Chapter twenty one

The ministry was in an uproar, first that two death eaters who were supposed to be dead was under polyjuice potion posing as Albus Dumbledore and Alastor Moody. Between Augusta Longbottom and Amelia Bones they were able to pass a law for the Wizengamot to question every employee at the ministry that included the minister, law enforcement officers, unspeakables, and the governors of Hogwarts, using veritaserum. It would be the only way to get the truth.

After questioning Crouch and Pettigrew, Augusta forced the wizengamot to give Sirius Black a trial, which was backed by the majority of the wizengamot, especially now half was gone due to their support of Voldemort, some was found to have the dark mark. Fudge was also called before the wizengamot, after hours of arguing he was finally sacked as minister for magic, but the surprise had been when all members voted for one man to become minister, a man that wasn't a member of the wizengamot, but a man that was known to be honest and trustworthy. That man was Arthur Weasley. He contacted Sirius then with Kingsley and Tonks, they brought him into the ministry where a few questioned under veritaserum proved he was innocent. While he was at the ministry, Sirius Black made sure he was still Harry's legal guardian. It did not matter that Harry was emancipated, they only did that so Harry could leave the Dursley's, both wanted to be a family, now they finally could.

Amelia Bones took some of her aurors to Hogwarts ready to question the staff and students. She had approval to question all using the truth potion, it was time to weed out any supporters of Voldemort, which included students. Everyone decided it was time to make their world safe, for everyone.

Harry, Luna and their friends were all sitting in the room of requirement, even though the imposters were gone, they wanted to stick together until they got word that everything at Hogwarts was safe.

'All students are to come to the great hall immediately,' Minerva McGonagall was heard all over the school.

'I wonder what's going on,' Neville said.

'I'd say we're about to find out,' Ron said.

'Let's hope its good news for a change,' Harry said as he stood, he pulled Luna to her feet then the group left the room of requirement.

'That's an auror,' Fred pointed.

'There's another,' George said.

'McGonagall did say they would come here to question everyone,' Lee said.

'Especially Harry,' Neville glanced at his friend who seemed to interested in his girlfriend, the friends were getting used to Harry and Luna, and the way they acted.

Students from all over Hogwarts gathered in the great hall, but again Luna sat with Harry at the Gryffindor table.

'As I'm sure you have all seen, we have aurors at the school. Madam Bones, the head of the department of magical law brought aurors to investigate some of the disturbing actions that have happened over the last few years. Before we get to that, I wish to inform you that between Madam Bones and Lady Longbottom they were able to get a new law passed. Every person who works for the ministry was questioned under the influence of veritaserum, there were dozens of death eaters and supporters of Voldemort found, who are now in Azkaban,' Minerva smiled at the students who cheered, the only students who didn't were the Slytherin's, who all seemed worried. She knew they should be worried, it was time to find out exactly which students followed the dark arts, 'On some good news, Cornelius Fudge was sacked as minister for magic, a new minister was elected,' she gestured towards the door.

All the students turned to face the door, Arthur Weasley in the minister's robes walked into the hall followed by four aurors.

'Dad,' Ron's eyes went wide.

'Dad's the minister,' Ginny grinned, then cheered along with all their friends, but the Weasley family were the loudest.

'Way to go dad,' Fred and George yelled together making everyone laugh but the continued to cheer, all except the Slytherin's.

'Thank you for that warm welcome, even if my children went a bit far, though I am used to their antics,' Arthur smiled at the students, he winked at his children, 'Yes, we have cleaned the ministry of magic of anyone that supports the dark arts, some were sent straight to Azkaban after being questioned, some had their magic bound for the duration of their sentences. Now all this good news came about due to one person,' Arthur glanced at the Gryffindor table, 'Harry Potter, the-boy-who-lived,' Arthur smiled, 'Harry went to Professor Flitwick with some very important information, that information led to the capture of two death eaters inside this school. Thanks to the help of the goblins that this was done without anyone being injured. This information is classified, so I ask any of Harry's friends that was informed to keep this to themselves.'

'We promise Mr Weasley, sorry, we promise…Minister,' Harry smiled up at the man.

Arthur smiled again, 'Very good, now apart from the aurors conducting their investigation, which includes questioning everyone inside this castle, I have some wonderful news to pass on,' Arthur looked over all the students before his eyes rested on Harry, 'A great injustice was done the night that James and Lily Potter was murdered. A man whom was thought to be their betrayer was found innocent of all charges in front of the wizengamot, Sirius Black, Harry Potter's godfather was set up by the real man who betrayed the Potters, Peter Pettigrew,' Arthur gestured to the doors when one of the aurors opened it, Sirius walked in, heading straight for Harry, 'A family united, I can't think of anything better.'

'Sirius,' Harry yelled then ran to his godfather.

'It was all thanks to you and Neville, his letter to his grandmother is what got the ball rolling,' Sirius kissed Harry's head then held out his hand to Neville, who stood and shook it, 'Thank you Neville, your parent's would be very proud of the man you are becoming. Just remember, your father was friends with the marauders, it's time you showed just what a Potter and a Longbottom can do when they work together.'

'Oh no.'

All eyes turned to the staff table, 'Is something wrong Professor McGonagall?' Arthur asked but he couldn't help smiling.

'The marauders caused destruction and mayhem, Sirius being the worst, James wasn't far behind, even Frank caused problems. It looks like we're about to have the new generation of marauders causing trouble in this school. I thought your sons was bad enough, Minister.'

'If we cause any damage I will pay for it Mini,' Sirius smirked, 'But from what I've heard they have already played a few pranks worthy of the original marauders.'

'They did Black, they destroyed my classroom, though I could not prove it was them.'

Harry stood, 'Actually, it was me that did that, using a muggle method. We knew you could reverse anything done with magic, but in all fairness, it was my mother that gave me the idea. She had a diary filled with charms but also her own idea's for pranks.'

'I knew Lily would be influenced by the marauders.'

'Since all this is a cause for celebration, in one week's time we are all going to enjoy watching the students put on a show. I just hope that you keep it decent,' Arthur said, 'Remember, it was thanks to Harry Potter who went to a teacher with his suspicions that led to our world being safer than it has been in many years, he was supported by the goblins, so I would like to remind all of you that yes we may be different from goblins and house elves, but we are all magical, it is time to put aside our differences and prejudices and treat everyone as we wish to be treated.

'There are always wars, whether it's the magical world or the muggle world, there will be again. If we do what is right and not what is easy then all of us can have the lives we deserve. Yes, we lost many, during the first war that never really ended, until now, but we can prevent more from dying if we do the right thing. It is time that all of us join together to make a better world for everyone. So I wish to thank Harry Potter, Filius Flitwick and his goblin friends who has helped bring this about,' Arthur and the staff began to applaud, then the rest of the students joined in. Luna on the other hand decided she did not want to clap, she turned to her boyfriend and snogged him, right there in front of the entire school, students, staff, aurors and the minister for magic. So the applause turned to cheers as the-boy-who-lived, was being thoroughly kissed by his girlfriend, for again helping to save their world.

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