Chapter five: Trial and Sweets
"Telegraph for Harry James Potter." A small creature said Harry knew it as a dwarf.
The telegraph began talking in Kingsley's booming voice.
Harry we are beginning the trial of Dolores Umbridge tomorrow inform Arthur for me and remember to wear your best dress robes.
"Guess I'm busy tomorrow."
The trial room was the same one Harry had been tried in for the Dementor's he repelled three years ago.
"Dolores Jane Umbridge, you stand accused of the persecution of Muggle-born's and helping known Death Eaters escape capture. How do you plead?" Kingsley asked looking at her she was in her usual pink attire with the black bow. "Not guilty." She said holding her head up high.
"The Wizengamot calls Harry James Potter for evidence hearing." Kingsley said gesturing to Harry.
"I demand him arrested for the murder of Albus Percival Wulfric Brian Dumbledore!" Umbridge screamed at Kingsley.
"HE is innocent; it was Severus Snape who killed Dumbledore." Kingsley said looking calmly and coldly at Umbridge.
"Now please state your name and current place of residence." An old wizard asked him.
"My name is Harry James Potter and I live in Godric's Hollow at the Potter house."
"See, he defaced a magical monument arrest him!"
"The house is mine Ms Umbridge."
"Now Harry please tell us how you know the accused." Kingsley said.
"She was my defence against the dark arts teacher in Hogwarts in my fifth year."
"Did Ms Umbridge ever have any hatred against what she called 'half-breeds'?"
"Yes. In our first class she called an old professor; Remus Lupin a dangerous half-breed."
"I see."
"I object!" Umbridge said looking annoyed. "I was allowed to criticize him, he was a werewolf!"
"This court does not care if someone is a werewolf, part Veela or even half giant." The old wizard said. "Now Harry, did the accused ever use a forbidden form of punishment?"
"Yes. She used a Blood Quill on me." Harry said revealing to the court his scar 'I must not tell lies.'
"How long ago did you receive the scar Mr Potter?" An old witch asked
"I received it in my fifth year at Hogwarts."
"Thank you Mr. Potter that is all"
The trial then discussed the evidence of the Muggle-born Registration Commission and testimony from the Muggle-born's that escaped capture the previous year, it took hours and the whole time Umbridge sat like it was afternoon tea.
"Ms Umbridge, do you have anything to say in your defence?" Kingsley asked her.
"Yes I do. This Ministry will be destroyed and replaced with my own when I escape Azkaban and all Half-breeds and Mudbloods will be killed and then all who do not support the new ways will be killed!" She said as if it was common knowledge.
"Who here wants life in Azkaban for Ms Umbridge?" Kingsley asked looking around every hand went up including Harry's.
"Life in Azkaban it is then!"
The court emptied and Harry went to the Floo network ready to go home. When he got to the Burrow he picked Teddy up and hugged him softly, he felt the warmth he felt the previous night; he was bonding completely with his son.
"Hey buddy, you miss daddy? Cause daddy missed you." He said playing with his son who was changing his hair every ten seconds.
"Harry dear would you like to start making cakes?" Molly asked obviously trying to keep her mind busy. "Sure Molly I'd love that."
The two began baking cakes, tarts, fudge, pumpkin pasties and scones. "Smell perfect." Ron said trying to rob a scone but was stopped by a barrier. "First rule Harry: Never leave the tray unprotected near Ron." Molly said laughing at Ron's attempt to remove the barrier non-verbally which made it glow red.
"Have you thought of a name for the shop dear?" Molly asked releasing the barrier so Ron could take a scone.
"I was thinking: Molly and Lily's homemade desserts." He said noticing Molly going to tears he quickly moved to hug her.
"Thank you dear it is a lovely sentiment." Molly said wiping tears from her eyes. "I guess we better start finding your mothers favourites, you should visit Petunia and ask her…" Molly froze after realizing what she said "dear I meant to see if she remembers." Harry had smiled and nodded indicating he was alright. "I will, and I'll bring Ginny and Teddy."
Harry asked Ginny who wasn't thrilled by the idea. But understood it and agreed. The two of them and their son arrived at number four Privet Drive and knocked on the door. "Harry! Thank goodness I was so worried come in." Petunia said hugging him only now noticing Ginny and Teddy. "Who are these two people Harry?" he smiled and said "This is Ginny; my girlfriend and Teddy; our son." Petunia embraced Ginny and welcomed them all in.
"HARRY, YOU'RE ALIVE!" Dudley screamed as he ran to hug his cousin seeing his family Dudley was confused until Harry explained it all.
"So Harry, what brings you here?" Petunia asked looking happy to see her nephew.
"Aunt Petunia, do you remember any of my mom's favourite desserts?" He asked sadly as he knew nothing about his mother's tastes or hobbies.
"Lily loved treacle tarts and cheesecake Harry. Why do you ask darling?"
Harry explained everything from the idea of the shop to Molly helping him to learn to bake and all that had happened in the year he was in hiding. "I see. Well I hope you send us some samples Harry. Now tell me, how did you two meet?" Petunia said obviously wanted to be a better aunt to Harry. He and Ginny told her all about their friendship and eventual relationship and the real truth about Teddy and all the deaths.
"Harry I am so proud of you. You have your mother's kindness and your father's loyalty and I am sorry I was so bitter to you all these years and I only hope that Lily knows how much I loved her and how sorry I am about calling her a freak all those years." Petunia said crying into her dress, Harry went to her and hugged her, reassuring her that her sister always love her and telling her he forgave her. "Come around Sunday for dinner the three of you, it will give us a chance to really catch up."
"I will Aunt Petunia and thanks, it was nice to learn my mother and I shared a favourite dessert." He said as the three of them left to go home Harry decided to take a taxi to the Burrow offering the taxi driver £200 to take them. It took a few hours but Harry liked it, he could be close to Ginny and Teddy without any distractions. "Lovely lad you have there, kind of kids yourselves but aren't ye's." the driver said making small talk the whole journey. The three of them arrived home in the evening.
"Well did you have a good time dears?" Molly asked them and smiled when they nodded.
"Treacle tart was one of my mom's favourite desserts." Harry said looking at Ron and Hermione who knew why it was such a happy thing and settled into a chair with Teddy who was smiling and mimicking Harry's eyes and hair again.