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The response to my questions in the last chapter where very varied, and I just want to say that as you will see, I'm going to take the middle ground on the McGonagall issue, Harry will begin to let some of his secrets out, but not reveal all to her. Enjoy this next chapter. Ten Points to the house of your choice to the reviewers who can figure out my favorite part of this chapter to write.
=== HOGWARTS – HEADMASTER'S OFFICE ===
Soon, a knock sounded on the door to the Headmaster's office, Harry, after sitting in the seat behind the Headmaster's desk answered the knock, "Enter."
Soon, Minerva McGonagall, Teacher of Transfiguration, and Deputy Headmistress of Hogwarts, entered the room, bowing low to the Lord of Hogwarts she waited for him to speak.
"Rise. Please sit." Harry ordered as the Professor did as she was asked. "As Lord of Hogwarts it is my duty to see to it that this school is functioning at it's best, on that note I have few question for you. First, what is your opinion of the Headmaster?" Harry asked, not informing her that Dumbledore was no longer Headmaster.
Minerva looked around in worry, "My Lord, may I ask if what we say will not be repeated to Albus?" The aging professor asked.
"You have my word. Hogwarts reports to me and will shield Mr. Dumbledore from this conversation." Harry responded, now wondering what she could say that she would desire to keep secret.
Minerva sighed, and it appeared as if the weight of the world has settled on her shoulder. She began speaking, "I feel that as of late Albus has let the school lax. He is so worried about this war and his other duties that it seems he can not make decisions with an open mind. As a result Hogwarts is floundering."
Harry gave the professor an appraising look. "Good, I'm glad you see this. Due to the same appraisal of the man by Hogwarts, I ejected the Headmaster from Hogwarts and he will be unable to return. I would like you to serve as Headmistress." Harry explained.
Minerva gasped in shock, "I would be honored my Lord."
Harry smiled, "There is however many things you do not know about me. As you prove your trust to me, I will reveal these things, however many of my secrets will shock you."
Minerva simply stood, and bowed, "As you wish my Lord."
"As you will soon find out Minerva, Hogwarts realizes my authority and has reopened a long lost portion of itself for access. However I have already asked Hogwarts to limit that wing to myself. I have also claimed Godric Gryffindor's sword for myself, as is my birthright. However, for the moment, I must take leave. I will leave you with one last warning, should you attempt to invade my privacy or have Hogwarts spy on me in my own domain of this castle, you will lose my trust and your position." Harry finished with a look that brooked no disagreement.
"I would not think of it, my Lord." Minerva responded, shocked that anyone would spy on another in such a way.
"Albus would have and did often do the same thing to teachers and student's alike. In fact Hogwarts tells me he often used the paintings in the teachers bathrooms to spy on you." Harry said.
"Oye my Good! I'mm Gonnna keel that main!" Minerva let out in her Scottish brogue.
Harry let out a deep laugh. "By your leave Ma'am." He said, as he neared the floo, grabbing a pinch of floo powder, and shouting, "MINISTRY OF MAGIC!"
==Ministry of Magic==
Harry soon found himself along in a room off the atrium of the Ministry of Magic, and cleared his ring and cloak, to show no crest.
He exited the room to the atrium. Ant strode towards the check-in desk purposefully. "Wand, please." The bored attendant asked. Harry still in his Lord of Hogwarts persona, grew a cold air on his face and began to speak.
"You will look at a Lord when speaking to one!" Harry sneered as quickly whispered "Gryffindor, Hufflepuff, Ravenclaw." At those words his rings grew into three and his cloak again bore the three crests.
The attendant looked up at clean-shaven 6'6" tall man with long blonde hair tied into a ponytail, with vivid blue eyes, clothed in dragonskin and bearing the sword of Godric Gryffindor at his side.
"My Lord, I am sorry. Your wand and sword please."
"As I own this building, I don't believe that will be necessary unless you wish the entire ministry to be displaced." Harry responded with a inner smile.
"I must insist!" The attendant huffed.
"No. How about you take a break." At that Harry manipulated the wards to eject the attendant for 15 minutes, once that was accomplished, Harry strode to the elevators and manipulated the lifts to take him to the Minister's floor.
Harry made his way to the office, ignoring Dolores Umbridge and her "Hem-hem"ing and launched the doors to the ministers office open, locking them behind him.
Minister of Magic Cornelius Fudge was everything but glad at this interruption and catupulted his way out of his chair, "WHO ARE YOU TO BARGE INTO MY OFFICE!" The minister screamed.
"The owner of this building, shut up Fudge and you will listen to me." Harry said, tapping his wand to his ring, he quickly said "Potter, Black, Draven, Simmons, Gryffindor, Ravenclaw, Hufflepuff, Merlin."
At this command eight rings glittered on all of his fingers save his right ring finger, and his left thumb. He quickly reverted to his normal appearance and looked at Fudge.
"H...harry Pott-tter?" The minister asked, sinking into his chair.
"Yes, Minister Fudge. It is I, Lord Harry James Potter-Black-Draven-Simmons-Gryffinndor-Ravenclaw-Hufflepuff-Merlin." Harry responded.
"I'm doomed." Fudge huffed.
"No. I may have eight votes on the Wizengamot as you have already realized, but at the moment, I would rather support you than others we both may know." Harry, sensing Fudge about to interrupt him held up his hand. "However there will be conditions."
"And what are those, My Lord?" Fudge responded, deciding to call Harry 'my lord' to get on his good side.
"First, I want Dumbledore's ass, he has manipulated me, manipulated my friends, manipulated the world amongst a host of other things. I don't want him taken down publicly, simply because of the fact that it would hurt our cause to much with Voldemort on the loose. I want you to convince him to resign as head of his 'Order of the Phoenix' and to resign as head of the wizengamot. Assure him that 8 new votes are entering the Wizengamot and will expose his crimes and heinous behavior if he should not do so. Also convince him to let Harry Potter join the order.
"Secondly, I want Umbridge fired.
"Thirdly, I want a reserve Hitwizard's id, with full privileges including use of the unforgivable curses. This is to protect me from Death Eaters and Voldemort.
"In exchange for all of this, I will release a statement to the Daily Prophet as Lord Harry James Potter-Black confirming that you are the best man for the minister's position." Harry finsihed.
Fudge looked gleeful but took a moment to think. "I don't see a problem with this deal, I'm guessing you want to keep your identity secret?" To this Harry nodded his head.
"Very well, then I would go back to the appearance you had when you entered. I will begin to accomplish your requests.
Harry quickly reverted back his cloak, rings, and himself to his "Heir of Hogwarts" persona and waited.
Fudge unlocked the doors and called in Umbridge.
"Yes, Minister Fudge?" Dolores Umbridge hemmed as she entered the room.
"Lord Hogwarts has informed me of your dealings at his school, and upon his reccomendation, you are hereby fired." Fudge said smoothly.
At those words Harry again manipulated the wards of the ministry, ejecting the fat toad onto her arse in the streets of London.
AUTHORS NOTES: Next chapter, Fudge confronts Dumbles and Harry assumes his place in the Wizengamot. Please Read and Review. Tell me where you think I should take the story.