Chapter 14:

'Children's Home Turns Into Morgue!

By Rita Skeeter

Early this morning a gruesome discovery was made by a young couple hoping to become parents to a young child. Instead they found the grisly remains of the entire Home.

Through a special spell that is connected to the Muggle authorities for instances such as this, Ministry Aurors arrived within moments of the frantic call. The scene, which has been closed to all but those with strict clearance. It is said that had the most hardened Auror was unable to keep whatever remained in their iron clad stomachs.

When questioned, a Ministry spokesperson refused to give any details in the deaths. He simply said, and I quote,

"This is the work of You-Know-Who. The Dark mark was found inside and carved on several of the bodies. We believe that Bellatrix LeStrange led the attack as she is the only known Death Eater that has eluded capture.

If anyone has any information please contact the Ministry at once."

While the Home contained mostly muggle children, it has been confirmed that magical children were there as well. All eighty-five were killed.

My question and I am sure that you also wish to ask this, my rabid readers, is where was Harry Potter when all of this happened? Isn't our Savior supposed to prevent things like this from happening? Can we continue to rely on such a person?

Harry threw the paper into the fire. He knew that Amelia was giving an official statement later that morning but, in his eyes, the damage was already done. The public would already have their minds made up by Skeeter's questions.

As the day passed, several students stopped and stared or began to gossip amongst themselves. It set his nerves on edge.

Days after the attack on the children, Bellock contacted Harry about a possible way of destroying Voldemort once and for all. What he didn't understand was that Lily and Susan also had to come. But he had learned to not question what a goblin does.

This was the main reason why he and his family, along with Marble, found themselves inside Gringotts early on a Saturday morning.

"Your Grace."

"Bellock."

"Would all of you follow me please?"

The strange looking family followed the goblin deep within the bowels of Gringotts. When Harry looked at Marble for some sign of recognition, she looked just as confused and lost as he was.

"Bellock?'

"Yes, Your Grace?"

"Where are we going?"

"All will be explained shortly, Your Grace."

Harry just grunted and shifted Lily to his other arm. A few minutes later they arrived at a door set into a large earthen dome. Bellock unlocked the door and motioned them inside. Torches lit the dome magically as they made their way inside. Then Bellock closed the door.

"One of our researchers has discovered a way to stop the Dark Lord once and for all."

"How?"

"I need to verify something with you, Your Grace."

"What?"

"Did the Dark Lord use your blood to regain his body?"

"Yes. I thought that I told you that."

"You did but in order for this to work I needed that verification."

"Okay, but what does that have to do with it?"

"You are Duke of Gryffindor as well as Lord Potter. You are the Head of both houses. As such the Dark Lord is a part of them by using your blood in the ritual. Since he used very little blood he is only a minor member, under your command."

"Okay and this helps me how?"

"If you, along with the members of your family, were to summon him here, the magic in this dome will reverse the magic of the ritual. You need to cast him out of the House forever for this to work."

"That's brilliant! But what of the side effects?"

"My sibling's unborn child could die or be born prematurely. The same could happen to Her Grace."

Both Harry and Susan's eyebrows rose with that statement. Susan's hand went to her stomach. She looked at Harry and nodded.

Taking a deep breath, Harry looked at Marble, who looked him straight in the eye and nodded as well.

"Looks like the ladies have made their decision Bellock. Let's summon the son of a bitch."

Lord Voldemort was in the middle of a rather ugly rant with his familiar, Nagini, when he felt something tug at his magic. The tugging got stronger and stronger until, with a very painful feeling, he disappeared from his hiding place and reappeared in some sort of cave.

To his great surprise Harry Potter was standing in front of him. He was looking rather pleased with himself. Before he could utter a word, Potter spoke.

"Thomas Marvolo Riddle, I cast you out of the Houses of Gryffindor and Potter."

"What are you talking about boy? I'm not a member of your House. But since I've been summoned here I think that I'll start doing some damage control. Starting with your daughter."

Voldemort raised his wand but a spasm of pain went through him. He tried to raise his wand again, but the spasm got worse.

"WHAT IS HAPPENING TO ME?"

"I'd say that the family magic doesn't like you."

"WHAT?"

"Simple Dumbvort. You used my blood to get a new body. I learned that because of that you became a part of my House. Since I would never allow such a Dark person to be in my family, I cast you out. Magic is taking its payment from you."

"I AM THE HEIR OF SLYTHERIN! I AM ABOVE ALL OF THIS!"

"Apparently not. Now be a good boy and accept your punishment."

"NEVER!"

But Magic had other ideas. The build up of power began to collapse on itself. Lord Voldemort stood alone as his body exploded into a gory mist. The backlash knocked the rest of them off their feet.

Harry regained his stance and ran over to Lily, who was crying. Finding nothing wrong with the little witch, other than being scared, he made his way to Susan.

"Susan?"

"We're fine Harry."

"You sure?"

"Very. But I don't think that Marble is."

Bellock had Marble's head in his lap. She looked extremely pale and seemed to be breathing heavy. Harry all but ran to the goblin.

"Marble?"

"Master, I think my child is wanting to be born."

"Now?"

"Now."

Three hours later Harry welcomed his 'son' Goldstone into the family.