I don't own Ranma 1/2, KHR, HP, Sherlock, or any Marvel Characters!
Quick Note: It's nasty weather out again, freezing pellet rain mixed with snow and rain. Yuck, second day in a row. I also meant to get this out yesterday, but things kept cropping up.
Shinigami: I'm not quite ready to reveal that, just yet, but I do have a rough outline... Which is weird, as I don't do outlines.
FANactic Writer: Glad you enjoyed it! I'm not sure if she'll say it to Tom or not, but you never know.
Defeating A Tyrant
When Harry made it back up to the castle, Dumbledore was waiting for him at the entrance. There was a disappointed look plastered on his face. Nana took one look at Dumbledore and rolled her eyes, discretely. Bel snickered at Harry's well hidden annoyed expression, aware as Harry cut his eyes at him warningly. This was to be his moment, and it appeared that the entire school was present, as was Rita Skeeter, who made sure to stay next to Madam Bones.
Of course, who Dumbledore didn't see was Cornelius Fudge, who was also behind Madam Bones, along with the Board of Governors, called together by the Malfoy's former House Elf, and unaware of why they were present.
"Harry, my boy. We really need to have a talk-" Dumbledore began.
"Actually Headmaster, as much as I respect your positions, unless it pertains to my studies my Guardians have advised me that it is inappropriate to do so, unless they are present. I'm sure you understand, with all of your important positions, it might be construed as favoritism by the other students," Harry advised the Headmaster calmly. That brief respite from the Headmaster at Gringotts, with Nana, Bel, and the Goblins giving him advice on how to turn a phrase to his will had really paid off.
"My dear boy, the others know that you are a special case and-"
"And I don't really see why such an influential member of our government, that holds not one, not two, but three demanding jobs could possibly have time for me. If something does come up then I will speak to Professor McGonagal, my head of house, or another professor," Harry replied in a semi-concerned tone.
"My dear boy, I really must insist that we-" Dumbledore began again, but shook his head as he saw a glint of something in the blonde's eyes that was with the Goblin Curse Breakers.
"Are you all right professor?" Harry asked in concern, noting that the Headmaster was distracted by Bel's eyes. "Maybe we could conjure a chair or something for him, Madam Bones."
"I am perfectly fine, my dear boy," Dumbledore twitched a bit, realizing he'd missed a bit of what Harry had said.
"I can conjure a chair, if you need it, Professor Dumbledore," Madam Bones conjured one right next to him.
"That is a very nice conjuration, Amelia, but it is unneeded-" Dumbledore began.
"I had no idea that he had three jobs until you told me, Madam Bones. How on earth does he keep up with such a workload, and at his age?" Nana questioned Amelia.
"I honestly have no idea," Madam Bones hid her smirk behind her facade of a prim and proper witch.
"It's ironic that it will only take six words to stop your meddling," Nana projected her thoughts loud enough for Dumbledore to catch them.
"Don't you think he looks tired?" Harry stage whispered to Ms. Skeeter.
"What?" Dumbledore glared at Nana before he turned and gave Harry a confused look. "Harry, what did you just tell Ms. Skeeter? Harry? What did he-"
The Board of Governors raised their eyebrows as they wondered why Dumbledore was having a strange episode, Fudge smirked, thinking that Potter was now on his side, when he realized that he didn't know who Mr. Potter's guardians were, "Mr. Potter, might I have a moment of your time?"
"Madam Bones?" Harry hid behind Nana.
"It's quite all right, Harry," Madam Bones smiled. "That our current Minister of Magic, Cornelius Fudge."
"Yes, yes. Do forgive me, it's terribly rude to forget to introduce oneself. I'm Minister Fudge," Fudge came towards Harry and held out his hand. "A pleasure to meet you Mr. Potter. When you get a moment, I'd like to set up a meeting with your Guardians to discuss a few minor things-"
"Oh, and what would these things be, Minister Fudge?" Nana's eyes lit up at the challenge, "Would it be about how someone mismanaged my ward and delivered him to his abusive Aunt? How his name is being used without his permission in Wizarding Britain? Or is it how he hasn't been safe inside Hogwarts these last two years? I wonder what we could possibly have to discuss?"
The Board turned to Nana as one, the look of disgust on their faces at the accusation she'd brought against them was oddly satisfying, Mr. Malfoy leveled a glare at her, "You are Mr. Potter's Guardian, Miss...?"
"Mrs. Yamamoto-Black," Nana wrinkled her nose at him with the smirk of a cat that had gotten the canary, the cream, and gotten away with it.
"Black?!" Cornelius gaped in surprise at her.
Nana chuckled, "Imagine my surprise when I found out that my brother was Lord Black."
Cornelius paled, as did all of the Board of Governors, except Lucius Malfoy, "I see. And would you happen to know if Lord Black would see fit to return my wife and heir? They left for a meeting with him and never returned."
"Oh, dear. I hate to be the barer of poor news, Lord Malfoy. Lord Black has annulled your marriage. You'll have to speak with his solicitor to gain the details. I wasn't really paying much attention, as he was making so many changes!" Nana smiled in false vapidity at Lucius.
"What type of changes, Mrs. Yamamoto-Black?" Cornelius winced as his voice pitched above the whispering of the students.
"Why to change the Black's seat to Gray, of course," Nana smiled widely at him. "We're neither light magic or dark now, but a lovely shade of gray!"
If news could have killed, the Minister, Dumbledore, and the Board would have been dead twice over. Lucius, however, was spitting mad, "And how would I go about setting up an appeal with Lord Black to discuss the reversal of this annulment?"
"Oh dear. I'm afraid that once Lord Black makes up his mind, it is impossible to change it," Nana played the sweet innocent sister. "After all, we must do what's best for House Black and our wards, which Harry and young Draco have become."
"Be that as it may, I insist on speaking to Lord Black at his earliest convenience-" Lucius snarled.
"I'm afraid that would be impossible at this time. However, if you'd like to make an appointment with his solicitor, you can schedule a meeting at Gringotts," Nana smiled happily at him.
"NO I WISH TO SEE HIM NOW!" Lord Malfoy burst out angrily and began to advance on her, only to have an Asian man with a sword step in front of him and block his path, "Stand aside!"
"It would be unwise to go against me or the Goblins, Malfoy," the swordsman warned with a deadly tone in his voice. All it took was one look into the swordman's eyes for him to see that this man was dangerous.
"Awe, thank you sweetie!" Nana leaned on the swordman's arm and pecked his cheek, "Isn't my husband just the sweetest man?"
Lucius had decided that a tactical retreat was in order, and backed away slowly, so as not to provoke Mrs. Yamamoto-Black's husband. He knew that he'd have to tell his Lord about who Potter was staying with, and pray that he was able to get out of going after Potter, but with the other followers of the Dark Lord being killed off by someone or other, it might not be his choice anymore.
Harry was trying hard not to burst out into laughter at the frightened expression on Lucius' pale face. Bel was snickering loudly at the fact that Dumbledore was still trying to question Harry and Mrs. Skeeter, and never even noticed that Nana had outed herself as Harry's guardian! Mrs. Skeeter was having a field day, as this would definitely be the juiciest story that she'd ever had yet!
The next morning in the Great Hall, after the mail was dropped off, Harry's owl Hedwig was munching on a piece of bacon as he read the Daily Prophet's front page.
DAILY PROPHET
CHAMBER OF SECRETS REVEALED! - Rita Skeeter
Harry Potter recently revealed the Chamber of Secrets to this reporter and we were able to see the corpse of the Basilisk that he defeated. This find has been a long time coming and this reporter was lucky enough to get the exclusive! The Basilisk was over a thousand years old and was released by You Know Who to attack the students of Hogwarts. This ended when Harry Potter and Ronald Weasley charged into the Chamber to retrieve Ginny Weasley, who had been taken by the Basilisk on You Know Who's orders. The Basilisk has been rendered down to potions ingredients by Potions Master Snape and a battalion of Goblins, while a posse of Curse Breakers made sure that there weren't any other traps or deadly curses lying around that could harm this humble reporter. We're lucky that this young man is part of our community. - More about the Chamber on page 6.
HOGWARTS NOT SAFE FOR OUR CHILDREN! - Rita Skeeter
This writer heard it first, people! Our children aren't safe at Hogwarts! The new Guardian of Harry Potter testified that her ward has nearly been killed in his first two years at Hogwarts. Does this have anything to do with the Headmaster being overworked and too old to keep up with the younger generation? - More on page 2.
DUMBLEDORE: OVERWORKED WITH THREE DEMANDING JOBS! - Rita Skeeter
After the reveal of the Chamber of Secrets, Albus P. W. B. Dumbledore greeted the Goblins, Harry Potter, and the rest of the group, along with Madam Bones, the Board of Governors, and our esteemed Minister at the doors of Hogwarts. It was revealed that Harry Potter is a very considerate young man, and cares greatly about our elderly Headmaster. He didn't even wish to waste his time, when Dumbledore has three highly demanding jobs! What are these jobs? Well, he's the Head of the I.C.W., Chief Mugwump, and the Headmaster of Hogwarts School of Witchcraft and Wizardry. If one would only look at how Dumbledore looked in his youth, you'd be surprised by the change in him. As shown in the picture when he was the D.A.D.A. teacher of Hogwarts. It appears that three jobs and age has caught up to our former champion who helped defeat Grindelwald. It show's how much our younger hero, Harry Potter cares, as he questioned if Dumbledore needed a chair conjured for him. The question is, are three jobs too much for the aging Dumbledore? This reporter thinks that it may be. - More about Grindelwald on page 4. More about Dumbledore on page 5.
Harry stared down at the paper in his hands, "She really sensationalized the story."
"At least she got your names right, but there's no mention of how the Dursley's treated you or the improper managing from your prior Guardians," Hermione pointed out.
"She has a point, mate," Ron shrugged as he stuffed his face.
"Don't worry too much, Harry. It will come out sooner than you think," Luna sat happily next to Harry. "Do you think Bel will come visit us again, soon?"
"I'll make sure to ask him for you, unless you'd like to call him tonight?" Harry asked Luna.
"That sounds lovely! Thank you Harry!" Luna beamed at him, "You are very lucky that she likes you enough not to get jealous."
"She?" Harry turned to Luna a bit confused, "She who?"
Luna just smiled at him and put a pastry in her mouth, apparently talking to another Seer had done her a bit of good, when she wasn't trying to be confusing.