Chapter Five
"HARRY JAMES POTTER-BLACK GET IN HERE!" Oh no I forgot mom found out about Hogsmead I am dead. Harry walks timidly into the dining room seeing his mom and step-dad sitting at the table. Sirius gives him a weak smile and pushes a chair out with his foot. Sitting down Harry gives his mom a smile. "Hey mom it's not as bad as it sounds I promise it was just a little tussle me and James handled it no problem." Lily didn't calm down if anything these words seemed to make her madder Sirius seemed to be hiding not wanting to get involved. "JUST A LITTLE TUSSLE there were ten death eaters if Amelia was right. Even she admits she could be wrong as a few were hard to identify. I am glad you two are ok Harry James Potter but you should have come straight home that instant young man. The instant we got word we flooed to Hogsmead and no one knew where you were."
Hurry nodded sheepishly "we went to Gryffindor Manor I got so caught up with it I forgot to floo mom. The next day was tryouts and all so I didn't get a chance to say anything till today I'm sorry mom please don't be mad. We weren't alone Madam Bones had Dora look after us she saw me off then went with James to see Slytherin Manor." Sirius perked up at this info and seeing a way to cut his wife's rant off jumped on it. "Nymphadora Tonks?" Seeing his son nod he continued. "Oh, I had heard she was in the Auror Corp one of the top recruits Lily they were safe with her. Hell, she was safe with them the death eaters don't realize how strong these boys are. So, tryouts how did they go son." Harry smiled a true smile and seemed to light up. "Oh, it was great I made the team first string seeker I think we can work good together, they aren't Wampus but they mesh well and I think I will to. James also made the Slytherin team as a beater."
Lily rant finally over hugged her son. "That's great Harry next time floo at least or you will be grounded for life do you understand me." "Yes, ma'am I am sorry mom I was distracted. We got Tonks a broom and then bumped into this Weasley girl and got to talking to her." Lily turned around with her glass of tea. "Weasley as in Arthur and Molly Weasley?" Harry looks at his mom queerly "yeah it's their daughter Ginny Weasley why do you know them." Sirius lets out a laugh "oh we know them good folks Arthur has this insane obsession with muggles he's a real hoot." Lily just shook her head at Sirius and slid a couple letters over to Harry. "Those came for you this morning Harry." Looking down at the letters he saw one was from Hogwarts and the other was from the Ministry.
Opening the one from Hogwarts first Harry found his new book and supplies list for the coming year. He was excited to go and get his new school supplies but he needed to find out why the Ministry was writing him. Opening their letter, he gave it a quick read before letting out a sigh. "The Ministry is questioning whether or not I can take my seat on the Wizengamot. Says they have a meeting scheduled two days from now and I'm required to attend. I didn't think the Ministry had a choice in the matter as they have no power over the Wizengamot?" Sirius smiled at his son "oh they don't and it's up to you to show them that. The Wizengamot allows the Ministry one seat and one vote as a favor. The Ministry seems to have it in its mind that they are in charge and do not seem to like the fact that between us we will bring in another nineteen votes."
Harry looked at him in a confused manner "how nineteen isn't it one vote per house?" "No, the Ministry tried to have a law passed awhile back to do that but couldn't get the support. No votes are done by House ranking. Noble houses get one vote as does the Ministry, Ancient and Noble houses get three votes. So, you being Lord Potter get three from House Potter, three from House Peverell, and three from House Gryffindor. That gives you nine votes in total a large block for or against whatever you vote on. I get three votes for House Black. James gets three from House Yale three from House Slytherin and one from House Grindelwald for a total of seven votes. All in all, if we voted together with our totals and support we could make very momentous changes to laws and votes. That is what scares the Ministry and it should."
Harry nods along listening to Sirius talk as his mom places a plate of breakfast in front of him. "So, the Ministry has no choice but to give us our votes then?" Sirius glances up from his plate, "oh they think they do and I'm going to leave it up to you and James to prove them wrong. It is the only way you can prove that you deserve your seats so I suggest you come up with a plan. The Minister Fudge is a tool and crooked to boot. I would be willing to bet that someone is tugging his chain as the little prick doesn't have the balls to try and take us on himself." "Sirius language but he is right Harry you need to get with James and make a plan. Where is he?" Harry just shrugs and continues to eat.
James Yale had just arrived in Tutshill and was walking into the Tornados stadium. A pretty redhaired witch came rushing up to him in a light blue skirt and blouse. Her heels were clicking against the ground as she hurried. Stopping before him she took a second to catch her breath. "Lord Yale I am so sorry you had to wait we just found out you were coming for today. Mr. Bayless is waiting for you in his office he's talking to a potential player is the reason he didn't greet you himself. If you will follow me ill lead you to his office." She paused for a second with a look of worry on her face. "Oh, I am so sorry sir I forgot to ask if you wanted anything before we go please forgive my thoughtless mind."
James let out a light chuckle giving her a small smile. "Well first the manager can wait as I would like to see the team they are practicing right, now aren't they?" The witch nearly tripped on the steps she was about to climb. She whipped around to look at the young lord. "Y You don't want to see Mr. Bayless first? Well yes the team is practicing right now as a matter of fact I believe their break is about to begin." She was checking her watch as she said this last part and started towards a tunnel on the left.
Harry had just finished reading a book on Wizengamot practices and felt as if his head was about to explode. Rubbing his temples, he stood up and headed to the kitchen to get a glass of tea when the floo came to life. Walking slowly over to it Harry waited as out stepped Hannah Abbot and Susan Bones. Harry wrapped his pretty blonde friend in a hug giving her a quick kiss on the lips before smiling at Susan. "Hello Susan, may I call you Susan?" The bubbly Hufflepuff gave him a radiant smile and small curtsey. "Of course, Lord Potter if I may call you Harry." Harry nodded getting a light slap from Hannah. "Oh, stop you two we came over to see if you wanted to do something we are bored." She said this last part while practically hanging off his neck and with pleading eyes. Harry took a quick second to look the girls over. Hannah was in a loose white blouse that was buttoned to the last two buttons. It was untucked from her tan skirt that went down to her knees. Susan on the other hand he couldn't understand why James wasn't someplace private with her.
She was in a pair of tight leather pants that looked to be painted on her. Above that she had on a blood red silk halter top tied behind her neck and in the middle of her back. Harry didn't normally notice a girl's shoes but the knee high black leather boots she was wearing drew his attention. He couldn't help but stare at the two blondes before him what guy could say no to such a sight.
He gave the two puffs a smile that made both of their cheeks color. "I would be delighted to take you two for a meal." Holding both his arms out each girl took one and followed him into the living room where his parents sat chatting.
Sirius looked up and couldn't keep the smirk off his face as he saw Harry walking into the room with two beautiful girls on his arm. Dam he is my son. Lily looking up after seeing Sirius stare off behind her couldn't help the exasperated sigh that escaped her lips. Merlin help us he's just like James and Sirius. Sirius better have taught him the contraception charm like he said.
Smiling despite her thought Lily looked to her son. "Harry did you need something?" With a small nod and a grin at his dad who gave him a slight wink Harry stepped forward. "I am going to take Hannah and Susan to lunch I didn't want to take off without letting you know." Lily gave him another smile and shared it with the girls. "Ok Harry be safe floo me if you won't be here tonight do you understand." Nodding Harry walks with the girls back to the floo and takes a pinch before saying Diagon Alley. With a whoosh of green flames, he motions the girls to step in then he follows.
Back in Tutshill James has just finished watching the players practice and is walking towards the locker room. The young witch motioned him through the door beside the locker room which turned out to be a cafeteria of sorts where the players where eating and drinking on their break. She pointed to a small man in a pair of khaki slacks and a light blue polo shirt. "That's Mr. Omid he is the current coach I will leave you to talk to him. I will also inform Mr. Bayless where you are sir." With that the redhead walked back out the door.
James began to walk over to the coach just as he noticed him he stood up. "I am sorry sir today is a closed practice and I'm not sure how you got all the way back here but you will need to leave." James held up his hand to pause the man before he got into a tirade as he knew coaches could. "Sir I am James Yale as to how I got in well I own the place so it wasn't that hard."
Back at Diagon Alley Harry had just stepped into the club with the two gorgeous Hufflepuffs and were sitting in a booth looking at the menu. Hannah gives him a smile that seems to light up the slightly dim club. "Thank you so much for taking us out Harry we were extremely bored and I kind of missed you." Harry leaned over and gave her a small kiss on the lips. Susan took that opportunity to thank him as well. "Yes, thank you Harry we had no idea what we were going to do until tonight. You really did save us a headache." Harry turned his smile to her and leaned towards her. Susan started to panic as he got closer. Oh, merlin is he going to kiss me? Harry Potter kissing me oh my god. Wait Hannah's here and I'm supposed to be with James. Grr but its Harry freaking Potter. She was saved from her inner ramblings as Harry gave her a slight kiss on the cheek.
"No need to thank me I needed a break from the stress." Hannah looked up from her menu with confusion. "What is stressing you Harry maybe we can help." Susan looked at her new friend nodding along. "She's right we are here to help lay into us." Harry gave her a smirk that she couldn't understand until she realized what she said could have a double meaning. "I uh I just um meant we can uh help." Hannah took pity on her now cherry red girlfriend. "He knew what you meant Suzie he is just being mean bad Harry. Now spill so we can help."
Harry was about to start talking when the waiter came and took their orders. Upon seeing who it was he stammered and ran to get his manager. He quickly came back with his manager in tow. The old man who they found out was the owner was ecstatic to meet the legendary Harry Potter. He insisted on getting a picture with Harry and the girls. After Harry had signed it he told them order whatever they wanted no charge. He whispered to them that he would activate privacy wards and that anything they wanted they would get sliding a drink menu to Harry before leaving.
All three teens were laughing but Hannah took the menu from Harry and ordered them all drinks. Harry looked at her with an eyebrow raised. "Did my sweet innocent little badger just order liquor?" She gave him a crooked little grin that would have James proud. "Well my parents are out of town so me and Suzie are spending the night alone at my house with my dad's liquor cabinet." Susan's eyes got wide as Hannah admitted this. "Hanny really tell the world why don't you." Hannah shrugged "Harry won't tell, will you?" She gave him her best set of puppy dog eyes.
"No, I won't but I am a little disappointed I wasn't invited." He gave a slight pout and motioned the waiter in with their food and drinks. Hannah looked thoughtful for a minute. "Well if you behave during dinner maybe you will be Mr. Potter." Susan coughed in her drink as Hannah said this. Hannah really what are you thinking you know how we both get when we drink.
A few hours and several drinks later the two girls and a very amused Harry Potter came out of the floo at Abbott Hall. Hannah took Harry and Susan by the hand leading them upstairs into her father's study. She bent over and reached into a cabinet in the corner of the room giving Harry an excellent view of her shapely rear. He let out a low whistle which got Susan into a fit of giggles. Hannah in her slightly drunken state just smiled and flashed him a look at her pantie clad ass before slipping her skirt back down and coming back up with a bottle of fire whiskey.
"Ah, here we go I knew dad had a bottle somewhere." She quickly handed it to Harry before leading him and Susan into her room. She left them there as she ran back to get glasses. When she returned she smiled and put them on her desk. "Well come on Harry are you going to hog it to yourself or let us all play with it." She licked her lips staring into his eyes and watched as he gulped a little at the double meaning to her words. He opened the bottle and poured them all a shot.
After about half the bottle Harry began to notice how close the girls seemed to be. How close have they gotten I wonder. As if faith chose to answer his question Hannah started to kiss Susan and soon had her against the wall seemingly oblivious to Harry still being in the room. Oh, shit that is so hot.
Susan was to drunk and horny to even care she started kissing Hannah right back quickly unbuttoning the blonde's shirt and pushing it off her shoulders exposing her white cotton bra. Hannah took charge then and moved her towards Harry. Before she knew what was happening Hannah had sandwiched her between Harry and her she could feel his throbbing cock thru her tight pants and it only made her wetter. Harry not one to miss an opportunity quickly undid Susan's top exposing her breast to the cool air instantly hardening her nipples. The air was quickly replaced by Harrys hands as Hannah worked on getting those skintight pants off.
Susan awoke later that night feeling as if her head may explode. She smiled as she felt an arm wrapped around her body the arm connected to the hand currently on her left breast. Her arm she realized was wrapped around an equally nude Hannah and that's when she panicked. Nooo no no we didn't I didn't oh merlin no I can feel him we did. Oh no no no James I'm betrothed what did I do. She began to silently cry and hugged Hannah tighter moving Harrys hand away from her breast. Oh, Hannah why did you invite him. James will kill him or me hell both of us. I'm a slut I just shagged my betrotheds best friend. James is going to hate me for the rest of our lives.
Amelia Bones was currently standing beside her floo in the entrance hall of Bones Manor. She was waiting on Lord Yale as he had requested to meet with her and Justine Davis tonight to discuss business. Justine was currently in the study where Amelia had decided to have the meeting. Blast why did Susan have to stay at Hannah's tonight.
She was brought back from her inner monolog as the flames turned green and out of the hearth stepped the imposing figure of James Yale-Slytherin. He was dressed in a charcoal grey 3-piece suit with a matching vest and pristine white shirt. To complete the outfit, he was wearing a blue and grey stripped tie.
Amelie gave him a perfect curtsey and a smile. "Lord Yale I would like to welcome you to Bones Manor. It is a great honor to have you I am sorry but Susan is at some friends for the night I am a little disappointed that she isn't spending the day with you."
James gave her a slight nod and his face remained stoic. "Yes, I am aware that my betrothed is spending the night at Abbott Hall Madame Bones. I assure you I am equally disappointed but she had already made the plan. I didn't need her here for this anyway it does not concern her. Where is Ms. Davis?" All of this was said in a blunt crisp tone that made the boy even more intimidating.
Dam is he really only sixteen? Susan why tonight of all nights he's not one to be trifled with I can already tell. I'll have to be careful with him. She waved her hand towards a door on the left of the entrance hall. "She is in my study awaiting you Lord Yale if you would follow me I will show you in." She quickly led him into the study giving a smiling Justine a warning look.
James stepped into the study and took the main chair at her desk that she had the sense to offer him not even acknowledging Justine's curtsey. Amelia called a house elf who quickly popped in. "Would you like anything to drink Lord Yale I have an excellent bottle of elf wine I was saving for a special occasion." James glanced at the Bones Matron she was trying he had to consent that.
"Do you perchance have any scotch?" He could almost see some of the tension leave her. "Single malt or blend my lord?" "Single ice." The elf popped out and quickly back in with a bucket of ice and glasses as it set the bottle down and left Amelia fixed James his drink first. Thank Merlin Desi brought the best. Taking a sip and nodding contently James motioned for the women to sit.
"You are both aware I'm sure of the Wizengamot meeting in two days. What you might not be aware of is your moron of a Minister has asked that my and Lord Potters lordships and seats be denied us due to our ages." Amelia immediately jumped in on this. "He can't do that it has nothing to do with the Ministry even the Wizengamot would need a full unanimous vote to even try and deny them." "They would never get it either as we would never vote against you Lord Yale" chipped in Lady Davis.
This finally got a smile from the young Lord but even this smile seemed cold and calculating. "I am glad you said that Lady Davis as I expect complete obedience from my vassals. As such you will both be moving your houses to the neutral standing." This got a shocked gasp from both Ladies House Bones had always been in the light and Davis had been for several hundred years. James glared at the two women before him and they instantly felt the room go icy as he let a little of his power flare. "Will that be a problem as I said I expect complete obedience I meant it am I understood."
"Yes, Lord Yale you are well understood it just came as a rather large shock to Amelia and myself. Forgive our momentary lapse My Lord we will accept whatever punishment you deem fit." James waves off her apology. "Enough of the ass kissing Davis I don't care for it just do as you are told and be quiet. I expect you both to vote the same as I do voting against me will have consequences."
"What sort of consequences Lord Yale if I may ask as I always heard from my family that the Yale House never did that before." Amelia felt his gaze on her own and steeled herself only to see him smile. "I am glad one of you has a backbone Lady Bones I fear Lady Davis would sink to her knees and pleasure me if I told her too. It is good to know at least one of you will try and get your point across." Lady Davis blushed beyond crimson at his crass statement she felt humiliated.
"You don't have to always vote the same as me but I do expect loyalty if it is a close vote that I deem very important I would hope that you voted for me." Amelia cringed at the way he spoke of Justine but knew better than to push her luck. "Of course, Lord Yale is there any bills you plan to propose in the meeting?" James gave her another cold smile and downed his glass. "Oh yes there is so listen closely you two."
Harry awoke the next morning to Susan trying to be gentle leaving the bed. He couldn't believe the view he was getting and stretch out his hand only to have it captured by Hannah who looked him in the eyes shaking her head. He slowly put his hand down and went back to enjoying the view only to have Hannah turn his head her way giving her head another shake. Harry gave her a slight nod and waited till the door closed before he spoke.
"What's wrong?" Hannah shook her head with a sad smile. "She was crying she feels like crap because she shagged you. Don't mention it to her just act like it never happened she will bring it up if and when she is ready." Harry gave her a slight nod and started to move the covers so he could go for round two only for Hannah to put her hand on his chest. "Oh no Lord Potter just because you got it one drunken night doesn't mean you can just have it whenever. I I am sorry please don't be mad." She was biting her lower lip which made Harry lick his before giving her a kiss. "I understand and I am not mad I need to get up and study anyway my kinky little badger."
Hannah couldn't stop the blush from rising to her face. "I think I prefer the other way you say it Harry now get up and leave the room I need to get dressed and you don't get to watch." Harry gave her a little pout before smirking and throwing the cover off his nude body causing Hannah to yelp and avert her eyes. Chuckling her grabbed his clothes and headed into the bathroom.
Later that evening Harry put down yet another book on the rules and laws of magical Britain to see his mom watching him from the doorframe. "Hey mom what's up did you need something?" Lily sat down on the edge of Harrys bed and looked her son up and down he really was becoming a man before her eyes. "You can ask for a proxy if you need one you know that Harry. It's not to late the meeting is tomorrow and you know your dad would do it."
Harry gave his mother a small smile. "Yeah he would and he would be disappointed in me all at the same time." He cut his mom off before she could tell him different. "It's the truth mom you know that. He wants me to show them that the Potter family didn't die with dad. He needs me to be as brave as dad was. He looks at me and sees him sometimes I know it he wants to feel supported like he was then and mom this is one time I can do it. I have read all these books he's prepared me for years I can do it I will make him proud mom."
Lily sat there with her mouth open. She couldn't believe the explanation that had just came out of her teenage son's mouth. She felt her eyes tearing up. "Your more like James then you could ever know Harry and Sirius is always proud of you. I am sure you're going to do great. Have you spoken with James he really should have come by this week and studied with you? I know you both have houses now but really."
Harry chuckled at his mom. "He wrote and said he will be there and quote we will put our boots so far up Fudges ass he will be tasting leather for a month." Lily burst out laughing as she could see him saying that exact phrase. "Good I want you two to make them realize we aren't here to play games. Sirius will be there if you need him but I am glad James will too. You two have been there for each other since you met. Now go to bed you have to be up early."
Harry had just entered the sitting room dressed in his house robes with all three of his crest over his heart when there was a knock at the front door. He went to answer it but was beat there by Creed who bowed. "Master not be needing to open door Creed will get it Master." With that he opened the door to reveal none other than James and Amelia Bones and her niece. James and Amelia were wearing robes similar to Harrys. While Susan was in a black robe with the Bones crest on it but on the sleeve.
Creed waved them into the house as Sirius walked in from the siting room in his robes. He clapped his hands together and smiled. "Good we are all here I figured we could side along them there until they pass their test if that's ok with you Amelia." The elder Bones gave Sirius a smile back. "Yes, that is fine but we really should go as we don't want to be late." With a nod Sirius led them all outside and tweaked the wards to allow the Bones and Yale houses to enter and leave with no issues. He then took Harrys arm and with a pop they were on their way.
"POP" The group arrives in the Ministry lobby only to be immediately swarmed by the press all asking for quotes and interviews. Thankfully a group of Aurors led by none other than Tonks quickly arrives and leads the way for them to the lifts and guard them as they pile in. When the gate closes Harry lets out a sigh and releases his wand that he had been concealing in his sleeve and watched as James did the same. He sees the alarmed look on Susan's face and gives her a small smile that makes her instantly blush and turn towards James. Just then Amelia spoke up. "What would it have taken for you two to start throwing hexes? My Aurors were there but you two seemed ready to hex them too." Harry chose to answer not trusting James to say it right.
"Well Lady Bones first we rarely throw hexes I assure you it would have been curses. Second we never trust anyone on faith Tonks I trust but the others haven't earned it oh here's our stop." He stepped out following Sirius who was chuckling at the open-mouthed expression on Amelia's face.
As they entered the Wizengamot chambers Amelia pointed them towards where she had to sit and pointed Susan to a bench beside the end. "Sit there and try not to draw attention to yourself I'm sure the fact you are here will come up." James chose a seat in the chairs near her and gave her one of his crooked smiles that made her smile back. Harry sat with Sirius near Amelia as others started to wander in. Draco Malfoy was one such person he looked around and walked over and sat near James.
After everyone had made it in the last being Dumbledore himself he banged his gavel and the Aurors sealed the doors and stood in front of them. He then began to speak. "Good morning Ladies and Lords welcome to this meeting of the Wizengamot we will now allow the first conflict on the agenda to be brought forth as it has to do with the first article of business. Minister Fudge I believe this is your complaint if you would."
Fudge stood up and removing his hat began to address the crowd. "My fellow Lords and Ladies I would like to." Dumbledore sees the crest for House Potter light up on his board and smirks inwardly. This should be interesting. "This chair recognizes Lord Potter. Lord potter you wish to speak on something Minister Fudge has already said little that it is." Fudge was sneering at Harry upset that he had already been interrupted.
Harry meanwhile had stood up and nodded at Dumbledore. "Yes, Chief Warlock I do thank you for your timely action. I wished to speak as to Minister Fudges mistake in his address of the Wizengamot." "My mistake sit down boy I have addressed this assembly the same for more years then you can count." Before Sirius can reach to make it known he wants to speak Dumbledore spoke up. "This chair recognizes Lord Yale you wish to speak." James stood to his full height slowly and let a little of his power radiate out of him.
"Thank you, Chief Warlock, Minister Fudge you sir need to watch your tongue." Fudge was turning a deep shade of red at being addressed by another child. "You have just spoken out of turn and you insult a Lord of an Ancient and Noble house of Britain as by right he is no longer a boy you will not address him as such. He is a Lord so you will address him as such or you will sit down and shut your mouth and allow your better to speak." After this was said James merely sat down. Obliviously to the mutters around him or the looks of admiration he had just gotten.
Harry gave his friend a nod of thanks and continued. "Yes, as I was saying before I was rudely interrupted. You have been addressing this assembly wrong as you say my fellow Lords and Ladies but House Fudge is neither Ancient, Noble or Ancient and Noble. So as to what you have done wrong Minister is you are not a Lord so they are not your fellow Lords and Ladies. The correct way to address us is my esteemed Lords and Ladies that is all." After his part was said Harry sat down and just stared at Fudge.
The mutters started to get louder as people began wondering just what was coming after such an early start to the session. Fudge looked like he had swallowed something particularly sour. "Yes, well my fellow members of the Wizengamot I have come before you to address these two boys in question." Once again Dumbledore interrupts him. "The chair recognizes Lord Black you may speak."
Sirius doesn't even bother to stand he just stares straight into Fudges eyes as he addresses him. "They are Lords not boys Fudge address them as such and get on with your silly proposal so we can get to real business."
Fudge went almost purple at be told down again and by someone he couldn't claim as being a kid. "I have asked that this session include the decision of whether or not to allow those two children." "The chair recognizes Lady Bones you may speak." Amelia stood and gave Fudge a look that could melt ice. "Minister Fudge you have been told on several occasions to address them as Lords I find it very inconsiderate and rude of you not to and I ask that he receive an official warning as to this effect Chief Warlock. Learn to address people properly or not at all Minister." Fudge actually gulped at the steel in her voice he barely heard Dumbledore give him the warning.
"Yes, well um as I was saying I have asked or I have come to say that the Ministry have decided that Harry James Potter and James Brandon Yale are too young to be given their Lordships and seats. As such they do not need to be in these meetings. Also, I may ask why is she here as these sessions are members and direct family only Madam Bones nieces do not count."
Dumbledore was looking at Amelia with such interest that he almost didn't see the light showing that Lord Yale wished to speak. Blast I knew I should have brought snacks. "The chair recognizes Lord Yale." "Thank you I wish to address this issue for you Minister." Pulling a stack of parchment off his platform he began to read. "Article 257.4-10 The Wizengamot shall hold closed sessions except for twice a year. These sessions are to include Members and direct family. Direct family including wives, betrothed, daughters, and sons adopted or otherwise."
Fudge smirked at the boys ideocracy "yes you have just proven my point Aurors remove her at once." James stepped from behind his platform. "Touch her and you deal with me." The Aurors actually faltered under the young Lords gaze. "No Minister Fudge I explained what my betrothed was doing in this session now continue with your silly rant."
"I uh well if that's true than by all means let us get back to my original point these two are being denied their lordships and seats upon Ministry orders. So, I ask that they be removed and a missive be sent to Gringotts notifying them as well. Then we can allow the adults to address the rest of the issues." Fudge turned and smiled a sickly happy way at Harry who he couldn't believe was smiling back.
"The chair recognizes Lord Potter." Harry stand straightening his robe slowly and looks up at Fudge. "Minister Fudge how did you ever get this job as you must be devoid of any common sense? Never mind don't answer that I feel my IQ dropping every time you speak and don't wish to hear any more of your misguided wishes. That is what this is Fudge let me explain a few things to you. First and foremost, the Ministry cannot and never will be able to remove or reject lordships as even within the Wizengamot it takes a full unanimous vote to reject the seat. As that is they cannot reject the lordship as it is the families magic that makes this decision not them as you would have known if you ever bothered to do your homework."
After he said this he tossed a rather large book to Fudge. "Furthermore, I have to ask what you are doing here as the Ministry acts as an arm of the Wizengamot and it clearly states in the opening charter for the Ministry that the Ministry gets one seat at the same rank as a Noble House. I see at least five Ministry officials here that seem to be in voting spots. The charter also says that the Minister may not hold both positions of power as the Ministry representative will hold just as much power." He began to duplicate the parchment in front of him showing the charter.
"You don't know what you are talking about boy these laws are old and I will not follow them." Dumbledore slammed his gavel down. "Minister Fudge you have been warned about how you address Lord Potter furthermore you have just seen evidence that takes any position of power you have here so I am giving you two choices you can either leave under your own free will or you will be removed and held in contempt by the Aurors. That is my final word also any Ministry employee currently here will leave also. We will vote and decide who will receive the Ministry vote. Aurors unseal the door we will have a recess and then have a vote."
The Aurors quickly led a fuming Minister out and the Wizengamot began to disperse for the recess.
Lord Greengrass sat in a corner of the cafeteria that all the Wizengamot went to on recess talking to the other neutral families which he was happy to find out now included Bones and Davis. Lord Parkinson spoke up. "Do you have a recommendation for the position?" "No, I don't but I have a feeling that those two do." He looked over at the table that now housed the Potter and Yale Lords.
Amelia gave him a smile and cleared her throat. "Well as a matter of fact Lord Greengrass Lord Potter does have a plan would you care to hear it." Cyrus turned to the Bones matriarch and couldn't help but smile. Ah yes Bones is a Vassal of Yale of course she would know this will be interesting. "I am listening Lady Bones I assume Lord Yale will be in the same plan." Amelia gave the man a mischievous smile. "Yes, he is in on it and the affected party should be on his way soon."
Several floors above Arthur Weasley was just filling his coffee cup when into his small little office walked none other than Lily Black herself. He quickly glanced around and took all of the folders and parchment out of the lone rickety chair in front of his desk. "Lady Black to what do I owe this pleasure surely you have no issues with muggle artifacts." Lily gives him a warm smile and sits in the offered chair after shaking his hand.
"No Mr. Weasley as I am sure you know I am muggleborn so I have no problems I am here on a different sort of business. Would you mind giving me five minutes I promise it will change your world." Arthur slowly sat down in his chair he wasn't sure he was going to like this or not but how could he tell her no. "I am all ears Lady Black." Lily gave him another warm smile before she continued. "Well Mr. Weasley first call me Lily second how would you like to be a Lord."
Everyone was seated back in their respective spots as Dumbledore banged his gavel calling the meeting back to order.
"Well that was an interesting start to the meeting to say the least." A small amount of chuckling came from those gathered. "I am sure you all understand that the Lordships of Lord Potter and Lord Yale cannot be removed unless one of you wants to take it to a vote?" After no one said anything he continued.
"Well the first order of business should be who will take over the Ministry vote." Looking down he saw the light for House Potter. Hmm this could be interesting I haven't said anything to offend him, have I? "House Potter wishes to speak please go-ahead Lord Potter." Harry stood and gave everyone a small smile. "Thank you I am sure you all are beginning to cringe when I stand up but relax as I was rather abrupt with Fudge as he went after me first. Now I have something I would like to ask be done before we start to vote as I think it could change the outcome if I may."
Dumbledore gave him a nod as many were nodding along ready to hear what the young Lord had to say. Harry cleared his throat and after looking at his dad who gave him an encouraging smile began. "I would like to request that a Lordship be given to a Family that was removed many years ago as I believe the family in question has suffered enough. The family in question was an Ancient and Noble family I am here to request they be allowed back in as a noble family. The family in question is the House of Weasley the current head being Arthur Weasley a good man I have had the pleasure of meeting. His family is quite wonderful and he is a kind logical man. Furthermore, he is a Ministry employee who has been shafted many a time for better positions as such I think if he was given a Lordship again he would be very keen to please the Wizengamot and would be a very good representative for the Ministry. He would not be in Fudges pocket as we have given his family something they have been working for."
With that Harry sat down slowly as the whispers and talking started. He had said his piece it was up to them to come up with the questions but he was ready. Dumbledore banged his gavel and called for order. "Well Lord Potter you have made a valid point shall we hear objections or questions before we vote."
"House Yaxley you may speak." An older man stood slowly and looked over at Harry. "Lord Potter I am sure you are aware that certain things are expected of those that hold the title of Lord. I speak of course of professions lands money which it saddens me to say the Weasley family no longer has as they sold their lands or lost them alongside their seat. It would be extremely hard for them to get it back as you would ask someone who has rights to it to give it back I assure you no one intends to give anything away for free." He sat down to mummers from everyone as Harry waited for Dumbledore to acknowledge him.
"The chair recognizes House Potter." Harry gave Yaxley a small smile. "Thank you Lord Yaxley you make very good points and they are true. These things are unfortunately needed for a Lord but perchance if they had these things would you not allow them to try and redeem themselves sir?" Lord Yaxley gave him a curt nod showing he would. "Then it is simple Lord Yale and myself have pledged ten million galleons to the Weasley family whether they are given the lordship or not." The muttering got louder and quite a few people were stunned at this announcement.
Dumbledore motioned for Lord Yaxley to speak. "So, what you are saying is you and Lord Yale who I assume was a part of this from the beginning will fund this operation but what of the other two things if you can get that I will of course say yes.
Dumbledore looked down at his board and didn't quite believe what he saw. "The chair recognizes House Malfoy." Draco slowly stood straightens his robes. "My esteemed Lords and Ladies as I am sure you are aware my father made a fatal mistake recently which lost us our family name lands and rights. I am also sure you are aware that even more recently I was given my family's lordship and part of our lands and finances back so I know how this may feel to the Weasleys. That being said the Weasley lands were bought by my ancestors and are one of the lands returned to me I will return these lands to the Weasleys if it would be of any help." Saying his piece Draco sat back down to the stunned looks of many.
"The chair recognizes Lord Yale." James stood and looked over at Malfoy. "If this is acceptable to those assembled I find that is the best option and would like to thank Lord Malfoy for his help this plan has my vote." Dumbledore motioned for Harry to stand. "Well now that two of these issues are taken care of the last was his job well that's easily taken care of if we elect him as our representative that should do if not Lord Yale has promised to give him a rather large import business he owns so I ask for a vote all three parts have been met."
Dumbledore called for a vote and as he waited for the votes to be tallied he assessed Harry. The boy was far more like his father then he could have believed but he could see parts of Sirius in him and he knew it would make things more difficult when the time came. He looked up as the votes came in and smiled despite himself.
"Well the votes are in and I am happy to say that we need to go and get our newest Lord and representative." "The chair recognizes House Black." "Thank you I believe you will find that he is right outside sir." Sure enough when the doors opened there stood Arthur Weasley in a new black robe that Lily had given him. He looked extremely nervous but then who wouldn't be. He slowly stepped inside and stood before those assembled.
Dumbledore smiled at him. "Well Arthur Weasley you are here today because of a matter brought to us by Lord Potter. He has requested and gained the consent of this body to reinstate House Weasley as a Noble House if you so wish to consent. He and Lord Yale have consented to provide you with the funds to be a Noble House and Lord Malfoy has given your family back the lands it once owned." Arthur was shocked as he knew he would have to have these things to get the Lordship back but he was still disheartened as his job wasn't enough for a Lord.
As if reading his mind Dumbledore began to speak again. "I am sure you know that you also need a fairly decent job to be a Lord as it is expected of you this is also taken care of if you chose to take this Lordship then you will be given the job of Ministry representative for the Wizengamot so Arthur what is your answer?"
Arthur Weasley could only nod his consent as the room began to clap and on the front of his robes appeared the House Weasley crest and the words Noble House of Weasley. He couldn't stop the tears in his eyes as he took his seat at the Wizengamot. His seat he couldn't believe it but here he was.
After a long meeting, it was finally over and everyone was filling out Harry had just made it to the door seeing his mom and dad he began to head for them. "Lord Potter a word please if you don't mind" came a nervous voice from behind him. Turning around he saw that it was Arthur. "Of course, Lord Weasley what can I do for you." Arthur hugged him suddenly "you have no idea what you have done for my family if there is anything I can do to help you please don't hesitate I owe you so much I have to go and tell my family but I had to thank you." With that he slowly walked away with a slight spring in his step.
Harry couldn't help but smile as he walked up to his family who had been joined by James and the Bones ladies. Lily gave her son a knowing smile she was so proud of him. Sirius clapped him on the back hard. "There he is the Lord Potter Jeeze I think Fudge is still shoving ice in his pants from the shafting you just gave him OUCH." He yelped the last part out as Lily had just stomped on his foot. Giving her husband a glare that dared him to keep speaking much to the mirth of everyone watching. "Sirius Black there are ladies present one would think you were raised by savages I swear."
Everyone was laughing now and it took a minute for it to calm down. Harry still smiling looked over at his parents "well what now are we headed home or do you have plans?" Sirius smiled back at his son his eyes shining at him. "Well Ramsey has a feast prepared at home I figured we would all go and enjoy some time together as I expect we will see a lot of each other would do you say James Amelia?"
Amelia gives him a warm smile "we would love to." James nods along and follows everyone up the stairs taking Susan's hand slowly looking at her with a small smile as her head jerks his way. She gives him a warm smile and inches closer to him as they get in the lift. Lily watching the two can't keep the small smile from creeping on her face as she sees James finally attempting to be nice. She was just ready to get home and enjoy the party she had set up while the others were busy.
A/N
Well tis chapter has taken me forever and for that I apologize I just had so much trouble writing it and still am not 100% on it but it was something I needed to do and I am sure some of you wondered how the Ministry would react to such young people getting so much power as for Arthur I really like him so I did something nice well sort of now he owes Harry I will begin chapter six right now and hopefully have it up soon Hogwarts soon and another surprise as always message me if you want to and enjoy on another note I will be sending this to my beta right now but will post it as well I will change it as soon as she gets it back to me btw the new chapter one is up she did amazing work