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Chapter 60 - Dumbledore Vs Potter Round 2
FLASHBACK
Dimension: 563 - Earth
Date: Unknown
Country: Unknown
Location: Unknown
Time: An Eternity In A Second
As soon as the light vanished Harry opened his eyes. He was aware of utter darkness; no light could be seen at all.
"Adam?" he called "Adam where are you?"
"Over here." Came the reply as a single light appeared, revealing Adam seated at a small table with a chess board laid out on it.
Walking up to the table, Harry seated himself in the other chair, the white chess pieces lined up in front of him.
"Where are we?"
"Nowhere," replied Adam "This is a place between places; it will help me teach you the first lesson for dealing with people while I recover from the power drain."
"What is the first lesson?" asked Harry.
"How to play chess."
"Chess?" Harry said sceptically.
"Chess." replied Adam, waving his hand over one of Harry's pawns, making it change shape.
Looking closer Harry saw that it had become a miniature model of one Harry James Potter.
"Until this year Harry, you were here." He said putting his finger on top of the figure who tried to push the extremity away just as he would in real life "Albus, Fudge, Tom," he continued waving his hand over the board changing the queens into the shapes of Dumbledore and Voldemort, while the white King assumed the shape of Fudge "They all pushed you in the direction they wanted, but now you are no longer their pawn."
"So where am I now?" asked Harry.
"You are here." He continued waving his hand over the board making the pawn shift back to its original shape while one of the white rooks assumed his form "The rook is a deceptive piece, it is a lot more dangerous than it looks, it is able to slip in among the enemy lines and get out before your opponent has time to react."
"What about you?"
"My brother and I are knights," he continued as the pieces assumed their shapes "We can do things that no one else on the entire board can, we can bypass the other players as though they were not even there and we can get away from trouble even easier than you can."
"Why are Dumbledore and Voldemort queens not kings?"
"Because kings are useless, they are even more deceptive than the rook, they have the appearance of being the most important piece on the board, they command the board but have absolutely no power themselves despite what they believe, which is why Fudge is a king, Tom and Albus are queens because they are more powerful than every other piece on the board, my brother and I not included, they really command the board as well as being immensely powerful themselves. When you return to Hogwarts you need to declare to Albus that you are not his pawn any longer, but you must not reveal your new position on the board, if you can do that you will prove to him and the world that you need to be taken seriously from now on."
END FLASHBACK
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Dimension: 563 - Earth
Date: 1st September 2001 AD
Country: Britain - Scotland
Location: Hogwarts - Dumbledore's Office
Time: Evening
Walking up the steps he sent out a quick mental message to Fleur before knocking and entering, not waiting for a response.
Dumbledore was sitting in his chair while McGonagall and Snape stood opposite him, as Harry entered they moved to flank the Headmaster. Dumbledore was wearing a look of confidence, obviously determined to keep control of the situation this time and to get the information he wanted.
McGonagall had a pensive look about her; unsure what to make of her student, on the headmasters other side stood a cautious Snape. It was a look Harry had never seen him wear before and it was obvious that his little trip into Harry's mind had unsettled the Potions Master.
"Ah Harry, thank you for coming, please, take a seat."
Ah, so that's how he is going to play it, is it, the friendly Grandfather routine. Alright then, let see how long he can stay in control of this situation.
"Thank you Headmaster." Smiled Harry, walking forward and taking the chair on this side of the desk. "How can I help you?"
"Don't play innocent Potter." Snape sneered.
"Severus," Dumbledore chastised quietly before turning back to Harry. "Now Harry, I need to know how you appeared in the Great Hall."
"I Apparated, Professor." Replied Harry calmly.
"Harry please," asked Dumbledore "You can not Apparate into Hogwarts; I need to know if there is a breach in the wards. How did you get into the Great Hall?"
"I Apparated Professor." Harry repeated.
"Don't be smart Potter." sneered the Potions Master again.
"Sir." Added Harry.
Snape huffed.
"Well at least you are finally learning some manners."
"No Professor, I meant you should call me Sir." Harry smiled.
The silence that followed the statement was deafening, and if the silence wasn't, the next word most certainly was.
"WHAT!!!" roared Snape "You arrogant, little...."
"Severus." Chastised McGonagall before turning to Harry "Potter, this is not the time for games."
"I was not joking Professor," returned Harry calmly "Hogwarts Book Of Rules, chapter five, section three; 'Any student, professor, inhabitant of the school or guest has the right to be called by his or her title or titles if he or she has them.'"
"I told you not to be smart Potter," fumed Snape "You don't have any titles, so pray tell, why I should address you as 'Sir'."
"Severus." Warned Dumbledore, obviously having realised what Harry was basing his claim upon.
"It's alright Professor, I can back up my claim." He smiled, reaching into his jacket and withdrawing three scrolls, which he placed on the desk "This is proof of my THREE titles and the land that comes with them."
Snape immediately grabbed the nearest scroll and tore it open; luckily the protection charms built into magical contracts prevented it from being damaged. Dumbledore and McGonagall more calmly took the other two scrolls and began to read; judging by the look on Dumbledore's face, he had not known of Harry's rights to three titles.
By some stroke of luck, Snape had picked up the proof of Harry's grandest title and the lands coming along with it, which made him turn the most wonderful shade of red.
Snape was almost smoking as he very slowly read.
"Vis....count....Gryffindor."
"That's correct." Nodded Harry.
"As well as Sir Evans," read Dumbledore stiffly, trying to look comfortable and not out of control "And Thane Potter if I had to guess." he said glancing at the third scroll in McGonagall's hands "Congratulations Harry."
"Headmaster, I must ask you to address me as either Sir or My Lord."
Harry was sure he had seen Dumbledore twitch and had to resist the urge to grin.
"As you wish....My Lord." Dumbledore replied slowly. "Now, let us get back to what we were talking about before."
"Certainly Professor." Nodded Harry.
"Po....My Lord, how did you learn to Apparate?" asked McGonagall, obviously not overly comfortably with addressing someone a fraction of her age as Lord.
"It's alright Professor," smiled Harry "You don't have to call me by my titles, and in answer to your question I was taught during the summer."
"Harry," continued Dumbledore "You are aware of the underage laws regarding Apparation, are you not? You do know that you are technically breaking the law?"
"Professor," replied Harry "I only gave my Head of House permission not to call me by my titles and for your information I am not breaking the law."
Harry could tell Dumbledore was extremely aggravated; he hated not being in control, and what control he had he was rapidly going to lose.
"Ha....My Lord...." began Dumbledore stiffly "You need to be an adult and be licensed to Apparate, and unfortunately, you are neither."
"On the contrary Professor, I am both," Harry contradicted, reaching into the leather jacket he was wearing and withdrew a scroll and a small card "Here are my Apparation licence and my Emancipation papers."
McGonagall inspected the documents while Harry and Dumbledore smiled at each other, their eyes locked together, staring each other down.
Harry could feel Dumbledore probing around the edges of his defences; the touches were so gentle that it was very difficult to feel them. However, thanks to Viktor and Adam, he was prepared for almost anything.
He could also feel Snape trying his luck again; e wasn't as subtle as Dumbledore was.
"Professor Snape, do I need to remind you of what happened last time you tried to access my mind."
"I was surprised last time Potter, need I remind you that I taught you Occlumency, I know how unskilled you are."
"You may have started giving me what I will be very lenient and call tutelage in Occlumency, but you did not finish my training and need I remind you of the laws regarding Legilimency Professor."
Snape instantly stopped probing his defences, realising that Harry had indeed been doing research, for Snape had never told him about the Occlumens Code. Dumbledore on the other hand did not stop, obviously thinking that Harry had not detected him and unless Dumbledore went for a full assault, which Harry doubted he would.
Harry would let him continue to think that, for the time being he was not skilled enough to detect the elderly Headmasters probing.
"Congratulations Potter." Said McGonagall, as she handed his licence and papers back to him, though the expression on her face showed she was rather shocked by the whole thing.
"Thank you Professor." Harry smiled back.
"Ha....My Lord," continued Dumbledore "You still have not told us where you were staying all summer."
"No I haven't Professor," he was interrupted by a timely knock on the door "But I will tell you momentarily."
"Come in." Called Dumbledore, regaining his composure.
The door opened to reveal Buffy, Adam, Fleur, Colette, Tonks and Remus.
"You wanted to see us Headmaster?" Asked Remus before turning to Harry "Hello Harry, it's good to see you."
"You too Professor."
"Hey Harry."
"Wotcher Harry."
"Hi Buffy....I mean Professor Summers. Professor Tonks."
"Don't worry about it Harry," smiled Buffy "It's even harder for me to get used to."
"Are you going to tell us where you were staying Po....My Lord....or not." Demanded Snape.
Harry smiled before turning to Fleur.
"Shall we tell them my dear?"
"I think so Arry." Smiled Fleur as she walked towards him, allowing him to pull her flush against him, and when they were close enough she gave him a deep passionate kiss.
When the pair separated, about ten seconds later, they observed the various expressions on the faces around them.
Colette and Tonks, like them were smiling at the scene.
Adam was wearing his usual half smile, Harry wondered if he ever used full expressions.
Buffy was looking slightly surprised but not overly so.
Remus had presumably moved on from shock and his Marauder side was now showing through as an amused half smile spread across his face.
McGonagall was looking pleasantly surprised at the situation though still rather shocked by the scene.
Snape looked positively outraged that anyone would dare do THAT in his presence and lastly, Dumbledore was trying his best to look pleased and amused, though his shock was evident.
"Can I assume from your....familiarity," said Dumbledore "That you have been staying with Professor Delacour this summer?"
"At the Chateau Delacour." replied Fleur.
"Can I also assume that you are responsible for his disappearance?" Dumbledore asked Fleur, his twinkling eyes, boring into hers. The couple was lucky that Occlumency could be used down the link.
"Only from the day after the last time I saw you," replied Fleur, she could not simply say 'since the Order meeting' as Buffy was not aware of its existence "When you refused to act I was forced to go personally and save him."
"You took him away from the safety of the Blood Protections." Scolded Dumbledore.
"No," replied Fleur hotly "I saved him from the abuse of his family and the Wizarding Flu that would have killed him within days if we had not rescued him. If we had waited, according to your instruction, he would no longer be with us. And for your information, the Blood Protections were useless; I was able to enter completely without resistance. The Chateau has wards almost as old as those on this castle and almost as strong, it is hidden, less than twenty people know its exact location and less than fifty can get in without being let in."
Dumbledore was obviously not going to win so he changed subjects, subtly ignoring the fact that he had been proved wrong, the looks on the faces of some of the Order members in the room made this clear.
"Ha....My Lord....I must insist that this relationship ends, it is too dangerous for both yourself and Professor Delacour."
Tonks, Colette, Remus and Buffy turned their eyes on Dumbledore, he had just made another big mistake, how dare he try to force them apart.
"Let us be the judge of that, thank you." Returned Fleur firmly, doing her best not to react aggressively.
"Nonetheless, I can not allow a teacher to be seen having a relationship with a student, if you do not cease the relationship, I will have to insist that Professor Delacour leaves Hogwarts."
"What about two Professors having a relationship."
"You are not a professor." Replied Dumbledore.
"I beg to differ Headmaster." smiled Harry, drawing his wand and casting the spells on himself. The room watched as Harry began to change, Dumbledore's eyes widened as he realized that he had been deceived.
"Allow me to reintroduce myself;" he said bowing "Thane Harry James Potter, AKA Professor Daniel Radcliffe, former Defence Against Assault Professor and Flying Instructor of Beauxbatons Academy of Magic, winner of the Beauxbatons Duelling Competition and current Duelling Master of Hogwarts School of Witchcraft and Wizardry at your service."
By now chins were beginning to drop all the way around the room.
"You signed your contract with a fictitious name," replied Dumbledore, regaining his composure "That renders it void."
"Again, I beg to differ Headmaster;" drawing another parchment from his jacket "This is a document legally giving me the second identity of Daniel Radcliffe."
"I still can not allow this relationship to threaten...."
"I think you have no choice, Headmaster," interrupted Harry "Hogwarts Book Of Rules, chapter five, section six states that 'If staff of Hogwarts are in relationships with other staff or students, there are no grounds for dismissal if the relationship existed prior to one or more of the parties coming to dwell within the school', this relationship started prior to either of us signing your contracts and if you think you can find another reason for one of us to leave, Hogwarts Book Of Rules, chapter five, section seven, 'A member of staff can not be dismissed unless they are proved to be an incompetent teacher, not qualified enough or a danger to the school or those who dwell within."
"You are not qualified, you have no...."
"Here are my qualifications Headmaster, two double EAGLES in DAA and Flying from Beauxbatons Academy of Magic, awarded by the French Ministry Of Magic."
Harry could almost hear the minds of all those around him ticking over, trying to think what on earth to say as dozens of questions appeared in their minds.
"If that is all Professors, I have some friends to get re-acquainted with and some explanations to give."
With that Harry bowed and headed out the door leaving many stunned and grinning members of staff.
Potter, two.
Dumbledore, nil.
FLASHBACK
Dimension: 563 - Earth
Date: Unknown
Country: Unknown
Location: Unknown
Time: An Eternity In A Second
As soon as the light vanished Harry opened his eyes. He was aware of utter darkness; no light could be seen at all.
"Adam?" he called "Adam where are you?"
"Over here." Came the reply as a single light appeared, revealing Adam seated at a small table with a chess board laid out on it.
Walking up to the table, Harry seated himself in the other chair, the white chess pieces lined up in front of him.
"Where are we?"
"Nowhere," replied Adam "This is a place between places; it will help me teach you the first lesson for dealing with people while I recover from the power drain."
"What is the first lesson?" asked Harry.
"How to play chess."
"Chess?" Harry said sceptically.
"Chess." replied Adam, waving his hand over one of Harry's pawns, making it change shape.
Looking closer Harry saw that it had become a miniature model of one Harry James Potter.
"Until this year Harry, you were here." He said putting his finger on top of the figure who tried to push the extremity away just as he would in real life "Albus, Fudge, Tom," he continued waving his hand over the board changing the queens into the shapes of Dumbledore and Voldemort, while the white King assumed the shape of Fudge "They all pushed you in the direction they wanted, but now you are no longer their pawn."
"So where am I now?" asked Harry.
"You are here." He continued waving his hand over the board making the pawn shift back to its original shape while one of the white rooks assumed his form "The rook is a deceptive piece, it is a lot more dangerous than it looks, it is able to slip in among the enemy lines and get out before your opponent has time to react."
"What about you?"
"My brother and I are knights," he continued as the pieces assumed their shapes "We can do things that no one else on the entire board can, we can bypass the other players as though they were not even there and we can get away from trouble even easier than you can."
"Why are Dumbledore and Voldemort queens not kings?"
"Because kings are useless, they are even more deceptive than the rook, they have the appearance of being the most important piece on the board, they command the board but have absolutely no power themselves despite what they believe, which is why Fudge is a king, Tom and Albus are queens because they are more powerful than every other piece on the board, my brother and I not included, they really command the board as well as being immensely powerful themselves. When you return to Hogwarts you need to declare to Albus that you are not his pawn any longer, but you must not reveal your new position on the board, if you can do that you will prove to him and the world that you need to be taken seriously from now on."
END FLASHBACK
________________________________________________________________________
Dimension: 563 - Earth
Date: 1st September 2001 AD
Country: Britain - Scotland
Location: Hogwarts - Dumbledore's Office
Time: Evening
Walking up the steps he sent out a quick mental message to Fleur before knocking and entering, not waiting for a response.
Dumbledore was sitting in his chair while McGonagall and Snape stood opposite him, as Harry entered they moved to flank the Headmaster. Dumbledore was wearing a look of confidence, obviously determined to keep control of the situation this time and to get the information he wanted.
McGonagall had a pensive look about her; unsure what to make of her student, on the headmasters other side stood a cautious Snape. It was a look Harry had never seen him wear before and it was obvious that his little trip into Harry's mind had unsettled the Potions Master.
"Ah Harry, thank you for coming, please, take a seat."
Ah, so that's how he is going to play it, is it, the friendly Grandfather routine. Alright then, let see how long he can stay in control of this situation.
"Thank you Headmaster." Smiled Harry, walking forward and taking the chair on this side of the desk. "How can I help you?"
"Don't play innocent Potter." Snape sneered.
"Severus," Dumbledore chastised quietly before turning back to Harry. "Now Harry, I need to know how you appeared in the Great Hall."
"I Apparated, Professor." Replied Harry calmly.
"Harry please," asked Dumbledore "You can not Apparate into Hogwarts; I need to know if there is a breach in the wards. How did you get into the Great Hall?"
"I Apparated Professor." Harry repeated.
"Don't be smart Potter." sneered the Potions Master again.
"Sir." Added Harry.
Snape huffed.
"Well at least you are finally learning some manners."
"No Professor, I meant you should call me Sir." Harry smiled.
The silence that followed the statement was deafening, and if the silence wasn't, the next word most certainly was.
"WHAT!!!" roared Snape "You arrogant, little...."
"Severus." Chastised McGonagall before turning to Harry "Potter, this is not the time for games."
"I was not joking Professor," returned Harry calmly "Hogwarts Book Of Rules, chapter five, section three; 'Any student, professor, inhabitant of the school or guest has the right to be called by his or her title or titles if he or she has them.'"
"I told you not to be smart Potter," fumed Snape "You don't have any titles, so pray tell, why I should address you as 'Sir'."
"Severus." Warned Dumbledore, obviously having realised what Harry was basing his claim upon.
"It's alright Professor, I can back up my claim." He smiled, reaching into his jacket and withdrawing three scrolls, which he placed on the desk "This is proof of my THREE titles and the land that comes with them."
Snape immediately grabbed the nearest scroll and tore it open; luckily the protection charms built into magical contracts prevented it from being damaged. Dumbledore and McGonagall more calmly took the other two scrolls and began to read; judging by the look on Dumbledore's face, he had not known of Harry's rights to three titles.
By some stroke of luck, Snape had picked up the proof of Harry's grandest title and the lands coming along with it, which made him turn the most wonderful shade of red.
Snape was almost smoking as he very slowly read.
"Vis....count....Gryffindor."
"That's correct." Nodded Harry.
"As well as Sir Evans," read Dumbledore stiffly, trying to look comfortable and not out of control "And Thane Potter if I had to guess." he said glancing at the third scroll in McGonagall's hands "Congratulations Harry."
"Headmaster, I must ask you to address me as either Sir or My Lord."
Harry was sure he had seen Dumbledore twitch and had to resist the urge to grin.
"As you wish....My Lord." Dumbledore replied slowly. "Now, let us get back to what we were talking about before."
"Certainly Professor." Nodded Harry.
"Po....My Lord, how did you learn to Apparate?" asked McGonagall, obviously not overly comfortably with addressing someone a fraction of her age as Lord.
"It's alright Professor," smiled Harry "You don't have to call me by my titles, and in answer to your question I was taught during the summer."
"Harry," continued Dumbledore "You are aware of the underage laws regarding Apparation, are you not? You do know that you are technically breaking the law?"
"Professor," replied Harry "I only gave my Head of House permission not to call me by my titles and for your information I am not breaking the law."
Harry could tell Dumbledore was extremely aggravated; he hated not being in control, and what control he had he was rapidly going to lose.
"Ha....My Lord...." began Dumbledore stiffly "You need to be an adult and be licensed to Apparate, and unfortunately, you are neither."
"On the contrary Professor, I am both," Harry contradicted, reaching into the leather jacket he was wearing and withdrew a scroll and a small card "Here are my Apparation licence and my Emancipation papers."
McGonagall inspected the documents while Harry and Dumbledore smiled at each other, their eyes locked together, staring each other down.
Harry could feel Dumbledore probing around the edges of his defences; the touches were so gentle that it was very difficult to feel them. However, thanks to Viktor and Adam, he was prepared for almost anything.
He could also feel Snape trying his luck again; e wasn't as subtle as Dumbledore was.
"Professor Snape, do I need to remind you of what happened last time you tried to access my mind."
"I was surprised last time Potter, need I remind you that I taught you Occlumency, I know how unskilled you are."
"You may have started giving me what I will be very lenient and call tutelage in Occlumency, but you did not finish my training and need I remind you of the laws regarding Legilimency Professor."
Snape instantly stopped probing his defences, realising that Harry had indeed been doing research, for Snape had never told him about the Occlumens Code. Dumbledore on the other hand did not stop, obviously thinking that Harry had not detected him and unless Dumbledore went for a full assault, which Harry doubted he would.
Harry would let him continue to think that, for the time being he was not skilled enough to detect the elderly Headmasters probing.
"Congratulations Potter." Said McGonagall, as she handed his licence and papers back to him, though the expression on her face showed she was rather shocked by the whole thing.
"Thank you Professor." Harry smiled back.
"Ha....My Lord," continued Dumbledore "You still have not told us where you were staying all summer."
"No I haven't Professor," he was interrupted by a timely knock on the door "But I will tell you momentarily."
"Come in." Called Dumbledore, regaining his composure.
The door opened to reveal Buffy, Adam, Fleur, Colette, Tonks and Remus.
"You wanted to see us Headmaster?" Asked Remus before turning to Harry "Hello Harry, it's good to see you."
"You too Professor."
"Hey Harry."
"Wotcher Harry."
"Hi Buffy....I mean Professor Summers. Professor Tonks."
"Don't worry about it Harry," smiled Buffy "It's even harder for me to get used to."
"Are you going to tell us where you were staying Po....My Lord....or not." Demanded Snape.
Harry smiled before turning to Fleur.
"Shall we tell them my dear?"
"I think so Arry." Smiled Fleur as she walked towards him, allowing him to pull her flush against him, and when they were close enough she gave him a deep passionate kiss.
When the pair separated, about ten seconds later, they observed the various expressions on the faces around them.
Colette and Tonks, like them were smiling at the scene.
Adam was wearing his usual half smile, Harry wondered if he ever used full expressions.
Buffy was looking slightly surprised but not overly so.
Remus had presumably moved on from shock and his Marauder side was now showing through as an amused half smile spread across his face.
McGonagall was looking pleasantly surprised at the situation though still rather shocked by the scene.
Snape looked positively outraged that anyone would dare do THAT in his presence and lastly, Dumbledore was trying his best to look pleased and amused, though his shock was evident.
"Can I assume from your....familiarity," said Dumbledore "That you have been staying with Professor Delacour this summer?"
"At the Chateau Delacour." replied Fleur.
"Can I also assume that you are responsible for his disappearance?" Dumbledore asked Fleur, his twinkling eyes, boring into hers. The couple was lucky that Occlumency could be used down the link.
"Only from the day after the last time I saw you," replied Fleur, she could not simply say 'since the Order meeting' as Buffy was not aware of its existence "When you refused to act I was forced to go personally and save him."
"You took him away from the safety of the Blood Protections." Scolded Dumbledore.
"No," replied Fleur hotly "I saved him from the abuse of his family and the Wizarding Flu that would have killed him within days if we had not rescued him. If we had waited, according to your instruction, he would no longer be with us. And for your information, the Blood Protections were useless; I was able to enter completely without resistance. The Chateau has wards almost as old as those on this castle and almost as strong, it is hidden, less than twenty people know its exact location and less than fifty can get in without being let in."
Dumbledore was obviously not going to win so he changed subjects, subtly ignoring the fact that he had been proved wrong, the looks on the faces of some of the Order members in the room made this clear.
"Ha....My Lord....I must insist that this relationship ends, it is too dangerous for both yourself and Professor Delacour."
Tonks, Colette, Remus and Buffy turned their eyes on Dumbledore, he had just made another big mistake, how dare he try to force them apart.
"Let us be the judge of that, thank you." Returned Fleur firmly, doing her best not to react aggressively.
"Nonetheless, I can not allow a teacher to be seen having a relationship with a student, if you do not cease the relationship, I will have to insist that Professor Delacour leaves Hogwarts."
"What about two Professors having a relationship."
"You are not a professor." Replied Dumbledore.
"I beg to differ Headmaster." smiled Harry, drawing his wand and casting the spells on himself. The room watched as Harry began to change, Dumbledore's eyes widened as he realized that he had been deceived.
"Allow me to reintroduce myself;" he said bowing "Thane Harry James Potter, AKA Professor Daniel Radcliffe, former Defence Against Assault Professor and Flying Instructor of Beauxbatons Academy of Magic, winner of the Beauxbatons Duelling Competition and current Duelling Master of Hogwarts School of Witchcraft and Wizardry at your service."
By now chins were beginning to drop all the way around the room.
"You signed your contract with a fictitious name," replied Dumbledore, regaining his composure "That renders it void."
"Again, I beg to differ Headmaster;" drawing another parchment from his jacket "This is a document legally giving me the second identity of Daniel Radcliffe."
"I still can not allow this relationship to threaten...."
"I think you have no choice, Headmaster," interrupted Harry "Hogwarts Book Of Rules, chapter five, section six states that 'If staff of Hogwarts are in relationships with other staff or students, there are no grounds for dismissal if the relationship existed prior to one or more of the parties coming to dwell within the school', this relationship started prior to either of us signing your contracts and if you think you can find another reason for one of us to leave, Hogwarts Book Of Rules, chapter five, section seven, 'A member of staff can not be dismissed unless they are proved to be an incompetent teacher, not qualified enough or a danger to the school or those who dwell within."
"You are not qualified, you have no...."
"Here are my qualifications Headmaster, two double EAGLES in DAA and Flying from Beauxbatons Academy of Magic, awarded by the French Ministry Of Magic."
Harry could almost hear the minds of all those around him ticking over, trying to think what on earth to say as dozens of questions appeared in their minds.
"If that is all Professors, I have some friends to get re-acquainted with and some explanations to give."
With that Harry bowed and headed out the door leaving many stunned and grinning members of staff.
Potter, two.
Dumbledore, nil.
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