Chapter 41 – Oh what I would like to do
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Nigel Smythe went back to the Queen and Madam Bones started to run the Ministry. I went back to Diagon Alley with a smile on my face and many thoughts of what I could do to Snape or Malfoy. I let my evil side run rampant as those thoughts flashed across my brain. I almost felt like letting loose an evil laugh as I did the rubbing of the hand that all evil wizards do. I 'floed' into the Leaky Cauldron and headed to Florean Fortescue's Ice Cream Parlor for a celebratory sundae. Later I walked across to Gringotts to inform Lockjaw of what was happening so he could sweep up a few extra galleons though the information. I 'floed' to the Three Broomsticks transformed in an alley and flew to the astronomy tower. I entered the Great Hall in time for dinner and the first series of explosions.
I was unaware that both the Aurors and Military soldiers had been informed of my importance both in power and the need of protection, the school had not. I of course forgot that I had permanently removed my color contacts and walked by the Gryffindor table when…splat!
Hermione had hit me full body which knocked me backwards. I still was standing as she had me in a death hug and said in my ear, "Harry Potter you just got me mad so you owe me another weekend." I had no idea what she was mad over so I paused.
While this was happening Ron Weasley became upset at Hermione's affectionate response, drew his wand and yelled a curse with his mouth full of food Mo,bil,iarb,usburp. At the same time Dumbledore, who had finally returned to Hogwarts, yelled from his golden Throne, "Mr. Pelleas report to my office immediately." What ever Ron said made no sense but magic went mostly on intent and in his love of food confused mind…magic would also be confused so who knew what the curse was. A yellow spell flashed out, towards me and Hermione who had me in a death lock, Ron's curse typically missed us both by a mile. The Slytherin table was not so lucky. McGonagall and Sprout hit Ron with stunners. This all probably took four seconds.
While a couple of Slytherin's were screaming in pain the head Auror yelled something which probably ment to knock-it-off but what he said got missed at least by me. Now the other sounds of a rounds being loaded into a fully automatic weapon was ignored by the purebloods but sent the muggle born and many half-bloods diving under the tables.
Snape of course charged towards me. He probably was doing this because of me ignoring the Headmaster and had another chance to get his hands on me or he just wanted to harm me for the fun of it. What happened next was something to save for a pensive.
At least seven stunners hit Snape lighting him up in red and sending first to the floor and then sending him to St. Mungo. Dumbledore drew his wand and fired off a blast to quiet the hall but drew four stunners and several automatic weapons swinging around and pointing in his direction. Dumbledore ended up diving under the table to miss the stunners but the hall was now quiet.
Regent Pelleas what are your orders? That was not the thing that needed to be said at that time but he was one of the soldiers and not use to Hogwarts. This started the students to activated the rumor mill which requires constant chatter which was growing louder, the teachers started issuing demands for silence to their respective tables and the Headmaster who had crawled out from under the head table, demanded to know what is going on and who authorized this bla, bla, bla.
Now being in a Hermione hug is quite restrictive so all I could do was indicate to the head Auror to follow. Well that is what I thought as I shuffled out of the hall with Hermione attached like a second skin. Dumbledore followed which caused McGonagall to follow but so did a few others. Daphne jumped up and followed which caused Tracey to follow. Susan Bones jumped up and followed which cased Hannah to follow.
"Yes Regent what can I do for you?" the head Auror asked.
"I am the Headmaster and I demand…"
"Shut up Dumbledore your not needed right now." I smiled.
"You will…" the sound of the weapons being reloaded caused Dumbledore to turn around. He found all the Military men standing there. By my way of thinking some of them were reloading only for the effect of the sound.
"Auror your main problems to watch out for is Dumbledore, Ron, Snape and Draco Malfoy although Slytherin house may become a problem"
"Regent, Draco Malfoy was hit with Ron's spell so there is only Dumbledore walking right now."
"Great just keep the peace until things settle down. Professor McGonagall, since I have so many friends here I want private quarters with an office assigned to me…"
"You will not be getting privileges like that at Hogwarts." Dumbledore stated.
"That my dear Headmaster was not a request but an order, see that it is done by dinners end."
"Now what are all you girls doing here and Hermione could you let me go for a minute?"
Daphne took the lead sending Hannah and Tracey into scowls, "You don't want to marry but you don't get rid of us that easy. Have Dumbledore make those large multi bedroom quarters."
"Oh! Yes Professor make it large multi bedroom quarters." I am having a problem with a huge smile on this beautiful day.
"Now I believe that we were somewhere having dinner, shall we all return and hopefully have a peaceful one."
Half way through dinner, "Mr. Pelleas report to my office after dinner."
"Sorry Headmaster previous engagement, please make an appointment with my secretary."
I wasn't the only one that thought Dumbledore was going to explode as all of the security detail only had eyes for the Headmaster. Dumbledore angrily stood and departed the hall.
The private quarters were magnificent and with plenty of bedrooms, the office was also nice. It was quite pleasant sitting around the common room as I filled in the girls on what I knew of what was going on and introduced Harry Potter. My secret would be out any time now so we enjoyed a laugh or two at some of the deceptions that I had carried off. Eva and Ava seemed happy as they held hands and spun in a circle while chattering to each other.
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Hermione became my secretary and scheduler of all appointments and liaisons. Dumbledore's was livid at having to make an appointment. He was the most important person in the magical community and showed his dislike having to lower himself to make an appointment.
"What is this tosh of you being Harry Potter?" Was out of his mouth before I was offered a seat or lemon drop.
"Well Headmaster since everyone was after my vaults or trying to imprison me I decided to hide in public. Now that I have no reason to hide I am taking my rightful place in public."
I could see the wheels turning but I took his silence to mean that Dumbledore had no viable plan that I currently fit into, at least I hoped that was the case."
I broke the silence, "What is the reason you needed to see me Headmaster?"
The silence continued so I looked around the office and was struck by the empty perch. Fawkes was normally perched there. I also got the impression that it had been awhile since Fawkes was there. I thought that maybe Fawkes was also happy being free of the Headmasters grasp. Dumbledore had no access to me or my vaults and my scar was gone. The worst he could do to me was kill me and since he believed in the prophesy he was stuck. All he could do was talk and I would just say no. The silence continued.
"Well this has been and informative meeting. If I can be of any further help Headmaster please make an appointment with my secretary."
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While being a teenager with a whole lot of females around is a dream come true but the truth is who has the time. I have school work and Regent work and busy has real impact in my life. I really like all the girls but love only brings to mind Lora and Gabi. I doubt I will be remarrying ever again unless someone really special hits me between the eyes. Hannah and Tracey have paired up but that still leaves me busy.
My Regency duties or powers are allowing Madam Bones to put together a viable Ministry and in the end go after Voldemort and hopefully establish a normality and in the end peace. That does not stop the questions of do we or should we or why did we.
School work got back to normal with the return of Snape from St. Mungo. The feeling of paranoia was around as Snape and Dumbledore seemed to have their heads together constantly. If Snape's looks could kill I would be long gone but his classes were bearable. That probably had a lot to do with an Auror and a military person standing at the back of all my classes.
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"Tomorrow is Hogsmeade weekend so where are you taking us? Susan demanded.
"Honeydukes of course." Daphne add.
"Breakfast at the Three Broomsticks would be enjoyable." Hermione added.
"We always do that, its getting boring." Hannah moaned.
"Muggle cinema." Chimed in Tracey.
"Great idea, we can 'floe' to the Leaky Caldron from the Three Broom Sticks."
"Great but what do we do with the guard that always around?" Hannah asked.
"Ditch them; muggle London is safe as no one will know us." Daphne stated.
So it was agreed. The security had been asked and refused to leave us alone. I was in the need to break free for awhile. Saturday was going to be fun.
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We entered the Three Broom Sticks and Tracey and Hannah 'floed' to the Leaky Caldron. The guards could have cared less as I was the one they were to protect. I headed to the loo. After they cleared the loo I was allowed in while they stood guard in front of the door. Meanwhile the girls were slowly taking the 'floe' to the Leaky Cauldron.
I disillusioned myself and slipped by guards who had left the door open just in case. When I touched the girl who never broke the rules she threw the 'floe' powder in and we both headed to the Leaky Cauldron. We wasted no time hitting the street and hailing a cab.
The cinema was a nice break and the pizza afterwards was great. Our reception when we got back was a bit hostile. Overall we thought it had been a fabulous day.
The next day security was doubled to insure I would not do that ever again. The doubling was not in man power but in never letting me take a wiz without a guard there. The force now was ten Aurors and four military. "Who has directed this increase in invading my privacy?
"Sir, we have our orders."
"Are both the military and the Aurors under the same person?"
"Sir, we have our orders."
"Tell whoever is giving those orders that I don't take to following orders. The last jerks that tried to control me found themselves with empty hands. Tell your boss or bosses to back off."
"Sir, we have our orders."
I laughed all the way back to our room, order me around? Nope plan B is now activated.