- Rating:
- R
- House:
- Schnoogle
- Characters:
- Minerva McGonagall Severus Snape
- Genres:
- Romance Drama
- Era:
- Multiple Eras
- Spoilers:
- Philosopher's Stone Chamber of Secrets Prizoner of Azkaban Goblet of Fire Order of the Phoenix
- Stats:
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Published: 05/17/2004Updated: 04/04/2005Words: 146,801Chapters: 26Hits: 15,646
Dumbledore's Secret
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- Story Summary:
- Voldemort discovers that the great Albus Dumbledore has a secret weakness: his family. These are the adventures of Charlotte Richardson, Dumbledore's adult granddaughter. Story takes place at the end of OotP and continues into Harry's sixth year. Snape, the Trio, McGonagall, and Lupin will all be major players, as well.
Dumbledore's Secret Prologue
05/17/2004Voldemort discovers that the great Albus Dumbledore has a secret weakness: his family. These are the adventures of Charlotte Richardson, Dumbledore's adult granddaughter. Story takes place at the end of OotP and continues into Harry's sixth year. Snape, the Trio, McGonagall, and Lupin will all be major players, as well.
Chapter 01
05/17/2004Dumbledore's granddaughter encounters an angry Voldemort, and the Dark Lord questions Severus Snape's loyalty.
Chapter 04
06/02/2004We get to see a bit of Remus Lupin, and Charlotte tries to plan for her radically altered future.
Chapter 05
06/02/2004Dissension within the Slytherin House, Minerva presents Charlotte with an opportunity, and Ron’s perspective on the last scene in OotP.
Chapter 06
06/24/2004The first Order meeting after Sirius's death. Also, Voldemort leaves Dumbledore a "gift."
Chapter 07
06/27/2004As he waits anxiously for a certain Auror to return safely, Remus receives some good news. Also, Charlotte finds out she’ll be stuck at Grimmauld Place for the summer, along with a snarky potions master.
Chapter 08
06/27/2004Tonks has a really bad start to her day, and Charlotte discovers that her summer is not going to be an easy one.
Chapter 09
06/27/2004During a mission for the Order, Kingsley and Tonks run into big trouble … and with someone Kingsley least expected.
Chapter 10
07/12/2004Severus is finding it difficult to keep his thoughts to himself, and Albus and Minerva, who are on a diplomatic mission, play hardball with the Russian Minister of Magic.
Chapter 11
07/16/2004At the Burrow, Hermione reflects on just how tense a summer it’s been; at the Ministry, Arthur makes a surprising decision (well, he’s surprised by it … you probably won’t be!)
Chapter 12
08/01/2004Tonks, Remus, and Snape try to save Kingsley's life, and Harry waits anxiously for the chance to tell Dumbledore about his latest vision.
Chapter 13
08/05/2004Lupin and Snape run into a little bit of trouble, and Dumbledore returns to Privet Drive.
Chapter 14
08/20/2004Charlotte helps the Weasleys ready Grimmauld Place for Harry’s arrival, has a confrontation with our favorite git, and meets her new (thoroughly unhappy and confused) house elf. But is Lupa the house elf as unhappy and confused as she might appear?
Chapter 15
08/31/2004Severus finds he’s not the only one in Grimmauld Place unable to sleep. And Molly finds herself worrying, not only about Arthur and Percy, but also about the friendship she sees developing between Charlotte and Snape.
Chapter 16
09/16/2004Remus has a really bad day: not only does he find out about the new law, but he and Snape exchange words (plus some) over Harry’s well-being. And Harry catches Ron and Hermione in a rather compromising situation!
Chapter 17
09/19/2004It’s Tonks’s turn to have a bad day; when Remus turns up, does he make it better or worse? Also Percy contemplates his new position in life.
Chapter 18
10/19/2004The summer after OotP, Voldemort is striking at the Order with more intensity than ever. And he’s discovered Dumbledore’s secret weakness, his family. Story takes place at the end of OotP and continues into Harry’s sixth year. Snape, the Trio, McGonagall, and Lupin will all be major players, as well. *Chapter 18 FINALLY up! * Chapter 18: Hermione and Ron hatch a plan to help protect Hermione’s parents, and Snape gives Charlotte her first Legilimency lesson.
Chapter 19
10/31/2004The summer after OotP, Voldemort is striking at the Order with more intensity than ever. And he’s discovered Dumbledore’s secret weakness, his family. Story takes place at the end of OotP and continues into Harry’s sixth year. Snape, the Trio, McGonagall, and Lupin will all be major players, as well. *Chapter 19*: Charlotte finds out about the prophecy… but she’s not the only one. Also, Harry has a strange birthday afternoon, complete with a mischievous house elf, a burning scar, and troubled friends.
Chapter 20
11/08/2004The summer after OotP, Voldemort is striking at the Order with more intensity than ever. And he’s discovered Dumbledore’s secret weakness, his family. Story takes place at the end of OotP and continues into Harry’s sixth year. Snape, the Trio, McGonagall, and Lupin will all be major players, as well. * Chapter 20 * Miserable after her row with Remus, Tonks goes home to her parents for some consolation. Remus, meanwhile, heads to the Ministry to be branded.
Chapter 21
11/19/2004With great trepidation, Percy moves to his new Death Eater hideout. And Kingsley, who’s finally been released from St. Mungo’s, arrives at Grimmauld Place for the next Order Meeting. He’s dreading the task of telling his compatriots – especially Molly and Arthur – just what happened to him in Germany.
Chapter 22
12/19/2004The summer after OotP, Voldemort is striking at the Order with more intensity than ever. And he’s discovered Dumbledore’s secret weakness, his family. Story takes place at the end of OotP and continues into Harry’s sixth year. Snape, the Trio, McGonagall, and Lupin will all be major players, as well. Chapter 22: As the second Order meeting of the summer approaches, Dumbledore opens up – just a bit – to Harry, and Severus tries very hard to think about something other than Charlotte. Also, there’s a shake up at the Ministry, one that will greatly impact the Order.
Chapter 23
12/19/2004The summer after OotP, Voldemort is striking at the Order with more intensity than ever. And he’s discovered Dumbledore’s secret weakness, his family. Story takes place at the end of OotP and continues into Harry’s sixth year. Snape, the Trio, McGonagall, and Lupin will all be major players, as well. Chapter 23: The Order Meeting. Fred and George introduce a new tool for the members; Emmeline Vance makes a startling announcement, and Molly’s life changes forever.
Chapter 24
02/20/2005Finally, an update! Several members of the Order struggle to recover after the horrible news of the last meeting.
Chapter 25
04/04/2005Voldemort never fully trusted Severus Snape when he returned to the Death Eaters. When he discovers a secret that is certain to cripple Albus Dumbledore, the Dark Lord gives Snape the ultimate test of loyalty. Snapeís decision has important consequences for himself and the Order of the Phoenix.