Pretty Boy

Chapter 51

A New Minister is announced

Desperate times called for desperate measures, a war had just ended a Minister found corrupt and on his way to Azkaban. They needed someone light to guide the Wizards and Witches of the world. For the first time in nearly sixty years no one asked for Albus Dumbledore to be entered for Minister of Magic. In fact he had yet to even be mentioned by anyone, they were acting as if he didn't exist. It was better they thought than facing the reality that Dumbledore simply wasn't any better than Voldemort.

What hurt them the most of everything they had learned, was that Dumbledore could have stopped both wars. Could have stopped all those needless deaths if he had only had a shred of compassion. Taken Riddle under his wing, and perhaps the world wouldn't have been such a horrific place. Then again after hearing what Dumbledore had done to Harry Potter, perhaps he might have done regardless.

Minerva McGonagall had been brought before the Wizengamot, where she willingly underwent questioning via Veritaserum. Shortly thereafter she was instated as Headmistress Minerva McGonagall of Hogwarts School of Witchcraft and Wizardry. Minerva had decided Filius Flitwick would be picked to succeed her should anything happen - and so it was he became Deputy Headmaster of the school. Minerva had wanted to use Severus, to her utter dismay he wanted to leave. Minerva unlike Dumbledore wouldn't try and blackmail the black clad stoic man to stay. In fact she hadn't seen Severus since the war had ended, but she had heard the stories of him and Harry Potter being engaged.

That had surprised the life out of her, considering all the things he had said at Order meetings it couldn't be faulted. Although she and she alone had joined the dots, it was a curious thing that 'Hadrian Williams' had disappeared and 'Harry Potter' had reappeared. Even more curious everything had gone downhill for Dumbledore when he came. He knew without a doubt that they were one and the same. She wasn't about to let anyone in on it. She desperately wanted to meet Harry but considering the rumours she had heard about him threatening Fudge maybe she was best to keep a distance from him.

She had also gone to see Frank and Alice Longbottom, to say she was astonished would be an understatement. They were awake and aware after nineteen years of being insane. She had always known Severus was brilliant, he had been creating his own potions and spells for years now. This though had been admittedly beyond her wildest imagination. It had been no wonder he wanted to leave Hogwarts, leave teaching children to work full time on his potions, well not full time now that he had a lover she thought with a secret smile. The Wolfsbane had made her proud, knowing what she knew about his history with Remus Lupin. Right now Frank and Alice had to re-learn how to use all their muscles. Even their mouth, they couldn't speak for long but they were talking. Minerva had seen the nurses doing the physical therapy with Alice, trying to get her to walk - she had managed three steps. Neville was over the moon to have his parents back even if it was this late in life - he was after all twenty years old.

She had a letter on her desk along with a Gringotts check for Severus. She had just sent a letter to him with an old school owl so he would visit. Maybe she would be lucky and Hadrian Will…er, Harry would come with him. She so wanted to meet the son of her favourite Gryffindor's again. Severus was her favourite Slytherin, she had her favourites alright she was after all only human. Despite how severe and stoic she appeared to be, much like a black clad man she could mention.

Right now on the Wizarding wireless they were announcing the names of who was being picked to become the new Minister of Magic. Not that many were listening to the wireless, they were actually in the Ministry of magic wanting their chance to vote for someone. Minerva was sitting in her new office which had vastly changed since she had taken up the mantle of Headmistress. It wasn't all red and gold, but a mixture of all four houses, despite the fact she was proud of being a Gryffindor this was a Headmaster's office. No favouritism was supposed to play a part in her duties. Unlike the Black Headmaster or Dumbledore come to that, he was conveniently missing - Minerva thought he was just being a coward and staying away until the heat died down.

"The nominees for this year, the year of 2000 are, Amelia Bones!" cried the Public announcer Tam Smith, uncle of Zacharias Smith. Who had also incidentally joined the Ministry of Magic - the Auror programme. "Sirius Black!" another round of cheers started up. A picture of a cheesy grinning Sirius Black fell down displaying his name then display 'Vote me for Minister of Magic'. Unfortunately that hadn't been Sirius' ideas everyone voted got one.

"I knew you could do it!" smirked Harry watching Sirius walk up to the platform. As Sirius passed the banners/pictures he grimacing at them revolted. He had to concede it was better than the Azkaban wanted posters though.

"I wonder who else will be picked," mused Severus, it had been the first time he had attended any of these. He had two votes as did Harry and Sirius Black too. He had given over his votes to Remus Lupin, which was allowed in this day and age. So without even trying Sirius Black had already got six votes ahead of everyone else.

"Hermione Granger!" belted out the announcer.

Harry growled his displeasure as people cheered politely.

The three nominees all gave a speech declaring their dedication to being the Minster of Magic.

Hermione Granger went up first, a large piece of parchment clutched in front of her. Severus groaned, knowing without a doubt that this was going to be the longest speech he had ever heard.

"Hello everyone, my name is Hermione Granger; I believe the world is in great need of change. Muggle born's and pureblood's alike are magical, and three of the most powerful Wizards of our time were all half blood's. Albus Dumbledore, Tom Riddle and Harry Potter. We need to mix magic and Muggle in our lines or eventually they will die out. Making me the Minister of magic would be the first step to making a great world. My role model's would have to be Artemisia Lufkin the first female Minister of magic and Albus Dumbledore and my good friend Harry Potter. I swear to you all here and now the changes would be vast and welcoming, I know I am young but those of us having to grow up amidst a war were forced to grow up before our time. My first move would be to set up a safe place for House elves and all other creatures alike. They are not evil just misunderstood; Albus Dumbledore always told me that. Vote for me and I shall endeavour to listen to the public and do as they wish…"

She was of course about to say more but the hall was cheering loudly, obviously thinking she was finished. She was nudged by Tam Smith and Amelia Bones took up the podium to say her piece.

"What the fuck was that all about?" whispered Harry angrily. How care she use his name to try and become Minister of Magic. Imagining lying outright to everyone when she knew he wasn't approachable. Then again maybe that's why she had done it, maybe she thought he wouldn't find out or let the press anywhere near him.

Severus just shook his head, it was rather devious of her, but stupid especially considering Harry had returned to the magical world.

"Thank you very much everyone," she said clearing her throat as people continued to cheer. "My name as you know is Amelia Bones, what we need is a respectable, none corruptible and wise Minister of Magic. I have grown up in the Wizarding world, have many friends and acquaintances and I know more than most just what we need to have peace rein over our world. There will be no more Mr. Fudge's or Dumbledore's in this world. I will turn the Minister of Magic into a respected place to work in and also give certain people raises. We will have no more betrayals or scandals as we have seen these previous months!" she finished her voice booming and full of adamance.

"She's quite convincing," murmured Harry impressed. He had a cloak on hiding his face so nobody knew who he was. Severus was of course similarly fashioned. Severus nodded a smirk spreading across his features, he knew Black would win his speech was actually quite … Slytherin.

"Hello, everyone! Good morning!" beamed Sirius his blue eyes twinkling happily. "My reason for wanting to become Minister of magic is rather quite selfish really. I just want to avoid the circumstances that led my godson having a solitary life he has lead for the past nearly ten years of his life. If he had known that the Ministry might have helped him then he might never have felt the need to leave. I shall never forgive myself for my own part in it, and all I can do is ensure all innocent children know that I as the Minister of magic would be there for them. My godson already has plans to build an orphanage for all the orphaned children out there. Also plans on building flats and homes for those that aren't well off…to help them get on their feet. If I was accepted as Minister of magic my first thing would be to grant him permission to do it and also give him a sizable amount of money to help his endeavours. Not that he needs it no, but it isn't his place to do it alone its up to us as a community to help and guide all magical children. Some say it takes a village to raise a child, some say it takes a family to raise a child…but I say it only takes one adult to notice a child and the rest to fail them." said Sirius stopping, facing them solemnly, letting his statement sink in before continuing.

"My second move will be to abolish the werewolf legislation act. As you know my lover is a werewolf, and because of this he cannot get a job, get married or have children. He is not dangerous, my godson loved his uncle moony when he was a little boy, before the devastation and even now he couldn't care less. Even when he was confronted by the werewolf Greyback. Yes there are some evil werewolf's but are you trying to tell me there aren't evil Wizards? Shall we make a law to stop Wizards from marrying getting a job or having children because of a few bad ones? No we won't. Vote for me and tonight if I am chosen as Minister the legislation will be burnt before your eyes." said Sirius Black passionately.

"He's won it hands down," smirked Severus in satisfaction. "Not many people were happy with Umbridge when she made that law; most people knew Lupin and knew he was the kindest man you could ever meet."

"I guess we will find out," whispered Harry.

Half an hour later people found out that Harry was there. They all clamoured around him, wanting to know who he had voted for. If it was hard to vote for his chosen since his 'best friend' and godfather were both in for it.

"Hermione Granger is no more my best friend than Tom Riddle was, I've voted for Sirius Black my Godfather. I know he will make the best Minister this world has seen!" said Harry curtly, Apparating away he would be back later when the votes were done with.

"I can't believe it! He came and…and he let the others know!" whispered Hermione looking devastated. It had spread like wild fire that Granger had lied on the podium about Harry Potter. Her first lie and she wasn't even made Minister yet - it didn't bode well for her right now.

"Don't worry some people are very fickle they believe what you tell them," encouraged Ron.

"How was my speech…I didn't even get to finish it!" sighed Hermione.

"It was brilliant!" beamed Sara happily. She had just graduated Hogwarts and was soon to be eighteen years old. "My sister Minister of Magic! It's time for the Muggle born's to shine and the Granger name too." she finished adamantly.

"Exactly," exclaimed Hermione.

"It's odd though…I mean it only takes one day here…in the Muggle world it takes ages." said Sara a contemplating look on her normally scheming face.

"That's the beauty of Apparation." shrugged Hermione, and the community being so small in the first place as well.

"Do you think we could talk to Shacklebolt now?" asked Ron pensively, he didn't like how long Dumbledore had been missing. They had gone to McGonagall and she had just dismissed them. Claiming that everything was alright and to get on with their lives. She was now the Headmistress and they didn't want banned from Hogwarts. So they had left when they were told, they never knew when Hogwarts might come in handy to them.

"Good idea Ron, we need to find Dumbledore…I also need to get Potter alone. I have the potion brewed, I didn't get close enough when I realized he was here to put a tracking charm on him." said Ginny wandering over and hearing her brothers sentence.

"You will eventually don't worry, Dumbledore will be proud of you," said Ron smiling softly. Dumbledore was more of a father to them than their biological one Arthur Weasley. Who had never truly given them anything they had wanted - money respect and decent clothes or a decent home to live in. They hated living in that place their mother called the Burrow. There was a reason for it; it looked like it was constructed by beavers! They hated being bullied about it too.

"Let's go then," said Sara, her hair much like her sisters but it lay flat without the aid of spells. Sara unlike Hermione had been popular in primary school before receiving her letter. She was everything Hermione wasn't, loud, happy, friendly, didn't have her nose in books all the time. Yet she did well in all subjects.

"Kingsley! Can I speak to you for a minute?" asked Hermione quickly walking up to him.

"What is it?" asked Shacklebolt frowning in confusion. He hadn't spoken to Hermione very often during the Order meetings. In fact he had hardly said ten words to her in all the time he had known her. She had been a child to him when she entered the Order, and she was too close too Dumbledore for his comfort. Especially now of all times, Dumbledore's name was very bleak and if he wanted to survive it then he had to distance himself from everyone who still mentioned him all the time. He knew she wouldn't be the Minister, she had mentioned a name blackened by the wizarding world, nobody wanted reminded about Dumbledore.

"Dumbledore is missing, he's been gone ever since Harry defeated You-Know-Who." said Hermione quietly.

"He's old, and powerful nothing could have happened to him…now if you will excuse me I have more important things to do," said Shacklebolt. Which was a lie; all Death Eaters had been dealt with. Swift trials with Veritaserum and they were spilling their guts. Either found guilty or innocent and dealt with, given their money and properties back or sentenced to Azkaban. There had been a surprising amount of people genuinely under the imperious curse. The cells underneath the Ministry were empty, nobody was doing anything illegal too happy to even care about much else other than celebrating.

He walked off leaving four stunned Wizards and Witches with their mouths agape.

"So when will they be naming the winner?" asked Harry curiously.

"Seven o'clock tonight," said Severus.

"I can't wait!" said Harry hyperly. "That's John, he's finished my blueprints!"

"And is it to your liking?" asked Severus wandering over, and watching Harry unrolling them nodding his head in satisfaction.

"The gardens really should be bigger, as nice as it is to have a big area…they will prefer being outside." Severus pointed out as he looked it over. Other than the small 'garden' surrounding the Orphanage everything else was as to be expected.

"I thought magic could help with that?" asked Harry.

"It won't help outside, it just makes buildings look bigger on the inside." explained Severus explained wryly. As much as Harry had read and retained he didn't know everything. He didn't pretend to either and Severus loved that about him.

"That's awfully strange…but I suppose so I shall inform him then, to make the building itself a little smaller and garden bigger." nodded Harry scribbling away. John knew who he was working for, John Ollivander he was the grandson of the Wand-maker Mr. Ollivander. He had also sworn a wizard oath to keep it quiet, he didn't want his business spread across the Daily Prophet - the only downside to using his real name and self in this world. However, he wouldn't have it any other way; he knew Severus would have hated him continuing to use his alias Hadrian Williams. He had hated it when it had been necessary it would have killed him if it had been unnecessary.

"You cannot explain magic it is what it is," smirked Severus sardonically.

"True," shrugged Harry, sending the letter away on Hedwig. His other owl hooted in dismay, but Harry just smirked at him. He had just come back from a trip of his own so it was Hedwig's turn. He had named his male white owl Hermes the messenger god.

"I've finally got you to myself." whispered Severus seductively; he had wanted to do this for days. Despite how long they had been together, the passion had yet to die down. Severus still loved looking at Harry, watching him lose control. Loved seeing him writhe under him in passion his green eyes flaring in debauchery. Severus nibbled at Harry's ear and down his neck, he already knew his lovers sensitive spots. Nothing got Severus harder than to hear the low whimpers and moans leaving his fiancé delectable lips.

Twisting his head up, Harry caught Severus' lips in a needy kiss; Severus swallowed his moans as if he was gasping for breath. Severus was suddenly desperate to be inside his fiancé again. It had been too long he decided wrapping his arms around Harry bringing him flush against him; Harry in turn wrapped his legs around his torso without breaking the kiss. Severus got them up the stairs not even thinking about Apparating too far incoherent for such thoughts.

All that penetrated the air for the next hour was Harry's sweet begging, moans, groans and the sound of flesh meeting flesh. Harry couldn't and wouldn't ever get enough of Severus filling him, over and over again until it was too much. Severus didn't last much longer after Harry, having the most intense orgasm he had yet to have, as he filled his fiancé claiming him once again.

"Mine" hissed Severus passionately and adamantly as he came. His eyes closed tightly, biting into Harry's shoulder as he came inside him. Harry panting and utterly spent just lay there soaking up the love he never thought he'd have. Moulding himself against Severus, snuggling into the crook of Severus arm and neck.

They lay there for what seemed like hours just basking in the afterglow. Severus though was deep in thought, eventually though he voiced his thoughts to Harry. "I want us to be bonded, I want the world to know you are mine." he said eventually tightening his hold on Harry as if he was scared someone would take him away.

Harry was surprised by this admission, but it didn't take long for a glow to settle into him. He was shifted slightly so he was on his back and Severus was on top of him. He grunted slightly but remained silent as the onyx eyes of his lover bored into him.

"Bond with me." said Severus softly, he detested the word marry, bond was fine.

"Severus, I love you, you know that. Yes, I'll bond with you." said Harry, his eyes never leaving Severus. Watching each emotion splash across his fiancé's eyes.

"Good" said Severus in supreme satisfaction. He and Harry would bond, and Harry would be bound to him permanently. They would be together forever and no one shall ever separate them. The only people that would come see it would be Sirius and Remus, perhaps even Filius and Minerva the only two people who were truly decent to him. The wizarding world wouldn't know until they saw the certificate which he would send them. The Granger's and the Weasley's would get the hint and stop their silliness. There was nothing they could do of course; Harry was too powerful for that. He could undo magic that even probably Merlin could only dream off.

That said and done, both men relaxed once more, ending up falling asleep. They had woken up early that day, getting Sirius Black ready to become Minister. Severus and Harry both knew his name held power, and people would follow in the great Harry Potter's lead and vote for Sirius. Then the progress would start free rights for all creatures. Severus and Harry would do all this from the background and let Sirius Black handle the limelight of being the Minister of magic. They had taken a chance with Sirius telling them all about Remus so openly, but it was a chance they had to take. Severus also knew just how many werewolves' there actually were. He knew how many letters he got people asking for it, even a few people begging that didn't have enough money for their child to take it. He always had a few left over and had sent them along anyway.

They both woke up to the alarm going off, it was six fifty five.

"Shall I just put the wireless on?" asked Severus, his fingers sliding effortlessly up and down Harry's back. Causing Goosebumps to appear everywhere.

"Mmmhmm," murmured Harry sleepily he didn't want to move - ever.

They got it on and listened to the replays of what everyone had said already. Then listened to a few people being interviewed on who they had voted for. Finally after what seemed like forever, they were ready to announce the new Minister of Magic. As the votes were magically counted in a goblet much like the Goblet of fire. The winner was spat out, and everyone held their breath wondering who had won.

"The new Minister of magic for the year 2000 the beginning of a new millennium…" said Tam, the silence was deafening you would have heard a wand dropping." SIRIUS BLACK!" screamed Tam, and the noise was thunderous. Even from the wireless you could hear the fireworks, the bangs going off from people's wands and the screaming of hundreds of Wizards and Witches.

Severus put the wireless off a smug smirk on his face as he buried his face in Harry's long hair. It didn't take them long to nod off once more, things were going their way and they were happy about it. Right now they were exhausted and wanted some sleep.

Things were indeed looking up.

Miles away a woman who usually didn't show emotion smiled brightly saying "Well done Sirius Black," was all she said before turning into a tabby cat and retiring for the night in front of the fire in her office.

keeping his promise Sirius Black did indeed burn the werewolf legislation act in front of hundreds of people quite a few of them werewolf's.

and we have a winnerrrrrrrrrrrr :D R&R