"Amelia think about who has been voting the Potter seat on the Wizengamot; who votes the Potter seat on the Hogwart's board? Grimjaw Trollslayer, the goblin who oversees the Black and Potter accounts has had to fight off bids to control the Potter wealth every single year since he took over from Ironclaw. There have been multiple bids from many people but I'll tell you who the top contender has been, Dumbledore. I know that Dumbledore is holding onto James' Invisibility cloak, when Harry gets to Hogwarts he'd better give it back. Dumbledore is the one that sent James and Lily into hiding because he got some prophecy about Moldyshorts and either Harry or Alice and Frank's boy, Neville. I don't know what it said but I would bet all the Black Fortune that Albus wants to control Harry because of it, and I'd bet he's even tried to get control of Neville too."
"Sirius you're talking about Albus Dumbledore defeater of Grindelwald. He has a phoenix familiar for crying out loud. He's been the leader of light for over forty years!"
"I know, and I'm not saying his intentions aren't in general good. But muggles have a saying power corrupts and absolute power corrupts absolutely. Last I knew there were no checks or balances on Albus. And his actions towards Harry and I have been pretty damn questionable. I know I'm asking a lot, but I haven't got anyone else to ask."
"I'll think about it. I make no promises but I'll think about it."
"That's all I can ask. I'll be here through the end of the Congress after that if you need to contact me you can do it through the Indonesian Government."
"What do you do for them?"
"I'm one of four assistant secretaries of security. I've worked for them since 1982."
"Oh. Did you trick them?"
"No, I saved the magical and muggle presidents. Then later I was honest with my boss. He gave me a chance and it's worked out well for both of us."
"Sorry."
"Amelia, I don't have to tell you keep this under wraps do I? If you don't help me that's fine, but please don't spread it around. I don't exactly wish for Dumbledore to have a greater reason to hunt me."
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July 27, 1988 Bali 8 a.m.
Harry and his best friends Hadi and Johan were waiting for Liana to get off the phone they were supposed to be leaving for the semi-finals match of their tournament. They had won the match to get to the quarter final and their quarter final match two days ago. Today was the semi final and if they won the final match of the football tournament. But they were going to be late if Liana took much longer.
"Boys bad news, Siska has gone into labor and they can't stop it so I must go to the hospital."
"But Liana…" Harry immediately protested. Only to have his friends joining in but calling Liana but the terms they knew her by.
"Shush, shush, shush. I have called Johan's parents they are sending Ivan to take you to your match. I will see you tonight when you get back."
Relieved Harry thought of the mother-to-be. "I hope Siska and the baby are okay; it's bad if a baby is born early right?" Harry said.
"Siska is getting good care and Sri will be there. Siska and the baby will be fine." Liana reassured him.
July 27,1988 Bali 6:30 p.m.
"Johan where's Ivan?" Harry asked.
"I don't know. He went to get something he said he'd be back after the match."
Five minutes later Johan said, "There he is! Thanks for waiting coach." Their coach waved his hand and climbed into the van that carried the rest of the team. Two minutes later he pulled out of the parking lot. Just as Ivan pulled into a slot crookedly.
Ivan got out of the car and staggered. "Houwse the game?'
Hadi looked at Harry uncertainly before answering "We lost in the final."
"Thash too bad."
"Ivan what have you been drinking?" Harry asked.
"Good stuffsh."
Harry made a decision. He pulled the keys from Ivan's grasp.
Ivan blinked stupidly,"Whys you do thash?'
"You are too drunk to drive." Harry backed away.
"Shez whos?" Ivan moved towards Harry only to fall forward on the ground. When he didn't move Harry moved forward to check him.
"Guys he's passed out. What are we going to do?"
"My parents are gonna kill him."
Hadi grimaced,"I think they're gonna have to stand in line. Grandma will probably make him wish he was dead."
"What should we do?" Johan said.
"I have the cell phone Sirius got for me. I think we should call." Harry dug the phone out of his sports bag. "Reception isn't great but here goes." The phone on the other end rang ten times with no answer. "Liana must still be at the hospital. No answer." He looked at the phone as it shut down. "Crud, no more battery. So now what?"
"I know," Johan said gleefully, "we could drive the car home."
"Yeah great idea!" Hadi seconded.
"We're too short." Harry said.
"Well, one of you could steer while I work the pedals."
"It should be Harry he knows about steering because Bapak Black taught him to ride his motor cycle." Hadi said.
"Hadi!"
"Please Harry! We'll put Ivan in the backseat though I'd rather leave the idiot here. It will be an adventure." Johan pleaded.
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