AN: Hello everyone. I am so very sorry that this chapter took over a year to come out. With my health taking a plunge and me being so tired all the time, I just couldn't really come up with anything and almost completely lost the thread. I know this chapter isn't as long as some of my previous ones but I wanted to get something out there for you guys that have been waiting oh so patiently. Thanks for waiting and I hope to have another chapter out soon.
Disclaimer: I own nothing. All characters and the world they live in is the sole property of J.K Rowling. I'm just playing in her doll house here.
Chapter 7
Weeks passed in a haze of classes, homework, spending time with their friends and mocking Umbridge. Ron and Ginny where both still avoiding them. Umbridge was digging herself and the Minister a deeper hole everyday. Voldemort was still being quiet. Professor Snape reporting that he had finally stopped having temper tantrums and had retreated into quiet contemplation. He also reported that many of the deatheaters had left like rats on a sinking ship leaving only the real rat behind; much to the amusement of Hermione and Harry.
Soon Halloween had come around again. Harry wasn't sure how this one was going to go. He figured to just brace himself, knowing that something ALWAYS happens on Halloween. This year they almost made it through the entire feast without anything showing up but neither relaxed yet.
When Dumbledore stood to begin his end of feast speech, Umbridge decided it was time to strike. She stood and got everyone's attention, making Dumbledore sit down and look at her attentively. Though he did give a short glance to Harry and Hermione.
Umbridge started her speech once she felt enough people where paying attention. "I have a special announcement from the Ministry to present to you tonight so make sure you pay close attention. Hem, Hem. (everyone rolled their eyes) The Minister has been listening to my findings and has decided that there are some changes that need to be made in order to bring this institution back to the glory that the Founders had intended. In order for that to happen the Minister has named me the first ever Hogwarts High Inquisitor. What this means is that I will be inspecting the Professors and the classes to make sure they are of the standards that the Minister is looking for." giggle "Thank you." She then sat back in her seat and through a venomous look at Harry and Hermione whom just looked back her with faintly amused expressions.
Dumbledore then stood and looked over the silent hall. Spread his arms wide and said, "On that note, dear friends, I think that it is time to retire. Good night and Happy Halloween." With that the students started filing out of the Great Hall whispering to eachother about what they heard. When the Hall was cleared of everyone except Dumbledore, Harry, Hermione, McGonagall, Snape, Flitwick and Sprout; Dumbledore asked them all to come to his office with him.
Once they where all settled in his office with tea and biscuits they all looked eachother and started laughing. Once they all had control of themselves again Dumbledore spoke up. "I think, with this new information, that the Ministry and our dear Defense Professor needs to be reminded of the realities of the world."
Everyone hummed in agreement and looked to Harry and Hermione who looked at eachother for a moment before Harry sighed. "Well, we where waiting for them to dig a deep enough hole. I guess they just hit the mark."
Hermione squeezed his hand. "I know you don't like the attention Harry but we can't allow them to interfere in everyone's education anymore then we have. She has already thrown off everyone's DADA classes, we can't let her get her grubby mitts on any of the others. Personally, I think we should get rid of her and bring Remus back in." She then looked at everyone and saw them nodding there heads thoughtfully.
"I think you are correct Hermione. I think Remus was probably the best we had." Everyone murmured their agreement; even Professor Snape.
Everyone sat back and thought how this should all be implemented. After about ten minutes of thought. They began bouncing ideas off of eachother. By the time they adjourned for the night, they had a plan ready to be enacted the next morning.
The morning after Halloween, the students wandered into the the Great Hall for breakfast. Most noticed that Harry, Hermione and the Headmaster where not there yet, which was unusual for all of them. They also noticed Umbridge looking smug and wondered why. Umbridge was thinking to herself that she had finally ran them off. Little did she know that it was her that was going to be ran off soon.
The day passed quickly and dinnertime finally rolled around. A lot of people where speculating on the fact that Harry, Hermione and the Headmaster had not been seen all day and Umbridge, much to the disgust of about everyone in the Hall, was looking like a very happy toad who had found a large fly. About halfway through dinner the doors to the Hall slammed open, startling everyone and even making a few first years squeak. In through the door, robes flowing around them, strode Harry, Hermione and the Headmaster. They walked confidently up to the staff table and stopped. Everyone was so enthralled watching these powerful wizards and witch that they didn't notice the people coming in behind them. Some they recognized, like Professor Lupin, the Weasleys and Madam Bones, but the rest they did not. The Headmaster turned and spoke to everyone in the Hall. "Ladies and Gentlemen, we regret having to disrupt your dinner this fine evening but as some major changes have been made today we feel it is necessary. Last night Madam Umbridge made an announcement in this Hall stating that former Minister of Magic Cornelius Fudge had given her the post of Hogwarts High Inquisitor. Now clearly as this move was illegal in every since we, that is I the Headmaster and Lord and Lady Potter, decided last night that it was time to put our collective foot down. This morning we called an emergency meeting of the Wizengamot to deal with this issue and several others that needed our attention. I will not bore you with the formalities and the intricacies involved in politics, but will just give you the end results. Today, Lord and Lady Potter took control of their seats in the Wizengamot and brought charges of corruption and other sundry against Former Minister Fudge. After many testimonies giving evidence the Former Minster was removed from office and many of his laws and policies looked over. Many where fixed or gotten rid of completely and yet there are many more to go over. Now you maybe wandering who your new Minister of Magic is but we can not announce that just yet. It will be officially announced in tomorrow mornings Daily Profit along with several other changes and announcements. Now the biggest thing that Wizengamot was reminded of and has the most barring on all of your daily lives was that the Ministry has no hold or call over Hogwarts once the Heirs to the Founders claim their heritage. Thus meaning that the Board of Governors has been dissolved and complete control of the school given back to whom it belongs. I now give you Lord and Lady Potter."
Harry and Hermione stepped forward to address the students; Harry speaking first. "Many changes and improvements will be coming to Hogwarts in the next few months and years but somethings will stay the same. Professor Dumbledore has graciously agreed to stay on as Headmaster." Harry paused to allow the applause to die down then continued. "There will be several staff and class changes put though shortly but there is one in particular that we feel is of an immediate concern."
Hermione took over at this point. "The post of Defense Against the Dark Arts has cause some problems over the years and seems to be cursed. We have scanned the wards and the rooms and have found no evidence of this but we have taken steps to insure that the teaching will, from this day forward, be much smoother and allow for a better learning environment. With that in mind we are removing Madam Umbridge from the post." Here Umbridge lost control and started screaming curse words and started to reach for her wand. Before she got very far she was stunned by two Aurors and bound. Hermione continued with an amused look on her face, "As I was saying, we are removing Madam Umbridge from her post and reinstating Professor Remus Lupin as DADA Professor." Now Hermione paused to allow the cheering to begin. She and Harry turned to Remus and smiled to see him looking overwhelmed as the Hall shook with a welcome back for him. He smiled at them and nodded his head in thanks.
After the cheering had died down the students where dismissed to their common rooms and most of the teachers left. The Headmaster asked the Weasley children to stay behind as their parents wished to speak with them privately. Madam Bones and her two Aurors said goodnight and took the stunned and bound Umbridge into custody. Harry and Hermione led the rest of the party, including the Weasleys, Remus, the Grangers, Sirius (under Glamor) the Headmaster and the Heads of house to their quarters so the Weasleys could talk and everyone else could relax a bit after a long day.
Once the Weasleys had finished speaking with their children everyone decided to call it night and left for the respective rooms or homes. Harry and Hermione where finally alone again. They just sat on the couch in front of the fire holding eachother for awhile till finally Harry turned to Hermione. "We did the right thing today day, didn't we Mi?"
Hermione looked at Harry and said, "Yes Harry, we did the right thing. We did what was needed. I know you hate the fame and the responsibilities that we have but after we get things straitened out at the Ministry and take care of Voldemort and his groupies we will then have an easier life and we can start to fade into the background again."
Harry stared into her eyes for a long moment, then smiled at her. "Thank you Mi. You always know how to make me feel better." He then kissed her tenderly.
When they pulled away; Hermione eyes had a mischievous twinkle in them. She leaned into him and whispered in his ear seductively, "Oh Mister Potter, I think I can make you feel MUCH better." She then licked his ear and then slowly worked her way down his neck with kisses, licks and nibbles, all the while unbuttoning his shirt. Soon she was working her way down his chest, making him moan in pleasure. As she got to his abs she unfastened his pants and pulled his already hardening member from his pants and stroking him as she brought her mouth lower. Soon she took him in her mouth and sucked him hard while he moaned her name and wrapped his hand into her hair. She was soon bobbing up and down on him, loving the sounds he was making and loving the taste of him. It wasn't long till he was roaring his release as she swallowed every drop he gave her. She then came back up and kissed him deeply.
When Harry got feeling back in his legs he scooped her up and carried her to bed. Once there, they spent a couple of hours making eachother feel better till they both fell asleep, completely blissful.