I agree" Flitwick nodded "I can't think of a single race magical or not that would approve of his treatment, it's a wonder the boy hasn't already aligned himself with the death eaters to get rid of these muggles. Even with his parents I can bet he'd be tempted to do so, what amazes me is Harry is smart enough to not judge all muggles based on his experience "
"I think it's a miracle the boy hasn't killed them himself" McGonagall raised her head "I don't think even I could complain if he choose to do so. I've always supported Albus, always, even when I disagreed. But now, now I can't. I have lost all faith in him, Ginny, can you please call Mr Potter back?" Ginny nodded and went to retrieve Harry. Soon the two came back with Ginny holding on to Harrys arm tightly, almost afraid he'll disappear if she lets go. Harry seemed to be the only one in the room without tears running down his eyes.
"Judging by your expressions I can assume you didn't enjoy the trip down memory lane"
"How?" Sprout asked "after all that life's done to you, after all Albus had made you go through, how can you stand to even be in the same room as him? How are you even happy?"
"Simple" Harry answered "I rather keep Albus close where I can keep an eye on him"
"You what?" Snape asked
"As long as Albus thinks that I'm firmly in the light he won't do anything, he's an idiot but he's powerful and not just in a fight. He could keep me away from Ginny or use her to blackmail me, if he even doubts my loyalty to the light then he could use all of his connections and resources to turn me into a criminal in the eyes of the ministry then I'd spend the rest of my life running or in Azkaban. That's why I haven't killed the Dursley's yet, I'm just putting up with him until I have the opportune moment to get away, once I do then I can probably work out a way to get rid of him."
"Is there a particular reason you're not in Slytherin?" Snape wondered
"Right here" Harry gestured with his head to Ginny "I only went with the lions because that's where Ginny was"
"I'll have to thank you for that" McGonagall said to Ginny but she still couldn't bring herself to smile "what I don't understand is how you're still happy? From what I've seen I'm amazed that you're still smiling?"
"Same reason" Harry smiled "I finally have someone who cares for me and someone I care for, not even death is going to take that from me. Dumbledore thinks that snake face is going to come back and I'm inclined to agree with him, I want to make it known that I'm planning to get rid of both of them. I'm not on the light side but I'm not dark either, I'm slap bang in the middle. The grey side, my side, I'm going to deal with both of them. I showed you those memories because I want you on my side, I want the four of you to join me and…" McGonagall placed her hand up to stop Harry from continuing
"Don't even bother" She smiled for what felt like the first time "I'm with you, not because you're James and Lilly's son and not because you're my favorite student. I'm with you because you have the biggest heart I've ever seen"
"You have my complete support" Flitwick added "you and Ginny are not just great students; you are the kindest and most honest souls I've ever met."
"Just you try to stop me from helping" Sprout spoke with new found determination
"If you say the word then I'll hand in my resignation and leave here immediately" Snape waited on Harrys response
"Thank you" He said, thought it was obvious he was trying not to cry again "sadly we can't leave yet, I need you four to still pretend to be in Dumbledore's pockets. You're more useful here, the first thing I need, the first thing I need all to do is help me with this guardianship issue. I have a plan that I'm pretty sure I can make Remus agree to once I explain everything to him"
"What plan?" Flitwick asked curiously
"I'm going to make him my guardian" Harry explained "I would choose one of you but then Dumbledore may just end up firing you, if he fires Remus then I could afford to keep paying him. While the ministry is very strict on letting werewolves around children I believe that if you four send in anonymous letters along with those memories, other than that one with Ginny of course, then it could work. Tell them what Dumbledore is planning to do, and how Remus is my father's friend, Sirus recommend if I ever needed help that I should contact Amelia Bones."
"I agree" McGonagall nodded "I know her, she is a very honest and hardworking woman"
"Brilliant" Harry continued "in your letters also recommend Remus, me and Ginny will also write a letter saying I want to be with Remus and how it's only temporary until Sirus is back on his feet. I'll also have to tell Sirus to write a letter of recommendation as well, I'm not suicidal anymore but I could put in that I'm 'considering drastic action' if I don't get my way and being the-boy-who-lived has it's perks. Unfortunately the news will likely become public knowledge, but what do I care, it's just more attention added on to what I've already got. If someone starts hunting the Dursley's then that's just a bonus"
"It's a shame you're not in my house" Snape, Flitwick and Sprout sighed, causing Ginny to giggle into Harrys arm.
"Tough luck" McGonagall looked at the others with a smug expression "I'm not sharing"
"Anyway" Harry chuckled "once your letters are all done then give them to me, I can have them brought to Miss Bones by flame or elf travel along with the other letters and the memories. I can also send in my bank details with them"
"Your bank details?" McGonagall raised an eye brow
"Yes it appears that for a certain number of years Dumbledore was paying the Dursley's with money from my account" Fury returned to the Professors face
"I can't tell if I hate him more than Voldermort or not" Snape growled
"Trust me when I say that you're not the only one who's angry" Harry matched his growl "but we have to put up with him for now, write in a journal or go for runs or whatever you need to do to get rid of your anger but for god sakes act normal in front of the old goat.
I had years ago managed to close the account and remove Dumbledore as my guardian from a Gringotts stand point. I'll probably have to ask for a statement from Griphook, the Goblin in charge of my vaults. I can also charge Dumbledore with purposefully sealing my parents will and taking the Potter family pensive, add all that together then Dumbledore will be overwhelmed. I've also been trying to arrange for the Dursley's to be taken to court for the longest time but I know that Dumbledore's been trying to stop that.
With all of this even he can't stop me, he'll lose a lot of respect and maybe even his chair as Chief Warlock of the Wizengamot"
"But I thought you said you wanted to keep him at Hogwarts" Sprout pointed out "won't this get him kicked out"
"I'm sure Harry has thought of that" Ginny interrupted
"Yes I have" Harry replied "even with all of this it would take the ministry a while to do anything about Dumbledore running the school, he has too many favors and connections and unless we have enough students complain we won't advance on that front. It will however make things more difficult for him and even a brilliant mind doesn't work well if it's stressed"
"Potter if you keep this up then I may just have to request you be transferred into my house" Snape smiled
"Like I said" McGonagall replied "I'm not sharing"
"Dumbledore would be put on thin ice and lose a lot of his supporters" Harry continued, ignoring the two "there may even be more investigations into what he's done and I might get more time to think about what I'd do after. This is the hard part, you five will attend the trial but you'll be on Dumbledore's side."
"What?" The group collectively shouted.
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