Authors Note: Hey Guys I know most of you are hell bent of killing me but trust me when I say i was more disappointed in delay than you. I have re written this chapter nearly four times. It is still not complete. I dont know why but it was not giving me satisfaction of other chapters. As most of my readers wanted Lilly and James are not killed but they will be suffering though not in this chapter. there are several more pages which i need to go through. Why the hell do some think it must be my own story and should not ask readers opinion about death. I really dont know but regarding the pole, i tried using it but it didnt show up some how. That's why i put up AN. Thanks for all your support and waiting. I wont complain for this chapter if i wont get reviews as i know it was my fault. But hopefully next chapter will be done faster. I am currently working on it. I thought of publishing both as one but seeing how some readers are asking for update i decided to post till the part i edited. Thanks again and enjoy.
As Harry watched from the shadows he saw many deatheaters holding many of town's folk at wand or knife point. He was sure bellatrix could not harm Daisy but he couldn't attack her and risk lives of other people. As he was thinking Praveen and girls came and stood by his side.
Praveen said "what shall we do Harry? She has Daisy and many towns' folk at wands or blade's tip. One wrong move and she can get away and it will be real hard to get daisy back from their base unharmed."
Padma spoke up "forget about physical damage, we will get her back before they can break all of Harry's enchantments but what worries me is the traumatic experience the child will face. Harry we need to act fast and hard."
Parvati said "there are at least twelve death eaters in open and they have seven hostages. Five are standing guard."
Harry said "Praveen erect anti apparition and anti portkey wards. We can't let them escape. Make it as subtle as possible. I don't want them to know what we are playing at till we have all people safe."
Praveen nodded and ran off to erect the wards. Harry was thinking quick and fast. He needed some plan to deal with the situation. Wheels started spinning in his head.
'We can't use any spells and attack, there are too many hostages and even if we manage to stun all which seems very difficult considering the position they are, there is a chance the falling death eaters can slit the throats of people they are holding. No, it won't do. We can't even use lightening as it will severely hurt hostages. What to do….?"
Harry was pulled out of his musings when he felt the wards go up but noticed the death eaters were still busy. He turned to see Praveen running towards him.
Praveen said "Harry the situation is very tense."
Harry nodded and said "there is only one way."
Everyone nodded and Harry thought 'I hope dad will get me out of this.'
He made himself completely invisible and went behind bellatrix and wordlessly cast 'imperio.' Suddenly belatrix became glassy eyed and put down daisy. The other deatheaters were shocked as she said "leave them. Let go of people. It is a direct order."
Everyone present thought it might be part of plan and let go of hostages and found a flurry of stunners coming out of no where. In few minutes all death eaters were bound and aurors arrived.
Rufus Scrimgeour himself came to site and on finding Harry started asking what happened.
Harry told full story including how he used imperious curse. Rufus's face darkened but he didn't comment. He knew it was a necessity and it was during these times he felt bad about the law being made about spells rather than intents.
He had no option so he said "Mr. Flamel as much as it pains me to say this, you need to come with ministry under arrest for using a unforgivable. I will make sure you have a fair trial."
Harry nodded and said "that is acceptable sir. I will come. However I need a few moments for myself if it is o.k."
Rufus smiled and said "please take your time. We need to get reports from others too. We have enough faith in you. You are first person to admit using of an unforgivable openly."
Harry smiled and turned to shocked Lilly Potter and angrily said "care to tell me how she got hold of Daisy?"
Lilly hung her head and said "she was under glamour and was talking for more than an hour to me. I needed to use washroom and she said she will hold Daisy till I return. The moment I gave her I realized something was wrong and asked her to give her back. But then she ran out and started asking for Dan and Rose."
Harry scoffed and said "everything comes down to them. Why the hell didn't you leave her in castle or why didn't you stay back and let headmistress come in your stead? I will deal with your incompetence later."
Saying this he turned back and went to Rufus Scrimgeour who was waiting for him. Rufus on seeing him said "I hope I don't need to handcuff you."
Harry smiled and replied in same humor "what can a child like me do?"
Rufus laughed at that and apparated himself along with Harry to Ministry. He fire called and informed Nicholas of situation who barraged in and saw his son sitting and laughing with remaining aurors. They got the story and knew what he did was to save people. His only fear was how Albus-fucking-Dumbledore will exploit this situation. He hoped he didn't have more lies to spew. After talking with Harry he sent a massage to all the lords of Wizangmot for a session the following day.
The next day as Harry waited in the courtroom along with remaining members of Wizangmot his father arrived and took the place of minister. Soon Amelia bones entered and started the session.
She said "Honorable members of Wizangmot, we are in session here today under Chief Warlock Amelia Bones for the trial of Harius Nicholas Flamel, order of Merlin, first class for illegal use of imperius curse which is classified as unforgivable curse for which the punishment is lifetime in Azkaban. As this is a offence against state Minister of Magic will act as judge. Mr. Flamel how do you defend?"
Before Harry could reply Dumbledore stood up and said "I object as Judge being biased on occasion as convict being close blood, relation in this case son."
Amelia nodded and said "to put it into motion you need support of another house Lord Dumbledore."
Frank Longbottom stood up and said "house Longbottom seconds the motion."
Amelia dejectedly said "the motion is now in progress, all houses supporting for change of Judge."
Few hands rose and Amelia smiled and said "all against."
Most of members including Malfoy, Davies, Nott, Greengrass supported.
Amelia stated "the motion has failed to gain enough support, Minister will be judge."
She turned back to Harry and said "how do you defend?" but again Dumbledore interrupted saying "this is not a full trial. The convict has already admitted that he used the curse and is subject to punishment."
Nicholas simply said "objection over ruled."
Dumbledore grudgingly sat down. Amelia turned to harry and asked again "Mr. Flamel how do you defend against the charge?"
Harry smiled and said "Not guilty and not guilty as lack of motive to harm."
Dumbledore stood up and said "it doesn't matter if you lack motive to harm. Using the curse is illegal on British soil. I would like to present several witnesses that the convict used the curse and was in complete physical and mental health."
Harry smiled and said "Madam Bones, as I am defendant and need to fight my case by myself I would like to cross examine witness who come to stand. I know it is unorthodox to call for witness stand in cases vs. government but there is no clause or law which states it is against it."
Amelia smiled and said "accepted."
Harry smirked and turned towards Dumbledore who said "I would like to call prime witness Lilly Potter to stand."
Everyone was shocked at this. It was made clearly evident in past that the boy was disowned by that family but now calling a person who can testify against him to support the case was outrageous. It left many people in shock at what scandal the young man's case will make in next few minutes.
When Lilly came to stand and was sworn Dumbledore asked "Mrs. Potter please tell us how the events transpired yesterday in hogsmeade which resulted I defendant getting arrested."
Lilly spoke with calm and expressionless voice "I was with my young daughter Daisy in three broomsticks when I felt sudden urge to attend to natures call so I handed my baby to the acquaintance I made but as I place my child in her hands I felt something off and immediately asked her to give her back but she suddenly charged out and all of a sudden her glamour's faded and she transformed into Bellatrix Lestrange and many death eaters were holding people as hostages and she started threatening she would kill my child unless I called my son Daniel and Daughter Rose. I denied and was pleading with her and she was threatening me. After a few minutes she suddenly placed the child down and was immediately stunned and all other death eaters were stunned by stunners coming from nowhere. Harry revealed himself and told that he would deal with me later for giving away my daughter and surrendered himself to Rufus Scrimgeour."
Dumbledore smiled and said "you said he threatened to take care of you right."
Lilly said "he said he would deal with me later."
Dumbledore nodded and said "did he admit using imperious curse?"
Lilly nodded and said "yes."
Dumbledore said "so to sum it up he used an unforgivable curse and threatened a civil citizen for something she had no control over. Respected Jury the defendant is clearly not suited for civil life and I recommend that he be locked away in asylum for safety of school and our children." He then turned to Harry and said "your witness."
Harry rose from his seat and said "Mrs. Potter you said Bellatrix Lestrange, a wanted deatheater picked up your child and didn't even put a scratch on her even after you denied her request?"
Lilly said "yes."
Harry smiled and said "how do you think it is possible when the women is known for insanity and love for torture?"
Lilly said "my daughter has a unicorn horn ring with many enchantments put by Harius Flamel, who is my former son which is powerful enough to stop several killing curses. It also warns him when ever my daughter is in a dangerous situation. That was one of reasons why I didn't send for Dan or Rose as I know he would be there to save his baby sister. I trust him."
Harry smiled and really appreciated the sentiment. He said "when did he give the ring?"
Lilly said "it was during the train ride to Hogwarts when dementors were checking for Bellatrix in compartments. Daisy was very young and was drastically affected. She couldn't eat chocolate and we didn't have any liquid chocolate and even if we had I don't think she could have drunk it. She was shivering when Harry came and performed a different version of patronus charm and filled her with warmth and happiness. That was when he gave her the ring."
Harry nodded and asked "did he face any side effects for using the charm and did he say anything?"
Dumbledore spoke up "objection as irrelavent."
Harry said "my lord this is to establish the motives of defendant and show his intentions."
Nicholas nodded and said "objection Overruled."
Lilly said "yes he suffered very drastic affect as he needed to relive all the bad memories he had and he also said that he would be there always to protect Daisy."
Harry nodded and said "did you see defendant using the imperious curse?"
Lilly nodded and said "no."
Harry smiled at the court and said "so you are a secondary witness as you only herd from the conversation between the defendant and officials on what has transpired. Is that correct?"
Lilly nodded and said "may be."
Harry smiled and said to court "the witness has not seen the defendant use the curse and hence is unaware of his motives. Her statement in case of use of curse cannot be validated."
Dumbledore stood and said "I want to call head of DMLE Rufus Scrimgeour to stand."
After Rufus was sworn Dumbledore asked "Mr. Scrimgeour did the defendant willfully admit the use of unforgivable curse?"
Scrimgeour replied "yes."
Dumbledore had a twinkle in his eyes when he asked "did defendant threaten Mrs. Lilly Potter before he left with you?"
Scrimgeour replied "he didn't threaten her. He was just worried about young Daisy Potter."
Dumbledore asked "did you check his wand for use of unforgivable?"
Scrimgeour replied "yes it was standard procedure and it was present."
Dumbledore turned to jury and said "the defendant has used an unforgivable knowingly and shamelessly admitted it with no remorse. I here by request the court to punish him as you see fit."
Harry smiled and knew what Dumbledore was playing at. He was trying to show the use of curse and not the intentions behind. He decided it was time to play ball.
Harry turned to Scrimgeour and said "Sir, have you seen the defendant using the curse?"
Scrimgeour replied "No."
Harry asked "has anyone witnessed him using the curse?"
Scrimgeour understood what the kid was playing at and replied "none I have enquired so far."
Harry smiled and said "So the defendant willfully admitted the use where he could have fled the area and you wouldn't even know but he didn't. Is that right?"
Dumbledore was paling as Harry was turning the case by playing 'I had no bad intentions and I am Innocent so I turned in myself' card.
Scrimgeour replied "yes."
Harry decided it was time to hit Dumbledore hard and asked Scrimgeour "tell me Mr. Scrimgeour, if you see a person on edge of cliff ready to commit suicide and any spell will only make him fall down except taking control by using the so called unforgivable curse will you do it?"
Scrimgeour without hesitation said "I would" as Dumbledore screamed "objection as to leading the witness."
Nicholas sighed and said "objection sustained. Mr. Flamel you are to limit your examination to case and don't go out for inappropriate situations however real they might be."
Harry smiled and said "Sure my lord. Mr. Scrimgeour after learning from various witness's can you testify if there was a better way to handle the situation without causing any life or property damage?"
Scrimgeour smiled and said "No. I would have done same thing. Though I would suggest compulsion charm it would have not worked up to required effect as Bellatrix has very strong mental barriers. So I would have done same thing."
Harry smiled and said to all the people seated "as you can see the defendant has done what was logical and most probably only solution to cause minimum damage to life and property. Even the best of aurors are at loss for a better method to handle the situation. Moreover the defendant had no real malice when he used the curse and he lifted the curse once the target was stunned. I would like the people to know through the honorable Wizangmot that it is not magic which is unforgivable it is intent. The so called unforgivable curses were invented for good purposes. I would like to state a few examples if the jury allows."
Everyone were intrigued at the speech and wanted to know what the young genious has to say. So Amelia replied "Sure Mr. Flamel. We would like to here and it may be required we make a new amendment in law about unforgivable curse's if what you say is true."
Harry smiled and said "First the imperious curse. Let us assume a person in caught in fire or some other life threatening situation and is petrified due to fear. There is no way to get them out and using imperious curse you can control the persons mind and hence lead them out safely. The same can be used in case of persons who are suicidal or are in a state of anger and panic and may cause unintentional harm to others. The curse was invented by Godric Gryffindor and was used to calm Salazar Slytherin when witch hunting's were prominent so that he could cool down from state of anger and think rationally."
There were many shouts of protests from light sided families and Dumbledore said "this is absolutely false. Mr. Flamel is trying to turn the jury in his favor by saying the dark curse was invented by one of greatest light wizards. He has no proof to back his claims."
Harry smiled and responded "there is no light and dark magic. There is only magic and our intentions to use it. It is our intentions which define the magic. One can simply use a cutting curse and behead a person or use killing curse. It is not the curse which is important it is the intent and as for backing my claims I have letters from the Heirs of founders of Hogwarts stating them to be true and it can also be seen in tomes of family magic of Gryffindor which are present in hall of archives. If Madam Bones be kind enough to arrange them to be brought here I can show to the world."
Dumbledore was now worried as the tomes will prove the claims Harry made to be true. He didn't know how the young man had this knowledge. He sighed and began plotting his next move as this case was lost.
A ministry official brought the official family tome of Gryffindor while the jury was examining the letters written on magical parchment which would burn away if a single lie was written on it. They showed the young man was right and shared his beliefs. As Harry opened the tome and pointed to the spell which was under family magic he gave permission to show the spell as without the permission of head of the family the spell won't be displayed to anyone.
After everyone was convinced Harry continued "the cruciatus and killing curses were invented by Helga Huffelpuff for aiding in medical treatment of person and to painlessly kill a person who is suffering from a prolonged painful disease with no possible cure. The cruciatus curse can be effectively used to stimulate nerve endings in persons suffering from paralysis of maximum degree and it can be used to keep a person from falling unconscious when necessary. The killing curse can also be used to painlessly kill animal while hunting for food rather than killing them by other means."
This got everyone's approval and Harry said "That's all my lords and ladies. Thank you for giving me this opportunity to share my views and some facts."
Nicholas smiled and said "the court is adjourned for judgment."
As everyone vacated Harry turned to Dumbledore with cold eyes and whispered "you crossed your last line. Be glad you were former apprentice of my father. Or else I would have declared blood feud and wiped out your full line including your sons and daughters in Transylvania. Don't think I don't know where your family is. Your wife may have remarried but your sons and daughters still carry your magical name and hence will be dead. I hope you don't bring it to that."
Dumbledore was shocked and lost all the color from his face. He had no doubt that if came to blood feud the young man in front of him will ruthlessly kill all his family before he can strike a bargain or stop him. Moreover if it came down to blood feud he had no doubt Nicholas will be there and he didn't want to face the father and son together.
He knew alone he may win but together it will be impossible and there was threat of Alexander rawthorn getting involved as apprentice to Nicholas. That will make sure the Dumbledore's will be wiped clean. No he had to be subtle. He knew for his plan to work he needed to do such attacks and keep the young man occupied so that he doesn't get wind of what his actual plan was. But now he decided he would better leave the kid alone.
He thought 'two years and you will see why you don't meddle with me young man.'
The jury assembled and Nicholas said "Harry Nicholas Flamel you are here by cleared of all charges. You are free to go."
Harry smiled and left for Hogwarts after mouthing to his father that they would talk later. After all it was Sunday and he wanted to enjoy with his girls. As Harry flooed to headmaster's office at Hogwarts Minerva let a relaxed sigh and said "thank god Harry. I was so worried."
Harry smiled and replied "why is it professor?"
Minerva smiled and said "after that stunt you pulled at Hogsmeade yesterday I was sure Dumbledore would have got you."
Harry said with indifference "it's a game of cloak and dagger professor."
McGonagall sighed and said "I don't know why he is so adamant on having to control you."
Harry darkly replied "power professor. He is no different than Voldemort. While he uses fear Dumbledore uses his manipulations and mind games hiding behind a grandfatherly façade. He wants to control everyone's life professor. I can't allow myself to be his pawn and I am a powerful pawn. That is his problem with me."
McGonagall gaped. True she suspected as much but comparing Dumbledore to dark lord and telling openly has left her shocked. She recovered and said "how do you say we play a game of chess Harry. Its been a while since we last played."
Harry smiled and said "eager to lose professor?"
Minerva smiled and said "cheeky brat."
Harry laughed his contagious laugh and said "I will come in a few minutes. Can I bring Padma and Parvati?"
Minerva smiled but before she could respond Flitwick burst in and squeaked "Harry, I was so worried. Thank god you are fine."
Harry said "thanks for your concern professor."
Flitwick simply replied "so do you have any plans for today or we can discuss few charms over lunch of chicken sandwiches and tuna in my quarters."
When McGonagall heard tuna her feline instincts flared and said "We can all have a nice get together. Last time was interrupted by that attack on Hogsmeade. What do you say Harry?"
Before Harry could reply Flitwick grinned and said "surely Minerva. We can use my quarters."
Harry replied "O.K. I will bring Padma and Parvati. I don't know if Praveen is busy with Miss Turpin."
Flitwick beamed and said "is he now?"
Harry internally laughed for getting at Praveen and said "well professor the other day there were noises from shrieking shack and I distinctly remember hearing Praveen's voice."
McGonagall said "I believe its time I need to talk to him."
Harry internally smirked and said to Flitwick "so I will meet in half an hour in your quarters Professor."
He practically ran to Ravenclaw common room where Padma and Parvati were already getting ready to meet with professors and sending sympathetic looks towards Praveen. As Harry entered Praveen gave him a one handed hug and Padma and Parvati gave him bone crushing hugs and then they indulged in smacking their lips for quiet few minutes. Harry went to their room and washed up and soon they were on way to Professor Flitwick's quarters when they were stopped by Roger Davies.
Roger said "hey guys, I need your help."
Harry perked up and said "what's that Roger?"
Roger started his ramble "last year most of Ravenclaw quiditch team graduated. I am only one remaining and was made captain. I don't want to give up the cup and very few have talent on brooms. If you know any one who is good please tell me. I know we are more inclined towards studies but very few showed up for trials. We don't have a keeper, chasers and a beater. Chang is a fair seeker but is better suited for chaser but not good enough and needs a lot of work. Gryffindor has four new additions, three chasers and seeker. Apparently they are all good and are children-who- lived. I don't know if we even stand a chance. Heck even Slytherin has put up new seeker and Malfoy has lot of experience on broom. I need your help."
Harry was staring at Davies but he was having a mental conversation with Padma and Parvati.
Padma thought 'Harry this is a nice oppoptunity Harry.'
Harry thought back with a cringe 'what do you mean nice opportunity? We don't play quiditch.'
Parvati sighed and mentally said 'you duffer, we all have avian forms as animagus. We can fly circles around others. And don't give me that 'it's a waste of time' nonsense. You know all work and no play makes jack a dull boy.'
Before Harry could object Padma said "Roger we know four players who can fly circles around anyone and can play most positions. Can you have pitch by evening?"
Roger Davies was gaping and said "who are they?"
Parvati said "leave it for us to get them. Can you book pitch for evening and get another beater by then we will have full rooster."
Roger said "pitch will be free today. Definitely I will get it. If we can even get third place I will be happy."
Praveen joining them asked "what will make you happy?"
Before he could reply Padma pulled Praveen away Parvati replied "I bet ten galleons we will break all school records."
Roger was shocked but said "I accept."
Praveen shouted from inside the room "WHAT. ARE YOU INSANE PAD'S?" but no other sound came out and few minutes later a rather smug looking Padma came with Praveen who looked pale and has seen a ghost.
Harry left with both his girls in his arms to Professor Flitwicks quarters leaving a smiling Lisa and frightened Praveen and a shocked Roger in common room. After a few games of chess and a few new charms Harry left with his girls. He called Emma and gave her a note to take directly to Firebolt Company with seal of Royal house of Flamel's on it. A little while later Emma returned with four square boxes of size of violin. Harry took them and Emma flamed away. Soon the Patils and Potter Lord were heading towards quiditch pitch where the anxious ravenclaw captain was waiting with Cho Chang and Rebecca Steele.
As Harry and Patils approached Roger asked "where are the players?"
Padma smirked and said "standing right in front of you."
Roger was shocked and asked "guys you play?"
Harry groaned but Parvati said "you will see."
Turning to Harry and Praveen the girls said "try anything stupid boys and we will break your noses."
Both Harry and Praveen gulped and opened their cases and enlarged their new firebolt's.
Roger was looking with mouth hanging open. He said "you have a fucking firebolt. We will win this year."
Praveen said "it's not the broom but the rider which matters mate."
Roger nodded and said so which positions do you want to play. Rebecca is really good with the bat. She has a nice aim and good strength."
Harry smiled and said "we won't be playing in a single position but change places even in middle of game. It is an advanced strategy which if played correctly will leave opponents confused and vulnerable."
Roger looked confused and said "so which positions and how will you change?"
Harry said "mostly Praveen will play keeper and me and girls will play chasers but I may play keeper and all three twins may play chasers."
Roger nodded and said "so let's see if you are as good as you claim. I will play keeper for now when you play chasers then me Chang and Steel will try to score and you are to stop and then we will have our keeper vs. our chasers. Each will be duration of ten minutes."
On hearing this Harry and Padma took off and Parvati decided she will go first and then substitute with Praveen.
So the Patil girls and Harry were lined up against Roger. It became evident to roger soon why Parvati made her bet. He has never seen anyone fly with such grace and finesse. In five minutes the score was over two hundred and Roger was unable to stop one goal and he gave up. The same setting followed when they tried all combinations.
Finally it came down to Harry and girls vs. Praveen. Harry was in possession of quaffel and swivered left. When he was almost near left hoop he threw the quaffel straight up and Padma hit it towards right goal. Praveen was at right post but then Parvati hit the quaffel horizontally and Harry punched it through left hoop and scored. People below were dumb struck at this move. Even professionals were not this good. Having mental bond helped a lot of course.
Soon roger decided to keep the rooster a secret and have regular practices only with beaters and seeker. He was confident with Patil's and Harry and wanted them to remain a secret.
In a few days the wizarding world was ablaze with new commission appointed by ministry.
The headlines read:
MINISTRY APPOINTS COMISSION TO REVIEW UNFORGIVABLES
After the dramatic trail of Harrius Flamel, formerly Harry James Potter in use of unforgivable curse if imperius which was followed by his dramatic and eye opening speech about magic being pure and not light and dark ministry has decided to look further into the anti unforgivable law passed in 1717. Many individuals holding positions of considerable power have agreed with views of young Harry and shared his opinion of using the curses for good and in field of medicine. It is not known widely but Harius Flamel is one of the best healers and one of the few persons capable of curing bi-magical malady. He is believed to save Lilly Potter from this problem during her pregnancy on request from Alexander Rawthorn who is a good friend of young Harrius and apprentice of Minister of Magic Nicholas Flamel, and only known creater of blood stone. Alexander Rawthorn also sent a letter to daily prophet saying he fully agrees and supports views and beliefs of Harrius Flamel. We at Prophet await anxiously what decision will be taken by ministry.
When Harry saw this he knew very soon he will be taking the post's of various family heads and will change many laws. He needed alliance of few more families and he will be able to pass any law. Of the forty two families who had veto power in wizangmot while making laws he was already head of nine families. He needed twelve more families and the law will be passed. Harry knew very well he had support of Malfoy's, Nott's, Greengrass and Parkinson's. He also allied himself with Davis's and Bones and Abbatot's. He knew by the time he will take his place in Wizangmot after his N.E.W.T.S he will have all the required support. For now he had much important things to do and life to enjoy.
He came out of his musings when the mirror in his pocket vibrated. He saw that he had a call from his mother and went to a seclude location and opened it to speak with her.
He saw his mothers beaming face and said "hey mom."
Perenelle said "hey Harry. How are you dear? How are my daughters?"
Harry blushed and replied "fine." His father has informed him few days before that they have signed a marriage contract with Patils to avoid many coming proposals from influential families offering their daughters hand in marriage for their son and thus Harry was now literally engaged to Padma and Parvati.
Perenelle said "Harry I have found a way to track them. We need the dairy."
Harry understood his mother was talking about horcruxes and gave a sigh of relief. After the chamber fiasco in second year he knew voldemort must have made more than one horcrux if he threw one blatantly into a place where there was a potential chance of it being destroyed. He soon researched but couldn't come up with a possible way to track remaining Horcruxes without alerting Voldemort. He asked his mother to continue his research when he needed to leave for school and now his mother has told him that it was possible and all they required was that blasted dairy which was with him. He decided he would send it to her with Emma and confirm the locations and see if they were able to locate Voldemort along with it.
He said "I will send it Mum. How close can we track the location?"
Perenelle answered stoically "that Harry is real problem. We can point it out to few kilometers but not exact location. We would need to search from there."
Harry sighed and said "try improvising Mum. I will talk to McGonagall and see if we can arrange me to come during searches. It would be really good if we can put that mad dog down before he causes more damage."
Perenelle smiled and said "we will son. You talk to Minerva."
Harry nodded and ended the call saying "love you mom. Take care."
Perenelle said "love you too" and closed the link.
Harry went to head table and said to McGonagall "Professor I need to talk to you personally."
McGonagall nodded and said "come at eight in the evening Harry."
Harry smiled and said "thanks professor."
He then went and told his friends the news and they agreed in his views. They knew sooner or later the self proclaimed dark lord will rise to full power and they wanted to destroy all his life sources so that he could be killed.
That evening Harry went to McGonagall along with Patil's. As soon as he entered he cast privacy wards much to McGonagall's surprise.
McGonagall asked "Harry why the privacy wards? No one can get into my office and nothing will leave from here."
Harry smiled and said "you are naïve professor but Dumbledore has many portraits under his thumb and they report everything they here to him. So it is better now."
McGonagall gasped and understood how the old fool was getting all information of meetings going on in her office and decided to do something about it. Right now she had a student to address and she didn't understand why Harry has brought Patil's with him when he asked for a personal meeting.
She decided to ask and said "Harry please be seated. Can I offer you anything?"
Harry smiled and sat down with his friends and said "sure professor some lemon tea would do for me."
Padma and Parvati replied "coffee if you don't mind professor and with cream. We advise even you have one because this discussion is going to be long one."
McGonagall nodded. Praveen said "I would have some pumpkin juice professor. I am already sugar high."
McGonagall nodded and called "Minnie."
A tiny house elf appeared and said in a cheerful voice "what can Minnie do for mistress?"
Minerva told "get a lemon tea and three coffee two with double cream and one without. Also bring some pumpkin juice and some sandwiches."
As everyone was drinking the beverages Harry started "Professor what I am about to tell you is utmost important for survival of wizard world."
McGonagall knew that Harry was not the person to play jokes in such matters and said "please go on Harry. I will help you in which ever way I can and can give you a oath to keep it between us."
Harry smiled and said "I know professor. The thing is you are quiet aware from Albus Dumbledore's conclusions and previous events in past few years that Voldemoert is still alive."
McGonagall sighed and replied "as much as it pains me Harry I have to say he was right in this matter. You yourself have caught him in your first year. It is most unfortunate that he escaped."
Harry nodded and said "be that as it may, I have researched on how he was able to survive and able to posses other people. I had no clue until the incident of Chamber of Secrets. Do you remember the diary he used to posses Miss. Weasley and the diary which was main reason for the Hogsmeade attack later?"
Minerva looked questioningly and said "of course. Filius tried his level best but couldn't find what the dairy contained. We came to conclusion it was some kind of strong compulsion and oblivation charm."
Harry nodded vaguely and said "you were wrong professor."
McGonagall was shocked. She had no doubt of the powers of the young man before her. He was most accomplished person she has ever seen. Even more than Albus Dumbledore at that age. No one could heal diseases he could and he was a master of many arts. She paled knowing that something more was there in that book.
She finally asked "then what was it Harry and how do you know?"
Harry said "I will first answer the how part professor. You have seen Miss. Weasley was cold and dying where as Tom Riddle was gaining life. Right."
McGonagall nodded as if asking him to go on. Harry continued "I already had my suspicions on how he survived and how he possessed Quirrell in first place. However when Moody told me how the spirit which forcefully ejected itself from the body was smoke like I knew it was wraith and not a complete spirit."
McGonagall nodded and said "I reached somewhat similar conclusions by that fact."
Harry smiled and continued "but then the dairy again possessed Ginny. It means he had a part of soul in the book. Voldemort has essentially created Horcruxes to ensure his soul is anchored to this world even if his body is destroyed."
McGonagall paled at this and almost fainted in her chair. Never in her life has she expected this.
She asked meekly "so now that the dairy is destroyed he can be killed?"
Harry frowned and said "I am afraid it is not that simple professor?"
McGonagall nodded and said "I know he is a strong wizard Harry…."
But before she can continue Harry cut her off saying "oh no Professor. I don't mean he can't be beaten in a fight. That can be easily achieved. What do you think would have made him to throw his horcrux in a place where it had potential of falling into hands of someone capable of destroying it?"
McGonagall paled few more shades as conclusion dawned on her. She replied in a whisper "he created more than one?"
Harry knew it wasn't a question but then replied "he essentially split his soul into seven parts Professor."
It hit McGonagall like ton of bricks. She felt like being under a collapsing building and her mind was screaming in horrors. It took her complete mental powers to ask next question "so it is impossible to kill him?"
Harry nodded and said "nothing is impossible. Its just difficult. If one finds all the Horcruxe's and destroys them then he is a mere mortal and can be killed."
McGonagall sighed and asked "where would you hide a horcrux if it was up to you Harry?"
Harry smiled and said "if it was up to me I would do it on a small stone put necessary enchantments and drop it off in Mariana Trench, the deepest point in Pacific Ocean."
McGonagall paled but Harry continued "but luckily it is not me and snake face decided he was too smart and his horcruxes were untouchable. We have essentially found a method to track them and destroy them. All I need is your permission for me and my friends to leave Hogwarts for indefinite amount of time during school year."
McGonagall thought for few minutes and said "wont it is better if we let adults handle this. Your father is minister of Magic. You have full force of DMLE behind you."
Harry nodded and continued "Voldemort is no slouch professor. He has spies everywhere. If he gets wind of the plans he will take precautions and we can't risk that. Moreover the more people we involve in this the more risky it gets."
McGonagall nodded and said "I can give you permission but what about school and what will we tell everyone?"
Harry smiled and said "professor we both know too well that I can apply for my masters and can get it now. What we will do about others is quiet simple. During Christmas holidays me and my friends are to suffer a severe injury due to a potion going wrong and will admitted in St. Mungos. When our doppelgangers are lying there we will finish the work."
McGonagall smiled at the plan. She had to admit the child was a true genius. She asked "why are you informing me then?"
Harry smiled and said "firstly we didn't want to fool you. Second we need you to keep an eye on Dumbledore when we are away. He would try to turn the tables when we are away and we can't risk that."
McGonagall's heart warmed up that they wanted her to know the truth. She said "I will keep a eye over him. Is there any way I can contact you?"
Harry smiled and said "Here. This is a multi way mirror. You say any of our names and can talk to us."
McGonagall smiled and said "fine. Now if there is nothing else it is really late and you should head to bed."
Harry smiled and said "yes, I need my beauty sleep."
Harry knew soon they would be going on their Horcrux hunting and was enjoying few days of peace with his girls. Soon it was day for first quiditch match and Harry wore quiditch robes along with his friends and went to the changing room.
Roger asked "Harry who is playing which position?"
Harry smiled and said "just tell Hooch we will be playing cycling quartet between Patil's and me."
Roger didn't understand but said "fine."
As everyone assembled he said "guys we will be freaking shattering Slytherin today. I want everyone to play best game. Rebecca you will start with me as beater. Terry be ready. If one of is tired we will switch."
Terry Boot and Rebecca nodded. Roger continued "Cho, try your level best to get the snitch."
Cho Chang nodded but then Harry interrupted saying "guys how many points lead do you want?"
Everyone was shocked but Roger asked "what do you mean Harry?"
Padma replied "he means by how many points you want to beat Slytherin?"
Everyone saw as if the pair grew a second head. Terry replied "if we win its more than enough."
Cho replied "a hundred point win would be good."
Roger replied "enough. How many point lead can you give us Harry?"
"I and girls can give you at least a three hundred point lead in first five minutes."
Everyone looked gob smacked but then Roger replied "if you do that we will set records."
Harry smiled and said "that what we will be doing. Get ready. Now go and give Madam Hooch our play and form."
Roger nodded and went to Madam Hooch. As he approached he saw Marcus Flint receding. He knew Slytherin was for hell of a showdown. He approached the flying instructor and said "Madam hooch I and Rebecca Steel will be starring beaters. Cho Chang will be seeker and Patil twins and Harrius Flamel will be playing as cycling quartet for remaining positions starring with Praveen Patil as keeper."
Hooch was shocked. She asked "did you say cycling quartet? Are you sure Mr. Davis?"
Roger nodded and went away leaving Hooch to her musings. Never in her life time has she seen a school team use this form. If what she expected was true it will be a one sided match.
Voice of Lee Jordan was booming over the grounds as he announced "ladies and gentlemen welcome to the Ravenclaw Vs. Slytherin quiditch match. Here we go. The Slytherin team with Captain and chaser Marcus Flint, chasers Montague and Warrington, beaters Derrick and Bole and seeker Higgs.
Welcome Ravenclaw team, Captain and beater Roger Davis, Rebecca steel beater, Cho Chang seeker and what is this….?"
"Harrius Flamel, Parvati Patil, Padma Patil and Praveen Patil playing as cycling quartet?"
McGonagall who was a fanatic quiditch fan knew what it meant and a smiled graced her lips. She said "Jordan just announce it."
Lee Jordan announced and started with commentary. Down the pitch Roger shook hands with Flint and Harry and others took to air. Harry was facing flint when hooch said "Now I want a nice clean game" and tossed the quaffel. Harry used a sloth grip and took the quaffel in inverted position and flew at speeds people thought impossible.
Lee Jordan's voice was heard "this is most ridiculous and fantastic move ever. Flamel has used a sloth grip on his broom and now is in possession of quaffel. Oh he has passed to patil, she passes back to patil, to patil to flamel to patil to flamel to patil oh and she has tossed it into air. I don't know which girl it is both are quiet beautiful…."
McGonagall chirped "Jordan…" Lee yelled "sorry professor." And continued "oh and Flamel is now behind the hoops what exactly is happening. One of the patil has hit the quaffel to left. Flint is one the way to block it. Oh it is intercepted by patil and through the right hoop and score. Ravenclaw 10- Slytherin 0."
But before anyone can comprehend what happened Harry hit the quaffel back through the hoop and Padma hit it through the middle hoop.
The score changed to Ravenclaw-30 Slytherin-0.
Lee Jordan shouted "oh Flamel has hit the quaffel back and patil has sent it right through the middle hoop. Madam Hooch is this even legal?"
Marcus Flint was screaming at Hooch who blew the whistle and called all the players. As they landed Ravenclaw's were beaming. Not even into one minute of game and they were leading by thirty points.
Flint said "this is against the rules. Disqualify them."
Hooch gave him a angry stare and said "what they did was perfectly according to rules. You can score thirty points maximum in one round before the quaffel crosses half the pitch. So they were in perfect right. If you didn't see the rules then it is your problem Mr. Flint."
Flint was shouting as the players went back into air. Lee Jordan shouted "looks like the move was legal. The points stand 30 to 0 ravenclaw to Slytherin.
Flint got hold o f quaffel as Harry and Patils followed him closely. They didn't attack but as Flint crossed half of the pitch Praveen intercepted the pass between flint and Montague and took off along with his sisters while Harry stayed back. Flint looked like he had finally gone mad.
Lee Jordan was shouting in the mike "Flint has quaffel and is being tailed by ravenclaw chasers but they are not intercepting it. Wait ravenclaw keeper patil has left his position and is coming towards center of pitch. Oh Flint passes to Montague but is intercepted by Patil and now all three patils are flying through Slytherin chasers. Oh that's a bludger and patil passes and dodges oh they pass again from patil to patil to patil. Ho the female patil has taken position behind the rings and here it comes. Praveen Patil has hit the quaffel to left no the female patil has intercepted and passed through right hoop and it comes back through left hoop and back through left hoop. Ravenclaw is leading the game with suxty points to Slytherins zero."
Flint was now beyond mad. He sure respected Harry but he loved quiditch. He was going mad and went Hooch.
Madam Hooch "what is this. How can keeper leave his position?"
Hooch sighed and said "they have already mentioned about their play. They four don't play in a particular position. That's what cycling is meant for. Lucky it doesn't involve beaters or else I would be confused beyond belief."
Flint knowing it was legal couldn't do anything. Raven's were cheering at full force and soon the score was 690 to zero. The Slytherin tried for some time to keep quaffel with themselves among their side of pitch and waited for Higgs to catch the snitch in hope of winning. But the quaffel was intercepted and taken to other half and again scored. It was then Cho and Higgs saw the snitch. Cho Chang was soon neck to neck with Higgs but he was bulky and was pushing her. Rest of the game momentarily stopped and even Harry and Patil's stopped so that they can see if she needed help if she fell down. The snitch flew higher and finally Higgs gave a huge push and Cho's broom spun in air. It took her several moments to gain balance but she regained it but it was enough for higgs to catch the snitch. The game ended with Ravenclaw winning with a huge lead of 540 points.
It was warm afternoon of March and Harry was sitting dully in his room. His eyes were red and puffy indicating that he has been crying. In his hand was dairy of Professor Charles Xavier's. Harry remembered what happened hew days before.
It was last quiditch match of Gryffindor vs. Ravenclaw and Ravenclaw won the match and the cup. All were happy when Harry saw his Aunt Anna marching towards him.
He went to her and greeted "Hi Aunt Anna. What brings you here not that I am complaining." It was only then he noticed her eyes were red and something was wrong. She didn't have her trademark smile.
He asked "what happened?"
Anna Cerina looked pitiful and said "Harry you need to come with me. We will discuss this in headmaster's office."
Harry nodded and followed her. On reaching the office Harry asked forcefully "what happened aunty?"
Anna replied "Harry I know it is hard on you but …"
Harry asked "but what?"
Anna replied "Professor Xavier's has been killed."
Harry's world shook. He knew Professor Xavier. He was closest to him among all his mentors. It was his advice which kept him sane through out Horcrux hunt. Now he was dead. No this can't be happening. Harry collapsed in the chair…..
