House Of Memories

Hogwarts

Ominis returned Eliza to Hogwarts the next morning; with the gifts of a newly designed scarf with matching gloves and a small box hidden in a fake book. He would know if she had found it. Handing her over to Sebastian he hugged them both, informing them he had to go back to the office to hand in his reports but it would be heavily redacted for those who was lower rankings than he was, which was 98% of the Ministry.
"If you find yourself lost or in danger Eliza, 3 times and I will come, no questions asked" pressing his lips to her forehead. After their conversation he had held her close until she drifted off asleep. For once his dreams hadn't been plagued with her voice crying and asking why, it had been instead her voice gently whispering 'My snake'

Apparating back to the Ministry Ominis collapsed into his chair, wincing at the reminder of his ribs and jaw. His boss Mr Abbot seemed to sense he had returned, bursting through with a gruff
"Well?" Sighing he threw his notes on the desk and the case file
"Located and returned to Hogwarts. She seemed to be delusional talking about how the Ministry sent teachers to teach her students. I've recommended the Nurse in the medical wing keeps an eye on her for signs of concussion or hysterical illnesses" Mr Abbot's voice softened
"Poor lass, but you got the job done Gaunt well done. You look like crap though, maybe get yourself checked out before you're given another case" he could hear a hint of relief in his voice, which caused greater suspicion for Ominis
"It is sir, I'll get the case to the records and make sure everything is in order first" retrieving his paperwork Ominis directed himself to the records room.

Checking no one was in the room with a quick yell of his name and number he got no response, pulling out his wand he thought what to have come to him
"Accio records on hidden chambers" he heard something whizzing at him with incredible speed; he knew to duck to avoid it hitting him square in the face, fumbling on the floor he found what had come to him. Stuffing it quickly in his robes he had to act inconspicuous to get it out the building.
"Ahh Gaunt my boy, you've returned?" Professor Sharp clapped his hand on Ominis' back, he had taken to Sharp's lessons like a mentor, seeking him out for instructions or advice on how to look inside the minds of those most dangerous. He hoped to achieve the same level of greatness but for now he was content learning everything he could, yet would it be right to discuss these issues with him? He had to take the risk
"Yes Sir...Sir could I ask for us to have a conversation somewhere private from prying eyes and ears soon? It's quite important and I don't know who to ask but I trust you and your experiences" it seems he would have to take the risk and hope Sharp was on his side
"Of course, come to my office in Hogwarts in a hour shall we say? It sounds important" he nodded at Sharp, gulping at what this could mean if he was discovered if Sharp chose to out him for his defiance. Taking records that wasn't required for a case, questioning the Ministry's actions and changing his reports to appear like Eliza was simply a woman who had gone delusional and ran off for no reason, he had taken care to exclude those about the chambers and her searching for them and presumably blackmailed.

He spent half an hour checking his office over and over for devices that could be listening to him or seeing his office, how was it the Mr Abbot knew of his return so quickly. He had told no one he was coming back!
Apparating to outside of Hogwarts he could hear the students walking around the grounds, pausing briefly when he walked through them with whispers of him looking scary or wonder why he was there, and the occasional questions on why he had his wand flashing like that, he hoped he looked cold as he walked through them, that their questions didn't bother him.
"Come on students no dawdling! Get to your lessons and you best hope none of you are with me because if you are late then you will receive detention! Mr Gaunt, didn't expect you back yet again, what can we do for you" Oh Eliza, using formalities are we, he smirked at her
"Miss Dorian. I'm here to meet with Professor Sharp in his office, I have a predicament I need his advice on and he said I could come meet him so I'm on my way there now. Could you maybe escort me?" she giggled but coughed when a student whispered nearby, placing her hand on his wrist she gently tugged him along. Yes he new his way around the castle as did his wand but he was taking advantage of running into her again.

The hallways seemed to have died down before the dungeons, based off the steps there was a discreet hallway nearby, and he couldn't resist seeing how she would react to his change. Pulling her down the hallway Ominis ran his hand through her hair, his other hand tugged her closer by the waist to kiss her with the intensity of a burning fire- her mouth gave his tongue entry to hers, snaking her hands up to his hair to gently tug it. He could feel the scarf around her neck and the ring now back on her dainty finger- her lips softer than a pillow. Pulling back he realised he couldn't be late to his meeting or he would have a lot of answers to give Sharp. Continuing the walk to the office Eliza knocked on the door
"Professor Sharp, Mr Gaunt is here to see you I've brought him directly to your office. I'll take my leave" he bowed and took the seat opposite Sharp
"Now, whats this about?" Pulling the folder from his robe he dropped it on the table between them
"I have reason to believe something is happening in the Ministry that needs to be unveiled. If you remember in 5th year when Miss Dorian found the chamber under the school along with the multiple ones before that with Professor Figg. As you helped with the last one when they was overrun with trolls, goblins and such. Well when Miss Dorian went missing the previous Auror thought it was just her running off with a lover and such- yet when I tracked her down she had left notes on how she was searching for a potentially hidden chamber somewhere residing in one of the Sacred 28, she had gone through 26 and found nothing. She went on about this one had the chance to heal diseases, incurable illnesses and curses- she would have gone on to find the other 2 if she had the chance but it made me curious especially as Mr Abbot seemed almost relieved when I mentioned she seemed delusional and had just ran off. I know I should have been honest in my report but I believe she is being blackmailed also. That and the Ministry shouldn't know she has ancient magick; I remember you telling me that only myself, you, Weasley and Mr Sallow knew of her gift. Yet Mr Abbot knew. Honestly. I am concerned" He knew that sigh that Sharp was doing, it was a mixture of anger yet pride.
"Ominis I won't be too angry about this, faking your reports is one thing along with taking this paperwork but I believe you have genuine concerns, I skimmed through these whilst you was explaining and there is another. It says it's located in the Lestrange graveyard with the abandoned crypt that was ignored after one of the ancestors they had married a muggle. It doesn't explain what it contains but only those with a magick no longer around can get to it, along with gift from Salazar Slytherin. Maybe they found out about Miss Dorian and assumed if she had ancient magick she may also have the gift of Parselmouth" Ominis scoffed; if she had a gift like that she would have most likely figured it out by now as most of those with said gift knew from a very young age. And he knew she would scold him when they was together for him talking to her with it, yet it was like another language that he would slide into in when he was over emotional.
"What do I do with this information Sir? I feel she will try to search when she next has a chance but she also is at risk also of going missing again. I would accompany her but I would need to find a reason to take leave" another thud of the desk, his hand felt around for the object that gave uh a hefty noise
"Well lucky for you, you need to take time off anyway since you look like crap and need to recover before other cases go on your desk, use it as your reasoning to go look, I'll keep an ear out for any information of interest..." Ominis stood to leave, Sharp gave a hearty chuckle
"One more thing Mr Gaunt, you might want to adjust your shirt and hair. I think Miss Dorian messed it up in that hallway" his cheeks burned, how did he know?!

He knew he couldn't go searching with just Eliza or there would be a mix of tension and more questions to answer. Making his way to Sebastians classroom he waited for the students to pour out for their next lesson, leant against the wall
"Seb I have a task for myself, you and Eliza"
"What task?"
"We're going to the graveyard of the Lestrange family, final chambers there. We'll do so in a week, gives me time to get all reports out the way and prepare for my time off. Gives you and Eliza time to get covers for the lessons also" Walking up the millions of stairs to her office he could hear her explaining what defensive charms are vital even in a life or death situation. Knocking on the door he heard her pause briefly
"Enter"
"Miss Dorian apologies for interrupting your lesson"
"No it's perfectly fine, Miss Kendall have a break, we will resume in 5 minutes" closing the door behind her his had pressed against the door- her shoulder brushed his arm
"Next week get cover for your classes, I've found the final chamber. Me, you and Sebastian are going to find it" Merlin did she smell amazing! If he had it his way he would have gone for more than just a secret kiss, he would have loved to have tasted the side of her neck, have her breathing unsteady for him.
"I'll see you then Mr Gaunt" her voice still breathless from before. He didn't want to leave, but he had to get everything ready.