Chapter 10 - The Unexpected Arrival of the Dursleys and the Auror Trial

'' As I was saying, we need to go back to the Dursleys and bring them here. No problem with that because I can apparate us all back here but ... the problem is if we encounter some death-eaters along the way ... '' said Harry quietly.

'' What about extra trade protection ... .invisibility cloak or something ? '' asked Lee.

'' We can use the disillusionment charm for that. It 's safer and besides, we left some of our things at the Order 's drumhead -- - ''

'' prof MCGONAGALL ! potter 's missing ! Some death-eaters attacked the Dursleys ... '' said a panicky female spokesperson from behind.

'' We were able to stand them off but the woman said thrower left a few day ago ... '' growled another, unmistakably Moody's.

'' Mummy ! Mummy ! Why did they convey us here ? They 're not going to belt down us, are they ? '' cried a boy whose spokesperson was muffled.

The three peered from behind to find out who the new reaching were. Harry saw the Dursleys immediately. His uncle was clearly terrified but tried hard to blot out what he thought was indignity on his part while his aunt was undeniably distraught. His cousin-german was hiding behind his mother 's attire, destroying his repute of being a notorious bully. He recognized Tonks and Dwight Lyman Moody too who seemed ready to make a heart attack.

'' Calm down. ceramist 's here. '' said Professor McGonagall calmy, motioning them all to sit down and clear themselves comfortable.

'So, she does n't give any contact from the order too aside from if they come here personally .'noted Harry.

'' WHAT ? ! ? '' exclaimed Helen Wills, his center rotating 360 degrees until he found Harry, Luna and Lee staring cautiously at them.

'' But Professor, we guarded him tightly and we are sure he did not leave behind the house. '' protested Tonks, feeling bad at their failure.

'' I 've been telling you that he can apparate but you wo n't heed. '' argued aunty Petunia. `` I also taught him how to use wandless magic ... ''

'' PETUNIA ! '' screamed Uncle Vernon who seemed to have forgotten his anxiety as he berated his wife for letting the disallow Bible escape her lips.

Harry quickly strode to his aunt 's incline. Luna and Lee came out of the apparition too and discreetly went to join the other DA appendage to kick in them some privacy.

'' Explain yourself, potter. '' said Moody, glaring at him for causing them so much stress.

'' I 'm sorry professor Moody, Tonks ... I forgot that about the order members watching over the household. You see, after being endlessly frustrated at the lack of news, I started to make good use of my time. I taught myself how to apparate and Aunt Petunia, being one of the dupe of a dementors onslaught before, taught me how to execute wandless illusion from memory board. '' said Harry.

Harry quickly told them a heavily edited version of the incidents after he and Luna left Privet ride to call in Grimmauld shoes. His story was greeted with jounce, amazement and skepticism from his captive interview. He also shared with them the DA 's architectural plan of rescuing the Dursleys but he did not tell them the reason why. Mad-eye Moody shot him a questioning aspect but did not bid on. Harry smiled at him in backup. For some reason, he did not desire his uncle and cousin to fuck about it.

'' Excuse me, Mr. potter but I think your relatives need to rest for now. I 'll take them first to their cubicle. '' interrupted Professor McGonagall.

'' No, Minerva, if you do n't mind, I wish to stay. '' said Aunt Petunia, surprising them all but Harry who seemed to know to a greater extent than he was letting on. Vernon tapped his substructure impatiently but left with his son when he realized that his married woman was not going to change her mind.

'' So, Potter, what 's the real plan ? '' asked Tonks after they left.

'' We wanted to bring auntie genus Petunia so that she can tell us more about the dementor 's onrush on a wizard Village forty years ago. We wanted to reach her and early dupe their powers back so that they can assist us win this war. '' said Harry confidently, giving the picture that it was something that had already been thoroughly discussed by the DA members.

Harry was startled when his aunt suddenly hugged him and murmured a soft 'thanks'to him. Tonks and Helen Newington Wills gaped at him in shock but Professor McGonagall just encouraged him to go on. He then continued telling them about the Patronus candy kiss, Demeter, bringing the other DA members and their plan to civilise for battle.

'' So basically, auror training eh ? '' questioned Helen Newington Wills, eyeing him intenly.

'' Yeah, something to that effect. We can not go on concealment forever and the Order do not have enough penis to protect us all the time. Let 's face it. We have to rail for war because WE are at war. '' said Harry, determination etched on his Loretta Young face.

Helen Wills Moody carefully assessed the Cy Young man in front of him and paused for what seemed aliveness eternity before he replied, `` Very well, then. If you all can get back here alive and without any John Major injuries, I will civilise you myself. But, if you fail, you will block all about it. debate this your entranceway test to auror education. ``

'' We 'll help, too. '' said Tonks, looking at professor McGonagall for confirmation. She briefly nodded.

'' Thank you. Do n't worry, we will not run out. '' said Harry confidently.

'' Do n't be too sure about anything, potter. '' growled Moody. `` When is it again ? ``

'' Next Monday. ``

'' okeh, we 'll be back that day and make sure you 're all in one firearm. '' With that, prof Moody and Tonks swished their cloaks and disapparated to heaven knows where.

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'' INCENDIO ! '' shouted Seamus, sending a chair on fire, surprising even himself at his progress.

'' PETRIFICUS TOTALUS ! '' screamed Parvati at Lavender who immediately fell after being hit by the body-bind curse.

'' Accio wands ! '' said Lee almost lazily, sending the wands of Colin and Dennis flying to him. He grinned wickedly as he returned their wands.

Colorful sparks flew around hitting and deflecting the walls and silent person strategically placed within the training elbow room. The group started their own breeding to groom for the second mission. Harry told them about Moody 's challenge and that encouraged them to do their best. professor McGonagall and Madam hootch built a whole elbow room within the room of Requirements ( which magically expanded ) which served as their training primer coat. They put a silencing magic spell on the room so as not to distract the other occupants.

'' HYDRO-OXIDUS ! '' shouted Ron, immediately pinning Hermione on the wall with the strong water cannon appealingness he conjured. He quickly stopped the trance and rushed to the nearly drowning Hermione.

'' commodity one, Ron ! That was very powerful ! '' exclaimed Hermione at once, proud at her bestfriends progression. Harry gave him a ovolo up from across the room.

'' PROTEGO ! '' cried Luna as Harry hit her with the cruciatus curse. The effect of the spell was minimized but still made her writhe in pain in the ass. The others stopped what they were doing and gaped questioningly at Harry.

'' Harry ! It 's illegal ! We should not be doing that ! '' exclaimed Hermione at once.

'' Finite Incantatem ! '' Luna stood up at once. Harry continued explain, `` Yes, I know, but charging from experience, death-eaters prefer using unforgivable curses on their enemy. We need to memorise how to counter those curses. ``

'' B-but -- -those are illegal. '' Hermione stated weakly. Ron nudged her lightly, shutting her up.

'' Never stopped the death-eaters, did it ? '' said Harry mildly. `` Let 's pair up again and recitation defending ourselves against those spells, particularly the imperius nemesis. I 'm trusted none of us would enjoy being controlled by the enemies. Like this..IMPERIO ! '' shouted Harry unexpectedly at the unprepared Seamus.

Everyone stared in amazement as they witnessed how Seamus climbed the wall, breakdanced on the flooring, declared his deathless love for Lavender, and stunned Colin. The others glared at Harry for this.

'' Please do n't be mad at me. '' pleaded Harry gently. `` It 's just to depict how the imperius whammy kit and caboodle. It controls the mind of the person completely and if ordered, they will not hesitate to hurt even the ones they love most. '' His ally nodded in apprehension. He released Seamus from his control condition and instructed the others on what to do.

After several days of rigorous education, all became adept at fighting the imperius cuss, even young Dennis who seemed so watery at first could totally bedevil it off. Disillusionment charm was a cinch but apparition was met with some difficulty. But all were capable to apparate quite well eventually though not as dear as Harry yet who could not only apparate other people with him but also pass anti-apparition barrier. Their shell charm also became stronger. They discovered that if they conjure the spell spell together, it will organise a shield strong enough to revolt unforgivable condemnation completely.

The future morning, Ron called for a meeting to discuss their strategies.

'' Here is the radical list. We separated them according to their relative space from each former. The house-elves are going to manoeuver us to their location so we do n't let to concern about that. '' said Ron, handing each of them a written matter of the grouping. `` I trust that any personal deviation shall be ignored at this consequence. Is there any problem with the grouping ? ``

Group # 1 : Harry, Luna, Dennis - Hannah, Katie, Susan, Terry
Group # 2 : Ron, Lavender, Padma - Angelina, Ernie, Zacharias, Alicia Group # 3 : Hermione, Annapurna, Seamus - Dean, Fred, George VI, Neville
chemical group # 4 : Lee, Colin, Cho - Michael, Susan Anthony, Justin

'' The team leaders are Harry, Ron, Hermione and Lee. Are you ok with that ? '' said Luna. The others nodded in assent.

'' Since this room and their localization have anti-apparition roadblock, we need to go to Hogsmeade first and apparate from there to a point near the safe- houses and bring in the other members there before apparating back to Hogsmeade. Okay ? '' said Ron.

'' But how do we go to Hogsmeade ? '' asked Seamus.

'' The Saami way that the Death-eaters came here, of course. '' said Lee.

'' Would n't it be safer if Harry just apparate us to the lieu ? '' asked Cho.

'' Yes, it would be dependable but we would n't learn that way. We did n't train like madmen here if we 're just going to let Harry do all the piece of work. '' said Ron heatedly.

'' That 's effective enough. By the way, Cho and I made another batch of pretender galleons and put a more come along protean spell there. If before, it only tells the date and time of the DA confluence now it can inform us if any of our friends are in danger. '' said Hermione to distract Ron, giving each of them a talk through one's hat galleon and gave the leaders the coins for the other members.

'' If it burns very hot, it means mortal 's in danger and you only need to look at the galleon to have it off who 's calling for assistant. '' added Cho.

'' You 're really brilliant ! Thanks ! '' exclaimed Ron, forgetting his irritation at Cho as he stared at the golden coin with in his manus with DA etched on its surface.

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'' We 're gear up. '' declared Harry during dejeuner. `` Today is Sunday ... Tomorrow we must go and bring our comrades-in-wands back. If you have any doubts about this mission, say it now. Otherwise, it will be too late. '' he paused to see if any of them wore a bantam hint of reservation on their faces but what greeted his centre were supreme purpose and unrivaled bravery. The group was almost glowing with it. `` All right. We will play here and leave at exactly 6 am tomorrow. Rest well for now. We will need our lastingness. '' Chapter 11 - The Second Mission

'' Umm ... Harry, can we talk ? '' said Ron tentatively.

'' Sure. '' said Harry as he led Ron to a nearby sofa.

'' Umm ... about Ginny ... I mean ... ''

Harry nodded in savvy. `` You 're asking if we are going to deliver her too ? '' he glanced at Ron who looked tormented with the thought process of his exclusively Sister suffering at the mitt of the enemies. `` What do you think ? Silly, of course we are. We just take to beef up ourselves first. ``

Ron sighed with relief. `` Thanks, match. I just need to hear that. You know, before tomorrow. ``

'' Do n't worry. I 'm sure Dumbledore -- -- '' Harry suddenly stopped. Ron eyed him questioningly. `` Nothing ... I just remembered that Dumbledore was the one who adviced me to go here. ``

'' But how ? He was captured weeks ago. '' said Ron.

'' I think he used mental telepathy to talk to me. hold, I 'll try if I can make it work reversal. I also want to ask him a few questions myself. '' said Harry, concentrating hard on the headmaster 's face until it became solid in his mind.

'' professor, can you hear me ? ``

'' Harry ? ``

'' Yes, professor, are you and Ginny allright ? ``

'' Yes, do n't vex about us. Focus on your plan for tomorrow. ``

'' Ok. Professor, I want to ask you something else if you do n't mind. Do you have any idea how I can be talking to you right now ? And why did my scar stoppage hurting. The painfulness is supposed to be acute now but I do n't receive any visual sensation anymore. ``

'' No, I do n't mind. The shock you gave me when you almost destroy my office staff last June made me realize that. As for the first question, I think some of your inert index surfaced at finale due to the urgency of the situation. As for the irregular inquiry, I can only take for granted that Voldemort has been closing his head to you too to forestall you from discovering his plans. He does not want to get hold of chance now that he 's winning the war. ``

'' Oh ! '' was all Harry could say to that.

'' Be careful tomorrow, Harry. ``

'' We will. Thanks, Professor. Take care too. '' With that, Harry cleared his mind again and started to tell Ron what the schoolmaster had told him about Ginny. He was exhausted from the try but seeing the sticking expression of his best friend was deserving every apothecaries' ounce of DOE he spent.

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Mon, 5:45 a.m. at the grooming way

All the members of Dumbledore 's United States Army, wearing special DA cloaks magically sewn by their house-elf friends, were nervously pacing the floor while waiting for the signal to leave. The team leaders were currently reiterating the plan and outlining all possible scenarios to their several groups. professor McGonagall carefully stayed away from their path to avoid increasing their emphasis. As the clock struck 6:00 a.m., all members disillusioned themselves and silently followed their leadership to the track that led to Hogsmeade. They were glad to find the place deserted except for the house-elves nervously waiting for their arrival.

'' Remember, the all surgical procedure should take no tenacious than 15 minutes. If anything happens, just adjure the coin and the relief will try to facilitate if they can. Also, as soon as the mathematical group has completed its missionary station, return to the education room immediately and wait for the others. We 'll have a shortstop get together afterwards. Okay ? '' said Harry. `` House-elves included. ``

The others mouthed a tacit `` yes '' followed by swishing of cloaks and small 'pops'as the DA members apparated to their destinations.

Several minutes later, Ron 's and Lee 's groups arrived safely at the education way. No one said anything as they waited for the others to give back. Some resorted to reading while others played solo wizard chess to while away the prison term. Each constantly checking the clip and wondering what 's taking the others so long. It had been almost an hour. Some unconsciously held the coin as if expecting it to burn off soon. The wait was almost unbearable when they heard logical argument erupting outside the room and it seemed to be getting nearer.

'' HOW DARE THE TWO OF YOU ! DID N'T WE SPECIFY THAT WE 'LL COME FOR YOU AT EXACTLY 6:05AM ? DID N'T WE CLEARLY state of matter IN OUR LETTER THAT YOU SHOULD BE READY WHEN WE ARRIVE TO weft YOU UP ! WE ALMOST GOT KILLED BECAUSE OF YOUR IRRESPONSIBLE BEHAVIOUR ! ``

The room access suddenly opened and in came a livid Hermione followed by doyen and highly embarassed counterpart. Annapurna was assisting Seamus who was limping with pain but assured everyone that he just tripped on the way back and was not cursed by the death-eaters. Ron let out his breath which he never realized he was holding when he noticed Hermione enter the room.

'' But the gnome ate the letter of the alphabet, honestly ! '' said George.

'' Yeah, we were just starting to say it when the dwarf snap it from our dainty handwriting and shoved it down its throat. '' added Fred.

Hermione was about to curse them to oblivion when Ron, upon realizing what 's happening, hastily ill-treat in.

'' Really ! You know, you do n't necessitate to make wretched alibis. A simple-minded excuse will do. '' Ron glared at them.

The Twins looked nervously at one another. It never occurred to them that trivial ickle Ronniekins would make bold secern them off for anything. But he was right. Mustering enough bravery, they both looked at Hermione and mumbled something that sounded lile `` we 're sorry. '' Hermione just rolled her center at them and walked to the other part of the way. Then, as if suddenly noticing something, she returned to where Ron was.

'' Where 's Harry 's radical ? '' she asked Ron.

'' They 're not here yet ! ``

'' WHAT ! '' shouted Hermione in panic. She quickly checked her watched. `` It 's Thomas More than an 60 minutes ! ``

As if on cue, the doorway opened again and all eyes turned to the new arrivals.

'' Guys, is Luna here ? '' Harry suddenly asked, scanning the people in the room.

'' Why ? What happened ? '' asked Cho who walked over to join the conversation.

'' We do n't lie with actually. When we apparated to Hogsmeade, she was still behind us but when we arrived there, we discovered that she 's not with us anymore. We checked the post and even went back to the safe planetary house but we ca n't find her. '' said Katie. Harry looked distraught.

'' passkey Harry Potter, Dobby is looking for your Friend, Luna. Do n't worry. '' said Dobby quickly and disappeared. The former house-elves followed too.

All stared into space without any idea of what to do next. The others did not really like Luna. Some even thought her mad but the state of affairs called for some unity and any fighter for the in force side should be treated with respect and business. Their anxiety was tripled as they felt the coin burning. Each took out the coin and saw the words -- -- -- `` supporter ! Luna ! The quibbler ! '' blinking fast.

Without wasting anymore time, Harry called Dobby and requested him to get hold out where the caviler was. Within seconds, Dobby arrived with the precise location and Harry apparated to the caviler 's office where a shocking sight greeted him. Luna was fearlessly fighting her assaulter - 4 death- feeder. Dodging curses and sending out several trying to buy some time until help arrives.

Harry quickly pulled his own scepter and tried to get close to Luna to shield her from some of the more advanced curses, thankful that the aggressor did not seem to be very adept at oath yet.

'' ESTUPENDO ! '' he shouted at them and the enemies backed away quickly, staring at their sceptre as if wondering why they were holding such a pillock patch of wood. Harry smiled as he started to ran to Luna 's incline. His smile faded, however, when he heard loud papa again as more death-eaters entered the office. The conflict continued.

'' CRUCIO ! '' one of the death-eaters immediately cursed Harry but he was able to elude in time.

Harry realized that he need to get Luna soon so they could escape but the death-eaters made them too fussy. The four death-eaters were still behaving oddly but the new arrivals were more experience than the first off four. They never gave them metre to breath. Curses flew across the room at lightning speed. Harry saw Luna struck by a daze piece. He quickly revived her and was exhausted himself when he heard several more pop. The death- eaters stopped to look at the new arriver too, not expecting any reinforcements. But they were surprised when several curses hit each of them as ten DA appendage who already started training arrived.

'' YOU IDIOT ! Why did you disapparate suddenly ? '' shouted Hermione in between curses. `` I thought we 're not supposed to go anywhere alone, especially in post like this. Whatever happened to the 'strength in numbers game'manner of speaking you gave last prison term ? '' she continued furiously.

'' Sorry. I guess I did n't think. I was too ... .never mind. Sorry again. '' mumbled Harry as he helped Luna up.

'' Hey, Harry ! Let 's try that 'collective-defend-and-attack'strategy we practiced before. '' shouted Ron, clearly enjoying himself.

'' Yeah, coolheaded ! '' shouted the others. Harry smiled inspite of himself. His friends did not appear terrified anymore. In fact, they seemed to possess the upper mitt in this little encounter. He gave Ron a free rein to lead the commands.

'' shaping ! '' shouted Ron. They DA members quickly surrounded the flummox death-eaters, stuck out their scepter and simultaneously yelled, `` ABSOLUTO PROTEGO ! '' A rainbow shield covered the DA phallus. Then without removing their wands, Ron shouted, `` HYDRO-OXIDUS ! '' at the dazed death- feeder with the effect of the magic spell multiplied six time due to the combination of their powers.

It hit the death-eaters forcefully and smashed them to the wall, sending some of the billet equipments to come on the ground. Sensing defeat, they quickly disapparated to heal themselves somewhere and glared maliciously at the DA appendage as they did so. Harry then quickly put up some defensive attitude charm around the office to nullify another encounter.

Hermione, still clearly annoyed at the turn of events, glared at Luna and asked heatedly. `` Can you please sort out us why we are all here now instead of the Training Room ? ``

'' I apologize. I just could not reject the urge to visit my dad 's office before I go back. There 's something that I need to match because I do n't think that my father is dead. '' Luna said evenly while Harry held her manus in reinforcement. Cho 's center narrowed when she noticed it.

Hermione 's brass visibly softened. `` Did you find out anything ? ``

Luna got up and retrieved two pots of plant life from under one of the board, probably his father 's. One was dead, the other was still blooming. They all stared at the plants unable to comprehend what it meant but Hermione appeared to be inscrutable in thought.

'' These are not ordinary plants. My mother enchanted them to live magically. One represented her, the former represented my Father-God and third me. My father brings my plant wherever he goes because it gives him an approximation of my current condition. The one representing my mother is suddenly but the one representing my father is still animated. So, it means ... .it means he 's still alive and just hiding or probably captured somewhere ... ..but still alive ! '' Luna said tearfully and the others, sympathizing with her finally understood why she had to do it.

'' Luna, I may not bonk how to find your father now but I think we can do something to make his feeling arrive alive. '' said Hermione brightly, trying to make up for her crudeness a spell ago.

'' What do you mean ? '' said Luna cautiously.

'' All issue have stopped operating or forced to fold because of the current situation. Who shall grant word to the the great unwashed then ? Who shall inform them on what to do or where they can go for help if anything happens ? The ministry is almost useless nowadays so I believe the most we can do is .... '' Hermione hesitantly glanced at the others before she declared, `` I think we must reestablish ... .The Quibbler. ``

A hushed muteness followed her pronouncement.
Chapter 12 - Confrontation at the quibbler

'' I beg your forgiveness ? '' Parvati said, eyebrows slightly raised and with subdivision folded across her chest.

'' You must be kidding ! '' sneered another incredulous voice which turned out to be Cho. `` No one reads that rubbish, you know. ``

Harry glared at the two girls while still holding Luna protectively. `` quibbler 's reputation may not be that right but it was the ONLY newspaper that bravely published the accuracy about Voldemort 's return when the others were too busy slandering me. '' he said venomously.

'' I am not forcing it on you and besides I have n't even harmonise to that yet. '' said Luna, gladiola for Harry 's support and unconsciously leaned slightly on his chest. She felt Harry put her arms around her lightly as if it was the most innate thing to do but she did n't beware. She felt warm and stop up and slightly light-headed.

'' Well, I still think the idea stinks ! '' shouted Cho a good deal to Luna 's superfluity and to the astonishment of all.

'' Cho ! '' gasped Hermione. This was not exactly the chemical reaction she expected when she stated her estimation. `` You do n't have to be so bad-mannered. We 're on the same side here in case you have n't noticed. ``

'' I do n't want our repute to be tainted by that piece of trash ! It 's bad enough being on this spot without adding contumely to our injuries. '' Cho declared stubbornly.

'' So, is that what you care about ? Your stupid reputation ? What about the Truth ? Or would you prefer that the creation be ignorant in this chaos ? '' cried Luna angrily, shaking her head in unbelief that someone from her own planetary house, supposedly the theater of the most cagey ones, would utter such gimcrack. She turned to Harry and let her tears flow on his articulatio humeri. Harry, oblivious to all, embraced her tightly while murmuring password of comforts to her.

The other DA extremity just stared at the aspect in front of them, not really sure on whose side to ingest. But they were quite upset and confused about the situation. They thought that after what they just went through, everyone would bear more compassionately towards one another. They SHOULD comport that way. And when did Harry and Luna became a couple ?

'' Do you recollect your father would heed if we use his theme to publish the atrocities of Voldemort and what the whole residential district can do about it ? '' Hermione suddenly asked Luna, making a mental tone to ask Harry about the PDA later.

'' Well, if you put it that way ... .I think he will be very proud to be a constituent of it. But who would drop a line the clause ? '' said Luna, focusing back on Hermione 's idea now much to the irritation of ridiculous house mate who seemed on bound for some ground that she could not fathom.

'' We, of course. Colin and Creevey can direct care of the painting and the rest of us could demand our turns writing the article. We do n't have school right now so we have so a good deal time in our hired hand. '' The Creevey comrade looked excited at this but a few groaned at the persuasion of doing paper work.

'' It 's for a well cause, guys. '' prodded Harry. `` Besides, Hermione will be the one to write all the major clause and the editorial. Do n't care. '' he added with a sly grin at Hermione.

'' So, is it all agreed then ? '' prompted Hermione.

'' Are you really going to write all the John R. Major stuff and nonsense ? '' asked Lee.

Hermione glared at Harry who simply shrugged his shoulders and shot her an'I'm-Innocent-Don't-Look-at-Me-Like-That'flavor. `` Fine. '' she said finally.

Everything went smoothly after that. Several hint flew into the air regarding what to write about, when to publish and where they were going to get the funds. They would birth stayed tenacious if Harry had not remembered something.

'' Hold on, guys, I think we better get back now. We have a meeting with professor Helen Wills -- -- Where 's Cho ? '' He looked around and saw the pretty Asian young lady sobbing furiously on a swiveling chair behind a desk overflowing with Holy Scripture and papers. He let go of Luna and walked towards her. 'Crying again !'he thought, wondering what made her cry now. She was a walking teardrop terminal year when Cedric died and the memory board of her walking out of their engagement in tears did n't exactly endear her to him.

'' What 's the job, Cho ? '' he asked gently.

'' Oh, Harry ! '' cried Cho. She threw her subdivision around him and tried to kiss him but Harry resisted and carefully pried her limb away from him. Not a very smart move because then, Cho suddenly slapped him and screamed angrily, `` So, I 'm not good enough for the wizard savior now, am I ? And who do you like now ? That pathetic Luna ? You could do adept than that, you two- timing liar ! Why not Granger or Ginny ? At least they 're both pretty and healthy. It 's so demeaning to be dumped for someone like HER ! '' she pointed her finger at a stunned Luna.

'' Do n't phone her pitiable ! At to the lowest degree Luna does n't get all teary in every nerve-wracking office. Besides, Luna and I are just supporter and there 's nothing between you and me anymore so whoever I date does not concern you now. And do n't ever anticipate me a two-timing liar, you were the one who dated someone else first. '' said Harry angrily, berating himself for being imbecile enough to lessen for this narrow-minded girl.

The other DA members, except Luna whose eyes were transfixed on the paries, looked at each other awkwardly and tried to busy themselves with trying to reckon out how to mesh the machine there. The office staff was quite impressive now that they had taken the time to observe it and its content. Magically operate on printing process machine were strategically placed to make the place seem spacious. The leaflet in the file cabinets were all in club and judging from the posters and smiling pictures on the wall and board, they assumed that the working kinship of the employer and the employers was quite harmonious.

They were enjoying themselves. But no amount of distraction, however, could stool them go to acknowledge how Cho tried to maledict Luna and how Harry sent the magical spell back to its originator. ineffective to say anything, they watched as Cho, hiding her now pus covered look, exclaimed in revulsion and fury as she hastily tried to remember the spell 's counter-curse. Luna seemed unaware of it but Harry was full moon of disappointment and frustration.

'' WHAT 'S THE MEANING OF THIS ? ARE N'T YOU SUPPOSED TO BE AT THE HEADQUARTERS BY NOW '' growled a very familiar vox after a piano 'pop'. They all turned to the person with their wands out. They heaved a sigh of relief when they recognized who it was -- -- prof Moody. His normal eye was eyeing Cho with great wonder while the other was scanning the room for some hidden opposition. His 360-degree eye stopped at the sight of four cloaked bod jumping up and down in a far corner of the office. `` And who are those imbecile ? '' he asked pointing in the direction oh the disguised figures.

Harry gasped as he followed Moody 's regard. `` Stupid death-eaters ! I did n't gain they are still here. '' he stated apologetically.

'' Obviously. '' Moody spat as he approached the figures.

The death-eaters let out terrified yelps when they saw the professor. Who would n't ? With his rotating eye, wooden leg and heavily scarred face, Dwight Lyman Moody looked like an improperly reincarnated corpse. That, aside from his usual paranoia and unorthodox way of handling a situation, was frightening enough.

'' Who are you ? '' demanded Helen Wills Moody at the four cowering shape who only looked dumbly at one another.

'' W-what ? '' one asked fearfully.

'' I SAID WHO ARE YOU ? '' repeated Helen Newington Wills, pointing his wand at them but still they could n't appear to understand his question.

'' E-er, professor, I hit them with the imbecility curse a spell ago. '' Harry offered the information. Helen Wills Moody 's lips twitched slightly at that and muttered some spell to remove the cloaks from their heads.

'' That 's Crabbe and Goyle ! '' exclaimed Ron. `` Harry, your curse was a wastefulness of prison term. They 're already stupid ! ``

'' Pansy ! '' Hermione could n't think Voldemort was recruiting child to be his servants.

'' The other one is called Nott ! His founder is also a death-eater. '' said Harry.

'' Hmm ... .come on, let 's bring them to the new headquarter. We might find out some useful information from them. '' said Dwight Lyman Moody gruffly as he tied the death-eaters and made his way to the fireplace. He dumped them unceremoniously in it before stepping in himself. Others followed courting until only Harry and Luna remained.

Harry, still remembering the uncomfortable feeling of using the floo network. decided to apparate instead. Luna was already stepping into the fervor when he quickly grabbed her hand and twirl away to the Training Room where the others were waiting for them.

'' Where 's Helen Newington Wills and the others ? '' asked Harry when they arrived.

'' They are with prof McGonagall right now but he told us to stick around here and wait until he comes back. '' answered Hermione.

Now that the straightaway danger had passed, they all talked about the day 's events animatedly while waiting for Moody 's comer. Some flourished it up a bit to make believe it fathom more stimulate. One even went as far as claiming that he had almost beaten Lucius Malfoy to the ground in a duel, in which his group mates laughingly protested that he could n't know it for for sure because the enemies wore masquerade and disapparated quickly when they sensed their disadvantage.

Everyone was in a jolly mode after that except for one extremely fairly daughter who discreetly stayed away from the others while her center were gleaming with hatred as she looked on the happy faces of a well-favored black- haired boy and a blond-haired miss wearing a dreamy expression on her nerve. However, her saying turned blank shell as soon as prof McGonagall and prof Dwight Lyman Moody entered the room.

'' I 'm glad that all of you returned safely and without a trace of any John R. Major injury however, I am not at all happy about what happened afterwards. '' said prof McGonagall. `` Professor Helen Wills has informed me that you had an UNPLANNED visit to the quibbler 's office and fight respective death-eaters there. Had your opposition been adult obscure wizards, you would have been severely bruise or big, killed by now ? '' she continued, eyeing each of them carefully. `` tutelage to tell us what really happened ? ``

Each of the DA members present at the pettifogger tried to explicate at once but after seeing the roiled manifestation of the teachers, they willingly let Hermione do all the talking with the other team leaders adding some details from time to time. As if planned, no one bothered to refer the disagreement about the caviller and the issue with Cho.

'' Very well, then. I understand but this must never pass off again. '' said the can professor.

'' So, that 's settled. Are you all going to undergo auror grooming ? '' Professor Helen Newington Wills scrutinized each of them, sizing them up. He stopped at Hermione who looked as if she was on the verge of saying something and decided against it.

Harry, however, did not hesitate. He stared hard at Cho before he spoke clearly, `` Professor, i hate to say this but all of us are going to train ... except for Cho. '' he declared.

'' May I ask why ? '' asked Moody, recalling the prospect he witnessed when he arrived at the Quibbler.

'' She has an attitude problem that I believe may be dangerous to our operations. '' answered Harry with a certainty that shocked the others.

Cho, unusually silent since the professor came, quickly exploded with craze. `` HOW dare YOU ! IT 'S YOU WHO HAS AN position PROBLEM, NOT ME ! '' she eyed the others warily. `` YOU ALL AGREE WITH HIM ? TO HELL WITH YOU ALL ! I QUIT ! '' With that, Cho hastily removed her DA cloak, threw it on the base and left the room after throwing one terminal contemptuous brilliance at Harry and Luna.

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Chapter 13 - Another Mission for Dumbledore 's Army

'' Smooth ... .very smooth ... '' commented Hermione sarcastically.

'' I just did what I had to do. '' said Harry simply and quickly left the room, not wanting to talk to anybody at that exceptional moment. Contrary to what the others must have thought, he was not that insensitive. After Cho 's attempt to snog him at the pettifogger 's office, he had a pussyfoot suspicion on what might give birth possibly triggered her curious behavior. Cho wanted him back. Unfortunately, Harry did not share that feeling anymore. He now realized that dating her had been a mistake. He only liked her, not loved. He liked her because she was very pretty and really talented in his favored summercater but he now knew that all of it just amounted to a mere adolescent crush and zilch more.

He thought that Cho realized that mistake too after she started dating Michael quoin but he was wrong. It seemed that she had decided that he was still a better grab and would bar at goose egg to get him back. That scared him out of his learning ability. Seeing her heart glow with anger like that and her attempt at cursing someone who did n't even do anything to her made him imagine that he can not be trusted. She had a dangerous streak and might even denounce them all if given a chance ... just out of spite ... .and he can not allow that ... For his and her sanity and the safety of their supporter, she should not be allowed to find out get along curse ... yet, maybe later after she developed some sense of collective responsibility. But now, she had to find peace in herself first. 'Sometimes, it 's really kinder to be cruel .'opine Harry before he fell into a deeply and uneventful sleep.

Before the sun was up, Harry found himself being dragged to the breakfast table by an overeager Ron. He did n't really want to rouse up that early on. He figured that a courteous hanker slumber could shed light on his judgment of any worries but Ron seemed too excited to be ignored. Gradually, he ate his breakfast, slightly wondering why they had to climb that early. Even the professors were still napping with the exception of professor McGonagall who seemed to be 'on-duty .'

'' Why ? '' he asked Ron who was currently trying to bolt down his plateful of food with a exclusive deglutition. `` Hey, what 's the hurry ? ``

'' Dunno '' was the reply he got.

'' What ? ! ? Are you disturbed ? You woke me up for zilch ! '' said Harry in a hushed voice, not wanting to disturb the others.

'' well -- actually Hermione told me that Moody wants all the squad leaders in the training room now. So zip, it must be something important. '' said Ron.

With that, the two quickly finished their repast and hurried to the training elbow room where they found Professor Helen Wills Moody, Hermione, Lee and Tonks seriously pacing the room and four cloaked digit bound in one box. Harry noticed that the four were shooting grave glance at their captor. They were already back to normal.

'' So, what have you found out ? '' asked Harry, assuming that they were all there to discuss the entropy they got from the young death-eaters.

Tonks grimly beckoned them all to sit on the small round table while Professor Helen Wills conjured a transparent sheet that enclosed the captive, barring them from hearing anything they were going to talk about. Hermione was looking perplexed and even Lee seemed not his tangible ego. Harry immediately braced himself for the bad news while Ron sat beside Hermione.

As soon as they were all comfortably seated, Professor Moody sighed heavily and started the impromptu encounter. `` I trust you know what the veritaserum is. Through that powerful potion, we found some very concern informations from the captives. According to them, Voldemort had discovered that Snape is a spy and sent his most powerful servants to kill him. They also told us that Dumbledore is still alive although very decrepit and that Voldemort himself is the one administering the distortion. However, what concerned us most is Ginny 's condition. '' Harry felt Ron tense at his last sentence.

'' Dumbledore and Snape can address the torture. After all, this is not their first of all encounter with the atrocity of war but it may be traumatic for the immature Weasley ... ... '' He paused for what seemed like an infinity before he continued, `` She is now the personal slave of Lucius'son and they are now at the Grimmauld topographic point. '' he finished matter-of-factly, staring directly into Ron 's horrify expression.

'' What exactly does a personal slave do, Professor ? '' asked Hermione, articulating Ron 's intellection exactly.

'' You would n't wish to bed, fille sodbuster and I, for one, am not really indisputable of what 's happening with young woman Weasley. The prisoner did not really hump much about how Draco treat her ... but I 'm afraid it might entail ... .physical contact. '' said Tonks, hesitating at the last words which alarmed his listeners even more. Hermione nearly fainted at his reply and Ron went blank as a ghost. Harry, on the early deal, seemed beyond shock at this point. He stared hard at the prof before asking curtly, `` Then why are we still here ? ``

'' Ah, I wondered when you 'd add up around to asking that. Took you tenacious enough. '' replied Helen Wills Moody, twitching his rim on what might give birth been a grinning if his side was not crooked enough to draw it unrecognizable. `` Here 's the program .... ''

The four were silent as Helen Wills finished telling them the plan to get Ginny out of the Grimmauld seat. It was quite cunning. Simple but very effective if executed properly. Even Hermione did not complain for once. They would just go to the place disguised as the four captives with the aid of the polyjuice potion that the Potions master copy had prepared for the Order respective months ago, Immobilize Draco with a few spells of their choice and play Ginny back. Thinking that the group meeting was adjourned, they all started to leave the room but Tonks stopped them with a silent tremble of her head.

'' Now, to our side by side agenda ... Cho. '' They all turned to Harry at once who made a big deal of polishing his baton, pretending not to notice their stares.

'' What about her ? '' he grudgingly asked when no one spoke for a while.

'' I trust you to smooth matter out with her as soon as possible. celestial sphere, we have enough problem on our script without having to dispense with adolescent bickering. '' growled Moody, seemingly back to his old menacing self. `` But between the two of us, I think Luna is a better choice. '' he whispered to a suddenly blushing Harry.

'' mulct ... fine ... '' said Harry sullenly to end the embarrassing situation.

'' All right field. Let 's meet here again tonight after dinner and let 's curse some fools. '' concluded Tonks, stifling a giggle at the sight of the young man 's expression of disgust.

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'' So, Harry, are you and Luna really ... .you-know-what ? '' asked Hermione cautiously, ignoring her ally'soreness. They were seated at their now best-loved sofa near Professor McGonagall 's table but discreetly hidden from other 's view. Ron was still pondering about his sister 's predicament but turned one ear to their counselling, also funny about his bestfriend 's reply.

'' Nothing. We are not a pair if that 's what you mean. We are not even dating for God 's saki ... We just wrote a few alphabetic character to each former before we arrived here, that 's all. '' replied Harry honestly. He thought it advantageously to just answer their interrogative and be done with it. After all, they were his bestfriends and would never blab it to anybody who would care to listen.

'' You what ! '' exclaimed Hermione which caused Ron to promote one eyebrow.

'' It 's just simple friendly missive ... not roll in the hay letters ... okay ? '' he replied exasperatedly. Luna and I were just friends..Why could n't they just accept it ?

'' okey, amercement. Whatever you say.. '' said Hermione but still looked unconvinced. `` You unspoiled lecture to Cho now. '' Harry nodded gratefully and went to find Cho.

He walked around the room to find her but she was nowhere to be found. He tried looking at the Training way but all he saw there were the four captives guarded by Tonks. He asked the other DA phallus if they had seen Cho anywhere but unfortunately, they did not. He finally approached prof McGonagall but was met by a similar response followed by a posterior speech about his tactlessness. His apprehension increased when one of the female DA members commented that Cho did not sleep on their bed finally night. He hurried to professor Helen Newington Wills who was now eating his breakfast peacefully.

'' Professor, I ca n't find Cho anywhere ! '' he told him worriedly.

The professor 's eyes narrowed in concern. `` I was afraid of this. Where 's your map ? '' Harry silently cursed himself for not having thought of that. He summoned the map from one of his cloaks and they both stared at it for a few minutes.

'' She 's left hand Hogwarts ! ``

'' That 's quite obvious, son. I should cause watched her more closely last nighttime after what happened but I was too taken up. '' said Professor Moody with plain remorse.

'' No, it 's all my fault. If I had not lashed out on her like that, she would n't have left. '' he slumped on the chair, suddenly feeling drained of energy.

'' You did what you have to do but I must allow you could get handled it a lot better. Do n't fault yourself too much. You 're still young. You 're not that virtuoso at dealing with feelings yet. ``

'' What do we do now ? She could be captured or ... .something .... '' he stopped. He did n't really want to remember about what that 'something'might be.

'' Why do you wish ? You certainly made it clear finis Night that you did n't want her around. '' asked Helen Newington Wills, trying to discern his feelings on the matter.

'' She 's still my friend ! '' cried Harry. `` I may be annoyed at her right wing now but I do n't want anything bad to chance to her. ``

'' We can not do anything right now light of launching a very life-threatening man Leigh Hunt. And you know very well that we do n't cause any available order appendage to underwrite that. I advise you to stay for now and boil down on our military mission tonight. '' said the professor, closing his eyes to stop the pressure from clouding his mind.

'' No, I ca n't do that. Dobby ! '' called Harry to his friend who suddenly appeared in front of him.

'' Yes, Mr. Harry Potter, sir. What can Dobby do for him ? '' asked Dobby eagerly, excited to be called upon for help by the one who helped him to be free.

'' You know Cho Yangtze Kiang, right ? '' the elf nodded. `` I want you to retrieve her now. She left Hogwarts and it may be severe for her if enemies find her. ``

'' Do n't worry, Mr. Harry Potter. Me and my friends are going to serve you find her. '' said the sign elf before disapparating somewhere.

'' You 'd really make a fine auror someday, Potter. trade good luck tonight ! ``

'' Thank you, professor. '' With that Harry left to notice soul who could make him draw a blank the increasing weightiness of responsibility on his shoulders ... someone he could talk to without feeling any pressure ... someone he could laugh with and slack up for a patch before embarking another dangerous mission that dark ... person like ... ... ... ... ... ..Luna.
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Chapter 14 - military mission Failed
... ... ..Luna ... ..

Harry found the silvery blond haired missy sitting on the sofa that he and his bestfriends had occupied a spell ago. He saw her serenely sitting there with eye half-closed as if lost in deep mentation and unconsciously stroking the leave of absence of the plant they retrieved from the Quibbler 's office. Just watching her made him smile. He slowly approached her, all the while wondering how it would palpate if her soft hand was stroking his hand instead. They held hands before, usually in times of distress, but he could remember being pacified by her touch. It was amazing.

As if sensing his presence, Luna suddenly turned her gaze on him and gave him a slight grinning. It immediately warmed his heart and he noticed that her usual blank stares and ethereal appearance were replaced with affectionateness and fragility. She timidly invited him to sit beside her, unsure of his chemical reaction, but was delight when he also gave him a smile and proceeded to do so. Not knowing what to say, he contented himself with watching the young woman caressing the magical plant.

'' Harry, you did n't have to do that for me ... '' said Luna, finally breaking the silence.

'' What ? '' asked Harry in confusion.

'' You did n't bear to support me. I 'm quite used to insults, you know. Not just from her but from everybody else. That thing with Cho ... .she was your girl ... .and I feel dread for making affair bad between the two of you. '' said Luna as she lowered her gaze to the ground, neglecting the flora she was holding on her lap.

'' No, I did n't have to but I want to. Cho was my girlfriend, not anymore. You 're one of the most wonderful person I had been fortunate enough to get together and I could not endure hearing soul belittling you. You 're very special and no one does that to any of the multitude I care about, not even her. '' said Harry, lifting her chin up to meet his gaze.

'' Why are you being so squeamish to me ? '' she reluctantly asked but former rather awkward query nagging her intellect were left unsaid.

'' I do n't bed ... maybe because you were the only one I could talk to about Sirius'death without feeling guilt feelings and insistence ... maybe because you were the lonesome one brave enough to pass along with me when I was almost suicidal in my aunt 's sign ... .I am not sure ... .maybe it 's simply because I now realized that there were so much more to you than meets the eye. You 're kind, smart, brave and you make me happy. '' Luna blushed at his words and averted her gaze again.

'' I did n't know you were very expressive, Harry. '' she said in a hushed susurration as if she was finding it voiceless to say the words.

'' Maybe you just bring out the best in me ... '' said Harry simply, taking hold of her detached hired man and lifted it to his lips.

Luna stared at him in astonishment and almost drowned in the whirlwind of emotion flickering on his bountiful face. She started to get up and depart the place but she found her knees too weak to go anywhere. She stared helplessly at the vernal man caressing her hand. She tried to get away from the nerve-wracking sensations but her human knee wobbled from the sudden movement causing her to flow on his lap. Harry immediately wrapped his limb around her and pulled her closer while whispering to her ear, `` Do n't be afraid. I like you ... .I really do ... and I have n't felt this way to anyone before ... not even Cho ... so delight ... do n't escape from me. ``

At his words, Luna reluctantly wrapped her arms around him and nervously kissed him on the cheek ... '' I like you too, Harry. ``

Harry slowly bent his head, embracing her tightly to -- --

'' There you are ! Oooopss, so sooorrrry ! '' said Ron, quickly hiding himself behind the shelf. Harry could swear he get wind some muffled laughter from behind making him wonder how foresightful have they been watching them.

'' What do you want ? '' snapped Harry annoyed at the interruption but did not let go of his handgrip on Luna.

'' Nothing ! Just champion, huh ? '' Several DA extremity removed the disillusion spell on themselves and teased the two relentlessly, led by Ron and the twins of row, before running to the dinner party table.

'' By the way, sorry for the ummm ... .interruption. Moody just asked us to tell you that we need to eat dinner now. '' shouted Ron from afar.

'' AAHHHHHHHHHHHHH ! ! ! ! ! ! ! ! ! ! RONALD WEASLEY ! I SWEAR I 'M GOING TO kill YOU SOMEDAY ! '' groaned Harry. There was no doubt now that they heard and saw everything. He looked at the red-faced Luna, her head slightly buried on his breast in superfluity and he realized that he did not care. So what if they saw them like this ?

'' stillness, it 's okay. At least now they know. They actually saved us the trouble of informing them, do n't you think ? '' stated Harry, releasing his grasp on her.

They walked hand in hand to the dining board, ignoring the snickers and some blazing teasing from their champion. But aside from that, dinner party was uneventful. If anything, ,. it only served to remind the four team leadership about their mission that night. The others had no idea about it but they sensed the apprehension on their drawing card'faces. Their suspiciousness grew more when prof Moody signaled the four to go to the preparation elbow room with him.

Harry muttered a distracted 'wait for me'to Luna and stood up to fall out Moody. But before he could go, Luna steered him to a more private place and kissed lightly on his left cheek.

'' What 's that for ? ``

'' That 's to say thank you for making me feel special. '' Then she kissed him again on his right-hand face. `` This is for goodness destiny on whatever you 're going to do tonight. Do n't traverse it. '' She then slowly put her arms around his neck and pulled him closer, pressing her lips to his. `` This is to make sure that you 'd derive back safely. ``

Harry smiled at this and drew her close again. This meter their lips met with excited love with his bequeath hand gently caressing her back, making them both weak with yearning. He pulled away reluctantly as he remembered the mission.

'' What was that for ? '' asked Luna breathlessly.

'' That 's to make sure that you 'd wait for me. '' replied Harry with a grin.

'' Silly. Of grade, I 'd waitress for you. ``

After forcing the disgusting potion into their sassing, the four squad leadership proceeded to apparate outside Grimmauld Place and enter in the usual way. It might appear highly suspicious if Harry just apparate all of them inside. The captives were not that powerful yet.

'' Hey, what are you doing here ? '' shouted genus Draco in welcome when they saw his visitors. He motioned all of them to sit down. `` Does father want anything ? ``

The four just throw off their brain dumbly.

'' Well, it does n't matter. At least I have some decent company now. I 'm so bored here. '' drawled genus Draco. Ron, in the face of Crabbe, clenched his fist to suppress his growing rage.

'' What about your slave ? Is n't she entertaining enough ? '' asked Hermione who took the appearance of Pansy. She was storm when she noticed a touch on look pass his human face so fast that she almost thought she imagined it.

'' I got tired of her and besides, I ca n't spend all my Department of Energy ravishing her. It 's just a waste of prison term. So what brings you here ? '' replied Dragon lazily but the previous welcoming tone was gone. It was as if he did not desire them there anymore.

'' Nothing. Bored to tears too. Hexing masses are not so fun anymore. Can we feature a go at your hard worker ? I 'm indisputable we 'd chance her enjoyable. '' said Goyle, Harry in polyjuice, attempting to discern how roughshod genus Draco was to Ginny. He was taken aback when Dragon hastily stood up and pointed his wand at him.

'' Do n't you presume, Goyle. No one touches my property. She 's mine ! '' Draco also pointed his wand at the other two son. `` That goes for you, too. ``

'' Err ... umm ... no demand to get upset, Draco. We 're just asking, you know. '' said Lee who took Nott 's appearing but he, too, was wondering about Draco 's reaction.

'' So, where 's she ? Your sire asked us to control on her. You would n't want us to secernate him something he does n't want to see, do you ? '' asked Hermione shrewdly. She knew they only have one hour before the burden of the polyjuice potion wears off and they could n't ravage anymore clip talking to him.

'' In the leftfield sleeping accommodation upstairs. Do n't bother her. She 's sleeping now. '' replied Draco with a hint of panic in his interpreter. Hermione raised one eyebrow but decided not to annotate on it. Harry chose that moment to summon some butterbeers and gave one to each one of them, careful to put a few drops of sleeping potion before he handed one to Draco.

'' Does n't matter. Come on ! Let 's drink to triumph ! '' announced Harry and they all took large swig on the beverage.

Within secondment, Draco collapsed on the couch, unconscious. The three boys acted as look-outs while Hermione hastily went upstairs to retrieve what they thought was a thoroughly destroy Ginny. They decided to let her go alone for they did not want to retrieve Ginny in a very compromising situation. respective min had passed but still no Hermione and Ginny. They carefully checked the watch and was shocked to see that they did not have much time left.

'' Hermione ! seminal fluid back now ! We 're running out of meter ! '' shouted Ron. He was answered by an ear-splitting wow, unmistakably Hermione's.

Harry and Ron hastily ran upstairs to serve her, leaving Lee to digest guard, but was utterly shaken by the plenty that greeted them. They found Ginny with her verge pointed at Hermione who was twisting on the ground in extreme bother. They wondered how come Ginny had a wand with her but they were more disturbed about the fact that she hit Hermione with an unforgivable curse.

'' Ginny ! STOP ! That 's Hermione. We came to rescue you. '' shouted Ron, thinking that his baby thought they were enemies.

'' I know. '' answered Ginny calmly without turning to face up them.

'' You knew ? B-but why ? '' Ron was clearly flabbergasted at her response.

Harry was now wondering if she was under the Imperius curse. Ginny slowly turned around to orient her wand at them. Harry looked directly into her eyes, watching for tell-tale signs of witching mastery. There was none. He only saw absolute hatred on her once radiant eyes. She was acting on her own free will.

'' You let me down ... CRUCIO ! '' she cursed Ron and he immediately fell on his knees, completely unprepared for the attack.

'' No, Ginny, you 're wrong. Sorry if we did n't come earlier. But now we 're here. Please total back with us. '' pleaded Harry, unwilling to unchurch the person he always treated as his young sister.

Ginny hesitated for a moment, cerebration of what he said, but decided to ignore his supplication. Her dark expression returned. `` I wo n't. I belong here ... ..CRUCIO ! '' she bellowed at him, instantly lifting the curse on Ron who was still too weak to move.

'' PROTEGO ! '' shouted Harry. Inspite of everything, he still did not want to harm her in any way.

Sensing that she could not vote down Harry on a duel, Ginny quickly ran downstairs but seeing Draco 's unconscious state fuelled her furor. `` You hurt him ! '' she exclaimed as she ran back to where Harry was.

'' LEGILIMENS ! '' screamed Harry in frustration. He desperately wanted to be intimate what happened to make her act this way. Behind him, Ron and Hermione were slowly regaining their forcefulness and watched in astonishment as Ginny clutched her headspring in an attempt to stymy Harry 's cause to break into her mind. But Harry was stronger. Soon range of Draco and Ginny flashed into his mind. Ginny being taken away from Hogwarts ... Ginny terrified at being left alone in a wickedness and smelly dungeon ... Draco choosing her to be his personal hard worker ... Draco and Ginny locked in a tight bosom ... .Ginny lying on his lap ... .Ginny eagerly preparing dinner for the two of them ...

Harry broke the contact in shock and stared at Ginny in disbelief. None of those images portrayed genus Draco forcing her to do anything. She was very much will ... As he watched the youth young woman decrepit struggle on her understructure, he quickly beckoned Ron and Hermione to surveil him downstairs. Without a parole, he grabbed their handwriting and motioned Lee to hold him too. Before they could even ask him anything, the four were immediately lifted from the primer and were spun around in a helix motion. When their feet touched the earth, they were already at the training room.

They saw bore faces waiting for them ... especially the twins who really took an effort to create welcome streamer for Ginny. Even the professor were in high spirits. It was Neville who noticed them first. `` Hey, what happened ? ``

Everyone turned to the four at once. Ron and Hermione were still decrepit clutching their sides, pain clearly etched on their faces. Lee seemed nonplus but Harry wore a blank expression that they could not fathom.

'' What happened ? '' asked Professor McGonagall looking worried.

'' We had a little problem with Ginny, professor. '' said Hermione silently, unsure if she wanted to tell them what really happened. She could not believe it herself. She watched silently as Luna unconcernedly walked towards Harry and massaged his brow. The simpleton action gradually eased his tension and she saw Harry visibly relax. `` Ask him. '' said Hermione to professor McGonagall, pointing one shaky at Harry.

'' Harry, where 's Ginny ? '' ventured one worried Fred who could n't claim the silence anymore.

Harry closed his eyes, taking his sentence before he carefully answered, `` She did not want to come. ``

'' B-but why ? '' asked George, nearly falling on his chair as he did so.

Harry wished he did not know the answer to that because the trueness was dreadful and unacceptable in the current destiny but he was left with no alternative. He sighed deeply as he replied, `` She 's in love with him. '' Seeing their disbelieving faces, he continued. `` She used the cruciatus torment on Ron and Hermione ... '' Several pant were heard. `` I used Legilimency to find out and ... and ... I saw everything. genus Draco did not ram her. She 's willing. ``

professor Helen Wills started to say something but Harry cut him off.

'' We failed. I 'm lamentable. '' Harry said as he looked at each of Ginny 's brothers. He was grateful to see that they do n't charge him at all but the disappointment on their faces was starting to weigh him down. He felt Luna 's handwriting on his shoulder, discreetly leading him away from the group.
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Chapter 15 - The Final pale yellow
'' It 's her alternative, Harry. You ca n't do anything about it. '' said Luna quietly as she and Harry strolled around the Great manor hall, uncaring of the risk it might have them. They needed to get away before they suffocate from all the emotions running inside ... fear ... anger ... frustration ...
'' She said we let her down ... .maybe she got so frustrated with the situation that she eventually decided to bring together the dark side. '' said Harry, staring glumly at the once majestic hall.
'' Or maybe ... she just fell in lovemaking ... Sometimes people do gooselike things when they 're in love ... maybe she saw a position of genus Draco that we have never seen before. ``
Harry vaguely remembered the hint of terror in Draco 's spokesperson when he suggested that they would wish Ginny to bring around them of their boredom but it was there. Even Hermione noticed his instinct to protect his 'slave'which was highly unnatural for him. His attitude baffled them all and from what he saw when he broke into Ginny 's mind, he respected her. He sat in confusion, thinking in secrecy. So far, the position he was in had done nothing but skin and fight themselves. Some of the Order fellow member severed their communication railroad tie with them for fearfulness of being found out. 'How could we possibly win this war if we do n't even know what 's happening to the others ?'he thought. 'Dumbledore, we need you, please hail back'he pleaded, hoping that his wise man could hear him. Harry concentrated voiceless and called the headmaster again but the familiar feeling of someone entering his mind did not come.
Meanwhile, the soul Harry was trying to pass with could not gather sufficiency strength to reply ...
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'' Get the old man, now ! '' shouted the man with a slit-like nozzle at the trembling figure of a belittled man with a script made of shining silver gray. He watched as the man struggle on his fundament to bring what his lord wanted. When he returned, he was levitating a limp course of an old man with foresighted white hair and a face fungus that almost reached his waist. A wizard metal Chain ensured that he would not be able to escape IF he had enough DOE for it.
'' Enervate ! '' The limp figure slowly rose from his position to meet the gaze of his captor.
'' Where 's the boy ? '' asked Voldemort, arrogantly pointing his wand on him. The old man stubbornly shook his head.
'' CRUCIO ! '' The old man fell on the trading floor and writhed in pain. `` WHERE 'S THE BOY ? '' Harry demanded without lifting the scourge.
Again, there was eerie silence ... a few arcminute had passed before Harry released the man from the spell.
'' Well ... you 're quite useless to me now ... I do n't care about the stupefied divination anymore ... and the vernal child of the rake treasonist Weasley already joined our social station ... '' The old man looked stunned at this bit of entropy. The dark Almighty merely laughed at his chemical reaction. `` You mean ... you did n't know ? The all-knowing Headmaster actually did n't know ? '' he chuckled evilly. `` You 're losing your touching, old man ... .maybe I should just defeat you now. But I 'm not that wicked -- - recite me where the boy is and I 'll let you inhabit. ``
'' You 're the one losing your contact if you believe even for a second that I would knuckle under to your want. '' said the old man defiantly, looking him directly in the eye.
'' Wonderful ! What an pose show of valor ... '' The wickedness noble mockingly clapped his hands before he continued with narrowed eyes, `` ... unfortunately, I 'm not in the temper for games tonight so tell me -- - WHERE 'S THE BOY ? ``
'' You 're a muggins. '' said the old man calmly which amplified the wrath of his teaser.
Voldemort raised his wand angrily at the old man who just proudly and peacefully waiting for his death.
'' Death is but a next adventure ... '' the old man said, bracing himself for the blow.
'' Aveda Ked -- - ``
'' M-master ! D-do you really have to do this ? He might still be useful to us ... '' said the pocket-size man with a argent hand weakly, vainly trying to protect the old man who was once his mentor and intimate. He was rewarded with a vicious spotlight from his master.
'' Did I hear you right ? You 're questioning my judgment now ? Perhaps you would like to bring together him ... '' The terrify servant recoiled from his scrutiny.
'' N-no, master copy ! My apologies ... .Y-you may do as you wish ... '' he said in a deplorable voice, throwing an apologetic coup d'oeil at the captive who was forgetful to the exchange. His middle was fixed on something and his forehead was creased in vivid concentration.
'' Very well, then. Never let me doubt your loyalty again. '' The dark lord reverted his gaze to the old man whose posture might take faded but the spirit remained. He pointed his wand at the old man, positively gleeful at being capable to finally eliminate one of his most herculean adversaries. He licked his sassing before enunciating the words ...
'' Aveda Kedavra ! ''
Two words. Just two words ... a split second of park light and the man who once courageously fought for the common goodness fell lifeless on the floor.
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'' Harry.. ''
'' Professor ? ``
'' My time is running out ... but you should cover the fight. You should understand..if I drop dead, the remaining wards will fall ... The castle would not be able-bodied to protect you anymore. Inform Alastor at once. He 'll know what to do ... ''
'' Professor, why did you let them accept you ? ``
'' I 'm not as invincible as you all think. I am already light even before the blast on the school ... there was no way to save them all if I did not sacrifice myself. I just used my leftover prison term wisely ... ''
'' B-but how can I defeat him ? ``
'' I already told you ... the answer lies within your fondness. Have faith in yourself and your friends ... goodbye Harry .... ''
The gloriole of the greatest hotshot of all time faded in Harry 's intellect ... and was replaced by the picture of a hooded figure, verge still pointed at the crumpled being and laughing triumphantly at his recent conquest. Behind him, the small man with a silver bridge player was trying concentrated to restrain his tears from
falling on his picket cheeks.
'' DUMBLEDORE ! NOOOOOOOOOOOOOOO ! ! ! ! '' Harry snapped away from his stupor.
'' What 's faulty, Harry ? '' asked Luna, looking mystified at his outburst.
'' Dumbled -- -- '' They both felt the rampart vibrate vigorously. Remembering the master 's last words, Harry grabbed Luna 's hired hand and ran to the Room of Requirements where they found people nervously drawing out their baton. Some were crying hysterically, imagining the worst.
'' Professor Moody ! '' shouted Harry when he found the man heading towards the door. From his worried locution, Harry could state that he already had an idea as to what had happened.
'' thrower, is he -- - ? '' Harry nodded. Dwight Lyman Moody visibly paled and slowly, he saw tears running down his disfigure look. Professor McGonagall rushed to their side and saw their damp expression. She looked questioningly from Professor Moody to Harry.
'' Dumbledore 's gone. Voldemort killed him. '' said Harry, putting up a brave front so that the other 's would not lose hope.
'' D-dumbledore is g-gone ... ''
Harry watched as the most strict professor crumble to the primer in despair. Dwight Lyman Moody was still crying silently, very indecent of a dark wizard backstop like him. The instructor from former schools had also hidden their faces from prospect. The professor he thought were the epitome of military capability of the whole school were falling into pieces right before the eyes of everyone present tense in the room.
He scanned the elbow room and saw the shell faces of the others, showing mark of acceptance of defeat even before they joined the war. Were they just waiting for Dumbledore to relieve them all ? And now that he was gone, were they thinking that the iniquity Almighty 's takeover was finally complete ? 'It 's a good thing, no one else knew about the prophecy yet .'he thought furiously.
'' Are we all going to die now ? '' squeaked one small representative in fright.
Harry stared hard at all occupier in the elbow room before replying angrily, `` YES ... .WE ARE ALL leaving TO DIE BECAUSE MOST OF YOU REFUSE TO conflict FOR YOUR LIFE. HOW dare YOU PUT ALL YOUR Hope IN ONE MAN ! HOW daring YOU SEEK solace HERE WHILE THE OTHERS ARE PUTTING THEIR LIVES IN DANGER TO sustenance YOU ALL SAFE ! ``
Everyone stopped moping to mind to the young man fuming with madness at the sight of their weakness.
'' A FEW hebdomad AGO, OUR DEFENSE grouping ROAMED AROUND THIS ROOM TO SEE IF ANYONE ELSE WAS CARED ENOUGH TO TRAIN BUT WERE WE SUCCESSFUL ? NO ! MOST JUST LAUGHED AT OUR drive AND SOME BLATANTLY RIDICULED US ! NOW, YOU William Tell ME WHOSE fracture IT IS IF THE PATHETIC night LORD SUCCEEDED ... ''
The onlooker noticed the golden incandescence that seemed to emanate from the young man as he spoke and backed away nervously.
'' NOW IS NOT THE TIME FOR MOURNING NOR IS THIS THE TIME TO CONCEDE ! WE ALL have TO conflict IF WE STILL CONSIDER THIS OUR rest home. '' He paused for a while and continued in a tranquilize but determined voice, `` From now on, we wo n't hide anymore. We shall all train for fight. If the foeman come, we will fight them with all our heart. They thrive on our fears and weaknesses but they recoil from bravery and affection. We can win this war if only we 'll unite and if you 're not ready for that, then I suggest you leave ... .this world is not for you ... ''
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Chapter 16 - `` It 's our turn now ... ''

Ashamed at his earlier showing of vulnerability, Alastor Moody immediately summoned all remaining guild fellow member for an parking brake encounter as Harry requested. Also lay out were professors from other school day present within the way and all the DA fellow member except for Ginny and Cho who had n't been found by Dobby yet. House-elves'representatives were also invited.

Before they started the group discussion, all of them raised their wands to reconstruct the fallen wards. It was not as potent as the former barriers but it would hold off the enemies until they 're all gear up for engagement. As expected, Severus Snape was the first off to react.

'' volition someone enlighten me as to why we are all here ? And why is that dreadful boy presiding this meeting ? '' he smirked disdainfully at Harry.

'' You may leave behind if you want to, Snivellus. No one 's forcing you to outride. '' snapped Harry. Snape 's oculus bulged as he heard what his old school enemies used to call him. He glared at Harry menacingly and seriously considered hexing him in social movement of everyone but was stopped by an even more menacing public eye from the boy.

'' Do n't even think of it, Snivellus. '' he said venomously, his unhurt body glowing with wrath once more. Snape fell silent.

'' The situation has reached its worst. Dumbledore has been killed by Voldemort ... '' Harry paused. `` ... and Ginny went over to the drab side. '' Mrs. Weasley cried hysterically at that and Mr. Weasley hid his own anxiety to ease her. Bill and Charlie just donned vacant locution for which Harry was thankful because he could n't stand to see any more members breaking down at the news program. The vacillating Percy was not invited so he did not have to worry about his reaction.

'' Seeing the futility of relying on the Daily vaticinator for the news, the DA decided to use the caviler to spread data that the war is not finished yet and that we could all do something to finally end it, with us as the winning side. ``

'' Harry, we ca n't do that ! The owls are being watched by our enemies. They 'll just destroy them. '' commented Kingsley Shacklebolt, one of the employees of the Ministry of Magic who joined the Order.

'' We know ... that 's why we are going to request the house-elves to do that for us. They can go retiring any anti-apparition barriers and are hardly noticed by about wizards. They can present the papers, rightfulness Dobby ? '' said Hermione confidently.

'' Yes, of course, young misfire granger. The house-elves are always will to facilitate the movement. '' replied Dobby excitedly while the other house-elves nodded their heads vigorously in agreement.

'' Now, the mathematical process is dim-witted. We shall gather volunteer writers from this group and terminate all the clause here. The house-elves will be the unity creditworthy for the reproductive memory and distribution of the report so it would n't be that hard. '' said Harry. `` Those who wish to write the articles can confer with Luna and Hermione after the meeting. ``

'' Now, I want to get word your reports ... '' continued Harry as he sat carefully on his chair.

One by one, all the Order phallus who was away on a mission, informed them of their progress. Several giants already joined Voldemort but some agreed to help them if they can forebode to afford them a parcel of land in which they can lie in peacefully after the war. The lycanthrope were still undecided due to the former diplomatic minister 's obvious disdain of their breed but they did not desire Voldemort to harness them either. The hob would unite them if and only if Ludo roadman would pay them the quantity he owed them and that their share of the profits of the Gringotts coin bank would be raised to twenty percent as opposed to their current ten percent part which they considered improportional to the amount of oeuvre they were putting on the job. The vampire were hopeless for they believe they would benefit more if they choose Voldemort 's incline and there was no sign of the dementors yet after they left Azkaban.

Harry was carefully considering the demands of the heavyweight and hobgoblin. And he was thinking that the werewolves can be swayed if they can eliminate their distrust in the Ministry of magic trick. It all boiled down to the Ministry who was currently passive voice at the billet. `` Who 's running the ministry now ? '' he asked the ministry functionary there.

'' No one. Some were even afraid to go to bring now. '' answered Mr. Weasley ruefully.

'' Well, then how do we usually get a Minister ? '' asked Harry, disgusted at his own ignorance of the topic. He should have thought of this before.

'' We usually vote but in clip like this .... '' Mr. Weasley 's part trailed off. `` ... the minister can just be anyone within the ministry who is brave enough to take the obligation. '' Harry sighed with relief.

'' Is that all ? So, Mr. Weasley you can be the new rector now and babble out to the representative of the heavyweight, goblin and wolfman. afford them what they want ... it 's not so lots anyway compared to what they 're going to do for us. Hagrid, greenback and lupine will help you with it. Kingsley can study charge of organizing the intelligence network alongside with Tonks and Snape, much as I hate him. By the way Snape, Voldemort already knows you 're a spy so better abide out of his way for a while. '' Snape looked alarmed at this news.

'' As for the Dementors, the DA will take concern of them. We just call for information regarding their present localisation. All professor in this room will accept explosive charge of teaching Charms and Defense Against the Dark Arts except for Professor Helen Wills Moody who would be in burster of giving Auror education to all the DA appendage. '' continued Harry.

'' Why are we all taking club from him ? He 's just a little boy ? '' demanded professor Leninski, a teacher from Durmstrang. The others looked stunned at his reaction. Obviously, they had not found it strange that Harry was giving them orders.

'' I 'm fed up with adults giving me orders which entails zippo but wait around for something to come about ... I ca n't waitress anymore ... for every minute that I wait, someone is being tortured ... someone is being killed ... someone 's liveliness is being destroyed. It 's about time we take some action ... It 's our turn now. '' replied Harry calmly, earning the regard of all the wizards present.

The adjacent few day were highlighted with trainings going on every recession of the Room of Requirements. The dueling social club was restored once again to avail the students prepare for fight. Petunia was getting her private education from none other than Professor McGonagall herself who had taken quite a liking to her. The Auror breeding was also going on very well ... .within a calendar week, Harry was able to master wandless magic and a few DA members namely, Hermione, Ron, Luna and Neville were able to do it quite well although they still prefer to use wands because wandless magic was very exhausting.

But naught surprised them more than the chemical reaction of the whole wizarding biotic community when they released the initiative version of the Rebel Quibbler. Dobby and several house-elves appeared before the DA members after a very tiring session with Professor Helen Wills, each of them carrying a handful of letters which was all addressed to the Quibbler. Hermione excitedly grabbed one letter and interpret it in movement of everyone.

Dear editor in chief,

We 're so glad to find that our world is not yet fully dominated by the poor self-justification of a man who fancied himself as 'lord'. We 're now teaching some defensive spells to our children here as you have suggested in your paper.

keep up the good piece of work !

Melissa bane

Luna also grabbed another one, clearly exhilarated that so many had taken an involvement at his father 's report. Her optic were flooded with tears of joy as she read the letter.

Dear Editor,

Thank you for being hardy enough to publish this newspaper despite of everything that is happening around us. I already sent 1000 galleons to the Gringotts bank so that you can continue your operation.

Whereas before we were already losing hope, now we have found courageousness again due to your efforts. We sincerely hope that through this paper, you can progress to out more people to help the lawsuit. I was one of those badly wound during the first war so I ca n't be of a lot help in the final battle but rest assured that I will always be at the good side and go along to cave in you my whole-hearted support.

Enclosed is an anecdote of what I and my friends had experienced during the first war. I hope you can write it so that the others will have it off more about the mercilessness of war and hopefully be enlightened that the dark English only prevails if the light allows it.

Thank you again and to a greater extent power !

Louisa Alstrong

Neville gasped as he heard the name. `` Hey ! She 's one of my nan 's champion ! ``

Dobby went to Harry and handed him a sheepskin. `` Mr. Harry potter, that one 's from misfire Cho. I found her in one of the safehouse in her land. She 's hiding there with her kinfolk. She asked me to give this to you personally. ``

Harry took the letter from his outstretched hand and read the letter.

Dear Harry,

I 'm really sorry for my tumultuous disturbance. I know I have acted very childishly. Dobby gave me a copy of the pettifogger and I must admit that I 'm very impressed with what you guys have done lately. And I 'm quite ashamed for acting so irresponsibly in this hard times. While in hiding, I came to terms with the fact that you and I are really not have in mind for each other. Maybe I 'm just jealous at seeing you so happy with her because I know you had not been like that with me.

Please forgive me ... and if the DA will accord to it, I wish to return and avail you fight. My parents are not that happy with my decision but I know that this is something that I must do. please charge me a letter soon if you all want me to return.

Again, I 'm sorry.

Cho

When Harry looked up, he saw the rest of the DA members curiously staring at him. Luna averted her gaze when he looked her way.

'' What does she want ?'asked Hermione.

'' She said she 's sorry and she wants to come back. '' replied Harry, eyeing Luna 's facial expression carefully. `` If we all agree, that is ... do you want her to come back ? ``

'' Yes ! '' exclaimed one very excited voice and they were very surprise to see that it was Lee. The others laughed at his response but no one expressed any objection.

'' wellspring, Dobby, tell her that we want her back as soon as possible. We need all the service that we can get. '' said Harry with a smile as he walked over to Luna.

'' You do n't have to be afraid ... she got over me now ... she said so in the letter ... and from what I can see, one of our Quaker is going to seduce certain that it stays that way. '' he gave her a smiling and slowly bent grass to kiss her lightly on the lips.

'' You 're really amazing, Harry, do you that ? '' said Luna, surrendering herself to the kiss.

'' As I 've said before ... .It 's our turn now. '' replied Harry, implying a totally different meaning to his words as he gave her another slow down kiss that erased all the doubts from her mind.
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Chapter 17 - The Wizard tidings web

'' Hey, Harry ! I still ca n't trust you appointed my Father of the Church as minister of religion of thaumaturgy ... .just like that. '' said Ron in between mouthfuls of the steaming gem they were eating at breakfast.

'' He deserved that posture more than than anyone and I really trust he would be very soundly at it. '' replied Harry earnestly, looking very play out but pleased that his best Quaker and the counterpart were not moping anymore about what happened to Ginny. Perhaps they had been so excuse to get laid that she was still alive that they did n't handle anymore if she switched sides. Harry was still not comfortable with it though and was secretly hoping that Ginny would come to her senses before it was too late.

Dumbledore was another thing. His Death came as a filthy shock but it also served as a catalyst for Harry. Much as he wanted his mentor to be with him in the net fight, he knew that he could not brood on this rueful cerebration. He was thrown in a circuitous fight of agile decisiveness and fast actions. He had to correct ... .acceptance was the key. Dumbledore died a valiant man and he better wee certainly that his forfeit would not be in vain.

The by few weeks had been very toilsome for them, what with all of the special breeding, meetings and other things that they had to accomplish. It was a marvel that they could still make the luxury of eating together and chatting during meal metre. But it was all worth it. All the physical nuisance, gruelling judgment exercises, and several sleepless Nox were all worth it. They would get their world back.

'' By the way, where 's Lee ? '' asked Hermione, noticing the evacuate chairman beside Ron.

'' He went to guarantee that umm ... Cho get back here safely. '' replied Neville who almost choked on his tea in haste.

Hermione was about to say something when the door opened revealing a triumphal Lee and a highly embarrassed Cho. Cho stole an worried look at Luna before she cautiously approached the table, a little nervous about the others'reaction even if Lee already assured her that everything was alright.

'' Mmm ... hi, guys. Sorry for everything. '' said Cho, thinking that it would be salutary to lead off with a personal apology first.

'' It 's okey. Let 's forget about the past. We 're all glad you came back. '' said Luna, smiling warmly at her.

'' Yes, it 's okay, Cho. Do n't worry and besides, we need you to help oneself Hermione with the power revivification potion or have you forgotten about that ? '' said Harry, motioning the new arrivals to get a sit.

'' Oh, no, how could I forget ? I asked my grandmother about it too and she was able to allow for me with some utile information to make the potion easier to prepare but I wo n't bore you with the details. You can intrust Hermione and I would be able to brew it well. '' answered Cho, blushing slightly as she noticed the adoring glances that Lee was sending her way.

'' speechmaking of which, when are we going to attack the dementors, Harry ? '' asked Ron eagerly. Hermione rolled her middle but Harry merely chuckled at his best Friend 's question.

'' My, my ! A little warfreak, are we ? Would you still be excited if I tell you we need to get past Aragog and his kid to do that ? '' inquired Harry, poker faced as he stared at his Friend 's appalled expression. Seamus and the Gemini the Twins could not stamp down their reactions though. Soon, all those who had heard their trivial escapade in the forest during their second twelvemonth were roaring with laughter.

'' Hey, I 'm just joking. '' appealed Harry as Ron bodily lifted him up from his president and tickled him on the ribs mercilessly. Harry retaliated by grabbing hold of Ron 's metrical unit which he knew was Ron 's most ticklish point. Everybody started placing bets at once as to who was going to consecrate up first.

'' I bet two sickles for Harry. '' said George loudly.

'' So much for brotherly commitment. '' muttered Ron grouchily.

'' I 'm for Ron, three sickles. There, little brother, I 'm rooting for you. Do n't you defy misplace. '' threatened Fred.

'' I 'm for Harry, ten reap hook. '' shouted Neville in between.

'' A galleon for Harry -- - '' said Luna, joining in the fun.

'' Ron ! Two galleons ! '' even Hermione loosened after a while.

The two male child continued tickling each other, very much aware about what their supporter were doing and clearly enjoying it. The mesa was filled with yell of `` Go, Ron ! '' and `` Get him, Harry ! '' and some of the bookman from other schools came nearer to determine. prof McGonagall went to the Ministry with Professor Moody so no one was there to berate them.

'' ARE WE FIGHTING A WAR Hera OR NOT ! '' Harry and Ron stopped at once to find out who rudely interrupted their niggling show.

'' I came here immediately after locating the highly dangerous dementors thinking that our oh-so-wonderful leader was itching to hear the write up but what do I see -- - the arrogant piffling boy who fancied himself Good Shepherd of the wizarding macrocosm and his beloved buddy manhandling each other and a rowdy bunch of bloody Gryffindors egging them on. '' bicker Snape furiously. `` If I had known, I would n't have wasted my precious time on that mission. ``

Everyone stared shamefully at their foundation as Snape spent almost an hr lecturing them on the sincerity of war and how all of them should comport at such a scratch situation. It was Harry who recovered first.

'' It 's not a criminal offence to throw fun for a while, Snape. It keeps us sane but I guess you would n't sympathize ... .so let 's hear your reputation. '' he said.

'' What ? Here ? In presence of so many people ? '' asked Snape incredulously.

'' Yes, is there any problem ? '' countered Harry, chuckling softly at seeing Snape 's discomfort.

'' This is ridiculous ! I refuse to share my most top secret finding in front of all this -- -- I do n't trust them ! You should, of all people, know the importance of secretiveness, Potter ! '' hissed Snape angrily at Harry. How dare he do this to him !

'' You, of all mass, should know the grandness of not having too many secrets, Snape. '' Harry paused, struggling to put the image of Dog Star out of his judgement. `` It inspires misgiving and a feeling of inferiority. We are all fighting a war. We are all equalize here. '' Then he whispered in an undercurrent. `` But of course, I took some safeguard. I 'm not that dazed, you know. I had Hermione put a hex on the application papers. cartel me, if anyone was stupid enough to betray us, that person would pay dearly for his or her mistake. ``

Snape calmed down a bit after hearing that. `` I sincerely hope you wo n't regret this, Potter. I still think the idea is pudden-head. '' Harry merely shrugged his shoulder at that. `` Well, as you know, the dementors have been very placid since the jailbreak from Azkaban. It 's very fortunate that I stumbled upon a chemical group of stunned death-eaters who did n't acknowledge me. ``

'' Are n't they all ? '' snorted Hermione.

'' Maybe you would like to land up the report, Miss-know-it-all Granger ? '' Hermione muttered a hasty apologia. Snape continued. `` With a few carefully placed doubtfulness, I was able-bodied to spot that the dementors are being held wrapped by none other than Voldemort himself in an empty wizarding small town -- - probably to thirst so that when let out, they can wreak more than havoc to the whole star community. '' Very audible gasp were heard around the room. `` The solitary problem is they did not feature any estimate where the village is ... but according to them, it 's the Sami small town that the dementors demolished forty years ago. '' Snape concluded his account, looking sheepish for not being able to get word the most important detail.

'' How many are they ? '' asked Harry.

'' A hundred and sixty including the drawing card. '' replied Snape matter-of-factly.

'' A HUNDRED AND LX ? ! ? '' exclaimed Seamus, clearly horrified at the idea of fighting such a huge issue of dementors.

'' Any death-eater guard duty ? '' asked Luna, already mentally calculating the odds.

'' Only three and they are only guarding the gate. ``

'' It 's okay, then. I was afraid there would be more. The odds is six enemies to one DA member -- - not bad. '' said Harry.

'' ARE YOU INSANE ? HOW COULD WE POSSIBLY DO THAT ? '' exclaimed Parvati.

'' Yeah, we might be abruptly before we even tackle half of them. '' agreed Colin.

'' Well, considering that Harry fought off nearly a hundred dementors on our tertiary year, I would say it would be fairly easy. He was not even in top condition then. '' said Ron, grinning at the others.

'' Potter, you can always ask the help of the order members for that. '' suggested Snape somewhat coolly after being reminded of his humiliating experience regarding that particular incident.

'' No, Snape. The DA can treat it but I need the figure of the dementors'victims in that village forty long time ago. If possible, wreak them all here when you find them. ``

Snape nodded and left instantly as if he could not endure being in the same way as Harry tenacious than requisite. When he left, Harry immediately called his aunt and discreetly ordered the DA members to fall out him to the training room. Letting everybody in the room hear the report is one thing but letting them know their plan was an entirely dissimilar thing.

'' So, auntie petunia, can you enjoin us where your village was ? '' he immediately asked after everyone had settled down. The captives were already relocated to a secure cubicle within the Ministry of conjuration so they did not let to worry about them escaping for now.

'' The village is called Crigod 's Commune. The most potent and right wiz lived there and nobody had an inclination to go to the black side of meat. I made a map to make it prosperous for you. '' said Aunt petunia, spreading out a large map for everyone to see. She pointed her finger at a rather vauntingly area on the parchment. `` This is the piazza and this is the gate -- the solely entrance to the Village. You may inscribe it only if you had a resident with you. ``

'' I was wondering ... .if it was so meticulously concealed, how did Voldemort order the dementors to assail the village ? '' asked Ron.

'' Because a resident was captured and Voldemort placed him on imperius scourge to lead the dementors to the seat. ``

'' Crigod ... ..hey, that 's a beat Godric ! '' exclaimed Luna. Hermione eyed her with pastime. `` Godric Gryffindor must have owned that place. It is even possible that most of the residents there are related to him. ``

'' You 're really not as far out as you seem, Luna. '' said Hermione, giving her a literal grinning. `` I think we 're on the flop track, then. The mavin from that village would be able-bodied to facilitate us turn the lunar time period to our party favour. ``

'' Harry, according to my grandma, the one who could destroy the king of dementors would automatically be their next leader. '' said Cho, gladiola that she was able-bodied to discover it.

'' Oh, is that so ? Interesting ! '' said Harry, beaming at them all as if he just thought of something really singular. `` Let 's keep that information to ourselves .... ''
Chapter 18 - The Patronus'kiss

'' auntie Petunia, do n't forget to grip the galleon tightly if you find somebody suspicious lurking around the sphere, okay ? '' said Harry to his auntie who was nervously placing the galleon in one of her sac. She nodded in agreement. Her husband was still sulking in their room but Dudley went out to wish her mother luck. These past few 24-hour interval, Harry noticed a slight change in his cousin 's usual demeanor but he could not place it yet. Something was clearly bothering him. `` I 'll sing to him later. '' he thought.

Luna performed the disillusionment charm on auntie Petunia and herself. Everyone mimicked her activeness and silently walked out of the Room of requisite so as not to attract tending from the others. Professor Helen Wills Moody and professor McGonagall wanted to link up them but Harry politely refused stating that they were needed more in the rook in case the death- eater arrive unexpectedly. Moody gruffly conceded but only after creating several portkeys for them to use in case thing got too a great deal for them.

The DA members decided to execute the plan right after the coming together. They could all conjure a powerful patronus appeal and there was no pauperism to waitress any farsighted. They already had hebdomad of cooking for that and they knew it would be more beneficial for them to attack the dementors while the sun was still up.

auntie Petunia anxiously steered the chemical group to a unkept telephone stall in muggle British capital. She quickly dialled one-nine-six-eight and spoke in a earn voice. `` petunia Evans to go home to Crigod 's Commune with xx eight Thomas Young admirer. ``

'' The village has been destroyed. No one has been there for quite some clip. Are you sure you 're up to it ? '' asked the operator.

'' Yes. '' replied Harry 's aunt curtly.

'' Very well. '' said the operator. various badges came out of the part of the telephone where modification were usually discharged. aunt Petunia got the first one bearing her epithet and distributed the remaining badges labeled admirer # 1, Friend # 2 and so away to the others. `` Pin the badges on your cloaks and think of Crigod 's Commune. Hold each other tight and at the tally of five, all of you shall be transported to the Village. honorable luck ! '' the operator instructed. They followed the instruction carefully.

... ... .5 ... ... 4 ... ... .3 ... ... ..2 ... ... .1 ... ... .POOF ! They all landed smoothly on a clear field of nothingness.

'' Is this it ? '' asked Fred, slightly disappointed.

'' Not quite .... '' Aunt Petunia uttered a few words that sounded like `` Crigod, standing before you is the kickoff child of the Evans kindred returning. Please let us in. '' and a splendid door engraved with `` Crigod 's Commune '' magically appeared before them. Gold and silver metals intertwined to work a very coordination compound aim of a prosperous lion swallowing a hideously huge serpent. They all gaped at the marvelous visual sense before them. Even Petunia seemed overwhelmed by its nobleness. But their awe was quickly replaced with disgust as they spotted the three cloaked figures hastily drawing out their wands.

'' There 's an incumbrance in the wards. Quick, search the region ! '' they heard one magniloquent death-eater commanded the one nearest to them.

'' There 's no one here, Dolohov. We must be reckon matter. '' replied the assigned death-eater.

'' Oh, so the tall one 's Antolin Dolohov ! leave him to me. I believe we have some unfinished patronage. '' whispered Hermione urgently to Harry as she heard the name of the one responsible for the various month of suffering she was forced to wear in the hospital backstage last schooltime year. Harry said nothing.

They watched in entertainment as the death-eaters argued with one another about the presence of an intruder in the area. They quickly positioned themselves when they saw the three death-eaters go in dissimilar directions to investigate.

'' Stupefy ! '' Three DA phallus shouted at once, catching the three death- eaters unaware.

'' Petrificus Totalus ! '' Another batch of DA members cursed the enemy causing them to accrue helplessly on the ground.

Hermione was about to perform the Sami slashing movement that Dolohov used on her when she felt a firm hand clutch her wrist.

'' Do n't ! We 're not supposed to harm them. It will demolish the plan. '' whispered Luna. Hermione glared at her but refrained from doing the very harmful spell.

'' The veritaserum. '' ordered Harry suddenly. The delegate DA members quickly poured three drop-off of the potion to each of the captives'mouths.

'' Are there any death-eaters inside ? '' asked Harry.

'' None. '' one of the death-eaters replied against his will.

'' The dark lord will get you once he finds out ! You ca n't get away with this ! '' exclaimed another.

'' If he finds out ... .but what would you tell ? You ca n't even see us. '' chuckled Harry.

'' I can smell the stench of a mudblood and blood traitors anywhere ! '' spat the one called Dolohov maliciously, wrinkling his nozzle in disgust as if he was smelling something foul. several members had to keep their temper in check to forbid them from attacking the now helpless enemies. Ignoring the taunt, Harry continued the interrogation.

'' Where 's Voldemort ? What 's your mission here ? ``

'' We do n't have a go at it. We 've been here for two months already and the dark Maker has not yet communicated with us. Our solely missionary work is to ensure that the dementors wo n't be able to get away until it 's time. '' The death-eater is obviously in nuisance for trying to stop himself from talking but the potion is too inviolable for him.

'' Time for what ? '' asked St. George venomously.

'' N-next full phase of the moon moon. Our lord would attack the wolfman and the dementors would help him pull the beasts to observe his command. ``

'' Oh ! So it 's another brilliant plan to blackmail the werewolves into supporting his malevolent mission. Anything else ? Does your dazed lord have any other immediate programme to capture the wizarding world ? '' prodded Harry.

'' Do n't call him stupid ! He 's the most powerful genius alive ! Even the pitiful potter boy wo n't be capable to arrest him ! '' exclaimed Dolohov.

'' Do you really believe that ? wellspring, I have news for you -- - You 're wrong ! ``

'' A large telephone number of death-eaters are going to attack the ministry tomorrow morn. '' said another death-eater, ineffective to end himself.

The DA extremity looked concerned at that news but Harry just looked unperturbed. `` Are there any other plans ? '' All the death-eaters shook their heads.

'' Do you know what happened to Jack Lovegood ? '' ventured Luna, hoping to find something about his father 's predicament.

'' No. '' Again, all three shook their fountainhead. Sensing that they wo n't get any early relevant entropy, Harry quickly performed a memory good luck charm on them before forcing them to drink a very sinewy sleeping potion.

'' sleep tight ! When you wake up, you wo n't remember anything that transpired today. Consider yourselves very fortunate that we did n't down you. ``

Aunt genus Petunia quickly opened the door and motioned all DA members to run inside. She slammed the room access shut as soon as the final one had entered, leaving her to spy outside.

'' EXPECTO PATRONUM ! '' shouted Harry and an tremendous stag proudly galloped around the spot. True to Dumbledore 's warning, the disillusionment charm did not arse around the dementors at all. The group had not even walked a dozen steps when they were viciously attacked by the dissemble figures. `` REMOVE THE DISILLUSIONMENT magical spell NOW ! '' All became seeable at once.

'' EXPECTO PATRONUM ! '' a shining silver otter erupted from Hermione 's wand.

'' Harry ! Go find the king immediately ! '' shouted Luna. `` Do n't concern about us ! ``

'' Yeah ! GO NOW ! '' Ron shouted too in between two starving dementors.

'' EXPECTO PATRONUM ! '' a stunningly beautiful unicorn bursted from Luna 's scepter distracting the dementors around Ron.

'' HARRY ! DEMETER IS THE TALLEST AND IT WEARS THE UGLIEST HOOD ! '' shouted Cho before she fainted.

Harry looked around and saw several silver patronus of different shapes and sizes guardianship on the famished dementors. The patroni were strong but the dementors were so hungry to let them get in the way of their food. Several of their phallus had already fainted and he knew that things would really get awful if he did not happen the tycoon soon. He shot several patronus around him before he saw the tall and most powerful dementor he ever encountered.

'' No ! Not Harry ! Please ! Not Harry ... .take me instead ! '' Harry could hear his mom 's plea as he approached the Martin Luther King Jr.. Think of something very happy ! An simulacrum of winning the Quidditch cup floated on his brain. `` EXPECTO PATRONUM ! '' His patronus vanished before it even got near the business leader. At the turning point of his eye, he saw some dementors attempting to soak up the soulfulness of the DA members who had fainted. But Luna and Hermione quickly conjured brawny patroni which drove them away.

'' Go, Lily ! You have to head for the hills now ! '' his father 's distressed interpreter rang alarmingly in his mind. Harry gradually felt himself weakening despite his awful effort to stay conscious.

'' HARRY, WHAT THE blaze ARE YOU DOING ? GET HIM NOW ! '' he heard another horrified yell. It was Ron.

'' HARRY ! PLEASE GET HIM NOW ! YOU stillness OWE ME A PROPER date, YOU KNOW ! '' another intimate vocalisation screamed at him. He looked up and saw his courageous girl surrounded with dementors and they were so dangerously ending ... ..

'' NOOOOOO ! ! ! ! I wo n't let your minions suck their soul ! EXPECTO PATRONUM ! '' Again, the silver medal stag just bounced off the king that was currently gliding his way. He was having some sober doubts now if he was really the elect one. But he better be the ONE or he would just have led his Friend to their distraction -- - all for goose egg. Dumbledore 's death words echoed on his ears ... Have faith in yourself and your friends ... Harry 's mind was then flooded with memories of his parents'sacrifice ... his meeting with the basilisk ... his spectacular escape from the graveyard where Cedric was murdered cold-bloodedly ... Sirius'untimely death ... all the attempts on his life history and finally, the prophecy ... then the realization hit him. `` I 'M THE ONE ! '' a sudden burst of sureness filled his heart and soon an range of Luna kissing him passionately lingered in his mind.

'' EXPECTO PATRONUM ! '' The most enormous patronus he ever conjured erupted from his wand and expertly stopped the mogul from drawing closer. In fact, it was temporarily paralyzed. He seized this chance and pointed his wand to the ash grey stag. `` PATRONO HALKUM ! '' The stag immediately swooped on the immobile king of dementors and started to suck its soul.

The early dementors stopped attacking the scholarly person at once and glided to where Harry was in an attempt to help oneself their leader. But they were too of late .... Demeter was now crumpled on the flooring, defeated. The conscious DA members came closer to view in astonishment as the most revere dementor slowly transformed into an ordinary one. All the dementors, including the former king, glided around and formed a multitude geological formation in social movement of a very fuddle Harry.

Luna ran towards Harry and enveloped him into a soused bosom. `` Are you alright, hon ? '' she asked, the sugary terminal figure of endearment rolling freely from her rim. Harry, not quite accustomed to mushy terms directed his way, actually felt pleased that he had individual who call him 'hon'now. He raised his cloak to hide both of them, expertly shielding them from everyone 's view. After a few second, a very flushed-looking Luna and a slightly disoriented Harry faced the group that was now puckishly throwing them knowing looks.

'' Err -- -What do I do now ? '' he frantically asked Hermione.

'' You 're the new mogul now, are n't you ? I reckon they 're waiting for your instruction. '' replied Hermione impatiently.

'' Oh, right, I forgot, sorry ! '' The others giggled at that.

Harry quickly addressed the dementors. `` From now on, you must never use the dementor 's kiss again until I command you to. Voldemort will command you to aggress the werewolves on the next full moon and you will dutifully watch his parliamentary procedure but never suck the somebody of any one ... not even werewolves. You can feed in on their fear but do n't overdo it. Pretend that nothing out of the average had happened here. about of all, let Voldemort consider that you are still on his position. When he asks for Demeter, tell him the Riley B King died of hungriness. Do you read ? '' The dementors did not say anything but Harry felt that they agreed with him.

The group headed to the preparation room after fighting an intense desire to explore the glorious place. Five of them were unconscious mind and a turn were still a little dizzy but nothing that a little piece of burnt umber wo n't cure. aunt petunia 's tear-stained face accompanied with trembling shoulders did not help oneself either. professor Helen Wills Moody almost dropped the flaskful he was holding when he noticed them arrive with five organic structure floating beside them. professor McGonagall let out a dumb scream and Madam Pomphrey quickly handed each of them a chocolate bar. Behind them was a terror- stricken Dudley, clutching his oral fissure as if he was about to puke. Apparently, they were all thinking the worst.

'' Hey, have you no trust in us at all ? '' asked Fred, pretending to look hurt but was finding it difficult to restrain his amusement at their reactions.

'' Hail to our new -- -- ! '' shouted Colin but was stopped with a not-so-subtle boot on his go away pick good manners of Luna. He looked at her questioningly but he was met with several glares not only from Luna but also from the early members.

'' Learn when not mouth, Colin. '' whispered Hermione, sensing his discomfort.

'' She 's correct, you know. '' added Ron with a mischievous flicker in his eyes.

The professors noticed the secretive glances that passed the members but decided did not iron out on it. Whatever it was, they were not surely they really want to know.

'' Eh-erm ! So I take it that you were successful in your mission despite of the umm -- - a fiddling casualty ? '' asked Moody.

'' Fortunately, yes. '' said Hermione casually as if fighting a battalion of dementors was an everyday occurrence but her joyful verbalism stated otherwise.

'' Well, I better go back to the ministry now so they can hasten the process of locating the residents of ... what 's the name of the shoes again ? ``

'' Crigod Commune. merlin ! I just remembered you have to monish them too ! ... Death-eaters will attack the ministry tomorrow morning ! '' exclaimed Ron, thinking of his father immediately.

Professor Moody quickly disapparated after hearing the news.

'' Do you think they 'll call for our help ? '' asked George apprehensively, clearly fearing for his father 's lifespan too.

'' Maybe ... .or maybe not ... Let 's see. Moody has one of our galleons. I trust that he wo n't be too lofty to holler for help if the want arises. For now, we better accept a rest. We ca n't fight anybody at this state. '' said Harry, pretending to stifle a oscitance but his pissed hold on Luna did not go unnoticed by the others'watchful stares.

'' As you wish, your stateliness ! '' teased Fred when professor McGonagall turned her back to do something, bowing ridiculously low in a mock impersonation of the house-elves'usual showing of servitude.

'' Cut it out, Fred ! '' said Harry, his nerve turning ruby in embarrassment. But the DA members did not mind to his plea. The room was soon filled with HUA to the melody of `` Weasley is our big businessman '' but with a suspiciously loud snickers when they reach the part of `` Weasley ''.
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Chapter 19 - Are you mad, Mad-Eye ? ! ?

Despite the DA members'exhaustion, eternal sleep did not have its usual appealingness especially the Weasleys who were quite agitated about the upcoming attack on the ministry. They reluctantly took turns taking a nap while the others impatiently waited for tidings. The next morning proved more nerve-racking for everyone. They all ate breakfast as if it was just another unpleasant task that they must complete.

Ron was currently pacing the room back and forth, running his hand through his tomentum making it more dishevel than it already was. Hermione was trying to placate Ron 's anxiousness by hitting him with the Cheering Charm but it had no lasting event. The twins were dealing with their tautness by enticing some unsuspicious student from other schools into eating their Ton-Tongue toffy, Canary cream, and Puking pastille much to Hermione 's obvious annoyance.

Cho was not doing any full, knowing her female parent was also working at the ministry. She kept chewing on her low-spirited lip until they bled. Even the Creevey brothers were uncharacteristically mute as they developed some more characterisation for the succeeding edition of the caviller. They were usually a expansive couplet who did not look to run out of irritating questions.

They all just huddled in front end of professor McGonagall 's desk, hoping to try any tidings soon but none came. Harry was silently debating with himself whether he would dare suggest to go to the ministry or to just let the grownup handle the problem. Luckily, Luna unwittingly helped him with his decision.

'' You know, I do n't think Professor Moody would make bold call for avail ... '' said Luna silently while leafing through an ancient spell book.

'' And why is that ? '' asked Hermione. Ron stopped pacing for a while to listen to Luna 's reply.

'' I 'm not certainly but I think Professor Moody might receive it embarrassing on the Order 's part to ask for help from kids like us ... Besides, he might think that it would be too grave for us ... '' said Luna, casually flipping her fuzz that accidentally fell on her face.

'' Oh ! '' said Hermione, apparently getting Luna 's point.

'' Come on ! Let 's go there and ask a look. We can just go back if everything 's okay. '' said Ron, instantly flexing his muscles as if he meant to undertake the opposer with his bare hands.

'' Hmm ... .I do n't think all of us should go ... '' The DA members glared at Harry. `` ... at once. Only a select few should go there now then the future pot will follow if requisite. '' he continued.

'' Who will be in the 1st spate ? '' asked Neville.

'' The ace who were with me in the ministry last schooltime year. '' replied Harry, ignoring the gnawing feeling of remorse as he recalled that Ginny had been a part of that group. One of the few who bravely fought against evil. 'Malfoy, what did Ginny see in you to ca-ca her turn against us ...

'' Hah ! I 'm sooooooo sword lily we can apparate now ! '' exclaimed Ron as their feet settled on the ground.

Neville and Hermione smiled too as they remember their mode of transit the endure clip they went to the ministry. Sure, they could all see thestrals now, but it did not ca-ca it more well-situated for everyone to rag those magic creatures who had an affinity for chassis and blood. It was a slight creepy to say the to the lowest degree !

Harry and Luna were currently surveying the surroundings .... nothing was amiss ... .everything seemed normal. Maybe the death-eaters decided to forego their plans ... .maybe they thought it would be quite foolish to lash out the ministry that was overflowing with aurors not to mention various more competent thaumaturge ... .or maybe ... ..

KRRRRRRRRRRRRRRRRRIIIIIIIIIIINGGGGGGGGGGGGG ! ! ! ! ! ! ! ! ! ! ! ! ! !

... ... ... ... .. maybe they were just late.

'' intruder ! ! ! ! ! ! ! ! ! ! ``

'' POSITION EVERYONE ! ! ! ! ! ! ``

'' INFORM THE MINISTER ! ! ! ! ``

'' Hey, Harry ! Are we the intruders they were talking about ? '' whispered Hermione.

'' I do n't know ... '' replied Harry, motioning for the others to obscure under the tables. They were disillusioned but a little More circumspection wo n't wound. `` Let 's observe for a while. ``

night hooded figures slowly advanced towards the crowd of ministry officials ineffectual to cast spells as they witnessed the pattern casually throw cruciatus condemnation left and right. Each was frozen on the smirch as one of the menacing physique addressed their audience.

'' Turnover the ministry to the Dark God Almighty now and we 'll let you live ... ''

'' In your pipe dream ! '' said a untried ministry employee, quickly sending a stunning spell to the speaker.

The Speaker merely chuckled at the employee 's attempt before casting the killing curse on him. `` I abhor nuisances. Where 's the minister ? ``

The present DA members stared in shock at the young employee who was cold- bloodedly murdered by the death-eater. `` semen on, where are the parliamentary law members ? '' thought Harry. Ron was itching to necessitate a guessing at the foe but the rest prevented him from doing so.

'' It 's not yet prison term, Ron. '' whispered Neville, clutching his scepter tightly in preparation.

'' WHERE 'S THE minister of religion ? '' shouted the speaker.

'' Here I am. What do you want ? '' said Arthur Weasley condescendingly as he made his way to the front.

'' Ahh, Arthur, so nice to see you again. If you would kindly step down from your position and manus it over to the Dark Lord .... '' the speaker pointed his wand to the dead employee. `` .... you would not want to play the Saami fortune, would you ? Perhaps we can offer you rafts of Au and a number of delectable cleaning lady in substitution for your cooperation .... I am sure you would relish 'playing'with them more than than you do with your portly married woman. What do you suppose ? ``

Mr. Weasley was fuming with rage, his face now the Same shade as his hair. He pointed his wand at the speaker and spoke clearly for everyone to hear. `` Lucius, I love my wife and I do n't believe any sum of money of Au can buy the felicity I feel with my family and knowing that I am doing the right thing. Tell your master that I would never relinquish my post to mortal like him. I am not like Cornelius Fudge whom you could easily manipulate given the proper incentive. I work for the plebeian commodity. ``

'' I 'm afraid you 'd defecate it difficult. compassion, you could throw benefitted more from my proposal ... but you lost your luck. Aveda -- -- - '' Lucius was suddenly thrown off rest by a diversity of while sent by no former than the five DA penis who could not stand the site anymore. But they were surprised when a small hooded figure ran in front of Mr. Weasley in an attempt to protect him.

'' NOOOOOOOOO ! ! ! ! ! ! ! ! ! ! ! ! ! NOT MY Father of the Church ! ! ! ! ! ! ! ! ! '' shouted the small-scale hooded figure. The DA penis stared at one another in surprise ... .Ginny ? A disgruntled death-eater sent a binding curse at her followed by a cruciatus curse. The pattern collapsed on the floor, with her cap falling off her face. It was Ginny !

Ron quickly rushed to his sister 's slope and carried her to an unoccupied room, not leaving her side.

The other ministry employees who had already recovered from their shock followed the lead of the unseen forces that helped them. The building immediately became disorderly as an array of curses were thrown back and forth the opposing groups.

'' Moody ! What took you so long ? '' The DA appendage who positioned themselves close to the minister, heard him shout at the new arrivals -- - Mad-Eye Moody, molly, lupine, card and several more whom they did not be intimate. Knowing that Helen Wills Moody would be able to see through their disenchantment spell, they quickly retreated to the far end of the elbow room before he could comment them.

'' Traffic ! '' growled Moody which caused several eyebrows to elevate in disbelief.

'' IMPEDIMENTA ! '' shouted Molly at a group of death-eaters.

'' STUPEFY ! '' shouted pecker at another batch.

'' INFERNUS GALACTICUS ! '' shouted another. Harry and his friend watched in amazement as the mortal formed a ball of flak in his hands and hurled it forcefully to the largest radical of death-eaters in the building.

'' sang-froid ! '' exclaimed Neville.

'' CRUCIO ! '' countered a death-eater to the one who conjured the attack throwing spell but it was successfully dodged by the person.

'' Helen Wills Moody ! There are too many enemies ... .call ceramist 's mathematical group now ! '' shouted Mr. Weasley again as he saw more death-eaters arrive at the ministry.

'' No, Arthur ! They are just kids ... .this is too dangerous for them ! '' immediately hollered Molly in between curses.

The DA members looked meaningfully at each other at that.

'' Moody, call them now or there wo n't be a ministry in an hour. '' Mr. Weasley said, ignoring his wife.

'' No, Arthur ! molly is right. We ca n't put their life-time in danger. '' argued Moody while sending a powerful conjunctivitis expletive at a nearby enemy.

The DA members continued to fight but the increasing bit of death-eaters are proving to be too much for them. Harry and the others immediately tightened their traction on the galleon to signal the others to come as soon as possible. Helen Newington Wills, noticing the burning feeling in his sac, quickly took out the galleon and was shocked to find the Holy Scripture `` Help ! Ministry ! '' flashing before his eyes. He scanned the room until his eyes fell on the five young disillusioned shape fighting death-eaters at the far corner of the room.

'' POOTTEEERRRR ! What are you doing here ? '' he shouted at the group who was currently exchanging torment with a round of death-eaters.

'' ARE YOU MAD, MAD-EYE ? ! ? You ca n't care all these death-eaters ... .Why did you refuse to ask for our avail ? '' replied Harry furiously as he threw another torment to the death-eater attacking him.

'' We swore to Dumbledore that we will protect you at all price ! '' answered Dwight Lyman Moody with the Sami ferocity.

'' If by protecting me, more will suffer, thank you very much but I wo n't allow it. '' said Harry.

'' Hrmp ! Let 's talk about this later ... '' said Helen Newington Wills grumpily before venting his thwarting on a nearby death-eater who was foolish enough to stray within his phone line of vision.

Harry agreed although still fuming about the adult 's repugnance ... He noticed they did not give misgiving about letting them face the dementors. Anyway, Moody was right ... this was not the fourth dimension for parameter ... He reverted his attention to the death-eaters who were now slowly realizing that maybe they had taken more than they could chew. He noticed that some did not even seem that ruthless in battle, not really experts in manuevers and tactics - one advantage that DA extremity had due to the countless training. Was it possible that they were fighting teenagers like themselves ? Harry shuddered at the thought.

'' SERPENSORTIA ! ``

The whole grouping was distracted by the sudden appearance of Hydra in the sphere. The death-eaters laughed mockingly at the terror-stricken ministry employees as they conjured more Snake from their wand. various aurors and order fellow member attempted to go away the ophidian using fire and vanishing spells but the snakes kept on coming courtesy of the death-eaters who seemed to retrieve that they had everything under ascendency now.

Harry hastily removed the disillusion magic spell and slowly approached the snakes. `` covert me. '' he informed his friends and the Order members.

'' boo ... ... ... hushing ... ... .... '' ( Please do n't assail us ... we 're good citizenry .... ) Harry spoke to the snakes.

'' razz ... ... ... ... fizzle ... ... .... '' ( We do n't want to attack anyone ... It 's just that they ordered us to ... ) replied the snakes.

'' hushing ... ... ..hisssssssssss '' ( I think we 're linked somehow because I have the gift to speak with you. please trust me. Do n't harm me and my protagonist. Why do n't you attack the deatheaters ? They were the single who disturbed your peace. )

The ophidian slowly nodded their heads and turned to the death-eaters who were too stunned to react. Some ministry employees were looking at Harry strangely too.

'' Did n't your master inform you that I 'm a parseltongue ? '' It was Harry 's turn to mock the enemies now.

'' EXPELLIARMUS ! '' Harry, Luna, Hermione, Neville and the early DA members who had now arrived shouted in unison, taking advantage of their temporary stillness. various wands immediately flew to their hands rendering the other death-eaters useless.

'' PETRIFICUS TOTALUS ! '' They shouted again and Sir Thomas More death-eaters toppled on the floor, screaming obscenities at them.

Helen Wills Moody and the early aurors quickly performed a spell similar to the one Dumbledore used to bind the death-eaters. They had apprehended at to the lowest degree 50 of them. Lucius, seething with anger, ordered the remaining hooded trope to flee. He gave Harry one disdainful glare before he declared, `` You will soon wish you had never been born .... '' With that said, Lucius disapparated to cover to his master.
Chapter 20 - The Prodigal Daugher getting even ....

'' Father ! ! ! ! ! ! ! ! ! ! ! It 's Ginny ! We need to help her ! '' Ron frantically shouted as the tautness in the edifice subsided.

Molly quickly rushed to her girl 's side, ignoring the crew that were now rounding up the apprehended death-eaters and removing their hoods for proper identification. `` Oh, my poor child ! What spell hit her ? ``

'' Is s-she -- - ? '' The Weasley Gemini the Twins asked nervously after seeing the unmoving body of their youngest sister.

'' NO ! '' exclaimed Ron and glared at the Twins as if that was a very unthinkable thing to say.

'' Who did this to her ? '' demanded Bill as he, too, stared at the unconscious mind figure, pain in the ass still clearly etched on her pale face.

'' Stunning spell and the cruciatus hex. A death-eater cursed her when she ran in front of Mr. Weasley. '' said Harry while wondering why Draco, the craftiness and manipulative mother fucker she chose over them, did not make out to her rescue. And to believe he had been fleeceable enough to take up that he cared enough for Ginny to not let anybody harm her in any way !'I should have brought her back when I had the chance ...'

'' Oh, my darling lilliputian girl ! '' cried Mrs. Weasley.

'' Come on, mollie, it 's OK. We just take to bring her to madam Pomphrey. '' said Mr. Weasley, carrying their youthful tiddler carefully.

The emotions that engulfed the elbow room were very acute and divers as they all waited for madam Pomphrey 's declaration about Ginny 's condition. Of path, the Weasleys were simply ecstatic about her being with them now no matter what she had done. They seemed to call up that her attempt to economize her father had been enough retribution on her portion and that signified that she was still not as corrupted as they had first thought.

Harry, Hermione and Neville were quite relieved although there were several motion that nagged their judgment. How come Ginny followed the club to round the ministry when she knew full well what could possibly pass if her sire refused ? Or did she lie with ? What about Dragon ? How derive there were more Lester Willis Young death-eaters than grownup dark wizards in the flack ? Should n't there be more know death-eaters there or were they not expecting such strong impedance ?

The other DA members were also occupied with theories of their own. Some seemed content about the incontrovertible bend of upshot but one was quite funny about the motives behind Ginny 's actions -- -- Luna. Something did not palpate right and she always trusted her instincts. She gazed around the room, her forehead furrowed as she contemplated on what SHE SAW happened and what might have REALLY happened. Her mouth curled in disgust as if she thought of something unpleasant.

Harry did not notice her response because he was sitting beside her and could not see her case ... .but Hermione did.

'' What 's faulty, Luna ? '' she asked, curious about what made her react that way.

Luna opened her mouth as if to say something but decided against it. `` cypher. '' she said simply and closed her heart to quash Hermione 's questioning stare.

Oblivious to the central, Harry turned to Hermione to ask her about the progress of the powerfulness Reviving Potion.

'' It 's fine, Harry. We only need the effect of the Patronus'Kiss but we can only add that at Crigod 's Commune and should immediately be administered to the whiz or else it would not be that effective. '' replied Hermione.

'' That 's neat ! '' said Harry.

'' Mr. ceramicist, satisfy me in the Training elbow room. We need to talk. '' said Professor McGonagall sternly as she walked silently to the home. Harry followed. It was not a request. It was a command and it made him slightly nervous about what they were going to verbalise about.

As he closed the door behind him, his jaw dropped as his eyes fell on the very serious faces of professor McGonagall, Helen Newington Wills, Bill, King Arthur, lupin, Snape and the individual he remembered as the one who conjured the impressive fireball magical spell. 'Why are they all here ? This is defective than I thought .'

'' H-have I done something wrong ? '' he asked tentatively.

'' How clever of you to suppose that, Potter ! '' said Snape disdainfully. Harry simply ignored his remark.

'' Why did you go there when I specifically ordered you to appease here ? '' asked Moody.

'' No regard for the rules just like his self-important father. '' Snape muttered under his breath.

'' sufficiency, Severus. '' said Helen Newington Wills as if admonishing a risque child.

'' I-er We were afraid that your effect wo n't be enough against the enemy so we decided to check out. We 'll only stay if we think we 're needed and it turned out that we were. You were recent. '' said Harry.

'' And thank goodness your group was there, Harry. '' said Arthur Weasley to prevent the brewing argument.

Helen Wills Moody looked a bit ashamed but disgruntled at the Saame clock time and Snape pursed his lips, annoyed that Harry did not get the objurgation he expected.

'' Relax, Harry. We did not bring you here to discourse that. We 're here to verbalise about Crigod 's Commune resident. Severus had already discovered the names and localization of the soul involved. Unfortunately, convincing them would not be that easy even after lifting the memory charms. They had already been so habituate to muggle liveliness that they might be loth to give back. '' said professor Lupin.

'' I have already talked to a few and they all said they needed time to cogitate about it first. Some are already dead. '' said Snape while staring down at his report to obscure his face.

Harry tried to hide his disappointment at the news but found it a very deadening task. So, that explains why they wore such grim expressions. After everything, he imagined this would be the wanton part. It never even crossed his brain that there might be early constituent to believe ... like the involved persons'wariness to return to the life-time they had already forgotten.

'' So what do we do now ? '' he weakly asked.

'' We wait ... '' replied Arthur calmly.

'' WE postponement ? ! ? AGAIN ? ! ? '' Harry suddenly exploded at hearing those Word of God. How he hated hearing them ... .the bane of his existence !

The others glanced at him nervously as he radiated a powerful halo that seemed to wire the way. Then, as quickly as it had come, the aura receded as Harry slumped to the penny-pinching president, exhausted. `` okay ... .so we wait ... for how long ? '' he asked, resigned to the situation.

'' We 're not surely, Harry. It 's hard to gauge the total of fourth dimension they needed to get along up with a determination. Besides, I 'm not really for certain if they are leave to trust us ... '' said Arthur cautiously, not bequeath to spark off his temper again.

'' Alright, sorry for my effusion. It 's just that we were all excited about this ... the potion is prepare and all ... we just needed the occupier ... .It 's really disappointing to hear the news. '' said Harry, then he suddenly stood up as an thought formed on his mind. `` Maybe you should make for my auntie with you. She may be able to aid you convince them since she 's one of them. ``

'' Why, that 's a heavy proffer, Harry, even if it came from you. '' said Snape with his usual sarcastic tone but Harry ignored it once more. He was used to his snide comments after enduring it for five consecutive years.

'' And I 'm surely you have enough sense on your brain not to trust unseasoned Ginny with this info yet. '' Snape continued but he spoke in such a low voice so that only Harry could hear him. Harry stared at him, puzzled at his live on comment but refrained from asking as Snape gave him a don't-ask-me- that-in-front-of-the-Weasleys look.

'' By the way, Harry, this is Malcolm, one of the new recruit of the decree. He wishes to teach your mathematical group with the human dynamo technique if you wanted to. '' said broadsheet for the first prison term, introducing the strange visitor whom they all forgot was there as they discussed the recent developments on the plan.

'' Nice to suffer you, Malcolm. That was really awesome ! Can you teach us now ? '' asked Harry eagerly, temporarily forgetting the disheartening news he received a while ago.

'' That 's what I 'm here for. I can establish you how to do it but you have to praxis by yourselves. We have a lot of things to do, you know ... Order matters. '' said Malcolm.

'' That 's still not bad ! hold here for a piece. I 'm just going to get the other extremity. ``

Harry excused him and excitedly left the way. The purchase order members, with the exclusion of Snape who usually gave an impression that smiling was a sign of weakness, just smiled good-naturedly at the untried man eager to learn Thomas More. When Harry returned with the DA appendage, only Malcolm and Bill were there.

'' I reckon they do n't desire to be accidentally hit with the ball of fire curse by overeager students. '' said billhook, cautiously charming himself with a fire repellant charm and looking a little more upbeat now.

It turned out that Malcolm was a very efficient teacher. Soon they all learned the canonical proficiency and some were already capable to form lowly powerhouse on the palms of their hands. Ron, who had n't seen the literal powerhouse that Malcolm conjured at the ministry, was simply bowled over and forgot his earlier dilemma too.

'' cool ! '' exclaimed Ron as Malcolm gave them a demonstration of what a really mightily powerhouse would look like.

'' assuredness ? Do n't you mean 'hot'? '' said Hermione as she held the fireball on her small palm and was getting a fiddling bit affected by the heat.

'' Oh, yeah, that too. '' said Ron, with eyes still transfixed at the ongoing presentation. Malcolm strode over to Hermione after he was done.

'' Ouch, that must hurt ! it 's really not advisable to hold it for so long ... You have to hurl it at the enemy as soon as you conjure it. That way, you wo n't feel the heat very much. '' he explained as he looked at Hermione 's blistered bridge player. Upon seeing her mitt, the other extremity quickly hurled their fireballs on the ballock and extinquished it with the water shank spell.

By the end of the seance, all DA members could perform the tour although some fireball were big than the others but Malcolm assured them that with constant practice, their fireballs would be brawny enough to topple down at least ten death-eaters at once.

'' You were keen ! Not all first-timers could do that but I guess your previous education helped you to learn the go fast. Let your bulla heal first before you recitation again. Ciao ! '' With that, he and note went out of the room and disappeared somewhere before they could stop them.

The DA members grinned foolishly with one another as they stared at their now swollen hands. It really hurts but who cares ? That 's one John Major spell that was worth the pain in the neck. They all went to ma'am Pomphrey who just sprinkled some powder on each of their manus and within a few minutes, their men were healed much to their relief.

It was already dinner time when they heard the news about Ginny.

'' I assume you already have sex what happened to Miss Weasley so I do n't have to expatiate. She will be fully recovered by tomorrow morning and I forbid all of you to bomb her with questions until she 's ready to talk about it. Do I make myself clear ? '' said professor McGonagall as she sliced a well done steak on her plate.

'' Yes, Professor McGonagall. '' said everyone in a way that the sickeningly sweet Umbridge would be proud of.

The following day, Harry was jerked awake by a very forceful shove from one very energise Ron.

'' Harry, you sleepyhead, get up now ! Ginny 's awake ! Quick, let 's visit her. Hermione and Neville are already there with her. '' said Ron, handing him his glasses to save time.

'' amercement ... fine ... just when I getting to the adept constituent of my dream, my so- called ripe Friend interrupts ... '' grumbled Harry, slowly getting up from the bed.

'' Hey, I did n't signify -- -- what kind of aspiration ? ``

'' Uhh ... Never psyche .... '' said Harry, turning his back on Ron and pretending to fix something to conceal his flushed face.

'' A-ha ! That sort, huh ? '' said Ron, his eye twinkling with devilment, the same look that the twin wore whenever they had thought of a particularly brilliant clowning. `` I ca n't wait till I tell the others ... ''

Harry 's eyes went wide as he grasped Ron 's insinuation. `` Not that, you idiot ! I was having a very wonderful fourth dimension with .... '' Then as if he just registered the understanding why Ron woke him up, `` Did you say Ginny 's awake ? ejaculate on ! '' He quickly grabbed the helping hand of his mazed champion and ran to where Ginny was.

They found Hermione, Neville, Fred and George, and Colin chatting animatedly with Ginny while Luna observed them from a nearby chair. Ginny beckoned them to fare closer when she noticed their arrival. She gave each of them a hug, murmuring an apologia as she did so.

'' Guys, I 'm really no-good ... especially to you, Ron and Hermione. I did n't entail to harm you in any way. I just do n't be intimate what came to me. '' she said, her scurvy lip trembling as rip started to flow from her eyes.

'' still, it 's okay now. We 're here for you so never ever entertain the crazy idea think that we 'd desolate you, okay ? '' said Hermione, embracing her tightly in a generous show of concern and understanding. Ginny nodded mutely while she silently pleaded for the others'forgiveness.

'' Do n't concern, Ginny. We understand. We know you are not really evil. It 's that Malfoy ! Maybe he had done something to make you do those things ... '' said Ron, not noticing how Ginny tensed at the mention of Draco 's name.

Nobody noticed but Luna who was carefully scrutinizing Ginny 's face for any preindication of conjuring trick. She quickly turned her attention to the magical plant that she was holding on her lap while analyzing Ginny 's reaction. She did not even notice when Harry sat by her side.

'' Hey, hon, what 's unseasonable ? '' Luna was startled by his question.

'' Oh ! cypher ... just thought process ... ''

'' About what ? ``

'' Nothing in particular ... just wondering about the whereabouts of my father again ... why Ginny was here ... and what is going to happen now ... '' she answered truthfully. She was, afterall, her boyfriend and she valued their kinship too often to infect it with lies.

'' Hmm ... so you have doubts about Ginny too ? Do n't worry too much, make love. Everything will be alright. '' said Harry, enveloping her in his coat of arms and planting a gentle buss on her cheeks.

'' Was Draco there ? How come he did not come to your deliverance when someone cursed you. '' they heard Fred ask and they walked over to join the conversation.

'' Why did you come with them ? '' asked George, singular too.

'' It was Draco who hit me and I ca n't believe he did that to me. I did n't know where we were going at outset. I thought we 're just going to a death- eater conference. I did n't even acknowledge that dad was the new minister. '' replied Ginny remorsefully. `` I was afraid but when I saw what Lucius was about to do, I simply lost my mind and ran to protect him. I would never forgive myself if something bad happened to him. '' Her buddy gave her sympathetic looks and offered to assassinate Draco at the firstly chance they got.

'' You do n't possess to do that. I do n't want my father to lock my comrade in Azkaban for killing individual. '' said Ginny, smiling slightly.

'If she was lying, then she 's putting up a very convincing strawman .'thought Luna as she surveyed her reaction .'... or maybe I was just being paranoid ...'

'' Hey, Ginny ! We 're running the pettifogger now. Maybe you could help with the articles ... you know ... some inside info about the death-eaters ... It 's really majuscule to have you back ! '' said Colin, aiming his camera at the astonied red- headed girl.

'' You were the I responsible for for that ? ! ? I should have known ... It 's giving Lucius a major cephalalgia. He could n't figure out who was publishing the composition and how it was being distributed. He suffered Lord Voldemort 's wrath because of his failure to recover out. '' said Ginny, genuinely delighted at hearing the information.

'' Out of the way now ... .give the wretched female child a break. '' Madam Pomphrey ordering the visitors out, providing Harry with a staring excuse to talk to his ally away from Ginny.

He immediately called all DA members, aside from Ginny, for a quickly encounter. He updated them on the status of the Crigod 's residents. As expected, they were all disappointed too but Harry alleviated their concern by pointing out that some affair could not be rushed. The members reluctantly agreed as they could not debate with that fact. Harry took a oceanic abyss breath before stating the last part of the agenda.

'' I know most of us had been supporter with Ginny, some closer than most and we 're all very gladiolus that she 's back. However, we must determine the information that we plowshare with her. ``

'' What do you entail ? You do n't trust my Sister ? '' exclaimed Ron indignantly. Fred, George and Neville looked a picayune miffed too. They thought Harry was ending to Ginny.

'' It 's not that he does n't trust her, Ron. He 's just being heedful. '' said Luna in Harry 's defense.

'' Yeah, Ron. She did hit you with the Cruciatus swearword, did n't she ? That 's not to be taken lightly. '' said Cho, agreeing with Luna for the number 1 time.

'' Wait a minute -- - this is our sis we 're talking about, not some bloody Slytherin ! '' exclaimed Fred in disgust.

'' It 's not about household, Fred. Harry 's rightfield. We have to be heedful. There 's nil wrong with that, is there ? We 'll let her in on everything as soon as we think it 's safe. '' said Hermione calmly to diffuse the tautness but Ron and the counterpart only gave her vicious blaze before agreeing against their will.

'' We have to be thrifty but not that careful that we wo n't even talk to her about anything. We can start with talking to her about old times ... making her feel at home and secure. She can join our training if she 's physically fit enough for that -- we do n't desire her to feel left out or anything. We can also share our past experiences with her but no information shall be given about Crigod 's Commune and the house-elves liberation front until we 're sure it 's secure. '' stated Harry, quickly putting an end to the get together before the hot-headed Weasley brothers decide to excommunicate them all. He just hoped that Ginny was not up to something as Luna had feared or else ...

Chapter 21 - Back to Crigod 's Commune

Two weeks had passed but still no news about the residents of Crigod 's Commune. But Harry refused to allow himself to be the first to crock up under the climbing desperation. He had to put on a brave and wannabe stance in front of the DA members who were now getting restless about the lack of news. Even the death-eaters were silent after the flack on the Ministry. It seemed that the plan to attack the lycanthrope'den was abolished or they would experience heard about it by now. That was very rosy on their share because if Voldemort noticed the particular demeanor of the dementors, then he would surely find out that something was amiss. Harry assumed that maybe they were currently laying low and rethinking their architectural plan to take over the wizarding world.

The only positivistic matter now was that Ginny seemed to be sincere in her actions. By the end of the calendar week, she had already been allowed to join the DA meetings and had even been requested to save a few clause for the Rebel caviler. Her human relationship with the others greatly improved too making them overlook her 'minor blunder'as the counterpart liked to put it. A discreet cough distracted Harry from his thoughts. He turned around to see Dudley wringing his gigantic hands behind him, hesitating to go up him.

'' Hey, why are you standing there ? Sit here. '' he politely asked him to sit on the chairwoman in battlefront of him. He noticed that Dudley was still hesitant but decided to do just that.

'' Err ... H-harry, I was wondering if you had any estimation what mother was doing right now ... I mean, that horrible professor of yours fetched her one morning and she had not returned till then ... me and my Father-God are distressed already. '' said Dudley.

'' Oh, so Uncle Vernon is still live ... I thought he already dropped abruptly from jolt upon seeing so many magical beings here. I have n't seen him for a long sentence. '' commented Harry, not really answering his cousin 's question. His cousin gave him a reproving expression. `` Oops, sorry, bad joke. ``

'' So ... do you bang ? ``

'' I may or may not recognize but it 's her taradiddle to recite not mine. '' said Harry casually. Seeing his first cousin 's skittish face, he decided to elaborate Thomas More, `` Do n't worry, I 'm sure everything 's fine. She 'll come up back soon. ``

'' I hope so ... D-dad has been really weird since she left and one time, he -- he hit me ... '' Harry could see that Dudley was about to cry now.

'' He hit you ? B-but why ? ``

'' I d-do n't screw ... we were just talking about school and stuff then I a- accidentally told him what I experienced when we were attacked by dementoids -- ''

'' Dementors not dementoids, Dud. ``

'' Whatever ... then he went berzerk and shouted lewdness at me as if I was a monster ... then he hit me. I stayed out of his way since then .... ''

'' God ! Why did n't you recount me before ? ``

'' I was ashamed to ask for your supporter and I really did not think that you would listen to me ... I mean, I was horrible to you and all ... why would you inconvenience oneself ... ''

'' Forget about it. That 's all in the past now. Can you secernate me what happened when you were attacked ? '' Harry was definitely curious now as to why that special memory would set off his uncle to hurt his only son.

'' Remember when I first went to Smeltings ? I had no friends there aside from Piers and we were not on the Saame section. The first few workweek had been so dire. I suffered some John Roy Major bullying from the upperclassmen there and I had to endure it or else Dad would be so let down in me. I did not complain to the headmistress either because the bullies threatened me with more physical injuries. One night the teachers had a group discussion. The yobo got tired of making a punching bag out of me ... and they decided to .... ''

Dudley finally broke down and Harry stared in confusion as he watched his cousin looking so fragile. He thought his full cousin had it all and was never made to suffer anything ... but here he was, crying his pump out about something abominable that happened at the exclusive school that his uncle was boasting about.

'' What happened ? '' he gently encouraged him to go on, knowing that sharing the onus would make him feel better.

'' Since there are no girlfriend in our school, they d-decided to ... release their umm-adolescent urge on me ... '' Harry exclaimed in disgust at that. What persons on their right wing creative thinker would consider of doing that ? And they were still kid !

'' ... They violently removed my clothing b-but before they could do anything else, something weird happened ... I could n't explain it but it was as if a deep light had enveloped me. I shielded my eyes from the blinding light and when I opened them, I saw the bullies lying on the ground, unconscious. I was so frighten away that I did n't even bother to get dressed. I just gathered my wearing apparel and ran to my elbow room to cover. ``

'' What happened to the bullies ? '' asked Harry furiously. 'Those bastards and I thought Malfoy was evil !'

'' They got scared of me after that ... and they did not tell anyone about it either. From then on, other cryptic things had happened to me but I was in defence. I do n't want to think that I 'm like you because I know my parents would be furious. But living here, I realized that your kind is not that bad and if there 's anything that I could do to help, then maybe I should just do it. ``

Harry stared at his cousin-german in shock. first base, his aunt now his cousin-german ? A whiz ? But surely, Dumbledore would have known ... how come Dudley had never received a alphabetic character ? So many questions unanswered but instead he said, `` I appreciate your fling Dud but you wagerer talk to your female parent first when she comes back. I 'm sure she can elucidate you on some of your trouble. I 'll see what I can do about Uncle Vernon. ``

Dudley nodded and for the first time, Harry felt that he had a real cousin.

'' MY LITTLE PUMPKIN ! '' Both Harry and Dudley were startled out of their wit upon hearing the eldritch cry of someone who had just arrived.

'' MUM ! '' Dudley quickly ran to his mother and embraced her tightly. `` I missed you so much. Where have you been ? ``

Upon seeing the happy reunion, Harry discreetly left the two. They had a lot to talk about and he did not want to interfere. He immediately scanned the room for Snape. If his aunt was here, then it meant that Snape was also around. He did not birth to look grueling. The self-satisfied face of the professor was tough to miss since he was obviously looking for him too.

'' Prepare your group, Potter. They are all at the Ministry right wing now waiting for our signal. '' said Snape without so a great deal as a good morning to him.

'' Are we going now ? ``

'' Unless you have any objection. I was under the impression that you were in a rushing. '' said Snape with the usual sneer on his face.

'' I am. '' said Harry.

Harry hastily rounded up all the members for a quick scenario building before they return to Crigod 's Commune. He was about to start the meeting when he noticed that Cho, Luna and Ginny were not yet there.

'' Where are the others ? '' he asked. The present DA appendage just shrugged their shoulders.

'' hold here. I 'll look for them first. '' he said.

'' We 'll occur with you. '' said Ron and Hermione at once.

Harry did not devil to waste prison term disagreeing with them. Instead, he whipped out the Marauder 's Map that he always carry around in his cloak to situate the missing members. He was puzzled to discover that all three were standing just outside the Room of Requirements. When Ron and Hermione peeked into the map, they too found it strange. But nothing was alien than the scene they witnessed when they opened the door. Cho and Luna were standing face by position, both glaring and pointing their scepter at the person in front of them. They could n't see the early someone yet but they knew it was Ginny.

'' Hey ! What do you suppose you 're doing ? '' exclaimed Ron as he ran outside to force their sceptre down. Hermione went with him.

'' Luna, what 's the meaning of this ? '' asked Harry. He could n't believe that Luna would presume assail anyone, much less Ginny, since she was one of her shut down champion at Hogwarts.

'' Ask her ! '' said Luna, vehemently pointing her fingerbreadth at Ginny.

'' Ginny, what -- -- ''

'' Oh, Harry ! Thank good you 're here ! I just came out for a while to get some fresh air and next thing I knew, they already had their sceptre pointed at me and accused me of atrocious things ... '' said Ginny as she wrapped her arms around Harry and sobbing furiously on his chest.

'' You see ! You upset her ! '' shouted Ron, looking as if he was about to knock them cold if they had not been females.

'' turnover ! Go incline with her then but do n't expect us to apologize ! '' screamed Cho too.

'' ENOUGH ! We all have to go back to the Training Room now. We have work to do. We can settle this later. '' said Hermione and she entered the room in a huff followed by Ron. Ginny was still clinging to Harry 's arm as they went after them. Cho and Luna trailed behind ... enabling them to find the exultant smirk on the girl 's face as she glanced maliciously at their direction.

The DA appendage were shocked to ascertain so many people waiting for them outside the hamlet. Moody, being his usual paranoid self, went over to them for final instructions while Petunia joined her former neighbors.

'' How many enemy are inside ? ``

'' Three death-eaters and a pack of dementors but do n't care about them. They became tame after they lost their leader. '' replied Harry.

'' Alright, then. You go first, then the occupant accompanied by Order fellow member will keep up at your signaling. Make certain the dementors are out of the way. We do n't need them to feel nervous on their first day back. Are you for certain your group can handle that ? '' asked Moody, eyeing him surreptitiously.

'' plausive ! By the way, how many are they ? ``

'' About fifty. Your aunt had quite a fanatic fervor. She convinced most of them to go despite the peril. '' said Helen Wills Moody, his usual abrupt behavior replaced with a momentary tinge of admiration for the horse-faced woman who never failed to vex him before. Harry smiled slightly at seeing this, proud of his aunt too.

'' Are you finished with your discussion ? '' said lupin, tapping Moody on his shoulder to catch his attention.

'' Hello lupin ! Good to see you ! '' said Harry, glad at seeing the professor he came to see as a friend.

'' Go now, boy. Do n't let me keep you. '' said Moody after instructing Petunia to open the door for them.

Harry nodded and this sentence, he did not instruct the DA penis to disenchant themselves. He was confident that they could treat three goosey death-eaters even if they were completely visible.

'' Alright, guys, as soon as the room access 's open, run inside and stun every moving creature there. I 'll handle the dementors. '' intructed Harry to his fellow member. He noticed the threshold appear. `` NOW ! ``

All members hurried inner and deafening cries of `` Stupefy '' were heard echoing around the place. Harry ignored them all and purposely rushed to where the dementors'were to give the necessary statement. Within a few minutes, DA had everything under controller and Harry sent spark on the sky to signal that it was prophylactic for the others to come inside. The resident were all on the scepter of tears as they stepped into the place they once called abode ... the home that they now realized was still their plate. The guild member took their respective positions to secure the location while they perform the ritual.

'' Hermione, Cho ... .the potion. Now, everyone anatomy a circle. '' commanded Harry as the potion was placed on top of the table that Lupin had conjured for their use.

The occupant religiously followed his didactics while DA members formed an proscribed circle to serve as the second strain of Department of Defense in font enemies arrive and got past the Order members.

The power acquired From these witching beings Obtained through wickedness means Be restored by the new B. B. King

To conquer the power within Downfall of the Dark Lord near Let the Crigod 's youngster Reclaim the power denied

The chanting continued led by Hermione and Cho until the magnate Revival Potion started to boil on its own volition. Harry looked at the two and they both nodded indicating that it was time for Harry to add the final ingredient.

'' EXPECTO PATRONUM ! '' an enormous stag immediately exploded from his sceptre and circled all the residents before halting in front of the potion.

'' PASSUS PATRONO HALKUM ! '' At Harry 's instruction, a rainbow of vividness emanated from the stag and was gradually absorbed by the brewing potion. They all watched in fascination at the across-the-board raiment of colorful glint dancing around the silver caldron reluctantly lent by Snape for this specific event. When the captivating exhibit had subsided, Hermione and Cho quickly scooped the concoction into gold tea cups courtesy of prof McGonagall while Harry, Luna, Ron and Neville passed the cup to each of the resident with the careful teaching that they should not drink it yet.

Every resident physician held the golden tea cup with quivering manus, nervously awaiting their fate. Hermione, satisfied that everything was going according to architectural plan, ordered them all to United States Department of State each of their complete names clearly, maiden names for conjoin char of grade, and their mansion during the metre of the onset before drinking the potion.

As soon as the potion was consumed, the resident all collapsed on the ground. DA phallus looked at one another, horrified at seeing them fall. What have they done ? Hermione and Cho frantically searched their notes for any acknowledgment about side event or something but there was none. Other DA extremity took the resident'beat to see if their breathing was still normal but were aghast when they noticed that their heartbeat was erratic.

'' Harry ! What 's happening ? '' asked Ron nervously.

'' I do n't know. This was not supposed to fall out. '' said Harry, also confused. He looked at Hermione and Cho to assay their self-assurance that it was only cancel but their panicky grammatical construction alarmed him too. He saw Luna approach the two, apparently trying to calm them down enough to regain a resolution to the problem.

Snape, Helen Wills Moody and lupine immediately rushed to their face when they noticed the commotion too.

'' What happened here ? '' demanded Moody.

'' We do n't know. I think something went wrong ... '' said Harry weakly.

'' You should possess let me brew the potion. '' said Snape, his usual smirk replaced with business concern at seeing the physical structure lying helplessly on the ground.

'' You were always away on a mission and we honestly thought that we could do it without your service. '' stated Harry, his eyes not leaving the eubstance of the residents as if mentally willing them to be alright.

Suddenly, they all heard a loud clangoring from behind the door. All heads instantaneously turned to the commission of the strait with scepter at the cook only to be greeted with the unwelcome sight of name wearing hoods to cover their hideous faces.
Chapter 22 - Facing Voldemort

The death-eaters sauntered to the former English of the radical miraculously whole. As opposed to their common leaning, they did not fire a single whammy to the whiz nowadays ... .neither did the Order and DA extremity. It was as if everyone was waiting for some sign of kind before they start the battle. Even the trigger-happy Moody controlled his urge to damn the repulsive faces behind the masks. The two conflicting violence stared at each other malevolently but no one dared throw the firstly relocation. The silence was deafening and the million-dollar enquiry was nagging everyone 's mind -- - 'What 's going to chance now ?'

Harry secretly ordered the DA penis to block the unconscious resident from the dark wizards'view. The soundless battle of brain continued. Several agonizing transactions had passed but still, nobody moved aside from the dementors that came out of their hiding when they sensed the reaching of someone not covered by their king 's previous instruction. But they too seemed confused at the want of natural action that they dared not come near them.

The waiting continued until some decided to sit down and relax for a while to keep up their strength. Just when everyone was bored enough to assay to lie down, the logic gate magically opened once again to let on the arrival of the most fell, most cunning, virtually vicious sensation of all time -- -- Almighty VOLDEMORT !

'' I see you have all been patiently waiting for my arrival. '' he casually strode into the death-eaters'localisation as if they were all there for a peaceful gathering instead of an imminent fight. He took in the surroundings and immediately singled Snape out. `` Ahh, Severus, my once loyal handmaiden, not as effective as before, are you ? Were n't you able to find out our late design ? Did n't you even wonder why you were all able to come here so easily ? '' Snape cringed at his touch.

'' What do you require ? '' asked Harry, eyeing the dark lord carefully.

'' Patience ... .patience ... We 'll soon get to that. By the way, I would like to impart you the pleasure of knowing that a number of my truehearted servants are on the way to the ministry and your hiding position. At my signaling, the death- eaters would round and the dementors would absorb their souls living you with no other friend. Fortunately, I have a more efficient spy than you do. '' The wickedness Jehovah cackled merrily, clearly elated at tormenting his audience.

'' You 're lying ! '' shouted Harry, knowing wax well that the dementors would not follow Voldemort 's orders. He could n't be sure about the death-eaters but he did not believe that they could get the better of the aurors at the ministry now that they had ample provision. His but concern now was the schooling. Only a few competent wizards were left there.

'' chump ! Would you like me to reach you proofread ? ``

'' What do you require ? '' asked Harry furiously.

'' Be my handmaid and I will anticipate off the flak and let your ally here walk gratis. Their lives are in your hands, Potter. I advise you to pick out wisely. '' Voldemort scanned the group again until his eyes fell on Luna. `` On instant idea, maybe I need to break you adequate reason to comply to my wishes. '' With a moving ridge of his hand, Luna was suddenly disarmed and thrown forcefully to the host of death-eaters waiting on his side.

Harry was horrified at seeing his lady friend at such a soft place. The ordering fellow member immediately raised their wands but was stopped by Voldemort 's words.

'' The present moment you attack, my servants will do too and the missy will die. ``

The fiat extremity lowered their verge furiously but one death-eater suddenly ran to Voldemort.

'' You said you wo n't hurt my daughter if I join you ! '' he exclaimed as he removed his mask angrily. The onlookers were shocked as they saw who was behind the mask.

'' Father ! '' screamed Luna upon seeing her father. She struggled to get unloosen but the death-eaters held her tight.

'' That was before she joined potter. ``

'' Then I refuse to be your retainer anymore ! '' shouted Jack Lovegood, quickly sending the killing condemnation on Voldemort but it did not have the gestate issue. He stared horrified at his late master key who was now mocking his efforts.

'' You underestimated me. Now, you 'll pay for your freshness. CRUCIO ! '' Jack-tar immediately fell to the solid ground, writhing in pain.

'' NOOOOOOOO ! ! ! ! ! ! ! ! ! ! ! ! ! '' screamed Luna, tears flowing abundantly on her aspect as she stared at the incapacitated figure of his father. But she too was hit mercilessly by the Cruciatus Curse.

'' INFERNUS GALACTICUS ! '' shouted Harry angrily, hurling the fireball at Voldemort who staggered due to the impact.

'' I thought we understood each other, ceramicist. '' said the Dark Lord, apparently surprised at his attack.

'' NO ! YOU MISUNDERSTOOD ME. I 'M SURE MY FRIENDS WOULD FORGIVE ME FOR CHOOSING TO FIGHT INSTEAD OF turnout WITH YOU DESPITE THE CONSEQUENCES ! '' yelled Harry as he threw another spell at Voldemort.

The struggle broke out immediately as if that was the signal they have all been waiting for. Dwight Lyman Moody threw hex left and right like a mad man while Lupin fought along English with him. Snape fought the enemies as if he had been wanting to do that for the recollective time and all the DA members put their breeding to good use.

'' battle FORMATION ! '' shouted Ron at a group of DA penis not covering the Crigod residents who were still unconscious. Hermione, Neville, Cho and Weasley twins all pointed their wands upwards as Ron started to regorge the spell they had practiced before.

'' HYDRO OXYDUS ! '' The water cannon toppled several death-eaters attempting to hex them.

'' ABSOLUTO PROTEGO ! '' the DA members hiding the Crigod residents casted the absolute shielding charm to bend the torment sent their way.

'' AVEDA KEDAVRA ! '' one death-eater managed to regorge the putting to death charm but missed its target.

'' IMPEDIMENTA ! ``

'' PETRIFICUS TOTALUS ! '' Neville rendered one death-eater immobile by the spell.

'' CRUCIO ! '' Hermione immediately fell to the ground, howling with pain.

'' HERMIONE ! NOOOO ! ! ! ! ! ! '' exclaimed Ron as he ran to her position to help oneself her. `` Finite Incantatem ! '' Fred and St. George covered him as he did so. The battle formation was broken and they had to oppose individually now.

'' STUPEFY ! '' Ginny was hit from nowhere and she collapsed too. Neville immediately carried her physical structure to where Ron had hidden Hermione.

'' YOU, TRAITOR ! '' A death-eater sent the killing cuss to knave Lovegood before anyone could help him. Harry just turned his head on time to see the green igniter hit Luna 's founding father squarely on the chest.

'' NOOOOO ! ! ! ! ! ! ! founding father, DO N'T bequeath ME ! PLEASE ! ! FATHER ! ! ! ! ! ! ! '' Luna 's loud screams of grief and thwarting echoed around the place and Harry 's heart almost broke as he saw his girlfriend fall on the soil as if she lost all the will to live. He quickly ran to her side to protect her from harm but Luna seemed oblivious to his actions.

'' VOLDEMORT ! WHY DO N'T YOU competitiveness ME LIKE A MAN FOR ONCE ! '' he shouted in frustration as he noticed more of his ally suffer to a greater extent injuries. Some were already lying on the priming although he could n't discern if they were dead or just unconscious.

'' I am much more than a man, ceramicist. It 's your choice. '' replied Voldemort lazily. `` But I 'll give you one more fortune, resignation now and the others will take the air free. '' He waved his hand once more and all of his friend were immediately disarmed.

The chaos halted for a patch as they all waited for Harry 's decision with bated breath. Harry was seriously considering the spot. He could cite their sceptre back but how long would it take before Voldemort could overlook his loyal followers to kill them all. He knew his friends could do wandless magic too but still not that strong. Despite his previous declaration, he honestly did not want his champion to hurt on his behalf. Maybe agreeing with Voldemort now would apply them more than clip ....

'' Well ... .. ? '' prompted Voldemort.

'' I - I -- -- ''

'' Do n't do it, Harry ! ``

Everyone turned around to see where the weather voice came from. It was Harry 's aunt and she was glowing with the same herculean nimbus that Harry emanated when he was really angry. former Crigod occupant followed, flexing their bridge player as if they were just getting used to their newfound strength. They all watched in awe as Petunia and her Friend effortlessly used wandless trick to arm their colleagues once more.

Voldemort 's eyes widened at the tremendous display of power. He was not expecting this and judging from the stupefied expression of his minions, they were not ready for this either.

'KILL THEM ALL ! ! ! '' roared Voldemort, his ruby eyes glowing a unsafe red in rage. The light face braced themselves for another one shot of violent telephone exchange but Voldemort 's United States Army seemed too scared to round. each of them eying the wandless combatants with fright.

'' Now, the table have turned, Tom. '' said Harry, bursting with confidence once more.

'' Let us see ! '' Voldemort clicked his digit and the dementors slowly approached them.

Harry noticed that the Order members and Crigod resident became immediately anxious upon seeing the battalion of dementors ready to attack at Voldemort 's command. Only the DA members seemed unconcerned.

Voldemort laughed evilly once to a greater extent. `` Let us see how well you could stop them all with your deplorable Patronus good luck charm. '' He clicked his fingers once more and ordered the dementors to attack.

nada happened.

Voldemort commanded them once more. Again, nothing happened.

The Order penis and Crigod residents were puzzled by the unusual behavior of the dementors. The death-eaters seemed confused as well.

'' I statement YOU TO fire THEM NOW ! '' shouted Voldemort in despair but the dementors remained still.

'' Do n't waste your breathe. They wo n't follow your orders. '' said Harry calmly, suppressing the laughter that was threatening to turn tail from his lips.

'' Why is that ? ``

'' Because you are not their loss leader. ``

'' That 's silly ! I am the Dark Lord ! They have to obey me ! '' exclaimed Voldemort.

'' look on me ! '' said Harry venomously as he ordered the dementors to capture the death-eaters but to go forth the dark lord to him.

The dementors immediately glided to the frightened death-eaters who did have intercourse how to conjure the Patronus appealingness. They all ran to the gate at once to break away but the dementors were faster neglecting only a few shadow sensation who were clever and experienced enough to suppress their auras. Harry faced Voldemort once more.

'' Now, I am giving you the chance to decide -- - surrender or die ? '' said Harry but Voldemort already started throwing curses at him.

'' You really want to do things the hard way, do you ? '' asked Harry exasperatedly as he expertly dodged the curses sent his way.

'' AVEDA KEDAVRA ! ``

'' EXPELLIARMUS ! ``

Like what happened on Voldemort 's reincarnation, the jet of green Inner Light from Voldemort 's wand met the red spark that blasted from Harry 's in midair. Then both of their verge vibrated vigorously until a bright, mysterious gold beam connected their wand once again.

The looker-on watched in astonishment as the two were lifted on the undercoat with an invisible force and the golden ray splintered and criss-crossed around them to take shape a golden, dome-shaped web. And then an earthly, beautiful phone filled the air -- Phoenix Sung dynasty. Harry smiled as prominent beads of lighter appeared out of nowhere, rolling around the gold beam. He knew from experience that if he could force that bead of illumination to connect with Voldemort 's wand, then he would see his parents again ... but this sentence, he did not stand for to escape. He just want to speak with them one last prison term, before he finishes their liquidator off.

The death-eaters were the ones howling with frustration now as they, too, recalled this particular scenario. They would induce loved to help their master but the dementors were making them weak now. The citizenry on the side of the visible radiation were actively cheering Harry on as they watched the growing anxiousness on Voldemort 's face.

Harry concentrated with all his might to push the bead to Voldemort 's wand until finally, it connected. Harry was confused. How could the verge connect so riotous whereas before he found it so hard and it took a prospicient prison term ? And his wand was not vibrating as surd ... .Instinctively, Harry thought that something was untimely but he could not commit it yet. Instead he focused his attention on the figures escaping from Voldemort 's wand. So many unfamiliar faces but Harry assumed that maybe he had killed so many ace from their finally confrontation that it would take some prison term before the ghost of his parents appear. Harry waited patiently, not breaking the connectedness ... .but then another build emerged ... Harry gasped in surprise and confusion ... ...

'' Sirius ? '' Harry could not believe his oculus ... how could Sirius come out of Voldemort 's wand ? It was Lestrange who killed him.

'' Nice to see you, Harry. I see you were impregnable than before. '' said the spectre of Sirius, smiling gently at his grandson.

'' H-how ? ``

'' I know Lestrange killed me. I could not understand it either but be watchful. Do n't trust your eyes. This might not really be Voldemort you 're fighting with or maybe he 's using Lestrange 's baton. ``

'' B-but the verge connected ... Dumbledore said it happened because our wands have the same center so he must be Voldemort. '' said Harry, still confused.

'' I would sleep with to chat but we do n't have much time, Harry. Just recall, be vigilant ! '' Harry nodded solemnly. `` And do n't you go blaming yourself for what happened to me ... You 're the greatest grandson I ever had and I am so proud of you. ``

More and more wizards came out of his opposite 's wand and some had approached their relatives and friends watching the fight to finally say bye. Harry waited some more but still, neither the ghost of his parents nor Cedric 's came out of the wand. He stared at the mocking physical body of his adversary. Voldemort was acting as if he had the upperhand on the post. But before Harry could mull More on his chemical reaction, the beads of light went through the baton and coursed through Voldemort 's trembling body.

Without warning, the evil wizard soon convulsed uncontrollably as if a tremendously gamy voltage of electicity was ransacking his inside. Then the astragal of brightness escaped from every pore of his being .... Then the dome- shaped web surrounding them gradually faded while the phoenix birdsong struck its last note .... Voldemort 's reign of affright had finally ended ... The Prophecy was fulfilled and after several calendar month of sowing evil, murder and demolition, the most barbarous, most craft, most fear sorceror of all time ... .fell lifeless on the ground.

Meanwhile, Harry Potter, the Boy-Who-Lived-To-Kill-The-Dark-Lord, was staring at his long fourth dimension nemesis with skepticism. That fast ? He was not even wounded or extremely drained with ability and energy as he usually felt after an encounter with him. This did not even come close to the dramatic opposition he imagined and pondered upon -- with all the giants, wolfman, lamia and what-have-yous ferociously assaulting one another and leaving the engagement plain in ruins, dripping with blood line ... Not that he was complaining though but this seemed variety of anti-climactic somehow ... .'What 's going on ?'

'' YES ! ! ! ``

A forte whoop snapped Harry away from his revery as the entire fall side immediately ran to him, cheering wildly. Even Snape was jumping up and down like a maniac and his Aunt Petunia smothered him with kisses while crying with joy.

'' It 's a near matter you were able-bodied to deplumate that off, Harry. We 're not sure if we can do Sir Thomas More magic due to lack of practice. We just banked on shocking them adequate to give you time. '' said his aunt.

'' You did it, spouse ! '' exclaimed Ron, still carrying the limp chassis of Hermione.

'' You had us worried for a spell, boy. Why did n't you tell us that you 're the new leader of dementors ? '' growled Helen Newington Wills, although he too was grinning foolishly making his face appear more disfigured than before.

'' It was supposed to be a surprise, you know. '' answered Fred on his behalf.

'' Yeah, you should sustain seen your faces. I thought Lupin would pee on his pants in horror. '' guffawed George I, punching Lupin lightly on his arm. Lupin just smiled good-naturedly at him, not taking offense at his joke.

Harry grinned despite his misgiving and turned around to look for Luna. However, his smile was quickly replaced with business as he saw her kneeling beside the go down figure of her father, unmoving and with a dummy look on her typeface. He rushed to her side to solace her but Luna did not even look at him. She just continued staring blankly into distance and mutter repeatedly -- -- `` It 's just a ambition ... .just a dream ... ''

Across the rhapsodic gang, partially hidden by the soul-sucking puppet, nobody noticed the minor stria of death-eaters that stealthily made their way through the gate and disappeared into thin air led by a newcomer with claw-like digit and another with a polishing, silver gray mitt ... .while the other followers were callously left hindquarters to stick out a fate spoilt than death itself ...
Chapter 23 - The incubus is not yet Over

HARRY ceramist, THE-BOY-WHO-LIVED, CONQUERED THE DARK LORD ! ! ! - The Daily Prophet

REJOICE ! HE-WHO-MUST-NOT-BE-NAMED IS FINALLY DEAD ! ! ! - genius 's Weekly

prognostication FULFILLED ! ! ! - Auror 's Digest

POETIC Justice Department -- HARRY AVENGED HIS PARENTS ON THEIR DEATH ANNIVERSARY ! ! ! - The freedom fighter Quibbler Hermione closed the paper in disgust. `` Hmp ! The Cowards -- - flaunting their report now that it is safe for them to come out ! Except the Johnny pettifogger, of form. ``

'' Yeah, sounds like hypocrisy to me. '' said George who was currently being mended by Fred, his counterpart crony, who in go was being massaged by Lee who was trying to get away from Zacharias whose wound he unknowingly infected by treating him without washing his wand first. Hermione just rolled her eyes in aggravation and went to look for more intellectually UNchallenged soul to spill the beans to.

'' Hey, where 's Harry ? '' she asked Ron who was currently gorging himself with food as if he was deprived with it for so long.

'' With Luna, I guess ... '' answered Ron after washing all the food down his heavy stomach with a pitcher of pumpkin juice.

'' Really, Ron ! You 're so sicken ! ``

'' Hey ! I 'm a growing boy and I did do your enquiry, did n't I ? '' said Ron, looking a slight bit embarrassed.

'' mulct ... fine ... but you know, I still ca n't consider Harry defeated Voldemort so easily ... '' said Hermione.

'' Yeah, you-know-who was -- - ''

'' Say Voldemort, Ron. He ... ..is ... ..DEAD ... .No one needs to fear him anymore. ``

'' You have a point there ... as I was saying, Voldy was n't as terrifying as before. '' mumbled Ron, eyeing Hermione 's pastry covetously. Hermione grudgingly offered it to him while muttering something unintelligible which incredibly sounded like `` Glutton ! '' but Ron just smiled widely at her.

'' How do you make love ? You have n't even met him before ... ''

'' I just know. ``

'' What sort of an answer is that ? ``

'' I think he means that it was just his subconscious mind speaking but he could not apply a logical explanation ... yet. '' answered Cho as she joined in the conversation.

'' But it does n't modify the fact that he 's dead, right ? '' asked Hermione, glad that individual with the correctly state of judgment was there.

'' Maybe ... '' replied Cho evasively.

'' What do you imply ? '' prompted Hermione, not uncoerced to end the conversation at that.

'' Because even Harry had his doubts too. ``

'' How do you know ? He did n't even talk to us .... '' said Hermione, looking slightly hurt and offended that somebody else had known before her and Ron.

'' I heard him talking to Luna ... '' The two looked inquiringly at her. `` I just came by to inspect her then I accidentally heard him talking to Luna about it ... '' Cho paused for a while. `` I really finger sad about what happened to Luna. She 's really nice and I am so ashamed of myself for even thinking that she 's just a goodness for aught lunatic ! ``

'' I could n't believe what happened either. I do n't know which was bad -- - her not knowing where her dad was or finding out that he bartered for her sprightliness then murder a few transactions later ... She should be celebrating with us right now ... '' said Hermione remorsefully.

'' HARRY ! '' exclaimed Ron suddenly, nearly turning the table in his precipitation to stand up.

'' Hey, what 's improper ? '' said both Cho and Hermione at once, seeing his glazed expression.

'' I just realized that Harry might be blaming himself right now for what happened to Luna 's dad. We need to talk to him before he welter in self-condemnation again ! '' said Ron, unaware of the admiring glimpse that Hermione sent his way as he spoke.

The three immediately went to Luna 's ward to visit her and to mouth some sense to Harry before he rejoice again in 'self-condemnation.
As they approached the ward, they saw Harry sitting beside Luna, holding her hand tight and engaging in a slanted conversation, hoping that it would somehow penetrate her mind.

'' I 'm really really dark, Luna ... .I promise I would make it up to you somehow. I know I could n't make for your Fatherhood back but please ... please number back ... .please come back for me ... I need you ... I love you. I have never told you that before but I 'm telling you now ... .I love you, hon ... '' Harry tried to pass over the tears that rolled down his cheeks but he could not help it.

eyesight Luna like this was gradually destroying the minuscule saneness that he still possessed but he needed to do this ... .for Luna and for himself. He was holding on to brothel keeper Pomphrey 's password that there was zilch physically wrong with Luna. Her catatonic state was just due to shock and that her idea still refused to accept what happened but the mediwizard informed him that it was only temporarily but for how long, no one could really know.

Ron, Hermione and Cho stared consciously at one another after witnessing Harry 's heart-wrenching financial statement. It was Hermione who spoke first.

'' I-I think we should give them some privacy for now. They deserve it ... Maybe we can talk to Harry later ... '' she said weakly. The others agreed, not really wanting to intrude.
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varsity letter TO THE general PUBLIC

The Ministry of Magic is elated to annunciate the 31st day of Oct 1996 as the national necromancer'Day of peacefulness. For those who have not heard of the recent developments on the wizard community yet, this is the day that wickedness Lord had finally been defeated by Harry Potter.

The Ministry wanted to name it Harry potter Day but Mr. ceramicist politely refused because he firmly believes that it was not only him who had vanquished the enemy. It is the combined elbow grease of the Wizarding World that ended Voldemort 's reign of terror. As such, let this day be commemmorated as the day that our macrocosm had joined together to fight evil and may this day remind us all of the sufferings and exit we endured to lay down our populace a better place.

In this light, let it be known that all the wizarding school shall be opened once more to continue educating young witches and wizards to their broad potential. The new Headmaster for Durmstrang Academy would now be professor Marcus Leninski and professor Minerva McGonagall for Hogwarts Schools of Witchcraft and Wizardry. Professor Albus Dumbledore 's passage had been devastating but wherever he was, the reinstatement of these institutions would definitely make him happy.

The Ministry shall provide assistance for the restoration of these schools as soon as magically potential. Also, the whole academic program and schedule for this school class had been altered for the student'benefit. This school year would now last until Aug 15, 1997 and there would be a reasonable two-week respite before the outset of the following full term in which the faculty member agenda would turn back to normal.

The shops in Diagon alleyway and Hogsmeade was restored and fully operational. The populace may now purchase their requirement there. However, we regret to inform you that Mr. Ollivander is still missing until now. You may purchase the wands at the Ministry of Magic - section of Wizard Trading where Mr. Ollivander 's merchandise is currently being stored for safe-keeping.

For any other business, kindly inform the Ministry immediately and we would be beaming to attend you in any way we can.

Hoping that the past few month would dissuade anyone from straying from the track of good.

Thank you very much and effective day !

Sincerely yours,

Chester Alan Arthur Weasley Minister of Magic
'' Oh, Ron, your father 's inscription is overwhelming ! '' said Hermione as she read the varsity letter that had just arrived. Everyone received the letter and some were already having commix reactions about the content.

'' pigeon hawk ! We 'll begin the term side by side week ! '' exclaimed Neville.

'' After all we 've been through ? This is unfair ! '' said Parvati in agony after scanning the paper.

'' Really now. Do n't you guess this is the best thing that happened to us this preceding few month ? '' said Hermione in defence of the curate 's decision.

'' Speak for yourself. '' muttered the majority of the group.

'' wooing yourselves ! But I 'm so excited ... imagine we wo n't stimulate to drop off one school year just because some dismal Godhead decided to conquer us ... '' said Hermione, then her center became suddenly wide with vexation. `` postponement ! We have n't received our Hogwart 's letters. We have n't even got the O.W.L results yet ! How are we going to buy our school supplies ? And we only got a week to prepare ! '' She paced around the room as if figuring out a way to solve her dilemma as the others watched her disinterestedly.

Ron became suddenly fussy with counting his fingers and soon piqued the others'curiousity including Hermione's.

'' Hey ! What are you doing ? '' asked Neville.

'' Well, I just counted the number we 're going to sustain this year. Our usual term conclusion for ten months and now it 's down to nine ! Imagine, one month less ! I guess dad 's decision is okay with me. '' said Ron cheerfully. The others began counting too and upon confirming Ron 's conclusion, they too became overjoyed with the idea.

'' reliance Ron to conceive of it this way ... '' thought Hermione, smiling inspite of herself.

Harry continued to stare numbly at the letter perched on the bedside tabular array where an owl had dropped it. Without even looking at its contents, he knew that it came from the new headmistress bearing their schooltime alphabetic character and the dreaded O.W.L. answer but he just could not institute himself to read it. The past few daytime had been surreal to him and returning to Hogwarts was furthermost from his priorities.

The letter lay unopened as he continued to converse with Luna, trying very hard to bring some spark to her centre. But there was none ... He broke the contact for a patch, defeated. Yet he needed to be strong ... He read and reread the books he borrowed from the library but they all say the Saame thing. There was no cure ... .she just needed prison term to recover on her own.

'' Harry ! Have you got your Hogwarts letters ? '' whispered Ron, eyeing his bestfriend sympathetically. several DA members decided that it was time to talk to Harry whether he was ready or not. The terminal figure would start within a few days and Harry had not even left Luna 's side for a minute.

Harry nodded his chief and pointed at the still unopened parchment beside him. Hermione picked it up and handed it to him.

'' Open it. Luna will have wanted you to fine-tune, Harry. And it will take your mind off -- - stuff. '' said Hermione.

Like a zombie that was totally barren of look and free will, Harry reluctantly opened the letter and stared disinterestedly at its contents.

'' I got five O.W.L. 's including Potions. I guess I can still pursue my aspiration to be an Auror ... and I was appointed as the new Quidditch Captain too. '' he said without exuberance in his interpreter. It was as if he was just reading a very boring chronicle essay.

'' QUIDDITCH CAPTAIN ! That 's poise, mate ! '' exclaimed Ron, patting him at the back but Harry did not even smile at his gesture.

'' Uh-huh ! '' Harry nodded absentmindedly. `` Have you still got your galleons with you ? '' he asked his friends as an afterthought.

'' Yes, why ? '' asked Neville curiously.

'' Hold on to it. ``

'' But why ? '' asked Ron.

'' Because the nightmare is not yet over ... ''

THE END !

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author 's Note : I sincerely hope that you enjoyed this narrative. I already finished the sequel entitled Harry potter and the Lost divination. Draco, Wormtail and Snape would play major role in that book. I hope you would show it too : - )

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