a/n: alrighty then. here it is, the next chapter of Harry Potter Jurassic Wizard. it feels kinda rushed to me, and i had to start over on it several times, so this is the best i got. oh yeah. and you all asked for it, you got it. the much anticipated Umbridge confrontation.
p.s. I don't own Harry Potter or Jurassic Park, J.K. Rowling and Universal respectively are the rightful owners. i just play with their creations.
Chapter 6.
The Coach pulled up in front of the castle, and Harry climbed out. He smiled up at the castle, as Hermione and the others climbed out. The group had half expected Snape to be waiting for them to arrive, and were pleasantly surprised to see neither hide nor greasy hair of the man.
Harry grabbed Hermione's hand, with Neville, Luna, and the Raptors following and entered the castle. He lead the way into the Great Hall, and stopped. The four House Tables moved back a few feet, and a mahogany table, bedecked in white linens now sat in front of the Staff Table, facing the House Tables. Four place settings, of pure gold, were placed in front of comfortable looking chairs. Two sets of golden food and water dishes were on the floor, in front of the table. Emblazoned on the tablecloth was the Potter Family Crest.
Harry arched an eyebrow, looking from the table to the Professors. Dumbledore nodded to the small table, looking quite put out. Harry led the way to the table and pulled one of the chairs in the middle out, letting Hermione sit before moving the chair back in, and sitting next to her. Neville held the chair on Hermione's left out for Luna, before seating himself on Harry's right. Sif and Hela settled themselves down by their food dishes.
"Hem hem." Came a sickly sweet voice, from the Staff table. Harry looked around, and saw the fat, toad like woman, who had sat at Fudge's side during the sham that was Harry's trial. She was sitting in the DADA Professor's seat, and staring at the foursome as though they were some nasty thing she had stepped in. "It is traditional for students to sit at their House table." She said.
"It is also traditional for the Heir of the Most Royal and Most Ancient House of Elessar to be given their own table for the traditional Welcoming Feast, Madam Umbridge." Professor Flitwick said. "And seeing as Lord Potter is the Heir to two of the Founders Houses as well, it makes sense for him and his Entourage to be seated where they are." Harry smiled at the little Professor, before turning to Umbridge.
"Surely you, of all people, wouldn't spit in the face of tradition, Madam Umbridge." He said. Umbridge balked, clearly wanting to say something snide.
Unfortunately she forced a smile, and said, "Of course not, My Lord. Where would we be without our traditions guiding us?" With that she turned away, ending the conversation, incidentally breaking tradition by not allowing Harry to be the one to end it. Harry ignored the slight, for now, and turned to watch the rest of the students file in.
The group of four fell into quite conversation, ignoring the whispers and stares, smiling to each other as Malfoy paled at the sight of them and scurried to his seat, and nodding to their friends. Finally the last student was seated, and a hush fell over the Hall, as Professor Mcgonagall led the new 1st Years into the hall. She set up the familiar stool and placed the Sorting Hat upon it.
Harry barely listened to the Hat's song, choosing instead to study the incoming 1st years, many of whom were staring at him in awe. When the Hat finished its song, McGonagall called the first of the new kids up. When the last 1st year had been sorted, Dumbledore stood. "Welcome, one and all, to another new year at Hogwarts. Let the feast begin." The old man waved his hand and the plates filled with food.
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Once the food had been eaten, with Ron Weasley eating way too much, with his usual lack of manners,as per usual, Dumbledore stood and moved to the podium. "Now that we have all been fed and watered, a few announcements. 1st as always the Forbidden Forest is just that, Forbidden."
Harry tuned the Headmaster out, as he gave the same speech as always. It was when he introduced Umbridge as the new DADA Professor, he sat up and took notice. He growled to himself, knowing exactly what that meant. When the toad woman stood and interrupted Dumbledore, Harry scowled. She began a long winded speech about how Hogwarts was slipping, and needed to update to Ministry standards, meaning The Fudge Administration was trying to interfere at Hogwarts.
Umbridge finally wound down, allowing Dumbledore to dismiss the students to their beds. Harry and company remained sitting while the rest of the students filed out. "Is there something wrong Harry?" Dumbledore asked.
"Aside from the use of my given name without permission, yes. There is." Harry scowled. Dumbledore frowned, while Umbridge watched from her seat, a predatory smile gracing her face. "I requested the use of the Elessar Quarters, and haven't heard whether or not they had been prepared."
"Unfortunately, Lord Potter, I cannot allow the use of private quarters. You will have to.." The Headmaster fell silent as Harry stood, a stormy look on his face.
"That is unacceptable, Headmaster!" He growled. "You have no right to deny the Heir of the Most Royal and Most Ancient House of Elessar. Not to mention that as the Heir of not one but two of the Founders. I legally own this school and the castle that houses it. So unless you want to find a new line of work, you will prepare the Elessar Quarters for my use. And don't try to tell me that Lady Hermione Potter, Heir Longbottom and Heir Lovegood aren't allowed to stay there as well." Dumbledore snapped his mouth shut, scowling as he had been about to do that very thing.
"Heir Longbottom has been named House Gryffindor's Champion, and Heir Lovegood has been named the Lady Potter's Shieldmaiden. Therefore where my wife and I go, so too do they." Harry continued, as Neville swelled with pride at the prestigious position Harry had given him. Mcgonagall smiled, as her favorite students stood up to the Headmaster. "Furthermore, it is my understanding that Shieldmaiden Lovegood is qualified to move up a year. You will make it so. Immediately. She will be given the same schedule as Lady Potter. Also, Neville and I will be dropping Divination. It is a pointless class for those without the Sight. Finally, there will be a full staff meeting tomorrow before dinner. We will be going over the school rules, and making changes where necessary, as well as other things. Now it has been a long day, and I am tired. Goodnight." Harry turned and led his friends out of the Great Hall, McGonagall following behind them, Sif and Hela walking next to their owners.
Dumbledore stood, watching them leave. He never noticed the rest of the staff filing out as well. Shaking himself he stormed out of the Hall and made for his office. How dare the brat question his decisions, he was Albus Percival Wulfric Brian Dumbledore, Order of Merlin, First Class, Supreme Mugwump of the I.C.W. and Leader of the Light. He was not to be questioned. Damn John Hammond. The foolish Scottish Billionaire had taken the Weapon Dumbledore needed, and turned the boy against the Headmaster. The plan had been perfect till Hammond had showed up with a legal copy of the Potter Will.
Even Dumbledore's contingency plans were falling apart, and he saw no way to recover them. How was the boy supposed to willingly let Voldemort kill him, if he wouldn't let Dumbledore guide him to his destiny.
The man finally reached his office, and let loose all the anger and rage he felt building up inside him. The school year had just started and already his office was a disaster zone.
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"You will have to set the Password yourself, Lord Elessar." McGonagall said, smiling fondly at the foursome. The group was standing in a lavish Common Room. "Any visitors will have to be in their dormitories by curfew. I expect a certain level of maturity from the 4 of you. As the Lord of 4 Most Ancient and Most Noble Houses and the Most Royal and Most Ancient House of Elessar, you must set an example. I will see you all at breakfast, good night. And it's good to see you all."
The 4 teens wished their favorite Professor goodnight, and Harry saw McGonagall out. They looked around and saw a number of doors leading off the Common Room. The first led to a fully stocked Kitchen, the second to a private Potions lab. the last 4 led to lavish bedrooms, all with equally lavish en suite bathrooms. All their possessions had been moved into the bedrooms, Neville and Luna each had their own, while Harry and Hermione would be sharing a room.
The last bed room had been set up to house the Raptors. Gilded food and water dishes were set up in one corner. A large, soft looking nest like bed took up another corner. Spread out around the room were various toys for the dinosaurs to entertain themselves with. The entire room was decorated like a jungle, and was heated to tropical temperatures. Sif and Hela had already settled in.
The bedrooms, aside from the Raptors room, was decorated in warm reds and browns. The main common room and the kitchen was done in soft blue and muted silvers. Above the large fireplace, hung a banner, emblazoned with the Elessar Family Crest. The White Tree and the Seven Stars sat on a field of blue. On either side of the banner were 4 smaller banners the Potter family crest, a Golden Rampant Lion And Rampant Stag Held up the Kite Shield with its stylized P sat on a field of red, next to the Gryffindor Banner, a Golden Lion emblazoned Kite shield on a field of red, hung to the left. On the right was the Silver Swan on a field of Blue, of House Peverall, next to the Silver Serpent emblazoned Buckler Shield on a field of green that symbolized House Slytherin.
Below the 5 large banners, were the Banners of House Longbottom and House Lovegood. Harry was thoroughly impressed with the whole apartment. It was warm and inviting, a place were all their friends could come and spend time, away from the rest of the school.
After a quick tour of the apartment, the 4 teens said goodnight, and went to bed. Harry gave Hermione a kiss as the two snuggled together in the massive California King bed. They smiled as Sif and Hela came in and laid down across the foot of the bed.
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The next morning the 4 teens and 2 Raptors were among the first to enter the Great Hall. They made their way to their table at the front of the hall, and prepared to break their fast, chatting excitedly about their first full day back.
The good mood was broken by the red headed waste disposal, known as Ronald Weasley. "Oy! Harry! Where were you last night? I wanted to tell you about my summer." Harry sighed. As always, Ron lacked all tact.
"It's Lord Potter, Mr. Weasley." Harry said, feeding a chunk of rare steak to Sif. Ron looked slightly sick as he watched the Raptor tear up the meat, blood running down her snout.
"Since when? I thought we were mates, Harry?" The redhead said in confusion, watching as Harry fed his Raptor another large chunk of meat.
"We are classmates, and nothing more, Mr. Weasley." Hermione said, who was feeding Hela large chunks of turkey. "You have continually ignored our indifference towards you, attempting to be something you will never be." She said.
"Who asked you, Granger?" Ron growled, his ears starting to turn red. He paled as Harry stood up abruptly, and the Raptors hissed at him.
"That's Lady Potter to you, Mr. Weasley," Harry growled. "And if you continue to insult my wife, you will feel my wrath. You and I have never been, nor will we ever be 'best mates' as you so desperately desire. You are a rude, obnoxious, bigoted, ill-mannered pig, and these constant attempts to insert yourself into my inner circle stop now. You will only approach me and mine as an official representative of House Weasley on Official House Business. Now get yourself gone from my sight." The entire Great Hall had fallen silent by this time, watching the entire scene with bated breath.
Ron gawked at Harry, shocked. It was only when Fred and George appeared at his shoulders, that he started moving again, as the Twins pulled him away. Once they had seated him next to their sister, the eldest Weasleys currently attending Hogwarts, returned. "Lord and Lady Potter, Heir Longbottom, Heir Lovegood, we would like to apologize for our younger brother's idiocy. We will be having a chat with him, and Father will be hearing about this." George said, forgoing the Twins usual pingpong way of speaking.
"Your apology is accepted, Messers. Weasley, in the spirit it was given." Harry said, formally. "Please sit. While we have no desire to be friends with your youngest siblings, for obvious reasons, we are glad to consider the Red Headed Devil Twins our friends." The twins smiled, as a pair of chairs, and flatware appeared out of nowhere.
"Seriously though, Harry. Sorry about Ron." Fred said.
"His head is so thick, it's a wonder anything gets into the small amount of brains he's got." George said.
"Dad gave him a lecture on proper edict when dealing with a Lord of multiple Houses,"
"But it apparently didn't take." Harry smiled, as the Twins fell back into their normal form of communication, from either end of the table.
"It's quite alright, boys." Harry said. "How was your summer?" The group fell into friendly conversation, the Twins occasionally tossing tasty morsels to the Raptors. It didn't take long for the next unpleasant visitor to arrive, however, as a shadow fell across the table from behind Harry. He turned and saw Professor snape standing over him.
"Perhaps, Potter, you can explain to me why you felt the need to attack Mr. Malfoy at the train station last night?" The greasy haired Professor snarled.
"First of all, Professor, it's Lord Potter. And secondly," Harry said, once again standing, and turning to face Snape full on. "My actions at the train station last evening fall under House Business, and therefore are none of your business. However, if you must know, I was simply defending my wife, the Lady Potter. As is my right, as the Lord of a greater house then House Malfoy. And House Prince, I might add. Continue to interfere in my business and you will face the Wrath of All my Houses."
"Detention, Potter. For back talking a Professor. And 50 points from Gryffindor." Snape growled. Harry smiled, as the horrid man fell right into his trap.
"I think not Professor." Harry said, his smile turning predatory as he turned to the High Table. "Headmaster, I demand an Official Inquiry into an unfair punishment!" Dumbledore who had been watching the scene play out, sighed. By demanding an Official Inquiry, Potter had put the old Headmaster in a tough position. He needed to do something about Snape or admit that he had been turning a blind eye to the man's actions.
"Of course, Ha...Lord Potter. What seems to be the Issue?" The old man asked. He would apologize to Severus later, but sacrifices needed to be made if he was to get the boy under his control.
"I am being punished for informing Professor Snape of my rights as the Lord of 4 Most Noble and Most Ancient Houses, and Lord of the Most Royal and Most Ancient House of Elessar. As such, Professor Snape's Detention and Point Deduction are against the Charter of this school. I demand restitution."
Dumbledore winced. Not only would he have to reverse Severus' issued punishments, but he now had to punish the man himself. On top of that the Boy could legally call the man out to duel for the slight against his Houses. While Dumbledore was fairly confident Snape could beat Harry in a duel, that was not something he, Dumbledore wanted to happen. "Very well, Lord Potter. The punishment will be overturned, and the points returned to Gryffindor. Professor Snape, please consider yourself notice." Snape glared at Harry, and turned to go to his seat, muttering about arrogant Potters.
As Harry returned to his own seat, Professor McGonagall appeared with the groups class schedule. "Miss Lovegood, the changes to your schedule has been made. You are expected to continue to keep your grades up." She said. "Lord and Lady Potter, please note that while we understand that your familiars must stay with you during the day, you are required to maintain control of them. Should they cause a disturbance, you will be required to leave them in your quarters." The group thanked the Scots Woman, and smiled as she gave the Raptors a scratch on the snout.
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"Was it just me? Or was Snape a tad bit more of an arse today?" Dean Thomas asked, as the Gryffindor 5th years entered the Great Hall for lunch.
"Don't worry," Harry said, smirking. "Snape will be dealt with soon." The rest of the 5th years stared at him, confused. He just smiled at them, knowingly and led the way to his table at the front of the Hall. It had grown and gained 6 more chairs, as Dean, Shamus Finnegan, Lavender Brown, Pavarti Patil, Fay Dunbar, and Rebecca Quinn had all been invited to sit with The Potters. Ron glared at the table, as he sat next to his sister.
"Have you lot had Defence yet?" Fred asked, as he took his seat at the foot of the table. The 5th years shook their heads in response, filling their plates.
"Don't get your hopes up for a good teacher." George said. "Umbridge is, well, you'll see for yourselves."
"Just watch your temper Harry." Fred said. Harry nodded. He already had a plan in place to deal with the Ministry Meddler.
"Don't worry, lads. The Ministry won't be interfering here for long." Harry said. The twins looked at him, confused. He just smiled, conspiratorially. "Let's just say being who I am is going to work in my favor for a change."
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Harry lead the way into the DADA classroom, taking a seat at the very front, nearest to the Professor's desk. Umbridge sat at her desk, her sickeningly sweet smile plastered on her face. The rest of the class found their seats, and they waited.
"Good afternoon, class." Umbridge said, not moving from her seat. A muttering from the class, answered her. "Oh no. That won't do at all. When I greet you, I expect you to reply clearly and concisely, in return. Let's try that again. Good afternoon, class." She said.
"Good afternoon, Professor." The class said. Umbridge smiled, and stood.
"Now. I've been over your course work for the last 4 years, and am utterly unimpressed with the subpar instruction you have received." She said, tapping the board with her short wand. Words appeared, revealing an outline of Umbridge's planned syllabus. Harry bite back a groan, as it appeared that the Minister's lackey had no intention of actually teaching them anything of substance. "We will change that. You will all be brought up to the Ministry's standards. Now if you please take out your textbooks, and begin reading the first 3 chapters." There was a shuffling noise as the students did as they were told.
Harry, and his Entourage, remained still however, their books still in their bags. Umbridge narrowed her eyes at their defiance. "Is something wrong with your hearing, Mr. Potter?"
"Not at all, Madam." Harry said, smiling at her with false sweetness. "And it's Lord Potter, as you well know." Umbridge scowled.
"My apologies, Lord Potter. But I believe you are to be reading chapters 1 through 3 of your textbooks."
"I was wondering, Professor, when you were going to teach us the defensive spells, and counter curses, we are supposed to be learning this year?" Harry asked, looking confused. "I mean this book, you assigned us says nothing about them. How are we to pass our O.W.L.s if we don't know them? How are we supposed to defend ourselves from dark forces out to get us?"
"That is what the Aurors are for, Mis...Lord Potter. As to your O.W.L.s, I assure you, your textbook will prepare you sufficiently." Harry smiled internally, knowing full well that the rest of the class was paying rapt attention to the confrontation.
"I see. And just what qualifies you to teach this class? Were you in the Auror Corps?" Harry asked.
"I have never been an Auror. And I am the Undersecretary to the Minister of Magic. I need no other qualifications then that." The toad like woman snapped, irritated. "Nor is it any of your business."
"If you insist. And what does the Ministry plan to do about Voldemort and his Death Eaters?" Harry growled. "I have given evidence of the Dark Lord's return. Has the Minister even called for an investigation yet?"
"YOU KNOW WHO IS DEAD!" Umbridge screeched, before calming herself. "There is no way he could have possibly returned. Now that will be detention, for talking back to a Professor. With me, immediately following dinner. And, I think 50 points from Gryffindor." She turned her back on him and returned to her seat.
Harry smirked at her and sat down, once again ignoring the slight she had committed. The rest of the class stared at him, aghast. They were sure he would have exploded on the horrid witch. To see him smile, and accept the detention and loss of points was a complete shock.
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Harry said goodbye to Hermione, Neville and Luna, and headed up to Umbridge's office. He knocked on the door and waited to be allowed in. "Enter." The sickeningly sweet voice of the toad woman said. Harry opened the door, and nearly gasped at the extreme changes in the office. Having seen three other inhabitants of this office, all with their own unique styles, the shocking bright pink walls, and the plates with frolicking kittens was a bit off putting.
"Ah, welcome Mr… I mean Lord Potter." Umbridge said. She pointed to the desk set up in front of her own desk. Upon said desk was a sheet of parchment and a black quill. "Please have a seat. For your detention, you will be writing the line 'I must not tell lies'"
"How many times am I to write that sentence?" Harry asked.
"As many times as it takes for the message to sink in." She smiled. Harry nodded, sat down and picked up the quill. As he began writing, he noticed the ink was red. A sudden familiar pain bloomed across the back of his hand. As he thought, the woman had him using a blood quill, a Class 5 Dark Object, only legal for the signing of legal documentation. Harry was pretty sure that she was not licensed to have such an artifact in her possession.
He threw the quill on the desk, and leapt to his feet. "What is the meaning of this? He yelled. "How dare you use an illegal Class 5 Dark Object on the Lord of the Most Royal and Most Ancient House of Elessar!" Umbridge paled, realizing she might be in trouble. In a flash Harry pulled his wand, and before Umbridge could realize what was happening, he cast a disarming and binding spell. Her wand flew from her pocket, and she found herself bound tightly with thick chains.
Harry stormed over to the fireplace, and grabbed a pinch of Floo Powder. Throwing the powder into the fire, he called out for the Department of Magical Law Enforcement. Sticking his head in, Harry was greeted by the on duty dispatch Auror. A quick conversation later, and he was assured that Aurors would be there soon. He pulled his head out of the fireplace, and heard Umbridge demanding to be released. A flick of his wand gagged the woman, and a quick levitation spell, and she was floating out the door.
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The student body was just finishing the last of dessert, when the doors of the Great Hall burst open. Gasps filled the hall, as a bound and gagged Delores Umbridge floated into the hall. Behind her, his wand held aloft, was Lord Harry Potter. The thunderous look on his face drew more gasps.
"Har...Lord Potter, would you please care to explain why you are levitating our Defense Professor, and why she has been so restrained?" Dumbledore asked.
"Certainly, as soon as the Aurors I have called arrive." Harry said. He canceled the levitation spell, unceremoniously dropping Umbridge to the floor.
"I'm sure that will be unnecessary, Lord Potter." Dumbledore said, causing Harry to glare at him. "Perhaps we can take this to my off…."
"I don't think so, Headmaster." Harry growled. He ignored the collective gasp from the students and staff, choosing to glare at the Headmaster. "I want as many witnesses as possible."
"They are here, Lord Potter." A familiar voice said. Harry turned and saw Madam Bones enter the Great Hall, 4 Aurors behind her. The quintet moved to where the bound and gagged Umbridge lay. "I am very interested to know what it is that my Aurors were called in for."
"What is the meaning of this?" Came the angry voice of Cornelius Fudge, as he stormed in, his bowler hat clutched in his hand, a pair of Aurors at his back. "Why is Delores bound?"
"I'm actually glad you're here, Minister. You'll need to know what happened." Harry said, a familiar predatory smile on his face. "Madam Bones. I demand that you arrest Delores Umbridge immediately."
"Oh, and what exactly am I arresting her for, Lord Potter?" Bines asked grinning.
"The illegal use of a Class 5 Dark Object, namely, a Blood Quill, on a Member of the Wizengamot. Namely myself." Harry said, holding up his wounded hand, showing the words cut into his hand. The wounds were healing, but still clearly visible. "Furthermore, she has caused physical harm to the Lord of 4 Most Noble and Most Ancient Houses. And worst of all, she has caused physical harm on the Lord of the Most Ancient and Most Royal House of Elessar. You will find all the evidence in the DADA Professor's office." 1 of the Aurors that accompanied Bones, left the Great Hall, presumably heading for Umbridge's office.
"I must insist we take this to my office." Dumbledore said, he was starting to panic, as the situation slipped further from his grasp. He was promptly ignored.
"If it is alright with you Madam Bones, I would like for you to do your interrogation here and now." Harry said.
"Now see here, Potter. You can't…." Fudge blustered.
"Can't what, Minister?" Harry growled, bringing the portly man up short. "Can't demand what is mine by right? And who are you, to deny the Lord of the Most Ancient and Most Royal House of Elessar anything? Remember your place, Minister." With that, Harry turned his back on the flabbergasted Minister. Bones hid her delighted smile, finally the Minister was getting the smackdown he so richly deserved. She would not be denying Lord Elessar anything.
"I will gladly interrogate the Prisoner at this time." The Head of the DMLE said. She turned to the remaining Aurors she had brought with her. They nodded, and began setting up for the interrogation.
a/n2: wow 4k words. i think that was my longest chapter yet. still felt rushed though. hope you enjoyed it. please review, and i beg of you, be as kind as possible.