Horcruxes and Hidden Knowledge

Ministry Blunders - Who Else is Innocent?

By Rita Skeeter

Yesterday in a shock trial, which had members of the Wizengamot unaware until the trial itself, revealed shocking ministry injustices.

Sirius Black, renowned for being a mass murderer and supporter of You-Know-Who, was found to have been innocent of all crimes! The man, now 31, was imprisoned without a trial in Azkaban ten years ago after being accused of the murders of Peter Pettigrew - who has been found by aurors in the last few days - and twelve muggles.

In a great twist, it has been revealed that it was Pettigrew who betrayed the Potter family to You-Know-Who, resulting in their murder and it was Pettigrew who killed the twelve muggles. The man is an unregistered rat animagus and was found just days before the trial of Mr. Black by Auror Kingsley Shacklebolt.

What happens next? Who knows, but it begs the question: if Mr. Black is innocent, how many more are?

This reporter aims to find out.

Harry smirked as he read the article before handing the paper to Remus. Picking up his letters, Harry was slightly relieved that Susan hadn't sent a howler. Reading her letter first, Harry opened it.

Harry,

Harrison James Potter, you don't know how lucky you are that this letter isn't a howler. My aunt refused to do the charm for me - so you should thank her later!

How could you keep this from us?! You know we would have helped you!

Screw Dumbledore - yes, I swore - we're your friends, Harry! We will always stand by you and help to support you.

You had better not keep anything from us again without a great reason!

When we meet up on the 1 st , you had better be prepared to answer all my questions mister, or I will not be happy.

I hope your summer has been okay regardless. I was getting ready to send my aunt after you because I hadn't yet heard!

So, don't be a stranger and write! I want to hear all about it!

Love, Susie,

Your still frustrated but loyal friend

Hannah's letter was more reserved than Susan's, but Harry was still a bit apprehensive for seeing the two girls together.

Harry,

How could you not tell us? Don't you know how worried we've been?! Next time you had better keep us in the loop.

You had better hope that Amelia doesn't do the howler spell for Susan!

I do understand why you were worried, but next time, let us be involved; we're your friends for a reason, Harry - we want to help you!

I can't wait to see you on the 1 st and I hope you're prepared to talk, mister!

Either way, I hope your summer's been good! If you need anything or just want to talk, remember, I'm always here!

Love, Hannah

Neville's letter was like Harry expected: reserved, but understanding. He really was glad he had befriended the blond boy.

Harry,

I can't say that I'm too impressed to hear you did this alone, but I understand why. You've always been alone before you had us, right?

You need to remember that we're here for you, Harry. Next time I expect to be told straight away!

So, how is Sirius? If he's innocent, I bet that he's grateful for having you!

Remember to keep writing! I want to hear from you!

And if you're free on the 30 th , I would like for you to visit. It's my birthday and gran usually has the elves make a cake.

I'll ask the girls as well, so maybe you can warm them up if you write.

Neville

Harry replied to them all and asked Remus if they were free on the 30th so that he could go to Neville's. Getting an affirmative from the werewolf, Harry was happy to write back, saying he would go. He hadn't yet bought the boy a present and wanted to get him something nice to show his appreciation. He had been lucky so far in that he hadn't been found in the Leaky Cauldron, and he wanted it to remain this way as he didn't want to be surrounded by people looking to catch a glimpse of the famous Boy-Who-Lived.

As they still had a few hours before they had to go to the ministry to meet Madam Bones, Harry decided to look through his books. He had spent the last few days focusing on Sirius and now he wanted to spend a moment on Tom. He knew the easiest horcruxes to get would be the diadem and the locket.

Hopefully the book as well if Lucius acts as he did last time; if not, it wouldn't be impossible to get the book - all Harry would have to do was get an invite to Malfoy manor. Although he needed the ring, as it was also a Hallow, Harry was wary of going after it; the protections surrounding it would take time and magical energy, which Harry knew he couldn't spare presently.

He had to collect the pieces of Tom's soul; even without knowing how, he would save Tom. Harry knew he couldn't let his soul fragments to remain out there unguarded.

Picking up a book, Harry got out a blank notepad and started the translation spell. The book was an old Russian book he had bought in Knockturn Alley a few days earlier and had looked promising. By doing the spell on a blank notepad, Harry could let the spell run even without him present and he would eventually have an English copy.

"What are you reading?" asked Remus, walking closer to the boy.

Harry looked up. "Just something in Russian - I'm translating it," Harry said, not wanting Remus to become too interested and, therefore, not being obviously vague.

Remus hummed. "Do you need any help?" he offered.

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