It makes you wonder

Chapter 19 The Circle Is Complete

Tom was pacing in his office, Harry and Severus were due home soon. He knew he shouldn't be nervous but he was. He hadn't seen Harry since Ron Weasley almost killed him. Severus had been able to sneak away but Dumbledore had been watching Harry to closely. Severus had used potions ingredients gathering to visit Tom and attending any meetings.

"He is fine." Sirius said from the doorway, they were nervous about how Harry had been doing. They knew Harry wasn't happy with how Dumbledore was watching him. Granger and the youngest Weasley were still following him around. Ron Weasley had taken to glaring and saying things to his year mates. Sadly, for Ron, none of his year mates wanted to listen to him or be his friend when he returned. Most were still trying to figure out how Dumbledore got him off. They all believed that Dumbledore pressured Harry into letting Ron get away with attempted murder, and of course, it was his brother in law. They all believed that if it had been anyone else they would be in Azkaban. No one blamed Harry and supported him.

Dumbledore was dealing with the students not supporting him, the Ministry, and Wizengamot didn't trust him any longer and the staff was losing faith in him. Flitwick, Poppy, and Severus informing the rest of the staff of the true events. They had all heard McGonagall telling Dumbledore off in a staff meeting when he tried to get them to watch Harry closely. That he was up to something. Minerva McGonagall told the man that the ones they should be watching his own wife, brother in law, and Granger. She was tired of the lies and stormed out. Severus had to show them the memory because none of them could believe McGonagall wouldn't support Dumbledore in everything. They knew when it came to the final battle Dumbledore wouldn't have the support of the school or students when the truth was fully revealed.

"I know, but he was hurt. That Weasley brat hurt him." Tom snarled. Tom really wanted to hurt the boy badly. He accepted that Harry wanted Ron Weasley at the final battle, and he knew that boy would be punished after the final battle for his other crimes but he wanted to personally punish the boy now.

"Yes, he did. I am fine, they all will pay for what they have done to all of us." Harry said as he entered the room, with Severus following behind him. Severus gave Tom a slight smile.

"Harry." Tom's voice was soft and filled with concern as he pulled Harry into his arms. After several minutes of just holding Harry, he held Harry out at arm's length, looking Harry up and down. "He still needs to pay." He knew Harry would make them pay, but he wanted Weasley personally.

"He will. I just wanted him at the final battle. He and Granger will give a lot away. I bet they will spill some secrets." Harry answered. "You also know that Severus made sure I was fine. This is also making Dumbledore look very bad. Everyone believes that Dumbledore is at fault for him not being in Azkaban, and letting him know how they feel about the Weasleys, Granger, and him."

"I am not taking that bet." Was heard around the room.

"Yes, Uncle Tom, you should hear the gossip in the school." Draco added. "No one believes anything Weasley says and all hold Dumbledore responsible. A huge change in school unity. Slytherin isn't the evil house anymore, the Weasley family is since Dumbledore is technically named Weasley."

Severus moved to them, giving Harry and Tom a small smile. "Poppy sends her regards to everyone." Tom pulled Severus into his arms. "Dumbledore is going crazy with trying to regain control over Hogwarts and the Ministry."

"I am so glad you are home." Tom told them. "I have been worried." He quietly told Harry. "Having you there and without any protection but Severus, I have been very worried about both of you."

"I have been worried for him Tom, but he can handle Dumbledore you have seen it." Severus quietly reassured Tom.

"I am glad to be home. It's time to end this." Harry said as pulled away and sat down on the couch. "The end of year event is going to be the final battle, not that there will be much of one."