Author's Note: All errors are my own and I don't make any money from writing this.

The students went down to the Great Hall and were immediately swamped by Ravenclaw and Slytherin friends wanting to know what was happening. Draco started the questions with a simple one, "Were you expelled?"

Greg answered this one, "No. We weren't but…" he looked around at all the people who had gathered. There were friends but also gossips who wanted to be 'in the know' about anything exciting happening at Hogwarts. The teens decided to keep as much as possible a secret until the outcome of the meeting was finalized so he didn't want to say anything in front of everyone. "I don't really want to talk here but I will say that there's to be a meeting with some of the Professors and our parents before they decide anything."

Their friends took the hint and let the subject drop. It left the gossips frustrated that they still didn't know what the meeting was about.

It would take three days before everyone was assembled for 'the inquisition' as the teens were calling it and they took advantage of those days. They discussed what and how to tell the adults what they have been doing.

They would have loved it if the adults would have just trusted and believed in them but since it had gone this far they knew they would have to go all the way and explain everything. The question really was how to explain it and who would do the explaining. They decided to tell the story from the beginning, each telling their own part.

The night before everyone was scheduled to arrive Greg and Cho were sitting in the Slytherin common room talking with Hermione, Draco, Tracey, and Theo about what might happen tomorrow. Hermione spoke up, "I can't believe they're going through with this. You have been working so hard, it's completely unfair. If the worst happens, I'm starting a petition or something to get you reinstated."

Greg was getting antsy and it came out in his words, "Pssh! Unfair? This whole place is designed to be unfair." The questioning looks had him continuing, "Granger, you answer a question and get ten points. TEN! I answered a question last week in Muggle Studies and got three points. Why was my answer worth fewer points than yours? Wouldn't it make sense to give more points to people who aren't guaranteed to know the answers? Don't give them points for trying because that's just hippogriff shite. But if they are willing to speak up even if they aren't sure they know the correct answer and DO have the correct answer...after all isn't that the point of awarding points? To encourage studying and achievement? Why are their answers less worthy of points than someone who knows all the answers? I'm not saying your answer wasn't worth ten points but my answer was worth more than three. So, where's the fairness in that? This place is nothing but unfair." He looked Granger straight in the eyes, "so a good question is: when it comes to fair what's your basis of comparison? Thank you for the offer but I don't need your help. We aren't friends. Until you started dating Malfoy you never spoke one word to me. I was too stupid for you to talk to. So I don't need your help now." He knew his words had stung her and made Malfoy angry on her behalf so he lessened the sting, "I do appreciate your offer of help but this is something I have to face on my own. Rather I have to face it with Cho and Maggie." He smiled at Cho, "I think I'm good. In fact, I think it's time to walk Cho back to her dorm and head off to bed myself."

Cho, smiling, bid her friends good night and allowed Greg to escort her out. As the door closed, Greg enjoyed the stunned silence he had left behind. Stupid...right…*smirk* As they reached the stairs that led out of the dungeons Cho was still smiling. "Greg, no matter what happens tomorrow, I want you to know that I'm proud of what we have done, what you have accomplished and to be your friend."

Greg was surprised at the admission. No one had said anything like that to him in years but Cho wasn't done. "Maggie and I talked and no matter what happens we plan to keep being your friends and if you want, we will continue to work with you for as long as you want." Cho chuckled, "actually, I'd be surprised if Maggie didn't show up on your doorstep and order you to keep working."

Greg barked a laugh, "Yeah, that's Mags alright." They had reached the Ravenclaw tower and Cho had answered the entry question. She stood in the doorway and turned to say goodnight but Greg had an admission he wanted her to know, "Goodnight, Cho. Thanks...for everything. You are a great teacher. Don't ever let anyone tell you different."

Cho smiled at him, "Greg, it's been a pleasure. Thank you, Goodnight," and she closed the door.

The next day was meeting day and the whole school was abuzz with gossip. The rest of the student body knew something was happening but since only a select few knew about the cheating accusation, speculation was thick on the ground. Everything from a sex scandal involving the three teens to them studying and using Dark Arts on other students was said to be "The Truth". Greg just rolled his eyes at what he heard. He had enough to think about already.

The very large number of people arriving for the meeting didn't lessen the rumors but added to them. Not only were Mr. & Mrs. Goyle, Mr. & Mrs. Chang and Ms. Henry attending the meeting but several Professors were to attend as well. Professors Snape, Flitwick, and Sprout were going to be there because they were the heads of each of the houses. Professors McGonagall and Dumbledore were already attending as were Professors Johnson and Hawk-Monitor because they were the accusing professors. Professor Babbling insisted on being there because, as she put it, "I was the only one who believed in the children in the first place". Additionally, Mr. Lucius Malfoy was asked to attend as a representative of the Board of Governors.

The meeting was to be held in an unused classroom that has been rearranged. It now appeared similar to the Wizengamot chambers with three chairs in the center for the teens and everyone else facing them in a U shape.

The meeting was scheduled to begin in the morning. Normally it wouldn't have taken so long to assemble the parents but Ms. Henry was a muggle and special arrangements had to be made. The morning of the meeting Ms. Henry was to travel to Galloway where she was to meet Professor Johnson, the Muggle Studies Professor. It was thought he would be less likely to stand out as different to the muggles of the area.

Professor Johnson met Ms. Henry after his fourth attempt at locating her. Unfortunately, he started out on a completely bungled foot.

He approached a woman to inquire, "Mrs. Henry?" At her nod of assent, he continued his introduction, "Excellent. Fifth times a charm. I'm Professor Johnson. It is a pleasure to meet you despite the circumstances. Dreadful mess this. Cheating of all things. And at Hogwarts of all places! Well, shall we go?" He had a smile on his face that just begged to be removed.

The Muggle woman leveled a glare at him. "Mr. Johnson, first it's MS. Henry as I have never married. And second and more importantly my daughter would not cheat. And until such a time as all evidence, not conjecture, is presented and these children have been given their due process she is innocent. She hasn't been convicted of cheating, therefore, I would appreciate it if you kept your opinions to yourself. I will not have your diatribe of slander forced upon me. My daughter was correct when she insisted on having me present. What were you people thinking? Were you thinking at all? An unfounded accusation about such a serious offense and you thought to have meetings with the children without informing their parents?! Thank God my child has more sense than to allow that to happen. Do you understand such an accusation, even unproven, could have enormous and irreparable consequences for her future and the futures of the other two children?" All the Professor was able to do was to stare at her with a frozen, forced smile still on his face. She let out a frustrated sigh, "Well? Are we going to stand here much longer or are we continuing on our way?"

That brought the shell-shocked professor out of his stupor, "Yes, of course. I mean no! I mean, we'll continue if you are ready to go." She nodded she was ready. He spotted her luggage as he glanced around to make sure no one was watching before he brought out his wand. He placed a disillusionment charm on them both then shrunk her luggage to a size to fit in her purse. "If you will just place your hand on me..on my arm I mean, we can leave."

Ms. Henry placed her hand on his arm and was promptly apparated to Hogsmeade. She was unsteady on her feet for a few minutes before taking a deep breath, "Well, that was wholly unpleasant. I hope that won't be repeated anytime soon."

"No Mrs..Um..Ms. Henry. From here we'll take one of the school's magical carriages to the castle." He indicated for her proceed him. Maggie had told her about the magical carriages that pulled themselves so she wasn't completely surprised when she saw them. But riding in a carriage without someone steering it did make her a bit nervous.

Maggie met them at the entrance to the castle and immediately fell on her mum with a hug. "Mummy! I'm so glad you're here. This is madness." She had tears in her eyes when she pulled back from her mum.

"Oh honey, it's going to be alright. No matter what, I know you didn't do anything wrong and I am so proud of you. I'm so happy to see you. You have grown so much! I hate that I can't see you every day. But…" she took a deep breath and turned to two other teens that were present. "You must be Greg and Cho. Maggie has told me so much about you both. Thank you for being such good friends to her."

"Mum!" Maggie looked a little mortified at her mum's comment. "Yes, these are Greg Goyle and Cho Chang."

Ms. Henry shook each teen's hand before she turned to Professor Johnson who had been waiting patiently. "Mr. Johnson, how much time do we have before the meeting?"

"It's Professor, mum, not Mister."

Ms. Henry's eyes locked on Professor Johnson, "For. the. Moment. How much time?"

"About...about...30 minutes." He stammered. "May I show you the way?"

"No thank you. I would like some time to speak with my daughter and her friends before we do anything else." She turned to her daughter, "Where shall we talk...in private?"

Maggie smiled and led the way to a classroom that wasn't currently being used. "How's this mum?"

"This should be fine." She closed the door on the four of them. "Ok. Now tell me everything I don't already know. I'm sure there's a plan, yes?"

"Yes, there's a plan," Cho said and then laid out their plan.

Ms. Henry was impressed, "It sounds like you have thought this out. It sounds like a good plan but I think we need to get there."

The four left the room and headed to the meeting. The teens introduced their parents to each other and then Professor Johnson escorted Ms. Henry to meet the Headmaster and Deputy Headmaster of the school as well as Mr. Malfoy as the representative of the Board of Governors.

The meeting was about to begin until Ms. Henry saw the layout of the chairs surrounding the children, she was not pleased. "No, this won't work; I will be sitting with my child not sitting across the room from her." She picked up a chair and moved it behind the others, then looked over to the other parents. Mrs. Chang took her chair over to sit with Cho and slowly Mr. Chang and the Goyles did the same.

After watching the rearrangement of the chairs, HeadMaster Dumbledore smiled at the families and started the meeting. "Welcome to you all. Thank you all for coming. We know why we are here today, so, children what do you have to say?"

Before anyone else could speak, Ms. Henry stood up. "HeadMaster, excuse me but I believe I would like to hear the charges and evidence that was gathered that made you come to the conclusion that these children cheated. After all, I am the lone outsider here and I don't know what processes you used. I would like to learn how it was done and how you...fine educators came to these conclusions." She did her best not to hesitate too much while describing her feelings about the teachers who were accusing her child.

HeadMaster Dumbledore gave her a slight smile, "There has not been an accusation of anything at this time. But of course, it is your right to hear what the professors believe. Professor Hawk-Monitor, if you would."

Professor Hawk-Monitor stood up and detailed the 'evidence' that led to them questioning the teens. After which Ms. Henry was more than irate. "This is what you have? You accuse three students of cheating based on this….this tripe?" Ms. Henry was about to go on a tear through their so-called evidence when she felt her daughter stand up.

"It's ok mum. Remember we have a plan but thanks." Maggie smiled at her mum and got a smile in return as sat down.

Maggie faced the assembly, "Professors and guests, we are here because our friend and fellow student, Greg Goyle started to get decent grades this year. It seems to us that you all decided that he had to be cheating because of those grades. Subsequently, you accused Cho and I as well. You asked us to explain ourselves but we decided as a group not to explain ourselves out of respect for our friend's right to privacy. You didn't accept that so we are here now, guilty until proven innocent." She had watched her mum practice her opening statements often enough to know to take a dramatic pause here so she did. The assembled people started to clear their throats at that revelation of their own actions. Maggie continued, "The reason we decided not to explain ourselves wasn't just to preserve Greg's privacy but because this...circumstance is unheard of in the wizarding world. So now, we are going to tell you a story. We each are going tell you our story in order. I ask that you hold all your questions until the end. Thank you. Greg?"

Maggie sat while Greg stood and faced the group, "Hello. I...um...I" *sigh* "I was tired of not getting decent grades no matter how hard I tried. I took extra classes and studied and nothing ever helped. So I asked for help from Cho Chang. She was kind enough to agree. But no matter how much we tried, nothing helped and I was ready to quit school." Greg sat down and Cho stood.

"I knew he knew the material because we talked about it. He understood the material but for some reason, his writing was always poor, letters backward and misspelled, wand motions incorrect and potions never worked. After one of his tests, I was studying it and not watching where I was walking so I literally ran into Maggie and sent the test parchments flying. Maggie, whom I didn't know at this point, helped me gather the papers and after glancing at them she asked me a very important question. 'How does dyslexia affect your wand work and potions?' I have to tell you, I had no idea what she was talking about." Cho sat and Maggie stood.

"And I soon discovered nobody in the wizarding world has any idea what dyslexia or learning disabilities are. A learning disability is what muggles call it when someone's brain, Greg's in this case, doesn't register information the way you or I would."

Mr. Goyle abruptly stood up, "My son's brain is just fine. How dare you say his brain doesn't work!"

Maggie smiled at Mr. Goyle, "You're correct, Mr. Goyle, Greg's brain does work just fine, it just works differently." She turned back to the assembly, "Learning is a skill like anything else. If what you are doing doesn't work, you need to find a different way to do it. All we did was figure out why he was having trouble and what had to happen to change it. We found a different way for Greg to learn but he's the one who did all the work. But I'm getting ahead of the story." She took a breath and started to pace a little while talking. "When I realized there was no learning disability information in the wizarding world, I wrote my Mother and asked her to send me whatever information she could find on dyslexia. And she did." Maggie produced all the printouts, documents and letters she had received from her mum at the same time Ms. Henry produced all the letters Maggie had written her regarding Greg. She handed the letters to the Headmaster, "Here are all of our correspondence. As you can see it has taken a while figuring all this out.

"Now you may wonder what dyslexia is. Dyslexia is by definition 'a general term for disorders that involve difficulty in learning to read or interpret words, letters, and other symbols, but that do not affect general intelligence'*. And that's the key: it does NOT affect general intelligence. You can ask him just about any question about a subject and he can verbally give you the correct answer but ask him to write it out...that's when the problem showed its ugly head.

"I can see by your faces that some of you don't believe me about all this. So let's do a little test. Professor McGonagall? Would you please ask Greg a question he can verbally answer?"

"Of course. Mr. Goyle, what is Golpalott's Third Law?" She thought she might have thrown him a tough problem since she asked a potions question rather than a transfiguration question.

Greg stood up, "Golpalott's Third Law states that an antidote for a blended poison is equal to more than the sum of the antidotes for each of the separate components. Basically, it states if you blend 2 or more poisons together to create a new poison, you can't just blend their antidotes together to make an effective antidote for the new poison."

Maggie addressed Professor McGonagall, "Professor, is that correct?"

It was Professor Snape that answered instead, "Yes, it is. But you said, Ms. Henry, that his brain doesn't learn the way we do. How is it possible that he knows this?"

"Professor, you have lectured on this topic on more than one occasion and the spoken word rather than written instructions are easier for him to learn & remember. Greg are you up for another demonstration?" He nodded. "Professor Flitwick, please demonstrate the wand motions for a spell that Greg would not have studied yet."

Professor Flitwick drew his wand and proceeded to do the wand motion for the Softening Charm. Greg did his best to follow the motions and repeat them. But when he got to one part he went the wrong way.

"That doesn't prove anything. He could be faking it!" Professor Hawk-Monitor exclaimed.

Maggie huffed a frustrated sigh and was about to lose her cool before her mum called to her, "Maggie! Psst! Maggie!" When Maggie looked at her she motioned her daughter over.

Maggie took a couple of steps to reach Ms. Henry. Whispering so only her mum and friends could hear her, "Mum, these people...I don't know how to convince them."

"You can't honey. Don't try. You are accused of cheating, prove that you haven't been. That's what you need to do today. The rest may come with time." Ms. Henry advised.

Maggie stopped and looked at her mum. "Right, ok." She looked at her friends and turned to address the assembled adults. She mumbled under her breath, "Lord I hope this works." Louder, "You think he might have been faking the wand motions. Fair point. If you are willing to come with us, we can show you our workspace. All of our notes and work are laid out. All you have to do is come to look."

"Yes! I would like to see this place." Professor Babbling exclaimed with a smile on her face. "These students deserve to have their efforts observed. We are after all here for the truth."

All three teens and their families were surprised at the show of support from the Ancient Runes Professor. They had no idea a professor had been supporting them and were pleased by the revelation.

There was some grumbling from some people, but when the four House Heads agreed with Professor Babbling everyone agreed.

Maggie looked to her friends and smiled saying, "This way. We are going up to the 7th floor."

Cho and Greg lead the way from the classroom so Maggie could talk quietly with her mum. "I'm sorry about all this mum."

"Honey it's not your fault and you are doing really really great. These...people are unbelievable. I'm so proud of you for standing up and making sure you and your friends had representation in this asinine process. But that's for later today. Right now, I wanna know how things are going for you apart from this mess."

"Things are fine, mum." Her mum gave her a look that said: "don't even try that with me". Maggie smiled a little, "Honestly, mum. Things are better. Working with Greg and Cho has been...I feel like I almost belong here, you know? Like things were finally really starting to make sense. Then all this started to happen. Did I tell you what Greg was going to do?" Ms. Henry shook her head no so Maggie continued, "He was going to just accept being expelled to save Cho and me from being accused of doing anything wrong!"

"I assume that's when you sent for me?"

"Yes. I was NOT going to let him do that. It was ridiculous."

"That's my girl!" They kept walking and talking but eventually they reached their destination. "Honey, where are we?" She asked watching the ugly moving tapestry of Barnabas the Barmy trying to teach trolls to ballet dance.

Maggie said "This is where we have been studying. The Room of Requirement." She opened the door and led her mum inside where all the others were waiting.

"Oh! The magical room you told me about? The one that changed itself into what you needed."

"Yep." Louder she addressed the group. "So, um...this is where we've been working. As you can see the room has provided us with just about everything we needed from blackboards and chalk to desks and a mini potions lab." She glanced at Professor Snape to see how he would feel about them doing potions here.

He simply raised his eyebrow and walked over to make sure it safe while asking, "Where did you get all the ingredients?"

This had Maggie stuttering, "Owl...Owl order...mostly." His sharp eyes fixed on her, "Well, some of the ingredients needed to be fresh. If we couldn't get them, we just talked the potion making through and worked on stirring motions and such." As his eyes were still fixed on her, she paled but continued, "Please..um...Pl...Please look around. All our work is just as we left it. Feel free to ask us any questions you have about all this."

The adults started to wander around the room, reading notes and assignments.