Lies Revealed

Escape

Severus and the Dark Lord were sitting in their seats waiting for Sirius Black's trial to be declared officially closed and Dumbledore's to officially begin. Most of the wizarding world had been buzzing this morning with the news of what happened the previous day. Lucius was sitting next to Sirius at a table that had been summoned for the session. There was another table that was parallel to their table and no one was sitting at it but there were some glasses with a pitcher of water. Madam Bones finally entered the session and walked to her normal position next to the Minister. Minister Fudge called the session to order and turned the floor over to Madam Bones."Sirius Black, I want to thank you for taking the time to appear here today as well as everyone else. However, I must regret to inform everyone that Albus Dumbledore escaped late last night and joined Gellert Grindlewald. They are currently on the loose and every magical authority are on high alert."

Chaos erupted. Severus felt panic rising. "Dumbledore might go after Sakura."

Severus was about to stand up when Kingsley Shacklebolt appeared in front of him. "Severus, Sakura is here with Neville Longbottom. We tried to alert you but you had already left Longbottom Manor. Lady Longbottom is with them in Madam Bones' office. I am here to escort you to them and it would be good if we left now as Sakura didn't take traveling here very well."

Severus and the Dark Lord stood up. Severus had a feeling that Kingsley was understating Sakura's reaction to leaving Longbottom Manor. Sakura had been warned by him not to leave unless it was with someone that was considered family. As they were approaching Madam Bones' office, Kingsley was stopped by a group of Aurors. "We are scanning anyone who enters the different departments to prevent Dumbledore or Grindlewald from gaining access."

"Understandable." Severus was very aware of how crafty Dumbledore could be and the man would want to control the Ministry. Grindlewald was no slouch either and no one would be able to determine what that man might have done while he was imprisoned. "However, I should alert you to the fact that Dumbledore would rather have Hogwarts as he would believe no one will attack there because of the students as well as how many natural defenses the castle has."

"We have already dispatched Aurors, DoM, and the goblins to Hogwarts. Professor McGonagall opened the floo system for us to gain access to Hogwarts. We had hoped to catch you before you left. We weren't aware that you had taken your son to Longbottom Manor." Kingsley waved the group of Aurors away. They were almost to Madam Bones office when Madam Bones, Sirius Black, and Lucius joined them.

Madam Bones put up a privacy bubble. "Severus, thank you for coming. We have a few things we need to discuss with you. However, Sakura needs you first. I do believe Augusta isn't able to handle a very stressed Sakura. Lucius and Sirius are also involved in this discussion, I am hoping it won't be an issue?"

"No, it won't." Severus pulled out his emergency Sakura kit. He opened it and handed the Dark Lord two calming potions, a blanket, and summoned Sakura's stuffed bat. They had to wait for several minutes for the toy to appear.

"Trust me, this will work faster combined with Severus than any potion combine." The Dark Lord placed the calming potions safely in his pockets. He took the stuffed bat and nodded at Severus. They had a routine down and it worked. Sirius Black looked a bit confused but didn't stop them or interfere.

Madam Bones removed the privacy charm and then entered her office. Neville and Draco were on the floor giggling as Sakura went "go fish." Lady Longbottom and Narcissa looked at them as they entered. "Narcissa and Draco joined us."