The Survivors

Chapter 6

Chapter 6

When the trio made it back down to the ballroom Susan intercepted the group, "Well Harry you and the girls were up there for a while, did you decide to leave me out of the fun?"

Daphne blushed, but Tracey just grinned on this go around of teasing while Harry said placing the back of his hand on the girl's cheek in response, "Susan you know that if that had happened we wouldn't have been back down so soon."

Having had enough to drink though the girl didn't back down, "Oh I would know, so is it time for us all to go up now?"

This time Harry actually turned out to be the one blushing and all three girls were giggling at his stuttering before his glare turned towards Susan, "I hate you."

"I can turn in my resignation as your partner if you just really just can't stand me anymore." Susan said cheekily.

Harry rolled his eyes, "Yeah yeah yeah. Where is Kingsley anyways he said he wanted to make an announcement. I was hoping we could skip the speeches this year, but he is Minister so what are we to expect?"

Harry excused himself from the group while Susan turned to the girls,"How did you like the tour?"

Tracey groaned, "It was amazing. We saw Slytherin's Locket, and the grounds from Harry's bedroom, which was amazing."

Susan slyly asked, "So you did end up in his bedroom?"

"Yes and it's a good thing he didn't try anything because I was feeling pretty woo'd. He would've had me as an easy target." Tracey admitted with a giggle.

Daphne shook her head while Susan laughed saying, "He can be very charming when he wants. By the way don't mention to anyone you saw Slytherin's Locket. There are some things that Harry tries to keep away from the public, and if it was ever leaked to the media that he had it people would demand to see it, and I am sure he told you why he never wanted it back in the public's view?"

Both girls nodded and Susan smiled, "Good. He trusts you. When he decided to invite you into his home it was a statement to everyone here. Which has worked itself out well because everyone has spoken highly of the two of you and the conversations that have happened so it seems like everyone has accepted Harry's trust in you...be careful with that. Betrayal has paid a high price with this group of people, so just be careful what you leak out in casual conversation."

Feeling properly warned, both girls nodded, and heard Kingsleys loud booming voice, "Ladies and gentleman, my friends, and people I could consider family in all but blood. I have an exciting announcement to make."

Everyone gathered around the main area and Daphne whispered to Tracey what was about to happen, and her eyes widened in shock while a smile split her face.

Kingsley then began speaking as everyone gathered, "Five years ago today this young man." Kingsley put a hand around Harry's shoulder and pulled him closer, "Stood against a threat no one could stop. He stood against a monster who terrorized our world for thirty years, and defeated him. This man before me could have had anything. His family is among the wealthiest in England. He could have retired on an Island, or sat here in his beautiful home with whatever he desired, but instead he picked up the badge of an auror, and encouraged some of you, the finest witches and wizards in Britain to join him. You all have been led by this young man, and have made incredible choices considering your options to try and make our world a better place, and it is for that reason..." Kingsley reached into his robes and pulled out a golden badge. This badge was different from the silver ones that all the other aurors carried, "Myself and my office have decided to promote Mr. Potter from his position as Captain to the head of Department of Magical Law Enforcement. The youngest in the history of our country."