November 1994
Hogwarts School of Witchcraft and Wizardry
Hearing Amelia's question, Harry maintained a blank expression on his face while Amelia continued staring at him.
His mind was still wondering the question if he should come clean. Now, that it was inevitable to openly confront Voldemort and that time was coming close, he decided to come clean.
As Narcissa had said, he needed trusted allies to win against Voldemort.
"Voldemort," said Harry. "Is coming back."
Amelia though had a premonition of such an answer, her eyes still widened in horror.
"What do you mean by coming back?" She asked with stammer.
"Have you heard of horcrux?" Asked Harry.
Amelia's eyes again widened.
"It seems you have," said Harry seeing her reaction.
After taking few moments to gain composure, Amelia asked, "Did dark lord create horcrux?"
Harry nodded, "Not one but horcrux… but horcruxes."
Amelia was feeling increasing level of shock every next moment.
"How many?" She asked her tone a bit frightened.
"5," said Harry. "Might be possible, he had created an additional one."
Harry in his answer did not count himself. The diary, the diadem, the locket, the cup and the ring being the 5 horcrux. From the memories, Harry knew that Voldemort's original plan was to create 6 horcrux.
[When Harry had acquired Voldemort's memories, Nagini as a horcrux had not been created. So, he is unaware of that.]
Amelia took deep breath, "How do you know of all this?"
Harry shook his head, "There are things which should remain secret."
He continued, "Out of 5 horcruxes, 1 have already been destroyed. While I have 2 more in my possession."
"I am also hopeful of location of another one, while Bellatrix Black is the one who knows the location of the final horcrux," he added further.
Hearing this a sense of calm spread over Amelia. It seemed hopeful to finish off Voldemort.
"From when are you aware of the dark lord returning back?" asked Amelia.
"Hints have been from first year," answered Harry. "The wraith in the first year… it was Voldemort."
Amelia's eyes widened for the umpteenth time today, "You faced the dark lord in your first year?"
Harry sighed and nodded and then proceeded to tell Amelia the story the diary and Tom Riddle and the Basilisk.
"Unbelievable," muttered Amelia in another moment of shock. "To think that the dark lord is a half blood?"
Harry nodded, "The propaganda that he was heir of Slytherin and of noble blood which was his biggest rallying power was all lie."
"On appropriate time, this fact will be exposed to the whole world."
Amelia nodded and went quiet and tried to process all what she had learned today when Harry dropped another bomb.
"Sirius Black," said Harry. "Is innocent."
"Peter Pettigrew was the secret keeper and betrayer of my parents."
Amelia this time was though less shocked. Harry raised his eyebrows at her almost neutral expression.
"Not much shocking," said Amelia. "When Black was initially accused, it was almost unbelievable for me. I always had a tingling."
"I knew their group quiet well and to think that Sirius could have betrayed your parents was something really difficult to believe."
"So, where is he hiding?" Asked Amelia.
"Not far away," said Harry. "It seems I need to get Peter to prove him innocent."
Amelia agreed, "This does seem the only way."
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After a moment of silence, Harry asked, "What are your plans, now, that you are not a DMLE head?"
Amelia shook her head, "No plans."
"Want to work at Hogwarts?" Asked Harry.
"What post? I believe you have all the positions full," said Amelia.
"I can always make one," said Harry.
"You will be," he contemplated. "Advisor to the duelling club."
She chuckled, "I accept. Well, I will be close to my niece, whatever happens…"
"Not whatever," Harry cut her across. "Voldemort will die."
Harry got up, "I will ask professor McGonagall to make arrangements for you."
Amelia nodded and followed behind Harry in the great hall.
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Harry came out and stood on the stage of the great hall. His eyes caught the face of Susan who was having an anxious expression on her face. She had also learnt the news from the newspaper only.
"Good morning, everyone," said Harry. "I am here to announce the formation of a duelling club in Hogwarts. Every student from first year to final year can nominate themselves for the club."
"It is entirely voluntary," said Harry. "But seeing the recent attacks, I would recommend everyone to learn few self defensive spells."
"Those who are interested will handover their names to their house heads by tomorrow," said Harry.
He gestured towards Amelia, "Madam Amelia Bones will be the advisor of the duelling club."
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He had just finished speaking when Harry felt the Hogwarts tingling.
He had decided to place Hogwarts under lockdown so that no stranger could enter Hogwarts. But he had not done so and thus he felt few people coming inside Hogwarts.
His face lit up in a smirk and he gazed towards the big widen gate of the great hall.
Moments later, in walked 6 people. Walking in the lead were three faces, Albus Dumbledore, Lucius Malfoy and Dolores Umbridge. Following behind them were three aurors.
Albus Dumbledore had a calm and serene facial expression. Lucius' face was stiff as always but the hidden delighted victory was not hidden in his eyes.
Dolores Umbridge, had a big expression of smirk on her face. It was as if she was coming after some kind of victory.
Harry narrowed his eyes and awaited their arrival.
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