AN: So I had some people who really wanted to see what would happen with Harry and if he got with Hermione or someone else. I hadn't planned on writing anything to that effect but added a little bonus near the end for you guys. I'd planned on maybe doing a short chapter with a couple of letters and it's ballooned into a chapter much longer than the first. I blame you guys lol. I hope you enjoy this continuation since it would usually probably be considered a filler chapter.

Also, to address the comment made about a katana being a bit incongruous; yeah, I'm aware. A traditional sword would have been a bit more logical but I pictured a Kill Bill/Elektra vibe when this story was first inspired and just went with it. And this is fan fiction, deviating from reality or established canon should be expected at this point.

If you see any mistakes let me know. Enjoy!

xXx

Rita scurried into her office excitedly. The happenings at the TriWizard Tournament had the papers flying out the door and that was with the small bit of information she'd been able to procure before everything had been locked down. Now she had Peter Pettigrew alive, Sirius Black potentially innocent, and the implied corruption at the ministry. Christmas had come early this year.

She settled at her desk before noticing a letter waiting for her. She was suspicious but too excited about a potential scoop to care too much. With a cursory check for curses, she ripped the envelope open.

Rita,

I'll get straight to the point since I know you'd appreciate that more, I have some information for you and the price is showing a bit of tact. I know tact is something you eschew for the notoriety you gain from a juicy article but I think you'll find what I can offer you a fair trade. I won't blackmail you with my knowledge of how you obtain your best scoops, you already have someone who's doing that in a way Salazar Slytherin would be proud of. Instead, I'm offering a bit of quid pro quo and this way we both end up winners.

First, what I want you to do is show Harry Potter and his closest allies (Hermione, Sirius, and the Weasleys) some respect and avoid sensationalizing or writing negatively about them. If they do something noteworthy by all means tell the truth but leave your backbiting and leading comments to yourself. Also, don't try to play Harry up as if they were the next Merlin. He deserves a normal few years to enjoy the last dregs of childhood once things settle down. I think you'll have plenty to write about instead, some of which could even lead to a book.

Now that we've settled on what I want, I'll give you some information that'll shake the wizarding world to its core. It'll be up to whether you want to tackle such a controversial and powerful figure but I'm sure you're up to the task. Albus Dumbledore will be your target and I've got plenty of information that won't take too much work for you to corroborate.

Rita's eye bulged as she read through all the information listed; being Grindlewald's former lover, his sealing of the Potter Will and illegally leaving Harry Potter on a doorstep, the full story of Sirius Black and even more. The information contained in this letter would set her up for life, especially if she could get that book written about Dumbledore. She may even be able to wrangle Sirius Black into telling his story if she played her cards right.

The next few paragraphs contained even more dirt on happenings with Fudge and his incompetence. Not to mention how he had been in the pockets of the Death Eaters that had been killed. She'd have to find out if those deaths could be confirmed by anyone other than Harry Potter. She'd start that story tomorrow and focus on Pettigrew and Black for today.

I think I've set you up with plenty of information to keep you running for a good long while. If you're nice and show some remorse Harry might even be inclined to offer you an exclusive interview. I'm sure he'll continue to be a very influential figure so you should try to mend bridges with him as soon as possible. An apology letter to start wouldn't go amiss. Believe me, the things he could tell you about Albus Dumbledore and the happenings at Hogwarts would keep your paper flying off the shelves for weeks or more if you plan it well. Just something to consider.

Try to remember our deal, you wouldn't like me as an enemy. I'm helping to bring down some of the most influential people in wizarding society so you would barely inconvenience me. But I find that I have plenty to keep me busy as long as my attention isn't drawn away to handle any broken deals. Try to have fun and don't hold back on Dumbledore or Fudge.

-A concerned citizen.

Rita was a bit terrified of this mysterious person's threat. They were right, if they had this much dirt on Dumbledore and Fudge then they could be a dangerous enemy. Well, she'd take the advice and try to turn her image around. She could play the part of a dedicated investigative reporter rather than a gossip-monger. There was so much information here that she didn't have to make up stories, they were just lying there ready to be transcribed. Piles of Galleons and her picture adorning the back covers of books flashed through her mind as she scrambled to plan out how she'd execute this massive campaign.

She was wrong, Christmas hadn't just come early, she'd won the lottery as well.

xXx

Madame Bones entered her office, weary from the chaos that erupted over the past day or so. Dealing with the knowledge of Barty Crouch Jr. being alive was bad enough, especially with that idiot Fudge having him kissed before he could be questioned, but this morning's revelations shook the wizarding world to its core. Peter Pettigrew being alive and Sirius Black not having a trial had everyone wondering just what the hell was going on in their government. The public was crying for blood and the two people who had sent Black to Azkaban, Bagnold and Crouch, were both dead. With no one else to lay the blame on, Fudge was trying to save his neck and failing. It hadn't taken long at all, thanks to Rita Skeeter, for everyone to know that Fudge had been informed of Black's innocence and completely ignored it. He'd made his bed and now he'd have to lie in it.

Amelia was just glad that this had been handled by the former administration and she could truthfully say she was doing the best she could now that she knew the truth. Being the head of the DMLE was something she'd always aspired to but today she almost wished she'd not taken the mantle until this pandemonium had passed. She fell into her seat, closing her eyes and resting. She only allowed herself a few moments before jumping back into the chaos.

Upon opening her eyes she was confronted by a letter that had been placed on top of her latest stack of files. She was immediately suspicious as all her mail was routed through her secretary to be checked for curses, poisons and the like. The fact that someone had bypassed all of her Aurors, as well as the security she'd placed on her office, was more than alarming. She quickly scanned the letter with her wand, using every detection spell she knew, which was probably more than most people knew existed. After finding nothing more than an ordinary letter, she donned some gloves for extra safety and slowly opened it.

Dear Madame Bones,

I know you are probably alarmed at my bypassing your security measures but this letter needed to reach you as quickly as possible. Don't worry, I doubt anyone else would be able to do the same. I've studied extensively and with materials that most people will never be able to access. Though it never hurts to add a few more layers of wards just in case. 'Constant Vigilance' as Moody loves to say.

Now, to the reason I've contacted you. By now you've discovered Crouch's treachery as well as Pettigrew. While this in itself is enough to send the world into a tailspin, there is plenty more that will have the potential to do the same. I know I'm going to be asking a lot of you but so many others have neglected to do the right thing in the past decade and a half and it has piled up. Some things you won't be able to fix but shining a light onto them may help others in the future.

While Sirius Black's innocence should be confirmed quickly and easily, one thing that slipped through the cracks was Harry Potter's guardianship. I'm aware that Harry's parents' Will stated that he was to be taken in by the Longbottoms, Sirius Black, or a number of other friends in the wizarding world. While the first two were unable to accept the mantle for obvious reasons, the others were never even contacted or consulted. Why is this? Well, a prominent figure who loves to espouse 'The Greater Good' took it upon himself to bypass the law, have the Potters' Will sealed and placed Harry on the doorstep of his only living relatives, Petunia and Vernon Dursley, Lily Potter's sister and her husband.

While, in theory, that might not seem like that big of a deal, the doorstep in late fall notwithstanding, it was against the wishes of the Potters and the Dursleys. The Dursleys were never consulted on whether they wanted to retain custody, not that it would have been granted by the Wizengamot, and would have gladly passed him off to just about anyone else. If that doesn't already raise red flags then I don't know what does. I won't go into great detail about why this was a great injustice but advise you to interview Harry as soon as your schedule allows. I've told him the importance of telling the truth and hope he may finally be placed with people who will love and care for him.

Amelia had to stop reading to get her emotions back under control. What the hell was happening in their world? Alarm bells were ringing about what the savior of the wizarding world could have experienced for someone else to be so concerned. And placing a baby on a doorstep? How hard would it have been to knock on a door to make sure the baby was settled before leaving, even if the placement wasn't legal.

She knew the person was alluding to Dumbledore. She'd heard him many times rattling off his 'it's for the Greater Good my friends' speech while in Wizengamot sessions. These revelations were starting to make her wonder if she shouldn't be keeping a closer eye on his actions to see if his motivations were truly in line with what he preached. She shook the thoughts off for the moment to continue reading.

Now after making sure Harry is looked after, I'm sure you'll be busy with all the deceased Death Eaters along with their leader. Their bodies are located in Little Hangleton at the cemetery just up the hill. I left everything as it was minus Pettigrew. He won't be much help with identifying me, the killer as it were, because I removed his memory of my features. While I'm not remorseful for the loss of life considering the despicable things they did in the war, as well as continued to secretly carry out with no one the wiser, my identity could cause some other issues I need to avoid. I didn't go after any of the other non-marked followers and sympathizers as, technically, they were innocent. With these men responding to their master's call others won't be too upset that they were killed while in his service. The others' deaths would make me look like the monster instead of the hero so I'll just leave you their names and ask you to keep an eye on them.

Amelia glanced at the separate list and wasn't surprised by most of the names included. While she couldn't legally do anything to them, she'd be watching them closely for any missteps.

The final task I'd recommend is interviewing the students from Hogwarts. I'm not sure what Susan has told you, or what she was even aware of, but Hogwarts hasn't been as safe as Dumbledore loves to claim. I won't go into too much detail as the interviews will be illuminating themselves. Some key things to consider and ask about are Professor Quirrell and the Philosopher's Stonehidden in the school several years ago (I wonder how much Dumbledore revealed,if anything at all), student petrification, basilisks, and possessed students, and secret passageways into the school that are undefended and a potential security threat. I'm sure your head is spinning but I'll warn you that you'll need to work on some anger management techniques when you get the full details. Harry will be a fount of knowledge for much of this and most can be corroborated by his friends and classmates.

I know you have a lot to accomplish now that you're aware of where the battle took place and the strange happenings at Hogwarts so I will let you get to it. I've been told you highly value justice so I will leave the rest in your hands. Thank you for trying to keep the Ministry from completely swimming in corruption and hopefully soon a lot of it will be cleaned up with Fudge and his financial backers out of the way. Good luck!

This person was right, her head was spinning as she thought of those keywords pointed out: 'Philosopher's Stone? possessed students? BASILISK?!'She took a deep breath and tried to calm herself. There was not much she could do about Hogwarts for now, the year was almost over anyway, but before the new term began she would be thoroughly investigating the place.

Brushing the thoughts away for the moment, she folded the letter and placed it in a desk drawer for later. For now, she needed to gather some Aurors and visit a crime scene. She had a feeling her schedule wasn't going to calm down for the next few months at least and hoped Susan would forgive her for the long hours she'd be working.

xXx

Kreacher popped in beside him and laid a letter down before disappearing again. He was very suspicious of anything coming from Kreacher and used his borrowed wand to scan the letter for any spells. Finding nothing, he carefully opened it.

Sirius,

This is gonna be a difficult letter for you to read, just hear me out. I promise I only have Harry's best interest at heart and want him to thrive in this new, Voldemort-free world.

First, Harry is not James. I know he looks a lot like him but he is his own person who has been through more than you can imagine. He needs a responsible father figure, not a best friend. While I expect you'll always instill in him your mischievousness, I hope you realize that he has never had family who supported and loved him. I know you can relate to how growing up in such a harsh environment can hurt one's soul. How Harry turned into such a caring and kind person is mind-boggling. You had the Potters to turn to when you finally escaped your family but Harry hasn't had the chance to fully escape thanks to a certain bearded headmaster.

I know you probably have a sense of loyalty to Dumbledore, but beware relying on him. He has kept many secrets and the plans he made for Harry were unacceptable. Luckily I was able to step in or the whole world would have suffered. He may not be inherently evil but he isn't as kind and benevolent as he likes to play.

Anyway, the adults in our life had worked hard to make it seem as if you were unstable and tried to keep Harry from you. I'm sure that some mind healing would have gone a long way to helping you be healthier but keeping him from you just made it worse which gave them more examples of why you should be kept at arm's-length. Now you'll be free and have the power to fight back against those that would keep you separated. Use that Slytherin cunning I know you grew up with.

Now, to the hardest part. I'm not sure if you've ever heard the word 'Horcrux' before but, if you haven't, well be ready for a shock. A Horcrux is a container housing part of a person's soul. The ritual needed to make one is extremely vile so I won't expound on how it's done. The reason Voldemort was able to survive Halloween so many years ago was that he had created Horcruxes. Making one is unthinkable but making multiple is downright terrifying. The reason more people don't create these vessels, besides knowledge of how and moral reprehensibility, is how unstable it makes your soul. If doing it once causes this then making more would be much worse. This is how on that Halloween night, as the killing curse struck him, his soul shattered and a piece fled to the only place it could find, a wounded child.

Having a Horcrux anywhere near you can cause anger, fear, resentment and more to consume you. It is a miracle that Harry was able to survive let alone turn into such a wonderful person. Magic, Fate or whoever was smiling down at him to protect him from most of the pain of having it lodged in his head. I would recommend a mind healer as part of his recovery, not only from the connection this brought to Voldemort but also to deal with his past. Maybe the same mind healer that I expect you to visit regularly, Sirius Black. Harry needs you as well as you can be and that can only happen if you do your part to get better.

Now, don't despair. I removed the Horcrux recently after I'd destroyed all the other vessels. As much as I didn't want to, I had to remove the memory of that from his head to save him from the pain and horror of seeing and feeling the evil trying to hold onto his mind. I'll leave it up to you on whether you want to inform him of its existence when he's older but, for now, you can tell him and the mind healer that there was a connection due to the killing curse rebound. Since this is the first time that has happened no one else will know otherwise. Save one.

Albus Dumbledore was aware of the Horcrux in Harry from the start. Instead of consulting others on how to go about removing it, he decided since he didn't know how to accomplish it then there couldn't possibly be any way other than death. While it upset him that a child had to eventually die, he deemed it 'For the Greater Good' and started making his plans as to how to facilitate this. During our second year, he discovered that Voldemort had created more than one Horcrux and his plans were derailed. While he still needed Harry to die he couldn't let it happen until the other vessels were found and destroyed.

A little secret I'll leave with you is that I'm not from this time. I lived a very different, much darker, life than I hope will be formed this time around. We were part of Dumbledore's manipulations and forced to search for the Horcruxes after his death. Instead of informing us, or anyone, of all of his gathered knowledge before his impending death he sent us on a ridiculous chase to find and destroy these abominations. Trying to do this in the middle of a war was nearly impossible. If you thought the war you survived was bad then having Voldemort in charge of the wizarding world was a new level of hell.

While we were able to survive, many more lost their lives. The wizarding world was devastated by the immense loss of life and plagued by the memories of the horrors they'd witnessed. Harry was never the same after having to sacrifice his life, only living due to a chance encounter during battle when he obtained a way to stay alive after being hit by the killing curse. I knew that we deserved better than what we'd gotten even if we had won the war. So I researched, trained, and planned until I was able to execute my plans. I knew of all the manipulations and how to correct them. I knew how to be rid of Voldemort and his more ardent followers before they could wreak even more terror on our world. And, most importantly, I knew how to save Harry's soul from being destroyed by all he had experienced.

P.S. I know you hold onto guilt for not being able to save Regulus from following Voldemort because I'd read the journals you'd left behind. I wanted you to know that he saw the light at the end and worked to stop Voldemort from retaining immortality. Speak to Kreacher and he'll tell you the whole story. And try to be a bit more caring about his situation, he was left alone with just your mother's portrait and a Horcrux to twist his mind.

xXx

Hermione returned to her dorm and found a letter on her pillow. She immediately checked it for traps; you can never be too careful with the Weasley twins running around Hogwarts. It seemed fine but she was still cautious regardless.

Hello Hermione,

I'm sure this will sound crazy and unbelievable but what part of the wizarding world doesn't do that already? I'm you. Not the present day you but a version from a future more than a decade away. I'm sure it won't seem possible to you, time turners don't allow you to go back and change key events. Well, my time turner was a special creation that I worked on day and night for years to make this possible. I added in a few spells as well to really make it stick. We always were overachievers but this has to be my finest work.

You may be asking yourself why I would do such a drastic thing. Well, isn't the craziest things we do always linked with Harry?

The wizarding world went through a devastating time, losing so many and others being so broken they almost seemed as if they'd died. Children witnessing torture and death or being the victims of it themselves found mind healers unable to keep up with the demand. Voldemort ruling the wizarding world was probably worse than you can imagine. The muggleborn population had been devastated by the mass killings and the pureblood population had taken a hit with so many of them being Death Eaters and being killed in battle or by Voldemort himself for some imagined slight. We had won the war but the real battle began after the dust had settled.

If it was just the population hit that was the problem I probably wouldn't have acted so strongly but the emotional toll it took on Harry was too hard to watch. I wasn't dealing well with it myself. Harry and I were always what kept each other going and he wasn't able to help me through it. He'd seen so many horrific things during his life and that was on top of the wizarding world pinning all their hopes on him. There was a prophecy that said only he could beat Voldemort and while a lot of divination is a bit woolly, true prophecies always find a way to come into being. Another issue caused him to have to choose to sacrifice himself in order to defeat Voldemort. He had no idea that he would live through it but facing death would damage anyone. All in all, Harry wasn't Harry anymore and he'd locked himself away from everyone else; mentally and physically.

Being alone was familiar for me but something I'd forgotten after having Harry for so long. Ron's friendship was always shallow at best and, without Harry as the glue, it all fell apart. I was alone and broken. We know how having time on our hands can lead to trouble. The thought popped into my head that I could change things and save us from the worst of it all. I was finally able to convince Harry to meet me and coaxed the memory of his night in the cemetery from him and got planning. Things progressed fairly quickly from there once my mind was set. I won't give you the details or how I managed it but know that if something bad happens, and I mean muggles discovering the wizarding world and trying to destroy it bad, you are capable of changing things.

I dealt with everything important and facilitated the ridiculous prophecy so the heavy lifting there is taken care of. What you'll be expected to do may be even harder: support Harry. A lot will come to light in the next few weeks and months and Harry will need you. Stay in contact with him over the summer and visit him as much as you can. Don't allow anyone to get between the two of you, especially Dumbledore. Remember, there are forms of communication outside of owls and floo that the wizarding world hasn't a clue about.

I know how much you admire adults and almost think them infallible but that has to stop. Age doesn't necessarily beget wisdom and benevolence. Things will soon come to light about Dumbledore that will shock you but you must not brush them off. He was the reason that Harry was so broken and I had to take these steps. His manipulations ruined so many lives, mine included. Respect is good but never forget to question everything and do your own research. And remember that books aren't the gospel as well. Books are written by people and people can be wrong or have their own agendas. Imagine Ron Weasley decided to write a book on Arithmancy and had it published. Would you take the words written by him seriously? Lockheart should be all the proof you need to keep an open mind at all times.

Now I have no idea what the future will hold for you. I've changed a pivotal moment and set even more in motion that there's no telling what will happen. All I know is that you will be able to have a better life this time around. Maybe you can even aspire to be the Minister of Magic and make some lasting changes in the wizarding world. It's definitely something to think about. Just make sure whatever you do, you're happy. I know how much you care about Harry and how much he cares for you. Keep an open mind and don't let your self-consciousness get in the way if a romantic relationship should develop. I'm not technically you, our experiences changing us, but I know how much I would have enjoyed spending my life with Harry. I even believe it would have happened had the war and Dumbledore not gotten in our way.

Whatever happens, just enjoy your life. If it's with Harry, great, if not then find someone who treats you well. Never settle for second best if you can help it. You are too kind and smart to allow anyone into your life that doesn't deserve to be there.

Now that I've left your mind whirling in a million different directions, I'll go. You won't be hearing from me again, I won't exist anymore. You will become the much better version of me and live the life that I'd hoped for so long ago. I'm so happy for you. Take care!

Hermione

P.S. I've set Rita Skeeter on the trail of Dumbledore and she will be instrumental in helping to spread the word. I know how you despise her; I feel the same, but use your hidden Slytherin abilities and lead her to the conclusions you'd like her to come to. I think you'll find her remorseful (if only feigned) and ready to help get the stories needed out to the public. Dumbledore has kept everything locked down for years and it's time his manipulations come to light. I warned her to keep to the facts in regards to Harry and she doesn't have to know I won't be around to act on any threats. You can exert your will if necessary but the amount I've given her to work with should keep her busy for a good while.

The letter really had shaken her world. Her mind wanted to discredit everything the letter said and forget it all but she knew she couldn't. Something inside her told her that every word had been the truth and confirmed some of the suspicions she'd locked away, too scared to analyze them.

She also didn't know how to handle her feelings for Harry. Of course, she had been aware of her feelings for him but had done a great job of pushing them deep down and pretending they didn't exist. Now that someone was forcing her to look closer she could see

xXx

An owl swooped in and dropped a letter on the kitchen table. Molly assumed it was from one of the kids and opened it to read.

Mrs. Weasley,

I've written several letters today to many different people but yours is a bit different. I can't tell you who I am and it isn't really important. I just needed to make sure you were aware of a few key pieces of information.

Now, I know how much faith you place in Dumbledore but you need to start seeing things more objectively. Many of his actions and their consequences will come to light in the coming months and it'll be your job to listen and think. You are a mother. Your children have always been your number one priority but Dumbledore has asked you to put that aside many times.

Think back to when the twins and Ron rescued Harry from the Dursleys. You heard that they'd locked him up and put bars on the windows. You saw the signs of malnutrition and neglect and went to Dumbledore. Your mothering instinct, usually so strong, was broken down by him and made to seem as if you were overreacting. Why?

More importantly, he allowed you to forsake the health of your children. Ginny was possessed by Voldemort's spirit for almost a year and then it was brushed off as if the whole experience was just another adventure. Kids will be kids. Once again Dumbledore spoke and you listened. You've seen Ginny. Outward appearances may deceive some but you're her mother. You see what she tries to hide from the world, the brokenness of having been manipulated and violated in such a disturbing way. I know your family doesn't have much money but she should have been seen by a mind healer years ago regardless of whatever lies Dumbledore has filled your head with.

Ron should also be seen by a mind healer. He has some serious anger to work out along with always feeling inadequate. Being the youngest of so many successful brothers makes him feel as if there's nothing left for him to accomplish. His jealousy and anger will push away those most important to him and he'll not know how to change without help. Along with those issues he also has the trauma from being involved in all the antics at Hogwarts with Harry and Hermione. Having people trying to obliviate and kill you aren't things that can just be brushed away as if they meant nothing. He'll need help overcoming that as well.

I'm sure you're extremely upset right now but I knew that I had to speak to you for the sake of your family. They need someone to fight for them against the world and Dumbledore is a part of that world. You send your children there for seven years of their life and the past few years have shown how lax he's been with their safety. Your family is more important than some flowery words from an old man.

Included in this letter is a key. I've set up an account at Gringotts to cover the medical expenses for Ginny and Ron. I know how much you're reluctant to accept charity but your children come before your pride. Remember that.

That covers everything I needed to say. Please look after Harry. He'll have a rough go of it for a while but, with support from his friends and your family, I think he'll come out the other side okay.

-A friend.

Molly sat drowning in sorrow for what she allowed to happen to her family. She wanted to scoff and brush off the letter's recriminations but they hit too close to home. There had been that voice in the back of her head telling her that Ginny wasn't okay but it was so much easier to listen to Dumbledore and pretend everything was okay. Well, no more, it was time for her to take care of her family with no outside interference.

Molly's mama bear side had been activated and no one, not even the great Albus Dumbledore, was going to hurt her children if she could help it.

xXx

Harry looked to Hermione, seeing her clearly for the first time. This girl, his best friend, was remarkable. While it wasn't technically her that had saved him and the rest of the wizarding world, the potential was in her. He was glad this Hermione wouldn't have to go through what the other had. While she still looked like his Hermione, her eyes told a story of pain and suffering. He would never know all that had transpired in her timeline but was so grateful she had stepped in and saved them all.

Knowing he would have her by his side was heartening but he started to want more. In the madness that had been his life, he hadn't given too much thought to girls. Trying to survive year after year didn't leave much free time to worry about romance. While Cho had caught his eye for her pretty face, he knew he wanted something more than just looks. Seeing Hermione's smile was a wonderful sight. She radiated a strength that he couldn't feel from anyone else. He didn't know how he'd never noticed just how beautiful she was before.

Feeling his eyes on her she looked over. He just looked back smiling. She returned the smile but when he didn't look away a blush tinged her cheeks and she returned to her former conversation. Seeing the blush gave him hope that maybe he had a chance. He knew she'd befriended Viktor but had indicated it wasn't anything more. He was lucky in this as it wouldn't be long before he'd have others trying to steal her away. He knew before they left for the summer he'd try to convince her to give him a chance. Where this confidence came from he didn't know, but he knew he couldn't let fear cause him to lose what could be the best thing that ever happened to him. Resolve set, he began planning how to charm her so that she'd accept him as her boyfriend.

xXx

Dumbledore,

I'm not going to beat around the bush, I've fixed what you almost destroyed. Voldemort is dead, his Horcruxes all destroyed (yes, including Harry) and I'm working on putting the wizarding world on a path that isn't led by Death Eaters who got away. I didn't step back and allow violent criminals the ability to retain their power so that we'd be fighting the same war years later. All the power you wield and you did nothing with it. The only thing you did was use your power to manipulate things to happen how you thought they should.

You didn't try to help Harry or even attempt to find someone to remove the Horcrux from his head. You didn't know how to do it so arrogantly assumed that it couldn't be done. Well, you were wrong. Instead, you set him up to die when it was most convenient for you. It's really disgusting how you play with people's lives like they're pieces in a grand chess game.

From now on you won't be interfering with Harry anymore. I've set things on a better path for him where you won't be a problem for him anymore. Enjoy your life while you can because I'm not too sure how much fun you'll have from now on. You made your bed now it's time to lie in it.

To say he was shocked would be an understatement. Someone else being aware of the Horcruxes as well as having dealt with them all was alarming. All his plans for the future were worth nothing if this was true. Minutes later he received a letter regarding an emergency Wizengamot meeting.

With the world in such chaos, he would be preoccupied until Rita's exposé series on his past came out. The public's baying for his blood would keep him too busy trying to survive rather than focusing on his previous machinations.

A few weeks after the school year ended Dumbledore was surrounded by paperwork and fielding owls and floo calls left and right. Everything was a mess and he saw no end in sight for this chaos. Minerva was refusing to be in his presence unless absolutely necessary let alone help with administrative duties any longer. He now regretted taking on so many roles.

He'd been experiencing pain throughout his body all day but it made itself doubly known all of a sudden. He began sweating profusely and was so dizzy he would have fallen down if he wasn't already sitting. Finally, his world went dark and he knew no more.

The elves would find him hours later in his office but it would be much too late. The man who'd stood against Grindelwald and Voldemort was taken out by a simple heart attack. The great Albus Dumbledore, once revered, would be relegated to being a footnote in the pages of history.

xXxXx

Thanks for reading! I hoped you enjoyed this extra chapter. Let me know what you thought or if you saw any mistakes I should fix. Thanks to alix33 for helping me fix the mistakes in the first chapter and kgfinkel for his help with feedback and editing.