Dumbledore was his usual buoyant self, Errikos noted when he entered following the young Auror he had been jovially talking with some people in his atrocious orange robe why did he not wear the plum robe uniform of the Wizengamot session? does he consider himself above the rule because of his Chief Warlock position?
Errikos bit the inside of his cheek and kept his eyes on ahead when his attention snapped to him as soon as he entered. Arcturus, Abraxas, and Rayden were following them, so he knows he has seen them all.
"Here, Lord Peverell," the young Auror showed him his seat among the dais Errikos nodded in a small thanks and pressed his hand on the head of the seat and all his Lordship rings became visible, shining, and glowing.
"I, Errikos Ignotus Peverell, Lord of Peverell, Gryffindore, Hufflepuff, Slytherin and Ravenclaw, I solemnly declare that I will bear true faith and allegiance to the Wizengamot of Magical Britain and that I will do right to all manner of people in accordance with the Constitution and the law, without fear or favour, affection or ill-will, so mote it be."
The Peverell seat glowed, along with four more seats across the room and then they merged magically, earning several gasps declaring his Lordship is true by Magic and then shimmered, allowing him to sit. Errikos smirked and took his seat, it was rather comfortable to be honest, relaxing and enjoying the comical look on Dumbledore's face Errikos ignored him to let his eyes roam, sighing inwardly when he noticed Dumbledore coming towards them.
Dumbledore nodded sagely, "Welcome to Wizengamot then" mourning the loss of a votes that he had made sure to hold onto for the last few years he did not want to give them up but due to Magic accepting him he had lost them now he had to make sure the Bill could not pass.
"Thank you."
"Lord Peverell," Dumbledore addressed him, his eyes twinkling from behind the half-moon spectacles, curse the boy, how did he take the Lordship? his eyes automatically went to his Lordship rings, eyes gleaming when they fell upon the Peverell ring carrying the coat of arms - is that the Resurrection Stone? Innocently resting on his hand. Oh what he wouldn't do to snatch it right there and examine it properly, then claim it if it was truly the Stone. "I didn't know you were Lord Gryffindor, Hufflepuff, Slytherin and Ravenclaw as well my dear boy."
"Well, now you know." Errikos looked down at him from his nose imperiously ah yes, he knows where his concern lies his houses all held two votes a piece so that made 10 that was his alone, he smiled at this knowing Dumbles had just lost most of the votes
The Wizengamot fall silent as they all looked their way, now stopped pretending to not eavesdropping on them Errikos sighed.
"No, it was not well known, but it is now after you declared it so dramatically," Errikos was having a hard time trying not to roll his eyes, all his tactics to get him in trouble is childish and immature, "My family comes from the Peverell line, the last descendant from Antioch Peverell's line to be fatual on this as heir at the time I natually became Lord when my father died, as my son's are currently only five, they will become my heirs and I will give my oldest the Peverell heirship while my youngest will have two of the houses as his own and Magic has accepted it already." and of course, he himself is the direct descendant of Cadmus Peverell, so he has more claim than anyone else, being a descendant of the elder brother. "Any more questions?"
Errikos can see the suspicion and dread flash in Dumbledore's eyes and he was restraining himself from either attacking him or interrogating him, as they were currently in the presence of Wizengamot, knowing he can't cross-question him again especially not in front of Wizengamot. So he shook his head and backed down, as did the rest of Wizengamot, their curiosity satiated for now that is but he knows Dumbledore is probably going to make Potter's contest him for it knowing Fleamont he would at least check it all out for him and hopefully give him the blasted answers that he so needs and have the Goblins go to reject it, so it doesn't matter
Errikos smirked and went back to the session where Abraxas is now starting his presentation.
Errikos listened to Abraxas' presentation attentively, though he had known every word by heart, given he was the one who helped create it so he couldn't help but let his eyes wander among other attendees. After all, their reaction will tell him many things.
He quickly glanced around the hall to see their reaction to finding him had told him they are going to talk to him at their earliest convenience. But the question is, should he tell them who is he?
Hmm, maybe invite them for tea at Peverell Manor and then give them the shock of life Errikos smirked he would need to branch out with the right people after all
Well, that will certainly bring some entertainment..
Dumbledore's attention was not on presentation as well, he keeps stealing glances at him - eyes twinkling and calculating Merlin, can someone please inform him that it's getting very creepy? People would take his abnormal obsession with him differently this time, given he has created a near-saint persona this time. Maybe he will let them talk if it paints even more bad air on Dumbledore and his second-to-Merlin persona.
Finally, when the presentation finished and Arcturus was giving the speech on the conclusion, on the pros of the bill Erriko's eyes found Orion's for some strange reason and he gave a single nod, watching him reach out for inside his robes. He watched as more people from the Wizengamort reach out to their pockets as well then they all subtly touch their wands.
Soon, more and more people who were anticipating the voting part with open glee, he watched their eyes glisten for just a moment and a blank mask took over their faces Errikos counted and inwardly cackled in mirth, most of them had voted for it which was awesome he had made sure that people like little Remus now had a chance as an education and a job after they had finished as well as helping other creatures, it was a very good win he couldn't believe he had done it to be honest, if only he could of gotten it passed in his own time but alas he died in battle so couldn't get anywhere near to where he was
As soon as Abraxas' presentation finished and he retook his seat, Dumbledore, as Chief Warlock which he was so very pleased to have for so many years, called out for votes, "Motion is heard. All votes in favour of the bill, please raise your wands."
Errikos idly raised his own, quickly counting the number of Wizengamot raising their wands and inwardly cackling to find 39 votes in favour, he won even without those members. He was not surprised to find the Minister voting in favour, but he was surprised to find Augusta Longbottom and Muriel Prewett also voting in favour. That was...unexpected, he knew of Augusta and she scared him but Muriel Prewett he only heard of her through the twins... their mother's aunt.
The look on Dumbledore's face was comical, especially when he found his old friends, who agreed with him vehemently about the cons of the bill, has raised their wands in favour, he was beyond pissed off with that he would be having some words with them regarding the issue here
"Thank you, that is 39 Wands in favor, the Magic of Wizengamot counts at least 87 Lordship votes out of 103," Dumbledore announced looking like sucking a particularly sour lemon drop every Lord from Sacred List has at least two votes, some people like Errikos have ten.
Minister Leach gleefully banged the hammer against the wooden bench in front of him, "Motion carried. The Bill for Magical Creature Equality and Rights is successful. Congratulations, Lord Peverell."
Errikos graciously accepted the significant win and their applaud, his striking green eyes finding his, knowing how important it was to have everyone be excepted allowed a small smile of approval and applauded for him with the public. His speech has been glorious. He deserves some prize and recognition for it.
"What are you trying to do, my boy?"
Errikos turned to him and made a believable act to look around, then at his companions, then turned towards the headmaster, looking confused, "Excuse me?"
"You can't fool me, my boy"
Errikos blinked bewildered, perfectly aware the whole Wizengamot is now eavesdropping on them, few openly staring.
"...right," He uttered as if he is not understanding what is happening and what is he talking about, "Good for you, I think plus I am not your boy can you get it through your head?"
"Stay away from my Hogwarts, don't get involved in things you don't understand" the headmaster no longer looked genial as he pointed his Wand at him in a threatening gesture, even though Errikos' Wand was nowhere to be seen. My my, someone is furious for losing so badly.
"Excuse me?" Errikos this time turned to give him his full attention now the perfect posture of a predator who just got threatened for their territory.
"First of all, my name is Errikos Peverell, not this 'my boy' that you're speaking of oh and before I forget that Hogwarts belongs to me."
"Is there a problem, gentlemen?"
Errikos turned his exasperated stare to look at the Minister with Madame Longbottom and Lady Prewett on tow, with some Aurors standing at a distance ready to intervene in the scene. Leach was looking at Dumbledore with poorly concealed suspicion and Muriel was just confused and frowning at them.
"Dumbledore here keeps calling Lord Peverell as 'my boy' even though he had been told many times during this very meeting that he doesn't like to be called that," Abraxas frowned at him, looking puzzled but anyone who knows him intimately can see the hidden merriment in his eyes to get him in more trouble. "and threatening him to stay away from Lord Peverell's completely legal and Magical property."
"I am afraid I have to reveal the real truth behind that well-constructed lie, Hogwarts belong to no one, especially not this Very Dangerous Individual. Nobby my dear boy, I insist you must arrest this man and interrogate him with Veritaserum for his true nature."
"Excuse me?!" he was shocked at what Dumbles suggested what the man going off his nut?!
Various loud protests intensified, the Minister's voice is the loudest among them both Augusta and Muriel was staring at Dumbledore as if she was seeing the man's true nature for the very first time.
"This is completely absurd!" the Minister's voice rose, "Albus, don't make me order the Aurors to escort you outside you can't just blame people you don't like as 'Dangerous Individuals' he is Lord of not one or two, but five Houses, do not forget."
"Now, Nobby, you have no idea who you are dealing with," Dumbledore said in clear warning while glaring at him.
"No, you have no idea how absurd you are being with your claims, Albus" looks like Nobby finally grew a pair to counter Dumbledore and not back down even though he was the first Muggleborn Minister even Dumbledore looked taken aback Nobby never talked back to him like that before.
Augusta rose her hand to quiet everyone, looking tired and exasperated. "Why don't you explain, Dumbledore?"
"I most certainly will, Augusta," Dumbledore said and took his time looking around the whole Wizengamot, making sure all eyes were on him before continuing. "This man," and he emphasized his words by pointing a steady finger at Errikos who was still looking mostly confused and bewildered at the turn of the events, "Is just a random man that came out of nowhere claiming that he is Lord Peverell how do we even know it's true?!"
If Dumbledore was expecting some sort of dramatic reaction from the people around him just like he had from the Order members, he didn't get it. Even his 'old friends' stared at him in complete disbelief and incredulity.
Muriel pinched the bridge of his nose in a way that spoke volumes of how long she has been dealing with his antics while Leach puffed up in outrage. "Preposterous!" he had known this will come and he has promised Lord Peverell to support him, how can he not when the lad has so many wonderful ideas that will give him a good sum of money and loads of votes? the old man has gone senile if he thinks a young and passionate chap like Lord Peverell was a nobody
Several Lords and Ladies looked around in disbelief, murmuring amongst each other about this ridiculous accusation. Not a single person in the entire room looked as though they believed Dumbledore, not even those that usually supported the headmaster.
Meanwhile, Errikos stood gaping up at Dumbledore with his mouth hanging open. "Pardon?" he finally said while closing his mouth and swallowing a few times as if he just processed what he is being accused of and yet can't believe it. Murmurs rose in volume, most people shaking their heads in clear disbelief and sympathy for the new Lord of the town.
They all had heard about the accident which killed the poor bloke's wife and killed his child hence adopting two wonerful children, which made him move to Britain from Greece. He doesn't deserve this kind of stressful welcome. It will be a loss for Britain if the lad decides to move back to Greece again.
"You may believe you can fool the whole world" Dumbledore said in a clear warning. "But you do not fool me. You never have and you never will."
"He's finally gone senile," some people loudly claimed from the crowd earning respective positive murmurs.
The Minister shook his head disappointed and started to explain to the crowds Dumcledore's tendency to brand anyone as 'Evil' and dangerous while the chap is clearly looking out for the children of Hogwarts most of the crowd started to agree with them, and Dumbledore looked around with wide eyes as if he doesn't understand where it all went wrong and his protests are being ignored.
They should trust him, they should trust Albus Dumbledore the new gift of Merlin himself, how can they look at him like that after all he had done for society?
"Headmaster," Errikos stated slowly, his eyes narrowed, looking as he finally gathered enough courage to stand for himself after the crowd's and Minister's clear support, "Is it your way to try to shut me out of Hogwarts my very own property? something that has been in my family for generations?"
"You do realize that Hogwarts is actually a Private school, right?" Orion gleefully added, though his face was perfectly constructed into looking deeply offended
Errikos shook his head and turned to look at Leach, "Can I file charges of false accusation, attempt property theft and reputational damage against him?" Oh, he knows it won't take much for Dumbledore to weasel out of the way of the charge and keep it out of the Prophet.
Besides, Dumbledore had already agreed to pay him back.
"Yes, you can." Leach agreed, while still looking at Dumbledore as if he can't believe he would say something like this.
"Motion is heard," Minister looked delightful at the turn of this event as he almost skipped on his way to his hammer to bang it once more, "Now, Dumbledore, you're on probation from the Chief Warlock position for accusing a Lord of five Houses, among which all are sacred Houses, wrongly and attempting property theft. So you're hereby dismissed. Aurors, escort him out."
Dumbledore was gaping as he looked like he had no clue how it had come to this. All he knew was that when he noticed Errikos waiting for Nobby, he had to get to him and save him from falling into a nobody's traps. He just assumed that if he exposes Errikos in front of the Wizengamot members and when Nobby orders the Unspeakable to pour Veritaserum, the truth will come out and the Wizarding World will thank him again and hail him as their saviour once more just like it used to be.
How everything comes to this? Why did Nobby turn on him? How can the whole Wizengamot turn on him like that? He saved them from the greatest monster Grindelwald, oh his beloved Gellert, how he missed the man he cared so much for when they were younger,
He is the Headmaster of Hogwarts School of Witchcraft and Wizardry, Chief Warlock of Wizengamot, Supreme Mugwump of the International Confederation of Wizards, owner of Order Of Merlin, First class and the face of the House of Brave, Righteous and Justice, the Gryffindors! How dare they!
The Aurors were obviously hesitating but then Augusta of all people with her vulture hat gestured harshly at them to get going and they rushed towards Dumbledore to lead him to the doors.
Errikos bit the inside of his cheek to stop cackling like a madman he was loving this if he hasn't come from the future and arrived in the past after being kill this would of never happened oh he was loving this
He left the hall and headed to the Floo system and in no time he was home and looking at someone he knew...
One Newt Scamander it seems and his youngest had taken a liking to him if reading Fantastic Beasts and Where to Find Them was any to go by