"Quite easily, madam, because I am not the one whowalked away from my responsibility and left it on a doorstep. I am what I am,because of choices others have made. You are supposed to set an example as ateacher, and you have, an irresponsible, poor, prejudiced one." Harry wasrelieved the music came to an end. "Thank you for the dance,Professor." He walked away before the Professor could collect herselfenough to answer.
Harry at this point decided he was tired, and he doubtedthe adults would expect him to stay up.
He went to find Lady Augusta to bid her goodnight. Hefound Neville first and Neville agreed that they had done their duty as younghost and Guest of Honor. When they found her Lady Augusta was speaking with theCorners, the Davies, and the Ogdens. "How fortuitous my hostess and thoseI call friends altogether in one place. Lady Longbottom may I congratulate youon a most excellent party. Alas I am but a boy and fear exhaustion will soonclaim me so I wish you all, good night." Harry grinned unrepentantly asthe other adults laughed at his flowery language.
Lady Longbottom laughed and said, "Sleep well,Neville told me at supper that you wish to join us tomorrow, we'll be leavingat ten."
"In the morning then. Mr. and Mrs. Davies, Mr. AndMrs. Ogden, Elder Ogden, Mr. and Mrs. Corner it is always nice seeing you.Goodnight."
"Goodnight Harry." all the adults answered.
After the boys left. Lady Longbottom spoke. "We wereabout to discuss something regarding Lord Potter?"
"Yes, as you seem to have taken him under your wingas it were. We were hoping we could approach you. You see there have beenseveral…" Perseus Davies paused not sure how he wanted phrase it.
"Irregularities where the boy is concerned."Stephen Corner continued. "Albus Dumbledore claimed guardianship andplaced the boy with his maternal relatives. He blocked the will and toldeveryone all was well. Harry was raised in ignorance of his place in oursociety. His maternal aunt wasn't provided with the stipend she should havegotten as Harry's guardian. The fact is she shouldn't have been his guardian atall. Sirius Black followed by Alice Longbottom followed by Minerva McGonagallshould have been. Well it's obvious the first two can't, and the third, well.Harry's aunt found Harry on her doorstep Nov. 2nd 1981 and has raised him andprepared him for his station as best she could, personally I think she did anoutstanding job all things considered. But now that the wills have been read wethink Dumbledore will ask McGonagall to take custody. We wish to block that,but to do that Harry needs a magical guardian."
"Uncle Tiberius, Lady Longbottom we wanted to ask ifeither of you would consider…"
"Becoming that lad's magical guardian?"Tiberius Ogden rubbed his chin. "You say Albus Dumbledore's been muckingup things, abusing his status as de facto magical guardian?" He pausedlooking thoughtful. "Well then it appears to me the lad doesn't need a magical guardian. Nothat boy needs a trustee board. I think both Lady Longbottom and my self andthe six of you."
"Leave me out please Uncle." Morgana pleaded.
"Me as well. " Tabitha added.
He looked at Felicia.
"Count me in that boy is adorable, and I appreciatehis cunning qualities as well as his charm."
"So what do you say, Gussie."
"Count me in, if the Chief Warlock is maneuveringthat boys life he'll need qualified help with enough clout to make it stick.And you lot are right, most of our kind look the other way if that man is theone behind the shenanigans."
"I'll finish filling out the paperwork tomorrow andowl it. Owl it back as soon as you've signed it, and I'll file first thing the27th." Stephen Corner said.
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