Kapitel 16: Chapter 16
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" The Wizengamot court is now in session! " said the wizard in charge of starting each meeting.
No one could remember a meeting like this. The usual distribution, until recently, was three well-defined zones, ministerial followers, the so-called light faction, and the so-called dark faction. With some independents among them.
A new group, called the neutral group, emerged shortly after. This new option included almost all of those who remained independent, as well as other dissatisfied members of the other factions.
This created a huge power imbalance.
But as soon as this meeting began, everyone realized the great change that had taken place.
The revelations about the behavior of the leader of the Light, Albus Dumbledore, created a great division in his group. They split into three. One still supported him. But the other two… had very different ways of thinking.
For the first time in the history of the British wizarding world, the most conservative group had the largest number of members.
Although not enough to be the ones who controlled the government.
Albus Dumbledore was not present at this meeting. The reasons he had given to his most loyal followers were that they should let things cool down so as not to cause further controversy.
As always, they accepted his explanation of the greater good and promised explanations when everything was resolved.
They intended to divert some of the attention by bringing up the subject of the boy's inheritance again. Hopefully, they would gain some time.
" Is there any matter to be discussed?!" asked the chamberlain of the wizengamot.
" I would like to bring to the attention of those present that the previous request to inspect the property of the member of this body, Harry Potter, has not yet been resolved! " said one of the most loyal to the old man. Many in the room protested.
" Order, order! " said Marcus Ogden, who was acting as Chief Wizard in Dumbledore's absence. " After what we've found out! Don't you think that...?!"
" The request was made before the new information appeared!" the wizard spoke again". Therefore it is completely logical to finish the request before discussing a new one!" protests were heard again.
" I agree! " replied another of the wizard's followers.
" I think for once I think the same!" To the surprise of many, it was a wizard from the pureblood faction. Ironically convinced by a certain old goat.
Despite the protests, the interim head of the Wizengamot had to agree with those who had spoken.
" As much as it bothers me!" she began." I have to agree with... Silverus Spits!" she looked at the seat of the Potter and Black family representative." Mrs. Tonks! What is your lord's answer?!" Andromeda Tonks stood up.
" My lord has decided that he no longer trusts this government!" the woman began. Protests were heard." Therefore he has decided to seek asylum in another country and take all his possessions with him!" more protests were heard." So that is your answer! The Potter and Black families are leaving this country and at the same time, I have been removed as my lord's proxy in this room!" chaos broke out. Protests and curses were heard in the room.
" ORDER, ORDER! " shouted Marcus Ogden. Little by little, the people present calmed down. " Madam, you must know that this does not mean that your lord mustn't face the request before being able to do what he has told us!"
" I believe that with his refusal he responded to what was asked of you by this body! " she said as she stood up.
" Where is he going?!" shouted the wizard who had asked to continue with the boy's investigation. She looked at him.
" The head of my family has freed me from my responsibilities! " she said. " Therefore it is useless for me to remain in this place!"
" But you have to tell us where your lord is so he can be brought before us! " demanded the other. She looked at him laughing.
" Do you really think that my lord, having decided what he will do, would tell me where he is going to go?!" she asked." The best way he has to protect me is by leaving me out of the loop on what he plans to do!" she smiled at the wizard." That way no one can force me to say what I don't know!" she protested again.
" ORDER, ORDER!" With some effort, the head wizard managed to regain control of the room." Madam! Do you really think you can leave like that?!"
" I am willing to swear that I do not know where the head of my family is and that I do not know the country he plans to go to! " the woman replied. " I am even willing to swear it if I am allowed to take out my wand! " she said looking at everyone.
" Let her swear, let her swear! " many shouted, especially those most loyal to Dumbledore.
The chief wizard waved his hand to give permission.
Andromeda took out her wand.
" I, Andromeda Tonks, swear on my magic that I do not know where the head of my house is, nor where he intends to go!" after finishing she raised her wand." Lumos!" the light came out of her wand." Nox!" the light disappeared." I think this proves that what I said is true! If you'll excuse me, I have to go to my house, since I'm not a member it's not necessary to stay in this room!"
With that, the Chief Wizard nodded, and with a signal the Aurors opened the door and let her out.
Andromeda smiled at Hermione's brilliant idea. No one had even thought that it all seemed like a trick. The oath was real, Harry wasn't on the island at the time and he hadn't told the woman where he was or where he would go from there. Therefore she hadn't lied and all those fools hadn't even thought about her oath.
As soon as she got home she would gather her possessions and leave with everyone to Blackrock, far away from all the madness.
Inside the room, several others smiled as they watched what had been planned go off without a hitch.
They would wait for the meeting to end and then they would also disappear from this madness they called the British magical government. They would only be there long enough to see what they were plotting against Harry and thus know what else they were planning against them.
In the Ministry atrium, Albus was briefed by his followers as soon as he left the meeting room. His mind began to create plans and think about how to locate the damned Potter.
Suddenly one of his followers approached and told him that he had heard that several of the lords close to the Potter boy were thinking of changing sides after being abandoned.
This made the old man stay to find out more and hopefully gain some support.
At that moment, a group of witches entered the Hogwarts grounds to take their respective sons and daughters out of there.
It was no use for the annoyed deputy headmaster to protest. He could do nothing to stop them from leaving. Inwardly he was happy about this.
Amelia was among those who would be taking her children away. Ironically, Luna Lovegood was also waiting for her, having some time ago obtained permission from her father to change schools whenever she wanted.
Amelia and her niece left the castle accompanied by the unusual Ravenclaw.
With them, the last young people in the group were out of the hands of the old manipulator.
When Dumbledore arrived, he would find that several of his most important students were missing.
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Snape entered Dumbledore's office.
" The crazy woman is not at home either, " he said to the old man.
" All of them! " said the old man, annoyed. " All the children have disappeared. " He put his hands in front of his face, trying to calm down. " And the same thing happens with their families."
" The mad girl's father was at his house." Snape corrected him.
" Xenophilus doesn't know anything." added the old man." He wasn't even part of the group."
" But his daughter…"
" I'm sure she told him some story and he's delighted." the old man interrupted him." That girl is very clever."
" She's bloody mad! " Snape protested.
" And yet she remains at the front of her year, " added Albus. " I'm sure there's more to it than meets the eye. We've been well fooled."
" I don't understand you."
" All of this has been planned in advance." he continued." They knew I would do everything possible to get Harry to come to light. Or at least find out where he is. Without a doubt, everything that happened today at the Wizengamot was a ruse to escape. They even managed to make me stay longer and give them time to flee." he let out a sigh." This confirms my fears."
" Which ones? " Snape asked.
" I'll explain it to you soon." he said taking out a parchment and starting to write names." What you do have to know is that from this moment on if you have news of any of the members of the so-called Potter group." he looked at him seriously." We must do everything possible to eliminate them."
" What you propose is…!"
" I've started spreading a rumour." he said, pushing the scroll closer to him." These are all members of a dangerous group of werewolves and insane wizards who serve them. It helps that the boy is being sought by the Ministry." He crossed his hands in front of his face." I'll soon get the Ministry to authorize his… elimination."
" If this comes out more..."
" Everything is for the greater good." the old man finished.
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With everyone on the island, tempers calmed. They knew that by now the old man would have discovered their disappearances and would no doubt link them to Harry.
By now the old man would have managed to convince everyone to consider all members of the group as traitors to the country.
Their faces would be all over the country.
Still, there was no one who did not want to see the faces of everyone in the Wizengamot when they realized that not only they but all their possessions had disappeared from the country.
In the future, the economy of the British wizarding world would suffer for a time. Both because of what the group's wealth represented for the country, and because of the group's foreign contacts. The Delacrues would have something to do with this.
There was only one thing left to deal with for the moment.
" Have you contacted Ireland? " asked Cyrus Greengrass.
" The last thing I did before entering the wonderful farewell meeting." Amelia answered smiling." I have already organized everything, without needing to notify the Ministry." she looked at Andromeda." Maybe someone suggested that it was useless to process everything related to this meeting with the British Ministry, due to their policy towards werewolves." she looked at Harry and the rest." They will notify us of any new news by… a different method."
" Which one? " Hermione asked.
" We have organized a safe place that is not located in British territory." Andromeda answered." You can say that I am the new representative of this pack from my office in Paris." she finished smiling." We have to thank the Delacrues and Miss Argent for that."
" The clan symbol is also finished, " added Hermione as she opened a scroll on the table. Everyone could see the design.
" If I'm not mistaken, it's the constellation of Orion and... its two guardian constellations. Canis Major and Canis Minor," said Amelia.
" The design on the stars are very ingenious," added Cyrus.
A drawing of the warrior Orion with his shield and mace was surrounding the stars that formed it. The stars shone in the drawing, making it stand out.
On either side were the constellations of Canis Minor and Canis Major, equally shaped. Although everyone could see that the drawing of both dogs was very similar to a Wolf and a Grim. Also with the stars that formed them highlighted.
The three figures were inside a circle that left no one in doubt that it represented the moon.
Obviously, the three constellations were not in their exact place in relation to the celestial vault. But as a symbol of the clan, it was a perfect representation of the pack and the lupinids.
" It's perfect," Dan said.
" And the name?" Robert asked.
" Orion's puppies." Harry replied." I think it represents us very well. Plus, we're getting a bit away from the whole moon thing." some smiled.
" Hermione and I are thinking of putting the shield on the cloaks of the members who will be attending the meeting," added Emma.
" Aren't they all going? " Beatrice asked.
" Just the older ones, the Grangers, Tonks and us." Harry added." About fifteen in total.
" All members are supposed to go," Amelia said seriously.
" I'll go. That's more than enough. " Harry replied. " I won't expose the little ones to all those transformed werewolves. They would no doubt try to harm them, thinking they are the weakest."
" But with their powers…" Robert began." I understand. It's easier for them to do something before the transformation."
" That's what we think, " Minerva added. " We all agree that fifteen pack members should be more than enough."
" After all, they are practically the same ones who went to Hogwarts," added Pomona.
" What else? " Andromeda asked.
" We've set up an entire wing for your families to stay in while we build some new mansions. " Harry added. He nodded to Dan who nodded and placed a blueprint on the table. " We thought it would be ideal to build a small village to the right of the apparition point."
" It's far enough away from the mansion to give the place some independence." Dan added." If necessary, over time the town can expand along the coast."
" To get close to the castle, the village would have to grow to five times the size of Hogsmeade, " Minerva added. " And I doubt that will happen for at least a few generations."
" Even with some mansions," Tonks added.
" When can we start construction? " Circe asked.
" Some plans have already been drawn up and construction will begin in less than a week," Harry replied.
" It's perfect," added Beatrice.
" Now we just have to consolidate our position in France, " Andromeda said. " I hope to be able to meet your father and Miss Argent soon, " she added, looking at Fleur.
" No problem." the Veela replied." It is timely since Marie wants to accompany us to Ireland." everyone looked at her." The clans of Europe did something like that. But the constant fighting used to cause tremendous battles at these meetings. Needless to say, the custom disappeared completely a long time ago."
" I see your English has improved," said Cyrus.
" I have plenty of time to practice," she replied.
" And that's not the only thing she's improved at, " Minerva added proudly. " I'm pleased to report that Miss Delacrue has earned her master's degree in magical security. " The girl smiled, somewhat embarrassed. " Now Blackrock has one of the few people, outside of Gringotts, who is an expert in creating and breaking curses, and a master of protection and security barriers."
Everyone congratulated her.
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A week later news came from France.
Thanks to some allies in the magical government, they confirmed that the old man had managed to make them considered traitors and dangerous people.
The fun came when they tried to take their possessions at Gringotts. The goblins certainly had a fun day pestering the wizards at the Ministry.
The damn old man went so far as to try to get France to declare them criminals as well and hand them over as soon as they appeared.
He was even capable of demanding that the Delacrues should be sent to England to be questioned about whether they knew anything about their daughter, Harry Potter, or the other traitors.
The entire French government refused to send one of its most respected and influential families as prisoners of the smug British.
Relations between the two wizarding governments suffered over this issue. But the Delacrues would never go to Britain again.
Miss Marie Argent met Andromeda and arranged for her to travel with the Orion Cub Clan to the great meeting in Ireland as an observer.
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For the rest of the world, it was an almost empty island. Only 40 people lived there all year round.
The few visitors only stayed for a couple of weeks at most, unless they were relatives of one of the residents.
Few knew that the place was under the direct control of the Druid conclave, the true magical government of Ireland. And its residents were wizards and witches charged with guarding the place.
The island was used for rituals, magical celebrations, meetings of various kinds, or any other magical event that was to be kept hidden from the rest of the world.
This was the designated place for the restoration of the ancient lycanthropic custom of the longest moon.
The council did not want to take any risks. Even though they were in agreement and interested in this custom, they did not trust Fenrir Greyback. His actions were well known to all.
A floating raft had been set up in the island's harbor to serve as an apparition point. Anywhere else on the island, it was impossible to apparate or use a portkey.
When the meeting began, the raft would move away from the port, preventing anyone from entering or leaving. This caused some annoyance, until the conclave assured that as long as they did not attack anyone, they would not be attacked. Unlike the British Ministry of Magic, the conclave did keep their word.
With this guarantee and the threat made by Greyback and his master, acceptance was guaranteed.
All the clans would attend, it would be the first time in more than a century that they would gather such a large number of werewolves in one place without it being a battle.
A month before the date, all clans had been notified about the preparations.
Andromeda received the notification at her office in Paris, accompanied by an apology.
Apparently, the Irish Aurors had sent a notification to their British counterparts about the heavy traffic of transfers that would take place that night. The response had surprised and infuriated the Irish.
A witch who claimed to be the minister's undersecretary had demanded that all these dark creatures be eliminated. She even dared to tell them that they had no jurisdiction to allow such a thing, since only the minister could authorize any movement or gathering in the country.
Andromeda then understood the news that appeared on the front page of the "Magique Gacette", the French wizarding newspaper. She smiled knowing that at this moment Cornelius Fudge, and especially the odious Dolores Umbridge, would be realizing who the real power in Ireland was. Not even old Dumbledore dared to do anything that would upset the Irish Druid conclave. Soon several seats in the Wizengamot would be empty. And the British wizarding economy would suffer a hard blow.
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In England, the British Minister of Magic was trying to fix what his most trusted follower had done.
The Druidic Conclave is on the verge of completely separating itself from the British Ministry.
" How is this possible?" said Fudge holding his head.
" I don't see the problem." added his annoyed secretary." We just have to send the Aurors and show them who's in charge." Fudge looked at her annoyed.
" Not even He Who Must Not Be Named in his prime dared to bother them." He looked at her." Do you really think we could do something to them, apart from making them more angry?"
" But the ministry...!"
" We have never had any real control over Ireland! " Cornelius interrupted her. " Why do you think that every law always has the tagline, "It affects all recognized lands under the jurisdiction of the British Ministry of Magic"!? " He dropped into his chair. " So that something like that would never happen."
" But the damn wolves...!" the woman fell silent when she saw her boss's serious face.
" Dolores." the minister began." This is an order from the British Minister of Magic." the woman tensed at the official way he spoke." Neither you, nor anyone you know or who is under your command, should do anything to hinder this meeting. If anything happens, I fear that neither you nor I would live much longer." the woman was surprised at the seriousness of the matter.
" Is it that serious?"
" Worse."
From that moment on, the British Ministry of Magic stopped trying to interfere with any matter concerning the Emerald Isle.
An agreement was reached whereby the conclave would not take any action for what had happened and the ministry or its representatives would not set foot on the island unless invited.
Ireland finally took its place as a country among the rest of the magical governments.
As Andromeda meant several seats on the Wizengamot remained vacant in perpetuity. Their occupants took their places in the Irish government.
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It was the day before the night of the longest moon. The Rangers, the Irish version of the Aurors, were already nervous. Werewolf clans had already begun to arrive on the island the day before.
The process was simple, they presented the conclave invitation letter, identified themselves, and were then free to leave the barge and choose a place for the meeting.
But when the three clans arrived under the control of the feared Fenrir Greyback, everyone could notice the great difference.
Irish clans were proud but knew they had to obey certain rules in order to coexist in peace. One clan that came from the north of Scotland was very secretive and kept on the alert.
But these three English clans were very different. If they had to be compared to anything, it was like watching three packs of rabid dogs ready to attack, with a madman holding their chain.
Even simply introducing themselves and stating their clan seemed like a prelude to a fight.
As their leader left he turned to the rangers.
" Are all the clans here? " I asked.
" No, three are missing." answered the Irish wizard looking at his notes." One from Ireland, another from the north, and... one with no origin," he answered somewhat surprised.
Greyback let out a growl before going to his servants.
" How disgusting! " said one of the wizards. " I have nothing against the rest, but those," he said, nodding his head. " It is better to kill rabid dogs."
" I'm happy if they don't do anything while this lasts, " added his companion.
In Blackrock everything was ready. Including the French werewolf, there would be twenty of them going to the meeting. In addition to 9 Grims.
The arrival of the Orion Cubs would certainly have a huge impact.
" If there is something strange, don't hesitate," Minerva told the couple. " And make sure no one causes any trouble!"
" Don't worry Minerva." said Tonks." I'll control them."
" I say this, especially for you! " added the Scottish woman, looking at her seriously. " I only ask that you don't fall on someone or something and we have to apologize. " the young ex-auror shrugged, somewhat embarrassed.
" I hope there are some handsome boys, " one of the girls said behind her. This made Tonks smile.
" If there are, we have our secret weapon." added the metamorph, putting an arm around the surprised Fleur.
" I still say it's better for my daughter not to go, " said Andromeda.
" It's time." said Filius." The Orion Cubs will appear for the first time before the rest of the lycanthropic community."
" Grab the rope, everyone! " Dan said, raising his voice. " And hold on to your companions!"
A minute later the group disappeared towards a meeting that could change everything.
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As they appeared they could see more than one of the Irish wizards taking out their wand.
" Stop! " said the one who seemed to be the boss. " There is no danger, they are familiars! " with some nervousness the rangers lowered their wands without taking their eyes off the Grims. " Welcome. Could you introduce yourselves and give me the invitation letter? " Harry nodded as he stepped forward and took a parchment out of his robes.
" Hello. We are the Orion Cubs clan. " Harry said. The wizard looked at the list and nodded. Then he took the letter and checked that it was the authentic one.
" Everything is fine." he said, handing the letter back to them." You may enter the island. Remember the rules and try not to get hurt." Harry smiled, understanding that the last part was said because they were undoubtedly the clan with the youngest members and the older ones would undoubtedly try to take advantage of that.
" Thank you for your interest, we will try to do so, " he replied. With a signal, the group followed him.
" What a shame." said one of the wizards." So young and with that curse."
" Surely after this meeting, they will disappear." said another." Without a doubt, some clan will force them to join." he let out a sigh." In part, it would suit them."
As soon as they set foot on the island, they could smell the scent of other groups in the air, and the area they were occupying. Ironically, there was still an area free and it was perfect for them.
A small hill on a completely clear area would be rejected by any werewolf because they felt exposed. But for the lupinids, it was a perfect place to see any danger approaching. In addition, it would make them look weak and inexperienced in the eyes of the other clans.
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The camp was easy to set up. They had brought magical tents so it looked more like a small town.
They had not brought any elves, as they intended to make the experience instructive for everyone. They would be in charge of cooking and taking turns keeping watch. They had the advantage of having better reflexes and their Grim familiars.
They had barely finished settling in when they saw a green flash rising into the sky from the arrival area.
That was the signal that all the packs were on the island and that the clan conclave had begun.
In the briefing, it had been agreed that the central area would be the common meeting area. One of the clans had been authorized by the Irish government to set up some stalls selling potions, food, and other necessities. The other clans could set up a stall if they wanted to sell any product they had. A nursing tent was also set up.
Only two areas were off-limits to them, the Celtic ritual altar and a conclave building that served as an events center.
The center was where the great meeting would take place before the night of the longest moon.
This would be the real central point of the entire event.
With the signal, all the clans would go to this place to introduce themselves and meet with the rest.
And the green flash indicated that it was time.
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