Harry moved around to the front of the room, conscious that every set of eyes was on him. "Minister Fudge I request that this farce of a meeting is called to an end."

Cornelius was about to speak but Albus spoke. "Once the counsel has been convened and a request brought forward, the counsel must vote on the issue."

Albus expected Harry to be upset but Harry smirked. "Very well Albus but I remind you as you are no member here, you can remove yourself as we speak."

Albus was about to argue but Fudge nodded at the guards. "Remove Albus Dumbledore from this room. He is not to enter again until he is called back."

Harry watched as the man was removed and then turned back to the lords. "We know this is a farce. I implore the other members to vote what they know they must."

One of the lords stood up. "Why should he not reclaim his position? You four have not taken control of the school. Minerva McGonagall runs the school."

Harry turned to him. "The decisions of the founder's heirs are not up to debate here. We have the right to choose a person to act on our behalf if we choose."

A woman beside the original speaker spoke up. "I agree with Lord Hunt. Albus has run the school well for years. If you are not willing to run it, then he should."

Harry frowned. "I remind you the laws around the school are centuries old. We know that this body was created to uphold the laws and traditions of our society."

The woman shook her head. "Some would argue that it is time that some are changed. It might be for the better for Albus to return to head the school."

Harry turned to address them all. "We know that Albus has tried for years to limit the power of this body. If we allow him to corrupt the laws to have the school back, he will use it to bring this body down. Tradition and laws must be upheld. Do you wish to lose your power here because of that old coot?"

There was a resounding no from almost every lord and lady in the room. The original woman spoke. "But what of the safety of the school?"

Harry turned back to her. "The school laws were created to keep students safe from dark. No politics were to enter the walls. Students were to be free of the war."

Susan stood forward. "If Albus is permitted to remain in power he will continue to corrupt students minds. The school is to be a sanctuary, help us keep it that way."

Harry smiled inwardly when the original lord spoke. "I agree. Our children should not be tainted by this. He will try to pass his ideas on to them. This must stop."

The lady was silenced slightly. "I believe you have a point Lord Gryffindor. If you can attest to the students remaining neutral, I'd agree that Albus must be stopped."

Harry looked at his companions. "We will never allow this war to enter our school. It is a sanctuary and we will die to make sure it remains as such."

Cornelius smiled. "I believe that it is time for us to take a vote on this. I do not think it that necessary but we must continue to follow the rules."

Harry was sure he worked but he still held a deep breath in as he watched each of the lords and ladies vote. He counted them and while there were a few he had not swayed, he saw a majority growing for his side.

He was the last to cast. "I cast the votes of Prince, Slytherin, Gryffindor, Potter, Black and Malfoy against Albus Dumbledore's request to be re-instated."

Cornelius banged his gavel down. "The request has been denied with a vote of 23 to nine. You can send Albus back in."

The doors opened and Albus walked in, still looking confident like he thought he still had a chance. "I assume that the vote has been taken."

Fudge turned to Harry. "As the most senior member of the counsel until a new leader is elected, Lord Gryffindor it is your place to announce the vote."

Harry turned a smug glare on his former headmaster. "This counsel has voted at a count of 23 to 9 against having you re-instated as headmaster of the school."

Albus looked at the others. "You will regret this. This counsel is arcane and out dated. I will see an end to this counsel if it is the last thing that I do."

Cornelius turned back to the guards. "Escort him from the room. And Albus if I ever learn you're in the ministry buildings, you will be arrested."

Albus laughed at that. "You'll have me arrested, one what charges might I ask"

Harry was the one to respond this time. "For threatening the security of the ruling body and threatening political anarchy. Leave before we do it now."

Albus was led from the room and Harry turned to Cornelius. "When the vote is taken for leader, I wish to be informed so I can take part in the vote."

Cornelius nodded his head. "That we will do Lord Gryffindor. I have a feeling that you may have a vested interest in the vote yourself."

Harry knew that Fudge was insinuating that Harry might be elected the new leader of the lord's counsel and wizengot but he would not allow himself to be considered to be as power hungry as Albus. He bowed his head slightly and took his leave. If they voted for him, he'd take it but he would not pander for votes. He would not permit himself to be considered like Albus in any way.

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Harry saw Luna and Susan back to Grimmauld but instead of returning himself he told them to let his husband know he had something to handle and he headed to the place he had not believed he would head ever again. He looked silently at the Burrow for a few moments before he walked to the door.

As he entered the kitchen he saw the shock on Molly's face. "Harry. I mean Lord Black-Snape. What are you doing here?"

Harry smirked for a moment. "This is my home and I'm allowed to come here when I choose." His face softened. "But I have come here for personal reasons."

Molly looked at him. "I must admit that I am glad to see that you're alive. Even after all of this I can't help but feel that."

Harry sighed. "I know that you're not a bad person Molly but that you truly believe Albus. I just wish you could see what most of your children have seen."

Molly shook her head. "I know you sent my brother to try and convince me but I won't. I don't know where you have hid Fabian but it will not work."

Harry shook his head. "Your brother was a prisoner of Albus like I was. I have not come here to convince you. I'd like you to be on our side but I will not fight."

She looked at the young man. "Then why have you come? Arthur told me to send word if you arrived for he thought you would harm me. I'm not so sure right now."

Harry sat on the table edge. "I guess I should be comforted that you believe that much. I have come not for me but for the sake of your brother."

Molly looked at him. "Fabian. I thought he was dead. Our father and then he and Gideon. I should be excited he's alive but I don't know what to make of it."

Harry stood. "You're brother loves and wants to be reunited with you. Your children too. Consider what you have learned of Albus. Please think about it."

Molly sighed. "I always trusted my brother and he told me to trust you but I can't turn my back on everything. I need time."

Harry turned to leave. "I should let you know he is pregnant, you're to be an Aunt. He'd like you to be a part of your niece's life."

Molly was taken back by that. "Tell him and his husband that I'm happy for them. I will consider what you have said. If for only Fabian's sake."

Harry walked out the door but not before saying. "My daughter and your niece would both like to have you in their lives. Please just consider it for us."

Harry did not hear her response for he apparated from the Burrow and headed back to Grimmauld place. He was greeted by his anxious husband who had guessed where he had gone and to say he wasn't pleased Harry had gone alone was a definite under statement.