Whatever It Takes: Complete

Whatever It Takes


Harry swayed slightly to one side before managing to catch himself in time. He cringed as he shook his head in order to shake off the slight dizziness from his little trip. He placed a hand on his stomach; grateful for the fact his magic was protecting his children.

He took note of his surroundings quickly realising he was still in Albus’s office. Although, he knew he had gone back in time due to the fact when he had left; professors Snape and McGonagall had not been present. Then there were the very big tell tale signs. For example, “The powers that be” were not there.

Harry sighed, saying just as he saw Albus open his mouth to speak, “I can explain, Professor. But first of all you need to have the version of me of this time, along with Cedric, Amos, and Lara Diggory. I need for you to also send for Cho Chang.” He added, “Please have them come to your office.”

He continued, as he took in all of their questioning glances, “There are things of the most importance that we must discuss before the third and final task. It is a matter of life and death, literately, Sir.”

Minerva commented, “And how do we know that you’re not a death eater under the influence of a poly juice potion?” Harry instantly saw how interested both the headmaster and Snape seem to be in knowing that as well.

Harry could not help it as he scoffed, “In all due respect professor, perhaps you should consider searching our dear and delightful defence against the dark arts professor for committing such an offence.” He added dryly, “A certain individual known as Barty Crouch Jr.”

He added slyly, “Speaking of poly juice. I do believe our dear Mr. Crouch Jr is still in fact under its influence. He, who most likely even as we speak is turning the Triwizard cup into a portkey.” He added at their looks of disbelief, “Take away that flask of his, you’ll soon see what I say is true.”

He concluded, “Although it is too late to do anything about the cup. Although, it is not too late convince Cedric Diggory not to touch the cup. And no before you start making accusations, I do not want the fame and glory that comes with winning this tournament.”

When he saw they all still looked sceptical, he suggested, “Why don’t we allow Professor Snape to administer Veritaserum? He has after all threatened to do such a thing to me after some Gillyweed went missing from his own private stores during the second task.”

He added, smirking slightly when he noticed the slightly livid expression that coloured Snape’s pale features, “Although I am willing to prove everything I say is true, I still fear that I taking Veritaserum will somehow harm my unborn children.” He concluded, “Would my children be safe, professor Snape?”

Albus spoke up for the first time and asked, “Your pregnant, Mr. Potter?” at Harry’s nod he asked, “And may I ask how far along you are?” Harry sighed wearily as he started to open the six clasps running down the centre of his midnight black robes, robes designed with a concealment charm to hide his pregnancy.

On the last clasp, he pulled his robes open, revealing his heavily rounded stomach. He said when he heard Minerva gasp, “I’m six months along with twins.” He added turning towards Severus and asked, “So will they be safe, Sir? I need to know, as time is of the essence and is sadly not on my side. Please.”

Snape narrowed his eyes before replying, “They should be, Potter. As long as we don’t use a fully potent version, then yes they should remain unharmed.” Harry nodded, sighing in relief, glad is only hope to prove who he was and what he said was true, would not in turn harm his unborn children.

He then turned back to Albus and asked, “Please Sir, just have those I asked for come to your office. Then I promise I shall allow Professor Snape to administer me a dose of Vertiaserum, and then I’ll tell all that I can.”

Albus nodded and replied, “Very well, I’m going to for the time being trust you.” Harry nodded in relief.