you were beaten to within an inch of your life. When your friends found you, they thought you were dead" she explained to an aghast Harry. "Poppy saved your life several times that first nite".
"YOU'RE WELCOME" boomed a voice from the Matrons office.
Harry smiled.
"THANK YOU, MOMMY," he shouted out, hearing a laugh filter down the infirmary.
Amelia sat of the edge of his bed and looked into his emerald coloured eyes. She lifted her
wand and with a slight mutter she delved into his mind and into his mind palace, which was heavily defended.
"Harry, let me in please" she said out loud and it only took a few seconds for a pathway to appear and the drawbridge to lower letting her enter. She walked around looking at the labels on the doors. The one she noticed first was bolted and chained shut with a burned label saying Childhood Memories, Amelia wiped a tear from her cheek and felt a coldness push her away from that door. Clearly, he didn't want her to see those.
She headed into what was called the Hall of Recent Events, and could see lots of what she knew where Muggle TV screens dotted all over the place. She smiled as she walked past them seeing Susan in a few of them, then even more of Susan, maybe too much on one of the screens which quickly turned itself off when Harry had realised what she was watching.
"Don't worry Harry, I'm not angry she loves you" and Amelia smiled as she felt a warm breeze run through his mind.
Finally, she found the memory she was looking for. It was flashing on and off and the sound was quiet but she took in the scene as it unfolded.
"The little shits" she muttered, and took in who the assailants were, then realising that this was going to cause a shit storm, she turned on her heel and headed out.
With a gasp Amelia lowered her wand.
"Thank you, Harry, I've got what we needed, and I now know who attacked you"
.
"Who did it Madam Bones, and do you know why?".
Amelia laid her hand on his.
"I'll get them Harry. I just need Minerva to put names to faces, then we can have a chat about it all Harry, is that ok?" she asked kindly.
He nodded with a worried but warm smile on his face.
"Auror Tonks, with me" and Amelia strode out.
Tonks lent down and kissed Harry on the lips.
"We'll be back Harry, trust us" and with a wink and a sway of her hips she followed her boss.
"Seeya later Nym...pha...doraaaa" he said with a smirk all over his face.
The Auror stopped on a dime and slowly turned around.
"Oh, dear boy, when you're out of here, we my friend are going to have words" and with a mischievous grin on her face she departed
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Justice comes to town
Madam Bones, Professor McGonagall and Tonks were all sitting in the Professor's office after viewing the now cleaned up memory from Harry.
"I can't believe it, all those boys, what were they thinking?" Minerva said wiping the tears from her face. "They could have killed Harry, and so many are heirs from noble and lesser houses", she shook the tears away. "So how shall we proceed ladies?".
"Well I think we should string the little fuckers up" hissed a very angry Tonks.
Minerva smirked.
"Ok what I should have said was what shall we do?..legally!".
Amelia rubbed her forehead.
"well we have to tell Harry who and why. Then we shall go down at Dinner and name and shame them, get them out in front of the whole school, and with Harry's permission show the memory, and then strip them of all Prefect badges, Clubs etc. Then I think we shall write to all of the parents for a meeting, and I think at least suspension for no less than two weeks" she said looking at the other two women who nodded in agreement.
The Deputy Headmistress stood up and led them out.
"I'm going to show the Headmaster my copy of the memory and let him know the plan, and I'll meet you in the infirmary when I'm done" and she walked off leaving the two Auror's to make their way up to Harry.
When they arrived, Harry was surrounded by his gaggle of friends. Susan ran up to her Aunt and hugged her furiously and then together they walked to Harry's bed. On the left sat Millicent and on the right Tracey, who seemed to have her hand under Harry's bedcovers.
"Miss Davis how many times do I have to tell you to keep your hands and eyes above his sheets?" Amelia chuckled seeing Harry and Tracey blush. "But at least he's awake now, which makes it better." retorted Tracey.
Everyone including Harry stared at the blushing girl.
"You did what Tracey?,..While I was in a coma?" blurted out Harry with crimson cheeks.
The Slytherin was Looking into her lap and wringing her hands.
"Well I was bored and curious, and I thought why not" she whispered but then with a manic grin on her face. "Oh but, and FYI ladies, we've nothing to worry about" giving Harry a wink making him fall back onto his bed while all the girls blushed and giggle apart from the adults who full on roared which got even worse when they heard Harry mumble.
"Please Poppy, put me back into my coma".
Amelia, while still wiping the tears from her eyes tapped her wand on the bedstead.
"Ok to business. Harry, I now know who and why they attacked you. I won't say in front of your friends because I'm pretty sure they will run off for vengeance even before I finish" she said and seeing all the girls scowl she knew she was right. "But at dinner we are going to call them out and make them stand up front while we show the whole school what they did, with your permission that is".
Harry nodded but with some misgivings.
"Why did they do it Madam Bones?".
"Jealousy Harry. Pure jealousy and stupidity, but they will be punished".
"Damn them" spat Daphne "Can't we bring them up on charges?" .
Amelia shook her head.
"Nothing that will stick, the Wizengamot will just think it's kids being kids. I'm sorry Harry" she said with a sad smile.
"I have an idea though" said Pansy and lent over and whispered into Harry's ear which made him break into a smile.
"Fantastic idea Pans" he said blowing her a kiss. "Neville, can you go and get that old briefcase out of my trunk please?".
With a nod Neville and Hannah ran off.
"Don't get lost in some broom closet somewhere you two" shouted Tonks.
"You're hardly one to talk Auror Tonks, the rumour is that you hardly saw daylight in your seventh year" chuckled Amelia, making everyone laugh and the young Auror blush.
Minerva walked in with a smile.
"Dumbledore has agreed to all our suggestions, including the two weeks suspension".
"Two weeks, is that all for nearly killing Harry" growled a very angry Ginny.
Minerva looked at the angry redhead.
"Dumbledore feels it's too dangerous to have those children out of school while death eaters are about, which I tend to agree with. If it was any other time Miss Weasley, I would push for 2 months, but these are the times we live in I'm afraid" the old Professor took a seat "and Miss Davis, please put your hands back on the bed…..again."
As all the girls started to giggle again Amelia stood up.
"Right it's nearly ShowTime, if you girls would like to head down to the hall. However, one thing I must insist upon, you must not attack or curse at the boys who did this. Let the school and myself take control...ok?" with both hands on her hips she glared at every student.
As they filed out talking in a hush tones Minerva shouted out,
"We mean it girls! If you do anything you'll be in detention till Christmas" that statement alone quietened the group down, which made a strange sight for Neville and Hannah to see as they ran in with Harry's item from his trunk.
"Here you go Harry. What's with the girls? I've never heard them so quiet" Neville asked.
"Cheers Nev, I think Madam Bones spoiled their plans on vengeance" Harry chuckled as he opened his case "and thanks for this buddy".
"No worries, we'd better go and see if we can calm down the girls" he laughed as he grabbed Hannah's hand and ran out.
The group of adults went quiet as Harry went through the paperwork in his case, humming away quite happily.
"Ah here we go. Would two of you lovely ladies sign this for me?" he asked happily, while handing over a couple of rolls of parchment.
All three stood there stock still until Minerva took the papers and with a cursory glance she looked at the student.
"These are emancipation paper from Gringotts?"
Harry nodded.
"According to the date here it says you've had it since your fourth year Mr Potter".
"Yep"
Amelia broke into a smile.
"Ah I see, it's from when you were forced into the Tri-Wizard Tournament" she said.
Harry gave them a big grin.
"Yep and as it was meant to be only for students of age and the ministry forced me to compete, so technically they forced me to be an adult".
Tonks took his hand.
"But why wait so long Harry? This could have saved you a lot of grief from Umbridge and others" she asked kindly while rubbing circles in his hand with her thumb.
Harry gave a sad smile.
"I know. But Imagine the other stuff I would've had to deal with once people knew I was now a lord, and single. But now I'm better prepared. I've got people in my life who will help me dodge the social bullets that will definitely come flying my way" he chuckled.
Tonks looked on thoughtfully "what was it that pansy said to you harry" she asked.
Harry watched as the Head of Magical Law Enforcement and the Deputy Headmistress signed where necessary on the form before answering "oh she just reminded me that if I took up my lordships, I would be able to get my own justice via their families" he grinned an evil grin "apart from the known dark families, I'm glad I trusted her with that secret now, because I had totally forgot all about it" and barked out a laugh.
"Tonks, can you witness it please?" he asked squeezing her hand, seeing her smile and wink at him.
As soon as they were they were done the parchment disappeared and within seconds Harry started to glow.
"Oh shit, this can't be good" he chuckled.
"Don't worry Harry, it's just your families magic adding to your own. You'll enjoy it Harry, it's a rush, trust me" Amelia said with a naughty grin, as the light pulsed causing Harry to gasp in pleasure making the three blush slightly and giggle like school girls.
Harry's eyes popped open.
"Holy shit, that was better than one of Poppy's bed baths" he said with a laugh.
"I HEARD THAT POTTER" Poppy shouted, but the sound ended in a giggle coming from
her office.
With a smile on his face he saw a ring appear on his left hand. It was silver with an emerald, which had the potter coat of arms engraved on it.
"POPPY, I'M AN ADULT NOW, FINALLY WE CAN RUN AWAY TOGETHER".
"Silly boy I'm old enough to be your mother" she muttered as she came walking down towards them. "Or should I say silly Lord" she corrected, dropping a curtsey which brought a smile to the boy's face.
Harry chuckled and threw his head back in a even louder gasp, with his eyes rolling back into his head.
"Ohhhhhh shitttttttt" he groaned as another ring appeared on the pinky of his left hand. It was gold with a black diamond placed in it with a silver raven sunken into the diamond.
Tonks eyes opened wide.
"That's the Black family ring! Shit, you're Lord Black too" but her voice was cut off as another pulse brought Harry into spasm.
Amelia as well as everyone else now looked surprised.
"I thought it was only the Potter and Black lines that he was heir to" she said looking around to the other surprised ladies as they watched yet another ring appears. It was of pure white gold with a ruby set, with a triangle around a circle with a line through it etched on it.
"Which house is that I wonder" Amelia pondered.
"Pev Pev Peverell" Harry gasped, whilst lying down and looking pale "they told me in the summer".
"Holy fuck Harry, you're the Lord of three fucking noble houses" Tonks exclaimed loudly.
"Language Auror Tonks if you please, but I agree" said an astounded Minerva. "Somehow, I think your life has gotten even more hectic, but we will" she was interrupted as the glow pulsed again.
"Oh, shitttttt not again!" Harry shouted as he went into spasm. This time Poppy heard a couple of bones crack under the strain making him scream "ahhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhh" before passing out.
A worried Tonks shot a look at the nurse.
"Can't you help him" she pleaded.
The concerned nurse just shook her head.
"Not until his magic has finished flaring, the poor boy" she sighed, and watched as a fourth ring appeared, all gold in the shape of a lion's head. "Minerva isn't that?" she shot a look towards her friend.
With eyes wide as dinner plates,
"Yes, Poppy that's the Gryffindor house ring. The House of Gryffindor has finally chosen his heir" Minerva said before slumping down into a chair followed by the other witches. "This is unheard of, none of the founders four have picked an heir in recent times. Their lines have all died out, but then again, I don't think any student in history has gotten into so much trouble than our Harry Potter, so we should of expected this" She continued with a wry smile, bringing nods from all gathered.
Once again, his magic flared, this time making his body rise from the bed glowing. As he writhed in mid-air and his eyes shot open, a blood curdling scream shot out from his mouth for a good thirty seconds and as his body fell back to earth, the ladies watched as another three rings appeared on his hand before melting into the Gryffindor ring. As this happened they all felt a pulse of magic run through the castle and a voice boomed out.
THE FOUNDERS FOUR, HAVE CHOSEN THEIR HEIR.
THE FOUNDERS FOUR, HAVE FOUND THEIR CHAMPION.
AND NOW THE QUEST WILL START FOR THE LORD OF HOGWARTS LADIES.
ALL HAIL THE LORD OF HOGWARTS.
All around the castle shocked looks were everywhere, apart from a slight grin from the Headmaster. The castle had talked to him through the wards, announcing the founders four decision, which he wholeheartedly agreed with.
Back in the infirmary the witches were amazed about what had just happened, as they looked at the raven-haired Lord who was now sleeping peacefully.
"Well I didn't expect that" Tonks laughed.
Making them all laugh, Poppy stood up and poured some potion into his mouth.
"Just some Skele-Gro mixed with Dreamless sleep, now he can rest for the rest of the night in peace. I'm thinking the next few days will be busy for the poor lad" she said.
Amelia stood up.
"Well ladies we'd better go down to the hall and get this done. We'll see you later Poppy" and she headed to the door followed by the other's. But before they got to the door Tonks shouted back.
"Does this make you Queen of Hogwarts now Poppy?" she chuckled.
"Don't you start Tonks, and don't you dare put that in his head. He's too much like James and Sirius already, he doesn't need your help Miss Tonks!" Poppy snapped back, making all the witches chuckle.
Poppy watched her friends leaving in good spirits which they all need for the job ahead. She smoothed Harry's hair down and placed a kiss on his forehead. She whispered, "I love you like a son Harry, I hope you have some peace in your adult life that you haven't found in your young life so far" then she settled down in the chair next to him, holding his hand while reading a book.
After only a few minutes the quiet was gone as eight owls flew in, all with a letter for Harry from Gringotts. As she took all the letters from the birds allowing them to fly away, she seemed confused and muttered "seven lordships and eight letters hmmmm". But she then settled down into her original position letting sleep claim her just as it had with her patient.
Down in the Great Hall everyone was eating their puddings. There were a few nervous looks towards the teacher's tables where the two Aurors were sat chatting happily to the teachers around them.
As the puddings were finished and the students started to fidget, Amelia leaned across to speak to Minerva.
"Are all the students here Minerva?" She asked. As Minerva gave a silent nod Amelia smiled "Then please lock the doors."
With that Minerva stood up, making the room go quiet. She raised her wand and the doors to the hall slammed shut, causing a wave of mutterings to flow through the hall.
"QUIET PLEASE…..I SAID QUIET!" She ordered, making 99% of the students jump. "I will now hand over to Director Bones of the Auror Department" and with a nod from Amelia she took her seat.
Well I hope you all have had a tasty meal. But now for something very distasteful, very distasteful indeed" Amelia sighed. "When I call your name please come and stand up here" She ordered as she unfolded a piece of parchment and took a deep breath. "Ronald Weasley, Dean Thomas, Seamus Finnigan, Vincent Crabbe, Gregory Goyle, Draco Malfoy, Ernie McMillan, Zacharias Smith, Theodore Nott, Terry Boot and Michael Corner".
Slowly all of the boys, apart from Draco and Ron, headed towards the top table and lined up opposite the head Auror. She looked down at her list.
"Ron Weasley and Draco Malfoy, up here NOW!".
Snape stood up.
"I'm sure that I can deal with the Slytherins in my office. Malfoy, Crabbe, Goyle and Nott with me" he ordered, standing up.
A little hope flashed across the three boys faces as they started to head towards Professor Snape.
"Not this time Professor Snape, please sit down you have no authority over this, isn't that correct Headmaster?" Amelia said calmly, but with an authoritative edge.
Dumbledore nodded.
"You are correct Director, please take a seat Professor Snape...now". He watched as the sneering Professor sat back down. "Boys please hurry up, we don't have all night".
Ron and Draco finally made it to the line-up with their heads hanging low.
"Right, as you know the student called Harry Potter was put into a coma over two weeks ago after being attacked by a cowardly group. They had lured him into an empty classroom by giving him a note from a friend telling him to meet her there. Luckily today Mr Potter woke up but with extensive injuries, including broken bones, muscle damage and swelling on the brain"
This caused gasps and cries throughout the hall, and even Snape paled.
"Unfortunately," Amelia continued "due to the damage he sustained, he couldn't remember his attackers" The line of boys seemed to sigh with relief, despite being all lined up.
"But luckily Mr Potter is now very well versed in Occlumency, so when he allowed me into his mind I managed to piece together the memory, and with him giving his permission we shall show you that right now, lights please Minerva".
As it went dark and the memory played, all of the occupants watched. Girls cried, boys swore and even some teachers shed a tear as the memory showed all the boys involved standing around Harry, kicking and stamping, along with a couple of them spitting on the injured boy. There was suddenly uproar as the lights came back up.
"ARREST THEM"
"SEND THEM TO PRISON"
"EXPEL THEM"
"YOU COWARDLY SCUM"
"SILENCE" boomed the Headmaster silencing the crowd.
Amelia stood up once again.
"I'm afraid the boys involved cannot be arrested as they are under age, and it happened on school property. But all of their parents have been called for a meeting with us tomorrow in order to discuss punishment." She looked down and saw the rage and upset within Harry's group of friends. "Nobody and I mean nobody will take out revenge on these boys. They will be disciplined accordingly by the school….Minerva?" Amelia asked, and took her seat.
The Deputy Headmistress walked down and past the line of boys.
"Prefects? hand me your badges now" Minerva snapped, and then once that was done "now any clubs or teams you belong to, you are banned from for the rest of the school year, and before you start thinking this will be forgotten and your Head of House will allow you to join them again, you are wrong. This has come from the Headmaster himself. Also each person will lose 50pts from their House and receive two weeks suspension starting tomorrow, when your parents turn up" she turned her stern look upon the now white as a sheet boys.
Ron lifted his head.
"What if I apologise to Harry, can I stay?" he pleaded.
"YOU NEARLY KILLED HIM RON, DO YOU HONESTLY THINK SORRY IS GOING TO CUT IT" shouted his Sister.
"Well Mr Weasley, I think you got your answer. Now I suggest that each of you go back to your common room and go to bed and stay there and wait till you are collected in the morning. Any rule breaking will mean expulsion on the spot, so go now" Minerva ordered as she opened the hall doors and watched the boys run out, as other students shouted out insults.
"Ok enough of that, talk amongst yourself for five minutes...thank you" Minerva advised.
"Professor what was that about the Founders Four" asked a seventh year Hufflepuff.
"That I'm afraid I can't tell you at the moment. We will be discussing this tomorrow evening" and with a sigh Minerva slumped into her chair. "Well that's the easy bit done" she said bringing nods from the Aurors.
Well that's it, I hope you liked it, and the next chapter will be up next Saturday.
This Nickp41 signing off..