The Power He Knows Not - Muggle Style
By ChupacabraTamer
All characters belong to JKR. Thank you for letting us play in your sand box.
This takes place starting on the train ride at the end of GOF. Cannon divergent. New powers. Pissed off and powerful Harry. HP/HG
Warning: Some violence involving minors. If you don't want to read it please find something else to read. You can't read a HP story without there being some violence.
Also: These are 15-year-old teenagers. There will be some physical interaction on HP and HG part. This in no way condones the behavior as much as acknowledge it's existence. I'm just recording what's happening to them. They are writing this for me. Again if this bothers you please feel free to find something else to read.
A/N: I realize and have been informed that I have some "facts" out of place. Just remember I did say cannon divergent. If I didn't add specific back stories such as how Harry has the mirror earlier than in cannon realize I can change the world I'm playing in and there is or will be a logic answer. Maybe Remus still had his mirror in storage and got it for Harry before he left Hogwarts that year. Yes, a couple of lines would have explained that but I forgot. So there is that one. If you are truly finding this difficult to read please I encourage you to looking elsewhere. There are at least 800,000+ Harry Potter stories available. If you have a story you wrote that you feel handled the world better please suggest it to me. I'm always up for a good read.
A/N: just so you know I toned down the one scene considerably. Hermiones actions were initially much more provocative but I decided to calm her jets so to speak. I think it still works as well as before this version is much more parent friendly. Just remember they are teenagers with raging hormones so thinking they aren't going to snog is like thinking a volcano will never erupt again.
Chapter 10 – Marauder Planning and Designs
"Remember to only deliver it to one of them with they are alone or with each other. If they need you to erect a privacy shield so they can talk please do so. However, You are not allowed to tell them where we are. I'm sorry they will have to take that one on faith."
"Dobby be going and getting devil twins." He smiled a kind of crooked smile and was gone.
Sirius shook his head at the little elfs antics. "A most interesting elf there Harry."
After Dobby left Harry noticed the envelope on the table. The hand writing was unfamiliar to him as he reached for it. Fortunately he reached for it with his off hand. He felt the sting of his blood being taken and a second later a portkey started to activate. The moment Harry felt the sting his wand snapped into his hand and he was casting at the envelope. No words were said and there was no color as Harry fought against the portkey. The others at the table were a second or two behind Harry but William was first followed by Hermione, Sirius, and Apolline as the entire table was now fighting the portkey.
Fleur walked in just now coming down to the breakfast table and saw the entire table fighting an envelope as it kept trying to spin Harry and everyone almost stopping it. Harry and everyone else were slowly being moved clockwise as the portkey fought to do its job. The strain could be seen on everyones face as the fight continued. Fleur just reacted as she jumped forward and transformed into her avian form. An inhuman screech that everyone could feel in their bones came from her as her talons slashed at the envelope. With a blinding flash everyone was thrown away from the table.
Harry scrambled to his feet to find Fleur half change back laying across the table. He rushed to her and checked to be sure she was breathing. It was slow and steady. He looked into her eyes as they opened slowly. By then her mother and father had made it to her side but she was looking at Harry as she morphed back to her human form.
"Are you ok?" Harry asked.
Fleur nodded. "Oui, I think so"
"Fleur. You transformed. Are you sure you are ok?" Apolline asked.
Fleur broke eye contact with Harry and looked at her mother. "Oui maman. A little weak but mostly fine."
Apolline watched her daughter closely for any of the usual problems after a first transform but there were none. No spare feathers. Her body looked as it should. Her face was back to it's beautiful form. Even her pretty little nose showed no sign of being part of the beak it was a minute ago.
"What was happening?" Fleur asked.
Harry answered. "The envelope took my blood and as soon as I felt it I started casting against it. I'm not sure what I was casting but I could feel it's power and it wouldn't let me go. It was winning until everyone else joined me. We were holding it steady but not winning until you sliced it in two."
That was when Hermione noticed her father was standing on a chair with one foot on the table brandishing his Walther at the envelope. His gaze hadn't shifted and his hand was steady. His finger was also on the trigger. He was ready to shoot.
"Daddy. I think Fleur got it. You can stand down now."
"Daddy"
"Daniel" Emma shouted.
Daniel nodded that he had heard but his gun and eyes never wavered from his target. If that paper moved he was going to do everything he could to end it quickly. He may be a muggle but he was not helpless.
"You sure it's … Dead?" Daniel asked.
William waved his wand and examined the paper. There was a cleanly sliced diagonally splitting the Harry between the two r's. Each piece was levitated and examined thoroughly. William even nodded to Sirius who added his magic detection to it and declared it inert.
Sirius did detect some residual blood magic that wasn't totally dark magic but it was not harmful anymore.
"It's clean now. Who would be sending." He stopped mid sentence.
Waving his wand again his brow furrowed. He waved it again and got the same response.
"This is blood magic. This was keyed to Harrys blood. Harry have you ever given anyone your blood with permission to use it for magic?" Sirius asked.
Harry shook his head no. "Dumbledore said the wards at the Dursleys were blood magic but I was never asked. My blood was also used by Voldermort in his resurrection. Again, without my permission."
Sirius started fuming. Could Dumbledore the leader of the light send a blood magic triggered portkey to Harry and why does he have Harrys blood in the first place. He schooled his features quickly and locked them down so as not to worry Harry.
"Shall we see what was written?" Sirius said changing the subject.
Everyone returned to their seats as William helped Fleur to his lap just holding her. Harry guessed there was more to her transformation then she let on but he wasn't going to intrude.
Sirius waved his wand and the two pieces of paper moved together so Harry could read it. Everyone waited while he read it. It didn't take long for his face to darken and then his aura started to glow a dark red. He didn't say anything he just pointed to the letter then to Sirius. It floated to Sirius and after a quick read he read it out loud.
Dear Harry,
If you are reading this then something has gone terribly wrong. The envelope was a portkey that would only activate when you touched it. This would have returned you to my care and out of danger. If that failed I have included a small coin that will whisk you to safety. All you need to do is pick it up and you will be safely returned to Hogwarts in seconds.
For the greater good you need to return to Hogwarts immediately. There is no place safer then near me so I can take care of you. I am so disappointed in your decision to leave your relatives house. You put them and you in great danger and now you see what has happened. Had you been there you could have prevented this tragedy. Alas, your family is gone now and nothing can be done about it.
You are putting all of those with you in grave danger and I'm sure you don't want anything to happen to Miss Granger or her parents. I know that would be as devastating as losing your relatives. I'm sure you would agree that putting her in harms way is not something you want to do.
I am terribly disappointed that you chose not to contacted the Weasleys. I'm sure Ronald is missing you and wishes you would at least write him. Mrs. Weasley is beside herself with worry and has taken to contacting me daily to let me know that I need to find you and return you to the safety of the castle or the Burrow.
For everyones safety and yours please contact me immediately.
Your humble headmaster
Albus Percival Wulfric Brian Dumbledore
P.S. To activate the coin just squeeze it and it will portkey you to the safety of my side. For the greater good and the safety of all those you care about please return immediately.
Hermione was holding Harrys hand as he looked like he had been hit with a petrificus totalus and hadn't moved a muscle. That was the surface he was displaying. She could feel the tension in his hand as he watched the faces of the other as they read the letter from Dumbledore.
She watched as their faces darkened and in the three older men turned murderous. If she was the cause of those looks she would have started running before Sirius had completed reading the letter. She also could feel Harrys magic building. To her it felt warm and inviting with a tinge of underlying edge. But she knew it wasn't directed at anyone in this room. She was afraid of what would happen if his magic slipped out by accident. She didn't want anything bad to happen nor did she want Harry to have to live with his accidental magic.
Hermione quickly before she could lose her nerve plopped herself on Harrys lap rather hard demanding his attention. That broke his stare as he looked at her questioningly. She took that moment to snog him hard. She pushed every ounce of love she had for him into that kiss. The shock wore off and he returned her kiss. Not that she had given him any choice as her hands were full of his hair and she was holding him tightly. The rest of her body was pressing him back into the chair as well. She needed to stop his magic and this would distract any male. It worked and finally Harrys muscles relaxed and his arms came up and engulfed her.
A couple of minutes later Hermione heard her mothers annoyed and exasperated cough. That let her know that they had completed the letter and her mother was a little disappointed in her daughters decision. She pulled away from Harry and looked directly into his deep green eyes.
"Harry. You know it is not your fault. Right?" she continued "Someone was targeting you. We need to find them and remind them why it's a bad idea to mess with The Great and powerful Master Harry Potter Sir." She had emphasized the last part and with a high voice trying to mimic Dobby.
That broke him as a grin formed where a frown had been previously. Then she heard a giggle come from Fleur and others joined in soon after. Finally Harry and even Hermione could help herself and joined the group laughing until many of them had tears in their eyes. It was good therapy for the group.
"Hermione. There are people around perhaps you could return to your own seat." Emma suggested nodding her head towards Daniel when she had Hermiones attention.
"You ok now?" Hermione looked back to Harry.
"Yes. Thank you." Harry whispered.
Turning to the table as she disentangled herself from Harry and returning to her seat.
"Harrys magic was building. I didn't want anyone to get hurt so I had to do something fast. Moving him could have set him off and even if I had there wasn't another evil boulder for him to vent against. I did the only thing I could think of that would distract any man and snogged the magic out of him." Hermione said without any regret as she looked her mother in the eyes. When her mother nodded she turned to her father. He would have liked to protest but he trusted his daughter and after seeing what Harry did to that boulder he realized Hermione may have just saved their lives. Not truly happy about her means he couldn't discount the outcome. Knowing that he, as a battled hardened veteran, was seething below the surface he could only imagine a teen boy having that dumped on him. He nodded his acceptance to his daughter and she relaxed not realizing how tense she was.
"She's right Harry. We all support you and agree you are not to blame. We all blame the two puppet masters in this. Voldermort and Dumbledore are to blame. Let's all take a breath before we all explode." Daniel said looking at the murderous faces of the adults at the table. William and Sirius were understandable but if looks could kill Emma and Apolline would be guilty already. Daniel thought Apolline looked a little fuzzy but didn't mention it.
That meant more to Harry than anything else. Daniel had been there for Harry when no one else had. At Hermiones silent request Daniel had saved him from more beatings, starvation, and hard work, Well not really saved him from hard work but different hard work. This hard work was useful.
"Thank you sir. I … I really don't know what to say right now." Harry said.
William called for their house elf and whispered in her ear. A moment later the elf returned with an arm full of calming draughts and gave everyone one. A moment later fresh tea cups popped in front of everyone. They all understood the directions and swallowed the draught and chased it with some tea. Even with all the laughing they all could use a good calming draught.
When they had all calmed down Harry had another thought. "Was this delivered by Hedwig?"
"Yes Harry. She delivered the letter with the Prophet. Why?" Then Hermiones hand shot up to cover her mouth. "No. Hedwig please come see me."
The snowy owl entered the window when Hermione called and circled around the table a couple of times. She seemed a little wobbly as she flew and landed with a thump in front of Hermione and stumbled into her arms. Hedwig looked into her eyes almost made Hermione break down and cry. Then the beautiful owl looked at Harry and closed her eyes and went limp.
"HEDWIG" Harry cried. He took her gently into his arms and petted her. "Please be ok. I know you would never do anything to hurt me." He continued to rock her.
Apolline came over and waving her wand at Hedwig and then frowning she waved it again.
"Casse I need you." Apolline called her security elf.
Casse popped in in full battle gear ready to deal with anything and looking for a threat. He saw his mistress petting a sick owl he dropped his battle axe, which missed the floor as it disappeared, and ran to her side.
"What can Casse do for Mistress."
"This owl looks like it was hit with some spells. It may have been a kind of confundus or maybe imperios. Can you check her please. She is very special to all of us." Apolline appealed to her elfs bond with the family to enforce that everything possible should be done.
Casse stepped forward and gently took Hedwig into his arms. Closing his eyes he started to glow which engulfed him and Hedwig. It took all of Harrys self control to not take her away from him and cuddle her. For a full minute the glow rotated through every color of the rainbow and then back to a muddy blue so dark it could have been black. It was then that Casse opened his eyes and turned to Harry.
"Beautiful bird hit with strong magics so she do what other wanted. She fought but could not stop command. She fought so hard she injured herself very bad. Casse may need help." The elf looked at Harry.
"What ever you need. Please." Harry said the please coming out as a whisper.
Casse walked to Harry and held out his hand. "Need familiar bond magic. Will hurt. Sorry"
Harry nodded and held out his hand to the elf. This was not like when Dobby took his magic for travel. This felt like the inside of his skin all over his body was being scraped with a thousand sharp claws. Harry cried out in pain and fell to his knees. The pain let up and Harry looked at Casse.
"The pain be like that only longer to heal her and protect her from future." Casse said "I no like you but not want to hurt you. Shall Casse continue?"
Harry took a deep breath and before anyone could say anything she nodded. "Thank you Casse. I trust you to help her. I will be fine. Please help her."
As soon as he finished speaking the pain returned and he doubled over. He didn't shout out this time but they could all see the pain wracking his body. They also watched as the elf magic enveloped the three of them and the dark blue return only to lighten slowly. Hermione wanted to grab Harry but didn't think she should. The dark blue was lighter now and fading away to nothing as Harry pounded the floor with his free hand. The rhythmic beat on the floor was the only indication that the pain was wracking his body from the inside.
A few minutes later the pain suddenly stopped. Casse dropped Harrys hand and he fell to the ground and rolled on his side.
"Casse. What have you done?" William shouted.
"Casse fix familiar bond. Both hurting to fix. Casse is sorry but Master Harry asked." The elf looked down knowing that his master was angry.
Apolline put her hand on Williams arm to stop him.
"Did you say Master Harry?" Apolline asked softly to the elf.
The tiny elf nodded.
"Why Master"
"If he willing to do that for familiar he is worthy of being master. I will never ask for clothes unless you demand of Casse. But I will always answer Master Harry." The elf looked at Apolline and William with tears in his eyes. "No wizard ever willing to continue after first pain to fix bond. All elfs know this. Casse thought Master Harry be same. Avoid pain sacrifice familiar. He accepted. Casse fixed as quickly as I could. If you wish to give Casse clothes I accept. Never in elf history any wizard as worth of sacrifice as Master Harry."
The elf stood on shaky legs and walked to Harry and hugged the curled up boy. A warm green light covered them and Casse let out a scream as Harry relaxed. When Harry realized what has happening he gently pushed Casse away.
"I'm fine. Thank you. You didn't need to do that."
Casse was panting bending over heaving for breath. Shaking his head. "Casse help"
Harry sat on the floor and looked at the elf who recently hated him. The elf wouldn't meet his eyes.
"Look at me please." Harry said softly. Casse slowly looked into Harrys eyes.
"You saved Hedwig. You honor me with your magic to save her. I will be in your debt forever. If you ever need anything that I can provide, it is yours. Now I will be fine in a little while but you look like you need rest or something. What do you need or how long do you need and please tell me the truth."
Casse's eyes opened little a wider even still showing the strain.
"Casse need sleep two days. Nothing more and he be fine. I sorry to burden family."
"Casse please take three days to rest and we will talk when you return." William said "You are not in any trouble and we will not be giving you clothes. The three of us" pointing to Harry and Casse "Will work this out together. Now go and get better. Should you realize you need something you are to get someone immediately. Even if we are sleeping or busy. Do you understand?"
"Casse please get me if you need anything." Harry said to the elf.
Casse nodded and popped away.
"Are you ok Harry?" William asked but Harry had already swooped up Hedwig from her place standing on the ground and hugged her. She preened his hair and chirped softly in his ear.
"I don't care. It wasn't you and I know you would never hurt me intentionally." He whispered back to her.
The rest of the table went back to their tea to give the pair a moment to themselves in silence. Each one reviewing what just happened. William and Apolline were amazed at their normally grumpy elf swearing allegiance to Harry. Both knew they wouldn't do anything to oppose that but were still amazed that it happened. Sirius with only his experience with Kertcher was still slack jawed at his godson.
The silence was broken with a loud pop as Dobby and two red headed carbon copies of each other arrived just in the doorway to the kitchen area.
"Harrykins." The two intoned before looking around and assessing the situation. They were always the most adept of the Weasleys at picking up on social situations.
"George I think we have arrived at a difficult moment."
"Fred, my overly perceptive brother, I do believe you are correct."
"Maybe we"
"Should just sit and wait a moment."
"We could claim that the trip"
"Was more taxing then"
"Expected" They both said as they moved towards seats at the table.
As they came with Dobby the group didn't question them just joining in at the table. The house elf Tinkie was not of that mind and had been tasked with head elf responsibilities when Casse took his leave. She arrived in full battle gear standing between the twins and the table, ready to fend off the intruders.
The twins stopped and put their hands up. Dobby popped between the twins and Tinkie.
"Tinkie not hurt devil twins. They invited by Master Harry Potter." With nothing but his bare hands Dobby was ready to defend Harry Potters friends.
"Tinkie is it?" Harry asked looking up from Hedwig.
"I is Tinkie. Casse made me head elf while he not ok. Master Harry."
"Tinkie. These are Fred and George Weasley. They were invited. Don't worry if you can't tell them apart even their own mother can't. Please don't hurt them." Harry said with labored breath.
Tinkie relaxed a little but not totally. She looked at William and Apolline for confirmation. They nodded to her.
"Thank you Tinkie. You did good." William said and she nodded and popped away.
The twins took seats and Hermione took the lead to introduce everyone. The last to be introduced was Sirius.
"And last but definitely not least I present to you Lord Sirius Orion Black the third and current head of the house of Black. More importantly I present to you two" she paused for effect "The great Padfoot." She said.
Both twins as one got up and dropped to their knees in front of Sirius's seat and bowing down both intoned "We're not worthy." Over and over.
That broke the mood and everyone including Harry and Sirius started laughing.
"Get up you two marauder wannabes" Harry said.
"Harrykins you have given us"
"One of the best presents"
"Anyone could ever give."
"To just stand in the shadow"
"of the great Padfoot."
"Thank you" They said together. Both wiping imaginary tears from their eyes.
The Delacours were watching this bantering back and forth like the french open was in their kitchen. It was hard not to smile as the twins laid it on so thick.
"You two got here very fast, everything ok at the Borrow?" Harry asked.
"Mom's right spare about you being missing. She's on the floo twice a day now giving Dumbledore an ear full. We can hear it all the way up in our rooms. Ron is being a prat about you two for some reason and telling everyone how you two have stabbed him in the back. Honestly, we were thrilled to get out of there. That elf of yours is amazing at travel. We barely felt a thing." Fred said.
"Dad is working late at the ministry and then working even later doing things for the order so we rarely see him except at breakfast if we are lucky. All in all we were thrilled to get away from there." George said.
"OK. I guess Ron is annoyed that Hermione and I are dating. At least that seems to be the root of it. Not really sure but you know how Ron is. Anyway. I hate to ask this but every wizard here has given an oath not to tell anyone about what we are doing or any of the inventions that Hermione has developed. We could really use your help and we can even pay you for your help too." Harry said looking at Sirius.
"Harrykins. You have paid us already."
"Or did you forget."
"It's too bad he is getting forgetful in his old age."
"We will give the oath and are happy to help"
"out in anyway we can."
"Really just getting us out of that house"
"is worth it."
Harry shook his head. They sometimes cause headaches in their conversations but still worth it. Hermione stepped up and told them the vow everyone else had used and they complied immediately. After that Harry got a devilish glint in his eye. He winked at Sirius who had to turn away so as to not smile and ruin the surprise.
Harry pulled out his Walther and showed the twins. As expected they had no idea what it was or how it worked. Then Harry pointed it at Fred and pulled the trigger. George was so shocked to see his twin vanish he didn't even think to protect himself and he was gone too. Hermione rounded on Harry.
"Was that necessary. Really." She said
Sirius was laughing at the look on Georges face and the smile on Harrys.
"Not like we ever get a chance to prank the twins." Harry said.
He setup his wallet and they walked in. Harry decided that another demonstration was in order. They were suspended in the first two cells so he pushed the runes to end the stasis and pushed the one for truth.
The twins were immediately awake and looking at their surroundings. They couldn't see each other but they could hear.
"Fred? Are you ok?" George ask tentatively.
"I believe so George."
"So guys. Who are you dating?" Harry asked.
They both answered "Angelina Johnson"
"Both of you?" Harry asked
"Yes, but we try to make it look like it's just Fred. We switch off sitting with her and no one knows the difference." Said George.
Harry opened the doors and they both stepped out rubbing their arms where Harry had shot them with the rubber bullets. They also shook their heads as the effects of the veritaserum rune effect lifted.
"Brother of mine, that was strange."
"I agree. We agreed to never speak of that to anyone."
"Sorry guys. Figured a demonstration was worth it. Plus the look on your face when one of you vanished was worth it." Harry said while chuckling.
"Fred my brother in pranking. I believe we"
"have a new target?"
"Hold your hippogrifs. As much as this looked like a prank it was a demonstration. The prank part was just the chocolate frog on top. Step out here and I'll show you." Harry said.
They stepped out of the wallet and he shrank it to it small size and tucked it into his belt. With a practiced hand he pulled out the Walther which had the twins flinch a little. Before he handed it and the wallet to Hermione. He nodded to her and readied for the shock. She shrugged and shot him in the thigh.
He vanished. The twins were shocked and looked at the wallet in Hermiones hand. She opened it and inside they found Harry.
"One question and be somewhat nice." She said and unfroze Harry and activated the truth rune.
"What did you do with our sister." One asked and the other nodded.
Harry scrunched up his face but still answered. "We kissed once."
Before the twins could ask anymore she opened the cell door to a frowning Harry.
"It seems fair and they were nice about it. So once. Really?" She teased.
They excused themselves from the parents and with Sirius in tow they made their way to the shed that would be their workshop. Chatting all the way Hermione was explaining the abilities of the wallet and the guns. When she got to the Regis Malfoy part the twins had murderous looks in their eyes until they learned the resolution.
"Lord Black, Padfoot. What became of the evil French Malfoys?" They asked.
"Nope. Not telling anyone. Just believe that as a Black I have certain magical options that will not make their lives pleasant." He said with that smirk of his.
Arriving at the shed they entered. This was the first time Hermione had seen the inside and it was amazing. Harry and Sirius had out done even her high expectations. The outside was a ten by ten shed with a gabled roof. Inside was at least as big as the wizarding tent they used for the Quidditch World cup. They had even made the layout similar to the tent. It had everything they needed including a couple of work rooms and a small room with two beds and dressers. The work rooms were divided into a potions lab complete with an over head vent fan above six burners. Sirius had stocked the cabinets on the other side with the most common ingredients they would need plus a few more obscure ones that he would offer recipes from the marauders bag of tricks.
They walked around amazed at the space that was created for them.
"Harrykins, Padfoot. We don't know what"
"to say. This is great."
"but what could we offer that"
"would be worth all this." They both waved at the surroundings.
Harry understood. At home they had a small room and tried to make their products without Mrs Weasley finding them. Here was a first class workshop plus it was stocked with all the ingredients they would need. No scrounging for ingredients.
"Let's all talk later with the war council. Not sure that is the right name for it. You two definitely have a place that we need you. Take some time and get settled in." Hermione said.
Hermione was taking the lead at this point as she could see Harry was fading fast. The effects of the rebonding that Casse has done with Harry and Hedwig were evidently more severe than Harry wanted anyone to know.
"Tinkie." Hermione said and a pop sounded immediately and the elf was in front of her.
"Master Harrys mistress calls Tinkie" Hermione blushed at the title.
"Yes. Would it be ok if these two friends of Harrys call you to get them back to the house as needed?" Hermione asked.
"For Master Harrys friends Tinkie and all house elf help. If Tinkie not available another elf will answer. Anything Master Harry needs all house elfs will do." She bowed to all of them. Tinkie then turned to Harry. "Thank you Master Harry."
"Thank you Tinkie. What do you mean all house elfs?" Harry asked.
Tinkie studied Harry for a moment. "All house elfs now consider Master Harry our Master." She said like it was a common fact.
"What? Why?" Harry sputtered.
"Elfs see from Casse what you do for familiar. Elfs never see wizard do for familiar what you do. So much pain for pretty owl. You could let her die but didn't. Harry Potter now Master" Tinkie said.
"Can Tinkie get Master Harry anything else?"
"No thank you Tinkie. That will be all." Harry said.
"Actually, Tinkie Master Harry is in need of some rest. Could you take him to his bed and be sure he takes a long nap?" Hermione asked.
Tinkie looked at Harry and back to Hermione. "Mistress Hermy is correct. Master Harry need rest. Tinkie do now."
Before Harry could object Tinkie took his hand and he was gone.
Hermione and Sirius spent the next couple of hours explaining to the twins all that had happened so far this summer. Then they started in on the wallets and portkey delivery system. That was where the twins started getting that dangerous gleam in their eyes. Looking at each other several times while Hermione and Sirius were describing the possibilities they had for them so far.
"It would seem" one twin started.
"That you are looking for distractions"
"While utilizing your latest"
"Inventions."
"As I mentioned this morning to the group. We don't want our enemies to figure out how to combat our new inventions before the end of the war. Just so we are clear we are at war with Voldermort, the Death Eaters, and Dumbledore." Hermione said.
The twins looked shocked at the last name on the list. Sirius could understand their surprise as it had taken him a while to fully understand the depth of Dumbledores machinations. Plus the facts that pointed to him grooming and testing Harry where it wasn't necessary. His actions don't support his words. There is no way he had Harrys best interest in mind.
"I understand you feeling on the situation but there are things you don't know. Let's talk." Sirius said.
Hermione knew the coming conversation was not going to be easy for the twins to take. She just hoped that their belief in Harry would supersede their familial belief in the cult of Dumbledore. As she left she still wondered her choice in bringing them and pairing them with Sirius. The twins were brilliant and Sirius was amazingly helpful and insightful helping her however together the three of them would be a force of nature to be reckoned with like Krakatoa. Leaving of the marauders she shook her head wondering the shed or Hogwarts would still be standing after this was all finished.