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Chapter 29 - House Black and the Wizengamot Summer Session

Sirius and Harry appeared in front of a beautiful house. It had three floors and was surrounded by lush green grass field. A little distance from the house, Harry could see a pond and a small shack.

Harry activated his mage sight to see the wards. He realized that they were already within the wards. The wards were excellent in their own right but Harry was definitely going to add a few wards of his own. There were quiet a few wards he didn't recognize at a look. He would have to run diagnostics on them before adding the parselmagic and blood wards.

"Welcome to the Black cottage in Somerset.

"It's beautiful. I like it."

"I am glad that you like it. It was last occupied by my grandfather, Arcturus Black. It has been unoccupied for a decade or so. I got a couple of house elves to do the cleaning. It is three storey high and has a basement which is a dueling room too. It also has a potions lab and a small library. Thankfully it didn't have any cursed objects like my childhood home in London. That house would need curse breakers to clean it."

"Is anyone else is going to stay with us?"

"Moony obviously. No one else. He would come tonight after wrapping up everything at Hogwarts."

Remus had resigned after Snivellus had outed him as a werewolf a couple of days before the end of the year feast. Harry scowled at the memory. Snape and his pettiness. Suddenly he had an idea.

"Hey Sirius, how fast can you create a steward contract?" Harry asked

"Tomorrow morning at the fastest. Why?" Came the reply.

"I was thinking that since Moony no longer has a job, he can take up the stewardship of House Potter-Black. There is no one I would trust more with my finances and everything."

"That is actually a brilliant idea!" Sirius exclaimed. "But...it would be a little tough to convince him. He will see it as charity."

"Leave that to me. Just get the contract ready till tomorrow."

"Fair enough. Now go and freshen up. We need to have lunch. You can look around later after Lunch."

"Done, make sure that the food is ready. I am starving." Harry said as they entered the house. It was cozy and looked homey. The room they had entered in was a floo parlor, used to receive guests and as an arrival point. He followed Sirius inside and saw a huge living room. It had extremely soft couches and a light décor. Perfect to rest.

There were several doors too and a staircase. Two doors were open and as far as Harry could see one lead to a dining room and the other lead to the Kitchen.

"Go on the first floor, second door on the right. It had a plague with Harry's room written on it. It has a Bathroom attached." Sirius said.

Harry nodded and went upstairs.

His first impression on entering the room was that it was big. A little bigger than the bedroom in the chamber and thrice the size of the Master bedroom of Privet drive. It had a Brown and cream colour scheme. The bed in the center of the room was queen sized and looked extremely good. He had a big desk, a couple of armchairs, a bookshelf and a walk in wardrobe. He would decorate it further later.

He removed his trunk from his pocket and enlarged it before he called Dobby and told him to arrange his wardrobe. The little bugger was delighted at the work.

He entered the adjoining door. It was a nice bathroom and contained a bath tub and shower. Both of which were big enough to contain three people with ease. Harry grinned at the foresight.

Harry soon went down for lunch. The lunch was indeed ready and Sirius was already seated at the table wearing glasses and reading some sort of document . He looked up as Harry walked into the room.

"I didn't realize that you wore glasses."

"I didn't, but I need it for reading now as the healer at St. Mungo has told me. They are reading glasses. I only require them while I am reading"

Harry nodded and took a seat at the dining table. The crockery placed on it looked expensive. Harry made a mental note to not break it. Not that he couldn't afford it, but it would be a shame to break such a beautiful set.

"So kiddo, tell me about your school year. And of course your lovely girlfriend, Miss Bones."

So Harry told him about the school year. He deliberately left Susan and Daphne out of it. He obviously didn't tell about the chamber.

"Harry, you are avoiding the topic of your girlfriend. I am not leaving you alone till you spill." Sirius teased. " You should know that I have a lot of experience in dating. I dated quiet a few chicks in my time. So if you need any advice, I am here. "

"Really? Any advice? Then kindly enlighten me on how to handle two girls and date them in a three way relationship."

"Why would you need advice on dating two girls?"

"What makes you think that I have a single girlfriend?"

"..."

"..."

"You are kidding, right?"

Harry rolled his eyes. " I am not kidding. I am dating two girls and am in a three way relationship. Something that I am yet to understand."

"MY GODSON! I AM SOOO PROUD. ALREADY DATING TWO GIRLS AND IN A THREE WAY RELATIONSHIP" Sirius wailed and wiped imaginary tears.

"Glad to know that you approve." Harry said dryly at Sirius's antics.

"You didn't tell me the other girls name."

"You promise not to tell anyone?" At Sirius nod, Harry continued, " Daphne Greengrass."

"You are dating heiress Greengrass and Bones!?"

Harry nodded.

"MY GODSON! I AM SOOO PROUD. ALREADY DATING TWO HEIRESSES AND IN A THREE WAY RELATIONSHIP WITH THEM. AND HE ISN'T EVEN 14!" Sirius wailed again.

After answering a few more questions, most of which were vague answers, Harry got up from the seat having finished lunch. Sirius had given no concrete advice. But Harry was Happy. It was the first time someone had asked about his school year and everything. He had never had that experience before.

"Harry, I just wanted to inform you that tomorrow we are having a meeting with my cousin. She was disowned from House Black because she married a muggleborn. Also on 18th June there is the Summer session of the Wizengamot. If you want to attend, then you can as Heir Potter-Black."

Harry had completely forgotten about that.

The Summer session of the Wizengamot was held every year on the third Saturday of June. During this, usually several heirs attended to view the proceedings and get an experience for the future. It was not compulsory but most Lords preferred to give a taste to their heirs. It was a common practice. Even though Harry couldn't vote, he could voice his opinion as he was the head of house Potter and not a mere Heir. If a Lord was present, the heirs sat quietly and observed.

The return of House Potter and Black was necessary. The seats were vacant for more than a decade. They needed to be back with a bang. Harry would need to think of something to gain positive attention to fortify their return.

"I would be coming."

Harry sat on a seat in the living room. They were waiting for Sirius's cousin, Andromeda Tonks. He wondered if she was related to the bubbly auror. He hoped that this Andromeda was Tonks's mother. Sirius had mentioned that Andromeda was coming with her Husband and Daughter but hadn't mentioned their names.

In the morning at 6.30, he had flooed to Flitwick's house for the practice. He had used the time turner to exercise and have some extra sleep between the exercise and the dueling. Now, he was waiting for the guests that were scheduled to arrive at 11. It was 10.58 according to his watch. Sirius was sitting besides him. Remus was going to pick up the guests from the parlor as the Steward of house Potter- Black.

Harry had convinced Remus with a combination of emotional blackmail, sheer logic and puppy-dog eyes. He had signed a contract an hour ago. Sirius and Harry had given him a Salary(a little more than necessary), a room on board, a monthly stipend and wolfsbane potion for every full moon. Remus had tried to protest but they were much more stubborn then him.

Harry heard the chime signaling that someone had came through the floo. There were two more. A moment later Remus entered the room, followed by a woman in her late thirties, a pot-bellied man and then She-Who-Must-Not-be-Named Tonks. Today, her hair was black, like the woman who Harry had deduced to be her mother.

"Sirius." Andromeda said. Sirius got up and swiftly pulled her into a hug.

"Andi" Sirius whispered.

Harry saw Tonks give him a grin and wave. Harry smiled back.

The two adults broke off from their embrace. Andromeda turned to Harry. "Heir Potter."

"Technically it's Heir Potter-Black though, you can call me Harry. We are family after all. It is a pleasure to meet you, Mrs. Tonks." Harry said kissing her knuckles. He shook hands with the pot bellied man who introduced himself as Ted Tonks. Tonks hugged him in greeting.

Harry turned and walked towards the couch. "What are you all waiting for? Do you plan to keep standing?" Harry asked without turning back.

The adults scrambled and took their seats. The Tonks family occupied a sofa, Remus took an arm chair and Harry and Sirius sat on the recliner chairs. Harry had claimed one for himself as soon as he had seen it the previous day. It was extremely comfy.

The adults engaged in light conversation for a few minutes before Sirius brought up the main topic.

"Andi, I called you all here today because I wanted to reinstate you into the House Black."

"What are the conditions?"

"We called you here to reinstate you into the Most Noble and Most Ancient House of Black, because we feel that the decision of your disownment is unfair. We have decided to reinstate you without any conditions. Same goes for Tonks." Harry replied pointing at Nymphadora.

"Then I would love to be a part of House Black again." Andromeda said.

They soon conducted the ceremony of reinstating them as members of House Black. A letter soon came from Gringotts stating the same.

"So, Harry, how is it going. All well at Hogwarts." Tonks asked

"Yup. Everything is fine. Topped the year and also won the Quidditch cup this year."

"Woah! You came first. When's the party?"

"I am not throwing a party for a simple reason as coming first in school exams. I have many more things to worry about."

"Liiikeee?" Tonks asked in a tone that screamed the question - What worries could a thirteen-fucking-year old have.

"Pup here is preparing for the U-18 ICW World Dueling league next month." Sirius answered.

"Really?"

"Yes"

"Oooh... So, can I duel you?"

"If you wish. I will love to. Just don't cry when you get your ass handed to you." Harry replied.

Tonks snorted and said, "You wish."

Soon they stood in front of each other in the house's basement. Sirius and Nymphadora's parents stood in a corner, away from them. They did the customary protection charm and bowed to each other before walking away and taking stance.

"3... 2... 1... BEGIN." Sirius's voice rang through the basement.

Harry quickly shot off a bludgeoner, a Stupefy, a bone-breaker, a piercing curse, a concussion hex, a Confoundo. The spell chain was so fast and powerful that the standard auror shield that the girl had erected broke quickly and she was hit by the concussion hex. The Confoundo just sailed over her head as she fell to the floor. Harry immediately disarmed her before doing a quick counter to the spell.

"Owww... Shit! I just lost to a 13 year old!"

"You did. I hate to do this but... Told you so." Harry nodded in agreement.

"You won because I wasn't going all out on you."

"Well, then let's do it again. Now don't hold back." Harry replied.

They got into stance again. This time as soon as the signal was given, Tonks sent a flock of birds at him. Harry erected a wall of fire and burnt them before sending the fire at his opponent and swatted away a Stunner and bone-breaker. Tonks defended by shooting water at the fire balls and extinguishing them.

Harry used the water to form an ice spike which shot at Tonks. She dodged it band shielded from a Reducto. A couple of spells later that shield fell and Tonks was again on the ground, stunned and disarmed.

Harry enervated her. She blearily opened her eyes.

"Wh-what happened." Then she saw Harry with her wand in his hands. "OH FUCK!"

Harry gracefully stepped out of a fireplace in the ministry atrium and waved his wand over his clothes, vanishing the soot from the floo travel. There were quiet a few people in the atrium. Some were reporters, some were normal ministry workers. The auror presence was heavy as there were some were Lords and Ladies on the Wizengamot still there in the atrium. Harry was there to attend the summer session in the Wizengamot too.

The fire behind him turned green and Sirius came out and conducted the same process as he did. They both walked to the guard desk and presented their wands. After receiving the slip they both walked to the lift.

"Wizengamot Courtroom please." Sirius told the auror who was sitting as the lift man for security.

They soon entered the chambers. The first session was from 10.30 to 1. After that they would break for Lunch and reconvene at 2.30.

It was 10.10 already by the time they entered. Harry immediately spotted Susan and Daphne in the courtroom. They both looked smoking hot in formal robes. Harry nodded at Sirius and they separated to go in different directions to play politics. Harry had assured Sirius that he would be able to handle himself and Sirius had no doubts as he had seen Harry handle Umbridge.

Harry walked towards Daphne. She was standing with her Father who was talking to Lady Marchbanks.

"Lady Marchbanks, Lord Greengrass, Heiress Greengrass." He greeted and kissed the knuckles of the females and shook hands with Lord Greengrass. Marchbanks greeted him before she was drawn away by another old lady.

"Heir Potter." Lord Greengrass greeted.

"It is Heir Potter-Black now. But I told you to call me Harry, Cyrus."

"Of course, Harry." He said before he leaned in and whispered, "Or should I say my daughter's boyfriend."

Harry smiled at him. "So you are well informed."

"Obviously. I heard that you are dating my daughter and Heiress Bones too."

"The correct term would be we are in a three-way relationship, I believe. And it was your daughter's idea. Who would say no to two intelligent, beautiful girls?"

Cyrus nodded. "Treat her well." He said in an 'or else' tone.

"I promise." He smiled back at him and left him with Daphne.

"Daphne."

"Harry. How's your preparation going?"

"Good. I have four hours of dueling session with Flitwick everyday. At end of it I am drained but the practice is good. Hey, there's Susan. Let's go." He said walking with Daphne towards Susan and Amelia.

"Susan. Amelia." He greeted.

"Harry!" Susan grinned at him.

"Mr. Potter, I wished to ask you what did you do at the platform?" Amelia asked with narrow eyes.

"I kissed my girlfriend goodbye." He casually replied.

"And why did you run away after that?"

"What? I didn't run away. I had a busy schedule so had to hurry."

"And it had nothing to do with the fact that you didn't want to face me?" She said with a McGonagall worthy glare. The woman was scary, Harry would give that to her.

Harry raised an eyebrow. "What answers? I vividly remember that you were the one who told me to date Susan at Sirius's trail."

"I certainly did not. I just said that you were my niece's age and you shouldn't flirt with me."

"Which meant that I should leave you alone and go after your niece. Fortunately she was willing." Harry winked at Susan.

"Auntie, leave poor Harry alone. We have had this conversation. I would like you to meet Daphne Greengrass." Susan said before adding in a low voice, "My and Harry's girlfriend."

Amelia looked at Harry and Daphne who were both grinning at her. She groaned. "Kids these days."

"Now, Amelia, no need to be jealous. I am sure that you will find a man soon. I can set you up with Sirius if you want. He has told me that you dated in your seventh year. Actually, keep your next Saturday free. I will send Sirius."

This time either Amelia had came prepared or was actually for the idea because she immediately said, "Sure. I will keep my next Saturday free. Tell him to pick me for lunch from Bones Manor."

"I will. Lets go and take our seats. Dumbledore has arrived." The three kids made their way up to their seats. Amelia would obviously be sitting on her Head of DMLE chair.

"Where are you going to be seated Daphne?"

"Besides my father. He will conjure me a chair to seat beside him."

"Oh, then allow me instead." Harry said, conjuring a plush armchair with the green crest on it. He made sure that Daphne would sit beside him rather than away from him.

"Thank you, Harry."

"I am just doing my duty as a responsible boyfriend." He whispered and took his seat. Susan already was seated comfortably on the Bones chair. She and Daphne won't be allowed to speak, but Harry would. He may not be allowed to vote but he could still voice his opinion like any other member of the body.

The gavel was banged. "Members of the Wizengamot. We shall begin at 10.30 sharp. Please take your seats." Dumbledore's voice boomed in the chamber." The conversations broke off and people scrambled to take their seats. A young guy, who looked no older than 25, made his way to Harry's row(The seats with MNMA Houses) and stopped in front of them.

"Heiress Greengrass, Heir Potter, And Heiress Bones. It is a pleasure to meet you all. I am Robert Albertos, Heir Albertos. I think it is your first time in here?" He said shaking Harry's hand and kissing his girlfriends knuckles as the customary greeting.

"Heir Albertos, Likewise. Yes it is my first time in here." Daphne replied.

"Mine too." Susan chirped

"I have been here for my godfather's trial."

"Hmmm... But not for a session in which they pass laws and bills like today's have you?" Harry shook his head.

"Robert! How are you? And where's your father?" A voice broke their conversation.

Robert turned to see Cyrus Greengrass walking towards them.

"Lord Greengrass. I am fine. My father is in Maldives celebrating his Silver Jubilee with mother."

"Oh. Then please send them my congratulations."

"I will." Robert replied before turning to Harry, "By the way, I saw the memory of the trial. I must say, you were awesome."

"Thank you, Heir Albertos." He nodded and took his seat. Sirius had already taken his seat at the right end of the row where the Black seat was. He smiled and waved at him. Harry shot him a grin.

"Order in the Court Room. I, Chief Warlock of the Wizengamot, Albus Percival Wulfric Brian Dumbledore, call the summer session of the Wizengamot of year 1994 to order. Seal the doors."

Harry looked around the room. The minister and Department Heads were in their assigned seats. The Scribe's seat was occupied by a thin, balding man who was ready with a stack of parchment and a quill poised to be used. There were a few aurors standing around for security. The toad in pink was sitting in the ministry chair with a stack of paper in her hands.

'The toad is likely going to introduce a bill today from the ministry seat.' The ministry workers were usually the ones who would propose bills in the Wizengamot sessions. It was rare for a lord to put one forth. The ministry worker put forth a bill, usually regarding to the affairs of the department.

"Does anyone have any notices to give?" Dumbledore asked. Several people, including Sirius and Harry raised their wands. Dumbledore chose them to declare their notices one by one. A couple of people's passing was announced, three had new people born in their family, one marriage was declared, three bethorals, one guy was a new lord in the Wizengamot as he was promoted from heir to lord.

"Lord Black."

"Dear members of the Wizengamot. I stand before you to inform you of the fact, that I now am the New Lord Black." Sirius said flashing his Lord ring. "Furthermore, I declare Harry James Potter as the new Heir Black." Harry stood up from his seat and showed them the Black heir ring. Whispers broke out in the Chamber. "Also, as of five days ago, Andromeda Tonks is reinstated into the Black family, and so is her daughter Nymphadora Tonks. That's all. Thank you." Whispering continued. some discussed the fact that the Boy-Who-Lived was the new Heir Black, some about reinstating Andromeda.

"Order in the court room." Dumbledore boomed and everyone quietened. "Thank you. Heir Potter- Black, your notices."

"Thank you, Chief Warlock. As Lord Black already said, I am now the new Heir Black. I have also taken my mantle as the Head of the Most Noble and Most Ancient House of Potter. I would also like to inform this esteemed body that House Potter has recently made a new fund, known as the Lily Potter-Orphan's Fund. It aims to pay the fees of magical children who are orphans and can not pay for their Hogwarts education as the limit of the muggleborn and muggle-raised fund for Hogwarts is already low and limited. So House Potter has made this fund in order to support such children. A single orphaned magical child's Hogwarts education fee and the costs for books and other equipment along with a stipend would be paid for, by House Potter every year. It will be in the hands of the deputy Headmistress to select such a student. This fund already has 500,000G in it ensuring that the 7 years of Hogwarts education for a student in this year's batch and the coming 25 batches will be paid in full atleast with the current amount. If some other House or person wishes to donate, we can increase the number of students who would receive this privilege every year." Harry finished.

Whispers again broke out in the court room. It was a rather generous amount for them. For Harry it was big, but it would hardly put a dent in his finances. The amount was 2500G for a year of a student's education including everything like equipment and the stipend. That amount would be replenished within a week in the Potter account due to their extensive investments. It wasn't like it was all going to be used in one go. At the max, at a single time, 17500G will be required and that was when seven students under the LPOF were at Hogwarts. It was pure mathematics. Simple.

Dumbledore cleared his throat. "Thank you Heir Potter for this generous gift. I myself will donate an amount for this fund."

"Thank you Chief Warlock." Harry replied with a bow and sat back in his chair. The announcements continued. Afterwards a motion to ask questions Ministry heads regarding the security and arrangements for the Quidditch world cup was passed. Ludo Bagman answered a few questions from the Lords and the other members. Harry came to know that the ministry had booked a huge muggle establishment to host the event. There were wards erected on it temporarily by the Ministry warders. Also there will be auror presence in heavy numbers to protect the citizens, foreign visitors and the VIPs.

A short five minute break was taken so that the people could visit the loo and stretch their legs. After that they moved to the bills being proposed by the Ministry. The first one to be proposed was by the Senior Undersecretary, Dolores Umbridge.

"Hem- Hem. Dear members of the Wizengamot." She began in her high-pitched-irritatingly- girly voice. "I stand before you all today to propose a bill to regulate the danger the Werewolves possesses to the wizarding society. Werewolves pose an immense danger to us. They are beasts that in my opinion need to be controlled. These blood thirsty beasts have in the past caused several deaths and converted respectable citizens into beasts like them. They have no control over themselves and just love to spread death and chaos. So I am proposing that a registry for these creatures be formed. It will also enable the ministry to form a separate squad to put down these beasts if they wander close to a person. Also these beasts should not be allowed near normal upstanding citizens, so I propose that we restrict their job opportunities so that a prestigious post doesn't go to a mindless beast and instead are taken by upstanding citizens of the society. Those who register will be rehoused far away from the normal civilization for safety. Also they should be classified as beasts so that they can be put down without legal repercussions and need for procedures."

Harry cast a glance at Sirius as the vile woman continued her bitching and saw a furious expression on his face. Dumbledore had a disapproving look on his face and was furiously writing somethings down. Harry himself had taken some pointers. Once she finished Dumbledore said, "Very well, if anyone wants to speak regarding this proposal right now, they should raise their wands or else we shall take a small break to discuss this proposal amongst ourselves and then debate if we should make this proposal into a bill." Dumbledore said casting a glance at Lord Jones. Harry immediately knew that all the notes Dumbledore had taken would be spoken by Lord Jones

Harry raised his wand. Fuck the break. He was going to destroy this bill now. He also shot Sirius a look saying not to interfere. He was going to handle it.

"Heir Potter-Black? You want to speak regarding this proposal now?" Dumbledore asked in a skeptical, urgent tone. He had expected a break to be declared so he could politick his way.

"That is exactly why I raised my wand, Chief Warlock. I assure you I wasn't stretching with my wand tip glowing." Harry said dryly. Some snickers were heard in the chamber. Others leaned forward in interest.

"Very well. Heir Potter-Black, you have the floor to express your opinion about this proposal of Madame Umbridge." Dumbledore said.

"Thank you. Now, as for my opinion on this bill, I would say that it is complete, utter shit which poses more danger to Britain than Werewolves themselves."

"Hem-Hem."

"Let us go through the points made by the... Ministry worker. First she said that Werewolves are mindless beasts. It is as if she believes that it is a everyday scenario. I would like to correct this misconception. They loose their minds during one night a month, which can be prevented by the Wolfsbane potion. Secondly, no person voluntarily gets converted into a werewolf. They are bitten without consent. Also not all are such as you described. It was a group of certain werewolves led by Fenrir Greyback who attacked citizens and converted innocent people into werewolves. Most of these just want to live a normal life and usually isolate themselves during the full moon. Furthermore, there have not been a single werewolf conversion reported in the last 5 years, so I really do not understand the need for this registration or actually separating and rehousing them when the werewolf activity is nil."

"Hem-hem, Mr. Potter -"

"It is Heir Potter-Black you etiquette-less uneducated amnesic woman. And stop croaking when I am speaking. You can speak after I am done." Harry shut her up before she could continue. Several people snickered at Umbridge's rapidly reddening face.

"So as I was saying before a rude, amnesic woman interrupted, this bill poses more danger than werewolves themselves. It was proposed that Werewolves are prevented from getting jobs, which will cause them to loose a source of income. This will make their financial conditions deplorable and may lead them to commit crimes like thievery to fill their own stomachs. As it is said, an empty mind is a devil's workshop. Currently the werewolves are happy and content with what they are getting. Why do we need to rip their normal life away?" Harry looked around the chamber. Several people were nodding in agreement.

"Also you said that you will relocate them. Which sane person would leave their homes, friends and families willingly? Also what about the costs incurred by the ministry? There are 250 werewolves currently alive by approximation as per the last wizarding census. That means relocating 250 people at the minimum plus possibly their families. Why use so much of the taxpayers money to solve a problem that doesn't exist? And to have a separate squad to merely protect people in a possibility that a werewolf would attack them once in a month? A thing which hasn't been witnessed for the last 5 years. That is a complete and utter waste of money." By now, most of the Wizengamot was nodding at the logic. Dumbledore shot him a grin approving it.

"And furthermore, you want to take away their basic human rights by classifying them as a beast. You wish to take away the Human rights of a human being who is not in that form for like 6 hours a month. What of the rest 29 days 18 hours when they are human. Also do you know what people do when their rights are taken away? They REBEL."

"Let me describe the scenario which will happen if this shitty proposal passes- Once the proposal is passed, 250 people along with their families are moved to a remote location. The life they had been living peacefully has been disrupted due to a law needlessly passed. They now have no prospect of getting employment. Their savings will soon run out. So a group of werewolves start stealing... It fulfills their need for a short time. But then, the aurors catch some of them and kill them as they are classified as beasts instead of humans. The other werewolves will get angry due to this and decide to get revenge. So they will adopt the same tactic as done by Fenrir Greyback in the blood-war. They will place themselves near a wizarding family and bite them when transformed. And Bam! A new group of people have their lives ripped away because they are werewolves now! And do you all realize who they are to likely target in such a scenario?" Harry took a dramatic pause. "Families on this body of course! The Wizengamot would have passed the bill which made their lives hell so in retaliation they will do the same to us."

Silence. Not a single person spoke.

Umbridge was quiet red.

Harry conjured a glass of water and took a sip. "During the blood war, the group of werewolves, led by Greyback, who had joined Voldemort-" There were several flinches and shrieks but Harry ignored them, "- was due to the fact that they were discriminated against as it was stated in quiet a few interrogations. They had been promised equal rights by Voldemort- a chance to live as a human than a beast, something the ministry had denied them. If we pass this proposal today, their conditions would worsen and the next dark lord who would rise would immediately have their support. Lycanthropy is a disease, not their choice. No person would go and willingly become a werewolf. I implore you to think about this. The same goes not only for werewolves but other creatures and part creatures too, be it Centaurs, Merfolk, Veelas, goblins, so on and so forth. If we take away their rights, they will rebel. Why torment a group, when you can leave peacefully as a single-magical community where magic thrives freely and every magical-being lives in harmony? Thank you."

Applause filled the room at the passionate speech. Several people gave Harry a standing ovation including Sirius, Dumbledore, Fudge and Madame Bones.

Harry smiled at them and took another sip of water from the glass. He had shaken several people today with his impromptu speech. Also he had cemented his position as a capable future Lord Potter-Black with this speech.

"How was I?" Harry whispered to Susan and Daphne once everyone settled down.

"Fucking Brilliant." Susan said.

"It was quiet a speech. You looked hot while saying it." Daphne whispered.

"So will I get some reward?" Harry whispered back hopefully.

"Hmm... I will consider it."

"Fair enough."

The next day Harry had made Headlines on the front page. He was the new Heir Black, had made the Lily Potter Orphan-Fund and had given a passionate speech in front of the Wizengamot after all. His words, 'Why torment a group (of magical beings), when you can leave peacefully as a single-magical community where magic thrives freely and every magical-being lives in harmony?' Was printed on the front page as an introduction headline to the article which highlighted all the key points of his speech.

During the Lunch Break, several people had approached him regarding his speech as well as the fund. Lord Greengrass was positively beaming at him as he complimented Harry about his performance. Even the minister personally came to lick his ass and further his own political standing by it. The werewolf proposal was scrapped immediately with 100% votes against it. Several people had discussed with him the possibility of scrapping the previous laws which discriminated against part creatures and magical beings.

He also received several letters of gratitude from various people for his speech. Even Professor Flitwick had gone a bit easy on him in the morning session.

After the Wizengamot session had ended, Harry had asked permission to take Daphne and Susan on a date in the muggle world. They had been permitted to do so by their respective guardians after being told to bring them back home by 10. That was a lot of time that Harry had gotten considering it was not even 6PM when he had asked them. Their clothes were transfigured by Harry into muggle appropriate clothing. This all happened after Harry was mobbed by reporters and he had answered their questions.

FLASHBACK

Once they came out into the muggle world they were free from Harry's fame. Now Harry was simply a normal person instead of a world famous wizard. Harry immediately asked them if they would like a movie. He thankfully didn't need to explain what a movie was but the girls had never seen one. Neither had Harry in a movie hall atleast.

"Susan, promise me that you won't rat me out to your aunt."

"Why?"

"Because I am going to do this." Harry waved his wand around them applying a notice-me-not charm. "Hold tight." Harry said taking their arms before they disappeared with a pop and appeared in a parking lot of a mall, one which Harry had visited before.

"Wait. You just apparated." Susan said.

"Obviously. Don't look so shocked. Just don't tell your aunt. Now shall we?" Harry asked and offered them his arms to them again to lead the, further. They took his arms.

After two hours, Harry and his girlfriends came out of the Movie Hall. They had watched Disney's Lion King. It was an animated movie but the trio of lovers had enjoyed it. Susan had even cried when Mufasa died and Daphne had gushed about Simba's cuteness. Throughout the movie the girls had snuggled into Harry. Harry enjoyed the feeling of their boobs on his sides. They had even shared popcorn.

The two girls had loved the experience. After the movie they had pulled him into a clothing store and had bought quiet a few articles of clothing on Harry's expense, not that it made a difference to Harry. He was still to run out of Lucius's Galleons.. Daphne and Susan looked smoking hot in tight fitting jeans. Harry swore that they were purposefully swaying their hips to get Harry's attention to their hot ass. So he gave a light spank. It wasn't like they hadn't groped each other before while snogging.

They ended their day with a pizza at a fast food restaurant before Harry apparated them to Charing cross road from where they went to the Leaky Cauldron and flooed Home

FLASHBACK END

On June 24th, Harry found himself in the ritual Chamber again. This time he was going to do a ritual to increase the speed of his healing by several times as compared to a normal person. He was in no way going to become like the Merc with a mouth but it he would be able to heal a lot faster than a normal wizard without medical care. Cuts would automatically seal themselves within seconds of being inflicted, atleast the ones that wouldn't deep, instead of needing medical attention to seal them. Sadly he won't be able to grow limbs back if they were cut off.

Harry followed the usual procedure of removing items and then doing the ritual. This one wasn't painful like the Melius est magicae ritual but it wasn't exactly painless either.

The ritual was soon over and Harry got up.

"Check out if it has worked." Salazar said.

Harry raised an eyebrow but summoned his wand and cast a diffindo on his palm. A deep cut was made and blood started flowing. Harry hissed in pain. To his shock in a minute the cut had sealed and had stopped bleeding. Within three minutes there wasn't a single evidence that a deep cut had been made on his palm.

"Perfect." Helga said.

Harry just nodded in agreement.

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