Chapter 6 – – Revenge
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"Wendy I'm going nuts here at Hogwarts. I have to pretend that I'm learning stuff that we learn two years ago and it's driving me bonkers."
"Harry don't you think I feel the same way? Why don't we try to talk Hedwig into flaming us into London for a show and a pizza. Even if we get into trouble I would enjoy the break and the time away from here."
"I know what I would like to do for fun and that would be to lock Lockhart in his cage of pixies."
"Well I do like the idea about putting him in a cage so why don't we go get a pizza or two and come back here and plan some fun with Lockhart. Hedwig!"
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"Pom Pom I thought the Weasley twins were a problem but I haven't seen this much troubles since the Marauders were here at Hogwarts." Professor McGonagall lamented.
"Minni, I thought that pouf Lockhart looked funny running around with polka dot hair and pink robes but I'm beginning to worry about our safety."
"I agree whoever's doing this is dangerous to a professionals image. I can't believe I saw Severus change in front of me, I mean Severus? Can you believe blonde hair and an orange tutu? This is getting too funny but I fear we could be next."
"Well I did think your Griffs wearing Slytherin colored robes for the day was a bit too much."
Meanwhile in the Hufflepuff common room, in a quiet corner, two conspirators were whispering to each other. "Why don't you ask Libby?"
"Okay, but I'm not sure there's anything to find. All that stuff was probably in the house that was destroyed."
"Libby!" POP!
"Libby can you go to the Potter vaults and see if there are any books on pranking or some of my parent's old diaries?"
"Yes Master Harry." POP!
The next morning I was thrilled to find several books on the end table next to my bed. There was diary from my mother along with several journals from the Marauders and the book on how to become an Animagus. I made a copy of each, except the diary, and gave them to Wendy. My nose was in the book on how to become an Animagus the rest of the day. I started planning another prank using the other books knowledge the very next day. The diary I wanted to read but what I might find between its covers intimidated me.
We again won most of our Quidditch matches but so did Gryffindor and because of Oliver Wood Keeper abilities we again lost the House cup on points. Hopes were very high because this was Wood's last year at Hogwarts.
Wendy and I helped Ginny and Luna with their schoolwork and had become close friends. We had wanted to visit over the summer but Luna and her father was going to go to Sweden and Ginny warned us off because of all her brothers. Ginny was sure they would think that I was chasing her while she was sure that Ron would probably chase Wendy. It was just as well as Ragnot sent us a note as soon as we arrived in our apartment as he had plans for Wendy and I this summer.
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"Wendy and Harry it's great to see you again." Ragnot seem too cheerful as we entered his office. "Harry you know that island you own that's hidden in the Bermuda triangle?"
I nodded my head as I remembered the island as part of the properties that I owned around the world.
"We thought that we would have a tutor teach you a few things such as 'Apperating' and see how you take to Animagus training. You'll be going to the island to learn how to 'Apperate' as its not possible here in Gringotts. Also because of your age it would cause Ministerial complication if done here in England."
"I'm sure a little fun in the sun won't cause us too many problems." I laughed hoping that I was correct.
"Your tutor just recently took up residency on the island. I wish to stress that he is perfectly safe and will not cause any harm to you or Wendy. If you recognize the individual please listen to him as he is telling the truth and can be trusted. Here's a portkey which will activate at 8 o'clock tomorrow morning. Have a nice time."
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"Hi, I'm Sirius Black who might you two be?"
"I-I-I'm Wendy Smythe a-a-and this is my brother H-Harry. "
I had my finger pointed at him but the Head Goblin said to listen to him...so that should make him fairly safe, I hoped.
"So who is playing the prank on you two, Dumbledore? I didn't think the good old boy had it in him to do any pranking. He knows I am innocent of all the things there claiming I did and from the looks of you two he never got around to mentioning those facts before he sent you here."
"No, the Goblins sent us here. Dumbledore has interfered, manipulated and has mucked up my life enough that I wouldn't even sit in the same room with him." I growled.
"Do you mind me asking who has gotten you so upset with Albus Dumbledore? He is the leader of the light and has always fought against the dark."
"Well let's see, he put me with an abusive family that beat the crap out of me until the Goblins interfered. Then we found out he was thieving from my family vaults all in the name of being my magical Guardian. Besides, why are you so happy with Dumbledore? Ragnot told me that the Chief Warlock Dumbledore was the one who signed the paperwork confiding you to Azkaban."
"If you two are finished!" Wendy sounded unhappy. "Ragnot sent us here to learn how to 'apparate' and be trained in becoming Animagus. I would like to see our rooms and you two can dissect Dumbledore later."
Wendy and I picked up and were able to accomplish 'Apparition /Disapparition' the very next day.
Most of our non-training time was spent with me and Black arguing over Dumbledore's intentions and foibles.
"Now I don't want you to passing this information around but there's a shortcut to become an Animagus. I belong to a group of four guys called the Marauders and it took us years to perfect this system...
Black sets up animagus training the next day. Two weeks later Wendy was having extreme problems but I had become a solid silver ice Phoenix during that time. Black seem to be totally flabbergasted that I was able to transform in weeks rather than months. "I've got to say I've never heard of anybody… this is just…you're a fast learner kiddo.
I was still trying to get the hang of flashing from one place to another. One great difference between Hedwig and myself was I seem to be flashing while Hedwig was flaming, so no help there. She seemed to be of fire while I was ice. It must have helped to have Hedwig grumbling in my ear in completing my change. Asking her what capabilities my ice Phoenix form had was like talking to a statue. At least I understood why I could understand Hedwig since the day we met. Magic is way too cool.
Harry I'm curious as to why Black doesn't recognize you as Harry Potter he says he's your godfather."
"I just shrugged, I think it's just another of his childish ways and his time in Azkaban. Besides I don't have the famous scar nor my father's weird hair and glasses. As long as he stays in the dark I'm happy, Sirius can keep his adamant admiration for Dumbledore. Sirius is a real nice guy but I don't want his total attentions focused on me. Let him and Dumbledore scour the country for Harry Potter just as long as they stay out of my life.""
One example of Sirius more serious actions was the Quidditch World Cup. He had heard about it on the wizard wireless and had again turned into a kid on a sugar high. He had the Goblins obtain everything from tickets, porkkeys, to a magical tent. The three of us would be there even though he is a wanted criminal. He thought it was a great prank to be there in his doggie form, a.k.a. Padfoot.
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"This is a great spot; we are right next to the woods so we won't have people tromping all over us from every direction."
I thought Wendy had a good point's the entire meadow was crammed full of tents and people.
Padfoot gave a bark and started jumping around.
"All right already just stand back." With the tent package set in the middle of our camping site I did the wand movement and password and the tent erected itself.
"Wendy do you think he could brought a more inconspicuous tent?"
"I don't know, I kind a like it, it looks like a real Chinese Temple.
"But Wendy the tent is three stories high."
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"Oh look Harry there's Draco, doesn't he ever stop bragging?"
Draco's and his father were on the next lower walkway which took people to other seating. Of course Draco could not be talking louder unless he was screaming, "Father and I were invited by special invitation from Cornelius Fudge the Prime Minister of magic…"
About that time a number of things happened almost simultaneously. I was holding onto the railing with my left hand as I turned to Wendy and started to saying, "What do you expect from the pompous…"
At that instance I felt the pain on the top of my left hand. I looked to my left to find Lucius Malfoy's had pinned my hand against the rail with his cane, as he said, "Smythe, you would best watch your tongue before you meet the real Lord Slytherin."
It was almost reflex action as I looked down on Lucius Malfoy thinking I needed the cane gone from pinning my hurting hand to the railing. My focus ring exploded with magic sending Lucius Malfoy and cane flying backwards and falling several tiers lower. He was a bit crumpled.
Padfoot had his front paws on the railing peering down at Lucius and barking in happiness as indicated by his swishing tail.
We left Draco yelling and screaming as we headed to our reserved box seats hoping for a long match.
Sirius was not happy as the match was quite short in duration. Viktor Krum caught the snitch as it was clear his team could never win the match because his chasers sucked.
That night, after the match, the partying was typically rambunctious especially by the Irish fans. There partying was interrupted by screams and the sound of spell fire. As we raced out of the tent we were met by a group of wizards moving together and definitely heading toward us. They wore black robes with their heads hooded and their faces covered with white masks. Several green lights flashed by us lighting up the area. This gave us the incentive to run towards the woods as the odds are not in our favor. As we neared the wooded area I saw Hermione Granger just on the edge of the woods peeking around a large tree. Knowing she was not watching me I took a quick look over my shoulder to see the masked wizards blasting tents and cursing people as a number of Auror began appearing.
We had just arrived at the edge of the woods but not quick enough as a curse caught Wendy in the back. I was lost in what to do as she fell to the ground, I was panicking. I saw Padfoot revert back to Sirius and activate his portkey. As if someone threw a cold glass of water in my face I realized that I had only one option. I transformed into my ice Phoenix form, grabbed Wendy, and flashed to St. Mungo.
While I sat in their sterile corridor waiting on news about Wendy I rehashed the events and I made a decision. I had no idea what I was going to do or how was going to do it but those assholes in black were going to pay for their crimes. After what seemed to be a century a nurse came by and informed me Wendy was going to be okay.
A few days later Libby, Dobby and I were spending our time watching over Wendy in our flat in Knockturn Alley. Wendy was still recuperating.
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After some research and a Muggle library Hedwig and I flashed four kilometers from Glenmallan, Argyll and Bute and to the Glen Douglas Munitions Depot. Being in our Phoenix attire we slipped by security completely unobserved. Since Phoenix are noted to be able to carry large loads there is now enough explosives and pyrotechnics in my apartment to level Knockturn as well as Diagon Alley all in one go. I will have to do is figure out who those Death Eaters were at the Quidditch World Cup. This turned out easier than I thought as their was records of Death Eaters that had escaped prison by use of the imperious curse as a defense. While they had gotten off scott free in the last war I was going to see that those at the Quidditch World Cup were going to pay. The Aurors had not captured or killed a single attacker, yet the attackers had killed dozens and injured scores more.
I am recognize in Knockturn Alley as I was effectively part of the Alley and came and went virtually unnoticed. One day one of the names on my list of Death Eaters showed up by the name of Antonin Dolohov. He left himself wide open as he strutted through the alley.
While I never put myself off as anything special or powerful I did consider myself a fairly smart individual. The Veritaserum was picked up for a bit of gold and Antonin Dolohov was dragged into a deserted alley after receiving a stunner to his back with my complements
Unfortunately Dolohov was not a participant but he thought Lucius Malfoy, Walden MacNair along with Alecto and Amycus Carrow had been but he had no firsthand information incriminating them. He did however hear Reginald Hanson, Harold Swenson, Wilkes Junior and Tony Albright bragging about how much fun it had been, just like the good old days. He also mentioned that Hansen and Swenson were going to meet at Wilke's hideout two days later. They planned on meeting up at midnight and head out and forcibly pick up a couple of Muggle females to party with at Wilke's place. Dolohov received the oblivation charm just after he said Wilke's place was located at…
The next day, at the Ministry, the DMLE was informed. The officer at the desk summed up their interest by saying, "Go away kid before you get into trouble."
The next day the Death Eaters promptly assembled at midnight and I overheard their simple sick plans. The Death Eaters saw a silver Phoenix flash in and drop something at 12:06 AM as the last thing they saw before their world went boom. A couple of pounds of plastic explosive with a impact detonator had brought some justice in the wizard world.
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Ragnot called me in the next morning and did a fair amount of growling and yelling. "Harry what you did with those Death Eaters was dangerous and foolish starting with Dolohov not to mention the new fish pond that used to be a house."
"Ragnot I will not kill indiscriminately. I made sure those I attacked were responsible for actively attacking mine and under magical law I had the right."
"From the way you're responding you don't seem to understand. I know what you did to those Death Eaters. Dammit, where was your portkey should you have run into trouble? Were you carrying anything beside your wand and focus ring? Harry you have to think these things through as a minimum you should have had a portkey, at least one knife and a small bag of 'floe' power not to mention a shrunken flask of pepper-upper potion. If you're planning on doing things like this make sure you carry this belt on you with the aforementioned items, this also avoids most magical detection."
As with all magical items most came with magical abilities. There were pouches around the belt that had pockets like bottomless bag features and held quite a bit of stuff weightlessly. Some of the plastic explosives fit perfectly on one side with their detonators on the other. I also obtained some goblin made knives and strategically place them around my person. Now all I have to remember is that I normally have a tail who works for Ragnot, Libby.
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School was starting in a few days so I was getting my last-minute supplies. I just stepped out of Knockturn alley to across the street to Gringotts to refill my money bag when I saw something unusual taking place. The Ministry had passed off the appearance of Death Eaters at the world cup as a bunch of drunks getting out of control.
Yet here were three dressed as Death Eaters, with masks and hoods in Diagon alley. They stepped out of the alleyway by the Magical Menagerie and aim their wands at some students walking up the steps of Gringott's bank.
I broke into a run and just as the Death Eaters threw their curses I through up a shield between the girls and the Death Eaters curses with my focus ring. While my shield stopped their curses it collapsed my shield with a bang and a mini light show sending the people in the area running and screaming. I immediately let loose a volley of stunners again with my focus ring. I started to reach for my wand, my hand never got there. I suddenly realized I was facing three death eaters and I had run out of time being nice. All three were throwing curses all aimed at me. I dived out of the way of a yellow curse while summoning one of the death eaters wands with my free hand and sending more stunners at him with my focus ring. As the Death Eater's wand flew in my direction one of my stunner took out one Death Eater while the third Death Eater had me in his sights and was halfway through yelling the killing curse. I was out of time so in desperation I wandlessly sent the flying wand at the killing curse caster. Luck was on my side this day as the wand flew like an arrow lodging in the Death Eaters throat and thus stopping the killing curse. The three Death Eaters suddenly vanished which was a relief as I could see myself as being dead. I started to approach the girls when more things start happening. Goblin warriors poured out of the bank surrounding the girls on the banks steps as a half dozen Aurors approach from my rear with their wands pointed in my direction.
The Goblins led by Knifethruster apparently recognize me and formed up a defensive line between me and the Aurors. I thought for a moment that I was witnessing the beginning of a new Goblin war but Knifethruster started talking at the Aurors who had the sense to listen. Things seem to be settling down when I realized I was being hugged and thanked by three girls. As I was being introduced by Daphne to her sister Astora Greengrass I noticed that Tracy Davis still looked quite shaken. That's when Minister Fudge arrived and started yelling at the Goblins. The Minister's hissy fit only proceeded to draw more of the Goblin warriors from the bank.
"Ladies might I recommended that the four of us adjourn to the ice cream parlor and leave Minister Fudge to start his personal Goblin war."
We obtained a table and ordered our favorite ice creams when a stern-looking witch arrived. "I'm Madam Bones and the head of the DMLE and I would like you to tell me what happened here."
We all had something to say about the incident and I found out that Daphne parents were being coerced into signing a marriage contract with the Malfoy's. This attack was probably a way of threatening the Greengrasses to agree to the contracts, they so far had been refusing. Madam Bones had been taking our statements but agreed…
"The Goblin bank guards believed the curses were designed to miss and just threaten." We had finished our ice creams so the four of us headed off to the bank to get our money sacks filled. After all we were here to go shopping for school supplies.
