Summary: Draco Malfoy stands trial before the Ministry for his crimes as a
Death Eater. His only vote of confidence is a letter from Albus Dumbledore,
who died during the Final Battle. The current headmistress, Ginny Weasley
mistrusts her new Defense Against the Dark Arts teacher, but Dumbledore
must have known something.
Disclaimer: My name is not J.K. Rowling, I do not own Harry Potter, and am not either Warner Brother.
Crimes Against The Heart
Prologue
"Often the test of courage is not to die but to live." -Vittorio Alfieri-
The Final Battle between good and evil had ended. Miraculously, the Dark Lord had been defeated and his spirit wiped from the Earth, never to disturb the peace of this World or any other again. After three years of auror training and seven years of fighting the good fight, Harry Potter had rose to the challenge placed before him and with the help of Albus Dumbledore he had conquered him. The downside of this victory was the death of Albus Dumbledore himself. He, however had obviously foreseen his own death because he had prepared instructions on what was to be done after the war had ended.
The Order of the Phoenix was put to rest, seeing as how the Dark Lord no longer lived. Many of its members were given positions within the Ministry of Magic. Others chose to work or study abroad, even expanding into commercial ventures. Many were surprised to hear that Arthur Weasley was given the position of Minister of Magic, much to his own chagrin.
He faced a difficult time as minister as he had to round up and punish the Death Eaters and restore peace and order to the Wizarding World. He had many supporters from both muggle-born and pureblood wizard families. He seemed a happy compromise between old pureblood ties and equality within the new ministry. Arthur had such modesty and sense of fairness, very few had doubts he could accomplish the job, except for himself, of course. He found life as the Minister far more comfortable and plush, yet never tried to elevate himself any higher than the people would lift him.
Arthur also had a well connected family. His sons were exemplary wizards including curse-breakers, dragon-handlers, joke shop owners, and aurors. Even more surprising than Arthur becoming the Minister of Magic was Ginny being named Albus Dumbledore's successor as Head of Hogwarts.
Ginny Weasley had lost the love of her life during the war. The heart is a fragile thing, that's why we protect them so carefully, they are like crystal. When crystal breaks, it is beautiful in its own way. It helped Ginny become a new person. Not angry or bitter, but different and part of her had never moved on, but as Headmistress she felt she had her own place in the World. There was nothing she loved more than imparting knowledge on the students.
There were other deaths that had touched Ginny's life. Her brother, Percy had been killed shortly after her sixth year began by Death Eaters. His body had never been found. Even though Percy had apologized to his family after the raid at the ministry their had still been tension among the family about his alliance. Another painful death Ginny had actually seen was the death of her mother. Molly Weasley, the mother of seven children had died of a broken heart just after hearing of Percy's death. Perversely, the twins and Ron blamed Percy in small way for their mother's death. Molly Weasley had not been able to cope with the loss of her son and the pressure of war. Ginny also know her mother feared all her nightmares of death coming true.
Hogwarts was not the only thing Dumbledore had entrusted her with. Even though she had been given his Pensieve, books, and secrets these were mere trifles compared to the guardianship of his most protected possession.
A small girl named Brangaine was among the things Dumbledore had asked her to keep safe. She had high cheekbones and pale white skin, with blue-gray eyes. Her hair was a soft red and many suspected Brangaine was Ginny's daughter. Brangaine, Ginny assumed, was the daughter of someone very close to Dumbledore's own heart. She could not possibly be his own daughter, but Ginny swore she recognized those eyes. Brangaine had been raised at Hogwarts by Dumbledore and was a bright and inquisitive child. In his letter, Dumbledore had said that her father would come for her one day, but it gave no indication of when. Brangaine gave no indication of knowing who her parents were, but Ginny suspected she knew their identities. Brangaine had been seven when Ginny had assumed the role of Headmistress. She was a compassionate little girl who played with the students and liked to listen to the teacher's lectures.
Oddly, enough Brangaine's favorite teacher was Severus Snape, who Ginny found to be a kind man. Perhaps the end of the war had taken a great burden off his back or that he had atoned his crimes from the first war, either way he had become one of Ginny's confidants and dearly trusted friends. Even stranger still was Snape's kindness towards Brangaine was even more puzzling.
Today, Ginny was not puzzled over Snape's attitude towards Brangaine, but exasperation. The term had ended and she had once again been left without a Defense Against the Dark Arts teacher. Several ministry regulations still stood since her fourth year. This included her father was in charge of filling any post the Head of Hogwarts can not find a suitable replacement. She drafted her letter and sent it to her father pleading to help her find a professor to fill the vacancy. Perhaps, if she knew his response she would not have sent the letter.
She cast around in her desk for the last missive her lover had sent to her, it had always filled her with hope and love. It was practically all she had left of him, except her memories which had been put away in a pensieve to relieve herself and mind. She di not want anyone to see these memories, the savory bits of treasures that were her past. The letter was faded from being read so many times, but the words never lost their meaning.
My Darling Love Ginny,
You can doubt the sun will rise each morning Suspect the sky will change colors each day I pray you heed this, my simple warning Never doubt our sweet love will find a way I pray you keep my heart forevermore
A/N: I know this Prologue does not fit in to the summary, but the next chapter will help explain the ties. I promise if this story gets a lot of reviews I will finish the story. Love to all my wonderful fans, love KTBallerina. Brangaine's parents will be revealed, have no fear.
Disclaimer: My name is not J.K. Rowling, I do not own Harry Potter, and am not either Warner Brother.
Crimes Against The Heart
Prologue
"Often the test of courage is not to die but to live." -Vittorio Alfieri-
The Final Battle between good and evil had ended. Miraculously, the Dark Lord had been defeated and his spirit wiped from the Earth, never to disturb the peace of this World or any other again. After three years of auror training and seven years of fighting the good fight, Harry Potter had rose to the challenge placed before him and with the help of Albus Dumbledore he had conquered him. The downside of this victory was the death of Albus Dumbledore himself. He, however had obviously foreseen his own death because he had prepared instructions on what was to be done after the war had ended.
The Order of the Phoenix was put to rest, seeing as how the Dark Lord no longer lived. Many of its members were given positions within the Ministry of Magic. Others chose to work or study abroad, even expanding into commercial ventures. Many were surprised to hear that Arthur Weasley was given the position of Minister of Magic, much to his own chagrin.
He faced a difficult time as minister as he had to round up and punish the Death Eaters and restore peace and order to the Wizarding World. He had many supporters from both muggle-born and pureblood wizard families. He seemed a happy compromise between old pureblood ties and equality within the new ministry. Arthur had such modesty and sense of fairness, very few had doubts he could accomplish the job, except for himself, of course. He found life as the Minister far more comfortable and plush, yet never tried to elevate himself any higher than the people would lift him.
Arthur also had a well connected family. His sons were exemplary wizards including curse-breakers, dragon-handlers, joke shop owners, and aurors. Even more surprising than Arthur becoming the Minister of Magic was Ginny being named Albus Dumbledore's successor as Head of Hogwarts.
Ginny Weasley had lost the love of her life during the war. The heart is a fragile thing, that's why we protect them so carefully, they are like crystal. When crystal breaks, it is beautiful in its own way. It helped Ginny become a new person. Not angry or bitter, but different and part of her had never moved on, but as Headmistress she felt she had her own place in the World. There was nothing she loved more than imparting knowledge on the students.
There were other deaths that had touched Ginny's life. Her brother, Percy had been killed shortly after her sixth year began by Death Eaters. His body had never been found. Even though Percy had apologized to his family after the raid at the ministry their had still been tension among the family about his alliance. Another painful death Ginny had actually seen was the death of her mother. Molly Weasley, the mother of seven children had died of a broken heart just after hearing of Percy's death. Perversely, the twins and Ron blamed Percy in small way for their mother's death. Molly Weasley had not been able to cope with the loss of her son and the pressure of war. Ginny also know her mother feared all her nightmares of death coming true.
Hogwarts was not the only thing Dumbledore had entrusted her with. Even though she had been given his Pensieve, books, and secrets these were mere trifles compared to the guardianship of his most protected possession.
A small girl named Brangaine was among the things Dumbledore had asked her to keep safe. She had high cheekbones and pale white skin, with blue-gray eyes. Her hair was a soft red and many suspected Brangaine was Ginny's daughter. Brangaine, Ginny assumed, was the daughter of someone very close to Dumbledore's own heart. She could not possibly be his own daughter, but Ginny swore she recognized those eyes. Brangaine had been raised at Hogwarts by Dumbledore and was a bright and inquisitive child. In his letter, Dumbledore had said that her father would come for her one day, but it gave no indication of when. Brangaine gave no indication of knowing who her parents were, but Ginny suspected she knew their identities. Brangaine had been seven when Ginny had assumed the role of Headmistress. She was a compassionate little girl who played with the students and liked to listen to the teacher's lectures.
Oddly, enough Brangaine's favorite teacher was Severus Snape, who Ginny found to be a kind man. Perhaps the end of the war had taken a great burden off his back or that he had atoned his crimes from the first war, either way he had become one of Ginny's confidants and dearly trusted friends. Even stranger still was Snape's kindness towards Brangaine was even more puzzling.
Today, Ginny was not puzzled over Snape's attitude towards Brangaine, but exasperation. The term had ended and she had once again been left without a Defense Against the Dark Arts teacher. Several ministry regulations still stood since her fourth year. This included her father was in charge of filling any post the Head of Hogwarts can not find a suitable replacement. She drafted her letter and sent it to her father pleading to help her find a professor to fill the vacancy. Perhaps, if she knew his response she would not have sent the letter.
She cast around in her desk for the last missive her lover had sent to her, it had always filled her with hope and love. It was practically all she had left of him, except her memories which had been put away in a pensieve to relieve herself and mind. She di not want anyone to see these memories, the savory bits of treasures that were her past. The letter was faded from being read so many times, but the words never lost their meaning.
My Darling Love Ginny,
You can doubt the sun will rise each morning Suspect the sky will change colors each day I pray you heed this, my simple warning Never doubt our sweet love will find a way I pray you keep my heart forevermore
A/N: I know this Prologue does not fit in to the summary, but the next chapter will help explain the ties. I promise if this story gets a lot of reviews I will finish the story. Love to all my wonderful fans, love KTBallerina. Brangaine's parents will be revealed, have no fear.