A Reckoning Begins

Harry and Dobby were watching as the large group of officials along with lords and ladies made their way across the grounds and to the doors of the castle. Harry took a deep breath as he stood outside the wards that surrounded Hogwarts. He knew that the moment he crossed them, he would be committed to the plan. He felt something reach out and touch his magic and at that point, he felt he could communicate with the castle so he asked that his presence as the heir to Gryffindor and Slytherin be suppressed for the time being.

After seeing the group disappear into the castle and another deep breath, he turned to his companion and asked "You ready for this?"

Dobby chuckled and said "Yeah like you can ever be ready for something like this. You do realize that we are going to be staring both of your enemies in the face tonight?"

"Your point is?"

"You could die."

It was then that Harry let out a laugh. "Dying isn't so bad. It's living that's tough."

"Are you ready to face them again?"

"Not really but hopefully they will be off balance. I can imagine the faces when they see me alive."

"Want to lay odds on how many piss their pants? I've got friends amongst the house elves. I'm sure they would be happy to pass it along the results of their cleaning."

"No bets, I remember the last one and I'm not sure how you could top making me streak past the Pearly Gates."

Harry got serious for a minute and said "If this goes bad, get Megan and you get out of there. I'm counting on you to take care of her."

"Don't worry."

"I don't. Thanks for always being there when I do something stupid."

"There's no place I'd rather be."

They pulled the hood of the heavy cloak over their heads and then both cast the glamour that made their hands and heads looked skeletal. Dobby picked up two sticks and handed one to Harry. With a glow of their hands, the sticks were transfigured into long scythes. Dobby finally laid his hand on Harry's arm and they disappeared.

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The Sorting Hat was just finishing up placing the last of the first years when the doors to the Great Hall swung open to reveal Minister Fudge leading Amelia Bones as well as a few of her Aurors into the hall. If that wasn't enough, they were followed by Augusta Longbottom and a good amount of Lords and Ladies of the Ancient and Noble Houses.

Albus nervously stood "Good evening Minister, Madam Bones, and dignified guests. This is an unexpected surprise. May I ask what brings you to Hogwarts this evening?"

Cornelius Fudge stepped forward "That's what we would like to know Headmaster. We all received invitations requesting our presence here this evening."

"I can assure you I haven't sent out any invitations. Minerva?"

"No Headmaster, according to the schedule, it was to be a standard welcoming feast with no special guests invited to attend."

Albus looked confused for a minute before a flash occurred in the hall and another table appeared. "Well it appears as if the castle is aware of your invitation and has made accommodations. Won't you join us then?"

Albus waited for the visitors to be seated before he made his way to the podium for his start of the term announcements. Just as he was about to open his mouth, a cold voice echoed around the hall.

"Ah good, everyone has arrived. I guess that means we can get this party started."

As everyone was looking around the hall for the person behind the voice, two figures in long cloaks appeared on the steps leading down into the hall. There were startled gasps as they got a better look at the hooded duo and saw the skeletal hands and the long scythes they both held.

Albus asked "May I ask who you are and what your business is here this evening? This is a school and therefore visitors usually ask permission before arriving in the castle."

"I find it ironic that the Minster and his entourage were welcomed with open arms and yet I am not. What's the matter Headmaster, afraid of what they might overhear? Are you afraid that these Lords and Ladies would not be susceptible to compulsion or memory charms? Aren't those your weapons of choice?"

Minerva was on her feet instantly coming to the defense of Albus. "You are not welcome here and it would be wise for you to leave and cease the disparaging of the good Headmaster's name."

Harry chuckled "Headmaster, you need to put a leash on your pit bull before she gets slapped down with a rolled up newspaper."

He then turned to McGonagall and said "Don't worry Professor, his won't be the only reputation torn asunder this evening. Be patient, your time is coming as well."

Minister Fudge stood "Milord, may I respectfully inquire as to your identity what your and our purpose is here tonight?"

Harry gave him a slight bow. "Of course Minister Fudge however I would think that our identity would be very plain as we were reported to be here several weeks ago. But for those who haven't made the connection, we are emissaries from the House of Death who were sent here to investigate the circumstances surrounding the death of Harry James Potter. We asked you here to bear witness to the results of our investigation as we seek recompense for an innocent who was treated unjustly."

Amelia stood "Milord, under our laws, everyone is entitled to a fair trial before a panel of their peers. I mean no offense but I don't believe in kangaroo courts."

Harry said "And where was this justice for Harry Potter? Why did a young man in his prime choose death over life?"

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