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Chapter 3: To Know

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1: The stories on this site are based on characters and situations created and owned by JK Rowling, various publishers including but not limited to Bloomsbury Books, Scholastic Books, Raincoast Books, and Warner Bros., Inc. No copyright or trademark infringement is intended. This story is for entertainment purposes only and no money exchanged hands. Seriously. This story may not be posted elsewhere without the consent of the author.

2: The concept of the Oath Breaker and the Outcasting ceremony belong to Mercedes Lackey. They are borrowed from her book “Oath Breaker”.

3: I’m using a black family tree that is AU it can be found at http: // images4 .fanpop. com / image / photos / 17800000 / Black-Family-Tree-harry-potter-17802967-2560-1028. Jpg

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Warnings: References to abuse, Dumbledore bashing, Semi-intelligent Harry.

Ships: None.

Spoilers: HPSS, HPCOS, HPPOA

Summary: After the timer turner episode in POA, Harry gets fed up with Dumbledore’s lack of action. He spends the summer doing a little research.

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Harry learned a lot that week. The least of which was his full name: Herve Jameson Potter.

Herve was a historical Breton name meaning “active in combat”. With an Auror for a father, and being born in a time of war, this wasn’t a surprising name.

Jameson was his middle name, not James for he was James’ son.

He wondered where the information in the books came from, those references that Hermione had given him in is first year all listed “The-boy-who-lived” as Harry James Potter. It was almost like someone wanted to colloquialize his name in a muggle fashion. The Wizarding world held to a classical tradition. If one wasn’t aware of the list of Ancient and Noble families the non-formal design of the name would lead to a conclusion that the individual was muggle born.

Other things he had learned this past week regarding the Sirius situation:
- Murder charges required a trial in front of the full body of the Wizengamot and the use of veritaserum.
- Dumbledore as Chief Warlock can call a trial himself instead of following due process in the DMLE if there are extenuating circumstances. Being held in Azkaban for twelve years without a trial would definitely qualify as extenuating circumstances.
- Dumbledore’s claim that hey could not get a trial for Sirius and free him was a total and complete lie.
Since the truth of the matter was that Pettigrew was the secret keeper, and Pettigrew fired the blasting curse that blew the gas line that killed the muggles, the only thing they could convict Sirius of would be his status as an illegal animagus. And that charge usually resulted in a fine unless the unregistered form was used in a Capital Crime that also resulted in a prison sentence. Being innocent of the other charges, making his incarceration invalid, there shouldn’t be any escape charges. You can’t charge someone for escaping prison if they aren’t supposed to be held to begin with.

Regarding his custody and upkeep he learned that:
- There is a will from his parents that had custody arrangements, and there would have been an allowance for his upkeep.
- Someone had tried to get illegal access to his money.
- The wizarding child welfare system was very similar to the muggle system. As an orphan he should have been monitored, custody should have been set by his parents stated desires (like in the will), then to magical family, then to magical foster parents. He should only have ended up with muggle family if it was stated in his parents will.
He now knew that the Potter family was considered an “Ancient and Noble line” and that when he reached his majority he would have a voting seat in the Wizengamot and also a seat on the Board of Governors for Hogwarts. With the asset records he’d received from Gringotts and the political power he held as a member of the Wizengamot and also as “the-boy-who-lived”, he would have some serious power and money. Without a proper education in customs and politics he would be very vulnerable to manipulation by his “advisors”. He’d had enough of that lifestyle in the last few years; it was time to get that education and to not blindly follow anybody’s advice.

He’d found a reference in the “Muggleborn’s Guide to Wills and Estate-planning” for an older out of print book called, “The Price of Magical Oaths,” by Etain Lochrin. He was going to check the index for it when he returned the current stack of books Monday. He also had to write back to Gringotts, he needed discreet advice on how to get this whole mess in front of the Wizengamot without tipping Dumbledore off. It wouldn’t hurt to write Sirius and let him know what he’d found either.

Harry was also very curious regarding his mothers heritage as a direct descendant of Grindlewald. He didn’t remember being taught any history of the war with Grindlewald yet. Who was his wife? How did his magical daughter end up married to a muggle? And another question raised given his new awareness, Was Gellert Grindlewald truly a dark lord, or was it a publicity stunt by Dumbledore for personal gain? Unfortunately that was a study for a different time. He had other priorities to sort out before the end of the summer.

He had also shown the Gringotts statement showing the withdrawal from his account to Aunt Petunia. He asked her to verify with Uncle Vernon that they were not receiving the money. He was prepared to have the bank trace the funds and persecute the thief but they would be required to make an oath that the funds were not received. Petunia, understanding the basics of an oath based on a conversation she’d originally overheard between Lily and Severus, felt it best to check with Vernon before crossing that bridge.

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The next morning Harry wrote Gringotts about finding a solicitor who wasn’t affilitated with either Dumbles or Voldy. He then went back to the library to exchange the books.

Mr. Prewitt had told Harry that this book, “The Price of Magical Oaths,” was not actually a library book. When he was unable to find the book in the library catalog, he’d asked a few used book sellers that he knew. They had found a copy at an estate sale quite recently. After reading it, Harry could buy for 15 sickles, or give it back to be returned to the shop. Harry thought that was a very good deal.

He curled up in his bed to read.

“Using a Magical Oath to bind a promise holds the individual up to an unassailable neutral party to judge the betrayal and impel just retribution. Magical oaths are separated into two categories, binding and secondary (non-binding). Binding oaths are further separated in common usage. The commonly referred to “unbreakable vow” is a binding magical oath. The violation of this oath will result in not only the loss of magic but also the loss of life. When the term “magical oath” is used in common speech, they are talking about an oath whose consequences of violation only result in the loss of magic. The individual would still have the mind and body of a muggle or squib.

A binding magical oath is usually created between two individuals and witnessed by a third. This classical application of the Law of Three give the oath it’s power. These binding oaths are specific enough that while not truly sentient, Magic herself can judge the betrayal and punishment is occurs immediately.

A secondary magical oath is obscure in nature. When a this type of oath is broken retribution is not immediate. This has lead to the common term non-binding; which is incorrect. These oaths are still binding in nature, the details are simply obscure enough that an oath breaking must be called to draw Magic’s attention to the violation. The retribution will be issued by Magic herself based on the severity of the consequences from the original oath violation.

Some common forms of secondary oaths are oaths perpetrated with only two individuals. Without the third member of the triad, most commonly the witness, the Law of Three does not apply and enough power isn’t applied to the spell. Some promises made with intent and witnessed, but without a formal vow also fall into this category. The last form of a secondary magical oath that is most often overlooked is the signatory witness on legal documents, including wills and contracts.”

Harry already liked this book and planned on buying it. There was too much information here to let it walk out of his hands. If Dumbledore cast the fidelius and knew that Sirius wasn’t the secret keeper, he could be called out with this oath breaking ceremony. It took a lot of power to cast that fidelius ward, and it was very likely Dumbledore was involved. On a less likely point, if Dumbledore or Hagrid were witnesses to his parents will and they had placed him at the Dursley’s in violation of that statement, he could also call the oath breaking.

He needed to look up the information on the oath breaking and write Sirius with the information to date and ask who cast the original fidelius for his parent’s house.

“The oath breaking ritual is an emotion based spell like the patronus or cruciatus spell, but it has a long incantation with a specific format and components. The individual casing the spell must have been personally affected by the betrayal and needs to channel the negative emotions of betrayal and anger into the casting.

The format is: Oath breaker I name him, Oath breaker and all who stand by him. Oath breaker once, by the lies of this tongue. Oath breaker twice, by the perversion of his heart. Oath breaker three times, by willingly giving his soul to darkness.

I state your full name, state the physical cost of the betrayal (preferably the unwilling spilling of blood), by the perversion of his heart. I state your full name, state the secondary betrayal (monetary assets or loss of physical property), by the lies of his tongue. I state your full name, and all who stand beside me were deliberately led astray by his willing descent into darkness.

I call up Magic to right this wrong and claim retribution.

At this time if the betrayal was significant enough to call the out casting. magic should be visible and swirling around the oath breaker. Judgment will occur immediately after magic has tasted the darkness and perversion of his soul.”

Harry smiled a slightly vicious and fairly grim little smile. “I will have justice, despite the corruption of the Ministry.” He whispered.

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As Harry was writing his letter to Sirius his letter box pinged with a reply from Gringotts on his request for a solicitor.

27 June 1994

Dear Mr. Potter,

We would be happy to recommend a solicitor for your current project, but please be aware that all actions enacted through a third party have to be filed with the Ministry of Magic. Action taken in personal retribution only has to be documented after the fact to document the original crime and the enacted punishment and to prevent blood feuds. If the action taken was proportional to the crime committed and blood feud will not be approved or accepted. If you do choose legal action through a third party, we will be happy to schedule an appointment for you. This will keep your business confidential as long as possible.

Sincerely

Scarshank

Goblin Legal Advisor

Bloody paper trails, Harry thought. I’d prefer not to tip off Dumblefuck any earlier than I have to. Maybe Siri will have some advice.

27 June 1994

Wotcher Snuffles,

I’ve sent this message with Hedwig, I know she won’t let anybody else read this. If you choose not to send your reply with her, I hope you can guarantee that your messenger has the same integrity. I have discovered that someone is monitoring and intercepting my post.

After you and Remus left the castle I started thinking, some things just didn’t add up. Below is a list of information I’ve discovered in the last few weeks, following that are some questions for you.

Murder charges require a trial in front of the full body of the Wizengamot and the use of veritaserum. The Chief Warlock has the power to call a trial himself instead of using the due process in the DMLE if there are extenuating circumstances. This means that when you spoke to APWBD at the end of the last school year, and you stated that you had never had a trial, he had the power to immediately call a trial and give you veritaserum. The lack of proof he cited was a snow job, the very fact that you were held in Azkaban for 12 years without a trial was enough reason for the trial to be called.

Secondly I’ve learned that APWBD upon my parents’ death sealed their will and abandoned me on my Aunts doorstep in the middle of the night with only a letter. He never spoke to either my Aunt or Uncle and never provided them maintenance funds. Without a birth certificate or other proof of custody they were unable to file for funds through muggle organizations either. This is part of their antipathy.

The Goblins informed me that someone tried to access the Potter Vaults after I “disappeared” from the wizarding world, claiming to be my guardian. When proof was requested they disappeared. There was no documentation in the wizarding world and the WCS (wizarding childe services) was therefore unable to check on my welfare for 10 years. And according to WCS mandate, Custody should have been granted based on my parents’ requests, then to magical family members, then to magical foster parents and only then to muggle family members.

Dumbledore essentially kidnapped me and violated all wizarding customs. If I hire a solicitor they have to file documents with the ministry to document the crimes before it can be called in front of the Wizengamot. I don’t want to give Dumbles any advanced warning. I can call my parents will at any time, but I have waited on this due to the same issue. I do not want to give him a heads up. Do you have any ideas on how to force this confrontation, legally, without giving him advanced warning?

Who cast the Fidelious for my parents?

Did Dumbledore know about the switch in secret keepers?

Do you know why TM Riddle tried to kill me as a baby? Dumbledore will not tell me, he says I need to “enjoy” my childhood, and that I’m just too young to understand.

What was the war actually about? Dumbles just gave me some mumbles about “The Greater Good.”

Do you know of anybody in the DMLE that we can co-ordinate with in the DMLE who is Neutral, i.e. not in Dumbledore or Riddle’s pocket? We need to make sure that there are no Dementors in the area when we take you in for your long overdue trial.

Love

Herve Jameson Potter.

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Over the next few days as Harry was waiting for a response from Siri, he continued his studies on Wizarding culture and the Wizengamot. Dantel had an old copy of “Customs for the Young Noble.” On the shelf, and he and found a copy of the Policy’s and Procedures for the Wizengamot that the Ministry uses to train employees who are about to take a seat in the section of the Wizengamot equal to the British House of Commons. He wanted to be ready for the confrontation with Dumbledore. He was also going to be ready to take his family’s seat when the time came; he was done being a pawn.

29 June 1994

Hiya Prongslet,

I’m on my way in, so don’t kick the stray. We can talk when I get there, but to answer your letter: Dumbles cast the fidelious; Yes, he knew of Peter; There is a prophecy regarding you and the dark lord, but I do not know the actual phrasing. The war was originally about politics, pureblood VS muggleborn, but also Traditions and Creatures Vs Christian prejudice. The muggleborns raised with christian prejudice started the pressure and laws that classify almost all creatures as Dark and non-sentient. Most pureblood lines have creature blood in them, that is where the more power full magic comes from.

I don’t agree with the kill the muggles line that has been voiced recently, but I do believe that the muggle prejudice is destroying our world. The reason I walked away from my family was that my parents being second cousins after centuries of inbreeding, were slightly insane. They wanted me to marry my cousin; our family needed new blood to grow in power and stabilize. Not to inbreed further. I ran away and took shelter with the Potter family. They marry out of the “pureblood” pool every 4-5 generations; either Creatures or Muggleborn.

I’d try talking to Amanda Bones, I said good-bye to Remy before I left the country and he was laughing about Dumbles bitching about her and the DMLE meddling in his plan. She also currently votes the Bones Seat in the Wizengamot until her niece comes of age.

If you can get Madam Bones to remoe the Dementors and get you into the Wizengamot chambers, you can claim the “Rite of Retribution” it allows the victim of a crime fully access to the information regarding the crime, including the right to question the accused before claiming retribution. You would have the right to place me on the stand and administer the veritaserum. Lemon Drop couldn’t interfere.

See you Soon,

Snuffles.

P.S. you are not only the Potter Heir, you are also my Heir until I find a lovely lady and settle down.

Yes, now we have a point of contact; time to reach out to Madam Bones.

29 June 1994

Dear Madam Bones,

With the publicity given to Sirius Black last year, and my new knowledge of the night my parents died, I hired a solicitor to review the facts so that I could claim the Rite of Retribution. They have been unable to acquire the trial transcripts. Sirius Black himself claims that there was no trial held, or that if the trial was held, he was not present and no veritaserum was administered. Could you please verify whether or not a trial occurred? It has been alleged that there was a cover-up of some corruption in the previous administration. To avoid giving anybody involved a heads up regarding the situation; I would appreciate you not telling anybody the results of your search until we have agreed upon a course of action.

If we are correct and no trial ever occurred, I plan on using the Rite of Retribution to force a trial immediately in front of the Wizengamot. If you would like to see justice done, all I’m asking is that you make sure that Mr. Black will not be kissed prior to the trial; he will be in my custody. And I will need to be granted access to the Wizengamot chambers during a full session as soon as possible.

Sincerely,

Herve Jameson Potter

Heir Potter, Heir Black

P.S. just in case someone tries to tie up their loose ends, please ensure that all aurors on duty both inside and outside the chamber that day are capable of casting a full Patronus.

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Takes place 27-6-94 Monday thru 1-7-94 Friday.
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