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| TWENTY EIGHT |

Chapter 28: The Dumbledore way

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Olivia wasn't too pleased to be dragged up to Dumbledores office by Filch as she protested every step of the way until they met with members of the Ministry at the entrance to the Headmasters office. Where Percy Weasely, Kingsley and a few others met Umbridge.

Olivia caught Kingsley's eyes on the sly as the man discreetly nodded his head in her direction in reassurance. She knew that with his skills he would have little to no problem convincing Fudge she was involved in nothing but she still knew he would tell the Order but it didn't make the situation any better.

"I've been watching them for weeks and see. ." Umbridge tapped quickly on a piece of parchment, "'Dumbledore's Army' proof of what I've been telling you right from the beginning, Cornelius."

Keeping a poker face Olivia looked over to Harry at the mention of the DA and the list of names Umbridge carried in her hands. Much to her surprise given the situation they were in Harry only winked at Olivia discreetly.

Percy stood with Harry and Cho in front of him, a grip on each other their arms while Olivia was stood off to the side by herself until Kingsley shuffled her forwards as Umbridge began to speak again, "Keep your control, you're in enough trouble." The man warned lowly, bending down to whisper in her ear so only she could hear.

". .we saw your lies for what they were: A smokescreen for your bid to seize control of the Ministry." Umbridge accused.

Olivia watched in amusement as her Headmaster sat casually on his desk, a bored expression on his face and if you looked closely, one could see the eye roll he gave at the ugly bundle of pink, "Naturally." He replied simply, an answer full of sarcasm that caused Olivia to laugh quietly.

Dumbledore looked over to the girl with an amused expression that reflected in his eyes.

Harry, however, was quick to defend, "No Professor he had nothing to do with it. It was me."

Olivia groaned internally as she mentally slapped Harry one thousand times as Percy ragged him about, "Easy there Perc, I'm sure your mother won't be too pleased about how you're treating her new son." Olivia mused.

This only seemed to anger Percy, "Why you little–"

"Most noble of you Harry. ." Interrupted Dumbledore as he shot Percy a look, ". .to shield me, but as had been pointed out the parchment clearly says 'Dumbledore's Army' not 'Potter's'. I instructed Harry to form this organisation and I, and I alone, am responsible for its activities." He responded calmly.

Olivia found herself frowning as her Professor's eyes landed on her, "Dispatch an owl to the Daily Prophet, If we hurry we can still make the morning edition." Fudge ordered as Dumbledore pointed a finger at Olivia in suspicion, raising attention on her.

"If I may inquire, why is Miss Warwick present amongst this? I was under the assumption she's not to blame nor is she involved in the army?" Dumbledore asked, confusing Olivia.

"Yes quite right, Dolores why is she here? And my apologies Miss Warwick I never realised your presence until now." Fudge said, turning to Olivia after Umbridge with a warm smile.

Olivia smiled innocently, moving to offer her hand to the Minister to shake, "It's quite alright Minister it's great to see you again."

"And you, and you."

"Enough!" Umbridge shouted, "I for one will not be fooled by your act Warwick she's here merely because we've been suspicious of her for quite some time."