The Black prophecy #52

Chapter 52: The perfect crime

Bellatrix, Andy, and Dora were stunned, they couldn’t believe what they were hearing right now, Poppy had given them some shocking news, pregnancy, that wasn’t the word they expected to hear.

- Pregnancy!? – Asked Andy, her eyes as wide as she could.

- Yes… It’s obvious she has this kind of aura and glow that all pregnant women have, you know? – Poppy smiled at them – I’m glad for her, she has always wanted to become a mother, but I didn’t know she was dating someone… - The mediwitch was thoughtful, she was imagining the possible candidates.

The other members of the family felt guilty right now, Harry needed to be here with their sister, he deserved to know that he was going to be a father, but it seems that things didn’t look well for all people involved, they said their goodbyes to the mediwitch before they sat close to Narcissa, Andy was moving a few hairs that were covering her younger sister’s forehead.

Bellatrix’s frustration was getting higher after hearing the shocking news.

- We have to find him before something happens to him… If that’s the case… It could end badly for Cissy, the shock might be too much for her body and she could even lose the child! – Bellatrix said in a serious tone.

- I’ll do it… Let’s work together, you have a plan right? – Asked Nymphadora getting tired of sitting here doing nothing.

- Okay, but first I want you to promise me that you will follow my orders, no matter what – Both aunt and niece stared at each other.

There was a silent battle of pride from Nymphadora, she hated being treated like a child being ordered around, but then, she realized that this wasn’t the right time to act like this, they had to hurry up, so, she nodded with a serious expression.

- Good… Let’s go to another room – Bellatrix suggested.

- Wait, I want to hear it too! – Andy didn’t want to be left behind.

- Stay with Cissy… Take care of her, trust me, you don’t want to hear what we’re about to do… I’ll be honest with you too, we’re going to break some laws, are you sure you want to continue? – Bella once again tested her niece and she nodded furiously – Fine… Let’s get going then – They got into another room.

Andy just sighed, her curiosity wanted for her to run after her daughter and sister to hear what they were about to talk, but in the end, she decided to stay with her younger sister in case something happened, Poppy indeed told them that there wasn’t going to be any complication with her, but the older sister's hero complex always arises in cases like this one.

A few hours later, back at the ministry, the Auror’s office was a mess, many people were running everywhere, they were heading to the conference room, Amelia Bones was already waiting for her whole team to get in the room, and once they all gathered together she clarified her voice.

- Good morning everyone… I’m sure that we’re all tired but I want to thank you all for being here, this case is a top priority, I don’t want to scare you but… If we fail the public might turn their backs on us – Amellia started in a grim tone.

Many people gulped after hearing those words, they had already a lot of problems trying to solve cases as things were right now, if people started to lose their trust in the Auror forces, then, things would get harder than before.

- The analysis from the muggle crime are were finally handled to me less than five minutes ago – Amelia projected a lot of pictures of specific places in Potter’s manor.

Amelia’s subordinates were a little confused, many of them didn’t see anything wrong until Hestia realized something.

- Wait a minute… Is that a hole? Close to one of the paintings? – Suggested the brown-haired woman.

- Yes, that’s correct Hestia… And that hole there isn’t a coincidence, it wasn’t made by natural circumstances… There was a bullet inside that hole – The chief said bluntly, no trace of doubt in her voice.

Everyone gasped, they had heard about muggle weapons before, they have been prepared for them, but still, the velocity at which they move makes them lethal that's why most wizards were scared if interacting with muggles, now they realized why Harry Potter was defeated easily, they were thankful that Voldemort hated muggles so much to not use their weapons or they would have been conquered easily, Amelia suddenly changed the pictures and then it appeared, a little metal object.

- That’s the bullet I was talking about before, as you can see it has some blood on it… We already made tests and it’s Harry Potter’s blood without a doubt – It may seem obvious to most of them, but some others were expecting that it wasn’t Harry’s blood.

- We already have a suspect, and thanks to the search that we did on the Weasley’s home, it turns out that it is the same weapon used to fire this bullet – Amelia clarified.

- Then, what are we waiting for? Let’s just lock that girl already! – One of them complained.

- Let’s not rush, we have to follow the protocol, we need to know where did she take Harry to see if he’s alive or worst… To know where his body is at – Amelia looked straight into her subordinate's eyes.

The team’s eyes widened, they gulped, they hadn't considered that Harry might be already dead at the moment of this conversation, many hours had passed since he disappeared, it shouldn’t be surprising if that was the case.

- Anyway… We still have a few hours until dawn so, let’s all rest… Sleep a few hours and then, at seven we will start searching around the manor to find a trace, a clue anything, or even… His body – As she said those words, something happened.

A cup that was on Amelia’s desk fell to the ground, getting destroyed instantly.

- Sorry… Do what I told you… I need to speak with the suspect… Jones, you’re coming with me – Amelia said a little impatient.

- Yes, chief! – Hestia quickly got up and walked side by side with the chief.

They walked as fast they could and in less than a minute they were already outside the office where they had Ginny Weasley waiting.

- Finally! – Said a long-haired, blonde woman dressed in elegant clothes, next to her a scared young woman was sitting.

- Oh… Penelope Clearwater… What a pleasure – Said Hestia sarcastically.

This woman has been here a lot of times, trying to defend guilty people, and even when they’re proved guilty, she always sues the department due to the way they arrest the suspects, treating them badly.

- Don’t lie to me, Hestia… I know the department too well, arresting a girl at this hour! You’ll hear from me later, don’t worry – Amelia and Hestia sighed, they were tired of hearing those words every time she’s with a suspect.

- Well… Your client is in a mess right now… There’s a witness that saw you chasing a damaged Harry Potter in the last place he was ever seen, we already gathered the necessary evidence to put you in jail, it’s better if you talk dear, trust me – Hestia started, she had a calm yet pushing tone.

Penelope quickly stopped Ginny from speaking.

- If you have all that evidence, then, what are we doing here? Shouldn’t you already transfer her to Azkaban? – Penelope said angrily.

- The thing here is that… There’s a key piece that we need… Harry Potter’s body – Amelia said shocking both Penelope and Ginny.

- But I told you that I didn’t do it, I would never hurt Harry, he’s my brother’s best friend and also one of my friends too! – Ginny was on the verge of tears, she wanted to see her parents.

- I have talked with my niece about you… It seems like you had a crush on him, don’t you? – Asked Amelia with a curious expression.

- I don’t see how this can be related to the case – Penelope was a little annoyed.

- That’s a motive… Could it be that you were too angry that Harry decided to not date you that you decided to get rid of him? If he wasn’t to be yours then he shouldn’t date anyone, right? – Amelia’s words surprised Ginny who quickly shook her head.

- Well, I had a crush on him when I was in my first or second year, but that’s all, he was already dating another person during that time, I swear to you that I’ve already forgotten about my childhood crush! – Ginny tried to explain.

But Hestia was getting tired, the usually calm older woman slammed her hands into the table, catching both lawyer and client’s attention.

- I hate being lied to when there’s obvious evidence pointing to what you did… I seriously hate when that happens, we already have evidence that proves that you were the one responsible for the attack! – Hestia said angrily and then Amelia followed what her subordinate had said.

The older redhead placed on the table the same pictures she showed during the conference that she had with her team a few minutes ago, it was the picture of the hole, the bullet, and also the gun they found in the Weasley’s home.

- Can you explain why was this at your home? – Asked Amelia, but she wasn’t asking due to curiosity, she just wanted to make sure the younger woman knew what to say.

- That’s… Dad’s gun… One of the many muggle artifacts he has at home, he has a lot of stuff like that, that’s his job after all! – Ginny said, trying to defend.

- Well young lady… I would have gladly taken your answer and let you free but you see… The thing here is that this bullet was fired using this same gun! – Amelia pointed to the picture of the bloody bullet, she was getting tired of these games.

Penelope’s eyes widened, she stopped the conversation to whisper something to her client.

- What!? I can’t do that, I didn’t do it! – Ginny said as she heard her lawyer’s words – Hey, have you already talked with Luna Lovegood? She’s my girlfriend I was with her the whole day! – Ginny trying to defend herself while her lawyer just sighed.

- We talked with her, but anyone can lie, to be honest with you, we have a team monitoring her home in case she was involved in the crime, I heard that she and Harry used to be friends but his girlfriend’s jealousy made them not being so close as before – Amelia said with a serious expression.

Ginny stared at the chief for a few seconds until she gave up, there was no point in arguing.

- I give up then, I have nothing else to say – Ginny was finally angry, this was so unfair to her – It’s clear that someone set me up for this! – She said angrier than before – And worst of all, while you’re wasting time here with me, Harry might be in pain right now! – Ginny was on the verge of tears but her anger was stronger than that.

Hestia and Amelia looked at each other, they were waiting for the young woman to say something, but then, Hestia whispered something in Amelia’s ears, the took the evidence and got out of the room, outside, they were looking at the lawyer and client pair from a glass that couldn’t be seen from the inside.

- What is it, Jones? – Asked Amelia surprised about her subordinate’s attitude.

- Chief, I have a bad feeling… I think she’s right, we’re wasting time here, I mean, this seems too perfect – Hestia said and that caught the chief’s attention – I mean, this girl is a beauty, I revised her scores during Hogwarts, she was amongst the best of her generation and she’s even in talks to get into the Holyhead harpies as a seeker! – Explained the brown-haired woman – It makes no sense that she suddenly decides to take all that to the thrash just for a guy she liked when she was a child, she’s not that dumb, something strange is happening here – Hestia mumbled with a serious expression.

Amelia looked at her subordinate for a few seconds, her words got her thinking, what she was saying had some truth on it, it didn’t make sense, Arthur always boasted about his little girl’s achievements doesn't matter if it was in quidditch or academically.

- What are you suggesting Jones? – Asked the chief with a serious expression.

- I’m thinking that something as perfect like this crime was a setup and that girl – Hestia pointed at Ginny – Was being impersonated… And there’s a way to do that—Hestia was quickly cut off by the chief.

- Polyjuice potion – The chief said and the brown-haired woman nodded.

They ran as fast as they could back to the room, and even if the redhead was looking angrily at them, they forgot about it and decided to approach the subject.

- Uh… Ginevra… There’s something we’d like to speak with you about… It can be relevant to the case – Amelia said more softly, long gone was the thought cop.

Ginny was taken by surprise by this sudden change in the chief's attitude, she looked at Penelope with curiosity and the lawyer nodded at her.

- What do you want to know? – Ginny was still a little insecure, but at least she was being treated like a human once again.

- Do you know anyone who could harm Harry? Maybe someone close to you or that has ever suggested it to you? – Amelia asked her.

The younger redhead started to think and then an idea lighted up.

- Well, it could be someone from Slytherin… They all hated Harry for killing their god, I was going to suggest Pansy Parkinson using a polyjuice potion, we used to share the baths in school after all… But I heard that she’s already waiting for her trial in Azkaban – Ginny mumbled.

Amelia and Hestia looked at each other a little worried, a whole house hating Harry will take a lot of time, you’re talking about at least seven generations of students.

- Tell me, Ginny, you told us before that you were part of Harry’s circle of friends, right? – Ginny nodded at Amelia’s question – How are things going between all of you? – Amelia smiled at her.

- Well, we’re good but… Now that you mention it, Harry and Hermione broke up at the end of the year – Hestia and Amelia’s eyes widened.

- And how did she react? – The brown-haired witch wanted to dig deeper.

- Well, it was actually a fake broke up for Hermione, she was sure that Harry was going to run to beg her to come back… But that didn’t happen, she was angry – Ginny thought about it – We even fought the last time we talked about that, I was sick of hearing about her complaints about Harry and I told her to give up, she told me that I was a bad friend and I haven’t seen her since that day – Ginny then realized something – I’m a fucking idiot… How could I let that pass? She even made a polyjuice potion when she was in her second year! She wanted to spy on Harry in the boy’s dorm! – Ginny said before facepalming.

Both officer and the chief got up from their seats, they had to act quickly.

- Thank you, Ginny, I’m sorry for everything… But, there’s a favor we need to ask you – Amelia said with a soft smile, she felt guilty for the way she made the younger woman feel.

But there was one thing that no one noticed, there was a presence in the room, a presence so small with the size of fly, listening carefully to everything that they had talked about in a corner of the room, there it was Nymphadora, in the smallest size she could do with her powers, contrary to what many would think, this required a lot of energy, but she didn’t care, she was listening to all that was happening, she was ready to act.