Harry Potter and the Speaker of Truth

Chapter 1 The Prophecy

Disclaimer: I don't own these characters but I wish I did. My hat is off to J.K. Rowling

for creating this marvelous playground.

The sudden shadow passing across her desk made her look up.

The Bumblebee has lost its way in the twilight.

Light's Champion is confused in the absence of truth,

and is in danger of falling to the darkening night.

The Lord of Darkness will end all.

Unless the Guardian of the Seer and Speaker of Truth,

has the courage to stand against all and protect them.

The Deputy Headmistress of Hogwarts looked at her fellow teacher in confusion. Sybil Trelawney had never been a friend but never before had Minerva heard her speak in such a voice. "Can I help you?"

The blank look faded from Professor Trelawney's face. After a moment she asked,"Deputy Headmistress did you call for me? I don't know why I'm here…"

Minerva was perplexed. She had always thought that the divination professor was a fraud, but the tingles her magic was giving her made her believe that maybe this was a true prophecy. To help herself and Trelawney with the confusion she said, "Come in Sybil. I thought a spot of tea would be nice."

"Missy." When the house elf appeared Minerva said, "Tea for two in my office please." Then she transfigured one of the student chairs into a more comfortable seat across from her own and gestured invitingly. Missy arrived with the tea tray. Minerva poured the tea and started making polite conversation. "Are you prepared for the children's return in a week?"

"Yes thank you. Of course one can always be prepared if the inner eye is clear. I suspect I need to spend less time planning and more time meditating because this tea has surprised me."

The comment reminded Minerva why she had always disliked the divination professor. Fortunately recent events gave her an alternate topic. "What's your opinion of events at the World Cup?"

"Terrifying. Has Albus said anything to you?"

"No, but he's been busy with owls and floo calls from the Ministry. It will be important when the students return that we be calm, focused and reassuring. Of course upcoming events will serve as an excellent distraction."

"Quite, I suppose I should go back to my class room. Thank you for the tea." Sybil got up and headed towards the door.

Minerva watched her leave then sat and contemplated the words that had first announced Sybil's presence. "The Bumblebee is lost in the twilight …the Dumbledore family crest…Hmm" She felt a strong sense of disquiet.

She couldn't help but think of the decisions that Albus had made regarding Harry Potter. She had not been comfortable when he left Harry with his relatives as a baby, and the condition Harry had been in when he arrived at Hogwarts. Minerva remembered the hours spent in the Headmaster's office telling him not to let Harry return there. But Albus had insisted he go back.

And then there was that business with the Sorcerer's Stone in Harry's first year, the Chamber of Secrets the next. Harry should have sought out adults, but he didn't trust them after living with his relatives. Not that the Defense teacher's they had had…Of course last year had been a bit of an exception. She had been fond of Remus Lupin as a student and he certainly had been the best defense teacher that had been in the school for several years despite his status as a werewolf. She had her reservations about Ablus' choice for this year a paranoid ex-auror was not what she thought would be a reassuring figure for the children however qualified he might be.

But it couldn't be Albus, after all Fawkes was still around and a phoenix would not associate with someone who is dark. She thought for a few minutes longer but then realized she was going to be late for her meeting with the other Heads of Houses.