Duel Enrollment | By : Blackkitten23 Category: Harry Potter > Slash - Male/Male Views: 61760 -:- Recommendations : 5 -:- Currently Reading : 32 |
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It didn’t matter what disguise Dumbledore wore. Nothing would make Brian comfortable with the sadistic glint in Rita’s eyes when ‘she’ looked at Julian …
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An Auror looked at his badge and wrote the password with his finger, “I should check in.” He said and went to the ministry. Once he entered he went over to his desk. On his desk was an orb. “So there is something new.” He commented and tapped the orb with his badge.
After a moment the orb glowed and the words ‘Dumbledore is using Rita Skeeter’s form’ floated to the surface. Once the information was read the words vanished and the orb became dark implying that the information could no longer be accessed. Now he had an extra mark in his badge and he went to the floo network. Without a word he tapped the mark to the back of the floo when stepped inside and it automatically flooed him away.
“Perfect timing. Auror Duet, you will complete the second surveillance team with Auror Crystal and Auror Fin..” Cornelius said and gestured to the three other Aurors standing next to his desk before looking back down at some paperwork.
“Yes, Minister.” Auror Duet said and joined the other two Aurors.
The minister took only a minute more to check off a couple addresses before handing it to the team, “The first team was given a list of properties owned by Dumbledore to investigate. You will be given Rita Skeeter’s address. Gringotts was kind enough to give us a copy of the blueprints. Investigate thoroughly and be careful.” He ordered while handing over the blueprints.
Auror Duet reached forward to take the plans, “Yes, minister.” The three Aurors said and apparated away to complete their task.
“Let’s keep watch from outside for a while first.” Auror Crystal suggested as they pulled out some cloaks.
Before disappearing under the cloaks so they could truly become invisible they placed special tracking spells on each. If they didn’t then they would lose track of where their teammates were once they put the invisibility cloaks on. With the tracking spells in place they disappeared under the cloaks and the Aurors crept close to Rita Skeeter’s address.
After examining the area for any security spells or runes they went up to the door. They paid close attention for any of the alarms that could go off and they only found a couple very strong ones on the actual door. With some skill and teamwork the team disabled all the security features, but they didn’t enter the home. Instead the Aurors started scanning all the wards and examining the information that was transferred by the scanning spell to the inside of their badges.
“Interesting …no one has been in or out for a while. At least, not through the door.” The Auror called Fin commented while looking at his badge from under his cloak.
Auror Duet hummed as he looked at the blueprints, “It’s possible Dumbledore isn’t bothering to use much of the house, but let’s check the floo wards first. There’s a floo fireplace inside and it’s against an exterior wall. Let’s set up camp and try to access the floo information from out here.”
Around Rita Skeeter’s house was a rocky shoreline and a few other fancy homes. The team of Aurors moved to find a couple slightly open areas. After a little searching they picked a spot that had a view of the floo through one window. With some quick unes being placed on the chosen area the Auror team put down another tracking spell on that spot and pulled out a tent. Once the tent hit the runes it set itself up and seemingly became invisible thanks to it having a layer of the same fabric used in invisibility cloaks being sewn on the outer layer.
“Ok, the tent is up. The floo is on this wall.” Auror Duet commented and they went to the side of the home that had the fireplace on the other side. A few more scanning spells revealed some useful information. “Dumbledore definitely uses the floo.”
Auror Crystal moved towards an isolated window on the opposite side of the house, “I’ll investigate the house. Watch the floo.” He said and no one could see it because of the cloaks, but he knew his teammates rolled their eyes as he dove inside the home without discussing it first. Of course, they had to make sure the real Rita Skeeter wasn’t stashed away somewhere inside. With a thorough investigation of the home he quietly returned to his team’s side. “Rita isn’t there. Her clothes and various things were taken. Plus, there’s no sign of any potion making.”
“So she’s being held elsewhere. Let’s send this to the minister and continue watching.” Auror Duet said as he started recording information in his badge.
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Cornelius Fudge looked at the crystal ball on his desk and frowned as he saw the words that appeared, “Both teams haven’t found any sign of Rita. Where is he hiding her?”
According to the documents he and Gringotts could find Dumbledore only had a few possible places to go. However, all those places were secured and only Rita’s property had some account of Dumbledore showing up, but he didn't stay there. The best solution was to find the powerful wizard and to track him. Unfortunately, he couldn’t take Dumbledore lightly. It was definitely possible for an average wizard to find out that a tracking spell was on them so Dumbledore most likely will and they can’t risk tipping him off.
“Maybe … oh!” Cornelius pulled out his cellphone and found a text from Brian. It was a phone number for someone he believed could help. “It’s so nice to have a seer of a degree on our side.” He commented gratefully as he dialed the number. A moment of ringing passed before someone answered.
“Hello, minister. What can we help with?” The fluttering voice answered as if two people were talking in perfect sync.
The minister was pleased to recognize the voices as those of the potion masters, Sophia and Silvia, but he was a bit confused, “How did you know it was me?” He asked knowing full well that his phone should be protected. Did Brian warn them that quickly?
“Our husband has your number. We remembered it.” The twins said bluntly.
The minister blinked, “Oh.” He said sheepishly. “Anyway, I want to know if there’s a way to track someone who’s using a Poly Juice potion and skilled enough to remove regular spells.”
The woman chuckled, “A fairly simple task. We need one month to brew, an item to point out where the target is and something that your target has to touch to apply the tracer. Even Dumbledore will never figure it out. You have time to think about the items. For now we’ll begin brewing.”
“Yes, thank you.” Cornelius said before hanging up. “One month … that’ll put it right around the time of the first task so what can I get Dumbledore to touch willingly?” He pondered for a few minutes and then smirked as an idea came to his mind.
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Remus smiled as Sirius was getting checked over by his healer, Megan. Of course, Sirius didn’t look as happy as the werewolf especially since the healer was poking and prodding him. However, Sirius looked much healthier than he did when he was released and that’s what mattered to Megan and Remus.
Megan started her check up by looking closely at Sirius’ eyes and teeth then went on to testing his strength and flexibility before finishing everything with a smile, “You have improved wonderfully in only a few months! I think it’s time to start some physical therapy-“
“How much longer until I can see … Julian?” Sirius asked, trying to ignore the fact that it took him a minute to remember that Harry wasn’t Harry anymore.
“That’s something you need to talk to Ruby about.” Megan commented firmly, but she did light up as if she remembered something. “Since you have been behaving and you have improved I think something can be arranged. I’ll talk to Ruby about it, but keep in mind it will not be a face to face meeting. You have a while before you can be allowed to meet him.”
The werewolf sighed when he saw Sirius sulk, “It won’t be forever, Sirius. You have to do the same things anyone else would in the same situation.”
“Yes, very true.” Megan exclaimed as she gathered her things and gave some more potions to Remus. “However, if I can convince Ruby to approve it then you can see him tomorrow. Bye!” She said before leaving the property and apparating away.
Sirius immediately looked happier, “Tomorrow! This is great … if I’m allowed.” He muttered suddenly looking sadly at the living room floor.
Remus blinked in shock at the fast change in attitude and frowned sadly, “What’s wrong? Why do you think it wouldn't be allowed?” The werewolf inhaled sharply as he remembered something, but then followed it up with a chuckle. “I highly doubt she’s going to hold that against you-“
“Why wouldn’t she? I tried- … I did bite her.” Sirius whimpered as he grabbed the couch cushion and hugged it tightly.
Despite several weeks and multiple appointments with his healers passing since the first official meeting Sirius was only worried about that first meeting. Of course, Remus understood why. Even though Remus wasn’t allowed to sit in on the private meetings with the mind healer he did catch the end of the first one. In all honesty he thought it was kind of funny. However, Sirius clearly didn’t agree.
In short, yes. Sirius did indeed bite Ruby. Remus walked in right when the first meeting ended and found Sirius actually biting Ruby’s arm. For a second Remus was horrified and reasonably so. However, when he rushed over to drag Sirius, who mistakenly thought he was in his animagus grim dog form, off the mind healer Remus noticed that Ruby looked unfazed.
It turns out Ruby was prepared for such a reaction. When Remus pulled Sirius away the mind healer’s sleeve slid off. The werewolf didn’t even need his strong sense of smell to realize that the ‘sleeve’ was bubble gum. Apparently, it was a protective trick used by some healers with potentially violent patients. Sirius had a mouth full of sticky bubble gum and Ruby just casually told them the date for the next appointment before leaving.
It wasn’t a big deal. In fact, only a couple hours passed before they learned that Remus was correct. Ruby told them she’d come tomorrow and let them watch Julian participate in the Tri-wizard Tournament.
“Remmy! She’s here!” Sirius exclaimed excitedly the second he saw his mind healer walking up to the house they lived in.
“I got it!” Remus chuckled as he went to the door. Since Sirius was the patient in this safe house the runes made it so he wasn’t able to get anywhere near the door or open windows. That left the werewolf to greet the mind healer. “Hello, Ruby. We’re all excited as you can see.” A very amused Remus said as they walked passed an excited Sirius.
Ruby smiled as she summoned a flatscreen TV that hovered in the air, “I’m happy the minister already had a plan to broadcast the tournament. Apparently, there’s a lack of trust for the Daily Prophet.” She commented as she turned the TV on.
The werewolf nodded, “I’m not surprised.” He murmured and noticed that Ruby seemed more interested in how Sirius was reacting instead of the actual tournament, but the werewolf decided not to mention that to Sirius. Sirius was too focused on the green eyed blonde boy standing with the other competitors to care.
“His eyes are like Lily’s.” Sirius muttered with his eyes locked on the screen.
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Julian patted the adorable basilisk on its scaly head, ‘I’ll be back soon, Opal. You have to let go.’ He said to the young serpent wrapped around his legs.
‘No. My human will miss you!’ The barely month old basilisk exclaimed.
Tanzanite grew until he was just a bit bigger than the basilisk and hissed, ‘My human has important things to do. Release him!’
Tom blushed, ‘it’s ok, Opal. I have my lessons to get to anyway. Don’t you want to play with the bowtruckles?’ He asked and the basilisk finally unwrapped its coils from an amused Julian’s legs.
Finally Julian and Tanzanite were able to join Brian and the other students who were waiting to get to Hogwarts. With everyone together they disappeared into Brian’s smoky wolf body. This time, however, the wolf turned into a tornado and quickly zipped away with everyone. The impressive cyclone touched down onto the grounds of Hogwarts not far from where everyone was gathering to get into the Great Hall.
Igor scoffed, “You wouldn’t have to drag them here every time if you let them stay at Hogwarts or is it not to your standards?” He grumbled dryly.
Brian smiled, “Legerdemain isn’t a boarding school. These kids’ guardians expect them home every night. It’s a very simple thing to do with a floo network or portkeys or the ways I’ve been using so there’s no excuse.” He said trying to be pleasant despite the other headmaster’s attitude. He sadly noticed several students heard him and they were heartbroken. Clearly many students were homesick when they really didn’t need to be.
“Agreed.” Severus said as he passed by. Once the minister joined him in front of the room he passed Cornelius a small bag. “Only use these gloves to touch it otherwise you’ll be tracked instead.” He whispered.
Cornelius casually slipped the gloves on so he could get ready to hold what was inside the bag and he did so just as Rita Skeeter walked into the room with her ever present drink …
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