Legacy of Harry Potter- Chapter 82: Amelia arrives in Hogwarts (Patreon)

When Harry Potter finally came out of his reverie of the flashback, the entire Great Hall was already in chaos. Students were arguing loudly among themselves. Harry Potter was the centre of attention with hundreds of eyes focused on him.

Harry could literally feel the intense heated gaze coming towards him from the Gryffindor table. Opposite to the atmosphere at the Gryffindor table, the students at Slytherin table seemed in joy. Though their arguments were as intense as the other houses, their faces were bright with smiles all over it.

Dumbledore had calmed down his emotions and he got up and turned towards Minerva, “Minerva, I am going to my office. Will you please summon Mr. Potter to my office?”

Though Minerva felt uneasy about the whole situation, she nonetheless nodded in agreement.

Dumbledore had not even taken few steps when the gates of the Great Hall were opened with a loud bang. The loud sound instantly quietened all the entire students.

Harry smirked slightly knowing what was about to happen next. Under the gazes of the entire Hogwarts, three people walked inside the Great Hall.

Leading them up front was a red haired witch, DMLE head, Madam Amelia Bones. Behind her were three aurors. The same trio which had followed Madam Bones during her previous visit. Head Auror Rufus Scrimgeour, Kingsley Shacklebolt and Nymphadora Tonks.

Dumbledore stayed rooted at his place and his expression turned unsightly. Amelia Bones was one such hardened character that Dumbledore did not want to deal with. He was also worried the more she will get involved the more she would get closer to Harry. He did not wish to see Great Alliance revamped in any form.

The entire Hogwarts stared at Madam Bones in anticipation. She marched through the centre of the Great Hall between the Ravenclaw and Hufflepuff table to the teacher’s table.

She stood directly opposite to Dumbledore who was now facing her.

“Headmaster Dumbledore, I believe you must have received the letter or I should say the notice for the impeding hearing in the wizengamot that is to be held the day after tomorrow,” said Amelia in crisp voice with a steely gaze fixed on Dumbledore.

Though unwilling to hold any kind of conversation with Amelia, Dumbledore nodded his head stiffly.

“Good,” said Amelia with her voice getting a bit soft. “With respect to the trial, I am here to conduct investigation.”

“And since you are on of the three named suspects, I would want to ask some questions regarding the charges,” said Amelia.

Dumbledore sighed with a hurt expression appearing on his face. He appeared as if he had aged decades in the moment and his wide shoulders slumped downwards like a broken man, “I don’t understand what Harry’s motives are. I have always wanted his well being.But if this is what he wishes, I would definitely be willing to cooperate with you Amelia.”

“We can hold the discussion in my office,” he added further.

Amelia paid no heed Dumbledore’s acting and her voice toughened, “Headmaster Dumbledore, firstly, it is madam Bones for you.”

“Secondly, I am not here to ‘hold discussion’ with you,” said Madam Bones in her steely voice and blazing eyes. “If there is word you want to use what I am here to do is would be ‘interrogation’ about the charges pressed against you.”

“And finally, I am here not to make your or myself comfortable that you need to invite me in the office. You are not the only person I would be asking questions,” declared Madam Bones.

Amelia Bones turned and faced the student body in the Great Hall. They had clearly heard all what she declared.

The muggle born or the muggle raised who had no idea od the outer wizarding world other than Hogwarts were clearly astonished. They had seen Madam Bones previously when she had arrested Snape but that time, she had maintained the decorum with Dumbledore. But this time, she had clearly cut across everything what Dumbledore spoke.

For students like Hermione, the headmaster Dumbledore was like a deity. And to see someone riding over Dumbledore in such a manner was not something they could have ever imagined.

Pureblood students and half blood raised in Wizarding world were clearly not surprised. They knew very well the fiery temper of Amelia Bones. And she definitely had the magical capabilities to back her temper. Even people like Lucius Malfoy avoided her as far as he could.

Facing all the students Amelia said, “Students, Hogwarts won’t be holding any classes today.”

The moment she finished her sentence the student body erupted in noise. No one knew whether they were cheering or protesting. Even Dumbledore moved forward and walked across the teacher’s table to arrive in front of it.

Amelia raised her wand and with a loud boom from it, the entire Great Hall again quietened, “My aurors will ask some simple questions from you all. After which you would be free to leave the Great Hall and return to your dorms. Till that time no one leaves the Hall.”

“No one has to worry for anything. You will only be asked simple questions. Just answer them truthfully,” added Amelia Further.

Dumbledore who had reached next to Amelia said at the moment, “I don’t think you can suspend the classes, Amelia. I would not allow it. You cannot act as you wish.”

“Also, you cannot interrogate students,” said Dumbledore with finality in his tone.

Amelia stared at the old coot and even Harry could not wait for Amelia to put down Dumbledore one notch further down.