That morning, the Wizard Chronicles published its first story. Contrary to what Harry and Xenophilius had agreed upon, the first news was about Harry himself. In the light of the attack that he had faced in Germany, Mr. Lovegood had no option than to publish this as the first news.

"HARRY POTTER ATTACKED

Yesterday, Harry Potter, the head of House of Potter and Black was injured in an attack during the Auror's mission to arrest the former minister Cornelius Fudge in Germany. The ministry informed this reporter that Mr. Potter was injured in spell fire at the hands of one of mercenaries hired by Mr. Fudge for his security.

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"Longbottom, what happened?", Daphne asked of Neville who was sitting with Harry in the hospital. Harry had been transported from Germany to London after it was ensured that there was nothing to worry about. As soon as the news went out, there was a clamor among the public to get to the hospital to get any news about their hero. The reception of the hospital was packed with people and the healers and mediwitches were having a tough time getting them to behave.

"We had subdued everyone of Fudge's mercenaries and were about to catch him when one of them, who was pretending to be knocked out, shot a curse at him. The curse did nothing at first but a few minutes later, Harry was knocked out. If it was anyone else, they would have died due to their body shutting down by loss of magic at a fast pace however, he is fighting it."

"What happened to the mercenary?", she asked.

"He didn't survive to see another day", Neville said, "A bone breaker to the skull did him in."

"Has it always been like this with him?", she asked.

"Pretty much", he said, "I wasn't very involved with him until the third year but it was almost a yearly ritual with him in Hogwarts. I just hope it does not keep happening with him."

"I can't even begin to imagine what you all went through during the war", she said, "We stood on the sidelines but even we could see that you Gryffindors were hurting yourself by defying the Carrows. And when it came to fight, you all jumped into it without thinking about it."

"It was due to the loyalty that we owe to him", he said, "Harry has the charm that anyone who barely knows him would follow him without any hesitation. Even when Dumbledore was alive, deep inside us we knew that Harry Potter is the one who would lead us to victory against Voldemort. We all followed him without question because we trusted him."

"Do you know him well?"

"No", he confessed, "Not like Ron or Hermione. Those three were always together in every adventure and didn't even trust anyone outside of their circle. It was only when they started Dumbledore's Army that they involved others."

"What are the healers saying about him?"

"Only that he will wake up soon."

"Minister, you are here to see Mr. Potter, I suppose?", asked Healer Smithwyck.

"Indeed", Kingsley answered, "How many people are in there with him?"

"There have been a lot of people over here to see him", the healer said, "In fact, just 5 minutes ago, I was able to send all of them away except Lady Greengrass who insists to stay at his side."

"Interesting", Kingsley said, "What about the Weasleys and Hermione Granger?"

"Ms. Granger and Mr. Ronald Weasley had come to see him as soon as the news went out", he said, "And Mr. Robards had deployed an entire Auror contingent on security here. Ms. Granger and Mr. Weasley wanted to stay here but Lady Weasley dragged them away."

"What is his condition, Healer Smithwyck?"

"No too bad", the healer said, "He was hit with a curse which drains a person of their magic for a short time which can result in a prolonged coma. Mr. Potter-Black is however more powerful than an ordinary wizard therefore, he is in a state of unconsciousness which is not coma. His magical energy is being repleted as we speak and his recovery rate is faster than any wizard that I have ever seen. As per my reckoning, he will be waking up anytime soon."

"That is good to know", Kingsley said, "I need him in that trial tomorrow."

"If you think he is going to go with your harebrained scheme, then you are in for a rude awakening, Minister", said Daphne Greengrass who had joined them, "He has told me how you intend to use him to hide behind while you commute Malfoy's sentence."

Kingsley motioned for the healer to leave them as he felt that the things, they were about to talk about, could not be disclosed to a third person. The healer readily left.

"There is no need of that now, Lady Greengrass", Kingsley said, "Since Cornelius Fudge employed mercenaries and they fatally injured Lord Potter-Black criminal charges too have been stick on him and on that count alone, he is looking at 15 years in Azkaban."

"What about your deal with Lucius Malfoy?", she asked.

"In the light of the recent events, I had a chat again with him and we came to a new understanding", Kingsley said, "He has agreed to take life sentence in Azkaban but in a minimum-security wing away from the Dementors in exchange of the help that he is willingly ready to provide."

"That is a Slytherin move, Minister", she said, "Very well, I will talk to Dowager Longbottom and we'll see if we cannot come up to an understanding."

"Take care of him. Lady Greengrass", Kingsley said as he was leaving, "He has given a lot to our world without getting anything in return. He needs someone to be there for him as he has always been there for us."

"I think you got the wrong impression, minister", she said, "He is not alone. There are hundreds of people out there who would willingly jump in fire for him."

That was not answered because the minister had left already.

"Welcome to the world of living", said Daphne when she found that Harry had woke up when she returned in the morning. The healer had sent her home the previous day when the visiting hours were over. Harry Potter had woken up sometime during the mid- night and the healers had given him a dose of sleep potion and sent him to sleep again after checking his vitals. He had just woken up to see Daphne Greengrass sitting beside him.

"Daphne, what happened?"

"You were unconscious", she said, "And everyone was worried. Granger was hysterical that you had again jumped into an adventure and hurt yourself. Weasley tried to remain calm but I could feel that he was tensed up. They left yesterday evening after the healer had to shove them out of the door. I think they will be coming to meet you here today."

"And I am fine", he said, "Compared to some other injuries, I feel fresh and free of any burden on waking up."

"That is good", she said, "You must know that Mr. Lovegood has published the first edition of the newspaper and it is off to a great start. All the copies were sold out. And the Aurors had to put armed guards outside your ward so that the public won't storm this room to glimpse their hero."

"And why are you wearing Wizengamot robes?", Harry asked her.

"Cornelius Fudge is going to be tried today", she said, "And I am sitting on the body to judge his crimes. That reminds me that the minister stopped by yesterday and told me that in light of the recent events, he has reworked the deal with Lucius Malfoy. Malfoy will agree to help us if we'll agree to shift him to a low security wing."

"I am going to be there", he said.

"Not until your healer says so", she said.

"The healer told me that he is preparing my discharge papers as we speak", he told her, "I hadn't expected Kingsley to call the Wizengamot without formal intimation to all the members."

"Are you really coming to the Wizengamot?", she asked.

"Yes, I need to be there."

"But why?", she asked, "He is inconsequential. His guilt is established and you don't even need to give your statement. Since you are one of the interesting parties therefore you won't be allowed to cast your vote."

"I need to be there", he said firmly, "I want to see him being dragged to Azkaban like he once wanted to send me there."

She sighed. She was starting to realize that Harry Potter could be hard headed.

In the wizengamot, the chamber was due to start when Harry Potter entered the chamber and everyone stood in their places, cheering and applauding him.

"Lord Potter- Black", the Chief Warlock was saying, "We were worried about your health and are ecstatic to see you returned amongst us. On the behalf of the Wizengamot, welcome back."

"Thank you, Chief Warlock", Harry said bowing, "May we can start the agenda now."

"We are gathered here today to sit in judgment on the fate of one Cornelius Fudge and prosecuting for the ministry is Auror Proudfoot. It was decided that the trial of the former minister shall be not conducted by the full body but by members selected by the majority. It has been agreed that Lord Fawley, Lord Aniston, Elder McDougal, the Chief Warlock and the head of DMLE Arthur Weasley shall be on the body to adjudge him for his crimes. However, Lord Weasley had pleaded to be recused since most of the incidents related to the accused are somewhat related to his family therefore, Head of Aurors Gawain Robards will sit in his stead. The accused has decided to defend himself. Please proceed, Auror Proudfoot."

"Lords and Ladies", said Proudfoot, "the financial dealings of the accused and his other wrongdoings have been duly traced by me during the course of thorough investigation and the evidence for the same is on record before this body. The charges are financial corruption, taking bribes from known death eaters and deliberately weakening the ministry which led to the losses in the war."

"The transactions placed on record indicate that every year, a hefty sum of Galleons was transferred to the account of the accused from Lucius Malfoy from the time he became minister to the time that he was removed. There is no indicator of how the sum was supposed to be used and when the accused was questioned, he had no answer whatsoever. These transactions prove that the accused was taking bribes from known death eaters and misusing his office."

Lord Aniston asked, "Can you detail about these transactions in general, Auror Proudfoot?"

"Any and all bribes that were taken by Cornelius Fudge were sent through such channels so as not to evoke suspicion from anyone. In fact, these transactions took through channels that we could not trace without help from one of the parties to the transaction. Generally any bribe which was to be taken by the former Minister was arranged through Lucius Malfoy who often worked as the middle man in such transactions where a third party wanted to buy favors of Fudge. None of the bribes were directed to Cornelius's account but all of those monies were directed to a charity run by wife of the accused. Those charities were a front to launder the gold and nothing more. Any of the alleged charties undertaken by her were found to be a sham and the donations so received were directed to accounts of the accused maintained overseas."

Lord Fawley asked, "If you could not find the traces of the money then how did you find these details?"

"The convict Lucius Malfoy had agreed to help the ministry in tracing the monies in return of some considerations", explained Proudfoot.

Chief Warlock turned to the minister, "Will you want to add something to the proceedings at this point of time, Minister?"

Kingsley stood, "While investigating the corruption rampant in the previous administration, it came to our knowledge that Lucius Malfoy was one of the biggest catalysts in that government and aided and abetted the former minister in his activities. The investigators met him and interrogated him. He offered to give us all the information that he had helped Mr. Fudge to hide in exchange of being sent to a lower security wing. The ministry has tentatively agreed to the said offer however the same is pending for ratification before this body."

The Chief Warlock turned to the wizengamot in general, "We will decide upon the same after we have completed this hearing."

Chief Warlock then turned to Fudge, "What does the accused has to say to this?"

"I did nothing wrong. These charges are bogus and the source of this information has not been disclosed before this body."

"Mr. Proudfoot, what is the source of this information?", Lord Fawley asked.

"The information was collected by the investigators by accessing the leads provided by Lucius Malfoy who had kept diligent record of every transaction that he did with the minister. The goblins have also verified the information. Furthermore, on the basis of the information received from Lucius Malfoy, we have identified several individuals who had also bribed the accused for favourable considerations including several who became department heads in the ministry."

"Does the accused desire to defend himself?"

"No", Fudge said, swallowing. He had never dreamt that Lucius would give him up but perhaps Azkaban had broken his resolve. However, it was water under the bridge. Lucius was incarcerated in Azkaban and by the looks of it, Fudge was headed there too.

"The next charge is the accused lying to the world about Sirius Black's innocence. I will call witnesses to prove this claim."

"Call the first witness", said Aniston.

"I call Miss Hermione Granger", Proudfoot said.

Fudge leapt to his feet, "I demand that Hermione Granger be questioned under Veritaserum. She harbours a grudge against me so it is natural that she would lie to get me behind the bars."

Proudfoot smirked, "I was going to ask that she be questioned under Veritaserum."

Harry whispered to Daphne, "Why he didn't call me as witness?"

"Because you were in hospital and besides your enmity with Fudge is well-known", she said, "It is a good move."

After veritaserum was administered, Proudfoot asked his first question, "Please state your name for the record."

The hearing went for two hours during which Hermione was questioned in detail regarding their third year, Fudge's reluctance to accept their words, the tournament and Fudge's denial that Voldemort was back. Then they moved on to the fifth year and she told in detail how Umbridge had bragged that she was sent by Fudge to undermine Dumbledore and Harry Potter.

When she was done testifying, Proudfoot called the next witness who was Ronald Weasley and he said the same things as Hermione had done. Lastly, Percy Weasley was called as witness and asked about the fifth year when he was working as Junior Undersecretary to Fudge. Percy's account of the year proved to be most illustrative and he stated in detail about everything that Fudge had done to try to undermine Dumbledore and Harry Potter and how it had spelled doom for the wizarding world.

When Percy was done giving his statement, Proudfoot stood, "My Lords, the next charge is of trying to kill Harry Potter by hiring mercenaries while Harry Potter was executing his duty."

Fudge was ashen faced and he stood shakily, "My lords, I wisht to enter into a plea of guilty in exchange of a lighter sentence."

Chief Warlock turned to the minister, "What does the minister say to this?"

Kingsley looked into the crowd and his eyes met with Harry for a briefest moment before he said, "We accept his guilty plea and I request you all to decide his punishment."

They retired for brief lunch and when they reconvened after 30 minutes, Chief Warlock turned to the chamber, "This body finds Cornelius Oswald Fudge guilty of all the charges and sentence him to 15 years in a minimum-security wing in Azkaban."

Afterwards the chief warlock turned to the minister again, "Now minister, it is time that you give an accounting of the deal made with Lucius Malfoy to secure evidence against Cornelius Oswald Fudge."

"Lucius Malfoy had offered to give evidence against Cornelius Fudge in return of the commutation of his sentence to 10 years of imprisonment and incarceration in minimum security wing of Azkaban however after the attack on Auror Potter, we manage to negotiate the same and we have agreed to imprison him in the minimum- security wing of Azkaban."

"And why the same was not put before the Wizengamot before this was done?", Harry asked.

"Because the same is within the executive powers of the minister and the DMLE which was also done in the first war and not to be put for a vote before this body", Kingsley clarified, "After the first war, one Igor Karkaroff was pardoned after giving the identity of the death eaters who were responsible for torture of Frank and Alice Longbottom."

As Harry was exiting the chamber, a wizard approached him, "Mr. Potter, I am Barnabas Cuffe, editor of the Daily Prophet. Can I talk to you about the legal notice that has been sent to me on your behalf?"

Harry harshly replied, "I have no time to waste with you, Mr. Cuffe. Talk to my lawyer."

Cuffe tried to say something else but Ron who was following closely behind, came between them and growled at Cuffe, "You don't understand anything? Harry said he doesn't want to talk to you. Be gone or I will get the Aurors."

They apparated as soon as they stepped out of the ministry and appeared in Potter Manor where his three elves threw themselves at him. Harry hugged him and then said, "Prepare lunch for the guests and open the private dining room."

Hermione, Ron, Daphne, Neville, Luna and Ginny had followed him home and he led them to the private dining room which could seat 20 people. Once there, Harry turned to Hermione, "So what happened in my absence?"

"The ministry is holding a ceremony on Hogwarts grounds on the 31st, I have been made the head girl and I am returning to Hogwarts for one last year and my parents have returned to England and I am living with them now."

"So much happened in such a short time", he said then turned to Ron, "So what is new at the Burrow?"

"Fred has asked me to man the shop in the alley. My idea had impressed him and he thinks that I can deal with the shop. I am working like crazy to manufacture products so that we can open by September 1st. Percy has again moved out to London in his flat and I have been approached by Chudley Cannons. I am going to the try-outs next week."

"Wow mate", Harry grinned, "Good for you. But I will expect free game passes if you are playing for the Cannons."

He then turned to Ginny, "And what is going on with you, Gin?"

"I am waiting for the school to re-open because mother is being mother. I mean I am an adult and I can take care of myself but she still tries to do everything for me."

He then turned to Neville and Daphne, "How goes our business ventures?"

"Excellent", Daphne said, "the collective owns a third of Knockturn Alley and a fourth in Hogsmead. We also own all the buildings on Grimmauld Place square and a few in adjoining areas. Application to declare the place as magical dwelling and placing magical wards has been sent to the ministry. Also, we have been loaning gold to wizards and witches who need it to start their business."

"What happened to the ministry venture for Knockturn Alley?"

"The drive to clean Knockturn Alley has already begun", Neville said, "Every day the Aurors are raiding the shops of known Dark item collectors and death eater sympathizers. Yesterday Borgin from Borgin and Burke was taken in because he resisted the search and tried to attack the Aurors. Due to the number of dark artefacts found in the place, it has been sealed. It will most probably be torn down and some other business will start in its place."

"What about the raids on death eater's homes?"

"The Ministry had been waiting for all the trials to conclude before they would begin the raids. Almost all the Auror recruits have left the service and the strength has dwindled. Now that the ministry knows how many Aurors it has, the department is preparing teams", Daphne said.

Harry turned to Neville, "What about you?"

"I am going to further my studies in Herbology", he said, "I have been accepted in an institute in Brazil for further studies."

He finally turned to Luna, "Are you liking your new job?"

"Yes" she said, "Mr. Cole had brought the most modern printing press from Germany and the quality of pictures is far better than that of the Prophet. The first issue was sold out and we had to reprint. Subscriptions are already going through the roof and after an interview, I am guessing it will break the Prophet."

"So, when is the Macmillan Ball?", Harry asked, "Since I was in coma, I sort of lost track of the dates."

"Don't worry", Daphne said, "It is tomorrow and I hope you can dance."

Harry grimaced while others laughed.

That evening Harry visited Grimmauld Place where Andromeda was living with Teddy. As the toddler saw him, he gave a loud lustful cry and turned his eye colors to emerald green like Harry.

"Harry" Andromeda said, "Welcome back. I had visited the hospital twice but you were unconscious. When did you get out?"

"Today", he said as he picked up Teddy started playing with him.

"So, who are you taking to the ball?", she asked.

"Daphne", he said simply.

"Nice choice", she said nodding, "But can you dance?"

Harry shook his head, "No I don't."

"Well then, it is time for a tutorial", she said.

Tutorial as it turned out, lasted several hours. Harry was no dancer by any stretch and it was awkward at best however in the end, Andy was able to teach him a few basic dances to save face at the ball. The ball was really the first event where the newly ascended lord of Potter and Black was going to make an appearance therefore, the anticipation was high and she guessed that there will not be much time for dance. Every other lord would try to indulge him in small talk.

Finally, his feet sore, Harry begged off, "Andy, I think I can survive one or two dances at the ball. That should be enough to keep them happy."

"Ok but I want you to keep working on your dance moves", she said, "you'd want to be better at a ball thrown by yourself."

"Why do I have to throw a ball?"

"Harry, you are a political force in our world wielding considerable influence. Also you are a lord of two houses which have not sat on the Wizengamot for ages but were influential in their own might. Before the first war, House Potter and House Black used to hold balls on Halloween and Yule. The same stopped only when your grandfather Fleamont died in the dragonpox epidemic and Arcturus Orion Black left for the continent. Since both the houses are coming back, they need to show that they are a force to be reckoned with and that they are more influential than ever. Also the balls are means of politicking with others and make connections."

"I don't know if I want to hold a Halloween ball", he told her, "But I am comfortable with a Yule ball however you will have to help me with that."

She grinned, "Of course, I will get sample invitations for you in the next few days. Now I want to talk about the party."

"What party?"

"Your birthday party", she said, "And there is also the fact that the ministry is going to award Order of Merlin on that day to many individuals including you."

"But Andy, I don't want any award", Harry protested, "You know I don't like these things."

She took a big sigh, "Harry, you as well as I know that you don't like any awards but you cannot reject them. It will make you look arrogant and the same fact will be caught on by others and they will use it to malign you further. Also, you have a considerable influence which would be helpful to us in the long run so don't refuse any award or recognition given to you by anyone."

Whatever Andy said had a profound impact on him. Yes, it was not proper for him to reject the Order of Merlin without looking arrogant even if he did not want it. He wanted to change the society as a whole but that would not be possible till he was in a position where he could dictate them to their whims. The alliance was useful to him in that but it could also prove to the impediment in way of many of the reforms he sought. He had remembered something that Dowager Longbottom had told them when she was proposing the alliance to them and as such, he had started taking steps in that direction. On the sly he had met a few members of the wizengamot before he went after Fudge and to his relief their views aligned with his.

On the day of the ball, Harry was waylaid by his elves led by Kreacher.

The ancient elf croaked in his high-pitched bull frog voice, "Master be coming with Kreacher."

"What happened Kreacher?"

"Kreacher be readying master for the ball", the elf proclaimed.

"But Kreacher, I can get ready by myself", Harry said but the elf was not listening. Finally left with no other option, Harry proceeded to the bathroom.

First Mipsy tackled him to a chair and started sniping at his hairs. His hairs were cut in a fashion meanwhile Kreacher cut and shined his nails to perfection. After that he was allowed to take bath. The elves had filled a tub for him with foam and as he washed, they cleaned him so thoroughly that he felt raw.

When he went to get ready, they had a dress ready for him. There was a shirt of cream colour and coloured trousers. Then there were dress robes of turquoise colour which went with it and there was a belt of dragon leather with a griffin shaped buckle for House of Potter. The cufflinks of his shirt were in the shape of the crests of Black and Potter.

After he was ready, the elves allowed him to go. He went to the floo and throwing a pinch of it in the floo, he called, "Greengrass Manor."

A few seconds later, he was in the entrance hall of Greengrass Manor where Astoria was in the entrance hall. As he stepped out, she pointed out, "You are late."

"Blame it on a couple of rabid elves", Harry said, "According to them, I couldn't go to a party looking like street urchin."

She giggled, "You have good elves. Their taste in clothing is good. I bet Daphne will be impressed."

"I don't think I was aiming to impress anyone", Harry said.

"Doesn't matter", she said, "Daphne notices these things."

"I'd rather that you don't speak whatever you think about me, Tori", Daphne said, "Shall we go, Lord Potter- Black?"

Harry presented his arm to her, "As you say, my lady."

When they arrived in the ancestral house of the Macmillan', a wizard who was at in the floo chamber, bowed to them before announcing loudly, "Lord Potter-Black and Lady Greengrass."

Ernie rushed forward grabbing Harry's hand, "Welcome to Macmillan Manor, Lord Potter-Black." He then bent on Daphne's hand and pretended to kiss her knuckles, "Lady Greengrass, welcome to Macmillan Manor."

The party was in swing and there were guests on the dancing floor where Daphne was leading him, "In balls such as these, it is customary to dance at least once before you go to dinner."

Harry nodded, "Andy told me the same. So, Lady Greengrass, can I have this dance?"

She nodded, "You may, my good sir."

He led her to the dance floor and they danced to the slow tune of the band. In his own opinion, he was doing perfectly well and this showed.

Daphne was saying, "I remember that you were a disaster at dance. I mean we all saw the performance that you put on the yule ball at the time of Triwizard."

Harry snorted, "Disaster is putting it mildly. My entire participation in that tournament was against my wishes so I decided that I was going to do the bare minimum. I had never learnt to dance and Parvati was a very decent date who did not complain once."

"I can sense there is some improvement", she said, "care to tell me how this came about?"

"Actually, Andy taught me a few basic steps so I could dance and not make a fool of myself", he said, "But she has told me that there is a lot more that I have to learn before the Yule ball."

"Yule ball?"

"Andy told me that Potters and Blacks used to throw balls on Halloween and Yule in the past before the first war. I can't throw a yule ball for obvious reasons therefore I told her to make preparations for a Yule Ball."

She nodded, "talking about Andy, I received an invitation about your birthday from regent Black. Any idea about that?"

"What! I had no idea that she has even sent the invitations. I mean she told me just yesterday that she is organizing a birthday party for me."

"Can I borrow your date for a dance?", asked Ernie.

Before Harry could reply, Daphne said, "I didn't know that you were into such things too. Does Susan need to be worried that you want to dance with my date?"

Ernie coughed in surprise and sputtered, "I d.. I don't mean that…"

Daphne was laughing, "I know and I am sorry Lord Macmillan. So, what about a dance?"

As Ernie led Daphne away, Harry was approached by Lord Fawley, "Lord Potter-Black, I have a proposition for you."

"As I see, it is not a place to conduct business transactions Lord Fawley", he said, "But I can agree to a meeting at Potter Manor tomorrow. The floo address is "Prongs Palace."

"I will reach out to you tomorrow at 12", Lord Fawley said, "There are things that we need to talk about. Your father was a dear friend of mine and we were working on changes together that we planned to introduce gradually."

"I will be most pleased to welcome you in my manor."

As Fawley was indulged by another guest, Harry was approached by Felix Rosier, "Lord Potter-Black, I have been meaning to reach out to you."

Harry nodded and spoke out of the corner of his mouth, "Is there any progress on the front that we discussed about a while ago? I must say that the time is opportune for us to make the strike while the iron is hot."

"I have made the necessary preparations", he said, "Have you managed the support necessary?"

"Of course, I have", he said, "I know it is going to be long drawn-out battle from here but someone has to fight the good fight."

"This has gone on long enough" Felix said, "And if allowed to go anymore, it will lead to stagnation and ultimately death of our society. Two wars have pushed us back while our neighbours are making progress by leaps and bounds."

After that, Harry went to reclaim Daphne from Ernie and they danced for sometime before she was asked for a dance by Neville while Harry got Ginny.

"You know I didn't even recognize you at once", she said, "I mean you look like royalty in these clothes."

Harry snorted, "Kreacher kept me captive while he worked on me. It isn't as if I had a choice in it."

She chuckled, "At least someone is keeping you in line."

"Where are Ron and Hermione?", he asked.

She pointed to a corner, "There they are. Ron couldn't dance and Hermione's shoes conveniently started troubling her so they have commandeered a table for themselves."

Harry grinned, "If it wasn't for Andy, I would have been the same."

The ball was a success and Harry personally met all the members of the Wizengamot who had been invited including Kingsley.

"Kingsley what about the students who were torturing students last year at Hogwarts?"

"Robards has made a list. Parkinson, Nott, Goyle, Bulstrode and a few others have been marked by him."

"Nott? As in Theodore Nott? The Wizengamot member?"

"No", he said, "Thaddues Nott, his cousin who was a year behind you all. Theo Nott had been cleared of all wrong doing."

The ball went till late however Harry excused himself within time saying that he had to go to the office the next morning. Leaving Daphne at Greengrass Manor, he returned to Potter Manor.