Chapter six

'Um, what if Dumbledore was only trying to save me from the remaining death eaters?'

'Yes, he could have been and doing what he did kept you safe. The trouble with that Harry is he is the Chief Warlock of the Wizengamot yet he broke our laws. How can he uphold the law when he feels he can break them any time he wishes? It's not the first time I have heard he has gone around or broken our laws and he just seems to get away with it. He, nor anyone else is above the law otherwise everyone would end up breaking the rules. He may have had good intentions but it was not up to him. Your parents wrote what they wanted, he witnessed it and if he was concerned for your safety then my home, Bones manor is as safe as Hogwarts or the ministry. Being an auror I attract the wrong type of attention so naturally I had my home warded. I had an unspeakable ward my home with many different enchantments. Susan's parents, her cousins, her grandparents, my brother all died around that time. Susan was placed in my care a few months before your parents died, so I was going to make sure my niece was safe.'

'I see what you mean, he knew you were named and your home was safe, which means I would have been safe. When Hagrid told me I was a wizard I was shocked, after a while I got angry. I find out that I belong to this whole other world yet it had been kept from me. The thing is, I still can't get any information about my parents. Every time I asked Dumbledore he said now was not the time. I never got to spend more than twenty minutes with Sirius, Remus never told me he was friends with them until he was leaving Hogwarts. I've been left ignorant and uniformed about my family, and this world. Another thing, because of the way they treated me, I was alone for all those years. They made sure I had no friends, I never went anywhere. If they went out or on holidays, I was left with the mad cat lady in the next street. When I get to Hogwarts there are hundreds of people. I hate admitting this, but I was petrified. Then I see everyone staring at me, or my scar, they talk about me all the time, it's uncomfortable.'

'You were isolated then thrust into this world which can be daunting. Eleven year olds are nervous when they first attend Hogwarts, for you it would be ten times worse. But you said you were left with the cat lady in the next street. The blood wards would not cover any home apart from the one that carried your mother's blood. So when you went to muggle primary school or when you were left with this woman, you were outside the wards. Anyone in our world would know who you are for a few reasons. Yes you look like James and you have your mother's distinctive green eyes, but your scar is known worldwide and why you have that scar is also known. You were never safe during those times Harry, it was dangerous and neglectful of Albus to leave you there.'

'I didn't know how far those wards covered, magic still surprises me. Alright, I am trying to get Sirius to have a fair trial, I want Pettigrew found and locked up. I stopped Sirius and Remus killing him that night. I know it was wrong of them, they do as well but I get why they felt like that. Remus had no family apart from mine, not since he was a kid. Sirius explained about his family and how he hated them because they were all dark, so he thought of my families as his. I wanted Pettigrew dead, I just didn't want to get in trouble, I didn't want Sirius and Remus to get in trouble. But I said to them that I don't think my dad would like his friends to become killers. I said the dementors could have him, they agreed, but he escaped. Sometimes I think I should have let them kill him.'

'All of us feel that way at times Harry, it does not make us bad, it makes us human.'

'Yeah, I know. Alright, after hearing everything he shouldn't get away with breaking the law. If I end up an auror which is what I want to do, then I have to obey the laws as well so I can enforce them.'

'Yes, you will. Alright then, I will begin an investigation into his…crimes. Now onto Sirius Black, you said he is in hiding. Eventually I will set up a private meeting to question him and see his memories of that night. For now, I would like you to give me your memory of when you saw Peter Pettigrew. I will view it in my office then go from there, but I will keep you informed. Now, until I can set up an official trial for Sirius, I will send the letters to my niece so no one gets suspicious. If there are some out there that do not want Sirius cleared then it's best to keep this confidential, at least for now.'

'That's a good idea, I couldn't work out why Dumbledore didn't push for a trial using memories or truth serum, since he is Chief Warlock.'

'Yes, since he knew who the secret keeper was then he should have requested a trial. As I said, I cannot say he is innocent of those murders until I see your memory, yet he still deserved a trial,' Amelia pushed some parchment in front of Harry, 'That is proof that I am now your legal guardian, if anyone tries to interfere this should tell them they will need to contact me. Now one more thing before you two can resume your day. When Albus is on trial you will be called to give evidence on how you were treated. It will show that your parent's wishes should have been followed. Yes, you were the-boy-who-lived, but as I said, my home was safe, but so were many others. Your father would never allow his heir to be raised by muggles away from our world. From the age of five you should have been receiving lessons on what your duties will be once you take the title of Lord Potter. Being a member of the Wizengamot is a big responsibility and takes many years to learn our laws and customs.'

'You mean I will be one of them?'

'Yes, half of the Wizengamot is made up of members from noble and ancient houses. If Sirius Black gets his name cleared then he will take up the Black seat, as he is Lord Black. This is what I was talking about, you were left uniformed about who you are and what your duties will be when you are older. Also, now you are at the age where you will begin dating, many houses will try to align with yours. You will begin to receive formal invitations from many families. They will want you to join them for dinners so you can get to know their daughters and sons.'

'Sons?' Harry squeaked.

'In case you are inclined towards your own gender, they will give you the choice, a daughter or a son.'

'But I'm dating Susan, she's my girlfriend.'

'Yes, and if I was inclined to have my niece marry into a noble family I would have sent you an invitation. I am not like that, I believe my niece can make up her own mind whom she wishes to date and one day, marry. But these laws and customs should have been part of your learning from a young age. You may have been tricked or manipulated by someone that, let's just say, would not be in your best interest to align with their house. The Bones are also from a noble and ancient family, but I don't follow a lot of those customs. Many of the suspected death eaters that were never sent to Azkaban are from those houses.'

'Like Malfoy and Parkinson?'

'Yes, but how do you know they were and still are supporters of Voldemort?'

'Malfoy sprouts stuff sometimes. When the dark lord returns, you will die, my father will make sure of that, he's one of his biggest supporters,' Harry shrugged.

'I bet his father doesn't know he is saying stuff like that,' Susan said.

'No, he would not like it one bit. So yes, say you were tricked into signing a marriage contract with Parkinson, then you would end up having to marry her and pay a large dowry to her family.'

'Is there books on this stuff?'

'Susan has many, I will send them to her so you can read them. Since you are only now starting, take it slow. I can help during the holidays so you can be familiar with the most important laws and customs. Now why don't you two young people go and enjoy the rest of the day.'

'Thank you Aunty,' Susan kissed Amelia on the cheek, Harry shook her hand.

'Thank you…Amelia, for all this and for giving me a home.'

'You are welcome. I will make sure everything is legal so you can come home for Christmas.'

Susan and Harry held hands again as they left. Amelia knew she had a lot more to do today. She was going to be bringing charges against the great Albus Dumbledore, many would not like that at all. She would need to get everything in order in regards to Albus and Sirius Black before anyone found out, in case she was forced out of her office. First will be Sirius Black, once he is freed, if he is freed then she will take on one of the most popular and powerful wizards alive. She just hoped she had a job once she was done. But she could not allow that man to keep breaking the law. She also had to find out about the Potter seat, she always assumed the voting rights of that seat weren't taken since James died, but now she had a funny feeling that Albus may have been voting on the Potter's behalf, again, illegally.