Angel on Campus

by keeperoliver

They had turned their backs on Harry, in the time of his greatest need, so he left the wizarding world, to become a stranger, in a strange environment. M for language and sexual situations in later chapters. It all belongs to JKR.

14. Chapter 14

Angel on Campus keeperoliver Chapter 14

It was Luna's first official day at work, with Harry. Harry couldn't do anything to take away Luna's exuberance. She was dancing her way through the work area, humming to herself. Harry just stood back watching her, and stopping her when she was adding the wrong thing to one of his creations. She didn't mind, as he never scolded her, and more often, explained why it was done this particular way.

She yook her first completed treat, and brought out a sample to her husband, and her friends Hermione and Ginny. They tried them, and rolled their eyes at the scrumptious tasting pastry.

Luna glowed at the expression on their faces, as they ate the treats. She had always wanted to please her friends with some small gesture. If Harry been out their with her, she would probably have thrown herself in his arms and snogged him silly. Thankfully, he was in the kitchen doing his own thing.

Rolf looked to his wife, with a smile, "Babe, these are as good as Harry's, even better, because you made them. I think I'm going to love you working here. I may have to take up some sort of exercise class, to keep from getting fat. I'll do it though, just to be able to treat myself to these delicious delights."

Luna kissed her husband full on, and got cat calls from some of the students sitting in the area. Rather than blush, she turned to them and curtsied, thanking them for their approval. Rolf just laughed.

Harry then brought out a large tray of goodies for the small group, knowing that they would soon be having people come over, and talk. If they knew Harry, then they were automatically popular. Sure enough, students were coming over, making themselves at home, and starting in on introductions, and small talk.

Hermione and Ginny had to excuse themselves, as they had to get to work. They went to the kitchen door, and Harry joined them, where they hugged and kissed him. No cheeks were kissed this time, as Harry received kisses on the lips from both Hermione and Ginny. He expected it from Ginny, but, Hermione's was a surprise. "That's my way of saying thank you, Harry, for forgiving 's not much, but, I meant it with all my heart. I'll update you tonight, on how we are coming with the veil. We just have to find the spell that will bring him back. I can't believe that no one knew of Sirius' condition. Imagine being alive for six years in that prison. I hope he is alright."

"He will be as soon as we get him out of there. Keep looking, and I hope you find it soon. Love you girls, especially you Scarlett."

Ginny blushed at his nickname he gave her. She loved it though. The two left, throwing him kisses over their shoulder. Harry turned to go back to the kitchen, when he was called over by Richard, to join them at the table. Luckily there was nothing in the ovens to watch.

He sat to the left of Luna, and waited for Richard to start.

"Harry I wanted you to be here when I said this. Rolf, I have some good news, and some bad news, I'll give you the bad news first. I'm afraid you won't be getting an answer back tomorrow. The Dean refused." There was a pause given by Richard for effect. "Yes he refused, to make you wait that long for a reply. He wants you to start on Monday. At first you need to set up your classroom, and figure out a schedule for classes. Your dad's books will be the course matter, and any thoughts you might have on them. Any further insights you might have, and what not. You also must look into research, and future expeditions with you students. If you have any questions, my office is always open to you. And Harry, you have an appointment this morning at 10 AM, in my office. I won't tell you about it now, but, you must be there. Luna can handle things for you. It's good experience for her, to be on her own. I think she may be doing it quite often in the future, if things go as I believe they will, after this meeting. I'll see you at ten." And Richard grabbed three danish off the tray before he left.

Harry had a bad feeling about this meeting. He was expecting it after the talk they had with Richard yesterday. He would almost bet on who it was with, and he wasn't looking forward to it. He was quite happy with the way his life was going, and he didn't need any outside influence or interference to spoil it.

Harry took Luna back into the kitchen and showed her what needed to be done. He explained the timers he used for making sure the treats were done to perfection. He moved through the explanation in a monotone type of voice. Luna noticed Harry's lack of feelings during his talk.

"Harry, is something wrong? You don't look to enthused about something. Am I that bad, that you don't trust my abilities?"

Harry looked at Luna with a smile, "No my sweet, I have complete confidence in your abilities. It's this meeting. I'm positive I know what it's about, and I don't look forward to it."

"Harry, just relax. I'm sure that nothing bad is going to come about by it. The school can't afford to lose the God of Flour, Sugar, and Spice, not can they?"

"That's not what I'm worried about. I know the school doesn't want to lose me. They would do anything to keep me. It's who I'm afraid will be there. I can almost bet, it will be Kingsley, probably trying to get me to come back, and become an Auror, or some other position in the Ministry. That's not what I want to do. I am doing what I want to do. I am living where I want to live, and who I want to live with. I don't want back in the wizard world."

"Harry, they can't make you go back, if you don't want to. I know how strong you are. Stand up to him, and tell him how it is, and will stay."

"You don't understand, Luna. Kingsley is my friend. He won"t force me to do anything, but, it won't stop him from asking. There is something else that's bugging me though. I can't place it, but, there is a third party involved, and I can't figure out who it is. And I'm afraid the school does, and is bending over backwards to keep me happy, until it's time to spring this information on me."

Luna looked up ,at he clock, "Well, Harry, perhaps you should go face who ever it is you are meeting, as It is about 15 minutes from now that you will Be meeting. Maybe you should take a tray of goodies with you to show how happy you are doing what you are doing. I'm sure Richard wouldn't mind eating another one."

Harry hugged Luna, and left the kitchen for Richard's office. Rolf saw him, "Good luck Harry."

"Thanks Rolf, I may need it."

The tray Harry carried, was still warm, as he entered the office. He offered the secretary the tray, and she took her choice, with a big smile. "I love your visits Harry, they are always so sweet." She said, taking a bite of the cheese danish she took from the tray. She waved him on to Richard's office.

Harry entered the office to see Richard sitting alone. "You're a bit early Harry, but, I see you come bearing gifts. I accept your apology." And he grabbed two croissants off the tray. Harry also handed him a box of goodies for his wife and kids. "Damn Harry, you're spoiling them rotten. Give me another danish would you please."

Harry laughed as he picked a rather heavy on the raspberry danish off the tray. "Ummmm, just the way I like it. You're lucky Harry, if I wasn't married, I'd probably turn gay, and ask you to marry me, you know me so well."

Harry mad a gagging motion with his finger, "Not what I wanted to hear Richard. Shit, I'll have that vision in my head now, all day." And the two laughed .

"It's been far too long since I heard that Laugh, Harry." A deep voice came from the doorway.

"Hello Kingsley, I thought it would be you paying me this visit, How are you?"

"I'm well Harry. Even better now that I have found you. Dean Standish alerted me about you yesterday. I could have had him sent to Azkaban when he told me how long you have been here, but, he told me he felt this is what you wanted. I respect that Harry, your privacy that is. I'm willing to bet you think you know why I'm here. You would be wrong. I have been given a warning, to leave you alone. I will respect that, but, it doesn't stop me from wanting to see an old friend."

"Thank you Kingsley, I appreciate that. I love what I am doing here, and I think the school likes it also."

Richard took his chance for some humor, "Sorry Harry, there is no way in hell, i would say I like these things. Try one Kingsley, and tell me you like it?"

Kingsley looked skeptical, but, took a cheese danish. He took a bite, and his whole body seemed to melt.

"Well, tell me you like it."

Kingsley took another bite, before answering. "Sorry Harry, I can't lie to you. I don't like it. I don't even come close to liking it. "He said this after taking another bite. "Nope, like doesn't even come close to my opinion. Try enthralled, enchanted, blissful, or just plain in love with this food of the gods. No wonder they don't want to get rid of you, I wouldn't either. Could I have a tray of these sent over every morning for my briefings? They will go so much better if every one is in the right mood, and these will put them there, I'm sure." Harry wrote a note to himself, for Kingsley's request. He wrote to double it, and have some delivered to Hermione, Ginny, and Arthur.

"Now, Harry to get on to some important Matters. Bill told me about you finding two children you claim to be your cousins. Is this true?"

"It's true Kingsley, James and Lillian Evans. Petunia confirmed this, when I approached her about it." Harry went on to explain about the cousin he never knew about. He asked Kingsley if he wished to see them, and he said if it was possible.

Richard went with them, and they went to Harry's house. Harry let the sitter go for the day, but, asked her to get the other sitters for a meeting later that day. He had something to discuss with them.

Harry called for his cousins, and they came running down the stairs. "Harry your home early." They shouted, then stopped when they saw Kingsley, in his home country attire. "Who's he, Harry?" Lillian asked from behind Harry's leg.

"James, Lillian, I want you to meet Kingsley Shacklebolt. Kingsley, meet James and Lillian Evans, my cousins."

Kingsley bowed to them, "It's very nice to meet Harry's lost family at last. I have heard about you from one of Harry's friends. Harry, I'm afraid Bill might have told you something that is not entirely true. I think he told you that James and Lillian would be taken from you, if you did not get married. He was wrong when he said I had no say in the matter. I most certainly do have a say in this matter. You were never in fear of losing your cousins, so don't go doing something you feel you have to do, in order to keep them."

"Thank you Kingsley, but, I'm afraid you're too late. Not that I'm doing something for this reason. Ginny Weasley has consented to be my wife, and not because it will get me to keep James and Lillian. She said yes, because we love each other."

"Excellent, that was what I wanted to hear. Now, I was wondering if you and your cousins would come with me to the Ministry, to fill out the paper work to acknowledge your rights to claim them as family. I know you have with the Goblins, but, it must be done for the Ministry, for their schooling, and acceptance in the wizarding society."

"Kingsley, I do not wish to live in the wizard society. I am where I want to be, as are the kids."

"I am not saying you have to live anywhere Harry, I'm just saying they have to be accepted into the society, for their protection. As a Witch and Wizard, they have to be registered."

"Fine, we'll go with you, but, can you please leave this out of the media circus?"

"Can't promise that Harry. You know how things leak in the Ministry. But, I will promise that they will get no where near you." Kingsley set up Harry fireplace to use the floo system, and Harry said bye to Richard, as did Kingsley. They then flooed to Kingsley's office. "Harry, there are only three hook ups to my office, yours, mine, and one other, the muggle Prime Minister. Please don't tell any one about this."

"About what Kingsley, I don't know what you're talking about. I'm just paying a visit to a friend. Now, shall we go do that paper work."

After completing the necessary paperwork, Harry asked if he and the kids could go see Hermione and Ginny. Kingsley thought a second. He then wrote a note and handed it to Harry. "You will need this to gain entry into the restricted area. Have a good visit, and just come to my office when you are ready to go home."

Harry and the kids started towards the restricted area, when Harry saw someone he had not seen in four years, sitting in a tiny office. "Draco, is that you?"

Draco looked up into the green eyes he had so hated in his youth, but, now admired. "Potter, long time no see. Finally come out of hiding have you?"

Harry looked hurt, "I guess somethings never change do they. Sorry to waste your time. Come on kids, let's leave the gentleman to his work."

"Pot-Harry, I'm sorry. Old habits are hard to break, please forgive my harshness. Who are these two adorable youths?"

"It's alright Draco, Habits are hard to get away from. Draco Malfoy, I would like you to meet James and Lillian Evans, Kids, meet Draco."

Draco's mouth dropped open like he was trying to catch a worm on a hook. "James, and Lily Evans, did you say?"

"No, James and LILLIAN Evans. You can't call her Lily, until you get to know her. So, how's it been going?"

"I've seen better days, but, I do have my own office, if that's what you want to call this broom closet. I work for the Magical Contracts Office. It pays well enough. At least for Astoria, me and Scorpius, my son. He'll be two, come November. I have a picture of him here, if you want to see it?"

Harry took the picture, and saw Draco looking at him when he was a child of two. "Well, you definitely can't say he belongs to the milkman, can you. He's the spitting image of you, down to the eyes."

"Ya, the poor bugger. So, what have you been doing with your self?"

"Living Draco. For four years, I didn't have a care in the world, but, I was alone. Now, I have a family, friends, and a fiance. All in three weeks."

"Well, who's the unlucky lady? No, wait, let me guess. Um, long red hair, freckles. beautiful, temperamental, and better on a broom than you or I, right?"

"Correct, although if I were you, I might drop the part about the temper. You really don't want to find out about her temper. It's worse than Hermione's, and you know what hers is like, from first hand knowledge"

Draco rubbed his nose, "You had to bring it up didn't you. It hurts every time I think of it."

"Listen, Draco, I have been meaning to get together with you, and talk. Would you like to visit this weekend and have dinner with us?"

"I'll have to talk to the little lady, but, I would like to get to know the real you, and see the shack you are keeping these poor children in."

"Right, I'll have Ginny stop by, and check in with you tomorrow to get your answer. We were off to see them, when I saw you."

"OK, hey, Listen Harry, before I say this in front of a crowd, I'm sorry for the way I treated you back in school. I had to look good in front of my friends, although, I never did quite make it. It seems you were always besting me."

"That's because of the company we kept. You had Crabbe and Goyle, and I had Hermione. Tell me, who would you rather of had?"

"Back then, Crabbe and Goyle, but, now that I think about it, Hermione was the much better choice, lucky you."

Harry laughed, and waved to Draco, and he waved back. They continued on down to the restricted area, and Harry passed the note on to the sentry and they were allowed to pass. He found out from the supervisor that the girls were in the research dept. down the hall and two doors on the left. And that's where they found them, behind a stack of books. Ginny saw them, and jumped up, and grabbed Lillian into a hug. The released her and took James into a hug. Then turned to Harry, "Hello Mr. Potter." And held out her hand for him to shake. Harry put on his puppy dog face, and she broke out laughing, and pulled him into a hug and snogging session. Hermione got up, and did the same for the kids, and waited for Ginny to finish so that she could greet Harry. Finally after about three minutes she got her hug and kiss. "What are you guys doing here, and how did you get in?" Hermione went on.

"I had a visit from Kingsley today. He told me I didn't have to marry Ginny if I didn't want to. He had a say in whether or not I get to keep the kids or not. I told him I would have to think on it. Then I said i went through too muck grief to even think about giving it up. So, Ginny's staying. Oh, and I met Draco, and I invited him, Astoria, and Scorpius to dinner Saturday. He has to talk to her first, but, he wants to. Ginny if you go by his office tomorrow and find out, I would appreciate it. Hermione, you George and Percy are invited as well."

"What, we need a formal invite all of a sudden. No surprise visits. That stinks. What about Rolf and Luna, do they need formal invites too?"

"Yup."

"Alright, we'll be there, but, it's under protest."

"So how's the research going?"

"Shhh, Harry, not so loud, your not supposed to know what we are doing." Hermione hissed.

"Sorry."

"No harm done. But, to answer your question, not so good. We have tried every thing, but, still no results. It's just weird, you just have to fall in the veil, to get in. Why can't it be that easy to get out?"

"Umm, because it's a prison, maybe?"

Hermione looked up at Harry when he said that, "Harry, you're brilliant." and she threw her arms around him and kissed for the second time today. Not that he was complaining, but, Ginny may, if she continues. Harry didn't realize Ginny would not even consider stopping Hermione from kissing Harry. Shagging probably, but kissing, no. She knew the history between the two best Friends, and she wouldn't step between them for the world.

"Harry, you're right, it is a prison. Sirius has been tried and found innocent of the charges, but, not until after he went through. Do you know what that means?"

Harry thought about it for minute, and then a light came on in his brain. "The reason he fell through, was because he was guilty. Now that he is innocent, he can be released by the warden of the veil. Who would that be though?"

"The only possible person, it could be, the Minister of Magic. Kingsley."

This time it was Harry pulling Hermione into a hug, as well as Ginny, and he kissed them both. He released them, and Hermione left to fetch the Minister, and asked him to bring the decree that would release Sirius. His trial where he was found innocent. Ginny in the mean time didn't want the embrace to end. James and Lillian giggled at the two adults.

Kingsley was soon at their sides. He asked Hermione what he needed to do to bring Sirius out of the veil. "All you have to do, Minister, is read the decree freeing Sirius Black of all charges, and it should release him."

They walked to the chamber where the veil was placed, and he walked up to the veil. "I, Kingsley Shacklebolt, Minister of Magic, do read the following Decree. On the 10th of June, 1995, in a court presided over by Amelia Bones, head of the DMLE, find Sirius Orion Black innocent of all charges, in the case of Black vs. the Ministry of Magic. It is with this finding, that I call forth the Prisoner Sirius O. Black from his confinement from the veil of imprisonment."

The veil started to shine with a bright white light, and then the figuire of Sirius Black emerged from the veil, and stood in front of every one. "About bloody time you got around to free me. I was beginning too wonder if you forgot about me. Hi pup. miss me?"