Harry Potter and the Rewinding of Time

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Chapter One: Headmaster Of Hogwarts

5 YEARS AFTER THE BATTLE OF HOGWARTS

The school board sat around the table. The atmosphere was tense, to say the least - it had not yet recovered from the beating taken when half of the board's members had been convicted as death eaters. The remaining members were not yet used to the other members, and so decisions were always heavily contested. However, there was a decision that needed to be solved extremely quickly. Professor McGonagall had recently retired from her position as headmaster of Hogwarts due to injuries from the battle of Hogwarts resurfacing with vengeance. The school board had to decide quickly, since the students were already on the train.

Augusta Longbottom was the first to suggest a name. "I nominate Professor Flitwick, my reasoning being that he is experienced in magic and handling students." This was met by a hail of protests.

"We cannot have a half goblin as the headmaster of Hogwarts!" Shouted Narcissa Malfoy, who had used her husbands gold to elevate herself to this position. Her protests were matched by over half of the board. Augusta wisely backed down.

Over the period of an hour, names were suggested - and quickly thrown down, mostly by Narcissa Malfoy. The chairman of the board, Cornelius Fudge (who had taken the position after being thrown out of office as minister for magic), spoke up.

"Mrs Malfoy, as you keep shouting other people's nominations down, can we assume that you have your own suggestion?"

"Yes, Chairman." Narcissa smiled. "Mr Harry Potter."

The board went crazy - but most of the voices seemed to be supporting the nomination. "Harry Potter, as in the head of the Department of Magical Law Enforcement?" Asked Fudge, not sure if he was hearing right.

"Yes, Chairman. Harry Potter, the boy-who-lived, the defeater of Voldemort." Narcissa looked around at the rest of the board, who were all looking thoughtful.

"Interesting idea. But I can see one problem with this assignment." Said Augusta. "I doubt he will leave his post as head of DMLE to become headmaster of Hogwarts." There was a few seconds of silence. Then Fudge spoke up.

"Why can't he do both?" Everyone looked at him as if he was mad. He immediately explained himself. "Mr Potter can reduce his workload quite a bit. He, like the late Amelia Bones, does all of the extra work usually done by his senior secretary. He can hand that back to the secretary, and do his work at Hogwarts."

"Of course, he would have to agree with this." Said Augusta. Fudge nodded at her. He then spoke to the rest of the board of governors.

"All in favour of appointing Harry Potter to the position of headmaster?" Fudge silently counted the hands, then felt an elated feeling when he realised that over half of the members had voted for Harry. "Harry Potter is now the headmaster of Hogwarts, pending approval. This session is now closed."

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Harry walked into his office. He sat down on his chair and began to sort through the pile of letters on his desk, mumbling as he went.

"Auror training results, promotion notices - what's this?" He had just seen the letter from the school board. His mind went into overdrive. It couldn't be something they wanted him to investigate, since term hadn't even started yet. It had to be a letter asking him to be headmaster. He sighed. He had been expecting this ever since McGonagall retired. He slit the envelope open.

Dear Mr Potter,

The school board has nominated and passed you as the new Hogwarts Headmaster.

Due to your position as head of DMLE, the board has decided to allow you to continue your job as well as taking your new post. If you agree, you must send an owl back to the board, and apparate to Hogwarts. The headmaster's office password is 'HEADMASTER HP'. If you disagree, please send a reply owl.

Sincerely,

The Hogwarts Board of Governors

Harry smiled. He already knew his answer.

Dear Board of Governors,

I accept.

A/N The chapter is a bit short, I know, but I was in a rush to write it.

A/N 2 I hope to update this fic weekly.

A/N 3 Please review, follow and favourite. It would make my day. :D

A/N 4 I know Narcissa Malfoy hates Harry and would never nominate him, but she has a plan. Wait for the next chapter to see it. XD