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Chapter XIX

8th September, 1991

Flamel Residence
“Thank you for seeing me on such short notice Mr. Flamel,” Amelia greeted the ancient wizard as she stepped inside.
“It sounded as if it was an important matter,” Nicholas said. Though well into his sixth century of life his appearance was that of a man in the prime of life; a gift of the Philosophers Stone.
“It is,” Amelia confirmed.
“Let us retire to my study where we can discuss the matter in detail,” Nicholas offered. Along the way they were joined by his wife Pernelle and in moments the three were ensconced within the study. Calling for a house elf, Pernelle offered their guest refreshments.
“Now then Madame Bones, what can the house of Flamel do for the DMLE?” Nicholas asked once tea was served.
“It has come to my attention Mr. Flamel that Headmaster Dumbledore may have possession of your Philosophers Stone.” Amelia had given some thought as to how best to proceed. In the end she had decided a straight forward approach was called for.
“Are you suggesting that he stole my stone?” Nicholas asked in an amused tone.
“No sir,” Amelia admitted, a small smile playing about her lips. “I have reason to believe that the Headmaster is hiding something within the school.” In a few short sentences she went on to explain what she knew of the situation.
“You’re right Madame Bones and yet you are mistaken,” Nicholas said when she finished. He could clearly see he had confused the woman. “It is true that Albus approached me, requesting the use of my stone in an experiment. I have had such requests from others in the past and so took measures to ensure the safety of the stone. While Albus was given a stone, which you are likely right as to the fate of, he was not given the stone.”
“You gave him a fake?”
“I prefer replica,” Nicholas grinned.
Relief caused Amelia to laugh heartily. “So there is no danger,” she mused.
“I wouldn’t go so far as to say that,” Nicholas responded, though no question had been asked. “Voldemort, if he is still in existence, would not know the stone is a replica and would therefore still attempt to steal it. If it is true that Albus is hiding it in the school, a fact I have little doubt of, then the children could still be endangered.”
Amelia sobered. Flamel was right of course. “Yes, that is true. I suppose I’ll have to charge him...”
“I think you should wait,” Nicholas interrupted.
Amelia narrowed her eyes. “Why is that?”
“I should like, to begin with, to know what Albus will do if we allow him to play his scheme to conclusion.”
“I admit to curiosity but I don’t feel comfortable with allowing children to be placed in danger,” Amelia countered.
“That is troublesome,” Nicholas admitted. “Yet, if you charge Albus with anything he will likely find a way to wiggle out of the trouble. He is quite good at such things.”
“What would you suggest?” Though the head of her department Amelia had long ago learned the value of listening to the counsel of others.
“Allow Albus to continue but inform young Potter of the truth concerning the stone. I have lived a long time Madame Bones and in that time I have seen many men like Albus, some better, some worse but all had one thing in common.”
“What is that?”
“A belief that they and they alone, are capable of leading the Wizarding world in the direction it needs to go. Albus may not lead, in the classic sense, but be assured that he does in fact lead. One has only to look at his reputation alongside his positions to see the truth in what I say. Like many such men, Albus’ failing lies in the belief that no other is capable. Following this belief he manipulates people and situations to gain the results he thinks necessary for the good of the Wizarding world. Such hubris is a fault that will ultimately lead to his destruction, as it has for many others. The Americans have a saying that is apropos; give them enough rope to hang themselves with.”
Amelia nodded; she could easily see the sense in what Flamel said. “Why tell Harry the truth?”
Nicholas chuckled. “Testing me, really Madame,” he teased. “Very well. It is clear to me that the trap being laid is meant to ensnare more than Voldemort. I suspect, as I’m sure you do, that Albus is testing young Mr. Potter while at the same time laying the foundation in the child for self-sacrifice. It begins with his choice of Reubeus Hagrid to retrieve the stone from Gringots. Hagrid isn’t a bad man but spend five minutes in his company and you will know he can’t keep a secret, not even if his very life were endangered. Why then would a man of Albus’ intelligence ask Hagrid to retrieve an item which must be kept secret if it is to be kept safe? Couple this with the old clipping Mr. Potter saw in the man’s home and it is clear that Albus wants the child to know about the stone.”

“What you need to do dear,” Pernelle spoke for the first time, “is destroy the man’s influence. Allow the scheme to go forward, as Nicholas suggested. However no matter the results be sure Albus isn’t allowed to sweep it under the rug.”
“I will discuss the matter with Harry’s guardian but I suspect he will agree with you.” Amelia stood. “Thank you for your time, you have been most helpful.”
“Not at all Madame,” Nicholas smiled.
After leaving the Flamel home Amelia made her way to Mount Street. It didn’t take long to relate the conversation and as she had expected Ginger and the others agreed with Flamel.
“Before you leave Amelia, I should like to discuss the Dursley situation,” Ginger said.
“You wish to have them charged?” Amelia asked. They had discussed it a few times throughout the years but there had always been a concern of Harry’s whereabouts being discovered.
“Dumbledore knows now, without a doubt, that Harry is no longer at the Dursley’s,” Ginger pointed out.
“I should hope so,” Bertie put in. “He has been jolly well informed of the lad’s status.”
“Bertie’s right,” Biggles said. “There really isn’t any reason for further delay.”
“Do you want them charged in the muggle courts or in the Wizarding?” Amelia asked.
Ginger looked startled for a moment but soon recovered himself; he hadn’t considered that. “Which do you think would be best?”
“I think the Wizarding courts would be best,” Amelia replied after thinking it over. “By prosecuting them in our courts all the factors which apply can be used. Furthermore, our courts will better understand the delay in prosecution. That very necessary delay would create issues, I’m afraid, in the muggle courts.”
“Are there formal reports I must submit?” Ginger asked. He was uncertain as to how Wizarding courts worked.
“Actually as he has taken the mantle of his Lordship it would likely be best if Harry requested the arrest and prosecution of the Dursley family.”
“Should he contact you?”
“That would be best. I will provide the forms he will need and you can send them on to him at Hogwarts. You might warn him that there will be a great deal of publicity resulting from these actions. No matter the child involved the Wizarding papers would give attention to a case of child abuse, given Harry’s fame the attention will increase ten fold.”
“You make a good point,” Ginger conceded. “If you will provide the forms tomorrow I will post a letter to Harry immediately.”
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