Ron had spent two days in the infirmary trying to get his 'meat and 2 veg' fixed. Fortunately Madam Pomphrey was able to grow a new set for him.
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"How do girls do it? Those seats are cold!" He thought.
Arthur arrived mid-morning and went to see Ron immediately.
"Hello Ron. I came to ask if you have made your choice yet? Or do you want me to make it for you?" Asked Arthur.
"Dad, I thought about it and I want to go home. Aunt Muriel can't be worse than dealing with everyone here! Harry betrayed me with that scarlet woman and Hermione hexed my bits off! And no-one talks to me and they all are prat's anyway. So, when do we leave?" Ron said in a rush.
Discover moreBooksBooks & LiteratureAnime & MangaComicsFan fiction community"Are you sure? This cannot be changed remember. If you leave now you can NEVER come back to Hogwarts."
"I'm sure. Things can't be worse at home. Please Dad!"
"Alright, I will tell the Headmaster. Go and pack your things. I will see you at the entrance in one hour."
As a disappointed Arthur went to inform Albus of Ron's decision Ron was looking for his belongings. He didn't even notice that his rat wasn't there. The dorm was empty and he was looking for anything that caught his fancy.
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"Cloak, no name on it (He ripped the name tag off) mine, broken shoes, Harry, new gobstones, mine, torn books, Nev's…"
This continued for a while until the floor was cleared.
"Let's see what's in the trunks. Hmm…oh I like this…and this…why not? I'll take these too!" Ron thought to himself, never noticing he was turning green.
Discover moreFiction genre guidesAuthor resourcesFiction writing toolsCartoonsApp store optimizationAt the end of the hour Ron dragged his trunk to the entrance to wait for his father. The Headmaster arrived with Arthur and both were shocked to see a forest green boy waiting for them.
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"Err, Ron? You havn't been eating the twin's candy again have you?" Arthur asked in concern.
"No, why?" asked a confused Ron.
Dumbledore looked on in amusement.
Three boys walked through the hall followed by a large number of students. Seeing Ron standing there green they knew at once who had been setting off the wards on their trunks. They were not happy.
"Ahh, your friends have come to see you off Mr Weasley. How marvellous." Said Dumbledore
"No sir." Corrected Dean. "We were heading up to our dorms to see who was setting off out trunk wards."
Discover moreMoviesAnimeCookiesWriting workshopsFan fiction forum"You warded your trunks? Whatever for?" Queried a confused Headmaster.
"Ron was caught red handed trying to steal from us before. We took steps to stop it happening again." Answered Seamus.
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"Hmm. That is a serious allegation. What happens when the ward has been tripped?"
"That's easy sir! The thief turns green until they confess to the owner. Then they turn normal." Replied Neville.
"I am sorry but given the accusations and the fact that Ronald is green we must investigate. Ronald, please open your trunk." Ordered Dumbledore, more serious than anyone had seen him.
Ron saw that he had little choice in the matter. Either he did it or his father would do it for him. Sighing, Ron opened the lid and stepped back.
Discover moreFan merchandiseMobile app fanfictionMobile app marketingStory writing softwareCrossover fiction"Hey! That's my dad's cloak!" cried Harry.
"Those are my magazines." Said Dean.
"Ronald! Did you steal these things? Yes or no!" Thundered Arthur, even more furious than the night the letters arrived and started all of this mess.
"Umm…err…I don't know how they got in my trunk…" Ron mumbled.
"Mr Ronald Billius Weasley. I am officially warning you now that this is a criminal matter. You are still a Hogwarts student until you leave the grounds today and still bound by our rules. Unless you confess I will have no choice but to call the Aurors to investigate. Did you steal these items?" said Dumbledore sternly.
"No. I didn't steal nothing." A scared Ron whimpered.
"Very well then. I will go and…Hello Madam Bones. You just saved me a floo call." Said Dumbledore seeing a stern looking witch walk in. "We seem to have an accusation, well several accusations, of theft. The accused has denied stealing any items, however, these three boys have said that anti-theft wards on their trunks have been activated and young Mr Weasley here is showing signs of the security identification spell."
"Headmaster, good day. I am actually here because Professor McGonagall sent for me. I am happy to help out, naturally." Turning to Ron she continued "I am Amelia Bones, Head of the Department of Magical Law Enforcement. You are?"
'In deep dragon dung!' Ron thought. Aloud he said "Ronald Weasley.
"As your father is here I can start asking questions now. Is that all right Arthur?"
Arthur nodded his consent.
"Good. Let's start then. Is this your trunk?"
"Yeah"
"Did you pack it today?"
"Well…yes."
Discover moreFan fiction writingFan fiction booksMobile app developmentFan community platformScience Fiction & Fantasy Films"And you claim that all the items in here are yours?"
"Umm…yes?"
"That doesn't sound like you are sure of yourself. I will ask again… do these items belong to you?" asked Madam Bones, getting sterner.
"I. Err…I…no." stammered Ron, looking at his shoes.
"Very well. The accused has confessed that the items do NOT belong to him. Who do the items belong to?"
"Harry, Dean Seamus and Neville." Muttered Ron quietly.
Turning to the named boys, Madam Bones asked "Do any of you wish to press charges?"
The boys looked uncomfortably at each other and Harry spoke
"Madam, that cloak is the only thing I have that belonged to my parents. Ron knows that and still did this. I want him punished properly. If this was the first time he had done this then I might have been able to say no, but I can't knowing he would take something so precious to me away like this."
The other boys just nodded in agreement.
"As you wish then. Mr Potter, do you know how long your father had that cloak?"
"Madam, I can answer that." Interrupted the Headmaster. "The cloak belonged to Charlus Oberon Potter, who told me that he was given it by his father Oberon Potter. Charlus gave it to his son, James Charlus Potter, who left it in my possession shortly before his death. I returned it to Harry James Potter a few years ago."
"Thank you Professor." Turning to Ron Madam Bones said "Ronald Weasley, you are under arrest for theft and for the theft of an heirloom of a most Ancient and most Noble house. You will be taken to the Ministry of Magic holding cells where you will await your trial. Do you understand?"
"Y…Y…Ye…Yes" Ron stammered out. He was scared out of what little mind he had.
Dumbledore faced Ron and said in a solemn voice "I am sorry but I must do this. Ronald Weasley. You are hereby expelled from Hogwarts School of Witchcraft and Wizardry. You are henceforth banned from seeking education, shelter or assistance from this institution from this moment forth. Please give me your wand."
Shaking, Ron handed over his new wand. He only had had it for a few months.
"As per the bylaws of this school I must ask if this wand will be needed as evidence."
"No, the alleged crimes were perpetrated without the use of a wand" said Madam Bones
"Then I am sorry my boy" and with that Dumbledore snapped the wand in two.
With that Madam Bones called for two aurors to take Ron away.
As Ron was led away Harry turned to Arthur, who had been quiet through the whole ordeal, and offered his apologies for what had happened.
Arthur faced Harry and said "Harry, Ron was the one in the wrong here. NEVER apologise for doing what is right. There is more happening than just the thefts. This probably would have happened no matter what you did. I am proud of you and you are always welcome at the Burrow. Don't forget that."
With that Arthur walked out to follow his wayward son to the ministry.
Madam Bones turned to the Headmaster and asked "Are there any more crimes I need to be informed of or can I go about the business I came here for?"
"I apologise for the inconvenience. Thank you for your help today. Please feel free to go about your business and, if you have time, please join your niece for a meal when you have finished." Replied Dumbledore.
Finally entering Professor McGonagall's office Madam Bones sighed deeply. This had already been a tough trip and didn't look like getting any better if the look on Minerva's face gave any clues.
"Amelia, thank you for coming. My concern is this rat. Until last night it was the pet of Ronald Weasley. Harry Potter brought it to my attention because it had destroyed his pillow and he was unwilling to care for the animal. Harry also, correctly, pointed out the rule on pets. Rat's are not on the approved list. I cast the usual charms on it and came up with some unusual results. I am unsure what this is but it does not register as human. It registers close to an animagus. That is why I sent for you and not the magical creatures division. Could you see what you think?"
"Hmm… I think you're right. This is odd. I will take it with me and see what we can find out. I will be in touch."
With that Madam Bones picked up the rat and left.
At the ministry Madam Bones started barking orders and watched people run. "Get me someone from magical creatures, get the papers for an illegal animagus, se if the Weasley boy has a legal rep and if not get one for him, get me the latest report on Black and for the love of Merlin get me a cup of tea before I get cranky!" Everyone scurried out of her way.
The magical creatures expert arrived. "Well, let's see what you are, Ratty." He said casting multiple charms. The cage shook and the rat began to grow and change.
"Stupify!" Madam Bones said calmly. "I was half expecting that. So, animagus?"
"Animagus" the creature expert confirmed. "Your department not mine."
"Thanks. Could you sent a few aurors in as you go? Thanks again."
Madam Bones was puzzled and she didn't like that feeling. As the aurors arrived she explained the situation and wanted stunners at the slightest twitch. No one would hide as a rat if they didn't have something to hide.
"One,two,three! Oh Merlin's mouldy sock! I know him! That's Peter Pettigrew! But he's meant to be DEAD! Get me some veritaserum. I want it here yesterday!"