The idea of making Dumbledore look like a fool attracted Draco. He had grown up with stories of the man and he had picked up on his family's dislike for him. He knew a lot of it stemmed from the war, but he had also heard about how unfair the man was - how he would look the other way for his favoured students while persecuting those he deemed Dark. His father called him the greatest manipulator in the world. Knowing Harry and his friends also disliked him, or at least didn't trust him, was a great relief. "And my mother," Blaise said, sharing a look with Draco. Although Neutral, Blaise's mother disliked Dumbledore and his hypocritical ways. He preaches equality and unity yet he enforces division.
"If his lessons are all like today's, then I think my aunt would be interested as well, but maybe it was just a one off. He could get better," Susan said, but it was obvious she didn't really believe her words. However, her loyalty was always something Harry respected, so he couldn't blame her for her lingering hope.
Harry was internally cheering. If he got them to complain and highlight just how bad of a job Dumbledore was doing, then the old coot's position would continue to be weakened. That was his main goal; sure, he would love to get out of the peacock's lessons, but he already had a plan on how to deal with him.
"Do you really think it will work? Not turning up and writing home?" Neville asked looking at the group.
"Who knows? However, I'm going to see if Flitwick will take control of my detention anyway. I have charms next so I can talk to him then - I don't want to even be near the man. Hopefully, if a few more people complain, he won't last the year."
"December 21st," Luna said seemly out of nowhere. The rest looked confused but Harry decided to note the date. "No wand core," Pansy said, looking at Luna like she was mental.
"Kelpie hair, actually," Luna said dreamily, making Harry chuckle.
"I may also write to your father, Draco. As a Board member, I'm sure he would be interested."
Draco nodded and smirked. "I'm sure he would."
Once he was finished eating, Harry pulled out some parchment and started his letter to Sirius, deciding to include Remus in it as well as he didn't want the wolf to feel left out. ~
Padfoot & Moony,
I'm sure you will be proud to know that Neville and Draco have fully embraced their inner pranksters and have made Ronald Weasley their main target. So far the boy has been stalked by imaginary spiders and tuned every House colour there is. They've even caught the attention of Hogwarts' champion pranking duo, so I'm sure they will continue to flourish. If you have any recommendations on how they can improve their game, then I'm sure Draco would love to hear from you.
However, I am writing to you for a reason. Did I ever go into much detail about my second year and the fool Lockhart? If I didn't, then let me tell you the man is insufferable. All of his claimed achievements are the works of others. The man's only real claim to fame being his skill at Obliviating his victims and taking credit for their success; his books are all fictional tales about the success of others which he butchers and twists into mockery.
It would seem that I'm not as willing to suffer fools as I once was and I may have accidently started a boycott of his lessons among my year mates - or at the very least, my friends. However, in my defence, the man is a fool. I doubt he could even disarm a dummy standing a foot in front of him and I refuse to suffer through an entire year of his lessons. Sirius, hopefully you've managed to once again become a Board member as Dumbledore's skills at hiring teachers is ridiculous. Perhaps you should apply Moony, you really were one of the best teachers I had.
Lovingly yours,
Harry
~
Happy with his letter, Harry also penned one for Lucius, knowing the man would happily snap at the opportunity to discredit Dumbledore. That was one thing about the man that hadn't changed. Although he seemed willing and actually happy to accept Harry and Sirius, Lucius still detested Dumbledore. Harry was sure that his own treatment at the old coot's hands had added to this, but Lucius was still happy to hate the Headmaster.
~
Lucius,
I'm sure, as a member of the Board of Governors and as a parent, you are well invested in the quality of teaching that goes on in Hogwarts. Therefore, I thought it best to write to you and let you know what a fool Dumbledore, in all his esteemed wisdom, has hired. The man, Gilderoy Lockhart, is perhaps the greatest fraud I have ever met.
His
written
works
are,
at
best,
an admission to his crimes - taking the credit for the actions of others - and, at worst, a collection of poorly written fiction. The man has no skill or knowledge to pass on.
*Included is his idea of a test. I thought you would appreciate an example of his form of education.
As you can see, the man is a fool. However, Dumbledore trusts him to shape the minds of children - he trusts this buffoon to help the 5th and 7th years to pass their exams! The Headmaster is clearly deluded; therefore, I thought it would be best to write to you and inform you of this, as both a parent and a member of the Board. Hopefully you will take action and do as you see fit,
Harrison J Potter-Black
Heir of the most Ancient and Noble House of Potter
Heir of the most Ancient and Noble House of Black
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