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The next day at dinner, Albus sat at the head table, he watched as Harry entered and sat at the Ravenclaw table. He still couldn't believe the way that Harry had talked to Minerva, the poor woman was still so upset that she couldn't teach and her classes were cancelled for the week. Dumbledore realised one thing, Harry Potter certainly didn't pull any punches. McGonagall had offended him, maybe even hurt him with her comment about his parents. He reacted by using his venomous tongue and ripped the woman to shreads. It was like watching a Viper refuse to let go of it's prey.
Minerva McGonagall was, in Dumbledore's opinion, a very tough woman. But Harry had managed to do what many wouldn't even believe possible, reduce the woman to tears. McGonagall left that meeting feeling like she had betrayed not only the Potters but also the memory of her husband, the words were worsened by the fact that Harry was the son of two of her favourite students and that she had apparently felt that there was some truth to be found in his words.
As Dumbledore kept thinking, he noticed something, it was subtle but he noticed that most of the Slytherin's were actively trying to avoid looking at Harry Potter. Having lived so long and met so many different people, Dumbledore had gained a very useful skill of reading people's faces. If there was even a single thing that revealed their emotions then Dumbledore would be able to pick up on it. The most noticeable thing that Dumbledore saw was fear, throughout all of them. There was also various people with hidden awe, which was quite strange.
Dumbledore was glad when one of them glanced at them, this person had no mental shields and Dumbledore quickly read his mind to see the cause behind this. After he was done he nearly jumped out of his seat in shock and horror, he couldn't believe it! After seeing Harry destroy Slytherin house, a great deal of fear rose up in the elderly wizard. Not even Tom was this powerful at his age, some of the spells that Harry used were very advanced and Dumbledore guessed that Bellatrix Lestrange taught them to Harry or he learnt them himself after studying, both seemed like possibility's.
Dumbledore found himself in shock as he struggled to process what happened, Harry Potter was vicious. He enjoyed doing what he did, that much was evident. He delighted in the fear he caused, that much was evident. If Dumbledore didn't get a handle on him soon then he risked having an even worse dark lord appear on the scene and he definitely didn't want that.
A bird flew towards the desk, holding a red letter. Dumbledore quickly realised that this bird was the raven that Harry owned, Shadow he believed the bird's name was, the bird dropped the letter on Dumbledore's lap and then immediately stole some food from Dumbledore's plate before flying towards Harry and landing in front of him. Dumbledore was a bit surprised to have mail as he usually had it all directed to his office, it was then that he remembered that he had owl wards, designed for owls and not Ravens.
The red letter rose into the air, letting Dumbledore know that it was a howler, which was also odd as he hadn't really done anything to warrant a howler. Not recently anyway. The letter opened and formed into the shape of a mouth
"Hello Headmaster Dumbledore" The voice of Bellatrix Lestrange echoed throughout the whole hall, she wasn't shouting, her voice was amused if anything "how are you? I just wanted to let you know that I have been searching through the Potter accounts on behalf of Harry, I noticed that there was supposed to be a heirloom that was supposed to be returned to the Potter vault in Gringotts in the event that James and Lily Potter died. I couldn't find it, I believe that James had handed it to you. Perhaps you could be kind enough to give it to Harry as I'd rather not go all the way to Hogwarts just to give Harry he's rightful property. Also, love you Harry, make sure that Delphi behaves. Bye-bye" The letter said before tearing itself into little pieces
"You heard the woman" Harry grinned at Dumbledore, meanwhile Delphi slammed her head on the table after her mother had, in her opinion, embarrassed her "I'll expect it by the end of the evening, unless you're planning to keep it from me" Harry added, making it very much look like Dumbledore had stolen something
Dumbledore internally swore, this was bad. He had originally planned to give Harry the cloak at Christmas but now, he really didn't want to give it to him. He saw what Harry was capable of and he really didn't want to make things much easier for Harry to get around. The cloak wouldn't allow for any charms to be placed on it either, Dumbledore had special glasses that were capable of viewing magic, so he would be able to find Harry even with the cloak but the others didn't have that luxury.
He was tempted to say that James Potter had left him the cloak as a gift but he knew he couldn't, the cloak was a Potter family heirloom and only members of the family could have it, James himself had told Dumbledore that no Potter was able to give it away to someone out of the family. And as a heirloom, Gringotts would be able to check who it belonged to and could call him out for lying.
"Meet me after dinner in my office Mr Potter" Dumbledore said in resignation
"Thank you sir" Harry smirked before turning back to Delphi who was now sporting a red forehead
"Why does it seem like my mother likes you more than me?" Delphi gave him an accusing look
"Maybe it's because I'm cute?" Harry guessed
"You? Cute?" Delphi snorted
"Bitch, I'm adorable" Harry said playfully
"I bet McGonagall doesn't think so" Delphi countered, knowing what had happened in that meeting
"McGonagall?" Cho asked, she wasn't trying to listen to their conversation but she did hear the Professor's name "Do you guys know what happened to her? She's cancelled classes for a week" Most of the nearby Ravenclaws leaned in to try and hear what had happened to their transfiguration teacher
"Oh, she's just upset because Harry called her a bitch" Delphi said casually, and everyone gasped. It was one thing to dislike McGonagall but to insult her, especially with a swear word, was a whole other thing entirely. Many were looking at Harry like he had just slayed a dragon
"Thanks" Harry glared at Delphi
"You're welcome!" She grinned happily
"You called her a bitch?!" Cho repeated in shock as many looked at Harry, waiting for his answer
"In all honesty, bitch was one of the nicer things I had said the last time I saw her" Harry answered honestly while Shadow began eating the food that Harry had set aside for him
"Why would you do that?!" Another Ravenclaw demanded
"Because McGonagall thought it was alright to use the memory of my parents against me just because she didn't like my attitude, I don't know about you but I wouldn't use the memory of two war heroes, who sacrificed their lives so a child could live, just so their child would behave the way that I want. She brought my parents into it and I didn't hold back in telling her how much I disagreed with her doing that."
"I'm on your side Harry" Delphi said "she crossed the line by bringing your parents into it just because she didn't like your attitude"
"It also pisses me off about how she expects me to be exactly like them when I don't even know what they're like" Harry growled
"I'm sorry" Cho said
"It's fine" Harry waved her off "I don't remember much of my parents anyway, maybe they are just as perfect as everyone says"
"Do you remember anything about your parents?" Marietta asked bluntly
"Marietta!" Cho gasped, many Ravenclaws agreed with the sentiment but still listened on
"I remember my dad telling my mum to run, my mum refusing to step out of Voldemort's way and then a green light" Harry answered and the Ravens found themselves stunned "so as you can see, it rather pisses me off to hear someone use their names against me." Harry stood up and calmly walked out of the hall
A little while later, Harry was in Dumbledore's office with just the headmaster.
"Here you are" Dumbledore reluctantly handed Harry the coat "your father had given it to me before he died, I originally intended to send it to you as a Christmas present but I..."
"You can stop now" Harry interrupted "we're not in court so you don't have to justify your stealing habits to me"
"Mr Potter, I do not steal" Dumbledore frowned
"Oh, I'm sorry, this coming from the old guy who had my dad's cloak?" Harry asked sarcastically
"And as I told you, I had planned to gift it to you this Christmas when..."
"You mean you planned to gift me my own property?" Harry asked in an amused voice "So many things wrong about that, first of all I still count that as stealing because that is ten years where you had my property without my knowledge or consent. Second of all, why should I have had to wait to Christmas for my own property to be returned? Perhaps you could lend me your wand and I'll return it to you on your next birthday? Thirdly, you're giving my own stuff as a gift? If you absolutely must give me a present then at least make it or go out and by it, you're far too rich to be so cheap" Harry turned and began walking out the office
"Harry" Dumbledore's voice spoke softly and stopped Harry just after he opened the door "do you really think that your words against Professor McGonagall were necessary?"
"I think she should be appreciative that my displeasure was strictly verbal" Harry looked back at Dumbledore
"Yes, it's a shame that the Slytherin's weren't given the same treatment" Dumbledore looked at Harry who didn't really react much besides a slight upward curve of his lips
"The Slytherin's?" Harry acted innocent
"Harry, I know what you did" Dumbledore replied
"Ah, did someone tell you?" Harry asked curiously, all pretence was immediately dropped
"I have my sources" Dumbledore admitted
"What sources?" Harry asked
"That does not concern you"
"Yes it does" Harry grinned "you see, if someone had told you then that is just someone who will need to be taught to stop spreading things that they shouldn't. However I doubt that, I was very clear. If I had to take a guess, I'd say you used Legilimency on one of them" Harry watched but Dumbledore showed no reaction to the accusation "it would explain where your pet death eater learnt it from. But the point is, you have no proof"
"That will be enough Harry, you will attend detention with..."
"Nobody" Harry cut him off "because you can't produce any proof about what your claiming, all it would take is me going to the board of governors and arguing against your claim. Unless you want to tell me about your source?" Dumbledore remained quiet, he couldn't very well admit he read the mind of a student to Harry or the board, after what happened with Snape, his reputation would never be able to recover and it would take a lot of effort to avoid Azkaban "Ah well, I had to try. But like I said before Dumbledore, I will not attend detentions. Suspend if you want, expel me if you must but I will not be attending any detentions"
"Harry, if you are expelled then your wand will be snapped, you will be forbidden from practising magic"
"Maybe in this country" Harry countered "but there are still other places outside of the UK where I can go. France, Canada, America and so many others. You see, you have nothing, nothing to threaten me with. The sooner you realise that, the better"
"Harry" Dumbledore said as Harry turned away from him "why did you do it? Why did you attack the Slytherin's?"
"Find the biggest bully and punch him in the face" Harry said without looking back "I made it clear that I was not to be messed with, nothing more, nothing less. None of it was personal, enjoyable yes but not personal"
"Harry, I fear for you, you are treading along a very dark path. The last boy with the same potential as you that walked the very same path became Lord Voldemort"
"Yes well he wanted to do evil shit, I just want to be left alone" Harry replied "something I hope you can understand without me beating it into you" Harry grinned as he walked out the office
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