[HP] Ghosts from the future #13 (Patreon)

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Chapter #13: Diplomacy is hard.

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“Daily Prophet special edition: Lord Voldemort is Dead!

Last night, the citizens of Diagon Alley witnessed something that you will have a hard time believing, as you know, after the battle of mysteries in which the hero of the world Harry Potter completely fought against Voldemort’s forces, it was clear that he was back.

Today he is gone, everyone saw (see the pictures included in the next pages)  how the necromancer was defeated by a man with green eyes and dark hair, he was so vicious and seemed unstoppable with his wand. Who is this mysterious man?

We hope we can have an answer to that question as the world wants to get to know him (this reporter wouldn't mind interviewing him ♥♥♥) but one thing’s certain, we’re glad he was there to put a stop to this madness…” The older Harry simply groaned as he placed the newspaper on a little table located in the middle of the room.

Another wizard was sitting in front of him and he was guarded by two Aurors, the man had an amused expression as he saw the future Harry’s way to deal with the press and fame.

“Oh, sorry minister but it seems like Rita had fun writing that,” James said before sighing.

“Yes, she had fun writing that but that doesn’t change the fact that you destroyed the so-called 'dark lord', James,” the minister couldn’t help but chuckle.

The older Harry now felt like a hypocrite because he told his younger version to get used to politicians but that was easier to say it than doing it. Soon he sighed and smiled at the minister.

“Well, it was for the best minister, there’s been enough suffering and blood, we don’t need to go through that again,” James said as he poured some tea into a cup and handed it to the minister.

“I agree with that James, now with the dark lord gone we can focus on what’s important, taking care of the corrupted people inside the ministry,” Harry nodded in agreement.

“Yes minister and if you need my help with that don’t hesitate to reach out to me, if there’s anything I hate the most about Voldemort is the fact that he has powerful and crazy followers, that's the worst combination of followers you want your enemies to have,” Harry couldn’t help but say with a smirk.

“I actually didn’t only come here to discuss this incident, James, something is bothering me, it has to do with Dumbledore’s inheritance,” the minister said in a worried tone.

“Let me guess…He left something for Harry Potter?” Asked the future version of the man he was talking about.

“Yes…How could—” The minister was stopped by the future Harry's words.

“Well, it seems like Harry and Dumbledore were close, minister, and also…Harry already told me about the inheritance, but certainly, the timing is unexpected, I mean, didn’t Dumbledore die at the end of the last term? It's been almost two months since that,” the older emerald-eyed wizard said with a raised brow.

The minister felt a little uncomfortable, it was obvious that he was hoarding this information to use it to finally have a private talk with Harry Potter.

“Let’s be honest minister, what are your intentions with Harry? I know the ministry has its best intentions but you need to understand the reason why he doesn’t trust the government,” the minister felt a bit insulted but he let it go.

He was an auror after all, he has faced worse things.

“The ministry let him rot with relatives that hate him, yes, it was Dumbledore’s doing but he’s part of the ministry, so, the ministry catches strays for his decisions, second, his godfather was imprisoned without a trial, and then, during his fifth year, he was labeled as a liar and there was a smear campaign against him by the ministry, and to make things worse his godfather dies in the building of an organization that he doesn’t have too much attachment to say the least,” the older Harry sighed.

The minister couldn’t help but contemplate all the reasons, he tried to find a reason to dispute all those words but realizing he couldn't be blamed for what he heard he realized he had no reason to argue.

“I understand but this is important, I just need a few minutes with Mr. Potter, this is for the greater good of the country after all,” the minister said with a fake smile.

The older Harry sighed.

“Fine but let me give you some advice minister, be honest with him, and give him his inheritance without arguing, trust me, there’s no better way to gain Harry’s trust than by being honest,” the minister looked enraged.

“What! But there’s an important item that the ministry cannot give him!” The minister was losing his composure quickly.

“Minister…Think about it, why does the ministry need to keep such a thing? It’s a form of control and trust me, by trying to control him you’re only going to make him hate you and distrust you, come on, that’s a sacrifice you can make, Harry has sacrificed all the people he has loved for this cause…I’m sure the ministry can afford to lose one item and trust me, I’m sure Harry is going to give it back not only because he’s filthy rich but also because he would probably feel like he doesn’t deserve it,” the older Harry explained to the stubborn minister.

The politician wanted to argue, however, they needed support from Harry Potter, in the end, he had to swallow his pride and nod, and then the older Harry opened the door to scream.

“Harry, you can come in,” and soon the younger Harry appeared, he had a serious expression but in the end, nodded at his older version. The minister was taken aback by the new presence.

It was Harry Potter and he looked a bit embarrassed, he didn’t know what to do or say but after his future self told him what they have to do to try to bring peace to the world.

This is what means to be an adult to swallow your pride for the well-being of innocents.

“Minister,” Harry said with a slight bow.

“It’s a pleasure, Mr. Potter,” the minister shared a handshake with the younger man.

The minister was surprised by his tight grip but he smiled anyway.

“What do I owe the pleasure minister? It’s not usual for you to visit the humble home of one of the many employees of the ministry,” Harry said with a calm expression.

“Well, I wanted to speak with you after what happened last night and my friend Percy Weasley told me that I would probably find you here if we were lucky, I know it may sound a bit like a stalker Mr. Potter but please, don’t judge me too quickly, we need your help,” Harry tried to not show a disgusted expression.

Not even a minute had passed and he was already tired of pretending.

“Oh, but first, I need to give you something…This is Dumbledore’s inheritance, he left you and your friends a couple of things,” the minister handled a box.

Harry smiled after seeing the sword, just like his older version told me.

“Wow, this is for me…I…I can’t accept it, minister,” Harry said in a fake humble tone.

“Don’t worry you don’t have to accept it but…I wanted to ask for your help Mr. Potter, tell me something…If you were a minister what would you do in my situation?” He asked with a concerned tone.

That was a good question, and Harry had many answers to that, but after sharing a look with his older version who gave him a nod, he decided to stick to the plan, lives were at risk, so, he needed to be blunt.