Chapter thirteen

Sirius got a lot of looks as he walked beside Harry towards the library. They found Megan, Susan and Hannah sitting together at one of the tables.

'Harry, Sirius,' Megan grinned as she stood up to hug Harry.

'I just left a meeting with Harry, the headmaster, deputy head and Madam Bones. We wanted Harry to know that I am his legal guardian so now we will be sharing the Potter family home. Now Harry said you planned to remain here with Harry for Christmas. If you get permission to leave, then you can join us for a Marauders Christmas at Crescent Fields.'

'Oh thank you Sirius. My aunt will give permission. She already has plans for the holidays and she knows I'm dating Harry. I'll write to her tonight.'

'Sirius, this is Susan Bones and Hannah Abbott,' Harry smiled.

'It's a pleasure to meet you both,' Sirius shook both their hands, 'I knew your parent's Miss Bones, good people. But like many back then, they were taken from you. Hopefully you have a good home with your aunt.'

'I do Sir, aunty Amelia is like my mother, we have a great relationship.'

'That's good. Now if you don't mind Harry and I are going to talk before I have to leave. But I plan to return to watch the first task.'

'I'll meet up with you later Meg's,' Harry gave his girlfriend a kiss before leaving with his godfather.

'Can you tell me what they think happened to Malfoy?'

'They don't know, he just disappeared along with the Greengrass girl but another boy went missing as well. They have people searching and questioning everyone including their families but so far no one has any idea what happened. I meant to tell you as well that a Black was always a member of the board of governors, so I have taken that seat which got rid of one of those we knew was a death eater. I will tell you this pup, part of their plan was to make sure no one could learn more than what was necessary. They wanted everyone weak so when Voldemort returned he wouldn't have any resistance when he took over. The ministry is going to have a lot of changes soon. Since Fudge is trying to hold on to his job, he's agreed with everything Amelia Bones wants. And one thing she wants is everyone who works at the ministry to be question using veritaserum. Also, all the death eaters who got off by saying they were under the imperius curse will be questioned using the truth potion. She wants to make sure no one is inside the ministry is dark in case another dark wizard decides to take over.'

'That sounds great. You'll be taking the Black seat on the Wizengamot. Will you be able to take the Potter seat?'

'Since I am your legal guardian, yes. I plan to use our votes to help change some bad laws. I've been speaking with Amelia about joining forces with others who don't like how things are now. It will take a while, but eventually we'll have laws that aren't bias in anyway. We'll finally be treated equally.'

Harry and Sirius kept talking as they walked outside the castle. At the same time Albus Dumbledore finally told Amelia Bones about the prophecy and how he was worried that Voldemort could not die unless Harry was the one to do it. Amelia said she would speak with the unspeakables to see it would be worth it to have Harry Potter in the death chamber then have the boy sends Voldemort through the veil.

After Sirius left, Harry used his cloak and headed up to the room of requirement to wait for Megan. She would know he would head there after Sirius left, but Harry wasn't sure how long he would be. So he was surprised to see Megan already there.

'They have Voldemort and plan to send him through the veil.'

'That's great. But did the old man say anything about the prophecy?'

'No, not while I was there, I don't know if he did before I got there or after I left. We found out that there is always a copy of a prophecy in the hall of prophecy even if it was fulfilled. So I have no idea if I fulfilled it when my parent's died or if I still have to. But Dumbledore believed I still had to fulfil it, so I'm not sure. Dumbledore is finally doing what he should have before, he might finally stop hiding information and tell someone about the prophecy.'

'So we just have to wait and see if anyone tells you.'

'Yeah. But now, everything has changed. We won't know what is going to happen from this moment on.'

'We've dealt with some, there are others that should be dealt with but as we said, trying to get to them would be difficult.'

'Sirius told me things are changing at the ministry. Fudge is desperate to keep his job so he's given into Madam Bones. Everyone is finally going to be questioned with the truth potion. It means we don't have to kill anymore, not unless there is a new threat.'

Megan jumped into Harry's arms, 'I hated killing, even if we know it was necessary. It still made me feel terrible.'

'I know love, I hated it as well. Now it's up to others, we just keep an eye on the ones who we know could change if they aren't being influenced by death eaters. So did you send a letter to your aunt?'

'Yep, I told Hedwig to wait until she replies.'

'Then you should have your permission note in a few hours.'

'Can we stay here until dinner?'

'Sure, I want to stay wrapped around you.'

Harry and Megan moved towards the bed, and even though they ended up naked, they didn't do more than just hold each other. Everything has changed, they had no idea what the future would hold. All they could do was watch and listen and just hope another dark wizard didn't turn up and begin to cause trouble.

At dinner, Hedwig did fly down to Megan, but a strange owl flew down to Harry. With others listening Harry didn't read the letter, he just looked up at the headmaster. Albus nodded before turning to speak with Minerva.

Once dinner was done, Megan took her permission note to Professor Sprout. Harry and Megan hurried back to the seventh floor.

'So he finally told someone,' Megan said.

'Yeah, and they don't want to take any chances so I'm going to send him through the veil. That is one death I don't mind causing.'

'I know love, but it's good they are being cautious. Only a few people know that Voldemort wasn't dead and trying to return. It would cause a panic if people found out.'

'It won't matter after tomorrow. I just hoped the death eaters that know he's getting stronger don't find out he's with the unspeakables.'

'Even if they do I doubt they will be able to get into the department of mysteries. When you did that time it was because Voldemort set it up so you could make it through without any trouble.'

'Madam Bones said only a few know, and the way she was going on about questioning everyone using veritaserum means she would have used that before they were told about Voldemort.'

'She would make sure they were trustworthy.'

'Even though I'd rather stay here with you, we better go.'

'Yeah, we should and we can get Dobby to bring us here later.'

The following morning, Harry got a note telling him to go to the headmaster's office. When he got there he saw not only the headmaster but Sirius along with Tonks. Harry had to act like he didn't know Tonks.

When they were ready to go, Harry wasn't surprised that Dumbledore was going with them. They didn't take the floo, Dumbledore made a port key that would take them to the atrium in the ministry.

Sirius grabbed Harry as he landed to stop him falling, 'Thanks Sirius. I don't like port key's.'

'You'll get used to them.'

'Professor, Mr Black, Mr Potter, if you will follow me,' Amelia said then had Tonks follow to make sure no one caused any problems.

Harry saw a person in deep blue robes, robes that covered the face. Harry knew it was an unspeakable he just never saw one before. No one spoke, they just made their way to the death chamber.

'Do they always talk?' Harry asked as he stared at the death veil.

'You can hear the voices Mr. Potter?'

'Um, yeah, I can't quite make out what they are saying, but I know they are talking. Maybe it's a different language.'

'It's very rare for anyone to hear the voices, only one unspeakable can. It takes training which by the time the training is finished you can understand them.'

'Oh, okay, at least I know it's real and I'm not crazy.'

'No, you just have a rare gift. Now how about we do this so the Dark Lord Voldemort is finally finished?'

'Yes,' Harry nodded then stared at the other unspeakable who had a bundle in his arms, 'Can he talk or move?'

'He has been silenced and put in a full body bind. We did not want to hear anything he had to say,' the unspeakable walked towards Harry then held out the bundle.

Harry took the bundle in his arms, 'I hope you burn in hell,' Harry glared.

'He will pup,' Sirius moved Harry towards the veil, 'Do it Harry, for your parent's and for all the other people he killed.'

'For mum and dad,' Harry didn't hesitate, he just tossed Voldemort through the veil. There was a loud piercing scream, then silence. Harry turned and everyone saw tears falling down his face, 'You're sure he can't return?'

'We're positive Mr Potter.'

Harry moved to Sirius and hugged him, 'Let's hope it means mum and dad, along with the others can rest in peace.'

'They will pup. It's over.'

'Sirius, take Harry home for a while. I believe you two need some time alone,' Albus said.

'Thanks Albus. Come on pup.'

Harry began to walk then turned back, 'Thank you.'

The unspeakables along with Madam Bones nodded but they gave Harry a small bow. They watched as Sirius led Harry Potter out of the department of mysteries before they finally took their last look at the veil. It was finally over, now they just hoped another dark wizard didn't turn up. If another did turn up they would be ready.

Over the next few weeks many people had been shocked to learn that all the marked death eaters died. It took weeks for them to die, the longest was Bellatrix Lestrange who held out for five weeks. The healers that examined the bodies said their magic and life was slowly drained out of them, but they could not explain why. It seems that the dark mark linked their magical core and life force to Voldemort. He may have gone through the veil but he tried draining all his death eaters in the hope he could return, he never did.