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Hadrian was sitting in the chair behind the huge oak desk in his public office.
Theo, Draco and Blaise were standing behind him at guard as his most trusted knights. The outside was also guarded by his bodyguards who were very loyal and diligent in their duties.
There was a knock on the door and Hadrian called out for the person to enter.
Andromeda entered the office. She curtsied to the King and sat down on the offered chair.
" Lady Andromeda. You were quite late to attend to the summons. Any reason? "
" I was in a meeting Your Majesty which could not have been avoided. And please no need to be so formal with me Harry. After all I was your tutor when you were younger! "
" And you were sent from the palace in disgrace if We remember correctly. " Hadrian stated with nonchalance. " So don't address Us in such a familiar manner. You have made many mistakes and have betrayed your own family. But it is in the past ,isn't it. "
" I don't understand what you are implying Your Majesty. " Andromeda states somewhat frostily. " I resigned because Nymphadora was growing up and I could not spend time with her. And I would never betray my family! "
" Don't lie to Us! We know the entire truth! You are in league with Dumbledore. You are responsible for the downfall of the House of Black ! Your denial is not going to help you."
" If you know then why are we talking? And why is Dumbledore still free? You cannot touch him because of his public image. You are just a foolish little boy just like when you were a kid. " she said nastily.
Hadrian raised one eyebrow and said," What happened to all the warm feelings you were talking about just now? And remember We are the King, our subjects trust Us to protect them and be truthful and by magic We will not fail them. Dumbledore is living on borrowed time. His time is coming soon.
You however. Well We have no need of you right now. We would happily punish you and your beloved family for the betrayal of your House Lord. Have no doubt you will be punished. But first you will give up the location where you have imprisoned Sirius Black. "
"I will not! He will never be found by you! " she laughs cruelly.
" Oh no you will. Guards! Bring her in! "
Andromeda pales and turns around towards the door.
"No! No! I will do whatever you want just don't hurt my daughter!" she pleads.
"The location " Hadrian asks coldly.
" Dumbledore mansion dungeons. "
"Good Andromeda. Guards take her and her family to the dungeons. She will pay for what she has done. "
Once Andromeda was taken away, the trio relaxed a bit.
"Now sire, do we start preparing for the ball?"Blaise asked.
" Yes, also this will be the big reveal of Tom."