The Prophecy's Shadow

"Well see that's the second part of the gossip. Apparently Black was, no is Potter's godfather."

"Wouldn't the rituals as godfather prevent him from…."

"Precisely which leaves the question on whose word did the Wizengamot try Black and who made the accusations of kidnapping. Not to mention the most basic irregularity of a trial where the defendant doesn't get the opportunity to defend themselves."

"Is there any proof?"

"Of what?"

"Of any of it or is it all gossip?"

"I know the wills of the Potters were sealed by Albus Dumbledore, unread. He votes the Potter seat and he has doled out the other positions the Potter's have traditionally held to his cronies. And the details of Black's trial are a matter of public record and the goblins refuse to acknowledge it's results."

"Sounds like Albus is playing God. I'll make inquires maybe I can get more information and proof. After what he tried with Neville I don't like or trust the man at least not about some things."

"Oddly enough that was the conclusion I reached after watching him maneuver at the ICW conference. What did you mean when you said, after what he tried with Neville?"

"After what happened to Frank and Alice, Dumbledore made noises that I was to busy being "La Grande Madam" to take proper care of my grandson to those in authority at WCPS. I got wind of it and was able to head it off but…"

"Do you know why?"

"Frank and Alice went into hiding in one of the family houses shortly after Neville was born. They came out just four days after You-know-who's disappearance only to be attacked by the Le Stranges the same day. When they went to hide I heard something about there was some prophecy about a baby born near the end of July they thought it might be about Neville."

"The Potter's son was born July 31 a day after Neville."

"Then that prophecy might be the reason for Dumbledore's machinations."

"Indeed. Thank you Augusta know that anything you share with me will be held in confidence."

"If I hadn't already known that I would have said nothing Amelia." They went back to watching the two children playing until it was time for the Longbottoms to return to their manor.

On June 21st Minerva walked to the floo in her office and called out the Leaky Cauldron. She came through and was greeted by Tom.

"Ah Minerva, Mr. Lupin said you'd be joining him. He's in private parlor # 2 waiting on you. If you tell me what you want to drink I'll bring it in when I come to collect your food order."

"Tea if you please."

"Of course."

Minerva moved to the door of the parlor which was open. "Remus you look better than the last time I saw you."

"Thank you, new robes have a way of doing that." he said with a smile. "You are looking well too Minerva." he gave her a slight hug then helped her with her seat at the table. "I wanted to talk about…" There was a tap on the door, then Tom pushed it open and brought a tea tray in. "Thank you, Tom."

"Have you decided what you want for lunch?"Tom asked.

Minerva looked at the chalkboard on the parlor wall that gave the menu for the day. "I'll have the chicken pot pie."

Remus said, "I'll have the Cornish Pasties and a salad."

Minerva hastily added, "Salad does sound good. I"ll have one as well."

Tom nodded and left closing the door behind him.

"So Remus you were saying?"

"Minerva did you ever doubt…"he trailed off.

"Did I ever doubt what Remus?"

"Did you ever doubt Sirius betrayed James and Lily?"

"No because who else would James have chosen, and the Headmaster certainly believes he did it."

"Have you ever doubted the Headmaster or questioned his motives or actions?"

"Of course not, I have…" Minerva paused as she remembered a day when she had seen something that made her wonder about what Albus was thinking. November 1 the day she watched the… Dursleys that was their name. Albus and she had been having dinner when his monitors at Godric's Hollow had gone off.

Albus had sent for Hagrid and told him retrieve Harry and bring him to his aunt's #4 Privet Drive in Little Whinging, Surrey. She had observed the family and had been appalled at the thought of little Harry growing up with those people. Albus had gone to the ministry that day but he had never told her what he had been doing. She paused. "Once. Only once. Why?"

At that moment there was a knock on the door. Remus got up and answered it. Amelia Bones swept in. "Professor McGonagall, Remus. Remus things are crazy at the DMLE today I can't stay but I brought a pensieve and the memory if you could drop it back by my office when you're done.."

"Of course Amelia. It would have been better if you could stay but I understand."Remus said.

As quickly as she came Amelia Bones left. Minerva's curiosity was piqued. "Remus I've known you since you were put in my house sixteen years ago what is this all about?"

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