William Hellsing could not find it in him to be surprised to find Dumbledore asking for another meeting with him. "Hello again, Headmaster Dumbledore."
The old wizard smiled slightly as he sat down. "We do seem to be seeing a lot of each other, these days. I have no doubt that soon, Cornelius will be convinced I'm plotting with you to have him removed from office."
Hellsing gave a sardonic chuckle at the thought. "While I personally feel that Minister Fudge should be removed, if I acted against every ineffectual minister I encountered, I would never have time to do my real job," he finished with a smile himself, and then sobered. "I don't suppose I need to ask why you are here."
"Of course not. I really must applaud you, Lord Hellsing. Quite a simple solution to a dicey dilemma, I admit. I just would rather have had some warning before hand, is all."
"Oh?"
Dumbledore nodded. "Not all of the protections around Harry are involved in the Blood Rite. Now I must arrange that certain additional wards be removed from #4 Privet Drive, before they bite someone. I would also like to see about adding such protections to the Hellsing grounds... if it can be done without disturbing your operation, or your... house guest."
William smirked at the reference, and made a note to figure out where and when Dumbledore learned about their dungeon resident. "I have my doubts about being able to do so, but I'm sure we can work something out should you find it possible."
"That will be just fine. I do hope you will be kind enough to keep me informed if you instigate any other changes in Harry's summer home. As it is still early in the school year, it isn't a problem right now, but as time passes, any changes would have to be acted upon more... swiftly."
"Again, I don't think that will be a problem. However, I do have my own question about the protective rite..."
"Oh?"
"Yes... how precise is it? Since the Dursleys will be living on Hellsing grounds, would the protection hold as long as he lived on the grounds as well, or would he need to actually live in the same house as they do?"
Dumbledore sat in thought for a few minutes. "I am... actually uncertain about that. It was not a situation considered when the spell was originally cast. I will look into it... but, unless I find otherwise, I would recommend erring on the side of caution, and having Harry board in the same house as the Dursleys." A small twinkle entered Dumbledore's eyes. "Of course, I would think that it would be obvious that, while he might have to sleep under his Aunt's roof, he could easily spend his days elsewhere on the grounds."
Lord Hellsing nodded and smirked as well. "Somehow, I doubt any of them would be displeased with that situation."
Dumbledore stood up. "Then I believe I should be returning. I have a feeling it will not be long before we meet again, Lord Hellsing."
William nodded. "As do I. Good day, Headmaster."
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