Mastering the Mind Art 1

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Broken Shackles

Chapter 14

Mastering the Mind Art

"Mr Potter, please follow me," asked Professor Lupin as he stood at the entrance of the Great Hall. Harry went with the man, he sent a reassuring look to a raven-haired beauty seeing her concerned before walking with the shabby man.

As they walked through the empty halls, Harry decided to poke Lupin for some much-needed information.

"Professor, what happened? Different versions are flying around," he asked curiously and Lupin looked at him with a strained smile.

Understandable, as the man assumed Sirius to be the mass murderer and the reason for his friends' death. He didn't get suspicious when the rumour of Ron's missing rat came in one of his classes.

"We assume Sirius Black broke into Hogwarts and tried to enter the Gryffindor Tower to reach you but was denied access. We are currently combing through the entire Castle to know his whereabouts.

Rest assured, Harry. We will protect you from him. Don't worry about it," he said, trying to comfort Harry but Harry could see through it.

Lupin knew something no one else did and he seemed conflicted about whether to share it or not. As that also answers the question of how Sirius was able to hide so long and reach Hogwarts without detection.

Harry knew what Lupin was thinking about and also knew about his Godfather's Animagus form. If only he knew where he was, he could hide him and arrange a safe trial.

"Where are the other Professors, Sir?" He asked just to keep the conversation going.

"They are waiting for you in the Headmaster's office, Harry," said Lupin and rushed towards Dumbledore's office.

They reached there in minutes and Lupin needn't say the password as the Gargoyle moved aside before asking and he assumed it to be Dumbledore's doing, sensing their arrival.

They entered into an enlarged Headmaster's office, which was expanded to fit all the staff members who sat in conjured chairs. 2 seats were left opposite Dumbledore for him and Lupin and without prompting, they both sat and the discussion started.

"Ah, Mr Potter. It's good to see. Please, take a seat," said Dumbledore merrily with his signature twinkle back in his eyes.

"Thank you, Professor. Can you please explain what is going on?" Harry asked in a respective tone.

"Yes, Harry. Unfortunately, Sirius Black, the mass murderer and Muggle killer had breached our securities and entered Hogwarts. We searched for him through the entire Castle, but couldn't find him. Fortunately for us, he doesn't know you are a Ravenclaw and assumed you to be a Gryffindor.

So we are discussing the best course of action and how to keep you safe in these corridors," Dumbledore said sombrely, his eyes losing their twinkle.

"Why sir? I'm safe here," said Harry and gave Dumbledore a mocking look.

"Shut up, you spoiled brat. Learn how to talk to your betters," Snape snapped and Harry decided to play with the greasy bastard for that comment.

"I suggest you put him in my Dun- the shrieking shack!" He said with a eureka face and everyone looked at him, confused.

"Or we can hide him in the Black Lake! Or we can-" Snape went on a tangent, suggesting outrageous and impossible places to hide Harry.

It went on for 5 minutes as everyone expected the man to turn a new leaf and act as nothing like this happened, but he went on and on, like an unending river and Dumbledore chose to intervene.

"We can send the brat to Azkaban for security and as-"

"Severus!" Dumbledore called loudly, as Snape ignored all his normal calls and nudged the Potions master, who turned sharply at Dumbledore.

"We appreciate your concern for Mr Potter's safety, Severus. Please take your seat," said Dumbledore and Snape sat without protest. He still had a disappointed look that all these people were ignoring his excellent suggestions, but didn't speak when the old Headmaster took over.

"Aside from Severus's suggestions, do any of you have anything to add to Mr Potter's safety?" He asked the table and everyone mulled over.

"Headmaster, I suggest you send Mr Potter to our Common Room," suggested Professor McGonagall in her infinite wisdom with a pointed look at Harry.