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Unlikely Heroes	By : KusanoSaku Category: Harry Potter > Slash - Male/Male > Harry/Draco Views: 80942 -:- Recommendations : 5 -:- Currently Reading : 15
Disclaimer: The Harry Potter francise does not belong to me. I own only the plot and I make no money off of this.

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Pairing: Future DracoxHarry, LuciusxSeverus, RemusxSeverus

Fandom: Harry Potter

Summary: A battered Boy Who Lived finds his world come crashing down when his name comes out of the Goblet of Fire. Shockingly, the only ones to come to his rescue are those he'd believed were his enemies.

Notes: Is compatible to the Selection of Triwizard Champions. Takes places during Chapter 21 of Fallen Feathers recommend reading prior to this

Chapter 46- Orders of Merlin

December 5, 1994

Lady Longbottom stood before the Wizengamot, “I wish to be heard.”

The chamber quieted.

She didn’t speak up often and when she did the other members knew well enough to pay attention.

Fudge rapped, “The Minister recognizes Lady Longbottom.”

It would be interesting for a Longbottom to request a Malfoy be presented with the Order of Merlin.

Lady Augusta Longbottom spoke, “You have all no doubt heard of Lord Malfoy and Lord Prince’s conduct? That they captured He-Who-Must-Not-Be-Named, the persons truly responsible for the deaths of the Potters and Lord Crouch who took his Death Eater son out of Azkaban?”

There were nods of agreement.

“I propose in light of their dangerous actions that were in defense of the Peace of both the Wizarding and Muggle Worlds that they be awarded the Order of Merlin, First Class.”

Umbridge was livid, “You’re joking. They were Death Eaters.”

Madam Amelia Bones interrupted, “It was proved that Lord Malfoy was forced. He could not and would not have joined of his own free will. As for Lord Prince, he joined to protect the man he loved. He did it out of love, knowing he’d most likely be punished for taking the Dark Mark. I am in favour of this. If we have more brave men like them we’d have a perfectly run department. Perhaps, young Master Malfoy will choose to join the Auror Ranks.”

Doge coughed, “Probably used Dark Arts…”

Amelia scoffed, “The Prisoners were examined. The only Dark Arts were the Unforgivables such as the Cruciatus and the Imperious, those of which appear to have been cast by He-Who-Must-Not-Be-Named. Their wands were clear. How Lord Prince could be in the same room as the persons responsible for the murder of his childhood friend and not even lay a physical hand on them much less a magical one to make sure they suffered I’ll never knew. Lord Malfoy said that it was clear that his Bondmate was tempted so he captured them himself. They even went so far as to make sure to turn them over to the proper authority.”

Doge looked very uncomfortable.

“Other than baseless assertions that they used the Dark Arts or that they took the Mark and were active parts of the Death Eaters’ terror attacks does anyone else have objections?” Lady Longbottom asked.

“If it had been Madam Bones or Senior Auror Shacklebolt we would award them Orders of Merlin without much fuss. We barely discussed the matter when we granted it to the traitor Pettigrew.” Lord Weasley said grimly.

“The former Lord Crouch believed he deserved one for his part in the Death Eater trials however his treatment of his own son made his so-called justice ineligible.” Lord Wood added.

“Other then baseless and frankly slanderous accusations are there any real reasons to not grant them the Order of Merlin?” Madam Bones asked.

“Where are Lord Malfoy and Madam Tonks?” Madam Umbridge said in that sickly sweet voice of hers.

“I’m here for the House of Black.” Came an authoritive voice. “My apologies Lord and Ladies.”

The chamber was surprised.

“Sir?” Madam Bones said bowing.

“I hold the principal seat of the Black family, Grimpound Manor and I hold the Black family wand. That alone should grant me voice. Although I am here in Andromeda’s stead, I am her proxy. Mostly because as the Leader of a magical people it is slightly unfair of me to have much said in another’s affairs.”

“How are the Tonks? Any change?” Madam Bones asked quickly.

“Eli said she should continue to remain in a healing trance or coma, whatever it’s called. I trust him.”

“Eli?”

“My eldest son. He trained in Paris. Now what is the issue before the Wizengamot?”

“Whether or not to award Lords Prince and Lord Malfoy the Order of Merlin.”

Sirius I laughed, it rang out through the chamber, “A brilliant notion. Whose idea was it? Madam Bones? Lord Weasley’s?”

Septimus bowed, “It was Augusta’s.”

Sirius I raised an eyebrow, “Indeed? I think that awarding them the Order of Merlin is a small thing in light of their Herculean efforts in the past month on behalf of the Wizarding World. I know that it only allowed for one to hold two votes I have at present standing in for four families, which equals five votes. Lady Longbottom, may I ask you to speak for the Potters? Your families have always been close. I would ask Lord Weasley to speak for the two Blacks seats but you…”

Septimus smirked, “I hold only the Weasley Seat to today. My Grandson is standing for his bearer and is the Voice for the Prewetts.”

“Very well Then I grant the right to speak for the Orion Black seat to Lord Weasley and for the Charis Black seat to young William. I shall speak for the Princes and the Malfoys.”

“This is highly irregular…how do you claim the right for this?”

“I am a Black, the Black, the holder of the family wand. Lord Prince and Lord Malfoy are busy with school matters and cannot vote for themselves to receive the Order of Merlin. Madam Black-Tonks who the regent for young Harry’s two seats and Auror Sirius who holds the former Crouch seat cannot attend. Due to circumstances that cannot be revealed at this time they are currently in hiding. Through marriage ties one can hold a vote, just as Lady Longbottom does. Lord Weasley can speak for the Blacks due to his Bondmate having been born a Black. Now I believe Lady Longbottom was about to make a motion.”

Augusta coughed nervously, “I move that for valour hereto unseen prior that Lord Malfoy and Lord Prince be awarded the Order of Merlin, First Class for their capture of the Dark Lord and the betrayer of the Potters, one Peter Pettigrew.”

Septimus pounded his desk, “I second that.”

Cornelius Fudge stammered, “It has been moved and seconded that Lords Malfoy and Prince be awarded the Order of Merlin, First Class.”

“Wood votes yay.”

“Weasley votes yay.”

“Black votes yay.”

“Potter votes yay.”

“Bones votes yay.”

“Crouch votes yay.”

“Umbridge votes nay.”

“Doge…abstains…courteously.”

“Longbottom votes yay.”

“Marchbanks votes yay.”

“Prince votes yay.”

“Malfoy votes yay.”

“Fudge votes…yay.”

“Prewett votes yay.”

“Dumbledore is absent. Vote will be recorded as an abstention.”

There were few votes nay votes in total, maybe five.

“With twenty-five the yays have it. It is the decision of the Wizengamot that Lords Malfoy and Prince be awarded the Order of Merlin.” Madam Bones announced with a smirk.

“I believe that it would only be appropriate to grant them their titles during the opening of the Yule Ball.”

Sirius I stood, “May I speak?”

The Lords and ladies of the Wizengamot nodded.

“I believe there was a reward for someone who facilitated the capture of escaped prisoner and now cleared Auror Black?”

There were nods.

“Then I humbly request that the person who restrained Auror Black and turned over Narcissa Black and Pansy Parkinson for violating the Wizengamot’s decree against the use of Unforgivables to Auror Tonks be granted the reward.”

“Who turned him over?”

Septimus asked.

“Professor Remus Lupin.” Kingsley answered.

Augusta blinked, “Wasn’t that a friend of his?”

“I believe that the Professor wanted him to stand trial and prove his innocence so he wouldn’t have to remain on the run forever. As an intimate of Lord Prince and Lord Malfoy he knew that Auror Black’s case was being reinvestigated. He was defending Harry Potter from Narcissa Black and Pansy Parkinson. In fact young Master Malfoy took the Cruciatus twice for young Master Potter.”

The Wizengamot was filled with gasps.

“What is the point of giving us this information sir?” Umbridge asked in her sickly sweet voice.

Sirius had to restrain himself from tearing her head from her shoulders, “I would like to propose that Remus for his gallantry be awarded the Order of Merlin, Third Class.”

Fudge swallowed, “But…”

This was perfectly choreographed.

“Lord Wood places a vote of no confidence in Minister for Magic Cornelius Fudge.”

The vote was seconded by Longbottom, Weasley, Prewett, both Black seats, Potter, Prince, Malfoy, Bones, Shacklebolt and Marchbanks.

It went to a vote.

Doge and Dumbledore were recorded as abstentions.

The ‘Slytherin contingent’ voted with Malfoy, Black and Prince.

The Hufflepuffs followed the Bones- with the exception of Fudge.

Gryffindors voted with Weasley, Prewett, Wood and Potter.

Ravenclaws- minus Umbridge of course, voted.

The final tally was two abstentions and maybe three nays.

Fudge turned pale.

With the over two-thirds/over three-quarters, and nearly unanimous vote of no confidence in Minister for Magic Fudge; in a vote bordering on historic he was voted out.

Sirius I, King of the Chuvash spoke, his voice ringing with the authority of his power. “I Sirius I, King of the Chuvash, Son of the House of Black, Brother of Former Hogwarts Headmaster Phineas Black and holder of the Black family wand endorses Amelia Bones for Minister for Magic pro-tom.”

Augusta spoke up, “I second the nomination.”

Fudge fled the Wizengamot chamber, and Umbridge followed but not before glaring at them all.

With Madam Bones’ record, with the exception of four abstentions her appointment of Minister for Magic Pro-tem was declared unanimous

There were congratulations all around for her.

Bones was known to be fair, her Hufflepuff nature suited her well. She was hard working, and though her loyalty was unbuyable she was the type to weigh the evidence and possible outcomes before making a decision. With her record in the Department of Magical Law and before that with the Hit Wizards, even Former Death Eaters and neutral Slytherins respected her.

What do you think? Outstanding? Exceeds Expectations? Acceptable? Poor? Dreadful? Troll?

A/N:Sorry it's taken so long to update. I was busy with that internship and then school. Four shows in in five months with two or three week breaks between them is difficult. I'm a technical theatre major so I got myself it this and I thrive on it. It just puts a cramp in my writing time because I lose my nights.

Re: Ch. Peace Shattering Argument in the the Great Hall

I wrote that chapter the way I wanted it to go. I was sure that I had translations for everything. My apologies if I missed one. I thought it best to have Draco translating since he was a more familiar character. I understand you reasoning of how I could have translated the 'Russian cussing match'. I did consider that- This chapter has gotten a lot of heat for a variety of reasons. Including my apparent showing off of my Russian.

The phase Tebya ne ebut, ti ne podmakhivai! means 'Mind your own God damn business' although it literally means, 'you're not getting fucked, so don't get up and squirm on my cock'.

I'm sure anyone being told that would end up livid especially since it came from the Headmaster of Hogwarts.

MakeupDiva84 - What things confuse you? I'd be happy to try to explain.

I chose the name Alvin because it's elf related name and the Woods have elf in their ancestry. Its a nice name that means 'Friend of elves'. If you find a nice elf related name that sounds good with an Arthurian name I'll use that for then next child instead of the name I've already pick.

As for the cupboard issue- there were two cupboards. One under the kitchen sink and the other beneath the stairs. I'm sorry if I didn't make that clear.
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