Sister Knows Best

Chapter 2

Thalia had received a letter back with an appointment time with Madam Bones. Knowing she wasn't sure where she needed to go, she left early. Entering the Ministry, she looked around before walking to the information desk and waited for her turn. 

"Can I help you miss" A younger man asked.

"I need to speak with Madam Bones, please" Thalia said.

"Do you have an appointment?"

Handing over her paper, "Yes, for eight thirty"

The man nodded and handed her paper back, "Okay, take the lifts to level seven, at the desk, show them that paper"

"Thank you" Thalia headed to the lifts. Luckily, a gentleman held the door for her. She quickly entered and smiled to him, "Thank you, sir"

"You're welcome. You're American?" he asked curiously.

Thalia smiled, "Did my accent give me away"

"Just a little" he smiled, holding a hand out, he introduced himself. "Lord Lucius Malfoy"

"Lady Thalia Potter" She returned, shaking his hand and hiding her laugh at his surprised expression. "How about that stays between us for now"

Lucius nodded, "Of course. I'm sorry, that was surprising. Can I ask, how exactly?"

"My mother met my father in France on summer holiday, nine months later, I arrived. I never got to meet my father but I'm hoping to get custody of my brother. It seems Dumbledore has been taking liberties as his guardian" When she had received the audits from the goblins, Thalia had been pissed. He was taking money that should have been used for raising Harry. 

"Not a fan of him?" Lucius was very curious.

"No. My grandfather told me about him before I came here. They never seen eye to eye, I doubt I will either."

"Who's your grandfather, if you don't mind me asking" 

"Percival Graves" Thalia smiled, "I hated leaving him. My mother just passed but I needed to get to my brother"

Lucius knew of her grandfather. There weren't many who didn't. Hearing of her mother, he replied, "My condolences Lady Potter"

Thalia gave a watery smile, "Thank you. She was going to be here with me but she grew sick." Feeling the lift slow, she wiped her eyes. "I'm sorry, this is my stop. It was a pleasure to meet you Lord Malfoy"

Lucius noticed the floor they were on, "Lady Potter, if you need help, owl me."

"Thank you" she gave him a bright smile. 

Lucius watched as the girl walked away. He knew something had just shift in their world. He needed to get home, his Lord would want to know this. Maybe they could use Lady Potter to help them ruin Dumbledore. 

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Thalia greeted Madam Bones when she entered her office. Once the door was closed, she started right into it. "Madam Bones, can you tell me why Sirius Black never received a trial?"

Madam Bones was shocked. "Are you sure? There's no way he would have been sent to Azkaban without a trial."

Thalia handed over the paper Sharpclaw had given her. Seeing the goblins signature, Madam Bones paled.

"How did this happen?" Madam Bones breathed. 

"Is our conversation private? Will it stay between just the two of us?" When she got confirmation, Thalia said, "My father was James Potter. I am here to get custody of my brother. From what I've seen from the bank and our previous requests being denied, I think Dumbledore had a hand in the missing trial."