A few days. After the Argument between Dumbledore and half of the marauders. Dumbledore revisits the Potters only, except for barging in like last time. He rings the doorbell and asks if he may come in.
Lily lets him in. And Dumbledore sits down. In the living room, and begins by saying."I want to apologize for my behavior a few days ago. And to Mr and Mrs Fenton. I want to apologize for dismissing you as parents. You did a great job raising Daniel. And Daniel, I owe you an apology for trying to leave you with the Dursleys. I was so focused on the war. I forgot to follow the last will of your parents."
Maddy asks."Why did you choose to Ignore the will?"
Dumbledore says."That Horrible night many years ago. I lost over half a dozen friends and Allies. People, I educated. And, in some cases, raised from small children to Young adults. Lily and James, Alice and Frank. Peter and Sirius."
Dumbledore continues."Sirius, I owe you an apology as well. I believed that you were guilty. And I was so heartbroken to see a young man I trusted commit fifteen murders. I never bothered to visit you. Even if it was to ask why."
Dumbledore finishes."I was so focused on finishing the war. I lost sight that my decisions impacted people."
James says."I owe you an apology as well. I was so angry when I found out what happened. With Sirius That, I did not even try to listen. To what you had to say."
Jack says."Well, that answers all the questions I had." Dumbledore asks."Mr and Mrs Fenton, might I be so bold to ask a question?" Maddy says."Go ahead, Headmaster." Dumbledore asks."May I see your lab? I talked with Arthur Weasley almost two years ago. And I must admit my curiosity has gotten the better of me." Jack asks."Danny, can you show your Professor the lab?" Danny says."Sure, Dad."
Danny takes Dumbledore to the lab. Dumbledore is amazed and caught by surprise. Dumbledore says."I believed at first that Arthur was exaggerating. But if anything, he undersold it." Danny says."Dont try to touch random things. Some of this stuff is dangerous." Dumbledore sees the scans Danny talked about. He asks."How did your parents come up with the idea?"
Danny says."My parents studies. And research focuses on the paranormal. Such as Magic and Ghosts. One day. A snake seeking shelter found its way into the lab. My parents were trying to find out. Why do some people have magic while others do not? And Jazz and I were Observed. To see the diffrence between The brain of a wizard and the brain of a muggle."
Danny continues."The scans were the same. Until I started to speak to the serpent That activated the magic and showed it in my scan."
Dumbledore says."It's Amazing how discoveries in life. Are at times the product of an accident."
Danny then begins to explain."My Birth parents did the same thing as Jazz and I. And they showed no such thing."
Dumbledore says."That led your Parents to conclude. That something did not belong in your head."
Danny then says."The removal of his soul out of my brain was the side effect of something else."
Dumbledore says."Ah, that must be the day that Ghostboy was born." Danny looks surprised, and Dumbledore chuckles and says."What gave you away was the incident with Peeves. After all, the most affected by Peeves claiming the Libary was Miss Granger." Danny says."Im sorry for hiding it." Dumbledore says."Anyone in your position would do the same. And im the last to begrudge anyone a few secrets."
Dumbledore and Danny head back, and Dumbledore asks."James, I need to make an Unbreakable vow. Would you do the honors?" James nods, and Danny says."Do you swear never to reveal? What we talked about this day? To people outside of this room and Hermoine Granger," Dumbledore says."I swear." James Asks."So when did you figure out the truth?"
Dumbledore says."I Suspected it after the chamber incident. But was sure of it after the Libary incident with Peeves."
James asks."What incident?" Dumbledore says."Daniel, angry at Peeve's behavior, gave him a beating."
Sirius asks, shocked."You beat up Peeves?" Danny says."He drove Hermoine from the Libary." Dumbledore says."Daniel, while im not an expert on the subject. Might I suggest you tell Miss Granger how you feel? It's clear she means a great deal to you." Dumbledore says."I want to thank each of you for hearing me out. But I must be off."
Dumbledore turns to Jack and Maddy."I was wondering for many years. How could Voldemort survive that night? But thanks to the two of you. We know his secret now and Have a way to stop him once and for all. Your brilliance, although different, Is no less than that of my old mentor, Nicolas Flamel. You have my undying thanks and respect."
Dumbledore then says."Daniel, remember the book I gave you on your eleventh Birthday?" Danny nods. And Dumbledore says."It would be wise to pass it on to Miss Granger."
Two weeks later.
The Potters head to Britain to attend the World Cup. After saying goodbye to the Fentons And Rose. Danny steps out of the fireplace At the Leaky Cauldron.
His parents, Remus and Sirius, walk out of the fireplace right after him. To Danny's surprise, Hermoine is there waiting for him. With her are her parents.
Danny and Hermoine hug. Happy to see each other after a summer apart. Danny introduces his birth parents to the Grangers."Mr. and Mrs. Granger, may I introduce my Birth Parents? Lily and James. My other godfather, Sirius Black. And My uncle Remus Lupin."
Dan asks."Where are Jack and Maddy?" Danny says."They are taking care of the baby." Hermoine asks."Did you bring pictures of her?" Danny says. "right here."
The Grangers are meeting the Potters and are happy to see other wizarding families that dont look down on Muggleborn children. Hermoine Knows that Lily is muggle-born like herself. And She begins to ask Lily many questions.
Lily, for her part, understands why her son is so fond of her. The Potters and Grangers finish buying the school supplies, and Hermoine says goodbye to her parents.
The Weasleys walk in with Luna And Neville. And Molly hugs Danny and Hermoine. The Potters meet the Weasleys. And to their shock. Find out that they knew Fabian and Gideon. Molly asks."Where did you meet them?" And James replies."From the war." Molly asks."So you all were working with Dumbledore?" And all the adults nod.
Danny apologizes to Mr and Mrs Weasley for hiding his identity. Molly replies."You made the right choice in that, dear. And you did tell our children your secret yourself. Although im surprised you would trust the twins." Lupin laughs and says."You never did tell that story, Danny."
Danny says."After I met Sirius in the screeking shack that day, I still had my doubts. I remembered the talk I had with the twins. That day, on the train to London. I asked if they could look for someone. And in exchange, I offered the truth of my identity."
Fred says."It was too good to pass up." George."Especially when we were not expecting that news."
James asks."So Padfoot, are you going to ask Amelia out?" Sirius says."I dont know Prongs. I dont think she will be happy to see me." Fred and George walk up to Sirius, and James fall on their knees and say."We are not worthy. We are not worthy. We are not Worthy."
Molly rolls her eyes. And Danny laughs.
The Greengrass and Davies families. Walk in, and they all travel by Portkey to the World Cup.
After they arrive, Arthur meets a coworker named Amos Diggory. Who nobody cares for, thanks to his bragging nature.
After they find their tents and have set up, they head towards the game. And, After a brilliant game where Bulgaria catches the snitch but loses the game.
Danny and the others head back into the tents. After a while, Arthur rushes in and says."The Death Eaters are attacking." James says."Lily, Crystal, and Kristen take the kids back to the Portkey."
The kids follow the wives along with the Weasleys. When Molly looks around and asks."Ginny And Luna, where are they?" Danny says."I will look for them." Hermoine says."Be careful, Danny." Danny nods and Heads off.
Danny finds Ginny and Luna hiding and tells them to head to the woods. They both hug him and thank him. Danny and the two girls are about to head back. When Suddenly, Danny hears a girl scream. Danny tells Ginny and Luna to go on ahead. And that the road is clear.
Danny heads towards the screams and sees Susan Bones pinned down by two death eaters. Danny sees a beater bat lying around and picks it up. And Knock out both Death Eaters with it. Danny asks."Are you alright, Susan?" Susan nods and thanks him. Danny says."Let's go to the forest. Others are waiting there. Danny, to be sure, activate his watch."
Danny and Susan head back when. They suddenly are confronted by a Death Eater. Danny tells her to run for it. Susan asks."What about you?" Danny says."I can handle it." Susan runs off. Danny smirks and says."End of the line inbred."
The Death Eater removes his mask. And Danny sees that it is Lucius Malfoy.
Malfoy says."Im glad I get to be the one to kill you, Potter." Danny says."There is one problem with that." Lucius asks."Oh, and what might that be?" A copy of Danny Knocks out Lucius Malfoy from behind." Danny says."You assumed that I was alone." Danny ties him up and takes him with him But puts his mask back on.
Danny finds the others. And he sees Amelia Bones and hands over Lucius Malfoy. Danny says."Here officer. Is the Death Eater that tried to kill us."
Susan nods. Saying she recognizes the mask and wand. Amelia Bones removes the mask. And says."Lucius Malfoy, you are under arrest. For the crime of being a Death counts of Attempted Murder. Aggravated assault. I suspect you will have a lengthy stay in Azkaban."
Fudge shows up and Demands that Lucius Malfoy is set free. He says that."Poor Lucius must have been under the Imperious curse." Danny counters and says."He said things that only Lucius Malfoy could have known."
Amelia says."You might be willing to believe he is innocent. But Im not. And in this case, I dont answer to you." Danny says."I can't wait to Lord this over the Peacock."
After the Situation is under control. Back at the Leaky Cauldron. Sirius raises a toast."To my Godson, Thanks to him, Lucius is finally shown for who and what that slimeball is.
Amelia walks in and says."Fudge gave him a Pardon." Danny says."Why im I am not surprised." James says."Let me guess. He believed whatever sob story Malfoy fed him." Amelia nods and says."It's clear Fugde is on his payroll." Danny says."Then the wizarding world is doomed."
Dumbledore walks in and says."A terrible statement but not wholly inaccurate." Danny asks. "Why are you here, Headmaster?" Dumbledore says."They want to give Daniel an order of Merlin for saving the students last year." Danny says."Not interested." Danny's statement shocks everyone present.
Hermoine says."An order of Merlin is the highest Honor the wizarding world can give." Danny says."I dont care." Danny walks off and thinks to himself."Next time, I won't take any Prisoners." Sirius says."I for one. Can't blame Danny for feeling that way." Dumbledore says."I will keep the option open for now. But I, too Cant, Blame Daniel for feeling this way."
And then It's time for Hogwarts.
After the train ride. And when the sorting ceremony finishes. Dumbledore announces.
"Hogwarts has been selected to host a legendary event. The tri-wizard tournament. A legendary event in which the victor can gain eternal glory. But I warn you. Once you are selected, there is no way out. And believe me when I tell you. This tournament is not for the faint of heart. On Halloween, the other two schools will join us. And we expect you to be on your best behavior."
Danny says."Well, I no longer have to wonder how this place will try to kill me this year."
End of chapter.
