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Harry Potter › Het - Male/Female
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Adult ++
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42
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21,185
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12
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A Visit To The Damned
Authors Note: Chapter edited 8/9/06. Thanks again to ALL my reviewers....Harry Potter is still not mine!
A Visit To The Damned
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Waking the next morning, Harry got up, dressed, then headed out for a morning run. If he was going to start training soon, he was going to be as fit as possible before hand. While on his run, he was going over the arrests of Dumbledore and Snape. He thought, ‘I need to go see Amelia and find out what the charges are against Dumbledore and provide some pensieve memories that may help out more with the charges against Snape. I want them both to regret the day they ever heard of Harry James Potter. I think after I get cleaned up, I’ll head down to the Ministry and see what I can stir up….maybe pop in and see my favorite convicts! So much for a less hectic day!’
Shortly after 10am, Harry walked into the Ministry of Magic, and after checking his wand at the security desk, made his way to the DMLE and Amelia Bones’ office. With a sly smile Harry said, “Good morning, Amelia. How are our favorite criminals managing today?”
Chuckling, she said, “I’m afraid they don’t like their accommodations very much at all. Dumbledore has been demanding every half hour to be brought before ‘HIS’ Wizengamot. I was just about to head down and charge them officially. Would you like to join Cornelius and me? He should be here in about 5 minutes.”
“Yes, thank you. I can’t wait to see Snape’s face when he learns I‘m the one taking him down!” Harry said brightly.
About 10 minutes later, Cornelius, Amelia, and Harry entered the holding cell area. They first went to Dumbledore’s cell and after making the door of the holding cell transparent, but still actually able to contain a prisoner, Amelia began the listing the formal charges.
“Albus Percival Wulfric Brian Dumbledore, you are officially charged with breaking the following laws:
1. Tampering with Legal Documents
2. Falsifying Documents
3. With-holding legal Head of House Status and Inheritance
4. Pay-Off of Ministry Officials
5. Wrongfully Interpreting a Will for Self Promotion
6. Coercion
7. Endangerment of a Child
8. Misuse of Position in the Wizengamot
9. Threatening Ministry Officials
10. Cover-up of Evidence
11. Aiding and Abetting a known Supporter of an Illegal Organization
12. Misuse of Ministry Restricted Spells, Occlemency/Legilimency
13. Misrepresentation of Potter Votes in the Wizengamot
14. Embezzlement
15. Illegal Use of the Grey Arts
Your law wizard will be sent the official charges and a court date will be set. If testifying under Veritiserum any further wrongs are revealed, charges will be added at that time.”
“This is quite the list of charges you have compiled against you, Albus. I do hope you realize that even if you get out of some of these, you will still be seeing the inside of Azkaban. I’m sure the wizarding world will be calling for your head when these charges hit the press tomorrow.” said Cornelius.
“We will see, Cornelius, we will see. I have many people who will stand by me and, make no mistake, they will aide me in proving these charges false. Harry, I would like a few moments alone, if you wouldn’t mind? I am sure we can work this out between us and still work at defeating Voldemort.” said Albus.
“I don’t think so Dumbledore. Trust me when I say that I can’t wait to bury you! As for working anything out, I happen to like your new living arrangements, and hope your Azkaban cell is even lovelier. I said yesterday, I’m through talking to you, but I have one last thing to say, if the Order meeting last night is any indication of this so-called support, your going to have a hard time worming your way out of this one.” and with that the wall became solid again and he turned his back on the one man who had caused his entire childhood to be a lie.
Making their way further into the holding cell area, they approached Snape’s cell. The door became transparent again and Amelia began to read the charges against Snape.
“Severus Tobias Snape, you are officially charged with breaking the following laws:
1. Cursing an Underage Defenseless Wizard
2. Cursing an Underage Defenseless Witch
3. Carrying the Mark of an Illegal Organization
4. Unlawful Teaching of a Ministry Restricted Spell, Occlemency
5. Misuse of Ministry Restricted Spells, Occlemency/Legilimency
6. Unlawful Abuse of Position in the Treatment of Underage Wizards in a School Setting
7. Unlawful Attempt to Use a Ministry Controlled Potion, Veritiserum
8. Embezzlement
9. Illegal Use of the Grey Arts
Your law wizard will be sent the official charges and a court date will be set. If testifying under Veritiserum any further wrongs are revealed, charges will be added at that time.”
“Harry, I believe you had a few things to say to Mr. Snape?” asked Cornelius with a glint of anticipation in his eyes, letting the young man get a little well earned revenge.
“Yes, thank you Cornelius. Amelia, wonderful job on the charges filed.” he said giving a bow as if to show, in a sarcastic, overdramatic way, how truly happy he was about the trouble Snape now found himself in. Snape looked at him with a sneer, and putting one of his own on, Harry said, “So, Snivellus, how does it feel to lose to another Potter? I do hope that when they put your ass under your own, specially brewed Veritiserum, you squeal all your dirty little secrets. I have no doubt where your true allegiance is, so why don’t you just admit that they aren’t quite what you have lead us to believe? No? Not willing to say anything without your precious potion? Okay…..personally, I can’t wait till you persecute yourself….maybe I’ll send a pensieve of you spilling your guts to Voldemort as a little gift…I’ll be sure to leave out the part where Veritiserum is being administered. I’m sure Tommy Tantrums will love to see you revealing his many secrets! But, what can you do? It is amazing how the tides have turned, is it not? Has Dumbledore come to rescue you yet? No? Oh, did I forget to mention, that he’s enjoying a similar living arrangement as yourself. Yes, well, it seems he isn’t as good at hiding his tracks as he led you to believe.”
With this, Harry lost all trace of his fake joviality, turning deadly cold, he said, “I’m going to bury you! I’m going to love every torturous moment you have while keeping the Dementor’s company. I bet you think your still going to get out this mess! How are you going to afford a decent law wizard after I reclaim all my stolen gold? Yes…I know all about the deposits and appropriation of funds you and Dumbledore have been doing these last 15 years. Did you honestly think you could get away with that? You’re a two bit player in this game, Snape, and I’ve given all the proof needed to take you out!”
Not to be outdone, Snape, with his ice black eyes boring into his least favorite student said, “You’re so full of yourself….just like your damn father! I hated him, and I hate you! You don’t have the brains or the guts to finish this! When I get out of here, and I will, you will pay for this, Potter…you and that little mudblood slut of yours. Did you know your mother was just like that Potter….slept her way up to a pureblood! I’ll give her some credit, she at least realized that the purity of blood is a prize to be had! You’re nothing but an insignificant half-blood with little power and no talent!”
“Funny that you should mention my being a half-blood…..did you know your masters’ one, too? By the shock on your face, I’ll take that as a no! Something else Dumbles didn’t share with you. I’ll let you in on a little secret, Snivellus, I’m proud to be ‘Just like My Father’, and if you ever insult Hermione or my Mother again, I’ll see to your end, personally! You’re a petty little man, who, while in court, maybe I’ll do a personality revealing spell on you, and show the world that you are the diaper wearing, thumb sucking, bonnet topped inbred that I know you to be! As for the comment about me having little power and no talent….we’ll see! I don’t know many wizards who could face your snake-faced, half-blooded master 5 times, and still be here to taunt you! I’m done hear…enjoy your stay at the Ministry Motel, and I hear Azkaban is lovely in the winter! Say hi to the Dementor’s for me!” and with that, the wall went solid again and the three headed up to the Minister’s office for tea.
After leaving the Minister and Amelia, Harry decided to head to Thurox Manor and see how his house elf friends were doing. He had some changes to make if they were going to use his Manor during time warp. Sitting out by his pool, after going over everything with Dobby and Winky that needed to be done, he saw Hedwig approaching and welcomed her by offering his arm. Once she landed, he saw two letters tied to her leg. Opening the first on, it said:
Dear Harry,
I am inviting you to another theme party! You’ll have to wait as see what the theme is….just bring a swim suit! It will be today at 4:00pm, so just floo in! The address is Abbot House! Hope you can make it!
Friends,
Hannah
Smirking at the chance of seeing Susan half naked….okay naked, he opened up the other note.
Dear Harry,
Thought I’d forward the party invite and let you know that Susan floo-called you earlier about the party. She said to call her at Abbot House. See you there!
Neville
Petting Hedwig a few more minutes, Harry called Susan, confirming that he would be at Hannah’s for the party. Thinking it would be nice to get Susan a small gift, he headed out to London. Soon, it was 3:45 and he made his way to the Leaky Cauldron and flooed to what would hopefully prove to be another night full of Susan in his arms!
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Short chapter, I know, but just wanted to get it in. Thanks again for all the great reviews and suggestions! It’s late and I’m tired….Good night! Haymak
A Visit To The Damned
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Waking the next morning, Harry got up, dressed, then headed out for a morning run. If he was going to start training soon, he was going to be as fit as possible before hand. While on his run, he was going over the arrests of Dumbledore and Snape. He thought, ‘I need to go see Amelia and find out what the charges are against Dumbledore and provide some pensieve memories that may help out more with the charges against Snape. I want them both to regret the day they ever heard of Harry James Potter. I think after I get cleaned up, I’ll head down to the Ministry and see what I can stir up….maybe pop in and see my favorite convicts! So much for a less hectic day!’
Shortly after 10am, Harry walked into the Ministry of Magic, and after checking his wand at the security desk, made his way to the DMLE and Amelia Bones’ office. With a sly smile Harry said, “Good morning, Amelia. How are our favorite criminals managing today?”
Chuckling, she said, “I’m afraid they don’t like their accommodations very much at all. Dumbledore has been demanding every half hour to be brought before ‘HIS’ Wizengamot. I was just about to head down and charge them officially. Would you like to join Cornelius and me? He should be here in about 5 minutes.”
“Yes, thank you. I can’t wait to see Snape’s face when he learns I‘m the one taking him down!” Harry said brightly.
About 10 minutes later, Cornelius, Amelia, and Harry entered the holding cell area. They first went to Dumbledore’s cell and after making the door of the holding cell transparent, but still actually able to contain a prisoner, Amelia began the listing the formal charges.
“Albus Percival Wulfric Brian Dumbledore, you are officially charged with breaking the following laws:
1. Tampering with Legal Documents
2. Falsifying Documents
3. With-holding legal Head of House Status and Inheritance
4. Pay-Off of Ministry Officials
5. Wrongfully Interpreting a Will for Self Promotion
6. Coercion
7. Endangerment of a Child
8. Misuse of Position in the Wizengamot
9. Threatening Ministry Officials
10. Cover-up of Evidence
11. Aiding and Abetting a known Supporter of an Illegal Organization
12. Misuse of Ministry Restricted Spells, Occlemency/Legilimency
13. Misrepresentation of Potter Votes in the Wizengamot
14. Embezzlement
15. Illegal Use of the Grey Arts
Your law wizard will be sent the official charges and a court date will be set. If testifying under Veritiserum any further wrongs are revealed, charges will be added at that time.”
“This is quite the list of charges you have compiled against you, Albus. I do hope you realize that even if you get out of some of these, you will still be seeing the inside of Azkaban. I’m sure the wizarding world will be calling for your head when these charges hit the press tomorrow.” said Cornelius.
“We will see, Cornelius, we will see. I have many people who will stand by me and, make no mistake, they will aide me in proving these charges false. Harry, I would like a few moments alone, if you wouldn’t mind? I am sure we can work this out between us and still work at defeating Voldemort.” said Albus.
“I don’t think so Dumbledore. Trust me when I say that I can’t wait to bury you! As for working anything out, I happen to like your new living arrangements, and hope your Azkaban cell is even lovelier. I said yesterday, I’m through talking to you, but I have one last thing to say, if the Order meeting last night is any indication of this so-called support, your going to have a hard time worming your way out of this one.” and with that the wall became solid again and he turned his back on the one man who had caused his entire childhood to be a lie.
Making their way further into the holding cell area, they approached Snape’s cell. The door became transparent again and Amelia began to read the charges against Snape.
“Severus Tobias Snape, you are officially charged with breaking the following laws:
1. Cursing an Underage Defenseless Wizard
2. Cursing an Underage Defenseless Witch
3. Carrying the Mark of an Illegal Organization
4. Unlawful Teaching of a Ministry Restricted Spell, Occlemency
5. Misuse of Ministry Restricted Spells, Occlemency/Legilimency
6. Unlawful Abuse of Position in the Treatment of Underage Wizards in a School Setting
7. Unlawful Attempt to Use a Ministry Controlled Potion, Veritiserum
8. Embezzlement
9. Illegal Use of the Grey Arts
Your law wizard will be sent the official charges and a court date will be set. If testifying under Veritiserum any further wrongs are revealed, charges will be added at that time.”
“Harry, I believe you had a few things to say to Mr. Snape?” asked Cornelius with a glint of anticipation in his eyes, letting the young man get a little well earned revenge.
“Yes, thank you Cornelius. Amelia, wonderful job on the charges filed.” he said giving a bow as if to show, in a sarcastic, overdramatic way, how truly happy he was about the trouble Snape now found himself in. Snape looked at him with a sneer, and putting one of his own on, Harry said, “So, Snivellus, how does it feel to lose to another Potter? I do hope that when they put your ass under your own, specially brewed Veritiserum, you squeal all your dirty little secrets. I have no doubt where your true allegiance is, so why don’t you just admit that they aren’t quite what you have lead us to believe? No? Not willing to say anything without your precious potion? Okay…..personally, I can’t wait till you persecute yourself….maybe I’ll send a pensieve of you spilling your guts to Voldemort as a little gift…I’ll be sure to leave out the part where Veritiserum is being administered. I’m sure Tommy Tantrums will love to see you revealing his many secrets! But, what can you do? It is amazing how the tides have turned, is it not? Has Dumbledore come to rescue you yet? No? Oh, did I forget to mention, that he’s enjoying a similar living arrangement as yourself. Yes, well, it seems he isn’t as good at hiding his tracks as he led you to believe.”
With this, Harry lost all trace of his fake joviality, turning deadly cold, he said, “I’m going to bury you! I’m going to love every torturous moment you have while keeping the Dementor’s company. I bet you think your still going to get out this mess! How are you going to afford a decent law wizard after I reclaim all my stolen gold? Yes…I know all about the deposits and appropriation of funds you and Dumbledore have been doing these last 15 years. Did you honestly think you could get away with that? You’re a two bit player in this game, Snape, and I’ve given all the proof needed to take you out!”
Not to be outdone, Snape, with his ice black eyes boring into his least favorite student said, “You’re so full of yourself….just like your damn father! I hated him, and I hate you! You don’t have the brains or the guts to finish this! When I get out of here, and I will, you will pay for this, Potter…you and that little mudblood slut of yours. Did you know your mother was just like that Potter….slept her way up to a pureblood! I’ll give her some credit, she at least realized that the purity of blood is a prize to be had! You’re nothing but an insignificant half-blood with little power and no talent!”
“Funny that you should mention my being a half-blood…..did you know your masters’ one, too? By the shock on your face, I’ll take that as a no! Something else Dumbles didn’t share with you. I’ll let you in on a little secret, Snivellus, I’m proud to be ‘Just like My Father’, and if you ever insult Hermione or my Mother again, I’ll see to your end, personally! You’re a petty little man, who, while in court, maybe I’ll do a personality revealing spell on you, and show the world that you are the diaper wearing, thumb sucking, bonnet topped inbred that I know you to be! As for the comment about me having little power and no talent….we’ll see! I don’t know many wizards who could face your snake-faced, half-blooded master 5 times, and still be here to taunt you! I’m done hear…enjoy your stay at the Ministry Motel, and I hear Azkaban is lovely in the winter! Say hi to the Dementor’s for me!” and with that, the wall went solid again and the three headed up to the Minister’s office for tea.
After leaving the Minister and Amelia, Harry decided to head to Thurox Manor and see how his house elf friends were doing. He had some changes to make if they were going to use his Manor during time warp. Sitting out by his pool, after going over everything with Dobby and Winky that needed to be done, he saw Hedwig approaching and welcomed her by offering his arm. Once she landed, he saw two letters tied to her leg. Opening the first on, it said:
Dear Harry,
I am inviting you to another theme party! You’ll have to wait as see what the theme is….just bring a swim suit! It will be today at 4:00pm, so just floo in! The address is Abbot House! Hope you can make it!
Friends,
Hannah
Smirking at the chance of seeing Susan half naked….okay naked, he opened up the other note.
Dear Harry,
Thought I’d forward the party invite and let you know that Susan floo-called you earlier about the party. She said to call her at Abbot House. See you there!
Neville
Petting Hedwig a few more minutes, Harry called Susan, confirming that he would be at Hannah’s for the party. Thinking it would be nice to get Susan a small gift, he headed out to London. Soon, it was 3:45 and he made his way to the Leaky Cauldron and flooed to what would hopefully prove to be another night full of Susan in his arms!
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Short chapter, I know, but just wanted to get it in. Thanks again for all the great reviews and suggestions! It’s late and I’m tired….Good night! Haymak