Harry Potter Promise NR.6
Date: 7/10/2017,
Categories:
Fiction
Fan fiction,
Author: zimbi
... desk, letting out a long sigh. Harry took a seat as well, dropping his bag on the floor. When he studied his guardian, he could see the signs of stress and fatigue lining her face. "Are you all right?" he asked cautiously. Minerva glanced up sharply, before she relaxed a little, slumping in her seat. "I'm fine, Harry, thank you." Harry shifted in his seat. "Did everything go all right with Umbridge?" Minerva's gaze narrowed minutely, as she considered correcting her young charge about showing proper respect for a professor, but she just couldn't do it. Some people just really didn't deserve it. She shook her head slightly. "You shouldn't worry about it, Harry." "I do," Harry's response was defiant, his voice almost desperate. He finally had a family, and he would do anything to protect that. Minerva smiled, her gaze warming. "Everything will be all right, Harry. Delores may be Senior Undersecretary to the Minister, but I've been teaching here for almost thirty-nine years, and that counts for something." She got up and made her way around the desk. Harry stood up, his expression worried as he watched his guardian. Minerva drew him into a hug, reassuring him. When she pulled back, Harry looked much better. The Transfiguration professor sat down in one of the seats in front of her desk, pulling Harry along with her, so that he was once more sitting in the seat he had claimed. "Harry, I know things are happening, and I know you're worried. But please try to remember that we're ...
... the adults. It's our job to take care of you. You shouldn't worry about me." She knew that her words wouldn't stop him. It was in his nature. Minerva rested a hand on his shoulder, squeezing reassuringly. "I know you want to help, Harry, but I need to impress upon you how fragile things are right now. One wrong move, and things could get so much worse. As it is, we're doing the best we can." Harry nodded, biting his lip. "Have you heard anything from Amelia?" he asked. Minerva shook her head. "Cornelius is still in charge, and doing everything in his power to remain so. I don't believe it will last much longer, but with the political climate being what it is, we need to employ all necessary caution. And that means keeping our heads down." Harry nodded, understanding. Minerva sighed, reaching up to ruffle his hair affectionately. Harry jerked away a little, but the small smile on his face said quite clearly that he enjoyed the affection his guardian was showing. "As you know, Educational Decree Number 24 gives Delores the authority to disband any club or organization. I was able to get her to reform the Quidditch team, but she vehemently refuses to consider letting the DA continue. I'm sorry, Harry." Harry nodded again, understanding, and not surprised in the least. From the classes he had had with Umbridge, he knew she wouldn't want them to actually be practicing defense. Minerva's next comment, though, had him raising an eyebrow. "However, I don't believe it would be wise to ...