Potter in Forks

Chapter 18

Jan 15

Sirius entered the Wizengamot chambers and wondered how Dumbledore had retained his position what with being kicked off the ICW and being fired from Hogwarts. He thought about the week in St. Johns talking with Hari and getting to know a bunch of wolf Shifters and vegan vampires.

A lot of his views had been called into question and discussed. Having the discussion about Light and Dark views with the others present had presented even more different viewpoints and he and Remus had spent many sleepless nights re-thinking their positions.

The books Hari loaned them to read made him think hard as well. She gave Remus books on blood related healing spells to read there as well. The fact that these books were banned from England was something to think about to. These books would enlighten people to the nature of Light and Dark; would lessen the prejudice and fear.

Brianne had listened to him. She watched patiently as he paced about the room whining about the Dark and his family and how he had spent his life trying to be a Light wizard and now his Light goddaughter had gone Dark. They had discussed what Hari had told him her beliefs were and the horrific suspicion he had of who Hari's boyfriend was.

Brianna was raised in Europe and had a broader more open mindset than British magicals. She confirmed that many healers used blood magic in their practice and that parseltongues were greatly admired in many countries. She finally told him simply to meet with them and discuss things. Not argue; not lose his famous temper, but really listen to them and judge on what they were saying and doing not what his family did or what others told him about them.

Now he found himself in an awkward position. He wanted to have more discussions. He needed to figure out for himself what Riddle really stood for because he wasn't as blind or stupid as Hari apparently hoped he was. It was clear that she was in communication with Riddle and that she didn't consider him to be the same as Voldemort. Merlin the way her face lit up when talking about Tom Riddle.

They had watched a movie one night in St. Johns. Dr. Jekyll and Mr. Hyde. Two very different personalities. One body. Dr. Jekyll horrified at the actions of Mr. Hyde, but unable to control him. Like Moony when Remus didn't take wolfsbane. Moony would rip a human to pieces and not feel remorse. Remus would be sick for days afterwards, but Sirius wouldn't blame Remus for Moony's actions. Dumbledore had driven young Riddle to desperation. Desperation – horcruxes. Horcruxes had created Voldemort – Britain's Mr. Hyde as remorseless as Moony. Destroying the horcruxes had put Tom Riddle back in control – Dr. Jekyll, Remus.

Sirius and Remus noted that Hari hadn't rid herself of her own soul sliver but hadn't brought it up to her. Issues had to be settled between them and the rift that had begun to develop needed to be healed before they addressed such a sensitive issue. She was aware that the goblins could remove it and must have her reasons for not doing so.

Sirius spied Malfoy starting to exit his private room. With a deep breath he moved to intercept him.

"Lord Malfoy," he murmured from a cautious distance.

Malfoy twitched slightly; eyed him warily. "Lord Black."

"May I have a private word? Best behavior. I swear."

Malfoy paused then nodded and stepped back into his room. Black entered and Malfoy shut the door activating privacy wards.

Sirius eyed Malfoy a moment then shored up his resolve. "I have been having some enlightening conversations with my goddaughter. She has made me realize that my...views may be out of kilter. I would like the opportunity to have frank discussions on the Dark views you hold and just what goals you are promulgating. My friend, Remus Lupin would like to be included."