The Founders' Intervention
By: Sheltie
I still don't own Harry Potter at all
Chapter 12
"Ginny, are you okay?" Fred asked worriedly.
"How are you feeling?" George asked with the same worried his twin expressed.
Ginny was groggy and weak as she tried to sit up. Fred and George helped her.
"What happened?" she asked holding her head.
"Well, you got yourself possessed by a diary full of dark magic and became a puppet for the dark lord and almost killed us all" Daphne said.
Ginny's already pale face turned ever paler.
"Don't worry about anything Ginny. We'll get you out of here and get things sorted out" Harry said.
Ginny's eyes locked on to Harry and her mind only had one thing going through it. Harry came for her. That must mean he cared for her. There was still a chance.
"Come on, we better get out of here" Neville said.
§I'll be back Nellie§ Harry said.
§I'll be waiting master§ Nellie said then returned to her nest.
Fred and George helped Ginny up and found she was very weak magically and physically. So she was hefted onto Fred's back. Susan made her way and checked Ginny's vitals and all that to make sure she was okay. Harry led the way with Hermione, then Neville, Daphne, Fred with Ginny on his back, then George and last Susan.
They made their way up and out of the hole.
/Scene Break/
In the infirmary they brought Ginny. Madam Pomfrey did her usual fussing over a patient. She also checked over the rest and found there was nothing wrong with them. She then left to send a message.
"Well, I don't know about you, but I'm pooped" Neville said stretching.
"Me too, I'm ready to hit the sack" Daphne said with a yawn.
"I'm all for that" Susan said.
"I'm afraid you'll have to wait for that."
Everyone turned to find Dumbledore standing there.
"Dumbledore, what are you back here, I thought you were removed?" Harry asked.
"I was asked to return after a student had gone missing" Dumbledore said.
Of course, the wizarding world are such sheep. They get scared and look to the one who had saved them before the group of friends thought.
Soon heavy footsteps were heard and Dumbledore was pushed aside roughly as Molly Weasley came storming in.
"Ginny, where's my Ginny?" she asked panicky.
Pomfrey showed where Ginny was rushing and the redhead rushed over and started to baby the slumbering girl.
"Sir, we're all tired and liked to get some sleep. Can we do this tomorrow?" Harry asked.
"No Harry, I think we must discuss this now while it is still fresh" Dumbledore said.
"Okay, lets head to your office" Harry said.
Dumbledore nodded.
Before Harry could take a step he was engulfed and smothered.
"You saved my baby, you saved my baby!" Molly wailed in Harry's ear.
Harry winced at the loud volume so close to his ear and hoped he wouldn't go deaf because of this woman.
"Mrs. Weasley, we need to go please let go of Harry" Hermione said.
Molly did, but she gave him one more squeezed that Harry swore he heard his back crack. Once out of the grasp of the wailing redhead Harry got out there as fast as he could with his friends following him in fear they might be the next target, even the twins since they definitely didn't want to be next. They made their way to the headmaster's office and once there they found there was already some one there.
"What's Lucius Malfoy doing here?" Fred asked.
"Not sure, but lets listen" Susan said.
"I was called back by the board. When they heard a student was taken they felt I was needed back at my post to give aid in the search" Dumbledore said.
"I see" Lucius said coolly.
"It was quite odd though. Many of the board claimed that you threaten them and their families if they didn't go along with removing me" Dumbledore said with his typical eye twinkle.
Lucius sneered, but said nothing.
"Darn right he did, but we have no proof" Daphne said.
This had the two wizards turn to face the group of friends.
"Ah, Mr. Potter" Dumbledore said.
"Sir" Harry said.
"I asked just to see you not any of your friends" Dumbledore said.
"Sir, we all we're in the Chamber of Secrets so that means we can all tell you what we witnessed" Harry said.
Dumbledore frowned, but nodded.
"What's all this nonsense about the Chamber of Secrets? It's just a legend" Lucius said with his usual sneer.
"I'll have you know Lucius, the Chamber is real and we all have seen it. Would you dare question the word of a Lord of an Ancient and Noble house?" Harry asked.
Lucius hesitated. He remembered what his wife said. Mainly, because it was one of the few times he had ever listened to her. She told him that he should never cross a Lord of an Ancient and Noble house. If he does it would be at his own peril. So he said nothing.
"Now what happened down in the chamber was a matter of that is quite private and is in no way your concern" Harry said firmly.
"As headmaster, I am in charge with the safety of all the students that reside in this castle" Dumbledore said.
"Doesn't matter since the so-called 'beast' is in no way a threat to the students nor staff" Harry said.
"So you killed it?" Dumbledore asked.
"No, I was able to reason with the beast since I am the heir of Slytherin. She listened and I was able to save her from a horrid fate" Harry said.
Dumbledore wasn't pleased at this. He had a good idea what the beast was and hoped to retrieve the carcass when no one was looking and get a big profit no to mention a boat load of potion goods too.
"Then what has become of it?" Lucius asked.
"Nellie will be guarding the school and its students" Harry said.
"Nellie?" Lucius sneered.
"She was Salazar's personal pet" Daphne said.
Lucius said nothing.
"Is there anything else you want to tell us Harry?" Dumbledore asked.
"No sir" Harry said answering for all of his friends.
"Very well, you may go" Dumbledore said.
"Oh, by the this belongs to you" Neville said tossing Lucius the battered diary.
"What makes you think this belongs to me?" Lucius sneered.
"How else did it get into the hands of Ginny Weasley" Luna said.
"Yes, it certainly wasn't any of her brothers who'd give their sister a dark object" Daphne said.
"I weren't you at Flourish & Blotts that day?" Susan asked curiously.
Lucius stared at the ruined diary and in his mind he knew his master was going to be furious with him when he came back. His master trusted him with this and he had failed.
"If you don't want it sir, we'll take care of it for you" Luna said.
Lucius eyed the little blond who spoke. He didn't know her at all nor did she look like she was a somebody.
"Fine" he said.
Luna pocketed the small book before Dumbledore could say a thing.
After that and a bit more small talk Harry and his friends. It was agreed that they'd stay in the founders' chamber since they were too tired to go back to their own dorms. So they had a nice night's rest in the chambers.
/Scene Break/
The morning after they awoke and found out the founders had made a special door for each of them that would lead them back to their individual dorms. They were the only ones that could use the doors. They all except Harry went back to their dorms and changed and they met in the entrance hall for breakfast. There Dumbledore told the students that the threat was over and everything will fine. He also told them that the Mandrakes were ready and the petrified students will be revived soon. Great cheers resounded throughout the hall both pieces of news.
/Scene Break/
Back in the founders' chamber the group of friends sat with the founders.
"So tell us what really happened?" Godric asked.
They told their story and Salazar was thrilled that Nellie was left alive. He hugged Harry and thanked him over and over. Helga had to peel the usual stoic wizard off Harry who was moving his seat away as he could from Salazar.
"So the Horcrux in the diary is destroyed?" Rowena asked.
"It is" Luna said as she took out the diary from her bag.
She laid it on the table and everyone stared at it.
"It's amazing that such a small object could cause such evil" Neville commented.
"Never judge the size of any one thing, Neville. Good and evil comes in all shapes and sizes" Helga said.
Neville nodded.
"So what is the status of Sirius?" Harry asked.
"I've sent out letter and Amelia has told me she is looking into it, but she is treading carefully. A lot of powerful people could fall if certain things came out" Rowena said.
"So no progress?" Harry asked.
"Don't worry Harry, it'll all work out" Hermione said.
Harry nodded.
/Scene Break/
Rowena had come up with a plan to get rid of Lockhart. The plan was she'd have a house elf slip a bit of Veritaserum in the blond idiot's cup and Susan, Daphne, and Hermione would question him during dinner. The three had a list of questions ready. What the students nor staff knew was Amelia was there under a disillusion charm with a couple of her aurors. They all listened to what Lockhart had did. He would interview the real person who did these heroic deeds then erased their memories of it. He then clamed credit for it and embellished it also to punch it up.
Shock and horror was the order of the day for everyone as they watched Amelia dragged the now crying ponce out of the hall on multiple charges.
/Scene Break/
Soon the end of the year came upon them. What they did find was that Ginny Weasley was doing all she could to be close to Harry. She sat as close as she could to him and would try to talk to him at every opportunity.
"Merlin, I think I liked her when she'd squeak and run" Daphne said.
"Yeah, she's now more annoying" Susan said.
Harry had went down to the Chamber before they left and talked to Nellie and opened the doorway to the Forbidden Forest so she could feed on some tasty spiders.
Soon they were on the train and were relaxing that's when they heard a knock on their door. Luna opened it and Ginny was let in. She then put her bag up thrusting her body in front of Harry's face. Then she sat down and began chatting Harry up while flipping her hair and batting her eyes.
Susan and Daphne were disgusted with the display of how this girl was acting. Especially in front of Harry's betrothed too. Luna was disappointed with her friend.
Neville and the twins shook their heads. Neville knew the girl had no chance while the twins couldn't believe how their sister was acting.
"That's enough Gin" Fred said firmly.
This caused Ginny to jump and look at her brother. She had never heard Fred sound so stern to her.
"Ginny, the way you're acting is like a common slag. I know mom didn't raise you like that so stop it" George said frowning at his sister.
"Harry's betrothed and you know that's he off limits" Fred said.
Ginny looked really upset, that's when Harry stepped in.
"Easy there guys, she's still young and this stuff she will learn" he said.
Ginny brighten at this. Her hero saved her again.
"However, I am disappointed at the behavior she is displaying. She is the youngest daughter of house Weasley and I expect more out of it" Harry said.
Ginny's frown returned.
"Miss Weasley, as you know I am betrothed to Hermione Granger and that will not change anytime soon. The only thing I can offer you is my friendship, that is all" Harry said.
Ginny looked ready to cry.
Harry just let out a sigh. He wasn't very good with crying girls since he had no experience with them at all. So he was at a lose and looked to his female friends for help.
Luna took up the call. She was sitting next to Ginny so it was easy.
"Don't feel bad Ginny. Harry is a great friend and he's one you can always count on. I'd rather be his friend than anything at all" the lithe blond said.
Ginny just nodded though she vowed to herself she would get Harry to herself no matter what. She would need to talk to her moth for some good help.
/Scene Break/
The summer started with Luna and Susan being introduced to the Flamels and joining the summer study group. The two girls were in awe of what they were seeing and learning.
Harry didn't need much to convince Amelia to get her niece to join the. The head of the DMLE leapt on it. As for Luna, well, something was wrong in Harry's mind when he met Xenophilius Lovegood. He wasn't all there in head, but that wasn't that set off alarms in Harry's head. No, just something was wrong and he could feel it. Something bad was going to happen and soon. But Mr. Lovegood gave his approval of letting Luna join.
It didn't take long for Nicholas and Penny to latch on to the two new members.
Susan was quite smart and they could see the girl had a will of iron and a moral compass that would barely steer her wrong. The found she was a very good at healing magic and that she had an ability to sense dark magic. They began working on this skill so it would help her more. Susan had already had some practice in harnessing this from the founders, but there a lot of other things going on that year that made it hard to put full effort into it. So Susan was mainly taught healing magic and potions as well as honing her dark magic sense.
Luna was quite unique and the Flamels found her very interesting. She wasn't a seer per se. She had an ability to see the future, but it was more like a sense than visions really. She was quite intuitive and was very brilliant too. The Flamels learned quickly that there was sharp intelligence hidden beneath those large misty blue eyes.
The summer was mostly training and having fun with one another. Harry and Hermione decided to be more of a couple this summer. Though it was slow at the start since they were both new at this.
/Scene Break/
Sirius Black sat huddled in his cell when he felt the Dementors leave. He looked up and saw two aurors.
"Come with us Black" one of the aurors grunted.
Sirius was dragged out of his cell had magic inhibiting bracelets on and then dragged him down the hall. They tossed him on the ferry with no care at all and off they went to the mainland. The next thing Sirius found himself in was a cell in the Ministry. He knew this since he was an auror before and had tossed a number of bad guys in these cells.
"Sirius Black."
Sirius looked up to find a stern looking woman staring down at him.
"Yes" he croaked.
"You are here for questioning" she woman said.
Sirius nodded.
/Scene Break/
"Harry, where are we going?" Daphne asked.
The whole group had a day off of study. An order by the Flamels since they wanted the children to enjoy their summer. So Harry had gotten a bright idea and decided to introduce his magical friends to the theme park. They took the bus after Harry and Hermione gave them all detailed instructions of what to do and not do and what to expect so they wouldn't freak out.
The magicals in the group were in awe staring at everything around them. All the noises, sights, sounds, smells.
"Welcome to what will be the most thrilling day of your life" Harry said.
Soon they group was dragged around, though willingly to every single ride and stand. The magicals had food they never had before and loved it. They been on rides they never heard of and were screaming and shouting out of fear and excitement.
Daphne was unbalanced, but grinning happily as she got of the tilt-a-whirl. She was holding onto Neville to help her keep her balance. Though Neville was a bit unstable himself too.
Susan was amazed how organized everything was. There had to be more staff her than in the Ministry and they kept everything running smoothly. She was definitely taking notes mentally so she could tell her aunt.
Luna was having a grand time. She was with her friends and having fun. More fun than she had ever had before.
Neville was floored by all this. His senses were in overload and he loved every minute of it. He never had so much fun before in his life.
Hermione was holding Harry's hand and smiling all the while. She was enjoying the whole day especially since she was with her Harry. This day couldn't get any better. She didn't even care what ride she was going next.
The twins were amazed at all the merchandise around them. This gave them ideas on how to show their products they were developing themselves. Their grand plan was to open a joke shop to end all joke shops. This joke shop would be the mother of all joke shops.
By the end of the day they were all exhausted, but quite happy.
/Scene Break/
"Harry, Amelia has gotten a trial for Sirius" Rowena said.
"Really, how'd she do that, I thought Fudge was an idiot?" Harry asked.
"She just used Sirius' prison number and put him with others that will be tried also" Rowena said.
"Brilliant, when's the trial?" Harry asked.
"Tomorrow" Rowena said.
Harry nodded.
/Scene Break/
The Wizengamot was filled and Harry was there sitting and waiting. They had gone through a couple of convicts, but those didn't interest them til he heard the prison number he memorized.
Gasps were heard when everyone saw who the prisoner was. Dumbledore had to bang his gavel to restore order.
"Madam Bones, what is the meaning of this?" Dumbledore asked.
"It seems Sirius Black was never given a trial. He was just tossed into Azkaban and left to rot" Amelia said.
"But he was guilty" a member of the Wizengamot said.
"We had evidence yes, but everyone deserves a trial. Or do you think we shouldn't have given you one" Amelia said eyeing the member.
He said nothing.
"We'll use Veritaserum to question the prisoner" Amelia said.
Unknown to many Dumbledore was a bit pale.
"What is your name?" Amelia asked.
"Sirius Orion Black" Sirius answered.
"Are you a Death Eater?"
"No I am not."
Murmurs were heard rumbling and Dumbledore had to restore order once more.
"Were you the secret keeper for the Potters?"
"No I was not."
"Then who was?"
"Peter Pettigrew."
"Did you kill Peter Pettigrew?"
"I did not, but I want to. I knew he was the one who betrayed Lily and James and I went after him wanting vengeance, but was too late. I had him corner then he shouted to everyone I was the one who betrayed the Potters and destroyed the street killing those muggles. The rat escaped."
"Rat?"
"Peter is an Animagus. His form is a rat."
Amelia had an auror give Sirius the antidote then turned to the Wizengamot, who all looked ashen faced. They knew this was a big miscarry of justice and they were going to pay one way or the other.
"I think in light of this new evidence that all charges should be dropped and Sirius Black freed and compensated for his time in Azkaban. I also recommend an arrest warrant to be put out for Peter Pettigrew as well as him being stripped of his Order of Merlin" she said.
"We shall recess for now while we deliberate" Dumbledore said.
It took a half an hour for them and when they returned there were some angry faces.
"We've come to a decision and the Wizengamot as decided to clear Sirius Black of all charges and to issue an arrest warrant for Peter Pettigrew as well as strip him of his Order of Merlin" Dumbledore said then banged his gavel.
Harry met his godfather in St. Mungo's, the hospital for witches and wizards. He along with Daphne, Susan, Neville, and Hermione were with him.
"Hey Sirius" Harry greeted.
"H-H-Harry?" Sirius asked.
Harry nodded.
Sirius began to cry as Harry looked just like James, except for his eyes. They were his mother's eyes. He then motioned for Harry to come closer. Thankfully he had been bathed so he didn't smell bad at all. He was wearing a white hospital gown that hung off his very thin frame.
Harry came and they hugged. When Sirius pulled back he still couldn't believe it.
"Sirius, there's a lot of stuff I need to tell you, but that's for later. Right now, I'd like to introduce my friends" Harry said.
Sirius nodded.
"This is Daphne Greengrass, Neville Longbottom, Susan Bones, and my betrothed Hermione Granger" Harry said.
Sirius was surprised by all of this. He had figured that Harry's be friends with Neville Longbottom. Remembered the two boys were thick as thieves even as babies. Susan Bones, she must be related to Amelia Bones. As for Daphne Greengrass, well, Sirius was shocked that Harry'd be friends with a Greengrass at all. Now Granger, that wasn't a name he knew. But what really got him was that Harry introduced her as his betrothed.
"B-b-betrothed" Sirius stuttered out.
"Yeah, I took the title of Lord Potter when I was eleven, which is entirely legal" Harry said.
Sirius nodded. He knew that was true. If there is no other family the last member of the house can take the mantle of Lord Potter at age eleven. They talked a little more, but soon Sirius got tired and they said their goodbyes for now.
/Scene Break/
Visits to Sirius was weekly to daily with Hermione accompanying Harry most of the time. They talked about a lot of stuff and Sirius was pissed that Harry was left with the Dursleys. If he were still confined to his bed and with no wand he'd go after the Dursleys as soon as he heard. Harry saved the most important stuff for when Sirius was out of St. Mungo's since these secrets weren't for prying ears.
/Scene Break/
Sirius took a deep breath as he smelled the fresh air. He was free. He was waiting for Harry and his friends and he didn't have to wait long. Harry along with all of his friends arrived by Knight Bus. They took a portkey to Potter manor.
"Welcome to Potter manor" Harry said.
"Harry, I've lived after my parents kicked me out. I'm back home" Sirius said smiling.
"Right, so you want your old room again?" Harry asked rubbing the back of his head.
"Sure, it'll be nice to be back in that old bed" Sirius said.
After Sirius was settled Harry and his friends told Sirius everything. Sirius was shocked. Harry was mostly raised by the founders. He was the heir to all of them and pretty much is the owner of Hogwarts and all surrounding lands.
"Bloody hell!" Sirius exclaimed.
/Scene Break/
It took Sirius a while to digest all the information he had gotten. He was amazed how his godson was able to deal with this. Harry was a confident, bright young lad. Sirius liked how the way Harry was turning out. Plus the fact that Harry was betrothed to a witch who was just as smart as Lily. It had to be the Potter charm. They seemed to attract and marry smart pretty witches. He was also amazed how Harry had allied himself with the Greengrass family. He knew that the Longbottoms and Potters were allies for a long time, but this was amazing. He had no qualms with the Greengrasses. He knew that they had always stayed neutral in every major war. Sirius knew he had to get his act together claim the title of Lord Black before that pompous arrogant Malfoy tired anything. So first thing he did after he learned the news he got his title and became Lord Black.
After that he booted out his cousin Bellatrix and brought back his other cousin Andromeda. For his third cousin, Narcissa, he'd need to have a nice chat with her to find out where she was. He had vague memories of her and didn't know if she was the same like he remembered.
/Scene Break/
Arthur Weasley came home a bit tired after a hard day of work. He enjoyed his new job looking more into muggles since it was his hobby. He found out so much stuff and loved every bit of it. He got in his chair and began eating his dinner since he got home late and the rest of the family had eaten. After he finished eating a thought occurred to him. A rat. He went up to his youngest son's room and found the boy lounging on his bed reading an old Quidditch magazine.
"Shouldn't you be doing your homework?" he asked.
"I'll get to it" Ron whined.
Arthur was disgusted with his son. He couldn't believe how lazy the boy was. None of his other sons were like this and wondered where he went wrong. But he'd think of that another time.
"Son, where's Scabbers?" he asked.
Ron grumbled a bit and got up and showed his dad where Scabbers was. The rat was in glass cage looking more bald than usual.
"Can I see him, please?" Arthur asked.
Ron shrugged and grabbed Scabbers and handed him to Arthur.
"Thanks son, I'll be real careful with him" Arthur said.
Ron just shrugged and went back to his bed and began reading.
Arthur conjured a cage for Scabbers and placed the rat in and headed off with on place in mind. He did stop in with Molly to tell her he had an urgent appointment. Molly waved him off as she was in the middle of reading a magical bodice ripper.
/Scene Break/
Amelia was working late like most nights and then heard a knock on the door.
"Come in" she said.
"Ma'am, Arthur Weasley is here and says it is very important," her secretary said.
Amelia was curious. She knew Arthur was fired and was working with the Greengrasses. So what did he need with her and why was it so important?
"Send him in," she said.
"Hi Amelia" Arthur greeted.
"Hello Arthur, what can I do for you?" Amelia asked.
"I believe I have Peter Pettigrew here" Arthur said.
"Really, and why do you say that?" Amelia asked.
She knew Arthur wasn't one to make such claims without some proof.
"Show me," she said.
Arthur revealed the caged rat and set it down. Amelia looked at the balding rat and saw that the creature was frantic in trying to get out. Arthur then began telling Amelia his thoughts on why he thinks this rat was Peter. Of how one of his son's found Scabbers in the garden and how long they've had it. Amelia was very intrigued by this all.
"There's only one way to really know" she said.
Arthur nodded. He knew the spell of how to reveal an Animagus. He had to since he was a part of the DMLE when he worked at the Ministry, though he never had to use it before. Amelia stunned the rat then took him out of the cage and they used the spell. In place of the rat was a short, chubby man with thinning hair.
"I need to call my aurors" Amelia said.
End of Chapter
A/N: the end of another chap. Thanks for reading and please review.