The Rise of the A.W.L. by Margaret

Harry Potter Universe, Next-Generation (2009-2040)

When a teacher's secret is revealed, a campaign begins to have them removed from Hogwarts. But how much support does the campaign have within Hogwarts and what lengths are the campaigners willing to go to?

Thanks to SpoonyLupin for the banner.

This story is a sequel to, and contains spoilers for, The Writing on the Wall.

Rating and Advisories (required): Mature Audiences (Substance Abuse, Violence)

Content Warnings (optional): Discrimination

Genre: Crime/Mystery, General

Tropes: Careers, Family, Friendship, Law/Politics, School

Story Type: Novel (50,000+ words)

Completed · Published: 08 Nov 2016 · Updated: 13 Jul 2020 · Words: 146956 · Chapters: 45 · Reviews: 4 · Likes: 1 · Reads: 1710

Series: Albus and Rose\'s Adventures at Hogwarts.

1. Professor Blackburn's Secret. by Margaret (2689 words) · 3 Reviews · 1 likes
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2. A Council of War. by Margaret (4935 words) · 0 Reviews · 0 likes
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3. Diagon Alley. by Margaret (3874 words) · 1 Reviews · 0 likes
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4. A Barbecue at the Burrow. by Margaret (3872 words) · 0 Reviews · 0 likes
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5. Remembering the Dead. by Margaret (3425 words) · 0 Reviews · 0 likes
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6. Professor Fairfax. by Margaret (3026 words) · 0 Reviews · 0 likes
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7. The Howler. by Margaret (2372 words) · 0 Reviews · 0 likes
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8. Quidditch Try-Outs. by Margaret (3417 words) · 0 Reviews · 0 likes
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9. The Ravenclaw Seeker. by Margaret (2950 words) · 0 Reviews · 0 likes
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10. Reignited Fears. by Margaret (3361 words) · 0 Reviews · 0 likes
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11. The Full Moon. by Margaret (2792 words) · 0 Reviews · 0 likes
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12. Ravenclaw Versus Slytherin. by Margaret (4351 words) · 0 Reviews · 0 likes
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13. Tensions Remain. by Margaret (3340 words) · 0 Reviews · 0 likes
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14. Celebrations. by Margaret (4671 words) · 0 Reviews · 0 likes
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15. The Hallowe'en Feast by Margaret (2954 words) · 0 Reviews · 0 likes
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16. Investigating Again. by Margaret (3456 words) · 0 Reviews · 0 likes
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17. The Locked Trunk. by Margaret (3376 words) · 0 Reviews · 0 likes
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18. Searching for a Key. by Margaret (3077 words) · 0 Reviews · 0 likes
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19. The End of Term. by Margaret (2226 words) · 0 Reviews · 0 likes
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20. Victoire's Woes. by Margaret (4685 words) · 0 Reviews · 0 likes
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21. Clean Slates. by Margaret (2892 words) · 0 Reviews · 0 likes
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22. Their Greatest Fears. by Margaret (2809 words) · 0 Reviews · 0 likes
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23. Things Fall Apart. by Margaret (3101 words) · 0 Reviews · 0 likes
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24. Professor Merrickson. by Margaret (3017 words) · 0 Reviews · 0 likes
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25. Letters. by Margaret (3930 words) · 0 Reviews · 0 likes
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26. Instant Invisibility Powder. by Margaret (3155 words) · 0 Reviews · 0 likes
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27. Blackburn Returns. by Margaret (2861 words) · 0 Reviews · 0 likes
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28. Howling at the Moon. by Margaret (2887 words) · 0 Reviews · 0 likes
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29. Gryffindor versus Slytherin. by Margaret (2579 words) · 0 Reviews · 0 likes
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30. Shocks and Sugar Quills. by Margaret (3746 words) · 0 Reviews · 0 likes
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31. Ghostly Information. by Margaret (4177 words) · 0 Reviews · 0 likes
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32. Sudden Sickness. by Margaret (3308 words) · 0 Reviews · 0 likes
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33. Protective Potions. by Margaret (2564 words) · 0 Reviews · 0 likes
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34. Weaving a Web. by Margaret (3270 words) · 0 Reviews · 0 likes
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35. Ravenclaw Versus Hufflepuff. by Margaret (2705 words) · 0 Reviews · 0 likes
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36. At King's Cross Station. by Margaret (3552 words) · 0 Reviews · 0 likes
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37. Confidences. by Margaret (4180 words) · 0 Reviews · 0 likes
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38. The Clock Strikes One. by Margaret (2666 words) · 0 Reviews · 0 likes
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39. Caught Out! by Margaret (2575 words) · 0 Reviews · 0 likes
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40. The Following Day. by Margaret (4145 words) · 0 Reviews · 0 likes
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41. The Jelly Legs Jinx. by Margaret (2994 words) · 0 Reviews · 0 likes
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42. Nott to Blame. by Margaret (2617 words) · 0 Reviews · 0 likes
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43. Ravenclaw Versus Gryffindor. by Margaret (2953 words) · 0 Reviews · 0 likes
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44. New Legislation. by Margaret (2789 words) · 0 Reviews · 0 likes
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45. The Midnight Feast. by Margaret (2635 words) · 0 Reviews · 0 likes
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