When the Roses Bloom Again by TheBlack'sResurgence

Chapter 30

Revelations of an Ominous Nature

Only days after Harry had returned from Germany, he found himself having been summoned to the chambers of the ICW, much to his own annoyance, and the frustration of Federov.

Both had expected that it would happen, but with the track record of how slowly they reacted to just about anything, Harry hadn't thought it would be so soon.

"So, you say that an agreement has been reached between the British, French, Germans, and Italians?" the Supreme Mugwump asked for clarification.

Harry had already given his report and was beginning to tire of repeating himself.

"Yes," he sighed.

"Then that means there will be peace amongst the muggles," the Japanese man replied satisfactorily. "Grindelwald has failed."

Harry snorted as he shook his head.

"Grindelwald was there."

The members of the ICW began murmuring amongst themselves.

"He was there?" the Supreme Mugwump pressed.

"He was acting as the German leader's translator. His explanation to me was that the breakout of war did not currently tie in with his own ambitions, which means that he is not ready to capitalise on it yet."

"Nonsense!" the Supreme Mugwump denied. "Whether he was present or not means nothing on the grand scheme of things. What I am curious of, however, is why you did not apprehend him. Is that not your job, to bring in dangerous criminals?"

"I was only to break the Statue of Secrecy should the Prime Minister's life be put in danger," Harry explained, his irritation rising. "A fight between him and I would have broken it and taken away any advantage we may have in the future. It would only have played into his hands for me to do so."

"The Serpent is correct," the American representative called, receiving nods of agreement from many of his peers.

Reluctantly, the Supreme Mugwump dropped the subject.

"And what happened when the agreement was signed?" he asked.

Harry released a deep breath, the next revelation not supporting what he knew to be true.

"The Prime Minister sought a private audience with Hitler where they signed a non-aggression pact lasting for no less than ten years."

The Supreme Mugwump nodded thoughtfully.

"At the very least, any conflict will ensure that Britain and Germany are not fighting one another."

"But I do not expect the Germans to keep to either of the agreements," Harry responded severely.

"What do you mean by that?" the Belgian representative questioned before any other could.

"The entire meeting was held only to delay the fighting. Germany will continue as they are, and eventually, the British will have to intervene, as will many other countries," Harry explained. "Hitler said clearly that he does not recognise the original treaty signed in 1919, but if he continues to break it, war is inevitable."