Chapter 7

Authors Note: Hey guys sorry about the waiting time its been hectic! Anyway in this chapter the long italics stands for the statement which Harry is reading out loud

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Ever had the feeling like nothing in the world could make you happier? This was the feeling running through both Harry and Hermione's head. To them things were just about perfect.

For the first time in a long time Harry was awake before Hermione, he lay there simply watching her sleep she looked so peaceful and happy. This made Harry's heart roar with happiness.

Hermione began to stir awake and she knew she was being watched

"Hello Husband" she whispered as she opened her eyes

"Hello Wife" Harry gently replied.

It was a few more minutes before either said anything again to them words did not need speaking all they needed was to be with each other and that is exactly what they had. Together

"I've been thinking Hermione. I think we should make a statement to the prophet and quibbler tell people what they need to know and show them the truth what the ministry desperately tried to hide for so long"

Hermione at this sat up and looked at Harry with confusion

"What you want to tell everyone about the horcruxes?" Hermione asked

"No not exactly, I want to tell them about the prophecy and the truth about 3 certain red heads I want to praise those who died and I want to explain to people that the dawn of new age has begun. I also want to tell the world that I and my rather sexy wife are the owners of Hogwarts and some changes are going to happen to make the school a better place for the students"

Hermione smiled and kissed Harry

"Once again Harry you exceed my expectations of your kindness. Ok we'll call a press conference later on but right now I would like a repeat performance of last night if you don't mind" Hermione said seductively. Harry simply smiled and pulled Hermione back down. They may have a long day ahead of them but at least for the next hour or so, they need not worry about it.

The press conference wasn't difficult to set up. When the boy who won lets someone know that they wish to make a statement you can pretty much assume most of the magical press will be there to try and get the story of the century.

Sure enough three hours later Harry and Hermione arrived at the great hall in Hogwarts where they had said the press conference was to be held. Upon taking the stand with Hermione at his side he waited for the talking to die down before he began.

"I'm going to make a statement about the events that led to the downfall of Lord Voldemort or as he was previously known Thomas Marvolo Riddle afterwards I will answer some questions but I ask you not to interrupt this as it is going to be hard enough for me to talk about as it is"

Many of you have heard a number of different accounts of how I defeated Tom Riddle but none of these accounts are 100% true. Yes you were right in suggesting that I was on a secret mission from Albus Dumbledore but before anyone asks you will not be told what that mission was and any attempts to do so will result in prosecution. The one thing you must understand is that I did not complete this mission on my own I have many people to thank who I will shortly. A few months after I was born a prophecy was made stating that the one with the power to defeat the dark lord approaches. In this prophecy it spoke of the power the dark lord knows not and being marked as an equal. As you can probably assume, I was the one destined to beat him hence why I was marked with the scar on my forehead.

On the night my parents were killed my mother Lily Potter died protecting me from Voldemort by sacrificing herself she provided the ultimate protection making it impossible to touch me without severe pain. When he cast the killing curse at me it rebounded and his corporeal body was destroyed. Voldemort did not surface again until 10 years later when he tried to gain possession of the Sorcerer's Stone. I succeeded in stopping him and the stone was destroyed. The following year a dark chapter of Hogwarts history was repeated when the chamber of secrets was opened for the second time. Inside the chamber was a basilisk which was trying to kill off the muggle born students under the command of Voldemort. He was working through a diary which possessed a first year student. The basilisk was killed and the diary destroyed.

One the night of the third task of the TWI WIZARD TOURNAMENT the cup was made into a port key which took me and Cedric Diggory to a graveyard. It is with a heavy heart that I must remember that Cedric was killed by none other than Peter Pettigrew who using some of my blood and a dark ritual successfully creates lord Voldemort another body.

This past year myself and my wife were on a mission to find a way to destroy Voldemort for good and whilst we were doing this the school was under the command of Severus Snape who was working as a double agent for the Order of the Phoenix. His cover was so deep he had to make the world believe that he killed Professor Dumbledore in cold blood. Whilst this took place my good friend Neville Longbottom was causing trouble for the death eaters who "taught" at the school. Without him and the rest of the DA's help the moral of the school would have been lost. He is one of the greatest hero's that this school has ever known.

This war claimed the lives of some of the bravest and tenacious people that I have ever known and I want the record to show that they are the true hero's. Sirius Black my godfather killed by Bellatrix Lestrange in the department of Mysteries. Albus Dumbledore who sacrificed himself to save another from a dark path Alastor Moody who died protecting me, Dobby the house elf who was uncommonly kind and caring considering the horrific life he had to live. Remus Lupin who I considered to be family Nympadora Tonks who with Remus produced a son who I am proud to say is my god son. Fred Weasley who fought against the carrow twins and was struck down fighting alongside his twin brother. Many others died in this war and I want a complete record of their names to be made.

To conclude please don't delude yourselves into thinking that it was me and me along who won this war because it wasn't. I would have been nothing without Hermione Granger nee Potter who was the brain of the entire operation believe me when I say the smartest witch of our generation does not do her justice. I would have not succeeded had it not been for the Hogwarts students who chose to fight the dark forces and to fight for their freedom. I would not have survived without my parents sacrifices. I would not have survived without the teachers of Hogwarts teaching me what I needed to know about magic. But most of all I would not have survived had it not been for people not giving up hope during that dark time

When Harry had finished he noticed that there was barely a single person in the room who did not have tears in their eyes those that didn't were confused and shocked. After a few minutes the questions began to form

"Mr Potter you said in your statement that Peter Pettigrew killed Cedric Diggory. How can that be possible when Sirius Black killed him on the night of your parent's murder?"

"First let me assure you of one thing. Sirius Black was not a murderer. It was Peter Pettigrew who was the traitor as he was named as the secret keeper of my parent's location. No Peter Pettigrew was an animagus. He cut off his finger and transformed making it seem like my god father murdered him. Sirius was sent to Azkaban without trial for this where he stayed for 13 years before escaping to claim his innocence"

Harry turned to face Hermione who took his hand in support knowing how hard it was to still speak of Sirius.

"Mr Potter isn't it true that you in fact had Ronald Weasley accompany you on this mission of yours? If memory serves you did not mention him in your statement at all"

"Yes your memory is correct Ron Weasley was not mentioned in this statement as his actions were not in benefit of everyone else but himself. Ron Weasley was under the misguided teachings of Molly Weasley, along with Ginny Weasley they tried to manipulate my life as well as Hermione's life to make them seem like the hero's of the journey. It was not until after the battle was over that I discovered that Ron had been using the imperious curse on my wife to make her do things that she would not normally do in her normal frame of mind. I feel obliged to tell you that Ron and Ginny Weasley are currently awaiting trial for their crimes and the ministry is conduction a nationwide search for Molly Weasley. I stress this point however NO other Weasley member was involved I have sworn magical oaths which prove this"

After another hour of questioning Hermione decided that it was more than enough and that the press conference was over she did however with a smile from Harry make one further comment

"I would like to make one final comment before this conference is over. Myself and Harry are soul-bonded therefore we have become immune to any and all types of love potions. Recently we were summoned to Gringotts where we discovered that we have been left the possessions of the Four founders of Hogwarts. Including their stakes of ownership. In short terms Me and Harry own Hogwarts and some changes will be happening but for now this press conference is over and we will be taking no more questions"

Harry and Hermione left the stage leaving an entire hall of people shocked to their very cores.