Dumbledore was having a good morning. With everything that had happened, he knew today he would have his chance to get Harry back under his control. When the Daily Prophet had arrived, he tossed it to the side so he could enjoy his breakfast. Once he was finished, he finally picked up the paper. He read the headline and choked on his tea.
Who had talked? Who was still alive that knew all of his secrets? He read through the article and became worried, and mad. This could ruin him! Maybe people won't read it or maybe they'll think it's all lies.
He paled when he remembered he had to attend the Wizengamot today. He knew someone wouldn't let this slide. Just when he was about to enact his plan to get Harry back under his control, too.
He scowled at the paper one more time before heading out. Someone would pay for this, he would make sure of that!
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Entering the Wizengamot, Thalia had to hold back her smile when she realized every member had a copy of the Prophet. She was so happy they had planned for the story to be released today.
Lord Malfoy noticed her when she was looking for a seat. "Lady Potter" he grinned when she noticed what she was looking at. "How do you think he will be today?"
"Hopefully he won't show" she grinned back.
"I doubt we will get that lucky" he muttered.
Just as she was going to respond, Dumbledore burst through the doors and headed to his Chief Warlock seat.
The man looked around to see everyone had a copy of the Prophet. He wanted to know who was responsible and he would make them wish they had never opened their mouth. He noticed the new face, a young witch sitting next to Lord Malfoy.
Dumbledore called the session to order, "Is there any new business to begin?" he asks the court clerk.
"Lady Potter is here to claim all of the Potters seats." The clerk tells him.
Dumbledore stares at Thalia when she stands, "Do you have proof you are who you claim?"
"I have proof from the goblins as well as my fathers will" She told him with a smile.
The papers were looked over by the clerk before being handed to Dumbledore. He looked them over and paled. He could have been voting more seats than he had been. Through gritted teeth, he said "Lady Potter, welcome."
Thalia sat. She knew Lucius was trying not to laugh. They listened as the notes from the last session were read and then when new items were entered.
Dumbledore paled when he read, "Trial for Peter Pettigrew will be held on Monday. Questioning and sentencing will be conducted on the same day" He looked around to the members and asked, "Is there anything else to bring on record?"
Lord Nott stood, "Perhaps we should discuss removing you as Hogwarts Headmaster and our Chief Warlock."
Dumbledore scowled, "There's no need for that."
Lady Longbottom stood, and to the surprise of many, said "You should have to answer for the things released in the Prophet."
"We all know the Prophet likes to exaggerate." Dumbledore blustered.
"So, you didn't send children into the Forbidden Forest for detentions, at night?" Lord Malfoy spoke up.
"How about the stories of you and Grindelwald?" another asked.
Thalia watched as Dumbledore began to lose his composure. She decided to push him over the edge, "How about when you sealed my fathers will and stuck my brother with magic hating muggles?"
Dumbledore scowled, "Everything I've done has been for the Greater Good."
"Well, your 'Greater Good' bull won't work anymore. We all know you and Grindelwald came up with that together!" Another Lord replied.
"I am your Chief Warlock! I don't have to answer these questions!"
"Then I will ask for a vote of no confidence, do I have a second?" Lord Yaxley asked. Everyone was shocked when light follower, Lord Brown, seconded him.
"Albus Dumbledore, you have lost your seat as Chief Warlock, remove yourself from the seat." Lady Longbottom told him.
Dumbledore stepped down, "You may have removed me from Chief Warlock but you don't hold the power to remove me from Hogwarts!" Turning, he stormed from the room.
"We will now hear votes for a new Chief Warlock" the court clerk said.
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Lord Greengrass had been chosen for the position of Chief Warlock. Thalia and Lucius agreed he would be a good fit. He was grey and would vote for the bills that were best for the Wizarding World.
Walking out of the courtroom, Madam Bones stopped Thalia. "Lady Potter"
"Madam Bones, can I help you with something?"
Sighing, Madam Bones said, "Our investigation against the Dursleys has completed." She handed over a file, "I think we're going to have to wait to prosecute them, at least until we have Dumbledore in custody."
Thalia hadn't been expecting that, looking to Lucius, she could tell he was surprised as well. "Madam Bones, what will I find in this?" She held up the file.
"Nothing good. I suggest reading it at home and maybe have some backup." She looked to Lucius.
Thalia nodded, "Thank you Madam Bones." Looking to Lucius, she asked, "Would you mind bringing Narcissa over? I have a feeling I'm going to need help."
Lucius nodded. He knew this could be very bad and wondered if he should let Malachi know.
~~~~[slight warning for child abuse mentions]
Harry noticed something was off when his sister got home. She had told them how the meeting went but she seemed to be stalling. When the Malfoys came through the floo with Malachi, he started to worry.
Thalia didn't want to read the report. She knew she wouldn't be able to hold Remus and Sirius back when she would want to join them. Once everyone was in her office, she pulled the file out and looked to her little brother.
"Madam Bones finished her investigation of the Dursleys." She watched Harry shift, "You don't have to be here when I read it if you don't want to. We will all understand."
Harry realized she had called in backup, that's why the Malfoys and Malachi were here. Shaking his head, he said, "Read it".
Thalia nodded and opened the file. The first line made her temper flare. "Vernon and Petunia Dursley were paid thirteen hundred pounds for the care of one Harry James Potter, beginning November second, 1981. Albus Dumbledore created a contract for them to house Harry until he began his seventh year of Hogwarts. While Harry resides with the Dursleys, wards would be erected on the property. No maintenance needed for ward upkeep, Harry's magic will feed them."
All glass in the room shattered. Lucius sent a shield over the windows while Narcissa repaired them. They turned back to Thalia when she continued.
"Petunia Dursley stated she had only seen Albus Dumbledore, three times between 1981 and 1991. First time, Harry age three had a bout of accidental magic which required obliviation. Second time, Harry age five, petrified Vernon Dursley after a confrontation and Dumbledore had to upetrify him, required obliviation. Third time, Harry age nine" Thalia froze, she couldn't say it, didn't want to say it. Her eyes looked up and met her little brothers. He nodded for her to continued. Clearing her throat, "age nine, Dumbledore was summoned to fix a broken arm caused by Vernon Dursley, obliviation required."
Malachi and Lucius moved quick. Sirius and Remus had moved to apparate but were frozen. Both men were pissed and wanted to take it out on Vernon. Thalia wasn't much better. She watched as Narcissa wrapped her brother in a hug. Her eyes moved to the two who had become family. She wanted to let them go after that man but knew it would only cause trouble.
She hadn't realized her grip on the desk had been so hard. She seemed to have done a partial shift. When Malachi touched her arm, she looked up to him.
"You're stabbing your desk" He said it quietly but he was curious. He watched as her claws retracted. Lifting a brow, he whispered "Those are interesting."
Thalia smirked, "Shh, it's a secret" He pulled her up and made sure she was okay. "Thank you" she whispered and moved over to her brother and Narcissa. The usually stoic womans eyes were red, she had been holding back tears. Releasing Harry, she gave Thalia a hug then moved over to where her husband had her cousin frozen still.
Sitting next to her brother, she asked "Are you okay little brother?"
Harry honestly didn't know. His relatives had been paid to take care of him but always complained about not having money because of him. He hadn't told his sister or anyone what really happened there. Now he finds out Dumbledore always knew and helped cover it up! Looking to his sister, he shakes his head and buries his face in her neck.
Lucius finally released Sirius and Remus. They may not have been happy about being stopped but they both knew it was for the best. Narcissa walked over to check on them.
Malachi watched the siblings. He couldn't imagine how hard that had been for them, it was hard for him! When he felt Thalia's magic, he had been worried she would disappear. Although, he was sure they could get away with those monsters' murders.
The room was so quiet that everyone heard when Thalia whispered, "We will make them suffer. I promise you."
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Malachi watched as Thalia flitted about the room. Today was Harry's birthday and she wanted everything to be perfect. He understood, the poor kid had never had a birthday party. He had been really surprised when Harry invited him. So, here he was, watching the witch he wanted as his.
Harry entered the room and watched his sister before moving over to Malachi. "She does realize everything's perfect, right?"
"She's just making sure. I'm sure meeting the Weasley's is also making her nervous."
"Oh. She has nothing to worry about, she's an amazing person. How could they not like her?"
Malachi lowered his voice so only Harry could hear him, "They are devoted to Dumbledore and the light. Your sister isn't light, and she associates with me and the Malfoys." He watched as what he said sunk in for Harry.
"Well, if they can't get along with my sister, then they can run back to Dumbledore." Harry wouldn't let anyone bad mouth his sister.
Thalia froze when the floo went off. Looking to the doorway, she seen her brother and Malachi. "Brother, I believe your guests are here." She smiled and he turned to greet them. Taking a calming breath, she braced herself to meet the Weasley's.
Malachi pulled her to him when she walked by. Giving her a kiss, he said "You have nothing to worry about love." She gave him a small smile. "Let's go meet the Weasley brood." He laughed when she smacked his arm.
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Mrs. Weasley was fussing over Harry when his sister walked in. Ron greeted her but Harry introduced everyone else. "Mr. and Mrs. Weasley, this is my sister Lady Thalia Graves Potter."
Arthur greeted her with his children but Molly seemed to be on guard. "Hello" Molly greeted. She looked to Remus and Sirius when they entered with Hermione, "Oh, hello dear."
Malachi frowned as did Harry. Walking over to his sister, he gave Mr. Weasley a smile when he began talking to her.
Hermione walked up when they were finished, "Hello Thalia, Thalia's friend" she grinned as Malachi smirked.
"Hello Hermione. How are your parents?" Thalia asked. She thought the muggleborn girl had gotten lucky in the parent department. Not many muggles did well with magical children, especially the religious.
"They're good. We're going to the alley next week so I can get a pet." Hermione told the, she then asked, "Where's Tia?"
"She's around here somewhere. Sirius has been fighting with her, he just needs to learn to put shiny baubles away." Both girls laughed when they noticed Sirius scowling at what she had said.
"That things a monster!" He growled as he stomped past them.
"Brother, would you like to move this outside? I figured the others might like to fly" Harry grinned and led his friends outside, first he stopped to hug his sister.
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Thalia waited until she caught Mrs. Weasley alone. "Mrs. Weasley, you seem to have issue with me." Malachi choked at her blunt comment.
Molly could only stare. Gathering herself, she said "I find it odd that you seemed to come out of nowhere and now Dumbledore says you're leading poor Harry down a dark path. Associating with people like the Malfoys" She then shoots Malachi a look.
"Well, it's not smart listening to a man who condones child abuse and stealing from orphans" Malachi said.
Grabbing Malachi's hand, Thalia adds, "And the Malfoys are family so you shouldn't speak ill of them."
Molly was stunned. "Albus would never do that! I don't like that you're trying to turn Harry dark! That boy deserves better than you!"
Unfortunately for Molly, Harry overheard her and wasn't going to put up with anyone disrespecting his sister. "Mrs. Weasley, you have no right to speak to my sister like that" he walked over and stood next to Thalia and Malachi, "Thalia saved me from hell and whatever Dumbledore had planned for me."
Molly looked confused, "Dumbledore would never leave you in a bad home. I think your sister has been"
"Enough!" Harry yelled, causing the glass in the room to explode. He glared at the woman, "If you're going to spout Dumbledore's bullshit, then you can leave!"
Huffing, Molldy glared at Thalia before stomping away to find her husband.
Thalia wrapped her brother in a hug, "I'm so sorry Harry. I had hoped she could see past the lies."
"No one gets to bad mouth you, you saved me" he whispers, squeezing her to himself. No one spoke when Molly stomped past them without her family. Hering the floo, they headed outside.
Mr. Weasley walked up to them with Sirius and Remus, "Lady Potter, I'm so sorry for my wifes words. She can't seem to see Dumbledore's flaws."
"It's okay Mr. Weasley, I'm sure there will be a lot who won't be able to" She smiled. They didn't let Molly ruin their day and continued to celebrate Harry.
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