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(Master to Kitten, Kitten to Master)

'Thoughts'

[Kitten speech]

The Truth is Revealed

(Hogwarts)

Minerva brought the group of first years into the Great Hall. They all looked around. Some were excited and all were nervous. The second through seventh years stared at the new batch of students. Some were even remembering when they were in their shoes. Teachers and other staff members also stared at the students. Some, like Poppy and Pomena, smiled at them. Severus of course sneered at them. He mostly wanted to get back to his room to see if Harry and Neville wrote him a letter.

Minerva stopped when they came to the stool and the Sorting hat. She explained what was going to happen before calling the first name. She continued until she came to one name. She hid a smirk as she called it out.

"Longbottom, Neville."

The Scottish witch knew that he wasn't there. He was going to the same school as Harry. She called his name for three reasons. One, it was to make her look unaware of what was going on with him. Albus wouldn't suspect her at all. The second was to cause gossip. The teachers would talk to each other as well as their friends as to why the Longbottom heir hadn't shown up. The students would do the same with friends and family. The final reason would be the ministry getting involved. They would try and get into contact with her and learn that she didn't trust the elderly wizard around her grandson.

"Longbottom, Neville." She called out again, acting confused.

Still no one came forward. Whispers erupted between the students. Albus coughed to gain her attention. She looked at him.

"Continue on for now Minerva. We'll look into this later." He told her.

"Okay." She did as told.

'Damn him and his grandmother.' The man thought.

(After the Feast: Dumbledor's office)

Once all the students had gone to their dorms Minerva and Albus went to his office. The elderly wizard sat down in his chair. She stood in front of his desk.

"Why didn't Mr. Longbottom come here?" She asked.

"I have no idea. He was supposed to be. I'll contact Augusta and see what happened." He told her.

"Alright. I just hope everything is okay." Minerva said as she acted worried.

"Me too." He sighed.

"I'll leave you to it." She said.

"Thank you." He said.

She left his office. Albus growled out in anger. He couldn't believe she never sent the brat. He assumed that despite leaving the country she would still send Neville to Hogwarts. The ministry was bound to stick their noses in and see why he never arrived. They would then learn that she never confirmed he would be coming and that could get him into trouble for registering him without Augusta's permission.

"This is all your fault Potter. Had you not died none of this would be happening." He grumbled as he began writing the letter to keep up appearances.

(With Minerva and Severus)

"How are they?" She asked once the door to Severus's room was closed.

"Good. They love their new school. They like their dormmates so far." He told her.

"That's good." Minerva smiled.

"Indeed. Here." He handed her a photo.

It was of the two in front of the school. Both were wearing their school uniforms. Harry was smiling at the camera and giving peace signs. Neville had his arm around Harry's shoulder and was smiling.

"Aw! They both look really good in their uniforms." She said before handing the picture back.

"They do. Oh and remember when I was telling you of the memory plant?" He asked her.

"The one Harry gave Neville for his birthday?" She asked.

"Yeah. It's fully matured today. It won't be long until the petals begin falling off." He told her.

That made the Scottish witch tear up. "That's wonderful."

"It is." He told her.

"Please tell me when you have finished the potion." She said.

"I will." Severus promised.

"Good. Well I must get to bed." She said.

"Alright. Good night Minerva." He said.

"Night."

She left after that. The dark haired man put the photo away. It was in a specially made wallet. Only he could get into it. He then went to bed.

(One Month Later: Great Hall)

Albus Dumbledore was pissed. He still couldn't find the Longbottoms. Augusta refused to answer him and the ministry had gotten involved. Luckily he had managed to make it look like an accident that he registered the boy without permission. He acted like he had thought she sent confirmation. Unfortunately the woman had moved her son and his wife. He couldn't find them either.

It was so hard finding her because no tracking charms worked. He had no idea what properties she owned and in what country. He tried to track the transfer of Alice and Frank but was unable to. It didn't help that more people were questioning him.

"Oh my!" Minerva gasped.

Albus looked over at her. "What is it?"

She handed him the paper. He read the article and paled. Someone had donated memory potions to a hospital. Frank and Alice Longbottom's memory and sanity had been restored. They had discovered some of his secrets and that was why he had sent people to get rid of them. He blamed the LeStranges. The two would have died but the arrival of aurors had saved them.

"So that's why Mr. Longbottom never showed up. They had moved to America. A generous person donated some memory potions to the hospital. That's nice." Pomona said.

"Indeed." Severus spoke up. "The potion guild was excited about the potion. Unfortunately the memory plant that is used in the potion is hard to obtain. Not many have the skill necessary to grow it out of its natural habitat. At the moment the plant costs twenty five thousand galleons and the petals, which are what is used in the potion, costs ten thousand galleons per petal. The potion costs sixty thousand galleons." He informed them.

"Sixty thousand?!" Filius gasped. "The article said the person donated fifteen potions!"

"I know. The person was anonymous but very generous." He had free access to the plant and it had been Neville's wish to donate the first patch so he agreed.

"Wow." The teachers and the students listening were shocked.

Albus stood up. "I need to send my congratulations along."

"Of course."

He failed to see the cold looks Minerva and Severus were shooting at him. They already knew that he was the one who sent people after him and what he had done. They couldn't wait for justice to be served.

(With Harry)

Harry was in the library. He was working on homework. Neville was still with his parents. He was happy for his brother. He couldn't wait to get to know them. He had met them the second day but he wanted Neville to bond with him and he had to go back to school. Aqua walked up to him.

"Hey Harry." She greeted as she sat down.

"Hey Aqua." He smiled at her.

"How's Neville?" Everyone in the Green Tower knew.

"Okay. Learning the truth about the night they were attacked was a shock but he's happy to have his parents back." The neko answered.

"I bet. Travis said he will be back by next week." She said.

Travis was their new advisor for the month. He was a vampire. He had short blonde hair and blood red eyes. He was very pale. He was also the Transfiguration professor's apprentice and Amanda's fiancé/mate.

"Yeah. Right now he is sending Neville his homework and notes from his classes." He told her.

"I never did like Dumbledore." The draken/elf hybrid muttered.

"Me either. I just hope this time he pays for his crimes." He said.

"I feel ya. So did Neville like our gifts?" She asked.

"He loved them." He told her.

"Good." That made her happy since she put a lot of thought and work into hers.

"Yup."

(Three weeks Later: Great Hall)

Albus was sitting down eating breakfast when the aurors entered the room. Everyone stared in shock and worry. There were at least twenty aurors. Each had a wand in their hand. The headmaster stood up.

"What is going on? Is something wrong?" He asked in his concerned grandfather tone.

Moody snorted. "Don't try to act innocent with us. You're under arrest."

"What for?" He asked in shock. 'Damn it. I knew they would talk.'

"Murder, attempted murder, kidnapping, theft, attempted line theft, and I'm sure we'll find more." He told them.

"I'm af-" He fell to the ground, stunned.

Everyone stared at the transfiguration teacher in shock. She put her wand away and looked at the students.

"All students are to return to their dorms until further notice." She said.

The prefects led them out of the hall. Some aurors went with them. They didn't trust them not to try and spy on what was happening. Two used magical suppressing cuffs on Albus. They then reversed the stunner.

"How could you Minerva?" He asked as he looked at her in betrayal.

"After what you have done you deserve it. I didn't betray you. You betrayed us all." She told him coldly.

"It was for the greater good." He argued.

"Bullshit." She snarled. "It was all for you to get more fame, power, and money."

Albus stared at her as he was led away. Minerva was made acting headmistress. The castle was searched and all evidence was collected. Moody had been correct when he said that they would find more. His trial was in a week. They wanted to handle his case as soon as possible. They were now looking into claims against the man that had been previously dismissed.