It makes you wonder

Chapter 12 Year 6 part 1

"Well, the Daily Rag is full of bad news today." Narcissa stated as Tom, Severus, and Harry entered the dining room for breakfast. Lucius and Draco had already seen the headlines. The Malfoy family were waiting to see how Harry would react. Tom, Severus, and Harry took their seats.

"Where is Sirius?" Harry asked before he even looked at the offending paper.

"Something about Godric's Hollow." Narcissa stated. "He was meeting with a historian."

Harry nodded and finally looked at that paper:

Fudge and Umbridge Released

The students of Hogwarts should be worried, as their DADA teacher Professor Umbridge was released after admitting to using a Blood Quill on students with the authorization from Minister Fudge. There was no trial. She was released because she had Ministry approval. Minister Fudge stated, "Madam Umbridge has only done her duty. She set a fine example of teaching our children."

The Board of Governor's however, disagree and have refused to renew her contract. A new DADA teacher is being advertised for in these very pages.

Goblins Demand Dumbledore Produce the Basilisk

In startling news, it seems our esteem Headmaster advertised for sale a Basilisk, under the auction section with the Goblins, the Goblins have collected the bids and have been waiting for the Headmaster Dumbledore to deliver the Basilisk and it's various parts to their clients. They have stated they will be charging the Headmaster high interest until he produces said Basilisk. The auction ended almost six months ago, and he has failed to produce said product.

My question dear readers, is where did he get a Basilisk? Why hasn't anyone heard of him having a Basilisk? Why is he holding onto it now, after auctioning it off? What else is the Headmaster hiding?

Harry leaned back in his chair and thought for a few minutes. "I do believe Fudge and Umbridge will be getting a trip to our dungeons soon. He can wait a little longer, as he is an idiot and easy to control. Her, however, she will be punished." He paused. "I want to make sure Alisha is in a safe place. We will need to go and visit her and tell her to stay hidden behind the statue."

"I am sure Bella and Barty would enjoy getting Umbridge." Tom informed him. Harry nodded but they could see he was thinking of something. "Harry?"

Harry looked at Tom, let out a slow smile, turned to Severus. "I believe it is time to make some Horcruxes, seven is the lucky number and-" he got up, leaving them wondering what he was saying.

"Did he just say make some Horcruxes?" Tom was stunned. "I am not going to allow him to make any Horcruxes. We told him no Horcruxes. What is he thinking?" Tom got up from the table and almost ran out of the room with Severus hot on his heels.

"Tom, he said he wouldn't remember?" Severus wanted Tom to calm down, he needed him to calm down, he was trying to keep himself calm. They found Harry in his study with a bunch of junk on his desk.

"Good just in time. I need you to put some of your magic into each of these items. Not a lot, just enough to fool that old goat into thinking they could be Horcruxes." Harry explained as he was casting spells on the items. He wasn't really paying them any attention.

Tom looked ready to explode until he fully processed what Harry had been saying. He still didn't look happy but at least it wasn't real Horcruxes. He looked over to Severus, who seemed to relax at the revelation.

"You mean you're making fake Horcruxes?" Severus asked as he approached the desk. He wanted to be sure that is what Harry was doing. The boy's mind was fast and he found it hard at times to keep up with all the plans Harry had going. He could be thinking of three different things at once and talking about them, but not really aware anyone was actually in the room listening.