After arriving back at Grimmauld Place, Harry noticed the time and pulled out his time turner and gave it two spins backwards, sending himself and Ron back 30 minutes. After Ron's questioning glance, Harry spoke, "We need to shower and get changed, this way we'll have enough time. Go ahead and hit the showers up here, I'll have Winky bring up your clothing for today."
"Ok Harry, by the way, what time is it now?" Ron asked
"7:30 am. I need to be at the Ministry by 8:30 so get your ass in gear."
With that, Harry walked out of the training room and towards his suite. When he arrived, he saw Ginny was already in the shower. With a wicked grin, Harry stripped down and climbed into the shower with his wife quietly.
As he was climbing into the shower, Ginny turned around and saw him. After giving him a large smile, she slid her hands down his chest and over his manhood, causing Harry to groan. "Ginny, we don't have time for this right now. If you promise to be good, I'll make it up to you tonight."
Ginny sighed, "Ok Harry. But I will hold you to that promise." And without another word, Ginny got out of the shower, after changing the temperature to cold. This really didn't bother Harry since he needed a cold shower after seeing Ginny naked and wet.
20 minutes later, Harry walked down stairs towards the kitchen. Entering the kitchen, Harry, saw Kreacher making made to order omelets for everyone. After quickly placing his and Ginny's orders, ham, cheese, onions, bell peppers, and sausage, Harry sat down at the head of the table and spoke with Albus and Minerva who were both drinking tea and finishing their omelets.
"Albus, are you ready for today? I mean, has Poppy released you from her care?"
Minerva chuckled as Albus looked like he was getting ready to pout. "Yes, Mi Lord, Poppy was fit to release me from my prison. I do understand why you hate the hospital wing so much; it is so boring in there."
Harry laughed as Ginny sat down in lap and placed their omelets in front of them. As the clock in the living room struck 8:15, Harry stood up and using the spell he had used earlier, created a hole in space and withdrew a medium size bag. After closing the portal, Harry opened the bag and passed out the contents, one to each person present.
It was a simple wallet made out of dragon-hide. When they opened their bi-fold wallets, each person saw a blank identification card and an ICW Law Enforcement Officer's Badge. "Everyone, as of two days ago, the Order of the Phoenix is now officially recognized by the International Confederation of Wizards as the spear dead against the darkness. Each of us now has the authority to question, detain, and arrest anyone who is, working with, or for, a dark witch or wizard.
"Everyone rise and take your wand in your hand and repeat after me. I state your name, do solemnly swear to defend the light, protect those who cannot care for themselves, and battle the dark with every fiber of my being, so mote it be."
As the assembled group finished their oaths, they were covered in crimson light. When the light faded, the black ID cards now had their names and wizard pictures on them. "Now, the badges can also be used while traveling as muggle. It is charmed to represent a law enforcement organization call INTERPOL, which uses the ICW for a number of their high profile cases.
"Now, we have a job to do now, at 8:29 a.m., this portkey" Harry displayed a long piece of rope "will activate and take us to the Atrium of the Ministry of Magic. Once we arrive, we will meet up with members of the Magical Royal Guard and also two battalions of goblins. Ron, Mad-Eye, I want you to coordinate with both groups. I want the Ministry sealed up tight. No one in or out without us knowing. Then I want a level by search for anyone bearing the dark mark or any listening spells. When you reach the Department of Mysteries, make contact with the Head Unspeakable and have him walk you thru. You'll need this to explain to him what is going on."
Harry handed Ron and Moody both a piece of parchment with the royal seal and the seal of Lord Gryffindor.
"Everyone else, we are heading to Courtroom Ten. Once we arrive, guard every single exit, anyone who moves in a threatening manner stun. Tonks, Kingsley, Remus, you are to guard Rufus Scrimgeour; Neville, Luna, Fred, George, and Charlie, you are to guard Albus and Minerva. Albus, you are still the Chief Warlock, so take your rightful place. Susan, Bill, Arthur, and Mackrack will escort Amelia into the room. Any questions?"
"What about me Harry?" Ginny asked.
Harry looked at his wife and with a wave of his hand, both of their robes turned into their Lord and Lady Gryffindor ceremonial robes. Dobby popped in and handed both of them their swords, which they strapped on.
"You my dear are with me." With that the portkey countdown began, Harry grabbed the portkey in one hand while reaching for wife with the other. A moment later, the entire group flying thru space until they landed in the atrium of the Ministry of Magic.
As soon as the Order of the Phoenix arrived, Captain Jennings and his men revealed themselves from their locations. Jennings checked his watch and saw that it was 8:30 a.m. on the dot. With a smile, he proceeded over to the Lord Protector. As he approached, another set of portkeys arrived delivering two battalions of goblins. Jennings immediately recognized that these goblins were not ordinary goblins but members of the Honor Guard whose job is to defend the Leader of the Goblin Nation.
Three goblins, the two battalion chiefs and their general Jennings thought, approached the Lord Protector and bowed slightly. As Jennings approached, he saw that one of the goblins was indeed Mackrack, Chairman of Gringotts Bank, and Leader of the Goblin Nation. Jennings immediately dropped to one knee in front of the Lord Protector and the Leader of the Goblins.
"Rise and report Captain Jennings." Harry said. Jennings rose from his place and addressed his Lord. "Mi Lord, the Minister and a small team of Aurors entered the Minister's Office at 7:45 a.m. The Minister has issued standing orders to detain yourself and Lord Dumbledore upon entrance to the Ministry. The full Wizengamot is assembling as we speak. We can have the atrium secured in thirty seconds."
"Thank you Captain. Secure the Atrium." Harry ordered.
With a snap of his fingers, Captain Jennings' men locked down the Ministry Atrium. People were escorted to areas where they would be questioned. Seeing that they were in good hands, Harry motioned to Ron and Mad-Eye, who both walked over to Harry.
"Ron, Mad-Eye, may I present Captain Jennings, Head of the Magical Royal Guard, and Mackrack, Chairman of Gringotts Bank and Leader of Goblin Nation. Gentlemen, this is my brother-in-law, Ronald Bilius Weasley, and this is Auror Alastor 'Mad-Eye' Moody. Both men are my senior advisors and master strategists. Their job today is to seal the Ministry and complete a level by search for any one bearing the dark mark or any sort of illegal listening devices."
After a few minutes discussion, the groups broke apart. Harry, Ginny, Albus and Minerva, escorted their group towards the lifts that would take them down to Courtroom Ten. As they reached lifts, Amelia Bones appeared next to them. With a smirk, Harry waved his hand causing her invisibility cloak to fold itself into a small square and shrink to the size of a handkerchief.
Without another word, the group split into four lifts and descended into the bowels of the Ministry of Magic.
Upon reaching the bottom of the lift, Harry and Albus took the lead and walked down the stone steps to level ten. When they approached the doors to Courtroom Ten, Harry saw six Aurors guarding the door. They moved to intercept them, but immediately stopped when they saw the goblins and other witches and wizards flanking the two fugitives.
Harry stopped in front of the Aurors and spoke in a clear commanding voice. "As the Lord Protector of the Realm, I order you to stand down or face the consequences." The six Aurors, seeing that they were out numbered, surrendered their wands to Harry who handed them over to one of the goblins. The goblins then escorted the disgraced Aurors from the area.
"Albus, age before beauty."
"Ah, so I see that your wife will be following you in then?" Albus said with his eyes twinkling madly. Before Harry could respond, Albus used his wandless magic and pushed the doors to the Wizengamot Chamber open, his honor guard flanking him. As he crossed the threshold of the door, Fawkes appeared and settled onto his familiar's shoulder.
Albus strode purposefully towards his seat, which was still empty, even though a few people were trying to reach the seat. "Minister Scrimgeour, Albus Percival Wulfric Brian Dumbledore, as the rightful Chief Warlock of the Wizengamot of Great Britain, do hereby order your immediate display of fealty to the new Lord Protector of the Realm."
The entire room fell silent with Dumbledore's words. A moment later, there was a muttering of disapproval as many of the elder members of the Wizengamot explained the role of the Lord Protector.
Finally Scrimgeour spoke up. "Albus Dumbledore, I will not show fealty to any man. Not you, not Voldemort, and not some fool trying to take control as the Lord Protector!!"
"I am sorry to hear that Minister. As Chief of the Wizengamot, I introduce the Protector of the Realm of Magical Great Britain." The doors opened again and a tall figure dressed in exquisite dress robes entered the room flanked by a smaller person wearing matching robes and a squadron of goblin soldiers and other witches and wizards.
Albus and his guard moved off to the side of the floor as the hooded figure moved to stand in the center of the Courtroom. With a flick of his hand, the chained chair disappeared. Once the figure stopped, his guard moved to protective positions, the person wearing matching robes stood next to the first figure.
Scrimgeour, who had been taken back by the entrance of the figure, spoke up. "Who are you? As the Minister of Magic, I demand that you reveal yourself!"
The figure laughed out loud at the Minister. "You know Minister, the last time I spoke to you, I told you that I would see you today, but I am sure that old age is beginning to affect your mind, so let me introduce myself.
"I am Lord Gryffindor, Harry James Potter, Head of the Ancient and Noble Houses of Potter, Black, Flamel, Azkaban, Gryffindor, and Slytherin. May I introduce my wife, and soulmate, Lady Gryffindor, Ginevra Molly Potter."
Both Harry and Ginny removed their outer cloaks and handed them off to Hermione. Harry then stared at the Minister and spoke in a strong voice, "I, Harry James Potter, Lord Gryffindor, Head of the Ancient and Noble Houses of Potter, Black, Flamel, Azkaban, Gryffindor, and Slytherin, do hereby claim my rightful place on the Council of Twelve and also the title and position of Protector of the Realm of Magical Great Britain; bestowed upon me by the sovereign herself, Her Majesty Queen Elizabeth II of the United Kingdom of Great Britain and Northern Ireland, and sealed by my blood and magic."
As Harry said this, he removed his dagger and cut his palm and let some of his blood drop on the floor. As the blood touched the floor, Harry's magic flared and expanded to cover the entire courtroom. When finished, Courtroom Ten looked different. The official Seal of the Ministry of Magic was still behind the Minister, but above it was the Seal of the Queen. The dark dank look of the courtroom was also gone. Instead the room was bright and warm.
Harry purposefully strode over to the high bench where Scrimgeour had been standing and watched as the wall behind it receded and another bench appeared. It was higher then any other and held two golden thrones. On the front of the bench were the Crests of Harry's Families and Organizations.
Harry and Ginny sat down in their new chairs and looked over the Wizengamot. Everyone in the room was still staring at them in shock. Harry banged his gavel and brought the Wizengamot into session under his authority.
"Rufus Scrimgeour, as my right as the Lord Protector of the Realm, I hereby remove you from the position of Minister of Magic." A golden light was pulled from Rufus as he fell to his knees. "As the head of the Scrimgeour Family, you may take your place on the Wizengamot if you wish."
As Rufus was helped away, Harry turned to Dumbledore. "Lord Dumbledore, I would be honored if you would return to your position of Chief Warlock of the Wizengamot."
"I would be honored, Mi Lord." And with that, Albus and his entourage made their over to Albus' normal seat.
Once he was seated, Harry continued. "As of now, all Department Heads, Undersecretaries, and Managers are hereby relieved of duty. All Aurors, Hit Wizards, and Members of the Department of Magical Law Enforcement are relieved until they undergo evaluation. In their stead, security of magical Britain will be placed in the hands of the Magical Royal Guard, the Order of the Phoenix, and the Goblins of Gringotts. So Mote it be." He then banged his gavel. As the noise of the gavel faded, every one of the department heads, undersecretaries, and managers along with the members of the Department of Magical Law Enforcement, all felt some of their leave their bodies. They each knew that this was the magic given to their positions.
Harry continued on. "As the Lord Protector, I declare that Madam Amelia Bones, to be the New Minister of Magic. I declare Arthur William Weasley as the Deputy Minister. I also declare Theodore Tonks to be the new Director of the Department of Magical Law Enforcement. So Mote it be." This time, a powerful bolt of magic shot out from the seals of the ministry and the queen and merged into one large bolt of raw magic, then magic shot thru Amelia and then into Arthur and then suddenly vanished from the room, returning a moment later with Ted Tonks, Dora Tonks' father.
As everyone looked at the three individuals, they saw that their robes had been changed to reflect their new positions. After a small conference between the three of them, they took their appropriate seats.
Happy with the result, Harry continued on. "As the Lord Protector, I declare anyone discovered working in the ministry or as a member of the Wizengamot and wearing the mark of Voldemort to be detained, and prosecuted. I hereby declare that any convicted Death Eaters be executed via the Veil of Death. So Mote it be."
Over the next two hours, Harry had single handedly revoked many laws that were designed to aid the pureblooded families and not any of the muggleborn or halfbloods that were in England.
Harry then added new laws, which could not be removed except by the Lord Protector or the sovereign, which protected magical creatures such as house elves, centaurs, dwarfs, pixies, goblins, and merpeople.
Harry then introduced the Magical Bill of Rights. This were laws that guaranteed certain rights to all creatures, regardless of the race, age, sex, or blood type.
Harry then announced the creation of a new treaty with the goblins. "This new treaty gives wizards and goblins a firm strong base to build a lasting and fulfilling future." Harry said as the assembled members of the Wizengamot looked on in pure shock.
Harry then ordered the Treaty of Azkaban was reinstated and that the goblins would be in charge of the day to day operations of Azkaban Prison. This was because the original Lord Azkaban had contracted with the goblins to build and run his prison. Harry, as the Lord of Azkaban, decided it was a good idea.
As Harry's list of changed dwindled, Hermione and Penelope Clearwater would give reports via their pendants on the current affairs of the Ministry and the Wizarding Public. Their report stated that the new regime was wildly accepted and that many of areas of the Ministry were being cleaned out.
Finally Harry finished his list, and stood up to address not only the Wizengamot, but Wizarding Great Britain as well, for the last time that day.
"Ladies and Gentlemen, Lords and Ladies of Great Britain; what I have done today is something that should have happened years ago. Our society has grown stagnant and complacent, woefully ignorant about not only the muggle world, but our own world and problems too. For too long, those in power have hidden the truth from you, even when doing so led to countless deaths. They have done this to line their pockets with more gold.
"Or they to show that they are fighting for you by incarcerating innocent people while known criminals and their agents continue to terrorize and kill. Well I say that this stops today! No longer will I allow this government to become complacent. I urge everyone who can hear my voice to never accept anything at face value, but as questions and become more informed.
"Over the next few months, new opportunities will reveal themselves for the betterment of the Wizarding World and we will be at the center of it. I have the utmost faith in the new Minister and her staff to do what is right, rather than what is easy.
"I will be holding a press conference with the Minister in three days time to answer any questions you may have; until then, good day." Without a second glance to the Wizengamot, Harry strode towards the doors of the room. As he reached the doors, he turned to around. "As the Lord Protector of the Realm, I hereby declare this session of the Wizengamot to be in recess."
Harry then walked out the door. As he left with Ginny, he heard Albus say, "So mote it be."
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Harry and Ginny walked down the corridor and ran into Hermione, Ron, Penny and Alastor. "Report."
"Ministry is secured. Thirty-Seven people have been found to be carrying the dark mark along with one hundred different listening charms and recording charms. The Head Unspeakable has sealed the Department of Mysteries as per our request, and he wished to meet with you or the new Minister as soon as possible." Ron reported.
"Excellent work everyone. Hermione, hand off your assignments to Penny. Penny, Percy should be here soon. Once he gets here, I want you, Percy, Ted, and Moody to meet with the Minister. Ron, give your paperwork to Moody, you and Hermione have a lunch date." Harry then handed Ron and Hermione a portkey which whisked them away.
Moody turned to look at Harry. "Portkeys aren't supposed to work here in the Ministry. I'll have to recheck the wards."
Harry laughed, "No it's fine Mad-Eye. When I claimed my right as the Lord Protector, I also gained control of the wards and magic imbedded in the Ministry. I can create portkeys and apparate if I want to."
Moody was shocked at this news. As far as he knew, no one had ever had control of the wards like this; it was a major security breech. However, if Harry was the only person who could do this, well it wouldn't be bad.
"So where did you send Weasley and Granger anyway? I thought you wanted the Ministry secured today?" Moody asked.
"Ronald and Hermione are meeting with Mr. and Mrs. Granger, and then they are heading to Paris for the night. Sometime today, Ron is going to propose or else I am going to make his life a living hell."
Moody looked at the man in front of him, and then laughed loudly. "Well, I knew there was a reason why I liked you Potter. Give the man a reason to fight for that is the ticket. Well, I have to get back to work."
Harry took Moody's hand in his, giving him a strong hand shake. "Thanks Alastor, for everything. If you need us, we'll be at Headquarters for a little while then to Potter Manor."
With one last nod, Alastor stumped away towards Courtroom Ten where Amelia was located currently. Any idea formed in Harry's head as him and Ginny headed for the lifts.
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Ron and Hermione arrived behind a little Italian restaurant in London via portkey. Ron was dressed smartly in a pair of black dress pants with a crimson long sleeve dress shirt and tie. His tie-tack and cufflinks has the Weasley Family Crest on them. To finish off his outfit, he was wearing dress boots made from the hide of the Hungarian Horntail. His wand was stashed in his new wand holster strapped to his right arm.
Hermione looked incredible in her outfit. Instead of wearing a dress or skirt, she was wearing black slacks with a gold colored blouse. Around her neck, Hermione wore a scarf matching Ron's shirt along with her phoenix pendant. Her hair was pulled back into a simple ponytail held in place with crimson and gold ribbons. She too wore Hungarian Horntail dress boots; however Hermione's wand was stowed in her purse.
As they entered the restaurant, Hermione immediately spotted her parents. Dan & Emily were dressed in what most people would call business casual dress. After greeting the Grangers, Ron pulled out Hermione's chair, and pushed her into place. This shocked Hermione because Ron had never been one for manners.
Conversation began and covered a number of topics. When they began to talk about magical issues, Ron used her wand and placed a silencing charm around their seats. This charm, unlike others, would allow normal conversation both inside and out, but anything magical was not heard outside of the affected area. Ron and Harry found this charm and used it quite a bit last year talking about Ginny and Hermione.
"So Harry told us that you two are both serious about each other." Dan Granger began to speak to Ron, ignoring the ladies conversation.
"Yes we are, sir. I was wondering if I could talk to you for a few minutes…alone." Ron spoke, now somewhat nervous.
"Let us do what men do and head down to check out the wine cellar." Dan turned to his wife and daughter, "We men are going to inspect the wine cellar. Continue talking about lipstick, boys, and whatever else a mother and daughter talk about."
With a wave towards the ladies, Dan and Ron left them at the table and followed the waiter towards the wine cellar. Once there, they sat down at a small table.
"So, what would you like to talk about Ronald?"
Ron looked at Dan, and decided that this was what he wanted. "Dan, I want to marry your daughter, and I would like to have your blessing to ask her."
Dan was impressed that Ron had come out and said it in a very serious tone. Dan was even more impressed with the fact that Ron called him by his first name. Dan of course knew that Ron loved his little girl, and that Hermione loved this man, but that didn't mean Dan couldn't have any fun.
"So Ron, Why do you want to marry my daughter? I assume that she already opened his legs for you, and probably Harry, and you other dorm mates. Have you—"
Dan never got a chance to finish his rant because Ron laid the man out flat on his back with a right hook to his jaw. The moment Dan was on his back, Ron was standing over him, his wand in one hand and blue fore in his eyes.
"Dan, I don't know where you feel like you have the right to say those things about Hermione, but I swear, on my life, that if you EVER talk about Hermione or her mother like that again, I'll kill you."
Dan knew that he pushed Ron too far, but at the same time, could not help but smile at Ronald. After a moment, his smile turned into laughter. Ron thought the man had lost his mind, but just before he launched his patronus to Hermione, Dan spoke up.
"Ronald Weasley, you have my support, my blessing, my permission, and most importantly the love of my little girl; you can ask Hermione to marry you."
Ron was floored, he was staring at Dan who was still laughing, this time at Ron's dumbfounded look. "Help me up and I will explain what I just did." Ron helped him up and sat him down in a chair. "Well Ron, when I was ready to propose to Emily, I went to George, Hermione's grandfather and Emily father, to ask permission. Well George, like your brother from what Hermione tells me, was a practical joker. He asked me the same basic things that I just asked you.
"Well, your response was almost identical to what I did, the only difference being that I knocked him unconscious for a few minutes. Afterwards, I knew that when I had a girl, I would do the same test. Ron, if you didn't love Hermione, you wouldn't have hit me. That is all I needed to know."
"Thanks Dan, but do yourself a favor, never-ever, do something like that again. I was a moment away from using the killing curse on you."
This sobered Dan right up. Being a squib, Dan knew what it took to use it. While this thought did scare the hell out of him, he couldn't help but feel good about Hermione and Ron finding each other.
A few minutes, Ron and Dan were back with their ladies at their table. The moment Emily saw Dan; she knew what Dan did and she made damn sure that Dan knew she was not happy. Emily threw her salad at her husband and then started chucking anything else she could find. After 10 minutes, Hermione and Ron calmed Emily down, then using their wands, cleaned up the restaurant and memory charmed the patrons.
"Well that went well. Remind me that when we have a girl, not to do the same thing your dad did to me Hermione." Ron spoke after sitting back down.
Without even thinking about what Ron said, Hermione snapped at him. "You had better not Ronald Bilius Weasley. If you ever tried that, I'd make sure you couldn't walk straight for a week." Hermione then turned to her mother "Can you believe dad? Saying those things about me, I should hex him myself. But at least Ron…"
Hermione finished processing what Ron had said to her. She spun around and found Ron one knee with a beautiful engagement in a box. "Hermione Jane Granger, I love you. I have loved since before I knew what love is, I want to spend the rest of eternity with you. Will you marry me?"
His cobalt blue puppy dog eyes looked into her chocolate brown eyes, and then suddenly, Ron's field of vision was blocked by Hermione's face as she kissed him deeply and kept saying yes. After finally getting Hermione to stop kissing him, he slid the engagement ring on her finger, and she did the same for him. Once the rings were in place, they pulsed orange for a moment before returning to normal.
The happy talked with Dan and Emily for a little while until it was time to leave. Ron knew they had to check into the hotel in Paris soon. After saying goodbye to his future-in-laws, Ron escorted Hermione outside and towards the same alley they had appeared in. Making sure no one was around; Ron wrapped himself around Hermione and activated the portkey, disappearing from London.