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"I can think of a number of
reasons Lucius Malfoy might want to see harm come to me or my family. I've been opposed to many of his anti-muggleborn policies for years, he might have been trying to devastated me with the loss of Susan. She's the only family I have left." Amelia said. "The speculation is good, but I don't think it'll be enough to connect Malfoy to this, especially since the only investigation I would be allowed to do with this is looking into Lockhart's memory erasure."
"It is unfortunate that Headmaster Dumbledore is not allowing anyone to look into the incident more, although I suppose word being out about some aspect of Voldemort surviving would cause some panic." Flitwick said. Harry merely looked upset that nothing would be done to Lucius for his actions in this.
"Yes, although I suppose it might also be because of how he would need to do so, for him to give the approval would need to be ratified by the Board of Governors as well, and given that Malfoy is the chairman, all asking them would do is let Malfoy know we want to look into it." Amelia said.
"It's a shame my sister married that foul man." Andromeda said, looking furiously at the far wall, as though she could see Lucius behind it.
"For now, we will need to keep the details of this conversation quiet, at least as it pertains to Lucius Malfoy." Amelia said, looking to everyone in the room. "Harry, thank you so much for saving my dear Susan. I don't want to even think of what might have happened if you hadn't been there to save her."
"You're welcome Madam Bones, but it's really no problem. Susan's special to me too, I couldn't bear to see her hurt either." Harry said, unsure of whether or not he should mention that he is dating Susan. Especially given bothe Padma and Andromeda are here. Talking about dating a girl with his mom nearby? That's embarrassing. He'll need to talk to Nym first, figure out what he's going to do about this. The legal aspect of dating, and eventually marrying multiple girls was something he had been prepared for, Mr. Patil had provided him with plenty of information on that through the manuals on being a sole heir to a noble family. The practical and emotional aspects though? Harry was clueless. It wasn't even that long ago that the mere thought of holding one of the girls hands turned him into a tomato. He's still unsure what confidence possessed him when he first kissed Padma, maybe just built up frustration of over a year of teasing. He didn't mind the results though. He truly cared deeply for all five of the girls, and wished they could all be here. He'd make sure to tell them the next time he could.
"What about the others who were petrified, are they free yet? I know the potion they needed was meant to be finished soon." Harry asked as the thought came to his mind.
"Yes, thankfully. All made a full recovery, Ms. Granger and Ms. Lovegood were very concerned about you Harry, especially when they found out you fought a Basilisk by yourself. I imagine you'll have some very angry witches to deal with when you see them." Professor Flitwick said, a small smile gracing his face. Hearing they were awake and moving again was amazing news for Harry, hearing them being upset at him was less so.
"Is it too late to fight the Basilisk again?" Harry asked jokingly. The question had the desired effect, as everyone in the room started laughing. Everyone was safe at the moment, that's what mattered. Harry and Susan had survived. Hermione and Luna were awake. That's what mattered.
Harry stood next to the Gargoyle that stood at attention outside Headmaster Dumbledore's office. The creature stared idly at him, not making any conversation despite its ability to. This was fine for Harry, as he was currently trying his best to remain calm. The last time he was in Dumbldore's office, he knew why he was there, it was a planned interview to ensure that he wasn't responsible for the attacks on the students. He could prepare for that, he knew what it was about. This meeting however had not provided him with any such opportunity.
Harry was not a fool, he knew he was going to be asked about what happened in the chamber, but not in what context. Was he going to be punished? Had he broken any school rules? Harry didn't think he broke any, barring entering a girl's bathroom, but it had been an emergency, and it was a then unoccupied girl's bathroom, discounting the late Myrtle Warren.
Harry couldn't dwell on these thoughts much longer, as the gargoyle got up from his post and moved his pillar aside, motioning for Harry to make his way up the spiral staircase to Dumbledore's office.
As Harry entered, Dumbldore sat at his desk, his wrinkled hands unwrapping a small yellow candy from its packaging, before motioning to a chair across from him. "Ah yes. Welcome young Harry. I believe we have much to discuss." Dumbledore spoke, no emotion readily apparent in his voice.
Harry walked over to the offered chair and sat, hearing a light poof come from the other side of the room, as Fawkes, still a baby bird, transported himself to Harry's lap. "It seems Fawkes has taken quite a liking to you. A shame he had to have a burning so early, he wasn't due for another few years yet." Dumbledore said, eyeing the small bird that sat on Harry's lap. Fawkes gave a small chirrup, before settling into Harry's robes for a nap.
"You wished to speak with me Professor?" Harry asked, trying to get this meeting over with. If he was going to be expelled, he'd rather not draw out the conversation, just try to make peace with it.
"That would be quite an understatement my boy. It seems you're quite knowledgeable about things even I was blind to in my own school. Let us start with this though, what is this?" Dumbledore pulled out the diary that had a large Basilisk tooth hole in the center of it.
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