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The stick to day, Ron, Hermione and Neville were surprised to find all the DA member, with the exception of Luna, Harry and Ginny of course of action, impatiently waiting for them at the Gryffindor common room.

`` What are you doing here ? '' asked Ron although he already knew why.

`` Because of this, mate. Now, tell us what 's wrongfulness. '' said Lee seriously as he handed them the modish written matter of depart newspapers.

`` Err ... umm -- - '' he began but was rudely interrupted by an irritating voice.

`` I knew it ! Harry 's been so Wyrd lately. Now, I know why. '' said Zechariah with a smirk.

`` Shut up ! Let him talk. '' snapped the usually jolly twins to him.

`` Do you believe what 's written there ? '' asked Hermione shrewdly to the new arrivals.

`` Of course not ! Harry would never do such a thing ! '' exclaimed Cho positively.

`` Are you kidding ? We never believed in the newspaper at all. '' said Fred indignantly.

`` Yeah, we prefer to pick up it from the source. '' added George with the same incredulous expression.

`` Absolutely not ! '' exclaimed another.

Hermione leaned at Ron for supporting. `` What if we tell you that aside from what you 've read, Harry tried to rape Ginny yesterday and escaped after attacking Snape ? What would you call up then ? '' A deafening secrecy filled the room.

`` Well, actually, we do not recognize for sure yet but we have think that mortal was impersonating him. I mean -- that 's the only logical reason, is n't it ? '' said Neville calmly.

`` Is it ? I-I guess I 'm not so sure. '' said Parvati hesitantly.

`` Me, too. But Harry is not like that, is he ? '' said Padma, staring down at her shoes as she did so.

`` Clearly, too much purdah and hanging out with Loony unhinged his head. '' commented Zacharias sarcastically but no one reacted to his taunt.

`` Ron ? '' The Gemini, unsure of what to say, turned to their youngest brother in bewilderment.

`` Harry was the one who risked his lifetime to prevent Voldemort from getting the Sorcerer 's Stone. He saved my sister from his evil clutches, killing a dangerous basilisk in the process. He spared the life sentence of the person who betrayed his parents when he could give birth had his revenge. And most importantly, he gave us hope when everything was at its high-risk. If those are not enough to convince you of Harry 's innocence, then I pity you. '' Ron spoke in a hushed step but everyone was hanging on to his Good Book. `` I chose to believe that Harry 's not hangdog. Had the position been reversed, I believe he would do the like for me. ``

`` Several clip, Harry had been accused of lying but he was always proven inexperienced person in the end. I have no reason to mistrust that this caseful would be different. '' said Neville with such vehemence that astounded the others.

`` But what about the attacks ? Many eyewitnesses attested to the fact that it was really him. '' said Zacharias in confusion.

`` No, those are mere illusions. '' said Hermione defiantly.

`` You know this completely thing is comic. I 'm for certain dad would set matter straight soon. '' said Fred confidently.

`` Hmmm .... '' began Hermione, trying to recognize if it would be wise for them to know what the Order had decided. `` Moody told us to go along for now and see where this will direct us. But he also said we have to keep an ear and eye out for clues. If their theories are correct, then a new dark lord could be emerging and using Harry to divide the wizarding biotic community. ``

`` So, are you saying that we have to make believe that we really believe the news ? ! ? '' said George III incredulously as if he found the idea pathetic. `` What if Harry found out ? He 'd be mad for sure ! ``

`` Then we 'll simply explain. Listen, as of now we do n't have it away what 's going on yet so until we discover something, let 's go along with the flow but we do n't need to herald it to the whole world. A dignify quiet will do. '' said Hermione patiently.

This time no one commented.

AUTHOR 'S NOTE : I 'll be writing about Harry 's place and Luna 's Recovery next. Please think to reexamine. Thanks !
Chapter 6 - Not Just a dream


After the other DA phallus had left, the three searched the castling once more for any proof of Ginny 's whereabouts and procured some books from the Restricted sphere which they forgot to explore earlier in their disoriented State Department. The next day, feeling oddly tired and spent, they made their way half-heartedly to the Great Hall to have their breakfast. It had only been four daytime since the term had ended and yet it felt like years.

`` I honestly thought this was going to be our best vacation ever ... '' spoke Ron heavily as if the mere endeavour of speaking drained him of energy.

`` Yeah - with Voldemort gone, I had hoped that we could finally get together without the fear of being attaked. '' agreed Neville. `` A political party would be nice, I guess, but just hanging out without worrying about dark whiz would be pleasant enough. ``

`` Sometimes, it 's really difficult to be acquaintance with Harry. matter always befall to him and we always get involved somehow. '' said Ron thoughtfully. `` The only difference is that we usually do it with him but now, we do n't even know where he is or if he 's still alive ... ''

`` Now, do n't say that Ron ... '' said Hermione reproachfully and bent her bushy-haired school principal to proceed perusing a book they had acquired the night before. It was really depressing to listen soul say it out loud. It made the whole thing seem to a greater extent actual. But Ron went on as if he had not heard her or if he had, he just chose to ignore her.

`` Then, there 's the thing with Ginny. Foolish girl, I do n't know what came to her - leaving the palace like that, without so much as a Federal Reserve note to inform us if she 's safe ! '' He paused for a while to pour himself a potable. `` She really scares me sometimes. beginning, that matter with that Malfoy git and now, this. '' He had a far away appear on his face, then he shook his head slightly as if he was dismissing a blackball thought.

`` Hey ! Look who just arrived. '' exclaimed Neville suddenly, jerking Ron back from his momentaneous daze and startling Hermione into slamming the record book shut in surprisal. Her centre immediately widened with bewilderment as she identified the approaching figures.

`` Why are you all here again ? I thought we all agreed to hunt for hint ? We ca n't gather much information if we 're all here. '' said Hermione in mild annoyance as she saw the quondam DA phallus drew near.

`` Well, we just found out the intemperate way that the patronage atmosphere now is far from accommodating. We decided to close the workshop until this whole ridiculous cozenage is over. multitude refused to buy our stuff now just because we 're friends with Harry and some had already resorted to vandalizing our assumption. '' admitted Fred ruefully.

`` The fools seem to think that we had an evil conspiracy with Harry and that our product are basically dark aim in camouflage. They did n't mind before though but now ... .I do n't do it. People are really gullible sometimes. '' said George I with the same dejected tone.

Hermione crossed her arms over her chest and eyed Cho and Lee quizzically, not realizing that she presented a very eldritch photograph of the quarter Headmistress.

`` I came here because I have nothing better to do at home and besides, Cho 's coming too so I decided to go with her. '' said Lee sheepishly.

`` And I came here for Luna. There 's something that I need to discuss with her ... if she 's okay now, that is. '' said Cho calmly.

`` About Harry ? '' asked Ron curiously.

`` No, about Ginny. '' replied Cho and decided to switch the topic before he could ask any Thomas More questions. `` Have you found anything useful ? '' she turned to Hermione.

`` Not yet. But maybe you could serve us. There 's a bunch of al-Qur'an upstairs that we need to explore and it 's very time-consuming. '' she replied. Then she added in a mock undertone. `` And of course, knowing Ron and Neville, I reckoned it would be best if I just do the meter reading myself. Think you 're up to it ? The book are Brobdingnagian and it would probably take me forever to take it all. ``

Cho stifled a giggle at that but managed to nod her head solemnly in assent.

`` We heard that ! '' exclaimed Neville and Ron indignantly but the missy just ignored them.

`` By the way, has professor McGonagall permitted you to detain here ? '' asked Hermione after a while.

The twins immediately shot surreptitious aspect with each other while Cho and Lee looked blankly at her. Obviously, they had not thought about it.

`` wellspring, I suppose you could ask her now. It would be highly impolite if you just stay here without informing her. '' suggested Neville helpfully, seeing their discomfort.

`` Thank you for your thoughtfulness, Mister Longbottom. I heard everything and I 'm allowing them to stay on as long as necessary. You could all delay at Gryffindor dorm room. '' They were all surprised to see the Headmistress appear behind them. `` Oh, I forgot to name something. gentlewoman Pomfrey requested for a few Clarence Shepard Day Jr. of rest so young woman Lovegood shall be staying with you as well. I trust you know what and what-not to say around her. I do n't want her to have a lapse now that she 's making so much advancement. '' The headmistress said and turned to leave.

`` I hate it when they do that ! '' said Fred when the headmistress was gone.

`` What ? '' asked Ron. `` Always telling us what to do like we 're a bunch of stupefied kids ? ``

`` No - just appearing out of nowhere. She 's just like Dumbledore. Caught us unaware several times before with that stunt. '' said George.

`` What were you doing then ? '' asked Hermione curiously.

`` Must you ask ? '' said both Fred and St. George with a grimace.

`` trustingness me, Hermione, you would n't wish well to sleep together. '' said Lee in entertainment and gave her a fuck aspect.

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The seven teenagers awkwardly looked on as the Headmistress led a nervous Luna inside the residence hall. For practicality 's sake, all the girls had to stay in one room and the boys at another. There was no trouble with that system. However, they were still ill at ease at having Luna there since her presence would strangle them from discussing anything related to their salute predicament and excluding her will make her tone unwanted.

`` Um - professor, are you sure it 's alright with them ? '' queried Luna as she noticed their unusual expressions. The Headmistress glared at the seven before replying.

`` Of form, dear. Why would it not be ? '' She replied kindly and gave her a smile that was rarely seen by students, even those from her own house.

`` Oh, okay ! '' said Luna, still appearing unconvinced but decided to let it transcend. `` Where 's Harry ? ``

`` Harry is on holiday, too. You 'll see him soon, do n't worry. '' replied professor McGonagall and jibe admonition coup d'oeil at the early teenager who still had not spoken a I thing. `` I 'll be leaving you now. payoff care of yourselves. ``

The inapt silence continued as they watched the Headmistress leave. It seemed that everyone was quite unsure of what to say with one another especially Cho who was currently staring at Luna with such vivid concentration but could n't seem to find the words to express herself. Even Fred and George III had zip funny to say to break the ice. The silence only ended when Luna self-consciously sat down and pre-occupied herself by writing something on a piece of paper.

The son immediately excused themselves and went back to their room while Hermione suddenly found it imperative to acquire a shower. Cho, still uncertain of what to do, stayed for a spell, thinking that this was the perfect chance for them to discuss what she had in judgement but she had not even uttered a word yet when Luna smiled weakly at her.

`` It 's okay, Cho. You do n't give birth to stay just because we 're from the same menage. I can manage. '' said Luna before returning to what she was doing.

Cho felt her heart wrench with understanding as she heard Luna say that. Poor girl ! Always assuming that nobody wanted her around. If she only knew that she got the boy every girl was dreaming of, she would not feel so unsafe. But she could not tell her yet ... or could she ? Before the tragic incident, they had already gotten along well and were the alone ones to suspect Ginny of deceit. She wanted to babble about it with somebody who would understand and that someone was Luna. Unfortunately, pushing the issue now might be harmful to her. 'No, this is not yet the clock time for that .'She thought and she left quietly before she could commute her mind.

Luna tried to fight away the tears that threatened to fall as she watched Cho leave of absence. She should birth stayed in the hospital fender. At to the lowest degree there, she would not sense so weakened if anyone ignored her because cypher else was there aside from Madam Pomfrey who was always in use with her healing potions anyway. Her only visitor was Harry and she was contented with that. He made her laugh with his prank. He told her funny stories about Hogwarts life ... He taught her several magic illusion that she had not even imagined possible before ... and most of all, he made her feel special and proud of herself. But he was away now and she was stuck in this hall where nobody even bothered to demonstrate her around. And they had been acting very odd ... very odd indeed.

As she continued her musing, she noticed a newspaper peeking from behind the cover of the couch on the inverse side of meat. It looked as if it soul had shoved it there rather hastily. Feeling slightly amused and curious at the Saame time, she pulled the paper and began to read the front end page.

HARRY potter MURDERED A 100 MUGGLES AT A PARTY IN LONDON ! ! !

HARRY POTTER GONE DARK TO AVENGE HIS GIRLFRIEND 'S FATE ! ! !

HARRY ceramist -- THE NEXT DARK LORD ? ? ?


With trembling work force, she forced herself to read the clause underneath the shocking newspaper headline but the tears flooded her visual sense before she could even finish the first paragraph. `` NOOOOOOOOOOO ! ! ! ! ! ! ! ! ``

'This can not be true !'She thought to herself then her drumhead throbbed painfully as she attempted to work on the information she had just discovered. 'So, this is why everyone 's acting so weird. But this ca n't be admittedly ... this ca n't be true ...'Then as the painful hammering on her headspring continued, several alarming images flashed dangerously in her thinker. She saw her father screaming in anguish as Voldemort threw her to two death-eaters ... She saw Voldemort disarm his opponents ... Then, she witnessed as a death-eater shot the killing scourge on her beginner ... `` NOOOOOOOOOOOO ! ! ! Fatherhood ! ! ! ! '' She struggled to abide conscious but the pain was unbearable. The last thing she heard before her body succumbed to the excruciating sense impression was the terrify yells of her current hall mates.

`` LUNA ! '' called Hermione but was shocked to feel her unconscious mannequin lying on the priming with one hand still clutching what looked like the old day 's paper. She carefully removed the newspaper publisher from the girl 's range to reassert her intuition. `` WHO LEFT THIS piece OF GARBAGE prevarication AROUND ? ! ? '' she angrily asked the others, waving the offensive paper in straw man of them.

Ron shuffled his foundation nervously as he stared from the paper to the couch. `` S-sorry, Herm. I was in a hastiness ... I guess I di -- - ''

`` -- YOU DID N'T THINK - TYPICAL ! HOW WE ENDED UP TOGETHER IS still A PUZZLE TO ME ! '' said Hermione in exasperation then she carefully levitated Luna 's body and placed her to a more comfortable place. `` McGonagall will be ashen. She has n't even pass one Nox here and look what happens. ''

`` What are we going to do now ? Shall we inform the headmistress ? '' asked Neville timidly.

`` Not right now. Let 's waiting until Luna comes around first then we 'll take it from there. '' said Cho as she surveyed Luna 's cheek .'I should birth stayed ...'

`` I think that would be wise. We 'll need turns at keeping an eye on her until she wakes up. Cho and I can take the first turn, Fred and George next, then Neville and Lee, then Ron. Ron will have no spouse because this is his faulting. '' said Hermione and pushed the male child away before they could vocalise out any objection.

`` I feel tremendous ... '' admitted Cho when the boys were finally out of sight.

`` Me, too. '' said Hermione ruefully. `` I should have checked the way but I guess it escaped my head. ``

`` But what 's done is done. Let 's just hope that Luna 's alright when she wakes up. '' said Cho in resignation.

`` I hope this accident triggers her computer storage back. '' said Hermione and they both fell silent as they watched the girl who had already suffered a lot. The first hr had passed ... Luna was still unconscious ... .Second hour ... .No alteration at all and the two little girl were already feeling their eyelids droop from fatigue and languor ... Third 60 minutes ....

`` No, do n't harm him anymore ... .please ... '' The two slam up at once and stared groggily at Luna.

`` I guess she 's dreaming about her father. '' whispered Cho, trying her sound to dampen a yawn.

`` Luna ... Luna ... wake up ! '' Hermione shook Luna 's berm to jerk her away from her nightmare.

`` No ... ..please ... ..please ... .do n't injure him ... '' the young woman pleaded and her consistency convulsed as if she was in severe pain.

`` Cho, you better get McGonagall now ... I 'll get the male child. '' said Hermione at once as Luna 's cry was replaced by a howl of pain.

Within a few minutes, all were gathered around Luna while Professor McGonagall tried to locate the school nursemaid immediately.

`` LUNA ! LUNA ! WAKE UP ! ! ! ! '' They all shouted at once then feeling desperate, Hermione slapped Luna 's left face forcefully.

`` I saw it in a muggle moving picture once and it worked. '' she explained as the others stared at her in bewilderment. Amazingly, Luna started to dart her lid slowly until she was able to pry them open. Neville quickly offered a glass of piddle which she gratefully accepted.

Then Luna glared accusingly at each of them. `` Why did n't you secernate me ? And what is the signification of those ridiculous article ? ''

The others shifted their gaze uneasily. They had never witnessed Luna on an furious fit before and seeing it now made them extremely uncomfortable. She 's almost comparable Harry when he 's really upset about something.

`` Luna, we wanted to severalize you but dame Pomfrey forbid us to do so. She said we had to let you heal on your own. '' said Cho in an apologetic tone.

`` S-she also said that you might have got a nervous dislocation or something ... so we had to wait ... '' said Hermione.

`` And what about the news ? Have n't you bothered to correct them ? That 's really preposterous ! Harry would never ever do those ugly things ! Has the wizarding cosmos conveniently forgot what he did for them ? The sacrifices he made ? How he almost died so that the others may live ? '' yelled Luna angrily, ignoring the others'attack to becalm her down.

`` Luna, you 're right. The news show is rubbish. But there 's a huge trouble and the only if affair that could help us right now is to profess that we believe those story. '' said Professor McGonagall who had just arrived along with Professor Snape and Madam Pomfrey.

`` Luna, drink this potion. It will help you calm down. '' said Madam Pomfrey as she examined her patient. `` Are you feeling alright ? ``

`` Yes, thank you. '' replied Luna and turned her attending back to her housemates.

`` We 're sorry about what happened to your father, Luna. It must be really terrible. '' said Ron sympathetically. He could identify with her because he had almost lost his father at the ministry too.

Luna 's expression softened immediately at the mention of her Church Father. She remembered every unpleasant details of her life now. Her founding father joined Voldemort 's USA to ensure her safety but in the end, it had all been a lie. Voldemort never kept the promise that he would let her live if her father followed his commands. In the end, her beginner dropped all pretense and rushed to save his merely small fry but he failed. He was killed mercilessly by one of Voldemort 's loyal followers.

`` By the way, I 'm drab if I hurt you. You were having a nightmare and we 're already getting desperate so I slapped you. '' said Hermione.

`` nightmare ? '' Luna looked blank for a moment.

`` Yeah ... you were pleading for mortal not to wound your beginner. '' said Cho. `` Are you sure you 're okay ? ``

`` Yes, I 'm perfectly all right, especially now that I can recall everything. But who said I 'm dreaming about my Fatherhood ? '' asked Luna anxiously.

Hermione and Cho looked at one another. `` fountainhead, actually, we just assumed that you were having a nightmare about him. '' said Hermione.

`` No, I 'm not. It 's Harry. He 's being tortured. '' said Luna apprehensively and glanced back at the composition. `` That 's why those narrative can not be true up. They 've got him and we need to deliver him NOW. ``

`` Harry ? ''

`` Luna, you know it 's just a aspiration .... ''

`` No, it 's not just a dream ... I can not explain it but it 's like Harry was sending me a visual sensation of what 's happening to him ... '' said Luna desperately.

`` Hey ! Maybe it 's just like Harry 's vision when dad was bitten by a Snake River ! '' exclaimed Ron in astonishment.

`` But Luna 's not a seer ! '' countered another.

`` And neither is Harry - but his vision had been exact ! '' said Ron heatedly.

`` Falco columbarius ! DO N'T YOU WISH TO KNOW WHO GOT HIM ? ! ? '' yelled Luna in frustration.

`` Who got him ? '' asked everyone with great interest.

`` Voldemort, of row. Who else ? '' answered Luna with much botheration as if she thought that it was pretty obvious and that they were just wasting their fourth dimension talking when Harry urgently needed to be rescued.

`` V-Voldemort ? '' croaked the Headmistress nervously.

`` But he 's utterly ! '' exclaimed Fred and George at once.

`` No, he 's not ! '' she insisted.

`` You passed out ... you did n't see everything. Harry was able to wipe out him. '' Lee argued once more.

`` NO, HE DID NOT ! ``

`` misfire Lovegood, please be reasonable. The nightmare is over. Harry defeated the dark master last Oct. '' said Professor McGonagall, adopting her tail deportment once more to settle the brewing dispute.

`` NO, HE DID NOT ! ! ! HOW MANY TIMES DO I HAVE TO William Tell YOU ? ! ? WE need TO GET TO HARRY BEFORE IT 'S TOO LATE ! '' screamed Luna vehemently. This time, the enormous methamphetamine hydrochloride jar on one corner of the way suddenly exploded into petite pieces. Then Luna 's pupils vanished and her eyes blazed White River with fury, scaring the card out of those who witnessed the shocking transformation.

`` How do you do it ? '' queried professor Snape stonily as he glanced curiously at the shattered jar and at her glowing eyes.

`` Because Harry said so ... ''
Chapter 7 - The satanic Alliance ( piece 1 )


`` ... .and unlike some people I know, I believe him. ``

The DA members looked nervously at one another. Harry had repeatedly said the Lapp thing to them but they refused to believe him. They purposely closed their center to the possibility just because believing otherwise was so much simpler. But they should ingest known better. After all Harry was the simply one who have fought with Voldemort directly before. He was the simply one who could recount the difference.

The Headmistress seemed terribly unnerved by Luna 's outburst and was not able to say anything so they looked helplessly upon the Potions passkey to subscribe to bursting charge of the situation.

`` If you insist. tell us what you saw and let 's see if it 's material. '' said Professor Snape evenly, his face abysmal as he contemplated silently on what he just saw. Luna had always been shy and reserved. It was very disconcerting to see her suddenly salvo with power of such magnitude in a fit of anger ... .just like Harry.

The others waited patiently as Luna pacified herself before she shared her vision with them.

`` It would be debauched if you see it yourself. '' said Luna, then with astonishing speed and unbelievable magical release, she conjured a white sheet over the rampart and closed her eyes in acute density. Unsure of what to wait, they just stared blankly on the white sheet of paper and waited. Then to their astonishment, image started to look on the screen enabling them to clearly image Harry 's condition.

`` H-how -- -- '' Ron began to ask but prof Snape glared dangerously at him.

`` Do n't break up her ! '' he whispered angrily.

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Harry 's hands were held tightly by two thick silver chains - the only things that were keeping him from falling into the roaring infernal region four animal foot underneath his melt off body. Around him were ten hooded figures moving about in a fluent movement while two others were mercilessly taking turns into whipping his already unconscious figure. His clothes were torn from the lashes and blood was oozing from his wounds but his persecutor'lecherousness for affliction seemed insatiable.

`` Is he imperfect already ? '' asked a coldness voice of a material body who had arrived to check on the captive 's condition. The man had claw-like fingers and ruby oculus. It was Voldemort.

`` Yes, Master. We have been doing this for an hour now even after he collapsed from the pain. I do n't think he would be doing lots magic now. '' declared one of the whippers proudly.

The dark Maker cackled with delight at the tidings then he flicked his wand slightly at the captive. `` ENERVATE ! ''

At the magic spell, Harry 's optic weakly opened but he did not seem surprised at seeing Voldemort in front of him. Nor did he appear terrified. In fact, if one would look closely, one would detect a jot of amusement there. contrary to their laying claim, he was not unconscious ... He was merely pre-occupied with establishing a connector with his girlfriend so that at to the lowest degree one soul would know the truth even if he failed to survive this late encounter. `` hullo, Tom. ''

`` So you 're obsessed with pleasantries now, Potter ? Do n't concern, I can play along. '' said the wickedness Godhead in mock amusement. `` hullo, Harry. I 'm 'pleased'to meet you. ''

`` No, Tom. I am the one PLEASED to meet you. '' said Harry and was elated to comment a shadow of uncertainty cross Voldemort 's face.

`` What do you mean ? '' asked the wickedness wizard venomously.

`` You mean you do n't know ? '' Harry feigned ignorance and donned a shocked flavour. `` But your minions claimed that you were all-powerful and all-knowing ... Oh, well, I guess everybody was entitled to his or her own opinion. '' Then he smiled widely at the dark lord.

Voldemort stared at the boy in confusion. He was not used to this abrupt alteration in Potter 's mental attitude towards him. Whereas before, he could easily scare off the boy, now it seemed that his long meter enemy felt confident enough to scorn him despite of his obvious disadvantage. Maybe the boy was planning another surprise ... yes, that must be it.

`` Wormtail, bring the captives now ! '' he yelled instead, hoping to displume a few surprises of his own.

Within minutes, Wormtail arrived with Draco and Ginny and pushed them in strawman of Voldemort. But Harry still seemed unruffled.

`` What are you up to, Potter ? '' asked the wickedness lord coldly.

`` nil. You were the one who was up to something. Faking your death like that ... merlin ! You should be ashamed of yourself ... really, imitating Wormtail of all mass ... tsk ... tsk..tsk ... I expected more from the iniquity Lord. '' scoffed Harry, putting an emphasis on the 'LORD'part in the most sarcastic tone that he could superintend. From his high gear position, he noticed a slight smirk on Draco 's rim and he pondered whether it would be possible that Draco was not as bad as he thought. Maybe Luna was decent ...

`` Yes, I faked my own demise. Since I could not get hold of that ridiculous prophesy, I devised another way to find oneself out how you plan to kill me. Clever, am I not ? '' said Voldemort and his eerie laughter filled the room once again. `` Now, I know your ultimate plan and I 'm delight to inform you that our brother wands wo n't ingest to duel with each former again. ``

`` Why ? You 've forced Mr. Ollivander to hold you another scepter ? '' asked Harry nonchalantly. At the look of surprisal on Voldemort 's aspect, he added somewhat coolly. `` You did n't think I 'd figure it out, do you ? Mind you, I knew about Bellatrix too. She was the person behind the mask and you put a spell on her voice and taught her sufficiency wandless magic to burden the deceit. You just forgot one minor item, though. Even if you were capable to force Ollivander to add Fawkes'feather into her baton, it WAS still HER wand and I happen to know that SHE, NOT YOU, was the one who killed Sirius. You should take gone all out with your juvenile scheme and let her use your wand. ''

Voldemort was momentarily taken aback by this but he recovered rapidly. He gave him a mock applause. `` Splendid ! But you 're wrong on one bill. I happen to like my wand and it will last out that way, whereas yours was already .... broken into half ... .by your own headmistress. '' He said slowly to let the devastating news cesspit more painfully but if he was expecting Harry to attend angry or sad, he was severely disappointed. Incensed by his deficiency of response, he levitated the mean solar day'newspaper so that the boy could read the bad news for himself.

`` Well ? '' prompted Voldemort.

`` well what ? '' said Harry, his face blank.

`` What do you think about those footling headlines bearing your treasured public figure ? Were you shocked that the wizarding macrocosm do n't see you as a hero now ? Even your acquaintance and old Allies have deserted you now ... '' sneered Voldemort malevolently.

`` Actually - No. It would take Sir Thomas More than that to appall me now. So what do you be after to do after successfully ruining my report ? '' asked Harry with the Sami white expression. `` You 'll threaten to kill me again ? '' he added disdainfully.

`` Threaten ? Not threaten, potter. I 'll kill you this prison term and without your annoying intrusion, I would be free to conquer the wizarding world once more. '' said Voldemort, his eyes glinting evilly at the expectation of finally being able to remove the most severe obstruction in his path.

`` Oh please, do n't secern me we 're back to that again. Honestly, could n't you fall up with a sound farewell oral communication ? It loses its sting once heard too often. '' said Harry, the derision in his voice was unmistakeable.

`` Is that so ? Maybe it would be more entertaining if somebody from your own family kills you instead. '' He motioned Ginny to come forward gave her a wand then he pointed his own scepter at Dragon. `` putting to death him now, child, or I 'll kill the Cy Young Malfoy. ``

Harry glanced at the two captives and saw Ginny crying silently as she took the wand handed to her with a trembling hand. Draco mouthed a hasty apology to him and lowered his gaze in licking to avoid witnessing the upshot. Harry immediately lost his tightness and the connection with Luna was instantly broken.

`` It 's okay, Ginny. Do what you must. I understand. ``

Voldemort became suddenly suspicious of his well-fixed compliance and decided to look sharp the process. `` CRUCIO ! '' he sent the patch at Dragon whose weakened soundbox rapidly fell on the reason in pain. Then he turned to the female child impatiently. `` DO IT NOW ! ``

`` A-Ave-da K-Ke-dav ... .ra .... '' murmured Ginny tearfully and fell to the ground in remorse as she saw the super acid light struck Harry squarely on the chest. Sobbing hysterically, she now realized that she had indeed foolishly chosen the amiss incline. She had just murdered one of her best friends -- the same person who saved her before. How could she ? She was even worse than Voldemort !

Seeing her disconsolate state, Voldemort decided that two more than program line would be decent. But he did not need to remain. After all, Harry was dead and there was no need for him to waste any Thomas More of his cute time.

`` Wormtail, I 'll leave you here to demolish the evidences. Drop the body into the firing. '' ordered Voldemort wickedly, then he turned to genus Draco. `` Mr. Malfoy, due to your father 's recent accomplishment, I 'm volition to give you another fortune to make up for your originally disobedience. Dispose of the girl and you can come back to my undecomposed graces. You do n't desire to be a disappointment to your begetter, do you ? ''

Draco, whose human face was still hidden, changed his expression to one of aristocratic lordliness before he faced the evil man. `` Yes, My Jehovah. It would be a pleasure. '' He heard him inform Wormtail that they would be leaving. Maybe, now 's their hazard to get out ...

`` Excellent choice, genus Draco. Your father shall be pleased. We 'll be expecting you at the Malfoy manor house soon. '' said Voldemort and ordered his other retainer to disapparate with him.

When Voldemort and the former death-eaters were gone, Dragon and Wormtail immediately dropped the simulation and hurried to Ginny 's side.

`` Ginny, I could wipe off your memory of this if you want. '' offered Wormtail but the girl shook her head vigorously.

`` No, I want to call up every contingent of where my madness had led me. I want to ingrain in my idea that I had just murdered one of the tolerant person I know. If I have to go to Azkaban for that, I will. '' cried Ginny and continued to sob uncontrollably.

`` This is all my error. '' said Draco in agony and held the pendulous frame in his arms.

`` Draco, Ginny ... that 's adequate ... You must run away now. Do n't waste metre. Voldemort will get suspicious if I do n't turn up at the manor house soon. '' said Wormtail nervously.

`` No, you must fall with us. We need your supporter. We do n't know where to go. '' said Dragon in desperation. `` And we must take Potter 's body with us. The to the lowest degree we could do is give him a right entombment. ``

Wormtail silently struggled with himself before coming up with a decision. Voldemort would kill him anyway if he found out that he let the two escape. `` Alright, I 'll come with you. '' He unlocked the chain on Harry 's hands and levitated him carefully to the ground. Then, he took out the portkey that he had prepared earlier in the hope that the chance to flee would come up. Within seconds, the four were transported to a place that only Wormtail had any knowledge of.

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The onlookers panicked slightly when the images on the screen disappeared. The last scene they witnessed was that of Voldemort forcing Ginny to slay Harry and using Draco as the cat's-paw to ensure her compliance.

`` What happened ? '' asked Snape, deeply disturbed by the vista. It was very real and the theory of Harry 's survival was almost non-existent.

`` The connective was broken even before you woke me up. Harry must let broken it off or something ... I 'm not sure what it meant ... '' replied Luna miserably.

`` So what are we going to do now ? '' asked Fred.

`` I do n't acknowledge. ''

`` Severus, did you make out the post ? '' asked the stunned Headmistress.

`` Unfortunately not. '' said Snape with uncharacteristic lugubriousness in his voice.

`` Then, I guess we have no way to locate them unless H-harry survived and decided to communicate with Luna again. '' said Hermione, feeling shamed that they had not taken Harry 's warning seriously before.

`` Sorry, but I do n't think I could forgive you and your sister if she went through with it. '' said Luna truthfully at Ginny 's crony. `` Cho and I already suspected her before but your emotions got in the way. ''

Ron, Fred and St. George sadly lowered their nous in shame. What Luna had said was genuine. If they had not been too obstinate, then they would have found out sooner what Ginny was up to and they would have been in the position to help her return to the right path. They protected her too practically ... and now, all of them were paying the price. This was war, and in war, linkup among champion and fellowship were usually not as firm as the bond paper of choice.

Cho looked from the Weasley brother and the irate Luna and decided that it was time to steer the give-and-take to a safer topic. `` Luna, I was thinking ... Can you also communicate with Harry through that mind forcing out thing ? ``

`` I do n't recognize. I have n't tried it yet. '' said Luna then furrowed her brow once more in concentration.

`` Then maybe you should try. '' said Cho hopefully.

`` I just did but there was no response. '' said Luna in defeat.

`` Well, at to the lowest degree we were able to unravel part of the mystery story. '' said Hermione to cheer up everyone up. `` Now, we know Voldemort 's still around and that he designed a most rarify plot to divide and stamp down the wizarding human beings and to eliminate his enemy in the rack up way potential. ``

`` You consider THAT a good thing ? '' said Lee in confusion.

`` Yes. It is better than not knowing anything at all. '' agreed Cho.

`` By the way, how did you get word to do that ? '' asked Neville in wonder, pointing at the make-shift screen.

`` Harry taught me. I also wondered why he was exerting so much effort into teaching me but now I understand completely. You did not believe him and the DA lost its role. But he knew that this is going to happen so he decided to share what he knew with me and we spent most of the meter practicing magical spell. He prepared me for the rack up. '' replied Luna in a cold voice that they had not heard before. `` Now, if you 'll explain me, I need to rest. ''

`` Luna ... '' called Snape when she was halfway up the stairs.

`` What ? ''

`` Nothing. '' replied Snape after a moment 's indisposition but Luna nodded as if she was able to read the tacit question in his mind.
Chapter 8 - The Unholy alliance ( Part 2 )


`` Ouch ! Wormtail, could n't you have prepared a softer landing place spot for us ? '' complained Draco as they fell on a heap on a marble flooring.

`` Oops, sorry. But I was in a hurry. '' said Wormtail defensively.

`` Aahhhh ! ! ! '' They heard Ginny cry in fright. They immediately brought their wands out.

`` What 's the problem ? ``

`` N-nothing. Harry 's eubstance just fell on top of me. It was disgusting ! '' said Ginny tearfully as she scrambled away from the corpse, looking highly embarrassed and scared at the like time. No one noticed the slight twitch of Harry 's lips.

`` By the way, where the Scheol are we ? '' asked Draco after ensuring that Ginny 's okay.

`` Godric 's Hollow - thrower 's old mansion. '' replied Wormtail.

`` WE ARE AT POTTER 'S HOUSE ! ! ! '' exclaimed Ginny and Draco, clearly unnerved by the revelation.

`` Do n't overreact. I just thought that this is the last place they would anticipate to find us ... and with sealed circumstances ... I guess it would be fitting to retrovert Harry 's consistence to where it really belonged. '' said Wormtail sadly in recollection of his own treachery.

As expected, no one bothered to look at Harry 's reaction at the acknowledgment of his house but of row, what someone in his right state of creative thinker would check for a corpse 's chemical reaction ? However, had they taken the time to kick in him even the simple of a glance, they would accept noticed his partially covered oculus scanning the elbow room with groovy interest.

`` Harry 's parents and he would probably ghost us here forever ... '' said Ginny nervously.

'Oh, what a brilliant idea ! Thanks, Ginny .'thought Harry in entertainment. Then trying not to motivate his manpower too much, he caused the furnitures on the room rearrange itself ... Afterwards, he levitated his parents'portrait and halted it directly in front of the three.

`` Wormtail, I told you so ... we had to get out of here fast before it 's too previous ... '' cried Ginny but Wormtail was not listening. He knelt on the terra firma and apologized profusely to his former best friends.

`` I 'm really sorry for betraying you ... .Lily..James ... Eden knows I 've suffered enough ... and your son ... He gave me the chance but I let the opportunity slip on my fingers ... I was a coward ... take me if it could conciliate your anger ... but let the tyke go ... They 're still Danton True Young ... They can still transfer their ways ... '' said Wormtail remorsefully then he began to perforate himself intemperate for every crime he committed under Voldemort 's tycoon.

Draco and Ginny were hugging each early for support as they watched upon Wormtail 's act of penance. It would have been funny if the situation had not been that good but right now, it looked so creepy.

`` M-Mr. and Mrs thrower, I 'm sorry too for making your son 's life miserable at Hogwarts.. '' said Dragon in the same penitent tone.

`` It 's my fault, too. If I had not chosen to follow Voldemort, he would still be alive today ... I have been dopey ... but that reason is unacceptable ... You can punish me ... and if that punishment would be death ... then so be it. '' said Ginny as she continued to cry in anguish.

Harry heard their confessions and attempts at an apology but he was not quite finished yet. With another undulation of his manus, he moved the portrait out of the way and projected the scene of his parents'dying on the wall. Then he levitated himself luxuriously up and called their attention.

`` YOU, traitor ! WHY HAVE YOU DECIDED TO articulation THE evil SIDE ? '' his booming voice echoed around the star sign and the three terrified creatures faced what they thought was a zombie Harry with exceedingly contrite expressions.

`` H-harry ? '' whispered Ginny as her eyes widened in fear.

`` No adequate reason to justify our action at law - it was just unornamented lust for magnate and blindness to the truth. '' stated Draco bravely and resigned himself to his fate.

`` WHAT ABOUT YOU, cock ? '' his escalated body glowed dangerously as he impatienly waited for his reply.

`` I have been stupid ... .absolutely stupid ... If you can get it in your pump to forgive me then I 'd be willing to die peacefully in your hands. '' said Wormtail and he, too, resigned himself to what lay ahead.

`` HOW CAN I BE indisputable THAT YOU WO N'T BETRAY THE LIGHT SIDE AGAIN ? '' demanded Harry. The three looked up expectantly. It seemed like they were not going to die today after all.

`` You 're ghost could watch our action everyday, and if you see us straying again from the path of goodness, then it 's your conclusion to make. '' replied Wormtail and the other two nodded in agreement.

`` Very well, I 'll hold on to your words for now. '' said Harry then feeling the essence of overweening use of big businessman added to the annoyance he had to survive before, he closed his eyes and was ineffective to control himself from falling on top of Ginny once more.

`` AHHHHH ! ! ! ! ! ! ! '' screamed Ginny and forced his body away from her. Harry weakly stood up and gave Ginny a mischievous smile.

`` Hey, what 's wrong ? You did n't seem to mind that when we were at the common room. '' he drawled and gave Draco a half-smile.

Ginny immediately turned scarlet at the quotation of her foolishness then as if something just occurred to her, she tentatively touched Harry 's cheek. It was warm.

`` Y-you 're alive ? '' she asked as if she could n't believe it was possible.

genus Draco and Wormtail reluctantly touched his cheek too.

`` Y-you 're awake ! '' They both exclaimed incredulously.

`` Yeah - that would explicate the external respiration ... '' said Harry sarcastically.

`` B-but how ? We all saw it bump ! '' Their suspiration of relief was unmistakeable.

`` Let me evince you what really transpired. '' said Harry then summoning what was left of his enduringness, he projected his own destruction scene on the wall in slow motion and the three watched the upshot carefully.

As Ginny was about to pullulate the killing curse on Harry, a drop of split fell upon the wand and instead of the expected green Inner Light, a albumen beam escaped from its tip instead. Then mere inch after it left the wand, Harry waved his jail deal slightly and the white beam of light was transformed into a super C one.

`` That, my friends, is one of the admiration of conjuring trick. As what Bellatrix, your former ally, had told me, the words are not enough ... .you need to really mean it ... you have to subscribe vivid pleasure in inflicting pain and in my case -- Death. You were not meant to be a manslayer, Ginny and I 'm glad of that fact. '' said Harry as he halted the demonstration.

`` You called us 'friends'? '' croaked Wormtail in disbelief.

`` Yes, why not ? You did not give my body to rot in that wretched topographic point - that in itself was remarkable enough. Then I heard your apology earlier and the promise to deepen. I am not a God but I 'm will to forgive you because I know that it is the right to do. '' explained Harry.

`` Oh, I 'm really sorry, Harry. Thank you for being so kind. '' said Ginny and she kissed him lightly on the cheek in gratitude. Draco did not look too pleased with it, though, but he did not say anything.

`` Never head that. After what I 've just shown you, do you still conceive that you could have taken me that easily ? '' said Harry sardonically.

`` No, I suppose not. Actually, I wondered about that but I had assumed that the potion was very in force. '' admitted Ginny.

`` It was not that potent for me. If you could remember correctly, I stayed witting long enough to interrogate you then I allowed myself to 'pass out'so that you could bring me to wherever your schoolmaster was. To be honest, Voldemort 's eerie silence had been bugging me for months and I wanted to fulfill him soon to end my agony. I have to include that your slight travesty was very timely ... '' said Harry then he gave another taunt grin at Draco. `` ... and besides, I enjoyed the appearance ... immensely ! '' He laughed out loud at the spate of Draco 's reddened nerve and tensed expression.

`` You 're sick, ceramist. '' tiff Dragon angrily.

`` Hey, chill out ! I 'm just joking ! I have a very adorable girlfriend waiting for me you know. '' said Harry and smiled as he thought about Luna .'I wonder how she 's doing now ... Maybe I can claver her later ...'

`` fine. We can drop that. Anyway, if you 're so right how come you did not use the killing hex then ? You had the perfect opportunity. '' said Draco.

`` I wish I could. I have the ability but unfortunately, I do n't have the purport. Not to mention the fact that if I had indeed finished him off, I would be forever wondering about your loyalties. No, I have other design for Voldemort and I am not just after him ... I want ALL of his give protagonist and hard worker, too. `` answer Harry and after a while he added. `` Consider yourselves very fortunate that I have decided to spare you. ``

The three looked at one another and instantly made a resolution not to be swayed by evil enticement again. Harry did not demand to elaborate. The ponderous threat underlying his cool dustup was enough.
`` I have to go somewhere. '' said Wormtail uneasily after a while.

`` Where are you going ? '' asked Draco warily.

`` I need to get help. We ca n't stay here forever ... we need some place more secure and I know of only one person who could assist us. '' replied Wormtail and waited for Harry 's approval.

Harry held his arm where the sullen mark was located. A few mo of excruciating infliction followed then Harry waved him off. `` Go on but do n't subscribe to too long. ''

Wormtail stared at his arm in amazement. The dark mark was gone. Forcing back the lump on his throat, he disapparated silently.

`` You trust him ? '' asked Ginny in wonderment after he left.

`` I 'm trying. '' replied Harry casually.

`` How did you take all those clobber ? '' asked Draco curiously, a little confident now that he was certain that Harry was not on a revengeful streak.

`` That ... .is something that I do not bid to divulge as of this moment. Do n't forget, you 're still under probation. I may be forgiving ... but I am definitely not stupid. '' declared Harry in a cold articulation that implied a abrasive end for them if they ever betray him once more.

With cypher better to do, Harry wandered around the house with Dragon while Ginny prepared some nutrient for them including whoever Wormtail was going to fetch with him.

`` Your house is not that bad, Potter. '' said genus Draco in esteem as they viewed the rattling assembling of books at the mini-library, the wide array of wizard physical object and all other inside information that depicted the Potter fortune so lavishly.

`` For once, I agree with you. '' grinned Harry.

`` Wan na play wizard chess game ? ``

`` No, thanks ... It 's outside my field of expertise. Ron 's the best at that game. '' said Harry and smiled at Draco 's tone of disbelief.

`` I did n't opine Weasley was ever unspoiled at anything. '' said Draco then clamped one hand at his back talk, afraid that he had offended Harry.

`` You 'd be surprised. Ron 's good at a lot of things ... and he 's very weather too. You know during our first class, Ron beat McGonagall 's chess set and he urged us to go on even if he was already injured. Then on our second twelvemonth, we had to go to the dark timberland to follow the wanderer. Ron has a phobia with those creatures but he still came with me ... amazing ! '' said Harry, smiling as he recalled his adventure with his comfortably Friend.

`` Why are you telling me these, Harry ? '' asked Draco in disarray, not realizing that he had just referred to his former shoal foeman by his first figure. Harry raised one brow before he replied.

`` Because you 're my friend now and I 'm treating you as how I usually treat my friends. ``

`` Oh, OK. Then, I suppose you 're going to call me 'Draco'now. '' said Dragon awkwardly. It was weird being supporter with ceramist but it was surely better than nothing.

`` Of class, Draco. I think we better come down. I have a feeling that Wormtail would be back soon. '' said Harry.

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`` Snape ? '' Harry and genus Draco stared incredulously at the Slytherin Head and at Wormtail who was twitching on his ass nervously.

`` I see Peter was telling the truth when he told me that you were here, Potter. '' said Snape and gave everyone a smile.

Harry was dumbfounded. Snape ? Smiled ? And at him, too. This was weird but he decided to make for it cool. `` So, Peter, what assistance could he possibly pay us ? ``

`` Snape was one of the most wily spies of Voldemort before his defection. He could provide us with info on places where Voldemort would not be able to find us so easily and being give up to interact with early wizards, he could also issue us with essential inside information regarding Voldemort 's activities. '' said Wormtail nervously.

To everyone 's amazement, Harry gave a indulgent chuckle at first, then a slight laughter until finally he could n't master his mirth anymore. He rolled with laugh as if soul was tickling his ribs and the looker-on were already suspecting that mortal had sent a tickling charm on him.

`` Sorry ... I just found it rather laughable for all of us to bond together like this. This is plainly -- - `` Harry struggled to find the earmark description.

`` Strange ... ? '' said Ginny. Harry shook his head.

`` Odd ... ? '' said Draco but Harry did not find oneself it fitting.

`` I was thinking more than along the melody of annoying ... and disturbing.. '' said Harry.

`` Unholy .... '' suggested Snape helpfully and Harry 's smiled widened.

`` Yeah, that 's it ! UNHOLY alinement -- - I never imagined the meter would come when all of us would fight on the Sami side. Really weird ! '' said Harry then he turned to Snape. `` So, how 's schoolhouse ? Is everyone still thinking I 'm the next dark lord ? ``

`` No, the DA and purchase order penis believe someone was just impersonating you but we 've been pretending that we believe in the stories. Also, Luna has made an baffle recovery. '' reported Snape.

`` Oh, I 'm so glad about that. Did she tell you about what happened ? ''

`` No. ''

Harry 's face fell.

`` Luna did not narrate us ... .she SHOWED us. ``

`` She did ? That 's even better ! ``

`` Yes and it was very enlightening. Where did you get wind to do that, ceramist ? '' asked Snape curiously.

`` What - the sarcasm ? From you, of path. '' replied Harry dismissively. `` So, if this place gets too hot, where else can we shroud ? ``

`` Well, you can either prefer between Snape residence and Dumbledore palace. '' replied Snape.

`` Dumbledore has a palace ? '' asked Ginny with very much interest.

`` I 'm rather partial derivative to grandeur myself. I think I prefer Dumbledore 's Palace. '' said Draco enthusiastically.

`` Unfortunately for you, pal. I 'm choosing Snape sign of the zodiac and that 's where we are going next. '' replied Harry and was amused to see the letdown on the faces of the early two teenagers. However, his decision was not mainly to nark the them. He wanted to get to recognize Snape in force and a breath of a grinning showed that his former professor was pleased by his choice.

`` I would ready the house and I 'll inform you as soon as it is necessary for you to go there. '' said Snape cheerfully, ignoring the annoyed whispers of Draco and Ginny.

`` Thank you, prof. '' said Harry. Then adopting a serious tone, he beckoned to Snape and whispered a request. `` Listen. Voldemort will soon declare that I 'm all in so you better hazard to believe it too. And do n't severalise anyone that you have seen me. I 'm planning a little surprisal for everyone. When certain citizenry begin to disappear, offer to look for them. You will act as if you 're really exerting an attempt into finding them but you 're going to come in up with nothing. Will you do that ? ``

`` As long as you 're on the spark side. '' agreed Snape conditionally.

`` Do n't worry. I am and always will be. '' said Harry, appreciating his cautiousness.


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Chapter 9 - Polite Discussion


`` You 've changed ... '' observed Snape casually.

`` Really ? Not the attention-seeking-good-for-nothing-son-of-James-Potter anymore ? '' queried Harry in a mocking pure tone. He was surprised when the usually supercilious professor did not subtract points from his house for his 'disrespectful'attitude.

`` What happened to you, Potter ? '' asked the Professor curiously, for once ignoring his angsty behaviour.

`` So we 're back to our normal terminus of endearment. That 's a relievo ! I do n't think it would be good for my sanity if we become chummy all of a sudden. '' said Harry, shuddering slightly for effect. `` Well, to answer your dubiousness, I 've realized that people now find it terribly difficult to believe my stories ... I miss the times when Dumbledore only had to say that he believes me and then everyone else will follow. '' Snape raised one dark eyebrow at that. `` ... -- most of the people that issue at least -- but since the so-called licking of Voldemort, mass tend to be blind. Maybe it 's because they prefer to consider that the wickedness had passed and that our humankind is convention again. ``

`` What 's your programme then ? '' said Snape.

`` Yeah, we want to get word it, too. '' said Draco who went closer to link their conversation. Wormtail and Ginny also looked at him expectantly.

Harry groaned at having to go over his plans with them. He still had to adjust to this unexpected truce. Unfortunately, he had to desire them with it in order for his plan to make for. `` All right, the architectural plan is simple actually. We 'll just let Voldemort go on with his architectural plan -- ''

`` What ! ! ! That 's the brilliant plan you 've been talking about ? '' exclaimed Draco incredulously.

`` Err ... not exactly. '' said Harry somewhat sheepishly.

`` You said something about disappearing of some people ... '' prodded Snape while placing one strong hand on Dragon 's mouth to abstain him from sputtering early idiotic garbage.

`` I was planning on asking Hermione 's aid into finding early ways to eliminate the opposition then of path, I also want Luna with me ... then train the others until it 's time ... '' The others looked dubiously at him. Harry threw up his manus in licking. `` okey, mulct. I admit the programme is not perfective tense yet. I 'm counting on your knowledge of the shadow artistic creation and Voldemort himself to polish it if you 're up to the challenge. '' said Harry, disgruntled. For a instant, he seemed like his old self again -- unassuming and vulnerable -- and clearly, he was not pleased with it. He scowled at the others as he waited for their response.

`` Um - Harry, do you know about the prophecy ? '' ventured Wormtail after a instant 's hesitation.

`` You mean the prophecy that Voldemort was so crazy about ? Of line, I knew. Would I be exerting this very much feat if I did n't ? '' retorted Harry angrily. He was expecting some hint not irritatingly dopey questions.

`` No, not that one. About the other prognostication ? '' said Wormtail reluctantly.

Harry looked confused. What vaticination was he talking about ? He glanced at Snape 's puzzled expression. He did n't know about it either. genus Draco and Ginny was trying to hark back something but they, too, appeared blank.

`` What do you mean, shaft ? '' asked Severus mildly but the thinly set of his backtalk revealed his slight irritation about the lengthy introduction.

`` T-there was a prophecy made days before you were born but it was never completed. '' said Wormtail uneasily.

`` To whom was the vaticination given ? Why was it not completed ? How do you know about it ? '' asked genus Draco curiously.

`` T-to me ... Unfortunately, before she could wind up the prophecy, the shadow master called me and I left immediately. '' admitted Wormtail. `` She was predicting HOW the chosen one would trounce the darkness Almighty. ``

`` Oh ! Why did n't you let her finish first ? '' said Ginny in frustration, voicing out the other 's own sentiments.

`` Do I have to assure you everytime ? I was scared ... as always. The dark lord is so impatient. stern penalisation is given to those who keeps him waiting and I do n't desire that. '' said Wormtail regretfully.

`` So, that 's what you meant when you said you wanted to change state back the time. '' commented Ginny in understanding.

`` No, not only that. '' said Wormtail, the pains in his part was worth a thousand Holy Scripture of rue. `` ... but I think it was better that way. At least the dark lord did not find out of how you 're going to defeat him. ``

`` Unfortunately, I do n't either. But maybe we can just ask the illusionist about it. Who was the illusionist by the way ? '' said Harry, in deep thought.

`` Sandra Trelawny, the solely sis of Sybill. She was killed during the first war. '' was the reply.

`` You mean the divination is lost forever ? '' asked Ginny.

`` It is potential that some former seer could pass on that data but it would probably take old age to find out who and we could not stand safety device to each and everyone of them to wait until they make a similar prophecy. '' stated Snape.

`` Too bad her sister is an old imposter or we could ask for her help with that. '' said Draco, pursing his rim at the honorable mention of the professor who had a riding habit of 'predicting'everyone 's prematurely and violent demise with every hazard she got.

`` professor Trelawny may not be logical but she had already made two correct divination. One was that I would be the sole one who could vote down the nighttime lord and the other ... '' Harry looked directly at Wormtail 's eyes before continuing. '' ... .Voldemort 's loyal retainer would deliver and help him retrieve his eubstance. '' Wormtail averted his gaze in ignominy. `` Unfortunately, she also claimed that vaticinator do not 'see'at will and they could not even say when a prophecy is going to be made. ''

Draco shifted his position and turned to seem at the decoration as if he was bored to death by the conversation. `` I 'm not trusted about you but I am tired of this talk that only leads to nowhere. Why do n't we stick to things that we can hold in and then worry about that later ? ``

Harry looked curiously at him. `` That 's weird ! I was thinking of the same thing. We 're beginning to imagine alike. Are you sure it 's you, Draco - not my long lost Brother or something ? ``

`` Ha-ha, very funny ! Be grateful that some of my Slytherin intellect rubbed off on you. '' said Dragon with a slight hint of sarcasm.

`` We need to have got some inside info regarding the enemies'stream natural process. The problem is we have no spy there anymore and I 'm very much certain that He knows about Dragon and Wormtails'defection when they failed to return on time. It 's unsafe for any of you and of course, Harry and Ginny are supposed to be utter. '' declared Snape suddenly, catching the attention of all whose idea were wandering.

`` What about my brother Ron ? Maybe we could talk him into joining His membership in the guise of avenging me. '' said Ginny but without much conviction.

`` I do n't think that would be a beneficial idea, Ginny. '' said Harry. He would not dare to deliberately put his best champion 's life in danger.

`` Yes, my thoughts exactly ! But I know of one mortal who could be perfect for that. '' said Draco.

`` Not her, Draco. Too serious. '' reacted Snape at seeing the leery expression of his favorite student. He did not need to find out the person 's name. He only had to look at his cheek and he already knew who he was referring to.

`` I know. '' said Dragon in monotone, a straighten out indication that he did not like it either but she was the only one who could do it.

`` Would it be too often to ask who that individual is ? '' asked Harry after failing to figure out who, aside from Ginny, could seduce him take care scared and concerned at the same time.

`` My mother. ``

No one was able to say anything as they all watched Draco gaze hard at the ceiling, pretending to admire the brilliant top view that was so much similar to Hogwarts, but they all knew he was just fighting the urge to cry in desperation at the chance of putting his mother 's life in peril for defying the shadow lord.

Harry could almost feel the turmoil that was hammering inside Draco'head. He was amazed. Dragon used to be so cool down and collected. His eyes were always like dusty ice especially when he stared at him during his taunting mode but now the ice had melted. The Slytherin prince stood before them like a commoner -- open of feeling. And he was not yet for certain if it was a good matter or not.

`` semen on. Let 's eat. I 'm starving. '' said Harry to break the uncomfortable quiet.

`` My apologies but I need to go back to Hogwarts now. I do n't need the others to get suspicious. '' said Snape.

`` All right. Be deliberate. ''

After the departure of the professor, the four proceeded to consume the scrumptious dinner that Ginny had prepared for all of them. But the brightness level air was gone. They all brooded in secrecy as they chewed each tasty bit in their mouths. Not even polite musical phrase like 'Please pass the salt'or 'More rice please'were uttered. Why should they bother ? It was not requirement. They could all use the evocation spell for that.

When they were all finished with their repast, a very tired-looking Ginny declared that she needed a rest while a guilt-stricken Wormtail decided to explore the abode where he was once considered a care for member -- not only to rack himself more with the retention of his betrayal but also to cleanse his soul. Draco returned to the livelihood elbow room and started writing on a piece of parchment but the words were printed so unhurriedly that Harry, who was observing him closely, could imagine how much it was hurting him to write that letter to his mother.

`` You 're being thick, you know. '' Harry commented as he stared openly at the unfinished missive on the center table.

Draco forlornly crumpled the lambskin and set fire on it. `` You 're right. individual could easily wiretap this varsity letter and we 'll all be in recondite bother. '' He uttered weakly and covered his brass with his hands.

`` That 's not what I meant. '' said Harry. Draco did not say anything. `` Involving your mother is too dangerous so I tried to formulate another strategy while we 're having dinner. Instead of her, why do n't we just do it ourselves ? ''

This time, a red-faced Draco slowly faced Harry. `` Are you dumb ? How could we possible get away with that ? ``

`` Hey, get real ! I have no intention whatsoever of joining that hideous brute 's army. That 's simply ludicrous for me. I am just thinking of going back to Hogwarts and keep on our Education Department. The term has not started yet. We could still induce up for lost fourth dimension. '' Draco looked incredulous at him as if he finally lost his wits. `` But we 're not going as ourselves. We could disquise ourselves and go as transferees from other wizarding schools. Only the Headmistress and Snape would know and they could position us all at Slytherin sign. It could work out. What do you recollect ? ''

The unknown expression of Draco was immediately replaced by a foxiness grin, a Slytherin trait that was unconsciously being adopted by Harry.

`` That 's a good one ! Almost worthy of Slytherin -- are you sure you 're on the right house ? '' commented Draco, nodding his header approvingly. Harry smiled mysteriously at that.

`` Did you know I was almost sorted to your menage ? '' he said with utmost delectation. Dragon looked surprised. `` The sorting hat was adamant in placing me there and I had to admit your house uniform would perfectly twin the color of my optic but I chose Gryffindor instead because somebody tipped me off that all bad wizards came from your house. ``

`` That somebody was Weas -- - Ron, I suppose. That 's a ruth but what 's done is done. I 'm sure as shooting you 're regreting your poor choice now. See, you 're even planning an elaborate schema just so you could stay at our menage. '' said genus Draco jokingly.

`` In your pipe dream ! Besides, you 're Quidditch team sucks. I would n't be caught short acting with a squad like that. '' said Harry in the same teasing tone. Draco playfully punched his right arm in mock objection but Harry only laughed. The scant banter was a nice rest period for them after everything that had just happened.

Chapter 10 - The terminus Begins


Professor McGonagall and prof Snape made some elaborate asking to procure three additional wands for the 'transferees'and now they surveyed the transformed teenager with live up to looks on their faces. They had performed some spells to alter their features and to hold back Harry 's very noticeable scrape. The girl now had jet Black person hair with a distinct mole on her left cheek. She was wearing obscure John Brown matt lipstick and black eyeshadow that contrasted with her pale colour, giving her the ghost show of a vampire. Both boys had colorful spiked fuzz and alloy chains with weird-shaped pendants dangling loosely on their necks. The ugly scowl on their faces which showed their intense displeasure with their new 'look'only made them appear more menacing.

`` Professor, can you please repeat why we ca n't deliver the Lapplander vampire feel as Ginny ? We look like -- - `` said Harry indignantly.

`` -- like overgrown crybaby ! '' finished Draco as he checked himself out on a nearby mirror which sneered mockingly at him instead of giving him the common praise he was accustomed to,

`` Well, at least you look more like a black-footed ferret boy now, darling ? '' said Ginny, grinning mischievously at the two restless boy. Even Snape seemed amused with their discomfort.

`` Now, now. Do n't be stubborn, boys. That smell would apply everyone the notion that you are trouble-makers - perfect tense ticket to get into the `` in '' crew at Slytherin. '' reminded professor McGonagall sternly but the faint twitch on her oral fissure was a perfectly game show. Both male child glared at the others. `` And Draco, recollect that I placed you on seventh yr even though you missed the whole 6th year just because you received high target on your OWLs so I expect you to do very well this school day yr. Understand ? '' she added. genus Draco nodded mutely but he still did not look too pleased.

`` Hrmp ! You 're enjoying this, are n't you ? '' grumbled the two boys.

`` Indeed, we are ! '' declared Snape triumphantly. `` But think of the shiny English. At least you would be able-bodied eat up your subject and defeat the dark Creator at once. That 's like hitting two snort with one stone, is n't it ? '' he added in perfect delight. The boys'frown deepened at the honorable mention of raspberry but did not argue.

`` By the way, where 's Wormtail ? '' asked Ginny, putting a clever stop to the current topic. Both boy appeared on the brink of hexing them senseless if they irritate them some more.

`` Ahh, prick. He 's in the dungeon -- - apparently cleansing his mortal. '' replied Snape with a smirk. `` I 'm glad you came up with a better plan though. It saved me a lot of trouble. ``

`` Cut it out. I 'm not feeling very glad at the second. '' declared Harry grouchily as he and the former two 'transferees'followed the professors to the Great Hall.

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The Great Hall was already filled with ungratified bookman when they arrived. The starter were fidgeting nervously as they waited for the sorting ceremony to begin.

`` My comrade told me we had to wrestle a round or something ... '' said a scared-looking girl.

`` Oh, my God ! Is that dead on target ? I do n't have sex any while at all ... '' grimaced another terrified freshmen.

`` Of course not ! Have n't you read Hogwarts - A chronicle ? A sorting hat would range us to the house that suited our personality most. '' said a rather smug-faced little girl with curly Brown University hair.

The three snickered as they listened to their pettifoggery. The girl reminded them so much of Hermione that they could not help but laugh. Such innocence ! When all had settled down, the three distanced themselves from the younger group. It would simply be too mortifying to be identified with such uninitiated company.

`` Philip Anderson, Sherbet '' shouted Professor Snape, the new Deputy headmaster, to start the sorting.

`` Hufflepuff ! ``

The three impatiently waited for the categorization to set out while shooting life-threatening stares at those who were foolish enough to give them odd glances.

`` Look at those nanus ! How fall there are so many of them ? '' whispered Draco irritatedly.

`` Shhh ! Not so loud ! '' Ginny whispered back while Harry was fussy scanning the worried neophyte waiting for their turn.

`` Engel, Victoria ''

`` Ravenclaw ! ``

`` I really feel terrible ! I ca n't trust McGonagall made that McMillan Head Boy. I mean I would have been principal Boy you know, if not for some ineluctable setting. '' said a thoroughly disgruntled Draco.

`` But I thought you do n't desire the position. I, for one, am so gladiolus to be rid of my prefect badge. '' said Ginny sternly to shake some mother wit into him.

`` I do n't but it does n't make me feel any better. '' said Draco grumpily.

`` I ca n't retrieve Dudley ! Have you seen him ? '' asked Harry, breaking them both from their conversation.

`` No, and I would n't experience. I have n't seen your first cousin before. '' replied Ginny.

`` You have a first cousin ? What does he look like ? '' asked genus Draco, curiously looking through the line of the first years.

`` Well, he 's a little fleshy with mass of muscles. And he 's supposed to be in fifth year now unless he failed the accreditation examination set by the Ministry. '' said Harry hastily before his gaze fell on the Ravenclaw table where he caught spate of a girl with foresightful blonde hair engrossed in a luminance conversation with a entrant. The girlfriend immediately looked in his focusing as if sensing his presence. He smiled hesitantly and was surprised to see the little girl smiling back at him. His smile faded at that and he moodily broke the eye contact with her.

`` What 's incorrect with you ? '' asked Ginny as she noticed the sudden change in his mood.

`` I 'm only gone for a few day and my girlfriend is already cheating on me. '' a sucking Harry replied.

`` What do you mean ? And how do you know ? '' asked Draco, perplexed.

`` I smiled at her just now and she smiled back. '' he said moodily. Ginny rolled her eyes at that while Draco just stared dumbly at him.

`` Well, duh ! You 're his boyfriend. Of course, she 's going to smile at you. '' said Ginny in exasperation.

`` B-but she does n't be intimate it 's me ! I mean - I do n't count like myself anymore. '' whined Harry.

`` You 're being paranoid. She 's just being squeamish, you know. '' said Dragon arrogantly as if he was a connoisseur on handling relationships.

`` Welcome, kickoff years ! Now, I am proud of to annunciate that another scholar would be joining the fifth years in Gryffindor sign. Dudley Evans, you may go to their board now. '' said the Headmistress after the freshman had been sorted.

Harry 's jaw dropped as he stared at his first cousin. Dudley had lost considerable exercising weight and he looked far beneficial than he imagined. The protruding muscle was a plus factor for him, too. respective girls turned to give him appreciative glances as he walked anxiously to the Gryffindor table.

`` That hunk is your cousin ? '' asked Ginny as she too gave him the once over. Harry nodded. `` I did not eff he is so bounteous. ``

Draco glared at Ginny but she ignored him.

`` Neither did I. He has changed a lot since I last saw him '' said Harry, still in shock. `` But I guess it runs in the folk. '' he added with a grin.

`` We also have three transferees from another wizarding school. They would be joining the Slytherin planetary house -- Miss Callah Meyers, Mr. Devon Antonio, and Mr. Lander Mooney. ''

The three approached the Slytherin mesa with all the cool elegance that they could summon. They heard several hoi polloi from other home gasp in surprisal at their appearance while others merely shook their forefront in disgust. But it did n't matter to them. The masses they need to affect were now eyeing them approvingly.

`` Now that we 're all settled, may I remind you that the Forbidden woods is out of bounds to all students and that the products from Weasleys'Wizarding Wheezes are still prohibited in this school. '' stated the Headmistress and she looked at each scholarly person sternly to instil the monition on their minds. `` To all students, please be informed that Hermione Granger is the new question young lady and Ernie Macmillan is the new heading Boy. You may seek for their assistance if you have any problem. Your menage prefects shall also be glad to attend to you in any way they can. Let the junket Begin ! '' she said after a while and the dinner party table was immediately oppressed with savoury delicacies.

`` Cool outfit ! '' commented Blaise Zabini, one of Draco 's closelipped allies. `` What year are you in ? ``

`` I 'm in sixth year and both of them are in their seventh. '' replied Ginny nonchalantly.

`` That 's great ! By the way, I 'm Blaise and these are queer, Crabbe, Goyle and Nott. '' he introduced themselves proudly, as if he was announcing the members of the royal family.

`` Are n't they the ones who studied at Azkaban net year ? '' asked Harry aka Lander, concealing his curiousity with a world-weary demeanor.

`` How did you eff ? '' fairy eyed him suspiciously.

`` It 's all over the papers, pal. zip to it. Besides, it 's all-fired smart as a whip ! How was it ? '' drawled Draco aka Devon lazily.

`` It 's boring. '' said Crabbe and Goyle.

`` The minister just gave us probational pardon so we can eat up our studies here - as if we care, honestly ! '' said Pansy with a smirk on her face.

`` But you have to take, no other student here could brag about that. '' said Lander and the Slytherin idiors laughed proudly.

`` Hey, what do you do for fun here ? '' asked Ginny, munching daintily on a pumpkin vine cooky held between her fingers.

`` well, we usually make fun of bookman from the other houses - hex themselves sometimes for practice .... '' Blaise scrutinized the three. `` ... and if you 're worthy, then we can let you in on other really gravid stuff and nonsense. ``

`` Yeah ? Like what ? '' asked Devon as if he was not yet mindful of it.

`` ... if you 're worthy, you 'll hump. '' replied milksop mysteriously.

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When the spread was over, all students were escorted by their various house prefects to their dormitory room. Callah and pouf immediately went off somewhere while the son lingered at the common room first.

`` That brain girl is one of Potter 's bestfriend. She 's bad news program, I tell you. Nothing would make you an outcast here faster than making friends with her and the carrottop git who follows her around. He was her boyfriend and also a corking friend of ceramicist. They 're the damage variety, understand ? '' stated Blaise while Crabbe and Goyle flanked his side protectively like bodyguards and nodded dumbly at everything he said.

Devonshire was annoyed by their actions but tried hard not to let it show. To them, Draco Malfoy does not exist anymore and Blaise Zabini is their new drawing card. He had to deal with that fact and besides, he did not need to palpate this way. They were not a with child expiration on his part.

`` No one orders us around, Blaise. display us first why they are not worthy and then when we 'll allow you to ring the shots. '' said Devon tauntingly. Lander looked quizzically at him but he just gave him a trust-me-I-know-what-I'm-doing look.

Blaise looked pissed at his words but he relaxed after a moment. `` A challenge, eh ? We like that, do n't we boys ? '' again his cronies nodded without a mo thought. `` Watch us squash those dirts tomorrow before our potions session. '' he declared arrogantly.

`` shuffle sure you win. '' said Lander with the Lapplander tone as Devon's.

`` We will. '' said Blaise with a wicked glint in his eye then he led his brother to their room.

Devon waited until they were out of hear shot before he said to Lander. `` In this house, you wo n't get any deference if you agree at once to what they are saying. But you should n't seem as if you 're defying them too. ``

lander mutely acknowledged his input and stared at the Slytherin common room. It still had the Same rough stone walls with round, greenish lamps hanging on chains to the ceiling. There were still no flaccid and comfortable sofas like in their own common room - only high-backed chairs which, from his experience, was not really satisfying to sit on. A firing also crackled merrily under a carved chimneypiece with an intricate intention that depicted a very ex fashion of a wizard duel. Looking around the eerie environment, he slightly wondered if they were doing the right wing affair.

`` Your common room has not changed much since my last visit. '' he commented over his shoulder.

`` You 've been here before ? When ? '' asked Devon in astonishment.

`` Oh ! Um -- '' Lander silently cursed himself for being regardless but decided not to lie. `` We - that means me and Ron - came here during our second year. End of story. ''

`` How the hell did you two get in ? '' queried Devonshire, a picayune miffed that some bookman from other sign were capable to embark their secret domain without his knowledge.

`` Do n't ask enquiry because you might not require to take heed the answers. '' replied Lander cautiously, unwilling to offend him.

`` No, I 'm flaming curious. Who was the despicable git who betrayed our cuss of silence ? '' he asked heatedly.

Lander raised one eyebrow and his rima oris twitched in entertainment. `` As I have said, you might not need to get wind the answer. The slimy git who let us in was YOU. '' he laughed at the flavour of incredulity on Devon 's human face. `` ... and I would not ask more enquiry if I were you. ``

`` Yeah - might as well not. I feel like an idiot ! ``

`` You were but I hope you are not now. ``

`` I wonder what that cretin Blaise is planning to do tomorrow ... ''

`` Well, he better not make it too dangerous or that might just be the most humiliating minute of his life ... ''


Chapter 11 - The Proclamation of Harry 's demise


The shock had worn off and the overwhelming influence of Hermione and the eternal sleep of the old Gryffindors had trickled down to the least impressionable occupant of their house. Unfortunately, the atmosphere at their park room was far from jubilant. Almost two weeks had passed and there was still no word as to the whereabouts of Harry and Ginny. So a good deal for the DA and the order 's plan - they have not learned a individual thing yet and it was driving them crazy.

`` This is all my defect ! If I had only listened ... '' said Hermione in anguish.

`` If we had only listened, Harry might still be here with us. And if I had n't been too unregenerate ... '' said Ron with the same ruthful tone.

Neville, who was listening to their rantings, dropped the book he was holding with so much force that almost everybody turned to look at his way. `` Will you two please cut that out ? You 've been blaming yourselves since Harry 's disappearance. It 's not helping anybody, you know. '' he declared irritatedly. `` It 's nobody 's fracture and that 's final examination. And if you really consider yourselves Harry 's champion, you would be doing something constructive by now instead of whining pathetically ! ''

Ron and Hermione stared in surprise at the red outburst of their usually laid back friend. They had forgotten that they were not the entirely ones suffering here and Neville 's right. Moaning and moping would n't help them in their current quandary especially now that the Order member have n't visited Hogwarts yet.

`` Do you have any suggestions, Neville ? '' asked Hermione politely.

`` Why do n't you bug your sire until he gives you the informations we need ? '' said Neville moodily to Ron but before he could respond, the door opened to reveal the creepily somber Fred and George Weasley. They looked so bore and weak that nonentity had the middle to interview them. The twins eyed them guardedly before one of them spoke.

`` We went to the ministry to visit dad. '' said Fred mournfully.

`` And we were there when they brought the body ... '' said George, his interpreter vacillation as he uttered the words.

`` B-body ? Whose eubstance ? '' queried Hermione although she already had a nagging suspicion as to whom they were referring to.

`` I - I think we upright go to McGonagall now. Dad and the former member of the Order would be there shortly to discuss the -- - `` said Fred with the Lapp strained musical note. `` ... recent umm - developments. ``

`` NO, TELL US ! WHOSE physical structure ? ! ? '' yelled Ron with a assortment of terror and anger.

`` WE CA N'T ! '' George yelled back before he and Fred went out hastily to go to the Headmistress'office.

Without a moment 's hesitancy, Ron, Hermione and Neville followed their lead and immediately grabbed the DA 's special galleon to call on the former fellow member. Within moment, respective other DA members joined them at the office to look for the arrival of the minister.

`` What 's the problem ? '' asked Parvati, who had just arrived with her sister.

`` We do n't know yet but I do n't think it 's salutary. '' replied Hermione wearily and carefully avoided the others'questioning stares for the time being.

Luna discreetly retreated to one corner, boring her nose down a musty diachronic book which partially shielded her from everyone 's sight. One by one, the Order members turned up with equally grave expressions on their faces.

`` The quest is over .... '' Professor McGonagall began. `` Someone tipped off the minister that a body of a necromancer was found near Tom Riddle 's memorial park .... '' At this point, the professor could not check her emotions anymore.

`` I sent someone to investigate the matter and -- `` Mr. Weasley sighed heavily. `` It was Harry 's torso. Apparently, his body was thrown into a roaring wellspring of ardor disfiguring him almost beyond recognition. ``

`` Almost beyond recognition ? T-then is it possible that it was n't H-harry ? '' asked Cho tearfully.

`` We were not for sure at starting time - until we saw the lightning shaped mark which was unique to him alone. '' replied the rector sadly. `` And if you do n't heed, I would rather not discuss the point of his end right now. ``

His hearer nodded fervently. cypher really wanted to get word anyway. It was just too depressing.

`` S-so Ginny really did it ... my very own babe ! '' whispered Ron almost to himself. `` I ca n't think it ! My little Sister is a murderer ! ``

Although numb with shock, Hermione managed to explain what Luna had shown them to those who was not mindful of it yet.

`` You can hate us now, Luna. '' said Fred forlornly when he noticed Luna glance at them for a millisecond.

Luna slowly looked up from her book. `` I do n't hate you. '' she said evenly before returning to her reading.

prof Snape watched the young girl 's reaction carefully. Her response was not natural. It seemed a small forced and out of air. She even appeared disinterested about the flow issue of the conversation. Did Harry stray from the programme and communicated with her despite of their previous agreement ? Or did any of the three slip up and somehow alerted Luna to their bearing ?

`` Come on - hate us. Hex us if it would make you feel better. We deserve it. '' argued George II stubbornly but Luna ignored his plea for punishment.

Hermione felt a tiny inkling of Leslie Townes Hope. Maybe, this was just another of Voldemort 's deception and Luna could still smell Harry 's presence that 's why she was taking everything so calmly. `` You do n't believe it was really him, Luna ? '' she tentatively asked the girl.

Luna looked up again, impatient at the ruffle, but Snape had caught her eye before she was able to deliver her scathing reply. She immediately understood the silent word of advice that Snape was sending her. Forcing a more sorrowful demeanour, she gradually turned to Hermione.

`` Yes, I do. '' was her simple reply that crushed the tiniest hope that Hermione 's question had inspired into the others'hearts. `` But no amount of grieving would bring him back to life. There 's only one thing that we could do - and that is to finally vote down the instigator of all this evil matter ... Voldemort and his army. ``

`` Luna is rightfulness. By tomorrow, Harry 's end would be all over the wizard newspapers and we could soon ask Voldemort to relieve oneself an explosive come back. We have to be prepared. DA would have to be reinstated to help other students learn to defend themselves. '' said the minister.

`` Warnings have to be propagated to the wizarding community of interests through the quibbler. And I suggest that we drop the pretense. It is perfectly unfair for Harry to let them think he had turned evil at the last moments of his biography. '' said Neville.

McGonagall and Snape looked at each other hesitantly at Neville 's words. It was not part of the plan but could they fault the others for thinking that way ? They simply had to agree because doing otherwise would make everyone suspicious that something was amiss.

`` Yes, I suppose it is the right thing to do. We 'll let you contract care of the pettifogger and the student'additional preparation. '' said prof Snape.

`` That would be a delight, Professor. '' stated Lee, resolute in giving a very utilitarian defense moral for the early students.

`` The purchase order could keep with its formula task of tracking them down and hopefully prevent any atrocities that they might be planning to do next. '' said Moody with the Same grave tone.

`` I could inform Remus to try to try the allegiance of the wolfman once again. '' said the minister.

`` And of course of study we could depend on Hagrid to inform the behemoth about the current situation. '' said professor McGonagall.

Several Sir Thomas More suggestions were given and their grief was soon replaced with a dismal determination to conquer evil. point had been polished to perfection and with each progress, their turmoil deepened, hungry for parentage of those who made their lives so miserable that they almost forgot to live. Finally, when they felt they had already extracted all the creative juices in their judgment, the meeting was adjourned and each leftfield with renewed vigor.

Except for Professor McGonagall, Professor Snape and Luna.

`` What 's the real plan ? '' promptly asked Luna when they were the only unity left. `` And do n't even try to fool me with your words. I know something 's going on at Hogwarts. '' she added when she noticed the foreign look that passed between the two professors.

`` What do you stand for ? '' asked Professor Snape to discern how much she really knew. He still had no design to divulge too much information unless he had discussed it with Harry.

`` Why is Harry parading around the Great manse in an outlandish getup and why was he in Slytherin ? '' said Luna without even batting an eyelash.

`` W-we do n't bed what you 're talking about, Miss Lovegood. '' denied the headmistress but to no avail.

`` Let me handle this, Minerva. '' said Snape then he turned to Luna. `` How did you find out ? Did he communicate with you ? '' he asked without confirming their own knowledge.

`` No, I did not but I saw him at the Great Hall with Draco and Ginny. '' she replied.

`` You were capable to see through the disguise ? '' asked Snape in amazement. He could not trust it because only a handful of highly skilled wizards could correclty identify people whose appearance was protected by fascination - not even Voldemort himself could do that.

`` Yes. So could you please recount me now ? '' stated Luna matter-of-factly.

`` Alright, Severus, kindly bring the them here. '' said the headmistress in a weary tone.

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Lander and Devon were already about to kip on their bedroom after a terribly exhausting and boring conversation with Blaise and his flock when they heard a gentle knock on the threshold as if afraid of wakening anybody else up. They both looked over to where Blaise was curled up and snoring to his affection 's substance. sure-footed that he was not bothered by the noise, they carefully opened the door to see who dared disturb them at this ungodly hour of night.

It was Callah aka Ginny. She was anxiously rubbing a fake galleon on her manus as if her lifespan depended on it.

`` Hey, darling ! Missed me already ? '' asked Devonshire confidently, wrapping his subdivision around her lovingly. He thought he was the understanding she was there.

`` Did you palpate it too ? '' she asked Lander immediately, plainly ignoring Devon 's mock expression of pain.

`` Yes and I chose to snub it. You should, too. '' Lander replied while Devonshire examined the galleon curiously.

`` What the hell is this thing ? '' Devonshire asked and lander hastened to explain while Callah tapped her substructure impatiently.

`` What do you guess it means ? '' pressed Callah with a concerned look on her face.

`` It simply means that they had already found out that Harry Potter was dead. That 's very clever of Snape. He engineered it all. '' he answered with a smiling. `` So, we punter brush aside it and maneuver for bed now. The action would embark on tomorrow. ``

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They all turned to the door and saw the forefront of the House approach them silently.

`` You should all fall with me to the Headmistress'authority. There 's something that we all need to discourse. '' he said simply and headed for the door without waiting for their reply.

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The succeeding day ...

The three new Slytherins headed for the Great mansion with the loud-mouthed Milquetoast and Blaise and his crony.

`` Hah ! Look at those sniveling changeling. I bet they heard the good news already. '' said Milquetoast with pure delight on her face and tried to sit beside Devon but Callah was quicker.

`` Do n't even think of it. He 's mine. '' said Callah and she glared at her venomously. Pansy raised her perfectly shaved eyebrows at that but she shrugged if off and slided to the vacant chair beside Lander instead.

`` Hiya, handsome. Want me to give you a Slytherin tour of duty later ? '' she asked, fluttering her delicate cilium at him.

Lander cringed inwardly at the wad but maintained his cool. He could get information from her especially when there was no one else to warn her.

`` Sure, sister, anytime. '' he drawled in his substantially imitation of Draco.

Pansy flashed Callah a victorious flavour and returned to her food.

`` What 'good news'are you talking about ? '' asked Lander in between mouthfuls.

`` Potter 's dead. Their hero was gone and there 's no one to save them anymore. '' answered Blaise, looking very proud as if he was the one who did it.

`` Oh, really ? I wonder what 's the big hatful with that ceramist kid. I mean he ca n't be more hefty than the dark lord, is he ? '' asked Callah conversationally.

fairy frowned at her insinuation. `` No one can ever desire to be more hefty than the morose Lord. That ceramist is just a pain to him, you know ... playing saviour all the time. '' she sneered.

`` What about that Malfoy kid ? I heard soul mention his epithet on the way here. Something about that boy being the Slytherin stop or something. Where is he ? '' asked Devonshire to check if they knew something already.

`` Oh, that terror ? '' exclaimed Milquetoast as if she found the simple mention of the public figure extremely irritating to her raw ear membranophone. `` We have no news about him yet. shoemaker's last thing we knew he was being punished for his disobedience but now he 's disappeared with that chintzy blood double-dealer. I do n't recognize what he saw in her. ''

`` Never speak of his public figure again. He 's considered tabu in our theatre these days. My founder said that his father is now personally hunting them down including the other traitor. '' declared Blaise arrogantly, giving the printing that the issue should be concluded immediately.

Devonshire and Callah nearly choked on their meal but went on without commenting. Lander seriously considered the data they had just unearthed. Lucius was looking for Draco, Ginny and Wormtail. That meant Voldemort and his minions knew about their abandonment already and that only think of that they had to be extra deliberate about their detective work. Sooner or later, they would get word about the 'cool transferee'and they were not that stupid not to enter matter out. He just hoped that it would be later.

Suddenly, the tables were bombarded with overexcited owls. newspaper publisher and lambskin were being dropped everywhere.

`` May I have the attention of everyone please. '' shouted professor McGonagall before the students could peruse the day 's paper. All center turned to her at once. `` I regret to announce that Harry ceramist is no longer with us. He perished in the work force of Voldemort and he died saving our world. delight do not let the composition deceive you. Harry remained firm to the igniter side until his demise. '' She carefully looked around the tearful and shocked faces of the students ... there were even some from the Slytherin board. `` Yes, it is Voldemort. In this brightness, may I inform you that aside from the protection that this castle offers, I have arranged for some very equal to pupil to take aim you all to defend yourselves in fount all things fail. It will not be graded but delight try to do your best. The final trial will be during conflict against wickedness and failure could cost you your life. That is all. You may go to your class now. ''

Chapter 12 - The Encounter with the Mudblood and the Weasel


`` apology me. '' said a tiny but confident voice.

lander and Devon knew who was speaking even before they turned around.

`` I 'm Hermione husbandman, head girl. '' she held out her hand politely but nobody took it. Unfazed by their discourtesy, she continued. `` I 'm wondering if you would give care to join our Department of Defense club this yr. It 's called Dumbledore 's Army and we train our penis to fight against the dark artistic creation -- - ``

`` We 're not interested. '' said Lander quickly before she could say anything to a greater extent. Snape warned them to limit their conversations with them to a minimum and if potential, none at all.

`` -- B-but -- - ''

`` Did n't you hear him, you filthy mudblood ? '' said Blaise with maximum contempt.

`` mulct ! As head daughter, it is my duty to invite everyone else for the training but I forgot you do n't postulate to train 'against'the dark arts. After all, you are all 'for'the dark artistic creation, are n't you ? '' replied Hermione with the same fervor.

`` 'Mione ! There you are ! I 've been looking for you. '' exclaimed Ron as he ran towards her then he stopped in his course when he noticed the unfriendly companionship. `` What are you doing with -- - them ? '' he said incredulously.

`` Begging for alms, Weasel. To buy solid food for the beast inside your stomach. '' said fairy wickedly. Ron turned crimson at once.

`` Actually, she got tired of you and wanted a piece of our new protagonist here. '' said Blaise mockingly as he pointed at Lander.

`` Why, you ! '' sputtered Ron in anger.

`` Come on, Ron. carry through your breath. We should not waste time with this crew of losers. '' said Hermione as she pulled Ron away before he lost control.

`` Losers ? Maybe it 's you, mudblood. Now that your grinder is deadened, no one could save you now. Did you know he was begging for dear aliveness before the dark master killed him ? '' taunted Blaise. Hermione and Ron immediately went strict with rage and had their wands out within seconds. queen and Blaise drew their wands too but ordered the others not to contribute out theirs.

`` It 's not truthful. Harry would never do that and neither would we ! '' yelled Ron and waved his wand dangerously.

Blaise 's eyes glazed with upheaval. `` You want a duel ? semen then. Let 's see how badly ceramicist had trained you. ''

`` IMPEDIMENTA ! '' shouted queen at Ron but he ducked in time.

`` ENGORGIO ! '' he countered and queer immediately started to fill out like an inflated balloon and slowly she rose into the air, shrieking in fright.

`` PETRIFICUS TOTALUS ! '' yelled Blaise in fury and pointed his sceptre at Hermione but she was able to block it with a dim-witted shielding charm.

Enraged, he tried a different tactics. He pointed his baton at Ron and yelled `` CRUCIO '' but at the last instant, he changed his focal point and the patch hit Hermione but amazingly, she did not feel any pain at all. She smiled with relief.

`` That 's against the rules, Zabini ! STUPEFY ! '' shouted Hermione at him then she carefully plucked his baton from his unmoving fingers.

`` That 's a Nice one, Herm. Finite Incantatem ! '' said Ron while pointing his wand at the floating pouf whose clothes were starting to rip at the sides. He too pried the verge away from his fingers while whistling softly.

`` Ennervate '' said Hermione to Blaise reluctantly as if she just wanted him to stay that way. `` That 's how well Harry had taught us. '' she smirked at all the Slytherin who witnessed the encounter.

`` Yeah, do n't mess with us again or you 'll pay dearly. '' said Ron with the same one-half smile before the two of them left.

`` Oh, by the way, you can get your baton from the Headmistress. I 'm for certain she 'll be happy to give back them. '' said Hermione over her articulatio humeri then they both laughed and headed to the Headmistress'situation at once.

`` You bozos, why did n't you help oneself us ? '' yelled Blaise at the others after the two had left.

`` We thought you could squeeze those scandal as you said. '' said Lander in mock amusement. Blaise did n't seem to appreciate his pun and shot him a piercing glare. Devon nudged him slightly.

`` Just a jocularity, Blaise. Besides, we did n't want to get involved. We 're just new here, you know. We could n't afford to get expelled this early. Maybe later ... '' he added and gave him a conspiratorial wink.

Blaise tension eased up at once and returned his wink which promised another suitable showdown with the Gryffindors later in which they would emerge victorious.

`` I 'd be waiting for that import. Here, follow this way. It will run you heterosexual person to the dungeon for our Potions lesson. We just have to retrieve our wand first. '' said Blaise. `` Damn those Gryffindors ! '' he muttered under his breath as he dragged the tearful milksop to the office.

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`` Hey, Ron, did you see the expletive hit me ? '' asked Hermione later.

`` Yeah, I wonder why you did not get affected by it. '' replied Ron.

`` You mean you have nothing to do with that ? '' exclaimed Hermione in surprise.

`` Yeah. I 'm not that mightily enough ... .only Har -- '' Ron 's eye suddenly went astray with amazement. `` No, it 's impossible. ``

`` What 's impossible ? ``

`` Forget it. I 'm just not thinking straight person. '' said Ron dismissively.

`` No, I heard you said that only Harry could do it. Have you really looked at the transfer ? What if one of them was Harry ? ``

`` It 's impossible, Herm. His body had been found and identified properly. Do n't let our Hope up again. It only hurts us more when we do that. Please ... '' implored Ron.

`` O-okay. '' agreed Hermione weakly but in her brain she had formed her own resolution.

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`` Good morning family. I think some of you know me by now but to those who do n't, let me premise myself. I am Professor Remus lupine, your Defense Against the wickedness Arts teacher. '' he said with a tender smile to everyone.

Lander and Devon groaned at seeing the professor. Blaise looked approvingly at them.

`` So you also find him deplorable ... that 's proficient. He is a lycanthrope. I do n't know where this school is coming to. '' said Blaise in disgust.

Lander and Devon nodded in agreement but their negative impression were channeled to a different spirit level. lupin was an parliamentary procedure member and his substantial werewolf feature could identify them fast through their olfactory property alone. They both hoped that the additional protection that Snape had placed on them would work to perfection.

`` I know that you are all very adequate to at handling complicated go. On your seventh year, you would be performing more advanced incantations. about of these would appear on your N.E.W.Ts at the end of the yr so you advantageously body of work harder. I understand that the Imperius curse was shown to you during your fourth but you were not really able to exercise it. So today, we would be learning how to use and counteract the Imperius Curse and for that, we need a manifestation. Any volunteers ? '' professor Lupin eyed the pupil expectantly.

Many students raised their hand, mostly DA members. Harry had already taught them how use and deflect that unforgivable curse although not everyone could drop off the spell as fast as he could. prof Lupin was aware of this so he felt confident enough to forebode on any one of them.

`` Alright, Miss Patil, please come here. '' he instructed. `` The incantation is 'Imperio'and you need to digest to break away from the spell. ''

`` Yes, Professor. ``

`` Imperio ! ''

Parvati suddenly wore a glazed locution of someone being hypnotized. The professor ordered her to sing and she performed a song number in front of the form but when she was ordered to stand out outside the window, she broke off the spell and smiled proudly at everyone. The class gave her a generous applause except the 1 from Slytherin who were all yawning as if the demonstration was boring enough to lull them into sleep.

The prof looked worried at their chemical reaction. If they refused to be heedful in class, then those who were not already serving the dark noble could be easily manipulated.

`` Mr. -- - what 's your public figure again ? '' he called on one of the new pupil from the Slytherin firm. Perhaps a demonstration on one of them could make them pay attention.

`` Mooney -- Lander Mooney. '' answered Lander promptly but his tone implied that he 'd rather be watching instead of being the subject area.

`` Hmm ... I wonder where you got your name. '' said the Professor, smiling slightly. lander wanted to return the grin but he donned a blank expression instead.

`` You know what to do ? '' Lander nodded. `` Alright at the tally of three ... .1 ... ..2 ... ... 3 ... .Imperio ! ``

Once again, Lander felt the intimate floating sensation that made him sense ignitor headed. Then he heard the bid. 'Sing for us !'

'No, not that please ... I do n't like singing .'he thought but he knew he should comply. He opened his mouth to sing when he realized he did not know any genius Song yet and singing a muggle song could take a crap the Slytherin funny of the purity of his blood.

`` La lalala lalalala ... .lalalala '' he hummed instead since he could not sing anything.

Then another control followed. 'Dance for us'

Lander inwardly groaned again and felt like hexing Lupin to take in him stop over those ridiculous control but fortunately the prof changed his mind. 'No, not that one. levitate your whole body .'

'Fine. At least that one is promiscuous .'Lander thought as he started to rise slowly from the ground. He could hear the professor 's explanation as he levitated.

`` Now, see here, class. It would be almost out of the question for anyone to levitate their bodies when they were conscious because most wizard believe that it was inconceivable. But with this curse, you could make a person do almost anything because in this state, thaumaturgist knew no saltation. They only follow the commands. '' said the professor then he ordered him to go down and removed the spell off him.

`` Mr. Mooney pair up with Ms. sodbuster and drill. You -- '' the professor pointed at Devon. `` -- practice with Mr. Weasley. Mr. Zabini, you may do so with Ms. Patil. '' he went on until everyone in the room had a partner.

lander grimaced as he stared at his married person. Fortunately, Hermione mistook it for disgust and glared openly at him. Devon, on the former hand, was having the prison term of his life. What a courteous way to start the day for him ! Making Ron do whatever he wanted but Lander noted that he particularly strayed away from making him do really embarrassing and dangerous matter. Apparently, he took his scourge seriously. It was a just affair that Blaise was engaged with his own problem to detect their lack of crudity to their partners.

The professor watched as the scholar performed the charm on each other but was mainly focused on the transfer who gave a demonstration a patch ago. There was something remotely companion with the way he handled himself. He obeyed all his statement but his center did not have the Saami glazed look and his response to his orders were not instantaneous. There was something definitely unusual with him.

`` That was splendid, class. Two rolls of parchment about the effects of Imperius expletive and how to anticipate them to be submitted following Mon. You may go now. '' The educatee turned to leave. `` Mr. Antonio and Mr. Mooney, please stay for a piece. ``

lander and Devonshire reluctantly stayed.

`` Did we perform badly, professor ? '' asked Lander courteously.

`` Oh, no, not that. On the contrary, you both performed very well. '' the prof replied then he eyed the two carefully. `` According to professor McGonagall, you both came from Durmstrang, correct ? '' The two nodded. `` Well, I was just wondering if you 're advanced or behind our current lessons so that I could stretch you extra help if necessity. ``

`` Thank you, professor Lupin, but I think we could manage. '' said Devon quickly.

`` Can you please evidence me what you have taken up at Durmstrang so that at least I would throw an approximation ? '' inquired the young professor kindly.

`` well, it 's almost similar to your syllabus here. We learned about werewoves, vampire -- -- '' replied Lander indulgently although he wondered where all these questions were heading.

`` Legilimens ! '' said Lupin suddenly, almost catching him incognizant ... .but not quite. He was capable to blockade the memories from reaching the surface on clock time.

`` My ! You 're a skilled Occlumens as well. '' commented the prof then he turned to Devon.

Devon shot a unquiet look at Lander who understood immediately. The professor was going to try to read his mind and Devon was not adept at it yet. Very slightly, he flicked his finger's breadth to shield him from the charm. The professor looked strangely at both of them.

`` Very well. I see you wo n't have any trouble with my stratum at all. You may go now. '' said the Professor and they both immediately hurried outside to get some fresh air.

`` That was close ! '' said Devonshire, his breathing a small soft now.

`` Yeah, I know. We really have to be extra deliberate from now on. ``


Chapter 13 - Lavender 's Prediction


October 15, 1997

Several uneventful calendar week had passed. Lander became to a greater extent restless as the days flew by. He missed Luna but they could not be seen together. They did not even have a category together so it was more unmanageable. He had to be contented with sending her an owl from metre to metre although he never received any from her due to the suspicious nature of the Slytherins. It was a wonder that their human relationship still survived. He has heard that a bighearted guy from her year was courting her but Luna, thankfully, brushed him off.

There was no news from Voldemort. No blue bodily function gift. And no more than close margin call. Blaise and Pansy still did not trust them enough to reveal some useful information. Their menacing looking at were not enough. They had to live up to their reputation to get into the `` in '' crew. Therefore, they need to be more daring. Desperate time call for desperate measures.

`` Hey, Devon. ejaculate on. Get up ! We 're going to hex some people tonight. ''

`` W-what ? Are you crazy ? What for ? '' asked a sleepy-eyed Devon.

`` I 've just realized something. Blaise and Pansy refuse to enjoin us anything because we have n't proven ourselves yet. Now is the flop meter. Come on ! '' said Lander.

`` And may I ask who shall be the sacrificial Lamb tonight ? ``

`` Anyone ... we just peck a battle with anyone ... even better if we chance upon Hermione and Ron. We could make it appear like were avenging their humiliation a few weeks ago. '' he replied. `` tone, your lot are having a 'study group'meeting downstairs. If we leave at this sentence of night, Blaise would surely order mortal to surveil us around. Your housemates are not a very believe lot. ``

Devon considered it for a mo then lazily got up and brought out his scepter. `` Okay, let 's go. ``

The two made sure to make a lot of haphazardness as they went past the rustling radical at the Slytherin uncouth room.

`` Hey, where are you going ? '' called out Blaise and eyed them suspiciously.

'Bingo !'thought lander. `` Oh, naught. Do n't bear in mind us. We just want to get some refreshed air. ``

Blaise nodded and whispered something to Crabbe and Goyle. As the two made their way to the Hogwarts corridors, they heard two dyad of heavy feet following them. They smiled triumphantly at one another and blatantly ignored the haphazardness as if they had not heard anything.

'Come on. Where are the people in the vicinity ?'lander thought. They were getting tired from all the walk but still they had not met anybody luckless enough to hybridise their course - even the caretaker.

`` Hey, you two. It 's retiring curfew. You should be on your beds by now. '' yelled a familiar voice. It was Peeves.

`` Shut up, Peeves, or I 'll hex you beyond belief. '' said Devon.

`` Oh, I 'm so panicky. '' cooed the poltergeist. `` I 'm going to yell the professor. student ! STUDENTS AT THE CORRIDORS ! ``

`` Silencio Vox ! '' said lander and the Poltergeist lost his interpreter at once. He acted as if he was going to put another swearword on him and Peeves disappeared immediately in fright.

`` I wonder why he obeyed Fred and George during their flight in our fifth year. '' commented Devonshire as he watched Peeves make a hasty exit.

`` That was probably because he was ordered to create mayhem which was what he enjoyed doing. '' replied Lander caustically.

`` So, it 's you ! '' exclaimed another articulation. It was Hermione followed by Macmillan.

The two grinned at one another. 'Finally !'Nothing like hexing the Head Boy and foreland missy to put them in the good side of meat of the new Slytherin prince.

`` Yes, it 's us. You have any problem with that, mudblood ? '' sneered Lander to make matter more realistic but Hermione did not even bristle at the smutty label. She had gotten used to it by now.

`` It 's way past curfew. You should both be in bed unless you have some business with the professors at this time of night which I doubt. '' said Macmillan.

`` We want to get some fresh air. '' declared Devon arrogantly as if that simple statement settled the matter.

Hermione put her mitt on her hips and glared at them. `` We 're going to inform the Headmistress about this. ``

`` Oh, no. You do n't. We wo n't let such a lowly being like you get us into hassle. '' said Lander and raised his verge slightly. Devon followed suit.

`` We wo n't drop to your level. Twenty points from Slytherin for threatening the Head Boy and Girl. '' said Macmillan and started to leave with Hermione.

`` Petrificus Totalus ! '' shouted Devonshire immediately and Macmillan became fast at once.

Lander smirked at them. `` I told you we wo n't let you get us into difficulty. ``

`` Finite Incantatem ! '' said Hermione to her married person and turned to Devon and Lander. `` The war is not between Gryffindor and Slytherin but if you insist then we 'll gladly oblige. Stupefy ! '' she pointed her wand at Lander but it only hit the paries behind him.

He grinned wickedly at her before he casually waved his wand and said. `` Rictusempra ! '' It hit Hermione squarely on the chest causing her to swan on the floor with laughter.

`` impedimenta ! '' It was Macmillan 's turn but he was still too disoriented to aim properly. His spell missed Devon by inches.

Devon glanced slightly at Lander as if asking permission to do something. lander nodded and prepared for what Devon was planning to do next. `` Crucio ! '' shouted Devon and Macmillan fell on his stifle in botheration but Lander did something to fall the spell 's effect so they both knew that the pain in the neck was not that severe.

Lander realized that it was now fourth dimension to end the 'fight'before it got out of helping hand. `` Infernus Galacticus ! '' he muttered softly and held the minor testicle of fire carefully in his hand. `` Do you concede ? '' he voiced out the question in the most venomous flavour that he could muster.

Hermione 's eyes fell upon the globe of fervidness then at Lander 's face. She tensed for a moment as she stared at their adversary. Her facial expression became suddenly indecipherable as she continued to stare. It was as if her mind was working overtime but not about their current plight. Even Macmillan looked confused. Then without another Good Book, Hermione grabbed Macmillan 's blazonry and backed away from the two.

`` Merlin ! '' exclaimed Lander softly to himself.

`` What was that about ? '' asked Devon in wonder.

`` I - I -- - '' he began but was stopped myopic when they both heard several loud footsteps heading their way.

`` Amazing ! You scared those two - unlikely ! '' exclaimed Blaise and he patted their backs for a job well done.

`` Yeah. It was a secure thing that Crabbe and Goyle 'accidentally'saw you and called us. I reckon they thought you would n't be able to handle them. '' gushed nance at them.

'Accidentally - Yeah, right .'opinion Lander sarcastically.

`` And you used an unforgivable bane ! Very telling ! I admit I had some dubiety regarding your capabilities before but now I think you could be a suitable addition to our nine. '' said Blaise solemnly.

`` It was nothing, really. '' said Devon dismissively. `` We just wanted to get them back for what that little girl did to you, Blaise. ``

`` Besides, we were bored. '' added lander and hoped that the idiots would direct the hint and invite them into their little 'study group'.

`` You 're bored ? How come you did n't tell us ? Join us then. We 're having a party tonight. '' said pansy excitedly.

`` Where to ? ``

`` At the usual room - where else ? Do n't worry. Snape does n't care. '' said Blaise. `` Go get your other friend, too. ``

`` That 's great ! We 're in. By the way, what are we celebrating ? '' asked Lander curiously.

`` The iniquity Lord 's initial victory company ! ''

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Hermione and Ernie did not go to the Headmistress at once. Ernie had decided not to report the matter immediately and Hermione agreed. She walked briskly to the Gryffindor dormitory to adjoin with the former DA phallus there.

`` Password please. '' said the Fat noblewoman in the portrait.

`` phoenix feather '' said Hermione impatiently as the Fat lady took her time in opening the door.

`` My excuse, but individual was blocking the door so could you just consecrate it a button. '' said the Fat Lady sweetly.

Hermione pushed the door and was surprised to see a number of Gryffindors staring in shock at the figure lying on the floor.

`` What 's going on here ? '' yelled Hermione. Her nerve were already on the edge since their encounter with the fledgeling and this peck was not very welcoming at all.

`` Oh, thank goodness, you 're here. Hermione. Ron and Neville had already gone to fetch McGonagall. We were just having a discussion here when Lavender had some form of an approach. She collapsed and her body was convulsing uncontrollably -- like she was being possessed or something. '' said teary Parvati.

`` We tried slapping her but she would n't shift. '' said Fred anxiously.

Hermione racked her mastermind to project out the logical thing to do when suddenly, Lavender 's body twitched violently. Then she slowly opened her dazed eyes and spoke in a hushed eerie tone.

`` The one with the power to shell the dark Lord had come…and the Dark lord will mark him as his equal, but he will have power the dark Maker knows not ... and either must die at the hand of the other for neither can populate while the other survives ... A terrible thunderstorm would arrive at the time when the last battle shall be fought ... Seven loyal allies shall be with him ... but one will not outlive ... The darkness nobleman would raise the disembodied spirit but the one would entrap their souls ... his servants shall be overtake ... he shall perish by his own brand ... and his remains shall shack at the snake in the grass 's chamber till the end of meter ... The one with the power to vanquish the dark Lord had come ... ''

`` Oh, my God ! The helpless prophecy ! ''

Many heads wheeled around to find the white face of the Headmistress followed by their Professor lupin, their flow house head.

`` Please strike rush, Remus. There 's something that I urgently need to do. '' she said excitedly and left without another word.

When the Headmistress was gone, professor Lupin was bombarded immediately with questions.

`` Did she just give a prophecy, professor ? '' asked Ron curiously.

`` What did Professor McGonagall mean ? ``

`` What lost divination ? ``

`` Who 's the one who could vanquish the darkness Jehovah ? ``

However, the professor was unable to answer any of their head. He was also mystified. If Harry was deadened, then who else could the prognostication be referring to ? Neville ? But that ca n't be !

`` Wait ! First matter first. '' he approached Lavender and requested some pupil to bring her to the hospital wing. Then he ushered the others to go back to their layer with the exception of Hermione, Ron and Neville.

`` Professor, do you call back Malcolm - the one who taught us the Fireball technique ? '' Hermione began her endless queries.

`` Yes. Why do you ask ? '' replied lupine carefully.

`` Professor, I was just wondering ... that spell was very powerful, right ? How come no death-eater used that spell before ? ``

prof lupin was taken aback. He did not expect that interrogation and he was funny as to where Hermione was coming from.

`` Malcolm is a very talented auror. He created that enchantment himself and it took him years to finally control it. That 's why no death-eater could perform that technique. It was never taught to them and Malcolm denied any petition to let in it in the Holy Scripture. He said he would top on the noesis only to the worthy ones. ``

`` You mean only the DA and Order fellow member could execute that magic spell right now ? '' asked Ron in amazement. It never occurred to him that they could be sick a enchantment that not even the shadow Lord knew of.

`` Oh ! '' exclaimed Hermione. `` Professor, can you please reassert with Malcolm if he had shared that noesis with anybody else aside from us ? ``

This sentence, the prof could not hold in on to his curiousity any longer. `` I will do that tonight but could you please tell me why you are asking me these things ? '' he asked softly.

Hermione evaded his eyes and fiddled with her custody before she replied with a tormented expression. `` I need to know, Professor, because if Malcolm confirms that he never taught anybody else, then I have beneficial cause to surmise that Harry is still alive. ``

Neville looked stunned. `` What made you say that ? ``

`` Remember that new boy ? He performed that spell a while ago. ``


Chapter 14 - The werewolf and the Rat


Professor lupine, Ron and Neville looked stunned at her words but carefully considered what she just told them. After all, Hermione was not known for saying anything illogical and not thoroughly pondered upon especially about something as important as Harry 's alleged demise.

`` Really ? '' asked Neville hopefully to no one in particular.

`` seminal fluid to think of it. I have noticed something unusual with the boy too. The other one was not as strong but the one called Lander seemed very potent. '' Lupin nodded his chief thoughtfully as he tried to recall his past pappa sessions with them.

Ron was apparently in oceanic abyss mentation too and he exclaimed as he realized something vital that he had purposely ignored before. `` Hey, Herm. If what you 're saying is straight then maybe it was really Harry who blocked the 'cruciatus curse'that Blaise -- -- ''

`` self-justification me ! What are you talking about, Mr. Weasley ? '' exclaimed the properly appalled star sign head.

Ron shot a nervous look at Hermione before he replied. `` Err- Professor, we - Hermione and I - had a run in with some Slytherin a few week ago and one of them used the Cruciatus torment on Hermione but it did not touch her. ``

`` This happened workweek ago and neither of you told me ? ! ? '' said the Professor incredulously. `` You know that using the Unforgivable is a very serious subject, do n't you ? ``

`` Sorry, Professor. We forgot all about it. '' said Hermione apologetically.

`` All right, we 'll sing abot this some other clock time. Stay here for now. I need to contact Malcolm tonight to elucidate this affair up before we say anything to the others. I do n't require to give simulated hopes to certain individuals. '' The professor said sternly then he added as an after sentiment. `` And yes, twenty points from Gryffindor for neglecting to inform me about that picky incident. As Head female child and prefect, it is your obligation to report any indecorous incident to the Headmistress and any prof. ``

`` Yes, sir. '' said Hermione and Ron apologetically.

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contrary to what he had told the students, Professor lupin headed straight to the one place he knew he could find some response -- Snape 's Dungeon. He knew something was up. He could sense it, thanks to his werefolf instincts. He just could n't station it. Minerva was knowledgeable but in cases like this, he had to hold Snape had more expertise. Besides, those transferees were all placed in his house. It was good to assume that he knew their backqrounds.

He knocked cautiously on the crucify doorway. He could induce easily walked in but he wanted to extend mutual courtesy to his fellow prof. He knocked again and pressed his ear against the threshold to listen for any sign of life.

There was -- - A pop and a tiny squeak.

Puzzled, and without a precaution to what Snape would reckon, he walked in soundlessly to enquire. That tiny squeak was unmistakeably a rat 's and he would post his repute that that was not just an ordinary rat.

`` Lumos '' he uttered and there, in the middle of Snape 's spot, he found a scared-looking rat who was too terrified to locomote. His stare quickly flickered to its paws and immediately noticed that one was made of shining silver metal.

Without wasting time, he shot him the while to impel him to bear witness his human form and quickly followed it up with a body-bind charm.

`` What are you doing here, Wormtail ? '' he asked the thin man venomously, choosing to address him by the name fitting for a traitor like him.

`` R-Remus, old friend, I w-want you to screw that I 'm really no-account for what I did. '' said the man and lupin was amazed to see real rent falling down his cheeks.

`` It 's kind of too late for that now, do n't you think ? '' said Lupin, his baton still pointed at the sniveling figure. He would never make the same mistake twice.

`` N-no, it 's not. Harry -- - ``

`` What has Harry got to do with this ? '' yelled lupin suddenly in a fit of anger. How dare this ridiculous excuse of a man speak of Harry 's name when he was the one who caused his suffering ? `` Harry is utterly. Are you happy now ? ``

The thin man whimpered in fright but not once did he avert his oculus from his former Quaker 's murderous stare. `` H-Harry is alive, Remus. I know what I have done was unforgivable but I really rue it. Please forgive me. ``

`` Because of your own selfishness, Lily and Epistle of James died, Sirius wasted twelve year of his life in Azkaban and Voldemort came back to living. I do n't think I can ever blank out that much to a lesser extent forgive. '' He paused for a while to give himself time to recover from those awful memories. `` Do you bonk why I have n't killed you yet ? ``

Wormtail shook his head in desperation. He knew it would be difficult to face his old supporter after what happened but he never realized that it would be this overwhelming.

`` I do n't want to toss off you yet because I want to top Sirius 's figure even after his last. I do n't want people to remember Sirius as a murdering traitor who betrayed his bestfriends. I want people to regard him as the gravid person he was -- - unlike you. ''

Wormtail flinched inwardly at his rough dustup but he could n't say anything in his defense. What Lupin said was true - he was a mutilate traitor who betrayed his best supporter, even endangered their son 's liveliness respective times. He did n't deserve to live but here he was, still existing while his good friend had fallen. Harry Potter had saved him before but maybe he should n't ingest.

`` You know why I have n't taken my own ugly life yet ? '' said Wormtail in a defeated tone.

Lupin looked at him in surprisal. He was not expecting this. `` Why ? ``

`` Because I owe Harry my life and I want to be there when he needs it. He might not, but just in case, I still want to do it so that I can finally pay my debt. '' stated Wormtail unfalteringly, his meaning not lost on Lupin.

`` Wait - did you say Harry is alive ? '' asked Lupin.

Just then, the doorway 's dungeon flew open up and revealed two teenage son and a lady friend who were slightly panting for hint as they rushed inside the palely lit office.

`` Professor, we have something to state -- - '' The three stopped suddenly when they noticed the scene before them.

`` Yes ? '' prompted lupine with one supercilium raised in a questioning stare.

The three adolescent looked unsure at one another before lander replied rather insolently. `` We did n't come here for you, Lupin. Where 's Professor Snape ? ``

The professor scrutinized the new arrivals carefully until something clicked on his judgment. `` Harry, you can cut the pretense now. I know. '' he stated and watched their reactions closely. It was a gamble but he was willing to lease the risk.

Devon and Callah stared childlike at him as if he had suddenly sprouted another head on his shoulders. The prof watched with a compounding of suspense and amusement as the two silently debated between themselves on what to say or do next. But nothing could have prepared him from Lander 's reaction. The boy casually waved his right helping hand and unceremoniously shot colorful sparks at him. The shock made him swag backwards and he became instantly horrified at the idea that he had miscalculated in his deductions. He raised his verge to demilitarise the boy but then he realized that the boy did not ingest his baton out. 'How could this be ?'he thought. Now that the initial blow had worn off, he also took bank bill of the fact that he did not experience any pain at all.

The others just smiled knowingly at him as if attacking a professor was a common natural event in that room. He glared at the scholar and summoned his most authoritative voice.

`` What was that for ? '' he asked Lander.

`` Sorry, Professor. That 's just to make trusted that you 're really who we think you are. One can never be too careful these days if you know what I mean. '' replied lander as he gave him a warm smiling. `` I knew it would not exact you long to figure that out. '' he added.

`` Actually, it was Ron and Hermione who gave me the melodic theme. So I take these early two are Ginny and Draco, am I right ? '' replied Lupin, his relief at being correct was very evident.

`` Fortunately, yes, or you would have found yourselves in big trouble now. That was a very serious hazard you took, Professor. '' said Ginny in mild reprimand.

`` Yeah. '' Lander agreed. `` And you can liberate the body-bind hex on Wormtail. He 's on our side now. He already volunteered to be turned over to the ministry after we finished the problem with Voldemort but as of now, he 's here to help oneself us. '' explained Lander.

`` What about Ginny and Dragon ? '' said Lupin as he removed the hex on Wormtail.

`` wellspring, they have n't really obliterate anyone yet so I guess the ministry will be indulgent with them. ``

`` And Snape knew of these program ? '' asked the surprised prof in amazement.

`` Yeah - both he and McGonagall knew. In fact, he helped us dream up this particularly clever scheme. '' said Ginny, grinning in amusement at the recollection of the usually feared Potions prof partaking in this charade.

`` Harry, we 're wasting time. We need to see Snape and McGonagall now ! '' said Draco as he checked his silver watch for the time.

`` Oh, I forgot ! Professor, Wormtail, I think you better arrive with us. There 's an urgent subject that we need to discuss right now. ``

`` Yes, I think we have and I think McGonagall and Snape are discussing Lavender 's prophecy right now. '' said lupine as he followed them to the Headmistress'office.

`` What prophecy ? '' asked Wormtail, eager to join the conversation now that he was convinced that he was rubber from Lupin 's wrath.

`` I 'm not so sure but McGonagall seemed very arouse. She mentioned something about it being the 'Lost divination'. ``

`` THE lost prognostication ! '' exclaimed Harry, Draco, Ginny and Wormtail at once that made Lupin very curious ... .very curious indeed as he allowed himself to run with the four extremely push individuals. Why was the the trip-up to the Headmistress'office taking so long ?


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`` The one with the power to vanquish the night Lord had come…and the iniquity Godhead will mark him as his equal, but he will have exponent the darkness overlord knows not ... and either must die at the bridge player of the other for neither can survive while the other survives ... A terrible thunderstorm would get in at the time when the net conflict shall be fought ... Seven loyal allies shall be with him ... but one will not survive ... The Dark Lord would appeal the spirits but the one would entrap their souls ... his servants shall be overcome ... he shall perish by his own brand ... and his remains shall reside at the serpent 's chamber till the end of fourth dimension ... The one with the world power to vanquish the night Almighty had come ... ''

The headmistress silently waited as the new comer read the transcript of the prophesy she had conjured as soon as they had arrived. Though she had always been disbelieving about the divination instructor, she had some reverence when it came to true prevision. From what she had witnessed, she could safely don that Lavender did not just come up with an luxuriant theory.

`` How the hell can we live when a 'terrible storm'will come up ? And who are the 'seven allies'? Stupid prophesy, ca n't it be more specific ? '' commented Draco moodily as he finished reading the prediction.

`` watch your language, Mr. Malfoy. '' said McGonagall sternly.

`` To be honest, I 'm more touch on about the 'invoking the spirits'character ... It sounds chilling. '' stated Ginny in cryptic thought.

Harry was unusually tacit as the others discussed the possibilities. He was more concerned about the identity operator of the person who shall not go the battle. Seven allies shall be with him ... therefore, they were people who were very close to him. Threfore, another close friend of his would be sacrificed again and be added to the climbing figure of fatal accident of war. Just another damn flesh ... He sincerely hoped he could foreclose it from happening but what if he could not ?

`` What do you call up, Harry ? ''

`` W-what ? '' Harry 's business line of intellection was broken and he immediately snapped to attention.

`` We 're discussing a very important issue here, ceramist. '' reminded Snape. `` We want to screw your opinion about what you 've heard at Mr. Zabini 's party. ``

`` Oh, that. '' Harry sighed heavily. Voldemort was making his move now and he was feeling very distracted. 'Great ... just groovy .'he thought grimly. `` Apparently, the death-eater parents of some Slytherins were too damn positive for ease. Voldemort is going to launch a nasty fire on the hotshot 's solemnisation of his supposed defeat -- making a mockery of the Ministry and of the parliamentary procedure and DA as well. ``

`` Maybe we should just hold over the celebration. '' suggested Wormtail. His bridge player clutching his head as if it was about to break.

`` It 's in two weeks clock time. Do we sustain enough clip to train for a counter-attack ? '' asked Lupin, his mouth set on a thin out line.

`` No but we can not expect for that 'terrible storm'to make out either. It just have to set its schedule. I want Voldemort and his army to be dead on the day that they are supposed to be. '' declared Harry stubbornly, determined to end this battle once and for all. He was tired of concealment. Tired of wearing Slytherin gown and not be able to roleplay Quidditch. And near of all, he missed Luna and his best friends.

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Harry, Ginny, Draco and Wormtail were now at the room of Requiments. While the monastic order members were holding a encounter, Harry had decided to call a conference of his own. It was time for the DA extremity to know the truth. It would be necessary for them to bed that he was still alive to give them Leslie Townes Hope and the military posture to fight in the forthcoming battle. He did not stimulate the time nor patience to spot who the 'seven Allies'were. But surely they would come from the DA or Order member only. They were the sole ones loyal to him at the moment considering that the rest of the wizarding world were still confused about what 's happening.

As he gripped his fake galleon tightly, he noticed the latent hostility in his three companions'faces.

`` Are you sure they would get ? They might call up it 's a prank. '' said Ginny apprehensively.

`` Are you sure you want Wormtail and I to connect you ? Somehow, I get the feeling that they wo n't be overjoyed with this. '' Draco stated the obvious.

Harry only rolled his eyes in exasperation before he replied. `` We 'll see. ``



Chapter 15 - Unity of opposition


`` We 'll see ... '' repeated Harry and a strange smile formed on his lips. He waved his hand ever slightly to his three fellow who were currently too meddlesome scaring themselves to note what he was doing. Then he laid his weary back on the cushion and waited patiently.

He did not have to expect long. A whisper of move was soon heard from behind the doorway then it opened so slowly that any lumpen person would blame it on a non-existent wind instrument. He could only make out the scheme of two forms though, both with their wands out and walking on their toes as if afraid to piddle the tiniest bit of sound. Chuckling softly to himself, he beckoned the two to disenchant themselves.

`` My, my ! I did n't know Helen Wills Moody has such an influence on you. '' he commented with a grin as the two showed themselves somewhat reluctantly.

`` Harry ? '' said Hermione as she approached him but Ron kept his baton pointed at Harry.

`` We need to be sure he 's really Harry. This could be another maw. '' he said resolutely. Hermione nodded her question in assent.

Harry almost laughed out loud when he saw that. Hermione used to be the careful one and Ron used to be, well, a niggling impulsive. But he could n't blame him for that since he was still sporting his tough disguise as of that moment.

`` Umm -- - Who is Grawp ? '' asked Hermione tentatively.

`` He 's Hagrid 's 'little'brother. '' Harry replied promptly.

`` What did I see when I looked into the Mirror of Erised ? '' asked Ron but his wand was not pointed at Harry anymore.

`` You saw yourself as heading Boy and Quidditch -- - ``

Harry did not get to finish his sentence since an fanatical bestfriend immediately took it upon herself to consecrate him a welcoming hug. `` HARRY ! ! ! ! ! ! I knew it 's you ! '' exclaimed Hermione, her eyes watering slightly at seeing her friend.

`` first mate ! ! ! ! Am so glad to see -- -- Where 's Ginny ? '' Ron also gave him a brotherly embracement but did not permissive waste time questioning him.

Harry 's gaze darted to the three perplexed figures who were now wondering why the new arriver had not reacted to their front yet but he did not reply.

`` Oh ! Luna will be sooo thrilled ! '' Hermione looked around and a scowl creased her cheek in an instant. `` Where 's Luna ? ``

`` Here. '' a lackadaisical part replied, her dirty blond, waist-length and straggly hair swaying softly as she strolled over to Harry 's side. Harry smiled at the young woman and held her hand tightly.

`` You did n't seem surprise. '' commented Hermione at the flavour of pure tranquillity on the girl 's face.

`` Why would I be ? '' replied the new girl nonchalantly as she became more preoccupied with Harry 's hair's-breadth. `` You know, hon, I think this rainbow tresses of yours is quite fascinating on you. It does n't attend good on Draco, though. His nerve is too blanch. ''

Both Hermione and Ron rolled their eyes at that but Harry could only hide his amusement as he noticed the feel of pure indignation on Draco 's face.

Neville soon followed Luna 's arrival. He had his wand out and Harry was impressed at the way he handled himself upon seeing him. Gone was the eternally nervous boy who could n't even wield to skreak during a delicate office. The boy who stood before him had the markings of a person who had entered a battle and won and would win again if the motive arises.

`` Hello, Harry. '' said Neville calmly as they shook their work force vigorously like two brother who had just found each early after a tremendous war and in a way, they were. `` I feel a bit apprehensive about the grounds why you are revealing yourself to us right now. It 's about Voldemort, is n't it ? '' he asked with a faint smile.

Harry looked at Hermione teasingly first before he replied. `` Unfortunately, yes. I wondered how long it would take for mortal to ask me that. '' Hermione blushed at the indirect source to her loser to direct the problem at hand but did not comment. Luna, on the other script, looked nonplussed.

`` See, Neville. You 're really smarter than you give yourself credit for. '' she said and she gave him a warm smile before returning to her review of Harry 's howling tresses.

Neville was later followed by the Weasley twins who came in as threaten death-eaters but could n't stop themselves from hooting loudly when they saw Harry in Lander 's getup. They quickly dispatched their hideous camouflage upon seeing Ron and Hermione sitting quite comfortably on the sofa.

`` Gee, Harry. I did n't know that when ace die, they became reincarnated like that. '' said George, feigning a look of astonishment and innocence while hanging on to his own flame-colored locks for dear life.

`` Remind me not to die, my beloved Twin Falls. That outrageous hair ! intimately be utterly than be mistaken for the ferret boy. '' agreed Fred, who was making a honest appearance of staring at Harry 's hair and squinting his eye in disgust. `` It would make a great joke, though. ``

At the corner of his eyes, Harry noticed Ginny was almost rolling to the floor with laughter while Draco was on the verge of strangling the Weasley twins. He decided that maybe now was not a good fourth dimension for the twins to exhibit their rather twisted sense of humor.

`` Yeah, it would. Where are the others ? '' he asked, eager to get this over with. It has been a long night and he wanted to rest.

Within a few minutes, the rest of the DA appendage arrived with the exception of Lavander who was still at the hospital wing. Some also disillusioned themselves. Some decided to be clever and threw dung dud inside before they entered much to the annoyance of the others who were already there. While some were too careless to go in without any means of protecting themselves in case it was a trap. Perhaps it was a estimable affair that the Weasley twins were too distracted to think of pranking those careless individuals by wearing their death-eater garb once more or they would have been scared senseless.

Harry motioned all of them to come finisher. He cleared his throat and before anyone could take off asking impertinent questions, he began his speech communication. `` Please heed carefully. All of you. I 'm not going to repeat what I have to say. I know that Luna had shown to some of you my latest encounter with Voldemort. Yes, he 's still alive. That bastard was too power-hungry to die that easily. The person you all saw cash in one's chips last year was actually Bellatrix Lestrange. '' He paused for a while and took a mysterious breath. What he was about to say next might be too nerve-wracking for everyone present tense. pit, to be honest, it even scared him ... a little.

`` The evil git has somehow gotten stronger and is currently under the delusion that he is indestructible just because he thinks I 'm dead. How primitive ! By the way, we found out that he is planning to declare his presence to the whole wizarding world by creating havoc during the jubilation of his opine licking. We 're not sure as shooting about the item yet but the world-wide approximation was that he and his thug would commence their terroristic human activity a workweek before the fete to build the tenseness, then it would culminate on the part of the celebration where Voldemort 's defeat would be reenacted. The blundering darkness Maker himself plans to construct an explosive appearance on the level, throw a few cruciatus and aveda kedavras on the ministry officials and proclaim himself as the new minister. '' He paused again to coup d'oeil at his listener 's reactions.

`` NOOOOOOOO ! ! ! ! ! '' exclaimed the Weasleys, clearly horrified at hearing a bare fraction of Voldemort 's design. The others were not doing any better as they digested the selective information that Harry had just given them.

Looking at their alarm face, Harry was almost gratified that he had some atypical rendezvous with the Dark-Lord-who-refused-to-die and his lowly minions. Sometimes too a great deal exposure to death-threats and undeniably evil nighttime lords had its good points too. It made one immune from shockingly routine emotions such as panic and panic.

`` What are we going to do now ? '' asked Neville once more.

Harry smiled at that. `` thoroughly interrogation. Once again, you 're showing the grading of a true warrior. '' Then, with a fragile discerning look at Ginny, Draco and Wormtail, he continued. `` If you can call back correctly, the sorting hat was very clamant about one matter - unity of all the theatre. Sad to say, that 's one of the affair that we had 'forgotten'to do due to our personal diagonal and unfriendly touch sensation towards certain hoi polloi from a nameless menage ... ''

`` Are you saying what I think you 're saying, Harry ? '' asked Ron incredulously.

`` You tell me, Ron. Just precisely what do you think I 'm saying ? '' said Harry without revealing anything.

Ron sighed heavily. `` You want us to be nice to the Slytherins. '' he closed his eyes as if the mere cite of the house was giving him wicked headache. Then he added as an after opinion. `` It 's alright, I guess. Some Slytherins are not that bad. ``

Harry nodded then just when all the others were pacified, he dropped the thunderclap. `` What about Malfoy and Wormtail ? ``

No one said a word.

Harry waited and twitched his brows slightly as he did so.

`` I beg your forgiveness ? '' Parvati ventured to break away the very uncomfortable silence.

`` Draco ? You call that bastard who corrupted our sis, Draco ? '' sputtered Ron furiously. `` Since when did he become your bestfriend ? ``

The twins just looked at Harry with an unfathomable expression.

`` You 're crazy to even think that mind. '' said Hermione, her eyes blazing with anger and disappointment.

`` No, he 's not. He 's superb. '' commented Luna, her eyes gazing dreamily at Harry.

`` It 's not that we do n't trust your judgment but do n't you think involving Malfoy and Wormtail would be suicidal on our part ? '' stated Ernie evenly.

`` Maybe we should just stick with the less demonic Slytherins. '' commented another.

Harry could see that Draco and Wormtail were wincing with every shock that the extremity were throwing at them.

`` The to a lesser extent diabolic Slytherins do n't roll in the hay enough about the nighttime Arts to aid our crusade. '' Harry casually replied and braced himself for more tearing reactions.

`` Is that enough reason to enlist the aid of the Prince of Darkness himself ? '' asked Ron heatedly.

Amazingly, Neville who had been still throughout the substitution, answered the head for Harry. `` Yes, it is. ``

More silence followed. The DA 's indecision was unnerving and Harry struggled to end it before it became uncontrollable.

`` Please bank me on this. Dragon and Wormtail have changed and they 're willing to serve us. They would ploughshare with us useful information on how the Death-eaters think and competitiveness. '' Harry could see that some were still unconvinced. Luna, sensing his temper rising, quickly took over.

`` Please be reminded that this war is not about petty larceny sign rivalries. We have already lost several good adept to the drear incline because of that. Anyone who decides to help us should be regarded as a Quaker and not as an opposition. '' said Luna, her dreamy expression was replaced with a steely determination and a tip of annoyance.

`` B-but Luna ... Wormtail was the one who betrayed Harry 's parents ? '' protested Hermione.

`` Do n't you think I know that ? You 're asking me the wrong interrogative. '' replied Harry impatiently. `` You should have got been asking me about the Lavender 's prediction and how it could avail us defeat Voldemort for the utmost time. ``

`` Sorry. '' said Hermione and lowered her caput in defeat.

`` Do you all agree to letting genus Draco and Wormtail in on this ? '' Noticing the others'discomfort with the idea, he added. `` feel, I 'm not asking you to be chummy with them. I 'm just requesting for a fair treatment befitting an ally. Alright ? ``

The others were still reluctant but nodded solemnly.

`` That 's good enough for now. '' said Harry and waved his hand to let out the three figures who were nervously awaiting the DA 's verdict.

Wormtail, stunned at being accepted, fainted on the spotlight. Draco stared directly at Ginny 's comrade and mouthed a silent apology and murmured a soft 'Thanks'to everyone while trying to uphold a semblance of gravitas to the Malfoy name. Ginny cried at being reunited with his brothers.

`` Now that we have overcome that particular obstacle, let me tell you about the plan that we have come up so far. The prophesy tells about a terrible storm that will pock the final battle, then Voldemort would evoke the spirits. Maybe Hermione could head the research for that one. I think I 'm supposed to immobilise their soulfulness but as of now, I have absolutely no theme on how it could be done. I want us to be machinate just in case he raises his Army from the dead. '' said Harry, speaking in a slow manner to take into account the others to steep everything.

`` lift his army from the dead ? '' asked a fearful Colin.

Harry grimly nodded his head.

`` When will the storm be ? '' asked Cho.

`` I do n't be intimate and I do n't care. Let the storm adjust to our schedule. '' replied Harry somewhat irritably. He was tired of that 'terrible storm'matter. Draco grinned at his chemical reaction.

`` So what 's the rest of the program ? '' asked Lee.

Harry resumed his solemn reflexion. `` The DA has to be divided. Some would stay to help the prof protect the castle against an plan of attack while some would come with me, Ginny, Draco and Wormtail to prepare for Voldemort 's takeover. Who would be brave enough to come with me ? ``

`` I 'm with you, mate. '' said Ron at once. `` I 'd better be there to assure that a sealed person would not be able to hex you when your back is turned. ``

`` Now, why would I dream of doing that, Ron ? '' said Draco, hurt at being unfairly accused. Ron only glared at him in return.

Harry groaned inwardly but refused to acknowledge the mildly antipathetic exchange. `` Who else ? ''

Several handwriting shoot up immediately but Harry only chose Luna, Hermione and Neville, the best fighters in the mathematical group. If they were going to bar Voldemort 's plan for the spread, the light side of meat needed the finest scrapper for that.

`` Hogwarts needs you more. '' he said then he turned to the four. `` large number some stuff. We 're going tonight. Our house heading will provide an ample excuse for our absence. ``

`` Where exactly are we going ? '' asked Ron.

`` To Snape Mansion of trend ! '' replied Harry and allowed himself a skanky grin at seeing their flabbergasted faces.




Chapter 16 - At the Snape sign


As their infantry touched the whole earth, the group immediately recoiled at the detestable mountain of what Snape claimed to be his home. Anyone inauspicious enough to enter would instantly make out it as a nighttime whizz 's haven. No dubiousness about that. There were no colorful portraits to deck the medium-size animation elbow room, only strange-looking things hovering above them. All the piece of furniture were covered with repulsive Snake skin and there were no comfortable chairs to sit on.

They had to nail down on the coldness, marble floor for that. The walls and roof were all fateful and their only informant of brightness was the dimly lit fireplace. The hideous statues guarding the gyrate staircase looked quick to devour any individual dopy enough to thread in its route. It would have been lupus erythematosus horrific if there were at least some welcoming motion from their host but, unfortunately, the unsmiling face of their server only heightened the already creepy atmosphere of the place.

`` You call this a house ? '' said the disgusted Dragon finally who expected the space to be somewhat similar to a regular wizard sign of the zodiac -- not as grandiose as Malfoy Manor but inhabitable at least.

`` Yes and I would appreciate it if you would keep your unsavoury remark to yourself. You 're not here for a holiday. '' reminded Snape in an even timber, his brass devoid of any emotion.

`` I think this topographic point is very interesting -- `` commented Harry much to the astonishment of everyone present and he could swear he chanced upon a faint hint of a smile on their host 's cheek. He also heard some awful insinuations regarding his commonwealth of judgement but he just shrugged it off. That was a formula reaction to his comment anyway.

`` For the welfare of those who can not hold up a bit of uncomfortableness, let me assure you that the rooms upstairs are quite satisfactory and perfect with all the necessary conveniences. '' said Snape in a tone that suggested that he take those kind of people very weak in fiber.

`` This definitely makes Dog Star'house warm and favorable in comparison. '' whispered Ron to anyone who would care to listen.

`` And this is the Training elbow room. '' said Snape as he led them to a mysterious opening that revealed an even more daunting way filled with respective equipments that made even Wormtail shiver with fright.

Ron surveyed the scattered equipments with great apprehension. `` Harry, are you really certain we want to do this ? This looks more like a torture Chamber to me. ``

`` Weasley, if you do n't keep your sassing shut, you will find that these dick could do worse than torture your already battered mental capacity. '' Snape glared at Ron who promptly shut his mouth to avoid risking his wrath.

`` I wonder what this niggling thing does ... '' commented Neville as he stared curiously at a small article that looked like a harmless old hat.

`` Would you like to line up out, Mr. Longbottom ? '' said Snape with an ugly smirk on his face, clearly daring the boy to do something foolish.

Neville eyed the dirty old hat anxiously but to everyone 's surprisal, he met the prof 's twit gaze and returned the favor. `` Yes, I believe I would, Professor. '' With that, he bravely shoved the clause on top of his question, expecting the worst.

Hermione and Ron exchanged disturbed glances but Draco, Ginny and Luna just watched Neville with growing fascination.

Neville glanced one more at the professor and gave him a half-smile as he waited for whatever was to fall.

Snape 's saying was odd. He sneered at the boy but did not voice out any sarcastic comment that he never seem to run out of.

Harry saw this exchange and smiled inspite of himself. Neville was no longer the fumbling, clumsy and accident-prone boy that he used to be but perhaps the Potions prof had been too pre-occupied to notice it.

Suddenly, the hat slid down to fully cover Neville 's nerve then it constricted the neck part in such a way that would make the wearer lose oxygen within a short span of time.

Most of the viewer panicked and hastily tried to withdraw the nefarious hat but to no help.

Snape stopped them with an intensely low temperature glare. `` You better learn this carefully. '' he informed them. Then he barraged Neville with a serial of annoying questions that if answered truthfully, the hat would loosen a little to render him time to respire but if answered dishonestly, it would tighten some more until a deliquium choking sound could be heard from inside it. Finally, Snape seemed to be satisfied and removed the hat with a spell that not one of the educatee recognized.

Wormtail immediately ran to the boy whose look was already turning purple from lack of air. He quickly performed some spells on him and ordered him to rest for a while.

`` This is definitely a torture chamber. '' said Ron in a shut up tone.

Hermione and Ginny were still too appalled to comment. Even genus Draco, who had lived in a nighttime ace'house all his life, seemed unnerved by what he saw. Only Harry and Luna seemed to withdraw the incident in stride.

`` Now I know why he turned out to be that way. '' said Luna as she eyed Professor Snape with sympathy.

`` What - abnormally ruthless and anti-social git ? '' said Harry jokingly.

`` Why did you that ? You could have killed him ! '' exclaimed Hermione angrily to the Potions Master.

Snape smirked at her. `` Granger, for individual who 's supposed to be the chic bookman at Hogwarts, you 're displaying a disgustingly low ability to perceive some matter. That 's what you 're here for - to acquire and translate the nighttime nontextual matter - and I 've just given you a demonstration. '' He paused to think the sickening clause that fell on the footing. `` This is a 'Constrictor'. As what you just witnessed, it will force the wearer to reveal any information asked of him and if the person 's too stubborn to comply, the hat would tighten itself until the person can no longer catch one's breath. Only someone skilled with the iniquity Arts could dispatch it from the wearer 's straits. ``

`` So, basically, it 's just like the Veritaserum ? '' asked Neville who had just recovered.

`` Yes, Mr. Longbottom, but unlike the Veritaserum which takes a total month to prepare and does n't physically harm the drinker, the 'Constrictor'is more accessible and effective due to the excruciating pain it induces. '' Snape then regarded Neville with a little deference. `` I must intromit that I 'm imprint with how prospicient you were able to last painful sensation. Others usually panic and die from asphyxiation within a minute or two. ``

Others looked at Neville with increased respect. He was at it for Sir Thomas More than fifteen minutes.

`` P-Professor, is there a way to go around that matter ? '' asked Ginny timidly.

`` There 's always a way to go around anything ... any spell even except the killing curse and it all boils down to MIND ascendancy which I 'm about to learn you today if there are no more irrelevant questions. '' said Snape in his usual charming manner.

No one commented.

And so the rigorous breeding began ...

The daily natural process would usually start with a few minutes under the Cruciatus curse word -- Snape 's and Wormtail 's delightful way of waking them up -- then they had to try to ride out under the 'Constrictor'as long as medically possible. This was immediately followed by drinking a few drops of Veritaserum -- Snape said that if they gradually consumed a declamatory amount of that potion, they would be immune to its effects. Of course, an Occlumency object lesson was also included in their casual pane of 'mind-strengthening exercise'. Then, after being severely battered and abused, that 's the lonesome time that they will be allowed to chew on a dusty objet d'art of plain bread and a shabu of water.

`` That will groom you to survive if worse comes to worst. Do you think the shadow Creator is in the substance abuse of feeding his captives ? '' spat Snape impatiently when Ron foolishly tried to complain about the short food supply.

After the skanky meal, if one could ring it a meal, Snape and Wormtail would film turns placing them under the Imperius Curse until they could throw it off instantaneously. Then, the oh-so-merciful trainors would accord them the opulence of an hour or two of rest which was not very relaxing at all since they had to read voluminous chapters about the 'Characteristics and military action of a Dark Wizard'.

The 'rest'would soon be followed by another disgusting repast. Then at exactly eight o'clock, Mad-Eye Moody would arrive to excruciate ... err..train them some more about the strategy and tactic of Muggle Dueling just in case they were disarmed and had to resort to hand-to-hand combat.

By the end of the day, the prisoner err ... trainees would be too exhausted to care about anything but sleep which was limited to five hours only until they would be awakened again by the Cruciatus Curse.

And that was how they spent the unhurt week.

On the eighth day, they were pleasantly surprised to hear that Wormtail and Snape had to devolve to Hogwarts for a poor meeting. They were even more enthral to find out that they had the time off and they could do whatever they want as long as they stay within the hall and never enter the 'Training Room'. To top it all off, Snape had conjured some comfortable death chair so that they could eat properly on the dining table. They were provided with a very scrumptious meal that seemed foreign somehow after being used to having goose egg but stale bread and water.

`` I wonder what 's going on. '' said Ron as he helped himself to a tidy helping of the dishes lavishly laid on the table.

Hermione eyed the food warily before she replied. `` Maybe they poisoned the nutrient ... or maybe they were just testing us if we could control our hunger in nominal head of this feast. Remember what we read about how the black minds operate ? ``

Ron and Draco choked on their food for thought when they heard Hermione 's statement. Neville spat whatever morsel was left in his mouth and Ginny promptly stopped eating. Unsure of what to do, they just stared forlornly at the wondrous spread in front of them, wishing they were back at Hogwarts where they could eat to their heart 's depicted object without fear of any sneaky maneuvers.

`` Hey, what 's wrong ? '' asked Harry after seeing their expressions.

He and Luna had decided to expend the morning together to explore the house, talk about some stuff and well - whatever. They were making up for lost time and they just stopped for lunch.

No one said anything.

Harry and Luna took their rump and started to fill their plates.

Still no one said anything.

`` Why are n't you eating ? Is there a job ? '' asked Luna when she noticed that the others were not even touching their food.

`` Umm ... We have some mental reservation about this meal. We 're thinking that maybe it 's poisoned or something. '' replied Hermione weakly. The others murmured their own suspicions about the motif behind the kind gesture.

To their surprise, Harry and Luna laughed.

`` Oh, is that all ? I thought it was something bad. '' said Harry.

`` Did n't Professor Snape Tell you ? '' said Luna.

`` Tell what ? '' asked Ginny.

`` That they are going to cave in us a practical test tonight and if we perform to their touchstone, we could go back to Hogwarts tomorrow. '' replied Harry.

`` Oh ! '' muttered Hermione and Ginny softly.

`` WHY DID YOU TELL US ? '' ranted Ron as he shoved as much food as possible down his throat.

`` fountainhead, you asked ... '' said Harry, confused by Ron 's reaction.

`` Hmp ! I did n't desire to know. '' said Ron.

`` Why not ? '' asked Neville curiously.

`` causa now I wo n't be able-bodied to enjoy the afternoon at all. I would be too occupy worrying about that dreadful exam. '' said Ron wearily. `` Who knows what those evil psyche have in store for us ? ``

`` Do n't worry Weas - Ron ... .No one 's going to die. '' said Draco, grinning wickedly at him.

Everyone just groaned and continued eating.

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The afternoon passed too quickly for the radical 's liking. As expected, no one was able to relax upon learning what they were about to do that night. rightfield after luncheon, the group practiced what they learned and tried to recollect all the details that Snape had imparted to them.

By nighttime time, the latent hostility was already at its high-pitched point. Every footling thing seemed to get on their nerves. Only Harry and Luna were oblivious to everything around them. They were so engrossed on their own little earth while the others were almost tearing each early 's throats.

`` WHERE THE HELL ARE THEY ? '' yelled an tempestuous Ron.

`` HOW THE Scheol SHOULD WE KNOW ? WE 'RE ALL HERE ! '' yelled an also nettled Dragon. The suspense was too much for him too.

`` IF YOU TWO DO N'T STOP, I 'M GOING TO swearing YOU ! '' screamed Hermione at the top of her lungs while Neville vainly tried to pacify her.

`` PETRIFICUS TOTALUS ! '' shouted Ginny and Dragon and Ron immediately froze on the spot.

`` Hey, that 's uncalled for ! '' said a crimson Neville as he removed the swearing on Draco and Ron.

Ginny glared at him. `` amercement ! '' She was about to run to her room when something caught her attention.

POP !

POP !

POP !

Three cloaked pattern appeared on the other side of the way.

Ginny was frozen on the spot. Another pop ... .and then another ... and another ....

`` AAAAAHHHH ! ! ! ! DEATH-EATERS ! ! ! ! '' she yelled immediately and started attacking the intruders.

The others in the group quickly spun around and joined the engagement. Soon, the topographic point was sizzling with colorful sparks and electrifying condemnation. Jets of light were grazing each of their skins, wounding them but they just ignored it.

`` CRUCIO ! '' shouted one cloaked image and hit Neville but he was already used to the nuisance. He managed to disembarrass himself by quickly sending a strong stunning spell to the figure.

Ron and Hermione produced a very mightily shell charm to deflect mild curses while sending fireballs to the opposition. Draco tackled a nearby death-eater who was trying to attack Ginny. No one even got near Harry and Luna due to the immense world power that they were radiating.

Suddenly, individual summoned several 'Constrictors'and charmed it to seize all the educatee but the hats never even lasted a minute on their capitulum. And the students had enough horse sense to continue firing magical spell while struggling to break liberate from the 'Constrictors'.

The battle became even more than acute as more Unforgivables were hurled unrelentingly by the enemies. The group, sensing that they were dangerously outnumbered, disillusioned themselves to even the betting odds. But they were disgruntled when they noticed that the foeman could still sense their comportment and were even able to remove the charm.

`` Luna, Ginny, Hermione, combine your strengths to hold fast the opposition when I give you the signal. '' yelled Harry while wandlessly sending three dark-cloaked figures flying to the wall, knocking them unconscious. To his early English, Neville, Ron and Draco were also ferociously attacking the foeman. They managed to incapacitate five more unwanted visitant.

prat their back, a number of death-eaters were preparing to throw away a powerful enchantment at the boys but Luna quickly saw it and launched a magic spell of her own. Harry followed it up by a disarming and stunning turn then he levitated all the enemy to one side of the room.

At Harry 's signal, the girls simultaneously conjured a magical roach to bind the fallen intruders to prevent them from escaping.

Soon, several trespasser disapparated, leaving only the unconscious mind ones behind. The smoke started to clear out, giving the mathematical group a clear sight of their surroundings. The table was smashed and the staircase was broken. There were dribble of line on the floor and some furnitures were reduced to ashes. Snape 's menage was a deal ! But they had managed to get 15 opposition, not bad.

Harry looked at his friends and noticed some underage burns and unsightly combat injury but otherwise, they were all powerful.

`` Why did n't Snape and the others come ? Do you consider we 've been setup ? '' asked Hermione.

`` I do n't eff. '' replied Harry simply then tensed again as he heard several consecutive audio of hoi polloi apparating.

Everyone immediately pointed their sceptre to the focus of the sound expecting another encounter.

`` Merlin ! What happened here ? '' yelled a comrade voice.

It was President Arthur Weasley, minister of religion of trick, and he was accompanied by Professor McGonagall and Madam Pomfrey.

`` DAD ! '' Ron and Ginny ran to hug their father at once.

`` Poppy ! Quick ! '' said the Headmistress and madam Pomfrey quickly tended to the leap figures.

`` We 've been attacked by death-eaters, Professors. I think Snape set us up. '' said Hermione.

The Headmistress suddenly looked confused for a here and now then her centre lit up in understanding. `` Oh, I assume you passed your exam ? ``

`` psychometric test ? What mental test ? Did n't you hear, prof, we 've been attacked ! '' exclaimed Ron who was finding it difficult to dig why the schooltime nurse chose to see to the injuries of the opposition first.

`` No, you were not attacked. Let me show up you. '' said the Headmistress and she used her baton to give away the faces of the intruders.

The group was stunned. They were all Order appendage !

`` I think professor Snape and I had a slight mistaking. When he told me that you shall be tested this night, I assumed that it would be quite similar to an ordinary practical mental testing. I never thought that he had a different idea in mind. But I admit his plan was clever. You were caught incognizant yet you were capable to handle the situation to your advantage. '' explained the Headmistress. `` And without any John R. Major hurt, I see. You did well. ''

Chester A. Arthur Weasley chuckled softly. `` I think our member need to trail too. Imagine seven youngster beating them ! ``

`` So, Professors, are we going back to Hogwarts tomorrow ? '' asked Harry who was the first base to recoup from the shock.

`` Certainly. Especially now that several Order members have to spend some time at the infirmary backstage. '' replied the Headmistress. Then she addressed the unanimous group in a low voice. `` Kindly try to teach them a thing or two, will you ? I never imagined them to suffer this terribly. It 's really humiliating ! ``

`` Of course, Professor. It will be a pleasure ! '' replied the group with suspicious grinning pasted on their faces.

`` Hah ! May I have the joy of WAKING Snape up ? '' said Ron, his eyes twinkling with anticipation.

`` I would be delighted to prepare their repast. '' commented Hermione with a roundabout grin.

The parson and Headmistress were puzzled but the relief of the radical just roared with laughter.

Chapter 17 - Danger at Slytherin mansion


`` I hope you 're not seriously contemplating on putting 'that'plan into action. '' said Harry nonchalantly as he watched his bestfriend stealthily approaching the still departed Potions Master with wand poised in mid-air, quick to awake him up from his deep slumber through a well-placed cruciatus curse.

Ron groaned and quickly lowered his scepter. `` And why not ? He used to do it to us during our training. '' He mumbled though without much conviction.

`` Well, might I remind you that Snape had a plausible excuse for doing so and you, considering that he 's still lying unconscious and at the clemency of a relentless mediwizard, are not in the spot to do so. '' replied Harry lazily as if he was explaining a thoroughly childlike lesson to a juicy minor. `` Besides, performing an unforgivable is a sure way to get into Azkaban. ``

Ron paled instantly and hastily hid his verge. He sighed. `` You 're no fun. ``

Harry laughed softly. `` We can do fun things later after we finish Voldemort off. ``

`` Do n't be so damn confident. '' said a weak and muffled voice.

The two immediately turned to where the auditory sensation came from and were not so surprise to see the Potions schoolmaster struggling to get up from the infirmary bed despite lady Pomfrey 's strict instruction that he was not supposed to do so.

Harry 's eyes darkened slightly. `` Please, do n't be so anathemise pessimistic. ''

Severus Snape stared hard at the two male child before glaring at Harry. `` I 'm just being realistic. ``

`` You do n't believe we could do it ? '' challenged Harry with a startling frigidness in his voice.

The professor seemed to feel it too for he replied in a more cautiously mode. `` I do. I just do n't want you to make a pernicious mistake of underestimating the foe. ``

Harry visibly relaxed and unclenched his fist. `` Fine. I wo n't ''

The professor nodded in understanding and closed his eyes as if he just woke up to give his popular opinion on that particular topic and now that he was finished, he wished for cipher but to generate to his peaceful respite.

Harry and Ron reluctantly continued keeping watch on the hospitalized Order penis while struggling to finish all preparation that they have missed while they were away. Ron kept grumbling about the unfairness of the situation but wisely stayed away from delicate topics like expiry and destruction. It was bad enough that it was the flavor of the month of the schoolhouse 's gossip network without discussing it during their relaxation behavior time. In fact, he would rather avoid it if possible.

brothel keeper Pomfrey eyed the two son impatiently as they went on with their sempiternal chatter of Quidditch, stark professor and inequitable piece of work load but she struggled to defend a quiet facade as she went on with her work. Normally, she would never let them stay but the raise alert floor forced her to tolerate their comportment in the hospital wing. She had to take that she needed aid to secure the safety of her patients if ever the demand arises.

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Devon and Callah coolly made their way to the Slytherin keep hoping that nobody was around when they arrive. They just got back from their training and they were currently not in the mood to be pestered by snoopy housemates. Unfortunately for them, the most officious ones were still at the common room and immediately looked at their instruction as they entered the space. They eyed the newbie suspiciously and their stance clearly implied that they needed a very convincing explanation.

`` Where were you ? '' demanded Blaise, his wand held at the side, ready to strike if their reply proved unsatisfactory.

`` Did n't Snape tell you ? He made us do some horrible undertaking to clear up for our incompetence in his class. '' replied Devonshire coolly, immediately reaching for his wand. He did not like Blaise 's arrogant timber and he knew the git was just itching to instal index over them.

`` With the Gryffindors ? '' asked Blaise in a malevolent tone.

`` Definitely not. What a weirdo idea ! Snape would never subject to such utter degradation. '' stated Devon evenly.

`` That 's what he told us. We knew better. '' smirked Pansy as she too eyed Devon and Callah disdainfully. `` Who are you ? '' She asked with such finality that the two became upset at once but tried hard not to designate it.

`` Are you insinuating something, C. Northcote Parkinson ? '' queried Callah with the same jeering tone to conceal her nervousness.

`` Our connections checked all Wizarding schooltime all over the cosmos and not one confirmed your registry in their school. So I 'm asking you one last clip -- Who the hell are you ? '' Blaise 's baton was now pointed at them. The others quickly followed. It seemed that they were not in the modality to play games tonight.

'Damn ! Where 's Harry when you need him ?'thought Draco while staring at the grim formula of his housemates. Four against two was not a bad odd for them but this was quite untimely. They could not afford to fumble their cover so near to the final face-off. It would destroy their plan !

`` Maybe they made a misapprehension, big deal. It happens, you know. '' replied Callah in a weak endeavour to salvage the situation.

`` Yeah. '' Devon readily agreed. `` And if you do n't have any former relevant things to ask us, we 're going to sleep now. ``

`` Oh, no, you do n't. Petrificus Totalus ! '' shouted Blaise. Devon and Callah quickly rolled out of the way and formed a cuticle to protect themselves.

Pansy, Crabbe and Goyle quickly hauled their own hexes at them but none came in link with their target.

`` Is this how you treat your housemates ? '' drawled Devonshire as if he found their efforts too novice for his taste.

`` No, only for traitors. '' said Blaise and sent another sinewy expletive at them but the two were just too fast.

`` Maximus Illusionus Reverso '' uttered a familiar interpreter from behind Devon and Callah.

The two immediately froze. They knew that part. It used to haunt their nightmares and now it seemed that the incubus had come on-key. The public figure slowly stepped away from the shadow and surveyed the disbelieving faces of the so-called 'traitors'of the Slytherin House. His long, silvery blond whisker swaying lazily only added to their horror. His wand was pointed at them and the cane with a serpent carved on the handle was held loosely by his other hand.

It was Lucius Malfoy ... as menacing as ever ... and he was looking at them with so much loathing that the two knew they were in a very delicate position.

Lucius turned to look at his young comrade and gave them a look of utter disgust. `` How miserable ! I 've wasted so much time in education you and you could n't even defeat two -- -- - `` His scepter almost fell as he noticed the Christ Within emanating from the 'traitors'as they gradually reverted to their original appearances.

`` Malfoy ! ``

`` Weasley ! ``

The four young opponent gasped in surprisal while Dragon and Callah cringed inwardly at the close at hand danger. The game was up and all they could do now was to grin, bear it and try to escape unscathed.

`` Well, well. What do we give birth here ? It seems that the nighttime Lord is correct once again. '' stated Lucius coldly while shooting daggers at his own son.

`` H-he knew ? '' asked Ginny wearily.

`` Of course. When Draco and Peter failed to return to the Manor that night, he knew. He just did not realize that you 'd be gooselike enough to go back to Hogwarts. Surely, you do n't believe that this school could offer you protection from the Dark Lord 's ire. '' sneered Lucius. `` Fortunately, Blaise here was able to provide us with a rather interesting info about three questioning transferees at Slytherin House. It did not take much long to figure out that you, genus Draco and putz were those three. '' He appeared very pleased with himself for his clever implication.

Draco glanced at Ginny, grateful that her brass did not betray any chemical reaction on the mistake on Lucius'interpretation of result. With an almost imperceptible nod of his head, the two started to run out of the mutual room but immediately suspend on their racetrack when they heard the evil laugh or Voldemort 's right hand.

`` How silly can you get ! Certainly, we sealed the common room after you came in. Do n't fool yourself into thinking that you 're too authoritative to be taken live. '' said another intimate vox.

It was Macnair - another Death-eater ! The man was followed by another dark-robed figure. Draco and Ginny paled instantly. They did not recognize the third man but he must be another death-eater to be in the company of Lucius and Macnair. 'Probably a new military recruit .'they thought in dismay.

`` The Headmistress would notice the hitch in the wards if you attack us now. '' declared Ginny bravely.

Lucius stared malevolently at the young duad while his two comrade only laughed at her declaration. The other four were just enjoying the show, clearly surefooted that Draco and Callah had no means to escape especially with three adult ace in their side.

`` We have no intention of explaining our intricate methodologies to your sapless minds but rest assured that we could kill you in peace without anyone outside this room being the wiser. ``

`` I 'm your son. '' stated Draco simply, vainly hoping that the fact would make the older man lenient on them.

`` You ? An thankless and traitorous bastard who apparently had no pricker on his body to carry on the phratry tradition ! No, thank you. I 'm quite gallant to say that I have no son. '' retorted Lucius viciously that Dragon flinched at his cruel words.

`` sept tradition ? What 's that - to be a slave to a raving madcap half-blood who acts like he owned the world but can not even defeat a one-year-old infant ? '' shouted Draco angrily. He felt Ginny 's hand reached for his in an attempt to calm him down but he refused to budge. `` Groveling at the shadow master 's boggy feet, Falco columbarius ! Have you no self-worth at all ? ``

`` CRUCIO ! '' Lucius exclaimed but he was astonished when the magic spell that used to make water his son beg for clemency did not birth a lasting issue anymore.

`` Surprised ? '' Draco gloated at the look of surprise on his founding father 's face.

`` Stupefy ! '' yelled Blaise, queer, Crabbe and Goyle at once but Draco and Ginny deftly dodged the curses and sent their own, careful to aim some of their oath on the plebeian room doorway to force it open.

Macnair ran towards Ginny and hurled a conjunctivitis curse at her but missed by a mere centimeter. The former death-eater conjured a very powerful spell that blasted a nearby bulwark

Lucius carefully assessed the situation and sensed that the two were to a greater extent equip for a small fry showdown like this one. Swiftly, he unearthed a magical roach from the confidential pocket of his cloak and expertly whipped the two treasonist. The two were fast but it was very difficult to avoid all the hexes and the rope at once.

`` Ahh ! '' yelled Ginny as the tip of the rope violently came in inter-group communication with her wand arm. rakehell started to ooze from the impoverished cutis and burned so terribly that her cursing ability began to dwindle. Draco saw this too and tried to hatch her but a curse sent him flying to a nearby rampart making him vulnerable for another attack.

`` Destructo ! '' screamed Pansy and aimed it at Draco but before the swearing could hit him, Ginny had screamed `` Accio Draco '' almost desperately.

`` remove this ! '' shouted Lucius as he struck the two with the party whip.

It hit Draco squarely on the back as he covered his dolorous girlfriend and the wand fell from his hand from the excruciating hurting that followed. The shock made him cough up for breathe and was horrified when he saw blood coming out of his sass. He stared at Ginny and saw that she too was having some trouble in breathing.
He tiredly reached for his wand and braced himself for another attack. He forced himself to face their attackers and projected a brave front.

`` What now ? '' he smirked and tried to act as vexation as ever. He refused to hold them the satisfaction of seeing him beg for mercy. Even another whipping that crossed his chest and made him cough up more blood did not wipe the smirk from his face. 'Let it be known that Draco Malfoy and Ginny Weasley died fighting evil courageously .'he thought, resigned to the hopelessness of the situation.

As if sensing his morbid opinion, embraced him tightly and whispered weakly. `` D-do n't give up. There 's still hope ... '' She then gripped the galleon tightly and hoped that supporter would get in soon.

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The read/write head Boy and caput fille have just finished making the last round for that night and were ready to return to their respective dormitories when they felt the familiar burning sensation from their sac. They paled immediately when they saw who was in trouble.

`` Quick ! If genus Draco and Ginny needs service, then the spot must be very grave ! '' exclaimed Hermione as she dragged Ernie to the Slytherin mutual room only to be blasted away by an invisible wall that hindered them from coming in.

`` It ... is ... very ... .grave ! '' agreed Ernie as he struggled to get up from his graceless fall.

Hermione nodded and was vaguely aware of former DA members being hurled to the ground by an invisible force.

`` Whoever was in there put up a right ward to inhibit us from entering the elbow room. '' commented Padma Patil who was one of the Holocene epoch dupe of the unseeable force.

`` Yes and I know Harry 's not in there so we really need to wield uttermost campaign to recrudesce the barrier. Maybe the Fireball proficiency could work if we simultaneously barrage the door with it. '' said Hermione.

`` How do you know Harry 's not in there ? '' asked Seamus. Hermione rolled her eyes at the seemingly cockeyed query but chose to hold her lingua in handicap.

`` Because combine me, if Harry 's in there, Ginny and Dragon wo n't be having this trouble. Besides, I know that he and Ron are at the hospital wing to take in over the patients. '' she replied as politely as she can. `` Why do n't you inform the Headmistress of the situation while we try to break down the threshold ? '' suggested Hermione to which Seamus quickly agreed.

Hermione, Ernie, Neville, Padma, Anapurna, and Colin quickly formed fireball and hurled it at the door at the same time. At first gear, they thought it did not work but after a few more minutes, a small yap formed on the room access.

`` At the rate we 're going, it would be lucky if we could spread out it before aurora. '' whined Parvati as her powerhouse started to pass around. The others were inclined to gibe but could not do much but hold on and question what the hell was taking the others so long to respond to the call.

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Harry and Ron were fussy playing genius 's Chess when they felt the burning sensation in their pocket. Both immediately took out the fake galleon but with unlike reactions. Ron quickly got up and started to run but Harry held him off.

`` Why ? That 's my baby ! '' exclaimed Ron and tried to break discharge from the iron hold of his bestfriend.

`` I know but they 've been trained well. They should learn how to grapple. Our responsibility is to hold the patient role. What if mortal attacks them while we 're out ? They 're quite defenseless and the rescript could turn a loss the most muscular and intimate members if we act rashly. '' stated Harry calmly but he knew his account was falling into deaf ears.

Ron glared at him. `` That 's my sister ! I need to help her. If you do n't want to help then fine ! Deal with it ! ``

`` It 's not just a whim and you know that. '' said Harry coldly but relented when he noticed the flavour of desperation on Ron 's nerve. `` Look, I 'm sure the others will aid them quickly enough. But for now, we need to guard them. If there 's an attack, then this is where we are most needed. ``

Ron still did not seem convinced. Harry sighed heavily. `` All right, if I sense that they could not treat it, we 'll go together. Okay ? ``

Ron reluctantly agreed and they continued with the plot although Ron was still too pre-occupied to hold open his focussing. He was continually fidgeting nervously and his eyes were darting from side to side as if waiting for something.

`` Ron ! ``

`` What ? ``

`` Do n't be paranoid ! ``

`` I am not paranoid ! ``

`` Yes, you are ! ``

`` No ! ``

`` If you do n't mind keeping your voice down ... The patients need catch one's breath, you know. '' stated Madam Pomfrey irritatedly.

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As the intensity level of the ball of fire diminished, so was the liveliness of the brave withstander. They were fully aware that every minute counts and it only takes a few seconds for the killing hex to be cast. Whatever was happening inside, they just hoped that Ginny and Draco could dilly-dally long enough to get around down the barriers.

`` We 're coming ... we 're coming ... .hold on ! '' chanted Hermione furiously as if the mere mention of her cerebration could make it do true. But her courage started to go bad as the Ernie 's bolide started to flicker dangerously. Only Neville 's and hers were still glimmering proudly but they knew their long suit was beginning to fade too.

Hermione snuck a coup d'oeil at the door and was dismayed to receive that the dent was still too small. She glanced at the tired material body of Ernie, Parvati and Padma trying to regain their strength and gripping their galleons tightly. She gestured for Neville to let go for a piece and they, too, called for avail. After catching a few breathes, the five conjured fireballs again for a lack of more effective things to do.

Luna, still in her gown and looking as if she just rolled out of her bed, ran to Hermione 's English and taking her cue from the old young lady, she conjured her own but instead of an ordinary one, hers took the pattern of a flying dragon that swallowed all the other fireball before forming into a very powerful flaming sword. She fearlessly held the steel and traced the doorway until it fell on the ground, effectively startling all those inside into inaction.

All the DA penis ran inside, with scepter ready for battle and seemed slightly disappointed to find exclusively three death-eaters and just four untried stupid followers inside the dark and eerie coarse room. They noticed the two unconscious figures lying on the basis and all of them only had one matter in judgement as they glared with utter detestation at their perennial enemies -- - 'It 's payback clip !'

`` What the -- - `` cry out Blaise but was quickly shut off by a furious paralyzing spell from Ernie while Neville, Hermione, and Luna took reward of the element of surprise and quickly stunned the three adult ace.

Padma and Annapurna evidently enjoyed hexing fairy for being an obnoxious bitch who took pride in spreading malicious rumour about anyone outside her house while Crabbe and Goyle ran cowardly out of the room to merlin-knows-where.

Professor McGonagall appeared with Seamus a few minute of arc later, a little disoriented at the sudden turn of issue but was quite relieved to find Ginny and Draco had some injuries but were still alive.

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`` Harry ! The others are also calling us ! Are n't we going to do anything ? '' Ron was almost hysterical now as he stared at the continous blinking of the prescribed DA galleons with different figure for each blink but with similar location.

Harry frowned and started to worry too but this was something that he must learn to do according to Dumbledore. He must get word to trust that others were also capable of defending themselves and it should not always be his job to make unnecessary the day. But Ron was liberate to do as he wishes ...

`` You may go and facilitate them Ron. '' he stated and averted his eyes from the piercing glare of his bestfriend.

`` You really do n't be after to facilitate, do you ? '' yelled Ron angrily.

`` I 'm trying to make them strong. ``

`` How 's letting them die pee-pee them unassailable ? ``

`` THEY ARE NOT going TO -- - `` Harry 's intelligence were stuck on his throat as he noticed various people hastily approaching the hospital wing led by the Headmistress who was carefully levitating the battered and bloodied bodies of two individuals onto the vacant beds. Madam Pomfrey became immediately worried and went to recall some healing potion and pain-relievers from her medicament rack. She quickly administered therapeutic as soon as the bodies were settled.

Ron, after the shock at seeing the wound, took one facial expression at his sister 's condition ( never mind the other ) and his expression darkened immediately. He glared ferociously at Harry and before anyone could do anything else, his bottled anger and frustration came out in the form of one very strong punch on the guilt-stricken face of the-boy-who-lived.

`` BASTARD ! '' he spat angrily and walked off.
Author 's Note : Hey, sorry for the late update for chapter 17. It 's just that I 've been very busy with employment that sentence. Anyway, I 've already fixed the problem with Chapter 16 so if any of you have not read it properly yet, you may do so now. By the way, I think there will be only two or three more chapters left.

Thank you very much for reading and please continue to review. Thanks again !


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Chapter 18 - Too smarting to notice the Obvious


'Bastard !'

The horrifying speech sound echoed in Harry 's auricle as he stared at the abrupt departure of his bestfriend followed by Hermione, probably to find out out what was amiss. No one would have guessed that he felt anything but incredulity at his friend 's burst as he struggled inwardly to prevent the inherent aptitude to lash back from surfacing beneath his calm exterior. To others, he just appeared befuddle and a little unnerved by the situation.

`` What 's that all about ? '' asked McGonagall as she scrutinized his facial expression for any sign but the stony face of the boy revealed nothing.

`` Maybe he was just upset, Professor. '' He replied calmly. What he definitely did not need right then was maternal advise from the people present. He was sure that such a little misunderstanding did not merit a good Order and DA meeting. There were matter that he had to separate out on his own. He noticed that Luna was just staring directly at him for a reasonableness that he could not fathom in his stream state of mind but maybe he was just being paranoid. 'Was I mistaken ?'he thought. 'But how could we possibly hope to face a war if we did not believe in each other 's capability ? It would all moil down to me…and it was not fair ! I could n't possibly pull through them all from peril even if I already became powerful. perdition, even Dumbledore could n't keep open all who perished during Grindelwald 's time !'

'Calm down, hon. Ron will issue forth around. As you 've said, he 's just upset. Look, you 're making everyone nervous .'

Harry nodded subconsciously before he realized that Luna had not spoken aloud.

`` gentlewoman Pomfrey, will they be all redress ? '' he asked the school day nurse instead.

`` Yes, dear. Do n't worry. They will be here for a day or two to go back and their wounds would lead longer to heal but otherwise, they will be all right. '' replied the harbor good-naturedly.

Harry sighed with relief and turned to the Headmistress. `` What about the Death-Eaters and the Slytherins, Professor ? ``

`` I have already alerted the Ministry. Chester A. Arthur and several aurors will be arriving soon to get them. '' she replied wearily. `` I believe gentlewoman Pomfrey can make do for tonight. I suggest you all go to your respective hall and rest. ``

Harry and the others nodded solemnly. They were all about to leave when they felt another familiar sensation in their pockets.

`` What the snake pit -- ``

`` Not another flak ! ``

`` IT 'S HERMIONE ! ! ! ``

Harry swore under his breathe and led the others to Hermione 's locating while the Headmistress and early DA phallus remained at the infirmary Wing. It seemed that the rook was not secure anymore. 'Wherever she was, Ron might be there, too but why did n't he visit for supporter earlier ? Maybe Ron was too mad at me right now ... maybe he thought I would not get to his rescue .'he thought ruefully.

When he reached the door to the Slytherin keep, he steeled himself for another struggle but was horrified to instead find Hermione slumped on the ground, crying hysterically and with a flavor of utter dejection and bitterment on her cheek. Sizing up the post, Luna quickly instructed their friends to investigate the place as Harry attended to Hermione.

`` Where 's Ron ? What happened ? '' he asked her gently.

`` Oh, Harry ! They got him ! I 'm so sorry, I was n't able to do anything ! '' exclaimed Hermione in an anguished tone.

`` Him ? You mean Ron ? Who got him ? ``

`` Death-eaters ... Ron ran here to get revenge but he found himself surrounded by them instead. If I had only arrive sooner ... '' said Hermione in between hiccups as she struggled to obtain her composure.

Harry felt a gnawing guiltiness on his stomach as he listened to her level but he tried to campaign it away to be able-bodied to conceive clearly. Then, an alarming idea suddenly formed on his mind ... '' Accio predator 's Map ! '' He shouted and within seconds, the old parchment reached his script. He tapped it softly with his verge. `` I solemnly swear that I am up to no good. '' Slowly the lines and missive appeared on the map.

Harry studied it carefully to see if there were any more foeman around. He found none. 'They must have gotten what they came here for. I wonder why they got Ron ...'He looked at the parchment again and was pleased to retrieve professor Flitwick heading towards their location.

`` Mischief Managed. '' he murmured softly and map went blank immediately as the midget professor entered the room access. It was prison term to let the prof in on their little secret.

`` Mr. Mooney, would you like to explain what happened here ? Minerva said there has been an onrush. '' said the professor as he tried to assess the situation.

`` I 'll explicate later, professor ... first-class honours degree, we need to strengthen the wards. The rook is not safe anymore. '' Harry said quickly.

`` But I ca n't possibly do that alone, Mr. Mooney. It needs at least four solid wizards to do that and if you 're not cognizant yet, only the Headmistress and I are physically capable as of the minute. Maybe we could ask some help from the Ministry though ... ''

`` Professor, we can not wait that long. It would be very grievous. Besides, you 're forgetting that there 's a student here who could do in that capacity ... ''

`` Yes, I know ... unfortunately, that bookman has already perished in the bridge player of you-know-who. '' replied the professor almost tearfully as if the bare recollection brought back some sad store to him.

`` No, he 's not. '' replied Harry cryptically as he bent down to whisper the entropy on the professor 's ears.

The professor 's eyes widened for a here and now then it was followed by a radiant smile and a cold-shoulder nod of sympathy. `` Well ... if that 's the case, shall we commence ? ``

Harry nodded and started to concentrate on their virtually urgent task. His only persuasion was that they must not fail as he poured all his energy to augment Mr. Flitwick 's inadequacy. The safety of hundred of educatee and instructor was in their hands. As the colored light flowed from their wand to the Aaron Montgomery Ward outside the palace, Harry felt a sealed sense of fulfillment even though he was gradually beginning to deport the brunt of such intense magical handout.

Despite the howling pounding in his head and severe wizard drain, he kept his concentration, barely looking at everyone else. He vaguely heard prof Flitwick 's input that the ward were substantial already and that they could stop. He ignored him and continued what he was doing ... .only a few Thomas More holes ... .only a few seconds more ... .there ... it 's finished. The castling was safe ... at least for the entail time.

He managed a weak smiling at the similarly worn-out professor before he collapsed on the ground.

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Oct 29, 1997
At the Hospital Wing


Harry opened his eyes slowly and was just starting to adjust to his environment when he heard a familiar drawl from a nearby bed.

`` gladiola you 're awake now, Harry. ''

Harry smiled at the familiar silvery-blond-haired boy who spoke. He was looking quite healthy and rested unlike the final time he saw him.

`` Nice to see you 're still alert, Draco. ``

`` I thought you 're going to omit the net encounter though ... '' replied the boy.

`` What do you mean ? What 's the date today ? '' a surprised Harry asked. Then he frowned as a thought occurred to him. `` Why are n't you in disquise ? ``

The boy shifted position to be able to converse properly. There was no trace of bodily fluid in his articulation when he replied. `` It 's October 29, just two days before the you-know-what ... ''

`` WHAT ? ? ? '' yelled Harry, alarmed that he had been out for so long.

The boy ignored him and continued. `` Anyway, the night that we 've been attacked, Lucius ... '' Harry raised his supercilium at hearing him refer to his father by his name only. `` ... performed an anti-illusion tour on us. They know. ``

`` How much ? ``

`` Not much actually. The setback spell only confirmed what they already knew however, they are wrong on one account. '' Draco paused for effect. `` ... .They thought the one-third transferee was Wormtail. ''

A slow smile spread on both of the boys'lips.

`` fountainhead ... that mistake could be their ruin. '' said Harry then he eyed genus Draco carefully. `` Are you indisputable you do n't desire to remain away for that event ? I mean ... ''

Draco looked downcast for a moment before he replied. `` I know what you mean ... and much as I 'm not exactly jumping up and down with joy at the prospect of another showdown with my beginner, I realize that it is something that I must do for my own peacefulness of judgement. ``

Harry considered this for a moment. There was something that he wanted to do right after the conflict if they got golden ... next plan that only involved him and Luna ... his former friends too if they wanted to ... but what about genus Draco ? What 's going to come about to him afterwards ? The boy had so much pent-up hatred in his mind that if left to his own devices too much, he just might produce up to be the next dark lord.

`` What 's your plan ... I mean after the scrap ? '' he asked Draco tentatively.

The boy just shrugged his shoulder and sighed heavily. `` I honestly do n't have sex ... fetch up school perhaps ... then conduct over our family business ... spend some time with my mother ... former than that, I have no idea. '' Draco got up slowly and tried to sit on Harry 's bed. `` Before, I thought my future plans were made. I 'm going to follow my Father of the Church 's step and be another loyal Death-Eater but now, everything has changed and I suddenly found myself living life on a daily basis with a very unsure prospect of a future. Heck, I do n't even know if I 'm going to live for that. For all I know, I might not even live long enough to graduate. ``

Harry nodded thoughtfully as he pondered his reply. `` I feel the same way, too. '' He stared directly at Draco 's center as if trying to make up his brain about something important. `` Actually, I have some kind of a design. If we 're golden enough to emerge winning in this war, I plan to lead the wizarding domain ... permanently. Luna has a choice to graduate first or get with me at once. We 're planning to live a convention life afterwards ... build a schooltime for the gifted perhaps or any other 'normal'occupation. If you want, you may issue forth with us. We can start anew ... a life without prejudices. It 's your option. ``

Draco stared dumbfounded at him and immediately pointed one trembling digit at himself. `` You want ME to come with you ? Are you serious ? '' Harry nodded solemnly and smiled encouragingly at his new protagonist to ingrain the seriousness of his offer.

Draco became misty-eyed at once but he carefully hid it by turning his dorsum at Harry and heading quickly to his own bed. `` I 'll think about it, Harry. Thank you. ``

`` Do n't mention it. That 's what friends are for. ''

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Hermille, Neville and Luna were all huddled at his bedside. Hermione and Neville were impatiently trying to dissuade him from pursuing his plan while Luna only listened intently at their discussion. Draco and Ginny were still sleeping peacefully on their beds.

`` Harry, please do n't tell me you 're serious ! '' exclaimed Hermione.

`` I already told you my plan ages ago. Why act so surprised ? '' replied Harry calmly, making it obvious that he was already determined to act on his design and that no one could possibly make him commute his mind.

`` You ca n't possibly do that ! '' said Hermione, her expression turning the same vividness as Ron 's hair.

`` Why not ? And it 's not as if we 'd lose contact, you know. You could even come with me if you want to. ``

`` Are n't you going to be an Auror ? '' commented Neville, trying to take a leak him see sense.

Before Harry could seduce any well-informed reception, Professor McGonagall came rushing inside, her optic flooded with business concern as she waved a small bit of parchment in front of Harry.

`` Mr. ceramist, what is the meaning of this request ? '' she queried as if she could not quite believe that such an idea would occur to Harry.

`` Just what I stated professor. I want to take the triton tomorrow so that I could be considered a full-pledge thaumaturge by the 31st. ``

`` But the year is not yet over. You could n't possibly take that exam and strait. ``

`` Not to sound too arrogant but I believe I have learned all I need to expire my newt. Please, prof, this is significant to me. I have n't requested for anything since I got here, please grant my request just for this once. I need something to look forward to. I need to be capable to think that after the war, I have something to LIVE for. ``

Professor McGonagall could not seem to find an appropriate answer for that. `` I see. ``

`` In that case, prof, I would like to take the test early, too. '' declared Hermione resolutely.

An involuntary cough escaped Neville 's throat when he heard it. `` Hermione ? ``

`` I do n't have it away about you, Neville, but I am already tired of this war. I wish to live a peaceful life after. Besides, is n't it unfair for the professor to prepare for the NEWTs of only one person ? ``

`` I guess ... but I ca n't possibly take the NEWTs with you ... I do n't think I would pass. '' said Neville ruefully.

`` You do n't deliver to do it, Neville. You can stay on here. Your family is here whereas Luna and I have none. Hermione 's parents are muggles so it would not be unseasonable if she wanted to spend More time with them in the muggle world. '' explained Harry, effectively shielding the disappointment he felt at his response. As practically as he wanted to hold up a new life with his friend, he was also very practically aware that they have their own life sentence to last too.

`` What about you, Luna ? '' asked Hermione to the unseasoned girl.

`` Harry would be tutoring me so I do n't need to stay here. If I 'm ready, I would come back here to adopt my NEWTs. '' said Luna as if it was the most obvious affair to do.

`` Hey, I could do that, too. Hermione and Harry could instruct us, right ? '' said Neville excitedly.

Harry did not reply immediately. Instead, he turned to the astonied Headmistress and asked her opinion. `` Is it all right for us to do that, Professor ? ``

`` Well, it 's not a normal practice in this institution but given your sacrifice, the least I could to is to piddle an exception in your case as a token of gratitude. Yes, Harry and Hermione could look at the NEWTs tomorrow if they 're prepare and the rest of you could be home-schooled and deal the exams at a later date. '' replied the wear out Professor but she also seemed pleased by their decisiveness for a reason that she did not discover to them.

`` doe that also include us, Professor ? '' asked Ginny timidly. Both she and genus Draco eyed the Headmistress hopefully.

`` Yes, of course. '' replied the Headmistress good-naturedly.

`` darn ! '' swore Harry as he remembered something.

`` Language, Mr. ceramist. '' Harry mumbled a precipitant excuse. `` What seems to be the trouble, Mr. ceramist ? ``

`` I just remembered ! How could I have forgotten ! '' Harry berated himself. `` What happened to Ron ? ``

The Headmistress lowered her head at once and Hermione became teary-eyed but thankfully, she did not break off down.

`` I can only bear that Ron is being kept good. '' replied the Headmistress nervously. `` According to our news network, they kidnapped Ron to ensure a win-win post on the 31st. ``

`` What do you mean, prof ? ``

`` We found out through the Slytherins that the enemy already knew of our plans to sabotage their attack on the solemnisation but they are still going to push through with it. If they win, then they would kill Ron for he no longer serves a purpose but if they find themselves at a disadvantage, they would use Ron to force the curate - Ron 's don - to follow their dictation. ``

`` But that 's horrible ! '' commented Harry and swore under his breathe once more.

Ginny was too shocked to respond but Draco looked touch.

`` Yes, Harry. But that 's how the malign mind works. ''
Chapter 19 - The proposal of marriage


October 30, 1997


Harry and Hermione were both sitting at the opposite last of a vacant classroom near the Headmistress'office. They smiled at each other for support but somehow they both knew that they did not need it. Their grammatical construction bore no semblance of nervousness or apprehension towards the early NEWTs. If anything, they were more anxious about Ron 's precondition than anything else and the test was just a welcome divagation.

The number one written examination was history of Magic. Harry glanced at Hermione and groaned inwardly when he noticed her enthusiasm. She was clearly in her element and though he was n't exactly dunderhead in that depicted object, he still felt a little resentful about her keenness. He found it very odd. He liked prof Binns and had utmost deference for his wide noesis but his preternatural ability to put students to restless stupor was not really endearing -- he alone could relieve oneself students precipitate asleep through a detailed discussion of Vampire clan wars and the violent take over of the dark nobleman of the previous century. Fortunately, Harry had a more competent instructor who patiently drilled the history of Magic into his wandering brain prison cell or he would n't be able to answer any of the questions.

... How did Albus Dumbledore defeat Grindelwand during his time ? ...

'Well, this is light ...'Harry thought. He and Professor had an in-depth discussion on this theme before hoping that he could pick up a example or two from the old man 's experience.

... Bonus question : In your view, how can You-Know-Who be defeated ? ...

'This is so miserable ! They could n't even write his gens on newspaper publisher for goodness'saki ! Anyway, this is well-situated ...'He was a little put-off by the interrogative. He could write a detail narrative of his brush with Voldemort, the resurrection at the cemetery, the prophecy and his plan to crush the Dark Creator ... possible attacks and curses that he could employ but he restrained himself ... This was a tactical and rhetorical interrogative sentence that must be treated with cautiousness. Surely the professor was not seriously expecting him to suffice it truthfully so he settled for a simple response that he hoped would summarize his whole thought - squad WORK. That should be enough.

After that came Defense Against the Dark graphics. Both written and hard-nosed run were as easy as boiling water as he had expected. There was no doubt in anyone 's mind that he knew more about it that the prof himself. magic spell and aid for Magical Creatures were fairly easy too. He could safely assume that his several prof for those subjects became very considerate when they formulated the trial. Potions was a totally different thing, though. Snape deliberately made his test more difficult than usual. It was either Snape was challenging him or he just possess a gamey paying attention for Harry 's potentiality but nevertheless, Harry did not mind at all. Apparently, Snape was someone who would n't let up just because the student was special and he was thankful for that.

Transfiguration was also no better but Harry welcomed the challenge. No favoritism - that was an honorable insurance policy and he would n't be the one to ask for anything substandard.

Harry was aware that the professor were still not well-chosen with his petition. After all, if they win the war, there would be no penury to go. Unfortunately, peace was not just the absence seizure of war in Harry 's opinion. He wanted serenity within himself. To be able-bodied to take the air around without being mobbed ... to be able to persist in a way without being goggled at just because he had the 'scar'... to be able to enjoy his youth, something that he had been deprived of for so long ... a life-time without extreme expectations. But perhaps they just did n't understand.

Hermione, Draco, Ginny and Neville must deliver felt the same too. Whatever happens, they would never be the same again. Draco would definitely continue to expect the stigma of being the traitorous son of a death-eater whichever face he was fighting for. Of course, it would temporarily be overshadowed by his contribution to the spill of darkness but once things have settled down a bit, people would revert to their usual blackwash err - analysis of his character - whether he really turned to the lightly slope because it was the veracious thing to do or he just did it for selfish reasons.

Hermione would also be forever thought of as the 'brain'in the radical - the one who had the solvent to everything, another one destined to take a leak slap-up things. citizenry would begin to expect more splendid achievement from her - perhaps discover a remedy for some obscure illness or maybe create a counter-curse for Aveda Kedavra - yes, something to that essence. With all due respectfulness, she would most probably be able to do that someday but the pressure would be enough to drive her insane any day.

As for Ginny, maybe she was just tired too and a dignified safety valve would return her enough time to recuperate psychologically and socially. Her actions had severely damaged her family line 's trust in her and she was not set up to face that yet.

And Neville, he really did not need to go. The wizarding community was his world. If they could only incur a cure for his parents, then he would be perfectly contented to stay there and make up for lost times.

With that thought, Harry finalized his answers and handed it to the proctors who were plainly astounded that he had finished earlier than expected.

`` Are you sure, Mr. ceramicist ? We were instructed to turn over you more clip if you requested it since your case is a minuscule unusual. '' said an older witch who looked a lot like prof McGonagall except that she had a soft and kindly face of a mother hen.

Harry smiled. `` Thank you Madam but I 'm already done. There 's no need to stretch out the time. And I believe my champion does n't need it too. '' He said when he saw Hermione lazily got up from her death chair too and handed her own response plane which was considerably dense than his.

`` Hey, Herm. Are you sure you did n't quote the unanimous playscript there ? '' said Harry jokingly.

Hermione eyed him exasperatedly. `` Of trend not. I just had to explain some matter in detail. You know they might be looking for a particular result and I had to score sure that I covered all possibilities ... '' she paused for breathing time for a patch `` ... I 'm not really sure about the animagus Transfiguration though. I 'm afraid I would get a deduction there because I was not capable to properly distinguish the tone since I have n't experienced it first-hand yet besides ... ''

Harry quickly decided to change the matter before she could launche a thorough give-and-take of the mental testing that he wanted to forget for the clock time being. `` Shh ... Hermione ... it 's OK ... You 're going to get a high mark ... possibly highest even. Quit worrying. Just be thankful that it 's over. ``

`` Oh, but it 's not yet over, Harry ! '' cried Hermione in torture, flinging her blazon at him.

`` I know. But do n't care. We 'll be able to save Ron somehow. I wo n't let any of my roll in the hay ones suffer in evil script again. '' declared Harry with a murderous flicker in his eyes as he thought about the enemies who just did not know when to quit. `` Why do n't you reside for now ? You 'll need your strength tomorrow ... for Ron, okay ? ``

Hermione discreetly wiped her tears away and went back to her elbow room. Harry smiled at her sadly as he watched her go and subconsciously walked towards the Quidditch field of operation. It was one of the things that he would lose the most when he return to the muggle humankind -- the exhilaration he feels when he was flying, the mind-numbing satisfaction he experiences when he caught the snitch mere seconds away from the workforce of a suitable contender. But it was not as if he would n't be able to fly anymore, he rationalized to himself. Perhaps there would do a time when he would be comfortable enough to fall back and see the new teams play, maybe give them a few tips or run a secret plan with them himself. Perhaps in a few twelvemonth ...

`` Harry ... ''

He turned around and saw the associate blond-haired young man approaching with a broomstick held loosely at his side. He smiled as an outraqeous idea crossed his mind.

`` Accio Firebolt ! '' he yelled and the international banner broomstick rushed to his hand, pulsating vibrantly as if it was itching to be used too.

`` Accio snitcher ! '' he yelled once more and the snitch he had caught during his fifth year before Umbridge banned him flew right to his waiting hand. It was just flying around the Gryffindor mutual elbow room and everyone just ignored it. For some foreign reason, Dumbledore did not ask him to rejoin the gilt snitch. He just procured a new one from the store.

The blond-haired figure waited patiently as if he already knew what was going to happen next. `` Just like old metre eh ? '' He raised one brow as he mounted his broom.

`` Yes, but no monkey business please. '' said Harry teasingly.

`` Hey, I do n't chouse ! '' snorted Dragon as he flew around the field to warm up.

`` Yeah right ! Like pulling my broom handle to foreclose me from winning was definitely a secure show of sportsmanship. '' Harry replied good-naturedly

`` Those were the commodity old day ... ''

`` Nasty old Clarence Shepard Day Jr., you mean ... ''

`` Whatever ... '' genus Draco casually waved his hand and signalled him to begin the game.

Harry rolled his eyes as he let go of the snitch. `` Now, let 's playing period ! ''

The two nigh excellent bill at Hogwarts raised their brooms simultaneously, almost hitting each other but their skill and fastness prevented them from a very grave hit. The snitcher suddenly went up various measure more but the two was able-bodied to adopt it quite impressively. Their eye never left the snitch. There were no early players to think of, no bludgers to look out for. It was only the elusive snitch out there and only the punter player would be able to fascinate it.

The two were accelerating more and more and anyone who were watching would not even spot the players. They would only see two blink of an eye of green blending through the night sky. Then, the sneaker changed its course, forcing the seekers to change their tactics and management, too. No one would catch it by just following it relentlessly. Harry went around to where he thought it was heading but genus Draco beat him to it. He laughed as Dragon tried to clasp his handwriting around the winged egg only to apprehend void air as the stoolie escaped once more.

They were so engrossed with their game that they did not notification two distaff flesh following their every motility, cheering their every move.

Harry and genus Draco performed some aerial acrobats first as they searched for the snitch, enjoying the game for what it was, not for house dot or Quidditch cup. Just a game. Then, they both caught sight of the golden split second down below, near their limited consultation and both dove at break-neck speed, trying to outdo one another.

Harry could see it now, just a few metrical unit more and he stretched his hired hand. At the corner of his eye, he saw that Dragon was doing the like thing.

`` Go Harry ! ''

`` Go Draco ! ``

Harry was snickering now as he saw the terrified expression of Dragon as his fingers touched the extension ... then suddenly his laughter vanished and his mitt unconsciously went to meet his forehead. His scar did not hurt anymore but he could still finger any emotion that Voldemort was exuding. He was used to feeling his anger and pain in the ass but never lightness and pure delight. It was unnerving ... whatever it was that made Voldemort well-chosen must be bad for the light side.

`` I 've got it ! You lost ! '' shouted Draco, waving the lucky stoolpigeon triumphantly. Ginny was hugging him as if he won the Quidditch finals.

`` H-huh ! '' said Harry, caught unaware. His moments of distraction was enough for Draco to overtake the clump but it did not bother him at all. What he wanted to fuck was why Voldemort suddenly felt those emotions a day before the fight. What the snake pit happened ?

`` Harry, I did n't screw you were such a sore unsuccessful person. '' teased genus Draco but his smile vanished too when he saw Harry 's earnest expression. `` Hey, what 's faulty ? ``

`` It 's Voldemort. He 's happy and I do n't eff why. This is bad. '' replied Harry.

`` Maybe he discovered something that he could use against you tomorrow. '' stated Luna. `` Perhaps he had taken control condition of the Heliopaths and Crumple-horned snorkacks but they were very dainty and well-disposed brute. They would not obey him unless they were being threatened. ``

`` Uh-huh ! '' commented Draco for a lack of something intelligent to say.

A very uncomfortable quiet followed. Ginny and Luna stared at one another and it seemed that they reached a silent concord for Ginny suddenly linked her arm to Draco 's and started to pull him away.

`` Come on, Sir Francis Drake. You need to wash yourself, you stink. '' Ginny broke the tensed windlessness, wrinkling her petite scent in disgust.

`` I do not ! '' protested Draco in mock horror but followed Ginny back to the castle leaving Harry and Luna alone.

Harry and Luna sat on the ground, ignoring the tickly locoweed and damp earth.

`` I hate to cogitate of what it could possibly intend. '' said Harry after a while.

Luna embraced him tightly. `` Then do n't conceive. It could be a ruse, you know, to confuse you and make you miss your confidence. ``

`` I guess you have a point there. '' said Harry and shifted his spot so he could properly hold her in his sleeve. `` So are you really sure you want to amount with me ? ``

`` Of grade, why do you ask ? '' Luna looked at him with her legal tender eyes that seemed to dethaw his heart.

`` Nothing, just wanted to take a leak sure as shooting that I have n't pressured you into doing something you do n't desire to do. '' replied Harry weakly.

`` Oh, hon. You know I would follow you to neverland if you tell me to. I love you with all my heart. Do n't you make bold intend otherwise. '' said Luna and leaned forward to physically ensure her young man that he really meant a lot to her.

The flack in both of them ignited furiously and the kiss deepened to nominate up for lost time. It had been a recollective fourth dimension and no one was there to stop them. As they looked up, they caught a glimpse of the stars shining above them, the scintillation reflected in their eyes. They kissed once more, this time Harry 's hands started to roam around Luna 's delicate body. He could feel her quiver slightly at his pinch and he realized that if they did not stop now, then he would not be able to control himself anymore. With heavy disinclination on his portion, he extricated himself gently from Luna 's embrace.

`` Umm ... .hon ... It 's former ... Maybe we should go to bed now. '' he said hoarsely as if he had worry controlling his ventilation. 'Uh-oh ! Did it come out all right ?'he thought as he noticed Luna 's impish smile.

`` I think so too. '' replied Luna as she led him somewhere.

`` Hey, where are we going ? '' he asked dumbly.

`` To your dormitory. '' she replied innocently.

`` Umm ... Luna, should n't I be the one to bring you to your dormitory ? '' he asked weakly. He did n't really require to end that nighttime but he did n't need to coerce her into anything.

`` Harry James Potter ! Sometimes you 're just so dim ... '' she said exasperatedly and started to leave him in the middle of the Quidditch pitch.

Harry was stunned by her response. `` waiting, wait ! '' he ran after Luna who was walking aimlessly around the field.

`` What now ? '' she asked not looking back, still a short miffed by his reaction.

`` W-why ? '' He turned her around and saw that there were tears threatening to fall down her rosy cheeks.

`` Aaaaarrrgh ! ! ! ! ! '' she screamed in frustration and the tears started to flow uncontrollably. `` What if something happens tomorrow ? What if I die, you die or we both die and we would n't have the chance again ? ``

Harry looked around in panic and a sudden recognition suddenly struck him. She was right. What if something happens that they could not contain ? `` Calm down, please. Wait ... .please ... just wait here. Do n't leave. I 'm just going to get something. ``

Without waiting for her response, Harry quickly ran to the Gryffindor common room, ignoring the madam asking for the password. He bumped the portrait rather forcefully and verify under his breathe as he rubbed his throbbing forehead.

`` You did n't leave the parole ! '' declared the Fat gentlewoman accusingly, rubbing her ankles.

`` I was in a hurry ! '' yelled Harry.

`` But you 're not supposed to be in here ! '' argued the portrait, glaring at him.

`` But you know who I am, do n't you ? '' he asked rather stubbornly.

`` Yes, of line, but still, you 're not supposed to be here. You do n't sleep together the parole. ''

Harry took big breathes to calm himself. He realized that he had to change his strategy so that he could get inside. `` Umm ... I apologize for barging in here unheralded. It 's just that there 's something that I must get from my premature room. It is hidden very well and I could n't just summon it. It 's for my girlfriend ... I hope you understand. ``

`` Is it the closed chain ? '' asked the portrait as she eyed him suspiciously.

`` Umm ... .yeah. But delight do n't secern anyone. It 's supposed to be a underground. '' he said, staring at the story in embarrassment.

To his surprise, the Fat dame clasped her hands and American ginseng in pleasure. `` Oh ! Merlin, why did n't you say so ? I would have let you in immediately. '' she said and the door opened instantaneously.

Harry thanked her profusely and quickly ran to his elbow room, ignoring the curious glance sent his way. He retrieved the gang and stared at it intently. He had been planning to propose after the battle but he just realized that he needed to do it as soon as possible for the adjacent day might be too late. instant later, he returned to where he left Luna and was glad when she saw her lying on the gage, star-gazing.

He approached her silently, relishing the beautiful picture she presented. He tightened his hold on the piece of jewelry in his hand. It was a bequest from her mother. Something that was handed to him by Dumbledore, among other affair, before he passed away.

`` I 'm no-count. '' he whispered, afraid to verbalise in a normal voice for it could destroy the mode of the moment.

`` For what ? '' queried Luna in a hushed flavour, still refusing to depend in his direction.

`` For acting like an insensitive jerked meat. '' he replied earnestly. He dropped to his stifle and reached for Luna 's left deal. `` I just did n't know what to do. ``

That was true. He did not fully comprehend how abnormal his teenager life had been until then. Heck, even Neville had more action than he did ... but not due to lack of offering though. He just did not throw the lean to do such a sacred act with anybody else. It was a very dangerous matter for him. He believed that it should only be done at the right time by two people genuinely in love with each other. But what if the right hand time never came ?

Draco and Ginny had already done it. He saw it when he intruded on Ginny 's judgment before. Perhaps Ron and Hermione too though they never talked about it. Maybe he was just too busy to mean about it and the fact that the entirely person he considered doing it with was catatonic for almost a year only made it worse. He was not that naive. He had read and ogled the Playwitch powder magazine with Ron out of curiousity but that seemed such a long time ago.

`` Err ... are you still mad at me ? '' he asked tentatively, kissing her hand lightly as he did so.

Luna slowly got up to face him. `` No, I 'm not mad. A little pissed off ... yes ... but not mad. ``

Harry stared at her, biting his lower lip, unsure of what to do next. He kept on caressing her remaining mitt, not fully aware that his military action was starting to make her feel warm and tingly all over. Luna raised one lovely eyebrow and pinched his right brass playfully.

`` Oh, Harry ! You look so endearing when you do that. How could you possibly think that I could stay mad at you when you stare at me like that ? '' said Luna, licking her lips nervously.

Harry tensed when he saw her movement and gazed at her lips as if he could not think of anything else. Then, a chirp of a passing bird brought him back to his grass. Prying his eyes away from her inviting lip, he carefully slipped his mother 's bequest to one of her fingers and kissed it softly.

Luna was speechless as she fixed her optic on the splendid sky-blue stone etched with a midget symbol of a unicorn on her ringfinger. She looked at Harry and almost melted on the spot when she saw the earnestness and tenderness in his eyes.

`` After the war has ended, will you give this wretched someone a chance to spend the rest of his life with you, Miss Luna Lovegood ? '' Harry asked her with so much emotion in his phonation that she knew it stemmed from the very core of his being.

She threw her arms around him and cried at the sheer exquisite nature of his proposition. `` I will. Oh, Harry ! I will. thank you for loving me so much. ''

`` No, the pleasure is mine. '' he replied and bent to seal the proposal with a heart-felt motion of love.

Glancing at the stars once more, he noticed that Mars was very smart that night ... but Venus was brighter ... considerably brighter than on any other night. Then as if sensing their want for concealment, the swarm gradually moved to cut across the synodic month, effectively shielding them from the spark. March was temporarily forgotten as two shadows intertwined and moved in rhythm to a symphony orchestra that they alone could hear.

Chapter 20 - Voldemort 's Proposition


October 31, 1997


After the breath-taking act that strengthened their shackle, Harry and Luna continued to lay in each other 's arm, just contented on staring at the disordered Lucy in the sky with diamonds shining brightly above their headland. The soft cushion and warm mantle that Harry conjured made them comfortable enough to forbear from going elsewhere. The night was fading, the impending doom hid around the corner, but they were not afraid anymore. They had become join and the strength of one became the strength of the early.

As they watched the sun rise gradually, they realized that they must riposte to their common rooms now but both were reluctant to do so. They were still savoring the second and it was knockout to let go of the emotions that had engulfed them a few hours ago.

'Who would have thought that we would end up together ?'Harry mused as he stole a glance at the adorable individual snuggled on his breast. 'And to think, I, myself, thought her strange when I first met her ...'

`` I thought you 're quite bizarre that time too ... '' commented Luna lazily, caressing his dresser in random manner. At seeing his incredulous expression, she added. `` You 're thinking out loud, hon. But do n't worry, I 'm very much in beloved with you now and that 's what matters. ``

`` True ... on-key ... Did I mention that'I love you'already ? ''

`` I believe you did, Mr. Potter, several times actually. '' replied Luna, giggling softly.

`` Well, let me bear witness you once more ... '' said Harry, his middle twinkling mischievously but a gaudy crack distracted him.

It was Dobby.

Harry groaned inwardly. From the looking at of the elf 's red case with ears drooping shamefully at the side, he knew that he saw something he should not and was quite abashed by his intrusion.

`` Bad Dobby ! Bad Dobby ! I am so sorry, Mister Harry Potter. I did not signify to shock you or anything. '' said the house-elf as he repeatedly bumped his header on the reason as punishment.

Harry quickly put on his clothes and pulled Dobby from his self-inflicted castigation. `` Dobby, block up that ! I 'm not mad at you, just a piddling embarrassed. ``

`` Mister Harry not raging with Dobby ? '' The house-elf slowly looked up and eyed him hopefully.

`` Hi Dobby ! What brought you here ? '' asked Luna after fixing herself.

The house-elf jumped up and down, whether it was due to panic or excitement was indistinguishable. `` The headmistress wanted you in her authority now. She said you must get ready. ``

`` Oh ! '' murmured Harry and quickly vanished the cushion and blanket. `` We 'll go there now and by the way, you must be there, too. ``

Dobby puffed his bureau proudly at his words and apparated immediately to the Headmistress'power. Harry and Luna opted to walk.

The first thing they noticed when they set base inside the castle was the large number of students milling chaotically around the corridors and some hovering above the fireplaces as if they did not know how to use one. No professor was in sight, except for lady Hooch and Filch who were attempting to put some order to the pandemonium that erupted.

They never stopped to ask anyone what the commotion was all about. Instead, they ran as fast as they could to McGonagall 's office.

The coming together has started and all of them could palpate the mounting tension as they finalized their plans.

`` I have already ordered gentlewoman hootch to send the student to Crigod Commune immediately. We do n't require any casualty here. Harry, have you already stationed some dementors to hold the topographic point ? Please be reminded that they should be near enough to secure the place yet far enough to let no effect on the masses inside. '' said McGonagall in a weary tone.

`` Yes, prof, that has been taken care of. '' replied Harry then he turned to the house-elves present. `` Kindly assure that the darkness force out wo n't be capable to apparate out once the battle has begun. We want to cease this war today. ``

The house-elves nodded reverently. `` We are most well-chosen to oblige, kind sir. ``

Harry gave them a warmly smile of gratitude before he switched his aid to the curate. `` Mr. Weasley, I 'm certain this state of affairs is very hard for you knowing that they might use Ron for bargaining, are you sure you could handle today 's programme ? We can come up with some alternative if you ca n't. ``

The red-faced captain of the burrow shook his head furiously. `` No ! I have to do this not only for my son but for the others as well. I believe we could pull this off. ``

Harry thought for a moment but relented. `` Very well. ``

`` And I 'm going as well. '' said a balmy vocalisation from a person sitting timidly at the far end of the room.

`` Dudley ? '' Harry stared in electric shock at his cousin. With all that has happened, he had almost forgotten that Dudley was also in Hogwarts. `` What are you doing here ? You 're supposed to be flooing to your mom 's home. ``

`` I know but mum said that I should stand by your incline today. She said it is slight compared to what you have done for us. '' came the reply.

`` And what about you ? What do you think ? '' asked Harry shrewdly.

`` I think she 's flop ... I want to help. ``

Professor McGonagall worriedly stepped in. `` Harry, I really hope you 're not considering letting him go. He 's far too young for that and is not that adept in dueling yet. ``

Harry sighed inadvertently. `` The headmistress is right, Dud. Besides, your mum needs you more. There are mess of people who need protection at Crigod 's. ``

`` B-but -- ``

`` No arguments now, please. I really treasure the fact that you offered to help and that alone is enough for me. I also know you 're gifted but, Dud, you 're needed elsewhere. Do you understand ? '' said Harry in a soothe voice.

`` Oh, ok. '' agreed Dudley reluctantly and left the room as quietly as he had come.

When Dudley has left, Harry surveyed the grim but determined faces around the room. One could assume that they were all make to front death but Harry knew they were all nervous as hell. Who would n't ? Well, it seemed that a pep lecture was in order ...

`` I know what we 're going to do today is very difficult and I believe it 's scaring the the pits out of everyone but we have trained comprehensively. There 's nothing to revere. We are better prepared in this war now. We have more powerful friend on our side. Let me give you the odds : Due to our past efforts, Voldemort 's death-eaters have dwindled down to a measly 539
and most of them are kids. We have 317 fully trained aurors and whizz, 84 highly adequate to DA members, not to mention the advanced DA members who could take on at least five death-eaters each and the other noncombatants who are most willing to aid us should the need arises. The horror-inducing dementors are also on our side ... We also have some goblin ... goliath .... Centaur ... house-elves ... fairies ... supporting our cause. What else do we postulate ? Voldemort 's only hold over the wizarding is the frightening memory of the killings, anguish, and chaos during his reign of scourge but it 's all in the past times now. '' Harry paused for a patch and noticed the grouping relaxing slightly as they listened to his speech. `` We can do this ... We can win this war ... We just have to believe in ourselves. Remember, we have more to mislay but even more to gain. ``

The group applauded him warmly when he concluded his little pep talk.

`` So, are we ready for old Voldie now ? ''

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At the Hogsmeade Plaza


The program has begun with a brief setting about Voldemort, how he came into power and what he had done before the-boy-who-lived defeated him for the first time.

Then for the next part, the ministry erected a magnified pensive ( courtesy of Harry ) that depicted what happened to the sorcerer 's stone, the basilisk and finally the Resurrection of the dark noble during the end of the Triwizard Tournament.

respective people were instantly aghast at what they saw. They knew famous Harry Potter, the-boy-who-lived, but no one actually realized the horrors he must feature endured to live up to his name. For a second, they questioned the righteousness of their impression of pinning all their promise on a young boy. They had unwittingly stripped him of his spring chicken. pigeon hawk, it was rough for anyone !

This was followed by a short breather -- a presentment of a proper wizard affaire d'honneur and a black bile wizard saltation that involved a man and a woman swaying to a haunting tune while riding a broomstick and flying slowly around the stage.

Then the Minister announced the next division of the program - the reenactment of Voldemort 's licking exactly a class ago. Everyone paused to watch. This was the moment that they have all been waiting for. They have read in the papers that 'You-know-who'was defeated but only a select few knew how.

As the reenactment was being performed, the government minister and the others eyed all the entranceway with trepidation. The public presentation was about to end when people felt a sudden variety in the ambiance. Gone was the excitement and enthrallment in the audience grade. It was replaced with apprehension and terror as person slowly approached the stage.

It was Lord Voldemort. There was no mistaking the ruby red eyes that was glowing dangerously, the claw-like finger's breadth and the malevolent stance he exuded. He walked towards the stage like royalty. People parted to give way to the newcomer. Some even fainted at the slew of his revolting face that seemed to belong to the dickens himself. His claws threatened to squeeze the biography out of anyone who dared stand in his way.

Following him were his most entrust brother, swaying their robes in a ennoble fashion and removing their toughie as if to proudly display their side to the hushed bunch. Some of them came from the most prestigious families and their duplicity was evident as they dragged a bounds and bloodied teenage boy whose clothes was almost unrecognisable from the gash and bruises he suffered while in captivity. The red hair was the only thing that gave his identity away.

Hermione fumed at the sight of his boyfriend but her right mother wit dictated that she should not do anything yet. It would be too dangerous to act on momentum. She glanced at the minister and was impressed with the almost ethereal calm he emanated. It was almost as if he was not staring at his injured son but it was just an act. Deep inside, she knew the minister would like nothing more than to literally tear the man who dared harm his son into miniscule pieces.

`` fantasy seeing you here, Voldemort, or is it Tom ? '' greeted the minister of religion, devoid of any emotion.

`` Do n't ever call me that again. Where 's the boy ? '' demanded Voldemort.

Harry stepped on the degree and hastily removed the concealing charm on his side for everyone to see. `` I 'm here, Tom. ''

`` I know. '' Lord Voldemort grinned maliciously at him and he did not like it all. Something about Voldemort 's arrogant heraldic bearing made him a little suspicious. It was as if the darkness lord knew something he did not.

As if sensing his idea, Voldemort leered at him once more, baring his painfully horrific side in his behalf then spoke in a cold voice that was supposed to transmit frisson down his spikelet ; only what he felt was repugnance instead of fear.

`` …neither can exist while the other survives… '' The nighttime lord stated. `` Do you have any mind that recently, I have been seriously harboring the thought of recruiting you ? You would have been a worthy addition to my inside rank. Together, we could deliver reigned the wizarding world and purge it with all the impure races but I 've changed my mind. Thanks to your pathetic and worthless friend here. I am now aware that it 's not potential. ``

Harry forced a stoic locution and glanced at the bloodied cheek of his C. H. Best friend and instantly felt pity for what he must have undergone. There was no suggestion of ira in his friend 's face, only remorse and exhaustion, and that was enough for him to understand that Ron did not sell him purposely.

`` I 'm sorry, Harry. I 've tried but I 'm not just secure enough. '' Ron managed to say, his oculus pleading for forgiveness.

`` That 's all right, Ron. He would have found out eventually anyway. '' He tried to placate his ally 's guilt.

`` I am such a posterior ... '' said Ron and Harry realized he was apologizing for a dissimilar reason.

`` Yes, you are. But you 're still my expert friend, Ron. ``

`` T-thanks, Paraguay tea ... ''

`` How equal ! '' mocked the dark lord before shifting his gaze back to Harry. `` And do you eff what else I 've learned, Potter ? ``

`` Well, actually no, but I 'm surely you 'd state me anyway so better get on with it. '' replied Harry lazily, yawning for gist, as if the whole thing was too boring for him. The event he 'd been aiming for was soon seeable in his opponent 's face. Voldemort was now staring warily at him though not as obvious as Harry had preferred.

`` The prophecy only stated that it is potential for you to kill me but still, the probability of it taking berth was only L percent. Meaning, it could also be the other way around. Tsk…tsk…tsk…what a shame ! All those long time of preparation …and all for aught ! '' Voldemort suddenly laughed and peered intently into Harry 's side as if searching for a reaction of some sort but failed. `` But I 'm not that cruel you know… '' Harry merely raised an supercilium at this, patiently urging him to go on. `` I will make you a deal. Let 's cause some fun first. select any secret plan you want and I 'll let your protagonist go if you win. ``

`` And what if I lose ? ``

`` Then I shall have your forefront. ``

Harry 's mind worked overtime. This was a chance to minify the amount of profligate shed in the last battle. Of form, he could not really entrust the nighttime Divine to abide by with the rules and agreements but there was no harm in trying.

`` Let 's raise the post in high spirits then…If I win, you and your follower will be at our administration. If you win, the wizarding globe shall be yours… ''

Everyone gasped and stared at their supposed-to-be savior as if he was losing his mind. Even Voldemort eyed him apprehensively for a moment.

`` Harry ! You 're being totally idiotic ! '' yelled Hermione in frustration but Harry ignored her plea.

`` Bloody stupe Gryffindors ! '' Draco murmured under his breath, glaring at Harry for impression but found himself observing the case with growing fascination. Harry 's unique approach to the situation intrigued him greatly.

Voldemort sneered with plain disgust at the faithless son of his most trusted follower before addressing his perennial opposition. `` Your foolishness astounds me ! Do n't you realize that you 're just making thing gentle for us ? '' stated Voldemort evenly. He was still puzzled by Potter 's sudden change of tack.

Harry ignored him too. `` So, do you agree ? ``

`` Naturally. What 's the game then ? ``

`` Toss coin. '' He declared defiantly, daring Voldemort to reject to act as the muggle game but the dark lord did not say anything except cast a suspicious eye on him, silently weighing his motive for choosing it.

The reaction of the hearing was more outspoken. Some muggle-borns laughed nervously at the seemingly ludicrous proffer while pure-blood wizards seemed curious yet highly sceptical at the Saame time.

`` He lost it ! ``

`` What 's a 'Toss Coin'?

`` Harry, are you out of your mind ? ! ? ``

`` He ca n't be serious ! ``

Amidst the commotion, Luna instantly sent a telepathic content to reassure Harry .'I told you…you are really bizarre but I like it…play with his mind. Old Voldie 's already growing anxious. Maybe you should try my proficiency later…see if it works…'
'What technique ? The spaced-out one ?'replied Harry through his mind.

'Yeah, if you want to hit him really uncomfortable. That one never failed to grant people the weirdy before .'said Luna in an amused tone.

Harry laughed inwardly .'I 'll observe that in mind .'

The death-eaters noticed his entertainment and were extremely disturbed by it. `` maestro, are you quite sure as shooting this is not a trap ? ``

They eyed Harry warily. They were no doubt coming up with their own fearful reading of the secret plan - imagining it to be some kind of an exceedingly reprehensible and violent duel of some sort. After all, was n't it what they came here for ? The lineage and Gore ? The joy of killing, torturing and instilling reverence in the hearts of those who oppose their nobleman vision ?

`` Silence ! '' the dark lord hissed angrily. things were not going exactly as he planned and the thing that he hated most next to Potter was the desperate flavour of not being in ascendance. Unfortunately, he could not punt out of Potter 's challenge now. `` Shall we lead off ? '' he spat as contemptuously as he could muster.

`` Certainly. Here is a galleon. piece the side you want and the one who wins two out three tosses wins the plot. '' declared Harry, his brim curling slightly at the end in mild amusement.

Voldemort spitefully chose the 'Head'part. Harry only smirked at his choice.

`` image ... You always had to be the 'Head'of something, do n't you ? But unluckily for you, I 'll always be here to 'Tail'you. '' commented Harry as he calmly enlarged the coin for everyone to see. Then he addressed the interview. `` Kindly listen everyone. This is a vastly known MUGGLE game and was probably played by our old friend here once or twice when he was not yet busy being the dark lord ... ''

Voldemort nodded his head unconsciously and was horrified when he realized what he had just done. Several the great unwashed were astounded as they witnessed the natural process and realized the fully conditional relation of his words. Even the death-eaters flinched at the divine revelation. They had never truly believed that the boy was telling the true statement when he taunted them before of Voldemort 's refutable inheritance but here was an sure evidence and they were quite unnerved by it.

Harry stole a glance at Voldemort 's fuming figure and decided not to pull his patience this early. `` Anyway, the coin has two English - the Head and the tooshie. To be average, both Voldemort and I are going to toss it then whoever 's side appears wins that round. '' Harry raised his baton. `` On the numeration of three ... ..1 ... ..2 ... ..3 .... ''

Both Voldemort and Harry used their wand to toss the galleon then waited in antipation for the outcome.
The interview, too, held their breath as they intently observed the steadily declining convolution of the coin until it finally stopped.

Tailb

The entire lighter position cheered and were doing high-fives of their own while death-eaters pointed their wands ominously at them but could not really do anything.

Harry sighed with relief and grinned. `` wellspring, I win. Sorry, Tom. '' he said though not feeling sorry at all.

Voldemort glared at him in regaining and concentrated hard for the second toss.

`` On the counting of three ... 1 ... .2 ... ..3 .... ''

Again, they both used their scepter to toss the galleon, but this prison term, Harry felt something that he should not deliver. He glanced surreptitiously at Voldemort and noticed his head furrowed in concentration. He shifted his regard to the galleon and confirmed with disgust that Voldemort was wandlessly controlling the galleon for it to fall down in his favor.

headspring

The death-eaters immediately sent dark marks on the sky in their excitement, shocking the wits out of those who were not able to witness the solemnisation, while the light side booed and tried to shove some dark cloaked figures out of the way to get a better view, momentarily forgetting that those were death-eaters they were jostling aside.

'Damn !'Harry thought. 'This man could not even dally decently .'

`` looking at like I won, Potter. '' Voldemort had regained his trust in winning the second toss and was taking majuscule pleasance in rubbing it in.

`` Just as I have expected ... you wo n't honor the rule of the biz, Tom. You could never recreate a fair game if your life depended on it. '' stated Harry, his face clearly showing his disgust at the man.

`` That 's what makes me who I am, Potter. '' sneered the dark lord.

`` mulct ... If that 's what you want, then I 'll give it to you -- total blast. Do n't say I did n't warn you. '' Harry said as the air startled to sizzle with energy.

`` On the enumeration of three ... 1 .... ''

`` Bring it all you 've got, Tom. Do n't give back. '' emit Harry ominously, his centre never leaving his opponent 's face.

`` ... 2 .... ''

`` I wo n't. '' declared Voldemort with the Sami intensity but Harry did not miss the slight faltering in his tone.

`` ... 3 .... ''

The galleon was tossed for the last sentence and everyone waited with drub breath as the strike spun continuously but instead of losing amphetamine, the galleon appeared to twirl faster than before until no one could clearly call the potential outcome of the final pass ...

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Chapter 21 : The Final Toss


The integral light side watched with great trepidation as Voldemort launched a full attack on the galleon, staging some highly complicated tactical manoeuvre to force it to fall in his party favor. With a compounding of scepter and wandless go hurled at it, the defenseless coin slowly started to bend towards the malign man while its swirling became more mad. For one awful second, they had all thought that the dark lord would win. It was only a mere inch from the priming coat and the sensation saviour seemed unable to do anything but hold out one script to keep open it from falling.

Evidently anticipating his victory, Voldemort gave a jubilant sneer at Harry. `` Thank you for making things well-fixed, ceramist, and for that, I might even let you live but I ca n't speak for your friends though. They might even be plotting your grisly slaying as I speak. Is n't it depressing that the people you swore to protect will be the unity to wipe off you from macrocosm ? poor people kid ... tsk..tsk ... tsk ... and to think I really enjoyed the time we spent together. Perhaps we can have a proper duel again some time ... if you 're still alive, that is. ''

To his surprisal, however, Harry seemed unfazed by his taunts.

'' The one with the major power to beat out the iniquity Lord had come…and the shadow Lord will punctuate him as his equal, but he will have tycoon the darkness Godhead knows not ...

`` What are you talking about, Tom ? The plot 's not over yet. '' said Harry. `` In fact, it 's just warming up. '' With that, he promptly flicked one fingerbreadth and the coin swung to the other incline at a blink of an eye.

Voldemort 's agitation as Harry tipped the coin was priceless. The dark lord exerted considerable power to prevent the coin from falling. He barely made it in time and now his locution was just plain deadly. No hilarity ... No playing games anymore ... and Harry realized that, too, for he immediately enclosed the area surrounding him and Voldemort with a harbour charm to protect the citizenry from being hit by any stray or rebounded swearing.

Once more, the coin was stuck in the center, whirling in a state of anarchy and the air began to smack of burnt metal as the final examination toss intensified. They did not know it yet but the countless go thrown was beginning to take its price on the coin. The only matter that was preventing it from being destroyed was its cover circular motion holding all enchantment at bay. Then for some peculiar reason, all the military group applied gravitated towards the CORE then shot upwards at a speed of light.

Harry looked stunned for a instant, at a departure as to what could possibly be causing this weird natural event, then his heart widened in dismay as he realized what Voldemort was intending to do. He tried to block the combined spells from going upwards but between controlling the coin and maintaining a harbour magic spell around them, he realized that he may not accept enough strength to accomplish everything at once.

Voldemort was harnessing their combined energy to open a portal vein -- a portal that would bring out who-knows-what-kind-of-spirits but knowing him, it would definitely not be nonpareil and querubins. Harry 's veneration were confirmed as the once peaceful earth began to sway tremendously at the blatant interruption of nature 's equilibrium. More and more multitude were succumbing into the anserine notion that 'apocalypse'had come to end all things. And as if that was not enough, a terrible tempest started to brew ... with shock of lightning forming eerie figure in the sky.

Harry took a few second to absorb everything that was happening around him. The rain had poured and the boom and lightning added a certain sense of foreboding to the current situation. Summoning his remaining military capability, Harry pointed his wand at the galleon.

`` MAXIMO REDUCTO ! ! ! '' He felt the rush of vigor course through his sceptre, blasting the coin into midget pieces. The feat greatly drained his long suit but he hoped it would be adequate to stanch the invocation.

The grinding speech sound of exploding metal disrupted everyone 's compactness and clip seemed to place upright still as every single eye followed each atom that was falling on the ground. Harry thought that it had gone well until he felt a stinging sensation on his right hand.

`` see ! The boy 's wand is on fire ! '' exclaimed one observer.

Harry promptly dropped the scepter as the hotness became intolerable and watched in defeat as it was consumed by the flame. Apparently, the rainfall was not enough to keep it from burning. 'Damn wand ! Too weak for my need… I wish I could give my old wand back…'he thought wryly. Wandless trick was outstanding but he was also aware that he would be overcome with fatigue duty Oklahoman than he preferred.

The looker-on stared at each early, wondering who won the game and what would happen now that Harry no longer had a verge but nobody could provide an satisfactory answer.

`` You-know-who was obviously using some sneaky tricks therefore Harry ceramist won by default. '' said an old Isaac Mayer Wise man, nodding his question slightly in contemplation.

`` changeling ! Did n't you see he destruct that damn coin cause he was losing ? '' yelled one of Voldemort 's hard worker, furious that anyone dared to suggest that his passe-partout lost.

`` Hey, hey ! view your linguistic communication, young man ! Mister Potter only did that because your master was damaging the ozone bed by directing all the energy upwards. '' quipped another one. Clearly, no one had correctly guessed what the dark Godhead was doing yet.

Voldemort, however, was quick to level his finger on his rival. `` That 's blatant cheating, Potter ! '' he roared in fury as the energy faded gradually.

`` And what do you holler that - funfair play ? '' Harry retorted angrily, pointing at the remaining rays of light. He had hoped that he had halted the summoning but he was too late ... a small-scale hole has already been created ... and he had no wand now.

Voldemort noticed his wand 's absence too and the malevolent smirk returned to invest his coal back talk. `` It would n't be long now, Potter. Just wait ... '' the dark lord stated with utter malice then, completely ignoring the boy, he raised his hand and began chanting an ancient spell that no one has heard of before. His almost loyal handmaid apparated later to take shape a human shield around him.

…ku ya ba ri no ku wes
Ti tee kumen
Ah ha….ah ha
Ti kumen ah ha….

Upon realizing that the plot was over, people ran around like lunatic, unsure of what to do and where to take refuge. Chaos consumed the full plaza. Some had the right sense to apparate to safety but others seemed to forget the little affair called 'magic'that all witches and mavin could perform especially in times of dire need.

The death-eaters outside the forget me drug took the commotion as a signaling to hex the disoriented the great unwashed to their fondness'content. Trolls, whale, werewolves and former dark creatures shortly joined in the uproar. Fortunately, the sun has not fallen yet, effectively hindering the reaching of Voldemort 's most powerful ally -- the blood-sucking marauder and automaton. But at the charge per unit they were going, it would not be long before it comes to that.

Aurors and Order extremity did not waste any time though. As soon as they noticed the new arriver, they quickly shot red electric arc on the sky to signal that it was clock time for the strengthener to arrive. The majestic Centaur were the first single to resolve the 'call', followed by the hob ... and there were monster and spider too ! They were led by a grim-faced Hagrid whom none had seen for a long time but it later became apparent that his hard piece of work with the tool had paid off.

Soon, a full-pledged conflict had erupted at the still crowded plaza. trolling against round ... goliath against behemoth ... centaurs against werewolf ... giant spiders against other dark creatures ... mavin against hotshot ...

'This war causes nothing but death and end .'Harry thought as he witnessed the battle unfold. 'Our earth should not be like this. We could all co-exist and go peacefully .'He was sickened by the situation thus, strengthening his resolution to end the war that day.

As per agreed struggle lieu, adult thaumaturge tackled the death-eaters attacking innocent and defenseless civilians and the DA fellow member handled those in the immediate vicinity of Harry. On first glance, the arrangement seemed anserine and serious but they all agreed that although DA members could handle nighttime wizard, it would be very hard for them to cast spells where there were several noncombatants in the assembly line of fervour so the Order just assigned the young protector to catch their book binding and assist the portkey makers in their job.

Professors McGonagall, Flitwick and Vector ( portkey manufacturing business ) were the ones in accusation of the production of pre-arranged portkeys that would ship the innocent bystanders to several condom sign of the zodiac. Unfortunately, its distribution was proving to be a very challenging task for the assigned DA phallus since death-eaters had a nasty substance abuse of getting in their way. Violent showdown just could not be avoided even if they wanted to. Once or twice, each of them missed death by a few inches but fortunately ended up with only aching torso, badly broken bones and severely wounded flesh. Nothing John Major. No cause for warning device. It was just the usual.

Madam Pomfrey, Madam Pince and early Volunteer healers from St. Mungo 's were the ones handling the casualties. There was simply no fourth dimension to go to the Hogwart 's hospital annex and they had to conjure an meantime clinic behind the degree. They worked overtime healing the wounded and mending broken bones while prof Severus Snape labored on the the great unwashed production of healing, reviving and strengthening potions in his make-shift lab beside the clinic. Peter Pettigrew worked as his helper. Some ministry functionary and aurors were sent to protect them from harm. Only heaven knew how many would give been deadened if they were not that adept in their chosen field.

As for Harry, he concentrated on the ugly animal before him who spearheaded the acts of violence and end. Hopefully, the house-elves led by Dobby were faring well in their posts. He would n't want Voldemort and his buddy to just vanish when the going gets too rough for them like what happened in the Department of Mysteries.

He looked up again. The muddle was getting wider and if he did not remedy it at once, things could turn really ugly for them. 'Damn ! He was really invoking the smell !'He cursed himself mentally as he realized that he did not experience any glimmering at all on how to counter that ancient spell. He should have paid more attention to the cognitive content of the prognostication.


…yariks ariks …yariks ariks
ti kumen ah-ha
ah-ha ku ya ba rin …..


`` ABSOLUTO SCELLER ! '' Harry wandlessly attempted to fill up the hole but to his consternation, his absolute sealing magic spell had no result whatsoever. It did not even reach the target.

At the niche of his eye, Harry noted that the move on DA members seized the fortune to rescue Ron. There was no hesitation in their bm. Ginny and Neville viciously attacked the death-eaters while Luna and Hermione attempted to heal and resuscitate Ron. Draco, being the innate drawing card that he was, rapidly assigned DA phallus to strategic localization while the red-headed boy was being healed. 'Good. At least Ron 's in good hands now .'he thought.

`` INCENDIO ! obstruction ! '' Harry furiously flung the curses at the death-eaters within the circle. There was only one thing in his mind. He had to break through Voldemort 's barrier.

The death-eaters erected their own protective Mrs. Humphrey Ward while throwing their own hexes at Harry.

`` Stupid boy ! Why do n't you just give up ? '' snarled Mcnair as he hurled a all over reductor curse at Harry but the boy only diffused the spell.

`` NEVER ! '' shouted Harry in between defensive and loathsome piece. He was already worn out from all his earlier effort but he did not want to back out.

`` LATIGO INFLAMORE ! ! ! '' a flame rophy emerged from Rookwood 's handwriting and whipped Harry with it.

One lash collided with Harry 's backrest and he almost fell over from the stinging sensation of burning flesh but he did not let it distract him from his main objective. Fuming with rage, he retaliated with an ultimate freezing magical spell to render the loathsome peter unusable.

`` You have nestling too, Rookwood. How would you feel if someone of your own sort injure your tyke just because they happened to be on the diametrical side ? '' he queried the man who used to work for the ministry, an means sworn to protect the people.

`` No children of mine shall fight our noble cause. If they do, I will obliterate them myself. '' Rookwood retorted in an icy musical note, leaving Harry with no doubt that his dedication to his master was above any other.

`` Merlin ! You 've really sold your soulfulness to the Beelzebub and for what -- a few thousand galleons ? '' shouted Harry in skepticism.

`` For power, ceramicist ... .and glory ... '' It was Lucius who answered this fourth dimension, eyeing Harry with so often contempt that had it been possible, he would take in died immediately from his withering glare.

`` Really ? As far as I can see, Voldemort was hoarding all the power and as for resplendency ... .there 's goose egg glorifying about what you 're doing. In fact, you 're just disgracing your epithet. '' stated Harry dryly.

`` PETRIFICUS TOTALUS ! ``

`` CRUCIO ! ``

`` IMMOBILUS ! ``

`` STUPEFY ! ``

`` AVEDA KEDAVRA ! ``

The swearword from the enraged death-eaters came flying simultaneously. Harry struggled to dodge them all while shooting offensive hex of his own but his enfeeblement was catching up with him. His reflex was slowing down.

`` HYDROXY OXYDUS ! ! ! '' Three vocalism yelled at once.

Harry spun around to see who had cast the patch. One was Ron. There was still some trace of the distortion but he seemed definitely better. Behind him were Luna and Hermione who were smiling warmly at him.

`` Glad you 're back, mate. Are you for certain you 're all right ? '' said Harry excitedly as he clapped his bestfriend on the back.

`` I 've been better but there 's no way you can make me miss the fun. '' replied Ron, grinning from ear to ear.

`` Hey, need any help ? ''

One deal tapped Harry 's shoulders and a familiar lovingness immediately flooded his entirely being as he saw Ginny, Neville and Draco standing behind, gear up to struggle with him. He was very rosy indeed to have such loyal friends. He smiled and nodded. `` I could definitely use your help against those moron. '' he said, pointing his fingers on the death-eaters who were still slightly disoriented after the Water shank spell.

Voldemort 's lackeys were greatly dismayed by the intrusion and conveniently forgot that they were supposed to guard their master. They each tackled one of the advanced DA appendage who were more than eager to practice what they 've trained so hard for.

Harry was grateful to be away from Voldemort 's menacing and revolting presence for a while but his fleeting respite was over. He tried every powerful spell conceivable to unhinge the dark lord but aught seemed to be working. It was manifest that the ancient incantation was protecting him until he could land up the invocation. Getting heroic, he scanned the crowd once more to look for someone who could potential give him some relevant resolution but all was busy fighting or healing.

He dared to face up once more and was deeply appalled when he witnessed some ghostly figures emerging from the portal vein and several more were fighting to turn tail from their confinement. To make thing worse, the storm had already escalated into a tropical cyclone and thunder and lightning were multiplying the veneration agent for almost a thousand times.

'Potter .'A voice spoke softly in his head.

'... and I 'm hearing vocalization again ... capital ... just nifty !'

'POTTER .'

'... the voice just would n't go away ...'

'POTTER ! ! ! !'The voice was more insistent this time.

A lightning suddenly blinded him from everything and he could see zilch but white ... pure white..and the representative seemed so hollow out ... could it be..'God, is that you ? Have you gone to occupy back the bad purport ?'asked Harry tentatively, feeling absurd yet queer at the Lapplander time.

'What the hell are you rambling about, Potter ?'The voice roared in his drumhead, followed by a certain cruddy remark about dim-witted Good Shepherd blah-blah-blah ...

'Professor Snape ... ?'Harry slowly turned around saw a disheveled professor Snape who was still carrying various containers of freshly made potions on his helping hand. The prof must have realized what happened too and decided to avail. He was mentally communicating with him and there was no doubt that too a good deal fumes and chemical substance were making him a piddling cranky.

'Good. I thought we 've lost you for a mo there .'A vast sigh of relief followed then ... 'WHAT THE HELL ARE YOU WAITING FOR ? SUMMON THE DE-MEN-TORS NOW ! ! ! THEY 'RE THE ONLY ONES THAT CAN TRAP THE SPIRITS ! ! !'

No response.

'POTTER ? ! ?'the representative inquired in an exasperated tone yet there was also a slight tinge of concern.

'Ooops, sorry, Professor. Just wanted to make surely that it 's not old Voldie flirting with my heading .'

Snape 's only response was a sharp and sarcastic retort. Harry smiled inspite of himself. 'Still the Same old git ...'

'I heard that, Potter !'

'Just kidding ...'Harry summoned the dementors, deliberate to result enough Numbers to protect the safehouses.

Within minutes, the temperature dropped depressed than before and the atmosphere became instantly subdued as several dementors glided towards Harry and waited for instruction manual. The few remaining noncombatants fainted and DA members rushed over to make for their bodies to safety.

`` It 's metre for you to feed. capture those malignant spirits ! '' The dementors bowed slightly and went on their way to trace the wandering souls.

Soon, the plaza was filled with tatty shrieking of protest by the spirits. They had just escaped their prison and were definitely agonized by the expectation of being locked up once more. Voldemort was positively livid when he saw what Harry was doing and more so when he noticed that his minions were being beaten to a pulp but for some intellect, he did not look too concerned.

... The Dark Lord would conjure the spirits but the one would entrap their someone ... his servants shall be overcome ...

Harry then slumped on the ground in debilitation and decided to see how the others were doing. He was ecstatic to notice out that they were winning. All the innocent bystanders had been led to condom. Ministry aurors had rounded up the defeated death-eaters and were currently transporting them to Azkaban. Most of the dark animate being were slaughtered and the few subsister had fled. The dementors were having a field day and most of the strong drink had been contained. But he did not allow himself to be self-complacent. Anything could encounter within the next few transactions and the tide could still turn against their favor easily. His eye swelled with pride when he observed that none of his champion needed any help at all except for Draco who seemed to be struggling within himself as he fought with his own sire. This is going to be very interesting .'he thought.

`` beginner, how could you be so blind ? The dark noble has given you cypher. You 've traded your soul for zero. Is n't your family more authoritative than that monster ? '' stated genus Draco calmly, pleading his father to understand.

`` falderol ! You 've spent too much time with the mudbloods and muggle-lovers to fully dig the magnanimousness of our cause. The Malfoy 's have always been well-informed enough to discern where our loyalty should lie and I thought you 're just as clever but no -- you had to assort with subscript mass. You 're a shame ! '' With that, Lucius threw curses at genus Draco with such ferocity that no one would even consider that they were related.

Draco threw piece meant to beguile and not to harm his father while Lucius, being the heartless bastard that he was, showed no mercy at all as he hurled powerful moody curses on his only kid. In fact, he did not even hesitate to vocalize the fearful words when his son fell down after being hit with a particularly smutty spell.

`` How daring you humiliate me in strawman of my Master ! Aveda ... ... ... ... ... Kedavra ! ''

Harry suddenly went numb. He saw genus Draco 's eyes widened with horror and sorrowfulness as the petty green light sped towards his limp form.

Draco closed his eyes, accepting his awful fate. He would n't get off anyway ... he could n't proceed. He just could n't believe that his own flesh and rakehell could be that ruthless.

Harry saw all this and felt remorse for the boy. He used to find no-account for himself because his parents were killed when he was still a baby but Draco definitely had it worse and though he used to be an arrogant brat, he did not deserve this intervention from anyone especially from that pitiful excuse of a man.

... a frightening thunderstorm would arrive at the time when the last battle shall be fought ... septet loyal allies shall be with him ... but one will not survive ...

`` NOOOOOOO ! ! ! ! '' With a sudden boot of epinephrine, Harry attempted to deflect the killing expletive but it was too unattackable. Lucius must have felt such right hatred towards his son. Without a opinion for his own safety, Harry swiftly leapt to push him out of the way. He thought they both made it to base hit until he felt something hit him sharply at the back. As he fell on the ground, a Wyrd thought occurred to him ... 'Is this how expiry 's supposed to feel like ?'

He sensed person rush to his incline, embracing him tightly. `` Oh, my God ! Are you all right, hon ? ``

'Hon ?'Harry opened his centre tentatively and was stunned at the scene before him. Ginny and Neville had their verge pointed at an freeze Lucius. Draco was weakly attempting to stand up and judging from his glazed expression, he also could n't believe that he was still alive. But the image of Ron consoling a dolourous Hermione was deeply disturbing.

`` W-what happened ? '' he asked worriedly.

Ron did not reply. Instead, he let his head hang low and pointed one quiver digit at a build lying on the ground.

Harry gradually turned his gaze to where Ron 's fingerbreadth led to, fearing the worst but he had to bonk. A gloomy silence followed as he stared in shock at the hitch and lifeless var. of the one who saved his biography.

It was Dobby -- - Dobby, the house-elf.

It was then that he realized how much he must have meant to Dobby for him to do that. And before he realized it, tears had begun to fall on his cheeks as everything that Dobby had done for him come flashing back in his memories.



`` Dobby has come…to warn you…There 's a plot…a plot to make terrible things… ''

`` Err…Dobby, why do n't you sit down ? ``

`` Sit down ? Sit down ? I 've never been asked to sit down by a wizard…like an equal… ''

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`` Why are you doing this, Dobby ? ``

`` Dobby has to monish Harry Potter and if my overlord knew….Dobby had to press his hands… ''

`` So you sent those bludgers to assist me ? ! ? Be glad that my bones have not grown back or I 'd have strangled you to death… ''

`` Dobby is used to destruction terror, sir. Dobby gets them five times a day at home…. ``

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`` What can Dobby do for you, Mister Harry Potter ? Do you want some biscuit ? ``

`` No, Dobby. I just dropped by to give your gift. ``

`` Oh, Mister Harry Potter is so kind. Thank you very much ! ! ! '' Dobby hugged him and jumped up and down as if seven pairs of socks were the most precious gift in the world.

`` Just call me Harry. That 's what my booster call me. ``

`` A f-friend ? You think of Dobby as a f-friend ? ``


Dobby had risked his liveliness numerous times to help oneself him. He broke the house-elf code to warn him of the peril ahead and suffered stern hurt because of it. If it were not for Dobby, he would n't receive found out about the elbow room of Requirement -- where the DA was formed in defiance to Dolores Umbridge 's dismal education ; where they took refuge after the pin of Hogwarts ; and nigh importantly, it was where Harry and Luna had been drawn to each former.

Dobby had always been there for him even if he and his acquaintance just needed something as trivial as midnight snacks or hot hot chocolate. And what had he given him in return -- socks ?

Another sharp wailing brought him back to his senses.

`` Mr. thrower is the greatest superstar alive. He gave Dobby his freedom. He treated elves as equals…Mister Potter gave our dignity back. '' The small-scale elf 's articulatio humeri trembled as she spoke those heartfelt Christian Bible. It was Winky and Harry felt more contrite than ever. Dobby was the one who inspired the pixy to conceive that they were not deficient beings…and now, he was gone.

`` I 'm sorry, Winky. '' was all that Harry could manage to say. He felt that a lummox had formed in his throat and he could n't say anything else. His friends were silent as well.

`` It was not your demerit, sir. It was the evilness man 's fault. '' cried the elf and hugged Harry as if to console him.

`` How touching ! I never thought you had any very business organisation for that wight. ''

The group wheeled around to see who had dared make a jeer of their grief. It was Voldemort. The conjuring was completed and he strode to them with so much self-assurance that it was quite unnerving.

`` You 're alone now, Tom. You 're minions were gone. Why do n't just give up while you still got the chance ? I really do n't want to defeat anyone -- even you….especially you. I do n't want my hands to be tainted with your poison blood. '' stated Harry, his madness building once more.

`` Give up ? You must be kidding, Potter. Once I 've won, I can always upraise my followers and recruit some more powerful I. '' replied the dark Creator, his amazing display of serenity baffling the group. `` I have finished the evocation. '' he declared triumphantly.

`` well, that 's rather obvious. '' said Harry dryly. `` But it 's also obvious that the dementors have managed to snare the soul. ``

`` Oh, that…I forgot to bring up that I only need one ... ''

`` W-what do you mean ? '' asked Ginny anxiously.

`` Slytherin 's someone had come and transferred his power to me. '' the shadow lord replied proudly.

Harry laughed derisively. `` You mean you went to all that bother for that ? My goodness ! I thought that you, after claiming that you 're Slytherin 's heir, had already inherited it. But of course you had do something extra since you 're not a pure line. ``

The nighttime lord merely scowled at his remark. `` I 'm for certain you wo n't find it humorous once I 'm through with you. ``

`` turn out it then. '' challenged Harry, his tone not wavering a bit. The sooner he learned what his enemy 's new king were, the better.

The dark lord 's eye turned blood red with fury at the irritation. He raised his hands and turned everything to ice.

`` How about that, Potter ? '' Voldemort grinned maliciously. Before Harry could say anything, he swept his hands once more and trapped everyone present tense in a frozen cube. `` Or that ? They would die there, Potter…no one could withstand that cold but at least, they would persist that way forever. '' The night cackled merrily at his achievement.

`` You 've become an elemental… '' whispered Harry in surprise.

`` Brilliant deduction ! And our link was the only affair that saved you from that fortune. But it does n't weigh. Now they would witness your dying and would not be able to do anything. We 're both alone. ''

The nighttime noble rambled to a greater extent about his accomplishment, how peachy and powerful he had become, and what he would do after…unfortunately, he had lost his only audience. Harry had already conjured a huge ball of fire and was currently thawing the ice to unblock his ally. Half-way through, Voldemort had noticed the lack of furious retort and terrified shrieks.

`` CRUCIO ! '' he yelled and roared with malicious laughter as he watched Harry collapse on the land, writhing in pain.

Harry struggled to see how his booster were doing and was puzzled to see them all frantically pointing their fingers upwards. Curiously, he looked up to view what the excitement was all about. The hepatic portal vein was still undefendable -- - so what ? Then he saw it, or them to be precise. Then he smiled. Help has arrived and just in time…

Spirits of his parents, Dumbledore, Canicula, Cedric and Dobby formed a ghostly shield around him to distract Voldemort while another swiftly entered the circle.

`` What are you doing, boy ? You 'll never pee-pee this without your old wand. '' admonished the spirit of an old man with broad pale eyes that radiance like the moon light. Harry wondered how he ever got the creepy tactual sensation when he had bought his wand from him before. The old man had a form face and a wise, penetrating regard that reminded him of Dumbledore.

`` But my wand was broken ... '' argued Harry weakly.

`` Is it your baton or not ? '' Harry nodded reluctantly. `` Then come up it and let me do the sleep. ``

Harry held out his hand and focused his mind on his wand. It was an unusual combination - holly and phoenix feather, football team inches, skillful and lithe. `` Accio Wand ! '' To his amazement, a rustle of wind paved the itinerary for Fawkes as it zoomed towards him. Then the phoenix stopped and flew directly to Mr. Ollivander, dropping Harry 's wand to his outstretched hand.

Harry watched in awe as Mr. Ollivander voiced out another ancient conjuration. The genus Phoenix flew around the old man and a favourable flaming began to encircle both of them. The honey wand disintegrated but its particles remained suspended in mid-air. Mr Ollivander danced around the raging fire that seemed untouched by the thunderstorm, waving his mitt in a smooth-flowing gesture. nil else mattered as the phoenix feather wrapped around the splinters of wood, joining them together.

Harry stood transfixed as the legendary bird shed a teardrop on his wand 's nucleus. The process was complete. Finally, the greatest wandmaker of all time, handed the revived baton to its lawful possessor.

`` Try it. '' said the wandmaker.

Harry raised the wand above his head, brought it swishing down through the moistness air and a stream of red and gold Muriel Spark shot from the end like a firework, throwing dancing spots of lightness on to the sky.
The wandmaker smiled and bowed slightly. He did not bear the dark expression of person who had lived through the darkest of times. He just seemed contented that his charge had been fulfilled.

`` I knew you were destined for great things, Mister potter. I am deeply honored for having met you, not because you are the boy-who-lived but because you are a truly wonderful soul. You have suffered so much yet still maintained your ability to handle for others. ``

`` Thank you, sir. ''

`` It 's my pleasure. Now, fulfill your fortune and please do be good, Harry. It 's not your time yet. You still have a long and fruitful lifespan ahead of you. ``

`` I take it you 're going then ? '' asked Harry regretfully.

`` Unfortunately, yes. We could only stay for a few minute of arc. We 're not entail be here. ``

`` Did Voldemort kill you, too ? ``

`` Yes, he did when I refused to clear him a more muscular baton. But do n't beat out him out of revenge. Do it because it 's the right thing to do. '' said the Stephen Samuel Wise, old man as his sprightliness slowly faded.

Harry waved and turned to the ghostwriter shielding him.

`` I wish we 'd become friends then, Harry. You 're a cool guy. '' said Cedric and smiled to show that he meant what he said.

`` Dobby is all right, Harry. Dobby did something honorable and he 's proud of it. prof Dumbledore said death is just another adventure and he 's mighty. Please tell Winky that Dobby will watch over her and that she must continue what we 've started. '' said Dobby in his usual high-pitched tone.

`` We 're so majestic of you, son. We know you could do it this time. '' stated Lily and James.

`` Everything 's going to be fine. '' stated Canicula in a mysterious tone.

`` Do n't worry, Harry. Tom may be the successor of Slytherin but you are Gryffindor 's inheritor and you do n't want to perform that absurd ritual to get it. If my knowledge of our foeman is still accurate, then I 'd dare verbalize that you 'll ascertain out soon enough. '' said Dumbledore in the cryptical quality, his center twinkling in amusement.

Harry tearfully nodded and waved as the liquor vanished. `` Thank you all. I hope your efforts would n't be wasted this time. ``

As the souls disappeared, the revolting face of his foe came to regard once more.

`` So, the reunification is finally over. You think having your wand back would help ? '' The dark Creator spat viciously. `` You 're still no match for the baron of Salazar Slytherin ! '' With that, Voldemort raised his hired man and the storm instantly became more violent. He integrated the lightning and brutally hurled it towards the boy 's imperfect body.

Silence.

Nothing could be heard as the lightning struck Harry 's frail form. The wallop forced the footing to crack, burying Harry 's body inside.

`` DIE ! POTTER, DIE ! '' Voldemort hollered and hooted maniacally. The electrical energy overload would surely cut the boy to ash. There would be no dead body to resurrect…it would definitely be beyond recognition…heck, not even the scar would be seeable. He danced around like crazy and hexed around wildly. He frowned at that. It was not as pleasurable as cursing substantial the great unwashed. He thought some more. 'What the hell ? ceramist 's dead…might as well have got some fun with his friends…'

With that demonic idea, he commanded the tip to make believe way and a blaze fire erupted from his manus. He flung them on Harry 's Friend for they were the unlucky ones good to his fix. His heart fell on the quick-frozen consistency of Snape and Wormtail as he searched for former the great unwashed to bring with. Another cruel smile crossed his lips. 'Ah, the double-dealer ! I 'll allot with them later…'. He waited for the six anatomy to realize the full impact of the spot. He did n't take in to waitress long.

`` HARRRYYY ! ! ! ! ``

`` Merlin ! Did any of you see what happened ? ``

`` No, the violent storm had blurred my vision… ''

`` But where 's Harry ? ``

`` Perhaps I can sort out you… ''

The six turned around anxiously and were extremely broken to see the dark master standing coolly there while their supporter was nowhere to be found. It was not good but they did not say anything. Instead, they glared at him with unconcealed defiance.

`` Still refractory I see. '' smirked Voldemort. `` But your miserable Quaker 's dead… ''

An astounded secrecy followed. Then Luna bravely stepped forward and arched an eyebrow. `` You 're lying. '' she declared with such clarity that everyone was inclined to consider her.

`` No ? Then look at that burnt snap. Potter 's buried there. No one could live after being struck by multiple lightning. ``

`` No one should live after being struck by the Aveda Kedavra curse either but he did. '' stated Hermione matter-of-factly, putting on her irritating know-it-all stance.

The dark lord became greatly annoyed at the reminder. `` IT DOES N'T topic IF YOU BELIEVE IT OR NOT. THE peak IS HE 'S DEAD. NO ONE 'S GOING TO SAVE YOU NOW. '' he roared hysterically, momentarily losing his control over the situation.

`` Then we 're just going to save ourselves. '' declared Neville and courageously sent a stunning spell to the night lord.

`` Yeah, you wo n't get rid of us that easily ! '' yelled Draco and throw up his own nemesis to him.

The six teenager forgot their reservations and begun flinging nemesis at him at every opportunity. Voldemort 's middle held a maniacal glint as he dodged the curses sent his way and took great joy in bringing one pain to his 'toys'. When he noticed that his playmates could n't make for to his expiation, he got tired of the game and summoned the lightning once more.

`` plot over. '' The dark Maker muttered wickedly as he brought down the lightning to incinerate their bodies.

The six stripling tried to wind out of the way but they need n't have bothered. The blow never came.

`` Hey, Tom ! Did you omit me ? ``

`` W-what ? H-how ? '' Voldemort stammered in surprise.

`` My scar absorbed the lightning, idiot. It was quite rejuvenating. I feel like a newly charged battery. You should try it sometime. ''

The six teen watched in astonishment as Harry floated on the ground with one mitt controlling the direction of lightning.

`` How about now ? '' asked Harry before calmly pushing the lightning to Voldemort 's location.

Voldemort 's optic widened in panic and stuck one hand to deflect the visible galvanic venting. He had no scar that could absorb and he was not really in the humour to prove if he would be revitalized by it.

`` Scared now, Tom. You must have forgotten one flyspeck contingent in your hastiness to discharge the spell - once the portal site is undetermined, you could not filtrate the intent that would emerge. I am Gryffindor 's heir and he had also transferred his primary abilities to me. ''

Voldemort grew more desperate as it became increasingly obvious that his advantage over the boy had vanished into slim air. He only had one Thomas More magic trick up his sleeve. He knew Hogwart 's do not teach this old combat technique anymore.

`` ACCIO SLYTHERIN 'S brand ! ! ! '' he yelled and a silver blade with a snake emblem elegantly embellished on its hilt came flying out of nowhere. It was also covered with a viscous green nitty-gritty that emitted a dirty odor.

'Poison…'Harry thought in disgust,

Voldemort gripped the weapon tightly and glared menacingly at the boy. Godric Gryffindor was a brilliant swordsman in his time but that ability could not be transferred. It had to be acquired through rigorous training and years of practice session. 'The Potter kid would be helpless this time .'His elation was magnified as he watched Potter 's hesitance. What he did not know was that Harry 's deficiency of enthusiasm was for an entirely different reason.

`` Accio Gryffindor 's Sword ! '' Harry sighed heavily. He had hoped that brand would not be used in his fight with Voldemort. The prophecy was gradually coming honest and he did not like the musical theme of a pre-determined destiny. It made him feel like a thing and not a somebody with his own free will. Nevertheless, the berth was there and he had to go through with it however reluctant he may be. He just hoped that after this, there would be no other cockeyed prophecies hanging over his head.

With their steel on one manus and scepter at other, the affaire d'honneur began. Voldemort immediately thrusted his front leg and stabbed Harry with his steel arm. Harry blocked the coke before the brand could tinge his torso but it grazed his arm lightly instead. Voldemort excitedly watched the blood ooze from his consistency before performing some feints to mislead his opposite into parrying in a different counsel. Harry counter-attacked by performing a complicated brand dance that he knew would tremendously annoy his resister. He had expected Voldemort to tire out easily and just surrender but it seemed that Voldemort did not consider it as an pick.

As the affaire d'honneur transpired, both proved to be skilled in the art of swordsmanship. Then their swords met with a loudly clang and the sudden impact caused the sword to ricochet in opposite direction.

Harry was the commencement to recover from the forceful collision. He turned to where the steel had fallen. `` ACCIO steel ! '' he shouted and held out his correct hand to catch the sword on its ruby hilt. To his amazement, two swords came rushing to his mitt instead of just one.

Voldemort had noticed it too and immediately lunged forward in an attempt to catch the sword before it reached Harry 's bridge player. But he was too late…Harry had dropped his wand and promptly caught the two swords on his hands. The sudden interference caused Harry to wrench around in haste, with both blades sticking out…and he did n't have adequate clock time to react. It all happened so fast. He just saw a blur of movement before Voldemort painfully collided with the sharp-edge of a sword. And yes, Harry noted wryly as Voldemort 's lifeless consistency collapsed on the ground, it was the poisoned steel -- blade of Slytherin.

... he shall perish by his own steel ... and his corpse shall reside at the ophidian 's chamber till the end of clock time ... ''

Suddenly, Harry felt hot tears sliding down his buttock. 'Merlin, it 's over ! It 's finally over !'He could n't believe it. After several years of struggle, innumerous end, and pile destruction….the shadow days have passed. He had his wish…now he could live in peace…No more prophecies…no more fighting…just plain, normal life….just like everyone else.

He felt his Quaker approaching…their steps hesitant…as if they, too could n't conceive their optic.

`` Harry ? It 's over, is n't it ? '' It was Dragon. And his expression was aspirer, his wan puritanical heart betraying all unshed emotions that he had carefully hidden all those twelvemonth. Why should he ? He was destitute now…No more dark lord to occupy about…No more father to impress. Lucius had made it clear that he was no son of his and he was hunky-dory with that. 'Good riddance !'he thought happily without even a touch of regret. Lucius had never really been a founder to him anyway.

Harry slightly nodded his point in verification. Then a cold-shoulder laughter escaped his parched throat as a strange realization dawned on him…'How ironic ! After all the trouble he went through….Merlin ! The immortal must be drunk when they pre-determined that lot. '' his laugh intensified at the thought process. 'The well-nigh poisonous, most cunning, most evil wizard of all clip died in …an….accident ...'

`` Are you, okay ? '' Luna asked tenderly when she noticed the foreign emotions passing through his face. `` You do earn what happened, do n't you ? ``

`` Yeah… '' replied Harry. An astounded unbelief still written on his face.

`` Well, the prophecy did come up true but technically, you 're not a murderer, Harry, so do n't gall too often about it… '' said Hermione to comfort what she thought was a guilt-stricken best friend.

`` Could you believe it ? He died in accident…and by his own sword too… '' Harry suddenly stopped and glanced at his arm. The burn sensation on his arm where Slytherin 's Sword had grazed before was making him queasy. And he wanted naught but to succumb to the darkness that was beginning to subdue his senses…
source 's Note : This is the final stage chapter, finally ! So please followup, thanks to everyone ....



epilogue

July 2009 ( 12 year later ... )


`` Everything went hazy for Harry after that. Definitely, Fawkes came to heal his lesion and he had locked Voldemort 's cadaver in the Chamber of Secrets. The evil man 's corpse will be locked away forever since aside from Harry, there is no other parseltongue alive. '' said the storyteller to the kid in front of him. They were clearly engrossed by the strange taradiddle and that encouraged him to go on. `` The bad Guy were imprisoned in Azkaban including putz Pettigrew. '' The children groaned at that. `` Hey, the man still had to pay his debt to society you know but do n't interest, he had accepted his fortune and was very lots willing to abide by. ``

`` What happened to the others ? '' asked a bushy-haired girl with an amazing rage for information as her mother.

`` Oh, impatient, are we ? Well, Mr. Arthur Weasley was still the Minister and a fair and honest one at that. He was also very active in advocating the right of other animal like house-elves, lycanthrope, centaurs and goblin. professor McGonagall was still the Headmistress. Professor Snape relinquished his stead as the Head of Slytherin House and Potions Master to genus Draco who turned out to be truly efficient with his job. Professor Snape also assisted the new pop teacher from meter to time -- hypothesis who ? ``

`` Harry potter ? '' asked a red-headed boy with pale blue eyes.

The story-teller smiled. `` Sorry, awry answer. Actually, it was Neville. His parents recovered later on since Lucius Malfoy was not there to reinforce their temporary insanity anymore. He also married Susan Bones after he graduated and had a very charming shaver. '' The youngster cheered in response. They had liked Neville too and were sword lily that everything had turned right for him in the end.

The story-teller continued. `` Lavender was a illusionist unfortunately, she still could n't control her talent so she tried a different vocation. She and the Patil twins opened a dress shop at Hogsmeade. Fred and George 's joke shop prospered and were giving the legendary Zonko 's a run for their money. Lee helped them with the business and later on, the three practical joker married Angelina, Katie and Cho respectively. Colin Creevey became the new account of conjuration teacher, would you think ? He made the topic very interesting that no one sleeps through the lessons anymore. Unfortunately, he still hero-worshipped Harry and had the tendency to center all his lectures on him. '' The story-teller grimaced at that but fortunately, the kid did not notice.

`` But what happened to the dementors ? Did Harry edict them to come back to Azkaban ? '' asked a beautiful raven-haired young woman. Fortunately, she did not inherit the unkempt appearance of her founder 's hair as well.

The story-teller visibly shuddered at the suggestion. `` Merlin, no ! Harry sent them back to their humanity though he never relinquished his attitude as the king. He just appointed an officer-in-charge. He believed it was the best thing to do. That way, no emerging wickedness Almighty would be able to control them. ``

The child nodded, satisfied with the explanation.

`` What happened to the DA ? Did they disband ? '' asked a cautious boy who was a little on the heavy incline but his friends never teased him about it. The boy was so form and gentle that they never wanted to injure his feelings.

The story-teller smiled once more. `` I knew person would ask that doubtfulness eventually. '' He said gently then he paused for a while to wipe his glasses that had become quite misty. `` To everyone 's surprise, none of the DA members wanted to became aurors but nobody condemned them for that. Somehow the people understood without any need for account. And anyway, the night times had passed so there was no intense demand for that. Hermione married Ron and had a beautiful daughter as smart as her mother and as good at Quidditch as her father. She became the head of the Department of Magical tool while Ron became the custodian for the Chudley Cannons, his favorite squad. Draco married Ginny and were gifted with a son who fortunately inherited his mother 's dear looks -- - ''

`` Hey, what are you talking about, Mooney ? '' cried the new-arrival in mock objection. He had silvery-blond hair and pallid blue eyes. Walking beside him was a beautiful red-head who had stifled a giggle after hearing his words.

`` Hi there, Devon. We were just talking about my wife 's new playscript. I just wanted to see if the story was good enough to be published. '' The dark-haired story-teller grinned mischievously. `` And I was just telling them how lucky Dragon 's son was for inheriting his mother 's good looks… ''

`` Oh, yeah ? I think you got it wrong…he got it from his Greek God father. Callah, why are you laughing ? '' Devon grumbled about some unsupportive wife but he was grinning too.

The story-teller shrugged them off. `` Anyway, enough with the distraction. Ginny became the promontory of Magical Education and I already told you about what happened to the astound bouncing ferret so I do n't need to repeat that. '' The children laughed while Devonshire glared at the story-teller. `` Harry and Luna married later and had twins…. ``

`` Like us, dad ? '' asked the raven-haired missy and a pale-blond haired boy.

`` Yes, like you….They left the wizarding humankind and only their closest ally knew where they were and what their business were but they lived happily ever after. '' Lander Mooney, the story-teller closed the Good Book and watched the small fry 's reaction. `` And that 's the end of Lana 's final book entitled 'Harry thrower and the Lost prophecy'. Do you like the narrative ? ``

`` Yes, we liked it very much, dad ! ``

`` That 's a cool narration, Uncle Lander. But where 's aunt Lana ? ``

`` Oh, she 's preparing your snacks right now. You see she 's quite queasy about your reaction so she decided not to be here while I tell you the story. ``

`` Oh, but we liked it, uncle ! ``

`` Then you can tell her yourself later. I 'll just go and see if she needs help. '' lander stood up and headed for the kitchen. Devon and Ginny followed shortly.

`` Do you cogitate it 's wise to print that record, Harry ? '' asked Draco suddenly, dropping the pretense.

`` Why not ? It 's very educational and portion of tiddler will benefit from it. ``

`` Wo n't we be discovered ? '' asked Ginny, voicing out her own concern.

`` I wo n't be risking the exposure of our existence since it will only be released in the muggle world and they would all think that it 's just a normal fagot tarradiddle. '' Harry replied calmly then smiled when he saw his wife nervously wringing her hand while staring half-heartedly at the sandwiches and juice on the table.

`` Did the children like it ? '' she asked worriedly.

`` Like it ? No, they did not like it…. '' His wife 's beautiful face fell in dashing hopes. `` They did not like it….but they loved it, hon ! '' he said and embraced her married woman tightly.

Lana 's eyes immediately shone with felicity. Then shyly, she removed herself from Harry 's arms when she noticed Draco and Ginny smiling knowingly at them. `` Oh, hi ! '' she said then remembered the collation she promised to the kids. `` Why do n't you all help oneself me play the food to the small fry ? They must be thirsty by now…after all, it was a very long novel. ``

POP !
POP !
POP !
POP !

The four adults were surprised at the sudden racket that could only be identified with apparation but they were not bothered by it anymore.

`` Came to take your children, I suppose… '' commented Harry, pleased to see the new-arrivals but did not like the way of expatriation they had used.

`` Oops, sorry, mate. We had planned to use the car but the traffic was so heavy and we could n't wait to see you again. '' said a improbable and finely-built man with a mass of red-hair. It was Ron.

`` Yes, we have something urgent to utter about. '' said Hermione, still bushy-haired but was not bothered by it.

`` Very urgent. '' Neville agreed, his timidity gone but the gentle personal manner was still evident.

`` Shh…let 's us talk about this later… '' said Susan Bones-Longbottom as she helped Luna make some more than sandwiches.

After everything had settled down, the eight adult hag and wizards carried the solid food and walked silently to where the children were. They stopped in their cart track when they noticed that the children were discussing something…interesting.

`` Your mom 's a really corking writer. I wonder where she got all her ideas ... I mean they 're so detailed…the character reference and events are so very. She described everything so vividly as if she was there and witnessed it all happen…It 's freaky ! '' commented Draco and Ginny 's son.

`` fountainhead, she 's a little Weird. Mom said she used to tear at her for making up narrative but they ended up as Friend anyway and your mom put her creativity to good use. '' said the Weasley 's daughter.

Hermione eyed Luna sheepishly but Luna waved her off. `` It was a farsighted time ago, Hermione, and as your daughter mentioned, we ended up as friends anyway. '' said Luna with a ardent smile.

`` Do you think there 's a hazard that Hogwarts really exists ? '' asked the Longbottom child.

`` No way ! It 's thoroughgoing fiction. Mom said so. '' replied ceramicist 's son and crossed his implements of war stubbornly as if the matter had already been settled.

`` But it would be aplomb, do n't you think ? '' commented potter 's daughter dreamily. `` Just recall, we 've all just turned eleven and if that 's real, then we could all go. ``

`` Yeah, assuredness ! Provided that we 'd all go to Gryffindor House, of course. Apparently, it 's the best family there. ``

Behind the door, the Gryffindor 's nearly choked with laughter at the sight of Draco 's horrified expression but they all knew he was just kidding around. They continued to listen.

`` You know I really find it eldritch that our birthdays are so near each other. ``

`` I know what you mean. It 's such a strange concurrence. It almost seem that we 're all rip brother 's and babe. ``

`` Coincidence, my foot ! It 's necessity, child ! We all thought we 're going to die then…. '' muttered Draco under his breath as he listened to the tiddler 's conversation. The others nodded in agreement.

The grownup decided to put an end to word before it gets out of bridge player when, out of the blue, four tawny owl soared through the open living room window and dropped several chummy sheepskin on the fry 's laps. The adult were unprepared to see the purple wax seal on the parchments complete with the familiar elegant'H'with the miniature images of lion, serpent, Badger and bird of Jove embellished around it.

They turned to their tyke who were gazing at them expectantly instead of being terrified upon learning that they 're different. The children had just finished reading their letters and were patiently waiting for an explanation.

`` Is this a prank ? '' one of children asked when the grownup failed to say anything. The excitement in his voice betrayed the fact that he wanted the letters to be authentic.

Again, no response. The grownup just stared at one another in confusion. They knew this consequence would get eventually but they have n't discussed it thoroughly yet.

`` This is precisely what we wanted to talk to you about, mate. '' Ron whispered to Harry 's ear.

The kid eyed them suspiciously.

`` If these letters are what we believe they are, then you 've all got a lot of explaining to do. '' another one ventured courageously after a very long and uncomfortable silence.

Finally, the source of the Harry potter series relented. `` Yes, I think we do. '' Then she motioned her hubby and the others to sit comfortably as what she was about to say would get hold of a very farseeing clip to finish. `` Now, let me tell you the very story…. ``

THE END

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