Witch Hunt (Re-written)

Chapter 11, Allies and Enemies

   Not happy about being left behind, Felix decided to take Sebastian's mind off it by teaching him Expecto Patronum.
"You need a good memory. The happiest one you have..."
Was all you heard as you, Granny, Deek, Anne and Ominis left the room of requirement.
You were going to Sharp. Anne was going to Ronen. Ominis to Hecat. Deek to Weasley and Granny to Garlick.
So, you split up to head towards their classrooms.
Sharp was setting up his potions when you entered.
"I know you're there, Felix. I was wondering when you'd come talk to me." He turned, his eyes widening when he turned. "Hmm, your steps are too close to your father's. I assume you already knew about your relationship with him?"
"I'm aware he thinks I'm his child but isn't sure."
He eyed your body language, seeing it hopeful but on guard, nodding in understanding.
"De'lany was a good man, but you bare no habits or facial structure of his. Couple that with your school house, I'm inclined to believe Felix. What did you come here for?"
"We've found proof about the Ministry sending innocents to Azkaban to silence those who find out about Spavin's unsavory side dealings."
"And Mr. Sallow? You can't tell me he was an innocent party to his uncle's death."
You knew that Sebastian's circumstances could make people hesitant, but had hoped that his teachers would know him better.
"No, but I also have proof it was done in self defense. Solomon came to that catacomb to kill Sebastian and myself. I'd be more than happy to show the truth to you, if you'd trust me enough to take you to where we're staying."
"Why did you come alone? Pretty confident I would believe you? There are rumors that you went to Azkaban and broke them out. Is that true?"
He made no attempt to reach for his wand, not that his comment didn't hit as hard as a spell. "Technically, I went there to break Sebastian out. Felix was his cellmate."
"What were the reasons you decided to take it upon yourself to break a criminal free? Did you come across this evidence previously?"
"No. I used my head. Sebastian was immediately put into jail without an investigation. That was the biggest thing I couldn't get past. The other thing was, I killed Ranrock and was called a hero. Sebastian killed his abuser, the guy who was going to just watch his sister die, the guy who was going to kill me just because I was there and he's called a killer."
Sharp nodded. "The difference is, you didn't use a unforgivable."
"I'm sure Ranrock would have preferred it as opposed to being pummeled with confringo, flipendo and incendio. He still ended up just as dead as Solomon."
"Did you kill your parents with that way of thinking?"
Floored by the question, you had to do a double take. "I didn't kill my mother. As for my father," you swallowed hard, the direct stare Sharp was giving you warned you not to lie. "I killed my father, but not by my choice."
He eyed you, the interrogation having a purpose, you just couldn't figure out what.
"Felix went to Azkaban to prevent you from going, you know that right? He asked me to arrest him. It was only after that we found evidence pointing to him. My boss called it a seal on his sentence, but I knew better," he replied, moving closer, his eyes still staring hard into yours. "As an ex auror I needed to make sure you weren't under the Imperious curse. Bringing up painful memories is the fastest way to tell. Those incapable of thinking for themselves wouldn't have a reaction. You did, and you were honest with all my questions, so I will give you the chance to explain your side."
Relieved, you sighed. "Alright, this way professor."

   You did enjoy watching him get confused as you made your way further into Hogwarts rather than away from it.
And once you walked into the room, you saw all the teachers had already gathered.
"The last one to show up, huh?" Sebastian teased, his eyes moving over your head, getting the smirk to wipe off quickly.
"He wanted to make sure I wasn't under the Imperious curse," you admitted as you walked over, the twins, Felix and Ominis tensing at the mention of it.
"Or someone donning your features with polyjuice potion," Sharp added, before moving over to his fellow colleagues. "So where is this evidence you were talking about?"
You moved over carrying your bag and pulled out the confidential papers, Solomon's journal and the Minister's personal papers varying between side notes, death tally, victims and his thoughts and placed them on the table before the teachers.
"That bag has an undetectable extension charm, doesn't it?" Ronen asked way too happy about it. "You've been studying outside the curriculum. Good for you."
You cleared your throat and stepped back, embarrassment heating your cheeks. You'd only learned it to smuggle Sebastian out of Azkaban. 
"Where did you get all of these?" Weasley asked as she picked up a page.
"Someone sent me the confidential file, they claimed they were a friend of professor Fig, Miriam and George Osric. They sent those to me and said they were closing in on them. I haven't been able to find out who-"
"Auror Richard Jordon," Sharp said barely having time to look at the page. "I'd recognize this sloppy handwriting anywhere. He's a very level headed man. If he's sending this to you, then things are worse than even we might know."
"That's great," you complained softly.
"Why would he send this to a student?" Weasley asked, her tone taking an edge she only heard after she was told the truth about what you and Fig were doing.
"Jordon never acts without reason. I think given their inclination for ancient magic, that she now has mastery of, if they manage to use the Imperious curse on her, she'd make a formidable ally."
Your stomach twisted hard as a cold numbness began to spread.
"It was a good thing to bring those you care about with you, people like this don't hesitate to use them to gain the upper hand."
"All this can't just be because of the ancient magic," you replied softly, grabbing your friends attention.
"You're going to be fine-" Felix started.
"But Natty, Poppy, Garreth, professor Onai, everyone I've helped is at risk right now."
Weasley smiled, grateful you're thinking of others whilst in danger.
"My nephew is perfectly safe, we're a large family. But if it will bring you peace, we can send them an owl warning them of possible danger."
You nodded as you rubbed your temples from the pressure building there.
"Come on, let's let the professors read, while we visit your beasts." Sebastian said, already pushing you towards the closest vivarium.

     You paced, the soothing environment of the vivarium wasn't helping. Ominis, Anne and Sebastian could only watch as you spoke softly to yourself, nothing they said seeming to reach your ears.
You wanted to go bring them all to the room, but what if it was a trap or they were already gone? You also couldn't risk everyone else trying to go looking for them.
"Don't even think about it," Ominis said once you stopped. "The last time something like this happened, you went off to Azkaban alone. If you're who they're really after, you'd just serve yourself up on a plate."
"I know, but-"
Sebastian grabbed your wrist, tugging on it until you were sitting in the grass with them.
"This isn't your fault and you're not alone either. The professors will think of something. I mean, Sharp and Felix are ex-aurors. Hecat was an unspeakable. Garlick is savy with those plants. Weasley's practically the headmistress here and knows probably more than Black ever has. Ronen, may have a playful personality, but I guarantee you that if it comes down to it, he'll be an opponent to watch out for. Onai and her daughter can use wandless magic. In a fight, they'd be hard to take out."
"As much faith as you have in our abilities Mr. Sallow, we'd be horribly out numbered," Weasley said as the group of adults walked in. "But this cannot continue either. We've decided to try a gamble of sorts, in hopes of cutting the head off the snake, so to speak. To do that, we're going to need you to study hard at what we're going to teach you. As if your life depended on it, because it just might."