A new Life for Harry Potter.

Authors Note: Hey guys sorry this took so long. Thanks for being patient and givng me the time I needed to get my head straight. As always thanks for all the review and votes I love you all lol. Now a few of you have mention before how you wouldnt mind a little three way action between Snape, Hermione,and Lucius. If you guys want to see this happen put your answer in a review.

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Albus Dumbledore could be called many things, except coward. Whenever he had trouble with someone or something he faced it head on. Now was no exception, he sat quietly as the Hogwarts Board of Governors all sat and began discussing why they were there. Dumbledore had a kind and welcoming look on his face but on the inside he was seething. He couldn’t understand how a bunch of bumbling old fools like these had the right to tell him if he was fit to run a school.



He was Albus Dumbledore for crying out loud, defeater of Grindelwald and easily the greatest light wizard in the world. Dumbledore vowed right then and there that once he had defeated Voldemort he would do away with the entire Board of Governors. He was pulled out of his dark thoughts when Lucius Malfoy stood to talk.



“Gentlemen, we are here today to discuss Albus Dumbledore’s future at Hogwarts as Headmaster. No one here is going to dispute Dumbledore’s greatness. His time as Headmaster of Hogwarts has revolutionized our education system and has been a shining example of our world’s strength. However I feel that in recent months he has started to slip. Frightening students with talk of The Dark Lords return. Going so far as to attack my house because he had a hunch the Dark lord was hiding inside. He has already lost two students and has no explanation how it could have happened. Gentlemen Hogwarts is an institution for learning not a place for this man to use his power for personal vendettas. I believe it is time for the great Albus Dumbledore to step down while his honor is still intact.” Lucius told them.



Dumbledore was about ready to kill after Lucius’ long winded speech. He looked around at the other Governors; they were putty in Lucius’ hands. Dumbledore knew he was done for; he was going to be ousted from Hogwarts.



He let the bitter rage settle in his stomach as he held his head high. He may be down but under no circumstances was he out. An hour later the meeting had dismissed and Albus Dumbledore was no longer Headmaster of Hogwarts. Daily Profit reporters had flocked the main hall of the Ministry trying to get a good story.



He declined interviews as politely as possible as he walked briskly through the lobby. He stepped into a floo and went back to Hogwarts. The governors had giving him until the end of the day tomorrow to get all his affairs in order pack and leave the school. When he stepped through into his office Minerva was there waiting for him.



“So what did they say?” She asked. He didn’t say anything he just walked over to the small wet bar he kept beside a book case. He poured himself a nice glass of brandy and settled in his chair. Minerva was looking at him worriedly but she stood there quietly waiting for him to speak.



“Well Minerva it seems the board of governors feel I am no longer fit to run Hogwarts, I have been let go. I put your name up for nomination for Headmistress, as you were already my deputy. If they offer I think you should take it, the children will need someone who will keep them safe.” He told her. Minerva looked flabbergasted. Never in a million years did she think they would fire Albus. She had always thought the man would die in his potion as Headmaster.



“So one little mistake was worth your entire political career. Lucius Malfoy that evil bastard, he has the whole Ministry eating out of his hands. Don’t worry Albus I’m sure they will see the error in their decision and ask you back.” She said. He chuckled softly and shook his head.



“Minerva it’s alright, I had expected this to happen. This is the consequence for my hasty actions. Even though it saddens me greatly to leave this school I can now focus on more important matters.” He told her.



“What will you be doing Albus, is there any way I can help you?” She asked him. He looked at her for a moment. Minerva was a true Gryffindor; she let logic and loyalty dictate her life. If she knew of half the things he had done she would either cures him into the next life or keel over dead. No he couldn’t tell her what was really going on, that was one or the reasons he kept her from order meetings.



“Alas Minerva what I will be doing is far too dangerous to involve the future Headmistress of Hogwarts in.” He told her. She looked liked she wanted to argue but he cut her off. “Trust me this is for the best.” He said. She nodded and left his office. He waited for a moment after she left; he summoned two house elves to begin packing up his belongings. He went over to the fire place and flooed to the Weasley’s.



He stepped into the Weasley’s overtly crowded living room and dusted the soot off his robes. He could smell Molly’s cooking wafting in from the kitchen. He could hear the loud chatter of the children up stairs. He walked through the living room and into the small stuffy kitchen. Molly was busy toiling away at the stove while Arthur was quietly reading at the table.



“Good afternoon Molly, Arthur I hope I’m not disturbing you all.” He said smiling politely.



“Oh Merlin no it’s an honor to have you in our home Albus.” Arthur told him as he shook his hand. He moved out of the way offering Dumbledore the seat at the head of the table he had been occupying before. Molly came over and set a hot cup of tea and a blueberry scone in front of him. Dumbledore chuckled quietly, they were like obedient little house elves he thought.



“Is everything alright Albus, your early the meeting isn’t supposed to start for another hour and the others haven’t arrived yet.” Molly said.



“The board of governors has dismissed me as Headmaster of Hogwarts effective immediately.” He told her. Molly gasped in shock and Arthur looked outraged. That’s the thing Dumbledore liked most about the Weasley’s the whole lot of them were unwaveringly loyal. Once you gained their trust they would follow you blindly. He had already gotten Molly and Arthur to unknowingly commit a number of crimes, all in the name of the light of course.



“How can they even do this, those children will be in danger. You know who has already taken Helaine and Hermione he’ll probably come after Ron and Ginny next.” She said. Dumbledore wanted to sneer and tell her that her useless son and flighty daughter weren’t important to anyone let alone Voldemort.



“No worries Molly I have nominated Minerva for my replacement. I am sure the board of governors will take her, your children will be safe.” He told her reassuringly. The kindly woman smiled at him with pure respect and devotion shining in her eyes.



“What are we going to do Albus? If the ministry just continues to sit idly by then the dark lord will have the world in his clutches in no time. We can’t just turn a blind eye like the rest of the world it’s time we took real action.” Arthur said. Albus was pleased with his reaction. He also thought it was time they all took greater action in this war. No more of this sitting around hearing report after report of possible false information. Now was the time to draw their enemy out into the open.



“You are correct Arthur, it is time we took action that is the very reason I called this meeting for tonight. Cornelius doesn’t want to see what is right in front of him, well I say it’s time we pushed his hand a little. Give him no choice but to open his eyes and see the real danger of this situation.” Dumbledore told them.



“What do you think we should do Albus?” Molly asked.



“You may not like how this sounds but I assure you it is the only way. Everyone believes Voldemort is dead and no one has seen him in over fifteen years. Well what better way to prove to the Ministry of his return by having Voldemort and a few of his followers show up in a public place full of people.” He told them. Molly and Arthur both gasped in shock and were looking at him as if he had grown a second head.



“How do you plan on doing this there is no way you could trick him into coming out in the open like that.” Arthur said. Dumbledore had to fight the urge to slap him; it was like dealing simple minded children he thought.



“It will not be the real dark lord Arthur. We will disguise ourselves as death eaters and raid Diagon alley, it’s the only way to prove to everyone that you know who is back and to gain support for our side. Without it we don’t have a chance of winning this war.” He told them. They both looked nervous and unsure. Dumbledore flicked his wrist and had his wand in hand ready to obliviate them both at the first sign they were turning on him.



“Well if you say this is the only way then you have our full support.” Arthur said while Molly nodded in agreement. Dumbledore smiled. He was pleased things were starting to look up and all the pieces were falling back into place.



Meanwhile none of them noticed the flesh colored piece of string that had been hanging from the ceiling during their conversation, or the two identical bodies that were listening on the other end.

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