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Giving In

Chapter 6: Dumbledores mind

*Meanwhile at Hogwarts*

Dumbledore sat in his office in contemplation. The savior of the wizarding world, his weapon, Harry Potter was cursed and kidnapped by the notoriously evil Dark Lord Voldemort and his most trusted spy, the ruggedly handsome Severus Snape had been tortured and held captive at Riddle manor. At least that's what he had told the order members at the meeting this morning. If they knew what had actually happened to Harry and Severus they would question his ability to lead. He needed to have control of his people. If they started to question him and rebel against him all of his plans would be washed down the drain. Harry was the linchpin that would be his downfall unless he stopped him or brought him back over to the 'light' side. Severus had been gone for more than a day and a half. He must have been compromised. He always knew Severus never had the stomach to be a spy for him. Severus was always questioned his actions. He wasn't a very loyal follower. Dumbledore had always been able to control others, it was one of his greater abilities but for some strange reason he could never keep a hold on Severus. He always had to repeat the charms in order to keep him loyal.

Dumbledore was so lost in thought that he didn't realize that Minerva McGonagall had walked in. He jerked his head up when he heard the scrapping of the chair that McGonagall was moving, she sat down. "Ahh Minerva how lovely it is to see you! What do you need? Tea?" Albus asked her using his most convincing old man voice while offering her a cuppa "no thanks Albus. I was wondering what you plan to do? Severus has been missing for over a day. He's never gone this long without contacting us. Are you planning a search party? Harry and Severus have been kidnaped! What are you going do about it?" McGonagall asked with genuine concern. She loved Harry and Severus like they were her own sons. She was very worried. Albus looked sad "I'm afraid I can't risk any more peoples lives. They're big boys they can get out of it. We have no way of telling where they are. They're cursed and on the Dark side. They're past the point of help. I'm sorry." Said Albus not looking sorry at all. "Albus you can't possibly be serious? This is Harry and Severus we are talking about. We have to do something. We can't leave them to the mercy of that monster!" Minerva exclaimed. McGonagall was on her feet at this point looking very cross with Dumbledore. All the paintings on the wall were watching with intrigue. "Minerva I'm not saying we're not going to do anything. All I'm implying is that we wait a while. Severus is a very skilled wizards and I'm positive that he can get Harry and himself out of Riddle manor. Just give it time." Albus got out of his chair and walked over to McGonagall, Pulling her into a hug. "Albus I'm just so scared. I don't want anything to happen to them." Minervera said while laying her head on his shoulder. "Me too Minerva. Me too." Albus said while grinning. He had the perfect way of getting Minerva to do what he wanted. All he had to do was say the right words and look at her a certain a way and she was putty in his hands!

McGonagall walked out of Dumbledores office feeling relieved. Her suspicions had been correct. Lately her trust in Dumbledore was wavering. His stories were never adding up and his lack of concern for Harry and Severus had just verified her suspicions. If he wasn't going to help get them back she would have to help them herself. She had the trust of most of the Hogwarts headmasters portraits on her side. With their help she was positive she could find Riddle manor. She just needed to get the portrait of Salazar Slytherin to help her, with his help she would be able to move around Riddle manor undetected in order to save Harry and Severus. She knew a trip to the dungeons was in order...

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