Strategies

"The Longbottoms are in the long term ward at St. Mungos for overexposure to the cruciatus curse. The Bones were murdered not long before that. Sirius, well he is no way capable of trying to do anything about it. Wasn't Bearclaw the one you dealt with at Gringotts? And Minerva, I don't know what to say."

Harry said "I'm sorry Poppy but Aunt Minnie evidently has her lips stuck too firmly to Albus' arse or something else to care much what happens to me. I could give you so many examples of where I went to her about things and she brushed me aside. It's obvious that she signed the will out of loyalty to Albus and no matter what she says, it had nothing to do with me or my parents."

They looked up to see Cedric and Megan standing there with their mouths hanging open. Cedric finally said "Did we show up at a bad time?"

Harry got up from the bed and walked to the window to stare out of it as Poppy remained seated. "Harry, we will figure it out. I promise you I will be there for you."

"I know and I'm sorry for taking it out on you. You don't deserve that."

"It's okay and I'm glad you told me. I think its time you talked with your friends. The little schemers have done a lot in your absence and I think you should listen to them and work with them to plan your next move. You have my support in whatever you decide to do."

He nodded as he kept staring out the window while he tried to get his anger and pain under control. Poppy motioned with her head and Megan moved over behind him and wrapped her arms around his stomach. It took a few minutes but Harry finally relaxed into her embrace as he stared out the window. In a soft voice, she said "Come on Harry. Its time for Cedric and me to tell you what we've done. Just remember we did what we felt was best to help you and we are in no way trying to control you."

She slid her hand into his and then led him back to sit on the loveseat Dobby had 'borrowed' from somewhere in the castle. From its condition, Harry assumed it came from a professor's private quarters. Poppy got up and kissed his cheek before going back to her duties. Cedric was already in an armchair waiting for Harry to calm down. He said "You're looking better."

Harry snorted "I hope so. The last time you saw me, I was missing half my chest and back."

"Yeah well, I'm just looking forward to having you back around. I missed you."

He smiled "Thanks Ced. I missed you guys too even though I was asleep most of the time. That reminds me, we need to have guy talk sometime so I can tell you about some of the dreams I had. I can't say anything now because my girlfriend might get jealous but there were quite a few where this gorgeous dark haired girl climbed in bed with me and….well you get the picture."

Megan blushed and then slapped his arm. When he winced, she started apologizing and rubbing where she slapped. Cedric laughed and said "Her bedside manner needs a little work."

Harry grinned "I don't know I found her bedside manner quite enjoyable this morning well except for the drool."

Megan crossed her arms over her chest and started pouting at being picked on by the both of them. Harry smiled and said "I was just teasing love. I rather enjoyed waking up with you curled up next to me."

Megan looked up wide eyed at him. He asked "What?"

"You called me love."

"Well yeah I guess I did. Isn't that what you call someone when that's how you feel about them? I mean I know I'm not that…." He was cut off as her lips connected to his.

Cedric finally coughed and said "Um…I really don't want to sit here and watch my sister snogging. Nothing against you Harry but…"

Megan pulled away and cut him off. "Oh shut it Ced, how many times have I had to watch as you and Cho made doe eyes at each other and generally made me sick. I never said anything as all I wanted was for my brother to be happy."

Cedric replied "Yeah right. I'm sure Harry is enjoying all this but we need to get started before we are missed. Now, we did some things that you may or may not be happy with but it was what we felt was best for the time being. Our intention was to stir the cauldron and pull some of the attention off you and at the same time, block any attempts to try and control you until your plans could be put into effect."

Megan squeezed up close to him and pulled the newspaper article out of her bag. He read it and sat back in thought. When he had absorbed the information, he said "Tell your fathers I said thank you. This will make it easier in the long run I think. I don't understand all of the political stuff but I assume this will keep anyone from attempting to stop me taking control of my House."

"Yeah but there's more. We had several people come to us and offer their help. They were neutral families just like ours but are somewhat darker."

"I don't understand."

Megan said "That's another thing we will be doing from now until your birthday. We will be teaching you the political aspects of our world and try to help you understand and learn just what it means to be the Lord of a Most Ancient and Noble House."

Harry still looked at them with a blank expression.

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