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Chapter 48:

The days following the minister's statement brought with it several articles in the prophet that interested James heavily. Lily watched him as he sat at the breakfast table reading the paper. It didn't make sense to her; the marauders don't read the paper…

James sighed as he found what he was looking for, "Potter you haven't even read the front page! Look at that headline! That's something to read…" Lily told him, growing annoyed with his stupid antics. He'd completely ignored the story about the Knights of Walpurgis.

"I'm just checking…" He muttered. His finger ran down the list of missing and deceased people. "Harvey Ridgebit has died of unknown cases – they're calling it mysterious," he said quietly to the other marauders.

"Didn't he work for the ministry?" Sirius asked.

"Yep. Retired a few years ago," James nodded, "He was proper ancient – 92."

Professor Dumbledore happened to be walking behind James at that moment, "I hope you're not accidentally implying that I'm decrepit."

"Oh no, of course not professor. You're different from other people your age." James laughed.

"Yeah, you've still got bounce in your bones, old dumbly," Sirius added. Lily took a sharp intake of breath at Sirius' words.

"Thank you boys," Albus laughed, he carried on walking out of the hall.

"He was a muggle-born wasn't he?" James asked, "Ridgebit, I mean."

"I think so…" Peter nodded.

"My dad mentioned him once," Remus sighed, rubbing his forehead, "big campaigner of muggle and muggle-born's rights."

"Ah that makes sense…" James frowned. James turned the paper over and checked the story Lily had been referring to. How will the Knights of Walpurgis REACT:

Following the Minister's statement it is hard to believe the silence coming from the Knights of Walpurgis. They have not released a statement about, commented on or even acknowledged the Minister's words. There are those within the wizarding community who have expressed concerns that the Knights will retaliate. Although it is unknown how the Knights will respond, it is evident that the ministry is prepared. The Minister addressed the concerns of the public today in a press conference; "We are prepared to do what we must to protect the wizarding and muggle communities. I have discussed at length security measures to protect those at the most risk." Barty Crouch, Head of the Department of Magical Law Enforcement has made it clear that any witch or wizard who causes harm to any human being will pay for their crimes heavily. New anti-prejudice laws are currently going passed the Wizengamot to be voted upon. As soon as they're passed, they will take effect. I can promise you that Azkaban is currently preparing for a surplus of new in-mates although I do hope the new spaces prove unneeded." When one reporter asked the panel what the ministry was doing to prevent any violent protests or attacks, Mr Charlus Potter, Head of the Auror Office explained; "the aurors working alongside several over divisions of the department of magical law enforcement are working on ways to resolve any problems that may arise. I must add that the public has only recently become aware of this situation. Whereas we, the ministry, have been aware and preparing for some time now. I promise you there is very little to worry about. Your ministry is working to protect you and those around you." With such reassuring words from the leaders of our government it does appear that they have everything in hand. This reporter did ask Mr Potter whether he believed – as rumours have suggested – that a war is upon us. He responded; "I would hate to say. One man never really knows. War isn't about the individual. An individual can gather troops and followers but the truth is there has to a sense of solidarity – such as that of the pure-bloods – for them to work together. I pray to God that there isn't a war coming but what I've seen thus far would suggest the opposite. If we do find ourselves at war, I know that this ministry, this government, this nation will unite and defeat those who come against it." Well said.

James sighed, "I love my dad but he's going to get himself killed one of these days."

"You shouldn't say things like that," Lily said harshly, "you should be proud of him."

"I am," he sighed again, "I really am but I'm also fully aware that this paper is full of names of people who have died because of their blood status or because they stood up against the death eaters and these Knights (one in the same if you ask me). I don't want to read my dad's name in the paper and I know the only reason I haven't already is because he's a powerful, influential and well-loved member of wizarding society. It wouldn't do them any favours to kill him off."

Later that day, the Gryffindors sat in their History of Magic lesson. Professor Binns had just entered the room through the wall; "I'm supposed to teach my second years about the history of our beautiful school and it's a privilege to do so. The only problem is that Dumbledore insists that the myth of the chamber of secrets be on the syllabus." The second years' ears picked up at the mention of the chamber, "Merlin knows why. It's hardly history. I choose to teach facts and so I would usually have one of the other History teachers of my department teach this lesson. However, everyone else is sick so I'm stuck doing it…" For the first time ever the class were paying attention to their history teacher. Supposedly – and this is a myth, don't forget – Salazar Slytherin created a secret chamber somewhere in the school because he disagreed with the other Hogwarts founders on the merits of blood purity. Perhaps this is of some interest considering what has been in the news this past week – although I doubt any of you children read the paper… According to legend there is an ancient beast in the chamber that was intended to be used to purge the school of Muggle-born students. If the chamber exists then it has never been found. Slytherin eventually left the school, having supposedly created the chamber so that his heir would later open it and purge the school of the unwanted Muggle-borns. The school has been searched many times and yet the chamber has never been found and the result is that most believe it – rightly – to be merely a legend. In 1942 the chamber was said to be opened. Many were injured and a girl died. Hogwarts was about to be closed when the supposed culprit was caught. Of course, even this is open for discussion. For many believe that he was not actually responsible and others feel that he never actually opened a "chamber." I really don't know why I have to teach this…" Professor Binns sighed.

This is a fairly short one...

The next one will be really long and it's the beginning of Lily's birthday so get excited... It's going to be a bit girly though so be prepared...

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