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Dumbledore wasn't sure why he was being summoned to the Ministry but after alerting Minerva to the summons, he headed out of Hogwarts. He still had so much to do and this wasn't helping things. He was going to make sure Cornelius learned he just couldn't summon him on a whim. He was Albus Dumbledore and he was the one in charge of this world and soon the muggle world.
Dumbledore entered the Ministry smiling and greeting everyone. He was almost to the Minister's office when Madam Bones appeared with Kingsley Shacklebolt. "Amelia, Kingsley, how delightful to see you this fine afternoon."
Albus Percival Wulfric Brian Dumbledore you are under arrest." Madam Bones nodded to Kingsley.
Dumbledore raised a brow and flicked his wrist. His wand was in his hand and he was ready to cast a memory charm when a ward poked him in his back. "I wouldn't do it, Albus."
"Alastor? What is the meaning of this?" Dumbledore watched as his wand was yanked out of his hand. "What is going on?"
"We are still sorting through the different charges but the main one is murder as well as several charges of illegally mind-altering several Aurors, illegal use of controlled potions, and well, I am sure after I finish reviewing the memories of today's events, there will be more. Mad-Eye escort Albus to the cell next to his mistress and their daughter."
Dumbledore's eyes went wide. What had Molly and Ginny done now? What did they tell the Ministry? What had the pair done to his ruin his plans? He didn't resist as the magical cuffs were placed on his wrists. He couldn't feel his magic and was pondering what was going on as he was escorted to the holding cell area. He needed to figure out what the pair had revealed.
Molly had been his secret keeper for decades. He didn't think she would have revealed anything but his daughter? Well, she was a loose cannon when she didn't get her way and the girl had wanted Harry Potter and then Arcturus. He had told his daughter he would make sure the marriage contract wouldn't be in place for long. It would be easy to remove Draco Malfoy from the magical world. Draco was sorted into Slytherin but the boy wasn't his father or grandfather. Draco's temper ruled and he would have been able to use it.
Dumbledore was thankful he didn't provide his daughter with his plans or what he had done in the past. Molly, now why was she in a holding cell? The woman must have done something to keep their daughter from opening her mouth and got into trouble. It would be an easy fix once he figured out what Amelia knew. He would need to see the complete memories and figure out how to discredit those memories.
Dumbledore smirked, knowing and proving it was two different things. His reputation would require them to have hard evidence not just hearsay. He could use that. After all, it was his word that got so many sent to Azkaban because they didn't agree with his policies or might create an issue later. He had done it with Sirius Black to keep him from gaining control over Harry.
Dumbledore lost his smirk as he thought of Harry Potter and Arcturus Peverell. He needed those two if he was to keep control over the Wizenagamot and the ICW. He would have to direct Severus to put his full attention on locating Harry Potter and slipping a potion to Arcturus. He couldn't permit his plans to fail because his daughter couldn't keep her mouth shut.
Why didn't his two children get his brains and ability to keep their mouths shut? Instead, they inherited their mother's attitude and lack of control over their mouth. It had taken Dumbledore years to get Molly to act as if she was the perfect mother and use her voice as he wanted her to do. She was the one who made sure the rumors were released in Diagon Alley and push anyone in Slytherin was evil. His son followed his mother's example in that aspect, thank Merlin.
"Alastor, I need to have to send for Severus. I need to speak to him. I believe this is a plot to discredit my good name." Dumbledore arched a brow at the cell he was standing in front of. He couldn't see Molly or Ginny. He needed to speak to the two so he could figure out what happened. "Perhaps a cell closer to Molly and Ginny?"
"Sure, let me get on that as soon as I finish the second purge from the potions and compulsions you placed on me. I am sure Severus will rush right over here after Amelia has every staff member scanned for potions and compulsions." Mad-Eye pushed Dumbledore into the cell. "Your barrister will be summoned once the charges are settled. I wouldn't hold my breath since the list of charges has been growing since lunch." Mad-Eye cast the spell to activate the wards on the cell. "You are worse than the Dark Lord. He was honest in his dealings even if I didn't agree with his policies." Mad-Eye turned and left the cell.
Dumbledore started to work on trying to feel his magic. He could break the wards with some wandless magic. However, the idea was removed from him when a group of five Aurors stepped into his line of sight. Two moved to stand on each side of the cell while the other three summoned chairs and sat down opposite his cell. They sat down facing his cell. "Perhaps one of you might fetch me a drink of water or some tea?" He didn't get a response but a house-elf appeared in the cell and with magic removed everything from him but his robe. His hidden port-key, his hidden wand, his glasses, his lemon drops, and his hidden runic glamour stone.
The three watched as Dumbledore reverted to his true form. He was a bit smaller. His frame caused him to stoop over a bit, the long full beard disappeared to be replaced by a pock marked beardless face with building eyes, a big red nose, and thin lips. His head had a few strands of hair. His robes were tattered and clung to his skinny frame. Dumbledore had bright think pink socks on. "I think we need to get Madam Bones here to see this." The guard sitting in the middle opposite him stood up.
"Yes, I agree. She will want to see the changes and might suggest someone come and scan him for anything else hidden." The short guard on the right of the middle man agreed.
Dumbledore raised his hands and felt his face. He was looking his true age. He had hoped to keep the illusion of appearing a lot younger than he truly was with the runic glamour stone. He wanted to curse. Every single plan was failing. Where did his plans go wrong? Dumbledore was truly stumped. It was the same basic plan he used for Tom and Severus. They turned out how he wanted them to turn out.
Was it because he did something wrong when he stole Reggie's child? No, he had done that a few times. He needed a dark child to die as he didn't want to endanger any children of the light when the final confrontation was set up between light and dark. Yes, so what, the brat would die but he would be able to fulfill his plan of ruling the world.
Harry's disappearance didn't explain everything else. It didn't explain the marriage contract. The fault of that was on his daughter. It wasn't Harry's fault he was in a cell. It was the fault of his daughter. He was going to have to do something about her. He couldn't even blame Arcturus lack of listening to him on Harry as the man had never met Harry. The loss of the funds was Artucus' fault, so again, not Harry. The articles weren't Harry's fault either. It was the beetle form of Rita Skeeter. He needed to deal with her once and for all. The new staff at Hogwarts wasn't Harry's fault either. For the first time in his life, Dumbledore was truly stumped on what to do and how to fix everything.
Dumbledore was aware that one or two key words or even bribing some people wouldn't get him out of this mess easily. He needed to discover what happened. He needed to know what his daughter did. He needed--Oh, Hell's Bells, he needed so much information that he had no way of gaining access to even if he did gain access to his daughter. He needed to know what evidence Amelia had. He needed to gain access to Arcturus so he could make sure the vote would go the way that would enable him to be free.
"Merlin, it must be the runic stone that Meru removed from him.' Madam Bones was looking in the cell. "I want your memories of the shifting and I will pull the recording evidence as well. Make sure to get it done before you are off duty. Your relief will be here in an hour." Madam Bones shook her head. "I do wonder what else you have been hiding, Albus?"
"I am sure it is a slight misunderstanding." Dumbledore's voice cracked a bit as he spoke. His soft gentle tone was gone as his true raspy voice hit hs ears. "I just need to speak to Ginny as it sounds as if she is confused. I am not her father."
Madam Bones smiled. "We pulled the records. Nice job in your attempt to cover up the magical birth certificate but we have it as well as Ronald's. Do make yourself comfortable as it will be a long time before you will be released."
Harry smiled from the shadows. He had been watching Dumbledore and his shadow. The man had many hidden secrets and he was going to make sure everything was exposed. The truth serum Ginny and Molly had taken would be failing soon but he had already fixed that aspect as well. The pair would never be able to lie again. His father, Severus, and Lucius were able to design a runic stone that Harry made sure the pair swallowed in their drinks after their arrival at the Ministry. Harry watched as Madam Bones turned and left. Harry used the shadows to get closer to Dumbledore. He looked at the old man before fading out. He had a memory to show to his father.